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Pop-Up Program Expands To Offer Office Space

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pop upActivated Spaces, an initiative to fill downtown storefronts, is launching a new phase of the program called Pop-Up Office. Applications are being accepted for office businesses to open downtown this summmer. The project is mirrored after the successful Pop-Up Project, which traditionally has focused on matching retail and restaurant focused business owners with downtown property owners who have first floor space available for occupancy.

The Activated Spaces team is launching this new initiative to attract start-ups and other small businesses that will add energy and vibrancy to downtown office buildings. The project launched Catapult Creative as a pilot office tenant in 2014 to test out the viability of a pop-up office space. After seeing the success of this business, the team is excited to expand into a selection round strictly geared towards office space seekers.

“This is something we’ve been looking at for a couple years,” said Pop-Up Project leader, Elise Huelskamp. “As the project continued to be a success, we wanted to see what we could tackle next in order to grow and develop the program, and we felt we could apply it to the concept of short-term office space leasing.”

Attracted to competitive lease rates and the combination of authenticity, activatedwalkability, connectivity, and community only available in the center city, more and more entrepreneurs and small business owners are choosing a downtown address. Since 2010, more than 90 start-ups have launched in the downtown core and the number of small businesses is steadily growing. The Pop-up Office Project seeks to build on this momentum.

Unique to this phase of the program, the spaces will not be located on the first floor but rather an upper floor of a downtown building. The spaces will be clustered near each other, giving the business owners an opportunity to collaborate. Lease lengths will range from three to six months. The spaces may have varying lease rates, but will be leased below market value. The Downtown Dayton Partnership will connect businesses with commercial property owners. The Activated Spaces volunteers help make the space move-in ready and help promote the business. Selected businesses will negotiate leasing terms directly with the selected property owner, but flexibility for the tenant is a priority.

Interested office space seekers should fill out an application, which can be downloaded at www.activatedspaces.org, and email it to Jen Cadieux. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, July 17. Tenants will be selected the week of July 31, and must be able to operate in their space no later than the end of August.

The project will also continue a retail program, and plans to launch another call for retail applicants in the coming months for a fall opening. Activated Spaces volunteers hope to build on the success of the Pop-Up Project, which has launched shops such as Sew Dayton, Confetti, and most recently Twist Cupcakery. Since it was started, the project has launched 18 shops (13 of which are still open), filled over 16,000 square feet of previously vacant space and created 31 jobs.

The Pop-Up Project is driven by volunteers from the young professional organizations UpDayton and Generation Dayton with support from the Downtown Dayton Partnership, the City of Dayton, the City of Dayton Neighborhood Mini-Grant program, and community volunteers. Activated Spaces is part of the Greater Downtown Dayton Plan, a strategic blueprint for the future of downtown.

Burlesque Life Drawing Comes to Dayton

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Burlesque Life Drawing Comes to Dayton!

When many artists think “life drawing,” they think of sterile rooms, bad lighting, and bored, silent, models with nary a hint of personality. Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School is here to change all that.


Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School is the little New York art event that became a movement. Started in 2005 by artist Molly Crabapple, the concept is simple: Artists draw glamorous models, compete in contests, and win drinks and prizes. From it’s humble Brooklyn beginnings, Dr. Sketchy’s now has over 100 branches around the globe, including Los Angeles, London, Rome, Tokyo, and Melbourne. Since it’s inception in 2005, Dr. Sketchy’s movement has received coverScreen Shot 2015-06-30 at 12.32.55 PMage from the likes of The LA Times, The Washington Post, BBC Radio, NPR, The Village Voice, WNBC, Time Out London, and The New York Times.


A Dayton branch has been started by Sarah Musick and Crystal Ash, who are organizing  monthly Dr. Sketchy sessions at Therapy Cafe. These events feature burlesque babes, roller derby girls, belly dancers, drag queens fetish models, and a plethora of other strange lovely people along with contests, prizes and alcohol galore.


Sarah Musick explains: “In a nutshell, Dr. Sketchy is all about creating the perfect fantasy comic book world you’ve been looking for. Therapy Cafe brings you the best cocktails in Dayton while we bring you the inspiration you’ve been looking for. And by inspiration we don’t just mean unique costumes and sets, but also suggestively dressed, gorgeous men and women emanating your favorite stories ready to become your next creation. This month we are honored to introduce her royal majesty, Queen Elisabeth I! She will show you the path to true artistic power… And she will probably do it with a sumptuously pale bosom.”


Sounds like fun!! The next Dr. Sketchy is July 1st at Therapy Cafe from 7-10pm. Tickets are $5 pre-sale, and $7 at the door. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/762127940566718/


You can view the Founding website at  www.drsketchy.com  and the Dayton branch at  www.drsketchydayton.com or on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/drsketchydayton.

 

WYSO Wins National Reporting Awards

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Managing Editor and Economics Reporter Lewis Wallace

thPublic radio station WYSO 91.3FM has won three national reporting awards from PRNDI, the Public Radio News Directors organization.

WYSO took first place in the “Series – Small Newsroom” category for Rediscovered Radio by Jocelyn Robinson, WYSO’s Archives Fellow. Robinson came to WYSO through the station’s Community Voices training program and went on to develop a documentary series based on the station’s rich Civil Rights and social justice archives. Robinson’s series was edited by freelance editor Katie Davis of Washington, DC, who’s been working with WYSO since early 2014.  The award comes as WYSO opens its newly digitized archives to the public for the first time.

DSCN2279Two awards went to pieces produced by Managing Editor and Economics Reporter Lewis Wallace—first place in the “Best Use of Sound – Small Newsroom” category for Why Did Dayton Produce So Many Inventors And Inventions? WYSO Curious Pops Open An Answer” and second place in the “Best Writing – Small Newsroom” category for Why is that lake next to Route 4 in Dayton so blue? WYSO Curious takes a trip to Dayton’s Florida”. Both stories are part of the station’s series “WYSO Curious”, which is based entirely on questions submitted by Miami Valley residents.

WYSO’s newsroom also recently also won several honors from the Ohio Associated Press for work produced in 2014, including second place for general excellence and first place for continuing coverage, feature reporting and best reporter (Wallace) in the Radio II division.

“We’re proud of all this work, and especially pleased to continue the tradition of excellence in reporting that is part of WYSO’s history,” says WYSO General Manager Neenah Ellis.

Public radio station WYSO 91.3 is licensed to Antioch College with studios in Yellow Springs. It broadcasts on multiple platforms: 91.3 FM, live streaming at WYSO.org, on HD radio and on the Public Radio Player, a mobile application.  WYSO is the Miami Valley’s only NPR News station with programming from NPR, Public Radio International, American Public Media, PRX and the BBC as well as the work of local and independent radio producers.

Psychedelic Cowboy Band To Rock Out Oddbody’s

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11070838_10152677672131892_2055876415150561702_nLegendary band, the New Riders of the Purple Sage / NRPS return to town this Wed, July 1st  for one big show at Oddbody’s in Dayton.  The band was born in 1969 as a joint effort between John Dawson and Jerry Garcia, NRPS also included Phil Lesh and Mickey Hart. Their first gold record ‘The Adventures of Panama Red’ was at the forefront of the country rock sound with smoking hits like “Panama Red” and “Glendale Train.” New Riders still feature original members David Nelson and Buddy Cage with Michael Falzarano (Hot Tuna), Johnny Markowski (Stir Fried/JGB) and Ronnie Penque (Stir Fried/JGB/Ripple).

This show comes just in to time to serve as a warm up for all those fans  heading  to Chicago this weekend for the Grateful Dead’s 50th Anniversary “Fare Thee Well” shows July 3 – 5, which includes NRPS’s own “Psychedelic Last Supper” after shows. For Cincy and Columbus folks, stop over on your trek to Chi-town. Whether you’re going there or Willy Fest Music and Arts Gathering 2015 – whatever your July 4th plans are, plan on getting the party started  in Dayton at Oddbody’s Wednesday night!

Schedule:
8 – 8:40pm: Arrows of Neon (Dayton-based Grateful Dead tribute band)
9 – 9:40pm: Subterranean (Dayton-based original jam band… Improvisation with Intent!)
10 – 12am: New Riders of the Purple Sage

Doors open at 7pm and guests 18 and over are welcome.  Tickets run $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

This is a Venus Child Productions & Western Noise Entertainment event.

Beer! 2nd Annual Craft Beer Festival at Yellow Cab

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10411181_1578958075658404_4960384465130180754_nThe craft beer scene in Dayton is exploding with breweries opening and expanding throughout the Miami Valley. With 12 breweries in operation, a craft beer festival is bringing them all together under one roof to celebrate the growing local, craft beer culture. On Saturday, July 1th from 3-9pm  the Yellow Cab building will host BEER!, where attendees will be able to sample a 6 ounce beer from each brewery. “We want to host an event that showcases the diversity of our local breweries.  Additionally, the Yellow cab is a central location, so  attendees may be able to try a new brewery that they haven’t traveled to yet,”said organizer Brian Johnson.

Attendees of Beer!, will be able to vote on the Dayton’s Best Brewery, People’s Choice Award.  Each of the breweries will be submitting one beer, and attendees will vote for their favorite. Last year Fifth Street Brewpub took home the prize but, like the Stanley cup, this award travels from brewery to brewery every year.

There will also be other local beverage favorites such as Boston Stoker coffee and specialty sodas from Lily’s Bistro. “We want to have some cool drink options for people who would like to attend the event but maybe aren’t big beer drinkers, and we’ll also have“designated driver” tickets available for $5 that get you entry to the event and a complimentary cup of coffee or soda” said Johnson.

With any good beer event you have to have good food to match. “It’s really exciting, we have a brand new food truck that will be debuting at BEER! called Bad Dog. They serve over sized, locally made hot dogs with a variety of gourmet toppings to choose from.” Johnson said. Organizers also plan to have local favorites Harvest Mobile Cuisine and Smokin’ Bee Bee Q on site.

Crowd_@BEER!Tickets are $25 presale and $30 at the door.  Attendees get a 6 ounce beer from all 12 of the local breweries, entry to the venue and live music, and a complimentary tasting glass that you can take with you. Tickets are available at your local participating brewery or on their website, beerdayton.com.

Participating Breweries: Yellow Springs Brewery, Warped Wing, Toxic Brew Co., Star City Brewing Co., The Dayton Beer Company, Eudora Brewing Co., Lock 27, Nowhere in Particular Brewing, Hairless Hare Brewery, Lucky Star Brewery, Carillon Brewing Co., Fifth St. Brew Pub

Mayor Offering Free Weddings

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Tim Walsh & Kery Gray were married by Mayor Whaley.

Following today’s Supreme Court ruling affirming marriage equality, Mayor Nan Whaley has announced she will officiate wedding ceremonies free of charge for all couples through Thursday, July 2.

Wedding ceremonies will be performed at City Hall, 101. W. Third St., at the following days and times:

Friday, June 26, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, June 29, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30, 8:00 a.m. to 10:0 a.m.
Wednesday, July 1, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, July 2, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Couples seeking a City Hall wedding are reminded to acquire a marriage license first, through their local marriage license bureau (including the Montgomery County Marriage License Bureau, 41 N. Perry St., 937-225-4656).

For more information, contact the office of Mayor Nan Whaley at 937-333-3653.

12 Screen Movie Theater Coming to Austin Landing

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1420562635-13-Cinepolis_Playa_del_CarmenRG Properties today announced that Cinépolis USA, a leading world-class exhibitor, will open a 12-screen, 1,560-seat sophisticated cinema with enhanced theater offerings in Austin Landing, a 142-acre development located off of the I-75 at the Austin Boulevard exit in Dayton, Ohio.
“Adding Cinépolis USA is the perfect complement to Austin Landing and surrounding areas,” said Bo Gunlock, President of RG Properties and the developer of Austin Landing. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to have this theater available for the community as we continue to bring new and exciting options for everyone to enjoy.”
Cinépolis Dayton marks Cinépolis USA’s debut into Ohio. The exhibitor’s sophisticated movie theater concept, set to debut in fall 2016, will consist of a 52,750-square-foot cinema featuring Cinépolis’ sophisticated and approachable décor, with a lounge-style lobby that will encourage guests to relax and socialize before the movie begins. With its cutting-edge sound and projection technology, comfortable seats, spacious auditoriums, elegant lobby space, gourmet snacks and a full bar, Cinépolis Dayton will provide an exciting new movie-going experience for area residents.
“We are fortunate to grow and introduce Cinépolis USA’s cinematic experience to new communities through extraordinary developments like Austin Landing,” said Neil Baron, Vice President of Real Estate, Cinépolis USA. “Dayton, Ohio is an exceptional town and we couldn’t be happier to have teamed with a partner so adept at providing its community with nothing but the best in entertainment.”

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As Dayton’s central hub for community members and traveler s alike, Austin Landing offers a diverse selection of entertainment, dining, shopping and hotel offerings. The development features 10 upscale eateries, including Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and Noodles & Company, two hotels – Hilton Garden Inn and Staybridge Suites – and a variety of shopping venues, alongside fun events like First Friday concerts and luxury car shows. Cinépolis Dayton will further establish the development’s status as a top location within the Dayton community.
The leading world-class cinema exhibitor will screen movies seven days a week with ticket prices around $10 – $14. Guests will be able to reserve seating via www.cinepolisusa.com upon the theater’s opening. Additionally, Cinépolis Dayton offers the opportunity for employment in the area and will be hiring approximately 75-100 full time and part time team members. For more information and to apply, contact [email protected].

Cooking with Your Kids

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Just another cooking adventure with Coraline and Ashlyn!

Hey all! HUNGRY JAX here from the FOOD ADVENTURES CREW, with a feature geared towards Dayton area moms and dads (or Aunts and Uncles for that matter).

Summer is upon us! This means sunshine, pool and even more free time for your kids! Sunny days are easy for us to find things to do outdoors. But those days, where its just TOO hot or it’s a monsoon that has blown in, I find myself turning to my back up plans for activities indoors.  And that usually means you’ll find us in my kitchen making a delicious mess!

I have two fantastic daughters (yes, I may be biased but if you’ve met them, you’ll totally agree) ages 5 and 3. They love super heroes, bugs, princesses and legos. They are true mixtures of both my husband and I.  So when Coraline (my 5 year old) first asked me in that sweet little voice of hers at the age of 3 if she could help me cook, my foodie heart about exploded! My mind flooded with these picturesque scenes of my daughter and I laughing and singing in the kitchen as we created delicious memories together!

I instantly jumped at this chance to have her help me make something. Cookies. Cookies were clearly the easiest thing we cold make together. Chocolate chip to be exact. So I gathered all the ingredients and tools necessary, wrapped her up in an apron and began our first cooking adventure! Those daydreams of mine were about to become real!

And then things got real. Real messy. And chaotic. A THREE YEAR OLD? COOKING? AM I NUTS? Flour was everywhere (genius me had just cleaned the kitchen prior to this). She ate more ingredients than what she actually dumped into the bowl. She’s my first born, so clearly I was panicking that she would die from eating the raw dough. My anxiety was high. My blood pressure was higher. By some miracle we created a decent batch of cookies. After a bath for her, and a mopping of my kitchen, there were no traces of the disaster zone. It was after this experience that knew I needed to be better prepared for the next time this was going to happen.

The kids are now pros at making chocolate chip cookies!

So, after many kitchen creations since then, with Coraline , and now, her sister, Ashlyn (my 3 year old that insists on making her own scrambled eggs), I have come up with some key pointers to share with you all if you have yet to embark on a cooking food adventure with your kids!

 

 1. IT’S PEANUT BUTTER N JELLY TIME:

While cookies were a simple task for just me, add in a toddler and it was like trying to bake on a camping trip during the middle of a tornado. Starting out simple will help you gauge your child in how well they will listen in the kitchen setting. Have them make toast and let them butter it themselves. Or add the sprinkles on top of a cake. PB&J is a perfect option here. Obviously, if your child is older you can kick up the challenge, but when we are talking toddlers, ease into this. As they get older and better at this, let them start to choose ideas out of cookbooks for what to make. The more invested they are in what you are making, the more focused and committed they will be to creating the final product.

 

 

Own a Vacuum, or a dog in this case …

2. OWN A GOOD VACUUM.  OR A DOG: 

There will be a mess. It’s impossible not to have a mess when cooking with kids! And you know what, the mess can be a lot of fun! I’ve found it helpful when I am making something that involves flour, I would let my kids play with an extra pile of it to occupy them while I cooked. Same thing with dough. They LOVE to roll out dough. Get small 6 inch long dowels and let them use that as their own rolling pins! As they feel more engaged and included they will begin to observe you. And one of the best ways to learn skills in the kitchen is to have a hands on experience! So, tossing flour and watching it disperse in the air or squeezing pizza dough to feel how to squishes and stretches helps your child not only have fun, but gain an understanding as to how things should look and feel when cooking.

 

3. OWN A FIRE EXTINGUISHER: 

This one should be self explanatory. However, it is important to teach your children about safety in the kitchen, especially when using appliances and the stove. My kids were allowed to pull up a chair next to the stove and stand on it to observe me cooking before they were allowed to actually stir/make something using the stove. They learned how the gauges on the stove would indicate what burners are hot, and how to only hold the handle of the cooking vessel. Breaking down what would be common sense to an adult  into basic lessons is what a child needs to be successful in the kitchen

 

 4. DON’T CRY OVER SPILLED MILK:

Eggs will get dropped. Something will spill. Someone is going sneeze into the bowl of cookie dough. It happens. Sometimes it’s an easy clean up and fix, other times it’s something bad enough to have to start all over. Stay calm. It’s just food. Yes, you read that correctly. It’s just food. Freaking out and turning what could be an amazing memory into a memory of mom or dad hyperventilating and breathing into a brown paper bag isn’t what we are going for here.

 

 

Coraline at the age of 3 making sauce for the first time!

5. TAKE PICTURES: 

My fondest memories of being a kid were cooking with my grandmothers and my dad. Memories that are forever branded in my mind. These days we have the gift of technology to instantly capture memories so that we can immortalize them and share them for generations to come. Take pictures. Lots of pictures.

Well foodie friends, I bid you good luck on your Food Adventures in the kitchen with your kids! Give it a chance. And then another. You’ll find what works for you and your children. It doesn’t have to go perfect. I promise you it won’t. But when you stop coloring within the lines you allow yourself to create a new picture. And it’ll be an awesome one.

MANGIA!

–HUNGRY JAX

 

 

 

 

 

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Jax with her daughter Ashlyn

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Jax and her daughter Coraline

 

 

 

 

Ashlyn wanted eggs for breakfast so Coraline offered to help!

Choppin Bananas

 

 

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Vacuum time

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Little Cora and the batter

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Cora baking…

Brushing olive oil on Pizza Crusts

 

 

Sautee much?

Makin’ Pizza

Rollin’

Ghosts of pizzas past …

Jimmie’s Jams

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The first annual Jimmie Jam starts this weekend! It’s owner Jimmie Brandell’s birthday, and the folks over at Jimmie’s Ladder 11 are celebrating all weekend.  They have joined together with Family Jam Productions and Jackie O’s Pub and Brewery, to host three days of music, food, and brews.

Not everyone can afford or get the time off to attend music festivals over the summer. This “stay-cation” is a great option for people who have limited time and funds to travel. The bands are coming to us, undeterred by weather and travel conditions. What a great idea!

The fun starts  at 936 Brown Street on Thursday, and goes through Saturday. Doors open at 9pm, music begins at 10pm. Cover price is $10 each night, except Saturday which requires just a $5 cover. Attending all weekend is a grand total of $25 – which is super affordable, especially when you consider the pricing of typical music festivals.

What to expect? Here is the rundown…

Thursday, the line up consists of Magic Jackson (local funk masters), The Dirk Quinn Band (jazz funk from Philadelphia) and Jahman Brahman (jam band from Asheville, NC).

Friday is a split bill with Scott Lee & The Whiskey River Boys (local progressive folk), and Elementree Livity Project (reggae jam rock from Cincinnati).

Saturday caps the weekend off with Subterranean (local improv jam band) joined by special guest Sharon A. Lane (local piano and vocal legend).

Mr. Kevin Dumont will be MC/Artist at Large for the weekend.

This promises to be a weekend to remember!

Downtown Residents Petitioning For Indian Restaurant

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I have to admit lunchtime options are somewhat limited. Sure you can get subs, pizza, burgers and Chinese food. Carmen’s Deli offers some Turkish and Mediterranean choices. The reopening of Agnes All Natural Grill fills the need for jerk seasonings.  But if you have a craving for Indian food you are totally out of luck.  And some downtown and South Park residents want to change that.

 
Last night South Park resident and longtime Downtown cheerleader Kate Ervin launched an online petition to recruit an Indian restaurant to the neighborhood, even going as far as prospecting a location for them:

 

Dear owners of Amar, Ajanta, Maharaja, Jeet, India Chaat,
or any other Indian culinary entrepreneur out there:

We the undersigned residents, workers, and/or frequent visitors of Greater Downtown Dayton, do hereby request that you open a new location in the center of town. We’re desperate for some saucy spicy goodness around here and we’re sick of driving out to the end of the earth to get it. We promise you’ll be the most popular thing around, especially if you include a lunch buffet, and maybe some of those little fennel candies at the register.

Here, we’ve already picked out a location for you! There’s a brand new building being built on Warren Street, and some of us in the South Park neighborhood really want to walk there. It’s right across from the hospital – think about all the doctors that will eat there! 50 luxury apartments upstairs. CoCo’s has a great thing going next door – you’re next! Just call Bill at 426.3577 and he’ll hook you up with the space.

Respectfully but hungrily,

Downtown people

Click here to sign the petition, and if you’d like to help them spread the word, just share this post!  And who knows, maybe we’ll all be enjoying some Vindaloo, Palak Paneer and Tandori Chicken downtown!

Family Jewelry Store To Relocate To Austin Landing

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Zachary Karaman with designer Suzy Landa

Karaman Jewelers will relocate their current store from Mason, Ohio to Austin Landing in Early September. The retailer has become the region’s go-to destination for unique and custom designed engagement rings as well as fine jewelry from independent designers such as Adel Chefridi, Zoe Chicco and local favorite Lisa Robin.
The new space will also allow for expanded product offerings including gifts from L:A Bruket, Matt & Natt Bags and Rifle Stationery. The new store will be aptly re-named Karaman Fine Jewelry & Gifts.

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“Above all else I love the artistry and inspiration behind well crafted jewelry and I’m very excited to bring our collections to Austin Landing” says owner, Zachary Karaman. “Jewelry is very personal, so it gives me great pride to say there’s a designer and a story behind almost everything we offer.”
In addition to jewelry & fine gifts, Karaman will continue to offer his signature, design, repair and appraisal service for jewelry and watches. The new, Austin Landing location will be located by the beautiful, public park, next to The Spicy Olive, ele’ cake co, and Cold Stone Creamery. The store is expected to open this fall.
“Karaman Jewelers will be an excellent addition to the Austin Landing Retailers. Their pieces are elegant and thoughtfully crafted, and we feel their service and expertise in the business will make them an important part of the community that we are creating at Austin Landing” says Bo Gunlock, President of RG properties.

 

Archer’s Tavern Celebrates 5th Bday with Busy Week

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Beer And Crawfish are just part of the weeks festivities at Archer’s Celebration of 5 years in business

The highly successful Archer’s Tavern in Centerville, hits its fifth anniversary this week.  Each day they will have something special going on , so it is a great time to get to one of the area’s best restaurants.  Big Ragu and the Food Adventures crew will be on hand for these events, especially the Crawfish Boil on Saturday!

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— Disco theme this year as ARCHER’S is “Stayin’ Alive at Year Number FIVE!”

— Guest Appreciation all week ! Bar drinks are 1/2 off from 11am -9pm Monday June 22nd – Friday June 26th.

— WEDNESDAY JUNE 24th – Great Lakes Brewery Tapping of 4 different kegs, and entree special pairings for each beer !

— THURSDAY JUNE 25th is a Margaritaville Party complete with a Tiki Bar on our patio!!

— FRIDAY JUNE 26th is disco theme night, John Travolta style in his Saturday Night Fever days with a “Stayin Alive” party 

— SATURDAY JUNE 27th 9pm, live music on the patio with Caroline Schoeffler and Nate Berry, along with Wretched Few member Tim Clendenin

Archer’s Co-Owner Dan Apolito entertains the Big Ragu at a crawfish boil !

— SUNDAY JUNE 28th is a Pajama Party with Bloody Mary’

 

MUST EATS:

— ALL YOU CAN EAT LOUISANA CRAWFISH BOIL – SATURDAY JUNE 27th at ARCHER’S.  Join the Food Adventures crew for one hell of a boil! Starting at noon there will be a lot of shuckin, suckin and beer guzzlin’ going on.   Corn, potatoes, Andouille sausage, onions, and of course, SPICY, LOUISIANA CRAWFISH ! We love all u can eat – no rules, just eat…

 

Don’t miss this week’s events at Archer’s Tavern in Centerville.  We cant think of a better way to celebrate 5 years than with great food and drink.

Celebrate food all year long with The Food Adventures Crew on Facebook by “liking us HERE.  Chef House, Hungry Jax and The Big Ragu will continue to bring you the best of Dayton foodwise , week after week, right here on Dayton Most Metro !

Crawfish boil – Louisiana Style, all you can eat, Saturday at Noon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red Beans and Rice

Shelled Crawfish – ready to swallow

Crawfish heaven & corn on the cob

Boil this

 

Secret Seasonings

 

 

 

 

 

Boiling away

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Dan Apolito – master of boiling ceremonies

Carwfish Etoufee

Boiling Sausage

Party Arty Celebrates Bringing Performing Arts to Life

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party-arty-music-food-artsOn Friday, June 26, from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm at The Connor Group Headquarters, 10510 N. Springboro Pike, the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance is proud to present Party Arty: Bringing Performing Arts to Life, a unique evening filled with live music, savory tidbits, and entertainment and serves as a celebration for arts enthusiasts from around the Miami Valley while benefiting schoolchildren across eight counties.

The purpose of Party Arty is to raise funds to support the operating costs of all of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance (DPAA) Education programs for students in grades K–12, while engaging the region’s enthusiasm for the arts and enhancing connections with future audience members.

Featuring live music from Linda Prevo Band and Hey There Morgan, heavy hors d’oeuvres, complimentary beer and wine, a “Partini” bar, and specialty performances by professionals from the Dayton Ballet, Opera, and Philharmonic, as well as promising young performers from DPAA Education Programs.

In addition, there will be a Silent Auction of items donated by local artists, restaurants, businesses and friends of the performing arts. Items include tickets to the Dayton Dragons; a getaway to Vail, CO; tickets to Wiley’s Comedy Club; new bikes; dinner packages at local restaurants; art from local artists; and much more! .

Tickets are $125 per person.  All tickets can be ordered by calling (937) 228-3630 or visiting http://www.daytonperformingarts.org/partyarty. For more information on Corporate Giving and Event Sponsorship call Amber Rose, Director of Corporate Giving, at 937-224-3521, ext. 1115.

Taste at the Crossroads This Tuesday

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vandalia-ohio-chamberThe Vandalia- Butler Chamber presents the Taste at the Crossroads this Tuesday, June 23th from 5 – 8:30pm outside at the Vandalia Sports Complex.   This event is rain or shine. This annual event is designed to showcase restaurants and catering companies from across the Miami Valley.

For your  ticket you get a chance to sample as many tastes as you’d like from Max & Erma’s, Longhorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden, El Toro Mexican Restaurant, Fricker’s, Skyline Chili, Hooters, Boston’s Bistro & Pub, Warehouse 4 Coffee, Cardinal Catering, Creatif11224494_490619121093385_8884657802149390655_o Catering, Kohler Catering, Subway, McDonald’s, Kroger Bakery, and Walmart Bakery.

Available for purchase are brew from local craft breweries Hairless Hair, Dayton Beer Company, Luck Star Brewing, Fifth Street Brewery and Toxic Beer Company along with 8 different varieties of wine, soft drinks and water.

 

Today is the last day to get discounted advance tickets for $12. You can call and reserve them with a Visa or MasterCard through the VB Chamber; 937-898-5351 or  stop in to any of these businesses to get your tickets:

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Abbey Credit Union
Day Air Credit Union
Monroe Federal Savings & Loan
City of Vandalia Government Offices

Tickets at the door will run $17

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