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The Human Race Goes Full Monty!

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The Human Race proudly launches its 2015-2016 Eichelberger Loft Season with the smash hit The Full Monty: The Broadway Musical. With a book by Tony Award winner Terrence McNally and music and lyrics by Drama Desk Award winner David Yazbek, the hilarious and heartwarming story follows six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers who, in need of quick cash and low on prospects, come up with the outrageous idea to put on a strip act after seeing the local women’s wild enthusiasm for touring Chippendales dancers.

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Short on time and with little talent or physical appeal, the gang promises their show will be better because they’ll go “the full monty” and bare it all! As they prepare for the big night, they learn to let go of their doubts and insecurities—and their clothes—in this hilarious adaptation of the hit 1997 film from Fox Searchlight Pictures. The Human Race Theatre Company’s production of The Full Monty: The Broadway Musical is directed by Resident Artist, Distinguished Professor of Musical Theatre at Wright State University and new Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame inductee Joe Deer, who has also directed Avenue Q, Big River, Lend Me a Tenor and It’s a Wonderful Life for The Human Race.

The preview performance of The Full Monty: The Broadway Musical is Thursday, September 10. Opening night is Friday, September 11. This production contains adult language and situations and, as the title implies, a bit of full frontal male nudity. It is definitely for mature audiences only.

Human Race President & Artistic Director Kevin Moore has been enamored with the show since he 11053244_10153674351898013_9135573935040672196_ocaught a preview performance before it opened on Broadway in October 2000. “From the minute that overture started,” he exclaims, “I was like, ‘Wow! This is hot. This is fun. This show is amazing. We have to find a way to do this.’” He acknowledges the large size of the show, with its numerous scene locations and set pieces, will be a challenge to stage in the intimate Loft Theatre. “We have a history of taking large musicals—Man of La Mancha, Fiddler on the Roof, Mame—and adapting them to successfully fit the space,” says Moore. “Our audiences love it, we enjoy the challenge and we’ll do it again here with The Full Monty.” Aside from the title-revealing “dare to bare” moment, The Full Monty: The Broadway Musical offers audiences a great deal more than scantily-clad men. Moore praises its overarching subject matter, “It addresses parental devotion in how far a father would go for his son, how to find courage when there’s little to hope for, and the superficiality of body issues (this time, about men), and it does it all with genuine warmth, tremendous sincerity and outrageous humor.”

Joe Deer describes The Full Monty: The Broadway Musical as “an incredibly fun, high energy show. When people ask me what it’s about, I say, it’s like ‘Rocky meets Magic Mike.’” He admires the story about a group of men who are down on their luck, who manage to pull themselves together and redeem themselves and bring everyone up with them. “I love that,” he beams. “I think there is no better show for people in Dayton to experience right now because we know—as a city—what that’s like.” Deer sees the parallels between the personal and community-wide losses caused by the end of Buffalo’s steel industry in The Full Monty and the decades-long  commercial and industrial losses felt by Dayton. “This was a mighty, mighty town and when the economy went south, when so many large businesses left, we were abandoned by people we had stood by.” He likens it to the show’s opening song, “Scrap.” “We felt pretty much abandoned like scrap. But what I love about this show is exactly what’s happening in Dayton right now,” he states. “We are being redeemed and lifting up. We are being revitalized in a whole new way.” Deer feels confident that audiences are going to come away from this show exuberant and recharged by its message and spirit.

Dionysia Williams, a Wright State University graduate and BalletMet Dance Academy faculty member, serves as the choreographer. Having performed in a previous production of The Full Monty, Williams describes her task as creating “character-driven” choreography for the show’s blue collar Buffalo citizens, “In the choreography, you’re going to see that the movement is very authentic as to who these characters are.” When discussing the show’s highly anticipated strip tease dance number, she says, “These guys will be slick. Maybe not Magic Mike slick, but in their own way.”

PERFORMANCE AND SPECIAL EVENT INFORMATION
Tickets for the preview performance of The Full Monty: The Broadway Musical on September 10 start at $35 for adults, $32 for seniors and $17.50 for students. For all performances September 11  – October 4, single ticket prices start at $40 for adults, $37 for seniors and $20 for students. Prices vary depending on the day of the week and seating location. Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more. The Human Race is offering a pair of discount ticket opportunities. Side-area seats are available at all performances for $25 each, on sale two weeks prior to performance. The Sunday, September 13 7:00 pm performance is “Sawbuck Sunday”, when any available seat can be purchased in person for just $10 at The Loft Theatre box office two hours prior to the show. Discounts are subject to availability and some restrictions apply.

All performances are at the Metropolitan Art Center’s Loft Theatre, located at 126 North Main Street in downtown Dayton. Tickets and performance information on The Full Monty: The Broadway Musical are available at www.humanracetheatre.org or by calling Ticket Center Stage at (937) 228-3630, and at the Schuster Center box office.

Montgomery County Farm to Table Dinner

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11845065_970497102970943_8975058865327041194_oOne Bistro, a non-profit cafe in Miamisburg that works on the pay what you can model, is hosting it’s first Farm to Table Dinner at 5:30pm on  Saturday, September 12th at Mill Creek Farm in Tipp City.  One Bistro’s Chef Markus Montreuili will prepare a meal using local ingredients from farms around Montgomery County and paired with Ohio wines and bourbon.  The night promises fun, food and music that showcases what Montgomery County offers.

The dinner runs $65 per person and you RSVP with Montgomery County Farm Bureau at 696-3630.  When reserving your seat please select one of the following entrees: pork tenderloin, half roasted chicken and herbs or sirloin steak.

All proceeds go to One Bistro, which has provided over 20,000 free meals to families in the Dayton area.  They operate a restaurant in Miamisburg and a food truck.  Most of their meals have a suggested price of $6-9, which covers the cost of a meal.  Any donations over the suggested price are used to “pay it forward” to help cover the cost of a neighbor’s meal.  If you are unable to pay for a meal, you can give time in service as payment.

 

 

‘Into the Woods’ Review – Dare to Defy Productions – It Takes Time

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Dare to Defy Productions beckons the imagination with its stark, minimalist production of composer Stephen Sondheim and librettist James Lapine’s 1987 musical dramedy “Into the Woods,” but the attempt doesn’t coalesce.

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Presented at the Victoria Theatre under the direction of Mathys Herbert, this “Into the Woods” appears to be pulling in different directions with musical awkwardness and structural unpreparedness resting underneath the surface. Part of the problem lies in the odd conceptual atmospherics (there are no woods in these “Woods”) which confines the action within an ominous, nondescript locale with columns, tattered draperies, candelabras, and a large clock accented by an array of baskets, boxes, cabinets, suitcases, trunks, and trinkets signifying a cluttered attic or an abandoned house. However, this impressively detailed creation, attractively designed by Ray Zupp, suggests a setting more appropriate for Sondheim’s “Follies,” his beautifully melancholy 1971 musical about chorus girls reuniting one last time on the stage of a soon-to-be-demolished theater. Perhaps if Herbert opened the show with his cast taking the stage as random individuals eager to put on “Into the Woods” in a dilapidated setting instead of what seems like ghosts or mannequins merely being awakened in the dark by a spooky stranger waving a flashlight it would have made for a more effective transition into the tale, especially to avoid alienating newbies unfamiliar with the show’s foundation.
As the musical’s insightful, thought-provoking plot weaves an introspective, profound course through the desires and regrets of multiple fairy tale characters, particularly stressing the importance of community, sacrifice and survival, the players run the gamut from admirable to ambiguous. Considering the strengths of the cast – a fantastic conglomeration of actors from Wright State University, Sinclair Community College, Dayton Playhouse, Dayton Theatre Guild, Playhouse South, and more – issues of cohesion wouldn’t appear to be a concern but that isn’t the case. Perhaps some members needed time to find or fine-tune their character arcs or simply become more comfortable with the score. Sondheim isn’t easy, and there were many missed cues on opening night, orchestra included. And in terms of musicianship, I’m still wondering why Mimi Klipstine, offering a terrifically commanding and emotionally grounded portrayal of the Witch, was told to bring the gorgeous “Children Will Listen” to a slow, terrible halt before the finale?

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If only this production featured more surprising, inspired, character-conscious moments of pure exhilaration specifically evident in Evan Benjamin’s thrilling rendition of “Giants in the Sky,” a knockout example of attacking an incredibly descriptive lyric with all the expressive astuteness one can muster (while filling the space!) in order for the audience to completely immerse themselves in every ounce of the journey presented. Thanks to Benjamin’s absolutely radiant breakthrough performance, the trepidation and joy within Jack’s life-changing beanstalk journey is a truly dynamic highlight. Along with Benjamin and Klipstine, estimable work extends to Zupp in a sweetly understated turn as the cursed yet determined Baker longing to be a father while coping with his past, a spunky Tori Kocher as Little Red Riding Hood, a regally vain Amy Askins as Cinderella’s Stepmother, pretty soprano Jackie Darnell as humorous, sheltered Rapunzel, Mackensie Vonderbrink as Cinderella’s conceited stepsister Florinda, and the quiet strength of Zoot Theatre Company puppeteer Eric Arntz as Jack’s faithful pet cow Milky White.
In addition to Zupp, Herbert’s commendable artistic team includes lighting designer Sammy Jelinek (certainly bringing her evocative expertise to “Last Midnight”), costumer Carolyn McDermott (particularly dressing Natalie Sanders in a lovely silver and gold gown as Cinderella), puppet builder Danielle Robertson, and sound designer David Meyer. Also, Herbert’s decision to showcase the vengeful Giant (intimidatingly voiced by Tia Seay) as a shadow puppet is inspired.
Dare to Defy doesn’t overreach with “Into the Woods,” but if given a few more days or midnights this show could have ascended to greater heights.

 

 

“Into the Woods” continues today at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton. Act One: 85 minutes; Act Two: 60 minutes. Tickets are $25-$50. For tickets or more information, call Ticket Center Stage at (937) 228-3630 or visit www.ticketcenterstage.com.

Sword Fights in Garden Station

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You read that right! Sword fighting in Garden Station. Among the garden plots of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers a sword fight or two will happen this weekend. Dayton’s all volunteer BeSpoke Theater will be sharing their production of Macbeth for free this weekend. Bring a lawn chair and a few dollars for a cold 5th Street Brewpub beer and enjoy the show nestled into the back Garden Station.
The venue at Garden Station
Bespoke is one of Dayton’s newest production companies specializing in Classical Theatre. Shakespeare in the park is a lot different than enjoying a show in a traditional theater. The actors compete against the elements and surrounding environment. When Macduff has to pause for a passing train or Lady Macbeth has to enunciate beyond siren moving up Wayne Avenue. I was in attendance for the Sunday afternoon performance last week and found the benefits outweigh the distractions.

First, much of the story of Macbeth happens in the out of doors. The sounds of buzzing cicadas added to the story. Tonight’s show and Saturday’s as well will be visually more interesting as the torches come out as the sun sets in Dayton. Outdoor theater also allows the actors to bring the story withing feet of the audience. Having Banquo or Malcom run past you so close you feel it is an experience you normally don’t get in the Schuster or Victoria.

There are three shows remaining. 7:00 pm Friday and Saturday and a 4:00 pm start on Sunday. The show is free and donations are accepted at the end of the show. Stop in to Garden Station, soak up the city with a 5th Street Brew and take in some Shakespeare. The price point is perfect and the venue is perfect for children and families.

Celebrate An Active Labor Day Weekend!

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Guardians of the Glen

Daytonians there are some amazing events coming up this holiday weekend! The festivities include a ‘clean up’ of The Glen Helen Nature Preserve, The Holiday at Home 5K run, last but not least, a wiffle ball and corn hole tournament. Something for everyone this weekend!

 

Help protect and maintain Glen Helen on Saturday, September 5th from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. The Glen is a 1000 acre nature preserve, located in Yellow Springs. This is a great opportunity to bring the family out to one of the most beautiful preservations in all of southern Ohio. Volunteer some time and spend it outdoors assisting the Glen Helen Ranger with trail maintenance, graffiti removal, litter clean-up and other trail tasks. This is an excellent way to be active and the learn the tricks for keeping the Glen in such pristine condition! All supplies will be provided. Closed-toe, trail appropriate shoes are required, and plastic gloves or work gloves are suggested.  All ages are welcome, however, children under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian. Meet the Glen Helen Ranger at the Trailside Museum to receive your trail assignment, and get ready for some outdoor activity and education!

 

Mardi Gras comes to Holiday at Home this year in Kettering, and it is truly loaded with a lot of fun activities for the whole family.  The Holiday at Home Festival will include the annual 5K race and kids fun run. The race welcomes all levels of runners and walkers to participate in one of the areas premier road races. Start your morning with a run through the streets of Kettering then take a break with a pancake breakfast and awards ceremony. After the 5K watch the parade and enjoy the festival! The race begins at 8:00 a.m. with registration fees between $15-$25. The sole purpose of Holiday at Home being held over the Labor Day weekend is to provide the city of Kettering and the surrounding communities with a reason to stay at home and stay safe rather than travel out of town over the holiday weekend. Come out and support your community!

After starting youLindenwald Wiffleball & Cornhole Tournamentr day with a 5K mosey your way down to the Lindenwald Wiffle Ball And Corn Hole Tournament on Monday, September 7th. The registration for the tournament is from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., with play beginning at 1:00 p.m. The cost is $10 per wiffle ball team and $5 per corn hole team. Extra bonus: it is free for spectators! All proceeds go to Lindenwald Baseball. Lindenwald Baseball is entering its 63rd year and is located in Hamilton, Ohio. The organization provides summer baseball and softball  programs for all boys ages 4 -15 and girls ages 4 -18 who live in Butler County. This is a fabulous way to support youth sporting events, and not to mention have a blast with some friends!

Many different activities to chose from this holiday weekend. Help clean up the Glen, kick off Labor Day with a 5K, and then head to the wiffle ball and corn hole tournament. Sounds like this could quite possibly be the best holiday weekend ever! Let’s get out and get moving Dayton!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Haunted Dayton Beer Dinner Returns to Amber Rose

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“Rhinegeists and Poltergeists 2” is coming BACK to the Amber Rose on Friday night October 2nd.  This is the long awaited return of the successful 4 course, 4 beer dinner. Tickets are pre-pay only (CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS).  Earlier this year, the event sold out and over 110 people packed the private, upstairs area of the “haunted” Amber Rose Restaurant.

 

POLTERGEISTS:

For the last 20 years, staff at the restaurant say that there are ghosts and apparitions that appear at all times of the day.  There are also claims of unexplained phenomena such as glasses and dishes being tossed, lights going on and off and more.  One of the ghosts  is believed to be the daughter of the former house owner.  She is a playful spirit named Genevieve Ksiezopolski aka “Chickie.”  Does she haunt the restaurant?  Take for example this incident, where a cook claimed to see a full apparition of a lady in a long dress who walked into the room, then turned and walked away. When the frightened cook alerted the staff, they quickly pulled the security surveillance camera footage.  CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT THEY SAW ON THE SECURITY CAMERA.

Join us and 100 foodies for Rhinegeists and Poltergeists

 

NEW FINDINGS:

For the last couple of months, an independent paranormal investigating team has been taking sound samples, photos, and kinetic energy studies and have made some new findings.  We unveil the new evidence on October 2nd,  and also highlight some of the discoveries from the past investigations done by the three person team.    Independent Paranormal Investigators Kat Powell and Shelly Suittor met in 1999 as tour guides for the Ohio State Reformatory, Prospect Place, and Snow Hill Country Club and teamed up with Alicia Soich in 2012,  This “ghost hunter” crew has appeared on National Television!  Their work has been featured in “America’s Most Haunted,” “My Ghost Story”, and Haunted Ohio VI. They’ve logged hundreds of hours of field research and private investigations across the state.

What will their findings be?  Will they be contacted by “Chickie” or some other poltergeist?

This promises to be one the biggest and goosebump raising Food Adventures to date. We are expecting a sellout crowd of over 100 foodies, beer lovers and fans of the supernatural.

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Hungry Jax, The Big Ragu and Chef House will stick  after the dinner for some cash bar drink specials and a keg tapping.  We will be talking beers and ghosts with attendees.  The paranormal investigators will answer questions as well.

Prepare to be creeped out !!

 

WHAT:  “Rhinegeists and Poltergeists” Food Adventure 4 course dinner, with 4 beer pairings.  Seating is limited to 100 frightful foodies!

WHERE:  The Amber Rose Restaurant on 1400 Valley Street in Dayton

WHEN:  Friday Night, October 2nd, 2015 at  7pm

COST: $35 per person – includes gratuity

TICKETS ARE PRE-PAY ONLY and ARE ONLY AVAILABLE HERE – seating is LIMITED !!

***FEATURES: EVERY attendee gets a souvenir pint glass from Rhinegeist Brewery.  There will also be door prizes, trivia and of course the “PARANORMAL FINDINGS” and evidence presentations!  Do ghosts exist at Amber Rose?  You be the judge!

 

FOOD MENU:

Owner Joe Castellano and Chef TJ have put together the following four course meal:

Rhinegeist Brewers will be in the house talking about their beers

COURSE 1:  Sauerkraut Balls and German Bier Cheese Dip
COURSE 2: Beer Braised Bratwurst & Knock-wurst with Hot German Potato Salad
COURSE 3: Hunter Schnitzel with Amber Rose Bacon Sauerkraut
COURSE 4: Black Forest Strudel

 

Trevor from Rhinegeist Brewery will be on hand educating the crowd about his Cincinnati Brewery and their philosophy on beer.

RHINEGEISTS: 
BEER 1: Rhinegeist – German Style Hefeweizen
BEER 2: Rhinegeist – Oktoberfest
BEER 3: Rhinegeist – Seasonal Special Release!
BEER 4: Rhinegeist – A Surprise Tapping!

AFTER PARTY:  Cash Bar Downstairs, Special Keg Tapings, Drink Specials

Join the Food Adventure crew for RHINEGEISTS and POLTERGEISTS – get your tickets for this beer dinner here!

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Chef House and Hungry Jax at RhineGeists and Poltergeists #1 in April 2015

The ghost thought to haunt AMBER ROSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chef House and Hungry Jax take in the ghostly evidence

Rhinegiests and Poltergeists 2 !

You may see a GHOST

Madame Ragu believes in ghosts

Hey tiger – grab a Rhinegeist on Oct 2nd with us

Hungry Jax, Trevor from Rhinegeist, Paranormal investigator Shelly, Big Ragu and Amber Rose owner Joe Castellano

Door prizes from our last event

Independent Paranormal Investigative team of Alicia, Shelly and Kat

Chef House and Hungry Jax at the first Rhinegeist & Poltergeists dinner !

The food at Amber Rose is Lithuanian Style and delicious

Grab your Wiener Schnitzel with us October 2nd

HAUNTED ! Don’t believe us? See for yourself !

Amber Rose – good food and ghosts inside

October 2nd – we cross the streams

Bier Cheese – we want a bucket of this stuff

Who ya gonna call ??

Bratwurst and Sweet Sauerkraut

Cougars are welcome

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noah Baumbach’s MISTRESS AMERICA at THE NEON!

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mistress_america_xlgHello Everyone,

If you still need to see our biggest hit of 2015, you’ll need to hurry. MR. HOLMES will play for the last time today (Thursday, Sept. 3). Tomorrow, we will begin the new comedy by Noah Baumbach which premiered at Sundance in January – MISTRESS AMERICA. We will also hold both DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL and THE END OF THE TOUR for one more week. For this week’s remaining showtimes (which are different from the upcoming times listed below), please visit our website at www.neonmovies.com.

Synopsis for MISTRESS AMERICA: “Tracy (Lola Kirke) is a lonely college freshman in New York, having neither the exciting university experience nor the glamorous metropolitan lifestyle she envisioned. But when she is taken in by her soon-to-be stepsister, Brooke (Greta Gerwig) – a resident of Times Square and adventurous gal about town – she is rescued from her disappointment and seduced by Brooke’s alluringly mad schemes.” (taken from Fox Searchlight) Starring Greta Gerwig, one of the best comedic actresses working today, the film has been receiving rave reviews particularly for her performance. Joe Morgenstern of Wall Street Journal wrote, “…Ms. Gerwig’s performance is a comic diamond, and not in the rough. Her timing is flawless, her delivery is droll.” Click this LINK to visit the site and watch trailers.

Observe International Peace Day with family, friends and neighbors by meeting up at THE NEON for I AM BIG BIRD: THE CAROLL SPINNEY STORY – an engaging and heartwarming film brought to you by the Dayton International Peace Museum. The Peace Museum is celebrating 11 years of helping people throughout Miami Valley and beyond explore the question, “What does a more peaceful world look like for you?” “For 45 years, Caroll Spinney has been beloved by generations of children as the man behind Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch – and at 80 years old, he has no intention of stopping. A loving portrait of the man in the yellow suit, I AM BIG BIRD features extraordinary footage of Spinney’s earliest collaborations with Jim Henson as it traces his journey from bullied child to childhood icon. And as the yellow feathers give way to grey hair, it is the man, not the puppet, who will steal your heart.” The film screens Sunday, September 20 at 3:00, and tickets are first come, first serve. Suggested donation – $10. I saw this film at the Cleveland International Film Festival – it’s a real treat. Don’t miss it!

The Deaf Community Resource Center is bringing a special, one-time screening of THE DEAF CLUB to town on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7:30. This movie is completely done in sign language (though subtitles are available for those who don’t sign). “Deaf people have it all – friends, romance, fights, etc. – at their own club, where everyone uses sign language. Suddenly, the members face a situation where their precious club may have to close. Can they save the deaf club? Almost the entire production team is deaf or hard of hearing.” (taken from press notes) Tickets, just $10 each, will be available at THE NEON’s box office beginning Monday, Aug 24.

On Saturday, September 26 at Noon, Twentig, Inc. will host a special benefit screening and discussion of the film BELLE. “BELLE is a historical fictionalization of a true story about Dido Elizabeth Belle who was born of mixed race in the West Indies. She lived with her great uncle William Murray, the first Earl of Mansfield, Lord Chief Justice of England. Lord Mansfield’s decision on a case in 1786 in the English Courts led to the abolition of slavery in Britain. The film was inspired by the 1779 painting of Belle beside her cousin Lady Elizabeth Murray at Kenwood House.” (taken from press notes) Tickets are $30 each and come with admission to the film, the post-film discussion, a glass of wine and popcorn.

Due to the holiday weekend, we will have a couple extra shows. We’ll stay open a bit later on Sunday and open extra early on Monday. Please help us spread the word. Showtimes are below.

On Sept. 9, I will be heading to the Toronto International Film Festival. Over the course of 9 days, I plan to see more than 30 films. As usual, I’ll chronicle my adventures via a daily blog post. Stay tuned to next week’s newsletter for the link.

Thanks for your continued support.
We hope to see you this weekend!
Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Friday, Sept. 4 – Thursday, Sept. 10:

THE END OF THE TOUR (R) 1 Hr 46 Min
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday: 12:20, 5:00
Tuesday – Wednesday: 5:15

MISTRESS AMERICA (R) 1 Hr 24 Min
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:40
Monday: 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30
Tuesday – Wednesday: 3:10, 5:20, 7:30

THE DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL (R) 1 Hr 42 Min
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 2:30, 7:20, 9:30
Monday: 2:30, 7:20
Tuesday – Wednesday: 2:50, 7:40

COMING SOON:
(All Dates Are Tentative. Dates Often Move And Sometimes Disappear.)
Sept. 11 – MERU
Sept. 18 – LEARNING TO DRIVE
Sept. 18 – GRANDMA
Oct. 2 – PHOENIX
TBD – JIMMY’S HALL

Say It Ain’t So, Rinaldo !

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Rinaldo’s Bakery – 45 years comes to a close

One of Dayton’s Iconic bakeries is closing September 14th.  No more huge elephant ears, half moon cookies, Italian wedding cake, tiramisu, or “adult” birthday cakes.  Rinaldo’s Bake Shoppe, located just north of downtown at  at 910 Fairview Ave., plans on closing its doors forever in less than 2 weeks.

The Food Adventure is over for Rinaldo and Anna Stolfo, who came to Dayton from Italy and have been making baked goods for 45 years.  The bakery has been a staple for local Italian specialties and Kosher items.    The closing will come a day after the Dayton Italian Festival weekend aka “Fall Festa,” which depends on Rinaldo’s Bakery for many dessert items.  The date of closing also coincides with  the first day of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

Rinaldo and Anna’s son, John had taken over most of the operations of the bakery, but John’s health concerns and the work load proved too much for the family to keep bearing.   Daytonians will miss this one of a kind bakery.

We at Dayton Most Metro and Food Adventures would like to congratulate the Stolfo family on the success of their life’s work, since opening the bakery in 1970.  Every time we visited we were met with a smile, and treated like family.  We have enjoyed spending time with the family at the Bella Villa Hall as club members, and appreciate all the specialty cookies they made for us and each specialty cake that made our party a success.

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Italian Wedding Cake

Half Moons

Florentine Cookies

Pizzelles

Inside the bakery

Pinwheels

Wedding Cakes

Ginger Bread Men

Cookies, Cookies

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Put Sleep On Your Calendar.

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Tell me if this sounds familiar. You’re planning your day, or maybe your week. You’re trying to get fit, so you schedule in some gym time. You’ve been trying to eat healthier, so you know you need to leave some extra cooking time. Maybe you’re making it a point to drink water instead of soda and you have your water bottle ready before you go to bed so you can grab it on your way to work. Because you know all of these things have to fit in with the rest of your life, you’ve scheduled in meetings, work tasks, and even some down time with your significant other.

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You do all of these things and you feel like you’re on the right path, but then your plan goes awry. You stay up a little late catching up on emails or watching Sportcenter, and your entire morning is thrown off when you sleep in an extra thirty minutes to try to catch up.

How could you do all of that planning and still get thrown off your game?

Here’s your answer: everything in fitness begins and ends with sleep, including your nutrition.

You can’t work as hard in the gym—or even make it to the gym—if you’re not sleeping seven to eight hours a night.

You can’t recover as well from a hard training session if you’re not sleeping seven to eight hours a night.

You won’t make sound nutritional choices if you’re not sleeping seven to eight hours per night. (Don’t believe me? Compare your willpower when you’re fully rested to your willpower when you’re sleepy or fading.)

 

If all of this is true (and even intuitive), why don’t we schedule sleep when we fill in our calendars? What we do instead is pack our schedules full and then hit the pillow whenever we get to it. But given the importance of sleep to everything we do, a wiser choice would be to begin our daily or weekly calendar with seven or eight hours of sleep assumed and then build the rest of the schedule around that time.

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When I started doing this for myself, a surprising thing happened. I panicked because there didn’t seem to be as many hours in the day, but I found myself getting stronger, injured far less frequently, and far less prone to illness. I had fewer waking hours, but I was more productive in the hours I had left after building in a dignified night of sleep.

Americans especially seem to pride ourselves on how little we’re sleeping, but study after study shows that this is a terrible approach for both productivity and health. When you’re thinking through your schedule tomorrow and beyond, I encourage you to start with sleep and build from there. If you’re like most people, you’ll be better able to function at work, more likely to go to the gym and work hard, and more likely to make sound nutrition choices.

Of course, once you’ve made the choice to get more sleep you need to make sure you actually shut your eyes and drift off.

  • Turn off electronics an hour before bed.
  • Sleep in a cool, dark room.
  • Think of three things from the previous day for which you are specifically thankful. Don’t just say, “family,” say, “I’m grateful for my sister’s great advice when I asked her about switching jobs.” This gratitude practice forces your brain to search for positivity, which can decrease anxiety and make falling asleep easier.

Who’s Up For Fair Food? Montgomery County Fair Opens Sept 2

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state-fair-food_ss_001 County Fairs are notorious for over-the-top, gut-busting food. This is not the place to worry about keeping to your diet, but if it’s deep-fried, crazy food on-a-stick creations you crave, than the midway may be calling your name over the next 6 days!  The 163rd Montgomery County Fair opens this Wed and runs through Labor Day and they’d like to have you join them for lunch.  They even have a  special  FAIR FOR LUNCH’ FREE ADMISSION  deal that runs  Wed – Fri from  11am – 1pm so you can check out these vendors:

Albanese Concessions – Baklava, Walking Taco & Gourmet Grilled Cheese

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Foot long corn dogs on a stick

Bowman’s Concessions– Texas Tenderloins & Fresh Cut Fries

Bullen’s Food & Games – Stromboli, Italian & Polish Sausage, Zuchinni Chips

Flint’s Concessions – Frozen Lemonade

Jean’s Home Cooking – Breakfast – Fried Bologna & Egg Sandwich, Lunch & Dinner – Chicken/Beef & Noodles, Meatloaf, Fried Bologna, Ham & Beans

Kettle Fixins Kettle Corn – Kettle Corn & Mini Donuts

Little Chef – Deep Fried Pickles & Veggies, Bacon Ranch Cheese Fries, Bacon Dog, Donut Burger, Deep Fried Cheesecake

Martin’s Fine Foods – Bourbon Chicken & Rice, Bayou Billy’s Sweet Dixie Tea & Slushies, Fried Oreos, Twinkies, Buckeyes & Cookie Dough

Montgomery Co. Cattlemen’s – Ribeye Steak Sandwich & Sirloin Burger

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Little Piggy Pork Nachos

Nacho Pig – Smoked Pulled Pork Nachos, “The Big Big Pig Pig”, “Hippie Pig”, “Picky Pig”, “Aloha Pig”, “The Little Pig”, “Naked Pig”, Chocolate Covered Bacon

Potato Tornados – Potato Tornados, Sweet Potato Fries, Deep Fried Hot Dogs, Deep Fried Green Beans

Allen Rismiller Concessions – Fresh Baked Soft Pretzels, Chocolate Dipped Cheesecake, Strawberry Shortcake

T’s Freeze – Gourmet Ice Cream Treats: Reese Cup Sundae, Cookie Dough, Sundae, Cherry Crisp & Apple Dumpling Sundae, Smoothies

Tinman Concessions – Sugar Waffles, Homemade Elephant Ears, Cow Patty, Funnel Cakes

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Dixie Tea

Ullery’s Homemade Ice Cream – Homemade Ice Cream

Whatever Concessions – Kid’s Meals

Wood’s Family Concessions – Fried Cheese on a Stick, Candy & Caramel Apples

Yummy Snow – Shaved Ice/Snow Balls

 

 

FAIR Hours – gates open 8am – 10pm except for Monday, which closes at 8pm

Wed, Sept 2   ½ Price Admission Day ($4 ALL Day)logo-2

Thurs, Sept 3  Senior Citizens 1/2 price until 4pm, all others $8

Fri, Sept 4- Sun, Sept 6 $8

Mon, Sept 7th – Use our DMM coupon for $2 off

$2 off

 

 

Buddy Guy Headlines the Eatonic Music Festival in Eaton

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dfwcb3mp4w2j6cxk33ma783x2yaxfqljBuddy Guy is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a 6 time GRAMMY AWARD Winner, a major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton , and Stevie Ray Vaughan, a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled West Side sound, and a living link to that city’s halcyon days of electric blues. He has received 6 Grammy Awards, 28 Blues Music Awards (the most any artist has received), the Billboard magazine Century Award for distinguished artistic achievement, and the Presidential National Medal of Arts. Rolling Stone ranked him in the top 25 of its ‘100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.’

12 September Fundraisers You Won’t Want To Miss!

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We know  Miami Valley residents give a greater share of their incomes to charity than Ohioans from other metro areas according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Funds raised from these events help feed the hungry, provide support for the arts and cultures of our town and make Dayton a great place to live, work and play.   In order to help you plan your fall philanthropy, we’ve picked out 12 of our favorite September fundraisers for you to add to your calendar:

 

AltFestAlterFest!
Fri Sept 4th 7pm – 12M,
Sat, Sept 5- noon – 12m,
Sun Sept 6- 1pm – 12am,
Mon, Sept 7th noon-6pm


Alter Family Fun Fest is an Alter Booster sponsored fundraiser for Archbishop Alter High School at 940 E. David Road in Kettering , Ohio. Hundreds of volunteers made up of parents, past parents, students, faculty and friends give endless hours to raise money for the school. Rdes and games for Kids, Blackjack and Texas Hold’em, Big 6 and Showdown for adults. Entertainment all weekend long!

 

BRAVO-logo0001-188x300BRAVO! Champagne Brunch and Fashion Show
Friday, Sept 11th at Sinclair Ponitz Center 1oam

Chair Cindy Gaboury and her committee are planning an opulently orchestrated show leveraging the Oriental flavor of Dayton Opera’s November production of Madame Butterfly. This annual fundraiser of the Opera Guild to support its many educational programs and Dayton Opera; boutique shoppingThey will present exciting styles from Chico’s of Oakwood and their partner company Soma. Fantastic custom luxury mensware will be featured from J. Hilburn. The 2015 winner of our Tri-State College Vocal Competition, tenor Joshua Blue, will entertain. He will be accompanied by Jeff Powell.  Shaun Yu from Discover Classical as o Master of Ceremonies.    $55-$75 tickets

 

11205115_1437507176544086_8175526845487627738_nThe Dayton Greek Festival
Fri, Sept. 11 – 11am to 11pm,
Sat, Sept. 12 – 11am to 11pm
Sun, Sept. 13 – 11am to 6pm

Celebrate the 57th annual Greek Festival the weekend after Labor Day. A Greek tradition for both the young and old, this festival brings together people of all backgrounds to celebrate all things Greek: the food and pastries, unique Boutique items, cooking demonstrations, imported beer and wine, craft beer, live music, dance performances, and tours of our beautiful church. Fun activities for the kids at Zorba Zone and take a chance on the $5,000 raffle prize. There is something for everyone. Be Greek for the day. OPA!

 

428470_436839066411358_870834521_nThe Italian Fall Festa
Fri, Sept. 11 – 6pm to 11pm
Sat, Sept. 12 – noon to 11pm
Sun, Sept. 13 – noon to 8pm

A weekend of wonderful Italian music, great Italian food, good friends, and a fun game of Bocce on the beautiful, spacious, shaded grounds of Bella Villa Hall on County Line Road in Kettering. Bocce courts open all weekend for open play. Watch the Bengals & Browns on large screen TV’s. The Meatball Madness 5K is Sunday at 10am and the Spaghetti Eating Contest is Sunday at 3pm. Festa Parking is located at Reynolds and Reynolds Parking lot at the corner of Reseach Blvd and County Line Road. Parking and shuttle service to and from the grounds is FREE of CHARGE!

 

2135809_origButtercream Festival
Fri, Sept 11 7:30pm Hot Air Balloon Glow
Sat, Sept 12  8am – 7pm

Come celebrate the wonderful city of West Carrollton Ohio at the Buttercream Festival 2015! The Cupcake 5K starts off the event, a cake display contest, a Little Miss Buttercream pageant, a hunks and ladder demonstration, a Valor martial arts performance, a Veterans recognition ceremony, cake decorating showcase, vendors from around the area with booths featuring food, retail products, arts and crafts, community organizations and live music and entertainment throughout the day as well as tons of SWEET TREATS for you to enjoy! Free of charge event.

 

i71vnoiiqxy58love0x3u5338cmhtt3hFolks of Dayton Music Festival
Sat, Sept 12  noon – 10pm

Great Bands for a Great cause! Come enjoy some groovy tunes, food, 50/50 raffle and festive fellowship.  Bands include Brown Street Breakdown, Rosie Carson Band, Higgins Madewell – with special guest Tom Leary and Scotty Bratcher.  Food and Non-Alcoholic beverages will be availble for sale and donations.Bring Your coolers, lawn chairs, blankets. B.Y.O.B. (Adult Beverages- no glass bottles). This event takes place at the Polish Picnic Grounds at 3600 Needmore Road.

 

 

xb51udhmh4451osdzbd5a6oa8ks35468Boonshoft Bash: A Big Bang Night in the Milky Way
Sat, Sept 12   7pm – midnight

See the Museum in a whole new light as you experience an evening of fun and excitement at the 2015 Boonshoft Bash! Enjoy a reception with hors d’oeuvres and signature drinks at the open bar before heading to the edges of the universe – or at least the Museum! – as you dine in one of five astronomy-themed venues. Guests will be served a full course of learning and entertainment as they explore our Sun and Moon, discover the stories of Constellations that fill our night sky, traverse the Solar System to see all eight planets, and even hitch a ride on a Comet – before dancing the night away at the not-to-be-missed Pity Party for Pluto. And even if you can’t attend you can buy a $100 raffle ticket for a chance at the $10,000 cash prize.

 

 

1175283_464403000334657_1752221933_nRusty’s Ride Charity Motorcycle Ride
Sat,  Sept 12  10am – 5pm

All motorcycle enthusiasts and riders are invited to join the 24th annual Rusty’s Ride Charity Motorcycle Ride in memory of Buckminn’s employee, Russell “Rusty” Shearer.  Presented by the Xenia H.O.G. Chapter #2703 and sponsored by Buckminn’s D&D Harley-Davidson, this event is a fundraiser that supports the efforts of the Greene Community Health Foundation.  Registration begins at 10am with the last bike leaving by 12pm. All makes of bikes are welcome and the first 250 registered riders will receive a free commemorative bandana.  After the ride, enjoy a meal with homemade desserts provided by Xenia H.O.G. Chapter members. At 3:00pm, a raffle and an auction will be held featuring biker-related items and gift baskets.

 

 

image_CatsMeowLogoThe Cat’s Meow
Friday, September 18, 2015    6-10:30 pm

Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez! You’re invited to spend a magnificent evening with SICSA as we celebrate the good times, saving lives and sharing love!  An extraordinary affair with a festive, 1920’s Creole atmosphere. James Beard award-winning chef and restaurateur Anne Kearney of Rue Dumaine will provide a shrimp boil feast sure to get every cat meowing! Dance to the beat of 1920’s jazz and swing, a themed photo booth, and a silent auction made up of unique and enticing packages. Dress – Garden Party Creole Chic. This events takes place at Benham Grove in Centerville.

 

 

oktlogo2015_web250The Dayton Art Institute presents Oktoberfest

Fri, Sept 25 Lederhosen Lunch 11am -2 pm   Preview Party 7-11pm
Sat, Sept 26  noon – 11pm
Sun, Sept 27 noon -7pm
This community event boasts an array of artisans, unique foods, ample domestic, international and craft beers, kid-friendly art activities, live music on two stages, international wines and so much more! Oktoberfest includes a fully covered Main Stage viewing area and an expanded Craft Beer tent with big-screen TVs for all the weekend football action. The ACCO Brands FamilyFest provides free art activities for the kids, from noon – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

 

11236471_10152902444691296_2667864438178467963_nArtemis Gone Riding: Cycling to End Domestic Violence
Sat, Sept 26  8am – 1pm

The bike ride is a fun filled occasion that creates an atmosphere unlike any other fundraiser. We are proud to be riding in an effort to raise awareness of Domestic Violence in our community.  Participants choose from a 10, 16, or 22 mile path and create “pedal crews” and collect pledges before the event. Registered riders will receive an event T- Shirt and enjoy a pancake breakfast, with optional VIP packages for our omelet station, mimosa bar, and beer garden. Riders and attendees will have the opportunity to pamper themselves at our various “Swag Stations.” Local vendors will also be selling art, jewelry, and other fabulous items/gifts. We will also feature a Kid’s Fun Zone, including a bounce house, face painting and other fun activities. All funds raised are used to provide vital support services to Domestic Violence victims and their children.

wo9e1sirxlr6hbkrl2hfqquxsze3v04hGreater Dayton 5K Heart Walk/Run
Sat,  Sept 26,  8-11am

The Greater Dayton 5K Heart Walk/Run is the premier fundraising event of the American Heart Association. Join 9,000 of your friends and neighbors for this family fun event. The 5K non competitive walk starts at Fifth Third Field then follows a course through downtown and along the Great Miami River. The 5K timed run requires a $25 registration fee. Proceeds from this event go to support the American Heart Association mission in its fight against the no. 1 and no. 5 killers of all Americans, heart disease and stroke. The event features a health and wellness expo with health screenings and demonstrations, healthy snacks, vendors, a kids fun run and activity area, a memorial/honorary torch ceremony and a VIP survivor area.

 

We’ve just highlighted a dozen September fundraisers, there are certainly plenty of others organizations and events deserving of your time and money, so check our calendar for a more comprehensive list. And if you know of events we’ve missed, please submit them to our calendar.