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Dayton Metro Library Names New Nonprofit Resource Librarian

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Susan Rodenberg Nonprofit organizations in the Miami Valley have a new ally in Susan Rodenberg, recently appointed as Nonprofit Resource Librarian at the Dayton Metro Library. Rodenberg previously served as a nonprofit Development Director and Executive Director at nonprofits in Cincinnati, Ohio, including the Civic Garden Center, Mental Health Services East, Fernside Center for Grieving Children and the Hearing Speech and Deaf Center of Greater Cincinnati.

“I’ve spent my entire career raising funds and friends for organizations whose missions incite my passion,” said Rodenberg. “I am eager to meet and work with the nonprofit community in the Miami Valley.”

Rodenberg’s experience includes grant writing, holding special events, conducting annual campaigns, and seeking corporate sponsorships and grants. She has recently relocated from Cincinnati to the city of Dayton.

“I am so committed to Dayton that I’ve taken residence in a downtown loft,” she said. “I am able to walk to work, the arts, the Oregon District, Second Street Market and the other wonderful amenities and attractions in downtown Dayton.”

The Dayton Metro Library provides expert guidance, free workshops, guest speakers and other services to area nonprofits seeking information and assistance with fundraising, grant writing, board development, planning and other areas of concern. A monthly email newsletter offers information on upcoming programs, grant opportunities and more.

For more information on the Library’s Nonprofit Resources, contact Susan Rodenberg at [email protected] or call (937) 496-8624.

Austin Landing Cooking Class Features Oils & Balsamics

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Chef House, Big Ragu and Hungry Jax cook up a storm of flavors

Calling all foodies and cooks!  Got flavor infused Olive Oils?  How about flavored Balsamic vinegar?  This class does!

On February 17th, The Food Adventures Crew is teaming with The Spicy Olive to bring you a one night,  one-of-a-kind cooking experience.

Attendees can sit back, relax and enjoy seven different plates.  Each one made with fresh olive oils and balsamics, of different specialty flavors.  This is not a “hands on” class, but each dish will be prepared step by step by 3 different cooks, and recipes will be supplied.

Now is your chance to check out the Spicy Olive Oil store and hang out all evening with the Food Adventure Crew!

Join The Big Ragu, Hungry Jax and Chef House as they share some of their favorite dishes.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

WHAT:  FOOD ADVENTURE COOKING CLASS at THE SPICY OLIVE

Shrimp Scampi is one of 7 plates being served

WHERE: The Spicy Olive at Austin Landing – 3650 RIGBY ROAD MIAMISBURG, OHIO 45342

WHEN:  Wed Feb 17th, at 6:30pm

COST: $35 per person, limited seating – call 937-247-5969 for tickets

*** PLEASE NOTE, YOU CAN BRING YOUR OWN WINE, BOOZE, ETC. to THIS EVENT !

 

HERE IS OUR “MUST EAT” MENU in order by courses:

 1) Appetizer: Prosciutto skewers: Hungry Jax will demo a very simple, yet delicious app, skewering prosciutto, fresh mozz, and cantaloupe and drizzled with espresso balsamic.

2) Salad: Winter fruit salad: Lee Anne will teach how to use supreme blood oranges. The salad will include: Blood oranges, Minneola tangelos and grapefruit with pistachio, goat cheese, fresh herbs and drizzled with the Sicilian lemon white balsamic.

3) Side: Big Ragu will demo Savannah style hoe cakes, using Butter infused olive oil, drizzled with locally made maple syrup.

Join us at Austin Landig

4) Entree: Hungry Jax will cook up her Linguine pomodoro with grilled chicken, utilizing the traditional balsamic as well as your pesto!

5) Entree: Big Ragu will be serving up his awesome Shrimp scampi, over rice, using Garlic infused olive oil and Milanese flavored oil as well for an Italian twist.

6) Entree: Chef House will make us drool with her Pork tenderloin: Pan seared pork tenderloin medallions with a whole grain mustard and Vermont maple balsamic sauce. Served with grilled squash and zucchini.

7) Dessert: Hungry Jax wraps it up with her Chocolate balsamic cupcakes with fresh raspberry buttercream

 

Please join us for this 7 plate Food Adventure in cooking!  Come try the various dishes made with the freshest olive oils and balsamics in Dayton.  Browse the Spicy Olive Store and take advantage of specials.

We will have door prizes, trivia, and fun giveaways.  The class promises to be delicious and fun.

** IMPORTANT: Seating is VERY limited, so call 937-247-5969 to reserve your spot!

For more info on Food Adventures, please check out their Facebook page with over 6,000 loyal fans by clicking HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The most insane superhero antihero movie of all time hits the big screen … But should you see it?

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DEADPOOL
The most insane superhero antihero movie of all time hits the big screen

“Oooh – this movie blogger thinks he can come up with a better snarky caption for my own photo as I break the fourth wall?! Good luck with that there, butter – I hope you and your four readers enjoy this!” The titular character (Ryan Reynolds, center) prepares to break the fourth wall before heading into battle with Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand) and the aptly-named Colossus (voiced by Stefan Kapicic) in a scene from director Tim Miller’s debut feature DEADPOOL. ™ & © 2015 Marvel & Subs.  ™ & © Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved. 

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE:


 

 


KEY CAST MEMBERS: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller, Gina Carano, Karan Soni, Leslie Uggams, Jed Rees, Brianna Hildebrand and the voice of Stefan Kapicic

WRITER(S): Rob Liefeld and Fabian Nicieza (character); Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (screenplay)

WEB SITE: http://www.foxmovies.com/movies/deadpool


60 SECOND PLOT SUMMARY (OR AS CLOSE TO THAT TIME AS ONE CAN MAKE IT): A most unconventional movie that was a LONG time in the making,  Deadpool stars Hal Jor-, er, Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson. Who is Wade Wilson? He’s just your average former special forces mercenary turned man for hire. The notorious “merc with a mouth” is living a pretty low-key life, hanging out a bar run by a guy simply known as Weasel (T.J. Miller) that is unlike any other in town. 


Then he meets Vanessa (Morena Baccarin), a woman just as seemingly sick and twisted as he is with whom he of course falls madly in love with. 


However, as Wade is telling all this to his cab driver Dopinder (Karan Soni), he’s actually preparing for something more than just a leisurely ride: Getting revenge on Francis a.k.a. Ajax (Ed Skrein), the “doctor” the recruiter (Jed Rees) told him he would cure him of the cancer that was bound to kill him. And while it did cure of him of his cancer, the treatment had some serious side effects that no 30-second commercial could fit into that tiny disclaimer text at the bottom of the screen. Getting to Ajax won’t be easy, though, since his female enforcer Angel Dust (Gina Carano) is strong enough that she would make what Holly Holm did to Ronda Rousey look like a proverbial day in the park … And if that wasn’t bad enough, Colossus (voiced by Stefan Kapicic) and the girl with what Wade admits is the coolest name ever, Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianne Hildebrand) – two devotees of a certain bald professor you may have seen before – are determined to keep Wade and is rebellious ways in check. 


Yeah, you might wanna get ready for what follows as you’ve definitely never seen a superhero – make that anti-hero – movie like this before.

WHO WILL LIKE THIS FILM THE MOST? Ryan Reynolds fans; T.J. Miller fans; Pretty much anyone who likes the Deadpool comic books, the 2013 video game or saw the test footage short (that ended up in the movie) on YouTube and went “WHAT WAS THAT?”

WHO WON’T (OR SHOULDN’T) LIKE THIS MOVIE? Parents who want to drag their underage kids along and then are upset at how much they have to block their child’s eyes and/or ears during the hour and 40 minutes-plus run time; people who hate foul-language and/or extreme violence; those who want Deadpool’s origin story to stick 100% to the comic book’s canon; anyone who finds Ryan Reynolds annoying


SO, IS IT GOOD, BAD OR ABSOLUTELY AWFUL? Arguably the most anticipated Marvel movie debut* (yes, any dedicated Marvel movie fan knows that Wade Wilson has appeared in other X-Men movies but we mean solo movie centered around him) since Iron Man, Deadpool delivers the most insane, ridiculous super – or anti-hero, rather – movie you could possibly imagine. 


Fortunately, that is a very, very good thing: Because Deadpool is a can’t miss love story that is perfect for anyone looking for a Valentine’s Day treat … Provided they don’t mind the profanity, gun violence and sexual innuendo to make Amy Schumer blush.


Deadpool, much like Reynolds breakout eponymous character in Van Wilder, is the superhero equivalent of the 1980s high school cool kid who cracks wise and has no one who can tell him what to do yet underneath it all is actually a good dude. In this case, however, he’s just an extremely foul-mouthed, prone to fits of violence, heckler-who’s-funnier-and-much-more-self-aware-than-the-comic-on-stage-and-knows-it good dude who is going to get the last word by hook or crook. Reynolds plays the character with pretty much all the wiseass yet sensitive exuberance needed to bring him to life, nailing each bit of the action along the way. When Deadpool breaks the fourth wall, Reynolds makes sure to do it in the way that the character shows he knows you know what the joke is. Likewise, when he cracks wise or curses, Reynolds is sure to do so in a way that either goes right for the burn to whoever the target of his verbal slice is and in similar fashion when the film enters its serious territory he adeptly conveys why what’s going down is serious business.


Of course, the movie wouldn’t work without the expert level performances of the surrounding cast as Skrein’s banter with Reynolds’ character comes off in a spirited, almost seemingly serendipitous fashion. Likewise, whereas Soni does a phenomenal job in becoming caught up in Deadpool’s world and worldview, Miller does what he does best – being a calmer, thinner and more intellectual version of Seth Rogen in Judd Apatow movies – as Deadpool’s confidant who before and after his transformation. The same can be said for Kapicic as the voice of the CGI-created Colossus, who’s attempts to make a true hero out of Deadpool fail in vain in nature as much as they are fodder for comedic enjoyment, which is often.


Thankfully, the ladies are not left out in the Deadpool world as they are critical – and entertaining – parts of the story as well. Whereas Baccarin delivers on providing the former Wade Wilson a strong – and more importantly, 100 percent believable – love interest (these two characters are made for each other), Carano and Hildebrand provide two interesting characters who prove you can make a big impact on screen without having to say that much. Throw in screen veteran Leslie Uggams as Wade’s elderly blind roommate and the ladies of Deadpool add enough testosterone-friendly estrogen to the mix to make it appealing to men and women alike. 


For a man making his directorial debut, Tim Miller really shines in keeping all of the chaos of Deadpool to a high level of enjoyment. The action sequences snap with a dynamic mix of adrenaline and inappropriateness fitting of its subject, the visual effects never feel out of place and the actors deliver dedicated, inspired performances at every turn. The bullets, swords, fists and … Well, Negasonic Teenage Warheads fly with purposeful intent, the dialogue is full of “Wait, he/she said WHAT?!” moments and the story is told with a skill to make all of the insanity make as much sense as possible to have you develop both interest and empathy for its protagonist. Throw in a tight interweaving of the past and present to show the viewer how Deadpool went from a simple (alright, NOTHING about him is “simple”) mercenary to an enhanced superhuman and Miller’s debut piece is one future superhero movie directors would be wise to emulate. Make no mistake: Deadpool is not a movie for everyone. There is a ton of profanity, sexual situations (that means nudity!) and some liberties taken with a few of the characters, Deadpool included. (Spoiler alert: his signature vehicle is not seen in the movie unless it’s in a post-credit scene, I guess you’ll have to settle for this in the meantime.) Those minor issues notwithstanding, Deadpool is a movie that was largely made in part by the fans and in turn pays them back by giving them pretty much exactly what they want: A cool guy in a suit with superpowers who makes them laugh while kicking a lot of ass in the process, but still has a good heart underneath it all.Don’t believe me? Watch the movie – he’ll likely tell you that himself.

OVERALL RATING (OUT OF FOUR POSSIBLE BUCKETS OF POPCORN):

 
Tabari McCoy (http://mccoyonmovies.blogspot.com)

7 Places to Celebrate Fat Tuesday in Dayton

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Fat Tuesday.inddMardi Gras (French for Fat Tuesday) is a Christian holiday that dates back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rites. Also known as Carnival, it is celebrated in several nations across the globe — predominantly those with large Roman Catholic populations — on the day before the religious season of lent.

For most, Fat Tuesday conjures images of beads, beer, and the Big Easy. Historians believe the first American Mardi Gras occurred on March 3, 1699 when French explorers Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville and Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville landed in what is now Louisiana.  The relatively small festivities were held just south of the present day Mardi Gras capital, New Orleans. In the ensuing decades, New Orleans and other French settlements took to marking the holiday with masked balls, lavish dinners, and wild street parties.

In Dayton, we celebrate the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season with small feasts at local eateries.   Click on the links below to get specific details.

Tuesday February 09, 2016
Buck-A-Bone Event Buck-A-Bone Event

City Barbeque
Tuesday February 09, 2016 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Fat Tuesday Celebration Fat Tuesday Celebration

Mudlick Tap House
Tuesday February 09, 2016 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Abita Mardi Gras Party Abita Mardi Gras Party

South Park Tavern
Tuesday February 09, 2016 5:00 PM
Mardi Gras Celebration Mardi Gras Celebration

Rue Dumaine
Tuesday February 09, 2016 5:00  – 9:00 PM
Mardi Gras Dinner Mardi Gras Dinner

The Hawthorn Grill
Tuesday February 09, 2016 5:00 – 09:00 PM
Mardi Gras Specials Mardi Gras Specials

Amber Rose
Tuesday February 09, 2016 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fat Tuesday Fat Tuesday

Chappys Tap Room & Grille
Tuesday February 09, 2016 All Day Event

Another Mardi Gras tradition is the King Cake. The King Cake is baked with a small plastic baby hidden inside, the person who gets the slice with baby in it has various privileges and obligations.  Often times when you find the prize, you are responsible for planning the next celebration.  You can pick up a king cake at many local bakeries, including Dorothy Lane Market.  I noticed Whole Foods has a display of them for abut $20 each yesterday.  

As a slight twist you can stop by the grand opening of Tasty Measures at the corner of 5th & Jefferson on Fat Tuesday and get a free King Muffin with purchase.  If you find the baby you’ll win free meat pies for a year!

Mystery Monday – February 8, 2016

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Welcome to Week 2 of Mystery Mondays. So that first one was pretty easy, with 95% of you who entered getting it right!  The answer to Week One’s Mystery Photo is: The roof of The Dayton Art Institute‘s rotunda. Congratulations to our first winner Mark Bailey, who will be enjoying two pizza’s courtesy of Rapid Fired Pizza. I took this photo on September 27, 2014 at sunset during DAI’s largest fundraiser Oktoberfest.

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Roof of The Dayton Art Institute’s rotunda; Photo credit: Tom Gilliam

Here are some interesting facts about The Dayton Art Institute’s architecture from our friend Eric Brockman (DAI’s Marketing & Communications Manager):

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Villa d’Este; Photo credit: neo_ii on Flickr

During its first decade in existence, The Dayton Art Institute outgrew its original home, a mansion located on Monument Avenue in downtown Dayton. Mrs. Julia Shaw Carnell, a prominent community leader, pledged nearly $2 million to create the landmark building that still houses the museum. Completed in 1930, the new building and its distinctive red-tiled roof was modeled after the Villa d’Este near Rome and the Villa Farnese at Caprarola in Italy, both examples of sixteenth century Italian Renaissance architecture.

Villa Farnese; Photo credit: _pek_ on Flickr

Villa Farnese; Photo credit: _pek_ on Flickr

The museum facility was designed by prominent museum architect Edward B. Green of Buffalo. Today, The Dayton Art Institute’s architecturally and historically significant facility is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This photograph shows the roof of the museum’s rotunda, which was added during an extensive renovation in the mid-1990s.

We challenge you to tell us where in the Dayton area this photo was taken by filling out the form below.  We’ll do a random drawing from all those with a correct answer and the winner will get 2 pizzas from Rapid Fired Pizza.

Enter here:   http://goo.gl/forms/dyU55fzc48

We’ll post the winner next Monday with details about the photo as well as a new photo to challenge your knowledge of the Dayton area.

Thanks for playing and good luck.  Winner will receive Rapid Fire Pizza gift certificates.

Here’s our Mystery Photo for Week Two:

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Photo by Tom Gilliam of DaytonGram & Tom Gilliam Photography.

Get to know Oddbody’s Music Room

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12545390_968398669894547_77413996_nIn my early years of going to see live music in Dayton, I went to many memorable shows at McGuffy’s House of Rock in east Dayton, off Burkhardt Ave. It’s always been a great general admission venue, which is so much more fun than seated shows. In the last few years, the line-ups just weren’t calling to me, and it fell off my radar.

In 2014, the venue was sold to new owners. Now named Oddbody’s Music Room, I was cautiously optimistic about the venue’s future. When I first met with the new owners, Neilson Hixson, Skip Murray and Richard Eckhardt, I knew this historic space was in good hands. I was so impressed by their professionalism and dedication to bringing not only great sounding shows, but a more diverse offering of musical acts.

In the last couple years I can attest that have done a simply fantastic job bringing our former stomping grounds to new heights. What’s new? Well other than a fresh coat of paint, the sound and light system has been revamped and cranking! It’s definitely one of the best indoor venues in the regional area.

I got a chance to catch up with Neilson about his thoughts on taking a chance on the venue, the local music scene, and how to keep up with this exciting spot:

1. What inspired you to open a music venue? What an exciting venture!
It’s really simple. I think we’re crazy. This is a tough business, make no doubt about that. So many highs and lows. I’ve been promoting shows for well over 20 years and we had an opportunity to maintain this iconic Dayton stage. We took a leap of faith and did it.

2. Let’s say someone hasn’t heard of Oddbody’s Music Venue. How would you describe it? What differs it from other venues in town?
We look like a classic mid cap rock club that you’ll find scattered around the country. The room might not be fancy but what we really have going for us is our stage and production capabilities. And that’s really what matters doing what we do. The stage and the team we have running it. We put it on a pedestal to honor it. The production of a concert is hands down the single most important part in all of this. And I think the patrons, the fans, who come and see these artists really feel that.

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Upcoming shows at Oddbody’s Music Room

3. You have been involved in the Dayton music scene for a long time. How has the scene changed over the years? Thoughts about it’s current state?
When I got started doing all this stuff I was primarily booking and promoting metal. That’s always where my heart has been. And the metal scene is still pretty solid around here. Great local artists and when we bring in these larger touring bands generally the attendance at the shows remains good. In the last two years I’ve learned a lot about other music scenes in Dayton. Some are extremely strong, others hit and miss. But there remains a lot of extremely talented local talent. Bottom line is the bands and the people actively attending shows will change over time. Change is constant in the music business. But if you book the right bands at the right time people will come out to see them. You absolutely can’t take anything for granted though. Just simply booking a band and expecting people to buy tickets will run you out of business as quickly as you started it. Getting butts in the seats remains hard work. And if you are not willing to do the work this business is not for you. That sure hasn’t changed much.

4. What advice would you give to musicians? Regarding promotion and/or professionalism?
Decide who you are. Are you doing it for fun or is this a business? Are you just happy being a local band playing some gigs here and there or are you going to try to “make it”. Are you willing to put in the work? Look it’s just as crazy being a young touring band as it is a venue owner. But it’s what we do. It’s in our blood. Practice your instrument, develop a sellable product, invest in your product, and fully commit to your product. Build a team to help you sell your product. It’s like running any other business. It’s not easy, you have to take some leaps of faith. You will still probably fail. But you only live once. And who wants to go through life thinking you never tried to do anything. In a matter of minutes venue owners and stage managers can see what choice you’ve made. Think about that too.

5. You have some amazing shows coming up. What’s the best way for way for people to keep up with the schedule?
www.oddbdoys.com or www.facebook.com/oddbodys would be the best two places to check out the always changing musical calendar! (Editor’s Note:  You can always check the DMM Calendar for upcoming shows as well.)

How to go? Located at 5418 Burkhardt Ave, Dayton OH 45431 

An easy 10 min drive from downtown Dayton, via US-35 East

Get out and support the Dayton music scene!!

Guest Contributor Tod Weidner Salutes Dayton & The “Old” Yellow Cab

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376822_417053461669570_304577919_nThere’s a nondescript 1-story cinder block building hidden away between some warehouses and a community garden in Dayton, Ohio. For most of its life, it was a 4-bay garage where taxicabs were repaired, with some office space where said taxicabs were dispatched; just a weird little drab building in a neighborhood with other weird little drab buildings. Nothing special.

Several years ago, some enterprising creative types took ownership of the place; they removed the auto repair lifts and traded them for new ductwork. They put a quaint little makeshift bar at one end of the room, and put in some castoff vinyl booth seats and a menagerie of chairs, some lights, a stage, and a little PA system. Honestly, in the light of day, it doesn’t look like much. Looks, though, can be deceiving.

I’m not sure if it’s just a Midwestern thing (probably not) but, time and time again, I’ve seen instances in Dayton where folks will work some weird magic and harness some unseen mojo in a rundown place and turn it into something special, where castoff parts combine into an odd, glorious amalgam when the secret ingredient, people with open minds and a love of Art of all kinds, are thrown into the mix.

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Photo by Bill Cunningham

 

 

Last night, four bands, mine included, full of friends, played a special gig at The “Old” Yellow Cab building. Four bands, set up in a circle, playing unamplified acoustic instruments, trading songs usually played much louder and sweatier, with the audience in the middle. A surprisingly large crowd showed up. The place is just concrete floors and walls and a metal roof; it could have been an unmitigated disaster, a cacophony. Instead, people were quiet and respectful, the bands fed off the vibe, and, as a result, everyone was treated to a fantastic evening.

Here’s the thing: this weird little hard to find former garage ROUTINELY has magical nights like this. Ladyfest, Sideshow, Winter Folk Fest, art shows, album release parties…the list goes on and on. Last night, as folks filtered out, after the last unamplified chord faded away and the crowd had joined the bands in a big singalong that made your heart swell, I overheard a woman ask Jeff Opt, one of the guiding lights of Yellow Cab, what she could do to support the place. He said, “Just keep coming out to the shows.”

It’s that simple, really. These are anxious, heavy times we’re living in. If people “just keep coming out“, keep supporting Art whenever and wherever it happens, they create a warm little community that helps keep all the Dark away. Every town should be so lucky to have such a community. I know Dayton is.




About Guest Contributor Tod Weidner:

5305_10204474707253258_5746261554434157399_nA lifelong Miami Valley resident, Tod  grew up in Ludlow Falls before moving to Dayton in the early 1990s. Tod graduated from Milton-Union High School and Sinclair Community College, and also attended the Columbus College Of Art & Design until his scholarship ran out and he moved home to pursue the lucrative career of a struggling musician. Tod has been heavily involved in the Dayton Music Scene for over 20 years, as both a solo performer and a member of such bands as The Motel Beds, Shrug, The American Static, and Set The Controls, to name just a few. When he’s not playing, listening to, or reading about music, Tod keeps busy by fixing up his house, where he and his wife Patrice live under the strict and watchful authority of their two cats, Mikey and Joey.

 

Tune in to WYSO Thursday’s from 8-11pm to Tod’s show,  The Jewel Case, a weekly celebration of all manner of musical goodness: deep cuts, forgotten treasures, and curiosities. Plus, a new theme each show spanning all genres, eras and locales.

 

 

Sign Ups Open For 5th Annual SUBWAY® Dragons 5K

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12615677_10153848502287020_3559809673719940171_oRegistration is underway for the 5th Annual SUBWAY® Dragons 5K at Fifth Third Field on Saturday, July 23. For the fifth straight year, the Dragons and SUBWAY® have teamed up for one of the Miami Valley’s biggest races!

All participants in the run receive an official 5K shirt, tickets to a Dragons game, two vouchers for FREE subs/salads from SUBWAY® restaurants, and more.

On top of all the great race bag gear, if fans sign up for the race in the first 30 days of registration opening (by February 24), they will receive a bonus of two tickets to a Dragons game in April!

Following the race is a post-race party inside the stadium for the whole family. Activities include inflatable games, an appearance by Heater and Gem, face painting, balloon art, health and wellness booths, and more!

NEW IN 2016 is the first ever Subway Dragons 5k Costume Contest! Participants are encouraged to dress in anything that displays Dragons team spirit, with prizes going to the best male, female, group and youth outfit of the day.

Learn more or sign up now at http://atmilb.com/1tVmDru

Pancakes with Miss America!

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2qho025mg8zhb9hy7csqy3ro52mv8bvfMiss America 2016, Betty Cantrell, will be trade in her tiara and sash for a spatula and apron next week in Beavercreek. Cantrell will flip pancakes and serve them to guests at the Beavercreek IHOP, 2460 North Fairfield Road, from 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Feb. 11, as a spokesperson for the pancake chain’s National Pancake Day charity fundraisers.

Ashes to Go – Taking Ash Wednesday to the Streets

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For many, finding time during the week to attend church can be quite a challenge. But what if church came to you? On Ash Wednesday, February 10, Ginghamsburg Church will be offering “Ashes to Go,” a new approach to a centuries-old Christian tradition, at Courthouse Square in downtown Dayton from 11am-1:30pm.

Ginghamsburg Church is part of a nationwide movement that has clergy and lay people visiting transit stops, street corners, coffee shops and college campuses to mark the foreheads of interested passers-by with ashes and invite them to repent of past wrongdoing and seek forgiveness and renewal.

In the Christian tradition, Ash Wednesday marks the start of the holy season of Lent, a time for reflection and repentance in preparation for the celebration of Easter. For centuries, Christians have received a cross of ashes from palm leaves on the face at the beginning of the Lenten season as a reminder of mortal failings and an invitation to receive God’s forgiveness. Ashes are applied to the forehead, often with the words “Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” “Ashes to Go” provides the opportunity to participate in that tradition for people who have lost their connection to a church, or have never participated before.

Ingrid McIntyre receives ashes from street chaplain, Lindsey Krinks. About 30 people gathered as a community to share in the Ash Wednesday liturgy and to raise awareness of those suffering from homelessness and poverty. McIntyre is a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Franklin, Tenn. Photo by Kathleen Barry, UMNS

Ingrid McIntyre receives ashes from street chaplain, Lindsey Krinks. About 30 people gathered as a community to share in the Ash Wednesday liturgy and to raise awareness of those suffering from homelessness and poverty. McIntyre is a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Franklin, Tenn. Photo by Kathleen Barry, UMNS

“Ashes to Go” is about bringing spirit, belief and belonging out from behind church doors, and into the places where we go every day. “It’s a simple event with deep meaning, drawing on centuries of tradition and worship to provide a contemporary moment of grace,” says Pastor Rosario Picardo, Executive Pastor at Ginghamsburg Church.

“As people get busier and busier, we need the church in new and non-traditional ways. We especially need reminders of forgiveness in the tough places of our working lives. The people who accept ashes on the street are often people longing to make a connection between their faith and the forces of daily life, and “Ashes to Go” helps them feel that connection,” Picardo continues.

In addition to offering ashes and prayers, the church is offering free food from PA’s Pork, which will be on location at Courthouse Square in downtown Dayton from 11am-1:30pm.  They will have pork as well as a vegetarian option and a gluten-free option while supplies last.

Contact Pastor Rosario Picardo, Executive Pastor of New Church Development and Senior Pastor at The Point Campus of Ginghamsburg Church, [email protected] or 937-667-1069 for more information about “Ashes to Go” in downtown Dayton, Ash Wednesday, February 10 from 11am-1:30pm.

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For more information about Ginghamsburg Church, visit their website—ginghamsburg.org.

Ginghamsburg Church is committed to changing the world, serving over 60,000 people annually in Miami and Montgomery Counties through its outreach services. Since 2005, the congregation has invested $7 million into sustainable humanitarian projects in the Sudan and South Sudan. A member of the West Ohio Conference of United Methodist Churches, the church has campuses located at Tipp City – 6759 S County Rd 25A, Tipp City, OH 45371; Fort McKinley – 3721 W. Siebenthaler Avenue, Dayton, OH 45406 and The Point, 506 E. Main Street, Trotwood, OH 45426.

 

 

Grand Opening Specials for Tasty Measures

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d69473ecd47fa48d422af62ea1ee0f78At the corner of 5th and Jefferson Streeta, in the building that formerly housed Chin’s, Elbo’s and Sa Bai, Tasty Measures quietly opened a couple of weeks ago.  Named for the way you order your food, measured by the ounce, this breakfast and lunch place will let you build your sandwich and pay by the weight (45 -65 cents depending on the meat), or cruise through the salad bar and pay 35 cents per ounce.  Their breakfast offering include the option to customize your 3 egg omelette, grab a sweet or savory pastry with your coffee, cappuccino or espresso or enjoy a breakfast taco or a breakfast meat pie.

Meat pies, made popular by Aaron & Bethany Horn at the Cheeky Meat Pies booth at the Second Street 9bc3abf550e2677a0a81d816255c76ffMarket were the inspiration for Tasty Measures.  They brought these New Zealand puff pie pastries back to the states, had a food truck (which they have sold)  and have been quite successful with them.  Horn wanted to expand on the pies and have a kitchen were they could mass produce them for frozen sales and shipping.  The facility on Jefferson gives her the space to do that as well as use half the space for the diner.

Grand Opening Celebration Specials:

 Mon, Feb 8th – first 50 guest starting at 10am will receive  a free Cheeky Meat pie.

Tues, Feb 9th, get a free King Muffin with purchase- find the baby and win free meat pies for a year

Wed, Feb 10th, Free Vegetarian breakfast pies for the first 50 customers

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Free covered parking is available behind the building and there’s free wifi too. Tables and small soft seating area’s make it easy to host a small meeting at Tasty Measures. Can’t make the grand opening, don’t worry, Tasty Measures delivers to the downtown area for $1/order.

Visit Tasty Measures at 200 S. Jefferson Mon – Fri from 7am – 3pm.  Call them to cater your next lunch or breakfast meeting at 937-220-9224 or reach them by email at [email protected].

 

Subterranean St Valentine’s Funky Massacre

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12373300_812179338894094_6005434077180712637_nUnlike the chaotic streets of Chicago in the 1920’s where Speakeasy’s were the source of nightlife and the spot for bootleg alcohol, Subterranean invites you and your loved ones to Jimmie’s Ladder 11 for an open celebration to show our appreciation and love of our musical community!

The St Valentine’s Funky Massacre show is FREE for the both longtime and new fans, featuring free toasting, snacks and swag!

Each person will be given a raffle ticket at the door and be entered into a contest where you can win tickets to some festivals that we will be apart of. Thanks to Yes Please Entertainment we have 2 tickets to Hookah in the Hot Tub and thanks to Alchemy House Presents we have 1 ticket at the Alchemy Rising Festival to give away. Winners will be drawn randomly throughout the night and you must be present to win and claim your prize.

New to Subterranean? They approach improvisation with intent. Pushing stylistic boundaries and fearlessly exploring their musical journey while still presenting infectious grooves. They create a unique experience at every live performance making each one a must see!!

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Dayton: What’s the Big Idea?

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934168_1087183221322572_4339918664371915982_nDayton: What’s the Big Idea? The Collaboratory, Dayton’s Civic Innovation Lab, wants to find out! They are hosting an open house and idea exchange, and they are inviting YOU and your ideas!

The Collaboratory, located in downtown’s Courthouse Square, is focused on building a more thriving region—one where people feel more purposeful, more connected and more optimistic—requires bold thinking and fearless action. While there is much we can be proud of in our community, nibbling around the edges is not going to move the needle in terms of unleashing all of our indigenous talent and generating a whole new portfolio of economic, social and creative capital opportunities.

The Collaboratory is inviting all of Dayton’s Dreamers & Doers to share their bold ideas and connect with other like-motivated citizen-dreamers to imagine and begin to act upon becoming the best Dayton we can be. As leaders at The Collaboratory say: We don’t need an institution to tell us what’s next. We don’t need to ask for permission. Rather we need to share our passions and forge collaborations that are only possible when we get beyond our traditional circles. Come, and be part of the change you want to see.

How to go? Wednesday February 10th 4-7pm at The Collaboratory at 33 N Main St Dayton OH. Free event!

You can also learn more about The Collaboratory on a Gem City Podcast episode here.

“The best way to predict the future is to design it.” – Buckminster Fuller

McCoy On Movies: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES
The audacious send-up of Jane Austen and the modern zombie phenomenon delivers a delectable bite of camp, comedy and cult classic entertainment

“This will teach you disrespect the good name of the house of Bennett!” Jane Bennett (Bella Heathcote), right, and her sister Elizabeth (Lily James, center) lead their sisters through a battle in a scene from screenwriter/director Burr Steers take on the Seth Grahame-Smith’s best-selling remix of Jane Austen’s best-known novel PRIDE AND PREJUDICE & ZOMBIES. Credit: Jay Maidment. © 2016 CTMG, Inc. All rights reserved.
WATCH THE TRAILER(S) HERE: 


KEY CAST MEMBERS: Lily James, Bella Heathcote, Sam Riley, Douglass Booth, Jack Huston, Matt Smith, Douglass Booth, Charles Dance, Sally Phillips, Suki Waterhouse, Ellie Bamber, Millie Brady and Lena Headey
 
WRITER(S): Burr Steers (screenplay); Jane Austen (novel) and Seth Grahame-Smith (novel based on the original novel on which the film is based 


DIRECTOR(S): Burr Steers


WEB SITE: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/prideandprejudiceandzombies/
 
60 SECOND PLOT SUMMARY (OR AS CLOSE TO THAT TIME AS ONE CAN MAKE IT): The film adaptation of writer/director/actor/author Seth Grahame-Smith’s audacious re-envisioning of Jane Austen’s classic novel, Pride And Prejudice & Zombies stars Lily James as Elizabeth Bennett. Elizabeth is one of five sisters who’s mother (Sally Phillips) has one common goal for them all: Get them married to someone rich as soon as possible. So, when the handsome and rich Mr. Bingley (Douglas Booth) takes a fancy to Elizabeth’s sister Jane (Bella Heathcote), her family is delighted. Darcy (Sam Riley), Mr. Bingley’s best friend, however, is not … For he is the epitome of upper class prejudice, a fact not quickly lost upon Elizabeth at first glance. 


With a budding romance in the air, Jane and Mr. Bingley find the couple becoming closer and closer, which prompts Jane to go visit him at his sizable estate … Only to have an accident. Of course, an accident riding across town is bad enough, but there is one particular detail that makes the situation much worse than usual …


London, where they live, is in middle of a zombie outbreak with the dead walking the earth.


Sent to the Far East to train to defend their selves against such a problem, Jane, Elizabeth and the rest of the sisters are fully prepared to slay the undead, as is Darcy. And once zombies begin to pour out of every nook and cranny on their to potentially taking down the fortified walls of London, Elizabeth and Darcy must put aside their differences if they and the rest of mankind is to survive …

WHO WILL LIKE THIS FILM THE MOST? Zombie movie fans; people who found previousPride and Prejudice films in need of something more lively (no pun intended); people who will be happy the film stays true to the spirit of Austen and Grahame-Smith’s original works, Matt Smith fans; Lily James fans; people who will see it as a bit of modern feminist chic WHO WON’T (OR SHOULDN’T) LIKE THIS MOVIE? People suffering from zombie hangover; those wanting it to stray away from Austen’s original themes and dialogue; people who feel like Austen’s classic work should never have been abominated in this fashion; those who feel the incorporation of Asian martial arts into the piece is somehow offensive

SO, IS IT GOOD, BAD OR ABSOLUTELY AWFUL? A film that should never have worked based upon a book that should have never worked when considering the original novel on which it is based, Pride And Prejudice & Zombies (PP&Z for short from here on out) might arguably be the best adaptation of Austen’s work ever. If that’s not true, well, it’s at least the most entertaining one thanks to a mix of well-crafted characters, performances, dialogue and fight sequences that may finally bridge the gap between lovers of classic literature and comic books.

The cast of PP&Z could not have done a better job in infusing the right mix of humor, camp, seriousness and edge in the film as the dialogue and its delivery remains true to the spirit of Austen’s work while delivering the zest and energy of Grahame-Smith’s unique take. The zombies are not used as a crutch; instead, the cast plays things out while maintaining the traditions of the era, the quirks of each particular character – James, Smith and Riley standing out exceptionally well in this task – while at the same time making the story feel fresh. The conflicts of upper and lower society, what constitutes love … And of course, the necessities of what makes for a proper young woman (in this case, casting aside one’s martial arts training, sword and/or pistol to be a wife) are all present and expertly incorporated into the mix.

Whereas Heathcote and James present a great chemistry as sisters with different outlooks on life, Riley and James are downright dynamic in their juxtaposition as diametrically opposed zombie slayers and protectors of their family/friends. Likewise, Smith plays his role much like Elizabeth Banks’ Hunger Games approach to her Effie Trinket character, pompous, prim and proper all the way along that he is so perfectly campy his Doctor Who fans will beg for more screen time. Even Headey is great in her role as a legend akin to a zombie-slaying, all powerful Oz take on the role of Lady Catherine de Bourgh, especially when she is put to test to prove Elizabeth’s worth.

Screenwriter/director Burr Steers, however, is the one that serves to come out as the biggest winner from PP&Z as there is rarely a dull moment in his take on the insane-on-the-surface-but-intriguing-and-compelling-in-practice comedy/romance/drama/zombie movie. His cast performs top notch under his watch, he balances with a near perfect hand the mix of slasher camp and courtesan cinema and the fight sequences deliver true, enthralling action with just the right mix of tension and comedy. Had there been a few more threatening moments of zombie action, the film might just be perfect.

Or at least as perfect as any film with a premise this outrageous could ever hope to be, that is. Anyone thinking otherwise has too much pride and an unjust prejudice against a future cult classic that might arguably be the best film released so far in 2016.

 
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AleFeast – Beer & Food Pairings Galore

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Proto BuildBar a Finalist for SXSW’s 2016 Interactive Innovation Awards

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egLfiLeProto BuildBar—part 3D printing lab, part electronic maker space, and part café—has been chosen as a finalist for South By Southwest’s 2016 Interactive Innovation Awards in the category of “Innovative 3-DIY.”

According to SXSW, the finalists in the “Innovative 3-DIY” category are picked based on “making 3D printing technology more accessible or affordable, or to the Maker using such technology in new and exciting ways.” The Interactive Innovation Awards serve as a celebration of the most exciting and innovative developments in our hyper-connected world.

The winners for this year’s 19th annual ceremony will be crowned on Tuesday, March 15th in Austin, TX. The proceedings will be hosted by NYC-based comic, actress and co-host of truTV’s “Hack My Life” Brooke Van Poppelen and musician Julian Velard.

 

 Not been to Proto?  Not sure what it’s all about?  We suggest taking one of their classes:

 

Proto 3d Printing Class

The class is a great way for folks to get an introduction to 3d printing: developing experience and an understanding of the technology and how it can be used to enhance their education and current field of work.  It will be a fun and exciting class for all ages.  Makers under 10 years old must be accompanied by a parental unit.

Students will receive a background on the history of 3D-printing, will get an introductory lesson on computer-aided design, and will print that design on a Makerbot Replicator 2 that the student set-up for printing on their own.  Upon completion, the student should feel comfortable in the use of CAD and 3D-printing technologies to unlock the creative energies in their mind!

Cost for the class is $75.  This includes 2-hours of instruction from a Proto Expert, a 3D Printing Field Manual, a Proto t-shirt, and a small print of the student’s creation.  Space for each class is extremely limited to allow for a great amount of personal instruction.

Tuesday, February 9 2016 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Tuesday, February 23 2016 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM

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Sign you and your sweetie up for a romantic night: complete with a bottle of wine, teamwork, and 752 degrees of hot soldering action!  Included in the package is your choice of a bottle of wine, our popular Love Tester soldering kit, and an hour of maker bench time with instruction with our Proto experts.

*Only one ticket needed per couple.

Friday, February 12 2016 4:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Saturday, February 13 2016 4:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Sunday, February 14 2016 1:00 PM — 6:00 PM

 

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Supplement your child’s school experiences with our exciting learning series.  Each course is a 1.5 hour educational session tying the interests of kids with STEM-related skills.  Specifically aimed the middle-school age group, your child will learn basic concepts in 3d modeling:  scaling and sizing a 3d object, manipulating that object in three dimensions, and the process of 3d printing that object.  It’s sure to be an exciting time for your child and we hope it lights a fire within them to explore more.

Get your child excited about STEM concepts with our newest Star Wars class!  It is a course based around the mathematical concepts of ratios and proportions.  Using simple fractions, your child will learn how to take small and large objects from the Star Wars universe and scale them to a size more managable for printing on a MakerBot 3d printer.  Afterwards, they will get to print their favorite object to take home as a souvenir!

Wednesday, February 10 2016 5:00 PM — 6:30 PM
Wednesday, February 24 2016 5:00 PM — 6:30 PM
You’ll want to register for these classes early, most of them sell out!  For more info head to the Proto website and go build something amazing!