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Our Montgomery County Fair Giveaway Winning Entry

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Our grand prize winner of the 2016 Montgomery County Fair package Shelley Meyers won:

A VIP PRIZE PACKAGE For 4   (value  $236)
4 $20 Ride Vouchers
4 $10 Food Vouchers
4 Cotton Candy Vouchers ($16 value)
4 Weekly Passes ($100 value)

Entrants were asked to tell us what they liked about  the fair.  Here’s Shelly’s  winning entry:

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Corn dogs and spinning rides all sound so nice.

All the fried food and bright flashing lights.
The midway and priceless people watching sights.

Demolition derby and goats in a barn.
Weird things old ladies still make out of yarn.

Admiring the things people sew bake and grow.
Blue ribbon winners lined up in a row.

Riding bikes to the tractor pull just sounds so right.
What better to do on a Saturday night?

Fun games of chance, you likely won’t win.
Yet my husband still tries again and again.

Feeling like a kid and having big fun.
Oh, big lemon shake ups, I can’t have just one.

Friends coming to town, we think they would love it.
Begging for free stuff? Nope, I’m not above it.

These things and more, we’d sure love to see.
C’mon, Dayton Most Metro, pick me! Pick me!

And so we did! 

Cover photo by  Jordan Freshour.  Please consider using him the next time you need photo’s taken.

Should You Be Scared to Train?

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Your first session with a personal trainer should not leave you wrecked. Ever.

I’m beginning to realize why so many people are nervous before coming to see me. It can take people six months before deciding they want to train before they actually walk through our doors in the Oregon District. Why?

Fear.

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I can’t tell you how many times I’ve worked with clients who tell me that they did a session with a personal trainer that nearly killed them. There’s no excuse for this, and the only reason you should walk away from an initial personal training session feeling destroyed is a combination of ego and incompetence on the trainer’s part. Period.

Some personal trainers use detailed assessments like the Functional Movement Screen to determine what your strengths and weaknesses might be. Others take a no less serious approach toward assessment but are nevertheless not quite as regimented. Regardless, your very first session with a good trainer will be far less about making you work and far more about understanding where you are in your fitness journey.

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I was that guy once. When I first started training in New York, my clients were smart, wealthy, and sometimes powerful people. They hired me and often tried to dictate what the session looked like–and I was insecure and stupid enough to go along. They had a preconceived notion of what hiring a trainer should look like and I obliged. The more I learned, the better I got, and the more secure I became, the more I wrestled control of the session away from the client.

That might sound strange to you. Shouldn’t the client dictate what the session looks like? Not at all. The client should dictate what her goals are, but then it’s up to me through experience and analysis to develop the right pathway to those goals. Clients think those pathways are built upon a foundation of ass-kicking workouts, when usually the answer is progressively overloaded multi-joint strength movements, thoughtful rest intervals, and sound nutrition. A good coach will push you just beyond your current capacity such that your body must change as a result, but not so far past your limit that you injure yourself, vomit, or can’t move for days.

It can be difficult as a consumer to determine who’s good and who’s not good. Web searches won’t necessarily tell you what you need to know about a trainer’s approach and experience. My advice? Use your social network. Ask friends who’ve hired trainers for their recommendation. Chances are if your friends received good, long-term results you might have a shot at it too.

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The good news is if you hire well you’ll have nothing to be nervous about during that first session. And hopefully you’ll look back six months from now in amazement at how much harder you’re able to work than you were during that first workout. That’s the way strength and conditioning works: you get a little better each day.

‘The Last Lifeboat’ Review – Dayton Theatre Guild – Human Error

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One man’s fateful decision during the frightening chaos of one of the world’s greatest tragedies is only a small part of the immense appeal of Luke Yankee’s compelling 2014 drama “The Last Lifeboat,” currently receiving an outstanding regional premiere as the 72nd season opener of the Dayton Theatre Guild.

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(Left to right) Cassandra Engber, J. Gary Thompson, Heather Atkinson, Heather Martin, Mike Beerbower (seated), Kerry Simpson, Matt Lindsay, and Zach Katris in “The Last Lifeboat” (Photo by Craig Roberts)

Yes, Joseph Bruce Ismay, British owner of the White Star Line, notoriously saved himself when the Titanic sank during her maiden voyage in April 1912. But the fundamental events decades before and after, providing the brisk pulse and inherent attraction of the play, offers fascinating insights into a man pigeonholed as a coward throughout history. As depicted by Yankee, balancing years of substantive research with the freedom of artistic liberties, the guilt-ridden Ismay is not portrayed as an entitled villain but simply a victim of circumstance. He was a man who never felt loved or admired by his stern father who particularly scolded him about crying in public. He also had difficulties of discernment when negotiating with rich investors (such as J.P. Morgan) who wanted the Titanic to be constructed in favor of the elite. Survivor’s guilt, legal challenges and relationship challenges took its toll on him as well with his health notably declining in the 1930s due to complications from diabetes. He died of a stroke in 1937 at the age of 74.

 
In his impressive Guild directorial debut, Jeff Sams brings strikingly cinematic and choreographic fluidity to Yankee’s meticulous handiwork, which covers nearly 60 years and over 50 scenes. Sams specifically injects breathtaking poignancy into the play’s gripping centerpiece, the Act 1 finale centered on Ismay entering the lifeboat. The terrifically versatile cast dramatically unifies in slow motion to convey the sinking as “Nearer, My God, to Thee” fittingly propels emotions. In addition to creating an expert scenic design consisting of trunks, tables, crates, antiques, efficient props, and newspaper renderings, Sams wisely keeps the cast, beautifully costumed in period attire by Carol Finley, on stage at all times. His decision allows the play to maintain an impactful, observational immediacy, drawing the audience further into the storytelling accented with first-rate assistance from lighting designer John Falkenbach and sound designer K.L. Storer. Redundant blackouts chip away at momentum but are not a major hindrance.

 

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Heather Atkinson and Matt Lindsay in “The Last Lifeboat” (Photo by Craig Roberts)

Matt Lindsay (Ismay), Heather Atkinson (Mrs. Ryerson and others), Mike Beerbower (William Randolph Hearst and others), Cassandra Engber (Vivian Hilliard and others), Zach Katris (Phillip Franklin and others), Heather Martin (Florence Ismay and others), Kerry Simpson (Margaret Ismay and others), and J. Gary Thompson (Thomas Ismay and others) firmly fashion wonderfully vivid characterizations. Lindsay has the lion’s share of material and his amiable persona sells Ismay’s good intentions (Yankee is pro-Ismay all the way which will infuriate doubters), but the entire cast has ample opportunity to shine. For instance, as first class passenger Mrs. Ryerson, Atkinson sharply trades the character’s inquisitive playfulness in Act 1 for hardened contempt in Act 2 as she attempts to make sense of losing her husband who valiantly went down with the ship. The compassionate Engber is an endearing source of care and concern as Ismay’s former sweetheart Vivian, a character birthed from Yankee’s imagination. Beerbower, memorably understated last season in the Guild’s local premiere of “Outside Mullingar,” is superbly sly and malicious as newspaper magnate Hearst, particularly in a disheartening Act 2 scene opposite Martin when Florence tries to seduce Hearst to protect Ismay. Thompson, a reliable chameleon, weaves through numerous identities with aplomb but is especially formidable as Thomas, Ismay’s successful yet insensitive father. By and large, this cast is one of the finest ever assembled by the Guild.

 
Yankee notably attended the Saturday, Aug. 27 performance and participated in a lively and informative talkback to share his thoughts on the creative process. It was apparent how much he admired Ismay’s legacy and the entirety of the Titanic account. As so, in his appreciation of Ismay, responsible for the “largest floating object in the world,” “The Last Lifeboat” stands as a cautionary tale proving that in the midst of great darkness and despair redemption is never too far away.

 
“The Last Lifeboat” continues through Sept. 4 at the Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Ave., Dayton. Performances are Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Act One: 42 minutes; Act Two: 50 minutes. Tickets are $19 for adults, $17 for seniors and $12 for students. For tickets or more information, call (937) 278-5993 or visit www.daytontheatreguild.org.

 

SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU & New Chair Update at THE NEON

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We opened SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU this weekend – the charming and inspiring film about Barack & Michelle Obama’s first date…and we still have HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE and INDIGNATION for a couple more days (Thursday will be your last chance to catch them at THE NEON).

Synopsis for SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU : From executive producer John Legend comes a charming and inspiring film about a wonderful couple. “Inspired by Barack and Michelle Obama’s first date, SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU recounts the eventful summer day in 1989 when a young law firm associate named Barack Obama (Parker Sawyers) tried to woo lawyer Michelle Robinson (Tika Sumpter) during a daylong date that took them from the Art Institute of Chicago to a screening of Spike Lee’s DO THE RIGHT THING to the site of their first kiss outside of an ice cream parlor.” (taken from Roadside Attractions) Click this LINK to visit the film’s official site.

YARN ticket sales have passed the threshold and the screening will move forward as planned! The Miami Valley Knitting Guild is bringing the film YARN to town on Wednesday, August 31 at 7:30. ” Meet the artists who are redefining the tradition of knit and crochet, bringing yarn out of the house and into the world. Reinventing our relationship with this colorful tradition, YARN weaves together wool graffiti artists, circus performers, and structural designers into a visually-striking look at the women who are making a creative stance while building one of modern art’s hottest trends.” Click this LINK to reserve your advanced ticket. If tickets remain, they will be available at our box office one hour before the screening.

“Join us for a special screening of 91%: A Film About Guns in America. A film collaboration between John Richie and Dayton Native Ian Cook. 91% is a documentary that examines U.S. gun policies with a focus on the background check system. 91% of Americans are for background checks on all gun sales, yet Congress continues to fail to close the loophole. Why is that and how does that undermine our public safety? The hour long film will be followed by a discussion afterwards. Please join us for this important event!” (taken from 91% press notes) This film will screen on Sunday, September 4 at 7:30, and tickets are now on sale at THE NEON’s box office – traditional ticket prices apply.

“NEON Lumbar Supporter” Update: Amazing news! We made our Goal!!! Replacing our 30 year-old chairs will cost us $50,000, and we hoped to raise at least half of that through your generous donations. As of this weekend, we have sold 113 chairs at $250 each! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! You can read all about this project by clicking this LINK, and we’ll keep the campaign running until the end of August. Donations can be accepted on-line, but we can also take donations in person — where we’d love to chat with you about the new chairs and have you try out the samples in our lobby.

We’ve had many requests for the new film from Mike Birbiglia – DON’T THINK TWICE. I’m happy to let you know that this new comedy (rated “99% Fresh” on rottentomatoes) is slated to open Sept. 9!

EQUITY – a film about women on Wall Street – opens Friday!!

I’ll be heading to The Toronto International Film Festival again this year…and I’ll be there Sept. 7-17.  You can check in on all my screenings and parties and sightings by visiting www.mostmetro.com/tag/tiff 

Thanks so much for your continued support.
We hope to see you soon,
Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Tuesday, Aug. 30 – Thursday, Sept. 1:

HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (PG-13) 1 Hr 41 Min
Tuesday-Thursday (Aug 30-Sept 1): 5:20

INDIGNATION (R) 1 Hr 50 Min
Tuesday (Aug 30): 3:00, 7:45
Wednesday (Aug 31): 3:00
Thursday (Sept 1): 3:00, 7:45

SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU (PG-13) 1 hr 24 Min
Tuesday-Thursday (Aug 30-Sept 1): 3:00, 5:15, 7:30

YARN (NR) 1 Hr 16 Min
Wednesday (Aug 31): 7:30

COMING SOON:
(All Dates Are Tentative. Dates Often Move And Sometimes Disappear.)
Sept 2 – EQUITY
Sept 9 – DON’T THINK TWICE
Sept 16 – THE INNOCENTS
Sept 23 – COMPLETE UNKNOWN
Sept 23 – THE HOLLARS
Oct 7-9 – DAYTON LGBT FILM FEST
Oct 7 – BIRTH OF A NATION

Kickstarter Launched For Local Film “Boy Band”

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Yellow Springs filmmaker Joel Moss Levinson and his LA based brother Stepehn,  in conjunction with Dayton based Physis Films have just launched a Kickstarter campaign for “Boy Band” the first feature length musical comedy being produced entirely in the Miami Valley.

Starring Steve Agee (New Girl, Sarah Silverman Program, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2) Seth Herzog (Role Models, 30 Rock) Jordan Carlos (Broad City, Nurse Jackie) Esther Ku (The Jim Gaffigan Show, Girl Code) and directed by Joel and Stephen Levinson (monologue writer for The Tonight Show).

Production is slated for October 15th to the 28th being filmed entirely in the Miami Valley.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/715010579/boy-band-the-throb-story-a-musical-comedy-feature?ref=project_share

A Kickstarter campaign runs through September 30th, 2016 to create awareness for the film in addition to raise the final funds needed for the star studded cast.12963410_10103075764175945_6494467464984090125_n

The producers, Wes and Kathleen Hartshorn, are active members of FilmDayton and supporters of the newly established, Greater Dayton Regional Film Commission who hope to put Miami Valley on the map to bring more films to the area.

Please forward further inquiries to [email protected]

Artemis Center & YWCA Host 5K Walk to Support Domestic Violence Hotline!

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WAM_Final WebsiteArtemis Center and YWCA Dayton will, for the first time, host a collaborative friend and fundraiser to promote awareness of domestic violence and raise funds to support the Domestic Violence Hotline share by Artemis Center and the YWCA Dayton. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes™ Domestic Violence 5Kwill be held Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, in conjunction with the University of Dayton School of Law Human Rights Awareness and Advocacy group and the University of Dayton Women’s Center.  Synchrony Financial will be the presenting sponsor.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes™ Domestic Violence 5K is an event that highlights domestic violence as a critical community issue and educates the community on the work of Artemis Center and YWCA Dayton. Activities include a 5K run/walk/stroll, as well as a 1-mile walk by men and women, wearing heels, to emphasize the crucial role male voices play in ending violence against women.

All proceeds will support Artemis Center and YWCA Dayton’s
shared 24-hour crisis hotline Artemis_YWCA
(937-222-SAFE), the only such hotline in both Montgomery and Preble counties. The hotline office staffed in equal parts by trained YWCA Dayton and Artemis Center staff. In 2015 alone, more than 8,600 crisis calls were received through the hotline.

The 5K, chip timed by Key Sports, will start and finish at the University of Dayton River Campus (1700 S. Patterson Blvd.), with an easy out-and-back course perfect for experienced runners, hobby joggers, walkers and families alike. No animals allowed; strollers are welcome.

Registration opens at 8 am, with the race beginning at 9 am, rain or shine. Registration fees are tax-deductible; early-bird registrations run through Sept. 9 and guarantee a T-shirt: Adults, $25; Students with ID and Children 3 and up, $20. Children 3 and under, free.

Montgomery County Fair Starts Wed- Ticket Giveaway!

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Sweet Tea Booth on a Hot Fair Afternoon

Smell the funnel cakes?  Hear the kids on the ferris wheel?  It can only mean one thing. It is that time of year again for the Montgomery County Fair.  And oh yes, this is one heck of a place for a Food Adventure.  For 164 years, Daytonians have been packing the fair for food and fun.  The event will be held in the same place as always, although local level talks about moving the fairgrounds in a couple of years continue to swirl.

So… Corn Dog lovers unite, this is your type of festival.  Farmers, carnival rides and special events will fill an action packed week at the corner of Main Street, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.

HERE’S THE SKINNY on THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR:

Blackberry Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream

— WHERE: 1043 South Main Street, Dayton, Ohio 45409  (It is on South Main between Stewart and Apple Streets).

— WHEN: Wednesday  August 31st – Monday September 5th (8am- 10pm, except Monday ends 8pm)

— COST: $8 per person, ages 6 and under are free

— WHAT: There will be swine, and horse races.  There are pie and cake auctions.  The fair even has  live music, sheep judging and goat judging!  Rabbits, poultry, kiddie tractor pulls, a demolition derby, garden club and the list goes on an on.

The DONUT GRILLED CHEESE – incredible

— FULL SCHEDULE:  For a list of EVERYTHING going on and to find what tickles your fancy, click on the link below.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

 

MostMetro.com Ticket GiveAway:

A VIP PRIZE PACKAGE For 4   (value  $236)
4 $20 Ride Vouchers
4 $10 Food Vouchers
4 Cotton Candy Vouchers ($16 value)
4 Weekly Passes ($100 value)

For a chance to win you must like this story, leave us a comment below about what you like best about the fair  and share this story on your Facebook page (tagging MostMetro.com so we can see it!)  We’ll name our winner Wed night 8/31/16.

But this is a Food Adventure, so we will concentrate on the eats you gotta try.  Take it from us and our patented “Must Eats.”

 

MUST EATS at the MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR:

Wings from Dave’s Concessions

— THE ASIAN CHICKEN WINGS at DAVE’S CONCESSIONS:  You can’t miss the huge “Broasted Chicken and Broasted Potatoes” sign that drapes this amazing booth.  Also, a huge grill teases the crowd with incredible aromas of chicken cooking.  But the thing to get here is the Chicken Wings.  Deep fried, served whole and drenched in any sauce you can’t go wrong.  Our suggestion is get the Asian Sauce.

— THE DONUT GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH at THE GOURMET GRILLED CHEESE BOOTH:  A glazed donut with cheese, pan grilled and with pickles and tomatoes.  It is sweet and a tad salty, but surprisingly good!  This kind of stuff is what Food

The 164th Annual Montgomery County Fair will start 8/31/16

Adventures are made of ….

— THE BLACKBERRY COBBLER from JEAN’S HOME COOKING: Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this literally made our day.  It was like being transported to your grandma’s house and the cobbler had just come out of the oven.  Get lost in this dish, and take in the taste.  The warm cobbler and the sun, melt the ice cream slowly for a creamy experience.  We promise you will be impressed.

Just Announced:
Free admission for lunch 11am to 1pm Wed thru Friday

— THE HUGE SWEET TEA’S:  It is gonna be warm and humid, and nothing zaps that like an ice cold sweet tea.  They have a 99 cent size and a huge ass mega size.  Get the biggest one they have … you will kneel with thanks for this day saving item.

Horse Barn #17

Follow the food related antics of The Food Adventure Crew:  Chef House, Big Ragu and Hungry Jax as they open and explore every nook and cranny of Dayton related foodstuffs. Are you a foodie?  Our Facebook site is your Graceland! – CLICK HERE TO “LIKE OUR PAGE”

The Big Ragu versus a Donut Grilled Cheese

Cattleman Goods

Rides !

Great atmosphere

Go here for the best wings at the fair ..

Incredible Home Style Cooking at Jean’s Booth

Smell the flavors of the Montgomery County Fair this coming week

Monday Pizza Lovers Deals in Dayton

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wafswectpmbr0zmug9lyPizza is a $30 billion industry in the United States and while Chicago and New York may get a lot of buzz for their pizza, Dayton is right up there for pizza lovers.

Smart Asset compared 137 U.S. cities and determined the top 25 cities for pizza lovers by looking at “factors which would matter most to a true pizza-lover,” according to its website.  Dayton ranked 7th in their most recent rankings.  Those factors included the cost of living, the number of pizza places per 10,000 residents, the average Yelp score for pizza places, and the percentage of pizza places on Yelp with a rating higher than 4.4.

Approximately three billion pizzas are sold in the United States every year, plus an additional one billion frozen pizzas.  Pepperoni is the most popular topping in the United States, found on 1/3 of pizzas.  The average American eats 23 pounds of pizza each year.

For Dayton pizza lovers Monday is bargain night -check out these 5 great pizza deals offered every Monday night in the Miami Valley:

1/2 off pizza 1/2 off pizza

Get half off any large deep dish or tavern cut pizza every Monday, dine in only.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Monday August 29, 2016 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
1/2 price pizza 1/2 price pizza
Half price all Large & Extra-Large pizzas all day every Monday.
You can’t beat that!

South Park Tavern
Monday August 29, 2016 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Pizza BOGO Deal
 Pizza BOGO Deal
Buy one, get one FREE any 12, 14, or 16 Pizza
Carry out only.
Pizza Factory
Monday August 29, 2016 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet
All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet
Just $6.99 for adults and $1.99 for children 10 and younger gets you
all the pizza, salad, and bread & pretzel bites you can eat.
Beavercreek Pizza Dive
Monday August 29, 2016 4:30 PM – 08:00 PM
25% off pizza
 25% off pizza
Our Legendary Pizza’s are 25% OFF every Monday starting at 5pm!
Dine in only!
Oregon Express
Monday August 29, 2016 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Mystery Monday – August 29, 2016

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Welcome to Week 31 of Mystery Mondays. The answer to Week 30’s Mystery Photo is: The third floor of the currently under construction new Main Dayton Metro Library in Downtown Dayton. I took this photo on August 10, 2016.DMM Mystery Monday-30

We congratulate our randomly drawn winner Su Nela of Centerville! Rapid Fired Pizza certificates are coming your way!

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!

Here’s our Mystery Photo for Week 31:

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Photo by Tom Gilliam of DaytonGram & Tom Gilliam Photography.

Celebrate The Oregon District Today!

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District Day logoToday, Sunday, August 28, from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m., The Oregon District is celebrating District Day. District Day is a chance to enjoy the vibrancy of the Historic Oregon District by sampling food from participating restaurants, browsing through retailer’s sidewalk sales, and enjoying live music from local bands and DJs, sponsored by Omega Music.

This event is intended highlight to the independent and eclectic nature of the Oregon District businesses and community. The event is produced by a committee of the Oregon District Business Association, with Omega Music and the Downtown Dayton Partnership. The full music line up will be announced on Monday, August 22.

“The Oregon District is all about having fun, good food, entertainment, and eclectic and specialty shopping,” said Natalie Skilliter, owner of Corner Kitchen, ODBA Board Member and Chair of District Day. “Oregon District businesses want to showcase all of the incredible things we do every day of the year by highlighting and celebrating the variety of offerings along 5th street and Wayne Avenue on District Day. There is something for everyone in your family.”

A number of Oregon District businesses will have special discounts and the Downtown Dayton Partnership will provide interactive sidewalk games and roving entertainers. Some of the activities include:

  •   Blind Bob’s: Live music, special food discounts
  •   Bonnet’s Bookstore: Games on the sidewalk outside of store
  •   Brim: Special activities, in-store sale
  •   Clash: Sidewalk sale
  •  Blind Bob’s: Live music
  •  Corner Kitchen: Build your own sundae bar, limited small plate menu, face painting forchildren
  •   Dublin Pub: 10% discount with proof of purchase from retail location
  • Heart Mercantile: Sidewalk sale
  •   Jimmy Modern: Sidewalk sale
  •   Lily’s Bistro: Special food tastings and live DJ on the patio
  •   Omega Records: Sidewalk sale, special discounts and live music
  •   Oregon Express: Live music
  •   ReCreate: Sidewalk sale
  •   Sterling Silver: Games on the sidewalk outside of store
  •   The Neon: Free popcorn with movie and proof of purchase from Oregon District Businesses
  •   Toxic: Live DJ
  •   Trolley Stop: Live music, $5 build your own taco bar, special discounts

Cassano’s to Open London Bobby On Old Hickory Site

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London Bobby is back on Main Street

One legendary restaurant site, will turn into another legend this winter.   The site of the new Cassano’s / London Bobby Fish & Chips will be at 4029 N. Main St. in Dayton.  Food Adventures has learned that the site will not only be a new Cassano’s, but they are planning on offering an entire London Bobby Fish & Chips Menu.

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— The new restaurant is expected to open in the October/November time frame.

— The site is on the grounds of the recently demolished Old Hickory Restaurant at 4029 N. Main St. in Dayton. 

London Bobby Fish and Chips

— For you nostalgic Daytonians who remember the London Bobby Fish & Chips around town in the 1970’s and 80’s, this will bring back some memories.

— Bringing back the London Bobby brand is a plan that Vic Cassano Jr. had before his passing.   The next generation of Cassano  family is seeing that vision through as a tribute to him.  It is also a great rebirth of a Dayton favorite, and welcome news to many Miami Valley residents.

The new Cassano’s will offer all of your pizza favorites and even cassini sandwiches, calzones and the subs you’ve grown to love.  But let’s take a look at what will be a part of the London Bobby menu.

If you can’t wait for the opening, visit the Stroop Rd.  Cassano’s location or the store in Trenton, Ohio for your London Bobby fix.

 

SO .. royal subjects…. Hear ye, hear ye !  Your majesty the Pizza King and Food Adventures announce the patented London Bobby “Must Eats”

 

FUTURE MUST EATS at THE NEW LONDON BOBBY on N. MAIN STREET.

The Big Cheese Pizza will be on the menu too !

— THE FISH AND CHIPS : Three pieces of battered fish, fries, two hushpuppies and cole slaw.  Splash on some vinegar to make it “authentic,” old chap.

— EXTRA ORDER OF HUSHPUPPIES:  Avoid fighting or wishing you had more.. order about 8 extra like we do and watch the hands grab!

— BASKET OF ONION RINGS:  Beer battered and cooked to order.

— THE FISH SANDWICH:  This delicious beer battered treat is

Flaky fish, splash it with vinegar to go old school, fool !

perfect for on the go.

 

So there you have it … you have Italy and England in one spot.  Your fave Big Cheese Pizza isnt going anywhere, you just may be tempted to order some fish as well.   Congratulations to the Cassano family, Sharon, Lora, Chris and Chip.  Thank you for bringing back a lost piece of Dayton.

Browse the photos below and feel free to comment at the bottom and share your memories.

Hushpuppies – get some extra , so there’s no fighting

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Food Adventures is a blog run by 3 local foodies.  You can expect a feature article every week on MostMetro, year round.  Together Hungry Jax, Chef House and the Big Ragu explore Dayton’s greatest foods.  From farmers markets, to fine dining, we eat it all.  Look for our dinner events, festival appearances and upcoming cooking classes on our website www.DaytonFoodies.com.  Since 2008, turning over every plate !

Until then .. tally ho .. carry on… Mr Watson I presume and all that stuff…

The Pizza King is gonna open another store!

The Big Cheese is still here

Chicken Parm

Fish and Chips

The dough

North Main will have all the subs too !

Try the Cassini Burger – it is AWESOME

Calzones will be served at the North Main location

London Bobby is coming back to North Dayton

Onion Rings

Deluxe

The Pizza King !

Cassanos Delivers the Taste

London Bobby’s Fish and Chips

Join Us For A Giovanni’s Food Adventure!

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Pizza will be part of the 5 Courses !

Pizza! Wine! Pasta! Tiramisu!  That’s what is promised at the first ever, one-night-only, Food Adventure dinner at Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant!

FIVE DINNER COURSES, 2 WINES TO SAMPLE,
1 NIGHT ONLY !

YES ! We are opening the restaurant just for our group only – a true private party!

BUY YOUR TICKET HERE  – They are only available online through Dayton Most Metro

The one-of-a-kind event will happen at 6:30pm on September 19th. Take your tastebuds on a tour of Italy at this legendary Miami Valley eatery.

Mon. Sept 19th – 1 night only Food Adventure

Every week, all year,  the Food Adventures crew shares articles here on Dayton Most Metro.  This week’s article is especially exciting for us as we unleash an extravaganza.  Please get your tickets now, because there is limited seating.

This is a PERFECT chance to get a good sample of the Giovanni’s menu.  The price includes the tip, so sit back, relax and enjoy.  Want the full scoop on the event?  Here ya go !

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

WHERE: GIOVANNI’S PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE ITALIANO, an iconic, respected Dayton area restaurant located at 215 W Main St, Fairborn, OH 45324

WHEN: MONDAY NIGHT , SEPTEMBER 19th at 6:30 PM – We have the entire restaurant to ourselves!

COST: $35 per person, includes tip.   Guests for this dinner must be 21 and over, please. (Tickets are pre pay only — click HERE TO BUY TICKETS

Giovanni’s food always pleases

WHAT: A FIVE COURSE DINNER and TWO WINE pairings of the GIOVANNI’s MENU and ITALIAN WINERIES.

COURSE 1: STUFFED VIDALIA ONION APPETIZER: An Italian style appetizer, so unique and so good

COURSE 2: TWO SLICES OF PIZZA: PEPPERONI and MARGHERITA STYLE.  the legendary pizza that made Giovanni’s a Dayton icon

COURSE 3: CAESAR SALAD – Fresh, crunchy and creamy

COURSE 4: TRIO OF:

     a) FETTUCINI ALFREDO – Flat pasta noodles and creamy, house alfredo sauce

     b) LASAGNA – Homemade like “the old country”

     c) PASTA WITH SAUSAGE:  Ziti with fresh, creamy tomato sauce and sausage

2 wine pairings – Salut ! Vino !!

COURSE 5: TIRAMISU – The classic, creamy Italian dessert that will leave you speechless.

Mama Mia White and Mama Mia Red Wine will be served during the second and fourth courses.

 

We cant wait for the vino and pasta.  This will be a Food Adventure for the ages!  Door prizes, trivia and personal stories with the owners, the Spaziani family will fill the night.  Learn about their family tradition and philosophy about Italian food.

Whether you live in Fairborn, or not, this is a great locally owned spot that you have to try.  Please join us for this personal night out with Giovanni’s staff and the Food Adventures Crew !

TICKETS  ARE PRE-PAY ONLY and are ONLY AVAILABLE AT THIS LINK – so click here

 

Pizzas galore

A pasta trio rendition

 

Sausage and Pasta

Fettuccine Alfredo

Lasagna

Pasta and Sausage

Gnocchi dish with Red Pepper flakes added

5 topping pizza

Wine dinner !

Pizza with proscuitto

Giovanni’s is a delightful experience every time…

Back Entrance

Chicken and Pasta

Front Glass

A Dayton Legend

Iconic dishes – like this gnocchi

a Slice of life

Lobster Ravioli

 

Ohio’s Biggest Fair Ends Saturday in Darke County

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Huge Pieces of Fried Dough or as we call it “Pizza Frite”

The Great Darke County Fair ends a week long array of festivities this Saturday, so there is still time to get your fair groove up near the Greenville / Arcanum area.  It is about a 40 minute trip to the Darke County fairgrounds, but oh is it worth the drive.

Rides and and more rides, food and more food, and of course livestock to make your experience farm filled fun.

We have literally been having Food Adventures at this fair since the early 1970’s.  The Big Ragu has memories of his grandfather John Miller, who was born in Arcanum, taking the whole family from Centerville to Greenville.  So you could say we have 40+ years of expertise on this subject.

Cheese Curds from a Wisconsin Vendor

First of all, a NON-FOOD TIP

  1. Hit the Horse Races Friday night 5:30pm – 9pm.  The environment is a throwback like you wont experience at other racetracks.
  2. Hit the Demolition Derby on Saturday 6:30pm.  It’s like a Wal-Mart parking lot out there and maybe someone will give somebody the “Malachi Crunch” like in Happy Days.

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— Address of the Great Darke County Fair is 800 Sweitzer St, Greenville, OH 45331

So many food vendors, so little room in our stomachs

— OPEN 7pm – MIDNIGHT both Friday and Saturday – enough time to get your grit on… but the FAIR ENDS SATURDAY!

— Admission is $7.00,  people watching is free

 

So here we go with our often imitated never duplicated trademark…  “Must Eats.”

Here is the result of decades of studies…..

MUST EATS at THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR:

— THE FOOTLONG HOT DOG & ROOT BEER from the THE DOG N SUDS TRAILER:  The pride of Champagne, Illinois, you NEVER get to eat this stuff.  You may see their root beer plastic

Lots of rides

bottles in stores, but “aint nothing like the real thing baby.”

— THE CHEESE CURDS from MIKE’S CHEESE SHACK:  These cheeseheads are from Eau Claire, Wisconsin and every year they kill it at the fair.  And every year we load up and chow down.

— THE “LOADED RIBBON FRIES” or “TORNADO POTATOES”:  Ribbon cut potato chips, deep fried and topped with cheese, chives and bacon.  We love this stuff.  Eat them and devour them one string at a time.  People will stare as you lower the pinwheels of potatoes into your mouth.  That’s just jealousy.

Pulled Pork from Hog Wild

— THE TROLLEY BURGER WITH CANDIED BACON from KC CONCESSION’S TROLLEY CART: We eat it all, we know our stuff.  This burger is perfect for a browsing Food Adventure.  It is not too big and the candied bacon is definitely a nice attraction.  Chew on friends….

— DEEP FRIED ALLIGATOR MEAT ON A STICK from CRACKERBILLIES: Exotic, yet familiar, these nuggets on a stick had a great taste.  All the way from Cape Coral, Florida to your mouth!  We went back for seconds.

— BEEF BRISKET from GRUMPY’S BBQ: Cooked low and slow by Grumpy himself, this old farmer not only has a badass disposition but his brisket is just a s bad.  Actually , Grumpy is a pretty nice guy, we got him to smile  … once….

Ohio’s Largest County Fair

— THE HOT BROWN from FARMER BROWN’S FOOD STAND:  The restaurant that is a legend in Arcanum, is a hot spot at the fair with their food stand.  Farmer Brown’s serves up not a Hot Carl.. but the Hot Brown – which is a shaved top round sandwich, with provolone, lettuce, special sauce and mushrooms.  If that isnt enough they slap it on a grilled buttered bun.  You might call it a Hot Brown, we love to refer to it as an “Arcanum Cheesesteak.”

— PULLED PORK SANDWICH from HOG WILD SMOKE HOUSE:  Homemade sauce in huge squirt jars meant we loaded it up for a finger lickin, lip smackin helluva good ‘sammich’ (when its so good you can’t talk).  We went hog wild for sure.  These

— DEEP FRIED PECAN PIE from the PIE ON THE FLY:  This is frickin’ sinful.  The pies are “Wicks Pies” from Winchester, Indiana.  It makes the deep

Deep Fried Pecan Pie

fried snickers look like child’s play.  This is a piece of frickin pie deep fried in batter.  The pecan pie is the one to get, and it is AMAZING.  We actually had to sit down afterwards to take in the whole experience.  INSANE yet so logical….

— FRIED DOUGH from FISKE CONCESSIONS:  One of the deep fried candy bar booths has a treat we have enjoyed as kids.  It is called “pizza frite” or fried dough.  But this is the biggest slab of dough we have ever seen.  Our moms and grandmas never made it that large.  It is fried dough, with powdered sugar and it is the tick tick tick .. bomb!  This vendor is from Brookville, Florida.

Ribbon Fries or Potato Tornados

Honorable Mention:  The Deep Fried Mushrooms from Chuck’s Foods and the Deep Fried Twinkies from Fiske Concessions.

 

TWO MORE FOOD ADVENTURE TIPS:
— Use this chance to hit MAID-RITE HAMBURGERS down the street, on the way home… a loose meat sandwich that has a secret recipe that will keep you guessing and eating.  We will grab a sack and love the snack.
— Stop at KENNEDY VINEYARDS on the way home in New Madison.  Wine off the vine and we love the sweet, to the blush to the dry.  15 Minutes from the fair, you will fall in love with this place.

Alligator Meat on a Stick

Open til 10pm this Saturday, and we will see you there!

 

That’s it – the FULL BLOWN story on the biggest county fair in Ohio….  See you next week with another foodie filled story!

Check out Food Adventures on Facebook and see the difference.  This is not our job, it is our passion…..

 

Suds n Dogs !

Farmer Browns portable patio

The Farmer Brown “Hot Brown” sandwich or what we like to call the “Arcanum Cheesesteak”

Deep fried friggin pies

Grillin and we walkin

Lawwwd look at dem Baby Backs !

Sweating more than Ludlow Falls

Yo we got a tip in the third race for youse

Crackerbillies

Grilled Turkey Legs

Oreo Sundae Funnel Cake

Trolley Burger with Candied Bacon

More Darke Meat

The infamous bottle game

Cheese Curds from Wisconsin

kids whippin pigs butts

Fried and more fried

Favorite Treat as a kid

Dusk and Darke

Hog Wild Squirt a sauce

This cheese head

The Grumpy owner of Grumpys BBQ

Light up the sky

Best fried mushrooms in town

Son of a brisket

Deep fried twinkie

Coils of sausage

Big Ragu versus a footlong dog

Love the alligator chunks on a stick

Brisket from Grumpys BBQ

Pulled Pork from Hog Wild Smokehouse

Stringing them up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Midday Open Mic Coming to Third Perk

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third_perk9OFP Productions caught up with Juanita Michelle Darden, Owner of  Third Perk Coffeehouse & Wine Bar, 46 W 5th St, Dayton, Ohio. Located in the heart of downtown and primed to serve the greater community six days a week.

Q:  What is your favorite movie, why?

A:  My favorite movie is The Wiz.  I love it because it really gives me hope in going for things even though nothing is familiar and if you are in a strange place. It makes me know how important friends are and how different friends fulfill different needs in our lives.  I love this movie because it forces you to  understand that you are equipped with all you need to get where you want to go.

Q: One mistake that you made and what did you learn?

A:  I learned from my first business not to rush.  I proved that I could open a business but I also showed just how easy it is for a business to close (six months).  I learned so much from that experience that help me mold what has become Third Perk.

Q:  As a coffee shop owner, what do you do to recharge?

A:  I find a quiet place where I can be alone and enjoy the silence.  I take time to read, write and reflect.  I also recharge by having conversations with my children.  I have an opportunity to catch up with what is going on with their lives.  I miss so much operating my business.

Q:  What is a typical day like for you?

A:   I wake up about 5:30am even if I am not opening the café.  I give thanks for another day and another day to be better than I was the day before. Many days I start by a trip the market to collect needed supplies for the day.  I make a list of things that I want to accomplish for the day.  My days are always full, they often include teaching mathematics at our community college.  They often end with me closing Third Perk.

Q:   What are two joys and two challenges about being a hybrid-entrepreneur?

A:   The biggest joy I have experienced is a total surprised, it is the joy of hearing others tell me how I have inspired them and the pursuit of their own dream in business ownership.  It is a great feeling to know that you are empowering others to move into their destiny.

My number one challenge has been the access to capital.  The second challenge has been finding the right talent to play the keys roles in my business.

Q:  Who are your mentors?

A:   My mentor is my best friend Tiffany Bozeman, Bernice Brown a former chair of my department and Peter Simmons the owner of Evans Café

J.Darden-JonesQ:  Is Mathematics your first love?

A:   Mathematics is not my first love.  Entrepreneurship has always been my first love.  Mathematics has been a catalyst to provide a wonderful lifestyle for my family.  It has paved a road that has allowed me to live out my dreams.  Being in mathematics has also given students of color and women the opportunity to have a instructor who they can relate to and to understand that a life of a college professor is a possibility for them as well.

Q:   Who is supporting local arts and up and coming artist a huge part of owning a Coffee House?

A:    There is certain expectations when someone makes a visit to coffeehouse.  They want to feel a freedom to talk, share and to create.  The walls of a coffeehouse should talk.  At Third Perk we have filled our walls with local art work from home grown artist.  We feature one artists’ work every quarter.  The artist has the opportunity to use Third Perk as their own gallery.  It is a total win win for everyone involved.  Third Perk is filled with wonderful pieces, customers enjoy beauty works of art and the artist many times have the opportunity to sell their works.

Q:  Why are you starting a Midday Open Mic?

A:  Another important aspect of having a coffeehouse is having the ability for artist to perform.  At Third Perk we have made an opportunity for artist to take the mic and to speak freely!  Our doors have been open to musicians, songstress and poets.  Friday night has become a favorite night to catch live talent.  The third Thursday of each month a local poet host an open mic night.  This night is open to both poets and other performing artist.  We are expanding our third Thursday open mic night to an afternoon which we have named Mid Day Poetry.  I am looking to draw students from our local community college and workers from adjacent businesses to enjoy local poets share their works.  I am so excited about this.  Dayton is so full of talent and Third Perk has so many opportunities for our local talents to shine bright.

This post originally appeared on Tripple Croxx Entertainment‘s webpage and is reprinted with permission.

So You Wanna Write?

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The covers of 4 of the 5 published novels Katrina Kittle has published.

If you ever suspected that there might be a writer lurking somewhere inside you, or perhaps harbored a secret notebook of half-started stories, a class is coming up that is just for you! Local author, speaker and educator, Katrina Kittle, leads a two-hour Words Worth Workshop entitled “So You Wanna Write?” You’ll release the writer within through creative prompts to get the words flowing, and will learn strategies to keep the muse turned on. This class is for anyone who longs to write but doesn’t know where to start, and for writers who have dabbled but lost their way. WARNING: this workshop just might seduce you into a life-long love affair with writing!

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Katrina Kittle, an award-winnging local author, educator and speaker.

HOW TO GO?

When: Tuesday August 30, 2016. 6:30-8:30pm

Location: Oakwood Starbucks, 2424 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, OH 45419

Price: $45  (to register, click here or call 937-475-5177)

For a full list of Words Worth fall writing workshops, click here.

About the Instructor: Katrina Kittle is the author of five novels—Traveling Light, Two Truths and a Lie, The Kindness of Strangers, The Blessings of the Animals, andReasons to Be Happy. The Kindness of Strangers won the 2006 Great Lakes Book Award for Fiction. Katrina teaches creative writing workshops from the third grade to retirement communities, focusing on craft and motivation (and is especially good at jumpstarting stalled writers). She teaches in the Dayton-Cincinnati area through Word’s Worth Writing Connections and through online coaching to writers anywhere. She also offers manuscript consultations through Write Sisters Consulting and is a public speaker. For a fun and enlightening interview with Gem City Podcast, click here.

 

Quick Guide to 10 Weekend Festivals

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FestivalsIt’s another Miami Valley weekend full of festivals!  DMM has your quick guide to help you discover new experiences, tastes and sounds all around town. For more detailed info, maps and more, click the festival name that is linked to a full listing for each event.

And don’t forget it’s still Dayton Beer Week, lots of tasting events all over town!

For even more ideas of what to do this weekend, check our our DMM Calendar.

Friday August 26, 2016
Annual Egyptian Festival Annual Egyptian Festival
free admission & free parking
sample stuffed grape leaves, grilled shish kabob
and baklava, shop ofr Egyptian jewelry,
arts & crafts. Family friendly carnival games.

St Mina & St Abanoub Coptic Orthodox Church
Friday August 26     4-9pm
Clifton Gorge Music & Arts Festival

Clifton Gorge Music & Arts Festival

Free admission Vendors & Artisans!
Fun activities for the kids!
Good Food!Lots of GREAT MUSIC!
Village of Clifton
Friday August 26     4-11pm
Greater Dayton Lebanese Festival Greater Dayton Lebanese Festival

Middle Eastern dancing and entertainment,
cultural displays, craft booths and amusement rides
for all ages.  Authentic hand-made Lebanese foods.
Free to attend

St. Ignatious of Antioch Church Grounds –
Friday August 26     6- 11pm

 

Saturday August 27, 2016
Annual Egyptian Festival Annual Egyptian Festival
free admission & free parking
sample stuffed grape leaves, grilled shish kabob
and baklava, shop ofr Egyptian jewelry,
arts & crafts. Family friendly carnival games.

St Mina & St Abanoub Coptic Orthodox Church
Saturday August 27     10am – 9pm
Clifton Gorge Music & Arts Festival Clifton Gorge Music & Arts Festival

Free admission Vendors & Artisans!
Fun activities for the kids!
Good Food!Lots of GREAT MUSIC!

Village of Clifton
Saturday August 27     10am – 11pm
Monarch Butterfly Festival Monarch Butterfly Festival

Monarch Education, Live Bluegrass Bands,
food trucks, children’s crafts, youth poetry contest
free to attend

Buck Creek State Park
Saturday August 27     10am – 5pm
Greater Dayton Lebanese Festival Greater Dayton Lebanese Festival

Middle Eastern dancing and entertainment,
cultural displays, craft booths and amusement rides
for all ages. Authentic hand-made Lebanese foods
Free to attend

St. Ignatious of Antioch Church Grounds –
Saturday August 27   11am – 11pm
The Grape Escape The Grape Escape

a festival with homegrown grapes, grape pie,
grape ice cream, grape juice, and u-pick grapes

Hidden Valley Fruit Farm
Saturday August 27     11am – 6pm
Dayton African American Cultural Festival Dayton African American Cultural Festival

Celebrate the African American experience
through culture, arts, education and live
R&B, Gospel and Jazz.  Free to attend

Island MetroPark
Saturday August 27      noon – 8pm
11295798_10152927653893295_7712790895051123497_n Alefest

Annual  beer festival showcasing
over 400 craft beers

Dave Hall Plaza
Saturday August 27   3- 6pm  VIP starts at 2pm
The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival
Native American style flutes, crafts, clothing, and jewelry.
Patricia Allyn Park
Saturday August 27      10am – 8pm

 

Sunday August 28, 2016
Annual Egyptian Festival Annual Egyptian Festival

free admission & free parking
sample stuffed grape leaves, grilled shish kabob
and baklava, shop ofr Egyptian jewelry,
arts & crafts. Family friendly carnival games.

St Mina & St Abanoub Coptic Orthodox Church
Sunday August 28       11am – 6pm
Greater Dayton Lebanese Festival Greater Dayton Lebanese Festival

Middle Eastern dancing and entertainment,
cultural displays, craft booths and amusement rides
for all ages. Authentic hand-made Lebanese foods.
Free to attend

St. Ignatious of Antioch Church Grounds –
Sunday August 28      11am – 6pm
The Grape Escape The Grape Escape

a festival with homegrown grapes, grape pie,
grape ice cream, grape juice, and u-pick grapes

Hidden Valley Fruit Farm
Sunday August 28   11am – 6pm
13958248_1027397484045663_7205794851086329703_o District Day

Sample food from participating restaurants,
browsing through retailer’s sidewalk sales,
and enjoying live music from local bands and DJs.
Free to attend

Oregon District
Sunday August 28, 2016 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival

Native American style flutes, crafts, clothing, and jewelry

Patricia Allyn Park
Sunday August 28, 2016 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM