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Call For Artists: Musical Themed Mural Wanted

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This is a request for proposals for a mural that has a music theme to be located on the City of Dayton Transportation Center Garage.

The site is located near the future home of the Levitt Pavilion, Dayton’s free outdoor amphitheater planned to open at Dave Hall Plaza in 2018. The mural should reflect the spirit or music, musicians, and musical performance. The inclusion of Dayton’s rich musical past, present, and future, as well as any other interpretation of how music plays a role in our city’s rich cultural fabric is highly encouraged.

Location
The City of Dayton Transportation Center Garage is located in Downtown Dayton and bounded by Jefferson, Fourth, St. Clair, and Stone streets

Specifically, the mural will be installed on the west face of the garage (along Jefferson Street) focusing on the inset cement block walls (see image on the next page). This location is across Jefferson Street from the Levitt Pavilion site.

Goal
To enliven the Jefferson streetscape with a mural that has a music theme, which is appropriate due to the site’s proximity to the Levitt Pavilion and other establishments that feature live music.

Timeline
Call for Submission Opens                   September 1, 2017
Submission Deadline:                           October 9, 2017 midnight
Notification of Semi-Finalists:                October 13, 2017
Final Design Deadline:                          October 23, 2017
Notification of Design Selection:           October 27, 2017
Project Production:                                October 30-November 10, 2017

The proposed mural shall encompass at least the center of the three bays. That center bay is approximately 389 square feet in area, with the glass block windows not included. The left bay has the same height and width, but also has the door area. The right bay is approximately 383 square feet in area.

Background Information
The City of Dayton Transportation Center Garage, completed in 1973, was part of the Mid-Town Mart Urban Renewal Area.  Over the years, it has primarily served patrons of the Dayton Convention Center and the Crowne Plaza Hotel. However, a number of recent developments have increased its role and importance for not just the immediate area, but all of Downtown Dayton.

In addition to the Convention Center and hotel, the garage serves or has the ability to serve a number of other downtown employers, Levitt Pavilion patrons, as well as to potentially serve patrons of the Oregon District entertainment area. This puts the Transportation Garage, arguably overlooked and underutilized for decades, as now having a cornerstone role in the increased density of visitors and activity in Downtown Dayton.

In association with this expanded role, the City of Dayton and its partners seek to improve the convenience, functionality, and visual impact of the garage. The garage was designed from a predominately utilitarian perspective four decades ago—and it shows. By applying relatively low-cost/high impact improvements, such as signage, lighting, and public art, we can increase usage and improve visitor experience.

Eligibility
Eligibility for the project is as follows:
·       Any amateur or professional artist or designer age 18 and older is eligible to apply. Artists under the age of 18 may apply if they are part of a team with at least one member that is 18 or older.
·       Applications must have primary residence within a 40-mile radius of downtown Dayton.
·       Applications must submit a complete proposal through the CAFÉ system (callforentry.org).
·       Submissions can be made by individuals, groups, classes or teams.
·       Submission fee is $10 per application and open to the public within the eligible geography.
·       Three Semi-Finalists will be selected to submit a final design.
·       Final Design will be selected by a committee made up of Dayton and Levitt Pavillion officials and arts professionals.
·       If selected, be available for a consultation with K12’s mural team in early November 2017.
·       If selected, sign an agreement with project organizers.

Compensation
·       Semi-Finalists will receive a modest stipend of $125 for to their final design.
·       The selected artist will earn a $2,500 stipend for their design.

Proposal Requirements
Complete proposals shall include:
1.     Application with complete contact information
2.     Proposed site design – designs should be submitted as high resolution .jpg. Up to three images may be submitted from different vantage points, one of which should be rendered to scale applied to the intended building/surface.
3.     In addition to submitting proposed designs, applicants may choose to include qualifications to install the mural, or submit designs only. If the submission is for design only, DVAC will contract with K12 Gallery Mural Production team to install the mural.
4.     Résumé or brief biography of the artist/team’s experience with references
5.     Examples of other relevant work samples – one minimum image, three maximum
6.     Artist statement about the design, including a description of your design vision for the project, creative approach and other relevant information (one-page maximum)
7.     $10.00 Application fee

Grand Opening of Brimstone Haunt This Weekend

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This fall two new haunted attractions will be calling Renaissance Park Event Center home. Opening on September 22 Brimstone Haunted Hayride and the Forgotten Forest promise to be a good scare for the family and the brave! In their infancy, these two new attractions have already received recognition as the #2 Must See Haunt in Ohio as voted upon in a recent poll by The Scare Factor.

Brimstone Haunted Hayride and the Forgotten Forest were founded on the heels of the Springboro Haunted Hayride and Black Bog closing in October of 2016. Brimstone Haunt, LLC will operate the two new attractions with help from the core management team from the Springboro haunted attractions.  The park’s collection of unmarked graves provides some of their own haunting elements alongside the attraction scares. The haunted attractions pull in many familiar themes while also kicking things up a notch with some new haunt experiences.

 

Brimstone Haunted Hayride features the story of Brimstone Kingdom, a once beautiful and prosperous place. But, that was before the Curse of Brimstone Road fell upon these lands. Now monsters, evil spirits, and various other horrors have thrown the land into chaos. Hopefully, all guests make it back in one piece – IF they make it back at all. The Hayride is a one mile trail that takes about 25 minutes to ride through.  Hayride tickets are $13.

 

The Forgotten Forest is no ordinary woods walk. The Forgotten Forest is a place shrouded in mystery. Many people have gone searching for answers to the unnatural events that occur in and around the forest but none have ever returned. Only the bravest should dare enter these woods and if you make it back out, you will not be same as when you went in. The Forgotten Forest is a quarter mile walking path that usually takes about 20 minutes to walk through. Forest tickets are $10

Brimstone Haunt runs Friday and Saturday nights from September 22 through October 28.  Ticket office opens at 7am and they start sending groups out once the sun has set. Get a combo ticket for both attractions for $20.  Brimstone Haunt is located at Renaissance Park Event Center in Warren County, Ohio.

Coming from I-75: Take Exit 38 (Springboro/Franklin) and head East on State Route 73 for 15 miles then turn left on Brimstone Road.

Tickets and more information can be found at www.brimstonehaunt.com.

 

Oktoberfest Weekend Kicks Off with Lederhosen Lunch

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Lederhosen Lunch- Friday 11am – 2pm

Featuring brats, metts, schnitzel sandwiches, German salads, homemade noodles, and live entertainment. There’s no charge to enter the grounds for this special event, hosted by The Dayton Art Institute’s Former Associate Board members. You may also buy your event tickets, as well as mugs & tees while you are here. Yes, beer and wine are available!  There will be live music by the Good Times Accordion Band from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.

Lederhosen Lunch Menu

Combo: Includes brat, mett or tenderloin, two sides (German potato salad and homemade noodles) and dessert, $10

Coke Products: $3

Individual Brats/Metts/Tenderloins: $5

Individual Sides: $3

Beer: $5 (special Lederhosen Lunch price, 11:00 – 2:00 only)

RTA will provide free shuttles from downtown Dayton to the Lederhosen Lunch. Shuttles run from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Look for shuttle stop locations along Monument Avenue, Wilkinson Street, Second Street, Main Street and Fifth Street.

TEDx Speakers Revealed

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After an open call for auditions earlier in the year, the speakers committee chose 21 individuals to present on this year’s theme—CURRENT. “’Current’ evokes energy, movement, and the pursuit of knowledge, and it also holds great significance for the history and landscape of our community,” said TEDxDayton Co-chair Diane Farrell. “Every year, we look for a theme that carries layers of meaning. We want the audience to come into the experience with their own ideas and their wheels already turning, and then we want them to encounter something unexpected. This year’s speakers are ready to deliver.”

Speakers include:

  • Mohamed Al-Hamdani, Manager of Life Services Partnerships, CareSource
  • Daniel Badger, Director, America’s Packard Museum
  • Kwame Christian Esq., M.A., Director, American Negotiation Institute
  • Joe D’Silva, Founder and CEO, Patients’ & Consumers’ Pharma
  • Kathleen Druffner, Owner, Druffner Professional Organizing
  • Neal Gittleman, Conductor, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Kenneth Goodrum, Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards, Central State University
  • Brennan Harlow, Student, Chaminade Julienne
  • Dick Hattershire, Consultant, Leidos
  • Rosalind J. Jackson, Physician, Total Health & Wellness OBGYN LLC
  • Steven Kniffley, Assistant Professor, School of Professional Psychology, Wright State University
  • Adrian McLemore, Annie E. Casey Foundation
  • Crystal Michelle Perkins, Assistant Professor of Dance, The Ohio State University
  • Corey Seemiller, Assistant Professor, Leadership Studies in Education and Organizations, Wright State University
  • Bridget Shingleton, Marketing and Communications Manager, Brunner Literacy Center
  • La Fleur Small, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology, Wright State University
  • Steve Schwartz, CEO, Lion Group, Inc.
  • Olive Wagar, Owner, Organized by Olive LLC
  • Terry Welker, Sculptor/Architect
  • Julie L. Williams, Psy.D., ABPP, Professor, School of Professional Psychology, Wright State University
  • Karen Wonders, Ph.D., Founder and Director, Maple Tree Cancer Alliance

When you get here: Doors to the Victoria lobby will open at 8:20 am; you may enter the theatre beginning at 8:30 am.  We have changed to a ticket-based event to expedite the registration process. Bring your ticket or confirmation email. Feel free to mingle with guests, grab coffee, use the restroom, and get excited for the big day! All guests must be seated by 8:55 am.

Event flow: There will be a mid-morning break and another break for lunch. Guests will eat lunch at the Schuster Center across the street; students ticket purchasers will have lunch at Uno’s. Please be careful crossing the street and follow all traffic laws. Restrooms will be available at the Schuster Center and Uno’s. Head back to the Victoria Theatre for the next session, which will resume promptly at 1:30 pm. We won’t have a formal break in the middle of the afternoon, but we’ll take a quick break to stretch, and the event will end around 3:30 pm.

Ticket information:  $50, students $20,  buy online.  All seating will be open seating.

Cell phone policy: Social media is a big part of TEDx. Use #TEDxDayton2017 when sharing your posts, but please hold off on posting until a speaker is done talking. Please, no video during talks. We have professional videographers recording the talks and they will be available online at a later date for your enjoyment. Unauthorized videos may result in our loss of the license, and without it, we can’t bring you more fantastic events like this.

Bring a totally open mind: Don’t come with an agenda and, in return, you will get immeasurable knowledge, inspiration and provocation. It also helps to have a willingness to sit next to, or engage in a conversation with, total strangers. TED events are about community. This is the opportunity for people from many disciplines to engage and collaborate around new ideas. Take advantage of that.

‘Sister Act’ Review –Dayton Playhouse – A Joyful Noise

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She’s fabulous, baby. I’m referring to Tia Seay, a consistent bright spot in many featured roles transitioning into a leading lady with passion, power and purpose in the Dayton Playhouse’s highly entertaining production of Sister Act, fluidly directed by Tim Rezash.

Tia Seay (left, standing, as Deloris Van Cartier), Brian Sharp (center as Monsignor O’Hara) and the Nun Ensemble of Dayton Playhouse’s production of Sister Act. (Photo by Art Fabian).

Whether managing a trailer park, resorting to goofy antics to win quick cash, narrating on Skid Row, or ill-fatedly embracing hope at the dawn of the 20th century, Seay has delivered time and time again with vivid expression, solid stage presence and terrific vocals. So, it’s perfectly fitting she’s finally received an incredible star vehicle catered to her naturally inherent gifts of comedy and soul.

In this breezy 2011 adaptation of the 1992 hit film of the same name, featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, and a book by sitcom vets Cheri and Bill Steinkellner (Cheers), Seay portrays disco diva Deloris Van Cartier, a struggling Philadelphia nightclub entertainer seeking fame in the late 1970s. When Deloris accidentally witnesses a murder at the hand of her gangster boyfriend Curtis, she’s sent to a local convent for her protection. She humorously clashes with the stern Mother Superior, but ultimately discovers the value of sisterhood when she transforms the convent’s inadequate choir into an overnight sensation.

Seay’s charm, wit and warmth is put to great use as Deloris hilariously fumbles her way through the convent lifestyle like a fish out of water. But don’t get me wrong. She’s not a jokester stuck on autopilot for two-and-a-half-hours. On the contrary, she calculatingly builds her portrayal with nuance and depth, most significantly in her beautiful rendition of the introspective title song which serves as Deloris’ epiphany. Seay also receives pleasant support from an appropriately strict and bewildered Cathy Long as Mother Superior in addition to the truly praiseworthy team of Alicia Walton as introverted Sister Mary Robert (her Life I Never Led is a tender standout), Shanna Camacho as bubbly Sister Mary Patrick, Donna Cason as no-nonsense Sister Mary Lazarus, Dawn Roth-Smith as Sister Mary Theresa (Rezash gives her a very funny stage cross), and the mostly mute Elaine Smith (who nearly brought tears to my eyes in a brief yet heartfelt exchange with Seay) as the eccentric Sister Mary Martin-of-Tours. The colorfully cohesive Nun Ensemble, bringing wonderful vibrancy to Menken and Slater’s marvelous Raise Your Voice, disco-driven Take Me to Heaven and Spread the Love Around, and lovingly Disney-flavored Bless Our Show, consists of Zenobia Curtis, Andrea Wilburn, Amber Pfeifer, Nelani Huntington, Carrin Ragland, Lindsey Cardoza, Elizabeth Lindon, Rebekah Skaroupka, Angelé Price, and Marabeth Klejna.

(left to right) Tia Seay (Deloris Van Cartier), Donna Cason (Sister Mary Lazarus), Shanna Camacho (Sister Mary Patrick), and the Nun Ensemble of Dayton Playhouse’s Sister Act. (Photo by Art Fabian)

Interestingly, the men take a backseat in this musical (a script flaw resulting in underwritten roles), but Rezash allows each an opportunity to shine. Brian Sharp is deliciously dry as the financial-focused Monsignor O’Hara. William “Kip” Moore, memorably partnered with Seay last season in the Playhouse’s Ragtime, gives ominous weight to Curtis’ vengeance. Moore’s rendition of the lyrically clever, R&B-inspired When I Find My Baby is a real hoot. Naman Clark is delightfully earnest as insecure Eddie, the police officer overseeing Deloris’ case smitten with her ever since she led an all-black version of Funny Girl in high school. Trevaun Tolbert as TJ, William “Beau” Boatwright as Joey, and Juan Gabriel Encarnacion as Pablo are crowd-pleasers as Curtis’ kooky henchmen. Also notable are versatile Steve Strawser as Eddie and Solid Gold-esque Kiersten Farmer adding pizazz as Fantasy Dancer.

Rezash’s first-rate production team includes scenic designer Chris “Red” Newman, costumer Elaine Smith (filling the finale with glitz and glamour), lighting designer John Falkenbach, properties designer Tina McPhearson, choreographer Michael Groomes, sound designer Bob Kovach (conveying the convent’s acoustics with finesse), and musical director Ron Kindell who leads a steady nine-piece orchestra.

Bolstered by Seay’s outstanding performance, this feel-good show is a fun kickoff to the Playhouse’s 2017-2018 season. Do yourself a favor and go see Sister Act!

Sister Act continues through Oct. 1 at the Dayton Playhouse, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton.
Act One: 70 minutes; Act Two: 55 minutes. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for seniors, students and military. For tickets or more information, visit www.daytonplayhouse.com.
 

 

Artist Morris T. Howard

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Morris returned to his home town of Dayton a few years ago when his mother became ill. “I thought I would stay in Dayton for only a few weeks,” he told me. “That was a couple of years ago, and I’m still here.”

Since returning to Dayton, Morris has been welcomed into the area’s art community. He designed the mural that was installed at the Transportation Center Garage, across the street from The Neon Movie, last fall. Then he was chosen to paint a mural at Dayton Visual Arts Center called “Back in the Day When We Used to Dance.” Morris also teaches art for K12 Gallery and TEJAS at JCARE, one of the Montgomery County Juvenile Courts facilities where K12 coordinates art classes for court involved teens.

I saw that Morris was a perfectionist as he showed me some of his paintings. With each one, he told me what he could have done differently to make it better. The painting in this photo has already been shown in one exhibition, but Morris decided to change one small detail to improve the work.

This year his paintings have appeared in two Dayton exhibitions. The first, Dayton Skyscrapers, was shown at the Schuster Center, at the DP&L Headquarters, and at the Ebonia Gallery. The second, Breathing Deeply, Pushing Back, is currently at the Dayton Visual Arts Center.

I asked Morris if he planned to stay in Dayton. “I’m not sure if I will be staying here” he said “but it seems like people want me to stay. That’s a good feeling.”

 

3rd Annual Mass Meditation & Yoga Event at Courthouse Square

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Dayton’s Mass Meditation and Yoga event at Courthouse Square is planned for September 21, 2017 from 5:30-7pm

For the third year in a row, the Heartfulness Institute of Dayton invites the entire community downtown to Courthouse Square on Thursday Septemeber 21st, 2017 for free, beginner-friendly yoga and meditation sessions. This lovely, community building event celebrates both the autumn equinox and the United Nation’s International Day of Peace.

The idea for this type of “mass meditation” came from Libby Ballengee, a local event organizer, who was inspired by a similar event that was planned for New York City’s Central Park. She dubbed the first event “Dayton Big Quiet” and sought out assistance from meditation experts. Ballengee explains, “It started as a “what if” conversation on Twitter, and the idea took off. It was recommended that I check out the Natural Path Meditation Center in Beavercreek for help, and I’m so glad I did! They were the perfect partner for this event.”

They were perfect for the event because teaching meditation to the community is their speciality. The Natural Path Meditation Center is also known as The Heartfulness Institute of Dayton, a non-profit educational organization. They offer free relaxation, meditation, and yoga classes, as a service to the community, so that everyone has the same tools to manage stress. They are not affiliated with any religions. The meditation trainers simply want to help spread inner peace to all, in an effort to achieve world peace. The Dayton organization has been recognized by the State of Ohio for its significant contributions to the region.

Most recently, the organization opened a center inside the Fairfield Commons Mall, which offers these same free classes. It’s an incredible way to disconnect from our busy, plugged-in world, and simply let our minds rest. You can try out this heart-based meditation style at the meditation center in Beavercreek, the mall location, or downtown at this unique first day of fall event!

How to Go?

 

3rd Annual Peace Day at Courthouse Square

5:30pm Free Yoga class

6:15pm Free Heartfulness Meditation for Humanity

Come to either event or both! #DaytonBigQuiet

NOTE: Please bring your own yoga mat, towel or blanket for yoga. Organizers will have some chairs provided for meditation if you don’t want to sit on mats during meditation.

 

Info on Heartfulness at Fairfield Commons:

Yoga 
Tuesday 6 pm – 6.45 pm
Thursday 1 pm – 1.45 pm
Sunday   2 pm – 2.45 pm

Group Meditation :
Monday   9.15 pm-9.45pm
Tuesday  6.45pm – 7.15pm
Thursday 1.45 pm -2.15 pm
Friday      9.15 am – 9.45 am
Sunday    2.45 pm – 3.15 pm

Drop-in Relaxation and Meditation Sessions at all other times.

 

Info on Heartfulness Meditation Center in Beavercreek:

Heartfulness Introductory Session: Every Sunday 12:15pm and Thursday 7:15pm.

Clink above for information on additional series classes, yoga classes, private sessions, and more. All no charge!

All You Can Eat Chocolate Party!

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Once a year the Bellbrook Chocolate Shoppe opens their doors to guests to join them for a  rare opportunity to taste all the sweets in the kitchen of their place at Cross Pointe Center.  This is the 16th year and it takes place on Saturday, Sept 23rd from 7-9pm. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door and will provide mammograms for the under/served and under/insured.
Owner Betty Blose attributes the popularity of her chocolates to the fact that they are handmade with her “signature” blend of milk and dark chocolate to create varieties that include creams, truffles, enrobed and molded items. It’s the only blend sold at the family’s Centerville store, and they use this rich chocolate to create everything from chocolate heart-shaped boxes filled with strawberries dipped in chocolate and cakes made of layers of shortbread cookies, iced with chocolate, to their Bellbrook pretzel, a pretzel rod dipped in caramel, rolled in toffee pieces and finally dipped in chocolate.

Although it seems too good to be true, dark chocolate can actually be good for you! When consumed in moderation, this delicious treat has some powerful health benefits. Following are three of the major reasons to indulge:

1. It can help prevent heart disease: Like tea, dark chocolate contains flavonoids, which are compounds that act as antioxidants. Flavonoids protect cells from harmful molecules—called free radicals—that are produced when the body breaks down food or is exposed to sunlight or smoke. Free radicals can cause cell damage that leads to heart disease. Flavonoids can also lower blood pressure and reduce LDL cholesterol (i.e., the bad cholesterol) by up to 10 percent.

2. It can improve your mood: Dark chocolate stimulates the production of endorphins, chemicals in the brain that bring on feelings of pleasure. It also contains the chemical serotonin, which acts as an anti-depressant.
3. It can protect your skin: German researchers found that the flavonoids in dark chocolate absorb UV light, help protect and increase blood flow to the skin, and improve skin’s hydration and complexion.

For all of its health benefits, though, dark chocolate does contain a lot of calories. So, experts recommend sticking to no more than three ounces of the sweet stuff per day.

Sources: About.com, CNN.com, eHow.com

Big Ragu’s Bengals Vs Browns Bash

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Oct 1st at Bennetts Publical Restaurant – Bengals vs Browns Bash !

Even though both the Bengals and Browns are off to a slow start this season, the battle for Ohio is always a great rivalry followed here in the Miami Valley with much intensity.

Sunday October 1st’s game will be no different. But it doesnt matter if the teams are good or not, because this time, The Big Ragu is hosting an underground Food Adventure.  at Bennett’s Publical Restaurant.  It is going to be a bash no matter what, and the food and drink will be good, even if the teams stink.  We have even enlisted the Platform Beer Co. out of Cleveland, for some pint specials for one day only.

Gorgonzola Encrusted or plain Steaks will be featured with 2 sides

This year, with owner Ben Dodson’s blessing, we have lined up some feature dinners, and of course the entire menu and beer selection will still be available.

Come out and enjoy the game.  The Big Ragu will be handing out door prizes and giveaways.  It should be a blast, so don’t miss this chance for a Food Adventure in downtown Miamisburg.

Located at 67 s. Main St in Miamisburg

HERE’S THE SKINNY on THE BENGALS BROWNS BASH at BENNETTS:

WHEN: SUNDAY OCT 1st.  KICKOFF TIME 1pm, specials run all day

WHERE: BENNETT’S PUBLICAL Restaurant, 67 S Main St., Miamisburg

 

FEATURED ITEMS:

—FISH AND CHIPS – $10.95

Back Patio

Bennetts has sold over 13,000 of these premium cod dinners. The batter is a secret from a seasoned flour mill in the hills of Kentucky !

—SIRLOIN STEAK with 2 SIDES – $13.95
Free Gorgonzola Encrusted upgrade option. (go for it !)
These steaks are from the local butcher, Spring Grove Foods.

Plenty of TV’s !

—NY STRIP STEAK with 2 SIDES – $18.95
Free Gorgonzola Encrusted upgrade option. (go for it !)
These steaks are from the local butcher, Spring Grove Foods.

—FILET MIGNON with 2 SIDES- $21.95
Free Gorgonzola Encrusted upgrade option. (go for it !)
These steaks are from the local butcher, Spring Grove Foods.

—$5 PINTS of PLATFORM BEER CO. Beers
It may be their CLEVELAND PALESNER beer, it could be more than one beer. It will be a gametime decision.

Platform Beer Co. Pints will be $5 each all day

—Other great MUST EAT menu items available are the WINGS, PIZZAS, HOMEMADE POUTINE and CHEESE CURDS and MOM’S 7 BEAN SOUP.  There is something for everyone to score a touchdown with.

—Chris Warman formerly of Ladder 11 and BW3 guru Chris Pacific are knee deep in running the kitchen operations.  They have 2 prep people come in at 7am-9am to make the daily items from scratch.

—Sausages on the menu are from Keener Farms of Dayton, the pork chops and steaks are from Miamisburg’s butcher, called Spring Grove Foods.

—Their salad dressings are homemade.  Two favorites are the house dressing (similar to Pine Club’s), and another being a gorgonzola dressing.

Mom’s 7 Bean Soup

Kickoff your October with us on the 1st, and come to the BENGALS/BROWNS BASH.

Win or lose, you will leave with a satisfied appetite.

 

Join us for food, football, fun, prizes and more

Garlic Parm Boneless Wings

Pizza 

You gotta love the French onion dip and chips

Habenero Wings

Nacho average sports bar

Hand Breaded Fsh and Chips

9/18 Mystery Monday

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The centerpiece of the Beavercreek 9/11 Memorial is a large piece of the World trade Center’s North Tower.

This piece of steel from the World Trade Center stands over 25 ft .high, and weighs nearly 3 tons. It was dedicated on 9/11/2011 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the attacks.

There is a parking lot and trail to walk up to it and  benches and a park surround the 6,000-pound structure, once located between the 101st and 105th floors of the North Tower.

Many of you correctly identified this spot and our lucky winner is Sabrina Braden, so watch your mailbox, free pizza is coming your way from Rapid Fired Pizza. 

 

And now for this week’s photo- do you recognize this place? If you know the location of this photo enter it here:  http://goo.gl/forms/dyU55fzc48.  We’ll let you know next Monday if you got it right!  Good Luck!

 

Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day

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Jimmy Buffet wrote a song about them and today we celebrate them!  It’ss National Cheeseburger Day!  What a great day to bite into a juicy patty topped with melting cheese on a great bun!  For reference take a look back at our  Food Adventures list of the Best Burgers in town. Or even more fun, go out and taste some burgers for yourself!

 

Local Burgers To Enjoy Today:

  • Dorothy Lane Market Oakwood: Join us for a 1/3-lb burger with your choice of toppings (bacon is a bit more) and one pint of craft beer on tap $10
  • Wheat Penny:  Texas Burger- melted monterey jack cheese, housemate BBQ sauce and a hand battered onion ring

 

From the Chains:

  • Burger King: Mix and match two Whoppers for $6 for a limited time, no coupon needed.
  • Hardee’s – You can print a coupon for a $3.99 small double cheeseburger combo.
  • McDonald’s: Buy one large sandwich and get one free when you order through the McDonald’s app, valid through Oct. 1
  • Smashburger: Join SmashClub and get a free entree with the purchase of a side and drink just for signing up.
  • Sonic:  Enjoy the Carhop Classic which features a 100% pure beef Cheeseburger & medium, handmade Onion Rings for just $2.99
  • Wendy’s –Get the Giant Junior Bacon Cheeseburger meal with 4-piece chicken nuggets, small fries and a small drink for $5.

Haunted Beer Dinner is Baaack at Amber Rose !

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The Dayton area’s #1 Haunted Beer Dinner & Food Adventure returns!

OCT 7th – “RHINEGEISTS and POLTERGEISTS,” 7pm – 10pm

Theyyyyree  BAAAACK at the Amber Rose on Saturday night October 7th.  This is the long awaited return of the successful 4 course, 4 beer dinner. Tickets are $32, pre-pay only and may be bought by clicking HERE.  The event always sells out and over 110 foodies and ghosties will join us in the private, upstairs area of the “haunted” Amber Rose Restaurant on Valley St. in Dayton.  Eat, Drink and be scary.  Also, see a presentation of the on-site paranormal findings for yourself.

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

Homemade Pierogies


COURSE 1: Homemade Sauerkraut Pierogies

COURSE 2: Roasted Chicken Roulade with Hot German Potato Salad

COURSE 3: Jager Schnitzel & Spaetzle

COURSE 4: Cherry Almond Bread Pudding

Each guest gets 1 souvenir pint glass

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

RHINEGEISTS: 
BEER 1: Rhinegeist – Puma

BEER 2: Rhinegeist – Citra Pale Ale

BEER 3: Rhinegeist – Franz Oktoberfest

BEER 4: Rhinegeist – Chester Cherry Saison

The Amber Rose on Valley St.

AFTER PARTY: 10:30pm -?  Cash Bar Downstairs, Drink Specials, Late Night Appetizer Value Menu, Feedback Q & A, Mingle and Mix.  As long as there is a crowd, they will stay open until 2am for us.

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


NEW FINDINGS in 2017:

Do you believe in GHOSTS?

For the last couple of months, an independent paranormal investigating team has been taking sound samples, photos, and kinetic energy studies and have made some new findings.  We unveil the new evidence on October 7th,  and also highlight some of the discoveries from the past year’s investigations done by the three person team.

“ParaSense” a famous local team will present paranormal findings

WORLD CLASS Independent Paranormal Investigators:
 Kat Powell and Shelly Suittor met in 1999 as tour guides for the Ohio State Reformatory, Prospect Place, and Snow Hill Country Club and teamed up with Alicia Soich in 2012,  This “ghost hunter” crew has appeared on National Television!  Their work has been featured in “America’s Most Haunted,” “My Ghost Story”, and Haunted Ohio VI. They’ve logged hundreds of hours of field research and private investigations across the state. What will their findings be?  Will they be contacted by “Chickie” or some other poltergeist?

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

Hungry Jax, The Big Ragu and Chef House will stick around after the dinner for some cash bar drink specials and late night apps value menu downstairs.  We will be talking beers and ghosts with attendees.  The paranormal investigators will answer questions as well.

Did Chef House see a Ghost ?

HERE is the SKINNY on RHINEGEISTS and POLTERGEISTS:

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

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

WHEN:  Saturday Night, October 7th, 2017 at  7pm

Hunter Schnitzel

COST: $32 per person (Tax gratuity NOT included)
TICKETS ARE PRE-PAY ONLY and ARE ONLY AVAILABLE HERE – seating is LIMITED !!

Cherry Almond Bread Pudding

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

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

Make sure you “like” Food Adventures on Facebook by clicking HERE

Below are more photos from our previous ghost dinners at the Amber Rose !

Door prizes and Bling

Eye opening stuff …

Food, Paranormal, Beer and the Amber Rose – Thanks to the people that put this event together !

Aimee and longtime employee of Amber Rose with Restaurant Owner Joe Castellano

Bting on the food and the spirits

Eat, Drink and be scary

Hungry and inquisitive crowd

Everyone gets a Souvie Pint

Bling and Door prizes

Look out Jax !!

Rave N’ Roll: Dayton Underground Series

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Rave N’ Roll at Mike’s Bike Park combines fantastic music with an indoor bike park! Woah! This aMAZing converted warehouse space features some of the BEST ramps, walls, and pump tracks in the state! Ride the park the day of for just $10 (with your ticket), and then stick around for a sick show! 

Still Time To Join The Greater Dayton 5K Heart Walk/Run

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More than 10,000 Miami Valley area residents are expected to raise their heartrates and more than $500,000 on September 23rd for the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

 

The Association’s annual Greater Dayton 5K Heart Walk/Run, sponsored by Kettering Health Network, begins at 7:30 am with the walk at 9:15 am at Fifth Third Field in downtown Dayton.

DLM Food & Wine Show Tickets Now On Sale!

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 Tickets now on sale for the foodie event of November.  If you’ve never been to this eating extravaganza, you’ll want to make plans now and get your ticket before it sells out.  Dorothy Lane Market turns their Springboro store into a strolling feast, with stations all around the store of gourmet treats. On Thursday, Nov 2nd starting at 7pm hundreds of foodies will be lined up to grab their badge and souvenir wine glass and eat and drink their way across the store.
 Local Chefs are often invited to cook and provide samples of their favorite treats, wine and beer tasting stations are scattered through out the store and my favorite, the seafood stand, offering crap, lobster and shrimp for your dining pleasure will be set up in the dairy aisle.  Oh and the oyster station is usually set up across from the meat counter.  No tickets to fuss with, and no limits to the number of times you can visit a station.
Upstairs on the mezzanine level is often dedicated to cheeses and desserts. The sweets are often incredible works of art as well as tasty treats, so be sure and make your way upstairs.  And of course, many more wine stations will be set up there as well.
 You’ll also find DLM staff wandering with trays full of bite sized goodies! Don’t take my word for it, check out the photo’s from last year here.

This year’s Food & Wine Show will not disappoint as it marks the 19th year of this palate-pleasing tradition with its signature spread of culinary delight and nearly 125 wines from around the world to sample. Plus, the Riedel stemware is yours to keep.  Tickets are $100 and believe me, it’s worth it!

Get your tickets now!

We’ll see you at the show!

TIFF 2017 – Day #9

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Hello Everyone,

Today was my last day of screenings at TIFF 2017.  I’ve been all around the world on this trip to Toronto, and I ended up beating my record by one film this year.  In all (meaning I sat through each film entirely – I don’t count or report on the films I walk out of), I saw 34 movies…and I had a marvelous time.

My first film today was KINGS, directed by Deniz Gamze Erguyen.  Because Erguyen had directed MUSTANG (nominated for “Best Foreign Film” Oscar in 2016), I was looking forward to this film about a family caught in the middle of the L.A. riots starring Halle Berry.  Unfortunately, it’s a mess.  The family dynamics are complicated (Berry is a single mother and a foster mother to several children).  She bakes cakes for clients around town and relies on her oldest son to help keep all the kids in check.  Daniel Craig plays a crazy next-door-neighbor who likes to yield and occasionally shoot a shotgun into the air.  As racial tensions are escalating after the brutal police attack on Rodney King, Berry’s family is also going through transition…and everything starts to boil at the same time.  Erguyen attempts to inject the film with some visual poetry of lava boiling under the earth’s surface, but tonally it doesn’t work with some of the silliness we’re seeing on screen (like Berry’s outer space sex dream).  I wanted to like this film, but it just didn’t work.

Next up, I saw DON’T TALK TO IRENE, directed by Pat Mills.  We had Mills as a guest at the Dayton LGBT Film Festival a couple years ago, and I’ve been anxious to see what he would do next.  I’ll be honest, the trailer wasn’t doing much for me…but the film ended up being pretty terrific.  This charming (yet unafraid to be crude) tale of an overweight high school outsider who wants to be a cheerleader is very funny and engaging.  When she gets suspended at school, she has to do volunteer work at a retirement home as punishment.  What results is hilarious and quite touching.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56xfd8POz4c

My last film of the day (and of the festival) was MY DAYS OF MERCY, directed by Tali Shalom-Ezer and shot in Cincinnati.  Dayton’s own Karri O’Reilly served as executive producer, and she invited me to be her “Plus One” for a lovely dinner & the film’s international premiere with some of the cast and crew (including the director, the Director of Photography, folks from Killer Films and more).  After the dinner, we all walked down the Red Carpet with fans, reporters and paparazzi clicking photos and hollering out for “Ellen” as we walked by (Ellen Page was right behind us, and everyone was hoping to get a great picture or an autograph).  The film was introduced by the director and all the key people from the film were onstage and thanked.  The film is a lovely, quiet romantic story about two women on opposing sides of the death penalty debate.  Starring Ellen Page, Kate Mara, Amy Seimetz, and Charlie Shotwell – the performances are all very strong.  This was the first time that many of the people involved with the film had seen it since the score had been added, and the crowd reaction went over quite well.  I think this film will find distribution, which doesn’t hurt to help secure even more films from shooting in the area.

So now I’m done with TIFF 2017.  I’ve seen some tremendous work, a few stinkers and quite few films that I think will do well at THE NEON.

Thanks so much for joining me on my cinematic journey.  (Below are a few pics from last night’s premiere.)

See you at the movies,

Jonathan

MANY CONGRATS to Karri O’Reilly & Her Team for a great film and a great premiere!