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MIDWEST-MADE FUNNYMAN

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MIDWEST-MADE FUNNYMAN
Ricarlo Flanagan to headline Wiley’s Comedy Club Saturday, Feb. 3

At 6’3” with a deep voice to match his frame, Ricarlo Flanagan might seem like an imposing figure at a glance. But to hear the Cleveland-born, Michigan raised comedian tell it, his presence is simply the doorway to getting to know the real him.

“I’m also fat or husky as they like to say, so my weight gives me a look (that’s) kinda jolly to most people,” Flanagan says. “That allows me to connect my personality to the crowd.”

Flanagan plans on bringing all his personality – and a collection of jokes – when he headlines Wiley’s Comedy Joint next month.

Joined by host Meldon Williams and feature act (and MostMetro.com film reviewer) Tabari McCoy, Flanagan takes the stage for two shows at 7:15 and 9:30 pm Saturday, Feb. 3. Flanagan, who gained national stand-up exposure in 2015 on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, has also ventured out into the acting world with roles here and there– his size often serving as a key component of his character.

That should explain why he enjoyed his roles a security guard on an episode of The Mick on Fox and as a bouncer on The Carmichael Show, he’s proudest of his recurring role as Davey, a new friend of Debbie (Emma Kenney) who always had some advice for her in a humorous fashion.

Calling acting a “great” experience overall, Flanagan sees his character on the show relationship to Debbie similarly to the way he approaches his act on stage.

“That’s kind of who I am as a person. I’m always saying something uncomfortable or let the air out of the room,” he says. “The things I may say may be uncomfortable, but there’s some good advice between that’s framed in a way you can enjoy it.”

Flanagan hasn’t “gone Hollywood” by any means, though, saying the biggest difference he’s notice between the Midwest and Los Angeles deals with the state of people’s mentalities towards their own image. “People in the Midwest seem to be at peace with aging with grace. People in LA want to look 21 at 60 – also it’s not cold out west; it’s cold as Jarred Kushner’s heart in Michigan.”

Now ready to play the oldest comedy club in Ohio, Flanagan appreciates the chance to perform again back in the Midwest.

“I can feel the history in the room. Some of the best have put 10 toes down on that stage and it inspires me to leave my mark,” he says. “People who enjoy comedy in its purest form should come out because I have every intention of leaving you with an experience that will stick with you for a lifetime.

Want to know what experience has stuck with Flanagan? It might not be what you expect – but it’s one he still appreciates.

“I saw (actresses) Nicole Ari Parker and Salli Richardson in the same day … A single tear comes out of my eye every time I think about it.”

THE FACTS

Who: Ricarlo Flanagan
Where: Wiley’s Comedy Joint, 101 Pine St., Dayton, OH 45402
When: 7:15 and 9:30 pm, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018
Cost: $10 in advance; $15 at the door
For tickets and more information: Visit Wiley’s website or call (937) 224-5653.

The Votes Are In For Dayton’s Best Bloody Mary!

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With almost 500 in people in attendance at today’s 3rd Annual Svedka Bloody Mary Showdown, the votes were counted and for the 2nd year is a row The Vue Ultra Lounge‘s Scott Conrad came out on top. Conrad walks away with $300 cash and bragging rights for another year.

And yes, many of you may know that the doors closed on the South Dayton nightclub on December 31st, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to get the winning Bloody Mary.  Conrad is in the process of working with a bottling company and will be distributing his RAD’S mix commercially very soon!

We also need to share that The Vue tied last year with Mack’s Tavern, who won the very first Showdown. MacKenzie was unable to make this event at the last minute due to staffing challenges.  Her main cook and mom had back surgery, and she was a few staffers down,  and on top of it, Mack’s is home to some fiercely loyal Pittsburgh Steelers fans and the game was scheduled for 1pm.  Based on the outcome, we bet MacKenzie would have rather been at the Showdown!

Rick & Marci of Mr. Boro’s Tavern

Coming in second were newcomers Marci & Rick from Mr. Boro’s Tavern in Springboro with their HAIL MARY PEPPERED PIGSKIN!  They describe it as  delicious blend of bloody mary mix with citrus & seasonings, our home made horseradish sauce and our house made peppered bacon.

In third place, also new to the competition Papi’s Sassy Bloody Mary Mix  a  Rich in fresh Tennessee tomato flavor combined with award winning Papi Joe’s Tennessee Pepper Sauce for just the right kick of spice!  Papi’s sells their bottled sauce at the 2nd Street Market.

Other awards went to Miami Valley Gaming for Best Table Decor and for the 2nd year in a row Mudlick Tap House takes home the Best Garnish- bringing their build your own Bloody Mary Bar to the competition.

But the true winner of the day was The First Tee Greater Miami Valley, who will walk a way with a major donation from Planned2Give, for being the charity beneficiary for this years event.First Tee is a youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people. The sport is a perfect platform for helping young people develop character because just like in life, players experience the highs and lows of the game. Jeff Jackson, co-owner and co-producer of the event shares, “it’s a great casual event that everyone really seems to enjoy and it allows us to give back to a different organization each year. We were thrilled that the event more than doubled the attendance this year and we’re already tweaking and adding ideas for next year.”

The other competitors in today’s event included:
Trolley Stop, Old Scratch Pizza, Fifth Street Brewpub, Jimmie’s Ladder 11, Brixx Ice Company,
Corner Kitchen, The Highland Stag, Whiskey Barrel, Scene 75, Cold Water Cafe and Newcom’s Tavern.
Scratch Event Catering was on hand with a brunch buffet, as well. 

 

 

 

 

‘Hello, Dolly!’ Review – Muse Machine – Embracing Life & Looking Swell

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If you thought the Muse Machine pulled out the stops last year with Hairspray, wait until you get a load of its equally enthusiastic and marvelous production of composer Jerry Herman and librettist Michael Stewart’s 1964 Tony Award-winning classic Hello, Dolly!, the arts education organization’s 34th annual student musical continuing through Sunday, Jan. 14 at the Victoria Theatre.

The cast sings “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” in Muse Machine’s production of “Hello, Dolly!” (Photo by Daniel Rader)

It is customary for this feel-good show to specifically spotlight the inherent charm, quick wit and gleeful mischief of one beloved woman who has the pleasure of being serenaded by a throng of overjoyed waiters. However, the Muse universe rightfully abides by a different pedigree. In fact, over 170 students from across the Miami Valley have cohesively united to bring the entire musical comedy genius of the material to life with a refreshing level of ensemble-friendly, production-savvy magic. By and large, the Muse’s Dolly! concerns the journey of a woman who is more of a catalyst than a centerpiece. It’s a departure from the norm, especially if you saw the current Broadway revival starring Bette Midler, but you wouldn’t want it any other way within the spirited context of what the Muse does best.

Sara LiBrandi (Dolly Gallagher Levi) and restaurant staff in Muse Machine’s production of “Hello, Dolly!” (Photo by Daniel Rader)

Based on Thornton Wilder’s The Matchmaker and set in 1890s New York, this tale is an engaging account of widow Dolly Gallagher Levi, the most celebrated matchmaker in New York City. Although she already paired wealthy Yonkers businessman Horace Vandergelder with lovely Manhattan milliner Irene Molloy, Dolly actually has her eyes and pocketbook set on Horace. Using her meddlesome skills to the utmost with sly instinct and skillful improvisation, she ultimately obtains her goal while encouraging those around her to embrace life to the fullest and never underestimate the power of love.

Breezily directed with ample humor and earnest sensitivity by Joe Deer, this fast-paced outing is impressively led by Sara LiBrandi, a truly delightful and determined Dolly. LiBrandi’s breakthrough performance, mesmerizing in its maturity especially in frequent asides focused on Dolly’s late husband Ephraim, wonderfully conveys Dolly’s pivotal epiphany in Before the Parade Passes By. As hard-nosed Horace, the comical Jake Jones is an excellently stubborn authoritarian and relishes the playfulness of It Takes a Woman alongside the male ensemble. The admirable Steven Greenwalt and endearing Tommy Cole, a great dancer, are a respectively appealing duo as best friends Cornelius Hackl and Barnaby Tucker, Horace’s dutiful employees. Kiama Wa-Tenza is an absolutely radiant Irene, exuding sophisticated elegance and offering a gorgeously introspective rendition of Ribbons Down My Back. The bubbly Ana Smith is tailor-made for Minnie Fay, Irene’s talkative and easily excitable sidekick. Ben Kneblik is a perfectly agitated Ambrose Kemper. Charlotte Kunesh wails with humorous abandon as Ermengarde, Horace’s distressed niece and Ambrose’s girlfriend. Diane Isom scores big laughs as the over-the-top Ernestina. The striking David Shockey commands attention as Rudolph, head waiter of the posh Harmonia Gardens restaurant. Principals also include Fischer Barnett as an enraptured Head Cook and exasperated painter, Melanie Dodson as the kindly Mrs. Rose, Michael Taylor as a sympathetic Judge, and Darian Watson as a befuddled Court Reporter.

The male ensemble sings “It Takes a Woman” in Muse Machine’s production of “Hello, Dolly!” (Photo by Daniel Rader)

In addition, choreographer Lula Elzy delivers some of her finest and liveliest work, particularly building Before the Parade Passes By with exceptionally astute scope (including a cute group of flag-waving kids) and filling the rousing title number with jubilantly cheery gusto and the unique sight of adoring female staff. The New Orleans native also choreographs a nifty curtain call which fittingly pays tribute to Louis Armstrong’s classic rendition of the title song and the exuberant jazz essence of the Big Easy. Bruce Brockman’s grand sets and Dixon Reynolds’ colorful period costumes, coordinated by Toni Donatio Shade and Alisa Vukasinovich, are courtesy of Music Theatre Wichita. John Rensel supplies expert lighting design. Musical director Sean Michael Flowers leads a vibrant orchestra.
In spite of winter’s bitter chill, whirl away your worry and see this outstanding, life-affirming presentation which ranks among the best in Muse history.

 

Hello, Dolly! continues today at 3 and 8 pm and Sunday at 2 pm at the Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton. Act One: 65 minutes. Act Two: 50 minutes. Tickets are $26-$60. For tickets or more information, call (937) 228-3630 or visit www.ticketcenterstage.com.

 

Tony Bennett Brings The Good Life To Fraze

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Fraze Pavilion just announce a date with TONY BENNETT on Thursday, June 21st starting at 8pm.  The 19 time Grammy Award-winning musician whose music spans over six decades.

With worldwide record sales in the millions, and dozens of platinum and gold albums to his credit, TONY BENNETT is a musician who touches the hearts and souls of audiences with his legendary vocals and charming stage presence. His long list of achievements, spanning over 60 years, includes nineteen Grammy Awards, including the prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, making this artist a true international treasure.

His initial successes in the early 1950’s, included such chart-toppers as “Because of You,” “Rags to Riches,” and a remake of Hank Williams’ “Cold, Cold Heart.” He had 24 songs in the Top 40, including: “I Wanna Be Around,” “The Good Life,” “Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)?” and his signature song, “I Left My Heart In San Francisco,” which garnered him the first two of his 19 Grammy Awards. Tony Bennett is one of only a handful of artists to have new albums charting in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s and 10’s. He introduced a multitude of songs into the great American Songbook that have since become pop music classics.

Tickets go on sale Jan 20th  at 10am and you can click here to get a reminder before tickets got on sale!

$46 to $86 in advance
All ticket prices increase $5 day of show
Limit 4 tickets per person first day of sale

$1.49 Specials to Celebrate Young’s Jersey Dairy’s 149th Birthday!

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Young’s is celebrating their 149th birthday with a weekend long celebration!  You can visit the

Golden Jersey Inn, Dairy Store or Udders & Putters and get $1.49 specials today through Monday!

Click for a “Brief History of Young’s”

Enjoy special sales on food and fun all over the farm. Red, White & Blue Sundae: 3 dips, 3 toppings, $4.25. Keep the glass!

Look at the deals being featured:

Young’s Farmstead Cheese Specials:
Special sampler package of four kinds of Young’s Farmstead Cheese $5.99
We have two different samplers featuring eight of our farmstead cheeses made on our farm from our delicious Jersey cow milk.  Bring home (at least) one of each sampler.

Dairy Store Specials:
One dip waffle cone $1.49
Cheeseburgers $1.49
Kid’s Meals $1.49
Fried Farmstead cheese curds $3.59

Golden Jersey Inn Specials:
Cheeseburgers $1.49
Kid’s Meals $1.49
Fried Farmstead cheese curds $3.59

Udders & Putters Specials:
Game of miniature golf $1.49
Medium bucket of golf balls $1.49

 

Here’s when they are open:

The Dairy Store & Young’s Farmstead Cheese Market

937-325-0629

 

Winter Hours
Jan 1st to Mar 12th &
Nov 6th to Dec 31st
Sun-Thur 7am-9pm
Fri & Sat 7am-10pm

The Golden Jersey Inn

937-324-2050

Fall & Winter Hours
Jan 1st to May 26th &
Aug 15th – Dec 31st
Mon-Thur 11am-8pm
Fri 11am-9pm
Sat 8am-9pm
Sun 8am-8pm

Udders & Putters and Cowvin’s Kiddie Corral

937-325-0502

Mid-January through February
Open Fri-Sun 11am-5pm

Animal Petting Zoo

937-325-0629

Open 10am-6 pm  Nov – Mar

The Insiders Guide to Dayton’s FISH FRY Season 2018

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“The season has officially started.  Dayton has the best “Fish Fry Season” around! When you hear “fish fry”, the words “boring” or “dull” may come to mind.  Well let me tell you something…Dayton fish fries are nothing of the sort!  Traditionally, fish fries were held on Fridays during the season of Lent as we Catholics don’t eat meat on those days.  However, with the many Catholic parishes/schools and other organizations out there, and the amazing popularity of fish fries, they have expanded to Fridays outside of Lent as well.  At a typical fish fry, you will be able to experience an amazing evening full of fish, chips (fries really), beer, silent auctions, black jack, poker, and much more!  Plus, the cost you pay is significantly less than the amount you would spend on a night out on the town…and it supports a good cause!  So, regardless of whether you are Catholic or not, definitely make a point to “catch” at least one or more of these great fish fries this season.“

The above was the intro to MostMetro’s very first fish fry round up, originally put together by Jane Krebs and it keeps getting bigger every year.  Jane has moved on to other endeavors but we’ve kept up the tradition she started and you can find the area’s most comprehensive  FISH FRY FINDER HERE.  It’s always a work in progress, as many of the area church’s don’t have their their dates out yet ( St Peter, St. Paul, Holy Angles – talk to us!).  So keep checking back for additions, and if you know of one we’ve missed, drop us a comment below. 

St Christophers in Englewood is our #2 favorite

Food Adventures then gives you the in depth scoop on each and every fish fry.  How do we know?  Because we actually go to each one and support the causes each and every year!  NO ONE else breaks down 35 Dayton area fish frys like The Food Adventures Crew … join us…We list the TOP SEASONAL FISH FRYS, and also offer a short list of the BEST RESTAURANT FISH FRYS.

So, cast your nets, throw your bait in the water and see what you can catch this fish fry season !!  We even have scoop on a “Do it yourself Fish Fry”at home !  Read this article and be the smartest fish in your school.  Must be 21 to attend, except for the fish frys that are family events.

 

DAYTON’S TOP 20 FISH FRYS IN ORDER !!!

Our Lady of the Rosary’s desserts are one reason this fish fry is #1

—1. OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY FISH FRY: 
22 Notre Dame Ave.  Dayton
This is our old #1 fish fry.  It is still the best, but the secret is out and the lines are long.  Take advantage of their multiple dates and get there early.  $17 gets you endless food and beer, they don’t nickel and dime you here.  This is a fun, laid back party. All you can eat Icelandic cod, chicken strips, fresh sausage (hot and regular), French fries, salad, cole slaw, cabbage and noodles, chocolate cake, apple crisp, popcorn, beer and soft drinks, and Chef Joseph, you get us with that peanut butter sheet cake every year.  Talk about religious experience… but the cat is out of the bag on this secret, so get there early or the line will be around the cafeteria, but the fish here is different from any other.

Jan 12, Feb 9

 

—2.ST CHRISTOPHERS FISH FRY: 
435 East National Road, Vandalia
$15 cost to enter and it is being run by the Corpus Christi Fryers, so you know it is gonna be great.  Jan 27

—3. ST MARY’S FISH FRY: 
310 Allen St, Dayton
All you can eat dinner in the basement of the church.  There is a fun circus atmosphere for the raffle prizes and of course the casino games.  This is one of the best bangs for your buck.  The cost is $15 and you get fish dinner with all the trimmings.  You can buy beers on draft for about 50 cents.  And a dessert table for extra $1 per item will knock your Aunt Connie’s socks off.  Short lines, nice volunteers and a comfortable atmosphere.  Feb. 2

 

Holy Trinity’s fish Fry is amazing

—4. ST PETER’S FISH FRY: 

6161 Chambersburg Rd, Huber Heights
Since it is on a Saturday, they offer fish, sausages, wings and much more.  There is enough food to line the length of a basketball court.  The entire gym is decked out from horse races to blackjack.  The price is about $15 and includes a couple of drink tickets.  The line is a big one so get there EARLY.  They usually surprise with one craft beer at the coolers.  Big crowd, good times.

 

—5. HOLY TRINITY FISH FRY: 
272 Bainbridge St, Dayton
Points for the friendliest staff of volunteers and parishioners.  They treat you like family.  At a cost of about $15 you get 3 beer tickets and food.  The lines are not long, and the casino games in the adjacent room are a blast.  This is a real fun event that captures the essence of a fish fry.

 

Hasty Tasty Pancake House Fish Fry refills look like this !

—6. HASTY TASTY PANCAKE HOUSE:
3509 Linden Ave, Dayton
$8.75 – endless fish fries and cole slaw offered 52 weeks a year on Fridays. What a deal!  The fish is delicious, light, huge pieces cooked with a perfect and crunch.  Excellent food, old school atmosphere, nuff said.

 

—7. YANKEE TRACE GOLF CLUB:
10000 Yankee St, Centerville
Endless fish, cole slaw and fries for $15 per person.  This goes every Friday through April 14th.  Delicious, filling, and ooohh is that fish good and crunchy!

 

—8. DAYTON RUGBY CLUB:
 IUE @ 1675 Woodman Dr, Dayton, OH 45432
 This ranking is because the fish is so good.  Chef David Glynn in the past has turned this into a fantastic event with his volunteers.  Big lines, but the fish is worth it.  It is the only Dayton fish fry with Panko fish breading.  Go for seconds and pass out in a food coma like we do.  A fun boisterous crowd.  Lots of food, laughs and fun. They  will be serving Warped Wing beer exclusively on  March 16.

Dayton Rugby Club’s Fish Fry is always PACKED!

—9. HOLY ANGELS FISH FRY: 
1322 Brown Street, Dayton
 Near the campus of U.D., this is one of the friendliest crews you can hang out with.  A nice hot batch of fish hits the pan every few minutes.  The line is not bad and the cafeteria area holds the eats and raffle prizes.  Check out the goods and the beer is CHEAP.  $15 bucks for a delicious fish fry cooked by the “Corpus Christi Fryers.”   Jan 13

 

St Mary’s Fish Fry is like being in your grandparents basement slinging beers

—10. INCARNATION PARISH FISH FRY:
55 Williamsburg Ln, Centerville
Known simply as “The Fry,” This event has tents, and it has the biggest craft beer selection of all the fish frys.  Also a BIG casino after party, with lots of folks. Big Ragu deals blackjack here from time to time, so please come, eat, drink and be merry.  This event gets extra points for decor and silent auction.  Typically the cost is about $18 and includes all you can eat fish, sides and soda pop.  Craft beer for sale too, the biggest selection of the fish frys.  March 9

 

—11. CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL’S ST PAT’S FEST FISH FRY: 
4524 Linden Ave.  Dayton
Everyone is Irish for this fish fry celebration.  $18 is admission gets you fish, sides and some draft beers. Held in the cafeteria and gymnasium, they have a baked fish option and lots of desserts.  A friendly staff, with tons of silent auction items, raffle prizes and of course some games of chance.  Will you hit the luck of the Irish at this party?(March 11th is a free family event). March 9

 

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St Paul’s Fish Fry

—12. ST HELENS FISH FRY: 
605 Granville Pl, Dayton
Riverside’s best fish fry.   $20 at the door includes pop, beer tickets and full fish dinner.  They are also

 

having sausages and chicken !  This is a comfortable crowd, not too busy, and not too empty.  It is just right.  Lots of chances for casino games as well.

 

—13. ST PAULS CATHOLIC CHURCHFISH FRY: 
 1000 Wenger Rd, Englewood
(They already held their fish fry in December, catch them later this year, it is worthwhile).

 

Breaded goodness at Holy Angels Church

—14. GAMEDAY GRILL and PATIO:
7576 OH-48, Waynesville, OH
Popular spot at the edge of Waynesville/Centerville.  Their fish fry runs every Friday during lent (Ash Wednesday to Easter).  It is not all you can eat.  The price is $12.25 for Alaskan Pollock includes 2 big pieces, fries and slaw and extra filets are +$3 each. These guys know how to cook good food.  Try it for some of the best around.

 

 

—15. SLYDER’S FISH FRY: 
836 Watervliet Ave., Dayton
Every Friday, is the deal. Three pieces of walleye (not all you can eat) for $7.75. Served with fries and slaw.  This is the only time you will not get a burger here.

 

 

—16. OUR LADY of GRACE/OUR LADY of MERCY/CORPUS CHRISTI FISH FRY: 
249 Squirrel Rd, Dayton
Just $15 gets you into this fantastic party and fish fry.  The lines are not long and the food is good.  Fish Fries Sausage, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, and Beer included! The Corpus Christi Fryers will be serving up some lovin spoonfuls.

 

Sit at the Bar for Yankee Trace’s fish Fry ..

—17. ST ANTHONY’s FISH FRY: 
830 Bowen St., Dayton
Great atmosphere, great fish.  Plenty of blackjack tables for afterwards fun.  Cost is $15 and includes fish dinner, sides and a couple beer tickets. The lines can get long, so get there early for this one.  Good Food, fun

 

crowd, nice big pieces of Alaskan pollok.

 

—18. ST ALBERT THE GREAT FISH FRY: 
3033 Far Hills Ave, Dayton
$20 at the door gets you a full, endless fish dinner.  In the past the Hecht family has run this fish fry.  Nice, big pieces of fish, breaded and cooked perfectly.  You should get a couple of beer tickets with admission as well.   Jan 19

 

—19. ST CHARLES FISH FRY:
4500 Ackerman Blvd. Kettering 
Kid friendly until 6pm.  This fish fry gives you a chance to bring the whole family from 4:30pm -6pm.  After that it goes to over 21.  Great fish, short lines and a lot of fun.  We suggest getting there about 5-530pm to get a good seat. Tickets are about $16 and include a couple of beer tickets, as well as fish, slaw and fries.

 

 

St Francis’ Fish fry in Bellbrook

—20.  ALTER HIGH SCHOOL’S FISH FRY: 
940 E David Rd, Kettering
The Dayton area’s largest fish fry, it is a sight to behold.  Located at Alter High School gym and cafeteria, it is a huge display of casino games and a gigantic amount of silent auction prizes.  $15 gets you all you want fish, sides and pop.  Beer and wine, is extra.  Promises to draw a big crowd. If you want the big, Grandaddy of them all event .. this is it … Say hi to the Big Ragu who will be dealing blackjack.  Feb 26

 

—21. CHAMINADE JULIENNE’S FISH FRY: 
505 South Ludlow Street, Dayton 
Cost is $20 at the door includes all the beer and food you want.  We love this all-inclusive approach and the fish is good so this one is the best up and coming fish fry.  Held in the school they get a great crowd, get there early as lines form!  March 24

 

St Charles Fish Fry

—22. ST LUKES FISH FRY: 
1440 N. Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek
This one is run by the school and is a delicious dinner, not all you can eat.  You are offered baked and fried fish, slaw and fries.  They have one of the biggest dessert selections we had run into.  Plenty of soda available.  This is a FAMILY fish fry, so no beer or alcohol is served.  Cost is about $10 for adults, $5 children 4-12, 3 and under free.  


—23. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY: 
4293 Powell Road, Huber Heights
The menu includes beverages, both fried and baked fish, sausage, chicken nuggets, beans, corn, macaroni and cheese, and all the fixings. The price is $14 for adults.  Feb 16, April 20, May 18

 

—24. ST. HENRY’S FISH FRY:
6696 Springboro Pike, Dayton
They have a live auction and Texas hold em too !  Price is about 16 bucks for the all you can eat typical fish dinner with fries and slaw.  Have fun and gamble.  The atmosphere is very relaxed and jovial at this fun fish fry.  Feb 9

 

 

St Albert the Great’s Fish Fry

—25. ST. FRANCIS of ASSISI‘s FISH FRY: 
6245 Wilmington Pike, Bellbrook
If you get there early, you will be having round 2 of food before most people have even gotten into line.  This is a big fish fry held in the cafeteria and the seating gets full.  The fish is filling and they offer some other sides besides just slaw and fries.

 

 

—26. CRACKER BARREL FRIDAY FISH SPECIAL:
5770 Wilmington Pike, Centerville,  and 7171 Miller Ln, Dayton
Fried Cod on Friday for $9.99.  Add the best sides in show business like the dumplings or okra and you’ve got a cure hitting your hunger.  They start serving at 11am and you can choose from Cod or Catfish.  We’re HOOKED ~

 

SEVEN MORE FISH FRYS  WE HAVE NOT TRIED YET….

Chaminade Jullienne’s steaming weeneys

THEY ARE ON OUR HIT LIST IN 2018:


—. K.J.’S RESTAURANT:
35 W Center St, Germantown
This Germantown restaurant features all you can eat farm raised catfish, 2 sides, for $8.99.  What a price!  The catfish is rumored to be nice and flaky and not “fishy.”  We can’t wait to check this one out !

 

—. WHOLE FOODS FRIDAY FISH SPECIAL:
1050 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Centerville 
Fish dinner by the pound.  Beer Battered Cod, every Friday in the hot plate area sold with french fries at $8.99 a pound.

 

 

—. BRICK CITY BLAST BASEBALL FISH FRY:

 

6161 Chambersburg Rd, Huber Heights
$12 in advance gets you fried fish, Swedish Meatballs, Hot Dogs, Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw and more!! Unlimited beverages (Beer, Pop and more) also included.  Games will include: Poker, Showdown, Chuck A Luck, and more!  Proceeds to the Brick City Sports Club.  Feb 17

 

Baked Fish option at Carroll High School

—. EINTRACHT SINGING SOCIETY FISH FRY: 
2707 Old Troy Pike, Dayton
Baked & Fried Cod, French Fries, Baked Beans, Sausage, Pasta Salad, and Cole Slaw.  Soda & draft beer included in the price so, for $14 a person, it is all you can eat night !  Jan 12, Feb 2, March 2, and May 4

 


—. HUBER HEIGHTS ROTARY FISH FRY: 
5384 Fishburg Rd., Huber Heights (Huber Heights Athletic Club)
$15 tickets include food and drink. There will be raffles, door prizes, cards, instants and Monte Carlo games. All funds raised benefit “Needy Family Christmas Program.”

 

—. PARTNERS FOR COMMUNITY LIVING FISH and CHIP FRY: 
5367 Fishburg Rd, Huber Heights
Highly acclaimed fish fry.  Tickets are $20 at the door, and the buzz is nothing but good about this event.  We can’t wait to sink our teeth into their fish!

 

 

Tom Patterson of Foremost Seafood can hellp you do a large or small fish fry yourself !

—.ST. BRIDGID FISH FRY:
312 Fairground Road, Xenia
Sounds like besides a great fish fry, they will have lots of casino games like Black Jack, Texas Hold’em, Horse Races, Beat the Dealer, Instant Bingo.  Tickets are $15 for this one.  March 2

 

One last thing to consider….an option of having your very own fish fry….


— FOREMOST SEAFOOD‘S “DO IT YOURSELF FISH FRY”:  Here is an option you wont see anywhere else.  How about hosting your own fish fry party?  Foremost Seafood, off of Woodman Drive, sells everything you need to make sure you have the perfect party.  And you can pick which type of fish you want.  From Catfish, Walleye, Haddock, Perch, pollack, to tilapia and much more.  Call (937) 298-1986, ask for Tom to talk about your fish fry.  It will be the freshest fish fry you will ever taste, with the fish usually being about 3 days out of the water !

WHEWWWWWW !  That’s it !  Hook, line and sinker….

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Liam Neeson’s Latest Thriller “The Commuter” Reviewed

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Liam Neeson takes a familiar ticket to ride with latest action movie entry

“Hold on – this workout is phenomenal for your core!” Michael (Liam Neeson, in suit on right) tries to help a train conductor separate passenger cars in a scene from THE COMMUTER. Credit: Jay Maidment © 2018 Lionsgate Publicity. All rights reserved.

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KEY CAST MEMBERS: Liam Neeson, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Elizabeth McGovern, Andy Nyman, Sam Neill, Colin McFarlane, Shazad Latif and Ella-Rae Smith

WRITER(S): Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber (screenplay); Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell (book, The Disaster Artist: My Life Inside The Room, the Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made on which the film is based)

DIRECTOR(S): Jaume Collett-Serra

 
WEB SITE: https://www.thecommuter.movie/HERE’S THE STORY: Michael MacCauley (Liam Neeson) has had a very rough day at work. Sure, he did get to hang out with his old police partner Alex Murphy (Patrick Wilson) for a bit, but with the news he gave him, it wasn’t exactly a happy occasion. But at least it will all be over soon, for all he has to do is catch the train so he can get home.


There’s just one problem – a mysterious woman (Vera Farmiga) has just given him a curious hypothetical question to ponder: Would he help find a person on the train named Pryn in exchange for $100,000. There’s just one other little problem if he does – that person is likely going to be in a lot of trouble. 


Thus, once Michael realizes the question isn’t hypothetical and the mysterious woman has now threatened his family’s safety, is watching him at all times and already exited the train, he is left with no choice but to do what she says … Unless he can find a way out.

WHO WILL LIKE THIS FILM THE MOST? Die-hard Liam Neeson or 80s/90s action movie fans; people who like whodunit movies 

WHO WON’T (OR SHOULDN’T) LIKE THIS MOVIE? People who thought the messing with Liam Neeson’s family train (no pun intended) should have stopped with Taken 3

SO IS IT GOOD, BAD OR JUST AWFUL? At this point in his career, you can watch about 30 seconds of a Liam Neeson trailer and nine times out of 10, you will come to the same conclusion: This is a Liam Neeson movie where Liam Neeson does Liam Neeson things – especially if someone has messed with his family. Don’t believe me? These guys immortalized Neeson before going they’re separate ways onto bigger and better things. 


And there you have just about everything you need to know about The Commuter – for it is simply the latest entry into the world of movies that prove illustrate the mantra “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” … Even if the formula may finally be at its breaking point as it the time may have come for Neeson to move on to something else. 


Neither Neeson nor director Jaume Collet-Serra try to reinvent the cinematic wheel at any point in The Commuter; instead, they just try to hit the usual beats in a movie of its ilk as best they can without being too insulting to the audience to try to keep most of its plausibility somewhat plausible. Neeson does his best to make Michael a classic put-upon figure forced into an impossible, damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don’t-situation. He’s in disbelief at first, then desperate before launching into eventual “now you’ve done it – I’m not playing your games!” mode. (He even says the line in the film, for goodness sake).


Essentially a paint-by-numbers action movie, The Commuter doesn’t make waves, it just rides along its familiar tracks for its in-and-out journey before arriving at a climax that is rather anti-climatic, all things considered. It’s not horrible by any means; it just is everything you’d expect it to be. It’s like riding a cinematic bike – even if there are times it feels like the training wheels need to come off. 


It’s one thing for Liam Neeson’s action movies to be immortalized in a Key & Peele sketch; it’s another thing for his movies to almost feel like they have become a parody of their selves. Thus, while the ride isn’t quite bumpy, it’s not quite that smooth, either … That is, unless, you’ve become so accustomed to it all you care about is getting home at the end of the day.

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

 

Luminaries of Dayton: George Newcom

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George Newcom was born in Ireland. In 1775, his parents came to America and lived for a while in Delaware. They then traveled on to Pennsylvania where George met and married Mary Henderson and took her on to Cincinnati. They lived there for two years before coming to Dayton.

Soon after his arrival in what was to be Dayton, he built a log cabin. This structure served for him and his wife as shelter and later for a kitchen. Not long thereafter, half of Newcom’s tavern was built with one lower room and one upper. In the winter of 1798-99, two more rooms were added. The first well in the vicinity was drilled nearby. A barn was erected to take care of Newcom’s horses and those of travelers.

Robert Edgar, a woodworker, was employed by Newcom at six shillings a day to build the tavern from hewn logs. Edgar’s board and lodging were not included. However, Newcom indicated that one deer a week would take care of the matter. So Edgar would wait at the river’s edge where the deer came to drink and there shoot his animal early in the morning, so as not to interfere with a day’s work.

Newcom’s tavern was located in the town’s center and was a gathering place for villagers and strangers passing through. In 1810, Newcom purchased the land adjoining his and built the county’s first brewery. The size and output of the brewery are unknown but it was likely a very small facility producing common beer for travelers and a few locals.

When Newcom took part in the war of 1812, Robert Graham assumed operations. Newcom died in 1853 and the tavern building  remained standing, although it has now been moved to Carillon Historical Park.

George Newcom died on February 25, 1853 at the age of 82. Mary, his wife, died April 3, 1834 at the age of 69. Mary was removed from one of the downtown cemeteries and was laid to rest with her husband in Section 16 Lot 53 on February 27, 1853

 

Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum is located at 118 Woodland Avenue off of Brown Street near the UD Campus. The Woodland Office is open Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday 8 am to 12 pm. The Cemetery and Arboretum are open daily from 8 am to 6 pm. The Mausoleum is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. For more information call 937-228-3221 or visit the Woodland website.

Quest for Dayton’s Best: Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

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When I worked on the West Side of Dayton 15 years ago there was a place in Drexel, an old-fashioned Root Beer stand that had the best fried Pork Tenderloin. It came on an undersized bun with pickles, onions, and mustard. For a few bucks, this slice of fried breaded pork could keep you satisfied until way past dinner. It was reminiscent of the Fried Tenderloin you could only get at the county fair when I was a kid.
Locally I could guess that the Fried Pork Tenderloin is some kind of adaptation of a  traditional German-Austrian schnitzel but didn’t have much of the traditional veal. Here in the Midwest, they had pork and that works for me.
I began to search for the best Fried Pork Tenderloin in Dayton and this is what I found:

 

Hasty Tasty
Address: 3509 Linden Ave, Dayton, OH 45410
Hours: Open today · 5AM–10PM
Phone: (937) 254-8431
The Pork Tenderloin is thicker and not as wide as I am used to. A light breading that is crisp and still juicy on the inside. Hasty Tasty, known to most as a great breakfast diner, is also the defacto standard for the meat plus two dinner plate. I get the Tenderloin for lunch and they serve it with tomato, lettuce, onion, and mayo. It was a departure from my normal mustard, pickle, and onion but it worked. It really worked. I almost didn’t finish my fries, or the chili I had alongside it.
$4.50 and for $2.50 you can add two sides like I did. Skip the salad, get the fries and a cup of the chili.

 

Address: 836 Watervliet Ave, Dayton, OH 45420
Hours: Open today · 11AM–2:30AM
Phone: (937) 258-1222
I know, I know. Go to Slyder’s get the burger they said. I did that. Then I got the Reuben, and then I had the Pork Tenderloin. I am glad I did. At this rate, I’ll never get to their famous wings and that is okay with sandwiches and chips for under $7.00. This tenderloin is thinner, the way I like, served with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion. I left the pickle and onion, added mustard and we were headed down memory lane. Hot, crispy, then, hanging way over the bun like old times. Used three napkins and I am not even ashamed to say I wore some back to the office on my shirt.

 

Address: 936 Brown St, Dayton, OH 45409
Hours: Open today · 11AM–2:30AM
Phone: (937) 424-1784
I will freely admit that Jimmies is my go-to for a Shrimp Po-Boy. They make it like I remember from my days living in Baton Rouge. Man can not live on Fried Shrimp alone and for those days there is a huge slice of deep fried pork at Jimmies. It true Ladder 11 style, this thing is huge, like all their other sandwiches and comes with Dayton’s famous Mike Sells chips. They serve it with mayo as well and I always ask for mustard. Deep fried and crispy, thin and more meat than bun it’s a great spot for lunch. Too many beers on tap to name, you can get this lunch for $8.00.

 

Rootbeer Stand 

photo courtesy of Trip Advisor

Address: 1727 Woodman Dr, Dayton, OH 45420
Hours: Open today · 11AM–8PM
Phone: (937) 640-1114
This is my secret spot I am sharing with you. For only $4.29 you get the nostalgia of eating in the car, curbside one of the best sandwiches in town. Get a frosty mug of Rootbeer and thank me later.

 

Here’s my list to visit for this delightful sandwich in the coming weeks:
Their Tenderloin is a meal. Breaded, deep fried, topped with cheese, poppins bbq and slaw on a bun. What more do you need than a cold beer over lunch with this?
Who would you add to this list?

Eat. Drink. Arts!

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Next week, join Culture Works for the first ever Eat.Drink.Arts—a collaborative effort bringing together culinary, visual, and performing artists to cultivate and enhance resources for our visual and performing arts community.

January 16-21, 2018, enjoy creative cocktails, inspired menus, and one-of-a-kind arts experiences at your favorite Dayton-area restaurants. A smorgasbord of area eateries are partnering with Culture Works to satisfy your palate and stimulate your artistic senses—all while supporting local arts organizations.

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, Jan 16th, 7pm – Blue Note Bistro & Lounge
Enjoy a meat and cheese plate and bottle of house wine for just $35/couple while you enjoy Deron Bell & Daniel Cook in a dueling piano battle. Request your favorite song and be prepared to sing along. Doors open at 5pm for seating.

Tuesday, Jan 16th, 5-9pm – Brixx Ice Company
Dine on an 8oz premium center-cut sirloin grilled to perfection with your choice of two sides. Dare to Defy will present scenes from their upcoming production of Tommy at 6:30pm. Just $15/person

Tuesday, Jan 16th, 6pm – Christopher’s Restaurant
Chef Don Warfe has created vegetarian cuisine dinner. First Course: Sweet potato pancakes topped with herbed ricotta and caramelized tomato jam.  Second Course: San Marzano tomatoes, broccoli, and grilled radicchio, over rigatoni. Smothered in porcini cream sauce and garnished with toasted walnuts and shaved parmesan. Third Course: Banana pecan crisp, with bourbon glazed figs and vanilla bean ice cream.

With a sneak preview of the Human Race’s upcoming Erma Bombeck show. $25/person meal only; $30/person with wine pairing.

Wednesday, Jan 17th, 6-9pm – Mudlick Tap House
Earth, Water, Fire & Air: A Food & Art Experience
A private four-course elements-themed dinner with select wine pairings! Featuring a sneak peek of the upcoming DVAC exhibition, Stratum, the artists Amy Kollar Anderson & Kate Huser Santucci will create a painting during the dinner in a lightning round collaboration. $55/person

Wednesday, Jan 17th 4-8pm Whole Foods
Bring the family by for this delicious Family Meal Deal (eat in or take to-go) which includes 1 Large Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza, 1 Bucket of Wings (Flavors: Plain, BBQ, & Buffalo) and 1 Two Liter of 365 Soda for $25 and for an extra $5 your kids can create their own work of art with the help of K12 Gallery- No advance ticket needed.

Thursday, Jan 18th, 6-8pm – Texas Beef & Cattle Company
Dine on authentic South Texas-style BBQ while watching The Mural Machine in action! Brisket, Sausage or Pulled Pork Plate (comes with 2 sides) for dinner with banana pudding and tea or lemonade. $20/person

Thursday, Jan 18th, 6pm – Old Scratch Pizza
A three-course dinner curated by Chef Nate. This will not be your typical pizzeria dinner! It will include a beverage, a special appetizer, salad, and a unique, arts- themed pizza –paired with music from a classical-jazz crossover quartet with violin, bass, guitar, and keyboard from the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. $20/person

Friday, Jan 19th, 6:30pm – Amber Rose Restaurant
Enjoy a four-course dinner paired with a taste of the arts
First Course: Charcuterie Board, Second: Butternut Squash Soup, Third: Smoked Bone-in Pork Chop topped with Cinnamon Apple chutney served with Savory Smashed Sweet Potatoes, Fourth: Chocolate Mousse with fresh berries. Just $35/person
More details to come…

Sunday, Jan 21st, 11am and 1pm – Table 33
You’ll enjoy a brunch entree with a mimosa/cocktail and performance by Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. Seating at 11am or 1pm. $25/person

Sunday, Jan 21st – Dublin Pub
Enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner and 10% of your bill will be donated to Culture Works. Entertainment by Firecreek, a young bluegrass and traditional country band.

Join us and raise a glass for the arts. Together, we can keep art and culture thriving in the Dayton Region.

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Seven New Beers At Stone House Tavern Event

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Tickets are still left for THURSDAY JAN 25th’ “NEW BEERS EVE” Party, featuring 7 local breweries and their newest concoctions!  Yes, it is your chance to try the latest inventions from the area’s beer experts. The fun starts at 7pm

Today we get to share with you the beers and appetizers that will be on the tasting trays.

Food Adventures and Dayton Most Metro has partnered  with Stone House Tavern to bring you this one night only event.

“NEW BEER’S EVE” is an unprecedented chance to meet, listen and learn about the brewery owners, and hear their “NEW BEER RESOLUTIONS for 2018.”

ADMISSION:  Tickets are $30 pre-pay or $35 at the door

*****CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS*****

The event will take place at STONE HOUSE TAVERN in WAYNESVILLE, and we now have the list of beers and featured appetizers.

 

Includes 7 beer samples, appetizers, and a pint of your favorite beer at the end.

BEER 1 :
BLUEBERRY KOLSCH
FIFTH STREET BREWPUB, DAYTON, OHIO
DARREN LINK – BREWMASTER

 

BEER 2:
STRAWBERRY FARMHOUSE ALE
EUDORA BREWING COMPANY, KETTERING, OHIO
NEIL CHABUT, OWNER

BEER 3:
BUILDING 26 (BIERE DU GARDE, FRENCH FARMHOUSE ALE)
STAR CITY BREWING CO., MIAMISBURG, OHIO
JUSTING KOHNEN, OWNER

 

BEER 4:
JOHNNY LONGBOIL – A BARLEYWINE
LOCK 27 BREWING CO, CENTERVILLE and DAYTON, OHIO
STEVE BARNHART, OWNER

 

BEER 5:
TRINITY HAZE IPA – A NEW ENGLAND IPA
CROOKED HANDLE BREWING CO., SPRINGBORO, OHIO
KRISTY and JASON MOORE, OWNERS

 

BEER 6:
EXPERIMENTAL STOUT
HEAVIER THAN AIR BREWING COMPANY, CENTERVILLE, OHIO
NICK TARKANY, OWNER

 

 BEER 7:
SILVERBACK SNACK – CHOCOLATE BANANA STOUT
RIVERTOWN BREWING COMPANY, CINCINNATI, OHIO
JASON ROEPER, OWNER

 

*****APPETIZERS*****
CRAB CAKES
STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS
STRAWBERRY GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA
LUXARDO CHERRY AND ALMOND WHIPPED CREAM CHOCOLATE CUPS
(full cash bar and full menu will be available if you want to order at additional cost).

****To PURCHASE TICKETS CLICK HERE*** 

Join us at Stone House and make your New Beer’s Resolution at  this Food Adventure!

HERE’S THE SKINNY:
NEW BEERS EVE at STONE HOUSE TAVERN
258 South Main St, Waynesville, OH 45068

7pm THURSDAY JANUARY 25th
$30 in advance, $35 at the door
7 beer samples, 1 pint of your favorite, 4 appetizers.
(Gratuity not included)
Cash bar available for extra drink and food orders

 

 

 

 

Jeff Dunham, Peanut, Walter and the Gang Coming to Town

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Jeff Dunham, a Guinness World Record holder for “Most Tickets Sold for a Stand-up Comedy Tour,” has built an entertainment empire over years of non-stop touring and innovation. With over a million YouTube subscribers amassing over a billion views, he has carved out his own unique space in the comedy world leading to record-breaking viewership with his comedy specials on Comedy Central and NBC. His 2015 standup special, Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood, debuted on NBC Primetime in the fall and ranked as the time period’s top non-sports program on the Big 4 in every key measure.

Pecha Kucha 34 Speakers Revealed

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It’s time to welcome the new year and the new management team for Pecha Kucha. Under the guidance of Shayna McConville, with assistance fromRyan Schulte and Katy Kelly, this Thursday, Jan 18th  will be the 34th set of 20x20s.

“Transformation” is the theme for the evening with your emcee, Jacobee Rose Buchanan, a speaker from vol. 32 who presented a segment on Fantasy Costume Design. 

Fitting right in the the night’s theme, the venue for the event will be The Steam Plant, a former power generating plant that was recently renovated into a gorgeous special event space, yet managing to hold onto the  historical charm of the early 1900’s when it was built.

The  new year prompts us to consider what can be new and different about ourselves, our lives, our future. Topics will cover stories of changed minds, changing landscapes and changes we can see and feel. 

  • Dayton Corps team members – Dayton Corps 
  • Rachel Dominguez-Benner – Process of Fabric Printing
  • Bridget Flaherty – 22 States in 30 Days
  • Jared McPherson – The Reluctant Hunter
  • Julio Mateo – Embracing the Dayton ‘Zeitgeist’
  • Brad Price – Transforming Ideologies 
  • Emma Smales – “From LA to Ohio”
  • Kathleen Tiller – Native Ohio Orchids


Speaker order is determined the week of the event. Beer and wine networking break will definitely be happening midway through the presentations.

As  usual, PK is free to attend but donations are so appreciated. Bring a curious friend. Park for free in the lots behind the venue.

PechaKucha Vol. 34
Thursday Jan. 18, 2018  7:30 pm
The Steam Plant
617 E. 3rd Street, Dayton .  45402
Doors open at 7 pm

Sewing Shop On The Move

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Needle, Ink and Thread, a local sewing studio, announced  they would be moving to a new Beavercreek location at the end of January. A portion of the recently closed Antiques Marketplace of Beavercreek at 3491 Dayton Xenia Rd, will be the studio’s new home.


Currently located at 4005 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Needle, Ink and Thread were founded just over a year ago by Jesy Anderson, previous co-owner of Sew Dayton. As part of the Activated Spaces program supported by the Downtown Dayton Partnership and UpDayton, Sew Dayton opened in Sept of 2012 and closed in August 2016.

 

“Beavercreek has been an amazing and welcoming community for Needle, Ink and Thread. We are busting at the seams with growth potential, and the new location will provide the space we need. It was perfect timing, and I had to jump on it!” says Anderson. “I have always loved teaching. It’s the biggest and most fulfilling part of the business. This move will enable me to host more clothing/garment workshops (where more space is needed to work).”

About Needle, Ink and Thread

Needle, Ink and Thread offer sewing lessons, group and private lessons, ranging from clothing construction, hand embroidery, home décor, accessories and quilting. Guest instructors teaching specialty classes are also featured. They are also open for alterations on Tuesdays 11-6PM and aslo offer an Open Studio with sewing machine rental available per hour.

Nominate a Top 25 Woman To Watch

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It’s time to nominate a Miami Valley watchable woman for the Top 25 Women to Watch Award. for 2018.

These Better Business Bureau awards recognize women who:

  • Are exceptional in their roles and respected in their industry
  • Are a catalyst for change in their communities
  • Have made an impression on their circles of influence

Each woman stands out in some special way – because of her leadership, community service and professional achievements – or all three. Among the criteria for inclusion are:

  • A woman’s recent professional achievements
  • Her influence on the marketplace
  • Her contributions to advancing women in business

By honoring the Top 25 Women to Watch each year, Women in Business Networking hopes to inspire them – and other women like them – to take their professional and personal lives to yet another level. We are watching to see what WiBN’s watchable women have in store for us, themselves and the entire Miami Valley.

The 2017 Top 25 Women to Watch have already been selected and will be honored  March 3rd at the Presidential Banquet Center.  Tickets are still available for that event.

Nominations for a 2018 honoree are open through March 3, 2018, and may be submitted by completing the form below. The 25 chosen honorees are surprised with this award, so please keep the nomination confidential. The 2018 honorees will be notified and announced late March/early April 2018.

Dayton/Miami Valley BBB employees and past honorees are not eligible. Click here for a full list of past honorees. Only fully completed applications with submitted photos will be considered. Submissions must be received by your Better Business Bureau by midnight, March 3, 2018.

Please contact Melissa Cutcher  at (937) 610-2273 with questions concerning the nomination process.