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If you enjoy running or hiking on woodland trails, you’ll love BNC’s annual 5K Run Wild Earth Day celebration!
This is a challenging course for runners or walkers, winding up and down the hills and valleys of wildflower-covered trails! Each participant will receive a commemorative organic cotton T-shirt, scrumptious homemade refreshments, a visit with our amazing wildlife ambassadors, the opportunity to win some awesome door prizes and really unique awards!
How do you make a wine and cheese tasting even better?
Star City Brewing, located at 319 South 2nd Street in Miamisburg is partnering with their neighbors at Watermark for Wine & Grilled Cheese: A Miamisburg Pairing!
On Friday, April 27 from 6:30-8:30pm Chef Maria will bring her skills and taste to this very special pairing event.
The menu includes four Peerless Mill Wines made at the brewery, each thoughtfully paired with Watermark’s gourmet grilled cheeses. The menu includes…
Owners of both business will be there to talk about their products and socialize.
Tickets are $36 at the brewery, restaurant or online with a nominal fee.
Preparing your tax returns may not be the most enjoyable effort — and that has companies trying to leverage that sentiment with the increasingly common “tax day freebie.”
National and local businesses are rolling out discounts and deals on April 17, this year’s deadline for filing federal tax returns. Their goal is to offer benefits to help “stressed-out taxpayers,” said Carson Yarbrough, savings expert at Offers.com.
Here are the deals we found:
Chuck E. Cheese families can enjoy a guaranteed return (Tue, 4/17 – Thurs, 4/19) offer: Buy any large pizza, get one large cheese pizza free. U.S. only.
Firehouse Subs is inviting guests to stop by to receive a free medium sub when they purchase a full price medium or large sub, chips and a drink (valid Tuesday, April 17 through Thursday, April 19, 2018). Please click here for a link to the offer.
Hardee’s wants to ease the pain of Tax Day in the U.S. and is offering customers a free Sausage Biscuit on April 17, 7-10 am, local time, courtesy of its new “Tastes Like America” campaign. Each Sausage Biscuit contains a sausage patty on a freshly baked Made from Scratch Biscuit. Hardee’s famous Made from Scratch Biscuits are handmade with real buttermilk and baked fresh each morning starting at 4 am. Be sure to say the password, “Made from scratch,” to redeem.
Noodles & Company: Through Wednesday, take $4 off online orders $10 placed at www.noodles.com with promo code TAXDAY18.
P.F. Chang’s: Get 15% off takeout orders Monday and Tuesday with promo code TAXDAY on online orders and phone orders.
Piada Italian Street Food will be giving away its giant blackberry lemonade for free at all locations (with any purchase) on Tax Day (April 17) . This day will also kick off an online preview of Piada’s upcoming Spring + Summer menu.
Quiznos is celebrating tax day by offering a 10.40 percent deduction off any purchase including catering, on April 17 to new or existing Toasty Points loyalty app members at all participating U.S. locations. Also, Quiznos fans who download the Toasty Points loyalty app will receive a free 4-inch sub upon download.
Sonic Drive-In: Get half-price cheeseburgers Tuesday. Limit five per customer at participating locations. Also every day after 8 p.m., Sonic has half-price shakes, floats and ice cream slushes.
Office Depot and OfficeMax. Purge the paper, clear the clutter and protect privacy, with free shredding services at all Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores, March 18 – April 28. Customers can bring in up to five pounds of documents to shred free of charge and redeem the offer in-store by printing a coupon, available here or by showing the online coupon to a retail store associate via their mobile device.
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| “Wait! Stop – I’ve got a better movie coming out soon!” Davis Okoye (Dwayne Johnson) and George (Jason Liles) in New Line Cinema’s and ASAP Entertainment’t action-adventure RAMPAGE. Credit: © 2018 Warner Bros. Entertainment. |
WATCH THE TRAILER(S) HERE:
KEY CAST MEMBERS: Dwayne Johnson, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Naomie Harris, Jake Lacy, Malin Akerman, P.J. Byrne, Marley Shelton, Breanne Hill, Jack Quaid, Matt Gerald, Jason Liles, Demetrius Grosse and Will Yun Lee
WRITER(S): Ryan Engle and Carlton Cuse & Ryan J. Condal and Adam Sztykiel (screenplay), Ryan Engle (story)
DIRECTOR(S): Brad Peyton
Saturday, April 14th Yellow Springs Brewery is celebrating their fifth anniversary of crafting and sharing their brews with the super supportive Ohio craft beer community! Fifth anniversaries are traditionally known as the “wood” anniversary so this celebration has a special significance to them as wood serves as an integral part in aging, conditioning and flavoring craft brews. They’ve decided to show their appreciation to our loyal customers with a barrel- and wood-aged Birthday Bash!
Master Brewer, Jeffrey McElfresh has created a limited release white oak IPA in honor of this special occasion and it will be available in 12 oz. cans for $12 per 4-pack. This IPA is aged with American white oak staves giving it a sweet, earthy bouquet with warm vanilla overtones. Dry 
hopping lends a piney and grapefruit flavor that enhances the soft character of the white oak. And there’s no better way to enjoy this delicious IPA than in their new limited-edition 5th anniversary glassware! This Perl Goblet style glassware features a design by Just A Jar Design Press in Marietta, OH, and has a delightfully low price tag of $10!
This celebration is loaded with opportunities to obtain limited-edition brewery merch and we will feature a series of timed raffles from 2-9 PM. The day-long raffle includes prizes from House of Aum, Current Cuisine, Dino’s Coffee, The Winds and many more! Raffle tickets will be sold as a pack of 5 tickets for $5 or 20 tickets for $10 and all proceeds from the raffle will benefit Glen Helen Nature Preserve. They will also be on site for the Birthday Bash to hand out special gifts to those who become members during the celebration! Culinary options include the incredible wood-fired food of La Pampa Argentinian Grill and Bella Sorella Pizza! There 
will also be selling a limited-edition woodcut poster, created by Just A Jar Design Press, which will be on sale for $15. Only 100 of these have been printed!
The hit of the day may very well be the selection of some of the area’s most rare and sought after barrel-aged beers that will be featured on our taps! YSB’s resident beer curator, Chris Hutson, has managed to acquire a list of brews that is sure to please the palate of even the most particular beer geeks out there. Two bars will be set up for timed trappings of our celebratory beers. These taps will occur once every two hours starting at 2 pm with White Oak IPA, with the last tapping at 7 pm! Don’t miss out on this anniversary extravaganza, join Yellow Springs Brewery in celebration of 5 years growing with this amazing community!
Yellow Springs Brewery is located at 305 North Walnut Street, Suite B in Yellow Springs, Ohio
Taproom Hours:
Mon-Fri 3-10pm, Sat 1-10pm, Sun 1-8pm
The skies are sunny and warm weather is here, which can mean only one thing: The season for patio drinking is here! Since it’s been a while since we’ve been able to sip cocktails on a patio, we’d like to share with you of a few of our favorites:
Troll Pub patio
Troll Pub
216 Wayne Ave, Dayton
Mon – Fri 11am – 2pm, Sat noon- 2am, Sun noon-11pm
The newest patio in Dayton, this eatery opened on St. Patrick’s Day and extends the Oregon District to the east. Order up a round of Frickles- deep fried dill pickles, beer cheese with pretzel sticks or the pot roast poutine to pair up with one of their 100 beers choices, or their extensive beer/whiskey menu. Update- Ohio Liquor Control has stopped liquor service on this patio until a fence is put up to separate the common area from the patio- Mgmt is working on that and should be fixed within 2 weeks.
South Park Tavern
1301 Wayne Ave, South Park
Mon – Sat 11am -1pm, Sun noon- 1am
This enclosed patio has a cool, casual feel, and great service, so it’s easy to sip away for lunch or an afternoon of day drinking. Try an order of their focaccia, the loaded tavern fries or some dirty chips to munch on with your cocktails. Of course they are best know for the pizza and Monday’s are especially busy, when you can take advantage of half price pizza all day.
Old Scratch Pizza patio
Old Scratch Pizza
812 S Patterson Blvd, Dayton
Tues – Thurs 11am–10pm, Fri & Sat 11am–11pm, Sun 11am–9pm
Serving up Neapolitan-style pies quickly crafted in their 800° wood-burning ovens, with 20 taps of local and regional craft beer, in a casual and communal hall. If you are looking for more than pizza, they have “not-your-average-pizza-place” salads, fire-roasted veggies, and gluten-free and vegan options too.
Peach’s in Yellow Springs
Peach’s Bar and Grill
104 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs
open daily 11:3oam – 2:30am
With a great beer selection, a menu that’s vegetarian friendly and some great people watching this covered patio is a great place to chill out. The laid back atmosphere is just what you’ll want after a long hike at the nearby Glen Helen or a ride on the bike trail that’s just adjacent to this business. Beer list has a pretty extensive offering of craft beers.
Dayton Beer Company
41 Madison Street, Dayton
Tues-Thurs 4 to 10 pm, Fri 4 pm to midnight,
Sat noon- midnight, Sun noon – 6pm
This Dayton microbrewery in the heart of downtown opened it’s 8000 square foot bier hall in 2015 with 36 taps that feature all Ohio made brews. The 1,000 square foot bier garden features plenty of picnic tables and even some cornhole boards. Head downstairs for homemade pizza and subs from 2ND STREET PIZZA. For the non- beer drinker, they offer wine by the bottle as well as Coca-Cola products.
Double 18 Lounge
Double 18 Lounge
1818 Brown Street above Timothy’s Bar
It’s a whole new reason to stop by UD bar Timothy’s. The beloved bar’s second floor includes an upgraded bar area, lounge style seating, a deck overlooking the student neighborhood and large windows facing Patterson Homestead. Handcrafted cocktails and a food menu are now offered to customers, including Double 18 sliders and Tim’s tater tots.
Coco’s Bistro
250 Warren Street
Mon-Thurs 11 am to 10 pm, Fri 11 am to 11 pm, Sat 5 to 11 pm
Wheat Penny Patio
Wheat Penny
515 Wayne Ave, Dayton
Mon-Sat 11 am to 10 pm
It’s always a who’s who of Dayton hanging on this rustic veranda enjoying some eggplant fires and hand crafted cocktail from their well trained bartenders, including Brandon McKibben, who recently won Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders. The kitchen is also filled with award winning chefs lead by Liz Valenti, who was the executive chef at Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Studios in Chicago, before coming to Dayton. Sous Chef Crystal Coppock recently won the 3rd annual Chef Showdown.
One of 3 patio’s at Lily’s Bistro
Lily’s Bistro
329 E. 5th Street, Oregon District
Tues – Thurs 11:30am- 3pm, 5-9pm, Fri 1:30am- 3pm, 5-midnight,
Sat 10am – 3p, 5-midnight, Sun 10am – 3p, 5-9:30pm
They actually have three patio’s, but it’s the back patio, often dubbed the hidden garden that makes you totally forget you’re just blocks from downtown. The bar is stocked with some unusual liquors and the bar staff always features some creative drinks, so be sure and check out their cocktail menu and try some of their originals.
El Meson
903 E. Dixie Drive, West Carrollton
Mon -Thurs 11am- 2pm, 4:30-9pm, Fri 11am- 2pm, 4:30-10pm, Sat 4:30-10pm
When you head to the expansive patio here, you’ll feel like you’ve taken a vacation when you hang out, enjoying an eclectic menu of Latin American tapas and don’t miss their signature sangria! They even have days when they welcome your pooches on the patio. Being close to the bike path makes it a great destination for a mid-ride break.
Garden seating at Fifth Street Bistro
Fifth Street Brewpub
1600 E. Fifth Steet in St. Anne’s Hill
Mon-Thurs 4 to 11 pm, Fri 11 to midnight, Sat 10 am to midnight, Sun 10 am to 10 pm
Dayton’s only co-op’s brewery offers a courtyard packed with picnic tables and often features live music and trivia.
Carmel’s
1025 Shroyer Road, Kettering/Oakwood
open 7 days a week 11am – 2pm
Ice Cold BOBARITAS go down awfully easy when you chill on this patio with some tex/mex appetizers. This neighborhood dive is packed with regulars and has a very casual, welcoming atmosphere.
Flyboys Deli Oakwood
Flyboys Oakwood
2515 Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood
Mon – Thurs . 10:30am -9pm, Fri 10:30am -10pm, Sat 8am – 10pm
Many folks never even make it upstairs in this Oakwood deli, but head up the steps and right out onto the balcony that overlooks Far Hills Avenue. You can even rent it out for a special occasions. Each Wed they feature a new craft beer, and beer lovers should ask about joining the Flyboys Ace club. tribute to some of the world’s greatest inventors & inventions from the Dayton, Ohio area that changed the world! Just a note- they only serve beer and wine at this location.
Flyboys Deli Beavercreek
2729 Fairfield Commons Boulevard, Beavercreek
Mon – Fri 10:30am -10pm, Sat 8am- 10pm
Just opened in Jan of this year, the 7,400-square-foot eatery, located outside of the main entrance to the Mall at Fairfield Commons pays tribute to some of the world’s greatest inventors & inventions from the Dayton area this 2nd location for Flyboys has the deli menu as well as a special menu of Korean Street Food! With a large patio and full liquor license this could be a great new place to day drink!
Outdoor seating at Heather’
Heather’s Coffee & Cafe
505 Main Street, Springboro
Tues & Wed 7am-4pm, Thurs & Fri 7am-10pm, Sat 7am-4pm
They renovated an old house in Springboro and turned it in to a great little coffee/lunch place by day and a rocking little hangout at night. The nightlife and live music usually happens on Wednesday through Friday, with an occasional Saturday special event thrown in. Also look for special bourbon tastings and cigar nights in the man cave.
TJ Chumps
12 E. Linden, Miamisburg
Sun-Thurs 11am – 11pm, Fri & Sat 11am – 12:30am,
When they take off the walls, this patio is a great hangout. Close to the bike trail it’s a perfect spot to refuel after a great ride.
Trolley Stop patio in the Oregon District
Trolley Stop
430 E. Fifth Street, Oregon District
Mon – Wed 11am- 1am, Thurs-Sun 11am -2am
Great for lunch or a late afternoon meeting, time just disappears when you hang out at this oasis that just blocks out all the noise in the busy city. Their tiny kitchen puts out some pretty flavorful dishes, with many vegetarian friendly options. On Saturday and Sunday take advantage of their bloody mary bar and brunch menu. Also see that door – its the entry to the the guest house, which can be rented out for private parties for up to 50 guests.prime
Carver’s Steaks & Chops
1535 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Centerville
Mon-Wed 5-11pm, Fri & Sat 5-10:30pm, Sun 4-9pm
Great food & great service this south suburban patio has a laid back atmosphere with an upscale menu. Chose a glass of wine for their extensive list or try one of their martini’s. The Carver’s Social hour features a $5 menu of prime rib meatballs, bruschetta toasted bread, a Carvers’s burger and a stuffed portabella mushroom.
Mudlick Tap House
135 E 2nd St, Dayton
Mon-Thurs 11am – 11pm, Fri & Sat 11am -midnight, Sun 11am – 5pm
This Gastropub starts their second summer downtown, has a rustic feel, great selection of craft beers and a scratch kitchen. Open seven days a week and serving brunch Sat and Sun with a great bloody mary bar.
Brixx Ice Company
500 East First Street, Dayton
Mon – Thurs 11am-11pm & 12am game days, Fri-Sat 11am-12am & 1am game days, Sun 11am-9pm
With patio seating for 148, this is one of the area’s largest. Great views of Fifth Third field and just 1000 yards from Riverscape it’s the perfect place to enjoy the weather. 10 outdoor beer taps make the service speedy and they even have racks for your bike if you’re on 2 wheels. Lots of live music and daily food and beer specials make this a patio worth checking out!
If you’ve got a favorite we missed, feel free to add it in the comments below.
Taco Bell is trying out French toast as a breakfast taco shell with the recently launched test of the new French Toast Chalupa – available only here in Dayton.
Taco Bell describes the shell as “fluffy and cinnamony.” The French Toast Chalupa comes filled with scrambled eggs, a choice of bacon or sausage crumbles and a side of syrup and is selling for $2.49 each. Instead of a shell, it has a taco-shaped piece of French toast which is basically a soft flatbread (AKA their gordita shell) shell that’s been deep fried.
The test item marks the latest in a long line of attempts by Taco Bell at making other foods into a taco shell. There was the Waffle taco shell, the fried chicken shell, a croissant shell, a quesadilla shell, and a biscuit shell. We’ll have to see if this one is a winner. Let us know in the comments below if you try it and what you think!
There is going to be an Elvis sighting in Miamisburg again this summer…and maybe Jerry Lee Lewis as well…
The Rock N Green Tomato Fest is expanding and will now be held over 2 days in June. Previously the festival was one day.
Organizers have announced that the “Rocking” will take place on the following days & nights:
Friday Night June 8th 5pm-11pm
Saturday June 9th 11am-11pm.
Green Tomato based foods and old time Rock n roll will be the features once again for this popular event held in the park behind Ron’s Pizza , downtown Miamisburg.
This is a great family event with kids bouncy house, food trucks. craft vendors, cornhole, hula hoop contests, hamburger eating contests and even a pie baking contest. DO NOT MISS this annual extravaganza highlighting the green tomato !
There will be Food Truck Vendors
HERE’S THE SKINNY on the 8th ANNUAL ROCK N GREEN TOMATO FESTIVAL:
— The event is at RIVERFRONT PARK IN MIAMISBURG (behind Ron’s Pizza)
—Festival Sponsor is MID USA CREDIT UNION and the emcee is local celeb JIM BUCHER from BuchTVGuy.com
— FESTIVAL HOURS:
FRIDAY June 8th, 5pm – 11pm
SATURDAY June 9th, NOON – 11pm
Fried Green Tomatoes
—5pm FOOD TRUCKS and CRAFT VENDORS
—5pm Live Music with “THE REVELATORS” rock band.
—8pm BLAIR CARMAN and the BELLVIEW BOYS (Honkytonk, Rockabilly, Memphis style piano rock n roll)
**We suggest you bring lawnchairs !!!**
—11:00AM CORNHOLE TOURNMENT SIGNUP, STARTS NOON
—NOON – FOOD TRUCKS and CRAFT VENDORS
Blair Carman is rocking the piano like no other
— NOON – Live Music “NIGHT MAGIC” Rock Band
—NOON – 9pm – KIDS BOUNCY HOUSE
— 2:30PM – HAMBURGER WAGON‘s BURGER EATING CONTEST
—3PM – Live Music – “THE DRUNK UNCLES” Rock Band
— 4:30PM – HULA HOOP CONTEST
— 5:30PM – GREEN TOMATO PIE BAKING CONTEST, with the FOOD ADVENTURES CREW
—7:30 PM “RYAN ROTH and THE COMEBACK SPECIAL” (14 Piece, Vegas Style Elvis Tribute Band)
Green Tomato Pizza
The Eighth Annual Rock ‘n’ Green Tomato Festival, sponsored by MidUSA Credit Union, is sure to be a hit for the entire family. Events and entertainment performed live outside in Riverfront Park next to Ron’s Pizza in Downtown Miamisburg! Come join us for a day filled with Great Food, Vendors, Contests, Cornhole Tournament and some great FREE, Live Rock ‘n’ Roll Music throughout the entire day.
THE ROCKING GREEN TOMATO FESTIVAL IS TAKING VENDOR APPLICATIONS – CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT A FORM AND PAY
For information regarding the Event, Vendor Space, Sign up for Cornhole Tournament, or to be a Sponsor call us today at:
Welcome
Hamburer Wagon
Fun Family Festival
Pie Contest Winner
Hula Hoop warm ups
green tomato slider
Green Tomato Pie
Green Tomato Pie
Ryan Roth
Ready to Rock n Roll ?
Blair Carman is coming to town
Pie Baking Contest
Hamburger Eating Champs with Bucher !
National Grilled Cheese Day is April 12. Actually, you can celebrate America’s favorite childhood lunch throughout April, which is National Grilled Cheese Month.
Here’s a quick guide on where to find these crispy, melty, buttery and cheesy sandwiches around town:
Tank’s Bar and Grill, 2033 Wayne Ave
You can order a regular grilled cheese here, or get the Tanks”My Way” Grilled Cheese which is swiss, cheddar, provolone, american cheeses with lettuce, tomato, banana peppers, mayo, mustard and horseradish on dark rye.
Coco’s Bistro, 250 Warren St
For the classic combo, Coco’s Bistro offers up a panko breaded, four cheeses sandwich served up with tomato bisque on their lunch menu.
Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Avenue
Then Monster Grilled Cheese is cheddar, monster jack and swiss cheeses melted between three sices of toasted sour dough bread (we add bacon to this and order a side of pub fries). There’s also an option for the Angry Monster which is made with a smoky ghost pepper jack cheese and Irish rashers for those that like it spicy!
The Deli at Webster Street Market, 32 Webster Street
Meadowlark, 5531 Far Hills Ave
Sonic, 10 locations around town
When you’re on the go this delicious classic cheesy concoction of two thick slices of Texas Toast with classic melted American cheese hits the spot.
Today, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton officially purchased land at 2673 Austin Blvd. in Miamisburg, near Austin Landing to build a new adoption center.
“This new facility will be a wonderful gathering spot for our community. We are excited to add a location that will be a place for all families to come and visit regardless if they are looking to adopt or just want to enjoy the amenities we will provide there,” said Brian Weltge, President and CEO of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. “After many years of research and listening to the needs of our community, we have determined this high-traffic area will be a perfect location for our adoption center. We are excited for this next chapter in our organization’s 116-year history in serving the Miami Valley and look forward to helping to save even more lives through this expansion.”
The Humane Society of Greater Dayton purchased the land from the Miami Township Community Improvement Corporation for $572,000. This includes 3.8 acres of land as well as an approximately 10,000-square-foot structure, which they plan to repurpose to fit their needs. A large portion of the funding for this purchase came from estates that were set aside to support the organization’s growth initiative.
“The sale of this property to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton gives the township another avenue to provide quality services to the citizens in our community,” said Miami Township Board of Trustees President John Morris. “A piece of land that was once used for storage will now be a bustling place where we can all come together to help celebrate the bond between people and pets.”
Prior to building the new adoption center, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton plans to expand their current facility at 1661 Nicholas Road in Dayton to include a high-volume spay/neuter clinic, which in a few years time will be able to spay/neuter an estimated 20,000 animals each year. With their current facility, they are capped off around 4,000 surgeries annually. In addition, they also plan to build a needs-based, full-service animal hospital to act as a resource for those who have pets, but may need some assistance. At their current facility they are also building a structure to better house animals that come to our facility through cruelty and neglect investigations.
“We want to transform animal welfare in the Greater Dayton area with our vision for the future,” said Weltge. “We are thankful for the partnership we have created with the Miami Township Board of Trustees to purchase this land and look forward to this new site being a go-to spot to help all of the animal lovers in our community.”
In addition to the land purchased for the new facility, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton is partnering with Miami Township to address the stray cat problem plaguing their community. We will be offering a Community Cat Initiative where residents of Miami Township can rent humane traps from the shelter. These un-owned cats are then humanely trapped and brought to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton where they will be spayed/neutered and eartipped, an international symbol of a stray cat who has been altered. This will help lower the number of community cats reproducing in the township and provide a humane solution to residents.
The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is dedicated to building a community in which all animals are valued and free from suffering and family life is enhanced through the relationships with pets. Founded 116 years ago, it is the largest no-kill animal welfare agency in the Miami Valley. It focuses on pet adoptions, eliminating pet overpopulation, providing education and ensuring the humane treatment of all types of animals. For more information about the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, call (937) 268-PETS (7387) or visit www.hsdayton.org.
Beef Tenderloin and “Borne of Fire” Cabarnet
April 19th promises to be one of the tastiest days in Dayton.
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Today the chefs at Archer’s in Kettering have confirmed a final menu for the CORKS and FORKS Dinner event.
This is a 4 course Food Adventure complete with wine pairings
Here is the lineup just announced !!!!
FIRST COURSE:
WINE FLIGHT 1:
J. PINOT GRIS
FOOD COURSE 1:
BANGING SHRIMP and SPINACH DIP
(Made with 3 cheeses)
SECOND COURSE:
WINE FLIGHT 2:
ROSEHAVEN ROSE
FOOD COURSE 2:
GRILLED ROMAINE HEART CAESAR SALAD
(Served with shaved Parmesan and grape tomatoes. We may showcase Archer’s “Cardinal” dressing.)
THIRD COURSE:
WINE FLIGHT 3: BORNE OF FIRE CABERNET
FOOD COURSE 3:
BEEF TENDERLOIN:
(Served with a wild mushroom red wine sauce, on a bed of mashed potatoes.
Possible Salmon option for those who do not like steak)
FOURTH COURSE:
WINE FLIGHT 4: RISATA MOSCATO D’ASTI
FOOD COURSE 4:
APPLE CRUNCH CAKE
(Apple Pie topped with brown sugar, yellow cake, and mixed nuts.
Key Lime pie option for those with nut allergy)
Apple Spice Cake
GET TICKETS NOW – Seated is limited to the first 40 tickets sold.
HERE IS THE SKINNY ON THE EVENT:
—“CORKS and FORKS”
4 COURSES, 4 WINE PAIRINGS Just $40
(Menu subject to change)
—THURSDAY APRIL 19th, 6:30pm
—ARCHERS KETTERING, 2030 E. Dorothy Ln, Kettering
TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE…
Again, seating is limited and once seats are gone, they are GONE !
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Want to drink a pilsner with your poodle or a latte with your labradoodle? While there are some places around town that allow it, currently Ohio bans dogs on restaurant patios due to the health code. But current legislation is trying to overturn that law!
In a letter from one Ohio Health Department they explain “Live animals may not be allowed on the premises of a food-service operation or retail food establishment. Certain exceptions are allowed, such as a service dog helping a disabled person, as long as the animal’s presence doesn’t pose a threat to food contamination.
The letter concluded that because patios and open air bar-type areas are considered “food premises,” any ”‘pups on porch’ or similar events” are in violation of state health codes.
How You Can Help Change the Law:
A bill has been introduced in both the Ohio house and the senate that would allow the decision to be up to the business owner whether they allow dogs in their outdoor dining areas.
If you are an Ohio resident in support of HB263 and SB182, contact your State Rep. and let them know you want them to vote YES on HB263 and SB182!!
To find your Rep:
Head to www.Legislature.ohio.gov and click on the Contact link; find your 4 Digit zip code extension & contact your rep!
Just off of Courthouse Square is a small office that has been making some big things happen in the Dayton Region. The Collaboratory serves as Dayton’s Civic Innovation Lab, the brainchild of Peter Benkendorf.
In order to grow the Dayton region’s economic and social capital, the Collaboratory provides the Collaborative Infrastructure—the physical space, portfolio of initiatives, engagement tools and support system—for people from across the region to come together to imagine and act upon new possibilities for themselves, each other and the community, with a particular interest in downtown.
Not unlike the Reference/Help Desk at the Library, people are constantly being directed or finding their way to The Collaboratory. They provide counsel and support in the following areas:
In order to keep the Collaboratory running, they’ve launched a month-long crowd-funding campaign, with a goal of $50,000 to help support the development of its new initiatives, which include:
On-going initiatives include:
Past initiatives include:
To support the Collaboratory’s crowd funding campaign,
use the Facebook link which has no service fee deducted or through their web site using PayPal .
For more information, visit www.daytoncollaboratory.org
In Neil Simon’s wonderfully endearing 1983 semi-autobiographical dramedy Brighton Beach Memoirs, situations involving a report card, a first date, a tense dinner, a lost salary, a heartbreaking letter, and more poignantly arise as remarkably presented by the Human Race Theatre Company at the Loft Theatre.
Richard Buchanan (Stanley Jerome), Eric Deiboldt (Eugene Jerome) and Rory Sheridan (Jack Jerome) appear in the Human Race Theatre Company production of Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs. (Photo by Immobulus Photography)
Splendidly directed with captivating realism by Marya Spring Cordes and set in 1937 Brooklyn, Brighton Beach Memoirs finds Simon borrowing from the best. As the relatable, fussy and close-knit Jerome family deals with sacrifice while their patience wears thin in cramped quarters (Dan Gray’s outstanding two-story set oozes intimacy in spite of its size), Simon’s comedic sensibilities are expectedly substantial from colorful talk of liver and cabbage to the glories of baseball and raging hormones. Still, it’s easy to recognize the folksy ferocity and poetic beauty of Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller and Lorraine Hansberry when the compelling story shifts to dramatic conflicts centered on workplace woes, sibling turmoil, health concerns, financial burdens, and the growing possibility of additional family members abroad arriving at a moment’s notice to escape the Nazis. Over the course of a breezy three hours, Cordes handles Simon’s delicate balancing act with seamless finesse, allowing for fascinating sequences when certain characters are not the central focus. In fact, some of the most expressive interplay occurs upstairs while the main action transpires below. Cordes’ cinematic mastering of the seen and unseen – having an actor pause in a hallway, creep downstairs to assess commotion, or quietly contemplate alone in a bedroom – fuels the production’s genuine look at a blended family constantly in motion.
Eric Deiboldt (Eugene Jerome) in the Human Race Theatre Company production of Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs. (Photo by Immobulus Photography)
The charming Eric Deiboldt truly radiates as 15-year-old Eugene, Simon’s lively alter ego and the familiar catalyst of his Eugene Trilogy (including Biloxi Blues and Broadway Bound). Using his spunky physicality to the utmost while displaying marvelous narrative skills and command of Simon’s intricate rhythms, Deiboldt exuberantly engages as Eugene’s pivotal coming-of-age twists and turns. As Eugene’s restlessly discontented older brother Stanley, the handsome and impressive Richard Buchanan vulnerably conveys Stanley’s uncertainty of his place in the world as he faces the responsibilities of adulthood. An emotional Lisa Ann Goldsmith fiercely inhabits the headstrong Kate, a stern matriarch blessed in the present but bruised by the past. The terrific Rory Sheridan is equally strong as Jack, the hardworking patriarch who values the importance of family and desperately tries to keep his intact, especially in a tear-jerking scene in Act 2. Sonia Perez brings lovely complexity to her portrayal of Blanche Morton, Kate’s widowed sister still trying to navigate life and parental obligations while longing to break free and start anew all the same. The vibrant Katie Sinicki, a Wright State University junior acting major, offers a breakthrough portrayal of Blanche’s feisty daughter Nora, particularly shining opposite Perez in a heated, Gypsy-esque showdown that never resorts to overblown melodrama. Oakwood High School student Julie Murphy also delights as Nora’s sickly sister Laurie, an introverted bookworm and the only underwritten role in the play which is odd considering the depths of the other characters. Nonetheless, this show is perfectly cast and the Human Race should honestly consider reuniting Cordes and her actors for Broadway Bound in the 2019-2020 season.
In addition to Gray’s set, a character of its own, the production is artistically bolstered by David Arevalo’s attractive period costumes ranging from casual adolescent attire to snazzy evening wear, John Rensel’s expertly mood-capturing lighting, Jay Brunner’s first-rate sound design and enjoyable original music, and Heather Powell’s nifty properties including an authentic sewing machine.
Eric Deiboldt (Eugene Jerome) and Lisa Ann Goldsmith (Kate Jerome) appear in the Human Race Theatre Company production of Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs. (Photo by Immobulus Photography)
A widowed schoolteacher once reminded a group of inquiring ladies to cling very close to those you love. Considering the nation’s current chaotic climate, specifically families breaking apart by their own free will or through government decree, Brighton Beach Memoirs, an All-American defense of immigration, is suddenly more relevant than ever before. “The world doesn’t survive without families,” Kate declares. See for yourself why she’s right, and in doing so, you’ll experience one of the best productions in Human Race history.
Brighton Beach Memoirs continues through April 22 at the Loft Theatre of the Metropolitan Arts Center, 126 N. Main St., Dayton. Performances are 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings; 7 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesdays evenings; and 2 p.m. Sunday matinees. There will be a post-show talkback after the April 15 performance. Act One: 85 minutes; Act Two: 70 minutes. Tickets are $35-$40 for adults; $32-$37 for seniors; and $17.50-$20 for students. Prices vary depending on performance date and seating location. There are a limited number of $12 and $25 side area seats available for each performance. For tickets or more information, call (937) 228-3630 or visit www.humanracetheatre.org or ticketcenterstage.com.
Dewberry 1850, the restaurant located inside the UD Marriott on South Patterson Boulevard has been hosting monthly beer dinners on the last Thursday of each month. For April they are partnering with Cincinnati’s Madtree Brewing Company on April 26th at 6pm for a 5 course dinner.
They’ve just announced the menu and beer pairings for this upcoming April event:
Scotch bonnet, quail egg spicy chorizo sausage, beer battered pickles / Entropic Theory
Shrimp queso with lemon bread points / Lift
Crispy chicken avocado roll, ginger lemon Vinaigrette/ Hefelump
Beer braised short rib, potato latke and spicy catsup/ Rubus Cacao
Marshmallow chocolate lava cake / PSA
You can reserve your seat for this dinner online for just $40.
Can ‘t make this dinner? Plan ahead for other upcoming beer dinners at Dewberry 1850:
George Thorogood and The Destroyers announce the continuation of their “Rock Party Tour”. The tour will include a stop in Huber Heights, OH at Rose Music Center on Tuesday, August 7th.
The group is also donating proceeds from their “Rock Party Tour” to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to help find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients.
In 2017, George Thorogood’s first-ever solo album, PARTY OF ONE, landed in the Top 10 on Soundscan’s “Top Current Blues Albums” chart, marking George’s fastest-selling album in nearly 20 years. The album features 14 cuts of traditional blues, classics and modern blues songs, from John Lee Hooker’s “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer” to Hank Williams’ “Pictures From Life’s Other Side.”
Over the course of the last four decades, George Thorogood, with his longtime legendary band, The Destroyers — Jeff Simon (drums, percussion), Bill Blough (bass guitar), Jim Suhler (rhythm guitar) and Buddy Leach (saxophone) — has sold more than 15 million albums, released 16 studio albums – including six gold and two platinum discs — and performed more than 8,000 live shows. George Thorogood and the Destroyers’ catalog of hits include: “Who Do You Love?,” “I Drink Alone,” “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” “Move It On Over,” “Get A Haircut,” and the anthemic “Bad To The Bone.”
Tickets for the Huber Heights show will go on sale to the public beginning 11am on Friday, April 13th at www.Ticketmaster.com andwww.Rosemusiccenter.com. Charge by phone at 1.800.745.3000. *Ticket prices include parking and are subject to applicable Ticketmaster fees. Dates, times and artists subject to change without notice. All events rain or shine.
