Archives for July 2018

Miami Valley Music Festival raises money and spirits!

July 16, 2018 By LIbby Ballengee

Miami Valley Music Festival is a beloved, family friendly music festival that raises money and awareness for local charitable causes. MVMF features multiple stages where you can experience the best regional, original musical talent, along with unique vendors and children’s activities. This year’s festival features over 20 exciting, up-and-coming bands on multiple stages. Lots of variety! Couldn’t be more of a win-win for everyone!

More information can be found at www.miamivalleymusicfest.com. See below for the full music schedule and event details:

DATE AND TIME

Fri, Jul 20, 2018, 12:00 PM – Sun, Jul 22, 2018, 12:00 PM EDT

FULL MUSIC SCHEDULE:

Friday Music Schedule:

Stage 1: 6:30pm The Vibe / 10:00pm The Ark Band

Stage 2: 5:00pm Grampybone / 8:00pm Subterranean / 12:00am (midnight) Spikedrivers

Acoustic Stage: 6:00pm Joseph Gillis / 7:00pm Scott Lee

Saturday Music Schedule:

Stage 1: 11:30am Scott Lee / 1:30pm OldNews / 3:30pm Mike Perkins / 6:00pm Krunk Town Boogie / 8:00pm Charity Announcements and Movement Arts Performance / 8:30pm Wolf Moon Revival and Sharon Lane / 11:30pm D-Funk All-Stars

Stage 2: 10:00am Mystical Flutes and Tribal Drums with Yoga by Beth Weaver (The Space Between Studio in Tipp City) / 12:30pm Stringus Kahn / 2:30pm Typical Johnsons / 5:00pm Dustin Smith and the Daydreamers / 7:00pm R.I.N.D. / 10:00pm Jah Soul

Acoustic Stage: 12:00 – 3:00pm Open Mic (sign ups start Friday at the opening of the festival) / 3:00pm Vicki Brown / 4:30pm Dillon Brown / 6:00pm Tony Herdman / 7:30pm Amber Hargett

VIP EXPERIENCE

As with many festivals, there is a VIP upgrade, which includes the perks listed below. More information and pricing details here.

Access to the VIP Hospitality Tent, sponsored by local vendors
Beverages and water
Back stage & front of stage seating and viewing area access

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LOCATION

Troy Eagle’s Campgrounds:2252 Troy-Urbana Rd

Follow signs to entrance on Cathcart Road

View Map

TICKETS

Full detailed ticket information here.

$60 for 2 day weekend, including camping

$60 VIP upgrade

$40 for single day passes

$25 VIP car pass

$75 Reserved camping spot

$25 Car camp pass (this allows you to camp by your car)

NOTE

No refunds. Please no pets.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Can Offer Heat Relief

July 16, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

Miami Valley Community Action Partnership (MVCAP) continues to accept appointments for its Summer Crisis Program, which runs through August 31st, 2018. Households may be eligible for this benefit either in the form of an air conditioning unit, unit repair, or a one-time monetary benefit to assist with summer cooling bills.

Households with individuals who have documented medical conditions or individuals 60 years of age and older may be eligible to participate in this program. A complete list of eligibility requirements can be found on MVCAP’s website. Households needing to make an appointment for Summer Crisis relief can call 937-514-4777 or go online to schedule. Households currently enrolled in the Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus Program are not eligible for financial assistance, but they may be eligible for other assistance.

MVCAP’s Director of Energy Assistance Programs, Keelie Gustin, says demand for these benefits has been high.

“Across the agency, we’ve seen an increase in air conditioner benefits, as well as monetary benefit expenditures. We are pleased so many individuals are able to take advantage of the Summer Crisis Program to stay cool this summer. We will continue to take appointments through August 31, 2018, and work hard to ensure we have air conditioners and funds available until that time,” Gustin said.

Once scheduled, applicants will need to bring a number of items with them to their appointment. A complete list of these items is also available at MVCAP’s website.

Kettering Gets Epic Coffee Shoppe!

July 15, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

Corner of Stroop and Far Hills

Epic Coffee Shoppe, located at the corner of Stroop & Far Hills, will officially open for business at 7am on Monday morning. Owners Brian Ernst and Laura Gorham of Kettering began construction on the shop last November, in the spot that formerly housed Sweet P’s Handcrafted Ice Pops. And what a transformation it is- Ernst’s flair for interior design is clearly evident in the elegant shop decorated in black and white with a pop of red.

at the soft opening

The shop, which will be open 6 days a week, describe themselves as purveyors of fine artisan crafted coffees and desserts.

One of their specialties will be Affogato, an Italian-style coffee drink that with a scoop of ice cream that is topped off with a shot of hot espresso. Make it a Royale by adding a raspberry topping.

Other coffee drinks being offered include Cappuccino, Latte, Drip brewed blends, french press and pour overs coffees. A selection of organic teas, matcha, chai latte and hot chocolate are also on the menu.

Their food menu includes breakfast offerings like French Toast Dulce de Leche and a Monte Christo, lunch includes 3 salads, a daily freshly made soup and artisan sandwiches like:

International Grilled Cheese-Panini grilled Baby Swiss, Asiago & Gruyere on Sourdough Bread

Freshly baked breads, muffins and cookies will be availabel as well as cinnamon rolls and coffee cakes. Ice cream is also available in various forms, including cones, floats and shakes and a very intriguing sounding Belgian Eye Scream- which is a double shot of expresso blended with ice cream into a shake.

Their website shares they will host a variety of creative events ranging from open mic music night to children’s reading hour.

Epic Coffee Shoppe
22 W Stroop Rd.
Castle Hills Shopping Plaza
Kettering, OH 45429

M-Th 7a–7p
F-Sa 7a–10p
Su CLOSED

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day With These Deals!

July 15, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

You know how the old saying goes: I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. And it’s even better if it’s free!

National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 15, and some of the country’s best ice cream joints are celebrating by doling out free or discounted scoops of icy desserts. You just need to know where to look.

Here are some places where you can get free ice cream.

The Root Beer Stande:

Chocolate, vanilla and swirl cones are $.99 and for just one buck more you can dip the cone
in either chocolate, butterscotch or cherry dip.

Dairy Queen
If you download the DQ mobile app, you’ll automatically be given a coupon for a free small Blizzard.

Baskin-Robbins
For National Ice Cream Day, you can get buy-one-get-one-free ice cream cones, buy-one-get-one $0.99 sundaes, and $2 off medium milkshakes if you download the Baskin-Robbins mobile app.

Dippin’ Dots
Participating locations are offering a free mini cup. No purchase necessary. You just have to figure out what time your local shop is doing the promo. Then you’ll be enjoying the ice cream of the future.

Arby’s
The meat mountain is offering $1 Coke floats all month long.

Whole Foods
Every Whole Foods Market is offering a deal on Ben & Jerry’s and Talentiice cream pints. You can get any two of either brand for $6. Plus, Amazon Prime Members get an additional 10% off. Plus f you spend $10 at Whole Foods as a Prime member by July 17, Amazon will give you $10 in credit to use on Prime Day.

Sam’s Club

Free samples of the ICEE float are available at Sam’s Club from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday AND Monday. Don’t worry — no membership is needed to sample the float, which is available at the Sam’s Club Cafe

Great American Cleanup Run

July 14, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

We’re on a mission with Saucony to keep our community clean so we can enjoy litter-free running routes. Join us as we plog along for the Great American Cleanup Run, where you’ll do good for yourself, our neighborhood, and the planet, all at once!
-Group-led plogging run with Up and Running
-Post-run activity: create your own shoe planter!
-Giveaways, sneaker demos, & more!

Golden Lamb Hosts “Dinner with History”

July 14, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

The Golden Lamb Inn is the oldest hotel in Ohio. It owes its early success due to location – halfway between Cincinnati and the National Road (now U.S. Route 40). The Golden Lamb has hosted a number of historical figures, including 12 United States Presidents (from as far back as John Quincy Adams to as recent as George W. Bush), and today is still serving excellent cuisine to guests from all over the country.

This month, the historical dinner series continues with a night dedicated to Clement Vallandigham, a rabble-rousing, controversial Copperhead politician from Ohio who served during the American civil war.

Dinner with History: Clement Vallandigham will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 28. The evening includes a three-course menu from the Golden Lamb culinary team, as well as a talk from Golden Lamb Historian John Zimkus, who will tell the tale of Vallandigham’s colorful life, and the Golden Lamb’s connection to his bizarre and untimely death. The menu for the evening includes:

Starter: Burrata and local tomato salad with cucumber, white balsamic vinaigrette, grilled extra-virgin olive oil scented baguette
Entrée course: Certified Angus Beef New York strip steak and seared scallop with goat cheese pesto mashed potatoes, local summer succotash, cabernet reduction
Decadence: Strawberry shortcake with pickled strawberries, vanilla whipped cream

Reservations are required and can be made by calling Golden Lamb at (513) 932-5065. Reservations are $45 per person all inclusive.

Celebrating National French Fry Day

July 13, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

It’s a day to celebrate french fries and whether that means shoe string fries, chili fries, cheese fries, spicy fries, crinkle fries, waffle fries, curly fries, or wedge cut fries, there are some deals out there to help you celebrate:

McDonald’s

With a minimum $1 purchase, you’ll get a free medium order of french fries.

Penn Station

Complimentary free small fry with any sub purchase

Taco Bell

Not free but after a long wait, Nacho Fries have returned as of Thursday, July 12.

Wingstop

Of course, we here at DaytonDining think some of the best fries in Dayton can be found at:

Dublin Pub
Thick cut wedge fries with applewood smoked bacon, white wine sauce and mixed cheeses.

Meadowlark
You get a cone of hot, crisp Garlic Frites with two dipping sauces

McCoy on Movies: Skyscraper

July 13, 2018 By Tabari McCoy

Dwayne Johnson flexes his dramatic muscle to lead familiar-yet-palatable Skyscraper

“You know, compared to this, taking steel chairs to the head from other men in spandex wasn’t so bad!” Will Sawyer (Dwayne Johnson) used a makeshift rappelling apparatus for reasons he’d rather not have to deal with in a scene from writer/director Rawson Marshall Thurber’s action thriller SKYSCRAPER. Credit: © 2018 Legendary Pictures Productions, LLC. and Universal Pictures. All rights reserved.

WATCH THE TRAILER(S) HERE:

KEY CAST MEMBERS: Dwayne Johnson, Neve Campbell, Chin Han, Roland Møller, Noah Cottrell, Bryon Mann, McKenna Roberts, Hannah Quinlivan, Elfina Luk, Noah Taylor, Adrian Holmes and Pablo SchreiberWRITER(S): Rawson Marshall Thurber

DIRECTOR(S): Rawson Marshall Thurber

WEB SITE: https://www.skyscrapermovie.com/HERE’S THE STORY: Will Sawyer (Dwayne Johnson) is a simple man. A decorated military veteran, his life was changed 10 years ago when an unfortunate situation altered his life in two drastic ways: the loss of the lower half of his left leg and meeting the love of his life, his cell phone-challenged/fellow veteran/doctor wife Sarah (Neve Campbell). Now working as the proprietor of his own small security company, Will finds himself thrust into the opportunity of his working lifetime when an old military buddy (Pablo Schreiber) gets him a gig checking out “The Pearl.”

What is the Pearl? It’s the new commercial/residential structure in Hong Kong designed by billionaire Zaho Long Ji (Chin Han), who now wants Will to make sure that everything in his buildingis up to snuff before the residential half opens up (from the 96th floor on up). But what Will doesn’t know is that why he, Sarah and their two kids Georgia (McKenna Roberts) and Henry (Noah Cottrell) are enjoying their stay, there are some nefarious forces plotting a much different visit to the Pearl. That would be the ruthless assassin Xia (Hannah Quinlivan) and the mercenary Botha (Roland Møller), who are after something that Will has no knowledge of nor why.

But he and his family are about to – if they can survive the certain to be fatal scenario awaiting them in the world’s tallest skyscraper.

WHO WILL LIKE THIS FILM THE MOST? Dwayne Johnson fans who like it when he does physical roles that don’t focus on comedy; Neve Campbell fans; people who like 80s-style action movies without 80s style dialogue

WHO WON’T (OR SHOULDN’T) LIKE THIS MOVIE? People who will find some of the scenarios too implausible; those who prefer action movies that either go full-on outrageous or full-on logical; anyone who hates violent films

SO IS IT GOOD, BAD OR JUST AWFUL? An action movie that tries to balance its more (seemingly) outrageous moments with committed performances and intriguing camera work before tying together just how you’d expect (if you pay attention to all the foreshadowing), Skyscraper is an entertaining, family-involved-yet-extremely-violent at times diet Die Hard that while not original, it’s satisfying enough to keep you interested. And if that sentence seems like a mouthful, it should.

Because that’s what happens when you are catering to at least three different types of audiences at once.Johnson, as he has proven in a variety of his roles, commands attention as Will Sawyer, a man who is not invincible yet at the same time extremely determined to do what he needs to do to save the people he loves. His limited stunts seem ridiculous yet, given his commitment and approach, plausible – which, for action movies, has long been an issue for many people paying attention (skip ahead to 1:54 in that link; language NSFW!). Likewise, neither Campbell nor young co-stars Roberts or Cottrell seem to act in an over-the-top fashion, their actions instead seeming reasonable, logical and again, (somewhat) sensible given the situation in which they find themselves.Writer/director Rawson Marshall Thurber (Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, We’re the Millers) has a history of producing surprising hits, most of which are exclusively comedies. With Skyscraper, he proves he has potential to deliver an action film that, while it does not do anything to reinvent the genre, doesn’t have to be dumb, either. While it lacks a distinct quality to make it stand out from the pack – Johnson’s prosthetic leg accessory comes into play quite often, but it doesn’t always feel as handi-capable as intended – the interplay between the characters works more than it does not, the film moves along swiftly and, again, the story plays out with a good mix of brain and bravado … As best you can in this type of film. Sure, the film could have likely reached a more classic status with a full “R” rating or a

Or at least it does it enough to keep you from wanting to burn down the theater the way the Pearl does on the screen.

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

VTA Names New President & CEO: Ty Sutton

July 11, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

VTA Names New President & CEO: Ty Sutton

Martha Shaker, Chair of Victoria Theatre Association’s Board of Trustees, announces the selection of VTA’s new President & CEO, TY SUTTON, who replaces retiring President & CEO Ken Neufeld. Sutton joins VTA after three years as the Inaugural Executive Director of the Butler Arts Center at Butler University. He brings more than 20 years of arts venue management experience, as well as extensive fundraising, marketing and programming knowledge to VTA. Sutton starts his new position Aug. 13.

“My philosophy has always been that the arts bring people together,” said Sutton. “I am very impressed with the level of commitment and financial support the Dayton community has given the Dayton arts scene, especially in embracing Victoria Theatre Association’s world-class facilities and arts programming. With the addition of the new Arts Annex, I believe our venues can accommodate any type of performance and allow us to grow the diversity of our shows while broadening our audiences. I am eager to lead an organization with such an outstanding record of success. Continuing to grow our offerings and making a positive impact in people’s lives will be at the top of my priority list. Dayton will be a great place for my family to call home.”

Sutton was chosen after a six-month international search, conducted by leading arts executive recruiting firm Management Consultants for the Arts. VTA Board of Trustees Vice-Chair Chris Wyse served as the Chair of the six-member Search Committee.

“I am thrilled to welcome Ty as the new VTA President & CEO,” said Wyse. “His ideas around the new Arts Annex are very progressive as are his thoughts on programming and diversity. These characteristics, combined with extensive experience and proven track record of growing performing arts centers, will ensure everyone in Dayton is able to experience the numerous offerings from VTA.”

VTA Board of Trustees Chair, Martha Shaker, shares Wyse’s enthusiasm.

“I am confident Ty will not only embrace VTA’s rich history and impact on our community, but also the task of moving forward with the foundation laid by Ken Neufeld,” said Shaker. “Ty is a strong fit, not only to the organization but to our community. I believe he is poised to grow VTA even more.”

Retiring VTA President & CEO, Ken Neufeld, is also pleased with the selection.

“I am delighted to welcome Ty and his family to VTA and look forward to introducing them to the Dayton community,” said Ken Neufeld, “I have greatly enjoyed my time in Dayton and, while I will miss VTA and the Miami Valley community, I firmly believe we are in good hands for the future.”

ABOUT TY SUTTON

Ty Sutton has more than 20 years of arts administration and management experience, including three years at the Butler Arts Center at Butler University in Indiana. Sutton was previously the general manager of the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center in Midland, Texas, as well as general manager of The Lincoln Center in Fort Collins, Colo. He has held several arts administration positions, including Programming Director at the University of Utah and Audience Services Manager at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, Calif.

A native of Danville, Calif., in the San Francisco Bay area, Sutton earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Utah and is a graduate of the International Association of Venue Manager’s Venue Management School. He and his wife, Polly Creer Sutton, a retired professional ballerina, have two children.

Kendell Thompson Named Superintendent of Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

July 11, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

National Park Service (NPS) Midwest Regional Director Cam Sholly announced the selection of Kendell Thompson as superintendent of Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio. A 31-year veteran of the NPS, Thompson is currently Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial superintendent. He has served as the acting superintendent at Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park since August 2017. He assumes his new role August 5, 2018.

“I have appreciated Kendell’s performance as the acting Superintendent at Dayton Aviation over the past months and what he accomplished previously as the Superintendent of Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial,” said Sholly. “He has done an excellent job of listening and fostering relationships and will be a strong Superintendent and partner to the community.”

“It is an honor to be selected as the superintendent of Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, a site that explores the limitless possibilities that can be accomplished by determined people,” Thompson said. “Dayton Aviation tells a story of innovation and resiliency. It celebrates how the Wright Brothers changed history, and also examines the amazing legacy of Paul Laurence Dunbar, one of America’s most revered poets. Like the Wrights and Dunbar, Dayton Aviation marks a truly innovative, partnership approach to a national park, and I am excited to join the efforts of our many partners, staff and the Miami Valley community to help tell these stories.”

For the past eight years, Thompson has served as superintendent of Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in Lincoln City, Indiana. Originally from Oklahoma, Thompson’s career with the National Park Service spans over 42 years when he began volunteering at age 13 at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington. He has served in 13 National Park Service areas including Mount Rainier National Park, Denali National Park, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, The USS Arizona Memorial, Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, and Yosemite National Park. He is a second-generation ranger, following in his father’s footsteps.

Thompson earned his Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Conservation with minor degrees in botany and sociology from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and earned a law enforcement commission from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. He has served as the editorial advisor for Ranger magazine since 2012, has authored a novel, and published multiple articles.

In his spare time, Thompson enjoys outdoor recreation, home brewing, and cooking. Along with his wife Emily and their three children, he is looking forward to exploring the Five Rivers MetroParks and hiking, biking and kayaking the many miles of Dayton’s trail system.

Dayton Hosts First Lego Convention This August

July 11, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

Dayton is going to have its first ever LEGO convention when the BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Convention arrives to the Dayton Convention Center in downtown Dayton for two days: August 18-19, 2018. The event is building on LEGO’s amazing popularity and ingenuity with awesome attractions all centered around everybody’s favorite plastic building blocks.

At past events, the team at BrickUniverse has witnessed thousands of LEGO fans show up to enjoy live LEGO builds, the Building Zone with thousands of LEGO bricks for attendees to build with, and select galleries of amazing and lifesized LEGO models. The organizers has predicted that the Dayton event will be one of the best that they have ever produced and will be sold-out.

Professional LEGO artist Jonathan Lopes will be coming from San Diego, California to showcase over 30 of his select LEGO displays including an 8-foot high LEGO Model of New York City’s Woolworth Building. He will be in attendance all weekend and will be able to talk to attendees on his life as a professional LEGO artist and how they, too, can be LEGO master builders.

Additionally, Chicago-based LEGO artist Rocco Buttliere will be bringing over 50 massive LEGO models of famous landmarks from around the world. See the largest skyscraper in the world, Burj Khalifa, the full Westminster Palace in London, and more famous landmarks all built from LEGO bricks! Both artists have had exhibitions around the world: London, Chicago, Dallas, Copenhagen, and New York.

Other attractions include:

LEGO Friends Building Area: tons of LEGO Friends bricks to built with
Big Brick Building: younger visitors can explore imagination through building with larger LEGO Duplo bricks
LEGO Retail: purchase LEGO merchandise and goodies
Star Wars Zone: build spaceships and more with thousands of LEGO STAR WARS themed bricks
The Building Zone: thousands of bricks laid out for attendees to build with
And more!

Tickets are available for either Saturday, August 18 or Sunday, August 19, with 2 sessions each day:

Saturday: 10am-1pm + 2-5pm

Sunday: 10am-1pm + 2-5pm

Tickets run $15/session. Children younger than 18 years old require a paid adult. Children two years old and younger are free. Tickets do sell out, so early booking is advised at www.brickuniverse.com/dayton

Icons of UD Basketball Call For Art Submission Deadline July 15th

July 11, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

The Icons of UD Basketball Call will commission six artists to create original artwork of six iconic figures known within the UD Basketball organization.

The panel will choose six finalists based on their submissions. Posters and high-end prints will be printed from selected original artwork. Posters and prints will be available for purchase during the 2018-19 Basketball Season. Proceeds from sales support the UD Champions and Scholars Fund, a fund that provides and enhances opportunities for more than 400 University of Dayton student-athletes on 17 athletic teams. This project provides original artwork to the large and passionate UD basketball fan base while supporting artists and introducing their work to a new collectors’ market. The artwork depicts the breadth of the community’s interests in subjects from the UD bandleader, to game announcers and basketball players.

The Six Icons of UD Basketball- Phase 1

“The Legend” Arlen Bucky Bockhorn

Nate Green

Brooks Hall

Dr. Willie Morris

Keith Waleskowski

TBD

Eligibility

This call is open to emerging and established artists who are 18 years or older and live in the USA.

Budget

Selected artists will receive $1000 each after final approval of the commissioned artwork.

Project Calendar

Deadline for submission: Sunday, July 15 (midnight)

Panel reviews submissions: July 16 – 29

Notification to Six Finalist Artists: Monday, July 30

Deadline for Final Commissioned Artworks: Monday, August 27

Panel

Erin Holscher Almazan, Julie Banks, Bridgette Bogle, Colleen Kelsey, Todd Imwalle, Jennifer Napier, Danielle Rante, Tom Vogel

HOW TO APPLY

Submit through DSA’s Submittable page at: https://daytonsocietyofartists.submittable.com/submit

Format proposal/ submission as a PDF or DOC, or DOCX. Files should not exceed 10MB.
Label file with full name.  Example: JaneSmith.PDF or JaneSmith.DOC or JaneSmith.DOCX
Include contact information: Name, Address, Phone Number, and Email.
If available please include Artist Website, Artist Instagram Page, Artist Facebook Page
Insert into the document 5 – 10 Images or your artwork.
Only one submission per artist is accepted.

Questions: Please call or email the Dayton Society of Artists at 937-228-4532 [email protected]

COMMISSION CONSIDERATIONS & GUIDELINES

· The finalist, six selected artists, will work collaboratively with the Dayton Society of Artists to ensure all commissioned artwork meets the necessary requirements. Selected artists will be commissioned to create an original art piece based on one of the six Iconic Basketball Figures. Final commissioned works must meet the necessary format for printing with a minimum size of 9 x 12 inches.

· Commissioned artwork must display originality and show an artist’s unique creative vision. Artwork must go beyond the sourced material.

· The deadline for finished commissioned artwork is Monday, August 27.

· Commissioned Original Artwork Media: Artwork may be created on a computer or created on paper, canvas or any other scannable/ photographed 2D medium.

· Minor alterations to winning artwork may occur at the University of Dayton’s discretion to accommodate printing methodology.

· All submitted artwork may be used promotionally for the Call for Art.

· Finalists will relinquish all rights to commissioned artwork to the University of Dayton. ***

· Original commissioned artwork will remain the property of the University of Dayton. ***

About the University of Dayton

The University of Dayton is a top-tier Catholic research university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. We are a diverse community committed, in the Marianist tradition, to educating the whole person and to linking learning and scholarship with leadership and service. https://udayton.edu/

About the Dayton Society of Artists

The mission of the Dayton Society of Artists is to connect, support, and educate artists and the community with access to art education, exhibition opportunities, and professional development, and to enrich the people of Miami Valley through high-quality exhibitions and programming. We are located in the historic neighborhood of Saint Anne’s Hill at 48 High Street in Dayton, OH. More information can be found at www.daytondsa.org or contact us at 937-228-4532, [email protected]

More about the UD Champion and Scholars Fund

The Champions & Scholars Fund was created to engage and embrace the Flyer Faithful from across the country. We partner together to sustain a proud tradition — providing and enhancing opportunities for more than 400 University of Dayton student-athletes on 17 teams.

https://udayton.edu/advancement/give/champions-and-scholars.php

Iconic DAI Meets Iconic DANA….for Trivial Matters!!

July 10, 2018 By Joshua Stucky

Everyone loves trivia, and when you bring one of Dayton’s most beloved celebrities into host, you are sure to have a hoot. The Dayton Art Institute is hosting a very special night of trivia on Friday July, 13th, which includes the current Yousuf Karsh: American Portraits exhibit. “This is a fun way to get people into the museum to see this astounding set of photographs.” says DAI board member, Joshua Stucky. “It has been getting rave reviews.”

And speaking of rave reviews, enter the hostess, Dana Sintell, Dayton’s enduring drag hostess and comedienne. “This is right up my alley!” says Ms. Sintell, a 34 year veteran of the Dayton Drag culture. “My whole life has been trivial….and I would imagine I have lived through some of these historical events being asked about.”

Sintell, best known as the hostess and voice of the RubiGirls, couldn’t believe her luck in being asked. “I think the Museum knows a living work of art when they see one! The Venus Di Milo and I were good friends for God’s sake!”

The trivia night will be a full one. The Karsh exhibit will open to ticket holders at 6:30pm, followed by trivia in the Leo Bistro at 7:30pm. The event concludes at 9:00pm. Delicious food will be provided by Fusian with a cash bar available.

Sintell promises to keep things light and fun. “Trivia is supposed to be exciting and entertaining. I know some of the staff at the DAI and I bet you anything they have been looking long and hard for some great questions. This is going to be a real challenge!!” When asked about whether she will give a performance that night, Sintell quipped, “Ummm, have you met me?”

The event costs $10 for DAI members and $20 for non-members.
Tickets? Click below.

www.etix.com/ticket/p/7002366/trivia-night-dayton-the-dayton-art-institute-family-and-education-programs-

Acclaimed Jazz Musicians Perform With Muse Machine

July 10, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

When great jazz musicians from New York City and New Orleans team up with local artists and Muse Machine performers for a one-night-only concert, there’s only one thing you can say – The Joint Is Jumpin’.

Muse Machine performers (foreground, L-R, Ana Smith and Mark Antony Howard); photo by Faye Sommers

“The musicians were returning to the area from Jazz at Lincoln Center and Jazz Power Initiative in NYC to collaborate on another project and they suggested the concert – we’d have been crazy to pass up that opportunity!” said Muse producer Douglas Merk. “These artists have experiences and careers that literally span the globe. Bringing them together with Muse performers and Dayton audiences for a creative outburst is simply exciting.”

Guest artists include drummer Alvin Atkinson, Jr., multi-instrumentalist Michael Bashaw, bassist Eddie Brookshire, vocalist/saxophonist Camille Thurman, trumpeter Ashlin Parker, pianist/vocalist Eli Yamin and jazz combo Nausikaa. More information about the performers is available at musemachine.com. New Orleans-based choreographer Lula Elzy returns to insure the space is dancing and literally jumping to styles from standards to New Orleans to Latin American.

Muse Machine presents The Joint Is Jumpin’ at The Loft Theatre on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 7:00pm and 8:30pm. Tickets are $25 and $35 and are on sale exclusively through Ticket Center Stage: 937-228-3630 or musemachine.com.

Muse Machine is a nationally recognized arts education organization, providing creative experiences and resources for young people of the Miami Valley for the past 36 years. Since 1982, they have engaged thousands of students through academic-relevant lessons, workshops and in-school projects along with the highly acclaimed annual student musicals and concerts produced for the Miami Valley.

WiBN Leadership Conference Announces Extended Speaker Lineup

July 10, 2018 By Lisa Grigsby

Women in Business Networking, a program of Better Business Bureau servingDayton/Miami Valley, has announced the full speaker lineup and agenda for its 11^th Annual Leadership Conference, which will take place on September 19, 2018 at the Holiday Inn Dayton/Fairborn.

Melanie Spring, Corporate Brand Strategist

The influential group of speakers includes corporate brand strategist keynote speaker Melanie Spring, internationally recognized CEO of JANCOA Janitorial Services Mary Miller, president of Clark State Community College Jo Alice Blondin, Ph.D. and many more. This diverse and powerful group of women join the rest of the already featured speakers representing the spirit and strength of women business leaders that conference attendees have come to expect.

“For 11 years, the WiBN Leadership Conference has been helping women get from where they are to where they want to go,” stated vice president of leadership and development for BBB Dayton/Miami Valley, Melissa Cutcher. “This year’s conference theme is ‘Think Bigger’. We encourage you to take this opportunity to invest in yourself and join us for this amazing event. Our speakers, content and attendees will inspire you to take your career or business to the next level – to think bigger.”

The full lineup of speakers can be found at wibnconference.org/speakers.

Conference attendees will learn powerful business strategies and personal development concepts through breakout sessions:

Rewrite Your Story – presented by Michelle Vondrell, owner of White Board Solutions
How to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence – with Theresa B. Felder, ED.D., senior vice president for student success, Clark State Community College
What You Think of Yourself Affects How You Lead – with Rachel Sturm, Ph.D., associate professor from Wright State University.
How to Understand Today’s Buyer and Sell More – with Steve McCullough, founder and B2B sales coach, Buyer Aligned Selling & The McCullough
Exit Strategy Planning – with Kate Vriner, certified business broker, Sunbelt Business Brokers of Southwest Ohio

Early-Bird Pricing Ends July 31^st

Until July 31^st, WiBN members and BBB Accredited Businesses and Charities can purchase conference tickets at a reduced rate of $129, and $159 for the general public. Light breakfast, coffee breaks and lunch are included in the price of the conference.

Register Today at wibnconference.org

Opportunities to showcase your business are also available. To inquire about exhibit spaces or sponsorships for the 2018 WiBN Leadership Conference, contact Melissa Cutcher at [email protected] or (937) 610-2273.

Jet Freeze: The Coolest Place in Town

July 10, 2018 By Dayton937 1 Comment

It was 8pm, Monday night June 25th at the corner of Grange Hall and Patterson Rd in Beavercreek. The yellow shining bulbs were unmistakable. A crowd of about 50 was milling around the parking lot, or seated at picnic tables eating sundaes, cones and footlongs.

Welcome to Dayton’s beloved soft serve ice cream mecca, Jet Freeze. The legendary Beavercreek eatery has been the place to cool off with frozen treats for over 60 years !!

There are 2 types of people. People who love Jet Freeze and people who have never heard of it …. We hope to change that for some of you today. This is one of our favorite places for a Food Adventure since the early 1970’s.

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

Cherry Dipped Cone

— Jet Freeze is located in Beavercreek at 4014 E. Patterson Rd.

— Summer Hours – NOON – 10PM, Winter hours of 11am-7pm everyday (September – April).

— They do not have a bathroom and there is limited booth seating in dining room. The big change this year, is after about 4 decades, the stone tables have been replaced with wooden picnic tables by the front parking lots.

— Opened in 1957, as a mom and pop ice cream spot, it still is owned by the same family. The third generation of which is now helping manage the coolest spot in Beavercreek.

— What is Jet Freeze’s secret to great taste? The answer is two-fold. First, fresh milk. They use gallons of milk at a time as the base for the 95% fat-free treat. Secondly, they Mix original Flavors in-house. This is especially true for their strawberry, peanut butter and blueberry ice cream.

— Great, low prices… even the largest soft serve cones are a little more than $2. It is very cheap to eat here . Jet Freeze has chocolate and vanilla soft serve as their mainstays and these cones are delicious. On hot days they tend to slide, so make sure your tongue is ready to start licking !

This place has established itself as a favorite over multiple generations. We have been coming here since Jimmy Carter was president and the same MUST EATS, then are some of the same ones now. Here is what need to know about to make your Food Adventure to JET FREEZE the best one possible

MUST EATS:

The famous Peanut Butter Sundae

PEANUT BUTTER SUNDAE:
This is an absolute favorite for decades. They make their own, Homemade peanut butter sauce, mixed on site. It is a secret family recipe, guarded by a few. The kind of thing where one bite makes you collapse in joy. It is addicting and one of the richest, best tasting sundaes we have ever eaten. TIP: You have to get whip cream, nuts and a cherry. Those extras make the sundae.

FOOTLONG HOT DOG:
The long thin hot dog is a simple, yet delicious treat to put you in a time warp back to your youth. It’s a no frills treat, yet hard to find in today’s world. We recommend topping the dog with onions, mustard and relish. Really feeling a throwback? Order the footlong cheese coney. It is messy, but it will make you say “yum” with your mouth full.

STRAWBERRY SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM:
Another homemade secret recipe flavor that is mixed in-house. This flavor has really caught more traction as a favorite the past 10 years. What kind of a cone has a cult following? This one does, try a bite and you will see why. It is rare to see Strawberry flavored ice cream in soft serve circles. The management told us the strawberry flavoring is specially mixed by employees every day. It is a one of a kind taste and some of the best we have ever had. Again, a homemade recipe guarded by a few.

Footlong Hot Dog with Mustard and Relish !!

BANANA SPLIT:
Your typical American favorite, constructed by the book. It has a boat dish filled with vanilla ice cream, drizzled with hot chocolate, pineapple topping, and strawberry flavoring. Topped off with 2 long banana slices, whipped cream and nuts, it is the monster of the menu. Sit on the picnic table and eat this one and you will get some “oohs and aaahs” from the crowd. A perfect treat for 4th of July.

BLUEBERRY SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM aka SMURF ICE CREAM:
The new favorite on the menu for the last couple of years. This flavor is only available late May through early September. This is the same as the “smurf ice cream” offered at King’s Island. It is rare and hugely popular. Grab a big waffle cone for this flavor. We bet you fall in love with it too.

Blueberry Ice Cream aka “Smurf Ice Cream”

Honorable Mention: The Peanut Butter and Banana Shake with chocolate ice cream. This would make Elvis blush. Also try the Hot Fudge Sundae (always a winner). Finally, the Butterscotch Sundae will make you will melt into your chair with pleasure. These 3 are creamy and dreamy.

OTHER FLAVORS:

You can catch various other flavors at certain random times through the year as the family experiments with new tastes. Last winter we enjoyed PUMPKIN SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM. Rumors of a PEACH ice cream have swirled as have rumors of an ORANGE DREAMSICLE FLAVOR.

Stay tuned to this humble little shop, with the legendary reputation. Visit and bring yourself back to a simpler time.

At Jet Freeze “cooler heads always prevail.”

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