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Bellwether Music Festival busts out the best alternative rock!

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There is certainly no shortage of summer music festivals in the greater Miami Valley region, however many of them lean towards jam, folk, bluegrass, and country fans. For the many alternative and indie rock fans, there are far fewer festival options, especially ones with camping.

That’s the gap that Bellwether Music Festival is hoping to fill. Referred to as a “mini-Bonnaroo”- this two-day, two-stage alternative music festival features an impressive lineup of both national and local acts, along with one of the most unique festival grounds anywhere: The Renaissance Park in Waynesville! Last year, my friend mentioned how great it would be to have a music festival there, and low and behold, someone did it!

Not only did organizers nab a prime location, they are pulling in some major acts, including: MGMT, The Flaming Lips, Local Natives, Echo & The Bunnymen, Dr. Dog, The Psychedelic Furs, Whitney, AJ & The Woods, Allah-Las, Japanese Breakfast, Bob Schneider, Erika Wennerstrom (of Heartless Bastards), This Pine Box, Alex Lahey, Dawg Yawp, Speaking Suns, The Cordial Sins, Cherry Lee & The Hot Rod Hounds and Carriers. Full schedule is posted here. Plus there are After Parties in the campground, as well as morning yoga. For the best experience, download the Bellwether app on the App Store or Google Play for map, schedule and info.

These festival organizers are tuned into what festival audiences want, so they put the stages are across from one another and set times don’t overlap. YES! Nothing more frustrating than going to music festival, and you can’t see everyone on the lineup because they are playing at the same time. Organizers say you’ll have time to grab a beer or run to the restroom and catch every band. Plus they have people and performers coming from 45 states and 8 countries. What a great event to meet all kinds of people! Plus, this festival is already committed to year two and will offer special early-bird ticket prices to those who attend this year. They thought of everything!

How To Go?

When: August 10-11, 2018. Campers can load-in starting at noon on Thursday, August 9 and must load-out by 11am on Sunday, August 12. Click here to learn more about camping at Bellwether. Not into camping? That’s cool. Click here to book your hotel room through Hotels for Hope and get the best rate.

Where: The Renaissance Festival grounds in Waynesville. The entrance to the camping grounds and festival is off OH-73. If you are traveling west, you’ll cross OH-52 and then it will be on your right. If you are traveling east, you’ll cross Harveysburg Road and then it will be on your left. They have a big ol’ field with plenty of parking. Buy your parking pass now for only $5. It’s $10 – cash only – at the gate. (see festival map below)

NOTE: Bellwether is a rain or shine event. We monitor the weather and have various protocols based on the severity of the weather. We ask you pay attention to announcements and follow instructions, so we can keep everyone safe and sound.

Who: The Bellwether Festival is a family friendly event. Kids 10 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult ticket holder. The number of free admissions is at the discretion of gate management. IMPORTANT! Kids that enter for free DO NOT have access to the VIP tent. Only VIP wristbands will be admitted.

Tickets: LOTS of ticket options! You can get passes for all weekend, or Friday or Saturday only. There are VIP options plus camping options. Bonus -Complimentary tickets to the Ohio Renaissance Festival when you purchase either Friday or Saturday tickets. Get the full run down of ticket options here: https://www.xorbia.com/e/bellwetherfest/2018

 

Bellwether Map

A Revolution in Consciousness: An Evening with Theresa Gasper and Bestselling Author Marianne Williamson

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Marianne Williamson is an New Age author, activist and lecturer. She has published 12 books, including four New York Times number-one bestsellers, with her most recent being Tears to Triumph about “the spiritual journey from suffering to enlightenment”.

She is the founder of Project Angel Food, a meals-on-wheels program that serves homebound people with AIDs in the Los Angeles area, and the co-founder of The Peace Alliance, a grassroots campaign supporting legislation to establish a United States Department of Peace. Williamson also produces the Sister Giant Conferences, highlighting the intersection of spirituality and politics.

In 2018, Marianne has been touring America to discuss how a revolution in consciousness paves the way to both personal and political renewal, speaking with congressional candidates along the way that she believes can bring this renewal to Washington in November.

Ms. Williamson will be in Dayton on Friday, August 10th to speak and support the election campaign of Theresa Gasper, candidate for U.S. Congress, 10th District of Ohio. Join Marianne Williamson as she discusses how a revolution in consciousness paves the way to both personal and political renewal.

  • What does it mean for a country to self-actualize?
  • What would it look like for not only a person, but a collection of people, to become together all that we can be?
  • How does individual freedom provide the greatest space for our collective genius to unfold?

To Attend Marianne Williamson Live: Fundraiser for Theresa Gasper

Time: Friday, August 10, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Event Address:

IUE-CWA Local 755

313 S Jefferson St

Dayton, OH 45402

Admission starts at $35 and can be reserved online.

 

Make $10K to travel the country and eat BBQ

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Calling all pit masters, grilling fanatics, and barbeque fans… Reynolds Wrap just cooked up your dream job! The durable, pit master-approved foil known for locking in delicious grilled flavors is looking for its first-ever Chief Grilling Officer. Reynolds Wrap is on a mission to identify the best grilling techniques and tips to share with its fans, and they want you to lead the way.

 

This two week, paid gig offers unforgettable experiences in America’s most mouth-watering cities. In case that’s not clear enough: Eat food. Document the experience. Get paid! The Chief Grilling Officer, or “CGO’s” responsibilities are simple (and delicious); travel to some of the most notorious barbeque cities in the

 

country to learn about grilling culture and new techniques for the Reynolds Wrap test kitchen.

Along the way, you’ll share tips, techniques and pictures of your travels on the Reynolds Kitchens website and social channels, so that grilling enthusiasts at home can make drool-worthy meals on their own.

Need more incentive to get your mouth watering? The Reynolds Wrap CGO will receive a $10K stipend, pre-paid travel and lodging for you and (a very lucky) guest and amazing hookups at some of the most delicious restaurants from coast to coast. The photography and cooking techniques captured by the CGO will be featured on ReynoldsKitchens.com and Reynolds-owned social channels.

“We’re on a mission here at Reynolds Wrap to identify the best grilling techniques and tips to share with backyard grillers,” said Brienne Neisewander, brand director for Foil at Reynolds Consumer Products. “We’re looking for a truly passionate grilling enthusiast to lead the way across the country and discover hidden grilling gems.”

Now through August 13, applicants looking to land this food-filled summer gig can submit their best original grilling photo along with 100 words on why they’re the best person for the job to [email protected]. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older and a resident of the United States.

For more details and to apply, visit ReynoldsKitchens.com/Chief–Grilling–Officer

So, if you don’t mind being paid to taste test some of the most delicious grilled dishes from across the country, posting envy-inducing pictures of your finds and falling asleep every night dreaming about your next meal, then you could have what it takes to be Reynolds Wrap’s Chief Grilling Officer.

 

 

Experience Art in the City

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Celebrate downtown’s rich collection of visual and performing arts and kick off a juried art show featuring local artists at the free Art in the City event!

Visit pop-up art galleries placed in downtown businesses as part of a special two-week juried art show. Curated by the Dayton Visual Arts Center, the show kicks off during the event on August 3 and runs through August 17.

Also on August 3, stroll an Artisan Market, soak in art at nearly 20 Party on the Patio locations, and enjoy live art demonstrations, poetry, music and theater performances, family fun, and hands-on art activities from more than 400 artists throughout downtown.

Hop on and off free pedal wagons running on Jefferson and St. Clair streets, or one of the free RTA shuttlesmaking a loop around downtown. Parking is available for $3 at the Main Street Garage (Main & Monument), for $1 after 6 pm at the Oregon District Garage (Fifth and Jefferson), and for free at K12 Gallery (341 S. Jefferson) and in the Arts Garage (Second and Ludlow).

More info at the event website.

 

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Chocolate Tasting Class!

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Photo credit: Vintage Plantations Chocolate

Learn. Love. Eat. CHOCOLATE.

This class, taught by Peace on Fifth,  is an intro into the fun and amazing world of single origin craft chocolate. Learn fun facts about chocolate like where it comes from, what makes it so special, and how it can taste like a spectacular explosion of flavor like the chocolate from Madagascar or a cozy best friend like the chocolate of Ecuador.

Beginners are encouraged and welcome. Spaces are limited. Classes take place at the Dayton Metro Library and registration is required. Tickets run $25 per class, register here.

The 100 series will be:

9/15: Why so yum? An intro with single origin and traditional bits
9/29: Different places, different tastes: comparing flavors
10/7: Party chocolate: fun strange fantastical pairings (most popular)

Cost includes: all samples, tasting mat, chocolate tasting journal, palate cleanser, and ta nosh on it gift. Samples are tailored to participants.

Learn more about chocolate in a fun way.

Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Walk

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The Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma walk is an event to raise awareness and funds to help research efforts and provide patient support and education. Scleroderma, which means “hard skin”, is a chronic connective tissue disease classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases. It can cause a thickening and tightening of the skin and damage to internal organs including the lungs, heart, kidneys, esophagus, and gastrointestinal tract. Medications and treatments can help with symptoms, but no cure exists for Scleroderma. 

 An estimated 300,000 persons in the United States have Scleroderma. Approximately four times more women than men develop the disease. The exact cause or causes of Scleroderma are unknown, and although medications can sometimes help, there is no cure.

Help us as we seek to increase understanding about treatment and management of scleroderma.  Bring your family and friends on Saturday, August 4, 2018, to run or walk and enjoy a 50/50 drawing, DJ, kids activities and prize raffle to support a great cause. Register Online.  Light snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch. Rain or Shine!

 

Fairborn Community Park 691 East Dayton-Yellow Springs Road Fairborn OH 45324

Registration: 9:00am-10:30am

Opening Ceremony: 10:30am
Fun Run & Walk: Immediately after Prize Raffle: 12:00pm

Routes: 3/4 mi., 1.5 mi. or 5k

Children 12 and under are free. Childrens size T-shirts are available to purchase online only for $5.00.

Pets on leashes are welcome.

Team Captains raising over $100 will be entered into a raffle for a 7 day Florida stay for up to 6 people. One raffle ticket for each $100 raised