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New Chef For The New Year at Coco’s Bistro

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The new year will bring an exciting new change for Dayton’s own Coco’s Bistro.

The restaurant has hired Chef Bryan Ondre to take the helm of its kitchen team and infuse his unique outlook into the restaurants menu beginning January 2.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to prepare the food I like to cook and to be downtown at Coco’s,” he said. “Coco’s has such a great and supportive environment, and I am excited to bring my own take on food to the community through this opportunity.”

Ondre has an extensive career in the Dayton community, having worked in the kitchens of Pacchia, Salar and most recently Coldwater Cafe. He also spent five years at Serato in Portland, Oregon.

“I feel like I learned something from every chef I worked under,” Ondre said. “But then I took it and made it my own style, and I can’t wait to bring that to Coco’s.

Coco’s has built a strong reputation in the community for being a classy and approachable community destination, and have a longstanding reputation in the region. The Executive Chef is a meaningful piece in making it all come together. This team needs a leader in the kitchen that is creative, driven and enjoys developing skills among a passionate team and Ondre is eager to take on that role for Coco’s.

“The people who dine here are our friends and neighbors,” said Proprietress Karen Wick-Gagnet. “People come to Coco’s to create memories and have meaningful, authentic experiences, and we are looking forward to sharing new experience with them in 2019 when Bryan comes on board.”

22 Years Ago…The RUBIGIRLS became a Holiday Tradition!

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RubiGirls star in The Show Must Go On!

‘The Birdcage’ was the movie everyone rushed to; ‘Baby Alive’ was the toy for all kids; DVD’s were launched; Gas was $1.09; and Lenny Kravitz and the Spice Girls topped the charts. It was 1996. For Fonda Peters and Dana Sintell, of the World Famous ‘RubiGirls’, an idea was growing. ‘We need a fundraiser that brings people from all walks of life to a drag show, with a goal of raising $1000 for HIV/AIDS research.’ says Fonda Peters.

The show idea was an actual extension of ‘To Care is to Cure,’ a Dayton Drag Show that took the best of Dayton’s Queens, and did shows at all the bars in the area. ‘Those were remarkable shows. Drag Queens literally rode on buses from bar to bar and did these super fun shows! They were all serious about changing the HIV trajectory…enough people had died.’ says Peters (AKA Tim Farquhar).

Fonda Peters has been doing shows for 34 Years.

For his cohort, Dana, the bus rides won’t ever be forgotten. “Honestly, I’m not sure how many of us are still alive from those days…Lord it was a long while ago! I remember one year, early on in 90’s, I was doing a number at 1470 West, and a very beautiful, young man brought a dollar and said, ‘I have AIDS. I’ve been so sad, feel like giving up. I needed this laugh more than you know.’ ‘I hugged him…held him…and there were tears…It changed me….forever! People needed a reason to celebrate the Gay Life….there was too much negativity surrounding our community’ says Dana Sintell (AKA Joshua Stucky).”

The Legendary Dana Sintell, RubiGirls emcee.

From those early days, the RubiGirls knew there was an opportunity to help…change the conversation. After lengthy talks and a few catfights, the Girls settled on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. ‘It felt right. Everyone’s home, people that have nowhere to go would have an outlet, and families could come and celebrate with us! I will be honest, the first year shocked us….we sold out and made well over our goal. It was that night we knew…THE SHOW MUST GO ON!’ says Peters.

For Peters and Sintell, the 22nd Anniversary is amazing, but they’ve been in dresses for 34 years. ‘No doubt, one of our favorite parts of any year is the BIG SHOW in November. Tim and I get to be on that stage one more year. One more standing ovation. Although we’ve talked about leaving, talked about passing the torch, I think we both feel we meant what we said when we committed to seeing an end to HIV. Can’t quit….especially when things have gotten so much better.’ says Stucky.

Magestik always brings the beat to the shows.

Today’s RubiGirls are definitely well-versed in ‘The Show Must Go On.’ Magestick (AKA Matthew Swisher) says,’This is THE show of the year. We rehearse a ton, drink afterward, and new ideas fly. I am beyond proud to be part of the RubiGirls and this special night. Every dollar is going to help someone, educate someone and make a better day for people with HIV. Truth is, crazy as they are, Tim and Josh, actually all of the more seasoned Girls, are iconic in this town. Not because they are beautiful, or dress to the 9’s or whatever….it’s because they stuck to their vision. They really want to do good things for people.’

 

The RubiGirls appear all over the Dayton area!

The RubiGirls are on the verge of helping raise $2,000,000 for charities. ‘Um, we had no idea this would ever happen.’ Sintell adds. ‘The support of the Dayton community surpasses every city, even bigger ones, around the country. When I tell people we do banquets, parties, grand openings, bingo, church performances, nursing homes, trivia, kids’ birthdays….etc, etc, they are stunned! RubiGirls are something special. And we take that very seriously. We always want to be cutting edge, but remain respectful. It’ s a fine line…but people are more apt to donate when they laugh and feel good.’

Peters concludes, ‘There have been over 50 or so RubiPerformers over the years. It’s a legacy. We’ve been performing longer then some of these new girls have been alive. That says a lot. We just hope that this continues, as long as possible, with great laughs, bigger crowds and MORE DONATIONS! Long live the RubiGirls!’

 

THE SHOW MUST GO ON

is set for Saturday, 11/24, with doors opening at 7pm.

It is in a brand new downtown venue, The Brightside,
located at 905 East Third Street Suite B, Dayton, Ohio 45402.

Tickets are on sale by clicking on link, or at the door for $40, if still available!
And don’t forget to bring a few bucks for tipping!

 

Be sure and follow The RubiGirls  on Facebook!

 

 

Clifton Mill Featured on National TV: Great Chritsmas Light Fight

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The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill, a Christmas Holiday tradition for over three decades is highlighted on ABC TV’S ‘THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT’ Monday evening, December 3, 8-10pm broadcast locally in Dayton on WKEF-ABC22,  and all over the country on the ABC Television Network.

“We couldn’t be more excited that ABC picked us to be featured on their show.’ Said Anthony Satariano, co-owner of Clifton Mill.

The TV crew of over a dozen camera & boom operators, sound & video techs, and producers were here over Thanksgiving last year. “It was a big deal for our little town of Clifton and Greene County. We were all sworn to secrecy until now.” He added.

“Folks around here know about the Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill, now we have this opportunity to share the fun, excitement and wonder with the entire nation.” Said Jessica Noes, General Manager of Clifton Mill. 

The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill will ‘turn on’ for the holiday season Friday, November 23, always the day after Thanksgiving.

 

“Folks around here know about the Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill, now we have this opportunity to share the fun, excitement and wonder with the entire nation.” Said Jessica Noes, General Manager of Clifton Mill. 

The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill will ‘turn on’ for the holiday season Friday, November 23, always the day after Thanksgiving.

We are honored Ohio Attorney General and Ohio Governor Elect Mike DeWine will flip the switch for our 31st year.

Gates open at 5pm, and precisely at 6pm, over 4 million lights brighten the night instantly, transforming the mill and gorge into a shimmering world of Christmas wonder. We are open 7 nights a week through December 31. 

What began as a simple idea of stringing a few strands of lights on the historic mill for the enjoyment of family and friends is now one of the largest outdoor holiday displays in the country. Now, millions of lights later, the Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill decorate the mill, trees, river banks and almost everything in between. Including the water wheel.

One of the big crowd pleasers is the covered bridge synchronized light & music show, which occurs hourly each night.

Also 31 years ago, the owners began work on a miniature village with scaled down versions of some of Clifton’s historic buildings built by an artisan in Pennsylvania. There have been new additions each year by a variety of artists and today it is a sight to behold with street after miniature street of scaled down homes and businesses, a tiny Fire Dept. putting out a “house fire”, an outdoor train, a 1950s drive-in theatre, a County Fair and much more lit up for the holidays! Clifton Mill has over 3000 examples of ‘Santa Claus’ on display dating back to 1850. Some are toys, some used for advertising, odd to elegant, all are interesting. Plus, a real live Santa popping out of the chimney.

The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill is an outdoor event and weather permitting. Call beforehand. Admission is $10 per person for everyone age 7 and older. Concession Food is available. BEST TIME TO VISIT IS MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY.

Clifton is in Greene County, Ohio three miles east of Yellow Springs on State Rt. 343, six miles south of Springfield on State Rt. 72, and three miles north of Cedarville on Rt. 72.

For more information visit www.cliftonmill.com, follow us on Facebook or call 937-767-5501.

3 Thanksgiving Recipes: We Be Yammin’

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The Food Adventure Crew  will be yammin’ this Thanksgiving.   Today we share 3 of our “go to” recipes that may put a resurgence in your holiday sweet potato dishes.

First let’s get the scoop on this SWEET POTATOES !

HERE IS THE SKINNY ON SWEET POTATOES aka YAMS:

—That sweet, orange-colored root vegetable that you love so dearly is actually a sweet potato. Yes, all so-called “yams” are in fact sweet potatoes. Most people think that long, red-skinned sweet potatoes are yams, but they really are just one of many varieties of sweet potatoes.

Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

— They contain high amounts of fiber and potassium. They have more grams of natural sugars than regular potato but more overall nutrients with fewer calories.  Sweet potatoes are thought to help maintain a healthy blood pressure and protect against cancer.

RECIPE #1: Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet

Lets get into out first recipe – This one is from our in-house health and wellness Food Adventurer, Jessie Whitesell.  This active mom has her own health and nutrition coach business.  She can be reached at [email protected]

This Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet takes 30 mins and you will be amazed by the fall flavors.  It’s ONE-PAN meal that is perfect for your family to enjoy!  This dish is GLUTEN FREE !

3 Tips to make the best Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet recipe:

  1. Don’t overload your skillet with sweet potato because this veggies will take forever to cook and you may burn your food. If your cast iron skillet is 9-10 inches, the ideal amount of diced sweet potato is between 2-3 cups.
  2. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to medium to cook the sweet potato faster.
  3. You can cook first the sweet potato and add it into the pan when the ground turkey is cooked.

    Ingredients

    •  2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
    •  1 lbs grass-fed extra-lean ground turkey
    •  1 tsp garlic clove — minced
    •  ½ cup onions — diced
    •  ½ cup yellow pepper — diced
    •  1 ½ cups sweet potato — peeled and diced
    •  Salt and freshly ground black pepper
    •  A pinch of red chili flakes
    •  ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

      Instructions

      Jessie Whitesell

      1. In an iron cast skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
      2. Add ground turkey and garlic. Use a wood spoon breaking up the turkey while it cooks. Stir occasionally and cook for about 5 minutes.
      3. Add onions and yellow peppers and cook until onions are soft.
      4. Add the sweet potato, chili pepper, salt, and pepper.
      5. Cover the skillet and cook until they are tender. Don’t forget to stir occasionally. If necessary, add more olive oil or a little bit of water to cook the sweet potato faster.
      6. While the sweet potato is cooking, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
      7. When the sweet potato is tender, add shredded mozzarella cheese and bring the skillet to the oven to melt the cheese
      8. When the cheese melts, remove from the oven, and garnish with parsley.

       

      RECIPE #2: Cora’s Sweet Potatoes

      This one is from our Food Adventurer Jackie – the Upstate New York Italian mom with a serious appetite.

      Jackie and her daughters

      Jax says:

      When planning out our Thanksgiving menu, the kids asked about having sweet potatoes. I became nostalgic and told them how we used to have them with marshmallows on top (they were also the candied sweet potatoes from a can-blech).
      Well obviously the kids became excited and insisted I make that for Thanksgiving.  So Cora (my oldest) and I decided to reinvent the old classic with fresh sweet potatoes and of course, adding on the marshmallows! You’ll see that I made the dish half with and half without the marshmallows in case some people aren’t a fan. Though I think you’ll find this dish to have just enough sweetness without being overwhelming.

      Start with Roasted SweetPotatoes

      Ingredients:

      3 large sweet potatoes cut into cubes
      1/4 cup Orange Juice
      1/4 cup Butter
      1/2 cup Brown Sugar
      1 tsp Cinnamon
      1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
      1/4 tsp Nutmeg
      1/2 tsp Salt
      1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
      Grease a 9×13 dish with butter.
      In a small saucepan, simmer all ingredients (except sweet potatoes and marshmallows), until slightly reduced to a thin syrup (about 15mins).
      In a bowl, toss sweet potatoes with the syrup and then add to the greased dish.

      Coras Sweet Potatoes

      Bake covered with foil for approximately 45 minutes, stirring every 15.
      Bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes, or until tender and starting to caramelize.
      Top with marshmallows and then broil until brown and gooey!
      Again you can top half only with marshmallows like we did.
      Enjoy!

    Now we pass the baton to Steve, aka The Big Ragu, who will give us his favorite sweet potato recipe that is an inspiration from the old BURBANKS  restaurants that were in Dayton and Cincinnati that specialized in BBQ.  This is the recipe for their Sweet Potato casserole, which is kind of like a sweet potato pie.  He has made it a few times for dinner parties and holidays and it is always a big hit !

     

    RECIPE #3: Burbank’s Sweet Potato Casserole:

    cooking the yams

    Ingredients:

    • 3 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes
    • 1/2 cup white sugar
    • 2 beaten eggs
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 4 ounces melted butter
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
    • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
    • 1/2 cup flour
    • 1 cup chopped nuts
    • 3 tablespoons butter

    Instructions

    1. Mix first seven ingredients together and place in 9×9 glass pan.
    2. Mix remaining ingredients and spread on top of potato mixture.
    3. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, or until heated through.
    4. Recipe may be doubled.
    5. Enjoy!

     

    ***There you have it 3 recipes for SWEET POTATOES that will boost your Thanksgiving table !  Try them and feel free to leave feedback below.

    HAPPY THANKSGIVING from FOOD ADVENTURES !

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    The Big Ragu from Food Adventures

    Jackies Baked Sweet Potatoes

    Jax serves this one half and half – with and without MARSHMALLOWS !

 

 

Over The River and It’s Great in Dayton

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The New-England Boy’s Song about Thanksgiving Day, also known as “Over the River and Through the Wood”, is a Thanksgiving poem originally published in 1844 in Flowers for Children. Although many people sing “to grandmother’s house we go”, the author’s original words were “to grandfather’s house we go” and many people also mistakenly refer to the “Wood” in the song as plural “Woods” rather than singular.
 

 
 
 

GOINGS ON 
The Greater Dayton LGBT Center is having  a presentation on how to talk with transgender individuals, what’s fair game and what’s off limits. The meeting is at at The Center (24 N. Jefferson St STE 200,) Dayton, on Monday, 7pm
 

 
 
 
 
 

Boy Erased, the powerful new film, opens on Wednesday at The Neon.

 

 
The 40th Annual Turkey Trot is a 5 mile run that starts and finishes in beautiful downtown Miamisburg on Thanksgiving morning. It also features a costume contest and a one mile Fun Walk.
 
 
 
The Dayton Holiday Festival returns to downtown Dayton beginning Friday with the Grande Illumination and Dayton Children’s Parade Spectacular in Lights! The fun kicks off from 4 to 9 pm. and continues throughout December.

 

 
 
 
The Tike’s Shoppe officially opens at 3pm, Friday during the Dayton Holiday Festival,.
 
 
 
 
 



The MetroParks Ice Rink officially opens on Friday. MetroParks Ice Rink has beautiful views of the scenic Great Miami River in downtown Dayton and is the region’s largest outdoor ice skating rink. Admission to the MetroParks Ice Rink is $5 daily, and visitors can rent ice skates for $2.
 
 

The McPherson Town has ten beautiful historic homes decorated in holiday splendor that you can visit on Friday & Saturday.


The Floral Firing. Every piece is decorated with some sort of flower. Some are abstract, many are detailed interpretations of flowers from the garden… some even have birds and bees!

Friday – Sunday November 23-25, 10am to 5pm; Friday- Sunday November 30, December 1-2, 10am to 5pm.
 
The Last Waltz was the final live performance by The Band on November 25, 1976. It lives on thanks to Martin Scorsese who was on hand that night to film this epic concert. Decades later in Dayton and in cities all across the nation, an annual tradition has blossomed. At the Schu on Saturday at 8pm the Dayton Philharmonic welcomes over thirty local musicians for an outstanding night of music.

And one of the musicians is “Steve Makofka, accordion.” 

“NEWS” IN DAYTON
Rockin’ Snowman Open House. Lots of art, jewelry, pottery, food, drinks, friends, fun and Holiday Spirit to enjoy and purchase for holiday gifts. 447 E Monument Ave, The Requarth Co. Second Floor, (where the creation is….). Saturday, December 2, 3 to 6pm; Sunday, December 3, 3 to 6pm
 
 

Kick off the 100th anniversary celebration of women’s suffrage with gifts from the Ohio History museum store.  From 1912-1917, this vintage poster design was used by the Ohio Women Suffrage Association to help spread the word about the fight for women’s right to vote.

The Contemporary Dayton’s Holiday Gift Gallery features fine art and craft by 50+ local artists. It is available to December 22.
This new Nature, Recreation, Community, snow globe is available at Agnes & Orson in downtown Dayton and DeClarks at Town & Country in Kettering.
Mike Elsass: Studio Visits. Photographed and written by Bill Franz, this book takes you into Mike’s downtown Dayton studio and delves into the process involved in his creations through an entertaining Q & A format.

I’ve got this book and totally amazing!

Dayton History announced the iconic swimming pool light tower from Old River Park-a recreational area built in 1939 by National Cash Register (NCR)-has been successfully moved and restored at Carillon Historical Park.

If you ever did some swimming there let me know!

Survey to assess needs of older Miami Valley LGBTQ population for first time

 
 
 
 

Oldies FM 97.3 Radio, YOUR Community Radio Station!


Jean’s Pup Pup & Kit Cat Pet Care Service. She is caring

for your animals in your home!
Would you like to see a memento from your life, your community, or your business placed into an artwork permanently displayed at the Dayton Metro Library?
Michelle Stitzlein, an artist from central Ohio, has been commissioned to create a large art installation for the Park Reading Room in the Main Library in downtown Dayton. She is now seeking locally-sourced, found, reused and/or recycled materials that reflect the Montgomery County community to incorporate into the artwork. Please bring items for donation to the Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, and drop them in the red bin in the Opportunity Space @ Patterson. Stitzlein will pick up all donated items on Friday, December 14. Contact her at [email protected] to arrange a pickup at your place of business on that day, if needed.
I’m going to drop the coin  off!

Playwrights Wanted!

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Caesar’s Ford Theatre, Inc is pleased to announce a play writing festival for middle school and high school age students.

Caesar’s Ford Theatre, Inc is looking for short dramatic scripts based about Ohio history to be included in “History in ACTion: a Festival of New Historic Drama”, to be presented as staged readings in the summer of 2019. The festival will take place in an outdoor theatre venue in Greene County, Ohio. Original one-act plays, monologues, or scenes from longer works will be considered. Each script should require no more than 10 performers and run somewhere between 10 and 30 minutes in length. All scripts should be based on stories from the history and culture of Ohio. Visit www.caesarsford.com for some suggested subjects and further details. Fictional characters and incidents can be included but historical accuracy is a priority. Scripts should not be based upon previously published works.

Student writers should be residents of Ohio and attend a charter, parochial, private, or public middle school or high school in Ohio. Students who are homeschooled or students living out-of-state but have a significant tie to the State of Ohio are also invited to participate. The authors of scripts chosen for inclusion in the Festival will be offered compensation for performance rights, ranging from $25 to $100, depending on the length of the material. Caesar’s Ford Theatre, Inc is particularly interested in material that might further be developed into a trilogy of full length plays to be presented in an Ohio outdoor theatre venue in the future. Writers are permitted to submit more than one script.

There is no submission fee. Scripts can be submitted in an attachment to [email protected] , in Word or PDF format, or they can be sent in hard copy to Caesar’s Ford Theatre, Inc PO BOX C Xenia, Ohio 45385-0692. Electronic submission is preferred. The submission deadline for student playwrights is April 1, 2019. For more information please contact Caesar’s Ford Theatre, Inc at [email protected] .

Werksgiving is the biggest party of Thanksgiving weekend!

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The Werks, who started their musical journey right here in Dayton, are always happy to come for the holidays and host their annual “Werksgiving” show. This year is even more exciting, as the band shifts locations to directly downtown, at the newest music venue: the Brightside! For years music lovers have longed for a big room to see music in Dayton, and that time is finally here!

Kicking off this special celebration is a massive group of special guests who are performing with local band Kommunity Service. The featured special guests include:

Johnny K AllDay guitar/vocals
Dino Dimitrouleas bass/vocals
Rob Brockman drums/vocals
Stephen Buttree Sax/keys/samples/vocals
Nathan Springhart keys/vocals
Megan Fitzpatrick fiddle/vocals
Aaron Armstrong percussion
Chris Houser guitar/general awesomeness
Bob Maltby guitar/genius
And many more of your favorite musicians!

This is guaranteed to be the biggest party of Thanksgiving weekend – especially for music lovers!

How to Go?

What: The 11th Annual Werksgiving

When: November 21, 2018 from 8pm-1am

Where: Brightside Music & Event Venue at 905 E 3rd St, Dayton OH

How: Tickets are $12.50 and available for advance purchase here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/werksgiving-the-werks-brightside-dayton-oh-tickets-51051330905

El Grecos Pizza Villa Announces Closing

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Since the 1960’s El Greco’s Pizza Villa has been a hot spot on Salem Ave in Trotwood.  In more recent years it’s been a destination as most the of plaza it’s located in is empty.  Know for its unique flavors,  it’s menu features Mexican, greek, pizza, Italian, and some American dishes. Their pizza is square sliced local style crust with finely ground sausage and pepperoni under generous amounts of provolone cheese. Regulars have still been coming out to enjoy the thin crust pizza or Taco Tuesday, featuring 99 cent tacos, in nicer wether the patio is often packed. 

 

But according to their Facebook page, the end is near for El Greco:

 

“Our dear, loyal customers, our last day will be Saturday, Dec. 22. This was not an easy decision by any means as I’ve spent most of my life in Greco’s. It’s also been a staple in many of your own lives’. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t hear a story from you. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your loyalty, your memories, and your stories! I would also like to thank my Greco’s family, current as well as those from past years. Their love for Greco’s, loyalty and commitment has always astounded me. I would love to see a new leader take the helm to continue this long standing tradition. It’s not easy by any means, but very fulfilling. We’ve always been the place people come home to, and it’s an important job and would require a love for Greco’s and all it represents. Change is never easy so please keep us in your prayers.”

You’ve still got time to visit and relive a piece of Dayton history before they close the doors. And just maybe they’ll share the recipe for their famous house salad dressing before they go.

El Greco Pizza Village
3976 Salem Ave
 Dayton, OH 45406-1532

(937) 278-3344

Hours:

Monday- Thursday 11am – 9pm
Friday 11am – 10pm
Saturday 12pm – 10pm

 

8 Free & Fun Things To Do This Weekend!

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There’s always something to do in Dayton and even if you’re on a tight budget, that shouldn’t stop you from having a weekend chocked full of fun and adventure. We’ve curated a list of eight events happening around town with no cost to attend. Not to say you might not spend some money on food or beverages or picking up a gift or two during your outing.

For even more free things to do, check out our MostMetro.com event calendar and search under the FREE category

 

Holiday Open House & Free Classes

Pure Barre

November 16 @ 5:50 am – 5:30 pm

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Free

Join us for our Holiday Open House featuring our 3 class offerings: Classic, Empower and Reform! FREE classes all weekend…

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Christmas in Historic Springboro

Downtown Historic Springboro

November 16 @ 6:00 pm – November 18 @ 5:00 pm

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Free

The Christmas in Historic Springboro Festival features heated tents filled with shopping from local craft and retail vendors, music and…

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Sinclair Jazz Ensemble Concert

Blair Hall Theatre
November 16 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Free

Sinclair Jazz Ensemble (under the direction of Bill Burns) with guest vocalist Barbara Knight perform a FREE concert on Friday,…

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Family Day – Exploring Engineering

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
November 17 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Free

The Museum’s Education Division hosts Family Days one Saturday a month.  These programs are designed for children and adults of…

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Sports Card Show

Nutter Center

November 17 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

|Recurring Event (See all)
Free

Come on out and Buy, Sell, or Trade with the Midwest’s Finest Dealers! Free Event / Hourly Door Prizes. Free…

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Fairmont Craft Show

Trent Arena
November 17 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Fairmont Athletic Booster Craft Show will feature more than 200 booths and it is predicted to sell out with the…

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Winter Blues Fest 2018

Miami Valley Gaming
November 17 @ 2:00 pm – 11:59 pm
Free

Grandstand Headliners: Hurricane Ruth – 3:00pm-4:30pm Leroy Ellington’s Sacred Hearts-5:00pm-6:30pm Scotty Bratcher Band – 7:00pm-8:30pm Derek St. Holmes – 9:00pm-10:30pm…

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LGBT Center Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

Greater Dayton LGBT Center
November 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Free

Doors open at 5:00PM and dinner will be served at 6:00PM. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, all the fixings supplied. Bring…

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Order Your Ghostlight Coffee Holiday Pies NOW!

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Each year the baking elves at Ghostlight Coffee,  South Park’s beloved coffee shop that just celebrated their 7th anniversary,  have been making pecan, sweet potato, pumpkin, and apple vegan pies, as well as cookies and rolls you can order to grace your Thanksgiving table.  Their Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie has been my favorite and something you could proudly show up with for family dinner, knowing you were going to get raves on dessert.

Then they came up with The Ghostlight Thanksgiving pie,  a Pumpkin & Maple Pie with a Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Top and a Graham Cracker Crumble tucked beneath, and that was good.

 

But this year they have outdone themselves with what is now my favorite pie ever!

The Lumberjack pie is a combination of salty & sweet: a crispy, cinnamon-y cookie inspired crust is filled with ooey-gooey, buttery, custard-y, maple-y goodness. I had a piece of this pie last night and could not wait to get up and have another piece for breakfast.  Order two of these – one to leave at home (you can even stick it in your freezer to enjoy later) and one to take to your Thanksgiving dinner – you’ll thank me later for this.  This pie runs $18 and will easily serve 12 people- it’s incredible rich, so you can make your slices very small and you’ll still be very satisfied.

While you are ordering pick up some Spiced Apple Ciderdoodles! At a recent taste test Brent Johnson from Square One Salon had this to say, “Oh yeah, these are incredible.”  Their magic baker have figured out how to put Spiced Apple Cider in cookie form! Featuring freshly pressed Apple Cider from Pfeifer’s Apple Orchard in Yellow Springs. These cookies are Dairy-free, Egg-free, Nut-free & Vegan, a great treat for many dietary restrictions.

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In order to get all this yummy goodness on your table you need to order by Sat, Nov 17th and your sweet treats will be ready for pick up on Tuesday 11/20 or Wednesday 11/21  (your choice) between the hours of 12:00pm – 5:00pm.  Here’s the link to order online. If you have any questions or concerns about Pre-Ordered baked goods from Ghostlight Coffee, please contact the bakery by emailing g[email protected].

Not going to be in town for Thanksgiving Head baker Mandy has also shared they will be doing another pie sale in time for the Christmas holiday.

Ghostlight Coffee

A gathering place near downtown Dayton, serving the best coffee, espresso, tea & baked goods in town. Ghostlight Coffee will surely become your favorite place to hang out, meet friends, listen to music & drink great coffee!

1201 Wayne Ave
Dayton, Ohio
(937) 985-2633
Hours:
Monday – Thursay 7am – 5:30pm
Friday & Saturday 7am – 7pm
Sunday 8am – 5:30pm

 

Remember Dayton’s Hottest Club of the 90’s at the Asylum Reunion!

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How many of you remember wild nights at the Asylum, Dayton’s Alternative dance club that was on Patterson Road in downtown Dayton?   Or more likely, how many of you don’t remember much of what happened there?

According to club DJ Matt Freeman, the Asylum opened circa 1993 and closed in 2005 (under the club name Fusion).  You’ll have your chance to relive those glory days for one night only, on Friday Nov 23rd at the Asylum Reunion, being hosted at Therapy Cafe, located at 452 E 3rd Street in Dayton.

We asked Freeman about the upcoming event:

What are a couple of your best memories?
MF: The memories of the Asylum are endless. If you were a part of that time, you know how easy it is to still share stories with a fellow club goer even after being closed for over 13 years. I recently met up with Chris Maloney, who worked there for almost the club’s entirety. We have only met up a handful of times in the past years, and we always have a conversations starting off “Remember that time at the asylum?…”. It was such an important part of so many people’s formidable years, it’s the conversation that will never die. Maybe it was the fact the venue brought straight edge kids, goths, punks, b-boys, ravers, college students and outcasts together and it all just made sense. You’d hear techno, industrial, hip hop, disco, 80s wave and it all simply worked. No cell phones, rarely a camera, it was what it was, and you had to be there to experience it all so you never wanted to miss a night. There was a sense of urgency to always be in attendance. 
What can folks expect at the reunion?

MF: We do our best to recapture the days of dancing, being social, and sharing memories of that time. We will have the infamous dance cage, which was at one time hung above the crowd at Asylum, live video mixing including photos & video from the Asylum, and two of the club’s longest running DJs, Matt Freeman & Eric Heilman. Music for the evening will include a mix of 80s, 90s, and early 2000s alternative / dance featuring Nine Inch Nails, Massive Attack, Depeche Mode, Fatboy Slim, Blur, Front 242, Nitzer Ebb, Armand Van Helden, Daft Punk, Faithless, KMFDM, Lords of Acid, The Prodigy, Sisters of Mercy, The Cure, Portishead, Moby, The Bucketheads, Garbage, Beastie Boys, New Order, Ministry, Wink, Orbital, Meat Beat Manifesto, as well as  dance tunes  featuring Beastie Boys, Björk, Blur, The Breeders, The Cure, Daft Punk, Depeche Mode, Fatboy Slim, Filter, Front 242, Garbage, KMFDM, Lords of Acid, Marilyn Manson, Massive Attack, Meat Beat Manifesto, Ministry, My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, New Order, Nine Inch Nails, Nitzer Ebb, Portishead, The Prodigy, Rammstein, Sheep on Drugs, Sisters of Mercy, Skinny Puppy, Sneaker Pimps, Underworld, and the list goes on…

What do tix cost and can they buy them in advance?
Cover: $5 (NO ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE)*
18+ welcome w/ proper ID
Doors open at 9PM
Therapy Cafe, 452 E. Third St. Dayton Ohio, 45402.
*This event will hit capacity so plan to arrive EARLY, as last year’s reunion hosted close to 300 attendees.
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Heart to Heart with The Beach Boys

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Celebrating 30 years, Kettering Medical Center Foundation’s Heart to Heart Gala has raised more than $7.5 million for advanced medical innovation and technology, patient-centered education and recovery, community cardiac and stroke screening and outreach, and advanced caregiver training. Housed in the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, the cardiac and vascular departments at Kettering Health Network continue to discover innovative advancements with national recognition for quality care. These advancements in the cardiac and vascular fields continue to place Kettering Health Network as a benchmark and nationally recognized program housed in the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital.

Local Pizza Joint Quietly Delivers National Recognition

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Robert Benson of Centerville Pizza and BBQ

Tucked into a small shopping strip across from the “Super Kroger” on S. Main Street Centerville is a little known place, where you can have a heck of a Food Adventure.  It is an unsung, unassuming little business that you may find to be a new favorite “go to.”

Centerville Pizza and BBQ has quietly been serving up pies and even winning national recognition at pizza competitions.  In 2017, they beat competitors in Columbus to catapult them into the “Super Bowl” of pizza competitions called the International Pizza Competition in Las Vegas.  Pizza Chefs from all over the USA were there, as were pizza tossers from Italy, France and Korea.  They placed 3rd in the Midwest, making their name on the leaderboard!

They were also featured earlier in 2018 in the national pizza magazine, Pizza Today !

So how come so many Daytonians have yet to try this pizza place?

Cheesey Bread

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY on CENTERVILLE PIZZA and BBQ:

— Owner Robert Benson opened the business in 2010.

— The specialize in Pizza, BBQ and Broasted Chicken.

— Homemade dough, homemade BBQ sauces and Specialty pizzas are the hallmarks as well

— They are taking orders for Thanksgiving Smoked Turkeys! Average turkeys are 20lbs, and the price is $60. Pickup 11am Thanksgiving Day! Call for details 438.0223

The Zombie PIzza – quickly becoming famous

— Located at 9470 Dayton-Lebanon Pike, they are open for take out, have a couple tables for dine-in, and deliver to a limited area in Centerville.

— Hours of Operation:
   Monday – Thurdsay: 11am – 10pm
   Friday/Saturday: 11am – 11pm
   Sunday: 3pm-10pm

— They have a full catering menu as well !

 

BENSON FAMILY TRADITIONS:
In rural Tennessee in the early 1940’s, “Grandpa Benny” owned Benson’s Grocery.  Locals grabbed groceries, tobacco, fresh foods made from scratch and even moonshine.  Grandpa became “Moonshine Benny” known for his made from scratch foodstuffs as well.  Fast forward to his grandson, now in Dayton known as “Pizza Benny.”  He opened, Centerville Pizza and BBQ on June 1st, 2010 with a philosophy of  pizza dough made from scratch, the best toppings, homemade sauces and signature sides made from real family recipes!

Pulled Pork by the 1/2 pound

But what are the best menu items at Centerville Pizza?

The Food Adventure Crew has been getting take out and delivery for the past 8 years, and have some research into the “must eats.”  Without further delay, here they are ….

 

MUST EATS AT CENTERVILLE PIZZA and BBQ:

 

THE ZOMBIE PIZZA:
Ok , sit back and absorb this one. This is one of the best pizzas you will ever eat. Period. They hit it out of the park with this combination of flavors.  The sauce is ranch instead of tomato sauce.  Ingredients include fresh garlic, fresh spinach, provolone and mozzarella cheeses, and finished with pepperoni, bacon, fresh diced tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. TRUST US ! Life changing !!

 

Broasted Whole Wings

THE BROASTED WHOLE WINGS WITH HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE or HOT SAUCE ON THE SIDE:
Talk about amazing flavor, this is a winner chicken dinner for sure. Get the wings broasted and ask for cups of their sauces bbq, mild, medium and hot.  Crispy, and delicious fried chicken with a taste you will love. DO NOT forget to get those homemade sauces on the side.

 

PULLED PORK:
Huge serving of pulled pork, and don’t forget to ask Benny’s crew for extra BBQ sauce and drizzle that stuff on top until you can’t drizzle any more. Great as a sandwich or just a fork and the plate. Melts in your mouth goodness. The smoky flavor is great and the prices are right ! Most underrated BBQ in town TRUTH BE TOLD !

Home Made Cornbread with liquid butter on the side.

 

CORN BREAD WITH BUTTER ON THE SIDE:
When eating BBQ , you cannot leave out the cornbread here. It is baked to perfection and sold in brownie like bites wrapped in plastic. Ask for butter on the side and you get a cup of liquid butter for dipping. NO trip to Centerville BBQ is complete without it.

 

BABYBACK BBQ RIBS:
The full and half slabs of these baby backs are affordable and delicious. The sauce is smothered on the ribs, but we still ask for extra bbq sauce for dipping. The ribs are a terrific and have a bold taste. Again, one of the best BBQs we have had, that you never hear about.

Is your mouth watering yet?  If so, it is time to make a trip to Centerville.

Sauced up Ribs – Ready to Eat

Please check out this pizza shop, and experience what the buzz is all about.  You may even catch Pizza Benny himself making some fresh dough, or serving customers.  You will love the sauces and the BBQ.  The fact that they deliver great BBQ and Broasted Wings is rare.

For more photos feel free to scroll down the gallery.

Food Adventures is a local food blog. We write weekly feature articles on DaytonMostMetro .com .

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BBQ Baked Beans

Cheesey Potatoes

Broasted wings

Brownies

Calzone

Wings and sauce on the side

Spaghetti

Mushroom, onion, green pepper and anchovy

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Cinna bread

Broasted Wings !

Mashed Potatoes Extra Gravy

Wings and sauces

a Zombie Pizza

Thin Crust Mushroom, onion , green pepper, anchovies !

broasted potatoes

pork n sauce with cornbread

RIBS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turkey Trot- It’s a Holiday Tradition!

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Are you a fast runner? ? We still love ya if you’re not (we’re definitely not either!), but if you are:

? The winners of this year’s Turkey Trot (first male and female overall and masters) will receive a $100 gift card to Runners Plus!

?‍♂️?‍♀️ The top 5 male and female finishers in each age group will receive a custom designed medal!

Weird Al & White Snake Concerts Announced!

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“Weird Al” Yankovic has just announced the dates for his 2019 Strings Attached tour – a high-energy, rock and comedy show featuring costumes, props, a video wall, and – for the first time – a full orchestra.

For his 2018 Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour, Weird Al wanted to reward his hardcore fans with an intimate, scaled-down show that showcased a rotating setlist of semi-obscure deep-cut non-parody album tracks, many of which he and his band had never performed live before.  For his 2019 Strings Attached tour, he’s back to playing the hits and classics – but this time his band will be supported every night by background singers and an entire symphony orchestra.

According to Al: “I wanted to follow up my most bare-bones tour ever with my most elaborate and extravagant tour ever. We’re pulling out all the stops for this one.”

“Weird Al” Yankovic is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history, earning four Grammys and fifteen career nominations. He is best known for his hilariously irreverent parodies of hit songs, including “Eat It,” “Like A Surgeon,” “Smells Like Nirvana,” “Amish Paradise,” “White & Nerdy,” and “Tacky.”

Yankovic’s 14th studio album Mandatory Fun (2014) made headlines when it became the first comedy album in history to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart, and the first comedy album to even reach the top of that chart in over 50 years. The single “Word Crimes” debuted in the Billboard Top 40, making Al one of only four artists to have had Top 40 singles in each of the last four decades (the other three being Michael Jackson, Madonna and U2).  He recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

“Weird Al” Yankovic
The Strings Attached Tour
with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 8:30 PM
TICKETS GO ON SALE December 1st at 10:00 AM

$61.50 – Plaza & Orchestra
$41.50 – Lawn & Terrace
All tickets increase $5 day of show
Limit 4 tickets per person on first day of sale

 

WHITESNAKE: THE FLESH & BLOOD WORLD TOUR

 

Mega platinum WHITESNAKE, the legendary rock ‘n’ roll band founded and formed by DEEP PURPLE singer DAVID COVERDALE are proud to announce their first shows of the 2019 “FLESH & BLOOD” World Tour, which will feature songs from the new studio record to be released in May 2019 on Frontiers entitled “FLESH & BLOOD” alongside their biggest hits & songs from one of the greatest back catalogues in rock ‘n’ roll history spanning over 40 years. The tour will include a stop in Huber Heights, OH at Rose Music Center on Monday, April 29th.

The first single & video from the new record entitled “SHUT UP & KISS ME” will be released worldwide in 2019 prior to the “Flesh & Blood” World Tour.

Founded in 1978 by former Deep Purple singer David Coverdale, Whitesnake have earned multi-platinum albums including ‘TROUBLE,’ ‘LOVEHUNTER,’ ‘READY AND WILLING’ and ‘COME AN’ GET IT’ through to the explosive hard rock of the revamped ‘SNAKE sound with the multi-platinum ‘SLIDE IT IN’ and having celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2017, 1987’s self-titled mega-million-selling smash-hit album, ‘WHITESNAKE.’ From these albums came multiple top 10 hits worldwide, including 2 number 1 singles with “Here I Go Again” and “Is This Love” as well as the unforgettable hammer of “Still Of The Night” all leading to virtual 24-hour domination of MTV around the globe.

In 2017, to mark the 30th anniversary of their most successful album “WHITESNAKE”, a Deluxe Package was released on Rhino Records to colossal success. The partnership with Rhino has continued with the recent release of “UNZIPPED,” a collection of rare and unreleased acoustic performances over the last 20 years, a truly extraordinary opportunity to hear some of the Whitesnake classics as you have never heard them before.

Bombast, bravado, talent and passion have helped establish Whitesnake as the perennial platinum favourite they have become and they’re back with a vengeance in 2019. The world-renowned group featuring DAVID COVERDALE (vocals), REB BEACH (guitar), JOEL HOEKSTRA (guitar), MICHAEL DEVIN (bass), TOMMY ALDRIDGE (drums) and MICHELE LUPPI (Keys) have just finished recording their 13th Studio record.

David Coverdale… Whitesnake Lead Singer: “I am so honoured & grateful to have toured this incredible world we share, for over 40 years, celebrating & enjoying unforgettable moments with millions of people…All of whom have joined me on this amazing journey… I truly love the shared experience & simply love my job & always will… Over 4 Decades of REPTILIAN FUN!! Thank YOU!!”

David Coverdale – vocals
Reb Beach – guitars
Joel Hoekstra – guitars
Michael Devin – bass
Tommy Aldridge – drums
Michele Luppi – keys

Reserved Pavilion Seating:
$59.00*, $49.00*, $39.00*, $23.50*

Tickets for the Huber Heights show will go on sale to the public beginning 11:00am on Friday, November 16th atwww.Ticketmaster.com and www.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.