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Dayton At Work And Play: The Secret Chamber House of Oddities and Artwork

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Cherish Harrell Brooks loved Foy’s Halloween and Variety Store in Fairborn as she was growing up. Now she has her own spooky store in Fairborn, The Secret Chamber House of Oddities And Artwork.

Cherish and her husband have traveled to horror conventions around the country. They started selling at the annual Horrorhound convention in Columbus for a few years before opening their own shop.

Looking around the store, I saw a dead bat mounted and framed, a sideshow poster about a Human Blockhead, skulls from various animals and many other unusual items. “I want people to walk in here and spend an hour looking at odd things,” Cherish told me.

As we talked, Cherish was working on a piece of art that will be sold in the store. I also saw a lot of art by Tiffany Clark, who was recently named Best Local Artist by Dayton.com

If you’re looking for a shopping experience that is out of the ordinary, try a visit to The Secret Chamber of Oddities and Artwork.

The Secret Chamber House of Oddities and Artwork

17 West Main St.
Fairborn, OH 45424

(937) 312-5885

Business Hours:
Wed – Sat noon – 6pm

 

McCoy on Movies: Glass

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M. Night Shyamalan delivers his twist on superheroes and villains with Glass

“Man … I think someone has paid ‘Dance, Dance Revolution’ a little bit TOO much …” Elijah Price (Samuel L. Jackson) watches in awe as one of the many personalities of Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy) dances with his newfound friend in a scene from the final (?) installment in M. Night Shyamalan’s heavy comic book-influenced thriller GLASS. Credit: Jessica Kourkounis/Universal Pictures © 2019 Universal Pictures. All rights reserved.


WATCH THE TRAILER(S) HERE:



KEY CAST MEMBERS: James McAvoy, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis, Sarah Paulson, Anya Taylor-Joy, Spencer Treat Clark, Charlayne Woodard and Adam David Thompson


DIRECTOR(S): M. Night Shyamalan 
THE BACK STORY: The culmination of the events of his previous films Unbreakable and Split, Glass stars Sarah Paulson as Dr. Ellie Staple (Sarah Paulson), a psychologist who has been brought in to a Philadelphia-area mental hospital. It is there where she is working to relieve three men of their delusions of being superheroes: Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy), better known by his nicknames of “The Horde” in reference to his two dozen personalities ranging from 9 year-old Hedwig to stern British headmistress Patricia and “The Beast,” named for his deadliest, serial-killing personality. Only one woman, Casey (Anya Taylor-Joy) has escaped The Beast and lived to tell about it … And now she is fixated on the him in potentially unhealthy ways. 


Next up is David Dunn, a.k.a. The Overseer, a green poncho-wearing seemingly unbreakable (sorry – couldn’t resist!) man who was the only survivor of a train accident 19 years ago. Now, with the aid of his son Joseph (Spencer Treat Clark), works as a vigilante around the City of Brotherly Love … As long as he doesn’t get wet. Last but certainly not least? Elijah Price, better known to law enforcement as first name Mister, last name Glass – a criminal mastermind with a very severe case of brittle bone disease that did not stop him from orchestrating the train accident that revealed David’s gift (or is that caused his delusion?) all those years ago. His mother (Charlayne Woodard) loves her son and just can’t seem to look past his murderous ways …


Now tasked with curing the men, Dr. Staple has her work cut out for her … Especially if their delusions of grandeur aren’t.
 
THE REVIEW: Much like his beloved comic books, M. Night Shyamalan’s movies are often the source of great debate about which ones are really good and which ones are just, well, awful. And after taking a much-deserved beating afters several hate-it-or-love-it features, the captain of the twist pulled a Dark Knight and redeemed himself with 2015’s quirky The Visit and then 2016’s Split, which featured one of the greatest (I know what I said!) performances in recent history by McAvoy as the Dissociative Identity Disorder-suffering Crumb. Then it was revealed (spoiler alert – you’ve had enough time) that the film was connected to the world Unbreakable created way back in 2000 and the hype that Glass would be his penultimate work became very real among his longstanding fans.Well, guess what? Glass – while not perfect – delivers a super (enough) payoff for all your years of patience.

Glass has story holes in it – I mean, how else to explain one of the character’s actions given that everything that happened to that character should likely make them act in the EXACT opposite way they do. Likewise, if you’ve been paying attention to Shyamalan for any significant period of time, you’ll likely figure out there is something amiss before it is revealed even if you don’t figure out everything.

Those two things notwithstanding, Glass benefits from its best elements well: Shyamlan’s true exploration of comic book dynamics (as opposed to pure good vs. evil fights) and the performances of McAvoy and Jackson. Seriously, Glass isn’t the type of film that will ever get someone nominated, but McAvoy really deserves some type of recognition for making his role work so well while Jackson really pulls off that whole “evil mastermind despite his limitations” character phenomenally well. Be happy Mr. Glass isn’t real, folks …

The last point is made because in this golden age of superheroes movies, Shyamalan’s film is much more of an intellectual comic book movie moreso than what audiences have come to expect from the Marvel Universe (and usually pray DC Comics/Warner Bros. can try to emulate with their various properties). Thus, if you really enjoyed Unbreakable and Split, you’ll likely like Glass. If you are expecting something like Aquaman or Avengers: Infinity War‘s big blowout action sequences, you’re in the wrong place. This is more Scream for the superhero movie … If instead of parodies and murder you just had Jamie Kennedy’s Randy character moving the story forward. This is more a tale of connected lives, destinies and of course, the unique ways people with extraordinary abilities in comic books function.

Given the glut of superhero movies these days, the fact Glass challenges you to explore them in a way rarely seen these days is quite a twist, indeed.

 

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

 

Weekly Running & Walking Group

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Join our running and walking groups in Dayton. It is a great way to cover a few miles and make new friends! The running & walking groups are free of charge. All abilities are welcome! Distances are under an hour on Tuesday’s. We have dedicated walk coaches & run coaches to help get you started with a proper pace and distance group!

Dayton Theatre Guild presents: The Shadow Box

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The Shadow Box made its Broadway debut in 1977, winning both a Tony Award for Best Play and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Joe, Brian, and Felicity come from different walks of life, different parts of the country, and are each dying of cancer. They are living their final days with friends and family in a hospice cottage on the grounds of a large California hospital. Joe’s wife is in denial, Felicity awaits a visit from her daughter, and Brian plays referee between his ex-wife and his male lover.

Local Chefs Teach AFS Cooking Classes

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Five local Chefs will be the featured instructors for the 37th annual American Field Service (AFS) Cooking school series of cooking classes being offered at Centerville High School this February and March.  Each evening’s class includes chef demonstration and class participation of a 3 course meal preparation.  Chefs and their restaurants provide an amuse bouche as well as all the food for the night. Classes conclude with students and chef sitting down to enjoy the dinner they’ve just helped prepared.

 

AFS Dayton Chapter announces it’s 37th annual cooking class

February 4…..…………………………………………Chef Liz Valenti of Wheatpenny Oven and Bar

February 11…………………………………………….Chef Carrie Walters of DLM Culinary Center

February 25…………………………………………..Chef Dave Rawson of Meadowlark Restaurant

March 4…………………………………………………..Chef Melissa Deaton of Dublin Pub

March 11…………………………………………………Chef Bryan Ondre of Coco’s Bistro

 

Monday evenings, 6:30-9:00 pm

Classes take place at Centerville High School Consumer Science Room C272 Central Unit

Cost is $50 per person per class.  To make reservations, send payment with completed registration form to the address below.  SPACE IS LIMITED to 20 students per class.  These classes are very popular, so seats fill quickly!!!  Once a particular class is filled, a wait list is created.  All registrations are taken on a first received, first recorded basis.  A completed registration form, with payment (checks only) must be in the hands of the coordinator to reserve a seat.  Feel free to mail or deliver your paperwork to the address below.  A box will be on the front porch for deliveries.  Write the date and time you drop off yours and place in the box.  Mail is collected daily.  Questions?  Reach me at [email protected].    

Dunkin’s Next Generation hits Dayton

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Jackie from Food Adventures tours the New State of the Art Dunkin, Donuts

You may have noticed a significant increase in new Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants opening up around the Dayton area over the past few years. Dayton is definitely “runnin’ on Dunkin’.”  Most recently there has been a lot of buzz about a new location at 5901 Far Hills Ave.  The Food Adventures Crew had the opportunity to get an exclusive tour (and tasting!) of what’s being referred to as the first “Next Generation Dunkin’” in our area!  We sent our lovable in-house blogger to tackle the assignment which is near and dear to her heart.  Take it away HUNGRY JAX !!

 

Ok, I hear some of you getting ready to post about chain restaurants vs. local.  We live in a delicious city full of locally owned coffee and donut shops that leave us with so many choices for good old fashioned homemade deliciousness.  And it’s no secret that I support the donut industry in our area.  But the awesome thing about this region is that there is room for all!   Some of you may recall that I am a transplant from Upstate NY. We travel back and forth to see family frequently.  One thing I love about Dunkin’ is that no matter where you go, you can count on the same products and quality to be offered. Dunkin’ is one of our trusted pit stops when embarking on a family road trip!  I like to compare it to Catholic Mass, no matter where you go, you’ll know what to expect!

 

The newest Dunkin’ Donuts is locally franchised by the Gilligan Company.  Patrick Gilligan left a career with BP oil back in 1993 to start his own

Donuts Up Front

business with the goal of franchising different gas stations and restaurants.  Based in Columbus, the Gilligan Company has grown its’ business from Columbus to Cincinnati employing over 900 people. They uphold a commitment to their employees as well as the communities that they serve. Most recently, the local Dunkins’ franchised by Gilligan raised $5,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital. Just one of many ways this company has wanted to give back to the community!

 

Ok, but enough about people and places. Let’s move onto what this new Dunkin’ Donuts experience offers!

HERE’S THE SKINNY ON THE NEXT GENERATION of DUNKIN’ DONUTS:

—Immediately upon entering, you’ll notice that they changed the layout. The donut cases, which used to be behind the counter, are now up front so that you can get and up close and personal inspection of which frosted delight you’ll be taking home! The aesthetics of the building is also more modern, keeping the look fresh and new.

State of the Art Coffee Machines grind the beans

—They have also increased being more energy-efficient. The company has designed these new stores to be 25% more energy-efficient. In addition, they have also switched over to a double-layered paper cup. Now you will have the same cup for both coffee and specialty hot drinks, where as before, there were the old Styrofoam cups and the brown paper cups. This change allows for staff to be more efficient when making drinks (no searching for specific cups or lids) as well as eliminating the need for a sleeve a the cups will keep your liquids hot but your hands comfortable!

 

—Dunkin’ has also embraced the necessity of smart phones. If you download the Dunkin’ App, you will be able to place mobile orders. A nice feature on this is that you can load your order earlier in the day, and the when ready to pick it up, you can click “prepare my order” and it will be fresh and ready with minutes of your arrival! Yet another bonus for those of us with kids or not wanting to take a long pit stop on a road trip. What’s even better is that you also have the option to either pick up in the store OR in the drive thru! The newer Dunkin’s have a lane specifically for mobile order pick-ups!

Maple Bacon Chipotle Croissant

—Ok so what changes have there been to the food? Lots! There are always specials running for new products as well as the classic goods. I got to try some of the new sandwiches offered!

 

Here is a run down of my MUST EATS for DUNKIN DONUTS:

 

  • BROWN SUGAR MAPLE CHIPOTLE BACON BREAKFAST CROISSANT:
    • Limited time only! This is their classic Bacon Egg and Cheese sandwich with a kick to it! The chipotle sauce adds the spice and the brown sugar bacon balances it out with a crispy sweetness! Not up for a change? The original Bacon Egg and Cheese Croissant is on special for 2/$5!

 

  • DUNKIN DONUTS ENTIRE $2 MENU:
    • You can indulge in a Wake Up Wrap! These are egg and cheese tortilla wraps. You can also include bacon, sausage or ham!

Power Breakfast Sandwich

  • POWER BREAKFAST SANDWICH:
    • This is a veggie delight! At just 370 calories, you get a Veggie Egg white scramble, turkey sausage and cheese on a multi-grain bun!  A pocket sized Food Adventure.

 

  • VARIETY OF DONUTS AND BAGELS:
    • There are always the standard classics of the famous donuts – from the Boston Kreme, to the Jelly and Chocolate Glazed  Also, who could forget the munchkin donut holes?  And if you haven’t tried their bagels, give them a shot toasted with cream cheese (multiple flavors to choose from!).

 

MUST DRINKS — COFFEE!!!!  For Jackie, Dunkin’ is really all about the coffee….

Dunkin Donuts has high expectations for their coffee! With these new stores, your beverage will be treated with TLC from start to finish! For their original, dark and decaf coffee, they are now being brewed in what is called a “Soft heat” process. No longer will you coffee sit on top of a heating element in a glass carafe. The old process would leave coffee tasting burnt. This newer process gently heats the coffee within the thermos. There is also an indicator light letting staff know when it’s time to brew a fresh pot to ensure that you’re always getting a quality cup!

The newest drive thru includes a mobile lane

 

For those of you that appreciate a specialty coffee drink, you’ll be pleased to see that the beans will be freshly ground and each drink made fresh to your order! Additionally, if you like a chilled beverage, the “Premium Pours” cold beverage station is up and running. Here you can get iced coffee, cold brew, and iced tea all “on tap”! In addition, you can try the new NITRO Cold Brew Coffee! This is a fantastic upgrade to the traditional cold brew process as they infuse the drinks with nitrogen, creating a light tasking drink that’s refreshing and will keep you running! A cool thing about this process is that there are not nitrogen tanks. Instead the system pulls the nitrogen from the air!

 

Once again, the new location on Far Hills is the only “Next Generation Dunkin’” in our area! But keep an eye out as the existing stores will transition eventually bringing the tasty and innovative changes across the area. So swing on over, taste some new and old goodies, and let us know what you think!

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Bacon Maple Croissant Sandwich

Pumpkin Spice Season

Cold Coffee Specialties on Tap

Chocolate with Sprinkles

It’s a Jelly

Nuts about Dunkin.

Glazed Goodness

Kids runnin’ on Dunkin

Chocolate Glazed

Bagel and Cream Cheese with coffee

Stack em up

These taps will pep you up

So mobile nowadays

State of the Art Equipment

Tme savers

Newest Heating and Cooling techniques

Daytons First and only new generation store is in Washington Township near 48 and Whipp Rd.

Jz Says it is all about the coffee

shots!

Bagels

Wrap up

chocolate glazed

It is all about the coffee at Dunkin for us

Whole Lotta Love

SPRINKLES ! The Dunkin Donuts Mascot follows Food Adventures.

Geez Louise .. Look at that delicious cross section

Boston Kreme Donut

Jackie tests Sprinkles icing …

Marmaduke Collection Donated to Ohio State’s Cartoon Library & Museum

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The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum is delighted to announce the Brad Anderson Collection! This amazing new acquisition features over 16,000 original Marmaduke cartoons from 1954 to 2010, in addition to other original art, business correspondence, fan mail, books, newspaper clippings, memorabilia, merchandise and more.

Brad Anderson (1924-2015) is a cartoonist best known for the long-running family-favorite, Marmaduke, featuring a lovable Great Dane. The comprehensive body of work found in this collection allows scholars and fans alike to trace the evolution of the well- known character as Marmaduke’s scowl turned into a smile, and as he continued to wreak havoc while remaining completely lovable. “Marmaduke is one of the most beloved comic strip characters of all time. We’re grateful to the Anderson family for this generous donation. As we’ve begun cataloging the collection, it’s been wonderful to see how much the characters have evolved over the years and the breadth of Anderson’s body of work. The accompanying correspondence and archival materials will provide interesting primary source materials for future researchers,” said Curator Jenny Robb.

Brad Anderson grew up drawing cartoons in Jamestown, New York and sold his first cartoon at age 15 to the aviation magazine, Flying Aces. After serving in the Navy during World War II, Anderson graduated from Syracuse University in 1951 with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts degree. While working in advertising, Anderson sold cartoons to major publications such as Collier’s magazine and Saturday Evening Post. We are fortunate enough to have over 3,000 examples of Anderson’s magazine cartoons.

The Anderson family had said this about the donation, “Brad Anderson’s wish was that his life work would find a home at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum where the collection would be in a safe environment and enjoyed by kids of all ages. Our family feels privileged to fulfil his wish and donate the works of his 75 year labor of love. Some of our special memories include his earliest published airplane drawings when he was a teenager, the water color paintings from his undergraduate years at Syracuse University, the magazine cartoons from the 1940’s through the 1970’s and, of course, the Marmadukedailies and Sundays over the decades. ”

Besides the wonderful artwork displaying a wide range of his artistic styles, the collection contains lots of fan mail demonstrating the enormous popularity of the strips. For everyone who wondered if their favorite cartoonist kept the fan letter they wrote so long ago – if it’s Anderson, he did!

For such a prolific cartoonist, organizing decades of artwork is no small task. The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum will be very busy in the coming year as we work to make this treasure trove available to all to study and enjoy.

The Ohio State University
110 Sullivant Hall
1813 N. High Street
Columbus, OH 43210

t 614.292.0538 | f 614.292.9101
email: [email protected]
website: cartoons.osu.edu
blog: http://library.osu.edu/blogs/cartoons/

About the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum: The BICLM is one of The Ohio State University Libraries’ special collections. Its primary mission is to develop a comprehensive research collection of materials documenting American printed cartoon art (editorial cartoons, comic strips, comic books, graphic novels, sports cartoons, and magazine cartoons) and to provide access to these collections. The BICLM recently moved into its newly-renovated 30,000 sq. ft. facility that includes a museum with three exhibition galleries, a reading room for researchers and a state-of-the-art collections storage space. The library reading room is open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm/ The Museum is open Tuesday-Sunday from 1 – 5 pm. See http://cartoons.osu.edu/ for further information.

Jan 19th Family Day Features Robots at AF Museum

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LEARN ABOUT ‘ROBOTS AMONG US’ ON JAN 19
AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE

Learn about the exciting field of robotics during Family Day on Saturday, Jan. 19 from 9am-3 pm at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

Designed for children and adults of all ages, Family Day offers several hands-on opportunities for all to enjoy. Demonstration and activity stations located in the second and fourth buildings, teach fun aerospace principles, such as the role of robotics in the Air Force, examples of robotic toys, working robotics and more.

“Storytime” will take place at 11:30 am and 1:15 pm in the fourth building. Preschool and primary-grade children are invited to listen to stories about robots and make a paper craft.

A presentation titled “Flying Robots” will begin at 1:00pm in the Carney Auditorium. Visitors will learn about flying drones and important information you need to know to enjoy this exciting hobby.

At 2:15 pm a presentation titled “Robots in the Sky” will take place in the Carney Auditorium. Guests will hear about drones in the Air Force, including Global Hawk and the Predator.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to see an Air Force bomb disposal robot and talk to the technicians who handle them in the second building from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

All activities are free, and no advanced reservations are necessary. For additional information visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Education/Family-Day or call the Education Division at (937) 255-4646.

Some materials for the program are being provided through the generosity of the Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc.  (Federal endorsement is not implied).

National Museum of the
United States Air Force
1100 Spaatz Street
Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433
(937) 255-3286

 

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, is the world’s largest military aviation museum. With free admission and parking, the museum features more than 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles and thousands of artifacts amid more than 19 acres of indoor exhibit space. Each year more than 800,000 visitors from around the world come to the museum. For more information, visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.

City Barbeque Selling Tumblers To Support Veterans Living With TBI

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Starting today, when guests purchase a new limited-edition $5 tumbler at any City Barbeque location, City Barbeque will donate all tumbler profits to the Resurrecting Lives Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to supporting veterans living with traumatic brain injury. As a thank you for helping support this -vital organization, guests will receive free refills in their 2019 tumbler through March 31, 2019 (offer valid for free refills of fountain beverages, tea, and lemonade with any food purchase at City Barbeque). Tumblers are available while supplies last, and City Barbeque has sold out every year.

 

This promotion marks City Barbeque’s fifth annual fundraiser for Resurrecting Lives; the restaurant has raised more than $46,000 to support the organization to date. Resurrecting Lives is committed to helping veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI), which impacts an estimated 20–25% of the troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. The foundation helps veterans successfully transition to a post-military career and life through advocacy, aid, fundraising, and research: a cause that resonates with the culture of service at City Barbeque.

 

“We’re honored to be able to support our veterans via the Resurrecting Lives Foundation and are thankful our guests also want to support this cause,” says City Barbeque founder and CEO Rick Malir. “We hear from guests all the time how much they appreciate this partnership. We’re glad we can come together to do something good to support our veterans living with TBI.”

Beavercreek
2330 N Fairfield Rd
beavercreek, OH 45431
937-320-0000

Mon–Sat: 10:30 am–10 pm
Sun: 11 am–9 pm

 

Centerville
5 East Franklin Street
Centerville, OH 45459
937-312-1350

Mon–Sat: 10:30 am–10 pm
Sun: 10:30 am–9 pm

So Much Is Changing And It’s Great In Dayton

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Here’s what Charlie Campbell’s talking about this week:
Conservation team and volunteers from various fishing clubs and organizations across the region will sink hundreds of donated holiday trees donated by the community into Eastwood Lake on Wednesday starting at 10am. MetroParks’ holiday tree sinking will make up for the lack of a forest surrounding Eastwood Lake. The donated trees will act as a catalyst, creating much needed habitat for fish, as well as food for microscopic organisms. The trees will be bundled into groups of two or three, tied to cinder blocks — which Snyder Concrete donated.
FUTUREPROOF 2019 introduces Next-Gen Firewall technology and the power it gives to businesses of various industries. Learn what it mean for your business and join a conversation around what security measures you should be taking. DataBites are lunch-n-learn style events designed to give specific insight into various technology and IT topics. This is Wednesday, at 130 W. Second St. 12-1 p.m.and lunch is provided. It is Free but registration is required
Weed The People. Lotus Health in Mason, Ohio is a holistic medical practice focusing on the health and well being of the community and she has studied the medicinal and industrial uses of cannabis for almost 13 years. You can learn about the possibilities of healing naturally and effectively with this amazing documentary. Bring your questions, comments, and stories of your own. Reserve your seat with a $5 facility fee donation. At the Neon on Thursday, 7:30pm.
Young’s 150th Birthday Celebration has specials all over the farm…at the Golden Jersey Inn, Dairy Store and Udders & Putters. Friday to Monday, January, 2.
St. Albert the Great Fish Fry. Don’t miss the fun! Big Cash Raffle, Silent Auction, Casino Games, Cards, & 50/50 split the pot raffle! Friday, 7pm to midnight.
Assassins lay bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, in a one-act historical “revusical” that explores the dark side of the American experience. PNC Arts Annex. Friday, Saturday (matinee) and Saturday evening for two weekends.
The 3rd annual Women’s March Rally. This year, all are coming together to honor the work of the civil rights movement and celebrate the #WomensWave of progressive candidates across Ohio and the rest of the country. The rally begins at 11am on Saturday, January 19 at the Dayton Courthouse Square.
29th Annual Dayton-Area Works on Paper. Thus is a juried exhibition created for artists living within a 40-mile radius of Dayton, Ohio. The exhibition features two-and three-dimensional works of art on or of paper. $1,000 in artist awards are selected by the juror and gallery visitors select a People’s Choice Award. Now to – February 22; Opening reception: Sunday, 2-4pm.
News In Dayton
A locally owned Jimmy John’s franchise is set to open in this first quarter of 2019 at 216 N. Main St. in Biltmore Towers. The sandwich shop will employ 30-40 people and will provide dine-in, carry-out, and delivery options for customers.
The Collaboratory has taken first-floor space inside the Talbott Tower. The co-working and creative exchange activities take place from 10am to 4pm weekdays. Previous projects include 3rd Sundays at Front Street, Dayton Sewing Collaborative, and Dayton Porchfest.
The Shadow Box have Joe, Brian, and Felicity come from different walks of life, different parts of the country, and are each dying of cancer. They are living their final days with friends and family in a hospice cottage on the grounds of a large California hospital. Joe’s wife is in denial, Felicity awaits a visit from her daughter, and Brian plays referee between his ex-wife and his male lover. Each day, the patients are observed and counseled by an invisible Interviewer as they talk candidly about their emotional and physical struggles. Dayton Theatre Guild, Now through January 27.
Zombie Dogz is preparing for a major resurrection. The beloved food truck turned brick-and-mortar restaurant at 1200 Brown St. will be closed Jan. 14-28 for major changes.
Dayton Opera welcomes four young opera singers to the Dayton area for its 2018–2019 Artist-in-Residence Program. They are: soprano Marisa Karchin, mezzo-soprano Courtney Elvira, tenor Jacob Ryan Wright, and bass-baritone Michael Colman. The four singers were selected from national auditions.
If you’ve driven down South Main Street lately, you may have noticed the activity going on near the intersection of Main and Stewart streets. Construction of the future home of The Dayton Foundation, the Dayton Development Coalition and the University of Dayton’s Fitz Center for Leadership is officially underway.
Follow here to help The Wright Brothers reach 2,000 followers this month on Instagram with a new official feed!
Dayton & Montgomery County’s Regional Air Pollution Control Agency (RAPCA), is offering free and reduced-cost radon test kits for Miami Valley homeowners to check their homes for elevated radon levels.

MetroParks To Sink Hundreds Of Trees In Eastwood Lake

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Five Rivers MetroParks’ conservation team and volunteers from various fishing clubs and organizations across the region will sink hundreds of donated holiday trees donated by the community into Eastwood Lake on Jan. 16, starting at 10 am.

“By sinking these trees, we’re adding a natural resource that will bolster the food chain starting at the lake’s lowest levels of life,” said MetroParks biologist Grace Dietsch. “It’s a belated holiday present to the inhabitants of Eastwood Lake and gave the public a way to recycle their used holiday trees for the benefit of all wildlife that visit Eastwood MetroPark.”

 

MetroParks’ holiday tree sinking will make up for the lack of a forest surrounding Eastwood Lake. The donated trees will act as a catalyst, creating much needed habitat for fish, as well as food for microscopic organisms.

 

The idea to sink used trees in the lake came after the Ohio Department of Natural Resources conducted its biennial fish survey. The findings revealed that the larger fish were not getting enough to eat, indicating baitfish populations weren’t abundant enough.

 

“The trees will allow fish a place to lay their eggs, which will create more baitfish that are food for predator fish, and a chance for smaller predator fish to get bigger,” said MetroParks outdoor recreation program specialist Kelly Kingery. “It’s a win-win, and it won’t take long before anglers see the difference the trees can make when they’re fishing at the lake.”

 

The trees will be bundled into groups of two or three, tied to cinder blocks — which Snyder Concrete donated — and submerged into the water. The bundles of trees will be sunk all around the lake, including closer to the shore. While this won’t affect boating activities, it will provide those who fish with more active fishing opportunities closer to shore.

 

Dietsch expects to see more action around the tree structures as soon as this spring, with activity peaking during the next few years.

 

When: Wednesday, Jan. 16, starting at 10 am

Where: Eastwood Lake, Eastwood MetroPark Lakeside Entrance, 1401 Harshman Rd.

Questions: Contact MetroParks community engagement coordinator, Lauren Lemons, at 937-275-PARK or [email protected].

 

 

Young’s Jersey Dairy Celebrates 150 Years with $1.50 Specials

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Young’s history begins in 1869 when relatives of the Young Family built the red barn.  Hap Young bought the 60-acre farm and house shortly after the end of World War II.  For the next 10 years, Hap and his three sons, Carl, Bob, and Bill, farmed the 60 acres, plus up to 500 additional rented acres.  They grew grain, raised hogs, and milked cows.

In 1958, the Young Family decided to try to sell our Jersey milk directly to the public.  The first sales room was a modest operation.  They built a 10’ by 10’ room onto the end of the milk room.  The equipment was also modest – some glass jugs, a refrigerator, a cash drawer, and the honor system.  The customer would drive up, open the refrigerator, get his gallon of milk, leave an empty jug and the money, and drive away.

There was a market for farm fresh milk, so in 1960, they built and opened their first real dairy store.  They started dipping ice cream in this store.  They also added other dairy products, like cheese, and snack foods.  This building is attached to the big red barn and is where they make ice cream today.

Between 1972 and 1990, they added additional parking, more seating for the restaurant, and expanded the kitchen area to keep up with the increased demand for sandwiches and meals.  Their last large addition to The Dairy Store was in the spring of 1990 when they doubled the inside seating capacity and added a meeting room.

In 1993, they added the first activity at Udders & Putters – an 18-hole, farm theme miniature golf course.  1995 marked the first year for our driving range.  1996 saw the addition of a state of the art 9 position batting cage which features softball and hardball pitching machines.

They opened a new full-service restaurant, The Golden Jersey Inn in 1998.  This beautiful timber frame building restaurant features great country style food with a generous helping of friendly service.

In 1999, they built Barnabe’s Walnut Grove, a perfect place to have a group picnic, family reunion, class reunion, company picnic or any other function.  Located just south of the popular Udders & Putters area,  Barnabe’s Walnut Grove can easily serve groups with our home cooked meals and delicious homemade ice cream from 50 to over 5,000!  All group picnics include a wristband good for all day entertainment – miniature golf, batting cages, driving range, Cowvin’s Kiddie Corral, Moovers & Shakers and seasonally Cowvin’s Corny Maze and Wagon Ride on the Farm!

They built an additional 18-hole miniature golf course in 2000 to keep up with the demand for miniature golf and for our large groups of picnic customers. Other additions included Cowvin’s Corny Maze in one of their cornfields, complete with a wagon ride to and from the Maze.  They added Cowvin’s Fast Slide in 2008 – a 30’ slide with a couple of bumps on the way down.  Lots of fun for children and adults (minimum height of 42”).  Cowvin’s Kiddie Corral is designed for  younger Guests and features bounce-house, little tractors that can be pedaled around a wooden track, a corn pit (instead of sand pit) to play in, little slides, hay bales and more.  This activity is located next to the batting cages at Udders & Putters.

They started making Young’s Farmstead Cheese in July 2009.  Using only milk from their herd of Jersey cows to make the cheese.  They make Cheddar, Colby, Baby Swiss, Jersey Jack, Pepper Jack, Gouda and Fresh Cheddar Curds.  They sell several types and ages of Cheddar cheese – Jersey Girl is mild cheddar, Red Barn Cheddar is a little older and more medium cheddar in taste, Toreador the Ambassador Cheddar is aged about 12-18 months.

Young’s on the Moove was added in 2017.  Young’s on the Moove is their version of a food truck. The menu includes several Panini style grilled sandwiches featuring Young’s Farmstead cheese.

Celebrate Young’s 150th birthday with these specials Jan 18-21!

FREE — A Souvenir Young’s 150th Anniversary 12oz Milk Bottle
Included with purchase of any sundae, ice cream cone, milkshake or deep fried breaded cheese curds. $1.00 for additional souvenir Young’s 12oz milk bottles, while they last.

Young’s Farmstead Cheese Specials:
Special sampler package of four kinds of Young’s Farmstead Cheese $7.99
We have two different samplers featuring eight of our farmstead cheeses made on our farm from our delicious Jersey cow milk.  Bring home (at least) one of each sampler.

Dairy Store Specials:
One dip waffle cone $1.50
Cheeseburgers $1.50
Kid’s Meals $1.50
Fried Farmstead cheese curds $3.99

Golden Jersey Inn Specials:
Cheeseburgers $1.50
Kid’s Meals $1.50
Fried Farmstead cheese curds $3.99

Udders & Putters Specials:
Game of miniature golf $1.50
Medium bucket of golf balls $1.50

 

SUNDAY MOVIES @ MAIN Free Films at the Main Library

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What better way to spend a winter Sunday afternoon than watching a cinematic gem on a big screen – for free? Dayton Metro Library began a new Sunday Movies @ Main series on January 6th. Each Sunday features a different film – from overlooked masterpieces and classics to foreign films, independent cinema and documentaries. All films start at 1:30pm in the Main Library’s Eichelberger Forum, 215 E. Third Street, and are free and open to the public.

 

Other films scheduled in January are the Dutch classic Antonia’s Line on January 13, and the Academy Award nominated documentary Faces Places on January 27 (the Library is closed on Sunday, January 20). Coming attractions in February are the original 1937 version of A Star is Born starring Janet Gaynor; Paper Moon, starring Ryan O’Neil and his then 9-year-old daughter Tatum; and the critically acclaimed 1979 film My Brilliant Career.

 

“It’s really an eclectic selection of films you’re not likely to find elsewhere,” said Chuck Duritsch, External Relations Manager and coordinator of the series. “I’m especially excited about showing the 1950 film noir Woman on the Run on March 3. This rediscovered gem was restored by the Film Noir Foundation, after the only American print had been destroyed in a fire.”

 

All of the films in the Sunday Movies @ Main series are from the Library’s Kanopy collection. Dayton Metro Library began offering Kanopy, an on-demand film streaming service, in July 2018. Kanopy offers what the New York Times calls “a garden of cinematic delights.” It showcases more than 30,000 films including award-winning documentaries, rare and hard-to-find titles, film festival favorites, indie films, and world cinema. Library cardholders can access Kanopy from DaytonMetroLibrary.org.

 

Inspired by the impressive variety of films in the collection, Duritsch coordinated the Sunday Movies @ Main series.

 

“We intentionally picked a variety of films to start with, so we can see what our audience responds to,” said Duritsch. “Our hope is that the series catches on, and we can form a selection committee that includes Library patrons as well as staff.”

 

The Main Library’s Eichelberger Forum features a DLP Laser Projector and a 226” screen with 18.8-foot diagonal viewing space.

 

“We have casual, flexible seating so people can make themselves comfortable, bring a snack, and enjoy these movies for free,” said Duritsch.

 

See the schedule below. A printed schedule for January-February, with descriptions of each film, is available at any Dayton Metro Library location. Descriptions for all films are also online at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Events.

 

SUNDAY MOVIES @ MAIN

All films start at 1:30 PM in the Eichelberger Forum

Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, 45402

1/13 Antonia’s Line (1995)

1/20 Library Closed

1/27 Faces Places (2017)

2/3 A Star is Born (1937)

2/10 Paper Moon (1973)

2/17 My Brilliant Career (1979)

2/24 Charlotte’s Web (1973)

3/3 Woman on the Run (1950)

3/10 Seven Beauties (1975)

3/17 Anita: Speaking Truth to Power (2013)

3/24 Sudden Fear (1952)

3/31 Always at the Carlyle (2018)

4/7 The Florida Project (2017)

4/14 Purple Noon (1960)

4/21 Library Closed

4/28 Last Men in Aleppo (2017)*

 

*This film will be screened in the Bassani Theater Off Third, on the Main Library’s third floor.

For more information, visit the events calendar at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Events, or call (937) 463-2665.

 

 

New Pinball League Forming

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Join us for the first pinball league session of the year! Meet us at DK Effect 7 pm 1/14/19. We rotate each week between here and Canal Street Arcade and Deli $15.00 per person and lasts for 8 weeks!! Don’t worry if you have to miss a night, make ups can always be done.

‘Mamma Mia!’ Review – Muse Machine – Smiling, Having Fun

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My, my, the Muse Machine has officially come a long way in the course of 35 years of producing its annual student musicals. Once upon a time, Broadway’s Golden Age was consistently embraced by the arts education organization, presenting a string of classics such as Damn Yankees, Guys and Dolls, Mame, The Music Man, My Fair Lady, Oliver!, On the Town, The Pajama Game, Peter Pan, and South Pacific. Recently, the tide shifted toward contemporary fare such as Mary Poppins, Seussical and an extraordinary Hairspray. This time around at the Victoria Theatre, the Muse sticks to current trends with Mamma Mia!, the 1999 Olivier and Tony Award-nominated ABBA tunefest written by Catherine Johnson that has captivated audiences around the world from the stage to the multiplex. Yet in doing so, they’ve somehow made a strikingly adult-oriented show concerning significant issues of promiscuity as easy to swallow as Mary’s spoonful of sugar.

(center) Melanie Dodson (Donna Sheridan) and (center right) Charlotte Kunesh (Sophie Sheridan) and the cast of the Muse Machine’s production of “Mamma Mia!” (Contributed photo)

After all, to discuss Mamma Mia! and not mention its glorification of sex would be comparable to ignoring Jud Fry’s bedroom beauties in Oklahoma! or the rise of the Nazis in The Sound of Music. In other words, it comes with the territory, specifically as single mother Donna Sheridan (believably perturbed and conflicted Melanie Dodson) and her only daughter Sophie (outstanding Charlotte Kunesh) attempt to navigate complicated issues of romance past and present. Over the years, the Muse has become very savvy at tailoring shows with Oz-like fervor (pay no attention to the giddy teenage girls exclaiming “gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight”) to the point that the sheer joy and charm exploding throughout certain scenes, certain songs, carries a lot of weight. And it’s a very delicate balancing act by the way, especially when dealing with, to borrow a phrase, curious children beginning to grow. Lay All Your Love On Me? No worries. It’s just an innocent moment of playful banter between Sophie and her devoted fiancé Sky (handsome Regin Potter). Does Your Mother Know? No worries. Forget the extremely flirtatious, hot and heavy subtext and just be in awe of Courtney Collinsworth’s fiery strength as middle age divorcée Tanya who isn’t shy about her feminine instincts. The Muse hasn’t gone so far as to gloss over all of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ lyrical intentions, but it’s important to know this version is understandably unable to be contextually truthful.

Nonetheless, director Rufus Bonds, Jr,, returning at the helm for the first time since Muse’s 2012 production of The Wizard of Oz, has a firm handle on the material, establishing wonderful pacing and strong character development. I was particularly moved near the outset by Thank You for the Music, sweetly sung with luminous yearning by Kunesh as Sophie acknowledges Donna’s musical and parental influence while simultaneously being grateful to finally meet and potentially have a meaningful relationship with her three possible dads Sam Carmichal (tenderly authoritative Desmond Kingston, offering an excellently sensitive rendition of Knowing Me, Knowing You), Harry Bright (chipper Michael Taylor) and Bill Austin (comical Steven Greenwalt). Equally impressive is Bonds’ endearing rock concert treatment of Super Trouper, heightened by John Rensel’s fantastic lighting, showcasing Donna, Tanya and Rosie (terrific Sara LiBrandi) nostalgically reuniting as Donna and The Dynamos surrounded by an adoringly enthusiastic crowd. His work is also cohesively in step with choreographer Lula Elzy, celebrating her 20th anniversary with Muse. Elzy’s jubilant, carefree routines, dabbling in both 1970s and 1990s sensibilities, regularly escalates as the 100-member cast excitedly builds the spirited urgency of Money, Money, Money, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, Voulez-Vous, the title number, and the infectiously feel-good curtain call/encore.

Courtney Collinsworth (Tanya) and the cast of the Muse Machine’s production of “Mamma Mia!” perform “Does Your Mother Know?” (Contributed photo)

Additionally, appealing featured performances are given by Trinity Wolff (Ali), Julie Murphy (Cassie), Marisha Osowski (Lisa), Macy Patton (Nina), Bryce Galvan (Pepper), exuberant Nick Bradley (Eddie), and delightfully understated Fischer Barnett (Father Alexandrios). Musical director Jeffrey Powell’s orchestra includes standout drummer Raymon King-Redding II. Costumers Toni Donato Shade and Alisa Vukasinovich supply colorful and attractive period and contemporary outfits (Kunesh’s final look is a subtle knockout). Muse alum Ryan Vallo’s top-notch sound design is a feat considering the production’s scope. Muse alum Adam Koch’s grand Mediterranean set design awash in coastal blue is courtesy of Maine’s Ogunquit Playhouse.

It’s too soon to say whether or not Muse will continue its examination of adult-themed stories (is Cabaret, Hair or Rent in the pipeline?), but for now, I absolutely encourage you to have the time of your life at Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia! continues through Jan. 13 at the Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday. Act One: 60 minutes; Act Two: 50 minutes. Tickets are $27-$65 and can be purchased by calling Ticket Center Stage at (937) 228-3630 or visiting ticketcenterstage.com.