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PetFest 5K Run/Fun Walk
Join us at Delco Park for PetFest, benefitting Miami Valley Pet Therapy Association.
Registration and packet pickup info:
Race day registration and packet pick up will be 9am – 10am.
Participants interested in doing the 5K (approximately two loops) and receiving a chip time will begin at 10am.
Participants interested in doing one loop will not be timed and will begin at 10:30am.
Glo Juice Bar + Cafe On Brown Street Sets Opening Date
While a fresh start is always nice, Glo Juice Bar + Cafe is headed for a fresh finish this month with plans to open its doors for business on the last day of the month.
Glo Juice Bar + Cafe, located in the University of Dayton area of Brown Street, will serve fresh cold-pressed juices, smoothies and smoothie bowls, raw vegan desserts, toasts, and organic baby food seven days a week. The cafe will host a Grand Opening sale on Monday, September 30, 2019 during which all customers will receive a 1⁄2 off coupon for the item of their choice on their next visit.
Glo is owned and operated by Amy Beaver, owner of Dayton’s iconic breakfast spot Butter Cafe. Beaver began looking into opening a juice and smoothie bar to share her passion for nutritious food while also making it more accessible and exciting to all.
“Glo feels like an extension of who I am,” said Beaver. “There isn’t a thing on the menu that I wouldn’t be excited and willing to put in my own body.”
All of Glo’s cold-pressed juice and smoothie products are made in-house with zero added sugars. Everything is gluten-free and vegan friendly. The company is partnering with Taste-T-Love Baby Food to sell organic baby foods so that busy parents don’t have to sacrifice quality or health to feed both themselves and their young ones when on the go.
Glo Juice Bar + Cafe is located at 1120 Brown St. and will be open from 7am-7pm Monday-Sunday.
Why is Movie Theater Popcorn Delicious?
Why is Movie Popcorn so Good ?
A night at the movies can become a Food Adventure. Envision your buttery fingers reaching again and again into a bag of addicting theater popcorn. They charge outrageous prices for it, yet still will buy it. The Food Adventures Crew took a moment from munching on kernels and reaching for the giant soft drink, to ask : “Why is movie theater popcorn so good?”
We never do things half-baked, so we scoured the 6 major cinemas in the Dayton area to get to the bottom of this mystery. Our investigation took us to the popcorn making experts at The Neon Movies, Danbarry Dollar Saver, Regal Cinemas , Cinemark/Rave Cinemas , and Cinepolis Cinemas. Our findings lead us to some differing opinions.
THE NEON MOVIES
Why do we eat most of our popcorn during previews?
Let’s start with a local icon, The Neon Movies’ explanation of why their popcorn is so good. They say the secret is in the canola oil. Popping in canola oil allows for a clean taste and it is a healthier alternative to other oils. Also, The Neon Movies pops their popcorn right before showtimes. They feel this gives them a freshness advantage over other theaters and produces a tastier treat. The prices are cheaper too ! The popcorn here is delicious, and served in round cups or buckets. There is more here than just popcorn. This Food Adventure minded theater, also serves beer, Esther Price chocolates, and specialty coffees. If you have not visited the locally owned Neon Movies, get downtown to the corner of 5th and Stone streets, grab some corn and watch an award-winning movie.
DANBARRY DOLLAR CINEMAS
Popcorn Machines at Danberry South – We pay crazy prices for this stuff
Danbarry Cinemas also pops their popcorn in canola oil. But Danbarry’s management feels the secret is in the buttery topping. The staff uses these buttery topping machines to shower a glistening coating onto moviegoers’ popcorn. Definitely something you don’t have at home. This dollar saver theater near the Dayton Mall has great popcorn and even better movie prices. Their “Bargain Tuesdays” offer tickets at the insane low price of $1.75 . Any other day, admission is $3. Sure the movies are a few weeks older than the ones at other cinemas, but what a deal! Also, don’t forget to take advantage of free refills of any large popcorn or large soft drink.
REGAL CINEMAS
Regal Cinemas had another take on the mystery. Their
Bags of Rave Cinema popcorn
local management said the secret is the use of coconut/canola popping oil combo. No other cinemas use this combination. They claim this mix of oil gives a base flavor that is unmatched anywhere else. They also say their particular brand of buttery topping is key. It is different from anything one would use at home or in any other cinema for that matter. Regal’s employees also felt the “butter salt” adds a great finish to the masterpiece in a bag. These cinemas, located near the Fairfield Commons Mall, feature tiered stadium seating in a 20 theater complex. What a great way to enjoy a huge bag of popped goodness. Again, go large and get free refills!
CINEMARK/RAVE CINEMAS:
Regal Cinemas has great popcorn
Cinemark /Rave Cinemas on Mall Woods Drive and at The Greene would tell you the secret is how they cook the popcorn. Rave actually cooks their popcorn in an oil and butter salt mixture. This unique method is what they claim gives their popcorn a tremendous flavor. The reasoning is, that by adding the buttery salt to the oil before popping, the seasoning ends up perfect. So at Rave, it is all in the preparation. Rave is yet another cinema that offers free refills for any large popcorn or large drink purchase. So make sure you share as it helps keep your cost down and money in your pocket. Also worth mentioning is the “self serve” flavored salt station. There is also a “self serve” buttery topping machine at Rave Cinemas. Some patrons practically use this as a drinking fountain before kicking back in the huge “lounge chair like sofas.”
CINEPOLIS CINEMAS:
Cinepolis Popcorn
Austin Landing is the home to Cinepolis Cinemas. The “new kid” on the block, we were interested in their take on why their popcorn is so good. The manager claims its the style of preparation. He says other companies dont do this, but Cinepolis makes sure the oil is screaming hot before they add the popcorn. The oil is always heated beforehand and it is all about timing. He says also the dumping of the popcorn at the right time ensures no burnt kernels. They claim this leaves very minimal burnt kernels in their popcorn. They say this helps Cinepolis have more popped kernels than other cinemas by following those two rules: hot oil and timing of the popcorn leaving the kettle and being dumped into the display/bagging area. You didn’t think popcorn could be so complicated, did you ? They even offer flavored popcorns!
CONCLUSION
Neon Movies – Popcorn, Drink and Esther Price !
We were surprised to find that the secret is NOT the type of popcorn cinemas use. We were also surprised that the secret is NOT the popping machine itself. Why does movie theater popcorn taste so good? It seems the style of preparation, particularly THE OIL and SEASONINGS is the answer to this mystery. Each theater not only had an answer for why theater popcorn was so good, but they also answered why their particular product was better than other cinemas. So next time you you are at a movie, grabbing a handful of buttery popcorn dashed with salt, share the mystery with your seated friend. Smile as you reach for a swig of soda to wash it all down. You may not know the ending of the movie, but you know the origins of that great popcorn taste.
Post a comment below to weigh-in on which theater popcorn is your favorite and why you think it is so good.
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Big Ragu watching the buttery topping machine
The awkward moment the characters on the screen notice your popcorn
The interesting “popcorn cabinet” at Danberry South
Rave Cinema-the medium bag
Lovin life at Danberry Cinemas
Cheap movies – great popcorn !
Popcorn from Danberry Dollar
Popcorn Machine at Danberry
Popcorn Machine- nothing like hot,fresh popcorn
Neon Movies Popcorn
Some Regal popcorn !
Regal popcorn station
We have much love for the Neon Movies
Huge buckets of popcorn in the Rave popcorn closet
Cinepolis cinemas
Cinepolis concessions
Austin Landing’s Cinepolis
Rapid Fired Pizza Celebrates 4 years with $4 Special
Rapid Fired Pizza opened their first store 4 years ago and you are invited to the party! On September 25th they will be celebrating with $4 Single Topping pizzas. This special is only available in store and at participating locations only.
At Rapid Fired Pizza, guests can go from zero to pizza in 180 seconds with RFP’s “Amazingly Good, Amazingly Fast® offerings. Rapid Fired Pizza’s menu features handcrafted, individual-sized pizzas and 14” family size pizzas that are made-to-order and cooked right in front of you. RFP features eight sauces, eight cheeses, over thirty fresh toppings, and fourteen dipping sauces for patrons to build their perfect pizza. Craft pizzas, pasta, calzones, salads, breadsticks, and desserts are also available in addition to the one and only Gluten Free, low Carb “No Doh” pizza. This stores will also feature an impressive selection of local and craft beers, wine and margaritas.
Delivery is available via DoorDash, GrubHub and UberEats at Rapid Fired locations based on third party availability.
The concept was founded in Kettering, Ohio and has grown as fast as their pizzas cook! RFP has over 30 stores open in 5 states and many more under construction right behind it. Every Rapid Fired Pizza location focuses on energy efficiency by using LED lighting and recyclable materials. RFP offers a fun, family oriented surrounding with multiple television
Miami Valley Bluegrass & Artisan Festival
Join us as we celebrate the rich Bluegrass Heritage of the Miami Valley.
Featuring Grammy Award winning, legendary bluegrass icons, and exceptional regional string bands
- True artisan and craft vendors
- Free kids’ activities from noon-8 p.m.
- Old time craft demonstrations
- Cold brews and great food trucks
- Beer sales available to persons over 21 with valid ID
- No pets, pop up tents, coolers, large umbrellas, or outside spirits or carry ins permitted.
4 Course Carrabba’s Wine Dinner To Raise Funds for Folds of Honor
Carrabba’s Italian Grill is teaming up with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of fallen and disabled service-members, to raise money for The Children’s Fund. Over 200 Carrabba’s restaurants throughout the U.S. will host a four-course Folds of Honor Wine Dinner on Wednesday, September 25, 6:30pm.
4-COURSE MENU INCLUDES
BERRIES & BURRATA
Creamy burrata cheese, fresh strawberries and blueberries drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze
Paired with William Hill Chardonnay
PENNE MARCONI
Penne pasta tossed with black pepper cream sauce, mushrooms and tomatoes, then topped with grilled shrimp
Paired with Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio
TUSCAN-GRILLED SIRLOIN MARSALA*
Wood-grilled 6-ounce sirloin topped with our signature house-made mushroom Lombardo Marsala sauce. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed broccoli
Paired with Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon
TOASTED NUT BROWNIE**
Scratch-made brownie loaded with roasted cinnamon rum pecans and walnuts. Finished with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, salted caramel and chocolate sauce
Paired with Mark West Pinot Noir
“We are grateful to the brave service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Mike Kappitt, President of Carrabba’s Italian Grill. “Partnering with Folds of Honor allows us to help honor their sacrifice by making sure their children’s educational needs are being met.”
For 30 years, Carrabba’s has been committed to giving back. Through the Carrabba’s Cares program, restaurants help raise funds for local non-profit organizations, making an impact in their immediate community. There are several ways diners can get involved on September 25:
- RSVP for Folds of Honor Wine Dinner. Carrabba’s Italian Grill will donate two dollars to Folds of Honor for every Wine Pairing Dinner sold and diners can reserve their seat at www.carrabbas.com/carrabbascares.
- Round Up Your Check.All week long from Monday, September 23 through Saturday, September 28, Carrabba’s guests can also opt to round up their check to the nearest rounded dollar or make a monetary donation of their choice that will go directly to Folds of Honor.
Since 2007, Folds of Honor has provided educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. The Children’s Fund provides support for children from kindergarten through 12th grade.
“We are so thankful for the great Patriots at Carrabba’s Italian Grill and their guests for supporting our
mission and ensuring that no family gets left behind on the field of battle” said Maj Dan Rooney, CEO and Founder of the Folds of Honor Foundation. “All monies donated will go directly to The Children’s Fund.”
For more information on The Folds of Honor Wine Dinner at Carrabba’s Italian Grill on September 25 and to RSVP to attend, please visit www.carrabbas.com/carrabbascares.
Speakers Announced for TEDxDayton 2019
The organizers of TEDxDayton have announced the lineup of speakers for this year’s annual Signature Event at the Victoria Theatre on Friday, October 11.
Seventeen speakers will take the stage to give the talk of their lives in the TEDx spirit of ideas worth spreading and sharing. All are from or have strong ties to the Dayton region and were selected after auditioning with the TEDxDayton Speakers Committee, which includes numerous former speakers.
“We’re pleased that this year, for the first time, all of our speakers came to us naturally through the application and audition process,” said John Owen, co-chair of the event. “Nearly 200 people applied this year to audition, and more than 50 people auditioned. Our community has so many smart, creative people with great ideas worth sharing.”
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International Tap Dance Sensations Perform Exclusively at The Brightside on Sunday Sept 22nd!
The Brightside is proud to present, The Tap Factor in “Soul’d Out!” a live music event featuring Tap dance sensations Christopher Erk, Derick K. Grant, Anthony J. Russo, and Jabu Graybeal. They invite you to share an evening with these four globetrotting Tap dancers as they give their only public performance locally after spending a month touring their show ‘Feet Speak” throughout Dayton area public schools on behalf of the Muse Machine. Accompanied by Dayton’s own Premium-Blend Music, this highly energetic and collaborative dose of music and Tap dance is a “don’t miss” event for all ages!
3 ticket options available for this show:
$20 General Admission advance ticket ($25 day of show)
$40 ticket plus Meet & Greet
$50 ticket plus Tap class and Meet & Greet
Schedule:
4:30-5:15 – All-inclusive Tap dance class – no experience necessary ($50 ticket option – includes all below too)
5:15-6:00 – Sound Check + Meet & Greet / Photo Op ($40 ticket option – includes performance too)
6:00-6:30 – General Admission Doors
6:30-8:00 – Performance ($20 ticket adv / $25 day of show)
More about performers and The Tap Factor:
– Christopher Erk (New York City/Los Angeles) – Performed in the Off-Broadway touring production of Tap Dogs; Founding Artistic Director of the Tap Factor; Absinthe, Caesar’s Palace Las Vegas; Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox
– Derick K. Grant (Boston/New York City) – Performed in Broadway’s original cast, Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk; Creator of Imagine Tap
– Anthony J. Russo (St. Louis/New York City) – performed in Off-Broadway touring production of Tap Dogs; Cirque du Soliel; Founder of Tapademics; Absinthe, Caesar’s Palace Las Vegas
– Jabu Graybeal – Recipient of the Young Arts Award; Member of the North Carolina Youth Ensemble; Highlight in Dance Spirit Magazine as one of “Tap’s Next Generation of Stars”
The Tap Factor is performing on Sunday September 22, 2019 at The Brightside in downtown Dayton. PHOTO BY SARAH BABCOCK
– The Tap Factor was founded in Dayton by former resident Christopher Erk over ten years ago. While teaching at Wright State University, Sinclair Community College, Dayton Dance Conservatory and beyond, participants would meet weekly at the Tap Factor’s Front Street studio where donation-based Tap classes evolved into a local community of dancers that could be found sharing their joy for Tap at city events throughout the year. Since then, they have taken to the stage collaborating with organizations such as Best Buddies, the Boys and Girls Club of America, with performances at Carnegie Hall and more. Check out the Tap Factor’s journey online by visiting www.thetapfactor.com
Dayton At Work & Play: The Victory Project
I’ve always wondered what this building was all about, The Victory Project building at 409 Troy Street in the Old North Dayton neighborhood. My friend Bk Elias was just finishing up a mural on this building, part of a project for K12 Gallery and TEJAS. He offered to take me inside and introduce me to the Victory Project people.
The first thing I learned from Victory Project founder Monnie Bush was that this large building was built around five existing buildings. “One of those buildings was the old Elite Theater, the first cinema built after the Dayton Flood” he told me. “The city records show that the Elite Cinema building was torn down in the 1980’s, but it wasn’t. This large building was just built around the cinema and four other buildings.”
“We moved into this building about 5 years ago. We’re an after school program for boys 12 to 18. We help these young men keep up in school and we operate landscaping and construction businesses that provide them entry level jobs. We do have some court-involved youth, but everyone is here voluntarily.”
“We’re a faith based nonprofit. We have a great track record working with these young men, but we don’t accept any government money. That means I spend a lot of time fund raising.”
Artist of the Week: BK Elias
ARTIST OF THE WEEK Bk Elias looking over a mural he just finished on The Victory Project building at 409 Troy Street in the Old North Dayton neighborhood
“I have been painting since I was 10 years old and taking classes at K12 Gallery and TEJAS” Bk told me. “Then I painted as a student at Stivers School for the Arts. After that I took lessons from several local professional artists like Scott Gibbs, Bing Davis and James Pate.”
“I helped Scott Gibbs paint murals with the HAALO kids. HAALO stands for Helping Adolescents Achieve Long-Term Objectives. It’s a program K12 has for kids involved in the court system. I really liked working with the kids on murals, and Jerri hired me to work at K12. I’ve done maybe 10 murals for K12. After this one is done I’m going to do some touch up on Amy Deal’s RiverScape mural. Then I think there are two more murals to do this year. In the winter I usually teach at K12, but this year there may be an indoor mural for me to do.”
Bk is one of the artists participating in the “Behind the Scenes” exhibition at K12 Gallery and TEJAS which runs from October 24 through November 14
Sneak Peek into Club Oceano
A new restaurant is coming to The Greene. It is called Club Oceano and Food Adventures has some scoop on the upcoming menu and full bar offerings. The restaurant takes over the vacant building that previously housed McCormick and Schmicks. There is a buzz surrounding this new gourmet seafood eatery. Daytonians and the owners are excited open the doors this summer. Opening day has been set for Wed, Sept 18th at 4:30pm.
HERE’S THE SKINNY on CLUB OCEANA:
— Club Oceano will specialize in Seafood delicacies and beautiful meal presentations.
—The restaurant will be located at 4429 Cedar Park Dr.at The Greene
Part owner, Brian Andzik took time to talk with us
— Owners of the new restaurant are:
Brian Andzik -Local financial investment expert, who is known for his high level involvement in the Sons of Italy, John Pirelli Lodge at Bella Villa Hall and the annual Fall Festa, which is Dayton’s Italian Festival.
Sam Zheng – Partner in Sky Asian Cuisine, a popular quality focused sushi restaurant near the corner of Wilmington Pike and the Woodman fork in the road.
Raymond Chow – Partner in Sky Asian Cuisine, at 4090 Wilmington Pike
— Club Oceano will have a private dining area which is perfect for hosting parties, business events, or other celebrations. The dining areas will have a modern feel with a touch of elegance that matches the menu.
There will be whiskey, wines, bourbon and more
— Their goal is to also offer a lunch in addition to dinner service. The hope is that with great service and the high quality food, your experience will be special every visit.
— Club Oceano’s will offer an extensive full bar, with specialty cocktails, and the finest bourbon and whiskeys. They will also have a complete wine selection. The happy hour and the quality liquors should attract many visitors.
— The outdoor patio also expects to be a big attraction. This beautiful dining and drinking area, will be an elegant added experience to dining at Club Oceano.
MUST EATS at CLUB OCEANO:
King Crab Legs
As the menu is in its final developments, here are the early “must eat” front runners !
— KING CRAB LEGS:
Huge crab legs usually caught in cold North Pacific waters.
— LOBSTER BISQUE:
A delicate, creamy soup with flavors of lobster meat
Mussels
— MUSSELS:
Typically steamed in wine and garlic, these shellfish are great appetizers but are also delicious with pasta dishes.
— FRESH FISH:
Look for specials on fresh fish at Club Oceano
— SEARED AHI TUNA:
Served rare, these pieces of seared tuna melt in your mouth. They are usually marinated in a soy sauce.
— SEAFOOD PASTAS:
Channeling Brian Andzik’s Italian heritage, look for some great seafood and pasta offerings on the menu
— SURF n TURF:
Cajun Seafood Boil
Look for a an amazing quality steak and lobster dinner on the menu. This one should be unforgettable.
— CAJUN SEAFOOD BOIL:
The typical cajun boil will incur shrimp, crawfish, corn, sausages and maybe potatoes. Whatever the mixture, look for a rustic recipe to be served here.
Is your mouth watering yet?
See the menu’s here.
After hearing about the menu offerings and the dining atmosphere, we can’t wait to give this restaurant a try.
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Fresh Tuna
See you at The Greene !
Tailgate for Your Health Bob Ross Auto Group Anniversary Event
Jenell Ross, President of Bob Ross Buick-GMC and Mercedes-Benz of Centerville invites you, your family, friends, organizations, church member and co-workers to celebrate the Bob Ross Auto Group reaching 2 major milestones. They’ve planned a fun filled afternoon of health and wellness to promote heart and breast health in honor of her parents Norma J Ross and Robert P. Ross Sr. There will be food, music, prizes and giveaways every hour along with educational opportunities to learn how to make sure you and your loved ones stay healthy.
MB of Centerville is celebrating 40 Years and Bob Ross Buick is celebrating 45 Years.
Don’t miss the fun, prizes and festivities! Take advantage of the Mobile Mammography Unit, CPR Training, 10 Minute Heart Checks and self-Breast checks plus much more!
Sat, Sept 21st 1-5pm 
85 Loop Road
Centerville Ohio 45459
Taco Bell Eliminating Nine Menu Items
Taco Bell has decided to give it’s menu a fall makeover. Adding new combo’s and removing nine items from their menu. Gregg Rapp, a menu engineering consultant say “when it comes to deciding what items to remove, menu engineers start by getting rid of the menu items that are unpopular and less profitable.”
Even though removed items are usually not bestsellers, Rapp said that there will always be someone who complains about the changed menu. But there’s a simple trick to waylay angry customers.
“What we typically do is keep it in the kitchen for 60 days or so, so we’ll have it available, but then the next time the person comes in, they’ll have forgotten about it,” he said.
The new menu boards are designed to make it quicker and easier for guests to order. They’ve updated the craveable assortments that includes best-sellers and updated combo options, so be sure and check the # before you order.
The items that will be going away include: 
- Beefy Mini Quesadilla
- Chips & Salsa
- Chipotle Chicken Loaded Griller
- Double Decker® Taco
- Cool Ranch & Fiery Doritos® Locos Tacos
- Double Tostada
- Power Menu Burrito
- XXL Grilled Stuft Burrito
Ethnosh Introduces International Dining Experiences to Dayton
A popular dining initiative that originated in Greensboro, North Carolina is coming to the Miami Valley.
Ethnosh, an organization that plans monthly dining events called “NoshUps” at immigrant-owned restaurants in North Carolina, is partnering with civic innovation lab The Collaboratory to launch its model locally in Dayton.
The concept is to discover the most delicious international foods locally during casual tasting events where guests are able to sample and learn about the authentic cuisine being highlighted. At the same time, guests will meet and hear the stories of the owners and families coming to America and getting into the restaurant business.
Greensboro resident Donovan McKnight founded Ethnosh in 2014 out of a love for cross-cultural discovery and food: “My wife is the daughter of an immigrant,” says McKnight, “and grew up surrounded by global food. When she took me out to restaurants I became fascinated by the food, but more so the people behind the food. . I began developing relationships with the families, and I thought, “What if I could facilitate this experience for my community?’” That’s how Ethnosh was born. To date, the Greensboro, NC outfit has visited more than 40 restaurants and food trucks, with thousands of attendees. “Food has the power to bring people together,” says McKnight, “to dispel fear by creating commonality across cultures, and build bridges across the table.”
The Dayton initiative marks the first expansion of the Ethnosh network through its partnership with The Collaboratory, a regional civic innovation lab located in downtown Dayton. The Collaboratory acts as a catalyst for initiatives in the region like The Dayton Sewing Collaborative, X FACTOR and Porchfest.
Collaboratory founder Peter Benkendorf met McKnight while attending a national urban development conference about five years ago and the two became friends. According to Benkendorf, when he learned about Ethnosh a couple of years ago, the light bulb went for its alignment with Welcome Dayton, the region’s immigrant-friendly initiative, and the gears started turning.
“What I like about Ethnosh is its emphasis on cuisine, culture and community, as well as supporting local immi- grant-owned businesses,” said Benkendorf. “The NoshUps are about new culinary experiences, but they are also focused on sharing the personal stories and journeys of the restaurant owners and their families. NoshUps are set up with large tables, so we are also building community, which is a core value of The Collaboratory.”
“With hundreds of immigrant-owned restaurants in the Dayton region from every part of the globe, there is an in- credible wealth of cultural experiences out there waiting to be discovered. Ethnosh is a perfect fit with the Welcome Dayton initiative, since Welcome Dayton is committed to supporting immigrants and refugees and celebrating their contributions to the region. Ethnosh is a great way to bring people who love food and those who are curious about other cultures together to support these locally-owned businesses,” said Monica Harris, Coordinator of the City of Dayton’s Welcome Dayton Initiative and part of the Ethnosh team.
Attend the first Dayton NoshUp
Sunday, October 13, at Olive Mediterranean Grill
44 West Third Street, Dayton OH 45402
Seatings are at 5:00 and 7:30 pm
Tickets $18 per person plus ticketing service fee.
Seatings limited to 50 people.
Tickets are now on sale at Ethnosh.org.
Olive specializes in traditional Mediterranean dishes, including Baba Ganouj, Shish Tawook, Kufta Kabab and Lamb Shank. Guests will be served a sampler plate representing traditional Mediterranean dishes.
Olive owner Fadi Shokri immigrated to the United States from Palestine in the winter of 2009, arriving in Dayton on New Years Day 2010. He and his brother opened Olive in 2015. Originally located on North Dixie Drive, the restaurant moved to downtown Dayton in June 2018.
“What I love about this business is not just sharing the food I grew up with, but meeting and sharing my story with Daytonians of every walk of life who come into Olive. The community has been so welcoming and I could not be more pleased to help Ethnosh get started in Dayton,” said Shokri.
For additional information contact [email protected] or 937.476.1321.
‘Lady Day’ Review – Human Race Theatre Company – Fragile Greatness
Jazz phenom Billie Holiday’s influential imprint on American music coupled with her humorous, unsettling and resilient testimony as an African-American woman facing incredible adversity while consumed with addiction fuels the magnetism of Lanie Robertson’s 1986 play-with-music Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill.
Tanesha Gary as Billie Holiday in the Human Race Theatre Company’s production of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill.
Excellently presented by the Human Race Theatre Company at the Loft Theatre and set in 1959 Philadelphia, Lady Day brings forth the heartache and joys of Holiday’s career, spoken four months before her death at age 44, with bold, blunt and naughty purpose. Structurally, it’s easy to pigeonhole this play as far-fetched, especially when you consider the likelihood of any prominent celebrity in the 1950s sharing such personal, tragic details of their lives with relative abandon, including accounts of abuse, racism and imprisonment. But Holiday loved to sing, and truly loved her audience in return, so it’s not unsurprising that she would be a completely open book, especially in her drunken, drug-addicted haze. With assistance from her concerned, supportive accompanist Jimmy Powers (Keigo Hirakawa), Holiday (an absolutely luminous Tanesha Gary) transforms into a compelling storyteller, particularly and vividly reflecting on touring the segregated South with bandleader Artie Shaw and being denied access to a restroom.
Beautifully costumed in a gleaming white gown with matching gloves by David M. Covach, Gary, a terrific Caroline Thibodeaux in the Human Race’s 2011 production of Caroline, or Change, smoothly executes Holiday’s journey with colorful sting (director Scott Stoney astutely ensures her repartee is flavorful yet impactful) and stellar vocals. She notably resists providing a full-throttle impersonation of Holiday akin to Audra McDonald’s performance in the 2014 Broadway revival, but her work is effective nonetheless in terms of paying homage to the spirit of Holiday’s definitive magic. Backed by an exemplary jazz trio consisting of knockout keyboardist Hirakawa, percussionist/music director Deron B. Bell Sr., and bassist Eddie Brookshire, her many standout renditions include the swinging groove of What a Little Moonlight Can Do (impeccably bolstered by Hirakawa) and breezy Easy Livin,’ in addition to her outstanding phrasing within God Bless the Child and her powerfully descriptive, chill-inducing Strange Fruit. All of these tuneful moments and more are accented by the wonderfully intimate ambience established in the work of scenic designer Scott J. Kimmins, lighting designer John Rensel and sound designer Jay Brunner. In fact, the final seconds eerily transition into a gorgeously surreal dreamscape courtesy of Rensel.
Holiday left this world far too soon, but her iconic legacy unquestionably inspired an array of brilliant vocalists such as Diana Ross, Ledisi and Amy Winehouse. Her life was not in vain and her story deserves your attention.
Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill continues through Sept. 29 at the Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St., Dayton. The production is performed in 75 minutes without intermission. Performances are 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; and 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Tickets: $19.50-$37. There are also select side-area seats available for $16 and $28 at all performances. In addition, all adult priced tickets are discounted at 50 percent for students with proof of a student I.D. Stage seating (five tables intended for couples) is also available for $27.50-$52. For tickets or more information, call Ticket Center Stage at (937) 228-3630 or visit humanracetheatre.org or ticketcenterstage.com.
FYI: The Human Race Theatre Company is partnering with the Neon Movies for the Women of Influence in the Movies Series. On Monday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m., the Neon will screen a double bill of New Orleans, in which a gambling hall owner entertains his patrons with hot jazz by Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday, and the newly restored short film Symphony in Black, in which Billie Holiday makes her screen debut as Duke Ellington plays his symphonic jazz piece. Tickets are $8 each or $30 for a series pass, available at neonmovies.com.
