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Archives for December 2020

Empower Hour at The Brightside

December 10, 2020 By Dayton Most Metro

Participant Expectations;
-Participants are encouraged to wear a mask upon entering and leaving the facility and when not engaged in physical activity.
-Participants should not attend class if they are exhibiting any signs of shortness of breath, cough or fever.
-Participants are required to bring their own water bottles.
-Upon arrival, participants cannot gather or visit in the parking lot.
-Participants will be asked to remain in their vehicles until INNERGIZE staff can let them into the building one at a time no earlier than 5:20 p.m. to ensure 6ft social distancing guidelines are met.
-Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipe will be available for use prior to using the stairwell.
-Participants will be asked to sign in and then find a marker on the floor to remain for the duration of the class to ensure 6-ft social distancing guidelines are met.

Filed Under: Active Living

DPAA Reimagined Season Features In-theatre and Live Stream Performances

December 9, 2020 By Dayton Most Metro

The DPAA is thrilled to announce a brand new DPAA Reimagined Season 2020‒2021.

“Our intention is to provide patrons with a wide variety of choices so they can access music, song, and dance from Dayton Opera, Dayton Ballet and Dayton Philharmonic in a way that works best for them,” said Pat McDonald. “Due to limited seating capacity, all in-theatre tickets are initially being offered to our current Celebrate Season subscribers. The remainder of the in-theatre tickets will be available to the general public on January 5, 2021.”

To accommodate a variety of needs, audiences will have three choices to enjoy these new programs:

1)    Patrons can attend in-theatre performances with socially-distanced, sanitized seating at the Schuster Center or Victoria Theatre. Each performance will be between 50 and 90 minutes each with no intermission, and limited seating is available in each theater.

2)    Patrons can view live-stream performances from the comfort of home in real time as they are performed from the stage.

3)    Patrons can become a DPAA Virtual Streams member which, depending on the membership level, provides access to all DPAA Reimagined Season live and recorded performances, as well as performances from past Autumn, Holiday and Family Streams.

 

 

The following is the exciting line-up of programs included in the launch of the DPAA Reimagined Season 2020–2021:

 

WINTER PROGRAMS

 

New Year’s Eve: A New Beginning

Thursday, December 31, 2020
Live Stream from the Schuster Center at 8:30 p.m.

Dayton Ballet, Dayton Opera, and Dayton Philharmonic

The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance rings in the New Year 2021, with Dayton Philharmonic, Dayton Opera, and Dayton Ballet together on stage for their first ever live stream performance from the Schuster Center. The musicians, singers, and dancers will take the stage at the Schuster Center for an exciting evening of music, song, and dance; however, the Schuster Center audience will remain empty in an abundance of caution for the safety of everyone involved. Enjoy this DPAA New Year’s celebration from the comfort of home as together we bid a final farewell to 2020 and celebrate the possibilities and the promise of A New Beginning for 2021!

 

Beethoven 8 and Florence Price

Saturday, January 23, 2021, 6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Live Stream at 8:30 pm

Schuster Center

Dayton Philharmonic

Price: Violin Concerto No. 2

Beethoven: Symphony No. 8

The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra is thrilled to be back on stage in the Schuster Center with a live audience for their first Masterworks Concert of the New Year! The concert opens with Florence Price’s Violin Concerto No. 2. Price once wrote in a letter to conductor Serge Koussevitzky, “To begin with I have two handicaps – those of sex and race. I am a woman; and I have some Negro blood in my veins,” adding “I would like to be judged on merit alone.” (www.npr.com) Merit, indeed, as her talent sparkles in this beautiful work. Concertmaster Jessica Hung takes center stage to perform Price’s composition. Then, continuing our two-year celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Beethoven’s birth, the DPO performs his Symphony No. 8, a short, spirited work composed between two much more famous symphonies, yet a definite force in its own right that celebrates the composer’s playful side. The DPO offers two live in-theater performances of this concert (with no intermission) for those who cannot wait to be back in the Schuster Center to see and hear the DPO in person, as well as a live stream option for those who prefer to view the performance from the comfort of home.

 

Dance and Romance

Friday, February 12, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 14, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
Live Stream Saturday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Victoria Theatre

Dayton Ballet

The full Dayton Ballet company of dancers is thrilled to be back on stage at their home at the Victoria Theatre for their first live in-person performance after being shut down for nearly a year because of COVID-19, and what better weekend to celebrate than Valentine’s Day weekend! The dancers have prepared a series of duets that explore all the emotions of love, from ecstasy to anger to tenderness to adoration, and everything in between. Enjoy the artistry, athleticism, and sheer beauty of our 18 professional dancers, either in-person at the historic Victoria Theatre of via live stream from the comfort of home. Either way, celebrate your loved ones this weekend, with love from Dayton Ballet.

 

Don Giovanni: Essential Opera

Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Live Stream at 8:00 p.m.

Schuster Center

Dayton Opera

Don Giovanni: Essential Opera presents this essential work of the opera repertory in a way that responds to the needs of our current times and to our artists and audience. The performance will focus on the essence of the music and drama in an abridged, 90-minute production (with no intermission) that captures all of Mozart’s greatness in an exciting and 21st century way. This compact format will adhere to social distancing and other health parameters for a welcomed and safe experience for both our artists and audience.

 

Don Giovanni is one of opera’s most compelling anti-heroes. Based on legends of the infamous Don Juan, the tale follows the title character through seduction, deception, ominous foreshadowing, and irreverent reveling, all the way to a hair-raising ending where things get a little “heated,” and our rapscallion gets his just rewards! It’s no wonder that Don Giovanni is one of Mozart’s supreme musical achievements and is considered one of the greatest operas of all time.

 

SPRING PROGRAMS

 

The Best of John Williams

Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Live Stream at 8:30 p.m.

Schuster Center

Dayton Philharmonic

Often called “America’s composer,” John Williams has been creating movie music since 1959. He has won 24 Grammy Awards and has been nominated 51 times for an Academy Award, winning the coveted statue five times over the years. His staggering number of Academy nods makes him the second-most nominated individual for the Oscar, next to none other than Mr. Walt Disney himself. In fact, Williams has composed the soundtrack for eight of the twenty highest grossing films at the U.S. box office. To say that John Williams has had a great influence on the very fabric of American culture over the last 60 years is an understatement! This March, the Williams musical magic continues as Neal Gittleman and the Dayton Philharmonic prepare a Pops performance that pays tribute to even more music from this Hollywood legend.

 

Angel Blue: Opera Star Recital

Celebrating Artistic Director Thomas Bankston’s 25th Anniversary and Dayton Opera’s 60th Anniversary

Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Live Stream at 3:00 p.m.

Schuster Center

Dayton Opera

Dayton Opera is thrilled to celebrate its 60th Anniversary with an Opera Star Recital featuring the sensational soprano, Angel Blue. This recital will also celebrate a special 25th anniversary of Artistic Director Thomas Bankston’s leadership of Dayton Opera.

Acclaimed for the beauty of her voice and her stunning stage presence, Angel Blue is quickly rising to the top of her profession. She travels the world in high demand, and Dayton has the great fortune of hearing her in the sonic splendor of our own Schuster Center this March. Her recital will showcase wide-ranging repertoire from composers of opera and song literature, as well as African American spirituals. This Opera Star Recital promises to be a very special occasion at the Schuster Center to celebrate Dayton Opera!

 

Dayton Funk: A Tribute to Dayton’s Funk Legacy

with The Dayton Funk All-Stars and Special Guests

Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Live Stream at 8:30 p.m.

Schuster Center

Dayton Philharmonic

The Dayton Philharmonic travels back in time to Dayton during the 70s and 80s when our city emerged as the “World Capital of Funk.” The R&B charts of these two decades topped out with more hits from Dayton artists than from almost any other American city. Celebrate this era of Dayton with us as symphony fuses with jazz, blues, and rock, as we team up with The Funk Center and UD’s Funk Symposium to celebrate the history, legacy, and future of Dayton’s unique brand of American popular music. Join us live in the Schuster Center or enjoy our live stream from the comfort of home as we celebrate the era of Funk in the Gem City.

 

Cinderella

Friday, April 23, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Live Stream Saturday, April 24 at 3:00 p.m.

Victoria Theatre
Dayton Ballet

Dayton Ballet dons its glass slipper and takes another giant step forward in reviving live dance with one of the most popular and most widely performed classical ballets of all time—Cinderella! Prokofiev’s beautiful music has inspired the most acclaimed of choreographers to bring the fairytale character to life on stage, perhaps as Prokofiev himself envisioned her. Artistic Director Karen Russo Burke originally choreographed this production in 2013, with all the intrigue, love and humor one would expect from one of the world’s most iconic rags-to-riches love stories. Dayton Ballet brings to the stage a condensed presentation of this story ballet—just 70 minutes long with no intermission—with such artistry, exquisite dancing, and a healthy dose of humor, that another word might just come to mind when we say “Cinderella”—magic.

 

La Traviata: Essential Opera

Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Live Stream at 8:00 p.m.
Schuster Center

Dayton Opera

La Traviata: Essential Opera presents a second essential work of the opera repertory as we continue in a format that responds to the needs of our current times and to our artists and audience. The performance will also focus on the essence of the music and drama in an abridged, 90-minute production (with no intermission) that captures all of Verdi’s greatness in an exciting and 21st century way. We will continue to adhere to social distancing and other health parameters for a welcomed and safe experience for both our artists and audience.

 

In this tragic tale of love, like Alfredo, you will be swept away by Violetta’s celebrated charm, even if you know in advance that she is “la traviata” – the woman who strayed. Though their love is doomed from the start, it’s no less passionate. You’ll be riveted by the compelling story of thwarted love set to Verdi’s rich and evocative music. Bring a handkerchief for the end, when those who love her most gather around Violetta’s bedside in a final, heartbreaking ending.

 

Beethoven 1 and The Firebird

Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Live Stream at 8:30 p.m.

Schuster Center

Dayton Philharmonic

Beethoven: Symphony No. 1
Stavinsky:
The Firebird

Composed on the threshold of a new century, Beethoven’s First Symphony broke free from the influence of Haydn and Mozart and was certainly viewed as iconoclastic by the Viennese audience of 1800. The DPO concludes a two-year celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Beethoven’s birth with this visit to Symphony No. 1. Composed for the renowned Ballets Russes, Stravinsky’s sumptuous Suite from The Firebird is filled with the stuff of legends: a prince, captive princesses, the Firebird’s magic feather, and the evil ogre Kastchei. Vibrant colors and rich harmonies glitter and pulse with fantastic effects, ending with a shimmering climax proclaiming a happy ever-after.

 

One Vision: The Music of Queen

Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Live Stream at 8:30 p.m.

Schuster Center

Dayton Philharmonic

As one of the best-selling bands in history, Queen has been considered a rock ’n’ roll icon since the 1970s. With over four decades of music and 18 number-one albums to their credit, they are recognized as one of the most influential British rock bands of all time. Dayton favorites Jeans ’n Classics joins the Dayton Philharmonic to pay homage to Freddie Mercury and Queen for a Rockin’ Orchestra concert to bring the DPAA Reimagined Season to its we-will-rock-you end.

 

PRICING FOR IN-THEATER AND LIVE-STREAM PERFORMANCES

 

In-Theatre Tickets

An in-theatre ticket at the Schuster Center or Victoria Theatre is $50 per performance.

 

Live-Stream Tickets

A live-stream ticket is $25 per performance.

Note: The purchase of a live-stream ticket also gives the patron on-demand access to the performance through June 30, 2021.

 

DPAA VIRTUAL STREAM MEMBERSHIPS

 

The DPAA will continue to offers its Virtual Streams membership at four different levels:

  • Free Membership: Enjoy an array of recorded concerts from Autumn Streams, Holiday Streams, and Family Streams for FREE from the comfort of home.
  • Basic Membership ($100): Enjoy access to all recorded concerts from the DPAA Reimagined Season 2020‒2021 plus Autumn Streams, Holiday Streams, Family Streams.
  • Plus Membership ($250): Enjoy access to programs available at the Basic donation level, plus DPAA Bonus Performances, Artist Q&As, and Behind-the-Scenes videos.
  • Premium Membership ($500): Enjoy access to all programs and extras available at the Plus membership level, plus access to all live-streams of the DPAA Reimagined Season 2020‒2021.

 

Patrons who donate tickets for a canceled 2020-2021 Celebrate Season performance will receive access to the DPAA Virtual Streams at a level that matches the value of their ticket donation.

 

For information on how to register and to access all DPAA Virtual Streams, visitwww.DaytonPerformingArts.org/streams/. For more information on upcoming DPAA performances for Dayton Ballet, Dayton Opera, and Dayton Philharmonic, please visit www. DaytonPerformingArts.org or call the Box Office at 937-228-3630.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, The Featured Articles

Ice Skating at Fairfield Mall

December 9, 2020 By Dayton Most Metro

Join us for a festive night of socially-distanced holiday ice skating under the stars! Enjoy ice skating in our parking lot on a portable ice skating rink! Enjoy fun family-friendly holiday music and more.

Filed Under: Active Living

Final Ohio Liquor Lottery of the Year Now Live.

December 8, 2020 By Dayton Most Metro

The state of Ohio is holding it’s finally liquor lotteries of the year and you can enter both lotteries with one submission and have a chance to win the opportunity to purchase a product from both collections. When you enter, you can choose to enter one lottery or both. If you win, you will be directed to your local liquor store to purchase a bottle. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Dec. 14, 2020 and here’s the link to enter.
The Pappy Van Winkle lottery will be for the following hard to find bottles:
Old Rip Van Winkle 10, $69.99
Old Rip Van Winkle 12, $79.99
Pappy Van Winkle 15, $119.99
Pappy Van Winkle 20, $198.98
Pappy Van Winkle 23, $299.99
The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection lottery is for bourbons that are a little more affordable:
Eagle Rare 17, $99.99
George T. Stagg, $99.99
Sazerac Rye 18, $99.99
Thomas H. Handy, $99.99
William Larue Weller, $99.99

After submission, you will receive a six-digit ticket number; keep that number handy to help verify if you are selected a winner. Winners will be notified in early January using the email address entered with their submission. A list of winners will also be posted on their website.

The Ohio Bottle Lottery is limited to one entry per person. There is no cost to enter. Winners have the right to purchase one bottle at retail. Bottles are for personal use, not for resale.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Buffalo Trace, Ohio Bottle Lottery, Pappy Van Winkle

Moeller Brew Barn Releases HAY-Z Pale Ale

December 7, 2020 By Dayton Most Metro

Moeller Brew Barn’s new First Edition HAY-Z Pale Ale is set to release in both Brew Barn Taprooms (Troy and Maria Stein)  on Thursday, December 10. The fruity, floral and refreshing pale ale has loads of centennial, amarillo, galena and mosaic hops, along with an optimistic story in hopes of ending 2020 on a positive note. “With over 50 beers hitting the faucets, 2020 has been an experimental year. More than a dozen were the hoppy kind, my favorite. We’ve taken what we’ve learned, added a twist and are proud to announce our HAY-Z Pale Ale,” said Nick Moeller, Founder of Moeller Brew Barn.

The inspiration behind this ale’s fruity, floral flavor and visual style is The Old Farmer’s Almanac, an annual entertaining piece, plump full of predictions. As much of midwest Ohio is known for its prolific farming communities, locals can resonate with the nod to the publication. The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been published since 1792 during George Washington’s first term as president.

“Both Brew Barn locations are displayed on the can label, along with the agricultural landscape seen in the Maria Stein and Troy areas. The lively illustration includes Troy’s historic WACO biplane in the vivid orange sky, while rows of crops and silos cover the fields,” stated Jess Nielsen, Brand Manager of Moeller Brew Barn. “We all know that 2020 has been every bit unexpected,” said Moeller. “Our goal with this HAY-Z Pale Ale is to acknowledge that uncertainty while anticipating a better tomorrow. It’s bright and refreshing – what most of us are looking for in the new year.”

 

HAY-Z Pale Ale kegs and cans are set to hit distributors on December 14. The HAY-Z Pale Ale is just one of many late 2020 releases at Moeller Brew Barn. Every week through December, additional seltzer and beer releases will be announced to celebrate the season. To learn more, visit Moeller Brew Barn’s online untappd menu or www.moellerbrewbarn.com.


Moeller Brew Barn Maria Stein, Ohio
8016 Marion Drive | 419.925.3005

 

Moeller Brew Barn Troy, Ohio

214 W. Main Street | 937.552.9430

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Dayton On Tap, The Featured Articles Tagged With: HAY-Z Pale Ale, Moeller Brew Barn

Dayton Creates New Chief Information Officer Position

December 7, 2020 By Dayton Most Metro

City Manager Shelley Dickstein has announced the appointment of Jon Rike as the City of Dayton’s Chief Information Officer, effective Dec. 7.
As Chief Information Officer, a new position in the City organization, Rike will be responsible for leading the management of IT systems and solutions supporting internal operations and customer services. These include cloud services, virtual/physical servers, enterprise data storage, networking, cyber security, applications, desktop programs, and building systems. He will provide team leadership to approximately 30 IT professionals serving 16 City departments including public safety and the City-owned Dayton International Airport.
Rike begins his City service with 17 years of IT management experience, including leadership positions with Vartek Services, Montgomery County and the University of Dayton. He earned an MBA and a B.S. in Management Information Systems at the University of Dayton.
“We are happy to welcome Jon Rike to the City of Dayton,” said Dickstein. “The City’s goal of continually strengthening its IT services and operations will be supported by Jon’s experience and abilities in team leadership and customer-focused solutions.”

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles

Introducing Dayton Threads

December 6, 2020 By Dayton Most Metro

From the same amazing leader that has brought Dayton Fashion week and De-Fi, Caressa Brown is launching another project- a retail concept that provides an opportunity for independent brands to showcase and retail their collections directly to customers

Dayton Threads will be the home for Independent Fashion and Design. You’ll find clothing, shoes, accessories, homeware goods, and beauty products that are handmade or sewn by artisan teams of 10 people or less that are paid for their services. Nothing sold at Dayton Threads can be a product of mass production, unless it was repurposed-  you purchased a shirt at a big chain store or a local thrift shop a few years ago that you no longer wear or doesn’t fit, you’ve altered it and now it’s a dress or a skirt or if you refurbished an old chair; these are examples of items will be accepted.
All products must be made in the USA and we are asking designers to take a pledge to committing to move towards their line being 100% ethically sourced, sustainable and slave free in 3 years…we will be tracking. You do not need to be from Dayton or live in Dayton to sell your designs or products via Dayton Threads. All designs and products will also be available for purchase on our website. Vendor products will not be accepted.

Dayton Threads will also work in conjunction with The House of DEFIance: A Fashion & Design Co-working Experience and represents Phase III of the fashion and design process; the tangible product. Micro-manufacturing services of 50 pieces or less and prototyping will be offered in Phase II of The House of (DE-FI)ance. Designers selling in Dayton Threads will have the option of using the services of the

Dayton Garment And Textile District to assist with the production of their designs, or they can bring their own team in and use the equipment in Phase II, they can also bring their own equipment in and simply make use of the space to produce their designs for Dayton Threads or other boutiques or clients that you are selling your work.
Dayton Threads will offer packages for designers needing assistance with campaign ads for their line. We’ll have various packages available for designers to hire models, wardrobe stylist, Hair and Makeup Artist, photographers, and videographers.
We offer indie designers (3) flexible and competitive fee structures as well:
1) Receive the full retail price of any products sold via Dayton Threads minus commission of 25%.
2) Pay a $150/mo and receive the full retail price of any products sold via Dayton Threads minus commission of 5%.
3) We understand that COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into a lot of budgets and the fashion industry has been hit the hardest, so if neither of these options work for you right now, we’re also open to negotiations…let’s work together!
We are inviting buyers to scout designers who are selling via Dayton Threads…we don’t want you to stay in the micro-manufacturing stage, we want you to grow! Each Designer featured at Dayton Threads will also have a launch event that will include a runway experience or showcase of your work. Visit http://www.daytonthreads.com for more details.

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Caressa Brown, Dayton Threads, The Dayton Garment and Textile District, The House of DEFIance

Stuart’s Opera House celebrates a decade of “A Night with the Legends”

December 5, 2020 By Dayton Most Metro

The Legends are back at Stuart’s Opera House celebrating a decade of performances on the Stuart’s Stage. Join us for a video presentation of music and memories called “A Night with the Legends: Celebrating a Decade at Stuart’s Opera House” on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 8pm ET. Over the years, Legends has been a fundraiser for Stuart’s Opera House organized by local community members who performed iconic songs by legendary artists to raise money in support of Stuart’s. The video will feature past Legends performers reminiscing about their favorite moments over the years with one another.

The video will also feature iconic performances throughout the decade, featuring Sharell Arocho-Wise, Angela Blair, Melissa Brobeck, Alex Couladis, Otis Crockron, Demetre Evans, Roger Gilmore, Annah Korpi, Bill L’Heureux, Giles Lee, Scott McDonald, jw Smith, Graham Stewart, Tanyah Stone, Andy Stone Stephanie Tikkanen, Stephen Valentine, Michael Weiser, Joann Wolfe, and Bill Rawlins with the iconic Legends Band!


This video will be featured on the Stuart’s Opera House YouTube channel and our website www.stuartsoperahouse.org. Anyone can watch the premiere, but donations are welcomed and encouraged. All proceeds benefit Stuart’s Opera House, the cornerstone of the historic Public Square in Nelsonville, Ohio. Stuart’s is dedicated to its role as a regional leader in the arts community, a center for public expression, and an economic development partner for Southeastern Ohio. Stuart’s Opera House has had its doors closed since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so fundraisers like this one are vital to keeping our doors open for years to come.

For more information about Stuart’s Opera House and A Night with the Legends, please visit their website at stuartsoperahouse.org or call 740-753-1924.

Filed Under: Dayton Music

A Blue Leaf’s Christmas

December 5, 2020 By Lisa Grigsby

Are you ready to rock around the Christmas tree? We’ve got another 4 hours of rock n roll hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, PLUS several Christmas songs peppered throughout! Please come HERE for Christmas!

Filed Under: Dayton Music

Oregon District Holiday Tour of Homes Goes Virtual

December 4, 2020 By Dayton Most Metro

The traditional tour of the beautiful, historic homes of the Oregon District can’t happen this year because of current circumstances surrounding the coronavirus, so the neighbors of the district will hold an online, virtual tour of four historic properties in a Facebook Live video tour on Saturday, Dec. 12 starting at 11 am.

Three Oregon District homeowners will be showcasing their homes in a free, virtual tour that will be presented in a Facebook Live video tour and interview with the homeowners. One home tour will begin every 30 minutes at 11 am, 11:30 am, 12 pm noon. The video tours will be available to stream after an initial, live premier.

The tours will include a video host who will facilitate a conversation with the homeowners, asking about the history of the home, and also how they have made it their own since they moved in.

Online guests will be able to ask questions via the Facebook Live comments section and will also have the opportunity to donate to the Oregon Historic District Society (OHDS). The OHDS is a 501c3 nonprofit run by the neighborhood to cover community expenses such as the costs of upkeep in Newcom Park, Oregon District residential street lighting and the street lighting maintenance. These are all expenses paid by the residents of the neighborhood, but add a welcoming and safe atmosphere for all guests to visit the Oregon District. Watch a video on this nonprofit here.

You can find more details about this virtual tour on the Oregon Historic District’s Facebook page event here, or on the OHDS website: http://www.oregondistrict.org

The OHDS hopes that the tradition of a personal tour of the neighborhood can return in 2021, but for this year are thankful for neighbors who are dedicating their time to creatively make a virtual tour happen.

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Holiday Tour of Homes, Oregon District

Dayton Metro Library Announces Site of New Huber Heights Branch

December 4, 2020 By Dayton Most Metro

Dayton Metro Library will build a new freestanding Library to serve the Huber Heights community. The Huber Heights Branch, which will be part of the recently announced redevelopment of the Marion Plaza on Brandt Pike, is the capstone of Dayton Metro Library’s $187 million facilities upgrade, made possible by voter support of a bond issue in 2012.

 

“We appreciate the patience of our Huber Heights patrons as we worked to find the ideal site,” said Tim Kambitsch, DML Executive Director. “We are so pleased that the Library will be part of the Brandt Pike Revitalization Project, and we want to thank the City of Huber Heights for their leadership in making this location possible.”

 

The 27,000 square foot Huber Heights Library will be the second largest Branch in the Dayton Metro system, and an $11.8 million investment in the city.  LWC Inc., the architects of record for the Main Library in downtown Dayton, will design the building.

To launch the design work, the Library is holding a virtual Community Forum on Wednesday, December 9, 4:30-5:30 pm. The community is encouraged to participate. The online meeting will include a project update and the architects will gather feedback on localization opportunities and design values. The event link and password can be found on the Library’s website at DaytonMetroLibrary.org.

 

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: dayton metro library, Huber Heights Branch, Marion Plaza on Brandt Pike

Cut Your Own Tree

December 3, 2020 By Dayton Most Metro

Visit Ohio’s oldest educational forest to take part in a longstanding Yellow Springs tradition! Cut your own Christmas trees, grown by the School Forest Club of Yellow Springs High School. Funds raised support the club’s efforts at Glen Helen.

Filed Under: Active Living

BILLIE Holiday Doc and Feel-Good Musical THE PROM at The Neon

December 3, 2020 By Jonathan McNeal

We’ve got a lot of films to get to in the next two weeks…so we’re moving right along. We’re cleaning house this week so we can open THE PROM and BILLIE this weekend…(though THE PROM has a preview screening tonight). These new films are only scheduled for one week because we have MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM, THE MIDNIGHT SKY, and the new film from our hometown Oscar-winning directors Julia Reichert & Steve Bognar – 9 TO 5: THE STORY OF A MOVEMENT – all set for next week!
In our Virtual Cinema, we’ve got a lot going on. ENDING DISEASE (a powerful documentary with a local tie) and ANOTHER ROUND (a fantastic Danish narrative starring Mads Mikkelsen) are two new films that start this weekend. ZAPPA, which is wrapping up its in-person engagement, will move to our Virtual Cinema on Friday.
In the past few days, we’ve read several notes about virtual films that our patrons are loving. Mickey wrote, “WOW. Just streamed WBCN AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONand it absolutely blew me away. Best movie I’ve streamed from you yet, and one of my favorite movies of the entire year period. If you have an interest in early rock n’ roll, the anti-war movement of Vietnam, women’s rights movement, gay rights movement, the late 60’s, Nixon’s ouster, etc., I can’t recommend this movie enough. Bravo.” And moments later, Corey wrote, “My wife and I rented MODERN PERSUASION through The Neon last night, and we loved it! We had not heard of the film until your newsletter, and my wife loves Jane Austen anyway! So thank you!!!!” And raves about THE DONUT KING have been aplenty. We love hearing your responses to our Virtual Engagements. Please keep ’em coming! Details about these virtual films and more are available on the virtual page of our website.
NEW IN-PERSON ENGAGEMENTS:
Synopsis for THE PROM: “Dee Dee Allen (three-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep) and Barry Glickman (Tony Award winnerJames Corden) are New York City stage stars with a crisis on their hands: their expensive new Broadway show is a major flop that has suddenly flatlined their careers. Meanwhile, in small-town Indiana, high school student Emma Nolan (newcomer Jo Ellen Pellman) is experiencing a very different kind of heartbreak: despite the support of the high school principal (Keegan-Michael Key), the head of the PTA (Kerry Washington) has banned her from attending the prom with her girlfriend, Alyssa (Ariana DeBose). When Dee Dee and Barry decide that Emma’s predicament is the perfect cause to help resurrect their public images, they hit the road with Angie (Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman) and Trent (Andrew Rannells), another pair of cynical actors looking for a professional lift. But when their self-absorbed celebrity activism unexpectedly backfires, the foursome find their own lives upended as they rally to give Emma a night where she can truly celebrate who she is.” (Netflix). Click the image below to watch the film’s trailer.
Synopsis for BILLIE: “Billie Holiday had one of the greatest voices of all time and changed the face of American music. She was a woman of breath-taking talent and global popularity while also stirring controversy. She started a notable rebellion singing “Strange Fruit” which exposed the realities of Black life in America and earned her powerful enemies. Raw, emotional and brutally honest, Billie is filled with never-before-heard interviews from musical greats like Charles Mingus, Tony Bennett, Sylvia Syms and Count Basie.” (Greenwich Entertainment) Click the image below to watch the trailer.
NEW ENGAGEMENTS IN OUR VIRTUAL CINEMA:
Synopsis for ENDING DISEASE: Available Starting Dec. 4. “ENDING DISEASE follows the amazing personal stories of patients from the first generation of FDA approved clinical trials using stem cell and regenerative medicine to attempt to cure the most vexing diseases and conditions known to humanity: Cancer, HIV/AIDS, spinal cord injury, eye disease and more. ENDING DISEASE shows how stem cell and regenerative medicine are fundamentally changing medicine from treatments to cures.” One subject of this film is former Wright State basketball player Ryan Custer seen in the photo below. We truly appreciate the folks at DAYTON DAILY NEWS writing a great story about Custer in Sunday’s paper. If you missed the story, it’s HERE. This film can be watched on your computer or mobile device or via your Roku or AppleTV. For additional information regarding accessibility of the film, please visit this Eventive HELP page. Click the image below to watch the trailer and purchase 72 hour access to this film for $12.
Synopsis for ANOTHER ROUND: Available starting Dec. 4! “There’s a theory that we should be born with a small amount of alcohol in our blood, and that modest inebriation opens our minds to the world around us, diminishing our problems and increasing our creativity. Heartened by that theory, Martin and three of his friends, all weary high school teachers, embark on an experiment to maintain a constant level of intoxication throughout the workday. If Churchill won WW2 in a heavy daze of alcohol, who knows what a few drops might do for them and their students? Initial results are positive, and the teachers’ little project turns into a genuine academic study. Both their classes and their results continue to improve, and the group feels alive again! As the units are knocked back, some of the participants see further improvement and others go off the rails. It becomes increasingly clear that while alcohol may have fueled great results in world history, some bold acts carry consequences.” This film can be watched on your computer or mobile device as well as via Chromecast or via an HDMI cable attached to your television. For additional notes regarding connectivity, you can visit the film’s Help Page HERE. Click the image below to watch the trailer and purchase 72 hour access to this film for $12.
Synopsis for ZAPPA: Available virtually starting Dec. 4. “With unfettered access to the Zappa family trust and all archival footage, ZAPPA explores the private life behind the mammoth musical career that never shied away from the political turbulence of its time. Alex Winter’s assembly features appearances by Frank’s widow Gail Zappa and several of Frank’s musical collaborators including Mike Keneally, Ian Underwood, Steve Vai, Pamela Des Barres, Bunk Gardner, David Harrington, Scott Thunes, Ruth Underwood, Ray White and others.” This film can be watched on your computer or mobile device or via your Roku or AppleTV. For additional information regarding accessibility of the film, please visit this Eventive HELP page. Click the image below to watch the trailer and purchase 72 hour access to this film for $12.
CONTINUING IN OUR VIRTUAL CINEMA
Synopsis for WBCN AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: “WBCN AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION follows a compelling cast of characters as their lives connect and intersect during the rise of the legendary radio station that became both a player in and a platform for the explosive rock ‘n roll counterculture, passionate anti-war movement, and burgeoning civil rights, women’s rights, and gay rights movements…The material includes never before exhibited film shot by Andy Warhol and cinema vérité pioneer Ricky Leacock, images from notable photographers including the late Peter Simon, brother of singer Carly Simon, and Jeff Albertson, as well as aircheck audio from memorable on-air, in-studio moments.” This film can be watched on your computer or mobile device as well as via Chromecast or via an HDMI cable attached to your television. For additional notes regarding connectivity, you can visit the film’s Help Page HERE. Click the image below to watch the trailer and purchase 72 hour access to this film for $12.
To read more about all the films that are still available in our Virtual Cinema, please visit our WEBSITE. Several films like THE DONUT KING and MONSOON and RECON are still available. Here’s a LINK with a video I made about how Virtual Cinema works.
Wanna know what titles we’re planning in our virtual cinema? (Click any title to watch that film’s trailer.) On Dec. 9, we’ll open a documentary about the very first days of the COVID outbreak in Wuhan – 76 DAYS – it’s really powerful! On December 11, we will offer a WONG KAR WAI RETROSPECTIVE – full of remastered gems including a personal all-time favorite – IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE. Also on December 11, we’re glad that we can finally bring THE LIBRARY THAT DOLLY BUILT – a film we had planned to play in April before global shutdowns. In January, we’ll have 2 incredible docs…the first is the Sundance winner ACASA MY HOME and the second is a documentary with which we’ll hopefully partner with Veteran and environmental organizations – THE PEOPLE VS. AGENT ORANGE. More titles are on the way…stay tuned!
This holiday season, we’ve had several people ask about gift cards. Gift cards are available at our box office in any denomination during our traditional operating hours. If you’d prefer to mail a check, we can certainly mail a gift card back to you (or its final destination) – just email us at [email protected] for specific instructions. That said, though still the perfect option for the NEON Lover in your life, gift cards are only available for in-person transactions (in-person screenings, concessions, merchandise, etc.). We’ve had a couple people ask about gift cards for Virtual Engagements. Unfortunately, distributors and various platforms handle all monetary transactions for our virtual engagements…processing credit card payments for those films doesn’t go through us. But I have a creative fix! For people who want their loved ones to watch movies through our Virtual Cinema, I’d suggest buying a VISA/MASTERCARD pre-paid gift card and insisting they use it for our films. You could package it with movie candy in a popcorn container and lead them to our site with the correct link. In fact, for a few dollars, we could even help you with the packaging (i.e. see below)…just shoot us an email and we can figure something out. (We also have a handful of t-shirts left…and a limited number of zip-up, fleece hoodies are on the way!)
We just booked two films that have me quite excited. HERSELF is slated for Dec. 30 – one of my absolute favorite films of the year. ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI, the feature directorial debut of Regina King, is slated for January 8. I’ve not seen it yet, but I’ve heard nothing but great things.
Wishing you a safe, healthy and warm December.
My best,
Jonathan

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton Tagged With: BILLIE, Neon Movies, THE PROM

WSU Motion Picture Junior’s Present annual DOC NIGHT

December 3, 2020 By Dayton Most Metro

Juniors in Wright State University’s acclaimed Motion Pictures program will premiere short documentary films during the annual DOC NIGHT.  This year DOC NIGHT will feature 17 short documentary films screened over two hours with an intermission.

A questions-and-answer session with the students will be held after the screening. Many documentaries screened at past DOC NIGHTs have gone onto play at film festivals around the country.

“Motion Pictures juniors in the Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures Department have spent the past semester creating a collection of short documentary films exploring stories that make an impact in our community and beyond”; said Kyle Wilkinson, Visiting Assistant Professor in the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures. Wilkinson is the lead advisor and instructor for these projects and is himself a graduate of Wright State’s Motion Pictures program.

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Department Chair, Joe Deer, said “These short films often tell deeply human stories about people in our community that many of us may have encountered, or whose amazing stories come as a complete surprise. The evening offers a wide range of voices – from deeply personal and thought provoking to humorous and quirky, and they’re always very well-crafted. DOC NIGHT is one of the two annual events that give Dayton audiences a chance to celebrate the work of these emerging filmmakers. This year, it’ll be online and available to everyone at home.” Past DOC NIGHT filmmakers have gone on to win Emmy and Academy Awards. So, this may be your chance to see future award winners. 

This is a free screening and takes place on Friday, Dec. 4, 6:30-9:00 pm with an encore showing on Thursday Dec. 10th from 6:30-9:00pm.  The films will stream live on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/wsudocnight2020 . Simply click on the link and you will be directed to the screening. No signing-up required.

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Doc Night, Kyle Wilkinson, WSU Motion Picture Program

Wheat Penny’s Patio- Warm and Safe!

December 2, 2020 By Lisa Grigsby

It’s 36 degrees out currently and I’m having lunch on the patio (Tarte Flambe Pizza)  at Wheat Penny.  And with just 4 of the 6 heaters turned on, it’s toasty warm on the partially enclosed patio.  I came down to talk with Chef/Owner Liz Valenti about her decision to close the dining room, but still serve meals on the patio and do carry out.

As Liz talks, it’s easy to tell that she’s done a lot of research and is passionate about making the best decision for her guests and staff.  She consulted with an engineer about how to achieve maximum air flow on the patio and invested about $20,000 installing a Haiku UV-C Ceiling Fan and heaters.  The fan evenly circulates air through their system, which includes UV-C light rays that destroy and neutralize 99.99% of airborne pathogens. It removes mold, bacteria, and viruses – including the COVID-19 virus.

Wheat Penny will be adding additional wall mounted heating in the next couple of weeks.  Liz feels confident that her patio is safe and will be a viable option throughout the winter. Their tables are still socially distanced and of course staff are masked up.  “Because of the fresh air circulation, our patio is actually safer than than our dining room at this point.  We hope as things move forward to install a Haiku in the dining room.”

Back in March when the shutdown happened Wheat Penny and it’s sister restaurant Meadowlark had to lay off staff. They helped them file for unemployment and figure out what to do about their insurance and feed them weekly and stayed actively involved with lives of those we’ve laid off.   

Today Liz choked up as she  shared she had to lay off a couple more.  But they have plans to drop Door Dash and Uber Eats to launch their own in house delivery, which could bring back 3 employees. Initially delivery will be in a 3 mile range of each restaurant and then expanding as they master it.

Chef Liz shared that “the carryout menu will be expanding, we’ll be developing more family pack meals, utilizing our smoker more, smoking brisket. Our pizza’s, plated dinners and pasta’s have been our best sellers and I’m amazed at how many people are ordering our egg plant fries for take out.  I’m actually driving up to Chicago Sunday to pick up rice flour to make more, as our local purveyors have been unable to source it. To-go cocktails have also been a meaningful addition to carry outs, saying it’s not unusual for an order to be a pizza and 3 cocktails, which helps us keep bartenders on staff. We’ve also been doing some large take outs for companies that are gifting individually packaged meals with their employees and then eating together via zoom.

As we continue to chat, she shares that Covid has been the ultimate team building experience and truly improved the communication of the staff at both locations, because they’ve needed to be frank about what’s happening and they are speaking without filters.  She’s also really encouraged by the conversations being had with local and state lawmakers, and the guidance and advocacy being done on behalf of restaurants by the Ohio Restaurant Association.  As a matter of she has to end our conversation to take a call from Senator Sherrod Brown.

She left me with a final statement saying “our restaurants are making decisions based on health experts and aggressively adhering to the rules, while trying to keep as many people employed and feed. We hope our community will continue to support us and all the local eateries.”


Wheat Penny Oven and Bar

515 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45410 
(937) 496-5268
Tuesday- Thursday 11am – 8pm
Friday & Saturday 11am -9pm

 

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Chef Liz Valenti, patio dining, wheat penny

Ohio Craft ExBEERiences Auction Online

December 2, 2020 By Dayton Most Metro

The Ohio Craft Brewers Association (OCBA) has some unique gift ideas for the craft beer enthusiast on your holiday shopping list. The inaugural Ohio Craft ExBEERiences Auction features dozens of beer-centric experience packages donated by Ohio breweries and other supporters of the state’s brewing industry. Available experiences include canoe and bike trips with brewers, private brewery tours, opportunities to create and brew new beers, and much more.

The Ohio Craft ExBEERiences Auction will be held online from Dec. 3-12, 2020. Many of the donated experiences are designed for individuals or small groups in order to comply with protocols designed to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Several have an outdoor component or can be redeemed at a future date when public health conditions are favorable. Proceeds from the sale of each package benefit OCBA, the non-profit organization formed to promote, protect, diversify and unify Ohio’s craft breweries.

In normal times, OCBA relies on income from popular beer tasting events like Winter Warmer Fest in Cleveland and Six One Pour in Columbus. OCBA uses those funds to advocate for craft beer-friendly legislation at the Ohio statehouse, provide educational resources to member breweries, offer valuable marketing reach through programs like the Ohio On Tap app, and to facilitate collaboration and cooperation among Ohio’s breweries so they can continue to make world class, award-winning beer.

With state and local restrictions on large gatherings still in place to slow the spread of coronavirus, OCBA has been forced to cancel several fundraising events in 2020 and 2021. To generate revenue crucial to furthering the organization’s mission, OCBA has launched several new campaigns this year. Ohio Brew Haul was rolled out in May to encourage craft beer fans to order beer for carry out and delivery from their local breweries. Ohio Pint Day followed in October with more than 110 breweries offering a collectible pint glass with art by Adam Hernandez. OCBA is also offering limited edition sweatshirts in connection with next year’s planned Winter Warmer Cask Day, to be held in place of a large public tasting event.

“Craft beer has always been about more than just the liquid in the glass,” said OCBA executive director Mary MacDonald. “Our members have graciously donated their time and effort to create these unique experiences to connect with craft beer fans. We greatly appreciate the support of our breweries and Ohio beer enthusiasts as we continue to navigate the challenges brought on by the pandemic.”

Founded in 2007, the Ohio Craft Brewers Association is a nonprofit guild that exists to promote, preserve, diversify and unify Ohio’s craft brewing industry. We aspire to be recognized as the industry leader at both state and national levels for preserving the art of making high-quality, unique craft beer; to serve as the unified voice for craft brewers across the state; to advocate on behalf of the Ohio craft beer industry; to contribute to systemic, local community development by driving economic and job growth, while creating experiences that bring people together; and to serve as a beacon for local production and manufacturing through craft beer, resulting in diverse choices for consumers.

Filed Under: Dayton On Tap, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Auction, Craft Beer, Ohio Craft Brewers Association

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