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Whiskey Business- Patterson Pub’s New Bourbon Club

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Patterson Pub, a neighborhood tavern in Dayton is launching a Bourbon Club.  Members will have access to special bourbons/whiskeys not available to the general public at Patterson Pub as well as advance access to barrel picks, trips and special events.
Other perks will include:
SWAG from bourbon and whiskey companies
Access to specialty bottles
Informational takeaways for every specialty bourbon in house
For your first 8 pours that are purchased at regular price your name will be added to our Bourbons Champions Placard to be hung at Patterson Pub. (Club exclusive)
For your first 20 pours that are purchased at regular price, your name will go on our Bourbon Whisperer Placard and you will receive a special exclusive shirt and glass signifying your accomplishment and growing knowledge 😉🥃 (club exclusive)
For your first 50 pours that are purchased at regular price, you will receive an engraved decanter and bottle of our choice to commemorate your bourbons n god or goddess state you have achieved 🥃👑
(Club exclusive)
Access to others with similar interests in a proper pour ~ priceless and club exclusive 🥃😍😉
Membership will be $10 to join for the first 50 members, $20 after that.  See bartender to join the club
The first event for the newly formed club will be this Wed, April 7th at 6pm:
Patterson Pub Bourbon Club Tasting~Jameson Family
Attendees will get:
4 x 1 oz pours
Educational SWAG
Cocktail Samples
$20 For Members of the Bourbon Club
$25 For Non Members
Paid at the tasting- Can join Club day of event

Patterson Pub

970 Patterson Rd
Dayton, OH 45419

(937) 296-9476

Open 7 days a week
1:00pm – 2:30am

Day Air Ballpark Will Host First-Ever Comedy Show

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The Dayton Dragons, along with East Coast Entertainment/The Comedy Zone, today announced that Day Air Ballpark will host the first-ever comedy show at the ballpark on Sunday, May 9th at 8:00 pm.

America’s Got Talent finalist, Preacher Lawson (along with an opening act), will take the stage at Day Air Ballpark.  Ticket prices are $50.00 for on-field seating, and $30 for stadium seating bowl.  Tickets are now on sale  at the Dayton Dragons Box Office and via Ticketmaster.   Preacher is family-friendly, suggested age of 14-years and up.

Preacher Lawson was born in Portland, Oregon but raised most of his adolescence in Memphis, Tennessee.  He moved 20 times before the age of 10, but if you asked him what city he is from he would say Orlando, Florida because that is where he grew as a comedian.  Preacher is best known for his appearance on season 12 of NBC’s hit series, AMERICA’S GOT TALENT (2017) where he made it to the final rounds. Based off his stellar performance in season 12 Preacher was invited to compete on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS (2019) and BRITAN’S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS (2019) where he advanced to the finale after he received the most votes from the fans. Preacher was the host of the Facebook Watch series WORLD’S MOST AMAZING DOGS (2019) with George Lopez and Lisa Vanderpump and has built a following on YouTube of over 500,000 subscribers. In 2019 Preacher shot his first stand-up special which premiered on BET+ and continues to perform at sold-out venues around the country. Currently, Preacher can be seen starring in the NBC series CONNECTING and as a judge on the new Nickelodeon competition show UNLEASHED!

“We are very excited to host the first-ever comedy show at Day Air Ballpark,” noted Dragons team president, Robert Murphy.  “This will be a fun way to usher in the 2021 Dayton Dragons season [the Dragons begin home play on Tuesday, May 11th], and after the year that everyone has had, we could all enjoy some good laughs.”

In accordance with new COVID guidelines, tickets will now be digital.  Due to Governor’s order on socially distancing at outdoor athletic events, the stadium seating bowl will be limited in its capacity, and it is highly encouraged for fans to get their digital tickets as soon as possible.

 

 

 

Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus Annual Flower Sale Now Online

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Founded in 2004, the Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus  (DGMC)is committed to continually reaching for excellence in choral music, forging active community partnerships and educating others about the value of diversity. They offer a broad range of musical styles from serious to the sublime—heavy to hysterical.

Now that spring is FINALLY here and the DGMC are  excited that they are able to forge forward with their annual fundraising flower sale this year, thanks to an amazing partnership with Furst Florist!

Until they are able to perform agin this is a way they can connect and deliver the amazing flowers that  Furst grows for them. They have also moved into the digital world and the flower sale is ONLINE!! This makes it as easy as a click to get your hanging baskets, flats or tomato plants!

Annual Flats (36 plants – 12 packs of 3)
Red Geranium Flats (18 plants – 3 packs of 6)
4.5″ Potted Plants
10″ Blooming Hanging Baskets
Patio Pots
3″ Tomato & Cucumber Flats
Potted Perennials-Quart containers
4″ Potted Herbs – basil, chives, cilantro, dill, oregano, parsley, rosemary and thyme

Just click HERE and start ordering. Pick-up will be a St. John’s UCC on May 8th from 9 am till noon. Delivery is available for orders $70 and over. You better hurry, they are only taking orders until May 2nd.

Four Parks with Plenty of Space.

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If you can, it is a good time to get outside, take a stroll, and clear your head. There is plenty of space for social distance in one of the many parks and the trails along the Great Miami Riverway. Here are four for you to visit next.

Search For The First Spring Wildflowers in Hamilton

About four miles northeast of the City of Hamilton’s pretty waterfront and historic downtown along SR 4, lies the MetroPark of Butler County’s Rentschler Forest MetroPark. The park includes over 400 acres of woodland where you can hunt for the first spring wildflowers of the year. The park also includes the Great Miami River, remnants of the old Miami-Erie Canal, a prehistoric Indian earthwork, a reconstructed wetland, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Motor Vehicle Permit Required. FREE to Butler County Residents. Non-Residents $5/daily or $10/annually.

Walk The Historic Dayton River Walk

Bird watching. People watching. Breath-taking skyline views. That is the Miami Conservancy District’s River Walk in the heart of downtown Dayton. The nearly 1.25-mile loop follows the levee tops on the south side of the river from Main Street to the Monument Avenue Bridge, across the bridge to Riverview Avenue, then back over the Main Street Bridge. River Walk users can begin their loop at several different points. They also can enjoy Five Rivers MetroParks’ River Run whitewater paddling feature from both river banks and from the Monument Avenue Bridge.

Look For Birds Returning From Their Winter Getaway in Miami County

Head north along the Great Miami River to the Miami County Park District’s Farrington Reserve Park near the City of Piqua. Farrington is 27 acres and plenty of wooded sections along the river for crucial habitat for wildlife and migrating birds.  There is a scenic waterfall! You can also hop on the Great Miami River Recreation Trail from their convenient parking lot.

Discover A Great Place To Relax Or Play – and a REALLY Big Rock in Sidney

Visit the City of Sidney’s Tawawa Park, which includes 220 acres of walking trails through beautiful woodland. Take your kids to the playgrounds to burn off some energy, or fish at Tawawa and Amos lakes. Make sure you take a selfie at the covered bridge or Big Rock!

From all of us here at the Great Miami Riverway: Please stay well, and Find Your Way….to a park or trail near you! For more places to get outdoors, visit our interactive Riverway Map.

Food Truck Spotlight: Bella Sorella Pizza Co

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Bella Sorella Pizza is owned by two sisters, Elizabeth Corrado Weizman and Gail Corrado Okafor.  Gail has recently returned to Ohio after twelve years in California’s Bay Area. There, she trained to become a professional chef and comes to you with 8 years experience.

Elizabeth, an experienced pizzaiola, built her first outdoor brick oven 8 years ago. Since then she has diligently practiced and refined her skills as a pizza maker. Her 1-acre garden is filled with only the freshest, organic vegetables that she shares with you in every bite!

 We asked them how they got started.  “The business started because we built a pizza oven at our family farm and made pizzas every weekend with rave reviews.  We knew we had to make this mobile in 2013 right when the Dayton food truck scene started to happen.”  They added a 2nd mobile pizza oven and stay booked up most weekends.
Their best selling item is for sure the Big Fella, their pepperoni pizza and also The Queen, their margherita pizza. Also keep an eye out for the Greek-In-Law which is Feta, Greek olives, Feta, greek olives, red onion, roasted pepper and Spicy house made yogurt sauce or The Nana, fresh corn, pesto, slow roasted tomatoes, roasted garlic and summer squash.
The sisters want you to know they “are the true Farm to Pizza.  We grow most of the toppings for our pizzas on our family farm including the pork for sausage. The dough has only 4 natural ingredients and freshly made.  A large part of business now is private catering for weddings, graduations, and all kinds of special events.” They roll up with their van, oven, a full staff, stretch the dough, top the pizzas, and cook them right in front of your space and guests to serve hot, fresh pizza
Using only the freshest, Ohio grown and produced meats, cheeses and produce, Bella Sorella, offers you a unique culinary experience. Our hand-tossed pizzas are baked over an 800 degree wood-fired oven, offering you a mouth-watering pizza, full of fire, scents, and flavor! The menu for public events is typically a meat pizza, a 4 cheese, a vegetarian option and a seasonal pizza depending on what’s fresh and in abundance in the garden.
Where you can find them:
Fri, April 9th 5-8pm – Yellow Springs Barrel Room
Sat, April 17th -8pm – Yellow Springs Brewery
Follow them on Facebook for more events.

Bridgette Bogle and Book Making

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Virtually join the DSA for an book making workshop over Zoom! Meet instructor, Bridgette Bogle and learn about her artistic practice. Follow along and use the kit included in registration to create your own 5.25″x 5.25″ accordion book. The book will be based on a poem or song.

Registrants will pick up their kits from the High Street Gallery (48 High Street, Dayton) 12pm-5pm: Friday, April 5 or Saturday April 6, 2021

Registration is limited. Registration is only $5 thanks to an MCACD Special Projects Grant! (If the $5 is cost prohibitive, e-mail [email protected] or call 937-228-4532 for free registration!)

Accordion Book Kit Includes

  • 22×30 Heavyweight Watercolor paper
  • 8 Sheets 6″x6″ decorative paper
  • 4 Sheets 8.5″x11″ Mulberry Paper
  • 4 sheets 8.5″x11″ neon paper
  • PVA Glue
  • Exacto Knife
  • 6″x8″ Matte board

Additional Materials Needed

  • cutting surface
  • Poem or song to base your book upon.
  • Optional: Bone Folder for Creasing
  • Optional: Additional collage materials (paper, decorations, etc.)

Bridgette Bogle
Bridgette Bogle was born in Roswell, New Mexico in 1977; thirty years after the space aliens crashed there and caused such a ruckus. Bogle received her MFA from the Ohio State University in painting and drawing in 2003. She has participated in numerous solo, two person and group exhibitions nationally, including, Sentimental and not, Rueff Gallery, Purdue University, West Layfayette, Indiana. Bogle recently was awarded an Artist Opportunity Grant from the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District.

Bogle currently serves as an Associate Professor of Art at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio.

Tykes on Hikes: Adventuring with Kids of All Ages

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As a busy mom, life coach and lover of the outdoors, Nailah wants everyone to get outside but it can be difficult with kids. Nailah will share how you can keep up your outdoor adventure lifestyle with children and still have fun.

Nailah Blades Wylie is a Life & Leadership coach, consultant and the founder of Color Outside, a coaching practice for ambitious women of color who are ready to create unapologetic, soul stirring lives through outdoor adventure. Nailah started Color Outside as a safe place for women of color to come together and unlock where they’re feeling stuck so that they can fully step into their joy and shine. When she’s not leading adventure retreats or consulting with brands you can find her hiking with her husband or playing intense games of hide-n-go seek with her two tiny kids.

Until Rust Plays Dub Pub

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Until Rust plays your favorite Rock classics from the 70’s on up to present day along with some country and many more things to come in our ever expanding cover and original song book!

Local Couple Launches Streaming Platform

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In response to a growing appetite for genuine local connection, the team behind IndigoLife TV has announced today that they are evolving their popular digital streaming platform into a collaborative, multi-faceted digital and in-person experience called Nearu TV.

Popular flagship programming including Decoding Dayton, I Am, The Voices Project, Behind the Drag and Revolutionist will become foundational programming on the new digital streaming platform, which will both replace the Indigo Life Network and evolve the experience into one that goes well beyond the traditional digital streaming experience.

“Nearu TV is more than a window into the stories of our community, it is an opportunity to come a little closer and be a part of it,” said co-founder Andrew White, who worked with his partner Lauren White to launch the new experience. “We wanted to create a platform that gives people a chance to celebrate what is near them, engage in content that captures the region, share stories, connect with neighbors and participate in events.”

Lauren and Andrew White

White said part of this transition is a vision to celebrate and support other local creators producing regional video content. Creators will be able to submit their finished works to be considered by a community advisory panel for syndication. Accepted content will then receive complimentary marketing via the channel, as well as a portion of subscription revenue.

“The true story of a community comes from including many different perspectives,” Lauren White said. “Nearu TV is a collaborative platform. We are actively engaging other producers, local filmmakers, documentarians and creatives to join the platform as a way to syndicate and share their content as well, and we have high hopes that this will evolve to be a way to access inclusive stories from all areas of the community.”

White said the launch of the new platform times perfectly with the addition of new programming like the FonDana Show and a spinoff of Decoding Dayton focused on Nature coming this summer.

Hosts of The FonDana Show

The FonDana Show, a collaboration with The Rubi Girls will launch on Nearu TV this spring. The premiere of the new series will be celebrated with a drive-in screening inviting members of the community to watch the first episode during a safe and social distanced in person event on April 13 at 8:00pm in the parking lot at Top of the Market.

These types of shows and experiences are just one example, White said, of the type of collaboration and connection Nearu TV is hoping to achieve in the future.

White said especially in the past year, there’s been a huge push for digital experiences that open the door for people to feel more deeply connected to both their communities and each other. Nearu TV is a platform that pulls that all together.

“One of the most exciting things about Nearu is the opportunity to connect digital experiences with in-person events,” Andrew White said. “It’s easy to become too attached to a screen and forget that these stories are windows into real life. One of the driving forces behind the evolution of Nearu TV is that ability to discover online and connect offline. We can’t wait to invite connections through real life experiences using the digital content as a catalyst.”

“We all have a story,” Lauren White said. “And that story can impact others around us. While the screen has the power to share that story to many viewers, it’s also an opportunity for us to connect on a human level. If we can use the screen as a catalyst to invite people to come a little closer, then we’ve achieved what we set out to do.”

For more information about Nearu TV, to start watching and engaging with content or for information about how to submit your own content for consideration for syndication, visit NearuTV.com

MetroParks Celebrates Earth Day With Safe Alternative to Adopt-a-Park

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Five Rivers MetroParks’ annual Earth Day celebration, Adopt-A-Park, will return this year — but in a different way. The public is invited to participate and help MetroParks protect the region’s natural heritage by registering for and picking up free Adopt-A-Park service kits.

Each Adopt-A-Park service kit includes enough materials for a family of four to participate. Materials are packed in a reusable MetroParks bag and include:

  • Gloves
  • Bags for trash and recycling
  • Face coverings
  • Litter pick-up tool
  • Tag made from wildflower seed paper (for an at-home gardening activity)
  • Step-by-step directions

Rather than hosting an in-person event, MetroParks chose to offer the Adopt-A-Park service kits as a safe alternative. This year’s event follows the national Earth Day theme, Restore Our Earth. Using the service kit materials, volunteers can mask up and clean up their favorite parks, trails and greenspaces.

While the kits are free, registration is required and available at metroparks.org/adopt. Registration runs through April 16. Kits will be available for pick up during the following dates/times at Cox Arboretum and Wegerzyn Gardens MetroParks:

  • Thursday, April 8: 11 am to 1 pm or 5 to 7 pm
  • Saturday, April 17: 11 am to 3 pm

After participants clean up outdoor spaces on their own time, they’re asked to report how much they collected so MetroParks can track the impact of the Adopt-A-Park service kits.

“While this year’s Adopt-a-Park celebration will be different, it’s important for MetroParks to offer volunteers safe, fun ways to be a part of MetroParks’ mission to protect the region’s natural heritage,” said Jenny Hymans, human resources and volunteer services manager. “I think the flexibility that the service kits provide will encourage people to beautify their favorite greenspaces and maybe find new places in the parks to explore.”

Five Rivers MetroParks is a conservation agency protecting more than 16,000 acres of land. The public’s participation in the Mask Up, Clean Up Challenge helps MetroParks meet its mission and improves our local environment.

Traditionally a one-day clean up event, MetroParks’ Adopt-a-Park is its largest annual day of service, attracting 2,000 volunteers who collect thousands of pounds of trash and recyclable materials. Due to the pandemic, MetroParks had to cancel Adopt-a-Park in 2020. For the safety of its staff, volunteers and the public, MetroParks has engaged its volunteers in a limited capacity during the past year.

“Our volunteers are a part of the MetroParks family,” Hymans said. “We look forward to welcoming returning and existing volunteers back to our parks and facilities when it’s safe to do so.”

For more information about becoming a MetroParks volunteer, visit metroparks.org/volunteer.

 

Perfect Patios for Pups!

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Enjoy the patio at Wheat Penny with your pup!

It doesn’t get much better than quality time outside with man’s best friend and a cold drink in your hand. With the heatwave over and temperatures falling back to normal, some of our most comfortable patio days are ahead of us. Not sure what patios are dog friendly? Have no fear! Listed below are a few of our favorite canine friendly patios in the area. Be sure to check back as our list is sure to grow:

Dayton:

  • The Barrel House – 417 E. 3rd Street, Dayton
  • The Trolley Stop – 530 E. 5th Street, Dayton
  • Mudlick Tap House – 135 E 2nd Street, Dayton
  • Lily’s Bistro – 329 E. 5th Street, Dayton
  • CoCo’s Bistro – 250 Warren Street, Dayton
  • Dublin Pub – 300 Wayne Avenue, Dayton

    Libby Ballengee enjoys Lily’s Bistro’s front patio with Stella.

  • South Park Tavern – 1301 Wayne Avenue, Dayton
  • Wheat Penny Oven & Bar – 515 Wayne Avenue, Dayton
  • Milano’s  – 1834 Brown Street, Dayton
  • Dayton Beer Company – 41 Madison Street, Dayton

Suburbs:

  • Archers Tavern- 9496 Dayton Lebanon Pike, Centerville
  • Bennett’s – 67 S Main St., Miamisburg
  • El Meson – 903 E Dixie Dr, West Carrollton
  • Flavors Eatery – 865 E. Franklin Street, Centerville
  • Heather’s Cafe – 505 S. Main Street, Springboro
  • Mack’s Tavern – 381 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Centerville
  • Milano’s- 9572 Springboro Pike, Miami Twsp, 260 N Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek
  • Mr. Boro’s Tavern – 495 N. Main St., Springboro
  • Ray’s Wine and Spirits Grill – 8268 N. Main Street, Dayton
  • Ritter’s Frozen Custard- 2531 Dayton-Xenia Rd., 2226 Wilmington Pike, Kettering
  • Roma’s Pizza&Pasta – 282 W Central Ave Springboro
  • So Your Yogurt- 971 S Main St, Centerville
  • Ye Olde Trail Tavern – 228 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs
  • Zink’s Meats & Fine Wines – 409 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Centerville

Breweries:

  • Branch& Bone Artisian Ales- 905 Wayne Ave, Dayton
  • Crooked Handle Brewing Co.- 60 N. Main Street, Springboro
    Dayton Beer Company – 41 Madison Street, Dayton
  • Devil Wind Brewing – 130 South Detroit Street, Xenia
  • Eudora Brewing Company – 3022 Wilmington Pike, Kettering
  • FigLeaf Brewing Company – 3387 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd, Middletown
  • Fifth Street Brewpub – 1600 E 5th St, Dayton (Dogs allowed Wednesdays only 6-9PM)
  • Lock 27 Brewing – 1035 South Main Street, Centerville
  • Mother Stewart’s Brewing Co – 102 W. Columbia St, Springfield
  • Southern Ohio Brewing – 818 Factory Rd, Beavercreek
  • Star City Brewing Company – 319 S 2nd St, Miamisburg
  • Toxic Brew Company – 431 E. 5th Street, Dayton
  • Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery – 25 Wright Station Way, Springboro
  • Yellow Springs Brewery – 305 Walnut Street, Yellow Springs

 

If you know of other pup friendly patios, post them in the comments below so we can add them.

Dayton Made – Famous People From Our City: Cris Collinsworth

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Cris Collinsworth is synonymous with the NFL like very few have ever been in American history. The television sportscaster, star pro football player, star college football player, website owner, and lawyer, has become an actual part of football, and American culture.
 
Collinsworth was born in Dayton on January 27, 1959. He and his family moved to Florida when he was four years old. As he grew older, he became an All-American quarterback in high school. He accepted a scholarship from the University of Florida to play for the Gators in 1977. Collinsworth’s position switched from quarterback to wide receiver his sophomore year of college, and he would become a great player, becoming a first team All-SEC selection three times, and a first team Academic All-American.  Cris was named as an MVP of the ‘1980 Tangerine Bowl’. He was admitted into the ‘Student Hall of Fame’ for the ‘University of Florida’ in 1981. He graduated college that same year, with a BA degree in accounting.

After his college career ended, Cris was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round (thirty-seventh pick overall) of the 1981 NFL Draft. At six feet, five inches in height, Collinsworth often created mismatches against much smaller cornerbacks.  In addition to his height advantage, Collinsworth was a legitimate deep threat due to his speed. During his eight year career with the Bengals, he was named to the Pro Bowl three times, and surpassed 1,000 receiving yards four times. He also played in Super Bowl XVI. In 1985, Colllinsworth signed with the Tampa Bay Bandits of the United States Football League, but the contract was voided when he failed the physical due to a bad ankle. He returned to the Bengals and played for them until the end o the 1988 season. During his eight year career with the Bengals, he was named to the Pro Bowl three times, and surpassed 1,000 receiving yards four times. He also played in Super Bowl XVI.

Collinsworth’s post football career(s) have been as, if not, more impressive than his former one. He’s been a broadcaster for numerous television and radio shows in the past few decades. Here’s a list:
– Reporter for “Inside The NFL”, HBO/Showtime.
– Sportscaster for NBC, college and pro football.
– Broadcaster for “Fox NFL Sunday” and “NFL on Fox.” 
– Broadcaster for Wimbledon, HBO.
– Color commentator for “Sunday Night Football”, NBC.

 
I could add more to the list. Actually, I will. Collinsworth is also the owner of the highly influential website Pro Football Focus. And, in the midst of accomplishing a ton, Cris found the time to earn a law degree. 
 
One of the most accomplished people in the country was born on Miami Valley soil. And special soil it is. 
 
Full disclosure: My favorite Collinsworth accomplishment is the “Collinsworth Slide.” Check it out on the clip below.