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Viceroy Kings, The Mortals, Bundy & the Spins at Blind Bob’s

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“Dayton, Ohio cow-punk band Viceroy Kings return with their country-tinged punk sound. Musically, they fall somewhere between Social Distortion and Two Cow Garage. Punk informed by the vibe of outlaw country. High energy numbers benefit from the addition of piano. Vocals bring to mind early Hot Water Music, Lars Frederickson, or Tom Waits after a couple lozenges. Rough around the edges working class punk.”

Free Play in the Park

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An ex-husband and wife team star in a musical version of ‘The Taming of the Shrew’; off-stage, the production is troublesome with ex-lovers’ quarrels and two gangsters looking for some money owed to them.

Quest for $10 Lunch Downtown

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Affordable housing. That’s the supposed guarantee that redevelopment doesn’t become gentrification.  It’s a promise that there will be affordable housing so normal people can live in or near the newly redeveloped hip spaces that cost more than the suburbs.

I want that for food.

Affordable dining. With the introduction of “nicer” dining in downtown, Jollity, the Biscuit place, Sueno, and others, the hunt for a good lunch under $10 downtown are becoming scarce. Even that little Chinese buffet is almost $10 now for what is a less than stellar lunch buffet.

So, in good faith, here is my list of best lunches downtown for under $10.

Carmen’s Deli  (Stratocache Tower)
Carmen’s Deli Falafael Gyro for $7.95. I eat this at least once a month. No sides are necessary. With all the fresh veggies on top of that pita and crumbled Falafel, you can skip the chips or salad.

 

Benjamin’s The Burger Master  (North Main)
Beans and Cornbread with a wing or two at Benjamin’s Burger Master. If southern/soul food isn’t your thing, you can score a burger and fries well south of $10 there. It’s on Main street and delightful every time.

 

Blind Bob’s  (Oregon District)
Blind Bobs for a BLT and chips. Again, no-frills, just a great sandwich for a great price. When it’s colder I go for the Grilled Cheese with a cup of chili (or the pickle soup). You are still out the door for under $10.

 

Taqueria Garcia Mobil
7 Huffman Ave, Dayton, OH 45403 (937) 554-8196 (calling ahead speeds things up)
Tacos are $2.50 each now, but three will fill you up, leaving room for a can of cola and you’ve just had the best tacos for under $9.00. I like the chicken and chorizo mix or I get the steak. Get the street taco with cilantro and onion, skip the cheddar, lettuce, and sour cream. This ain’t Taco Bell.

Falb’s Restaurant (Over by Children’s Hospital)
If you have a minute for a short drive out of the business district, and you want a burger, or breaded pork tenderloin, with onion rings and a Coke for less than $8, get to Falb’s. Eat like a king for under $10 there. Check their daily specials.

Canal Street Arcade and Deli 
My final go-to when I can’t break the bank is the Club sandwich, half size, at Canal Street Deli. Grab a bag of chips and lunch is completed for about $9.00. My bar tab usually ruins this. A beer while you wait, a beer with lunch, cancel your one o’clock, and get another beer while you play a quick round of Golden Tee while heading to the door. Allegedly.

Where are you finding a bargain for lunch? Let us know in the comments.

Greene County Night Bike Rides

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Join the Greene County Parks &  Trail Sentinels for a free moonlight ride along the region’s bike trails.

GCP&T Trail Sentinels are an elite volunteer group who patrol the trails and coordinate several cycling events.

News From The Neon

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Wow! What a fantastic weekend! Thank you, NEON Fans! We had numerous “sold out” shows, and audiences are loving our selections. SUMMER OF SOUL and ROADRUNNER: A FILM ABOUT ANTHONY BOURDAIN are going to stick around. If you need to see THE LONELIEST WHALE, today (Wed, July 21) at 3:15 is your last chance. On Friday, we’ll open the Sundance hit SUMMERTIME for One Week Only!

In our Virtual Cinema, we’re starting a film with Tony & Emmy winning actor Ben Platt – BROKEN DIAMONDS…a film that’s based on the screenwriter’s own life.
If you’ve been to THE NEON recently, you’ve seen trailers for numerous great films we’ve got slated for the coming weeks – ANNETTE, RESPECT, AILEY, NINE DAYS. In addition to those, we just added VAL for next week – a special documentary about actor Val Kilmer. You can check out the trailer HERE.
Our Board has decided to make some adjustments to our COVID Protocols. More seats will be available starting Friday…full details are below.
NEW IN-PERSON ENGAGEMENT:
Synopsis for SUMMERTIME: “Over the course of a hot summer day in Los Angeles, the lives of 25 young Angelinos intersect. A skating guitarist, a tagger, two wannabe rappers, an exasperated fast-food worker, a limo driver—they all weave in and out of each other’s stories. Through poetry they express life, love, heartache, family, home, and fear. One of them just wants to find someplace that still serves good cheeseburgers. Inspired by a spoken-word showcase featuring 25 diverse high school performers, Carlos López Estrada (BLINDSPOTTING) proposed a collaboration to develop the performers’ work into a loose, interconnected narrative, allowing the non-actors to express themselves and their relationship to the city. With its Slacker-inspired structure, fanciful form, and exuberant magical realism, SUMMERTIME is a free-verse poem—of the kids, by the kids, for the kids. The young poets radiate vitality, honesty, and profound emotion. By the time they wind up together in a tricked-out mega-limo overlooking the city, we believe in what their crazy, creative togetherness represents: hope. As the driver says, ‘Y’all got a pocket full of dreams, so don’t let me down.'” (Sundance Program) Click the image below to watch the film’s trailer.
NEW IN OUR VIRTUAL CINEMA
Synopsis for BROKEN DIAMONDS: Available starting July 23! “In the wake of his father’s death, a twenty-something writer sees his dream of moving to Paris put in jeopardy when he’s forced to temporarily take in his wildly unpredictable, mentally ill sister.” Based on the screenwriter’s personal story, this film stars Ben Platt and Lola Kirke. Tickets are $12 for 72 hour access. This film can be viewed on your computer or mobile device or via your TV with Apple TV or Roku. Additional instructions can be found on Eventive’s HELP PAGE. Click the image below to watch the trailer and reserve access to the film.
To read more about all the films that are still available in our Virtual Cinema, please visit our WEBSITE. Here’s a LINK with a video I made about how Virtual Cinema works.
Our Virtual Cinema is slowing down, but we still want to bring new films now and again that deserve to be seen! We’re working on securing more titles, but for sure on August 6, we’ll have a true indie gem THE EVENING HOUR. On August 13, we’ll bring the brilliantly strange new Polish film NEVER GONNA SNOW AGAIN. On August 20, we’ll start DRAMARAMA – a charming love letter to drama nerds. More titles are on the way…stay tuned!
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:
Local filmmaker Max Kaplan will host the Dayton premiere of his latest short film HAWAIItonight, Wednesday, July 21 at 7:00 and 9:00. “HAWAII is a coming of age story that follows two high school sweethearts Erika Bierman (THE HUNGER GAMES, DUMB AND DUMBER TO) and Stone Taul (GOOD KIDS) as they say goodbye to everything they have known during their last summer before college; playing music, making memories, and chasing dreams, but ultimately learning how to say goodbye. The film is based on the director Max Kaplan’s high school experience and his time playing in the Dayton psych band Nudists on Strike. HAWAII boasts an incredible compilation soundtrack by both popular and local artists including Summer Salt, King Shelter, Surf Team, Nudists on Strike, and Sister Owsley. Two of Kaplan’s freshman shorts, GET THE F*CK TO CHURCH and SONG OF SONGS will also be shown. After the screenings there will be a Q&A with the cast and crew of HAWAII, actress Erika Bierman, director Max Kaplan and producer Savannah Webb.” (Luminous Coast) Tickets are $10 each and available now on THE NEON’s website and at our box office! Click the image below to watch the trailer for HAWAII.
Attention Families with Young Kids! Continuing this Saturday, July 24 at 11am, THE NEON and ThinkTV PBS will keep moving with our FREE Summer Family Film Festival. Each week, doors at THE NEON open at 10:30am, and tickets are given on a first-come, first-serve basis. Featuring episodic shorts from popular characters in the PBS Kids library, these screenings will give an opportunity for families to enjoy the movie-going experience together in a budget-friendly way while keeping kids thoughtfully engaged over the summer. Each Saturday will focus on a different program, and activity books will be available for children to take home after the screenings. This film festival is made possible from the generous support of The RubiGirls Scholarship Initiative. Week #4 (July 24) will feature ODD SQUAD. Week #5 (july 31) will be CURIOUS GEORGE. Week #6 (Aug 7) will be READY JET GO. Week #7 (Aug 14) will be PEG & CAT. (more title coming soon…including details about a special party at the end of the fest!)
Scripted in Black, an exclusive multi-disciplinary arts collective that centers the work and collaboration of Black + Brown unconventional creatives, has one more screening left in their series. “When SIB thinks of super chill kick back Thursday vibes, we envision a film series featuring just a few of the greatest Black classics + favorites to date. Whether we are learning from the past, relishing in hood politics, or examining the dynamics of friendship, this film series allows us to collectively experience the art of cinema, together. Featuring three Black-owned local businesses and partnering with THE NEON in Dayton allows for mingling amongst the creative community + supporting the local business ecosystem. This movie night series is a chance to celebrate as a community the importance of Black storytelling and the way it honors the multi-dimensional layers of our culture, experience, and perspective. This movie night series is the perfect way to close out a busy work week and step into the weekend with laughs, high vibes, + a little reminiscing on the good old days.” (Scripted in Black) Tickets are $20 each and come with a complimentary popcorn and soda. Tomorrow’s screening will be preceded by a business mixer from 6:00-7:00 on THE NEON’s patio…then the film will start at 7:15! Series sponsored by Westchester Education Services. This week’s film is THE WOOD, featured business – Teddy’s World.
“Please join the Southwestern Ohio Hemophilia Foundation for a free screening of BOMBARDIER BLOOD – the mountaineer and hemophiliac that has climbed the seven summits. The Southwestern Ohio Hemophilia Foundation is a non-profit organization that exists to improve the quality of life for those affected by hemophilia, von Willebrand disease and other bleeding disorders. We provide support, education, networking, advocacy and services to individuals and their families. We have been in the Miami Valley for over 30 years and we serve over 400 patients. Please contact [email protected] to reserve your tickets of call 937-298-8000.” (taken from press notes) This film will screen next Thursday, July 29, at 7:30. Click the image below to watch the trailer.
Our friends from Toxic Brew Co. & Hole in the Wall are hosting their sixth “Cult Movie Night” on Sunday, August 1 at 8:30…and they’ve chosen IN MEMORY OF this time – a film featuring Hole in the Wall bartender Haley Madison. Tickets are $20 each, and those tickets come with 2 beers from Toxic Brew (this event is limited to folks 21 years old and up). This adventure/horror/sci-fi film will be hosted by Madison with pre-screening drink specials at Hole in the Wall (just down the street).”When a medical experiment turns deadly, the only surviving subject flees for her life. Missing her memories and pursued by those who stand to profit from the experiment, she tracks down a mysterious stranger who can end her madness.” Click the image below to reserve your tickets.
A NOTE ABOUT COVID PRECAUTIONS. Starting Friday, July 23, THE NEON’s Board has decided to make a change to our COVID protocols. Every row will now be available for seating…though one buffer seat will still be preserved between parties. As a reminder, All NEON Staff as well as unvaccinated patrons will still be required to wear masks…they are optional for our vaccinated patrons.

Ready to explore Middletown?

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Foodies will be overjoyed at the choices in Middletown. Start at the Triple Moon Coffee Company to savor a handcrafted coffee drink and baked goods in a relaxing atmosphere. Read a book from the lending library, or play chess with a friend. For lunch take your taste buds to Gracie’s for upscale comfort food. You will enjoy their causal patio vibe, or create a picnic lunch to go from their market. BBQ lovers look no further than award-winning Combs Central BBQ for mouth-watering, smoked to perfection barbecue. We love the pub-style menu at The Swire Inn where you can kick back, relax, and spend quality time with friends or family.

Get your fill of sweet treats at Grandpa Joe’s candy shop and belly up to their candy bar. Or sample the baked goods at Central Pastry Shop, locally owned and operated since 1949, for donuts, cupcakes, or your next specialty cake.

For craft beer lovers, you have choices in Middletown. Visit N.E.W. Ales brewing for their approachable beers, filled with unique flavor profiles such as their From the Heart IPA, or Down with the Thickness Milkshake IPA. Beer and gluten free do not normally go hand and hand but Rolling Mill Brewing Company has found a way! They offer a variety of gluten-free European and American lagers/ales plus seasonal specials.

Treasured Adventures

All you adventurers, look no further than Start Skydiving. Start Skydiving is the #1 ranked Drop-Zone IN THE WORLD! Learn how to jump out of a perfectly good airplane with their world-class coaches.

 

If you like to keep your feet on the ground – or in the water – bring your own boat or rent a kayak from BAAB’s Bar, Bistro, Biking, and Boating and paddle the Great Miami River. Stay for dinner and live music on their brand new patio. Cyclists will find easy access to the bike trail at several locations along the river including River Center, Bicentennial Park, and the trailhead at Carmody Boulevard. You can rent a bike at Spoken Bicycles or get a tune-up on your own ride from their experts. They also schedule regular group rides each week that you can join. Afterwards, stick around to enjoy a specialty cocktail or craft brew.

Hidden Treasure

Family-friendly adventure awaits you on the New Discoveries Geocaching Trail. For those unfamiliar with geocaching, think high-tech treasure hunt with the treasure hunters using a GPS-enabled device to track down their prizes. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. Getting started is easy. Sign up is free and you download a geocaching app onto your phone. Geocachers can find one or all 10 of them at their own pace. Parking is available near all of the caches and the sites are stroller and wheelchair accessible.

Make Treasure

If you are a maker, or just someone interested in learning to be more creative, stop by Haute Fusion – a glass fusion studio featuring handcrafted glass art. Owner and instructor, John Ferrando also teaches glass art workshops starting at a beginner’s level. Shop around for a beautiful piece for your home or become a glass artisan by scheduling a class with John.

If you want to fall out of the sky, or keep your feet on the ground – Find Your Way to Middletown! 

Fifth Street Brewpub hosts Pub Run!

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Join Key Sports, Runners Plus, and Dayton Track Club for July’s edition of the Dayton Pub Run Lite.

 

The second Pub Run each month is stripped down: no door prizes, reps, etc. Just the essentials and an opportunity to visit smaller or more out-of-the-way breweries.

Ohio Bottle Lottery For Weller 12

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Ohio Liquor is conducting an online lottery to give as many Ohioans as possible a chance to purchase a bottle of Weller 12 Bourbon for $39.98 plus tax. You can enter to win a chance to buy a bottle here.
The lottery runs from July 19 to July 26. Entries will be accepted for the lottery beginning at 12:01 a.m. on July 19. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on July 26. Please note: you are only eligible to win the right to purchase one bottle.

The cis 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. Bottles available for purchase will be determined by Division of Liquor Control staff. Entrants must be at least 21 years old and an Ohio resident to enter and win. Entrants acknowledge that their information becomes a public record subject to possible public release under Ohio’s public records law.  Winners will be notified in August. Winners must purchase their bottle by August 23, 2021, or risk forfeiting the ability to purchase.

Miamisburg Tavern Completes Rebrand

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To better reflect its niche as a restaurant, pub, and live music destination, OinkADoodleMoo & Brew has completed its branding transition to “Steve & Tammy’s Tavern on Byers”.
Located in the space occupied for decades by Byers Inn and then Dark Horse Tavern at 209 Byers Road in Miamisburg, Steve & Tammy’s Tavern is owned by longtime restaurant owner, Steven Meyer, and named to recognize his wife, Tammy. Meyer is the owner of OinkADoodleMoo BBQ, which has two quick-service restaurants in Clayton and Kettering. He bought the center where the tavern is housed in 2020 and debuted his tavern concept.

Owners Tammy & Steve

“OinkADoodleMoo BBQ has built-in loyalty and name recognition, so initially we called it OinkADoodleMoo & Brew,” Meyer said. “The name didn’t illustrate the destination’s variety as a tavern with food, live music, a full bar, and entertainment like darts, music bingo, billiards, video games, and Keno; so we felt it was the right time to complete the new brand and the new name.”
The venue features the BBQ of OinkADoodleMoo, along with a wide selection of pizzas, appetizers, and soon burgers, and tacos. Applewood smoked wings, BBQ brisket pizza, pulled pork salad and signature item like ribs, bacon-wrapped pork loin kabobs, are among the menu items.
It also showcases craft beer from local breweries and a full-service bar with domestic beers, wines, and spirits. Steve & Tammy’s Tavern is developing a following for its live music, dart leagues, billiards, and Keno, too, Meyer said.  Every Tuesday night they host music bingo at 7pm and Wednesday night is trivia night.
The tavern offers tables service and is family friendly. There is seating for 225, including about 150 in the dining room. The private loft space is perfect setting for your next event. Whether its formal, casual, or something in-between, we got the perfect “event” space for you. Best of all, its FREE!
Meyer developed OinkADoodleMoo in 2009 with the opening of an Englewood restaurant that later relocated to the Randolph Plaza in Clayton. He has a wealth of restaurant experience, serving as one of the first franchisees of Penn Station East Coast Subs, Managing Partner of Longhorn Steakhouse, and area developer for Cici’s Pizza.
OinkADoodleMoo’s award-winning barbecue is slow-smoked in house over an applewood fire. Pulled pork, pulled chicken, beef brisket and brisket tip “SAMMICHES” are served on a sweet and buttery brioche bun. The St. Louis-style ribs are dry rubbed with a blend of fresh spices, smoked for up to five hours and finished with smoky sweet sauce, which is available in bottles.
Steve & Tammy’s Tavern represents Meyer’s vision for a comprehensive food and entertainment venue that attracts families, couples, friends, business meetings and special-occasion parties.
“There is something for everyone here, whether you want to bring the family in for dinner, gather for happy hour or listen to live music with friends, play darts and other games, or host an event or party,” Meyer said. “The barbeque is still a focus, but it is only one of the attractions.”

Steve & Tammy’s Tavern on Byers
209 Byers Road
Miamisburg, OH 45342

(937) 388-8160
Hours:
Mon – Thurs 11am – 9pm

Fri & Sat 11am – 11pm
Sun 11am – 8pm
Online Ordering: www.stevestavern.com

Celtic music from Scythian at Brightside

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Dayton Celtic Festival isn’t happening this year, but we’re still coming to play some tunes, raise some pints and some ruckus with you Dayton! This is our Roots & Stones CD Release Tour, and we are stoked to play a TON of new music. There will be seating as well as a dance floor. Join us for both nights and get a FREE show poster!

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Wood Carving Workshop

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Professional wood carver, Jim Foster is hosting a wood carving workshop from Thursday, August 12 through Saturday, August 14, 2021. The workshop will be held in his studio, the Matador Hair Studio in Piqua, Ohio, and will be from 9 am to 4 pm daily.

Jim Foster, owner of the Matador Hair Studio in Piqua, Ohio, is a wood carver of many years. Jim also teaches wood carving classes, and has been doing so for 13 years. Over the past 7 years, he has been forming three dimensional pieces that many people enjoy recreating. Jim loves showing people how to make a piece of wood come alive.

In his youth, Jim was very interested in drawing, and did a lot of it to pass the time. He then graduated high school, went off to Barber College, and worked for three months’ time. Next, Jim served in the army for three years, married his girlfriend at the time with whom he had three great children. From then on, he stayed in the Barber business, as well as occasionally helping his brother-in-law build houses on his days off.

When Jim was about 50 years old he got together with his best friend, who taught him a little bit about carving. The art interested Jim, and once he started to carve, he loved it, and began developing a great skill for it. One day, he adventured to Branson, MO, and found himself carving there for a week. Though he was nervous, he became impressed with his own skill. In Branson, he was introduced to carving with rough outs, which then made it a lot easier for him.

After 6 years of practice with different types of carvings for others, Jim began to design his own pieces for others to carve. Since then, he has made many rough outs of various shapes and sizes. Jim continues to practice wood carving in his studio at the Matador in Piqua, Ohio, where he hosts a weekly wood carving class every Wednesday night. There, nearly every day is filled with a wood carving adventure. 

Jim’s Wood Carving Workshop will cost $200 per person or $255 with supplies included. Please note: the workshop will hold a maximum of 15 participants. Register online at www.PiquaArtsCouncil.org/workshops. Please make sure to pay your deposit in order to reserve your spot in the workshop.

Hawaii – A Max Kaplan Film

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The premiere of Max Kaplan’s latest film “Hawaii”, a Luminous Coast production, will take place at  The Neon in Dayton on July 21st. Director Max Kaplan partnered with cinematographer Luke Holliday, producer Savannah Webb and writer Jesse Wright on this film. 
“Hawaii” is a coming of age story that follows two high school sweethearts as they say goodbye to everything they have known during their last summer before college, playing music, making memories and chasing dreams, but ultimately learning how to say goodbye. 

The film is based on Kaplan’s high school experience and his time playing in the Dayton psych band Nudists on Strike. “Hawaii” boasts an incredible compilation soundtrack by both popular and local artists including Summer Salt, King Shelter, Surf Team, Nudists on Strike, and Sister Owsley. Filming took place in the greater Dayton region in 2020 under Covid protocols.

“Hawaii” is Kaplan’s 14th movie, he has been releasing films since the age of 11 and is currently attending Ohio University’s Honors film program.

Tickets are available for the 7pm and 9pm showing on Wed, July 21st online and at theater.

50th Anniversary Oktoberfest A Go For DAI!

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The Dayton Art Institute (DAI) announced today that its popular fall festival and fundraiser, Oktoberfest, will return to the museum grounds in 2021, taking place September 24–26. The annual Dayton tradition celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

“It was such a difficult decision last year to cancel Oktoberfest for the first time in the festival’s history,” said DAI Director & CEO Michael R. Roediger. “Going into the spring of this year, we were hopeful that Oktoberfest could return for its 50th anniversary, and today we are excited to announce that a full, three-day Oktoberfest celebration will take place on the museum grounds. As the DAI’s largest annual fundraiser, it will play a vital role in supporting museum operations as we emerge from the pandemic.”

 

Plans for Oktoberfest include the return of the Lederhosen Lunch and Preview Party on Friday, September 24, followed by Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 25, noon–11:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 26, noon–7 p.m.

“We look forward to welcoming the community back to the museum and grounds this fall, as we celebrate the festival’s long history,” said DAI Associate Board members and 2021 Oktoberfest Chairs, Liz Wolfe-Eberly and Peter Eberly. “It’s an honor to serve as the festival chairs and help plan for Oktoberfest’s 50thanniversary!”

 

In conjunction with today’s announcement, the Dayton Art Institute is also launching its annual call for volunteers to assist with the festival. Oktoberfest wouldn’t be possible without the support of more than 2,000 volunteers each year. Many different volunteer opportunities will be available at Oktoberfest 2021, including selling Oktoberfest mugs and t-shirts, selling soft drinks and water, staffing admission gates, serving as greeters in the museum, and assisting with family activities at the FamilyFest. Those interested in volunteering must register through the Oktoberfest page on the Dayton Art Institute’s website, at www.daytonartinstitute.org/oktoberfest.

The Oktoberfest page will also serve at the central hub for all information and updates relating to Oktoberfest. More information about this year’s festival will be posted there in the coming weeks. Advance tickets for the Preview Party and Oktoberfest will go on sale in mid-August.

Otoberfest was established by the DAI Associate Board in 1971, with the first full public festival taking place in 1972. Each year, the Associate Board helps organize Oktoberfest as a fundraiser to support the museum. This group of 64 dedicated museum volunteers also organizes the annual Art Ball gala. Over the years, the Associate Board has raised nearly $7.5 million for the museum through Oktoberfest. Since its inception, more than one million people have attended the DAI’s Oktoberfest!

WDPR Collecting Musical Instruments

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Do you have a used musical instrument you no longer need? You can make it sing again in the hands of a young musician. It’s time once again for It’s Instrumental, a musical instrument drive that benefits aspiring young musicians in the Dayton region.  One of the best things we can do is inspire that next generation of music lovers,” said Shaun Yu, the president and CEO of Dayton Public Radio. “The best way to deepen that love of music is to actually make it.”

 

During the past few years, hundreds of instruments have been collected for students in area schools, and for musicians in the Q the Music program. Q the Music is a daily after-school string orchestra program that supports the musical, academic and social growth of at-promise youth in the Dayton community. Located at Ruskin Elementary, students in grades 3 through 6 receive academic tutoring; take group lessons in violin, viola and cello; and participate in string orchestra rehearsals.

All kinds of instruments are accepted, even those in need of repair, as well as accessories like carrying cases and bows. You can even get a receipt for tax purposes.

DONATE NOW UNTIL JULY 31

Drop off instruments at a local Grismer Tire & Auto Service Center.  To find a Grismer location near you, go here.