Things to do in Dayton | Restaurants, Theatre, Music and More
Join us for the 12th Annual Brookville 5k Breast Cancer Walk on September 25, starting at 9am at Brookville High School.
Late registration is $40. Registration includes a long-sleeve tshirt. Click here to register and order your size.
All proceeds to benefit Pink Ribbon Girls.
JR Erb Trio consists of bassist JR Erb, guitarist John Simon and drummer ‘Crazy’ Steve Przyzycki. Current feat. artist is saxophonist Greg Pfugh
We have Lionel Sternberger to thank for his invention of gastronomic genius. Lionel was 16 years old in 1926, flipping burgers inside his dad’s sandwich shop, the “Rite Spot,” in Pasadena, California. Lionel, out of curiosity, added a piece of American cheese onto a hamburger frying on the griddle.
According to a 2019 report from Technomic, 70% of people would order American cheese on their cheeseburgers, compared to 59% who would order cheddar, 40% who would order Swiss and 39% who would order mozzarella. The default position for most cheese slices is squarely on top of the burger patty. At least, this was a widely held position until people on the internet lost their minds in 2017 when Google’s cheeseburger emoji featured cheese being placed below the patty, spurring a brief but intense internet debate as to the cheese’s rightful place in the burger hierarchy.
Many of your favorite burger joints are offering deals to celebrate today, so enjoy a cheese burger today!
The fast food chain McDonald’s is practically synonymous with burgers, so they definitely weren’t going to be left out of the celebration. McDonald’s app users can claim a double cheeseburger for just 50 cents.
Don’t have the app? Download it and join MyMcDonald’s Rewards for a free large fries. After you make your first purchase through the app, you’ll also qualify for your choice of free hash browns, vanilla ice cream cone, McChicken sandwich or a cheeseburger.
You can also save some serious cash at Burger King this Saturday. Grab your choice of a Double Cheeseburger Meal, which includes small fries and a small drink, or a Snack Box, with a cheeseburger, medium fries, 10 nuggets and a small drink, for just $3.
There’s one word for this offer: Yummmm! Red Robin will offer buy-one-get-one 50% off on cheeseburgers for all Royalty club members all week. Offer is valid once per day for each member all week through September 19.
Smashburger will have $5 Double Classic Burgers on September 18. Order with cheese and customize with your choice of toppings.
SONIC
Timed perfectly with National Cheeseburger Day on September 18, the SONIC Grilled Cheese Burger is currently available for half price when ordered online or through the SONIC App. This offer is 
available now through Oct. 31!
Not to be outdone by its fast food counterparts, the folks at Wendy’s decided to extend National Cheeseburger Day through the whole week, from September 13 – 19, 2021. Take advantage of their buy-one-get-one special and choose any two premium cheeseburgers for the price of one.
If you’re looking for Dayton’s best burger Slyder’s , Lucky’s, Hanks Local, Blind Bobs and Benjamin’s The Burger Master come to the top of the list over and over again, according to Dayton Foodies.
An estranged bi-racial couple must confront their feelings about race and bias after their 18-year-old son is detained by the local police following a traffic stop incident. Their disparate histories and backgrounds inform their assumptions as they try to find out what happened to their son.
Staring Teresa Lynn, Robert Brumberg, Nathan Evans, and Franklin Johnson.
Dayton Live and its resident companies – Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, The Human Race Theatre Company, and Muse Machine – announced today that patrons attending performances at Dayton Live venues will be required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for entry beginning October 1, 2021, in addition to wearing masks. Health and safety policies will continue to be regularly evaluated and adjusted based on community health data, and public health and government guidance.
Dayton Live owns and operates the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center; the Victoria Theatre; the Metropolitan Arts Center, home to The Loft Theatre; and the PNC Arts Annex; as well as the Arts Garage. Masks will continue to be required inside all venues, in accordance with City of Dayton Mask Mandate.
“Our health and safety policies will continue to be regularly evaluated and adjusted based on community health data, and public health and government guidance,” said Dayton Live President & CEO Ty Sutton. “Based on continuous audience surveys, we know our audiences want us to put additional safety measures in place. This is where we need to be right now – for the safety of our audiences, staff, volunteers, and performers. We’ve been cautious and took a wait-and-see approach before adopting these procedures and requirements. Whether you’re vaccinated or not, regardless of your reasons, we want you to feel welcome to attend any performance in our venues. We simply require proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test.”
Ticket holders are being contacted by the Dayton Live Ticket Office via email with this information and can contact the Ticket Office at[email protected] or 937-228-3630 for more information or to request credits or refunds for tickets.
What documentation is required?
Present your vaccination card or a photo of your vaccination card on your phone along with your ID. Patrons will be required to be fully vaccinated with the Moderna, Pfizer, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and must show proof of vaccination with valid ID at their time of entry into the theatre with their valid ticket. “Fully vaccinated” means that on the date of the performance, a guest has received their second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, or their single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, at least 14 days prior.
For documentation of negative test results, make sure the document includes your name and the date stamp – along with your ID. COVID-19 tests must be administered by a third party or a virtual proctor. Self-administered tests will not be accepted. Test results must include name, test result, and timestamp to be considered valid.
Other Safety Protocols
In addition to mandatory vaccinations and mask-wearing inside its venues, Dayton Live has implemented several upgrades and strategies to increase health and safety throughout the venues. These include HVAC upgrades to enhance air filtration and quality, the installation of touchless fixtures in all venues, and enhanced cleaning processes and procedures across all venues.
“The goal of numerous layers of defense is to provide as much protection for our stakeholders as possible,” said Sarah Robertson, Dayton Live Vice President of Operations. “While no single layer is strong enough on its own, together these will all contribute positively to the health and safety of our guests. Requiring vaccinations is the most recent addition to our arsenal against COVID-19, and we hope that our guests will be comforted by it.”
All staff, volunteers, and artists at Dayton Live venues are required to be fully vaccinated and mask up unless performing on stage. Regular testing will also be utilized to ensure that those backstage remain healthy.
Dayton Live will continue to follow the guidance of health and safety officials and will reevaluate these policies as needed in coming months. Patrons are encouraged to visit daytonlive.org/ health-safety for the most current protocols and answers to anticipated questions (FAQ).
The goal for this Festival and Sprouting Dreams LLC is to help other businesses and people grow their dreams.
Stage Schedule:
12:00 pm – 12:15 pm – opening statement
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm – Music – Chloe Parks
1:30 pm – 1:45 pm – Speaker – Molly B.
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm – Music – Luv Locz Experiment
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm – Speaker – OPEN
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm – Music – Sunday Funkday
4:30 pm – 4:45 pm – Speaker – Foreverland Farms
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Isicle
This celebration will feature the Wright State University Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, and Men’s Chorus from the School of Music as well as a Musical Theatre selection from the Theatre Department.
Susie and Iván Núñez have developed a comfortable blend of international culinary styles that has evolved into the distinctive Casa Núñez flavor. Iván learned the traditional cooking of his native Puerto Rico from his grandmother and his great-aunt. As a young man, he not only owned a successful Mexican restaurant called “Paso Real” in New Mexico, but also placed third in the prestigious Chilympiad in San Marcos, Texas. He later married Susie in Gibraltar and the pair made their first home together in Madrid, Spain. Through his Air Force Attaché duty at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, the couple began collecting authentic recipes from both Spanish and third-country acquaintances. They had regular reasons to invite a wide variety of guests to the Núñez home for meals and the Casa Núñez entertainment style was born.
What is your favorite ingredient to cook with?
Casa Núñez favorite ingredient is “Adobo” by Goya. Adobo adds super flavor in a flash. Just sprinkle any of the different blends over meats, poultry, seafood and vegetables before cooking. You can also use it to punch up the taste of sauces and marinades. Iván has a bottle in his car to use when we go out to different restaurants.
What ingredient do you dread?
Actually, nothing. We have included ingredients from around the world and ensure the authentic recipes have the right flavors.
What’s your favorite dish to make?
The Casa Núñez Pavochón.
Roasting a turkey for Thanksgiving in the manner of lechón (suckling pig) has been a tradition in Puerto Rico since the island became an American commonwealth and adopted the holiday. The word Pavochón is a combination of the Spanish word for turkey, pavo, and the word for roasted pig, lechón. On the Spanish speaking Caribbean islands, the meat of choice for any holiday is roasted suckling pig. It only makes sense to combine the tradition of the islands with an American tradition and serve turkey that is reminiscent of roasted pork for Thanksgiving. This flavor intensive recipe will go over well with the most discriminating of tastes!
Ingredients:
1 head of garlic (cloves separated, peeled, and minced) or garlic powder
1 tablespoon whole black pepper
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon parsley
1 tablespoon cilantro
1 packet Sazón Goya
3 tablespoons Adobo Goya
1 cup Mojo Goya
1 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 14-pound turkey
Preparation:
Mash the first seven ingredients into a paste using a pilón (mortar and pestle). Stir in the Mojo, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar. Rub the mixture under the turkey’s skin, inside the cavities, and on top of the skin.
Stuff the turkey with Casa Núñez picadillo (recipe below).
Roast the turkey, covered with aluminum foil, and according to the manufacturer’s recommended time and temperature. After 2 hours, remove the foil and baste with the pan juices every 20-30 minutes. A 14 to 16-pound turkey will generally take about 3 to 4-1/2 hours to cook to an internal temperature of 160º.
Casa Núñez Ground Beef – Picadillo
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 15-ounce can of chopped tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
Adobo to taste
1 packet Sazón
1 teaspoon capers
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup quartered and pitted green olives
Preparation:
In a large stainless-steel frying pan, cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink. Remove all the fat; add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes, cumin, coriander, Adobo, Sazón, capers, olives, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
Allow to cool before using as stuffing.
What’s your favorite pig out food?
Our Cuban Sandwich!
Check out our recipe:
Ingredients to marinate the pork:
1 cup Mojo
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Adobo
1 packet Sazón
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3-4-pound pork loin, trimmed and cleaned
Sandwich:
Dinner rolls (1-2 per person being served), pork, Swiss cheese, sliced ham, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and hamburger dill pickle chips
Preparation:
Mix ingredients for marinade together and coat the pork loin with it; let it sit for at least an hour, but preferably overnight. Roast in 425º oven for approximately 2 hours or until a meat thermometer registers 160º at the center. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing thinly. Slice dinner rolls in half lengthwise for sandwiches and spread each half with mayonnaise and mustard, respectively. Cover one side with pork and a slice of Swiss cheese (you may have to trim it so that there is not too much overlap), and the other with a slice of ham. Add dill pickles to taste and enough pieces of pork to cover the other ingredients. If you have a panini press, follow the directions to press down the sandwiches. If not, heat some butter or margarine in a frying or grill pan and, when hot, place the sandwiches on it close together. Using another frying pan of smaller diameter, as weight, or a spatula, press the sandwiches down as they cook (they should compress to about half of their original height). When the bottom side is lightly browned, flip the sandwiches over and repeat on the second side.
What restaurant, other than your own do you like to dine at in the Miami Valley?
Pasha Grill in The Greene.
What’s your best advice for home chefs?
The world is filled with exciting traditional food; never stop trying new recipes that introduce you to different cultures.
Casa Núñez patio dining
If you could invite any 4 guests to a dinner party who would they be and why?
Casa Núñez will invite our friends Jose Andres (Jaleo in DC), Jose Maria (Segovia, Spain), Jesus (El Mesón del Cid, Madrid, Spain), and Vaso (Alexandra, VA). Outstanding chefs of international cuisine!
Who do you look up to in the industry and why?
We would like to recognize the chefs and assisting staff at the Dorothy Lane Market Culinary Center. We were invited to conduct cooking classes there about four years ago and we have had the best experiences learning and working with them.
What do you do in the Miami Valley on a day off?
Even though we have a business cooking, we are definitely foodies and like to try out new recipes. Lazy weekends are perfect for antique shopping or movie marathons. There is always music playing at Casa Núñez, whether it’s recorded or Iván has picked up his guitar to sing. He also paints and draws. Susie is an old-school correspondent who still writes letters to friends for the regular mail and has an average word length of 22 in “Words With Friends”.
Share a kitchen disaster, lucky break or other interesting story:
Casa Núñez had a wonderful time participating in the Ronald McDonald House Charities fundraiser “Doors Of Compassion”; a real challenge and rewarding first time for us in 2019. Each featured chef was provided with a “basket” of ingredients to make a meal at a hosts’ home. We thought that we had to include each of the ingredients. However, we later found out that different chefs created their own menus, regardless of what was provided. This was after we had prepared a Spanish Tapas meal of 11 different dishes based on what we had been given.
Here’s your chance to enjoy their cooking at a meal they’ll prepare in their home and serve on their patio on Sept. 23rd.
The Dorothy Lane Market cooking classes they mentioned above are:
Oct 8 – Oktoberfest Celebration
The world’s largest festival, traditionally is held in late September and early October (it runs 16 days!) in Munich, Germany. Our German-style celebration is a bit smaller but just as much fun. Join Iván and Susie for this festive celebration of German food, beer, and wine. Bratwurst Sausages with Pretzels and Sauerkraut, German Potato Salad, Oktoberfest Roast, White Asparagus, and German Chocolate Cupcakes.
Dec 10th- Barrel House Cooking
Bourbons, with their wonderfully rich flavor profiles, make them a culinary gem. Just like cooking with wine, Bourbon offers an incredible depth of flavor. With caramel undertones, smokey, and sometimes wheaty notes, Bourbon adds great flavor to both savory and dessert dishes. We’re all familiar with Bourbon balls, and how Bourbon elevates eggnog to greatness, but Iván and Susie will explore a wider range of culinary uses. They’ll explain the nuances of this special barrel-aged libation, such as the importance of only using one you enjoy sipping, and how different styles of Bourbon affect dishes differently. Cajun Sausage Puffs with Bourbon Mustard; Spinach Salad with Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Bourbon Vinaigrette; Bourbon-Glazed Salmon; Bourbon Sweet Potatoes; and Maple-Bourbon Banana Cake. This menu will be served with wine.
Portopia is Ohio’s newest immersive art exhibit that includes collective work from 14 artists who have altered over 5,000 square feet with powerful, visionary art.
Opening in historic downtown Middletown in the Torchlight Pass building (1131 Central Ave), Portopia is the vision of a group of over 15 community stakeholders committed to spurring economic development and creating space for nontraditional art. Visitors will experience dimensional art that titillate the senses of sound, sight, smell, touch, and even taste. The unconventional exhibit also includes 14 hidden “portal gems” for discovery and 3 portal doors for decoding that lead to unexpected surprises. Portopia is a temporary show that will appeal to guests of all ages and will runs through December 19, 2021.
“The overarching goal was to leverage Middletown’s long commitment to the arts and create an unexpected experience that can be enjoyed by all ages,” said Mary Huttlinger, executive director of the Middletown Visitors Bureau and project manager. “We wanted to create a sustainable concept that could be repeated annually with a different team of artists, keeping the experience fresh and relevant.”
The immersive experience is more than just painting on the walls. Guests will encounter fun passageways, video displays, puzzles to solve, and interactive components. Each room presents the visitor with an entire new experience to discover and enjoy. The time-ticketed event limits the number of guests each hour to ensure an enjoyable and safe experience.
“Portopia’s foundation is built on private-public partnerships and is a terrific example of an opportunity that offers multiple benefits to the community. The City of Middletown was an early adopter of this initiative and we are eager to support its success,” said James Palenick, Middletown City Manager.
Many of Portopia’s artists hail from southwestern Ohio yet some have roots from as far away as New York, California, and New Jersey. All of them have collectively worked together to conceptualize and execute the first iteration of what is hoped to be a many year, recurring exhibit.
According to Roscoe Wilson, Portopia artist and Professor of Art at Miami University, “Participating in Portopia was a terrific opportunity because we (the artists) had the freedom to create our own vision. It is rare to work on a project that encourages unencumbered artistic expression. Also using existing materials in the space allowed me to expand my practice into a new direction.”
Challenge your senses at Portopia – September 11, 2021 – December 19, 2021 in Middletown, Ohio. More information and tickets available at: www.Portopia.org
Start the week off right by entering the Bottle Lottery for a chance at Weller C.Y.P.B., Weller Single Barrel, Weller Full Proof, and Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel! Entries are being accepted through Monday, September 20th. You can enter online.
Weller C.Y.P.B ($39.98)
Aroma: A light aroma of citrus and oak.
Taste: Well rounded and balanced.
Finish: A medium-long finish with hints of vanilla.
Weller Full Proof ($49.99)
Aroma: Vanilla, dark cherries and caramel.
Taste: Balance of caramel and toasted oak.
Finish: Long, with notes of crème brûlée and chocolate.
Weller Single Barrel ($49.99)
Aroma: Cherry and mint, fading to vanilla.
Taste: Caramel and baking spices with hints of cocoa explode on the palate.
Finish: Cinnamon, coffee, and a hint of pepper.
Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel ($37.99)
Aroma: Clove, vanilla, and old leather.
Taste: Balances fruit, honey and vanilla with a light spiciness.
Finish: A long and warm finish.
The lottery runs from September 13th to September 20th. Entries will be accepted for the lottery beginning at 12:01 a.m. on September 13th. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on September 20th.
While you may enter for any or all of the bottles listed in this lottery, you are only eligible to win the right to purchase one bottle.
REQUIRED ENTRY INFORMATION
Ohio Driver’s License Number / Ohio Identification Card Number
First Name
Last Name
Street Address
Date of Birth
Preferred OHLQ store location for purchasing the product if you win
You must be at least 21 years old and a resident of Ohio to enter the lottery. Military service members stationed in Ohio are also eligible to enter.
Once you have submitted your entry, a 6-digit ticket number will be displayed on the registration page and emailed to you after a successful submission. Keep that number handy as it will be used for verification if you win. Winners will be notified in early October using the email address entered with their submissions. The list of winners and their corresponding ticket numbers will also be posted on the Ohio bottle lotteries website.
Springboro Community Theatre invites you to auditions for THE WEDDING SINGER, composed by Matthew Sklar, book by Chad Berguelin and Tim Herlihy and lyrics by Chad Berguelin. Direction by Jenni Cypher, musical direction by Judy Mansky and choreography by Kara Castle.
Please prepare 32 bars/one minute of a pop/rock song in the style of THE WEDDING SINGER. Please no songs actually from the show. An accompanist will be provided. We would like to particularly invite dancers for featured dancing parts. Please contact director Jenni Cypher at [email protected] or text to 937-430-7820 with any specific questions.
Sample a ‘Taste’ of our local restaurants, Vote on the ‘Best of’ Appetizer, Entrée, Dessert & Drink
Take a chance on the Basket Raffle – purchase raffle tickets ($1/each or 6/$5)
Cash bar available.
ZZ Top is an American rock band formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas. For 51 years, the band comprised vocalist-guitarist Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard and vocalist-bassist Dusty Hill, until Hill’s death in 2021. Rooted in blues, ZZ Top developed a signature sound based on Gibbons’ blues guitar style and Hill and Beard’s rhythm section. They are popular for their live performances, sly and humorous lyrics, and the similar appearances of Gibbons and Hill, who were rarely seen without their long beards, sunglasses, and hats.
