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RTA Unveils First Two Community Buses In “Proudly Serving” Project

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The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is paying special tribute to the communities in Montgomery County it proudly serves with its “Proudly Serving” project, showcasing points of interest in various cities where its buses travel. The project officially kicks-off today, Oct. 11, with the debut of RTA’s first two buses: Kettering and Trotwood.


This project is the culmination of a vision RTA CEO Bob Ruzinsky had more than a year ago to honor the communities the agency serves, and how its buses can connect people to these places.

“Too often in our busy lives we overlook the great places all around us in the communities we each call home,” Ruzinsky said.  “These buses will highlight some of the great places in these diverse communities, and, we hope, foster increased community pride throughout Montgomery County.”

Each bus design was carefully crafted to emphasize points of interest in a specific community where the RTA takes riders. To capture these locations, RTA worked with a professional photographer to collect high-resolution photos of about 130 public locations around Montgomery County. The creativity doesn’t stop there, as the buses also feature a fun fact, estimated population, and the year the city or township was founded.

City leaders from Kettering and Trotwood were honored to be the first communities represented in the “Proudly Serving” project.

Trotwood has an interesting fact of its own: it is the only city in the United States named “Trotwood.” It was named after “Betsy Trotwood,” a character from Charles Dickens’ “David Copperfield.” That fun fact is featured on the side of the city’s striking blue bus, along with pictures of the Trotwood Government Building, Trotwood-Madison High School, Trotwood Track and Field, Community and Cultural Arts Center, Iams Homestead Museum, and the Trotwood-Madison Park Playground.

“It feels good to be included. I realize we are the first of two (RTA is) starting out with, and it’s good to be first,” said Yvette Page, council member for Trotwood’s 2nd ward. “Most important is the vision of RTA and the collaboration of the RTA and the city of Trotwood, and that we are both here to serve the community.”

“Greater Dayton RTA kept this under wraps (pun intended) for over a year to surprise all of us with a unique way to honor the communities they serve,” stated City Manager Mark Schwieterman. “The truth is, this gesture reminds us of the terrific services RTA offers communities. We are humbled by the planning, coordination, and research that went into this project specific to each community. Residents will recognize things about their hometown on the buses and perhaps learn something new as well. Our sentiment is ‘Kettering is home,’ and this RTA initiative certainly enhances that feeling.”

RTA’s Kettering bus features colors associated with the city in addition to well-known places such as: Kettering Recreation Complex, Fraze Pavilion, Kettering Government Center, Polen Farm and Wenzler Park. There’s also a special nod to Bart Simpson on the side of the bus, connecting to Kettering’s fun fact that Nancy Cartwright, a Kettering native, is the voice of the character on “The Simpsons.”

In total, there will be 22 buses highlighting the different communities served by RTA’s traditional big bus service. The agency intends to roll-out at least one bus a month over the next year. This is just one of the many ways RTA is proudly serving the communities of Montgomery County.

For more information on the RTA and how it connects you to the communities of Montgomery County, visit www.iriderta.org.

McDonald’s Is Thanking Educators with Free Breakfast Meals

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Teachers, school staff and administrators can get a free “Thank You Meal” Monday through Oct. 15 at participating restaurants nationwide during breakfast hours.

 

A valid work ID is needed to get the free meals that will be served in a classic Happy Meal box .  The entrée choices are an Egg McMuffin, a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit or a Sausage Biscuit. The drink choices are a medium hot or iced coffee or soft drink

The five-day giveaway is McDonald’s “first big national thank you gesture” for teachers, Jennifer “JJ” Healan, the company’s vice president of marketing, brand content and engagement, said in an interview with USA TODAY.

McDonald’s also is inviting its fans to honor teachers with a social media campaign using #ThankYouMeal on Twitter, TikTok or Instagram now through Oct. 15.  The chain will spotlight some of the most heartfelt messages on its channels and local owners and operators will surprise teachers with breakfast delivery at their schools.

Black Restaurant Week Oct 10-16

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For the 2nd year in a row Jamila Briscoe, a local food blogger who’s Dayton Food Diaries focuses on cuisine from all over the Miami Valley, has organized Black Restaurant Week. She says she has a “passion of highlighting Black-owned food-based businesses, whether brick and mortar, food trucks, caterers and chefs, etc. to display the diversity of offerings available throughout the city.”  She shares that “the event last year was a hit! Many participants noted they were able to reach new customers, while on the other side, individuals throughout the Miami Valley were exposed to a variety of new businesses, while taking advantage of great deals!”

This year DBRW is expanding and will be hosting an in-person Food Fest featuring our mobile participants on October 16th, at Genuine Work (15 McDonough St, Dayton, OH) from 2-6pm, to close out the Week.

Taste of Jamaica – 10% off entire order

Known for Jerk Chicken and Jerk Tacos and Authentic Jamaican food.

Phone: 937-210-9175
Cuisine: Caribbean
Features: Carryout Only
Hours: Mon-Sat 1:00pm to 7:00pm
Address: 4324 Salem Ave, Dayton, Ohio 45416

 

 

Nayana Eateries –  Free Delivery for orders over $50

Nayana Eateries is a catering company dedicated to making sure everyone gets fresh, healthy choices for all meals. They cater to families on the go, gatherings of all kind, and intimate meals for two, providing fresh, flavorful meals no matter the occasion.

Phone: 937-367-8957
Email: [email protected]
FB: @Nayana Eateries
Cuisine: American, Fine Dining, and Catering
Features: Carryout, Delivery, and Private Bookings
Hours: 9am-6pm (M-Th) and only available by appointment on the weekend.

Rich Taste Catering
StartUp Grounds Bistro –

Rich Taste Catering is a full  service catering company in Dayton. Serving large weddings and corporate events of all sizes. RTC is also a wholesale provider to local grocery stores.  StartUp Grounds is a local cafe and coffee shop located in downtown Dayton specializing in premium expresso drinks and gourmet food options.

Phone: 937-524-5103
IG/FB: @richtastecatering @startupgrounds
Cuisine: American, Bakery/Sweets, Cafe, Catering, Soul Food, Southern
Features: Delivery, In-Person Dining, Carryout,  Gluten-Free Options, Vegan/Vegetarian Options, Wi-Fi

De’Lish Food Truck – 10% off entire order

Known for Soul Rolls.
Cajun Creole Comfort Food
Phone: 937-321-2566
FB: @De’Lish Cafe
Cuisine: Soulfood, Southern, Vegan/Vegetarian
Features: Carryout Only, Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Hours: Varies

Slide Thru Food Truck –10% off food

Slide Thru offers a modern twist on classic sandwiches in the form of sliders. Some of our sliders include Buffalo chicken, Philly cheesesteak, chicken bacon ranch, and Korean BBQ.
Phone: 815-616-6356
IG: https://instagram.com/slidethrudayton

Facebook: @Slide Thru
Cuisine: Multicultural
Features: Carryout Only
Hours: Varies

IQuisine Stuffed Chicken and Waffles Food Truck – 10% off any order.

Bringing you stuffed chicken and waffles plus dessert waffles with a twist!

IG: https://www.instagram.com/iQuisines
Cuisine: Soulfood
Features: Carryout Only
Hours: Varies

The Cookiologist – Cookies for the Soul II –  

Cookie n Milk combo – $20.21 specialty cookies

The cookieologist sells fresh baked and individual packaged cookies and milk alternatives.

Phone: 937-977-5590
Hours: Wed-Thurs 4:20pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 4:20pm-12am
Address: 1106 Brown Street; inside Butter Cafe
Cuisine: Bakery/Cafe
Features: Delivery, Late Night, Online Ordering

 

Nimbus Comic Cafe – 10% off entire order

 

Locally owned and operated cafe offering fresh roasted coffee and healthy food alternatives. With a wide array of vintage comics and other literature, as well as, original menu items, Nimbus Comic Cafe offers a unique and warm environment that will keep you coming back.

Phone: 937-619-9506

Hours: 8am-1pm M-F,  Sat 9am-3pm
Address: 486 East Main St. Trotwood, OH
Cuisine: Cafe/Coffee Shop, African (North, South, East or West), American
Features: In-Person Dining, Carryout 

Nu Heights Nutrition Club – Free “Healthy Henny” Shot with any order

Nu Heights is a nutrition club dedicated to serving the community healthier menu alternatives. They specialize in protein based shakes/smoothies and Energy Teas, and host a multitude of community events geared to a happier, and healthy conscious!

Phone: 937-701-8862

IG: https://www.instagram.com/Nuheightsnutrition
Hours: 7am-7pm Mon- Fri; 10am-3pm Sat
Address: 4438 Powell Rd. Huber Heights Ohio 45424
Cuisine: Cafe/Coffee Shop, Juice/Smoothie, Vegan/Vegetarian
Features: Bar, Carryout, In-Person Dining, Gluten-Free Options, Vegan/Vegetarian Options, Wi-Fi 

 

Courtland’s – 10% off entire order

Mobile grill offering wings, fish, and much more! 

Phone: 937-510-0832
FB: @Courtland’s Mobile Grill
Hours: Varies
Cuisine: American, Southern
Features: Carryout Only

 

Ohio’s Next Bottle Lottery

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Ohio Liquor has announced another bottle lottery.  Conducting these lottery events gives as many Ohioans as possible a chance to purchase a bottle of  these limited liquors.  This time around the lucky lottery winners will have the change to purchase Parker’s ($119.99 plus tax), Old Fitzgerald 8 ($85.00 plus tax), Old Fitzgerald 13 ($139.99 plus tax), Rock Hill Farms ($54.99 plus tax), and Mister Sam ($249.98 plus tax).

Entries will be accepted for the lottery beginning at 12:01 a.m. on October 11. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on October 18. 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 price for personal use. Use this link to enter.
Required Entry Information:
  • Ohio Driver’s License Number / Ohio Identification Card Number
  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Street Address
  • Date of Birth
  • Email Address
  • 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.

Springfield Brewery to Host Bluegrass Revival

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Stringus Khan & Mother Stewart’s are pleased to present Mother’s Bluegrass Revival! Join us as we break in our new stage with Grammy Award winners, nominees, and future nominees(?).

Friday: The Repeating Arms, Stringus Khan, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen

Saturday: Blue Moon Soup, The Devil Doves, Stringus Khan, Chicken Wire Empire

Sunday: Stringus Khan, The Travelin’ McCourys

Shows are rain or shine..Occupancy for each night is 400 (if indoors due to weather), 550 if outside.

Weekend passes are available ($55), or tickets can be purchased for individual evenings ($20 each night). All nights are rain or shine. Shows are scheduled on the outdoor beer garden stage.

Gingerbread House Bakers Wanted for Dayton Holiday Festival

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Calling all bakers and pastry architects with a competitive edge: The Dayton Holiday Festival is looking for the area’s most creative confectionery decorators to compete in the 16th annual Gingerbread Homes for the Holidays contest on Friday, November 26. Entries will be voted on by the public that day during the Grande Illumination event from 4 to 8 pm.

All interested parties are invited to fill out an application.  A limited number of applicants will be selected to compete in the contest. If selected, you will be invited to showcase your masterpiece at the event and to compete for the top prize. All selected applicants will receive a $200 stipend to help cover the cost of building materials. Applications are available at www.daytonholidayfestival.org or by clicking here. Forms may be completed online or may be submitted to the Downtown Dayton Partnership at 10 W. Second St., Ste. 611, Dayton, OH 45402 or by email to [email protected].Applications are due by Friday, October 29.

 

Traditional houses, replicas of buildings, a kit or even cardboard entries are permitted — as long as all exposed surfaces are covered with edible materials. First place will receive a $500 cash prize. This year, the public will choose which house will be dubbed “Best House on the Block.”

“The entries get more creative each year,” said Sandra Gudorf, president of the Downtown Dayton Partnership. “The imagination and skill that goes into creating each of these gingerbread houses makes for a really special exhibit. It’s always a fun part of our holiday season kickoff.”

The Gingerbread Homes for the Holidays contest is part of the month-long Dayton Holiday Festival. For more information on the contest and other activities that are part of the Dayton Holiday Festival, marking 49 years of kicking off the holiday season in the Dayton region, call (937) 224-1518 or visit www.daytonholidayfestival.org.

Sinclair Theatre Presents: She Kills Monsters

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This high-octane comedy is directed by Chris Harmon and features fight choreography by Joshua Pikar. It’s the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge.

Theater Is Back….and CABARET Delivers the GOODS!

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Vanae Pate scores as LuLu!

The cast is gathered together, talking, giving ideas to their director, Dayton Native, Philip Drennen. He likes to hear from his actors and dancers, and he welcomes their ideas. ‘The strength of this cast,’ Drennen says ‘is they genuinely like each other and build each other up. That makes their on-stage performance cohesive and electric.’ Drennen chose CABARET, one of Broadways’ truly iconic shows, because ‘it is relevant even today. It’s balance of dark and light is historic and yet, contemporary!’

Charity Farrell brings Bowles to LIFE!

As the music begins in their 3rd practice venue, the Cannery, the cast takes a deep breath knowing once it starts, its full-on CABARET! Charity Farrell, who shines as Sally Bowles, the show’s broken, scarred female lead, puts every inch of her soul into the role. ‘I understand Sally. ADHD, the struggles, her demons….yet she controls the room!’ Farrell’s MAYBE THIS TIME is goosebump worthy. ‘I have been in many, many shows, but I can feel the support of this company. They are so generous and giving as a cast!’

Midway through practice, they EMCEE, brought to ‘bigger-than-life status by 6’4″ newcomer, Alex Everett, belts out one of his many tunes with wonderfully eerie tones and strange physicality. Lights change, music fades and we are back in a 1930’s apartment building awaiting the ‘play within a play’ transition.

Although the show has songs we all know, many times people forget the backdrop….the beginning of the Rise of the Nazis. ‘You forget what complacency does,’ says Amy Askins, who brings her character, Fraulein Kost, a delicious, slutty energy. ‘The shows begs us to pay attention to what’s happening around us. For my character, it’s about survival.  She tries to make the best of things in a world about to turn upside-down. She gives us a glimpse into her heart, and we see how some people must sell their soul to get by.’

The cast, uniquely diverse, is well suited for the political drama. ‘The storyline is so important. Our cast is made up of so many minorities and it highlights the idea of hatred and ignorance in the script.’ says Naman Clark, a Dayton Theater staple. ‘You see why we have to stand up for what is right.’

The lights are on as rehearsals start at D2D!

CABARET has had many revivals, many versions of the same tale. Drennen looked to make his version pertinent to today, without losing sight of its roots. Take the cherished character of Fraulein Schneider. ‘I knew I wanted to use this moment to open peoples’ eyes to all kinds of ways of life. I called Josh Stucky and said, ‘What if you play Schneider?’ Stucky, a well-known drag queen in the Dayton Area,  jumped at the opportunity.

Winters, Stucky and Everett ready themselves for Cabaret!

‘First of all, I love Schneider. She’s the backbone in CABARET in many ways. And I feel playing her gives all of us a voice….men, women, trans, whatever! She doesn’t need to be any one thing, but rather every kind of thing. I hope to do her justice!’ Stucky’s turn at the tune ‘So What?’ is sweet and endearing, which can also be said for Schneider’s love interest, Dayton theater Patriarch Saul Caplan (Herr Schultz.)

For first-timer Scott Winters, who plays Bobby, his eyes were open to community theater. ‘It is so amazing to see how the pieces fall together and a really great show happens!’ Winters character, a homosexual longing to reunite with the male lead Cliff, dances, sings, and delights as one of the famous Kit Kat Club kids. Dancing is integral in CABARET, and it’s fun, phrenetic and forceful throughout the show…and yes, the Gorilla makes an appearance!

As rehearsal winds down, and Garrett Young’s Clifford Bradshaw leads the cast through the hauntingly unsettled ending, the ensemble sits in an awkward silence. ‘You can feel the broken world we live in in that moment.’ says Young. ‘Each of us trying to figure ourselves out. This leads to the understanding the story is still important today as it was in the 40’s, 60’s 80’s….There is a great cost in doing nothing.’

Theater is back. And so is this importance of story-telling.

Life Is a CABARET and thank GOD this one is open for business!

Show runs 10/13-10/16 at the PNC Art Annex, for 5 shows. There are tickets available at https://www.daytonlive.org/events/cabaret/

The show is sponsored by the RubiGirls and SquareOne Salons.

 

 

Miamisburg Brewery debuts Fall Menu

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A new fall menu debuts today at Lucky Star Brewery in Miamisburg. Pictured below are a few of the new highlights:

Birria tacos(goat meat)
Albóndigas soup- A hearty and warm Mexican meatball soup made with well seasoned rice in a flavorful tomato-based broth along with seasonal veggies
Green chile chicken pot pie soup
Here’s the entire menu for your review:

Lucky Star Brewery

219 S 2nd Street
Miamisburg, OH 45342

(937) 866-2739

Tues- Thurs 3:30-10pm

Friday 3:30pm- midnight
Saturday 11am-midnight
Sunday 11am – 6pm

Turkish Food Festival

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The Fest includes great Mediterranean and Central Asian Cuisines that are known to be very rich and have many unique tastes. Some of the dishes will be served are Kebabs, Gyros, Lahmajoon, Kofta, Salads and Olive Oil Dishes, a rich variety of desserts, pastries.  Items are individually priced so you can try lots of them

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Brings Back Spicy Bourbon Dippers

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Spicy Bourbon Dippers are back on the menu at Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken for a limited time.

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken is bringing back its Famous Fan favorite Spicy Bourbon Dippers at 45 of the brand’s locations. The popular menu offering was introduced for the first time last year as an innovation of one of Lee’s longtime franchisees.

“We appreciate our creative thinking operators who can take proven menu items and develop new and different flavor pairings,” says Lee’s CEO Ryan Weaver. “Who better than local franchisees to know what established products appeal to their customers? While this product was initially ideated in the Dayton market, we saw last year that it had much broader market appeal. Tossing our already delicious Spicy Jumbo Dippers, which are big bites of our famous boneless chicken, in this Kickin’ Bourbon Sauce with a side of cool ranch for dipping is the perfect fall pairing no matter where you live and enjoy your Lee’s.”

Spicy Bourbon Dippers take Lee’s signature menu item of Spicy Jumbo Dippers and toss them in a spicy bourbon barbeque sauce with a side of ranch for dipping. Lee’s dippers are always freshly marinated in a special blend of seasonings, then hand breaded twice.

All Lee’s Dippers are made with big bites of boneless chicken that are freshly marinated in a special blend of seasonings, then hand breaded twice before hitting the fryer.

You can find Spicy Bourbon Dippers at 45 participating Lee’s locations through November 14, 2021.

Join the Skyline Chili National Chili Month Sweepstakes

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October is National Chili Month and Skyline Chili is celebrating all month long with a National Chili Month Sweepstakes!
The Grand Prize awarded to one lucky winner will be a $500 Skyline Gift Card. Second Place (25 winners) will be a $100 Skyline Gift Cards and one (1) hard-shell Koozie . Third Place (100 winners) will be a $25 Skyline Gift Card. Contest ends Sunday, October 22nd. There will also be new Skyline Gear available in the Skyline Store as well as Skyline branded GIFs that can be used for text messaging, direct messages, Facebook posts, Tweets and more!
On Friday, October 8th, Skyline’s 72nd birthday, there will be giveaways all day long from 9am to 8pm on the following social platforms:
Facebook – @SkylineChili – WEBSITE
Instagram – @OfficialSkylineChili – WEBSITE
Twitter – @Skyline_Chili – WEBSITE

Diamond Rio Live in Springfield

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With hits like How Your Love Makes Me Feel, One More Day, Beautiful Mess, Unbelievable, In A Week or Two and more, Diamond Rio is going strong celebrating their 30th Anniversary.  See all the original band members — Gene Johnson (mandolin, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo), Brian Prout (drums), Marty Roe (lead vocal), Dan Truman (keyboards), and Dana Williams (bass guitar, baritone vocals)

HAMILTON Tickets on Sale October 5th

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Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on October 5, 2021.

HAMILTON will be at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center for two weeks of performances Jan. 26, 2022 through Feb. 6, 2022 with the best ticket availability being Feb. 2-6, 2022. There is a maximum purchase limit of 8 tickets per account for the engagement. When tickets go on sale, prices will range from $49.00 to $199.00 with a select number of premium seats available from $299.00 for all performances. There will be a lottery for forty $10 seats for all performances. Details on the lottery will be announced closer to the engagement.

Hamilton

HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now.  Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.

With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

Planning on buying HAMILTON tickets tomorrow for its Dayton engagement? Here’s how it will work!
Tickets will go on sale to the public on October 5 at 10 a.m. at daytonlive.org/hamilton and in person at the Schuster Center Box Office. Tickets will not be available by phone tomorrow.
If you are buying your tickets in person at the Schuster Center Box Office on October 5, the doors will open at 9 am and tickets will go on sale at 10 am. Masks are required at all Dayton Live venues, regardless of vaccination status.
If you are buying your tickets online, you will be placed in a virtual purchase queue at 10 a.m. If you are on the website prior to 10 am, you will be placed in a virtual waiting room and then RANDOMLY PLACED into the virtual purchase queue at 10 am. If you go to the website after 10 am, you will be given the next available space in the queue after those in the waiting room have been placed in the queue. Once it is your turn and you have secured tickets in your shopping cart, you will have 10 minutes to complete your transaction. There is an 8-ticket max per household.
TIP: Be sure to have your password and credit card ready. But, if you have trouble logging into your account, just use the guest checkout!

Hamilton
Joseph Morales and Nik Walker will lead the second national tour of Hamilton as Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, respectively.
Other principal roles in Hamilton will be played by Ta’Rea Campbell as Angelica Schuyler; Marcus Choi as George Washington; Elijah Malcomb as John Laurens/Phillip Schuyler; Shoba Narayan as Eliza Hamilton; Fergie L. Philippe as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison; Kyle Scatliffe as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson; Danielle Sostre as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds and Jon Patrick Walker as King George.
The second national tour also includes Tia Altinay, Amber Ardolino, Conroe Brooks, Cameron Burke, Evan S. Cochran, Phil Colgan, Desmond Sean Eillington, Hope Endrenyi, Lili Froehlich, Daniel Gaymon, Camden Gonzales, Jennie Harney, Stephen Hernandez, Kristen Hoagland, Abby Jaros, Emily Jenda, Wonza Johnson, King David Jones, Carina-Kay Louchiey, Brandt Martinez, Taeko McCarroll, Tyler McKenzie, Justice Moore, Antuan Magic Raimone, Julian Ramos, Jen Sese, Willie Smith III, and Julius Thomas III.

Local Podcast Focuses on the Healing Journey

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A local podcast is gaining traction with their fully funded Kickstarter campaign and their first season nearing 1000 downloads. Tears, Tides, and Transformation: A Podcast About Healing is hosted by KeAnna Daniels and Bridget Flaherty, women brought together by friendship and a shared passion for real conversations and personal growth. Focusing on the healing journey with tools, tips, and triumph, Ke and Bridget are spreading hope through vulnerability.

Their diverse backgrounds and mutual respect has created a safe place for dialogue about the elephant in the room. Tears, Tides, and Transformation has already distinguished itself as a safe place for women to talk about and listen to stories about overcoming abuse, generational trauma, addiction, mental illness, and life challenges.

Bridget and KeAnna

KeAnna and Bridget interview women who are willing to vulnerably share their experiences with healing and mental health. The hosts then reflect on what they learned from the interview. Each episode provides tips and best practices for tackling the real challenges that are a part of all of our lives.

Here is what people are saying:

“I listened and I cried happy tears because I have a beautiful soul sister who has given me space to be my true self, and continues to love me in spite of my short-comings and flaws. I also recognized my growth and its beautiful to look back and see where I’ve come from” – NaAsiaha Simon, podcast guest

“Just listened to the latest episode of your podcast and I literally felt like I could just sit in Vicki’s lap and cry for an hour. I felt so seen and understood. Thank you for doing this work. I pray its reach is expansive and that it will touch many more lives.” – Nicole McKoy, podcast guest and listener

The podcast is just the beginning. KeAnna and Bridget have a vision of a thriving community of women supporting women on the healing journey including community events, online forum conversations, videos, and written publications.  Their first season can be heard on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Audible.

For more information about hosts, to join the online community, or to sponsor the podcast, head to their website: www.tearstidesandtransformation.com