Archives for February 2022

Celebrating Daytonian Paul Laurence Dunbar

February 9, 2022 By Dayton937

This year marks the sesquicentennial of Paul Laurence Dunbar’s birth, and there is a community-wide effort to shine the light brightly on one of America’s greatest poets and introduce the Dayton native’s legacy to a new generation of students.

Dunbar was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Dayton, Ohio, to parents who had been enslaved in Kentucky before the American Civil War, Dunbar began writing stories and verse when he was a child. He published his first poems at the age of 16 in a Dayton newspaper, and served as president of his high school’s literary society.

Dunbar’s popularity increased rapidly after his work was praised by William Dean Howells, a leading editor associated with Harper’s Weekly. Dunbar became one of the first African-American writers to establish an international reputation. In addition to his poems, short stories, and novels, he also wrote the lyrics for the musical comedy In Dahomey (1903), the first all-African-American musical produced on Broadway in New York. The musical later toured in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Suffering from tuberculosis, which then had no cure, Dunbar died in Dayton, Ohio on this day in 1906, Paul at the age of 33.

February 9 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Paul Laurence Dunbar Annual Graveside Tribute

Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum

February 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

You Can Do Dunbar

ZOOM OH

$5 – $50

February 12 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: A celebration of Paul Laurence Dunbar

Sears Recital Hall, Jesse Philips Humanities Cent 300 College Park, Dayton, OH

March 8 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

The Sport of the Gods by Paul Laurence Dunbar

Virtual Event there is no location for this event, n/a, OH

April 15 @ 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Visions of Dunbar

Dunbar Library, Wright State University 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH

June 17 @ 8:00 pm

Paul Laurence Dunbar: A Juneteenth Celebration

Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 W 2nd St, Dayton, OH

$5 – $85

Bellydancing with Veils Workshop

February 8, 2022 By Dayton937

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn veil work with the amazing Bronwen! This workshop will be full of fun, laughter, and amazing choreography using one of the most beautiful tools of belly dance -veils!

Little Miami Scenic Trail Gets National Recoginition

February 8, 2022 By Dayton937

AFAR, a national travel Magazine has recognized the Little Miami Scenic Trail in their list of “5 Urban Trails That Connect U.S. Cities to the Great Outdoors.” Other cities highlighted in the article include San Francisco, Jacksonville, Houston and Brooklyn.

Here’s what they published:

Photo courtesy of Friends of the Little Miami State Park

Little Miami Scenic Trail

The Little Miami Scenic Trail runs 78 miles from Cincinnati to Springfield in Ohio, making it one of the nation’s longest paved multiuse trail networks. A large portion of the trail borders the banks of the Little Miami River, allowing pedestrians to get off foot to kayak or canoe instead. As the longest single path in the Miami Valley network, the well-shaded Little Miami Scenic Trail connects many of the region’s towns and cities, including the historic downtown areas of Loveland, Milford, and Lebanon. Two state parks, John Bryan and Caesar Creek, can be reached from the trail, as well as a number of eateries and breweries to unwind and refuel. The entire Cincinnati region has 116,000 acres of protected greenspace, including 351 parks and nearly 40 nature preserves.

Musicians encouraged to apply to Dayton Porchfest

February 8, 2022 By LIbby Ballengee

Tim Spoores performs at Dayton Porchfest. Photo by Libby Ballengee

Musicians are encouraged to apply to be part of this year’s Dayton Porchfest. The annual neighborhood musical event is held on porches throughout the historic and charming downtown St Anne’s Hill. This year’s event is planned for Saturday, August 20, 2022.

Organizers at The Collaboratory are asking area musicians of all styles to apply to perform. Dayton Porchfest is a multi-genre festival, open to all Dayton-area musicians and bands. Dayton PorchFest is free to attend, and a tips-only festival. Organizers supply the tip jars and aggressively promote tipping the performers. Bands are welcome to sell CDs and merchandise.

For 2022 Dayton Porchfest will be selecting 45-50 performers. The selection of artists will be based on curating five-musically diverse music blocks. Sets are 45-50 minutes and start at 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 PM. The application deadline is 11:59 PM, Monday, February 28, 2022. Link to application: https://daytonporchfest.wixsite.com/home/application

Dayton Porchfest was founded in 2017, inspired by the original Porchfest, which was started in 2007 in Ithaca, NY. Today there are over 150 Porchfests throughout the United States and Canada. Dayton was 94!

Dayton has a rich musical history and active music scene, which continues today. Dayton Porchfest is committed to reflecting that in its selection of musical artists, from funk and hip-hop to blues to indie rock, classical, and country, to bluegrass and old-timey music that has deep Appalachian traditions here. We also celebrate the ethnic diversity of the region, a reflection of our “Welcome Dayton” spirit that has contributed to a significant influx of immigrants and refugees over the past decade.

Dayton Porchfest is an initiative of The Collaboratory, a civic innovation lab that moves ideas to action. The Collaboratory provides infrastructure for people and organizations to collaboratively develop community initiatives that generate new economic, civic, and creative opportunities and value. The result is a healthier, more thriving region. All proceeds from Dayton Porchfest go to support the work of The Collaboratory.

SAVE THE DATE: DAYTON PORCHFEST SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2022.

Dayton Dinner Theater presents “Airplane!”

February 7, 2022 By Dayton937

Dayton Dinner Theater presents “Airplane!” See a classic favorite on the big screen in a fun group, interactive setting on Sunday, February 27th at The Brightside Music & Event Venue.

Enjoy Chef-inspired themed food, desserts, and cocktails from Brock Masterson. Before the movie, organizers have arranged for live-themed music featuring the renowned Dr. Willie Morris and the University of Dayton Jazz Ensemble.

During the movie, show your skills with DDT’s famous interactive quote contest, fun facts, theme spotting, and a trivia contest during intermission. Although these movie parties are geared more towards adults, they are family-friendly.

When? Feb 27, 2022, 6:00 PM – 9:10 PM. Doors open at 5:45pm. Food and live music are available from 6-7pm, the movie starts at 7pm, a short intermission for dessert and trivia will start at 8pm. The movie ends around 9 pm.

Where? The Brightside Event Center, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402
Note: Table reservations only for parties of 6 or more, otherwise, we have open seating.

Cost: $35 tickets available at daytondinnertheater.com. Advance tickets are required.

About the Event:

Themed Food: TBA (last time we had a choice of steak or fish…. I had the lasagna)

Themed Drinks: TBA (we cater to those with a drinking problem)

Themed Attire: pick your occupation… doctor, pilot, stewardess, auto pilot, or Hare Krishna salesman

Fraze Announces Country, Rap/Hip Hop and Pink Floyd Tribute Concerts

February 7, 2022 By Dayton937

Here are the latest shows coming to Fraze Pavilion this summer:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2022. 8:pm

Tracy Lawrence

One of several rock-tinged honky tonk singers who rose to fame in the early ’90s, Tracy Lawrence has gained a loyal audience for his mix of modern and traditional country sounds. Debuting in 1991 with Sticks and Stones, Lawrence became a linchpin in the neo-traditional country scene after releasing Alibis (1993) and Time Marches On (1996), both certified double-platinum. The ensuing decades saw him land 40 singles on the Billboard Country charts, including the number ones “Can’t Break It to My Heart,” “My Second Home,” and “Find Out Who Your Friends Are.” In 2021 he issued the career-spanning triple-LP Hindsight, which was released to coincide with his 30th anniversary as a country singer.

TICKETS GO ON SALE 2/12 – 10:00 AM

$46 – Plaza
$41 – Center Orchestra
$36 – Side Orchestra
$29 – Lawn & Terrace
(Ticket prices increase $5 day of show)

Sat, Aug 6, 2022. 8pm

I Love the 90s Tour

featuring Vanilla Ice, All 4 One, Coolio, Rob Base, Tone Loc, and Young MC

The I Love the 90’s Tour features performances by a revolving line-up of iconic ‘90’s artists that bring you back to the trend-setting decade with some of the most iconic, indelible names in rap, hip hop and R&B.

The tour features performances by a revolving line-up of iconic ’90s artists including Vanilla Ice, All 4 One, Coolio, Tone Loc, Rob Base, Tone Loc and Young MC.

Audiences can expect to hear chart-topping hits like “Ice, Ice Baby,” “I Swear,” “Funky Cold Medina,” “Wild Thing,” “It Takes Two,” “Gangsta’s Paradise” and many more.

$75 – Plaza
$70 – Orchestra
$50 – Lawn & Terrace
(Ticket prices increase $5 day of show)

Limit 4 tickets per person first day of sale.

Thurs, Sept 1 7:30pm

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Having sold over four million tickets in concerts that have taken place in 35 countries, The Australian Pink Floyd Show is rightfully hailed as one of the most in demand touring entities currently operating; The Times described them as “The Gold Standard”. This act is so good they were even engaged by David Gilmour to perform at his 50th birthday celebration!

The band has spent a long time getting to this level; the years have been invested in getting things right: the sound, the feel, the experience. While the Daily Telegraph rightly described them as being at “the top of the tribute band tree”, the journey has been a long one and began in 1988 in Adelaide, South Australia.

They eventually decided to relocate to the UK in pursuit of greater success. It was here they began to take off, and became the first Pink Floyd tribute band to tour the UK in 1993, starting off with the first International Pink Floyd Fan Convention at Wembley Convention Centre. They have been hailed by various sources as one of the best Pink Floyd cover bands and continue to tour the world.

$65 – Plaza
$60 – Center Orchestra
$55 – Side Orchestra
$30 – Lawn & Terrace
(Ticket prices increase $5 day of show)

Limit 4 tickets per person first day of sale.

Tickets for all 3 shows go on sale at 10am Saturday, Feb 12th. You can buy online at fraze.com or etix.com or Charge By Phone 1-800-514-3849. Or pick them up at Fraze FanFare, located in the east hallway of Town & Country Shopping Center
(across from Figlio’s Restaurant) at 424 East Stroop Road, Kettering, Ohio 45429

Fraze FanFare Hours:
Wednesday & Thursday: 1PM to 6PM
Friday & Saturday: 10AM to 6PM
Closed Sunday – Tuesday

Local Restaurants Offering Super Bowl Eats

February 6, 2022 By Dayton937

The Super Bowl is always a big deal, but with the Bengals playing this year there are going to be huge watch parties all over town. And that mean’s lot of snack foods to go with the game. Super Bowl viewers tend to graze, nibbling on a wide variety of finger foods and snacks throughout the lengthy broadcast. Favorites tend to be chicken wings, meatballs and deli wraps, as well as cut fruit and vegetable platters We’ve pulled together a list of packages some of our local eateries are offering. Keep checking back as we’ll keep adding to this as we hear of more!

Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers

2495 Commons Blvd Beavercreek (937) 426-3287
Order before Sunday and grab 30 wings for $29.95

Dayton Kabuki

848 S Main St, Centerville (937) 435-9500

Super bowl Sunday only, 4 Specialty Rolls and 4 regular or spicy rolls for $80.

De’Lish

Call or text 937-321-2566 to place your order by Friday

Wings- 25/$40 or 50/$75
Honey BBQ, Lemon Peppa, Parmesan Garlic, Spicy Honey GarlicDe’Lish Egg Rolls 30 rolls/60 pieces $150
Buffalo, De’Lish Soul, Southwest

Louisiana Pasta- penne pasta in cajun creme sauce, chicken sausage, shrimp, parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes $175 full pan feeds 35-40 people

Giovanni’s Fairborn
215 W Main St, Fairborn (937) 878-1611

Small Package $27

1 Lg 2 Topping Pizza

1 Order of Bread Sticks

10 Wings (traditional or boneless)

Large Package $51

2 Lg 2 Topping Pizzas

2 Orders of Bread Sticks

20 Wings (traditional or boneless)

Jumbo Package $85

2 Jumbo 2 Topping Pizzas

2 Orders of Bread Sticks

30 Wings (traditional or boneless)

2 Two Liters

Wings

10 $14.99

20 $25.99

40 $49.99

Sauces Available: Hot, BBQ, Lemon Pepper, Garlic Parmesan, Teriyaki, and Sweet Chili

Lock 27 Brewing

Dayton Dragons Plaza, 329 E. First Street, Dayton 937-433-2739

1035 South Main Street, Centerville 937-433-2739

All preorders for game day pickup will need to be made and paid for by 5pm on Thursday, February 10 and picked up prior to closing on Sunday.Who Dey Deal on Dayton’s Best Wings: 50 of our smoked, dry-rubb ed wings, a large order of frites, and two 6-packs of your choice for $120.

Rob’s Restaurant
705 Arlington Rd Brookville (937) 833-3310

Pre-order Special:

2 large pizza’s, 2 large subs, 2 dozen chunks $49 Feeds 8-19

Smales Pretzels
210 Xenia Ave, Dayton (937) 253-7482

Big Game special: 25 frozen soft pretzel sticks and 8oz of beer cheese (from @fifthstbrewpub) for $10. Orders must be picked up on Saturday, February 12th between 8am-2pm. Just email [email protected] or call us during business hours to place your order.

So Pizza

2419 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton (937) 813-1258

1 topping large pizza+ large garlic cheese-bread $22

1 topping XL pizza+ 32 wings+ 2 liter soda $45

Hours of operation is 11am-11pm on that day.

Warped Wing Brewing Co

Party Packs

$45: Dry-Rubbed Smoked Wings – serves 3-6 (w/ 6 sauces + celery)

$35: Warped Chunks – serves 3-6 (w/ 6 sauces + celery)

$5: Add a pint of ranch or bleu cheese

Email orders to [email protected] by 5pm on Sat, 2/12

PICKUP TIMES on 2/13 • Dayton: 11am-5pm (Dayton Taproom closing early) • Springboro @ww_barrelroom: 11am-6pm • Mason @warpedwingmason: 11am-6pm *CARRYOUT ONLY*

Valentine’s Day Wine and Cheese Pairing Dinner

February 5, 2022 By Dayton937

We have planned another extra special Valentine’s Day event at the winery. Get your hunny and friends together for our wine and cheese pairing and Italian dinner celebration. For only $55 (plus tax and 20% gratuity) per person you will receive a flight of six wines paired with six gourmet cheeses.

The dinner will be served promptly after the tasting and will include Caesar salad and rolls, a choice of Fettuccine Alfredo with Italian garlic chicken or Baked Gnocchi with vodka sauce and Italian sausage. You will get a glass of wine, of your choice, with dinner.

Then for dessert you have your choice of one of the following gourmet desserts either Red Velvet Cheesecake or Chocolate Toffee Torte. You can also opt, for an additional $5, to receive a 2 ounce shooter glass of our special chocolate raspberry wine, Seduction, with a souvenir glass, served with dessert. There are two seatings 4-6:00pm or 6:30-8:30pm in our heated tent.

You will enjoy dinner to the beautiful jazz music of the always wonderful Gina G. Reservations and prepay are required. Don’t hesitate as we expect to sell out quickly. Last day to make reservations is Wed Feb 9th. All sales are final!

Dayton Theatre Guild Presents “The Norwegians”

February 5, 2022 By Dayton937

Olive is a transplant from Texas and Betty is a transplant from Kentucky, but neither of them were prepared for the Norwegian men they would fall in love with there: the practical, warm, thoughtful, destructive, evil, jilting kind.

McCoy on Movies: JACKASS FOREVER

February 5, 2022 By Tabari McCoy

Jackass Forever brings gross out humor to its apex

“Oh this is going to hurt … But that’s what you paid to see!” “Danger” Kenneth Ehren McGhehey prepares to come face to face – literally – with a venomous friend in a scene from JACKASS FOREVER. Credit: © 2022 Paramount Pictures. All rights reserved.

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE:

DIRECTOR: Jeff Tremaine

KEY CAST MEMBERS: Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Dave England, Wee Man, Danger Ehren, Preston Lacy, Sean ‘Poopies’ McInerney, Zach Holmes, Eric Manaka … and introducing Jasper and Rachel Wolfson

WEB SITE: https://www.jackassmovie.com/

THE BACK STORY: Really – you want a back story for a Jackass movie? How’s this: The old crew is back again and up to their old, crazy, disgusting habits … And they’ve brought a few celebrity friends along for the (final?) ride.

THE REVIEW: Have you ever seen a Jackass movie before? If the answer is “no,” you may not be ready for the boatload of full frontal male nudity, the scenes where PETA would not be concerned for the health or safety of the animals or insects involved or the amount of fluids that factor heavily into much of the 96 minutes on film. In short, this is not a film for anyone not yet old enough to drive, your older grandparents who prefer thought the Smothers Brothers were too dirty back in the 1960s or anyone that you are worried about having to show strong moral fibers around.

If body parts being repeatedly being smashed, male gentalia in general and fluid o’plenty doesn’t bother you, well … You will likely find yourself equally grossed out and crying laughing at the crazy, ridiculous things you see happening in high definition in front of you on screen. (Thank your lucky stars the film is not in 3-D!) You’re going to get Johnny Knoxville and company do their best to do their worst, succeeding more often than not. There’s even a fitting tribute to the late Ryan Dunn at the end, which, for a film that is probably thisclose to being a NC-17 affair, has more heart than you’d expect as you can tell this bunch of jackasses is having fun injuring each other some 20 plus years later and counting.

If this is the last Jackass film, it goes out with a literal bang all its fans will love … And make its detractors surely head home and pray for their souls.

OVERALL RATING (OUT OF FOUR POSSIBLE BUCKETS OF POPCORN):

Corner Kitchen Announces Opening

February 4, 2022 By Lisa Grigsby

With a new owner, new chef and a revamped dining room, Corner Kitchen announced via their Facebook page today the grand reopening will be Friday, February 18th! They are describing it as a “modern take on steak and seafood immersed in our newly renovated bistro space. This Experience a new aesthetic and taste the eclectic with the incredible flavors of our chef-driven menu.”

Dinner service will be offered Wednesday through Sunday with a late night bar menu on Friday and Saturday evenings. Weekend brunch will be unveiled later in the month. Reservations available to make NOW for two nights of preview dining on Saturday, February 12th and Monday, February 14th. No menu has been posted yet, please stay tuned for more info.

Corner Kitchen
613 E 5th St Dayton,
OH 45402

(937) 719-0999

A Rare Indoor Show for The Fries Band

February 4, 2022 By Dayton937

The Fries Band will be playing a very rare INDOOR show at the fairly new Hidden Gem Music Club venue in Centerville (right behind the Submarine House) 7:30-9pm FREE! No cover…..Our drummer’s other band, Nasty Bingo will be playing after us from 9:30-? FREE!

Explore the Ohio Buckeye Candy Trail

February 4, 2022 By Guest Contributor

The Ohio Buckeye Candy Trail was created by the Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau, and covers thirty one candy and confection stores throughout the state. The trail meanders across the state, starting in the South-West of Ohio with Haute Chocolate in Cincinnati, and ending in the North-East with the Buckeye Chocolate Company in Chardon.

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Haute Chocolate

Located in the heart of Montgomery. They have been creating freestyle chocolate treats since 1979.

9424 Shelly Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-793-9999

Haute buckeye candies

Tickled Sweet

Featuring artisan Chocolates, 30+ varieties of house-made fudge, delightful hand-crafted cookies and macaroons.

317 Main St, Milford, OH 45150 513-880-4169

Tickled Sweet candies

Loveland Sweets

Inspired by a love of fine chocolates and homemade confections, Gloria Wilson founded Loveland Sweets in 2006. Handcrafted chocolates and ice creams that feature premium ingredients are the hallmark of Loveland Sweets.

124 W. Loveland Ave, Loveland, OH 45140 513-583-8305

Loveland Sweets buckeye candies

Golden Turtle Chocolate Factory

At Golden Turtle Chocolate Factory, premium chocolates have been prepared by master candymakers since 1982. Their chocolate temptations will satisfy the most discriminating tastes.

120 S. Broadway Street, #1 Lebanon, OH 45036 513-932-1990

Golden Turtle buckeye candies

Holly B’s Sweets

Located in the picturesque antique village of Waynesville, Holly B’s Sweets is a family-owned business that takes pride in creating delicious, quality handmade chocolates and fudge.

33 S. Main Street, Waynesville, OH 45068 513-897-2112

Holly B's Sweets

Friesinger’s Chocolates

Friesinger’s is a family owned business which manufactures the finest quality nuts and candy in two facilities in Dayton and Springboro.

45 N. Pioneer Boulevard, Springboro, OH 45066 937-743-4377

Friesinger's Chocolates

Bellbrook Chocolate Shoppe

Founded by Betty Blose in 1984, Bellbrook Chocolate Shoppe has maintained its reputation for its delicious blend of milk and dark chocolate combined with our handmade creams, nuts and other fillings.

101 E. Alex-Bell Rd., Suite 144, Centerville, OH 45459 937-436-5066

Esther Price

As distinctive as Esther Price’s gold box, so is the taste of our chocolates. Esther Price Candies continues the tradition of old-fashioned quality using the same recipes that Esther Price herself perfected since 1926!

1709 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH 45410 800-782-0326

Esther Price

Winans Chocolates + Coffees

Established in the early 1900s and located in the quaint, historic setting of downtown Piqua, Winans creates premium chocolates, handmade the same way for generations.

310 Spring Street, Piqua, OH 45356 937-773-1981

Winans buckeye candies

Marie’s Candies

Marie’s Candies opened its doors in 1956, and its reputation for old-fashioned, high quality candies spread across the countryside.

311 Zanesfield Road, West Liberty, OH 43357 937-465-3061

Marie's buckeye candies

Jack-B’s

Jack-B’s is at your service with home-cooked goodness-to-go including their Peanut Butter or Cookie Dough Buckeyes dipped in white or milk chocolate.

124 E. Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840 567-294-4234

Jack-B's buckeye candies

Dietsch Bros Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream

In 1937, Dietsch Brothers began producing fine chocolates and ice cream using original family recipes and have been producing delicious, quality products ever since.

400 West Main Cross Street, Findlay, OH 45840 419-422-4474

Dietsch Bros

Stella Leona Artisan Chocolates

Stella Leona artisan chocolates are locally handmade with the finest, freshest ingredients. Passion, love and history goes into everything they make.

362 Main Street, Pettisville, OH 43553 419-445-0370

Marsha’s Homemade Buckeyes

For over 30 years Marsha’s has specialized in manufacturing Peanut Butter and Chocolate Candy Buckeyes. The Buckeye is the only candy that they make so their goal has always been to produce the perfect one.

25631 Ft. Meigs Road, Suite H, Perrysburg, OH 43551 419-872-7666

Marsha's Homemade Buckeyes

CoCo Beans Candy & Cupcakes

Offering handmade chocolates, ice cream, milkshakes, cupcakes, gift baskets, favors and more, Coco Beans Candy & Cupcakes strives to make your life event sweeter.

116 South Front Street, Fremont, OH 43420 419-332-0420

Sweet Tooth Cottage

Sweet Tooth Cottage is a family-owned bakery in Powell, Ohio. Everything they sell is made by hand and from scratch in their kitchen.

10221 Sawmill Parkway, Powell, OH 43065 614-361-6166

Sweet Tooth Cottage buckeye candies

Eagle Family Candy

Operating in the same location, with the original equipment and recipes, Eagle Family Candy takes pride in making quality, local, delicious chocolates.

4590 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214 614-262-2255

Eagle Family buckeye candies

Tremont Goodie Shop

The Tremont Goodie Shop is a full-line, family-owned bakery nestled in Upper Arlington, Ohio. For over 60 years, they’ve hand-made their products from scratch and served their customers – who are more like friends – with a smile.

2116 Tremont Center, Upper Arlington, OH 43221 614-488-8777

Tremont Goodie Shop buckeye candies

Anthony Thomas

Anthony Thomas is one of the largest family-owned and operated candy companies in the mid-west. They produce an average of 50,000 pounds of chocolates daily.

1777 Arlingate Lane, Columbus, OH 43228 877-226-3921 Anthony Thomas buckeye candies

Chocolate Cafe

Serving the area since 2007, at the Chocolate Cafe, you can order your hand-rolled buckeyes to go in an edible chocolate box.

1855 Northwest Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43212 614-485-2233

Chocolate Cafe

Pure Imagination Chocolatier

Pure Imagination Chocolatier was founded by Master Chocolatier Daniel Cooper in 2001. It has been awarded the finest chocolate in Columbus since 2002.

1205 Grandview Ave., Grandview Heights, OH 43212 614-488-3070

Pure Imagination buckeye candies

Schmidt’s Fudge Haus

At Schmidt’s Fudge Haus, they only offer the finest fudge and chocolates made with the finest ingredients. Their buckeyes will make you scream OH-IO!

220 E. Kossuth Street, Columbus, OH 43206 614-444-2222

Schmidt's Fudge Haus buckeye candies

Wittich’s Candy Shop

Celebrating 178 years in business, Wittich’s Candy Shop is the nation’s oldest family owned and operated candy shop. Try one of their buckeyes in the Buckeye Blast Sundae: Smith’s Buckeye Blast ice cream topped with chocolate and peanut butter sauce, real whipped cream, and a Wittich buckeye.

117 W. High Street, Circleville, OH 43113 740-474-3313

Wittich's buckeye candies

Buckeye Creations

Buckeye Creations offers the classic Ohio candy with a unique and creative twist of flavors. From Coconut to Smores, each one has their own personality and unique taste.

6962 Willow Bloom Drive, Canal Winchester, OH 43110 614-209-1617

Buckeye Creations buckeye candies

Candy Cottage

The Candy Cottage is a locally owned confectionery and their legacy dates back to the 1960’s. They specialize in unique holiday treats, custom favors for any occasion, baskets, corporate gifts, chocolate boxes and more.

2271 W. Fair Avenue, Lancaster, OH 43130 740-653-6842

Candy Cottage buckeye candies

Goumas Candyland

It’s always buckeye season at Goumas Candyland and people can’t get enough. Aside from using only the best ingredients, the secret lies in traditional recipes, passed down through the generations.

19 Claren Drive, Heath, OH 43056 740-345-7440

Goumas Candyland buckeye candies

Nothing But Chocolate

Nothing But Chocolate is a chocolate business located in historic Cambridge, Ohio. Our most popular item is an Ohio tradition. Each box of Buckeyes is made to order to ensure delicious fresh Buckeyes dipped for you.

731 Wheeling Avenue, Cambridge, OH 43725 740-439-5754

Nothing But Chocolate buckeye candies

Coblentz Chocolates

Coblentz Chocolate Company began in 1987 and is nestled in Ohio’s Amish Country. They hold true to the local traditions of doing things the old-fashioned way. We use the freshest ingredients.

4917 State Route 515, Walnut Creek, OH 44687 800-338-9341

Coblentz Chocolates

Sweeties Chocolates at Grandpa’s Cheesebarn

With over 40 years in the business, they continue to welcome visitors from all over the globe to savor the experience of their sweet dream come true.

668 U.S. Highway 250 East, Ashland, OH 44085 419-281-3202

Sweeties Chocolates at Grandpa's Cheesebarn

Waggoner Chocolates

At Waggoner Chocolates, they continue their timeless devotion to the worlds most distinguished chocolate connoisseurs by providing quality chocolates and confections that will be cherished for generations to come.

1281 S. Main Street, North Canton, OH 44720 330-433-1834

Waggoner Chocolates

Harry London Candies, Inc.

For nearly a century, Fannie May Chocolates has been bringing their customers the finest gourmet chocolates, fudge, and candies that have kept them as a favorite traditional chocolate store.

5353 Lauby Road, North Canton, OH 44720 800-999-3629

Harry London buckeye candies

Hartville Chocolate Factory

You’ll take a step back in time when you visit the Hartville Chocolate Factory retail store located in historic downtown Hartville. Established in 1986, our confectionary shop offers an old-fashioned atomosphere, tempting guests with a full display of our chocolate creations, homemade fudge, caramels, marshmallows and more!

114 South Prospect Avenue, Hartville, OH 44632 330-877-1999

Hartville Chocolate Company buckeye candies

Honadle’s Fine Chocolates

It is easy to take shortcuts, but at Honadle’s, they aren’t into that. they use only the freshest ingredients from local businesses, when possible. From coconut oil to freshly zested lemons, they always strive for exceeding your expectations.

1138 West Maple Street, Hartville, OH 44632 330-267-6033

Honadle's Fine Chocolates

Butter Maid Bakery

Family owned and operated since 1955. They make old fashioned, handmade products in small batches.

100 Victoria Road, Boardman, OH 44512 844-688-7655

Butter Maid buckeye cake

Malley’s Chocolates

Now in the third generation of family business, Malley’s Chocolates is committed to offering quality confections made with the same special-recipe milk and dark chocolate they’ve earned their stellar reputation providing.

1685 Victoria Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107 216-226-8300

Malley's buckeye candies

Campbell’s Sweets Factory

The heritage at Campbell’s Sweets begins over four decades ago in the roots of candy making excellence. Campbell’s feels good about getting behind all of their products with the quality of ingredients they use!

2084 W. 25th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113 216-965-0451

Campbell's Sweets Factory

Buckeye Chocolate Company

In its second generation, the Buckeye Chocolate Company is devoted to providing customers with fresh and quality confections.

510 Water Street, Chardon, OH 44024 440-286-5282

Buckeye Chocolate Company assorted confections

Valentine’s Bonus Buy Deal: Buy $50 in Downtown Dollars, Get $25 for Free

February 3, 2022 By Dayton937

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and it’s the perfect time to Show Your Love to the businesses that make up the heart of downtown. The Downtown Dayton Partnership is offering a special bonus buy deal for those who purchase Downtown Dollars for themselves or for their Valentine this year. Starting Thursday, February 3, at 12 p.m. noon, for every $50 Downtown Dollars purchased, an extra $25 of Downtown Dollars will be delivered in a separate e-gift card to the buyer.

Downtown Dollars is one e-gift card that is redeemable at 82 participating businesses in downtown Dayton, including restaurants, pubs, retailers and services. A full list of the businesses and a link to purchase Downtown Dollars is available at www.downtowndayton.org/dollars.

“Downtown Dollars are redeemable at more than 80 independent, local businesses that offer food, drinks, shopping and more,” said Sandra K. Gudorf, president of the Downtown Dayton Partnership. “Our local, small businesses still need our help as we emerge from the pandemic, and Downtown Dollars are a great way to show them your love this Valentine’s Day.”

The bonus Downtown Dollars will be delivered to the purchaser in separate $25 gift vouchers from their $50 purchases. The $50 Downtown Dollars e-gift card purchased by the customer does not expire, but the $25 bonus card(s) will expire if not used by March 31, 2022. This promotion is capped at a maximum of four Bonus Buys per customer.

The $25 bonus buys are limited, and are only available while Bonus Buy funds last – so be sure to grab your Downtown Dollars now before this special offer is gone!

Downtown Dollars gives access to the best shopping, dining and entertainment in Downtown Dayton with one card, conveniently stored on a phone or other mobile device.

When you purchase Downtown Dollars for yourself, or to give to others as a gift, the e-gift card is delivered via email or text message. Benefits of the Downtown Dollars e-gift cards include:

Downtown Dollars are accepted at more than 80 participating merchants in Downtown Dayton.
No monthly inactivity fees.
Your Downtown Dollars balance is listed directly on the card, and is updated as you use your card.
Purchasing cards is fast, personalized and instantaneous – great for gifts!
Monthly reminders are sent via email and/or text message to help customers remember they have the gift card available for use.

Go to the Downtown Dollars webpage to purchase your e-gift card for yourself or to send as a gift. Choose the amount, and it will be delivered by email or text message. To learn more about how to redeem your gift cards at participating businesses, visit their website for details and other frequently asked questions.

5 Must Attend Fundraisers This February

February 2, 2022 By Lisa Grigsby

The fact that Dayton was recognized on the Travelocity list of 25 Most Giving Cities in the U.S. is no surprise to us at Dayton937.com. Having put together the most comprehensive list of charity events in the region for the last 13 years, we’ve seen how many people are willing to give back and help others in this community. We’ve got a list of area fish fry’s that make a difference to so many and each week, Old Scratch Pizza has Cones for a Cause Program that has raised over $30,000 dollars for area charity’s in the past year and Warped Wing Brewery, Dewey’s and Milano’s, are just a couple of the local businesses that have established fundraising programs.

It’s hard to choose which events to support each month, but here are suggestions for February Fundraisers:

February 12 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
(this event was moved ahead a week due to the weather)

Bark n’ Bling with Friends of SICSA

SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center 8172 Washington Church Road, Centerville, OH

Feb 11- 21
2nd Annual Dayton Donut Fest On Tour
11 donut shops around town

With your ticket booklet you’ll have a coupon to get up to 3 donuts from each participating vendor from Feb 11-Feb 21. Each vendor’s page will list hours for their business so you can plan your adventure. Participating vendors”

Ashley’s Pastry Shop, Bear Creek Donuts, Donut Palace, Duck Donuts, Evans Bakery

Glazed Donut Eatery, Hole N One Donuts, Jim’s Donut Shop, Stan, The Donut Man

The Donut Haus Bakery, The Neighborhood Nest

Proceeds benefit Miami Valley Meals, which recovers and transforms donated food to provide bulk meals to organizations that feed the hungry in our community.

February 19 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Cupid’s Undie Run

Lock 27 Brewing 1035 S. Main Street, Centerville, OH

February 19 & 2o @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Once in a Blue Moon February Book Fair!

Montgomery County Fair & Fairgrounds, Dayton OH 645 Infirmary Road, Dayton, OH

February 26 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Bowling for PRIDE

Poelking Lanes Wilmington 1403 Wilmington Pike, Dayton

For more charity fundraisers around town, check our Dayton937.com calendar.

WHO WE ARE Opens Friday at The Neon

February 2, 2022 By Jonathan McNeal

On Friday, we will open one of the most powerful documentaries I have seen in a long time – WHO WE ARE: A CHRONICLE OF RACISM IN AMERICA. I think this film should be part of a national curriculum, and I hope you’ll help me spread the word about this important engagement. LICORICE PIZZA continues to be our biggest draw – so it will stick around. PARALLEL MOTHERS will hold for a second week, and DRIVE MY CAR is coming back for three more encore screenings this weekend.

Academy Award nominations are coming out on Feb. 8, and we’re pretty sure we know a couple contenders coming down the pike that haven’t screened at THE NEON. So starting next Friday, you’ll have a chance to see Jane Campion’s THE POWER OF THE DOG(starring Benedict Cumberbatch) and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s feature directorial debut THE LOST DAUGHTER (starring Olivia Coleman) on our big screen.

On Sunday, February 13, we will have our first ever FREE POPCORN DAY! Whether you’re just passing by or joining us for a movie, any beverage purchase starting at Noon until closing on Feb. 13 will get you a FREE SMALL POPCORN (one free popcorn per customer). You can stop by and grab a beer “to go” before you kick-off your pregame at home…or grab a soda for your screening of THE POWER OF THE DOG – either way, the popcorn will be on us!

NEW IN-PERSON ENGAGEMENTS:

Synopsis for WHO WE ARE: A CHRONICLE OF RACISM IN AMERICA: Rated “100% Fresh” on rottentomatoes and the winner of numerous awards at film festivals across the country, this film is a Must-See! “Interweaving lecture, personal anecdotes, interviews, and shocking revelations, in WHO WE ARE: A CHRONICLE OF RACISM IN AMERICA, criminal defense/civil rights lawyer Jeffery Robinson draws a stark timeline of anti-Black racism in the United States, from slavery to the modern myth of a post-racial America.” (Sony Classics) Robert Daniels of THE LOS ANGELES TIMES wrote, “Through Robinson’s fervor for truth, Emily and Sarah Kunstler’s WHO WE ARE chronicles how such heartaches, when observed on a personal level, remind us how knowing the unchangeable past can still improve the alterable future for the better.” Click the image below to watch the film’s trailer.

CONTINUING IN OUR VIRTUAL CINEMA

To read more about the few films that are still available, please visit our WEBSITE. Here’s a LINK with a video I made about how Virtual Cinema works. Our Virtual Cinema is in its last days (at least for now), but you still have a chance to check out a couple titles from home.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENT:

We’re set for 2 special screenings of The West End’s ANYTHING GOES – set for March 27 & 30, and tickets are already on sale! What I’m even more excited about is that WSU’s Joe Deer, who was in the 1987 Broadway revival of ANYTHING GOES and has directed productions of this show several times, will introduce the screening on Wednesday, March 30. This is a filmed version of last summer’s West End production starring the luminous Sutton Foster. Don’t miss this Cole Porter treat on the big screen! Tickets are $12.50 and available now at our box office or on-line! More details can be found on our website. Click the image below to watch a trailer.

THE NEON wants to keep our Staff and Patrons safe! Our Board of Directors has sought advisement from Combined Health Dayton & Montgomery County and the Center for Disease Control…we’re also looking at other arthouse cinemas in major markets across the country. We have recently made one minor change to our policy. Masks are now required for all guests age 2 and higher until further notice. All patrons aged 12 and over will be required to present proof of vaccination with a photo ID or a negative COVID-19 test from the last 72 hours. (Self-reported vaccination records not verified by a third party health care provider are not acceptable. Test results must include name, test result, and a timestamp within the past 72 hours.) We will continue to monitor the community’s health data and amend our policies based on guidance.

Please stay tuned to THE NEON’s website for the latest updates. A couple helpful hints!! Take a single picture of your photo ID and your vaccination card in the same shot. You’ll be able to flash this photo at our box office, and that will work as proof enough for us. If you have a smart phone, you could also download the app that most folks in NYC are using to get into movies, Broadway shows and restaurants – NYCCOVIDSAFE. This app will have you take a photo of your ID and your vaccine card – and it saves you from having to hunt for a photo on your phone. I downloaded it, and it’s very easy to use.

Please remember – We ask that you arrive before showtime to allow for checking everyone in before the auditorium gets dark!