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Archer’s Tavern Celebrates 12th Birthday

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Dan Apolito

Archer’s Tavern in Centerville will be celebrating their 12th anniversary starting this Saturday!
Co-Owner  Dan Apolito says they created the week long celebration filled with special events and drink specials after they survived their first year in business as a thank you to all who supported them.  He shared that he still has 4 of the original crew from 2010 working at the restaurant. And while the menu has changed through out the years, surprisingly their top selling items have remained consistent over the years:

Sticky Burger
Wings
Fresh Cut Fries
Philly Cheese Steak
Pepperoni Pizza
They opened with 12 beers on tap and currently they have 28 taps. Back when they opened there were no craft breweries in Dayton and now most of their draft sales are brewed locally. Check out the beer list here.
Co -owner Mike Fullenkamp, who runs daily operations, and Apolito bothlearned the restaurant trade while working at Applebee’s and they along with one silent partner have created a success with Archer’s, adding a 2nd Kettering location in 2016.

The birthday festivities start this Saturday at 2pm with a Crawfish Boil!

They’ve flown in  Crawfish  from Louisiana, and will be cooking up pots fo Jambalaya, serving Abita Beers and Hurricanes! Get a plate for $10, after your 3rd plate it becomes all you can eat until the crawfish run out, which Apolito shares is usually a couple of hours
Monday June 27th – Pajama day! Wear your jammies in and receive a FREE kid’s meal!
Tuesday June 28th – Their actual  birthday! Cup cakes and Tiki Tuesday! They’ll be giving away  with free cupcakes and will also feature their house made pina coladas, hawaiian pizza and hawaiian burger!
Wednesday June 29th – Jazzercise Workout Wednesday 💪🏼
Thursday June 30th – 70’s Disco Dance Party – break out those bell bottoms! You’ll get to boogie with your favorite alumni bartenders! 🕺🏼
Friday July 1st – Christmas in July – which means CHRISTMAS MULES!
Apolito is quick to mention they owe much of their success to their great customers and staff.  Speaking of which, they’d love to add a few smiling faces to their team.

Archer’s Tavern Centerville

9496 Dayton-Lebanon Pike,
Centerville, OH 45458mobile-phone

(937) 401-1015

Hours

Mon-Thurs 11:00am – 10:30pm

Fri-Sat9:00am – Midnight

Sunday9:00am – 10:00pm

Visit their sister restaurant at 2030 E Dorothy Lane in Kettering

Ohio Drivers License Renewals Online

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Starting on Monday, June 27th Ohioans will soon be able to renew their driver’s license without having to go to the BMV.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced that starting Monday, June 27, drivers will be able to renew their driver’s license online. Here’s how it will work:

  • Ohioans will go to BMV.Ohio.Gov and click on the “DL/ID Renewal” link.
  • Customers will log in through the state’s OH|ID system
  • Fill out an application and upload a current driver’s license or ID, or a photograph, and one document from BMV’s acceptable document list.
  • Once approved, the credential will be mailed to the individual.

Drivers will also be able to transfer a title when selling a car person to person. The seller can use the Ohio Title Portal, apply to “Add Title” under their name. Once the title transaction has been reviewed and approved by a County Clerk of Courts Title Office, the customer will get a notice that the title has successfully been transferred to them and issued as an electronic title.

“Our administration is dedicated to improving and enhancing the overall customer experience for Ohioans needing to visit the BMV by providing access to innovative options that better meet their needs,” DeWine said in a statement. “In just a few days, Ohioans will be able to renew their driver’s license online, which marks another major milestone in our mission to offer more online services to citizens when they are interacting with the state.”

Starting July 11, a driving knowledge test will be available online in order to get a temporary permit.

Springboro’s Summer Concerts: Practically Petty

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Springboro’s North Park Amphitheatre‘s Summer Concert Series:
Month of June…
Friday 24th ~ Practically Petty: Tribute to Tom Petty from Canada
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All Concerts are Free! Tuesday concerts are 7:00 until 9:00, and Fridays are 7:30 until 9:30 with Concessions by the Rotary Club of Springboro. Additional Concessions and Beer on Friday nights with Local Food Trucks like Craves, El Meson and others. Beer sales support Springboro Wee Panther Football.
Bring Lawn Chairs or Blankets, and your Dancing Shoes.
North Park Amphitheatre has Handicap Accessibility, and is located on Tamarack Trail, off State Route 741 in Springboro, Ohio 45066

Miamisburg Shop Serves Up Coffee & Comic Books

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Owners Adam and Erin Remillard have created a space that celebrates the nostalgia and excitement inherent in the pop culture world of comic books.  Their store, located in historic Miamisburg across from The Plaza Theatre, offers a huge selection of new release, back issue, and collector comics, in addition to trades, graphic novels, and manga for customers of all interests.

They bought the building of Feb 2020 and hoped to open soon after, but in March the pandemic hit and supply chain issues created huge delays. It took them over two years, but they finally opened Monocle Comics & Coffeein March of this year.

Adam, who grew up in Miamisburg, shared “We wanted to have a place where people wanted to come in and actually stay in the shop. So, for us, we’re big coffee drinkers. We’ve always loved coffee. So it kind of made sense to incorporate the coffee world, have a cafe feel to it, but also have the comics piece where people want to come and get their comics, maybe stay in the shop, get a coffee, read their comics. And we really wanted to be that community.”

 

Erin definitely has her focus on the coffee side of the house. They serve up a variety of fair trade organic coffee, espresso and frappes and sweet treats.  A large lounge area toward the back of the store provides comfortable seating for customers to enjoy constant showings of the best in superhero, sci-fi, fantasy, and pop-culture related movies, TV shows, and documentaries.

Monocle Comics & Coffee
22 South Main St.
Miamisburg, OH 45342

Tuesday: 7am – 6pm
Wednesday: 7am – 7pm
Thursday: 7am – 6pm
Friday: 7am – 7pm
Saturday: 8am – 7pm
Sunday:9am- 2pm

Wiley’s Fireworks Comedy Contest

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This is the Thunderdome of comedy with a plethora of contestants entering and only one leaving victorious!

An event so huge, everyone wants to come! Join us for Wiley’s 413th (give or take a few) Fireworks Comedy Contest. Each comedian will give their own five minutes of funny in front of a panel of judges and an equally judgemental audience for a chance to win $1,000!

Come out to support your favorite comedian or just drop in to see the best of what the Dayton comedy scene has to offer!

Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Paul Laurence Dunbar’s Birth

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On June 27th of 1872, Paul Laurence Dunbar was born in Dayton, Ohio. For this special Dunbar 150 milestone event, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park along with numerous community partners will honor Dunbar, showcase his contributions to poetry, the arts, music, dance and culture.
Saturday, June 25, 5pm  – Dunbar Sesquicentennial Celebration at the historic Victoria Theatre. Dr. Gene Andrew Jarrett, keynote speaker and author of Paul Laurence Dunbar: The Life and Times of a Caged Bird, will be featured in the celebration along with an entire Dunbar community of entertainers and performers. Dr. Herbert Woodward Martin, Ms. Laverne Sci, Ted Lange, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, University of Dayton Department of Music, the Tuskegee University Golden Voices Choir, and other special guests will come together for ensemble performances of his masterful work and moving compositions.
 Tickets are just $10 for this 2 and 1/2 hour event featuring poetry, music and dance.
Sunday, June 26 – Paul Laurence Dunbar Birthday Party at the Dunbar House – 1:00 pm– 4:00 pm. Learn more: https://fb.me/e/1uYL9tSGn
Sunday, June 26 – Wright-Dunbar Day neighborhood party – 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the neighborhood around the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center – 16 S. Williams St. Learn more:
There is also an exhibition inspired by Dunbar’s life and work on display at The Dayton Art Institute now through September 4 (and admission will be free on Sunday, June 26)! This Focus Exhibition showcases artists’ responses to Dunbar, his life and work. It is part of the Dayton and state-wide “Dunbar150 Project,” through which multiple organizations will help shine a light on Dunbar’s literary contributions and help tell the story of his life and legacy.

Ohio State Trademarks “The”

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It’s officially “The Ohio State University.”

The school was awarded the trademark for “the” on June 21. The initial application for the trademark was filed in August of 2019. and that request was rejected.

Here’s what the school had to say about the trademark:

“Ohio State is pleased to have received a trademark for THE on branded products associated with and sold through athletics and collegiate channels. THE has been a rallying cry in the Ohio State community for many years, and Buckeye fans who purchase official Ohio State gear support student scholarships, libraries and other university initiatives,” an official statement from the Ohio State reads. “Like other institutions, Ohio State works to protect the university’s brand and trademarks because these assets benefit students and faculty, and support our core academic mission of teaching and research. Ohio State’s trademark and licensing program generates an average of over $12.5 million annually in revenue for the university, which funds student scholarships and university programs.”

Get ready to see a deluge of merchandise being released soon featuring “The.”

German Wein Tasting

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Tasting includes samples of 8 German weins (or Ohio wein made from Grapes from Germany) including Gewürztraminer, Mosel Riesling, Pinot Noir, Dry Rose, Sarstein Riesling, Dornfelder, Dry Riesling, and an Ohio winery using grapes from Germany. Food pairings include wurstsalat, cheese from St. Anne’s Cheese Co, breads from Good Hands Bread, landjaeger, currywurst, and a Black Forest cupcake. You will also receive a souvenir DLT wine glass.
DLT Members, use your Membership Discount Code during checkout.
The tasting will start at 6:00 p.m. in the Great Hall.
Reserve your spot by pre-paying using this link. https://dayton-liederkranz-turners-inc.square.site/

Free Admission to DAI Sun, June 26th

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As part of its Pride Month celebrations, the Dayton Art Institute (DAI) will welcome all in the community to the museum, free of charge, on Sunday, June 26, with a special Community PRIDE Day, sponsored by Wright State University.

On Community PRIDE Day, the museum will offer free general admission to its collection galleries, as well as the exhibitions Art for the Ages: Conservation at DAI, Van Gogh & European Landscapes, Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906): A Tribute, Fired Imagination: Ancient Chinese Ceramics from the Nancy and Ed Rosenthal Family Collection and The Flower Prints of Katsuhira Tokushi.

There will also be a Skinner pipe organ performance at 2 pm in the Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium.

The museum is open from noon to 5 pm on June 26.

 

For more information about planning a visit, go to www.daytonartinstitute.org or call 937-223-4ART (4278).

 

Tuesday Night Is The Taste of The Crossroads

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The northern Miami Valley’s largest outdoor food and beverage tasting event takes place this Tuesday, June 28th from 5-9pm outdoors at the Vandalia Sports Complex.

Will Roberts at the Vandalia Butler Chamber gave us the rundown of who has confirmed they will be there serving up samples:

Frickers
Hooters
Winans
Sister Cities
JD Old Fashioned Custard
CB Cakes and More
Scene 75 pizza

There will also be the following food trucks: Eat my taco, Kona Ice, Let’s Eat and RibNit.

 

Presale Tickets $15.00 available at the VB Chamber office, Abby Credit Union or Digital Cowboy

Day of Gate Admission  $20.00

Children 10 or younger admitted FREE

Beverages are sold separately:

  • Water and Soft Drinks $1.00
  • Domestic Canned Beer $3.00
  • Wine $4.00
  • Craft Beer $6.00

Cannes Hit ELVIS and Crowd-Pleasing PHANTOM OF THE OPEN at The Neon

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We’ve got to keep moving. If you still need to see the wonderful Sundance-winning comedy CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH – you’ve only got a few more chances. We found a way to keep EIFFEL for a few screenings over the weekend…but June 26 will be its last day. Baz Luhrmann’s ELVIS opens Thursday night and the crowd-pleasing golf comedy THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN (which is based on a true story) starts Friday.

Be sure to check out the trailers below for WILDHOOD (which is currently rated “100% Fresh” on rottentomatoes) and KINKY BOOTS (the uplifting musical that has quite a large fan-base)!
On Monday, June 27, both of our films – ELVIS and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN – will be presented with open captions (where captions will be projected on the screen).
We’ve got a booking in the works for July 1…so stay tuned to our official website and social pages for an announcement later in the week.
NEW IN-PERSON ENGAGEMENTS:
Synopsis for ELVIS: At the Cannes Film Festival in May, ELVIS received a 12-minute standing ovation…and numerous critics have predicted that Austin Butler will be a part of the Oscar race next year!! “ELVIS is an epic, big-screen spectacle from Warner Bros. Pictures and visionary, Oscar-nominated filmmaker Baz Luhrmann that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley, starring Austin Butler and Oscar winner Tom Hanks. A thoroughly cinematic drama, Elvis’s story is seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker. As told by Parker, the film delves into the complex dynamic between the two spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the significant and influential people in Elvis’s life, Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge).” (Warner Brothers) Click the image below to watch the film’s second trailer.
Synopsis for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN: “THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN follows Maurice Flitcroft (Mark Rylance), a dreamer and unrelenting optimist who managed to gain entry to The British Open Golf Championship Qualifying in 1976 and subsequently shot the worst round in Open history, becoming a folk hero in the process.” The LA TIMES writes, “Rylance makes golf irresistible in inspiring true story! Rylance compels as the star of his own kooky fable,” and THE WASHINGTON POST writes, “A sly little gem grounded in a fantastic performance by Rylance!” Click the image below to watch the film’s trailer.
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS:
THE DAYTON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL is heading toward the finish line with three more films! The festival is back in person this year (and additionally being offered virtually). You won’t find these films on a big screen anywhere else in town…so don’t miss your chance to see them this week!
Here’s the remaining line-up of films playing at THE NEON:
Tuesday, June 21 at 7pm – 200 METERS
Thursday, June 23 at 7pm – I AM HERE
Sunday, June 26 at 7pm – WET DOG
For more details about all the films, click the image below to visit the festival’s official site.
For the last 2 weeks, in partnership with ThinkTV and The Dayton Metro Library, we’ve had really nice turn-outs for our FREE Family Summer Film Festival…but there’s room for more! Please help us spread the word!  Each week, doors will open at 10:30am, and tickets will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis. Events will start with Read-Along videos with Dayton Metro Library’s Ms. Winnie and continue with programming from the PBS Kids library. Children will leave each screening with activity books and other materials to promote continued learning over the summer. Parents and caregivers will also be provided with resources to keep learning happening at home and prevent the “summer slide.” These materials are courtesy of ThinkTV and The Dayton Metro Library.
Featuring episodic shorts from popular characters in the PBS Kids library, screenings will give an opportunity for families to enjoy the movie-going experience together in a budget-friendly way while keeping kids thoughtfully engaged. Each Saturday will focus on a different program. Here are the four programs that remain:
June 25 – “Jungle Animal Day” with THE WILD KRATTS
July 2 – “Be My Neighbor Day” with DANIEL TIGER – this screening will be preceded by a hands-on event on THE NEON’s patio hosted by The Dayton International Peace Museum
July 9 – “Exploring the Library” with CURIOUS GEORGE – this screening will be followed by a post-screening “hands on” event at the Dayton Metro Library Main Branch where children will have an opportunity to meet “Curious George” at 12:30
July 16 – “Nature Day” with NATURE CAT
Click the image below to watch this year’s preview.
We’ve booked a wonderful, award-winning film for PRIDE Night at THE NEON on Thursday, June 30 at 7pm – WILDHOOD – and tickets are already on sale! This film is currently rated “100% Fresh” on rottentomatoes, and THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER writes, “WILDHOOD combines the foundation of heartrending coming-of-age narratives with the feel-good elements of road trip flicks to create a delicate, not to mention visually appealing, sophomore film.” Here’s a brief synopsis: “In a rural east-coast trailer park, Link lives with his toxic father and younger half-brother Travis. When Link discovers his Mi’kmaw mother could still be alive, it lights a flame and they make a run for a better life. On the road they meet Pasmay, a pow wow dancer drawn to Link. As the boys journey across Mi’kma’ki, Link finds community, identity, and love in the land where he belongs.” (Wolfe Releasing) Click the image below to watch the film’s trailer. EVERYONE is Welcome to PRIDE Night at THE NEON!
After our recent successful screenings of ANYTHING GOES, many folks have been asking for more musicals…and now you’ve got ’em! Save the dates! On Wed, July 6 at 7pm & Sun, July 10 at 4pm, we will present KINKY BOOTS – beautifully captured from the London stage. On August 10 & 14, we’ll present 42ND STREET – also captured from the West End. Tickets are $12.50 each and available now! Click the image below to watch a short trailer for KINKY BOOTS.
“Scripted In Black is back at it again with some of our favorite Black movie classics + community social hours! This time around, we’re coming more live + personal with timeless Black classics while giving homage to local Black talent and businesses, Whether you’re in the mood to search for true love, plotting to make it big by any means necessary, or getting well-versed with the dynamic nature of hood politics, this year’s film series allows us to collectively experience the art of Black cinema, together. This movie night series is a chance to celebrate as a community the importance of Black storytelling and the way it honors the multi-dimensional layers of our culture, experience, and perspective. This movie night series is the perfect way to close out a busy work week or end the weekend with nothing but high-vibes.”  (Scripted in Black press release) Tickets to each event will cost $28 and include admittance to the pre-screening social hour, a voucher for popcorn & soda, and admission to the film. Social hour will begin 90 minutes before each screening on THE NEON’s patio. LOVE JONES will screen on Sunday, July 29 at 4:30. B*A*P*S will s screen on Sunday, Aug 28 at 4:30, NEW JACK CITY will screen on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7:30. Tickets for each event are available via THE NEON’s website and box office. Click the image below to visit Scripted In Black’s official website.
Thank you for all of your continued support!
We hope to see you soon,
Jonathan
IN-PERSON SHOWTIMES for Tuesday, June 21 – Thursday, June 30:
EIFFEL (R) 1 Hr 48 Min
Tuesday & Wednesday (June 21 & 22): 3:30, 7:00
Thursday (June 23): 3:30
Friday, Saturday, Sunday (June 24-26): 4:15
FINAL DAY – June 26!
CHA CHA REAL SMOOTH (R) 1 Hr 47 Min
Tue (June 21): 3:15
Wed (June 22): 3:15, 7:15
Thurs (June 23): 3:15
FINAL DAY – June 23!
FAMILY SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL with PBS KIDS (NR) approx. 1 Hr
Saturday (June 25): 11:00 – THE WILD KRATTS
DAYTON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
Tuesday, June 21 – 200 METERS – 7pm
Thursday, June 23 – I AM HERE – 7pm
Sunday, June 26 – WET DOG – 7pm
ELVIS (PG-13) 2 Hrs 39 Min
Thursday (June 23): 7:15
Fri, Sat, Sun (June 24-26): 12:30, 4:00, 7:30
Monday-Thursday (June 27-30): 3:15, 7:00
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN (PG-13) 1 Hr 46 Min
Friday & Saturday (June 24 & 25): 1:15, 7:20
Sunday (June 26): 1:15
Monday-Wednesday (June 27-29): 3:30, 7:20
Thursday (June 30): 3:30
COMING SOON – In-Person Screenings:
(All Dates Are Tentative. Dates Often Move And Sometimes Disappear)
July 1 – Booking in Progress – TBA Soon!
July 15 – MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS
July 15 or 22: MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON
TBD: MEMORIA

Here’s the Scoop For Fiona’s Sundae Fundae

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creamHere’s the scoop on  Fiona’s Sundae Fundae on Sundae, July 31, 2022

From 6:00pm – 8:00pm you’ll walk around the Cincinnati Zoo for an ice cream sampling where you will be able to see some of your favorite animals enjoying their outdoor habitats after hours.

Upon arrival, guests will receive their Graeter’s Ice Cream passport to show the way to 6 sampling stations located across the zoo.

Graeter’s Flavors to Sample:

  • Lemon Sorbet
  • Black Raspberry Chip
  • Mint Chocolate Chip
  • Dark Chocolate Brownie
  • Midnight Snack
  • Perfect Indulgence Black Cherry Chip (Plant-Based)

Tickets:

NON-MEMBER TICKETS

MEMBER TICKETS

Culture Works launches “After the Levitt” concert series Thursday

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Culture Works, which recently relocated inside the Dayton Arcade, is launching an “After the Levitt” concert series on Thursday, June 23rd. The series will take place inside “The Tank” – which is a very cool, new subterranean venue under the rotunda. The venue is a short walk from Levitt, and is accessed from 4th St, between Main St and Ludlow, down a stunning, new glass-walled entrance. The first concert features two talented original Dayton musicians: Anna Marie and Mariah J.

The June 23rd event serves as a “soft opening” for the series, which will go into full swing in July. These “After the Levitt” shows will take place on Thursdays from approximately 8:30-10pm. The goal is to add to the vibrancy that is already being created by Levitt Pavilion Dayton and add to the music ecosphere that Dayton is continuing to build. Admission for this series will be a small cover charge of $5 – $10 at the door, which helps pay the artists and production costs. 

If you’ve never been to The Tank, it’s new eye and ear candy for downtown! The glass cube entrance is very cool, giving way to a graffiti-lined stairwell, into a swanky entrance donned with neon and a sleek bar area. (Alcohol is available for purchase by patrons over 21 years old). The Tank itself has colosseum-style seating, in an intimate, theater-in-the-round feel.

The first event celebrates a brand new album from one of Dayton’s up-and-coming r&b/soul artists, Mariah J. “Unfolding” comes out on Friday, June 24th, so this serves as a special preview listening party for patrons. Anna Marie, another rising star in the Dayton scene, will kick off at 8:30pm, which is generally around when things are ending over at Levitt Pavillion. The event wraps up by 10pm. Admission for this June 23rd concert is $5 at the door. 

Stay tuned here on Dayton937.com for information for the upcoming performers and dates for this series!

Fiddler On The Roof at the Schuster

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Head to the Schuster Center to see a  fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical masterpiece Fiddler On The Roof this Tuesday through Sunday. Tickets for the show, which runs just under 3 hours range from $26 – $109 and can be purchased at Dayton Live.
The original production won 10 Tony Awards®, including a special Tony® for becoming the longest-running Broadway musical of all time. You’ll be there when the sun rises on this new production, with stunning movement and dance from acclaimed Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins. A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family.
Featuring the Broadway classics “Tradition,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life,” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will introduce a new generation to this uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!

8-course Gourmet Dinner Fundraiser at The Co

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The Contemporary Dayton (The Co) presents a contemporary gastronomical experience that will take place at the Dayton Arcade’s newly appointed underground “Galleria.” The Art Dinner is comprised of a curated 8-course, small-plate dinner with wine paring featuring Chef Matt DeAngulo and Sommelier Brian DeMarke.

The new fundraiser benefits The Contemporary Dayton’s Exhibition and Education Programs and Miami Valley Meal’s mission to provide fresh thoughtful cuisine to local nonprofits serving the food insecure.

“We are hoping to make new friends interested in the concept of art and food,” states The Co’s Executive Director, Eva Buttacavoli. “Our efforts have really taken off with the addition of unique cookbooks in The CoSHOP and  we are thrilled to partner with Chef Matt and Miami Valley Meals to bring a unique Art Dinner fundraiser to fruition!”

“The Art dinner will bring the best of modern cuisine with the visual beauty of art, science, and exquisite flavor that will entice your imagination and tastebuds,” affirms Chef Matt DeAngulo.

The event is limited to 80 guests with tickets available online for the dinner on Friday, June 24 from 7:30–10 pm at The Contemporary Dayton at the Dayton Arcade, 25 W 4th St.  Complimentary Valet Parking is available.

7:30P

Cocktails in the Galleries
Bartender Sydney Fowler
Intro to the artwork of Beverly Fishman by Curator Michael Goodson

8P

Venture underground via sidewalk “subway” entrance stairs (elevator available)
Dinner & Dessert by Chef Matt DeAngulo
Wine Pairings by Sommelier Brian DeMarke
Tabletop Installation by The Flower Shoppe

MENU SNEAK PEEK:

AMUSE BOUCHE – FORAGE

A chamber vacuumed-cooked morel with salt pork foam-filled helium drippings.

DECONSTRUCTED LOBSTER BISQUE

Butter poached lobster tail, pure corn panna cotta, fresh edamame, frisse, and tomatoes. Paired with a blue cheese beignet for dipping.

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ABOUT CHEF MATT DeANGULO

Chef Matt DeAngulo has been ensuring that Daytonians have full hearts and full stomachs as an Executive Chef for over 20 years and nearly 40 years in the service industry. Formerly executive chef at Citilites, Chef DeAngulo has most recently been using his talents to help provide flavorful dishes to local shelters and food pantries through Miami Valley Meals. Dedicated to feeding the community in this trying time by providing fresh and thoughtful cuisine, Chef DeAngulo honors the dignity of people in need through nourishing food.

ABOUT SOMMELIER BRIAN DeMARKE

Former Restaurant Consultant and member of The Court of Master Sommeliers, Brian DeMarke of Miamisburg is a master of wine and food, having served as general manager and sommelier of L’Auberge restaurant in Kettering from 2007 to 2010. Besides selling specialty wines to small retailers like Dorothy Lane Market and local restaurants, DeMarke takes his expertise to the classroom by offering classes on everything from vintage to types of wine and soils and grapes to companies and restaurant staff members.

Darius Rucker at The Rose

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Multi-Platinum star Darius Rucker has announced plans for a summer run of shows, bringing a who’s who of rising Nashville stars along on 14 dates while also appearing at several fairs, festivals and special events.

The announcement follows Rucker’s recently concluded spring theater tour, which brought the three-time GRAMMY winner to iconic venues across the country he had never previously played, earning rave reviews along the way and setting the stage for a lively summer of music.

“With a six-piece band, he delivered a simple, straightforward, delightful 90 minutes of country and pop, with songs from his solo repertoire and from Hootie & the Blowfish,” noted the St. Louis Post-Dispatch of his show at the city’s Fox Theater. At Detroit’s venue of the same name, the Oakland Press remarked that his “potent” performance was “genuinely special,” while The Boot celebrated his “charm and enthusiasm” on display at New York City’s Beacon Theater while “showcasing his mastery of country music” with his “sheer vocal power” and “roguish charm.”