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MetroParks Ice Rink Opening Weekend

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Celebrate the start of the holiday season during the re-opening of the region’s largest outdoor ice rink! The MetroParks Ice Rink, Cafe and Comfort Tent will be open daily through February 26th, 2023. Admission is $7 per person and skate rentals are $3. Ages 3 and under skate free!
Thanks to the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation’s Access to Nature Program, SNAP/EBT recipients may simply show their ID card and receive 50% off admission and skate rental. Special thanks to Warming Zone sponsor, Mechanical Systems of Dayton and additional rink sponsors Altafiber and Code Credit Union for their support of the MetroParks Ice Rink. Weather dependent.

Such a Night: The Last Waltz Live

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Benefiting WYSO 91.3 and The Dayton Art institute, we could not be more excited for the return on this beloved event after a two year hiatus.
Doors 7pm
Music 8pm
Featuring more than 30 of the area’s best musicians, this live recreation of The Band’s farewell performance, “The Last Waltz,” is an annual Dayton area Thanksgiving tradition that you will not want to miss!
We’re excited to introduce a dance floor option for this year’s performance! Just add on the $5 “Dance Pass” option to have access!

Cincinnati Airport Adds Direct Flight to London

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British Airways has just announced it will have direct flights from CVG to London-Heathrow Airport starting in June 2023 . Tickets are on sale now on British Airways’ website, with the first flight on a Boeing 787-8 scheduled for June 5.


The new flight from British Airways, which is listed online as lasting just under eight hours, will be the only direct flight to London from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. The flight will operate five times a week in the summer, Monday through Wednesday and on Friday and Saturday. The service will switch to a different schedule for the winter months of four days a week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Norma Rios, North American vice president of British Airways says “We cannot wait for you to experience everything that London has to offer.”


According to the British Airways website, fares start around $1,100 for economy seating before taxes and fees. Travelers will have a choice of three cabins while booking: economy, premium economy and business.

Dayton Dinner Theater announces 2022-2023 Schedule

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Get excited, The Dayton Dinner Theater is back with its much-awaited interactive movie party season for 2022 – 2023! It’s a great way to spend time with family and friends when the days are short and nights are long. Make the most of it by sipping the sublime themed drinks with your loved ones, while flaunting your movie-themed attire. What more do you need when you can have classic movies, gourmet food, and specially concocted drinks to enjoy with your friends, family, or that special someone?

What to expect from a Dayton Dinner Theater event? First off, make sure you indulge in the creatively themed food provided by Brock Masterson catering. While you indulge in the delicacies, you can feast your ears to live music and soundtrack presentations featuring acts by the likes of The University of Dayton Jazz Ensemble and acclaimed musician and producer Denny Wilson.

A big improvement from year’s past is the themed cocktail selections.The Brightside’s new Bar Manager, Suzy Switzer, has come up with a whole range of delicious offerings.

That’s not all. As it’s an interactive movie party, organizers will feature famous interactive quote and fun participation activities, pop-up fun facts, and our not-so-famous, but equally entertaining, theme-spotting drinking game. Enjoy some lip-smacking-themed desserts while you’re at it! To add the cherry on the cake, there are special surprises for the top costume contest participants.

Now let’s talk about the prices. “Inflation may have gone up, but our tickets have stayed the same price :)”. Book your tickets at just $35 but with so many added entertaining activities. Visit www.daytondinnertheater.com for more information. To make sure that we can serve you with all our scrumptious food, tickets must be booked in advance.

The annual movie series commences on Wednesday, November 30 with an all-time holiday favorite movie Elf at The Brightside Music & Event Venue from 6-9pm.

This year’s list is dominated by comedy and clever and witty classics. See the full schedule below.

Dayton Dinner Theater Season Schedule:

Wednesday, Nov 30, 2022 – Dayton Dinner Theater premiere featuring Elf movie party and live music

Wednesday, Dec 7, 2022 – Dayton Dinner Theater featuring the 80’s classic Christmas Vacation & live music

Sunday, Dec 11, 2022 – Dayton Dinner Theater featuring A Christmas Story and live music

Sunday, Jan 15, 2023 – Dayton Dinner Theater premiere featuring Raiders of the Lost Ark

Sunday, Jan 29, 2023 – Dayton Dinner Theater premiere featuring The Princess Bride & live jazz

Sunday, Feb 12, 2023 – Dayton Dinner Theater featuring Grease & live music

Sunday, Feb 26, 2023 – Dayton Dinner Theater featuring Dazed and Confused

Sunday, March 12, 2023 – Dayton Dinner Theater featuring The Big Lebowski

*All events take place at The Brightside Music & Event Venue located at 905 E 3rd St, Dayton.

For more information, visit: www.daytondinnertheater.com

Rally’s Black FryDay Free Fries for Life Sweepstakes

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Rally’s has announced the ultimate Black “FryDay” offer of a lifetime.  Rally’s  is (literally) rallying everyone to enter for the chance to win free fries for life – long recognized as the #1 Most Craveable Fries in America – now through Sunday, Nov. 27 in honor of the Black “FryDay” holiday.

To enter, fry fanatics can simply visit  Rally’s Instagram post tied to this sweepstakes and comment on the post. From there, they can look out for a direct message from Rally’s in Instagram for an entry form to complete. Entrants who share Rally’s post and tag the Company’s handle (@checkersrallys) on Instagram accompanied by the hashtag #BlackFryDay will receive one additional entry into the sweepstakes. All those who enter will instantly receive a digital coupon valid for a free large order of Checkers & Rally’s Famous Seasoned Fries (no purchase necessary), redeemable through Nov. 27, as well.

Checkers fries on a table.

“Fry lovers everywhere can fry-nally enjoy nothing but the #1 Most Craveable Fries in America for years to come, giving renewed meaning to the biggest ‘FryDay’ of the holiday season,” says Frances Allen, President & CEO of Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. “In ‘identi-frying’ the importance of the holidays, Rally’s felt there’s no better opportunity or time to celebrate togetherness than to share our Famous Seasoned Fries with everyone – win or lose – and encourage all those who enter to do the same among family and friends.”

PRIZE: One (1) prize is available – Fries for Life to be awarded in the form of a check for $11,066. Amount calculated based on one (1) large fry per week for 25 years, as adjusted for inflation and after taxes. . Prize winner is solely responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes, and any other costs or expenses not specifically set forth herein.

SICSA to offer Mediocre Pet Portraits on Giving Tuesday

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“The definition of mediocre is ordinary, common, or average.  That accurately describes how many of us draw.  With that in mind, our Giving Tuesday event was appropriately named Mediocre Pet Portraits,” said Nora Vondrell, CEO and President of SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center (SICSA).  “No one thinks of their pets as ordinary, but for a minimum donation of $10 to SICSA on Giving Tuesday, we’ll provide a Mediocre Pet Portrait of their pet.”

The Mediocre Pet Portrait event will take place on Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2022.  Giving Tuesday is a global movement unleashing the power of generosity that encourages people to give to or collaborate with charitable organizations.  Members of the public can participate in Mediocre Pet Portraits through SICSA’s Facebook Fundraiser page where they will be able to provide their donation and then upload a photo of their pet in the comments section.  Later that day, the completed mediocre pet portraits will be uploaded into a Giving Tuesday Mediocre Pet Portraits Photo Album on SICSA’s Facebook page.     

“Local SICSA supporters and volunteers have signed up to help us draw all the portraits,” stated Vondrell.  “Last year we had close to 30 people drawing more than 300 portraits in this fun event!”  At the conclusion of the event, people may pick up their completed drawings from SICSA’s Adoption Lobby during business hours.  SICSA is located at 8172 Washington Church Road, Dayton, OH 45458.  The fundraiser can be found online at facebook.com/sicsapets. 

25th Anniversary: ‘The Show Must Go On’ hits a Milestone!

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It was 1996 when Dayton’s ‘To Care is to Cure,’ an all-night drag show that incorporated the local gay bars, came to end. The show, which had been a mainstay, at one time featured local drag celebrities hopping on a bus and performing all around the city. It was the end of an era, in a sense, but it wasn’t the end of HIV as so many had hoped.

Enter the RubiGirls…an organization made for fund-raising! ‘We were well into our ‘gig’ when TCITC decided to stop their performances. Josh Stucky, (AKA Dana Sintell), who had been on those buses doing those shows thought maybe, just maybe, the RubiGirls could take that event and move it forward in a different way. It would be a fundraiser by the RubiGirls for local HIV organizations, only it would be in one location like a production.He was on to something! From the first one up to today, The Show Must Go On has been a sell-out, bringing in ten of thousands of dollars over the years for all kinds of organizations!’ Says one-time RubiQueen Lupe Valezz.

This year, the show takes place at the historic Dayton Arcade. ‘It was so incredible last year to be the first big production at the Arcade since its re-opening. We were overwhelmed!’ Says India Summer (aka Brent Johnson.) Despite some sound issues, which we think we have remedied, it was one spectacular night. Coming out of COVID, it felt good to be with our people again!’ And people were there! The Show Must Go On brings in huge crowds, over 600 attended at the old Coliseum at the fairgrounds a few years ago. ‘It is supposed to be a holiday event, and it is in some ways, but ever-Rubi, it’s really a FUN-raieser!’

Speaking of fun-raisers, Stucky, one of. the original RubiGirls still performing (the other is the beloved Tim Farquhar, aka Fonda Peters) remembers those ‘old days.’ ‘In the days of ‘To Care is To Cure,’ we were losing friends monthly and the crisis was so real, so close that we had to do something. Big name Queens like Ashley West, Mona Dez, Amanda Kane and of course, Misty Knight were like our trusted leaders! I learned much from them that carries our RubiMission through today!’

 

The Show Must Go On has become, for many, a holiday tradition! Where some see the Saturday after Thanksgiving as the OSU-MICHIGAN game, others gather their friends and family for a night of laughs with the RubiGirls.

This being the Silver Anniversary of the big show, the RubiGirls are promising some favorite performances, some nice new numbers and of course, those naughty games! Farquhar had this advise for the new RubiFans attending, ‘Bring your besties, grab a cocktail, sit back and allow yourself a night of mayhem and memories!’

Stucky went on to remind us ‘This is a benefit. Out largest of the year. You will meet our RubiScholarship recipients and see the now-famous video of the beneficiaries we will sponsor in 2023…70 organizations in total! It’s just amazing!’

Some tickets remain for the BIG PRODUCTION! You can buy them at therubigirls.com. You will also see ways to donate to their scholarship on their webpage!

 

 

 

 

Drop Your Letters To Santa at Lula Bell

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Lula Bell, Whimsical Cards & Gifts in Oakwood is once again hosting the North Pole Mailbox.  They will be collecting letter to Santa this holiday season.

Drop your letter in the red mailbox in the front of the store by December 18th and Elmer the Elf will deliver the letters to Santa.  While you are there you can  pick up a complimentary candy cane once you have mailed your letter.
Letters with a legible return address will be answered by Christmas Eve from Elmer the Elf.

Lula Bell Whimsical Art and Stationery

23 Park Avenue
Oakwood, OH 45419

937-294-3000
Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm
Saturday 10am – 4pm

Krooked Kringle Release

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Krooked Kringle hits the taps Friday, November 25th.

Be sure and get it in  a sugar cinnamon rimmed glass

What Restaurants ARE Open Thanksgiving Day 2022?

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Here’s a look at the restaurants we know are open tomorrow. Note that hours may vary, you may want to call ahead to be safe, as some restaurants that take reservations may be booked.

 

Bob Evans

40 Sharts Road, Springboro | (937) 704-9101
220 Byers Rd, Miamisburg |(937) 866-4222
3260 Village Dr Franklin | (513) 422-4215
7115 Far Hills Ave (S R 48 & I-675 South), Centerville |(937) 434-1366
5525 Wilmington Pike, Centerville |(937) 438-5867
1850 E Dorothy Ln Kettering |(937) 293-3222
1285 Woodman Dr (Rt 35 & Woodman Dr, Dayton |(937) 256-0040
3409 Seajay Dr, Beavercreek| (937) 431-8028
1981 Harner Dr, Xenia | (937) 372-1766
2648 Colonel Glenn Hwy,Beavercreek | (937) 427-0442
7400 Miller Ln (I-75 South Of I-70), Dayton | (937) 890-5333
7715 Hoke Rd, Clayton | (937) 836-9900
7670 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights |(937) 235-1857
22 Weller Dr, Tipp City |(937) 667-6801

8am until 7pm

Carvers Steaks & Chops
1535 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Centerville

(937) 433-7099

11am – 8:30, reservations required

 

5220 Cornerstone North Blvd, Centerville
 937-900-9463
They are currently fully booked

Cracker Barrel

5770 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, (937) 432-2431, 6am – 10pm
7171 Miller Lane, Butler Twp, (937) 890-0047; 6am  to 10 pm
3280 Town Blvd, Middletown, (513) 727-4727; 6am  to 10 pm
105 West Leffel Lane, Springfield (937) 325-8221; 6am  to 10 pm

Curry & Grill
1501 Lyons Rd, Miamisburg

(937) 999-4545
11:30am – 2:30pm – enjoy the buffet or order off the menu
4:30 – 10:00pm

Fu Mon Lau

2008 Miamisburg Centerville Road Dayton

(937) 293-2211

Serving 11 to 9:30pm

Mel- O Dee

2350 S Dayton Lakeview Rd, New Carlisle

937- 849-1378

8am-5pm

 

Pasha Grill

at The Greene
72 Plum Street, Beavercreek

937.429.9000

4pm – 9pm

Rob’s Restaurant

705 Arlington Rd, Brookville

937-833-3310

Open 10:30am – 6pm buffet only

So Pizza

2419 Miaimsburg- Centerville Road, across from Dayton Mall

(937) 813-1258

noon – 2am

The Florentine
21 W Market St,Germantown | (937) 855-7759
Serving 11am – 7pm

The Golden Lamb
27 S. BroadwayLebanon
513.932.5065

Serving 11 am – 6:30 pm

Waffle House

To find the closest Waffle House to you use  the store locator.
It’s open 24 hours and if you sit at the bar you can watch them flip your eggs- it’s like dinner theater.

The following stores will be open — at most locations — on Thanksgiving, but many will have reduced hours. Check with your local grocer before you go.

  • Big Lots
  • DrugMart
  • Kroger 
  • Walgreens
  • Whole Foods
  • CVS
  • Meijer
  • Rite Aid

Taco Bell Enchirito is Back For A Limited Time

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Discontinued in 2013, the Enchirito features a soft flour tortilla, loaded with seasoned beef, beans and diced onions all rolled up and smothered with its classic red sauce before being topped with melted shredded cheddar cheese.

The Enchirito makes its way back after rewards members voted overwhelmingly in favor of binging back the classic over the Double Decker Taco earlier this fall.

You can find the Enchirito at participating Taco Bell locations nationwide for a suggested price of $3.79 through November 30, 2022.

Taco Bell has also launched 7-Layer Nacho Fries. The seven layers include seasoned beef, chipotle sauce, black beans, sour cream, tomatoes, cheese, nacho cheese sauce, and guacamole. That’s actually 8 layers, but who’s going to argue?  The same dish is also available in a vegetarian version as well as a
7-Layer Nacho Fries Burrito, which is essentially everything in the 7-Layer Nacho Fries, in a warm flour tortilla.

Find your nearest Taco Bell here.

Culture Works “Our Town” Grant To Help Pre-Professional Artists

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Our Town is a creative placemaking initiative administered by the National Endowment for the Arts. Through project-based funding, the program supports activities that integrate arts, culture, and design into local efforts that strengthen communities. Our Town projects advance local economic, physical, or social outcomes in communities, ultimately laying the groundwork for systems change and centering equity

Culture Works, the Dayton Region’s local arts agency and united arts fund, has been awarded a $50,000 Our Town Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This is the second grant Culture Works has received from the NEA in less than 12 months. Our Town Dayton will mobilize local artists to create a community-developed art installation at the Edgemont Solar Garden in West Dayton. Culture Works will use Our Town funding to train a core team of regional artists and financially support their efforts to physically transform a neighborhood amenity into an icon of community pride that fosters connections with the people and businesses surrounding it. These artists will also gain valuable planning and business skills that will enable them to benefit economically from their creative work as they move forward in their professional careers.

Are you a pre-professional artist who wants to earn a living through your creative work? Our Town Dayton is an ideal opportunity for you to learn from other local professional artists while participating in a community-based art project. You will gain valuable insight into the business-side of being an artist, and you will help transform a part of our community. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Applications for this program will be accepted through the end of business on Thursday, December 15. Artists who are selected to continue with the program will be notified by January 8, 2023.

Who’s Running The Miamisburg Turkey Trot?

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The course runs straight from the start for 1/4 mile before crossing over rail road tracks. Please be careful! We’ve been promised a closed track *but* if you hear whistles and clanging bells: STOP!

  • At 1/3 of a mile, the course turns 90 degrees right. Last year worked because people were courteous and careful so thank you! Please do just as you did last year. 🙂

  • At 1/2 mile the course turns left, this is where your hill begins. Yes, it gets bigger from here, although when asked last year most runners replied, “What Hill?”

  • This is where the fun starts, turn right onto Vanguard and continue up what passes for a hill in Miamisburg. The summit is the 1 mile mark!

  • You may now start your long, lazy descent for entire next mile.

  • At 2 miles, turn left onto Dixie Highway. PLEASE stay on the LEFT side of the road. This is the only section with two-way traffic and it’s only 300 feet, but it’s very crowded.

  • Go past the sewage treatment plant, because it would not be the Turkey Trot without a pass by the sewage treatment plant, and then continue to the far entrance (2nd) into Rice Field.

  • You are HALF WAY when you turn right into Rice Field. This is the only WATER STOP – but, there are Porta-Johns here too!

  • Continue into a lazy turn behind the ball fields. Here the course narrows and we have a TIMING MAT. Make sure you PASS OVER the mat, because if you do not, you will not have officially run the race.

  • Turn left back onto Dixie at the northern entrance next to the sewage treatment plant. PLEASE stay to your LEFT; this is the two-way section heading back.

  • You now have a straight shot all the way back to downtown. Make sure you stay right at the split in the road.

    • Back at the start-line, you will turn left and go a block further. Now make a quick right onto Water Street where you will see the finish banner!

    • You will have 1-milers on your left, so please stay right!

    • The FINISH is on Water Street – so make sure you throw up your hands and whoop as you cross the mat.

    • CONGRATULATIONS! You will have finished the 44th Annual ORRRC/City of Miamisburg Turkey Trot

Registration

  • There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

Maker’s Mark Releases Ohio Only Cellar Selections

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Together with the Maker’s Mark distillery team, Ohio Liquor (OHLQ) has selected these five unique expressions using custom stave profiles to reflect quintessential seasonal flavors and aromas. From pumpkin pie to apple cider to indulgent red velvet cake, each expression suggests a sweetly nostalgic moment warmed up with woody inflections imparted by oak staves. Bottled with care to make Ohio spirits bright, they are not available outside of our state.

Perfect for gifting or sipping at festive gatherings, each bottle captures the spirit of the holidays — and Maker’s Mark’s signature attention to craft. The product will be released live at a select number of OHLQ locations on November 18, 2022, at a price of $69.99 (plus tax) and will be available until it has sold out.

TASTING NOTES

CREAMY PUMPKIN PIE

A sweet, creamy aroma with hints of nutmeg welcomes the satisfying flavor of pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream. Holiday baking spices crescendo to a rich, viscous finish at the mid-to-back palate.

Stave Profile: Baked American Pure 2 (3); Seared French Cuvée (5); Maker’s Mark 46 (1); Toasted French Spice (1)

CASK CHAI LATTE

The spicy aroma of cinnamon, black pepper, and anise carries through to a rich, creamy, roasted taste; a balanced finish lingers and charms with accents of baking spices.

Stave profile: Seared French Cuvée (6); Maker’s Mark 46 (1); Roasted French Mendiant (2); Toasted French Spice (1)

WARM APPLE CIDER

Aromatic allspice and the bright, honeyed notes of crisp pear and baked apple invite a pie-like flavor of fresh orchard fruit, toasted brown sugar, and cinnamon that finishes warmly at the back of the palate with accents of vanilla.

Stave profile: Baked American Pure 2 (3); Seared French Cuvée (1); Maker’s Mark 46 (3); Toasted French Spice (3)

RED VELVET

An enticing aroma of rich buttercream with hints of chocolate delivers a full-bodied flavor of cocoa powder and toasted vanilla that lands mid-palate and dries to a sweet, dark chocolate finish.

Stave profile: Baked American Pure 2 (3); Seared French Cuvée (3); Roasted French Mendiant (4)

SINGLE STAVE EXPRESSION

TOASTED FRENCH SPICE

The unique, lightly floral aroma of ripe cherry with nutty accents develops to a deeper flavor of dark, dried fruit with hints of leather and tobacco, and finishes sweetly at the front to mid-palate.

Stave profile: Toasted French Spice (10)

Legally Blonde – The Musical at The Schuster

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Fabulously fun and international award-winning LEGALLY BLONDE – THE MUSICAL is the ultimate Broadway tribute to girl power! The story follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be legally blonde and STILL the smartest person in the room. This contemporary, sassy musical moves at a breakneck pace driven by memorable songs and explosive dances. LEGALLY BLONDE – THE MUSICAL warms the heart by proving that self-discovery can be way too much fun and hilarious to boot.

Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down, however, when her boyfriend dumps her so he can start getting more serious about his life and attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle uses her ingenuity and charm to get into Harvard too. School begins with endless struggles, but with the help of her new friends, Elle quickly realizes her potential, and her true assets, as she sets out to prove herself to the world and make everyone a believer.

Based on the beloved movie, LEGALLY BLONDE – THE MUSICAL will take you from the sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway’s brightest new heroine and, of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser.