Broadway Bound is one of Neil Simon’s highly acclaimed autobiographical plays, and was a 1987 Pulitzer Prize finalist in Drama. Eugene and his older brother Stanley are trying to break into the world of show business as comedy writers, while dealing with the break-up of their parents. They write what they know, which is what is going on in their household, giving it all a comedic twist.
Archives for November 2022
Starbucks Holiday Menu Now Available
Starbucks has ushered in the return of holiday beverages, festive food! This year, Starbucks is featuring four new holiday cup designs that offer the comforts and cheer of the season, each wrapped up like a gift.
To bring the season to life, designers created a collection of holiday motifs – like sparkles, ornaments and snowflakes – to add a sense of seasonal joy. Ribbon and tape elements bring another gift-giving element, along with gift tags on the back of each cup – perfect for a personalized note. The color palette features classic seasonal colors with the added flair of mint green.
Starbucks is also welcoming back a slew of fan-favorite holiday beverages, including the Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, Irish Cream Cold Brew and, returning for its second holiday season, the nondairy Iced Sugar Cookie Almond milk Latte.
Holiday Beverages
- Peppermint Mocha: The beverage, which debuted in 2002, features espresso combined with steamed milk, mocha sauce and peppermint-flavored syrup, topped with whipped cream and dark chocolate curls.
- Caramel Brulée Latte: Espresso, steamed milk and rich caramel brulée sauce are combined and topped with whipped cream and caramel brulée topping.
- Chestnut Praline Latte: Espresso, steamed milk and the flavors of caramelized chestnuts and spices topped with whipped cream and spiced praline crumbs.
- Toasted White Chocolate Mocha: Festive flavors of caramelized white chocolate mocha sauce meet espresso and steamed milk, which is then finished with whipped cream and a topping of holiday sugar sparkles and crispy white pearls.
- Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte: Combines sugar cookie syrup, Starbucks Blonde Espresso, ice, creamy almondmilk, and is topped with festive red and green sprinkles.
- Irish Cream Cold Brew: Combines bold, super smooth Starbucks Cold Brew with Irish Cream syrup, which is then topped with vanilla sweet cream foam and a strike of cocoa powder.
Festive Holiday Food
In the bakery case, new this year is the Chocolate Pistachio Swirl, which joins the returning Reindeer Cake Pop, Sugar Plum Cheese Danish, Cranberry Bliss Bar and Snowman Cookie.
- New Chocolate Pistachio Swirl: A creamy chocolate filling with notes of cinnamon and coffee is swirled into buttery brioche-inspired dough with mint chocolate chips and topped with chopped pistachios.
- Reindeer Cake Pop: Vanilla cake with chocolaty icing is finished with a festive red nose and antlers.
- Sugar Plum Cheese Danish: A cream cheese filling surrounded by a fluffy Danish and topped with spiced sugar plum spread.
- Cranberry Bliss Bar: A blondie cake with tart dried cranberries, garnished with a layer of cream-cheese icing, orange zest and a sprinkle of dried cranberries. Also available for purchase by the tray.
- Snowman Cookie: A buttery shortbread snowman dressed up in white chocolatey icing.
Wine & Dark Chocolate Pairing at Valley Vineyards
Valley Vineyards & Ilan’s Raw Chocolate are teaming up again to bring you another pairing featuring sweet wines!
6, 1 ounce pours paired with 6 dark chocolates.
Each ticket includes a small cheese plate as well.
The pairings will be:
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- Orange paired with White Reflections
- Cranberry paired with Scarlet Fusion
- Classic (pure dark) paired with Raspberry
- Dipped Marzipan paired with Concord (whimsical take on PB&J) (made with Almonds)
- Dipped Coconut paired with Champagne
- Dipped Mint paired with Chocolate Amour (made with cashews)
**Made in a chocolate factory that handle nuts**
**Ilan’s Raw Chocolates are all single origin from Peru, 70% Dark, all organic, vegan, gluten-free, keto-friendly, and no refined sugar used**
A limited menu will be offered if you’d like to have dinner with Valley Vineyards before the event begins. Please plan accordingly if you wish to eat at Valley Vineyards BEFORE the event begins.
Demnika’s Italiano Opens in Spot Formerly Run By Current Owners Dad
In 2008 Mefail “Meef” Demnika open an Italian Restaurant at 2667 S Dixie Drive and ran it for 10 years and then sold it in 2017 to Randy Fontana, a U.S. Army veteran and his son. The restaurant struggle during Covid and was shut down by the health department after they failed to renew their food service license in April of 2022.
Meef went on to open the Tuscany’s Grill in Market in April of 2020 at at 881 E. Franklin St. just east of Centerville High School.
Just recently Meef’s son Ali, with the help of his Mom, have taken on the S. Dixie property to open Deminka’s. They plan on opening Demnika’s Italiano this Thursday November 3rd at 11am, but it will be cash only until they get their register system up and running. They will be open Monday through Saturday serving up pizza and pasta dishes like lasagna, ravioli, manicotti and stuffed shells, as well as calzones and sandwiches.
They’ve applied for a liquor license, but until they get it, guests are encouraged to bring their own wine or beer. They’ve partnered with DoorDash for delivery and will eventually add Grub Hub and Uber Eats.
Ali told us the restaurant is family owned and all their staff will be family, with the exception of his girlfriend, who is almost family. They will take reservations, and on the weekends you can do call ahead seating.
Ali shared it felt a little weird to be back in the space after five years away from it, but he’s looking forward to bringing the space back to life.
Demnika’s Italiano
2667 South Dixie Dr,
Kettering, OH, United States
937-999-4424
Hours:
11am – 9pm Mon – Sat
Closed Sunday
New Airline Offers Flights to Orlando
Avelo Airlines has just announced they will begin flying from Dayton, OH (DAY) to Orlando, FL (MCO) starting January 11th. Fares start from $49 one way. Flights will be offered on Friday’s and Monday’s.
According to their website, Avelo help you fly for less so you can fly more. That means more opportunities for you to connect with family and friends while exploring new places and revisiting old favorites. They fly out of smaller, more convenient airports, so we also save you time and hassle.
In addition to offering customers everyday low fares on every route, Avelo customers can always change or cancel their itineraries with no extra fees. Avelo also offers several unbundled travel-enhancing options that give customers the flexibility to pay for what they value, including priority boarding, checked bags, carry-on overhead bags, and bringing a pet in the cabin.
Avelo Airlines Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said, “Dayton – say hello to Avelo! We are excited to bring Avelo to the Birthplace of Aviation, making getting to The Sunshine State more affordable and easier than ever. We believe Avelo’s combination of everyday low fares, industry-leading reliability and friendly service, coupled with DAY’s time-saving convenience will inspire people from across the region to enjoy all Orlando has to offer.”
Avelo has a fleet of 11 Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft they use to serve over 30 destinations across the U.S. from their bases at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Burbank Airport, Southern Connecticut’s Tweed-New Haven Airport, Fort Myers’ Southwest Florida International Airport and Orlando International Airport. That means more opportunities for you to connect with family and friends while exploring new places and revisiting old favorites.
Nasty Bingo at Hidden Gem Music Club
Nasty Bingo is proud to return to the Hidden Gem Music Club with a rockin’ 9 piece; 3 piece horn section and newest member Casey Ott. Should be a good old Nasty time!
Meet local author of “See You At San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con, Fandom, and the Triumph of Geek Culture”
Local author Mathew Klickstein completes his national book tour promoting his latest pop culture history book, See You At San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con, Fandom, and the Triumph of Geek Culture, right here in Dayton!
Klickstein will be making appearances at stops throughout the Greater Dayton area during November. He is particularly looking forward to his author talk with Dayton937 writer and editor, Libby Ballengee from 6:30-8:30pm on Friday, November 4th at Omega Music (318 E. 5th St in Oregon District). He’ll also be signing books, which will be available at the beloved local record store.
See list below for additional local dates to meet the author. More info on dates, special guests, and locations: www.MathewKlickstein.com
Local tour schedule includes stops at:
Italian Restaurant Coming To Arcade
A fresh new concept featuring an Italian chef is set to open at the historic Dayton Arcade.
Est! Est!! Est!!! will open at 45 W. Fourth Street in the Arcade’s Commercial and Fourth Street Buildings. At the corner of Fourth and Ludlow Streets, this location will be an extension of Mayfair Hospitality’s flagship restaurant in downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina that has been in operation since early 2022.
Est! Est!! Est!!! will be led by Chef Simone Conosciani of Rome, Italy. “Being Italian, it has been a life-long dream of mine to bring authentic Italian cuisine to the United States. Living in the United States has given me nothing but further inspiration for all types of cuisine from around the world. The pure expression of culture through food, in my opinion, is magical”, said Chef Conosciani.
Construction on Est! Est!! Est!!!’s 5,520 sf space at the Dayton Arcade is set to begin in the next few weeks, with an anticipated opening date of spring 2023. Est! Est!! Est!!! joins a growing list of food-based businesses to open in the Dayton Arcade, including Gather by Ghostlight, Table 33, and the 6888 Kitchen.
Nov 3rd Sandwich Day Deals!
National Sandwich Day is Thursday, November 3rd. The unofficial holiday honors John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, on his birthday. According to legend, the contemporary sandwich was created when Montagu’s attendants sandwiched meat inside two slices of bread so that the Earl could eat his lunch while gambling. John is reported to prefer gambling and wanted to eat cuisine that didn’t require the use of silverware. He didn’t want anyone interfering with his hour-long gambling games, so he did this.
To celebrate free or discounted sandwich’s are being offered about town. Some of these sandwich promotions will last throughout the month of November, while others are only available on National Sandwich Day. Here’s where to go for deals on Nov. 3.
Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs is giving its Rewards members the chance to win a free sub on National Sandwich Day by entering specific promo codes into the Firehouse Subs app. For the codes, customers are being instructed to keep up-to-date with to the brand’s social-media channels, specifically Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Sandwiches are still full-price, but this chain is offering free delivery on all orders placed through the Jersey Mike’s app. The deal runs from Nov. 3 through Nov. 7.
Jimmy John’s
Jimmy John’s isn’t giving away sandwiches on National Sandwich Day, but they are donating 100% of sales from their Beefy Black & Bleu sandwiches to the Jimmy John’s Foundation, a partner of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
McAlister’s Deli
On Nov. 3, McAlister’s rewards members can get a buy one, get one free sandwich reward in their account under My Rewards. You still have time to sign up and take advantage of the deal if you’re not a rewards member.
You can redeem in-store or via the McAlister’s app with code SANDWICH22 through Nov. 17. You can also have a team member scan the QR code by selecting the reward in the special offers section of My Rewards and selecting Redeem in Store.
Panera Bread
The deal: Get $1 off any sandwich in the Panera app, including “You Pick Two” and full sandwiches, as a myPanera member on Nov. 3rd.
Popeyes
Not only is Popeyes giving away free chicken sandwiches on National Sandwich Day, but it’s extending the offer through Nov. 9, which is National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day. Customers can get a free chicken sandwich combo (classic or spicy) for free when they buy one at regular price. You must order via the Popeyes app or website to get the deal.
Potbelly
On National Sandwich Day, customers can take advantage of a buy one, get one free original size sandwich at Potbelly. You can order online or via the Potbelly app and use BOGO to get the deal.
Quiznos
Quiznos is offering $3 off any 12-inch sub via a Q Pass for Toasty Points members to celebrate National Sandwich Day during the month of November. The promotion begins Nov. 3.
Subway
Subway is giving away free footlong subs on Nov. 3 to 10,000 people to celebrate National Sandwich Day. Here’s the catch: the deal is only for airline passengers who are stuck in the middle seat.
To enter the sweepstakes, you can visit SubwaySandwichSeat.com and upload a photo of yourself in the middle seat on your flight. If you’re a winner, you’ll receive a Subway gift card.
Wendy’s
The deal: It is running a $3 breakfast deal that gets you a Bacon or Sausage, Egg & Cheese Croissant Sandwich , and a small order of Seasoned Potatoes.
When: Through November 20
We’ll update this list as we find more restaurants participating in National Sandwich Day.
WiBN Announces 2023 Women Of Impact Honorees
The Better Business Bureau’s Women in Business Networking (WiBN) program announced the 2023 Women of Impact honorees this week.
Women of Impact honorees are dynamic professional women who have been recognized for inspiring and encouraging those around them to actively challenge the status quo, working to improve their communities, develop their employees and advocate for women in general. Rather than being content with others just watching them work, these women involve those around them in their endeavors thereby increasing their collective impact. They help others ”Grow, Stretch, Thrive”, which is also the WiBN theme for 2023.
Sheri Sword, WiBN executor director, shares, “This year’s honorees are role models for women in the Miami Valley marketplace. They challenge the status quo, lift other women up to help them be successful and strive to make the Miami Valley marketplace a great place to live, work and play. They make a difference day in and day out, inspiring others to be the best they can be as well.”
2023 Women of Impact include:
- Christina Bayley, Total Taekwondo & Fitness
- Kelley Bell, SAXON
- Karen Berry, Miami Valley Community Action Partnership
- Jenny Bozue, WesBanco Bank, Inc.
- Amanda Byers, Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
- Carlina Figueroa, Northwestern Mutual
- Jacqueline Gamblin, JYG Innovations
- Karin Gudal, Gem City Catfe
- Lisa Hanson, Culture Works
- Allie Hosler, DryTech Exteriors
- Adriane Miller, National Conference for Community and Justice of Greater Dayton
- Rachel Sturm, Wright State University
- Lee Lauren Truesdale, The Foodbank, Inc.
- April Vanover, Fastlane, University of Dayton Research Institute
- Madeline Weiler, University of Dayton Center of Leadership
- April Womack, Henry Schein ONE Company
Cindy Gaboury, Audio Etc…, will be the recipient of the 2023 Jeanne Porter Career Achievement Award. This honor is presented annually to a woman who continues to inspire, influence and impact the business community and the world around them well beyond their initial recognition as a WiBN Top 25 Woman or Woman of Impact. This award is meant to recognize an impactful professional legacy, like that of Jeanne Porter, founder of WiBN.
A celebration for all of these honorees is planned for October 14, 2023.
McDonald’s Offering ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Happy Meal
The new Happy Meal option is available now, for a limited time. The meal offers the traditional choices, between a hamburger and 4- or 6-count nuggets.
“The first Black Panther movie inspired a new generation of Marvel lovers – and that’s because of the powerful story it told, brought to life by an incredibly talented cast,” said Jennifer Healan, VP of U.S. Marketing, Brand Content and Engagement at McDonald’s. “It set a whole new standard for representation on the big screen. And now, we’re excited to bring that experience to our restaurants and help fans see and celebrate their inner hero with this new Happy Meal – because seeing is believing.”
Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hits theaters on November 11, 2022.
Redsfest is Back
Bally Sports Ohio Redsfest presented by PNC Bank is returning December 2 & 3, 2022 to the Duke Energy Convention Center in Downtown Cincinnati.
After a two-year hiatus, the largest team fan festival throughout Major League Baseball is back with fun for the entire family including autographs and meet & greets with current and former players, interactive games for fans of all ages, game-used and authentic memorabilia and much more.
Redsfest tickets are scheduled to go on sale November 7. Additional details on Redsfest schedules and events will be announced at a later date.
All proceeds from Redsfest benefit the baseball-themed outreach programs of the Reds Community Fund. Schedule and activities are subject to change.
REDSFEST POKER TOURNAMENT
The 15th annual Prestige Audio Visual & Creative Services Rick Steiner Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament presented by Ashlee Fence is scheduled for Saturday, December 3 in the Grand Ball Room on the third floor at the Duke Energy Convention Center. The event features a $10,000 guaranteed first prize, and each table of eight (8) will feature a current or former Reds player, coach, broadcaster, or other local celebrity. Plus, if you knock a celebrity out of the tournament, you get the autographed jersey off their back! Register to play here.
VOLUNTEER AT REDSFEST
With Bally Sports Ohio Redsfest presented by PNC Bank returning this year, we will need more than 400 volunteers per day to help make this event a success and a wonderful time for all fans! All volunteers who are selected to work will receive a meal voucher, a $20 parking stipend and a ticket voucher valid for two View Level tickets to a 2023 Reds game (Sunday-Thursday only, based on availability; excluding Opening Day and May 21) for each shift they volunteer to work.
Volunteers will be asked to work one or both of the following shifts:
- Friday, December 2, 1:30PM–10:30PM
- Saturday, December 3, 9:30AM–6:30PM
Volunteers may choose to work either one or both shifts, but it is crucial that they are able to commit to the entire shift(s) for which they sign up. All volunteers who are selected to work will receive a meal voucher, a $20 parking stipend and a ticket voucher valid for two View Level tickets to a 2023 Reds game (Sunday-Thursday only, based on availability; excluding Opening Day and May 21) for each shift they volunteer to work.
Volunteers will be randomly assigned a variety of duties including but not limited to: assisting with player autograph & photograph areas, staffing kids’ areas and interactive activities (batting cages, carnival games, speed pitch, etc.), helping answer questions for guests, passing out bags and programs and other miscellaneous tasks. A volunteer t-shirt will be provided for all volunteers and recommended dress code for Redsfest is comfortable jeans and sneakers. Register to volunteer here.
There will be a volunteer training session on the evening of Wednesday, November 30 at the DECC. All volunteers are asked to attend this training. The Reds will not provide a parking stipend for the Redsfest training session; a parking stipend will only be provided for volunteer shifts on Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3. There are several surface lots and garages near the DECC. All Redsfest volunteers must participate in a background check to ensure they meet the requirements of working closely with our fans in this fan-friendly event.
Finally, volunteers for Redsfest are not permitted to seek autographs or photographs from players while working their shifts; no exceptions. Any volunteers violating this policy will be relieved of their duties immediately.
AcadeCon, Dayton’s 3-Day Tabletop Gaming Convention is Nov 4-6
Calling all gamers! Make plans to head to the Dayton Convention Center Friday, November 4 – Sunday, November 6, to participate in the 2022 AcadeCon. The 10th annual AcadeCon, hosted by the RPG Academy podcast Faculty and Friends, provides a weekend of gaming where gamers of all types are welcome, and fun is the goal. In fact, the group’s motto is “Gaming with friends, old and new!” AcadeCon gives Dayton a chance to enjoy a variety of Tabletop Gaming including popular role-playing games as well as a huge selection of newer or lesser-known games plus Boardgames and Card games.
In addition to scheduled and pick-up Role-playing-games/Board/Card games, the event will include panels on game design, a game library where you can check-out a variety of games, Friday night Karaoke, a costume contest on Saturday, numerous daily door prizes, as well as hosting special guests form local podcasters, streamers, and TikTok D&D content creators. There will be over 20 local vendors and a selection of local game designers play-testing new games.
Most events are free after a badge purchase. Badges are just $50 for the entire weekend and Children 12 and under are free with an adult/guardian badge. Single day badges are available. Friday only (9 a.m. – 11 p.m.) $20; Saturday only (9 a.m. – 11 p.m.) $25; Sunday only (9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.). Attendees can arrive Friday after 5 p.m. and stay the rest of the evening for just $5.
WSU debuts Sister Act at Festival Playhouse
Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit film that will have audiences jumping to their feet! When a disco diva on the run takes refuge in a convent, tuneful hilarity ensues. If you loved Mamma Mia!, Sister Act is for you. This pop/gospel musical by the writers of The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Tangled, and School of Rock is sure to be an audience pleaser. Directed and choreographed by Greg Hellems (head of Musical Theatre at Wright State).
Corner Kitchen Adds Tues Service and Tapas Menu
Adding Tuesday service from 4-9pm, Corner Kitchen is offering a tapas menu that will feature a rotating selection of small plates for guests to choose from. Each plate is $12 or get $ for $30. Corner Kitchen will also be offering a 15% discount for those working in the service industry on Tuesday.
Along with Tapas Tuesday, for the month of November they’ll be offering a prime rib dinner every Thursday. The 12 oz cut comes with 2 sides for $28. Other Thursday specials include their French Onion Soup and Butternut Squash Bisque.
They also have a late Night Menu they offer on Friday and Saturday Night from 10 pm to Midnight featuring their CK Bacon Cheeseburger with a 1/2 lb. Keener Farms ground beef patty, Beef Chips featuring Fried Beef Tips, the CK Arugula Salad with Arugula, roasted sweet potato and fried capers.
RTA celebrates 50 years of service with a celebration & free rides
Join the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) in celebrating 50 years of providing essential public transportation to the greater Dayton community at our public event on Nov. 25, 2022, at Wright Stop Plaza from 4 pm to 9 pm, as part of the annual Downtown Dayton Holiday Festival which is also celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
The family-friendly event will include a kids area with balloons, shirts, and coloring books, as well as an educational presentation on the history of RTA, a photobooth, and 50th Anniversary T-shirts for adults. This event coincides with the Grande Illumination and Dayton Children’s Parade held on Courthouse Square, across the street from Wright Stop Plaza.
To commemorate this historic milestone, RTA will also run a “transit happy hours” promotion. Starting Friday, Nov. 4, all rides after 5 p.m. will be free Monday through Friday until Dec. 30. The RTA got the idea from an old system map from the 1970s that offered a similar promotion. The free rides after five apply to both fixed-route and paratransit services. Riders can also still take advantage of free weekends every Saturday and Sunday through Jan. 1, 2023.
The Dayton region has built its transportation foundation on more than a century of progress. The first known public transportation system started in 1870, with a horse-drawn streetcar line that ran along a section of Third Street, from what is now James H. McGee Boulevard to Findlay Street.
In August 1888, the first electric line began service in Dayton. To this day, Dayton has the distinction of having the longest running, continuously electric-propelled transit lines in the United States.
On Nov. 4, 1972, the Miami Valley Regional Transit Authority was created after it purchased the assets of City Transit, serving the cities of Dayton, Oakwood and Kettering. Since then, a lot has changed over the past 50 years:
- Service was expanded countywide in 1980.
- In the late 1980s, the RTA Board considered dismantling the electric trolley system. Following widespread public support for the retention of the electric trolleybus system, the RTA board decided to retain electric transit in 1991. RTA is now one of four U.S. cities that have electric trolley buses.
- Board of Trustees voted to change the name of Miami Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA) to the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (GDRTA) in 2003.
- In 2014, the RTA tested its first NexGen model trolley. This was considered a prototype for RTA to see if purchasing more of this vehicle would be an effective move. In 2019, RTA procured a large number of NexGen trolleys.
- Tapp Pay, Greater Dayton RTA’s mobile ticketing system, was launched in May 2020. By 2021, RTA became completely cashless, replacing the old fare box with Tapp Pay.
