Dive into a sea of flavors on Dec 21st at Carrabba’s Italian Grill Feast of the 7 Fishes 5-course wine dinner!
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Archer’s Tavern Celebrates Funicular Day!
Join Archer’s Tavern in Centerville on Monday for FUNICULAR DAY! They use Funicular Day to drink great beer, hangout with friends (old and new!), think about funiculars and celebrate life!According to Wikipedia A funicular is a type of cable railway system that connects points along a railway track laid on a steep slope. The system is characterized by two counterbalanced carriages (also called cars or trains) permanently attached to opposite ends of a haulage cable, which is looped over a pulley at the upper end of the track.
The result of such a configuration is that the two carriages move synchronously: as one ascends, the other descends at an equal speed. This feature distinguishes funiculars from inclined elevators, which have a single car that is hauled uphill.
The result of such a configuration is that the two carriages move synchronously: as one ascends, the other descends at an equal speed. This feature distinguishes funiculars from inclined elevators, which have a single car that is hauled uphill.
Funicular day started back in 2004 when Yancy Cottrill and his buddies were drinking beer and watching funiculars on a hillside in Kiev, Ukraine. They determined it was the most awesome day ever and turned it into a holiday! We have celebrated the holiday by tapping a bunch of great beers and featuring funiculars for the day since we opened in 2010!
Here’s what’s on tap for FUNICULAR DAY:
Alesmith Speedway Stout – This special addition of Alesmith’s signature coffee stout has a milky sweetness with Madagascar vanilla beans, Ceylon Alba cinnamon, and notes of chocolate. ABV 12%
Branch and Bone Seasonal Friend – Blackberry/Peach Cobbler inspired beer brewed with blackberry and peach purée, graham cracker, vanilla, and cinnamon. ABV 5%
Grainworks Brewer’s Breakfast – Limited Release! Grainworks uses a Guatemala/Sumatra coffee blend to perfectly complement this bold Imperial Oatmeal Stout. As it warms, the added cocoa comes through to fold in a subtle, pleasant sweetness. ABV 8%
Masthead Flat Earth – Masthead threw brewing science to the curb and added an unbelievable amount of hops at every step of the process, including a double dry hop with Pacific Sunrise. ABV 8%
Start getting your funicular diorama ready for Monday! Every guest that brings in a diorama gets a free 10” pizza. If you are looking for some inspiration, check out some of their previous years funiculars!
Archer’s Tavern
9496 Dayton Lebanon Pike, Centerville
937-401-1015
Funicular Day fun starts at 5pm
Holiday 2022 Gift Card Deals
With the 2022 Holiday Season officially underway, stores will be making it easier (and less expensive) to buy what is already the most-requested gift of the holiday season–gift cards. The best gift card deals are typically announced early in the month, might only last a day or two and are likely to end by mid-December.
Stores know you will either procrastinate doing your holiday shopping and end up buying gift cards at the last minute anyway, or you will turn to the trusty plastic after spending the early part of the month trying to find the perfect traditional present.
Below is a list of holiday gift card deals we’ve found for the 2022 holiday season. Restaurants in red are locally owned.
Another Broken Egg – Receive a free $10 gift card for every $50 dollar spent
Applebee’s – Buy $50 in Gift Cards and receive a $10 Bonus Card
BJ’s Brewhouse – Buy $50 in BJ’s eGift Cards receives a $10 BJ’s Bonus Card. Buy $100 in BJ’s eGift Cards, receive a $25 BJ’s Bonus Card and a 20% Off VIP Card.
Bonefish Grill – With every $50 gift card purchase receive $10 off card valid Jan 1 – Feb 6
Bravo Italian Kitchen – Buy $50, Get $10 promo valid Jan 1 – Feb 28
Buffalo Wild Wings – buy $25 in gift cards and get a $5 eBonus
Bullwinkles – Buy $25 of Gift Cards receive $5 Bonus, Buy $50 of Gift Cards receive $10 Bonus. Buy $75 of Gift Cards receive $15 Bonus. Buy $100 of Gift Cards receive $25 Bonus!
Carrabba’s Italian Grill – Buy a $50 gift card, get a $10 bonus card valid Jan 1 – Feb 6
Chilis – For every $50 in Gift Cards purchased, receive $10 Holiday eBonus Card.
Chipotle – Buy $30 or more in giftcards online, get a free BOGO free entree
Cinemark – Get a $5 bonus card with a gift card purchase of $35 or more
Dewey’s Pizza – Receive a $10 bonus for every $50 purchased in Dewey’s e-gift cards.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Purchase $25 gift card, get $5 bonus card valid 1/1-2/28/23
Donato’s Pizza – Buy a $50 gift card- get a $10 bonus card.
DSW – buy $50, get a $10 bonus good Jan 1 – 22, buy $100 get $25 bonus
ele Cake Company – Buy a $50 gift card and get a $10 bonus card.
El Meson – $50 gift cards come with a bonus $10 gift card
Firebirds Wood Fire Grill – For every $100 worth of Gift Cards purchased, the purchaser receives one $20 Bonus Card.
Fleming’s Steakhouse – receive a $20 Bonus Card for every $100 spent
Fusian- Buy $25 in gift cards get $5 bonus, Buy $50 get $15
Jimmie’s Ladder 11 – Free jar of Lucy’s Garlic Salad Dressing with $50 purchase
McAlister’s – each purchase of $25 in gift cards earns a free $5 eReward.
Outback Steakhouse – purchase $50 in gift cards get a $10 bonus card valid Jan 1 – Feb 6
Panera Bread – Get a $10 bonus card for every $50
Red Lobster – For every $50 spent on Red Lobster gift cards purchased guests will receive two bonus coupons for $10 off purchase of two adult dinner entrées.
Red Robin – Get a $5 Bonus Buck for every $25 you spend
Rip Rap Roadhouse -Each $100 gift card comes with another $10 gift card for you to use. Buy a $50 gift card and get another for $5.
Sky Asian Cuisine – Buy $50, get $5 free, buy $100 get $10 free, $200 get $30 free, $300 get $40 free
Subway– Get a free 6″ for every $25 gift card purchased
Taco Bell – Receive two free Nacho Fries for each increment of $20 activated/reloaded on Gift Card
Texas Roadhouse – Guests will receive $5 reward card for every $30 purchased
Thai Kitchen – Purchase $50 get $10 until the end of the year
Thai Table – Purchase $50 get $10 until the end of the year
The Caroline – From Nov 21-26 get a FREE $20 Gift Card with your purchase of a $100 Gift card
The Melting Pot – For every $100 of Melting Pot Gift Cards purchased, receive an additional $100 in bonus Dip Certificates.
TJ Chumps – buy $50 in gift cards, get $10 back in bonus cards! Order online or in store.
If you know of a deal we’ve missed, please drop us an email with details.
Doritos® Super Bowl Ticket Giveaway
Doritos® is taking its triangle-shaped brand icon to Another Level® once again by encouraging fans to display their bold self-expression in the form of a triangular haircut and to #NameThatTriangle.
In addition to weekly prizes, one lucky winner could win tickets to Super Bowl LVII
Inspired by Buffalo Bills linebacker, 2x Super Bowl Champion and Super Bowl 50 Most Valuable Player Von Miller and his own triangular haircut, which caught viewers’ attention earlier this football season, #NameThatTriangle is a national social contest that champions the power of triangles and rewards fans who adopt the style and come up with a clever label for their new ‘do. Plus, Miller is someone who understands that the triangle is a shape that goes beyond the connection of three lines and becomes a symbol of strength, change and uninhibited expression.
“Triangles have always represented a path to enlightenment and revelation to me, and it’s no secret Doritos are the ultimate triangles,” said Von Miller. “As a symbol that directs energy and power, the crunch, the shape, and the taste of Doritos gives me, and people everywhere, that extra boost to be bold.”
“Doritos is known for elevating far beyond the snack aisle and into cultural moments, and we’re privileged that snackers think of Doritos when they encounter triangles everywhere,” said Stacy Taffet, senior vice president of marketing at Frito-Lay North America. “When Von debuted his daring and personalized triangle hairstyle, it inspired us to further connect with football fans and encourage them to take on the swagger that comes with the iconic style.”
Now through January 15, 2023 those with a triangle-inspired haircut can simply submit a photo or video of their new hairstyle along with their proposed name of the haircut using #NameThatTriangle and #Entry on Twitter or Instagram for the chance to score two tickets to the Super Bowl LVII.
Additionally, every week during the contest, Doritos will also select the top entry from that week to be featured on Doritos’ Instagram. The five weekly winners could also win an autographed Von Miller helmet and a Triangle Hair Kit to help maintain their cut.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Goat Yoga
Wear your ugly Christmas sweater and join us for an evening of
laughter, goat yoga and hot chocolate at the Vandalia Recreation
Center!
laughter, goat yoga and hot chocolate at the Vandalia Recreation
Center!
Ages: 18 & older
Fee: $30 per person
Location: Vandalia Recreation Center Gymnasium
Registration Deadline: You must be registered for this program
by Monday, December 19. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
Fee: $30 per person
Location: Vandalia Recreation Center Gymnasium
Registration Deadline: You must be registered for this program
by Monday, December 19. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
Register: Use this link http://wix.to/qGoVbed?ref=2_cl
Questions? Contact Aaron Messenger at: [email protected]
Holiday Food & Wine Tasting
Cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m.
Dinner begins at 6 p.m.
Join us for this special Holiday Food and Wine Tasting! Enjoy 5 wines presented by Sommelier Rob Wocks with an array of small bites and live music.
Cost is $100 not including tax and gratuity.
Heartless Bastards at Brightside
Anchored by the powerful vocals and incisive songwriting of Erika Wennerstrom, the Heartless Bastards are a roots rock band whose tough, emotionally resonant music incorporates elements of blues, hard rock, garage punk, and country. Their newest album, A Beautiful Life is their most stylistically diverse release to date.
Nothing Bundt Cakes Holiday Offerings
Nothing Bundt Cakes celebrates the 2022 Holiday Season with the return of their signature seasonal flavor, Peppermint Chocolate Chip.
Peppermint Chocolate Chip features a chocolate cake packed with chocolate chips and peppermint pieces. Each year, Nothing Bundt Cakes uses around 40,000 pounds of peppermint chips to make the seasonal holiday cakes.
Peppermint Chocolate Chip is available in 10- and 8-inch Bundt Cakes ($26-$48), as well as Bundtlets ($4-$6) and bite-sized Bundtinis ($23-$35 per dozen).
You’ll also find other seasonal favorites like the Baking Sprits Bright cakes, ugly sweater bundtinis and the Let It Snow cake.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
2418 Esquire Drive, Suite 4,
Beavercreek, OH,45431
(937) 530-4141
9632 Springboro Pike,
Miamisburg, OH,45342
(937) 505-8484
Dayton Battle of the Bands taking applications through December 12th
Dayton Battle of the Bands is taking applications for the 3rd annual competition now through December 12th. The annual winter concert series shines a spotlight on the up-and-coming local talent within a 35-mile radius of Dayton (including Middletown, Springfield, and Greenville).
Dayton Battle of the Bands finalists from 2022
One problem local venues and promoters run into is that there are so many great bands in the Dayton region, it can be challenging to wade through all the songs, samples, and videos that are sent to them on a regular basis. Plus with auto-tune and effects, it’s hard to take those and know what a live show will be like.
The Brightside, Levitt Pavilion, and others use the Dayton Battle of the Bands as an audition space for opening acts for national acts, or even stand-alone shows. This “competition” is much more of a networking event and an opportunity to get on the radar so your band has a better chance at getting booked at future events. (Clarification – does not need to be a band, solo artists are welcome too!)
The competition starts on January 12, 2023 at The Brightside, and runs through February. The finale will take place on Saturday, March 11th. Tickets for the public will be made available soon.
Band rules and info can be found here: https://www.
The application portal closes on December 12th!
Low-Cost Carrier Announces 2 New Nonstop Routes From CVG
Breeze Airways, which announced in October its arrival at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport with non-stop flights to Charleston, S.C. and San Francisco. Those flights launch Feb. 8 flying on on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
“Breeze always looks for underserved routes where we can add nonstop flights, low fares and our brand of Seriously Nice service,” Tom Doxey, Breeze Airways’ president said in a release. “Today we’re excited to announce more service from Cincinnati before we’ve even flown our first flight from the airport.”
They’ll be adding routes to Providence, Rhode Island and Orange County, California for as low as $59 and $109 one-way. The airline will launch the routes on March 30 and flights will be every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.
These drastically discounted flights are limited and up-charges will apply for checked or carry on bags.
“Cindy Lou Who” is back!
That over-indulgent, holiday celebrant “Cindy Lou Who” is back to make your holidays bright! WHO’S HOLIDAY! – last season’s smash-hit comedy by Matthew Lombardo – is back with the hilarious and multi-talented Alex Sunderhaus, offering up some old, some new, some borrowed and some “blue” Christmas to kick your holidays into overdrive. First-timers and returnees are all welcome!!!! Cindy Lou does not discriminate. She’ll offend everyone!
Sleigh Rye’d and The Return of ‘Season’s Greetings!’
Who doesn’t love an immersive, family-friendly, holiday cabaret with adult beverages on-hand? I can’t think of a person! With that in mind it is time for the Season’s Greetings Cabaret at the PNC Arts Annex! I had the opportunity to interview one of the stars of the show about the return, Philip Drennen. It went something like this:
Josh: So, you are at it again. Bringing joy and laughter to the PNC Arts Annex. Y’know last year, we had a hoot! What can we expect this year?
Deron Bell
Philip: Well, we are giving you some fun music this season. You will recognize some of the traditional songs in their traditional format, but we always like to ‘soul’ things up with the help of Deron Bell and the Melody Makers. They have that great sound people love.
Josh: I remember! Some of us even got up dancing for a bit. Any of that?
Philip: For sure. You know the way the seating is? This year it is 100% Cabaret Style, you are literally part of the show. It lends itself to more interaction and more fun. I’m sure there will be a couple dancers!
Josh: And Prancers,,,,and Vixens. Anyway. It’s you and Gina Handy again…right? I requested ‘Merry Christmas, Darling’ last year and she KILLED IT! (Yes, you can request!)
Gina Handy
Philip: It is! So, it is Gina, Deron, Daniel and Mark. Just like last year. It’s such a great combination. Gina, once again, has written a song to reflect the theme of the show. That was great fun last year as well. AND, we will have our mailbox where people can request their favorites as we perform! You have any songs you are thinking of asking to hear this year, Josh?
Josh: Ok, so let me say first, I’m interviewing you…and yes, I do! You know that crazy version of ‘Jingle Bells’ Streisand does….I want you, Gina or anyone you can find to do it. It’s so silly, and uplifting! Now, back to the concert. People want specifics. How long is the show? Are there drinks? Snacks? Parking? and of course, how much?
Sleigh Rye’d
Philip: In order…here we go….The show is about 90 minutes in length. We take breaks so people can mingle and grab our signature drink ‘The Sleigh Rye’d!’ Get it…RYE! Whiskey.
Josh: I get it and I’ll get at least one. Thank God for UBER!
Philip: Right! I’m sure they will have little snack items. There is plenty of parking at the Schuster garage. The admission is $25. I really think people will have a ball. We Need a Little Christmas!
Philip Drennen
Josh: I see whatcha did there! All of you are local celebrities. I know that has to be a major draw as well!
Philip: Well, as you know, TheatreLab is my second home these days. Gina has performed with Human Race and runs the Magnolia Theater. Deron and the Melody Makers are selling out the Levitt Pavilion…so yeah, people will recognize at least one of us! And speaking of local, some of the arrangements we are doing come from Springfield native, John Legend!
Josh: Shout-out my hometown!! Hey Springfield! Well, my friend you know I adore you and look forward to the big Cabaret party! Anything else you’d like to share?
Philip: Just so glad things are a lot more normal this year! (We were all masked last year.) I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season. Please, join us for the fun 12/8 – 12/11!
Josh: Thank you Philip! Happiest Holidays!
Details?
The Show Runs 12/8 – 12/11 (Thu-Sun.) with showtimes at 7:30pm. There is one matinee on 12/10 (Sat.) at 2pm.
The show is $25 for adults, $10 for students. It will be performed at the PNC Arts Annex located at 46 W. Second St., Dayton.
Info?? Call 937-228-3630 or visit daytonlive.org
$2 for a Year of Free Jr. Frosty Treats at Wendy’s
“Here today, Frosty tomorrow. And then the next day and the next. Frosty Key Tags are good for a FREE Jr. Frosty with purchase for a full year—but Peppermint Frosty is only here for limited time. Get your year-round Frosty fix with a key tag and enjoy Peppermint Frosty every day while you can. This is a small minty-fresh window you have here. Take advantage,” reads a description on the Wendy’s website.
The fast food chain recently announced the return of its fan favorite Frosty Key Tags, a $2 purchase that gets you a free Jr. Frosty every day next year.
The nearly too-good-to-be-true key tag can be purchased from now until January 29, 2023. The key tags are available while supplies last, so you might want to act fast if you want to indulge in a cool treat year-round. At just $2 each, you can afford to get one for everyone on your gift list.
As an added bonus, buying a Frosty Key Tag helps benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: 85 percent of profits from every tag sold will go directly to the organization.
To get your hands on a Frosty Key Tag, you can buy one at a Wendy’s location, through the Wendy’s app, or online.
Unique concert experience supports Seedling Foundation & Stivers HS
Crabswithoutlegs perform at The Brightside. Photo by Libby Ballengee.
Rise Up! is a unique concert experience and a joyful way to raise funds for the Seedling Foundation – the 501c3 non-profit that supports the art programs at Stivers School for the Arts.
This fun & fabulous live music event features original reggae from Dayton’s own Luv Locz Experiment and Crabswithoutlegs, a young, Dayton jazz-fusion band. Please join us for a memorable evening at The Brightside Music & Event Venue. Phat & Rich food truck will be on site.
Show proceeds will go to the Seedling Foundation, which works to provide the additional funds required to make these immersive experiences possible. With broad community support, Stivers provides life-defining experiences for its students.
The Luv Locz Experiment
**How to Go?**
Friday, December 9, 2022
At The Brightside Music & Event Venue – 905 E 3rd St, Dayton
7pm – VIP Doors / Cocktail Reception w live music: Crabswithoutlegs
8pm – General Admission Doors
9pm – Luv Locz Experiment
**Tickets**
$20 General Admission Pre-Sale (+ $2 ticket fee)
$25 General Admission Day of Show
$75 VIP Ticket – includes early admission, cocktail hour with live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a drink ticket.
All available here – https://www.venuepilot.co/events/63898/orders/new
2nd Show of the Summer Just Announced for The Rose
Multi-Grammy Award winning blues icon Buddy Guy celebrates his seventh Billboard #1 album THE BLUES DON’T LIE, released via Silvertone/RCA Records. Along with it, he bids adieu to extensive touring, with the upcoming 2023 Damn Right Farewell Tour featuring special guests Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and Ally Venable. The farewell tour will include a stop in Huber Heights, OH for a performance at Rose Music Center on Sunday, June 25.
Guy’s Damn Right Farewell tour will see The Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award winner performing hits from throughout his career, in addition to his new #1 album. Amid his core classics you’ll hear new fan favorites from the project, including “Gunsmoke Blues” ft. Jason Isbell, the forever timely and spellbinding “We Go Back” with Mavis Staples, and a harmonious collaboration with James Taylor on “Follow the Money.”
Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10am on Friday, December 9 at Ticketmaster.comand RoseMusicCenter.com.
The follow up to his sixth Billboard #1 album The Blues Is Alive And Well, the Blues Album chart-topper reunited with his Grammy Award winning producer/songwriter and longtime collaborator Tom Hambridge, who rejoins him on tour, to bring audience members even more emotionally-charged music with even more bone-chilling hard earned lyrics and lessons that continue to garner critical recognition and praise.
THE BLUES DON’T LIE is Buddy Guy’s follow up to his 2018 Billboard #1 Blues Album Chart lead THE BLUES IS ALIVE AND WELL, which debuted at #1, making it his thirteenth Top 10 Billboard Blues album. Always a welcomed return to music, he won “Best Blues Album” at the 2019 Grammy Awards. This all followed his 2015 album Born To Play Guitar, which also debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Blues Album charts and won “Best Blues Album” at the 2016 Grammy Awards.
The recipient of the 2015 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Buddy Guy’s incredible career spans over 50 years with just as many albums released. Career highlights include 8 Grammy Awards, 38 Blues Music Awards, the most any artist has had, a Kennedy Center Honors, NARM Chairman’s Award for Sustained Creative Achievement, Billboard Music Awards’ Century Award for distinguished artistic development, Presidential National Medal of Arts, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to name a few.
At 86 years young, Guy proves that it gets greater later as he continues to record and tour around the world with performances at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater and more.
Firehouse Subs Brings Back Name of the Day Free Sub
Firehouse Subs has announced the return of its Name of the Day free sub deal starting Tuesday, December 6 through Thursday, December 15, 2022.
During the promotion, Firehouse Subs chooses a different first name each day, and on that day, guests with the same first name can show their photo ID at any participating restaurant for a free medium sub with any purchase.
You can find the “Name of the Day” at FirehouseSubs.com/NameoftheDay or by checking out Firehouse Subs’ Facebook and Twitter accounts during the run of the promotion.
The special offer is limited to one free sub per person, per visit with valid photo ID showing the selected name of the day presented at participating Firehouse Subs locations. The offer is not valid on online or delivery orders.
Cornerstone #1473
5239 Cornerstone North Blvd.Centerville, OH 45440
Englewood Gateway Center #1370
1092 S. Main StEnglewood, OH 45322
Kettering #945
4301 Far Hills Ave.Kettering, OH 45429
North Heights Plaza #815
8436 Old Troy PikeDayton, OH 45424
University of Dayton #970
6 Oakwood Ave. Suite ADayton, OH 45409
