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Black History Month Art Exhibition

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Ed Dixon, owner of the Edward A. Dixon Gallery in Downtown Dayton has curated a Black History Month art exhibition for this February featuring several local artists from the Dayton area.

The artwork featured in the exhibition includes pieces from Clifford Darrett that center on the distinguished military service of Black Americans, artwork from Gregory DeGroat highlighting culturing figures and many other artworks that focus on Black History from the 20th century to present.

They Gave the Supreme Sacrifice by Clifford Darrett

“It’s a great collection of artwork. I not only encourage people to come see the exhibition and read the descriptions, but also take the opportunity to do further research on the people, places and events covered in the show. There are many layers to history beyond the highlights we often receive that can give us a better context and knowledge into who we are, how we got here and where we can go.” ~ Ed Dixon

Ben Carson – by Clarice Moore

This is the first formal exhibition at the gallery since moving to its new location at 222 N. St. Clair Street. The gallery initially moved from its original location next the Dayton Arcade to a small space inside the Talbott Tower when the COVID-19 pandemic started taking its toll on most businesses in 2020. When the country began to recover, a new location was scouted, secured and opened for business in August 2022.

 

Ali – by Gregory DeGroat

The Black History Month art exhibition is slated to open to the public on Thursday, February 2nd and run until February 25th. There will be a public reception and artist talk with light refreshments on Friday, February 17th from 6pm-8pm.

A university student exhibition is also planned for the Spring and the 3rd Annual We’re Doing It All Wrong® art exhibition will open in the Fall.

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss at The Rose May 3rd

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On the heels of a triumphant year that saw Robert Plant and Alison Krauss reunite for their first international tour in more than a decade, the duo has announced new tour dates for 2023.

Kicking off in April, this latest run will bring the music of 2021’s T Bone Burnett-produced, Grammy-nominated Raise the Roof and 2007’s Grammy-sweeping Raising Sand to audiences across the US, including a stop in Huber Heights, OH for a performance at Rose Music Center on Wednesday, May 3.

Taking Robert Plant and Alison Krauss’ return to the road, which included sold-out shows at NYC’s Beacon Theatre and LA’s Greek Theatre as well as headline slots at festivals such as Bonnaroo, Glastonbury, and Roskilde has been heralded as “a collaboration that should last for ‘Evermore,’” (Variety), and “a master class of a concert” (Chicago Tribune).

Backed by an all-star band of guitarist JD McPherson, drummer Jay Bellerose, bassist Dennis Crouch, string player Stuart Duncan, and Viktor Krauss on keyboards and guitar, setlists have included favorites from both Raising Sand and Raise the Roof, as well as reimagined arrangements of Led Zeppelin classics.

A highlight of their recent tour was the band’s performance at Denver’s storied Red Rocks Amphitheatre on September 1. Now, for the first time, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss: Live at Red Rocks will be available to stream in its entirety on March 16 at 8:00 PM GMT for viewers in the UK/Europe and 8:00 PM ET for US viewers, exclusively via Mandolin, the music industry’s leading digital fan engagement platform. Tickets for the stream, which will have a viewing window of 48 hours from its premiere, will be available for purchase starting on February 14. For more information, go to https://mandolin.com/

Raise the Roof is currently nominated for three GRAMMY Awards and was the #1 most played album at Americana radio in 2022, having occupied the #1 spot on the Americana radio chart for 21 consecutive weeks. Last week, Raise the Roof was named Best International Album at the UK Americana Awards ceremony in London. Since its release, the record has amassed critical acclaim from The New York Times, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Variety, Pitchfork, NPR, and more. Additionally, Plant & Krauss appeared on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Kelly Clarkson Show, CBS, PBS, MSNBC, BBC, and beyond, and closed out the year with a special 90-minute episode of CMT Crossroads.

Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10am on Friday, February 3 atTicketmaster.com and RoseMusicCenter.com.

Dairy Queen’s $7 Bacon Queso Cheeseburger Meal Deal

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Dairy Queen introduces the new Bacon Queso Cheeseburger as part of the brand’s new $7 Meal Deal.

The Bacon Queso Cheeseburger features a 100 percent seasoned beef patty topped with zesty queso and thick cut applewood-smoked bacon, served on a warm, toasted bun.

You can enjoy the Bacon Queso Cheeseburger a la carte, or as part of a $7 Meal Deal where you get one Bacon Queso Cheeseburger, plus a side of fries, a drink, and a small sundae for 7 bucks.

https://youtu.be/7T7hVZ56Wmg

Nutritional Information – Bacon Queso Cheeseburger

  • Calories: 430
  • Fat: 23g
  • Calories from Fat: 200
  • Carbs: 35g
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Protein: 21g
  • Sodium: 1000mg

5 Hikes/Walks to Explore this Winter in the Riverway

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Don’t let cold temperatures keep you inside. Bundle up and get out there. The scenic views of the Riverway are beautiful in the winter. We have some tips for safe winter hiking:

Before you head out, plan and prepare to stay safe and warm during your adventures.

  • Check the forecast. Don’t let bad weather sneak up on you and ruin your hike.
  • Check trail conditions. Some trails go under water when it rains, or can be closed for construction. Find all closures on our Trail Conditions map.
  • Leave your travel plans with a trusted family member or friend. Let them know where you are going, when you are leaving, and when you think you will be back. They can help call for help if you don’t turn up when you are supposed to.
  • Dress appropriately. Layer up with at least three layers. Even if you don’t wear all the layers at the outset, it’s a good idea to take all layers on every outing. You can peel off layers if things heat up, but you can’t put on layers that you didn’t bring with you.
  • Take some essentials with you. A few things that should be with you include your phone with a full charge, a map and compass, sun protection, a first aid kit, a pocket knife, plenty of snacks and water, and matches or a fire starter.

 5 great trails for you to explore:

  1. Brookside Park Loop in the City of Sidney’s Tawawa Park is a 1.2 mile trail that features a scenic woodland forest setting. Log a twofer and stop by the smaller Riverside Park on your way to Tawawa Park, and marvel at the gargantuan Big Four Bridge.

 

  1. Spend time and look for winter season birds in the woods along the Great Miami River at the City Park in Tipp City. This spacious park offers access to the Great Miami River Recreation Trail, lots of nature trails, tall trees and picnic tables. In the warmer months this park is buzzing with ball games, but in colder months there are plenty of trails to explore. Take a winter picnic with you!

 

  1. Run, Cycle, or stroll along the Great Miami River in downtown Miamisburg if you want both nature and access to hot chocolate after your outing. Park your vehicle at Riverfront Park and walk north on the Great Miami River Recreation Trail and you might see an eagle fly over the river. Visit the Curious Styles and Coffee shop for something hot to drink.

 

  1. A beautiful natural park, the Woodsdale Regional Park is 119 acres along the Great Miami River. Managed by MetroParks of Butler County, the park features three loop trails to choose from – a .7, a 1.0 and a 1.2 mile option.

 

  1. The Winter Hike Series with Great Parks of Hamilton County has been getting folks outdoors in the beauty of winter for over 30 years. This year’s hikes offer multiple days and times at various parks to limit group hike sizes to 15 people.

City Offers Free Tax filing for Income-Eligible Dayton Residents

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Presented by KeyBank and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Coalition (VITA). Super Refund Saturday and other tax preparation opportunities are designed to help working taxpayers take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit. The federal tax credits are two of the nation’s largest anti-poverty programs, helping to lift over six million people out of poverty each year, including more than three million children.

Taxpayers earning up to $59,187 may qualify for free tax return preparation and filing even when not claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Child Tax Credit (CTC). Tax returns are prepared and filed immediately by IRS-trained volunteers. Eligible taxpayers can get free tax preparation and filing by IRS-trained volunteers at Super Refund Saturday, on Feb. 4, from 9 am to 3 pm, at the Job Center (1111 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd).

The tax credits are more valuable than ever, ranging from $560 for workers with no dependents to $6,935 for some families. Eligible taxpayers must file a federal income tax return in order to claim the credits.

Presented by KeyBank and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Coalition.

WHAT INFORMATION MUST I BRING TO THE TAX PREPARATION SITE?

  • Photo ID
  • All W-2 forms for wages earned in 2022
  • Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) for you and all persons in your family included on your tax return
  • Social Security Number or Employer ID Number (EIN) and address for any child care expenses in 2022. Bring payment documentation for the total amount you paid the Provider and the amount paid for each child
  • Any correspondence you received from the IRS in 2022 and 1098 and 1099 forms (if any)
  • If you want your refund directly deposited into your savings or checking account(s), bring your account number(s) with you to the tax site
  • If you are married filing jointly, both parties must be present in order to process the tax return

(EITC refunds do not count as income in determining eligibility for food stamps, SSI, Medicaid, cash assistance or public housing. The Child Tax Credit does not count as income for any federally-funded benefit program.)

More information on eligibility, Super Refund Saturday and other VITA tax preparation locations can be found at www.daytonohio.gov/eitc or by calling United Way HelpLink at 937-913-2000.

MELT closes Beavercreek and Canton Locations

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The Cleveland-based Melt Bar and Grilled chain, which opened it’s first restaurant in Lakewood in 2006 today closed two of their stores.

The Beavercreek store, which was between Fusian and JC Penney opened in June of 2017 and had 5000 square foot space that sat about 150 with another 40 or so on the patio. Melt specialized in specialty grilled-cheese sandwiches with many added ingredients — the founder called it “cool comfort food” — as well as craft beers, specialty cocktails, and an eclectic atmosphere. They offered  those who get a tattoo that featured a Melt logo got 25 percent off for life.

Cory Green, who served at the Assistant Kitchen Manager until today, shared in the Dayton Foodies group, “we put a lot of pride into what the kitchen was making up until the end.”

Also closed today, Melt’s 11th location in Canton at Belden Village Mall.

 Melt Bar and Grilled’s restaurant in Columbus’s Short North district  closed after nine years this past June.  “It’s been 9 great years in The Short North,” owner Matt Fish said in a news release. “However, with very difficult staffing challenges, major cost increases, and other new issues to navigate in the post-pandemic world, we have made the difficult decision to permanently close the Melt Short North location.”

WSU Theater Arcadia Feb 3 – 12

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Wright State Theatre will present Tom Stoppard’s romantic play of ideas, ARCADIA at Wright State University’s Creative Arts Center from February 3-12. Stoppard is widely considered one of the greatest playwrights of the English language, and ARCADIA one of his most impressive works. Many audiences know Stoppard for his early play, ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD, or his screenplay for SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE. First produced in 1993, ARCADIA leaps artfully between the past and present, certainty and confusion, genius and unexpressed passion in what one critic called “Tom Stoppard’s richest, most ravishing comedy to date”.  The play explores the possibilities life offers as we make seemingly minor, but irreversible choices.

 

ARCADIA is directed by Marya Spring Cordes (Associate Chair of the School of Fine and Performing Arts), whose recent works at Wright State include SWEET CHARITY, THE WOLVES and THE CURIOUS INCEDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME. She is also a regular contributor at The Human Race Theatre Company, among other professional theatres. About ARCADIA she says, “Arcadia is a witty and thoughtful comedy that strikes you immediately with the beauty of the language and complexity of the relationships.  The audience moves between real time (of 1809) and a future reality decidedly set on exhuming the mysteries of the past. The play is emotionally riveting, Stoppard’s mystery keeps you on the edge of your seat and the payoff is stunning”. Set in a classic British manor home called Sidley Park, Stoppard has created a dual world of both the present day and 1809, which alternate and eventually overlap with each other in a theatrical experience that will leave audiences enraptured. Stoppard has the rare ability to make complex ideas of physics, philosophy, higher math and even chaos theory accessible and powerfully dramatic to all of us.

 

ARCADIA has scenic design by Michael Brewer (Wright State’s SWEAT, 9 TO 5 and others), costume design by senior Design/Technology major Sean Hannah, lighting design by Prof. Matthew Benjamin, properties design by John Lavarnway, sound design by James Dunlap, technical direction by Kevin Nedberg, and stage management by Isabella Myers.

 

Arcadia runs from February 3 – 12 in Wright State’s Creative Arts Center Festival Playhouse. For tickets, www.wright.edu/theatre or Box Office (937) 775-2500.

Bob Evans New Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwiches

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Bob Evans has introduced  two new Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwiches to its breakfast menu. Both breakfast sandwiches are served with hash browns, home fries or fresh cut fruit.

 

The Sausage Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich features a fresh-cracked fried egg, American cheese and sausage patty on a flaky buttermilk biscuit

The Bacon Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich features a flaky buttermilk biscuit sandwiching a fresh-cracked fried egg, American cheese and bacon.

You can also enjoy the new sandwiches as part of a Farmhand Biscuit Sandwich Platter or Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich Bundle.

The Farmhand Biscuit Sandwich Platter includes two buttermilk biscuit breakfast sandwiches, one with sausage and one with bacon, plus a side of house-made sausage gravy for dipping and your choice of hash browns, home fries, or fresh-cut fruit.

The Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich Bundle comes with six classic biscuit sandwiches with fresh-cracked fried eggs, American cheese and choice of bacon or sausage, plus your choice of family size home fries, hash browns or fresh fruit.

Brunch & A Show Returns to Coco’s Bistro

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Savor Your Sunday Brunches are returning to Coco’s Bistro this February.  Each Sunday the Stivers School for the Arts performing arts magnet students will perform, while the kitchen at Coco’s serve up brunch from 10am – 1:30pm

 

 

The brunch runs $40 per person, $15 of which is donated to The seedling Foundation of Dayton Ohio to support the unique needs of the students at Stivers School for the Arts.

Reservations are highly suggested, as these brunches have historically sold out quickly.

Menu has not been published yet, but these pictures have been shared:

Coco’s Bistro

250 Warren St,
Dayton, OH, 45402
937-228-2626

Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

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Come celebrate our favorite holiday with us on February 4th!
We’ll be offering specialty breakfast inspired menu items, offering coupons for groups wearing PJs, and giving out FREE JUBIE’S MUGS for the first 35 orders at each location.
You will not want to snooze through this one!

Scott Houchens at Lock 27

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Familiar Favorites with Scott Houchens on the keyboard, every Tuesday from 7-10pm in the Lock 27 Brewing Downtown Dayton Taproom!
This new live music series features Scott playing all your favorite familiar hits from now to decades past, all on the keyboard! 🎹🎶 He may even take some requests!

Giovanni’s Pop Up Soup Sale

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Loaded Potato Soup

Giovanni’s Fairborn is hosting a pop up soup show this Tuesday, Jan 31st  from 4-7pm. 

 They’ll be cooking up large batches of their most popular soups all day and offering them for $13.99 for a half gallon and $22.99 for a gallon. Add an order of bread sticks for just $3 tomorrow only.

Soups available will be:
Chili
Loaded Potato
Garlic Soup
Spicy Sausage & Lentil
Creamy Chicken Florentine
Minestrone

Garlic Soup

 

Giovanni’s Fairborn

215 W Main Street
Fairborn, OH 45324(937) 878-1611

Calling All Deadheads

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If you’re a fan of the Grateful Dead you will not want to miss the third annual “Dead of Winter” music festival at Mother Stewarts on Jan 27th and 28th!
We are excited to host a whole weekend honoring The Grateful Dead on the Mother Stewarts’ stage as we find some warmth in the deepest part of winter with dancing, grooving, friends, and family!
On Friday, January 27th you’ll be able to enjoy the amazing sounds of Arrows of Neon and on January 28th join us as we welcome Great Northern String Band to the Mother Stewart’s Stage!
It’s going to be an incredible weekend of live music!
Cover starts at 6:30pm on both nights with music starting around 7:30pm!
Presale tickets can be purchased here: https://ten-high-productions.square.site/
Presale: Weekend passes are $15 with individual day tickets for Friday and Saturday being $10 each. Tickets at the door will be $13 for each night.
**Discounted presale weekend passes end at Midnight on Jan 26th. Discounted presale single day tickets end at midnight the night before the show.

Fraze Announces Four Summer Concerts!

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Fraze Pavilion is already thinking ahead to summer and has announced four summer concerts. Three shows are back by popular demand and are Fraze Fan Favorites. Tickets for these four shows will go on sale Saturday, February 4th at 10am.

Nelly
with special guest Chase McDaniel

Thurs, July 20th  8pm

Diamond Selling, Multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning rap superstar, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and actor, Nelly, has continually raised the bar for the entertainment industry since stepping on the scene in 2000 with his distinctive vocals and larger-than-life personality. His collaboration with Florida Georgia Line received Diamond status and he is only one of seven rappers to reach this honor.

$65.50 – Plaza & Orchestra, $45.00 – Lawn & Terrace
(Ticket prices increase $5 day of show)
Limit 4 tickets per person first day of sale

Killer Queen

A Tribute to Queen featuring
Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury

Thurs, July 6th 8pm

Back by popular demand! This wildly successful show is heading to Fraze Pavilion again in 2023.

Lead singer Patrick Myers said “It’s been an amazing journey. That first show changed my life. We thought our band would last maybe a summer at the most but it’s a very addictive thing performing these songs. The concerts grew and grew and we’ve ended up playing and selling out the same arenas that Queen played at their peak. It’s been quite a surreal ride. Becoming regular performers at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in America is another highlight. The Beatles, U2, Springsteen, Dylan all played on that stage. It’s really got it’s own kind of magic going on there”

$40 – Plaza, $35 – Orchestra, $20 – Lawn & Terrace
(Ticket prices increase $5 day of show)
Limit 4 tickets per person first day of sale.

Happy Together Tour 2023

Thurs, Aug 10th 8pm

Back by popular demand! The Happy Together Tour travels back to Kettering on August 10th… come on and return to the 60s and 70s on a summer evening!

2023 will mark the 14th year of the highly successful, hit-filled summer package, THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR. The touring sensation that has criss-crossed the nation delighting audiences with a show full of chart-topping hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s – an undeniable 61 Billboard Top 40 smashes. The Tour is once again joined by THE TURTLES, who also act as musical hosts for the evening. Along with THE TURTLES will be LITTLE ANTHONY, GARY PUCKETT & THE UNION GAP, THE VOGUES, THE CLASSICS IV and THE COWSILLS.

$60 – Plaza & Center Orchestra, $55 – Side Orchestra $45 – Lawn & Terrace
(Ticket prices increase $5 day of show)
Limit 4 tickets per person first day of sale.

Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley presents
The Menus

Friday June 23rd 8pm $5 Concert Series

The Menus perform at Fraze Pavilion again in 2023. In an energetic give and take, The Menus bring the flair, the tunes and the jokes, while the audience gives thanks with shattering cheers, pumping fists and swaying hips.

The epic relationship between performer and audience member can be witnessed when The Menus take the Fraze stage every summer. Punctuated by crazy costumes and hilarious antics, it’s no wonder this show sells out every year.

$5 – General Admission
(Ticket prices increase $5 day of show)

 

BCT presents The Wolves

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Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. A girls indoor soccer team warms up. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. A portrait of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for nine American girls who just want to score some goals.

A Truly A’MIZ’ING Performance! A Winter’tainment MUST!

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‘Les Miserables‘ is back…and this time it deserves an ovation. For most theater goers, Les Miz is a staple….the Chicago Tribune stating ‘One of the greatest musicals ever created!’ But with that kind of accolade comes expectation!  This version, Cameron Mackintosh‘s production, hits the mark! Where many productions lag, this Les Miz is alive and laudable.

The story, mired in misery (hence the name), takes us from the ache of hunger and crimes, to the ideals of Revolution and redemption. This is my 5th visit to Les Miz. This time, I felt part of it, deep in the desire for Valjean‘s vindication; hopelessly rooting for Eponine‘s happiness and oddly caring about Javert‘s dilemma.  Why? What made this Les Miz so unique….outside of the keen direction of Connor and Powell….in a word…a hugely talented cast! The best I’ve seen…frankly, ever!

From the rise of the curtain, the bellowing male voices capture you on a ride you will not leave until the company’s finale. The quintessential ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ is when the audience sits up, knowing the tune and respecting the incredible voice of Haley Dortch (@haleydortch) who simply takes Fantine to a place of believability. In Fantine‘s inevitable passing (there were tears) you were part off her pain. SO WELL DONE! (And it’s her national debut – WHAT?)

From there, Valjean‘s ‘Who Am I‘ sets us up for one of the strongest Valjean performances on record. It is Nick Cartell‘s (@nickcartell.com) blend of smooth vocals, and deep emotion….capped off with a heart-wrenching ‘Bring Him Home‘ ( A BIG WOW!)…that sustains throughout.

 

Of course, audiences fall in love with Thenardier and his wife in ‘Master of the House‘, providing the much needed comic relief….played by Matt Crowle (mattcrowle.com) and Christina Rose Hall…in all their goofy, giddy glory.

And, it is in that Broadway moment…the one we all know and love….’One Day More’ when you are convinced…this cast is magical! Their voices, their message in the Act One closer is riveting! Curtain closes, it’s been over 90 minutes…(Wait What?) In previous Les Miz performances, I have felt, like, ‘thats not the end?’ Not this time around. You are stoked for more!

Now, personally, I have to admit I have a love affair with the character of Eponine. We’ve all been there…unrequited love…but when I tell you that the vocals of Christine Heesun Hwang (chiseoni.com) are idyllic…I mean it. SHE WAS THE EPONINE I’ve waited for! ‘On My Own,’ the heart-ache  put to music, garnered a palpable applause.

I could highlight each and every performer…even the kids are amazing! But I save one for last! Preston Truman Boyd (@prestonboyd)…yep,Javert! (Huh? JAVERT?) As my husband put it, “I never cared about Javert until this production.” Yep, that’s it. You care because his voice…so deep, rich and commanding… demands your attention and understanding. He is the villain that transcends his character.

I mean, on and on I go! But, I’m impressed this time. around! It’s easy to say, ‘Les Miz, yeah, I’ve seen it before….um…no you haven’t…not this Les Miz! The show is tighter, more cohesive and the cast much stronger! Get to it Dayton…’Do You Hear the People Sing?‘ You really should!!

You can catch one of the remaining performances at 7:30 pm, Thursday; 8 pm, Friday; 2 and 8 pm. Saturday; and 1 and 6:30 pm Sunday.

For tickets: daytonlive.org/