Archives for February 2024

It’s Now “Ghostlight Coffee & Bagels” in Midtown

February 3, 2024 By Lisa Grigsby

The midtown Ghostlight was closed for a couple of days so they could make a few changes. Midtown now offers a bagel shop concept. Whether you need bagels toasted & topped, bagged by the dozen or as a sandwich, you will fall in love with their freshly-baked bagels.

Their handcrafted bagels are made from scratch, hand-rolled and boiled in local beer. The result? Perfectly chewy crust and soft, delightful inside. They toast up to perfection!

Join them this weekend to experience the

magic. Explore the refreshed menu with our much-loved classic sandwich creations served on our incredible bagels — or you could treat a crowd by grabbing a bagful & some unique schmears.

Ghostlight Coffee + Bagels

800 South Patterson
Dayton, OH 45410

Mon – Fri 6:30a-2p
Sat & Sun 8a-2p

The Cher Show

February 3, 2024 By Dayton937

The Tony Award®-winning musical! Her life. Her story. Her legend. Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture – breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award®-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon. THE CHER SHOW is 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy®, an Oscar®, an Emmy® and enough Tony Award®-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical that will have you dancing in the aisles!

THE CHER SHOW is a new Broadway musical production created to celebrate the story of Cher’s life featuring fabulous Bob Mackie costumes, energetic performances, and 35 of her greatest hits. The role of Cher is woven together by three performers who depict Cher throughout distinct periods in the superstar’s life. Cher does not appear in the show.

Showtimes

Saturday, Feb 3, 2:00PM

Saturday, Feb 3 8:00PM

Sunday, Feb 4. 1:00PM

Sunday, Feb 4. 6:30PM

Tickets for the 2 hour, 25 minute show at The Schuster range from $29 – $119 and can be bought online.

Nashville Singer Parker McCollum at the Nutter Center

February 3, 2024 By Dayton937

One dollar of every Parker McCollum ticket sold will be donated to The Ruger Fund

A mostly solitary songwriter prior to his entrée into Nashville, Parker has now written with some of country music’s finest. Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, and Liz Rose (a.k.a. The Love Junkies), David Lee Murphy, Brett James, and Ashley Gorley all contribute to Never Enough, along with Parker’s Texas peers Randy Rogers, Wade Bowen, and Ryan Beaver.

“That’s been the biggest change since coming to Nashville: having access to some of the best songwriters in the world and sitting in a room with them to write,” Parker says. “The way these songwriters care and write, it’s from a place that I think I do as well. It’s made me look at songwriting differently.”

The proof is in Parker’s chart history. He scored his first-ever No. 1 country hit with 2020’s “Pretty Heart,” his debut single. “To Be Loved by You” followed suit, also hitting No. 1. Now, he’s staring down a career-making single in “Burn It Down,” a moody, smoldering break-up song that equates a busted relationship to a house reduced to just ashes and smoke.

Written with the Love Junkies, “Burn It Down” was born during a writing session at Parker’s home, where he spontaneously started singing the words “burn it down” over and over again. “Some days are like that, where the melody and the idea for the song is so good and everybody is on the same page,” he says. “If you’re talking about moving the needle in my career, ‘Burn It Down’ is probably going to be the song.”

Parker lives for the type of spontaneous creation that happened that day. He’ll often challenge himself to write a song without changing a single word. He did that with “Too Tight This Time.” With a pretty acoustic guitar lick, a Dobro guest shot by Jerry Douglas, and a heavy dose of humility and introspection in Parker’s vocal performance, “Too Tight This Time” is Parker’s favorite track on Never Enough.

“I said, ‘Let’s pour this thing out and whatever it is in 15 minutes, that’s what it’s going to be forever.’ I love to write songs like that and live with the end result. This one was easy to do because the melody was so good,” he says. “The line ‘There must be something broken inside this lonely man’ just hits so hard.”

For all his quiet strength and rough-hewn masculinity, Parker isn’t afraid to bare his soul. But, ironically, one of the most personal songs on Never Enough is the only song he didn’t write: “Things I Never Told You,” penned by Monty Criswell, Lynn Hutton, and Taylor Phillips, parallels Parker’s relationship with his mother. “When I moved away from home/I didn’t realize how much I’d miss ya,” he sings. “A phone call don’t take the place/of your smilin’ face cooking in that kitchen.”

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New Blazin’ Birria Taco At Moe’s Southwest Grill

February 2, 2024 By Dayton937

Moe’s Southwest Grill unveils its latest fiery innovation with the introduction of the new Blazin’ Birria Taco.The Blazin’ Birria Taco features a spicy and crispy red corn tortilla shell filled with shredded Beef Birria, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, fresh jalapenos, and Kickin’ Cayenne Sauce.

Moe’s Shredded Beef Birria consists of tender beef that’s slow-cooked in chiles and garlic.

In addition to the Blazin’ Birria Taco, Shredded Beef Birria can be added to any meal for an additional price.

You can also make any taco purchased in-store “Blazin’” by asking to substitute the limited-edition red corn tortilla shell at no additional cost.

You can find the Blazin’ Birria Taco at participating Moe’s locations nationwide for a limited time, while supplies last.

Moe’s Southwest Grill

990 Miamisburg Centerville Rd

Centerville, OH45458

(937) 203-0037

Sun – Thurs 10am – 9pm

Fri & Sat 10am – 10pm

Explore Local Trails For A Chance To Win Prizes

February 1, 2024 By Dayton937

The MetroParks Trails Challenge returns for 2024 with new trails to hike, cycle, mountain bike, paddle and horseback ride. Participants have until Oct. 31 to check off as many of the 28 trails as they can for a chance to win prizes. Included trails offer a variety of outdoor experiences and range in length, terrain and difficulty. Participation is free. Register here.

Participants can keep track of their progress in real time by using the free MetroParks mobile app, powered by OuterSpatial. MetroParks mobile app can be downloaded by visiting metroparks.org/mobile. Those who wish to keep track by using a Trails Log can download one at metroparks.org/trailschallenge.

Five Rivers MetroParks’ locations are home to 160 miles of natural surface trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The greater Dayton region is home to more than 340 miles of paved recreation trails – the nation’s largest paved trail network – and 270 miles of river corridor.

In 2023, hundreds of participants collectively completed 6,163 trails totaling 11,134 miles of human powered travel – longer than the distance from Antarctica to the United States.

“The Trails Challenge is an opportunity for people of all ages and skill levels to explore trails they might not normally visit,” said outdoor recreation coordinator Jordan Hart. “Participants can do this on their own time and at their own pace, making it accessible for anyone who wants to be active and outdoors. Plus, we have several programs offered throughout the challenge for people to try exploring the trails in ways they may not be able to otherwise, like horseback riding, paddling and mountain biking.”

How to participate:

Visit metroparks.org/trailschallenge to register, access the 2024 MetroParks Trails Log and learn more about the trails challenge.
Hike, bike, ride, paddle or horseback ride the designated trails — in any order and at your own convenience. Use the MetroParks mobile app to learn more about individual challenges. Those who have not yet downloaded the app can do so for free by visiting metroparks.org/mobile.
Track your progress on the mobile app. Everyone can participate — including children.
Submit your trails log no later than Oct. 31 at metroparks.org/trailschallenge to be eligible to receive prizes.

How to win prizes:

Complete just one trail in the challenge, and you will be entered to win a $100 gift card to a local outdoor gear or bike shop of your choosing. You will receive one entry for each trail you complete. Complete all 28 trails and get 28 chances to win.
Youth ages 14 and younger who complete just one trail will be entered to win a Kids Adventure Pack, which includes cool outdoor gear. Youth also will receive one entry for each trail they complete. Note: Youth must complete entries through online form to be eligible.
Everyone who completes at least 18 trails will receive a MetroParks Trails Challenge sticker. Also, 100 people completing at least 18 trails will be selected at random to receive a MetroParks Trails Challenge T-Shirt.
Winners be notified by e-mail or phone. Prizes will be distributed after Oct. 31.

Fall photoshootExplore local trails for a chance to win prizes

How to plan ahead:

Some of the trails in the challenge are segments of larger trails, so participants may have to hike, bike or shuttle back to their starting point. Other trails included are loops, starting and ending at the same point. These are marked on the trail log.
Some of the trails require special gear, such as a mountain bike or kayak, but participants can walk, hike, run or jog 22 of the 28 trails. Check metroparks.org/programs-events-finderthroughout the year to register for programs, such as Try Mountain Biking, that allow you to borrow gear to complete trails.
Participants must use necessary safety equipment, including a helmet and life jacket, during their adventures.
Check the status of trails at MetroParks’ alerts page (metroparks.org/alerts), the Miami Conservancy District’s Trail Conditions page and the Miami Valley Trails’ alerts page.

Miami Valley Meals Launches Pierogi Fundraiser

February 1, 2024 By Dayton937

Miami Valley Meals is launching a fundraiser that is taking the talents of their chefs and dedicated volunteers to craft flavorful pierogies to support their mission.

Miami Valley Meals (MVM) serves those who serve the hungry. MVM recovers and transforms donated food into meals, and then distributes them through nonprofit partners that feed the hungry. They provide nourishing meals made with love that honor the dignity of people in need.

Each order includes 12 frozen pierogies filled with potatoes and cheese for $12 and they are vegetarian friendly.

To prepare your pierogies at home:

Begin by melting butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
While the butter is melting, boil the frozen pierogies in lightly salted water until they float to the top.
Remove the pierogies from the boiling water, drain, and add them to the skillet with the melted butter.
Cook the pierogies over medium heat until lightly golden brown on both sides.
Serve with sour cream and chives and/or more melted butter.

This is a pre-order event. All orders must be placed online using this order form, and all orders must be picked up at one of the dates provided. All customers are prompted to select their preferred date/time at checkout. They will NOT be processing payments on-site at MVM or over the phone—online pre-order only!!

$10 Lunches At El Meson

February 1, 2024 By Lisa Grigsby

El Meson in West Carrollton has just released a new lunch menu featuring 10 options for just $10 each. They serve lunch Wed – Fri from 11am – 2pm. Lots of options, including choices for vegetarians.

Here’s the menu:

El Meson

903 E Dixie Dr,
West Carrollton, OH 45449

937-859-8229

Lunch Hours:
Wed – Fri 11am – 2pm

Dinner Hours:
Wed – Sat 4 – 9pm

Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials w/ Noah Wotherspoon

February 1, 2024 By Dayton937

Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials take the stage at The Hidden Gem Music Club for a great evening of blues. From smoking slide guitar boogies to raw-boned Chicago shuffles to the deepest slow blues, guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Lil’ Ed Williams is an awe-inspiring master bluesman. The band’s big sound, fueled by Lil’ Ed’s gloriously rollicking slide work and deep blues string bending, along with his rough-edged, soulful vocals, is as real and hard-hitting as Chicago blues gets. The Chicago Sun-Times says, “Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials are the hottest purveyors of bottleneck boogie to come out of Chicago since Hound Dog Taylor.”

It’s Now “Ghostlight Coffee & Bagels” in Midtown

Ghostlight Coffee + Bagels

The Cher Show

Nashville Singer Parker McCollum at the Nutter Center

New Blazin’ Birria Taco At Moe’s Southwest Grill

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Explore Local Trails For A Chance To Win Prizes

Miami Valley Meals Launches Pierogi Fundraiser

$10 Lunches At El Meson

El Meson

Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials w/ Noah Wotherspoon

Trivia Night at Alematic

Fun Trivia! Prizes!

Dayton Pride 2026

Dayton Poetry Slam