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Archives for May 2024

Tuesday is Burger Night at Giovanni’s

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Giovanni’s owner Cassaundra Spaziani has announced the Fairborn eatery will open up this Tuesday June 4th from 4-8 for a special BURGER NIGHT! The special menu will include the following burgers:

Cassaundra says they are working on the finishing touches to a new burger to be announced. The last time they did a burger night they sold out  the Gorgonzola Stuffed Burger, Meatball Patty Melt, and the Pizza Burger last time. They  will definitely make sure they are  prepare more this time around!

Side available will include Italian Coleslaw, pasta salad, homemade onion rings and fries.

Happy hour priced drink pricing will be in effect for Burger Night. Tell them DaytonDining sent you!

Giovanni’s Fairborn

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

New Herbal Tea Vendor at 2nd Street Market

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There’s a new vendor at the 2nd Street Market.
Sweet Emmy Herbals is a small, local company,  dedicated to providing high quality herbal tea and herbs at an affordable price. All of their tea blends are freshly blended from sustainably grown or foraged leaves, flowers, and roots, without any chemical pesticides or fertilizers. They source their ingredients from trusted organic wholesalers for any ingredients they don’t grow ourselves. Their teas contain no added flavorings or colorings.
Owner Pat Frock, has made it her mission to help as many people as possible begin or advance their herbal journey. She believes that it is the duty of all herbalists to pass along their knowledge and welcomes conversation, so be sure to stop by and say hello to Pat!
You can find Sweet Emmy Herbals at the east end of the market near the east dining room entrance, across from Studio Regina Glass.
Friday, June 21 at 11am
Learn How To Brew Iced Tea Four Ways
Join Pat  and learn how to brew iced tea four different ways with each method producing the same delicious taste. There will be a question and answer period after the talk to help answer any questions you may have on blending your perfect glass of Iced Tea. Samples will be provided.

Sweet Emmy Herbals

937-206-3864

2nd Street Market

600 E 2nd St,
Dayton, OH 45402

Hours:
Friday. 11am – 3pm
Sat 9am – 3pm
Sun 11am – 3pm

Dayton Beer 5k

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The Beer 5K & 1/4 mile Walk / Tasting is an event that celebrates everything local. Local running, local drinking, and local charities. This event will bring together area microbreweries and the running community to enjoy a fun, athletic event with a relaxing beer tasting after party. The event will be open to the public with options for athletes of all abilities and beer enthusiasts.​

8th Annual Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival

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Join us for a weekend of world class award winning music featuring the Native American flute. This year’s performers include multi national award winners and nominees Douglas Blue Feather (OH) Lowery Begay (TN), Danica Lee (TX), Douglas Thunder Horse (IN), Billy Crowbeak (OH), Mark Camden (OH), Paul Nelson (OH) John DeBoer (OH) and the Miami Valley Flute Circle (OH). There will also be a flute makers showcase on stage Sat morning at 10 am and a community drum circle hosted by Douglas Blue Feather on Saturday from 8:00-9:00 pm. A few drums and percussion instruments will be provided, please bring your own.

This is a family friendly event with great music, vendors with Native American style arts & crafts, educational workshops & presentations, and great food. Our large performance tent is open on all side with chairs, professional stage, sound, and lights. This is an outdoor event that is free and open to the public at a beautiful public park with plenty of close parking, all with easy handicap access.

Plan Your Visit To The Troy Strawberry Festival

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What Started as a small gathering in 1978, has become one of the most beloved festivals in Ohio. This Sat and Sunday downtown Troy will be strawberry central.   The festival footprint will stretch along the Square on Main Street from the Plum to Mulberry Street, and on Market Street from Water Street to Franklin Street. The festival will be held rain or shine.

Fest Hours:
Sat, June 2nd:      10am-9pm
Sun, June 3rd:          10am-6pm

Fri,
May 31st 5-9pm
Strawberry Jam – Hometown Celebration 
This event is put on by the Strawberry Festival but it is NOT the full festival.

Concert on Prouty Plaza featuring:  6:00pm-9:00pm: SWAGG

​Shops open late! Downtown Restaurants open! A limited number of Strawberry Festival vendors will be open.

 

The Troy Strawberry Festival prides itself on the variety of food that is available and provided by our local Miami County Not-for-Profit clubs and organizations.  They have many strawberry treats such as their famous Strawberry Donuts, Deep Fried Strawberries, Strawberry Salsa, and much more!  They also have festival food including Texas Tenderloins, Blooming Onions, Hamburgers, Sausages, and even Cajun cuisine!

During the festival, strawberry donuts will be sold on the visitor’s side of the Troy Memorial Stadium (closest to the levee). Donuts are $15 a dozen. They sell Saturday 6:00AM-11:00PM and Sunday 6:00AM-6:00PM.

The Troy Strawberry Festival has a variety of local performers.  They will have 3 stages this year. The Levee and Community Stage are located on the river levee and the other is located downtown on Prouty Plaza. On Friday night there will be food, face painting and balloons along with a band on Prouty Plaza. On Saturday and Sunday the festival hosts a Pie Eating contest, a Shortcake run and Super Kids competition. All of the food and game vendor are associated with a local non-profit serving the Troy & Miami County area.  The Strawberry Festival does NOT have amusement rides or commercial games. 


Entertainment Schedule:

Saturday, June 1 

Prouty Plaza Stage (downtown by the Mayflower) 

10:00am-10:15am : Opening Ceremony
10:15am-10:30am : Lion Dance
10:30am-11:00am : Mike Hemmelgarn
11:00am-1:00pm : Little Mr. & Miss Strawberry Pageant
1:15pm-2:30pm : Brooke Klopfenstein Duo
3:00pm-4:30pm : 24/7 Band
5:00pm- 6:30pm : New Frontiers
7:00pm-8:30pm : The Big Badd

Levee Stage (below the Gazebo on the lower levee)

10:30am-12:00pm : Jimmy Felts
12:15pm-12:45pm : Mike Hemmelgarn
1:00pm-2:30pm : Jerry Mullins
2:45pm-4:45pm : Danny Schneible
5:00pm-8:30pm : Will Freed Band

Community Stage (concrete pad on lower levee past Gazebo)

10:30am – 11:30 am: Belly Dance Body Fitness
11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Kung Fu/tai/chi
12:30pm-1:30pm: Pie Eating Contest
1:30pm – 2:30pm: McGovern Irish Dancers
2:30pm-3:30pm: Pop Rocks
3:45pm-4:30pm: Chair One Fitness with Alice
4:45pm-5:30pm: Zumba with Liza and Lynn
5:30pm-6:00pm: Color Guard Clinic
6:00pm-6:45pm: Cardio Drumming
7:00pm-8:30pm : Ke Aloha Entertainment

Sunday, June 2    

Prouty Plaza Stage (downtown by the Mayflower)

10:00am-11:00am : Declare on the Square
11:30am-12:45 : Airforce Band
1:00pm-2:00pm : LYD Duo
2:30pm-3:45pm : John Schwab Party Band
4:15pm-5:30pm : Exploit Deluxe

Levee Stage (below the Gazebo on the lower levee) ​

10:30am-11:15am : Jimmy Felts
1:30am-1:00pm : Jerry Mullins
1:15pm- 2:30pm: Brook Duo
3:00pm-4:15pm : Pat Buzzard
4:30pm-5:45pm : Luke Davis w/ Jimmy Allen

Community Stage (concrete pad on lower levee past Gazebo)

10:00am – 11:00 am: Pop Rocks
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: McGovern Irish Dancers
12:00pm-1:00pm: Belly Dance Performance/Colleen & Caro Mystique Troop
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Yoga with Donna
2:15pm-2:45pm: Pilates with Cathy
3:15pm-4:15pm: Belly Dance Body Fitness
4:15pm-5:00pm: Cardio Drumming

The Festival offers FREE PARKING AND FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE to the festival site from parking areas located off I-75 at the following exits that will drop you off directly at the festival.  Shuttles run Sat 9am – 9:30pm and Sun 9am – 7pm

Miami County Fairgrounds Paarking

Take I-75 to Exit 78   Follow the signs to the shuttles. Shuttle drop off is at the Miami County Courthous

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2024 Queen Jackie Harris (Bethel HS)
Attendants: Kristin Sedam (Troy HS) and Josie Birdsong (Tippecanoe HS)
Miss Congeniality Lana McAdams (Miami East HS)

It’s Time Again…No Need to Hide Your PRIDE!!

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LGBTQ+ PRIDE kicks off in the month of June as a way of saying, ‘We’re Here, We’re Queer….‘ you know the rest! The month-long celebration, which commemorates the Stonewall Riots, got its unofficial start on June 28th, 1969. On that day, protests began in New York City at the Stonewall Bar. The protests followed police raids in the night club, which subsequently kicked-off the gay-rights liberation movement.   From then until now, and from NYC to everywhere you can imagine, PRIDE has become a way of showing society the impact LBGTQ+ persons have had in the history of the world.

PRIDE has grown exponentially, and Dayton is seeing that growth in its celebration as well. The event, which starts Friday and runs through Sunday, ending with the annual Running with Pride 5K, looks to be the biggest ever. As of this writing there are anticipated to be over 100 vendors! Friday’s kick-off features ‘Affair on St. Clair‘ as the event has moved from Courthouse Square to St. Clair between 1st and 2nd Streets. This also gives people a chance to see the new LGBT Center!

Among the many changes that are being ushered in will be the Todd Crawford Beer Garden, which pays tribute to one of Dayton’s most beloved advocates and volunteers. Friday night will have all kinds of live entertainment, and back by popular demand, the philanthropic ladies themselves, The RubiGirls will close out the day with their newest show at 9pm.

Saturday will play host to the annual Pride Parade with its new route running from 2nd Street passing the Schuster and Victoria and then down 1st Street. The parade will end at the main stage on St. Clair. The parade ends where the party begins….which includes food, beer, vendors, singers, drag, dancers, and just about anything else you can think of!!

Bring the family and enjoy some time with Dayton’s Pride Festival. So much to see and do! And if you’ve been before, you know PRIDE in DAYTON is just another reason to be PROUD OF DAYTON!

For all the area PRIDE events and details for each, it’s as easy as clicking on

https://staging.dayton937.com/events/list?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=12230

 

Brisket On The Menu at Rally’s

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Rally’s, an iconic drive-thru restaurant chain known for flavorful craveable food at a great value, is now offering a new line of brisket menu items oozing with juicy flavor for a limited time only including the BBQ Brisket Melt, Brisket Bosswich® and Brisket Loaded Fries. Just in time for summer, you won’t want to miss these new items, giving those who love brisket all the more reason to celebrate.

The delicious BBQ Brisket Melt will be available at participating Checkers & Rally’s locations nationwideuntil July 28.
The delicious BBQ Brisket Melt will be available at participating Rally’s locations nationwide until July 28.

Available now at participating locations nationwide,  Rally’s offers a slow cooked BBQ experience to its guests through the following menu items:

 

BBQ Brisket Melt: Bold BBQ flavor alert! Prepared with hickory-smoked tender brisket that is smoked low and slow on top of a 100 percent beef hamburger patty, with BBQ sauce, red onions, pickles, and melty cheese, all served on two slices of toasted, thick-cut Texas toast, the new BBQ Brisket Melt offers many unique elevated ingredients at an affordable price point starting at only $3.49.

Brisket Bosswich®: Have a large appetite? Be the boss of the BBQ! The new Brisket Bosswich® takes the BBQ Brisket Melt to the next level with all the same ingredients, plus three times the juicy brisket, a larger hamburger patty and sweet and smoky BBQ sauce all served on two slices of toasted, thick-cut Texas coast. Caramelized on the outside, tender on the inside, the Brisket Bosswich® is absolutely oozing with flavor and succulent pieces of beef brisket available starting at $7.29.

Brisket Loaded Fries: Round out your meal with the taste of delicious brisket on top of Checkers & Rally’s Famous Seasoned Fries – long recognized as the #1 Most Craveable Fries in America.* The new Brisket Loaded Fries are topped with juicy beef brisket and Smoky BBQ sauce, then coated in flavorful, melted cheddar cheese and sprinkled with diced red onions and dill pickles, starting at $4.89.

“Summer is almost here, which means get-togethers with friends and family, fun in the sun and cravings for BBQ, which is why Rally’s is amping up its menu with three brisket-inspired items,” said Ryan Joy, Executive Chef at Checkers Drive-In Restaurants. “Rally’s has everything you need to satisfy cravings of any size from our BBQ Brisket Melt to our Brisket Bosswich®, adding genuine, hickory-smoked brisket offerings to our menu for the first time in the company’s history at a value price point we know our guests will love. We welcome everyone in to taste our savory brisket sandwiches – let us do the work, while you sit back and indulge in these delicious BBQ offerings.”

No Joshin’…Double 18 ‘Trivia for a Cause’ is Back!

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Dayton has a strong trivia community…and its competitive….well, except for Double 18′s version…which relies heavily on having fun and making new friends. Thursday, May 30th, the event which is chockfull of tough questions, fun foods and, of course, cocktails, returns after a much too long hiatus! And, yes, it’s to support a local cause.

‘There are a lot of people who want to win trivia in this town, but nowhere else can the winning team sign the coveted boot! (The boot, a silver knee high whoop-de-doo boot, has become the symbol of champions!) It stands proudly behind the bar for all to see.’ says the trivia host Josh Stucky. ‘I mean, that alone shows you how cut-throat it really is.’ he laughs. This month’s trivia will support the RubiGirls Foundation which supports an additional 90 non-profits in the area.

Double 18 sits above Timothy’s on Brown Street and, although related, the 2 bars couldn’t be more different! Double 18 has one of Dayton’s finest balcon

‘I think what makes this trivia fun is the fact that people are here to hang out on a Thursday, have a couple drinks and just chill. If you end up winning, that’s a bonus for sure…but there’s no stress about it!’ And it’s not all about trivia questions either. Each session has raffle tickets, so even the less-than trivial minded can walk home with a prize! What’s more is it becomes an inclusive group of people looking forward to the next round to help others! (June’s will support CHOICES.)

To join the fun, it’s really, really simple:

    1. You need up to 4 people to make your team.
    2. No reservation is necessary.
    3. Be ready and seated by 6pm for game one.
    4. Be ready to laugh.
    5. And, possibly, walk home a winner! SIGN THAT BOOT!

Details – Double 18 Trivia, hosted by Josh Stucky.  Thursday, May 30th starting at 6pm. 3 rounds. Raffles throughout. Located at 1818 Brown Street, right above Timothy’s. Food and Booze available. See Ya there!!

 

Little Caesars Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Giveaways

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Little Caesars is celebrating two decades of its iconic Hot-N-Ready products with a summer full of giveaways and getaways. To mark the 20th anniversary of the Hot-N-Ready line, the pizza chain is offering fans nationwide a chance to win a variety of prizes, including trips, drones, experiences, and free pizza for a year as part of the brand’s Summer of Hot-N-Ready promotion.

 

Launched in 2004, Hot-N-Ready has become a favorite for its convenience and quality, offering ready-to-eat pizzas without the wait. To honor this milestone, Little Caesars is rolling out the Summer of Hot-N-Ready® Giveaways and Getaways, kicking off with a grand prize of one year of free classic pizzas for 20 lucky winners. Starting May 27, fans can enter the sweepstakes by scanning a QR code on their receipt at participating locations. Full details and official rules are available at SummerSweeps.LittleCaesars.com. No purchase is necessary to enter.

Each month will bring new prizes. The giveaways for June include:

  • One Year of Free Classic Pizza: 52 pizzas for the year (Entry Period: 5/27 – 6/2)
  • Flyaway Package to PEPSI Rock the South 2024: Festival tickets, airfare, hotel, and Little Caesars merchandise (Entry Period: 6/3 – 6/9)
  • Summer Backyard BBQ Party Package: Little Caesars gift card, grill tools, a Pepsi-branded grill and cooler, and other summer items (Entry Period: 6/10 – 6/16)
  • Hot-Takes Package: 4K camera or drone and Little Caesars merchandise (Entry Period: 6/24 – 6/30)

In addition to these grand prizes, thousands of participants will win free Little Caesars products and merchandise throughout the summer.

Summer of Hot-N-Ready

For more information on Little Caesars Summer of Hot-N-Ready Giveaways & Getaways and to stay updated on the latest giveaways and promotions, visit SummerSweeps.LittleCaesars.com and follow Little Caesars on social media.

National Burger Day Deals

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The hamburger is already perhaps the most celebrated main dish in the United States. But even with all the love, the burger still deserves its own day.

This year, National Hamburger Day falls on Tuesday, May 28. So get ready to chomp down.

The hamburger and its close sibling, the cheeseburger, are America’s favorite entrées, according to YouGov’s regularly updated list of The Most Popular American Dishes. Only mashed potatoes and French fries rank slightly higher (86% popularity for each of those side dishes). The hamburger earned 85%, the cheeseburger 83%.

An estimated 50 billion burgers are eaten in the U.S. each year.

Burger King: National Hamburger Day kicks off week of deals

National Hamburger Day coincides with the week of Burger King’s 70th birthday. Members of Burger King’s Royal Perks loyalty program get deals all week long:

  • Tuesday, May 28: Get a free hamburger on Tuesday with a purchase of 70 cents or more.
  • Wednesday, May 29: Spend 70 cents or more and get a free Croissan’wich.
  • Thursday, May 30: Get a free medium soft drink when you spend 70 cents or more.
  • Friday, May 31: You can get a free cheeseburger with a purchase of at least 70 cents.
  • Saturday, June 1: Get a free Birthday Pie Slice when you spend 70 cents or more.
  • Sunday, June 2: Spend 70 cents or more and get a free Original Crispy Chicken Sandwich.
  • Monday, June 3: Get a free Whopper Jr. when you spend at least 70 cents.

Wendy’s 1-cent burger deal

Timed to National Hamburger Day, Wendy’s has a special promotion starting Tuesday and running through to Sunday, June 2. Customers can get a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for 1 cent with any purchase.

To get the deal, order in the Wendy’s app or at wendys.com.

More National Hamburger Day deals

  • Arby’s: Starting Memorial Day and through June 2, Arby’s Rewards Members get 50% off any burger when they order online or in the app.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings: New and current members of the chain’s Blazin’ Rewards loyalty program can buy one burger and get another free on Tuesday. Offer is good for dine-in, takeout and delivery.
  • Dave and Buster’s: New and existing loyalty members get 50% when they order a burger on Tuesday. Also get $2 beers Sunday and 50% off food on Memorial Day.
  • Between May 27 — June 2, Dairy Queen rewards members who purchase a Signature Stackburger will get a second one (of equal or lesser value) for $0.99. The offer is valid at participating locations and is limited to one deal per order, per person.

  • Outback Steakhouse is offering customers $10 burgers between May 28 — 30.

  • Smashburger: You can get $5 Classic Single Smashburgers all day Tuesday at participating locations nationwide. Get the deal in stores, or via Smashburger’s website or app with the code CLASSIC24.
  • Smokey Bones: Buy a $2.99 soft drink or alcoholic beverage and get a cheeseburger with a regular side of your choice for $6.49. You can add a premium topping such as bacon, roasted Portobello mushrooms, pulled pork, or a fried egg for $2.99. (Offer good for dine-in-only, while supplies last.)

Jewish Film Festival – May 30 – June 30th

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The Dayton Jewish International Film Festival offers outstanding world cinema that promotes awareness, appreciation and pride to the diversity of the Jewish people and to the community at large. Our goal is to educate and entertain through evocative, narrative and documentary films that portray the Jewish experience from historic to current global perspectives.

JCC International Jewish Film Festival Opening Night – The Catskills

Thursday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m.
The film will be followed by guest speaker Dr. Jenny Caplan, and a dessert reception

The Roger Glass Center for the Arts
(29 Creative Way, Dayton, OH 45479)

Cost:
Opening Night Reception + Individual Ticket $18
Season pass $95 (includes Opening Night)

(United States, 2023, 86 minutes) Documentary

The Catskills is a delightful account on the rise and fall of the Borscht Belt and the powerful women who made it happen. With a trove of lost-and-found archival footage and a cast of characters endowed with the gift of gab, this charming documentary journeys into the storied mountain getaway north of New York City that served as refuge for Jewish immigrants and affluent Jewish families alike. Stand-up comedians share their best shtick while former waiters, entertainers, and dance instructors recount tales of the family-run resorts and bungalows. Punctuated with expert commentary—including from Dayton’s Dr. Jenny Caplan!—The Catskills is where nostalgia and memory meets the American Jewish experience.

Jennifer Caplan is Associate Professor and The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati Chair in Judaic Studies at University of Cincinnati. Her first book Funny, You Don’t Look Funny: Judaism and Humor from the Silent Generation to Millennials was published by Wayne State University Press in 2023, and she is a co-editor of the forthcoming book No Respect: Themes and Trends in Global Jewish Humors. Currently she is working on Unmasked: Jewish Characters in DC and Marvel, which looks at the history and evolution of Jewish comic book characters.

Home

Tuesday, June 4 at 7:15 p.m.
The Neon
(130 E. 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402)

Cost:
Individual Ticket $12
Season pass $95

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR HOME

Home

Tuesday, June 4 at 7:15 p.m.

The Neon
(130 E. 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402)

Cost:
Individual Ticket $12
Season pass $95

(Israel, 2023, 111 minutes) Crime/Drama

Home, nominated for nine Israeli Academy Awards, including Best Film, is a portrayal of the tensions between religious power and personal ambition in an ultra-Orthodox enclave. Yair opens a computer store in his Jerusalem neighborhood, instigating the scrutiny of the rabbis who police the boundaries between the secular and the sacred. His wife’s distinguished family has doubts, but the stream of customers interested in “kosher” electronic products says otherwise. Yair’s success clashes with the gatekeepers of propriety in this insular community. Based on the personal story of writer-director Benny Fredman, Home’s dynamic performances and tremendous cinematography places us in the heart of contemporary Jerusalem.

An Evening of Short Films

Thursday, June 6 at 7:15 p.m.

The Neon
(130 E. 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402)

Cost:
Individual Ticket $12
Season pass $95

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR AN EVENING OF SHORT FILMS

FEATURING THE FOLLOWING FILMS:

Sevap/Mitvah
(United States, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2023, 20 minutes)
In 1941 Nazi-occupied Bosnia, a Muslim woman risks her life to save her Jewish friends and is saved by them in turn 50 years later. Inspired by a true story.

BrownWhite
(Israel, 2022, 10 minutes)
BrownWhite explores how skin color influences the development of identity. Weaving Israeli biracial kids’ life experiences with findings from academic research, the film reveals the dilemmas of identity in the blended family – a world that’s more complicated than black, white, or brown.

Mazel Tov Cocktail
(Germany, 2020, 30 minutes)
Dima is a charismatic, tough Russian-Jewish teenager living in Germany. Breaking the fourth wall he passionately and ferociously talks about his views, the Jewish condition in Germany, and about the tolerant, but hypocritical ways in which his world works.

Call Me Alvy
(United Kingdom, 2017, 10 minutes)
Brian Silver – almost 13 and preparing for Bar Mitzvah – has been obsessed with Woody Allen ever since his older brother introduced him to the film Annie Hall. Does his mother have a reason to worry, or is it just a phase?

Jack and Sam
(United States, 2023, 20 minutes)
A poignant film about two Holocaust survivors who were miraculously reunited after 80 years and are now spending time rekindling their friendship and teaching others about the dangers of hatred. NOTE: After the war, Jack Waksal moved to Dayton, Ohio, where he lived until 1992.

The Interpreter

Monday, June 10 at 7:15 p.m.
(also available virtually June 10 and 11)

The Neon
(130 E. 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402)

Cost:
Individual Ticket $12
Virtual Access Ticket $12
Season pass $95

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR IN-PERSON SHOWING OF THE INTERPRETER
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE VIRTUAL SHOWING OF THE INTERPRETER (tickets go on sale May 1st)

Cost:
Individual Ticket $12
Virtual Access Ticket $12
Season pass $95

(Slovakia, Czech Republic, Austria, 2018, 113 minutes) Drama/Comedy

What happens when you seek revenge but find friendship? Eighty-year-old Jiri believes he has located the former SS officer who executed his parents but finds instead the man’s wastrel middle-aged son. The bittersweet odd-couple journey to meet surviving witnesses of war and to come to some resolve about history and guilt and wisdom about life and loss. Variety’s Jessica Kiang writes “the subtlety of the film’s elegant craft, the restraint of well-known Slovakian director Martin Šulík’s characterful screenplay, and the superb chemistry between the two lead actors gives The Interpreter a respectful, quiet resonance.”

All About the Levkoviches

Sunday, June 16 at 7:15 p.m.
(also virtually June 16-18)

The Neon
(130 E. 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402)

Cost:
Individual Ticket $12
Virtual Access Ticket $12
Season pass $95

**First 50 dads get in FREE!! Use code DAD50 at checkout**
(Code only available for in-person screening; can only be used one time per transaction)

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR IN-PERSON SHOWING OF ALL ABOUT THE LEVKOVICHES
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE VIRTUAL SHOWING OF ALL ABOUT THE LEVKOVICHES (tickets go on sale May 1st)

All About the Levkoviches

Remembering Gene Wilder

 

Tuesday, June 18
Reception at 9:30 a.m. (sponsored by Hadassah)
Film begins at 10:00 a.m.

The Neon
(130 E. 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402)

Cost:
Individual Ticket $12
Season pass $95

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR REMEMBERING GENE WILDER

In iconic roles from Leo Bloom to Willy Wonka, and in comedy classics like Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, Gene Wilder (born Jerome Silberman) charmed audiences with his neurotic charisma and manic energy. Wilder also faced personal tragedy, losing his wife, comedian Gilda Radner, and later battling Alzheimer’s. A “disarmingly lovable documentary” award-winning filmmaker Ron Frank has gifted us a “captivating, insightful and profoundly moving” account of one of our great comic actors. With rare never-before-seen home videos and memorable scenes from our favorite Gene Wilder films, this winning documentary reveals intimate insights detailing his life and career with many astonishing surprises. An audience favorite at more than a dozen film festivals, do not miss the timeless comic genius of Wilder on the big screen.

Nathan-ism
Thursday, June 20 at 7:15 p.m.

The Neon
(130 E. 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402)

Cost:
Individual Ticket $12
Season pass $95

(United States, 2023, 79 minutes) Documentary
Shortlisted for the International Documentary Association’s best films of 2023

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR NATHAN-ISM

(United States, 2023, 79 minutes) Documentary
Shortlisted for the International Documentary Association’s best films of 2023

For decades Nathan Hilu has been unable to stop drawing: his years during and after World War II, his Syrian-Jewish family, his Yiddish New York. His quirky drawings—part underground comix, part Jean-Michel Basquiat, all Nathan—have the attention of archivists, galleries, and historians. Tablet Magazine described him as the “most significant Jewish Outsider artist you’ve never heard of.” But doubts arise: was Nathan really a guard at the Nuremberg Trials? What is memory and what is invention? A compelling documentary with twists and turns of the creative spirit. Do not miss the spectacular visual kaleidoscope of urgency as Nathan races against the clock to document history.

 

An American Tail

Sunday, June 23 at 3:00 p.m.

The Neon
(130 E. 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402)

Cost:
No charge (seating is limited)

RESERVE TICKETS FOR AN AMERICAN TAIL

An American Tail

No charge (seating is limited)

(United States, 1986, 80 minutes) Animated Family Musical

An animated cinematic feast, not to be missed on the big screen! Steven Spielberg helped produce this now-classic tale of a young mouse named Fievel Mousekewitz who, with his family, emigrate from Russia to the United States by boat after their home is destroyed by cats. Separated from his family but aided by a team of new-immigrant ethnic mice, Fievel explores the new world, facing adventure, hardship, and reunion. An entertaining, sensitive, and unforgettable tribute to the immigrant experience, An American Tail will sensitize another young generation to the challenges of many of our forebears.

In partnership with PJ Library

Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara
Sunday, June 23 at 7:15 p.m.

The Neon
(130 E. 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402)

Cost:
Individual Ticket $12
Season pass $95

 

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR KIDNAPPED: THE ABDUCTION OF EDGARDO MORTARA

(Italy, France, Germany, 2023, 134 minutes) Historical Drama

A captivating depiction of the controversy that shocked the world: the 1858 forced removal of a Jewish child, Edgardo Mortara, from his family by agents of the Inquisition, approved by the Pope himself. Brought to the screen with historical accuracy and striking cinematography, Kidnapped narrates a turning point in the history of Italy in general and the Jews in Europe in particular. This is the story Steven Spielberg considered filming, now brought to life by acclaimed Italian director Marco Bellocchio. Don’t miss this full-tilt drama “with the passionate vehemence of Victor Hugo or Charles Dickens” (Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian).

**Support the JFS Mitzvah Mission by bringing items with you to the theater to be donated to the YWCA. Click here for more information, including a list of High-Need items.**

Less than Kosher

Tuesday, June 25 at 7:15 p.m.
(also available virtually June 25-27)

The Neon
(130 E. 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402)

Cost:
Individual Ticket $12
Virtual Access Ticket $12
Season pass $95

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR IN-PERSON SHOWING OF LESS THAN KOSHER
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE VIRTUAL SHOWING OF LESS THAN KOSHER (tickets go on sale May 1st)

(Canada, 2023, 67 minutes) Musical Comedy

Can the pizzazz of pop and the chutzpah of the digital age capture the spirit of tradition? At 20, Viv was a promising young singer. At 30, her failing music career has forced her back into her mother’s basement. But when this self-proclaimed “Bad Jew” lands ass-backwards into a job as a Cantor at her family’s synagogue, she’s thrown into a wild ride of illicit affairs, drug trips, family drama, self-discovery and some serious Jewish bops. It’s Shiva Baby meets A Star is Born. Modern Jewish wit and viral Hebrew Electro-Pop. Don’t miss the delightful performances which earned Less than Kosher the Audience Award at the Toronto Jewish Film Festival.

Stella. A Life.

Thursday, June 27 at 7:15 p.m.

The Neon
(130 E. 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402)

Cost:
Individual Ticket $12
Season pass $95

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR STELLA. A LIFE.

(Germany, 2023, 121 minutes) Historical Drama

In extraordinary times, betrayal becomes ordinary. During wartime Berlin, some Jews found ways to evade Nazi round-ups, living surreptitious lives through guile and chutzpah. But standing in the eye of the storm had its risks. This powerful film is based on the true story of Stella Goldschlag, a young German Jew who became a “catcher” for the Gestapo. Stella explores how one can transform from survivor to snitch; a portrait of how ordinary souls become corrupted by dark circumstances. With award-winning actress Paula Beer as Stella, this beautifully filmed account of complexity and loyalty will stimulate audience discussions as few films have.

My Neighbor Adolf

Sunday, June 30 at 7:15 p.m.

The Neon(130 E. 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402)

Cost:
Individual Ticket $12
Season pass $95

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR MY NEIGHBOR ADOLF

(Israel, Poland, Colombia 2022, 96 minutes) Comedy/Drama

In the shadow of the capture of Adolf Eichmann, Polsky, a grumpy Holocaust survivor living in the countryside begins to have suspicions about his secretive new neighbor Mr. Herzog (played by German cult-actor Udo Kier). Piecing together clues and cues, Polsky goes to risky lengths to investigate. Might his portrait-painting, dog-loving nemesis be that Adolf? In order to verify, he will have to engage and entertain his neighbor, but at what costs to his loneliness? A comedy of misrecognition and misanthropy, My Neighbor Adolf is a charming and gripping black comedy, a hit for festival audiences worldwide.

Tickets also available for purchase at the door as space allows.
Questions? Contact Laura Smith, JCC Administrative Assistant, at [email protected].

JEWVirtual Tickets – Questions and Answers

For more information or help please contact Laura Smith, JCC Administrative Assistant, at [email protected].

Five Rivers Fountain of Lights Resume Tonight

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A focal point of RiverScape MetroPark is the Five Rivers Fountain of Lights, a series of five fountains that shoot water about 200 feet high and 400 feet across at the confluence of the Great Miami and Mad Rivers. These fountains have been part of the city skyline, and hundreds of photos of downtown Dayton, since 2001, when the park opened. The Five Rivers Fountain of Lights will operate for 10-minute intervals at the top of the hour during the weekdays from 6:55 am to 10:05 pm, and during weekends from 10:55 am to 10:05 pm through Labor Day.

The five streams of water, symbolizing our five regional rivers, meet in a giant center spray honoring our region’s fortunate abundance of water within the Great Miami Buried Valley Aquifer, one of the nation’s most plentiful aquifers and the source of the fountain’s water. This dramatic in-river feature is unique because of its innovative technology and artistic design. Sixty-foot stainless steel and aluminum spires adorn the tops of the fountain towers. These sculptural pieces of architecture reflect sunlight and create beautiful moray patterns. When night rolls in, the fountain spires are covered with 25 “intelligent” lights that can create almost every color imaginable.

How the Fountains Work

The Five Rivers Fountain of Lights is created by five water jets housed in concrete towers and a powerful center geyser. The towers straddle the confluence of the Great Miami and Mad Rivers just east of the Riverside Bridge and shoot 2,500 gallons of water per minute toward the center of the river. The central geyser rises from the jets to an impressive 200 feet in the air. Covering 395,000 square feet across an 800-foot diameter, the Five Rivers Fountain of Lights is one of the largest fountains in the world.

Harnessing such an awesome fountain requires a few tricks, as well. The Five Rivers Fountain of Lights is equipped with directional wind sensors. If the wind is blowing in a direction and at a velocity that could interfere with area traffic or other activities, individual jets of the fountain will not operate. Also, during the cold months when water could create hazardous conditions on nearby roads and recreation trails, the fountain is turned off.

Water for the Fountains

Water to the fountain is provided by seven wells that tap the aquifer. Prior to building the fountain, the RiverScape partnership asked for opinions from the City of Dayton, the Miami Conservancy District and the Ohio EPA regarding the potential effect of the fountain. All three organizations agreed that the fountain will not harm the aquifer. In fact, groundwater in the area is so plentiful that many downtown buildings continuously operate dewatering pumps to prevent groundwater from entering their basements. These pumps discharge more water into the rivers daily than is used by the Five Rivers Fountain in the same period.

To ensure that the fountains will never negatively affect the aquifer or the community water systems in the region, ongoing groundwater level and quality monitoring are conducted by The Miami Conservancy District’s Groundwater Preservation Program. Observation wells have been installed at each tower to record monthly water level readings. These readings are compared to historical monitoring data to ensure the health of the water, both in terms of the environment and the area’s water supply.

Kit Kat Pink Lemonade Flavored Bar

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Amidst the arrival of warmer days, Kit Kat fans across America have a fresh reason to rejoice as the brand unveils its newest flavor: the Kit Kat Pink Lemonade Flavored Bar. Infused with the tang of lemonade and a touch of sweet strawberry, this limited-edition treat promises to transport consumers into a summertime reverie with every bite.

New Kit Kat Pink Lemonade Flavored Bar Hits Shelves Nationwide

Encased within the classic, crunchy wafers lies a pink lemonade-flavored creme, offering a refreshing twist accentuated by subtle notes of strawberry.

The Pink Lemonade edition is a response to the demand for tangy treats among Gen Z and Millennials. Available in both standard and king sizes, the Kit Kat Pink Lemonade Flavored Bar joins a long line of unconventional flavors, including Chocolate Frosted Donut, Mint + Dark Chocolate, and Birthday Cake.

2024 FAST LAPS #2

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2024 FAST LAPS #2 (so popular that we are doubling the price, 2 x $0 = $0, still free!) weather and course conditions permitting, 6:30pm Wednesday, 29 May 2024 at Troy Mountain Bike Area in Duke Park (Troy, Ohio).
Our dedicated TMBA crew has recommended we move to the 29th date due to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources invasive species mitigation (mostly invasive Honey Suckle and Pear, but we hope they get the poison ivy and thorns too!). The TMBA tread appears to be surviving but we will need to do some work between now and FAST LAPS #2 to have a viable course, stay tuned for TMBA maintanence opportunities. No rain date for FL #2 since we move to John Bryan in June for the 6hr course preview!
5:30pm check-in, number plate, and activity waiver verification at the TMBA picnic shelter.
6:30pm start.
New & Improved registration with fully digital Activity Waiver, www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=351876
You must List the date the activity is taking place (29 May 2024 or 5/29/2024 or however you write the date) to verify acceptance of the waiver. Complete waiver information and legible signature required to complete check in. Pre-register (it’s free and you get assigned a MVMBA number plate, and we won’t post DNS if you don’t show) to save time and relieve our check-in volunteers.
Note new & improved categories as well (we do listen to suggestions!), including Recreational (no podiums, no pressure!), and Prologue only (~1 mile or less, all beginner trail) for kids just figuring out how to ride a bike. Depending upon turnout, we may have Alpha (fastest overall) and Omega (enjoyed the longest ride time!) recognition.
See Facebook MVMBA page for updates.
Volunteers desperately needed for timing/number plate spotting/course marshalling – A great way to spectate and follow the riders progress! This series will not be continued without volunteers.
Also need help for check-in and setup/course sweeper/awards/cleanup (all can ride).
Volunteer signup (must open in browser, doesn’t seem to work within Facebook app), https://tinyurl.com/MVMBA-FL-2volunteers
Please post reply or contact [email protected] for further information or suggestions 🙂.
Registering multiple riders from the same webscorer account? If you wish to register another participant or edit a registration from your account:
1) Stay Signed in
2) Select the “Event Registration Page” button 2nd from the top on the right on the webscorer event page
or go to /www.webscorer.com/register?pid=1&raceid=351874
3) Select Start new registration or edit registration as appropriate…
Many of the blanks will autofill when you start typing (email, emergency contact, …)
Email [email protected] for suggested improvements or to volunteer.
Interested in more of these kinds of activities? Join MVMBA at www.mvmba.bike and get involved!
Interested in being a FAST LAPS series, venue, or MVMBA sponsor? Contact [email protected]

Nothing Bundt Cakes New Summer Flavors

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Nothing Bundt Cakes is making this summer sweeter with the launch of its largest seasonal flavor lineup ever. The new Taste of Summer Collection introduces six limited-time flavors, marking the most extensive summer release in the brand’s 27-year history.

Rolling out now through August, the collection features a mix of two-week pop-up flavors and seasonal featured flavors, offering something new to enjoy throughout the summer. Here’s what to look forward to:

  • Churro Dulce de Leche Pop-Up (May 27): Inspired by the Mexican classic, this cinnamon spice cake is topped with cinnamon sugar and filled with rich dulce de leche. Available in personal-sized Bundtlets.
  • Key Lime Featured Flavor (June 10): A sweet and tart twist on a citrusy favorite, this flavor is perfect for summer and available in all cake sizes.
  • Almond Wedding Bliss Pop-Up (July 1): A delicate white cake infused with almond flavor and topped with a sweet sprinkle crunch. Available in personal-sized Bundtlets.
  • Lemon Raspberry Featured Flavor (July 15): Combining zesty lemon with raspberries, this refreshing flavor is available in all cake sizes.
  • Pineapple Upside Down Pop-Up (July 22): A modern take on a classic, this cake features pineapple juice, a pineapple ring, cherry halves, and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Available in personal-sized Bundtlets.

The collection will culminate in August with a sixth and final pop-up flavor, promising a unique and exciting surprise for Nothing Bundt Cakes fans.

The Taste of Summer Collection will be available only while supplies last at all Nothing Bundt Cakes bakeries nationwide.

Nothing Bundt Cakes

The Exchange
 9632 N Springboro Pike
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 505-8484
Sat 9am – 5pm
Tues- Fri 9am – 6pm
2418 Esquire Dr #4,
Beavercreek, OH 45431

(937) 530-4141
Sat 9am – 5pm
Tues- Fri 9am – 6pm

West Carrollton’s Summer Concert Series: Spungeworthy

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West Carrollton’s Summer Concert Series is back with Spungeworthy as the season opener!
Join us for some fresh tunes; grab your family, friends, and neighbors for an evening of fantastic music. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair or blanket, come for the music, and stay for the delicious food trucks!
May 30th – Spungeworthy
Event Time: 7-9 pm
Location: Right across from Fire Station #56 and beside the sand volleyball court.
Food Truck Lineup – open at 6:30 pm
El Meson
Lil Tiki Weenies
Krazy Eatzz
Beer & Water for sale – all sales support local West Carrollton Band Boosters