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Local Farmers Markets to Shop

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When you shop at local farmers markets, you are supporting small-scale farmers and enjoying fresh, organic produce. Choose local for a healthier community and environment.  Here’s a list of where you’ll find them around town:

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

John Bryan Center 100 Dayton Streety, Yellow Springs, OH

For over 20 years this market has been made up of a hardworking group of men, women and children, dedicated…

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

Franklin Farmers Market 1 Benjamin Franklin Way, Franklin, OH

Join us every Saturday through Sept 14, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for local products including fresh produce, honey/jams, and…

Shiloh Farmers Market

Shiloh Farmers Market 5300 Philadelphia Dr,, Dayton, OH

The farmers’ market is located on the corner of Main St. & Philadelphia Dr, in the parking lot of Shiloh…

Fairborn Farmers Market

Main Street and Grand Avenue Fairgonr, OH

The Fairborn Farmers Market will officially open on Wednesday, May 1st 2024 at 10am until 2pm. It will run every…

Lebanon Farmers Market

Bicentennial Park 837 Dayton Road, Waynesville, OH

The Lebanon Farmers Market is open 3pm to 7pm every Thursday May 16 thru October 3. The Lebanon Farmers Market…

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

John Bryan Center 100 Dayton Streety, Yellow Springs, OH

For over 20 years this market has been made up of a hardworking group of men, women and children, dedicated…

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

Franklin Farmers Market 1 Benjamin Franklin Way, Franklin, OH

Join us every Saturday through Sept 14, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for local products including fresh produce, honey/jams, and…

Shiloh Farmers Market

Shiloh Farmers Market 5300 Philadelphia Dr,, Dayton, OH

The farmers’ market is located on the corner of Main St. & Philadelphia Dr, in the parking lot of Shiloh…

Fairborn Farmers Market

Main Street and Grand Avenue Fairborn, OH

The Fairborn Farmers Market will officially open on Wednesday, May 1st 2024 at 10am until 2pm. It will run every…

Oakwood Farmers Market

OH

The Oakwood Farmers’ Market is located in downtown Oakwood and operates rain or shine from 9am – 1pm Saturdays in…

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

Franklin Farmers Market 1 Benjamin Franklin Way, Franklin, OH

Join us every Saturday through Sept 14, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for local products including fresh produce, honey/jams, and…

Shiloh Farmers Market

Shiloh Farmers Market 5300 Philadelphia Dr,, Dayton, OH

The farmers’ market is located on the corner of Main St. & Philadelphia Dr, in the parking lot of Shiloh…

Farmers Market at The Heights

Eichelberger Amphitheater 8625 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, OH

The Eichelberger Amphitheater (8625 Brandt Pike) is home to the Farmers Market at The Heights on Saturdays. This year’s market…

Free

Englewood Market & Food Truck Rally

Wagner Power Equipment 520 W National Rd, Englewood, OH

Bella Sorella Pizza Co. Yummy Gyro Food Truck Lilia’s Outside Cafe Atlas & Co. Charcuterie LLC Billie Gold Bubble Tea…

New Carlisle Farmer’s Market

Downtown New Carlisle 113 W Jefferson St, New Carlisle, OH

New Carlisle Farmer’s Market every Saturday morning June 15 to September 28 from 10-2pm in Downtown New Carlisle in front of CVS…

Sakura Sushi & Korean Cuisine Now Open in Beavercreek!

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The doors opened yesterday at this new Beavercreek eatery. Located just west of Sam’s club

Sakura Sushi & Korean Cuisine has opened at 3464 Pentagon Blvd.

Offering 10 Bento box lunch options for weekday lunches between 11am – 3pm and 3 different fried rice options  as well as a Korean lunch menu that includes  Kimchi Stew, Soon Du Bu Stew, made with tofu, Bibimbap, Japchae- sweet potato starch noodles stir fried with vegetables and meat, Beef Bulgogi- Korean BBQ beef and short ribs and a large selection of Boba teas, you could dine hear for a month without repeating options.

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Sakura Sushi & Korean Cuisine

3464 Pentagon Blvd,
Beavercreek, OH 45431

937-789-1600

Tues- Thurs 11am – 9pm
Fri & Sat 11am – 10pm
Sun noon – 8pm

Online reservations available

The Kite Runner May 28 – June 2

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Based on Khaled Hosseini’s beloved, international best-selling novel, THE KITE RUNNER is a powerful new play adapted by Matthew Spangler that follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption.

Afghanistan is a divided country, and two childhood friends are about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul and the skies are full of the excitement and joy of a kite flying tournament. But neither of the boys can foresee the incident which will change their lives forever. Told across two decades and two continents,?THE KITE RUNNER is an unforgettable journey of forgiveness, and shows us all that we can be good again.

The Human Race Theatre Company and Dayton Live are proud to bring this national tour to Dayton.

The Ultimate Elvis Show

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This is a high energy authentic reproduction of Elvis live on stage, starring one of the top young tribute artists in the country and the amazing Roustabout Showband.

Hardee’s Launches New Blueberry Biscuits & Chicken Tender Platters

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Hardee’s is bringing a fresh taste of summer to breakfast menus with the introduction of its new seasonal Blueberry Biscuit. This new addition, featuring a warm, fluffy biscuit infused with blueberry flavor and topped with a sweet drizzle of icing, is available now through September 2, 2024 exclusively during breakfast hours.

Fans can enjoy Blueberry Biscuits in single, two-pack, or four-pack options, available for order during breakfast hours through the Hardee’s app or in-store. With summer holidays like Memorial Day and the Fourth of July around the corner, these biscuits provide a sweet start to summer mornings.

Hardee's Launches New Blueberry Biscuits

But the Blueberry Biscuit isn’t the only treat Hardee’s is serving up this season. Fans can also enjoy Hand-Crafted Lemonades and new Chicken Tender Platters, featuring three premium, all-white meat chicken strips, hand-dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded, and fried to a golden brown. Each platter comes with a side of coleslaw, fries, and garlic toast.

Napoli’s Pizza Opens 2nd Location

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They opened their original Napoli’s pizza shop in Miamisburg in 2019. Featuring New York-style pizza, calzones, stromboli, sub sandwiches, garlic rolls and baked pasta dishes such as lasagna, manicotti, ravioli, ziti and spaghetti.

Their 2nd location in Beavercreek opens Thurs, May 23rd. Din Alija, who shared that the Beavercreek menu will be smaller, at least at first, and will feature the pizzas, pastas, calzones and stromboli that guests can find at the Miamisburg spot. “All our dough is made from scratch and is fresh every day,” Alija said.

Sample Menu:

Small Cheese Pizza $13.50
Large Meat Lovers $23.81
12″ Chicken Alfredo $20.50
Small Veggie Pizza $19.67
Large Greek Pizza  $21.74
Large Meat Lovers $23.81
Pepperoni Calzone $12.42
Greek Calzone $15.53
Hawaiian Calzone $13.46
Stromboli $13.46
Pasta Trion $15.53
Ziti Alfredo $16.56
Spaghetti Alfredo with chicken $20.70
Garlic Bread w/cheese $7.50
Cannoli $5.18
Tiramisu $6.21

 

See entire menu here:

 

Napoli’s Pizza

937-306-8151

937-247-5018

Tues, Wed 4-9pm
Thurs & Fri 11am – 9pm
Sat & Sun noon – 9pm
Saturday
12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

3783 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek

937-306-8151

Tues – Fri 11am -9pm
Sat & Sun noon – 9pm

Wendy’s Offers New $3 English Muffin Deal

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Starting this week (and for a limited time only), Wendy’s is offering either a Bacon, Egg, & Cheese English Muffin or a Sausage, Egg, & Cheese English Muffin with a small order of Seasoned Potatoes for a total of $3. At my nearest location in Chicago, these English muffin options each cost $4.19 à la carte and the small order of Seasoned Potatoes costs $1.79, so the savings here is significant — a nearly a 50% discount.

As Carl Loredo, chief marketing officer at Wendy’s, explained at a media event in 2021, the development of Wendy’s breakfast menu back in 2019 started from a place of rivaling McDonald’s fast food breakfast supremacy, “saving consumers from folded egg sandwiches that were being served in the marketplace.”

Meanwhile, fans hungry for something hearty and flavorful can also order the new Sausage Breakfast Burrito. Inspired by the fandom of Wendy’s Bacon Breakfast Burrito launched earlier this year, this fully loaded morning meal includes a grilled sausage patty, fresh cracked eggs, seasoned breakfast potatoes, American cheese, and cheese sauce. All these ingredients are wrapped in a tortilla and served with two Cholula Original Hot Sauce Packets on the side for fans looking for an added spicy kick.

Jersey Mike’s Introduces 2 New Sandwiches

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Jersey Mike’s Subs is spicing up its menu with the introduction of two new cheese steaks featuring signature sauces. Starting today, these limited-time offerings will be available at all Jersey Mike’s locations nationwide.
The new subs include:
  • Smoky Southwestern Cheese Steak: This sub features freshly grilled beef, onions, and peppers, topped with melted cheese and a smoky southwest sauce.

  • Salsa Verde Chicken Cheese Steak: This option includes freshly grilled chicken, onions, and peppers, enhanced with a zesty salsa verde sauce for an extra kick.

To promote the new additions, Jersey Mike’s will launch two television commercials and a digital advertising campaign. Additionally, outreach efforts will be made to MyMike’s loyalty members.

Jersey Mike’s Subs, with more than 3,000 locations open and in development, serves authentic fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs on in-store freshly baked bread — the same recipe it started with in 1956. Passion for giving in Jersey Mike’s local communities is reflected in its mission statement “Giving…making a difference in someone’s life.” For more information, please visit jerseymikes.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.

Pick Your Own Strawberries

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Want to pick your own strawberries?  Here are a few places you can do that in the Miami Vally:

 

Monin’s Fruit Farm

8201 Frederick Pike,
Dayton OH 45414

5/19 Sund – til 3pm
$2.95/lb

next weekend
5/25 Sat from 8 am to 4p
or until picked out

Bring your own bucket, or get one at the store – 1 gallon buckets for $1.

While you’re there check out the Hanging Baskets, Fresh Baked Goods, Pretzels, Jams, Georgia Peaches, Tennessee Tomatoes & all the produce you need!!

Jackson’s Farm Market

2931 US Route 68 S,
Xenia, OH, 45385
937-376-1778
They will have U-Pick strawberries on Sunday, May 19, from Noon to 5. Our farm market will be open from noon to 6pm Ready picked strawberries will be available also on Sunday.

Blooms & Berries Farm Market

9669 S ST. RT, 48,
Loveland OH, 45140

 

(513) 697-9173

Strawberry Days Hours:
Mon – Fri 9-3:00; Sat – Sun 9 – 4:30

We need your help picking!  Lots of really nice berries in the field today as this warm weather is continuing to push the crop to harvest early.  All ticketholders these days will get to pick!  Event tickets only $7 and are available below.  Picking should remain good through early in the week with this warmer weather ripening fruit quickly.

 

New Indian/Pakistani Eatery Open in Riverside

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3937 Linden Ave,
Dayton, OH 45432

(937) 522-0584

Follow them on Facebook or visit their website.

Angelo Moore Dr Madvibe And The Missin Links

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Join The Brightside for a special evening with Angelo Moore Dr Madvibe And The Missin Links (feat Skabone Stan)

Angelo Moore is the legendary frontman of Fishbone and is known for his explosive on-stage presence, unique vocal talents, and mad musical skills on saxophone, theremin, and Hammond B3. Considered by many to be the world’s greatest frontman, Angelo’s musical talent knows no boundaries!

We’re excited to welcome home, Skabone Stan too!!

Actor’s Theatre Fairborn, presents “On Golden Pond”

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Actor’s Theatre, Fairborn, presents “On Golden Pond” written by Earnest Thompson and directed by Brian Sharp.

“On Golden Pond” is the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, who are spending their 48th year at their summer home on Golden Pond. This year, their divorced, middle-aged daughter and her new fiancé visit before departing for Europe and leaving his teenage son behind for a summer of lessons learned and bonds strengthened. This is a heartwarming and hilarious show about three generations of a family learning to communicate and to care.

Tickets are $17.50 and are available online or at the door.

Freddy’s Adds New Menu Items For Summer

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Freddy’s Pretzel Bacon BBQ Steakburger & Chicken Sandwich

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers welcomes back the popular Pretzel Bacon BBQ Steakburger while adding new options to their summer menu.  These limited-time offerings will be available now through July 2, 2024 at all Freddy’s locations nationwide.

The returning Pretzel Bacon BBQ Steakburger features two steakburger patties topped with melted American cheese, crispy bacon, and onion, all served on a toasted pretzel bun with bourbon BBQ sauce and Fat Tire Beer Cheese. The new Pretzel Bacon BBQ Chicken Sandwich offers a choice of grilled or crispy chicken, also topped with bacon and onion on a toasted pretzel bun with the same flavorful bourbon BBQ sauce and Fat Tire Beer Cheese.

Freddy’s Lemon Cream & Orange Cream Frosts

In addition to the savory sandwich options, Freddy’s is launching a new lineup of Freddy’s Frosts, featuring Lemon Cream and Orange Cream flavors. The Lemon Cream Frost combines all-natural lemonade with freshly churned vanilla frozen custard, topped with whipped cream. The Orange Cream Frost blends all-natural lemonade and vanilla frozen custard with hints of orange, reminiscent of an orange creamsicle, and is also topped with whipped cream.

Freddy’s encourages fans to download their app and sign up for the Freddy’s rewards program to receive a Free Original Double Steakburger or Mini Specialty Concrete, which will appear in the offers section of the app.

Free Admission to U.S. Military and their Families this Summer at DAI.

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The Dayton Art Institute (DAI) announced it will again join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families during the summer. The 2024 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, 2024, and end on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024.

The Blue Star Museums initiative is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and participating museums across America. Together, these organizations offer families an opportunity to enjoy the nation’s cultural heritage and better connect with their new communities after a military move. Find the list of participating museums at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

“Each year, the DAI thanks military families and helps them build meaningful connections by participating in the Blue Star Museums initiative,” said DAI Director & President Michael R. Roediger. “Military personnel and their families represent a significant portion of our local community, and this is one way in which the DAI shows appreciation for their sacrifice. We look forward to opening the museum doors to our nation’s military families all summer.”

During the duration of the program, the DAI will offer free museum admission to those currently serving in the United States Military—Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy and Space Force, members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), DD Form 1173-1 ID card or the Next Generation Uniformed Services (Real) ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum. This includes admission to all Special Exhibitions, Focus Exhibitions and the DAI collection galleries. In addition, the DAI offers active-duty military personnel and their families a $10 discount on the purchase or renewal of an individual, duo or family membership.

For more information about planning a visit, including current museum hours and updates, go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/visit or call 937-223-4ART (4278). Connect with the Dayton Art Institute on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest for additional information, behind-the-scenes photos and videos and exclusive offers.

Boney James & Angie Stone Coming to Fraze

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Fraze has just announced Boney James & Angie Stone with special guest Aneesa Strings will play the Fraze on Friday, June 28th at 8pm.

Boney James

Boney James

Detour, on Concord Records, is chart-topping jazz/R&B sax player Boney James’ 18th studio album. Appropriately titled, this latest album is a subtle stylistic turn that builds on the commercial success of 2020’s Solid, his highest charting release ever on the pop charts, peaking in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200.

During his 30-year career, Boney has earned four Grammy nominations (“I’m not gonna lie… I’d still love a statue,” he says), two NAACP Image Award nominations and a Soul Train Award, while a dozen of his albums have landed at #1 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Album chart.  His collaborators in the past include a who’s who of R&B and soul: Raheem DeVaughn, Faith Evans, George Benson, George Duke, Dwele, Al Jarreau, Philip Bailey, Anthony Hamilton, Jaheim, Eric Benét, Dave Hollister, Stokley Williams, Kenny Lattimore and Angie Stone.

Angie Stone

Angie Stone

A singer, MC, self-taught keyboardist, and prolific songwriter, Angie Stone’s first claim to fame was her membership in the Sequence, a pioneering hip-hop trio who arrived with “Funk You Up” (1979), the second release on Sugar Hill Records and the first rap single by an all-female group. Following a brief period with the post-new jack swing R&B act Vertical Hold, Stone began a fruitful and lasting solo career as one of neo-soul’s leading lights, known for providing sharp insight into romantic relationships with her smoky yet upfront voice. She established her solo career with a pair of gold-certified albums, Black Diamond (1999) and Mahogany Soul (2001), and added to her accolades with Grammy nominations in the R&B field for “More Than a Woman” (2002), “U-Haul” (2004), and “Baby” (2007). Increasingly occupied with acting roles, she has continued to record every few years, exemplified by deeply soul-rooted LPs such as Rich Girl (2012), Dream (2015), and Full Circle (2019).

Aneesa Strings

Aneesa Strings

Aneesa Strings is a bassist, vocalist, and composer from Oakland, California. She began playing professionally and recorded her first jazz album at just 13 years old. Aneesa received her Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California in 2014, when she released her first solo album A Shift In Paradigm featuring her single “Simpin”, produced by Patrice Rushen in collaboration with SFJAZZ. In 2016, Ms. Strings earned her Masters of Music in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University where she toured as the lead singer of the Bebop Spartans Big Band under the direction of Rodney Whitaker. Ms. Strings is fresh off the release of her 2019 critically acclaimed sophomore album WAYS, and has continued to tour worldwide with the likes of Duckworth, Jose James, Kandace Springs, and many others.

TICKETS GO ON SALE 5/25 – 10:00 AM

No ticket fee when purchased in person at Fraze FanFare
$75.50 – Plaza & Center Orchestra
$70.50 – Side Orchestra
$40.50 – Lawn & Terrace
Optional Lawn Seat Back rentals are available for $15 in advance.
(Ticket prices increase $5 day of show)
Limit 4 tickets per person first day of sale.