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WINE + CHEESE Pairing at Yellow Springs Brewery

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For all of our wine lovers out there! With a little help from our friends, we’ve thoughtfully crafted our first ever evening of wine and cheese.

Join us at the Barrel Room on Wednesday, June 26th, from 6:30 to 9:00PM, for a night of delicious pairings with Carli Goodrich (of Martin & Co. Wines) and our local cheese expert Mike Garrett (of Tom’s Market Deli).

Doors open at 6:30PM. so stop by for a pre-pairing drink!

Tickets are $50, and the price includes a FIVE course wine and cheese pairing menu.

Free Yoga at Herbert C. Huber Community Park

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Join the YMCA at the Heights at Herbert C. Huber Community Park for a relaxing day of yoga in the park! We will offer a combination of stretching and strengthening while connecting the mind, body, and spirit.

Sunday, June 23rd
2pm

This event is FREE for all and open to all ages!

You can register here: bit.ly/HBYogaJune24
Or you can just show up!

Address:
5401 Chambersburg Rd, Huber Heights, OH 45424

Have questions? Contact Kari Witmer, our Health & Wellness Director, at [email protected]

Archer’s Tavern Celebrates 14th Anniversary

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The crawfish has been ordered, which means it’s official – our 14th annual crawfish boil is on! We’ll be on the front patio on Saturday June 22nd with service beginning at 2 P.M. and lasting until they are gone. – “Laissez les bons temps rouler.” (That’s Cajun for Let The Good Times Roll!)

The Hello Girls At Beavercreek Community Theatre Thru June 30

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From New York to Paris, from ragtime to jazz:  THE HELLO GIRLS chronicles the story of America’s first women soldiers in this new musical inspired by history.  These intrepid heroines served as bilingual telephone operators on the front lines, helping turn the tide of World War I.  They then returned home to fight a decades-long battle for equality and recognition, paving the way for future generations.  THE HELLO GIRLS was commissioned and premiered by NYC’s Prospect Theater Company to celebrate the centennial of these groundbreaking women.

Reverend Horton Heat at Levitt Pavilion

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Jim is a Revelator, both revealing & reinterpreting the country-blues-rock roots of American music. He’s a time-travelling space-cowboy on a endless interstellar musical tour, and we are all the richer & “psycho billier” for getting to tag along. Seeing Reverend Horton Heat live is a transformative experience. There’s nothing like the primal tribal rock & roll transfiguration of a Reverend Horton Heat show. Listening to the Reverend Horton Heat is tantamount to injecting pure musical nitrous into the hotrod engine of your heart. And no band on this, or any other, planet rocks harder, drives faster, or lives truer than the Reverend Horton Heat.

All concerts in the 2024 Eichelberger Concert Season are free and open to the public, no ticket or RSVP necessary.

All concerts begin at 7PM* with exception of select dates.

  • You can bring in lawn chairs or blankets as well as outside food and beverage – including alcohol (glass prohibited).
  • Lawn chair rental available for a $5 donation.
  • Food and beverage vendors are onsite.

Local Deli Celebrates First Anniversary

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This  New York-style deli right here in Dayton, Ohio,marks its first anniversary with a week long celebration.  Since opening its doors, All The Best Delicatessen has become a cornerstone of the community. Owner, Lee Schear, believes it’s a mix of great food and good service, “At All The Best Deli, we’re more than just a place to eat; we’re a restaurant where every meal is a celebration,” says Schear.
To celebrate, from June 22nd – June 30th bring the entire family for our KIDS-EAT-FREE dine in special, where children 12 and under eat free, up to 5 kids per adult. While you’re there, make sure to congratulate our “original 9” employees. These 9 have been with ATB since they first opened our doors, so come out and experience all the exciting things happening at All The Best Delicatessen.

Since opening they’ve continued to add to their menu, with five salads to choose from inluding  classic garden greens to international inspirations. The newest addition to the menu, the ultimate sandwich squad: ‘The Besties’ are here!  Whether you choose pastrami, corned beef, or brisket, on a soft, buttery challah roll, you’ll be sure to say these are the best.

In January they added breakfast service from 7-11am seven days a week.  They even have an express menu, where you pick up at their drive-through window.

They’ve also rolled out a loyalty program that awards points for each dollar spent. At 50 points you’ll receive a $5 off an order and you’ll also get a special birthday treat.

More than just a sit down eatery, All The Best has a deli counter where you can pick up smoked meats, cut meats, pickles, olives, kosher cheese, salads and desserts.  They also offer catering service.

All The Best Delicatessen
5940 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH, 45429
937-999-4204
Open daily 7am – 8pm

McCoy on Movies: The Bikeriders

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Butler, Comer and Hardy lead Jeff Nichols’ motorcycle-driven snapshot of masculinity in THE BIKERIDERS


WATCH THE TRAILER HERE:

 

THE BACK STORY: Inspired by Danny Lyon’s book of the same name, THE BIKERIDERS stars Jodie Comer as Kathy, a woman living in/around Chicago in the mid 1960s. She is the paramour of Benny (Austin Butler), a rebellious young man who only cares about two things: His Harley-Davidson motorcyle and The Vandals, the bike club of which he is a member. The Vandals are essentially his family as he spends the majority of his time with its various members doing whatever it is they wish to do at any given moment. 
 
The Vandals are led by Johnny (Tom Hardy), a stoic figure who’s presence is understated, yet fully commanding in as much as he doesn’t say compared to what he does. This is why he is rarely challenged, both on decisions and for leadership of the club, making him an inspiration to members like Cockroach (Emory Cohen), Zipco (Michael Shannon), Wahoo (Beau Knapp), Brucie (Damon Herriman) and Corky (Carl Glusman). They live life as they ride: Free and uninhibited with their brothers – and the occasional lady – at their side. 
 
But as The Vandals begin to rise in prominence, they also begin to rise in notoriety, leading to run-ins with the law, townspeople and other bike clubs. But as Danny (Mike Faust) – a college student who interviews Kathy and documents the club’s activities, the goal being to produce a book one day – Kathy and The Vandals will come to learn that all good things must eventually come to an end …
 
THE REVIEW: Did you catch wind of that recent social media debate about which would a woman choose if she was stuck in the middle of the woods with the option of a bear or a man? Watching THE BIKERIDERS, the reasoning behind what would seem to be the ludicrous choice becomes clear from one scene to the next. For in presenting a masterful depiction of the rise of the American motorcycle club and its eventual demise from its glory days, writer/director Jeff Nichols and company have created a definitive 120 minute visual showcase of two words – toxic masculinity – inadvertently. 
 
This is not to suggest by any means that the film is quote-unquote “bad” by any means; instead, in creating a tribute to the men (and women) that have been romanticized in popular culture, THE BIKERIDERS – whether intentionally or unintentionally as it seems – exposes the pitfalls and trappings of what is supposed to define masculinity (being “cool,” “macho” and rebellious) for what they really are: Broken men looking for a sense of family, belonging, self-worth and purpose that have perpetuated from their origin to the 21st century.
 
While his turn as Elvis Presley may not have made him the true household name he surely sought to become, THE BIKERIDERS should help propel Austin Butler to the forefront. Coming with the standard issue teen idol/boyband heartthrob visual presentation, Butler shows that he can work a leather jacket, motorcycle and sideburns and not the other way around. While his character could easily come off as one note (and at times, almost does through no fault of his own due to the circumstances around him), Butler commands attention in each scene he in which he appears.
This in turn plays well off of Hardy’s stoic, Tony Soprano-like performance as Johnny, a man who despite what should be considered the perfect family life for his era, desires something different, something animalistic, something more – his bike club allowing him to enjoy the king of the jungle status so many men crave.  This makes he and Butler’s character two peas in a proverbial pod, the old lion with his young apprentice, both of whom desire to be free of anything (except possibly each other) in an “us against the world” manner for the ages.
In turn, this makes the various members of their club – Army burnouts, blue collar workers who wouldn’t stand out from the pack – look up to them, aspiring to be what they believe they are (true men) and unable to see their faults and flaws. This in turn is reflected in Toby Wallace’s pivotal character, the classic product of a 1960s broken home who sets out to be the opposite of what he feels – trapped, lacking power and unable to become his own man. This is why he sets out on such a destructive path which, of course, leads to pivotal (if not predictable) moments in the film. Yes, there is brotherhood and camaraderie with certain times that reflect the “live free” spirit that THE BIKERIDERS seeks to celebrate … But it’s extremely hard to ignore the cost that comes with it.
This is why the film being narrated by Comer’s character makes for the most interesting component of the film. In Kathy, we don’t get so much of a woman discussing her wild times with her man, but almost more of a mother discussing her children, hoping that all of her prodigal sons will one day return home safely even though she knows they won’t. (Maybe that’s why a friend who is also a parent left an advance screening of the film, the moments of violence and profanity aside? Then again, this isn’t exactly her “type” of movie to begin with, but I digress …)
In a world where ideology is constantly evolving, THE BIKERIDERS, for some, will seem like a breath of fresh air, showcasing a time when “men were men” and how one should look to set their own path as opposing to bowing to society’s standards. For others, it may seem like a documentary of the Cro-Magnon mindset seemingly responsible for all the world’s current major problems – and who’s to say which is right?
As a film, however, THE BIKERIDERS is entertaining – and maybe just leaving it as an intriguing piece of cinema versus the inspiration for a way of life is where it would best be served.

 

OVERALL RATING (OUT OF FOUR POSSIBLE BUCKETS OF POPCORN):

 

 

 

Big Boys, Big Macs and the Tootburger from Dixie Diner

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I remember my first Big Mac. 8th or 9th grade. Wrestling team bus ride to an away match. My bestie, also named Brian, ordered one. I ordered one. It was amazing. Shortly after I learned that a Big Mac was McDonald’s take on the Big Boy. You could get a Big Boy in my town at Frisch’s. I had been a Buddy Boy guy before this life changing revelation.

Since that time, 1987, I have been a Big Boy guy. Big Mac’s are great in a pinch but the Big Boy is the OG. Here’s the story.

The original double-deck hamburger with two “never frozen” burgers, lettuce, cheese, mayo and our special red relish was invented at Bob’s Pantry in 1936. The Big Boy brand and sandwich, a double decker hamburger, only existed in Burbank at the 4 Big Boy diners. It wasn’t until the 1940’s the Big Boy brand was franchised to Frisch’s in Cincinnati and to EatNPark in Pittsburgh.


At one time the Big Boy name and burger was franchised to dozens of operators covering hundreds of restaurants including Bob’s Big Boy, Frisch’s Big Boy, Shoney’s Big Boy (they still exist but don’t feature the OG Burger on their menu any longer). At one time Marriott owned the brand. Somewhere along the way it was adapted and the red relish disappeared and variations of thousand island and tartar sauce were swapped in for the sauce we know today.

A McDonalds guy in Pittsburgh introduced the idea of a Big Mac in the late 60’s trying to compete with Pittsburgh’s EatNPark Big Boy and Bob’s Big Boy both of which were popular in Western PA. The first Big Mac was served in Uniontown PA in one of Jim Delligatti’s McDonalds locations (he owned quite a few McDs).

My favorite version here in Dayton can be found at the Dixie Diner in New Lebanon. They call theirs the Tootburger, an homage to an old New Lebanon Ohio drive in, the Toot, that served a Big Boy like sandwich back in the day. It was a 1960’s hot spot for cruising and old fashioned fast food.

The Tootburger is everything you wish you got with a Big Mac. Two great beefy patties and a housemade sauce, cheese and three fresh buns holding it together. Start with an extra napkin or two on hand.

My second favorite is the Whizzburger at the Dizzy Whizz between 2nd and 3rd in Louisville’s Old Lou neighborhood. This place has the feel of old drive in and the burger never disappoints.

So if we are skipping the Golden Arches, and it’s tough to find a Frisch’s anymore, where do you go for this all-American double patty, triple bun, sauced up burger? Tell us in the comments, and if you make it out to the Dixie Diner in New Lebanon, tell them that Bryan from Dayton Dining sent you.

595 W Main St
New Lebanon, OH,
937-687-3004
Mon- Sar 7am – 9pm
Sun 9am – 7pm

Summer Solstice Cocktails & Conversation

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Celebrate Summer in all her glory with an evening at our Farm Distillery for this private intimate outdoor event!
FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 21ST
7:00pm until 10:00pm
*under the stars…
*flickering candles…
*sparkling cocktails for your drinking pleasure
*delicious dinner ARTfully created by our friend & favorite local chef Art Chin:
Chicken & Beef kabobs with veggies finished in our wood fired pizza oven, wild rice and fresh veggies, green salad and bourbon brownie with fresh (in-season) fruit and chocolate
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*easy listening music provided by David Scanlon
$45.00 per person which includes 1 complimentary cocktail
and
an experience like no other.
👉RESERVE TODAY as seating is limited!
call the StillHouse 937-846-1443

R&B Night featuring Authorized Personnel

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Join us under the pavilion for the return of Authorized Personnel! Enjoy dancing along the Great Miami River to some of your favorite R&B and hip-hop favorites. Admission is FREE! Seating is limited, so we recommend bringing a lawn chair. The RiverScape Cafe will be open and offers hot snacks and refreshments for purchase. For those 21 and over, a variety of beer, wine and cocktails will also be available. The RiverScape Summer Music Series is sponsored by The Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation and Enterprise Roofing.

 

What to Know to Enjoy the Air Show

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2024 is a very special year for the CenterPoint® Energy Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger as they celebrate 50 years of air shows in the birthplace of aviation – Dayton, Ohio! This year they  welcome the U.S. Navy Blue Angels at Dayton International Airport.

The Blue Angels will headline a jaw dropping lineup of performers and aircraft ground displays in what will be one of the biggest and most special air shows in Dayton history.

The Vandalia-Butler Chamber of Commerce Dayton Air Show Parade is generally the Friday of “air show week”. While the parade officially steps off at 7 p.m., preparation begins as early as 3 p.m. and can create traffic congestion in the parade staging area. Don’t miss this great community event through downtown Vandalia. The route begins at St. Christopher’s parking lot (on U.S. 40 near I-75), travels west to the historic Crossroads of America, turns north on North Dixie and finishes at the Delphi plant on Northwoods Blvd. Motorists should exercise great caution and patience in the area because of the increased pedestrian traffic.

On Saturday and Sunday gates open at 9am and close at 6pm. Flying will start at 11:15am. Planes in the sky, aircraft on the ground, Kids Zone and STEM areas, and plenty of food and drinks available – you don’t want to miss all of the action.

TICKETS:

General Admission – 3 Options $42.00 – $99.00
Tickets good for (1) entry. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. This is a rain or shine event. General Admission Tickets admit ages 6+ (ages 5 & under are free) Tickets will be good only for the day for which they are purchased (Saturday OR Sunday). All Guests are encouraged to stay hydrated, bring sunscreen, and wear a hat. All ticket sales are final.
Flight Line Hangar – 3 Options $109.00
Tickets for this seating area are being sold individually. Your ticket includes: • Admission to the show • Open air tent with six umbrella tables for shade, plus open air theater-style seating right on the show line. Tables and chairs are not reserved. • Free Parking Pass (1 per 2 tickets) P-lot • Free, air-conditioned shuttle service to and from the chalet area • EVERYONE, regardless of age, entering the Flight Line Hangar area requires a Flight Line Hangar ticket Ticket will be good only for the day for which it is purchased (Saturday, June 23 or Sunday, June 24). **All ticket sales are final, no refunds, no rain checks.
Family 4 Pack for $99 which includes:
  • 4 General Admissions tickets
  • 1 General Admission parking pass
  • 1 official Souvenir Program

Up to 70% savings over regular prices!

Saturday 4-packs sold out, still available for Sunday, June 23.

Parking Info:

 

or more info check out the Air Show Website.

Candy or Protein Bar- We Say Both

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Before working out or after, many people search for some form of protein to energize them.  ONE Brands has collaborated with Hershey’s to make this dream a reality with two unique flavors.

The partnership features Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme and Reese’s Peanut Butter flavors, each containing 18 grams of protein and 3 grams of sugar.

“Many peanut butter flavored protein bars exist in the world, but only ONE Brands can do it with real ingredients of Reese’s peanut butter,” said Bo Jones, ONE Brands brand manager via a press release provided to Guilty Eats.

If peanut butter isn’t your thing, there is also the Cookies ‘n’ Creme one mentioned above. Like the Reese’s bar, it offers the iconic taste that Hershey fans across the nation will remember with one bite. And it doesn’t come with the guilt that occurs when buying a sugary chocolate bar at your local Walgreens or wherever you may purchase candy.

That said, the new collab helps those with a sweet tooth to find a new alternative. Instead of going straight to the shelf to grab a candy bar after a workout — a protein bar inspired by the candy can replace energy while providing the taste you love.

Pride Art Show

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Once again The Secret Chamber House of Oddities And Artwork Will be hosting a pride art show on June 21st Friday. From 5-9pm. It will coincide with our downtown pride event happening in Market square on our same block. Our event will run rain or shine and is a separate entity but we highly encourage everyone to check out both.

The Frost Factory Now Open at Austin Landing

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It was first announced in August of 2022, and after a lot of hard work, patience and buying out an investor, this hand-crafted boozy (or not!) slushy hangout is finally open!

Owners Jamie and Kei Gregory, who’s first location opened in Liberty Township about 4 years ago, shared that they have 50 seats inside and an outdoor patio that can seat another 25 to 30 people.  Jamie tells us “we basically turn fun cocktails into frozen drinks.” Each drink is crafted with fresh ingredients and is made with in-house recipes concocted by the owners.  They also have dole whip, which you can get with booze, or without- perfect for the kids.

New drinks are crafted each season so the menu stays fresh. The have a full bar so you can order up your favorite cocktail or try one of their creations. Now that they are open, they will be adding some snacks, like chips & salsa and pretzels.  Here’s a peek at the current menu:

 

Special 937.com Offer:  Mention or show this to cashier for $2 off this week!

The Frost Factory

Austin Landing
3641 Rigby Road
Dayton, 45342

Hours:

Mon – Thurs 3-9pm
Fri & Sat 1- 11pm
Sun 1-8pm

 

 

Footlong Dippers Now at Subway

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Subway is fueling America’s love for all things Footlong with the debut of all-new Footlong Dippers, available at restaurants nationwide. These hot, cheesy and craveable footlong snacks join the wildly popular Sidekicks menu at the irresistible price of $3.

Footlong Dippers are served hot, swirling melted cheese and meat and rolled in Subway’s soft and bubbly lavash-style flatbread.

Three varieties:
Pepperoni & Cheese,
Chicken & Cheese
Double Cheese

Served with one of Subway’s 11 signature sauces, like Honey Mustard, Creamy Sriracha or tangy Peppercorn Ranch. Footlong fans can choose their own flavor adventure and try all 33 sauce and dipper combinations to find the dip that hits.

“Subway’s all-new Dippers embody the changes Subway has made over the past few years by elevating our food and guest experience to better meet the needs of today’s diner – balancing their love for the iconic footlong alongside our commitment to convenience, crave and value,” said Doug Fry, President of Subway North America. “Our guests devoured nearly 30 million Sidekicks since their debut in January and they will find all 33 flavor combinations of Dippers for $3* to be equally irresistible.”

Dippers are the summer blockbuster sequel to Subway’s Sidekicks menu, joining the instant classic Footlong Cookie, Auntie Anne’s® Footlong Pretzel and Cinnabon® Footlong Churro. Subway’s third major menu refresh this year follows the launch of Sidekicks in January and all-new signature wraps in April with a hearty new lavash-style flatbread also showcased in Dippers.

With Dippers, Subway now has a footlong for every eating occasion and every budget. From footlong subs to cookies, churros, pretzels and now Dippers, the brand continues to build on 60 years of footlong expertise, with even more innovation to look forward to later this year. Let the summer of footlongs begin!

To order Footlong Dippers for pickup or delivery** and learn more about Subway’s latest menu updates, visit your local Subway, Subway.com or the Subway App.

 

Taste of Northmont

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We’re excited to share the complete list of vendor menus for the Taste of Northmont Food & Business Expo
Here’s what you can look forward to:
🥘 Mouth-watering food & beverage samples from a variety of local eateries
🍻 A variety of beers to enjoy
🏢 Learn about our local businesses
🎁 Exciting raffle prizes (including prizes for kids!)
✨ Event is free to get in! Purchase tickets for your food samples at the Chamber booth. Want to swim?
It’s just $10 for non-members of the Melody Swim Club.