Music @ Sinclair presents the Sinclair Jazz and Youth Jazz Ensembles with guest vocalist, Felita LaRock, and saxophonist, Greg Pflugh. Free and open to the public, Building 2, Blair Hall Theatre.
Thursday Night Wine Tastings at Meridien
Our reps choose a handful of great wines every week for tasting. Purchase individual tastes or a flight. If you like what you taste you can purchase a glass to enjoy at Meridien or purchase bottles at retail to bring home.
Julius Caesar April 10 – 13 at PNC Arts Annex
This all-female JULIUS CAESAR, adapted by Caitlin McWethy, dives headfirst into power, ambition, and identity in a patriarchal world where a small group of women are calling the shots. It unpacks the fear of powerful women and the strategies they use to lead in a system stacked against them. The cracks in solidarity, the clash of personal and political agendas, the relentless demand to appear flawless while hiding every vulnerability – it’s all laid bare. This isn’t just Shakespeare; it’s a raw, unfiltered look at what it means to lead when the pressure is coming at you from all sides – society, your peers, and even yourself.
Post Show Talk Backs will happen after the matinée performances on April 12 and April 13, 2025.
Rock & Rock Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd Return to Rose
Celebrate 50 years of Lynyrd Skynyrd when they make their long-awaited return to Rose Music Center at The Heights on Sunday, June 15.
More than a half century after the release of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s critically acclaimed debut album ‘Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd,’ they resonate as deeply with their multi-generational fan base today as when they first emerged out of Jacksonville, Florida in 1973. Few ensembles have had the deep impact in creating a lifestyle as Skynyrd has. The band travels forward with a primary mission of celebrating a legacy that honors all whom have had a resonating contribution to the lives of hundreds of millions of fans globally. Former members Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, Steve Gaines, Ed King, Billy Powell, Bob Burns, and Leon Wilkeson alongside others will forever remain significant contributors to this indelible repertoire and the band’s colorful history. Today, Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks on with a current line-up featuring Johnny Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke, Damon Johnson, Mark “Sparky” Matejka, Michael Cartellone, Keith Christopher, Peter Keys, Carol Chase and Stacy Michelle.
The rock and roll powerhouse continually tours, and as Van Zant shares, “It’s about the legacy of Lynyrd Skynyrd, and what it stands for, what the fans are all about. There’s nothing like getting out there playing a great show with Skynyrd and seeing people love this music.”
With a catalog of over 60 albums, billions of streams, tens of millions of records sold, and the introduction of Hell House whiskey, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remain a cultural icon that appeal to all generations.
Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday, April 11 at Ticketmaster.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office.
The Punk Rap Tour at Blind Bob’s
Legends Recording Group & Four Finger Distro present Kool Keith & MC Homeless featuring DJ Halo, Marc Live, J Stylez, Cheap Gas, and The Whiteouts.
tickets available on Eventbrite.com starting at $20
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/punk-rap-tour-2025-kool-keith-w-mc-homeless-cheap-gas-the-whiteouts-tickets-1108645421299?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
BEER + CHEESE at the Barrel Room
Get your ticket now and join us at the Barrel Room on Wednesday, April 9th from 7 to 9pm for an evening of flavor exploration.
We’re hosting a night of delicious craft pairings with the help of Head Brewer Natalie Iseli-Smith and Mike Garrett of Tom’s Market Deli, combining our mutual love of good beer and good cheese.
Doors open at 6:30, so stop in early for a pre-pairing pint and check out our space! Tickets are $55 each, and include the full four-course pairing menu.
Dayton’s Newest Steakhouse Now Open
Nestled in the heart of Dayton, Ohio, Bistecca is an elegant Italian steakhouse that offers a carefully curated menu of Tuscan-inspired beef dishes and a wide selection of fine Italian wines. The stylish and comfortable space, located inside the Hotel Ardent across from the Victoria Theatre, is reminiscent of an Italian home, with seductive lighting that adds to the sophisticated ambiance.
According to their website, Bistecca’s menu features a carefully curated selection of Tuscan-inspired beef dishes and classic Italian cuisine, expertly prepared with fresh ingredients and served with flair. With a full bar and specialty cocktails crafted with an Italian accent, complemented by a fine selection of Italian wines, there’s something to suit every palate at Bistecca.
Check out their menu here:
Bistecca
137 N. Main Street,
Dayton, OH 45402
937.637.0465
Dinner Hours
Sun-Thurs: 4:30pm – 10:00pm
Fri & Sat: 4:30pm – 11:00pm
Breakfast Hours
Mon-Fri: 6:30am – 10:30am
Sat & Sun: 7:00am – 11:00am
National Burrito Day Deals
On Thursday, April 3, burrito lovers will have the opportunity to celebrate their favorite food for National Burrito Day. To mark the occasion, here art the restaurants that are serving up deals and freebies. Ready to pocket all the savings? Here’s a list of all the discounts you’ll want to devour.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos
Bubbakoo’s Burritos loyalty members can take advantage of a buy one burrito, get $5 off your next order deal at all locations.
Chipotle
Chipotle rewards members can enjoy free delivery when ordering through the chain’s website or app with the code DELIVER on April 3.
Additionally, Chipotle’s Burrito Vault game is back for the second year in a row. Here’s how it works: Between March 31 — April 2, rewards members who unlock the virtual vault at UnlockBurritoDay.com can score a buy-one, get-one-free code. Some winners will also earn free burritos for a year.
Condado Tacos
Enjoy 1/2 of burritos all day long and free delivery today
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Moe’s Southwest Grill is offering rewards members a buy-one, get-one-free burrito or bowl on April 3 at participating locations. The single-use deal isn’t valid with other offers.
Qdoba
Qdoba is offering rewards members “burrito insurance” on April 3. Here’s how it works: Purchase a drink and entrée on the holiday then redeem your insurance at a future date for a backup burrito when you accidentally drop yours or you simply want an extra treat.
Taco Bell
Taco Bell rewards members can enjoy their choice of a $2 burrito with a minimum $15 purchase in the app today.
Strong colors, Movement and Motion in Sway Exhibit
Inspired by mid-century artists such as Robert Motherwell, Joan Mitchell, and Franz Kline Susanne Scherette King’s strong colors, movement and motion, and wide range of style make up the title of her show: Sway
– Opening Reception on Thursday, April 3rd from 6pm-9pm
– Artist Talk on Saturday, April 12th from 2pm-4pm
For Susanne, sway is motion, range, and scope. Over the 25 years of painting, her style continues to change and evolve. She has created a diverse range of work for this show. Susanne has a B.S. degree in education from Valparaiso University and a master’s degree in differentiated instruction from Graceland University. She is a self-taught artist. Professionally she taught jr. high language arts and also independently designed. perennial gardens for many years After two life changing medical events, her teaching career ended, but by making some modifications in technique she continued to paint. She has had gallery shows in Dayton, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Philadelphia.
Free and Open to the Public.
Lite refreshments served. Free on-street parking.
Lite refreshments served. Free on-street parking.
Try Mountain Biking
Want to try mountain biking? Come out to the MetroParks Mountain Biking Area (MoMBA) and borrow one of our bikes to ride for a lap or two. Bikes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Riders younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Helmets are required and are provided with the bikes. Weather Dependent.
Nine Stops On The Darke County Whiskey, Wine & Ale Trail
The Darke County Whiskey, Wine & Ale Trail is a tribute to the American Spirit and to individuals who appreciate its taste and heritage. It is a touring destination unlike any other, consisting of three wineries, two breweries, and a distillery. Each locale offers its own distinctive experience and authentic character.
Tour the oldest distillery in Ohio at Indian Creek Distillery. Sip award-winning wines at the 2017 Ohio Magazine “Best Winery” winner, The Winery at Versailles. Visit the “Land of the Cross-Tipped Churches” on your way to Moeller Brew Barn. Swing through Arcanum and play fetch with Fuel, the logo namesake of A.R. Winery, the newest winery in Darke County. Enjoy a spectacular country sunset on the back porch of Tailspin Brewing Company, in what was once an old dairy barn. Enjoy a taste of the laid back country life with Twenty Barrels Winery & Cidery. Drink in the ambiance of an old brick school house at Olde Schoolhouse Winery. Spend an evening inside or on the spacious patio with a scenic view at Old Mason Winery and Vineyard. Experience a sophisticated evening overlooking downtown Greenville with a variety of cocktails at Alchemy Cocktail Lounge. Visit the charming town of Versailles to partake in Hayner Distilling’s special bourbon produced exclusively for the award-winning Hotel Versailles. All in the picturesque rural setting of western Ohio, where the soil is as rich as our history.
Wind your way through the scenic countryside of Darke, Mercer, Preble and Miami counties for an exceptional whiskey, wine, ale and bourbon tasting experience, where the age-old art of spirit-making is transformed into a casual event with relaxed style and an educational flare. Visit nine locations at your own pace! Pick up a Whiskey, Wine & Ale Trail passport at any location, get it stamped at all nine locations to receive a free t-shirt!
The Famous Releases New Menu
The Famous Restaurant
953 S. Main St,
Centerville, OH 45458
953 S. Main St,
Centerville, OH 45458
937-951-2422
Hours:
Monday – Saturday: 11AM – 10PM
Sunday: 11AM – 9PM
Sunday: 11AM – 9PM
The Temptations and The Four Tops to Play The Rose
Celebrate 40 years of The Temptations and The Four Tops, and the 60th Anniversary of the hit song “My Girl,” when the two legendary groups reunite in Huber Heights, OH for a special performance at Rose Music Center on Thursday, August 7.
THE TEMPTATIONS
The Temptations, often referred to as American music royalty, are world-renowned superstars of entertainment, revered for their phenomenal catalog of music and prolific career. They are one of the most iconic, bestselling brands in the entertainment world today. While the group has evolved over the years, Dr. Otis Williams has continued to lead the group and carry the torch forward for the next generation of Temptations fans. The Temptations are headlining concerts around the country throughout 2025. Their concerts include fan favorites such as “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me),” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” and more.
Ranked #1 in Billboard magazine’s most recent list of the “Greatest R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of All Time,” The Temptations also appear in the magazine’s 125th Anniversary list of the “125 Greatest of All Time Artists.” In addition, Rolling Stone magazine named the group among the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time.” In September of 2020, the editors of Rolling Stone magazine commented that The Temptations are “Indisputably the greatest black vocal group of the Modern Era…,” and listed the group’s Anthology album among the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.” The Anthology album has appeared in all three of Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums’ lists.
The Temptations have been the subject of a smash hit Broadway musical, Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations, based on Otis Williams’ personal journey, which opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre on March 21st, 2019. The musical received 12 Tony nominations, including Best Musical, and won the Tony Award® for Best Choreography at the 73rd Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 10, 2019. The Temptations’ heritage, influence, and contributions to not only American culture and African American communities but also to the global music landscape are monumental. The Temptations’ presence in the world today has never been more vivid, and their popularity is ever-increasing.
THE FOUR TOPS
The legendary quartet, originally called the Four Aims, made their first Motown hit, “Baby I Need Your Loving” in 1964, made them stars and their sixties track record on the label is indispensable to any retrospective of the decade.
Their songs, soulful and bittersweet, were across-the-board successes. “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),” a no. 1 R&B and Pop smash in 1965, is one of Motown’s longest-running chart toppers; “It’s The Same Old Song” (no. 2 R&B/no. 5 pop), no. 1 “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “Standing In The Shadows Of Love” (no. 2 R&B/no. 6 pop) and “Bernadette” (no. 3 R&B/no. 4 pop). Other Tops hits include “Ask The Lonely,” “Shake Me, Wake Me (When It’s Over),” “Something About You,” “You Keep Running Away,” “7-Rooms Of Gloom” and many more.
In 1990, with 24 Top-40 pop hits to their credit, the Four Tops were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Though they would no longer have hits on record, the group continued to be a hit in concert, touring incessantly, a towering testament to the enduring legacy of the Motown Sound they helped shape and define.
“The Four Tops will always be one of the biggest and the best groups ever. Their music is forever.” – Smokey Robinson
ickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday, April 4 at Ticketmaster.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office.
Auditions for Between Riverside & Crazy
Open audition notice for BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY by Stephen Adly Guirgis
Auditions will be held Mon & Tue, March 31 & April 1, 2025, starting at 7:00 pm both nights.
Production dates: May 23-June 8, 2025
Production dates: May 23-June 8, 2025
Directed by Robert Wayne Waldron
Produced by Christina Tomazinas-McQuinn & Rick Flynn
Produced by Christina Tomazinas-McQuinn & Rick Flynn
Stephen Adly Guirgis’ BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY delivers a raw, darkly comedic look at urban life through the lens of Walter “Pops” Washington and his son, Junior. Set in a rent-stabilized New York City apartment, the play explores themes of family, redemption, and the struggle to navigate a complex world.
Pops, a former cop battling the NYPD in a lawsuit, clings to his home as a sanctuary, while Junior, recently paroled, seeks a fresh start. Their lives intertwine with eccentric houseguests, revealing past traumas and present-day challenges. The play masterfully blends humor with poignant drama, exposing the characters’ flaws and vulnerabilities.
Casting Requirements:
• Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
• A résumé and headshot are not required but are appreciated.
• Please provide a list of all known conflicts between Apr 2 & June 8, 2025
• A résumé and headshot are not required but are appreciated.
• Please provide a list of all known conflicts between Apr 2 & June 8, 2025
-) Walter “Pops” Washington:
50-60’s A retired black NYPD officer who is central to the story. He’s a complex character, filled with anger, wit, and vulnerability, as he struggles with his past, his identity, and his ongoing legal battle with the police department.
50-60’s A retired black NYPD officer who is central to the story. He’s a complex character, filled with anger, wit, and vulnerability, as he struggles with his past, his identity, and his ongoing legal battle with the police department.
-) Junior:
20-30’s Pops’ son, who has recently moved back in with him. He’s trying to turn his life around but is also tangled in questionable activities and relationships.
20-30’s Pops’ son, who has recently moved back in with him. He’s trying to turn his life around but is also tangled in questionable activities and relationships.
-) Oswaldo:
20-30’s A recovering addict and one of Junior’s friends. He’s staying with Pops and has moments of both humor and poignancy as he works on his sobriety.
20-30’s A recovering addict and one of Junior’s friends. He’s staying with Pops and has moments of both humor and poignancy as he works on his sobriety.
-) Lulu:
20-30’s Junior’s girlfriend, who is cheerful but perhaps a bit naïve. She often provides comic relief while also revealing deeper emotional layers.
20-30’s Junior’s girlfriend, who is cheerful but perhaps a bit naïve. She often provides comic relief while also revealing deeper emotional layers.
-) Church Lady:
30-40’s An enigmatic and spiritual figure who visits Pops. Her presence in the play adds an unexpected and surreal twist.
30-40’s An enigmatic and spiritual figure who visits Pops. Her presence in the play adds an unexpected and surreal twist.
-) Lieutenant Caro:
40-50’s A current NYPD officer and friend of Pops. He brings tension into the story as he tries to navigate loyalty and duty.
40-50’s A current NYPD officer and friend of Pops. He brings tension into the story as he tries to navigate loyalty and duty.
-) Detective O’Connor:
40-50’s, is Pops’ former partner on the NYPD. She is a layered character, torn between her personal loyalty to Pops and her professional responsibilities.
40-50’s, is Pops’ former partner on the NYPD. She is a layered character, torn between her personal loyalty to Pops and her professional responsibilities.
For more information, please contact Rick Flynn at [email protected]
Dayton Theatre Guild is a community theatre that values community representation, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion on and off stage. People of all ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate and will be given full consideration in casting and all volunteer opportunities. Unless explicitly specified by the playwright in the text of the play, all roles will be open to all performers.
The show runs weekends May 23-June 8, 2025
First Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
Second & Third Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 5pm, Sunday 3pm
First Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm
Second & Third Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 5pm, Sunday 3pm
*Children under seven will not be admitted
Individual tickets on sale now
Adult: $25
Senior (60 or older): $23
Student: $18
Adult: $25
Senior (60 or older): $23
Student: $18
To purchase:
– https://daytontheatreguild.thundertix.com/
– or call 937-278-5993
– or at the box office day of the show
– https://daytontheatreguild.thundertix.com/
– or call 937-278-5993
– or at the box office day of the show
* All individual tickets purchased in advance via our on-line ticket system or by telephone will also include a $1 convenience fee.
for more information, including auditions, see http://www.daytontheatreguild.org/
Pop-Up Bakery
Starting at 6 PM, this à la carte bakery operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so be prepared for a line! Led by Chef Michele, the pastries are created by the Pastry Capstone students as they prepare their final bake before graduation. It’s always a spectacular display of talent. Visit the Tartan Terrace, located on the fourth floor of Building 13 (located at the corner of Fifth and Wilkinson streets). Free parking at metered spaces on Fifth Street and in Lot K directly behind the building.
A Free Evening of Music to Star Wars
Enjoy a fun and fascinating tour through John William’s soundtracks of the Star Wars saga in this all-ages, family-friendly multimedia presentation by Dr. Toby Rush, Associate Professor of Music Theory — joined by some very special guests from a galaxy far, far away.
free but reservations required:
https://am.ticketmaster.com/rogerglass/buy/themusicofstarwars
