Stivers students create art in the public space By Kevin J. Gray The sculpture students at Stivers School for the Arts had a busy summer. Nine students, working with adjunct Sculptural Studies Director and local artist Ryan McCullough, designed, fabricated and placed a new outdoor sculpture made with more than one and a half tons [...]
The Midwest Outdoor Experience at Eastwood MetroPark By Valerie Beerbower Six years ago, outdoor recreation enthusiasts gathered in the parking lot at what is now the PNC 2nd Street Market and hosted a gear swap. Equipment was sold, new friends were made and good times were had by all. Then the event gained traction and [...]
Artemis Center’s Second Annual Girlfriend Ride By Jennifer Hanauer Who doesn’t like massages, luaus and bike rides? The Artemis Center’s Girlfriend Ride on October 6 has all of these things and more while also being the kick-off event to Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Dayton. So ladies, grab your best gal pal and sign up [...]
New productions from Dayton Playhouse, Sinclair Theatre and Dayton Theatre Guild By Brian Sharp Dayton Playhouse opens the season with “Dracula” The Dayton Playhouse will present “Dracula,” Oct. 12-21. This version of the well-known play was adapted by William McNulty and was originally dramatized by John L. Balderston and Hamilton Deane from Bram Stoker’s novel. [...]
Lots to do in October in the Miami Valley By Maha Kashani Wow, another month is behind us and we are one step closer to 2013! September brought an abundance of entertainment options to Dayton, many of them in the form of festivals such as the inaugural Downtown Revival music festival, Italian Fall Festa, Greek [...]
Hispanic Heritage Festival: muy caliente! by Timothy Anderl Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month and the contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15. Though the observation began in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson, the 30-day period was [...]
Dayton’s most eligible men take part in charity bachelor auction event By Stacey Ritz On Friday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m., 16 amazing bachelors from the Dayton community will gather for the PUSH (Professionals United for Sexual Health) Dayton Bachelor Auction event to raise funds for Planned Parenthood. “We have a fantastically diverse group of [...]
Find out at Urban Nights by Kevin J. Gray Friday, Sept. 14, show your love for downtown Dayton by coming out to Urban Nights. The event, which runs from 5 to 10 p.m. is an extensive collaboration between the Downtown Dayton Partnership, several local not-for-profits, and many, many local area businesses, galleries and entertainment spots. [...]
Local philanthropists go “over the edge” for Big Brothers Big Sisters By Maha Kashani Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be Spiderman? On the day of Urban Nights, a handful of adventure-seeking philanthropists who are raising money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Miami Valley (BBBSMV) will know. Key Bank [...]
The Taste of Miami Valley at Riverscape By Stacey Ritz The Taste of Miami Valley began in 2005 and features a wide variety of food choices, from frozen custard to the best BBQ. Every year, additional restaurants are added as well as new restaurants to the area. Vendor booths are also included- there is truly [...]
High Fructose Corn Syrup By Megan Garrison The FDA recently rejected a bid to officially change the name of high [...]
Walker was Victorious in Wisconsin Because His Reforms Worked By David H. Landon The folks at MSNBC had a bad [...]
It Takes More than a Tweet By Rana Odeh The victory of Republican Governor Scott Walker over Milwaukee Democrat Mayor [...]
What are the Consequences of Recall Election in Wisconsin? Last Tuesday, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) prevailed in an unusual [...]
Obama’s Support of Same Sex Marriage Will Cost Him Swing States By David H. Landon By Election Day, the President’s [...]
President Obama Announces Support of Same-Sex Marriage Most pundits believe that this Presidential election will be decided on the issue [...]
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