Fifth Annual Dayton African American Cultural Festival By Janyce Denise Glasper Photo: “We’re looking all the way back to Africa” -Mama Nozipo; Dayton African American Cultural Festival takes place Aug. 23-25 Originally beginning in 1968 as one of Ohio’s first major black celebrations, the Dayton African American Cultural Festival integrates traditional music, interpretive dance, rich folklore […]
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Bring on the brews!
It’s Dayton Beer Week! By Kevin J. Gray For craft beer fans, it’s a good week to be in Dayton. We are smack in the middle of the Fourth Annual Dayton Beer Week – a weeklong celebration that highlights the rich beer culture in the Miami Valley with tastings, dinners and premier events throughout the […]
On Stage
Beehives, genies and more at community theatres By: Jacqui Theobald Photo: The cast of “Hairspray” at The Dayton Playhouse, which runs weekends Sept. 6 through Sept. 22 The theatre scene in summertime Dayton has been a happening, full force, so the beginning of fall is a continuation, rather than a debut. Beginning with a pair of […]
Reel genius
The Fifth Annual 2013 Eichelberger FilmDayton Festival By T.T. Stern-Enzi Photo: The 2012 Eichelberger FilmDayton Festival will feature “In A World …” with writer/director/star Lake Bell during the weekend of Aug. 23-25 In terms of anniversaries, the traditional symbol for the fifth year is wood. But in cinematic framework, especially when celebrating the fifth anniversary of […]
Do we need another teen fantasy franchise?
‘The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones’ and presentism in cinema By T.T. Stern-Enzi Photo: The cast of “The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones” seeks to establish a strong franchise and storyline; Rating PG-13 I need to apologize up front for what will likely seem like a crazy rant from the geezer who refuses to keep up […]
Ladies kickstarting a new sexual revolution
Female sexuality as seen from the perspective of women By T.T. Stern-Enzi Photo: Aubrey Plaza re-writes the rules of female sexuality in film with “The To Do List” A funny thing happened to me while sitting through the press screening of “The To Do List” a few weeks ago. I got caught up in […]
Every picture tells a story
The allure of album artwork Truth: the term rock n’ roll is a thinly veiled metaphor for sex dating back to blues artists of the early 20th century. It’s no wonder then that countless rock songs pay homage to all manner of extracurricular activities and the music itself has driven countless generations wild with carnal […]
Into the white
Classy blends from California By Mike Rosenberg Photo:Franciscan Estate’s white blend, Equilibrium This is a really good wine if you want to impress people. It would be great if you’re serving a nice brunch – or if you’re opening it up for the first bottle of girls’ night. -The Sweet Partner in Crime on […]
Who’s your Daddy?
Paternity testing made easy By Kevin J. Gray Perhaps this article would be more appropriate say, nine or 10 months after the annual Sex Issue? All kidding aside, dealing with paternity is serious business, and it has gotten cheaper and easier in recent years. In fact, it’s gotten so easy, relatively, that in New […]
Stripped
Why baring all is more than just a means to an end By Kate E Lore Photo: “This world that we work in is totally different from any other job … In here I can be blunt … ” -Essence, dancer at Harem Night Club; photos: Catie South “Most people do not listen with the intent to […]
Pulitzer Prize-winner Mark Fiore’s latest ‘toon!
