By Nicole Wroten The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra’s Principal String Quartet will perform two free concerts March 6 and 13. The concerts are part of the DPO’s “Halo Series” of string quartet concerts performed within the community. The concerts are also part of a series of community outreach efforts called the Norma Ross Memorial Community Concerts. […]
Bob Marley Tribute Show By Matt Clevenger Feb. 6 would have been Bob Marley’s 66th birthday and fans of the late world music icon can celebrate the occasion with internationally-known reggae artist Seefari this Sat., Feb. 26, as he presents his Annual Bob Marley Tribute Show at Peach’s Grill in Yellow Springs. Known for a […]
Shaker Pottery in Lebanon By Jud Yalkut The world’s only collection of Shaker Pottery at the Warren County Historical Museum in February is now part of the museum’s permanent collection. This collection is the only one of its kind because Union Village, the Shaker community in Turtlecreek Township, is believed to have been the only […]
Matta Gawa By Kyle Melton For those looking to challenge their musical boundaries this weekend, DC duo Matta Gawa will provide an exceptional opportunity. With their self-described “cinematic chunks of post-hardcore improvised sound”, Matta Gawa takes cues from free jazz icons such as Sonny Sharrock and Ornette Coleman, as well as from the storied DC […]
Vectren Just Jazz Series By Nicole Wroten DAI’s popular Vectren Just Jazz series will return next week on Thursday, March 3, with New York-based Mara Rosenbloom Quartet. The performance begins at 5:30 p.m. in the museum’s Shaw Gothic Cloister. The group, led by pianist and composer Mara Rosenbloom, is currently touring the United States, performing […]
Chiaverini at Waynesville By Jud Yalkut Jennifer Chiaverini is a quilter and best-selling author who has written 14 novels in the Elm Creek series and four volumes of quilt patterns inspired by her novels. Chiaverini will appear in Waynesville on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 9:30 a.m. in the community room of Quaker Heights retirement home […]
The White Soots By Kyle Melton With the recent release of their eponymous debut, local trio The White Soots offered up an excellent dish of quality rock n’ roll. Fueled by the guitar histrionics of Kyle Byrum, the Soots filter 70s arena sludge, 60s garage, and 50s rock n’ roll into an exceptionally engaging package. […]
Breakfast at Tiffany’s By Nicole Wroten This Friday night, rather than your regular dinner and a movie date, head out to Troy for the “Let’s Go to the Movies at Hayner Film Series” at the Troy Hayner Cultural Center. This week, they’re featuring the classic “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” The film series features a different genre […]
Ruthie Foster By Nicole Wroten The remarkable Ruthie Foster will be spreading her “Truth” in Springfield this Friday, Feb. 11 at the Clark State Performing Arts Center in support of her new CD, “The Truth According To Ruthie Foster.” On stage, as on her CD, Ruthie plans to take things up a notch or two […]
The Professors By Matt Clevenger Dayton’s best indie and garage-rock will be at Blind Bob’s Tavern Friday, Feb. 11, as the Professors host a special CD release party for their new album “Will Not Lie Down,” with opening act the Dirty Socialites. Formed in 2004, the Professors are well-known for their catchy, raw rock n’ […]
A Dirty Little Secret By Timothy Walker The hot ticket in town on Wednesday, Feb. 16 will be at Wiley’s Comedy Nightclub in the Oregon District as J. T. Ryder and Vincent Holiday team up to reveal “A Dirty Little Secret” live on stage. Make your plans now to attend what promises to be an […]
Yasue Sakaoka at UD By Jud Yalkut Yasue Sakaoka is a Japanese artist resident in Columbus who has received the 2007 Ohio Heritage Fellowship for Material Culture and most recently the 2010 Pollock-Krasner Foundation Award. Her pioneering work on the fabrication of giant Origami paper sculpture has enriched the crossover of cultures with installations in […]
Chappy’s Beer Club Kevin J. Gray Eager to learn more about craft beer, but don’t know where to start? Chappy’s Beer Club offers guided tours in beer discovery. Named after the owner’s grandfather, Chappy’s Tap Room and Grille in Moraine serves up barbecue favorites in a comfortable retro environment, with a beer list that makes […]
Sculptor Jun Kaneko By Jud Yalkut Internationally acclaimed artist Jun Kaneko has a solo exhibition of sculptures, paintings and drawings on view at the Carl Solway Gallery, 424 Findlay St. in Cincinnati, through April 23. Kaneko is known in the Dayton area for his elegant and contemporary sets and costumes for the recent Dayton Opera’s […]
Editor’s Pick By Nicole Wroten A new multimedia exhibit created in conjunction with the University of Dayton is on display at the Dayton International Peace Museum at 208 W. Monument Ave. The exhibit examines the complex facts of human trafficking, entitled “Under Our Noses: Modern Day Slavery and What You Can Do About It.” The exhibit is free and […]
Rascal Flatts By Matt Clevenger Country megastars Rascal Flatts will be at Dayton’s Nutter Center this Friday, Jan. 28, performing with special guests Luke Bryan and Chris Young as part of their “Nothing Like This” tour. Known for a string of modern country hits including “Prayin’ for Daylight,” “Mayberry,” “Bless the Broken Road” and “Fast […]
Celtic Woman at Clark State gala The four women of Celtic Woman (L-R) Tara McNeill, Mairead Carlin, Éabha McMahon, and […]
Dare to deny the passage of time at the Mathile Theatre (L-R) Jonathan (Bobby Mitchum) seeks help through his first […]
Getting your “pot card” In addition to federal and state law, local ordinances may limit growers, dispensaries, and individuals. By […]
Ambiguity and contradictions still plague marijuana laws Despite the new law going into effect, much remains to be done for […]
Evil Eye Gypsy brings psychedelic rock to South Park Tavern Evil Eye Gypsy (L-R) Cat Shift, Sherree Emmons, Aaron Snyder, […]
