Vintage base ball in the Miami Valley By Sarah Sidlow Photo: Tippecanoe Canal Jumper Brett “Quick Step” Hanselman takes the hurl Baseball is a pastime played out in stadiums and backyards, parks and parking lots in America, Cuba, Japan and beyond. Today’s rules are the result of time and adaptation. Advances in equipment alter the emphasis […]
Sam at Eleven releases sophomore album at Oregon Express By Zach Rogers Photo: Sam at Eleven guitarist/vocalist Jeff Rudolph; photo: Bobby Leonard Rising from the ashes of pop-punkers HQAX (pronounced “hoax”), Sam at Eleven came out in 2011 with their debut album, The Year We Won. Throughout the release, the trio – which consists of guitarist/vocalist […]
Bill Franz debuts in Dayton and beyond By Melissa Markham Photo: “Made in America,” by Bill Franz Behind every image lies a story. A simple facial expression captured by a camera’s lens holds endless tales of victory and loss, and there are so many stories yet to be told. What began as a pursuit of a […]
Archive exhibit shares the life and work of Robert C. Koepnick By Susan Byrnes Photo: Moses, Robert C. Koepnick; Material: plaster; photo: Julie Walling Libraries are great places to feed the imagination. This summer, the University of Dayton’s Roesch Library has a special exhibition bound to satisfy any creative appetite. Art for Citizens and Celebrants: […]
Miss Maha’s picks – Pride edition By Maha Kashani Photo: “To Be Takei,” a documentary on the life of LGBT activist George Takei will screen at The Neon on June 25 This June, the Dayton region will be painted with rainbow colors and endless passion as we celebrate our beautifully diverse culture of Pride with […]
Million Dollar Quartet at Schuster By Brian Sharp Photo: John Countryman as Jerry Lee Lewis, James Barry as Carl Perkins, Cody Ray Slaughter as Elvis Presley and Scott Moreau as Johnny Cash in Million Dollar Quartet; photo: Jeremy Daniel What happens when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis just happen to stop […]
Nelsonville Music Festival celebrates 10 years By Leo DeLuca Photo: Dinosaur Jr. will perform at this year’s Nelsonville Music Festival; photo: Brantley Gutierrez Nestled in the Appalachian foothills, a two-hour drive from Dayton, Nelsonville Music Festival (NMF) celebrates its 10th anniversary with Dinosaur Jr., The Avett Brothers, The Head and the Heart, Shovels & Rope, Motel […]
‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Schuster By Brian P. Sharp Photo: “Beauty and the Beast” will be performed at the Schuster Center May 27 through June 1; photo: Amy Boyle Disney’s “Beauty and The Beast” is taking the stage at the Schuster Center from Tuesday, May 27 through Sunday, June 1. This timeless story of romance […]
Forum Center: Should Ohio go green with marijuana legislation? By Alex Culpepper The push for marijuana legalization is active and healthy. Right now, nearly half of the states in this country have either approved it for medical use or have decriminalized it and simply issue civil fines for possession and use. Our neighbors to the north […]
April Fools’ Day by your resident DCP fool By Jim Bucher Next Tuesday is my most favorite unofficial holiday of the year. You know where this is going, right? Tuesday is April 1, 2014 – yes, April Fools’ Day. Now, back in the day when I was a younger man, this was my greatest and […]
Creating a personal health revolution By: Caroline Shannon-Karasik So, it turns out that next week, I’ll be the Dayton City Paper’s cover girl. Huh? The truth is, I’ve always been someone who prefers to be comfortably behind the keys of my computer than in front of a camera lens. But, this journey I’m on to share […]
Forum Center: If a person objects to a police search but is not home to state it, do the police still hear it? By Alex Culpepper Police have been legally allowed to enter and search a private business or residence under three conditions: with a warrant from a judge who believes the police have shown a […]
Debate Center: Fatal dog attack raises questions about Ohio dog laws and enforcement By Alex Culpepper Illustration: Dennis Porter Aside from accidents or attacks caused by other humans, people in this country are far more likely to suffer injury from the teeth of a dog than from any other animal. The Centers for Disease Control claim about […]
Don’t let cold weather keep you from having fun! By Maha Kashani Photo: Experience Vine & Canvas at the Dayton Art Institute, Feb. 27 Brr! It’s been a cold 2014. I’m sure we will all remember enduring the terror known as the “Polar Vortex” for years to come, and round two – affectionately dubbed as the […]
Lily’s Bistro new kid on the Oregon block By: Avery King Photo: Lily’s Bistro surf n’ turf with mashed potatoes and collard greens Lily’s Bistro opened in late spring of 2013 and has established a name for itself in the upscale dining community. Located at the western end of the Oregon District, the restaurant occupies the […]
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, […]
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Debate Center: City tax may be permanent, at least until it changes again By Alex Culpepper Illustration: Dennis Porter The year 1984 was a big one in Dayton. The city was recovering after a big recession swept the land. People in town were introduced to Madonna. Consumers could finally get one of Apple’s personal computers. The […]