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Thru July 30 and August 13 • Art Exhibits at Sinclair
Sinclair Community College Art Galleries, 444 W. Third St.; call for times.
The Intaglio Universe of Craig Fisher will be on display at the Works on Paper Gallery until July 30th, while Objects of Mourning by Renee Zettle-Sterling can be seen at the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery until August 13th.
512-2253.
Thru August 1 • Throwdown at Fifth & Brown: A Celebration of Punches & Painters
Color of Energy Gallery, 16 Brown St.; call for times.
Presented by Dayton Daily News sports writer Tom Archdeacon and The Color of Energy Gallery, Throwdown at Fifth & Brown features Archdeacon’s personal collection of boxing memorabilia, as well as original works by nationally renowned artist and Color of Energy Gallery owner Mike Elsass. Free. 266-3491.
Thru August 19 • Darkness: 19th Annual Open Members’ Show
Dayton Visual Arts Center (DVAC),
118 N. Jefferson St.; 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.
A celebration of the Dayton region’s diverse community of visual artists. Free. 244-3822.
July 30 • Paw Walkers Lunchtime Walks
RiverScape MetroPark,
111 E. Monument Ave;
11:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Borrow an adoptable dog from the Humane Society of Greater Dayton and explore the river corridor in downtown Dayton during these 45-minute walks. Great health benefits for you and the dog. The Humane Society will be on-site with information on their programs including microchipping, dog adoptions and information on basic dog obedience. Reservations are required to walk an adoptable dog. Weather dependent. Age: 18 years and up. Free. Call 274-0126 to reserve your adoptable dog.
July 30 • Miami Valley Positives 4 Positives Consumer Advisory Committee
First Baptist Church of Dayton, 111 W. Monument St.; 6 p.m.
We mentor, present speakers, and host activities.We are a group of HIV+ and other interested people and are a 501(c)3 charitable organization.We meet at the First Baptist Church on the last Friday of each month, with a dinner sponsored by the church following the meeting. Visit website for more information.
July 30 • Dragons vs. Bowling Green Hot Rods
Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball, Fifth Third Field, 220 N. Patterson Blvd.; 7 p.m.
Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports - see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Fifth Third Field! Call for costs. 228-2287.
July 30 • Human Reunion CD Release Party
Blind Bob's Tavern, 430 E. Fifth St.;
9 p.m.
Celebrate the release of local electro-punk rockers Human Reunion’s long awaited, full-length debut CD, “Arc de Square.” Also featuring Astro Fang, Lettercamp and Dirty Socialites. $5. 938-6405.
July 30-August 1 • My Fair Lady
Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St;
Friday & Saturday - 7:30 p.m.,
Sunday - 3 p.m.
Rex Harrison reprises his stage role as Henry Higgins, the linguistic expert who wagers he can turn cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn) into a proper lady. Winner of the Academy Award® for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and five other Oscars®. Presented as part of the Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series. Free popcorn and sodas are available in the lobby, and an authentic theatre organ concert and sing-a-long begins 30 minutes prior to showtime! $5. 228-3630.
July 30-August 5 • This Week at the DAI
Dayton Art Institute,
456 Belmonte Park North; call for times.
Don't miss the special exhibition, Modern Masters, featuring 43 key paintings and sculptures by 31 of the most celebrated artists who came to maturity in the 1950s, including Hans Hoffman, Josef Albers, Joan Mitchell and Robert Motherwell. Also see the exhibit Prints from the Great Depression: The Richard and Linda Scott Collection, as well as the children’s exhibit Investigation Destination: Science and Math in Art. July 31st’s Sound Bites: Short Talks About Art, the weekly, free 20-minute gallery conversations led by veteran docents, will focus on Luks in the Ashcan, a Look at the Breadline. On August 5, the Vectren Just Jazz concert series resumes with the Brandon Meeks Quartet and their straight-ahead jazz sound that blends elements of funk, hip-hop and gospel. Admission to the museum is always free, prices for special exhibitions and events vary. 223-5277.
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July 30, August 5 & 6 • Market Masterpieces
PNC 2nd Street Market,
600 E. Second St.; 11 a.m.
Five Rivers MetroParks, PNC 2nd Street Market and Culture Works invite children ages 14 and under to participate in a weekly art project. Kids can enjoy creating their own “fun, unique and local” artwork to take home with them. Participants may drop in any time between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Artistic subjects vary by date: July 30 features dream catchers ($2 materials fee) and on August 5 & 6, kids can make nature boxes ($3 materials fee). Learn more about this and other Market programs by calling 288-2088. Materials fee varies by project.
July 31 • Beaded Art Doll Class with Jann Christiansen
Gallery 510 Fine Art, 510 E. Fifth St.; 10 a.m.
In this fun class, you will learn to create a piece of art using beads, embroidery stitches, a fabric doll form and your imagination. You can embellish your form with beads, charms, found objects -- whatever your heart desires. Materials include a 4'-6' art doll form with polymer face, assorted glass seed beads and accent beads, needle and thread and a small pillow form to learn and practice your stitches on. Jann is an experienced doll maker and teacher who will help you learn a beautiful way of creating art! Cathy Helmers, whose beaded art dolls are available in the gallery, will also be on hand during the class to answer questions about her doll making process. Pre-registration required. $60 includes all materials. 672-6717.
July 31 • Making Salsa
PNC 2nd Street Market,
600 E. Second St.; 10 a.m.
Learn what goes into making good salsa and give salsa making a try with help from the Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark staff and volunteers. Reservations requested, walk-ins welcome. Free. 228-2088.
July 31 • Gladiolas Galore
PNC 2nd Street Market,
600 E. Second St.; 1 p.m.
Have fun arranging gladiolas with Wendy Poli from The Flowerman showing the way. Reservations are required and limited. Fee is $10 for the class, or $15 for the class and lunch, payable the day of the class. Call 228-2088 for more information or to register.
July 31 • Great American Beer Tasting
Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball, Fifth Third Field, 220 N. Patterson Blvd.; 2 p.m.
Mark your calendars for the third-annual Great American Beer Tasting! Don't miss out on the this exciting event that will include several new beers to sample, plenty of high-end raffle prizes, live music, cornhole games and much more. Call for cost. 228-2287.
July 31 • Lab Partners, The Nick Kizirnis Band and New Vega
Canal Street Tavern, 308 E. First St.; 9:30 p.m.
Don’t miss Dayton’s own Lab Partners, veteran indie spacerockers with music featuring heavy doses of celestial vocals, melodic guitars, larger than life drums and pulsing synth bass. Also featuring live music from the Nick Kizirnis Band and New Vega. Doors open at 8 p.m. $5. 461-9343.
July 31 & August 1 • Brunch
Blind Bob's Tavern, 430 E. Fifth St.;
11 a.m.
Come get your brunch on at Blind Bob's! Brunch menu includes Bob's Benedict, orange French toast, mango oatmeal, rosemary potatoes, quiche wrap and more. Free admission, menu prices vary. 938-6405.
August 1 • Michael Locke & The Repeat Offenders
Gilly's, 132 S Jefferson St.; 7 p.m.
Michael Locke performs with special guest Noah Wotherspoon. $8. 228-8414.
August 3 • Tuesday Tales: Big Fish! Little Fish! Lots of Fish!
RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave.; 10-11 a.m.
Come explore the Great Miami River! Listen as Five Rivers MetroParks’ biologists share with you and your preschooler their knowledge of the river and the fish that call it home. Fish of all shapes and sizes will be on hand to see and touch! Bring blanket or towel for seating. Weather dependent. Free. Call 274-0126 for more information.
August 3 & 5 • NIA Technique Classes
Color of Energy Gallery, 16 Brown St.; 5:30 p.m.
Come explore the joy of movement. Join Eva Makstutis, licensed NIA Instructor, to experience your graceful energy as it moves in waves, patterns and rhythms. NIA blends dance arts, martial arts and healing arts to create a joyful, dynamic fitness practice that transforms how people experience their body and movement. All fitness levels are welcome. Bring water and dress comfortably -- NIA is usually done barefoot. $10. 266-3491.
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August 3-7 • Spectacular Summer Irish Dance Extravaganza!
Antioch Temple, 107 E. First St.;
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The McGovern Ceili Dancers invite you to learn and/or share your love of Irish dance! This 5-day workshop is open to anyone -- from a complete beginner to those who have experience with Irish dance. Learn from three accomplished and accredited Irish dance instructors from Cork and Dublin, Ireland. Register by calling 321-6687 or e-mail mcgoverndance@live.com. More info can be found on the website. Call for cost.
August 4 • Celtic Crush
Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave.; 5 p.m.
Support the Dayton Celtic Festival and attend Celtic Crush, a monthly traveling party for fans of the Celtic Festival. Enjoy some great eats and a few pints with friends and 20% of your tab will be donated to support the Festival. All you have to do is bring friends and either wear your Dayton Celtic Festival t-shirt or mention Dayton Celtic Festival to your wait staff and write ‘Dayton Celtic Festival’ on your bill. Hear announcements about 2010 Festival happenings as well as opportunities to get more involved. Call for cost. 224-7822.
August 4 • Monthly Beer Tasting
Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St.; 7 p.m.|
Enjoy a beer tasting on the first Wednesday of every month, hosted by Mike Schwartz from Belmont Party Supply. $20 in advance gets you 9 decent samples, tasty snacks and priceless beer knowhow. Help choose the Trolley’s next beers on tap. $20. 461-1101.
August 4 • Retrospect Jazz
Therapy Café, 452 E. Third St;
7-9:15 p.m.
Enjoy straight ahead jazz, post-modern bebop and neo-classical swing on the first Wednesday of every month. Featuring Grant Koller on tenor sax, Christian Berg on bass, Elizabeth Hayes on vocals, Bill Johnston at the drum set, and Ron Hartwell on keys & reeds. No cover. 461-4000.
August 4 • 'Wild Out' Karaoke Wednesdays
The 88 Club, 219 N. Patterson Blvd.;
8 p.m.
Go ahead, you know you want to! Karaoke every Wednesday until 1 a.m. with JD The DJ and MC Justice Tha Vet. Come hungry, come thirsty, come sing! Karaoke contest registration at the door. Free admission before 8 p.m. 266-2622.
August 5 • Blogging
Sinclair Community College, Ponitz Center, Building 12, 444 W. Third St.;
8:30 a.m.
Is blogging right for you? How can you reach your target audience? During this workshop learn how to drive traffic, build good content and how to link to other social media sites. For more information or to register, go to workforce.sinclair.edu. $99. 252-9787.
August 5 • One-on-One Business Counseling
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library, 215 E. Third St.; 10 a.m.
The Dayton Chapter of SCORE offers free one-on-one counseling sessions at the downtown library. Bring your ideas and questions about starting and running your own business and get expert advice and assistance. Find us at the tables near the Business Collection on the Main Library's first floor. Free. 463-BOOK.
August 5 • R U Blue Sky Experienced? – Final Exhibition Preview Party
The Armory Building, 201 E. Sixth St.; 6:30 p.m.
Don’t miss the preview party celebrating the final Blue Sky Project exhibition of the year. The party includes heavy appetizers, drinks and exclusive live performances. Exhibition will be open to the public Friday August 6 (as part of First Friday) and Saturday, August 7. $75 for admission to preview party. 732-5123.
August. 5 • Half Price Wine Bottles
Coco's Bistro, 515 Wayne Ave.; 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy a bottle of wine for half price on Thursday nights when you dine at Coco's. Enjoy the new menu selected by customers as the best entrees from previous menus. 228-2626.
August 5 • Big Band Nights: Different Hats Dance Orchestra
RiverScape MetroPark,
111 E. Monument Ave; 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a series of free big band concerts at the new MetroParks Pavilion every Thursday in July and August! This week Different Hats Dance Orchestra brings their mix of swing, jazz, Dixieland, ragtime, jump, jive and wail to RiverScape! Free. 274-0126.
August 5 • John Slate Trio
Stars Restaurant & Lounge,
Crowne Plaza Dayton, 33 E. Fifth St.;
8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Live jazz from the John Slate Trio, led by pianist John Slate, and featuring a special guest musician. Free admission. 444-0401. |
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