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Thru March 7 • Art Makes Us Human
Missing Peace Art Space, 234 S. Dutoit St.; call for times.
Mary Perry Stone (1909-2007) was a prolific artist who produced more than 50 social-protest murals during her lifetime. In honor of Mary's devotion to peace and social justice, the Missing Peace Art Space is dedicating space in the gallery specifically to her work. Aside from being a space to exhibit her art, it will serve as a space to recognize women artists, past and present, from around the world who dedicated their work to peace. Free admission. 241-4353.
Thru March 7 • Wicked
Victoria Theatre Association; Schuster Performing Arts Center, Second and Main Sts.; call for times.
Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for “the most complete and completely satisfying new musical in a long time” (USA Today). Ticket prices vary. Each day, names will be drawn for a limited number of orchestra seats at $25 each, cash only. Get details at the Ticket Center Stage Box Office, located in the Wintergarden of the Schuster Center, 2 ½ hours prior to showtime.
228-3630.
Thru March 14 • Kimberly Akimbo
Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Ave.; call for times.
Kimberly is a teenager with a rare condition that causes her body to age four times faster than it should. When she and her family flee Secaucus, New York under dubious circumstances, Kimberly is forced to reevaluate her life while contending with a hypochondriac mother, a rarely sober father, a scam-artist aunt, her own mortality, and, most terrifying of all, the possibility of first love. In this dark comedy, winning the game has never been more complex, the stakes so high. Call for cost. 278-5993.
March 5 • Courteous Mass
Fifth Third Field, 220 North Patterson Blvd.; 5:00 p.m.
Join other cyclists for a 45 minute ride through Dayton. There is safety (and fun) in numbers as we bike through downtown and the nearby neighborhoods. We'll gather out front of the Dragons' stadium starting after 5:00 p.m., and ride at 5:30. Free.
March 5 • Rick Simerly in Concert with the Sinclair Jazz Ensemble
Sinclair Community College, Blair Hall Theater, 444 W. Third St.; 8:00 p.m.
Concert features jazz trombonist Rick Simerly. Bruce Jordan, director. Free admission. 512-4580.
March 5-11 This Week at the DAI
Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North; call for times.
Exhibitions include All Things Bright & Beautiful, Dali and Disney, and Katherine Kadish: Seasons. Kids can interact with Exploring Art A to Z, and Zooming In: Japanese Art Today, which takes a closer look at four contemporary Japanese artworks influenced by popular Japanese culture including manga and anime. March 6th’s Sound Bites: Short Talks About Art, the weekly, free 20-minute gallery conversations led by veteran docents, will focus on Blissful Hours by Samuel Richards. March 6th also brings celebrated Israeli pianist Ran Dank, as part of the Vanguard Series. At March 10th’s Tour & Tea, enjoy the docent led tour of All Things Bright & Beautiful then enjoy a traditional tea with a tea sandwich medley, scones and more. On March 11, the Fiction, Fine Art and Fun book club will be discussing The Bellini Card by Jason Goodwin. Admission to the museum is always free, prices for special exhibitions and events vary. Call 223-5277 for more information.
March 5-11 • This Week at DVAC
Dayton Visual Arts Center (DVAC),
118 N. Jefferson St.; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat..
March 5th brings the opening of The Cline Show, an exhibit featuring work by area college students whose work was nominated for inclusion by their professors. The show opens with a reception,“First Stop First Friday” from 5 to 8 p.m. Closing on March 6th is Something This Way Comes, the tornado-themed exhibit by local artists Michael Bashaw and Jeff Regensburger. March 11 brings DVAC's next "Short Show," Tricia's Calvert's interactive installation that incorporates images of memories. Free. 224-3822.
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March 6 • Miami Valley Gardening Conference
Sinclair Community College, Ponitz Center, Building 12, 444 W. 3rd St.; 7:30 a.m.
Whether you're into landscaping or vegetables; whether you're a garden-variety noob or a mud-clad horticultural veteran you'll find something interesting to take away from this annual conference. This year's lineup of speakers includes The Victory Garden’s Roger Swain, landscape designers, master gardeners, a community-supported farmer, a certified chef and more. To learn more about this event, register and get directions, visit the conference Web site. $60, full-time students $25. 277-6545.
March 6 • Changed For Good Playwriting Festival
Schuster Performing Arts Center, Second and Main Sts.; 7:00 p.m.
The project is a year-long study of the themes of WICKED and the story structure of this imaginative re-telling of The Wizard of Oz. Over the course of the academic year, high school-age students will write and submit 10-minute plays that re-imagine a classic fairy tale from a new perspective, and explore themes such as social responsibility and celebrating differences. All submissions will be critiqued and the top six will be performed and directed by local college theatre students at the Schuster Center’s Mathile Theatre in March during the IMPACT Festival. Free, no ticket required. 228-3630.
March 6 • The Sandra Rutledge Jazz Show
Gilly's, 132 S Jefferson Street; 8:00 p.m.
Featuring the Rashon Murph Quartet. $10 at the door. 228-8414.
March 6 & 7 • The Sleeping Beauty
Gem City Ballet; Victoria Theatre, 138 N Main St; Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.
Gem City Ballet (GCB), Dayton’s pre-professional ballet company, will bring gorgeous costumes, an imaginative set, and of course, brilliant dancing by their talented young members. Kristi Capps, principal ballerina of the Cincinnati Ballet, and her real life fiancé, Dmitri Trubchanov of the Colorado Ballet, will be performing the leading roles of Princess Aurora and Prince Desiree. Sunday’s performance will be family-friendly, with reduced children’s tickets and a chance to meet the Act Three wedding characters in the lobby of the Victoria following the performance. Call for cost. 222-6880 or 228-3630.
March 7 • Sun Salutations: The Heart of Vinyasa
Practice Yoga, 504 E. Fifth St.;
2-4:30 p.m.
Surya Namaskara is so much more than a warm-up. If you’re a beginner, build a solid foundation for your practice here. We’ll explore key alignment principles, modifications, breath and more, and learn how these powerful sequences prepare us for and inform other postures. $30 / $25 for class-card holders. Please call to pre-register. Space is limited! 321-7676.
March 7 • Annual Oscar Party
ThinkTV and The Neon Movies,
130 E. Fifth St.; 8 p.m.
First come, first served! Seating beginning at 7:30 p.m. In addition to a broadcast of the ceremony, there will be a contest to guess the winners. Prizes will be given away throughout the night. Ballots for the contest are now available at the box office, but you must be present to win on Oscar Night! Admission and validation for parking at the adjoining Dayton Convention Center lot are free. 222-7469.
March 9 • International Forum on Afghanistan and Pakistan
Dayton Council on World Affairs (DCOWA); Sinclair Community College, Ponitz Center, Building 12,
444 W. 3rd St.; 5:00 p.m.
DCOWA, Wright State University and Sinclair Community College co-sponsor this forum, moderated by Dr. Donna Schlagheck, Professor and Chair, WSU Department of Political Science. This forum will explore the nature of the military and political challenges in Afghanistan and Pakistan today. The forum's panelists bring experience with the military on the ground, with military intelligence, and with the complex political and social challenges in the region.The program is free and open to the public with a $2 parking fee. Visit the DCOWA Web site for more information.
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March 9 • Musician's Co-op
Canal Street Tavern, 308 E. First St.; 9:00 p.m.
Hosted by Steven Gullet, Canal Street’s 'open stage' is every Tuesday night - music begins promptly at 9 p.m.. - admission is free. All musicians are welcome. Sign up in advance. Free. 461-9343.
March 9 • The Toymaker
Encore Theatre Company; The Firefly Building, 3rd Floor, 123 Webster Street; 7:00 p.m.
One night. One cold read. One new musical. The Encore Theater Company Litehouse New Musical Reading Series presents The Toymaker. The book, music and lyrics are by Bryan Putnam. When Sarah's marriage falls apart after two failed pregnancies, stories of a childess toy maker of the past propel her on a desperate search that spans the globe and time itself. Call for cost.
March 9-21 • The Aluminum Show
Victoria Theatre, 138 N Main St; call for times.
Imagine a space-age mix of Blue Man Group Cirque and STOMP … but clad in shimmering aluminum and uniquely its own! A sensational hit around the world, this stunning and incredible production offers a theatrical experience that is totally unique, combining amazing special effects, acrobatics, jazz and modern dance, puppetry, dazzling aluminum costumes and lighting. $37-$78. 228-3630.
March 10 • Downtown Morning Toasters
Sinclair Community College, Ponitz Center, Building 12,
444 W. 3rd St.; 7:30 a.m.
Downtown Morning Toasters is accepting new members! This professional group operates under Toastmasters International, a global nonprofit educational organization that helps its members enhance their communication public speaking thinking listening and leadership skills. Call for cost. 241-7367.
March 10 • Get Ready to Raise
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library, 215 E. Third Street; 11:45 a.m.
Leon Bey, founder of the Grants Information Center, comes back to celebrate ten years of FUNd programs. This interactive workshop will help you overcome the fear of fundraising, build a fundraising team and be prepared to fundraise successfully for your nonprofit organization. Bring a friend – fundraising is a team effort! Brownbag Lunch, Main Library Auditorium. Free. Call 463-BOOK (2665) ext. 6501 to register.
March 10 • Speak Out Against Scams and Crime
Sinclair Community College, Ponitz Center, Building 12, 444 W. 3rd St.;
6:00 p.m.
Join Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray to discuss your concerns about household financial issues, scams and fraud and supporting Ohio businesses. Discussion moderated by Dr. Steven Lee Johnson, President of Sinclair Community College. We will be joined by the Better Business Bureau and the Ohio Consumer Council. Free parking available in the Lot C Garage beneath Building 12. Please call Lynn Coleman in the Ohio Attorney General's Office at 531-6921 or go to the event Web site for more information. Free. 531-6921.
March 11 • 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.
March 11-28 • Rounding Third
Human Race Theatre Company, The Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St.; call for times.
What better way to celebrate spring than the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd and two Little League coaches going head to head, in what has to be the only baseball play to include Brigadoon, living in a van and the fine art of equipment bag stuffing. Baseball buff Don, for whom winning is the only thing, is stuck with assistant coach Michael, who wants trophies for everyone and whose only youth sport was curling. In Canada. The result is an exploding scoreboard worth of laughs. Call for cost. 228-3630.
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