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Dayton Holiday Festival Looking for Perfect Tree to Adorn Courthouse Square
Dayton, July 28, 2010 – The Dayton Holiday Festival is searching for the perfect tree to stand tall on Courthouse Square this holiday season...
Check Out Exhibits of New Contemporary Art, Create a Community Mural, Capture Nightscape for Photo Contest, Catch Street Performances
August First Friday activities include everything from street performances to urban cycling, new work by local and international artists to handmade gift items, public art to ping-pong, wine tasting to a bonfire.
Dayton, July 27, 2010 – The next free monthly downtown art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 6...
Amateur and Professional Photographers Encouraged to Enter Photo Contest Depicting the Downtown Dayton Area
Entry deadline for contest is Aug. 31, and winners will be recognized during the Sept. 10 Urban Nights.
Dayton, July 23, 2010 – Amateur and professional photographers are invited to participate in Downtown in Focus, a photo contest aimed at finding some new and distinctive angles and shots of our downtown...
Celebrate Independence with Downtown Businesses
Mark the Fourth of July weekend with a visit to an independently owned establishment.
Dayton, June 25, 2010 – Downtown's independently owned galleries, restaurants and other venues will celebrate the United States' birthday during the next First Friday art hop, held from 5 to 10 p.m. July 2...
Street Performances New to First Friday Lineup Starting in June
Historic walking tours, theater productions, live music, art exhibits, shopping for Father's Day, urban cycling and cooking demos are just some of the offerings to be featured during the June 4 First Friday.
Dayton, May 28, 2010 – The next free monthly downtown art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. June 4...
City of Dayton, Business and Community Leaders Unveil Blueprint for Future of Greater Downtown
Dayton, OHIO, May 18, 2010 – The City of Dayton, Downtown Dayton Partnership and private sector partners have released the Greater Downtown Dayton Plan, a strategic guide for the future of Dayton's urban core...
May 14 Urban Nights to Feature Dayton's First "SCANvenger Hunt"
High tech version of a familiar game offers Apple iPad as top prize.
Dayton, May 10, 2010 – Participants in this Friday's Urban Nights event will have a chance to win an Apple iPad while scanning their way through downtown Dayton, playing a fun game with a 21st century twist...
SideBar Re-Opens in the Oregon Arts District
New, larger location continues to specialize in classic cocktails and adds menu items to mix.
Dayton, May 6, 2010 – Oregon Arts District patrons now have a new dining option...
Dayton Earns Bicycle Friendly Designation from League of American Bicyclists
Dayton, May 3, 2010 – The City of Dayton is the only Ohio city to be selected as a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) by the League of American Bicyclists in its spring 2010 rankings...
Historic Walking Tours, Salsa Lessons, Hip Hop Dance, Art Exhibits, Shopping for Mother's Day, Urban Street Cycling, Sculpture & Cooking Demos
These are a sampling of the offerings to be featured during the May 7 First Friday.
Dayton, May 3, 2010 – The next free monthly downtown art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. May 7...
Experience Downtown Dayton Originals During May 14 Urban Nights
Event showcases urban living, arts, music, dining and much more throughout downtown.
Dayton, April 26, 2010 – A steamroller, bicycles, chalk and fire are only a few of the props that will be part of the next Urban Nights...
Film Dayton Festival Highlights Include Q&A with Directors, Exclusive Pre-Release Screening, WSU Big Lens Student Films
Dayton, April 14, 2010 – The three-day schedule for the second annual FilmDayton Festival is packed...
Two New Oregon Arts District Galleries to Open During April First Friday
Discover the unique art, eateries, entertainment, music and more that make up the downtown scene.
Dayton, March 25, 2010 – The next free First Friday art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. April 2...
Downtown Dayton Special Improvement District Meets Renewal Goal
Existing boundaries to expand to include the Oregon Arts District businesses in 2011.
Dayton, March 3, 2010 – The Downtown Dayton Special Improvement District (SID) has successfully garnered overwhelming support from the downtown private property owners needed to renew the SID for an additional five years, extending funding for 2011-2015...
March First Friday to Feature Ice Sculpture Carving, Artist Talks, Theatrical Mask and Puppet Demonstrations
Shop for art, jewelry ceramics and more; hear live music; and check out new exhibits.
Dayton, February 26, 2010 – The next free First Friday art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. March 5...
"Oz-some" Downtown Deals for Wicked Patrons
Food & drink specials and more await those planning an excursion to see the Broadway show.
Dayton, February 12, 2010 – "Broadways biggest blockbuster" (The New York Times), Wicked, flies into the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center Feb. 17 through March 7, and downtown Dayton is getting into the Emerald City spirit....
New Store Featuring Music and More to Open in Oregon Arts District
ReCreate will carry instruments, furniture, art and more when it opens Friday, Jan. 29.
Dayton, January 27, 2010 – ReCreate, 438 E. Fifth St., is the newest addition to the Oregon Arts District....
A Variety of Activities Featured During the February First Friday
Shop for Valentine's Day gifts, check out arts demonstrations and talks, hear live music, bicycle through downtown, sample wines and beers, and much more.
Dayton, January 27, 2010 – The next free First Friday art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Feb. 5...
Oregon Arts District Coffee Shop to Open This Monday
New coffee shop to feature breakfast items, Boston Stoker coffee and more.
Dayton, January 9, 2010 – A new coffee shop will open at 7 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, at 410 E. Fifth St....
Deloitte Moving to WorkflowOne Headquarters and Relocating 150 Jobs to Downtown Dayton
Dayton, January 8, 2010 – One of the largest accounting and consulting organizations in the Dayton area will consolidate its Research Park and Key Bank Tower locations into The WorkflowOne Building, resulting in 150 new jobs downtown and a new headquarters for all 210 of Deloitte's area employees...
Start Off the Year with the Arts in Downtown Dayton
Dayton Visual Arts Center to host event Jan. 1, other galleries host events Jan. 8
Dayton, December 31, 2009 – Visitors can experience the arts downtown the first two Fridays of the new year...
Celebrate New Year's Eve Downtown
Enjoy dancing, comedy, mystery theater, live music and more to ring in 2010
Dayton, December 21, 2009 – If you're looking for something to do on New Year's Eve, downtown Dayton has you covered. Downtown's many restaurants, clubs, theaters and hotels have plenty of options for everyone...
Global Technologies, Inc., Opens Office in Downtown Dayton
Manufacturer, distributor and technology service provider looks to expand business in Ohio markets
Dayton, December 11, 2009 – The Downtown Dayton Partnership is pleased to announce that Michigan-based Global Technologies, Inc., has opened a downtown Dayton office at 137 N. Main St....
Architecture Firm Renews Lease, Stays Downtown
Dayton, December 6, 2009 – Levin Porter Associates, Inc. has renewed the lease on its office space at 24 N. Jefferson St. in downtown Dayton...
Annual Santa Pub Crawl to Benefit Toys for Tots, Montgomery County Children Services
Dayton, November 27, 2009 – The annual Santa Pub Crawl will be held from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, December 12 at various Oregon Arts District taverns...
Holiday Gift Galleries, Unique Presents and Holiday Cheer at First Friday
Come downtown to experience the festive boutiques, galleries and restaurants.
Dayton, November 27, 2009 – The next free First Friday art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 4...
The Tike's Shop Opens for the Holidays on November 27
Shop for kids will open during the Grande Illumination and Dayton Children's Parade Spectacular in Lights.
Dayton, November 10, 2009 – The Tike's Shop, the "just for kids" holiday store, opens for business in the Schuster Center Wintergarden at the corner of Second and Main Streets on Friday, November 27...
Grande Illumination & Dayton Children's Parade Spectacular in Lights Set for Thanksgiving Weekend
Dayton, October 30, 2009 – Downtown Dayton is the place for holiday fun and it all starts with the Grande Illumination and Dayton Children's Parade Spectacular in Lights on Friday, November 27 from 4 to 9 p.m....
Kettering Tower Businesses Renew Commitments to Downtown
Law and accounting firms, parking company renew leases.
Dayton, October 30, 2009 – Downtown's largest office building will keep several of its tenants for years to come. Three businesses located in the 30-story Kettering Tower (40 N. Main Street) recently renewed leases on their current office space, with one of them adding a small expansion...
Live Poetry Events Happening Downtown
The Cipher--Spoken Word Open Mic Event at Michael's Dining and Jazz, Dayton Poetry Slam at c{space.
Dayton, October 28, 2009 – Oral Funk Poetry (OFP) Productions is presenting "The Cipher--Spoken Word Open Mic" from 7 to 9 p.m. every second, third, and fourth Thursday of the month at Michael's Dining and Jazz, located in the Kettering Tower Lobby at Second and Main streets...
Downtown Coffee Shop, Community Theater Group Join First Friday Lineup
Make a Zentangle, participate in the creation of a mosaic mural, shop for holiday gifts and more.
Dayton, October 26, 2009 – The next free First Friday art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 6...
Dayton Holiday Festival: Last Chance to Nominate a Perfect Tree to Adorn Courthouse Square
Dayton, October 22, 2009 – The Dayton Holiday Festival is making one final call for nominations for the perfect tree to stand tall on Courthouse Square this holiday season...
Entries Sought for Fifth Annual "Gingerbread Homes for the Holidays" Contest
Entry forms now available for November 27th Competition.
Dayton, October 16, 2009 – The Dayton Holiday Festival is looking for the area's most creative confectionary decorators to compete in the fifth annual Gingerbread Homes for the Holidays contest on Friday, November 27...
New Alternative Exhibition Space in Oregon Arts District Hosting Cutting-Edge Contemporary Art Shows
Space 11 focuses on experimentation in installation, new and developing media, and performance art while contributing to urban revitalization and adding a new element to Dayton's arts scene.
Dayton, October 8, 2009 – This is not your usual art gallery. In fact, Space 11 really isn't a gallery at all...
Downtown Scavenger Hunt, Community Art Exhibit Join First Friday Lineup
Numerous exhibit openings, street cycling & break dancing competition just a sampling of other to-dos.
Dayton, September 24, 2009 – The next free First Friday art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Oct 2...
Public Input Sought on Recommendations for Strengthening Greater Downtown Dayton
Dayton, September 24, 2009 – Thousands of Daytonians have contributed ideas to the Greater Downtown Dayton Plan, a strategic blueprint for creating a vibrant, thriving downtown. When the process to develop this plan was launched in January, the community was promised they'd have multiple opportunities to give their input--and another of those opportunities will take place in early October...
New Daycare to Open Downtown
Helping Hands by Tina will enroll children on regular or drop-in basis and offer extended hours
Dayton, September 21, 2009 – Parents of young children will have a new ally downtown when Katina Hughes, who has worked in child care for 15 years, opens Helping Hands by Tina LLC, a new daycare in St. Paul Lutheran Church, 239 Wayne Ave. The daycare will open this fall...
New Arts Exhibit to Celebrate Dayton's Creative Community; More than 230 Works by 130 Local Artists to Be on Display
Dayton, September 18, 2009 – Creative Soul of Dayton is a new community visual arts exhibition celebrating the Dayton area's creative, innovative legacy and the diversity of its artists. It will be on display on the third floor of the Armory Building, 201 E. Sixth St., on the corner of Sixth Street and Patterson Boulevard in downtown Dayton's Oregon Arts District...
College "Welcome Fest" Set for September 24
Second annual event will be held at RiverScape MetroPark from 6 to 9 p.m.
Dayton, September 9, 2009 – Another school year has begun, bringing more than 70,000 students back to the area. The Dayton Campus Connect program--an initiative started in 2008 by the Downtown Dayton Partnership and a group of community partners--plans to welcome those students to Dayton with a free downtown festival--the second annual Welcome Fest...
Urban Nights Returns September 11
Event to highlight downtown Dayton's arts community and feature music, entertainment, housing tours, previews of plans for downtown's future and more.
Dayton, September 1, 2009 – Walk on the creative side and experience the best of downtown at the fall Urban Nights, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 11. More than 100 spaces and places will participate in the event, scheduled from 5 to 10 p.m. throughout downtown Dayton, the Oregon Arts District and the Wright-Dunbar Business Village...
Monthly Showcase to Feature Spoken Word Poetry, Comedy & Music
Dayton, September 1, 2009 – Oral Funk Poetry Productions will present "The Signature: A Poetic Medley Show" from 9 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, in the Mathile Theater at the Schuster Performing Arts Center...
Basically British Expansion Set to Open September 1
Dayton, August 31, 2009 – Basically British, a specialty tea shop located at 502 E. Third Street in the Cannery, is expanding their business and opening a Tea Room on Tuesday, September 1...
September First Friday Highlights Include Rare Screening of One of the Few Underground Films of Woodstock, Opening of Two New Arts Spaces
Film celebrating 40th anniversary of festival by local filmmaker, gallery focusing on experimental art and another focusing on peace join round-up of exhibit openings and more during free event.
Dayton, August 26, 2009 – The next free First Friday downtown art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 4...
BusinessFirst! Retention Program Welcomes Economic Development Official from the Netherlands
Dayton, August 18, 2009 – Beginning August 20, 2009, officials from the BusinessFirst! For A Greater Dayton Region business retention program will host an economic development official from Amsterdam inBusiness, the lead economic development organization in the Dutch city...
Fall Urban Nights Invites Public to Find Their "Inner Artists"
Event Set for Friday, September 11, from 5 to 10 p.m.
Dayton, August 12, 2009 – Patrons of this fall's Urban Nights will not only have dozens of performance and art options to see and enjoy as audience members--they'll also have the chance to get involved and be the artists!...
Dayton Holiday Festival Looking for Perfect Tree to Adorn Courthouse Square
Dayton, August 11, 2009 – The Dayton Holiday Festival is searching for the perfect tree to stand tall on Courthouse Square this holiday season...
Urban Nights Seeking Local, Talented Performers
Dayton, August 4, 2009 – The Downtown Dayton Partnership invites YOU to perform on the Urban Nights Community Stage on September 11...
Numerous Student Exhibits to be Featured During August First Friday
Performances, gallery talks, food and drink, studio tours, demonstrations, cycling, and more also featured.
Dayton, July 21, 2009 – The next First Friday downtown art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 7 at the following locations...
Celebrate the Arts During July First Friday
Mark the Fourth of July weekend with a visit to an independently owned establishment.
Dayton, June 25, 2009 – Downtown's independently owned galleries, restaurants and other venues will celebrate Independence Day during the next First Friday art hop...
The City Life Sculpture Photo Contest: Click It to Win It!
Dayton, June 12, 2009 – The City Life Sculptures are back for one final appearance. Click your way into the winner's seat by submitting your entries for this year's City Life '09 photo contest...
Artists Take It to the Streets in Downtown Dayton During June First Friday
Guests can watch artists at work, use new discount coupon good at numerous participating venues.
Dayton, May 26, 2009 – The next First Friday downtown art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. June 5 at the following locations...
Downtown Dayton Will Be Lit During May First Friday
Free monthly celebration will include photography contest, street cycling, karaoke with a live band, wine and beer tastings, soup in handmade bowls ― and, of course, lots of great art.
Dayton, April 23, 2009 – The next First Friday downtown art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. May 1 throughout downtown and the Oregon Arts District. The Downtown Dayton Partnership is pleased to announce that CODE Credit Union is now a major sponsor of First Friday. CODE Credit Union is a member-owned, cooperative financial institution that wanted to support the downtown Dayton community. CODE joins First Friday sponsor Greater Dayton RTA...
Urban Nights Seeking Local, Talented Performers
Dayton, April 16, 2009 — The Downtown Dayton Partnership is adding a new element to Urban Nights - you! The Partnership and volunteers from c{space are working together to program a community stage, on which true “Dayton Originals” can perform. Urban Nights, downtown’s biannual open house, will take place on Friday, May 15, from 5 to 10 p.m...
Downtown Dayton Optical Opens Its Doors
New shop sells eyewear at very affordable prices
Dayton, Apr. 15, 2009 — Those looking to buy a new pair of glasses without breaking the bank have a new option downtown: Downtown Dayton Optical. The eyewear shop opened April 6 at 112 E. Third St...
Light Up Dayton Photo Contest to Capture City Skyline
DAYTON, April 9, 2009 — Calling all amateur and professional photographers! It’s time for fresh perspectives on the downtown Dayton skyline, which has changed in recent months with the addition of the CareSource headquarters, a new logo atop KeyBank Tower, and other new points of light...
VocaLink Announces Move, Future Expansion Downtown
Local firm works around the globe from its downtown headquarters
DAYTON, April 8, 2009 — VocaLink Language Services, a translation and interpretation organization, has announced its relocation to 405 W. First Street in downtown Dayton, according to the Downtown Dayton Partnership...
Snuggle Up to Your Bar Stools in the Oregon Arts District to Raise Money for the Arts
Dayton, March 31, 2009 – A Snuggie Pub Crawl will be held in the Oregon Arts District Saturday, April 18, beginning at 8 p.m. The cost is $10 per person, and proceeds will benefit The seedling Foundation in support of Stivers School for the Arts. Donations will be collected at participating locations...
Urban Street Cycling Ride Added to First Friday Festivities
Free monthly celebration highlights the many things to see and do downtown.
Dayton, March 26, 2009 – The next First Friday downtown art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. April 3 throughout the Oregon Arts District and downtown. Joining First Friday in April is Courteous Mass, Dayton’s new urban street cycling ride, which promotes bicycle awareness while showing how fun and easy it can be to cycle around the city...
Downtown Dayton Partnership Unveils Strategic Building Reuse Project Designs
Ten Local Architectural Firms Donate Nearly $200,000 in Service
DAYTON, March 25, 2009 —Ten local architectural firms have created ten different reuse options for some of downtown’s most unique but underutilized spaces...
Performing Artist Common to Join Other Renowned Artists, Musicians, Entertainment Executives in April at Dayton’s First Urban Arts Conference
Dayton, March 13, 2009 – The first Regional Academic and Cultural Collaborative, or RACC, will be held at various locations at the Dayton Convention Center April 3-4, featuring presentations, performances and a seminar...
Oregon Arts District Celebrates One-Year Anniversary With New Exhibits & Irish Performances During March First Friday
The arts are still going strong in downtown Dayton, as evidenced during free gallery hop.
Dayton, Feb. 25, 2009 – The next First Friday downtown art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. March 6 at the following locations...Galleries in the East Fifth Street area will mark the one-year anniversary of the establishment of the Oregon Arts District. In the past year, galleries and other creative enterprises ― such as Jazzy Java, Practice Yoga, Garden Station and the Dayton Theatre Guild ― have enhanced the existing business mix in the District. Today, nearly every storefront in the District is occupied, and traffic is steadily growing to a new District Web site, www.oregonartsdistrict.com...
City of Dayton, Business and Community Leaders Developing Blueprint for Future of Greater Downtown, Seek Public Input
Dayton, OHIO, Jan. 27, 2009 ― The public and private sectors in Greater Downtown Dayton have joined forces to create a bold, unified plan for the region’s center city. As part of this new initiative, the City of Dayton and the Downtown Dayton Partnership have convened a group of business and community leaders to spearhead this community-wide effort to establish a blueprint ― called A Greater Downtown Dayton Plan ― to help guide the future of Dayton’s urban core...
Art to Warm the Soul at the February First Friday
New downtown gallery to celebrate grand opening during free event highlighting the city’s artistic, culinary and entertainment offerings.
Dayton, Jan. 22, 2009 – The next First Friday downtown art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Feb. 6 at the following locations...In the Oregon Arts District, visitors may park in a newly renovated, well-lit parking lot on the west end of the Oregon Arts District...
New Web site and Discounts Make Downtown Parking More Customer-Focused
EasyParkDowntown.org puts parking information at your fingertips
Dayton, Jan. 21, 2009 — Downtown employees and visitors have a new ally when it comes to finding parking: EasyParkDowntown.org. This new Web site is a one-stop shop for parking information. People planning to park downtown can visit this site to find everything from parking lot locations to discount prices.
New Art Gift Shop Opens Downtown
Sandra’s Art Emporium Located in first floor of St. Clair Lofts
Dayton, Jan. 14, 2009—A new retail shop has opened in downtown Dayton. Sandra’s Art Emporium, a gift shop featuring the artwork and jewelry of local artists, opened its doors in November 2008. Owner Sandra Salyer-Miller is a sculptor and artist who recently moved home to Dayton after spending most of her adult life pursuing her craft in locations across the U.S. and around the world...
Kick Off the New Year in Style During the January First Friday
Several new art exhibits to open during free event highlighting the city’s artistic, culinary and entertainment offerings.
Dayton, Dec. 29, 2008 – The next First Friday downtown art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Jan. 2 at the following locations...
Celebrate New Year’s Eve Downtown
Dayton, Dec. 19, 2008 — If you’re still looking for something to do on New Year’s Eve, downtown Dayton has you covered. Downtown’s many restaurants, clubs, theaters, parks and hotels have plenty of options for everyone...
Noontime Entertainment Fills Downtown Buildings with Holiday Music this Season
DAYTON, Dec. 8, 2008 — During the month of December, groups from throughout the Miami Valley will entertain downtowners with free holiday performances in office buildings downtown...
Santa Claus Is Coming To Lunch
DAYTON, December 3, 2008 — Santa Claus will be making his list and checking it twice at Uno Chicago Grill in downtown Dayton. Children are invited to come eat lunch with the big man himself on three consecutive Saturdays in December during the Dayton Holiday Festival...
Gingerbread Contest Winners Announced
DAYTON, December 1, 2008 — Cookie architecture was at its finest during the fourth annual Gingerbread Homes for the Holidays contest on Friday, November 28, 2008, in downtown Dayton. Competition winners and all other entries were displayed for public viewing at the Old Court House during the Grande Illumination and Dayton Children’s Parade Spectacular in Lights on Friday night...
Visitors Can Make & Buy Original Art During December First Friday
Dayton, Nov. 21, 2008 – Visitors will have plenty of opportunities to find original, handmade gifts made by local artists for everyone on their holiday shopping lists during the next First Friday downtown art hop, held from 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 5 throughout the Oregon Arts District on E. Fifth Street; the Cannery Art and Design Center, 434 E. Third St.; the Dayton Visual Arts Center, 118 N. Jefferson St.; the Dayton Convention Center Mezzanine Gallery, 22 E. Fifth St.; and the DaytonCREATE Creative Incubator, 20 N. Jefferson St...
Downtown Holiday Movie Series Showcases Classic Christmas Tales
DAYTON, November 18, 2008 — Boost your holiday spirit with classic films on the big screen this season. This December, CareSource and the Dayton Holiday Festival will present a Holiday Movie Series for the whole family to enjoy...
Sounds of the Season a Musical Celebration
DAYTON, November 14, 2008—Celebrate the holidays in downtown Dayton on Friday, November 28, with the musical event, ‘Sounds of the Season.’ The free concert will feature performances from local choirs and ensembles in the lobby of National City Center, located at 6 N. Main Street. Enjoy the sounds of holiday cheer before the highly anticipated tree lighting ceremony. The show will begin at 5:30 p.m. and conclude at 7:45 p.m., just before the tree lighting on Courthouse Square and the Dayton Children’s Parade Spectacular in Lights...
Annual Holiday Village Sure to Delight Area Children
DAYTON, November 14, 2008 — Downtown Dayton is lighting up the holidays with the help of the magical Holiday Village. Part of the Grande Illumination, the Kettering Tower Lobby will transform into a free festival featuring games, crafts, and even the chance to call Santa’s helpers. This family event, sponsored by Time Warner Cable, takes place on Friday, November 28 from 4 to 9 p.m. The Kettering Tower is located at the southeast corner of Second and Main Streets...
2008 Dayton Children’s Parade Now a Lighted, Evening Parade
DAYTON, November 13, 2008 — At 8 p.m. on Friday, November 28, downtown Dayton will be illuminated with the lighting of the giant tree on Courthouse Square. The magic will continue when the 2008 Dayton Children’s Parade rounds the corner of Second and Main Streets moments later as part of the new Grande Illumination & Dayton Children’s Parade Spectacular in Lights...
The Tike’s Shop Opens for the Holidays on November 28
DAYTON, November 10, 2008 — The Tike’s Shop, the “just for kids” holiday store, opens for business in the Schuster Center Wintergarden at the corner of Second and Main Streets on Friday, November 28. During this grand opening, the shop will be open from 3 to 9 p.m...
Extra Sparkle Planned for Downtown’s Holiday Festival Kick-Off
DAYTON, November 4, 2008 — The Grande Illumination in downtown Dayton has been the place to start your holiday season for over 35 years, and this year the extravaganza will be even more spectacular...
Calling all Creative Decorators for the Fourth Annual ‘Gingerbread Homes for the Holidays’ Contest
DAYTON, October 29, 2008 – The Dayton Holiday Festival is looking for the area’s most creative decorators to compete in the fourth annual Gingerbread Homes for the Holidays Contest on Friday, November 28...
7th annual Oregon Arts District Barstool Open To Raise Money for Children and Adults with Disabilities
Dayton, Oct. 28, 2008 – The 7th annual Oregon Arts District Barstool Open will be held Saturday, Nov. 8. Teams start in different bars during the shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. All proceeds from this nine-hole, nine-bar progressive indoor miniature golf outing benefit United Rehabilitation Services to help children and adults with disabilities...
November First Friday Art Hop
Dayton, Oct. 27, 2008 – The next First Friday will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 7 throughout the Oregon Arts District on East Fifth Street; the Cannery Art and Design Centre, 434 E. Third St.; and the Dayton Visual Arts Center, 118 N. Jefferson St...
Artist Explores How Sensory Deprivation Affects the Creative Experience During Residency in Oregon Arts District Gallery
Dayton, Ohio, Oct. 20, 2008 ― If much art is about exploring our senses, what happens when an artist seeks to explore sensory deprivation?
Sculptor and painter Ryan McCullough will do just that when he returns to his home state of Ohio to undertake a three-week performance art piece at Goloka gallery, 523 E. Fifth St. in the Oregon Arts District...
Three HBO Def Poetry Jam Performers Headline First Season Grand Finale of “The Signature: A Poetic Medley Show”
Dayton, Oct. 13, 2008 – Oral Funk Poetry Productions is going all out for the season finale of “The Signature: A Poetic Medley Show.” The performance will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at the Schuster Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $20 and are available at www.ticketcenterstage.com or by calling 937-228-3630...
Downtown Dayton Partnership Announces Strategic Building Reuse Project
DAYTON, October 9, 2008 — It is time to take a look at transforming some older downtown buildings to new uses for the future. The Downtown Dayton Partnership has partnered with the local chapter of the American Institute for Architects and ten local architectural firms to develop a strategic reuse plan for targeted downtown buildings...
2008 Hauntfest on Fifth to Feature Live Music, Costume Contest, Food, Drink & More
Dayton, Oct. 8, 2008 ― Dayton’s largest and longest-standing Halloween bash, Hauntfest on Fifth, returns this year from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Oregon Arts District on East Fifth Street. Yet while this street party will be as fun and feisty as in years past, it will cost less to partake in ’08...
Therapy Café Now Serving Lunch
DAYTON, Sept. 25, 2008 — Downtown hot spot Therapy Café is broadening its horizons and going global with its newest venture: Therapy Spice. Therapy Spice is the official name for their new lunch business, which will be an Indian cuisine buffet...
October First Friday Art Hop
Dayton, Sept. 25, 2008 – The next First Friday will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Oct. 3 throughout the Oregon Arts District on East Fifth Street; the Cannery Art and Design Centre, 434 E. Third St.; the Dayton Visual Arts Center, 118 N. Jefferson St.; and the Dayton Convention Center Mezzanine Gallery...
Austin, Texas, Meets Dayton, Ohio, in Artwork that Addresses Our Sense of Place
Dayton, Sept. 24, 2008 – The city of Dayton increasingly is positioning itself as a significant player in the creative class, in which ideas and innovation are key economic drivers. For example, the city continues to be recognized for its vibrant local arts scene, and DaytonCREATE continues to develop projects launched during a March visit by knowledge-economy guru Richard Florida. Now, Dayton has drawn the attention of another national creative powerhouse: Austin, Texas...
Downtown Dayton Site of Major Growth
DAYTON, September 23, 2008 — Downtown Dayton has been the site of some major expansion announcements recently. All-World Travel, Dayton Head & Neck Surgeons, Hafenbrack Marketing, the Dayton Firefighters Federal Credit Union and Miami-Jacobs Career College have all been hard at work adding employees, building additions, or both...
New Program, Dayton Campus Connect, Launched To Attract and Retain College Students in the Dayton Area
Dayton, Sept. 10, 2008 ― Dayton is a college town. More than 100,000 students attend Dayton-area colleges and universities, and Dayton has many of the attributes of a successful “college town,” including an abundance of arts, sports and recreation offerings; diverse employment opportunities; and such conveniences as short commute times and an affordable cost of living...
Oregon Express Celebrates its 25th Anniversary
Dayton, Sept. 8, 2008 ― When Joe Bavaro was laid off from General Motors, he decided to drive his career in an entirely new direction. He joined forces with his brother-in-law, Terry Adkins, and wife, Susan, and on Sept. 16, 1983, opened the Oregon Express, a popular tavern and eatery in the Oregon Arts District...
September First Friday Art Hop
DAYTON, Aug. 26, 2008 – Blind Bob’s, the newest addition to the Oregon Arts District, will celebrate its grand opening during the upcoming First Friday, a showcase for downtown Dayton’s arts and entertainment offerings. The free event will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 5 throughout the Oregon Arts District on East Fifth Street; the Cannery Art and Design Centre, 434 E. Third St.; the Dayton Convention Center Mezzanine Gallery; and the Dayton Visual Arts Center, 118 N. Jefferson St...
Color of Energy Gallery to Host Three Exhibits by Nationally Known Artists
DAYTON, Aug. 26, 2008 – Further proof that Forbes.com got it all wrong when it labeled Dayton a “dying” city can be found in the Oregon Arts District. At the Color of Energy gallery, 16 Brown St., owner Mike Elsass and art manager Jillynne Fields are preparing for three months’ worth of exhibits featuring work by visual artists known on a national level...
Excitement Building for Urban Nights
DAYTON, August 18, 2008 – After the most successful Urban Nights ever last May, downtown is poised to party again on Friday, September 12, from 5 to 10 p.m. More than 25,000 people packed downtown at the May Urban Nights to check out the best in dining, nightlife, art, music, retail and housing. An even larger crowd is expected this September...
August First Friday Extravaganza
DAYTON, July 21, 2008 – First Friday, a showcase for downtown Dayton’s arts and entertainment offerings, continues to grow. Along with the recent addition of free trolley service, the Dayton Visual Arts Center has now joined the First Friday mix. The free event will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 1 throughout the Oregon Arts District on East Fifth Street; the Cannery Art and Design Centre, 434 E. Third St.; the Dayton Convention Center Mezzanine Gallery; and the Dayton Visual Arts Center, 118 N. Jefferson St...
Monthly Showcase to Feature Spoken Word Poetry, Dance and Live Music
DAYTON, July 11, 2008 – Oral Funk Poetry Productions will present “The Signature: A Poetic Medley Show” from 9 to 11 p.m. on Friday, July 18, at the Schuster Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 8:45 p.m. Tickets cost $15 each and are available at www.ticketcenterstage.com or by calling 937-228-3830...
July First Friday Extravaganza
DAYTON, June 26, 2008 – The independent spirit will be front and center during July’s First Friday, when a host of locally operated businesses will serve up entertainment to suit the diverse American palate. The free event will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. July 4 in the Oregon Arts District on East Fifth Street and at the Cannery Art and Design Centre, 434 E. Third St...
From funky to classy, the Oregon Arts District is becoming the destination for quirky classes, unusual entertainment
DAYTON, June 24, 2008 – Whatever your curiosity, there’s an adventure to be had in the Oregon Arts District in downtown Dayton. The district’s growing mix of businesses has created an eclectic brew of educational and entertainment options not found elsewhere in the Miami Valley...
City Life Sculpture Photo and Story Contests Now Open!
DAYTON, June 3, 2008 — Grab your camera or your pen and start submitting your entries to this year’s City Life ‘08 photo and short story contests! Entering the contests is simple: take a photo or write a story about your favorite sculpture and email it to
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in order to win great prizes...
June First Friday Extravaganza
DAYTON, June 3, 2008 – For folks who didn’t get enough of downtown Dayton’s entertainment options during May’s Urban Nights, which broke attendance records, First Friday is another opportunity to check out what the city has to offer. The free event will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. June 6 throughout the Oregon Arts District on East Fifth Street and at the Cannery Art and Design Centre, 434 E. Third St...
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