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Megan is a Dayton transplant active in the community as the Executive Director of FilmDayton and as a volunteer for Culture Works, Activated Spaces and updayton. Additionally, she performs at local theatres in roles ranging from Shakespearean heroines to crazy convicts.
Activated Spaces is back at it. Just in time for Urban Nights (whoo-hoo!), ten new art displays are up filling once-vacant storefront windows. As you’re out an about enjoying the food, music, fun, festivities, action, art, entertainment and more that comes with Urban Nights, keep your eyes open for Activated Spaces windows. Just another way… (continue…)
Too often those of us in Dayton don’t look around and see the history, architecture, community and passion that outsiders see. For these reasons, and many more, the Dayton region is attractive to filmmakers, artists and storytellers. Over the past few years, a filmmaker has been working quietly in Dayton, across the state, and in… (continue…)
***This project has been postponed to June 2 on account of rain! Please follow the event Facebook page for updates!*** On Saturday June 2, 2012, updayton, will be holding an event at the Burns-Jackson Park to paint the pedestrian bridge spanning highway US 35. The event invites everyone from the Dayton area community to assist… (continue…)
The creators of the Emmy Award winning PBS hit Red Tail Reborn have now created a new aviation program, The Restorers-They Were All Volunteers. The documentary film centers on airplane restorers and the WWII heroes known as the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, and will now appear in theaters in select cities throughout the Midwest. What’s the… (continue…)
There’s a lot of work to do to continue to make our region vibrant and exciting. Some jobs are so big and we as community members feel helpless to do anything. This isn’t that kind of story. Give here. This is a story about a group of people who had a simple vision and they… (continue…)
No – I’m not talking about who’ll win what on Oscar night – I’m talking about where you’re going to party to celebrate! Dayton is a film community, and as such – we’ve got different parties for all different tastes to celebrate the Academy Awards. Want to dress up in your finest or stay cozy… (continue…)
What do you get when you pair a Pink Floyd rock tribute with the Philharmonic? Or a couple fun-lovin’ DPO Board members with two local YPs groups? Or great food and a backstage tour? Or prizes, a live radio broadcast and crazy discounted tickets? Lest you think this is the beginning of a REALLY complicated… (continue…)
No – this isn’t one of Teri’s articles about the housing market. Location is more than a real estate rule; it’s vital for film! Are you interested in building your skill set for film? Are you an artist looking for a new perspective on architecture and environmental photography? FilmDayton offers a great class for beginners… (continue…)
In part one of this series, Megan explored a couple of religious views on how and why to give to people in need this season. Continuing to examine her own conscience, she is a little less heavenly now and floating closer to home as she interviews a local business owner whose business has been affected, as well as a social worker who works with those who are less fortunate…
As the weather turns colder, we hear more and more appeals to give. Whether it’s because the frigid winds make life harder for people, because the religious holidays inspire us to give, or because ’tis the season to get your last tax-deductible donation in – we are asked more and more to give. It makes… (continue…)
