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Maggie Malach first tried to write a novel when she was six years old. Although she gave up after three pages, she went on to pursue her journalistic aspirations at the University of Dayton, where she recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Communication. During her time as a Flyer, she wrote opinions columns on hard-hitting news topics such as Kanye West, Facebook, and Michael Jackson. She has also contributed to Cincinnati Magazine, The Living Arts Magazine, and Inspired Mother Magazine.
With Halloween fast approaching, downtown is filled with spine-chilling festivities. From haunted houses to a spooky showing of the Bride of Frankenstein, there is plenty of eerie activities waiting. Tuesday, Oct. 18: Ghost N Goblin 5k, RiverScape MetroPark, 111 East Monument Ave. Get ghoulish for a good cause with this 3.1-mile run around downtown that… (continue…)
Plan ahead for the next free monthly downtown art hop ― which will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 ― because there’s a frightening amount of fun to get into. A free outdoor performance of SMAGmare will be held in the Oregon Arts District next to the Trolley Stop, 530 E.… (continue…)
If you are looking to take your weekend to new heights, look no further than downtown Dayton. Urban Nights will be back with even more fun activities on Friday, Sept. 16, from 5 to 10 p.m. New this year is Over the Edge, a challenge that combines fundraising with adventure. Participants who raise at least… (continue…)
Whether you are in the mood to explore downtown or you just want to kick back and listen to some live music, the Sept. 2 First Friday has all the entertainment you need from 5 to 10 p.m. All summer the local bands have been rocking out at the RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave.… (continue…)
A native of Cincinnati, I didn’t really dip my toes into everything Dayton has to offer until my freshman year of college at the University of Dayton. While some of my classes exposed me to popular sites in the city, such as the Schuster Center, I took it upon myself to explore lesser-known pockets of… (continue…)
Looking for a different way to explore downtown? The Aug. 5 First Friday is rolling in with a night of live music, art shows and entertainment. Broaden Your Horizons First Friday will be the continuation of the First Friday Passport Program. Pick up a First Friday Passport at RiverScape and other participating locations (click here… (continue…)
When Greg Bell plays a show with his band, Blind Karma, he goes for impact. “My first job is to do something that will astound my band mates to break that ice on stage,” he says. “Then we can address the audience as a unit.” From Bell’s description of the band’s performances, it is clear it… (continue…)
Downtown’s Summer Music Series kicks off with the 29th annual Michelob Women in Jazz Festival on June 26. The event will feature eight hours of soulful music, including performances by Teresa Hunt, Beverly Jackson with Audrey Whitaker, Elizabeth Hayes, April Aloisio, Patricia Berg, Sandra Rutledge, Linda Dachtyl and Brenda Flowers. The festival, held at Dave… (continue…)
Now that the rain has finally stopped, Courthouse Square is the place to be weekdays at noontime. Starting June 21 and lasting through Sept. 15, The Square is Where … will feature a variety of performers. Entertainment booked to date includes belly dancers, jugglers and a saxophonist. The festivities will occur around noon on most… (continue…)
Tripple Croxx Entertainment, OFP Productions and the Human Race Theatre Company, present The Signature’s “Poetic Soul Fusion” show June 17. The night, hosted by national slam poet Will Evans, will include appearances by HBO Def poet Sunni Patterson, acoustic soul singer Ken J. Martin and internationally renowned violinist Shaw Pong Liu. The performances will also… (continue…)
