Friday, May 18, 2012

Skyline photo by Andy Snow

Jane’s Best Bets (5/25 – 5/30)

V-Ball Team at Spike Out Blood Cancer 2010

Can you believe Memorial Day weekend is almost here?!?!  That means summer is right around the corner!  Be sure to make the most of these last few days in May! On Wednesday, make your way to the Fraze Pavilion (I LOVE the Fraze!) for the Kettering Block Party.  If you want to sort of meet… (continue…)

Coming Up in Dayton Theatre – 04/21 – 05/04

Big Fat Concert Series II

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 When I was growing up, my grandparents had dinner for our extended family at their home every Easter Sunday, but the highlight of the day was always the Cousins’ Easter Egg hunt. My uncles hid something like five hundred eggs outside, and the race was on to find… (continue…)

Blackbird

Blackbird by David Harrower - Dayton Theatre Guild - April 22-24, 2011

Blackbird Dayton Theatre Guild The Dayton Theatre Guild is set to present Blackbird by Scottish playwright David Harrower as a season extra offering, opening Friday evening.  The only opportunity to catch this intense psychological drama will be this weekend, April 22 – 24 at the Caryl D. Philips TheatreScape, 430 Wayne Avenue, in Dayton’s historic… (continue…)

Will the Oregon District Finally Solve Liquor Permit Dilemma?

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An analysis of the Oregon District and their on-going liquor permit saga.

Oregon District Hauntfest 2010 – Oregon District’s Biggest Party of the Year!

2007 Hauntfest (photo credit: Kevin Bonnett)

Those who have been to the annual Oregon District Hauntfest can tell you that it is THE party of the year in the OD.   Starting at 7pm and going through until 1am, Fifth Street is closed to traffic as it is transformed into a Bourbon Street-type atmosphere with the craziest, most elaborate and sexiest… (continue…)

onStageDayton…DMM’s online hub for all things theater!

onStageDayton ...with Shane & Dave

Introducing the latest addition to the Dayton Most Metro line-up of contributers: “onStageDayton…with Shane & Dave.”

onStageDayton will serve as your online hub for all things theater in Dayton & the Miami Valley.

Smug Brothers, Motel Beds, and John Gassett Unveil New Albums at Blind Bob’s

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It’s certainly a cause for celebration whenever a local artist releases a new album, but on Saturday, February 6th, the excitement will be tripled.  The Smug Brothers, the Motel Beds and John Gassett will each be releasing a new album that night at Blind Bob’s in the Oregon District.  Toads and Mice will round out… (continue…)

Pacchia Grooves Into the Holiday Season

In September, Pacchia introduced groove., a weekend concert series that marked a return to live music for the restaurant/bar. Recently, groove. announced its Pre-Thanskgiving rock show featuring music from The Story Changes, Stone the Mayor Sheriffs and Luxury Pushers on November 25. Tonight on Kaleidoscope, WYSO listeners will get an update groove., including information on… (continue…)

Hauntfest 2009

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It is that time of year again as Dayton’s Oregon District gears up for THE Halloween event of the year for the entire region – HAUNTFEST 2009! OCTOBER 31st (Halloween night!) Gates open at 7pm.  (enter at Fifth/Patterson or at Fifth/Wayne or Jackson/Wayne) Beer sales are until 12:30am Event closes at 1:00am Entry fee is… (continue…)

State School Embarks on Tour, Stops by WYSO

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If you haven’t checked out State School’s Cats in Boxes EP, you’re missing out on one of the fantastic newer bands Dayton has to offer. Fresh from their performance at Dayton Music Fest, this indie folk act is preparing for their upcoming Southern tour. But before they leave, they’ll be stopping by WYSO for a… (continue…)