Saturday, February 4, 2012

Skyline photo by Andy Snow

Dayton Circus Seeks Artists and Musicians for Side Show 7

The crowd at Side Show 5

Urban Nights seems like a long way off, but it’s not too early to get involved with one of the many events that kick off May 11th.  The Dayton Circus has begun preparations for Side Show 7, which will take place May 11th and 12th at the Circus’ space, the Yellow Cab Building on 4th… (continue…)

Downtown’s Biggest Street Party Is Getting Bigger

A child paints the street as part of an interactive component of Urban Nights.

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…)

Yellow Springs Street Fair is Coming!

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Street Fair is Coming! Plans for summer events are really brewing around Yellow Springs.  The Chamber is full of signs ready to go out and huge maps of booth positions.  Artists are dropping in with questions.  You can feel the energy in the air.  Street Fair is coming June 11th 9 a.m.-5 p.m.! Everywhere I… (continue…)

YPs Lead Effort to Enliven Downtown Storefronts With Art, New Businesses

The Activated Spaces project team leaders met for lunch at Carmen's Deli downtown to discuss their strategies for enlivening the city's street-level spaces.

When it comes to revitalizing downtown, Dayton-area young professionals are stepping up to the plate glass window. Members of Generation Dayton and updayton, organizations that empower and engage young professionals, are leading a new project called Activated Spaces. This project is part of the Greater Downtown Dayton Plan, a strategic blueprint for the future of… (continue…)

Declaration Of Interdependence Celebrates Cultural Diversity

Adam Elfers, Founder of Gift for the People, Leading assembly during Cityfolk residency at Cleveland School(2)

Press release: In the heart of Dayton’s Courthouse Square, cultures converge on September 11th to share in the process of creativity, collaboration, and community service. The Declaration of Interdependence is a celebratory event that hopes to inspire participants and attendees to strive for the long-term health and vitality of their communities. Those present will be… (continue…)

Art and Practicality Intersect at Oregon District

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On any given day or night in the Oregon District, bikes can be found fighting for a spot along the patio fence of Blind Bob’s, located at 430 E. 5th street in Dayton’s Oregon District. Bar owners Bob and Lisa Mendenhall talked to their manager, Nate Mendenhall, about commissioning a local artist to create a… (continue…)

The Connection of the Collective

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The Fifth Annual Sideshow To Be Presented At The Armory Walking up the three flights of unfinished wooden stairs, one would not expect to find much more than possibly a storage room filled with forgotten industrial supplies and broken machinery, but upon opening the heavy door to the third floor of the Armory’s loft, you… (continue…)

DIY Dayton- A Benefit for Ladyfest Dayton 2010

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c{space will be the venue for DIY Dayton, a fund raising event for Ladyfest Dayton 2010.  Over 25 music acts, vendors and artists are scheduled for the benefit on April 17 at 5 p.m. Cover charge is just $5. For more information about LadyFest Dayton 2010, visit here. LadyFest 2010 is Aug. 6-8.

c{space: Dayton’s Community Arts Venue Moves Forward

photograph courtesy of Andy Snow.

Emerging from the DaytonCreate initiative inspired by the principles of urbanist Richard Florida, a committee of community stakeholders transformed a vacant 5,000 sq ft , former downtown bank building into a community creative space.  This initial cadre of catalysts  set out to cultivate an environment that would support an already existing, but often unseen street-level… (continue…)

The Utterance Project: February’s lineup

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Local slam mistress Miss Purity follows up last month’s sizzling poetry/spoken word show by serving up a hot bowl of word stew on Feb. 26, at North River Coffee House. This month’s “Utterance Project” features two accomplished poets: Ill Poetic and Huntor Prey. Dayton native Ill Poetic is a poet and an underground hip hop… (continue…)