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Downtown Dayton’s First Friday art hop – 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6. Visit downtown restaurants, retail shops, bars and clubs, and other establishments, or enjoy art exhibit openings, live music and other special events hosted by downtown galleries.
Picking the perfect holiday present doesn’t have to induce panic. Gift giving can be one of the most stressful parts of the holiday season (I won’t even get into awkward confessions from your inebriated relatives). What kind of gift should it be? How much should you spend? Will the present-getter be upset you didn’t spend… (continue…)
If you’re reading this, you’ve most likely heard of a little thing called First Fridays. These art walks (and in some cities, African-American business networking or conservative political events) happen in urban areas all over the United States on the first Friday of each month. Their goal? Connect people with their communities. But here in… (continue…)
(Most content taken from the Activated Spaces Web site) On Friday, December 2nd, Mayor Leitzell will help raise funds for Activated Spaces by getting his nails painted at Beaute Box, one of the Activated Spaces Pop-up shops. Donate online now! The more they raise prior to the event, the crazier the color, plus you’ll help… (continue…)
The updayton First Friday scavenger hunt is back on October 7th! Don’t miss this opportunity to check out some of the best locations downtown. To get started on the hunt, pick up your clue sheet at the following locations: Lucky’s Taproom & Eatery (520 E. 5th) 5th Street Wine and Deli (416 E. 5th) Olive:… (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…)
(press release from Garden Station) In cities around the globe today, artists, activists and citizens will temporarily transform metered parking spaces into public parks and other social spaces, as part of an annual event called “PARK(ing) Day on Friday September 16th, 2011.” Originally invented in 2005 by Rebar, a San Francisco-based art and design studio, PARK(ing) Day challenges… (continue…)
Not all projects end with the exact same plan they started with – in fact, most don’t. However, the hallmark of any good team is the ability to adjust. When the updayton nightlife team first met at the Young Creatives Summit last April, they rallied around the idea of using artist propelled rickshaws to connect… (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…)
