Friday, May 18, 2012

Skyline photo by Andy Snow

updayton First Friday Scavenger Hunt

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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…)

October First Friday to Bring Thrills and Chills

SMARmare's ghoulish performance in 2010.

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…)

Turning Parking Spots into PARKS – PARK(ing) Day 2011

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(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…)

We Challenge You To “Find It Downtown”

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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…)

Aug. 5 First Friday has everything from skatedecks to a scavenger hunt

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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…)

First Friday band likes pop, rock, ‘unexpected elements’

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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…)

Activated Spaces is back.

Serida checks to make sure the QR code is working on the Dayton Creative Syndicate's installation featuring the Culture Works festival.

My last adventure got me out of the car and exploring the region via bus, bike and good ol’ fashioned walking. And you know what I saw? Well, in addition to the random shopping cart and dude who was arguing about drugs – I saw great local art! And not by seeking out a gallery… (continue…)

Courthouse Square performers add entertainment to lunch hour

Free pizza is served to the crowd in the square.

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…)

Hoofing It: One Girl’s Guide to Walking the Streets of Dayton

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Things I remember seeing during my 20-minute commute: Tree limbs swirling in a rain-swollen Great Miami River. Aged buildings with elaborate cornices rubbing shoulders with their modern-day glass and steel counterparts. Phil staggering down the sidewalk asking for spare change to buy a muffin. Things I remember hearing during my 20-minute commute: The splash and… (continue…)

Urban Nights: Proving Downtown Dayton Is Alive and Kicking

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It’s no marketing scheme: Urban Nights really is one of the best nights to be downtown. Downtown Dayton’s biggest street party returns from 5 to 10 p.m. this Friday, May 13. More than 100 venues in downtown Dayton, the Oregon Arts District and Wright-Dunbar Business Village will host special events, offer discounts and open their… (continue…)