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SUMMARY:Exhibits: Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family
DESCRIPTION:The Dayton Art Institute (DAI) will close its 2024 Special Exhibition season with an exciting presentation of two combined traveling exhibitions\, Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family\, on view now through January 19\, 2025. Just in time for the holidays\, enjoy these nostalgic exhibitions highlighting two beloved classics that continue to influence the art of animation. View original drawings of Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) and Chuck Jones\, who brought Dr. Seuss’ beloved holiday tale to life in the 1966 animated special How the Grinch Stole Christmas!\, then laugh alongside Homer\, Marge\, Lisa\, Maggie and Bart as you experience the original handmade animation cels of the acclaimed series. \n  \n“The art displayed in our newest exhibitions explores the significant influence animation has had in pop culture and the worlds of art\, entertainment and business\,” said DAI Head Curator & Curatorial Affairs Director Jerry N. Smith. “Animation art is beloved worldwide\, and for many of us\, this medium is our introduction to art. This work showcases how in each animated classic\, thousands of individual artworks come together to tell a story and create a larger singular work.” \n  \nIn 1966\, the animation of Chuck Jones brought to life Dr. Seuss’ treasured 1957 children’s book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The animated story is a true television classic\, with generations tuning in annually to watch the story of redemption with the despicable Grinch\, the sweet Cindy Lou Who and the innocent dog Max. The exhibition Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic features original cel art used in the cartoon’s production\, along with concept drawings by Jones (famous for Looney Tunes) and those by Dr. Seuss. \n  \n(B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family showcases the often-irreverent antics of Homer\, Marge\, Lisa\, Maggie and Bart—alongside many other unforgettable figures from the longest-running animated series on American television. Since its debut in 1989\, there have been more than 770 episodes. Initially crafted through traditional ink-and-paint techniques on transparent acetate cels\, the first 13 seasons (1989–2002) were produced by hand before transitioning to cost-effective digital animation. These hand-drawn cels are featured in the exhibition. In the early seasons elements\, now vital to the series\, were created\, including the famous sofa and living room set used to open each episode\, which is replicated at the DAI\, allowing guests the chance to truly enter the fictional world of Springfield. \n  \nFun and colorful\, these two exhibitions showcase the art of illustration. A family-friendly and nostalgic outing\, guests will enjoy more than 400 works of original art\, as well as interactive sensory stations\, educational resources and photo opportunities. \n  \n“In addition to learning about the art of animation and illustration\, those attending our newest special exhibitions can expect a joyful\, playful\, and nostalgic experience\,” said DAI Director & President Michael R. Roediger. “This artwork was created to bring a smile to your face and brighten your day. We’re excited to offer each guest the chance to slip away from any of life’s stresses and spend time reconnecting with characters they know and love. These two exhibitions are fun\, colorful and truly memorable.” \n  \nSeveral related programs will be offered in conjunction with the Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family. These include: \n  \n\nCommunity Tour: November 2\, 1–2 p.m.; November 23\, 1­–2 p.m.; December 7\, 1–2 p.m.; December 19\, 6–7 p.m.; January 18\, 1–2 p.m.\nCost: Members: Free\, Non-members: Included with the Price of Admission\n\n\nFamily Studio Special: December 7\, 12:30–3:30 p.m.\nCost: Members: $20\, Non-members: $25\, Member Family 4-pack: $70\, Non-member Family 4-pack: $90\nAdult Studio Special: November 16\, 12:30–3:30 p.m.\nCost: Members: $35\, Non-members: $45\nAsk Me Anything: November 7\, 6–7 p.m.\, December 12\, 6–7 p.m. and January 9\, 6–7 p.m.\nCost: FREE\n\n  \nThese exhibitions are from the collection of Bill Heeter and Kristi Correa. Admission to Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family is included in the museum’s general admission\, which includes access to all Special and Focus Exhibitions currently on view\, as well as the museum collection galleries. General admission is $15 adults; $10 seniors (60+)\, active military and groups (10 or more); $5 students (18+ w/ID) and youth (ages 7–17); and free for children (ages 6 & younger). Admission is free for museum members. Membership information can be found online at www.daytonartinstitute.org/membership. \n  \nOther current and upcoming Exhibitions at the museum include Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection (on view until September 2025)\, Devil’s Promenade (on view until January 5\, 2025)\, Making Faces: 18 Essential Kabuki Plays (on view until March 30\, 2025) and The Need for Beauty (on view from November 30\, 2024–May 18\, 2025). \n  \nFor more information about planning a visit\, including current museum hours and updates\, go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/visit or call 937-223-4ART (4278). Connect with the Dayton Art Institute on Facebook\, X\, Instagram\, YouTube and Pinterest for additional information\, behind-the-scenes photos and videos\, and exclusive offers. \n 
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibits-merry-grinchmas-art-of-dr-seuss-holiday-classic-bart-americas-funniest-animated-family/2024-10-31/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241031T180000
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SUMMARY:John Lauer: Demon Heads
DESCRIPTION:Drawing on fantasy\, queer culture\, and architecture\, Lauer creates demon heads out of paper. Combining digital and manual techniques\, he first models the heads with architectural software\, converts them into patterns which he cuts out of paper with a digital cutter\, then meticulously assembles them by hand. Inspired by natural forms—bones\, leaves\, shells—demons and horned creatures burst forth from more placid human heads merging into structures that are both intertwined and interdependent symbolizing an inner struggle in conflict with the outside world. \nJohn Lauer is an artist and architectural/exhibit designer who lives in a treehouse on the edge of Appalachia. He has a BA in Architecture from Washington University\, St. Louis\, an MFA in Design from Cranbrook Academy of Art\, Bloomfield Hills\, MI\, and an M.Arch from Georgia Institute of Technology\, Atlanta.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/john-lauer-demon-heads/2024-10-31/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241031T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241031T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T023446
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SUMMARY:CURTIS MANN: Precious Blood
DESCRIPTION:CURTIS MANN: Precious Blood\n\n\n\n\nTHE DR. ROBERT L. BRANDT JR. FAMILY GALLERY\nTHE IRA & SUSAN THOMSEN FAMILY GALLERY \n\n\n\n\nSEP 6 – DEC 21\, 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDayton native\, Curtis Mann\, returns home to present an experimental new body of work inspired by reflections on his childhood attending Parochial schools\, his mother’s Catholic funeral services this past May\, and the challenges he faced hiding and then embracing his atheism. Using a mixture of personal family photographs\, found\, and AI-generated images\, Mann has cut and affixed them to shards of glass to create sculptural collages. The work presents us with questions about what a photograph is\, about the precarious space between the image and the object\, and about the larger ideas of absolute faith\, its teachings\, and leaders. The work also serves as a love letter to his mother and his own feelings of mortality. Curated by Jeffrey Cortland Jones. \nMann is a graduate of the University of Dayton\, where he worked under the mentorship of Sean Wilkinson\, whose work is on view in the companion exhibition\, Flora\, also on view. His work has been exhibited widely\, most notably at the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, New York; the Centre Georges Pompidou\, Paris\, France; the Whitney Museum of American Art\, New York; and the Museum of Contemporary Art\, Chicago. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOPENING NIGHT / SEP 6\n\n\n\n\nMembers Preview with the Artist 5-6 pm / Public Reception 6-8 pm \n\n\n\n\nARTIST TALK / NOV 22 / 6:30 pm\n\n\n\n\nCurtis Mann and Sean Wilkinson in Conversation with artist and writer\, Carmen Winant \nDoors open 6 pm / Reception immediately following ‘til 8 pm / FREE & open to all / The Tank at The Dayton Arcade
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/curtis-mann-precious-blood/2024-10-31/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:SEAN WILKINSON: Flora
DESCRIPTION:SEAN WILKINSON: Flora\n\n\n\n\nTHE MITOSIS GALLERY \n\n\n\n\nSEP 6 – DEC 21\, 2024\n\n\n\n\n\nWilkinson’s ongoing series of photographs\, Flora (2020-2024) are the artist’s response to the exuberant vitality of plants\, their thrusting and thriving\, their boundless energy and raw power\, their elegance and grace\, their constant changing\, and their utter disregard for anything to do with the human world. Photographed over many seasons at Dayton’s Five Rivers MetroParks\, Wilkinson brings attention to change\, the overlooked\, the undisturbed\, and how profoundly meditative life can be. Curated by Jeffrey Cortland Jones. \nWilkinson is a Distinguished Service Professor and Professor Emeritus at the University of Dayton\, where he served as chair of the Department of Visual Arts and as the Graul Endowed Chair in Arts and Languages. He is the recipient of several Ohio Arts Council and Montgomery County Fellowships among many other awards and prizes. His work has been widely exhibited and housed in over twenty-five significant collections. \n\n\n\n\n\nOPENING NIGHT / SEP 6\n\n\n\n\nMembers Preview with the Artist 5-6 pm / Public Reception 6-8 pm \n\n\n\n\nARTIST TALK / NOV 22 / 6:30 pm\n\n\n\n\nCurtis Mann and Sean Wilkinson in Conversation with artist and writer\, Carmen Winant \nDoors open 6 pm / Reception immediately following ‘til 8 pm / FREE & open to all / The Tank at The Dayton Arcade
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/sean-wilkinson-flora/2024-10-31/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:AMOUR
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion and screening of the 2012 drama directed by Michael Haneke. Retired music teachers Georges and Anne have spent their lives devoted to their careers and too each other. The couple’s bond of love is severely tested when Anne suffers a debilitating stroke; and though Georges himself suffers from the aches and infirmities of old age\, he is determined to keep his promise to her that she never goes back to the hospital. Following the film\, there will be a discussion led by Trish Burke-Williams\, Sinclair College
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/amour/
LOCATION:Sinclair College\, 444 W. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241031T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241031T180000
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SUMMARY:Spooky Tours
DESCRIPTION:The Dayton Art Institute will be featuring a Spooky Tour for the Halloween Season! Join us for an evening of art filled with spooky legends\, symbols and signs\, and death and dying. Following the tour\, invoke your creative spirit with a quick\, spooky make and take art activity. You have 3 OPPORTUNITIES to attend: Next Thursday\, October 10 at 6:00 p.m. October 27 at 1:00p.m. Followed by the Skinner Pipe Organ Spooktacular concert! October 31\, at 6:00 p.m. (A Halloween special! ) This activity will be $10 for #MuseumMembers\, and $15 for Non-member.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/spooky-tours/2024-10-31/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241031T200000
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SUMMARY:Pedal Wagon Dayton: Specters and Spirits
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this “Specters & Spirits” haunted pedal wagon ride through downtown Dayton. \nBring your ghouls and guys to ride along as local author and ghostie Sara Kaushal and Paula Dytko\, paranormal investigator extraordinaire- team up to take you around to some of the great haunted places this city has to offer all while onboard the Pedal Wagon! \nYou will learn about Dayton’s hanging grounds\, the haunted Victoria Theatre\, and many more haunted stories.  All with enough time to stop by a couple of watering holes for those other kinds of Spirits. \nYour booking cost covers The Pedal Wagon rental and a guide. \nWant a Family Friendly & Minor welcome cruise option?!  Book the 6pm time slot\, either Private or Public.  8:15pm is for 21 and over only! \nWe need 8 riders to launch a public cruise.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/pedal-wagon-dayton-specters-and-spirits/2024-10-31/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,Book Discussions,Holiday,Kids / Family,Literary,Museum / History,Outdoors
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241031T235900
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SUMMARY:Haunted HeARTs an art-infused Halloween Party Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Haunted HeARTS is a Halloween party like no other\, set in the enchanting and eerie Rotunda of the historic Dayton Arcade. Join us for a spine-tingling celebration of art\, music\, and creativity\, where the works of emerging local artists come to life through hauntingly beautiful installations and live performances. Guests can dance the night away to electrifying DJ sets\, indulge in a wickedly delicious menu by Chef Desmond\, chill in the Heartsiq lounge\, be hipnotized by by Aurora Maur and Lily Datura\, and peer into your future with free tarot readings. Costumes are STRONGLY encouraged\, with a tempting cash prize in our costume contest. For those with VIP tickets\, an exclusive food and wine pairing experience awaits\, masterfully concocted by Chef Nat Castello from Little Fish and sommelier Lauren Gay of Joui Wine. With something for every creature of the night\, Haunted HeARTS is the must-attend event of the season\, blending creativity\, thrills\, and support for great causes in Dayton’s most iconic venue. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Heartsiq and Culture Works\, the Dayton region’s local artists agency and United Arts Fund. \n\nUnforgettable Halloween Night in the iconic Dayton Arcade Rotunda!\nTop DJs DJ BreezyEZ and DJ Kim L setting the perfect party vibe!\nSpecial Performances by Aurora Maur and Lily Datura!\nExperiential Art installations by Sydney Joslin-Knapp\, Blair Ellis\, Tobi Ewing\, SOS Light Show\, Isicle (and more!)\nDelicious Eats by chef Desmond await your tastebuds!\nDance the Night Away in a stunning venue!\nAffordable Tickets for a premium experience – worth every penny!\nCostume Contest with a cash prize!\nFree Tarot Reading by Secret 78 Tarot to answer all your burning questions!\nVIP Dinner and Wine pairing Experience with Chef Nat Castello from Little Fish and Lauren Gay of Joui wine!\n\n$30 Designated Driver Ticket Price: Does not include a drink ticket \n$39 Early Bird Ticket Price: Includes 1 drink ticket and a gift! (Early Bird tix end 10/21!) \n$50 General Admission \n$130 for VIP experience. Limited tickets available. VIP starts at 6:30pm and includes general admission price.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/haunted-hearts-an-art-infused-halloween-party-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Dayton Arcade\, 35 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Arts & Theater,Charity / Fundraiser,Community,Food & Drink,Holiday,Holidays,Live Music,Music
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