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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/2024-11-01/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Small but Mighty 2024
DESCRIPTION:SMALL BUT MIGHTY 2024\nNOVEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 14 \nSMALL BUT MIGHTY 2024 is the Dayton Society of Artists small works exhibition and holiday gift shop. All work is 12″ x 12″ or smaller and includes a wide variety of mediums and styles. \nDSA will also have a gift shop full of original and handmade goods such as ornaments\, cards\, jewelry and more! So add a little wonder to your holiday season and visit the Dayton Society of Artists.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/small-but-mighty-2024/2024-11-01/
LOCATION:Dayton Society of Artists\, 48 High Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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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/2024-11-01/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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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/2024-11-01/
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/2024-11-01/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241101T123000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Talk at the Market
DESCRIPTION:November kicks off Coffee Talk with Michael Thomas from Poppets as he discusses the diverse processes of coffee beans such as Washed\, Natural\, Giling Basha\, Honey and Anaerobic. You will learn how each process develops a different taste. Samples will be provided
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/coffee-talk-at-the-market/
LOCATION:2nd Street Market\, 600 E. Second St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241101T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241101T200000
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SUMMARY:Happy Hour Paint-In
DESCRIPTION:Artists 21+ are welcome to bring their own drinks to enjoy while they do a still-live study in an Impressionist style! $30 per artist. Sessions run 4-6p and 6-8p.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/happy-hour-paint-in/
LOCATION:K12 Gallery & TEJAS\, 341 S. Jefferson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241101T170000
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SUMMARY:First Friday at Front Street
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of live music\, food trucks\, studio and gallery hopping\, shopping\, and more! It is always free to attend and park at our art hops. We are a family and pet friendly community. With artwork and handmade goods from more than 250 artists\, you’re going to want to get here early!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/first-friday-at-front-street-4/
LOCATION:Front Street Galleries\, 1001 E. Second St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:An Evening With Lee Asher
DESCRIPTION:Lee Asher\, founder of The Asher House\, delivers a powerful and inspiring talk about his journey to saving animals\, inspiring people\, and finding his true purpose in life. \nA prominent figure in the animal rescue community – with a massive social media following of more than 12 million people across platforms – he has used his influence to raise awareness about animal welfare and inspire countless individuals to make a difference in the lives of animals in need. His tireless dedication to rescuing dogs\, cats\, horses\, and other animals has earned him a reputation as a true champion for the voiceless. \nWith his infectious energy\, humor\, and powerful storytelling\, Asher continues to touch hearts and change lives\, both human and animal alike. During his live show\, he takes his audiences on a rollercoaster of emotions as he recounts his struggles\, failures\, and ultimate triumphs in building one of the largest animal sanctuaries in the United States. \nAsher’s talk is a testament to the transformative power of pain and the importance of turning resentment into gratitude. He encourages the audience to embrace their own struggles and use them as a catalyst for positive change\, reminding them that they have the power to be the savior they seek in their own lives\, and never give up on their dreams\, no matter how challenging the journey may be.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/an-evening-with-lee-asher/
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre\, 138 N. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cellar Dweller\, Abertooth Lincoln\, Crossing the Rubicon\, Dreadful Rumor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of live music with Cellar Dwellar\, Abertooth Lincoln\, Crossing the Rubicon\, Dreadful Rumo!\n$10 cover start at 8pm with music starting at 9pm\nCellar Dwellar is an art-rock sextet from Columbus. Mixing elements of prog\, avant-garde and 90s alternative metal\, the band has a name for themselves out of the house show scene in Columbus\, alongside various protest shows and working with acclaimed author and poet\, Hanif Abdurraqib. The band has headlined Newport Music Hall alongside opening for great legendary acts such as The Jesus Lizard. The band combines the surreal with the human\, melding together a sound that is both intense\, heartfelt & tongue-in-cheek.\nCrossing the Rubicon is an instrumental progressive metal band formed in 2015\, delivering intricate\, high-energy performances that blend metal\, rock\, and jazz. With a unique lineup featuring saxophone\, two guitars\, bass\, and drums\, the band is known for their complex rhythms and intense stage presence. Having gained recognition in the prog scene\, they are now ready to take the stage this fall with their latest material\, promising a captivating live show for fans of technical\, genre-defying music.\nAbertooth Lincoln is an aggressive\, spacey hardcore progressive punk band from Dayton Ohio. Their music is heavy\, weird\, complicated\, and they will destroy the stage with glittery space pants and 80’s glam metal vibes.\nDreadful rumor is a hard rock / heavy metal band formed in Springfield Ohio. They combine energetic riffs with a bombastic stage presence\, making for an unforgettable live experience for the masses
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/cellar-dweller-abertooth-lincoln-crossing-the-rubicon-dreadful-rumor/
LOCATION:Yellow Cab Tavern\, 700 E 4th St\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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