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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Laura Sanders: Force of Nature
DESCRIPTION:The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a mid-career survey of work by Laura Sanders\, an artist whose lush\, photorealistic oil paintings of women and girls immersed in natural environments merge the genres of landscape and figurative work. Her subject matter considers the complex realities of women venturing beyond perceived safe places\, as well as environmental concerns and the effects of consumerism. Another theme evident in this exhibition is the passage of time\, as depicted in the portraits of her model\, her daughter Elena\, from a young child to an adult woman. \nLaura Sanders is a Columbus-based artist who also maintains a studio in New York. She is a graduate of the Columbus College of Art and Design. Her work has been exhibited at Marianne Boesky Gallery\, New York\, NY and Nino Meier Gallery\, Los Angeles\, CA and is in the permanent collection of the Columbus Museum of Art and the Beth Rudin DeWoody Collection\, West Palm Beach\, FL\, as well as many other public and private collections. \nIn conjunction with the exhibition\, The Co will produce a catalogue with an essay by Heather Jones. Both the catalogue and a selection of prints by the artist will be available for purchase in The CoSHOP Pop-up Print Shop.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibit-laura-sanders-force-of-nature/2025-05-16/2/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Free Events,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T110000
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Erin Holscher Almazan: What These Arms Hold
DESCRIPTION:The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Erin Holscher Almazan. In these gestural oil paintings\, Holscher Almazan examines the physical and emotional changes that naturally occur between a mother and her children\, while reckoning with the fact that as her sons grow older\, they also become more independent. In this series\, she navigates this emotional space of attachment and detachment\, of holding and letting go\, through the use of color with an emphasis on hands and touch. \nErin Holscher Almazan is a Professor of Drawing and Printmaking at the University of Dayton. A native of North Dakota\, she received a BFA in Fine Arts from Minnesota State University Moorhead and an MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology. She resides in Dayton with her husband and two sons. In conjunction with the exhibition\, a selection of prints by the artist will be available for purchase in The CoSHOP Pop-up Print Shop.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibit-erin-holscher-almazan-what-these-arms-hold/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Community,Free Events,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T110000
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Christine Gaffney: Well-Balanced
DESCRIPTION:The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a solo exhibition of the work of interdisciplinary artist Christine Gaffney. Her sculpture and videos act as intimate self-portraits and reflections on her psyche and the dualities of female identities. Gaffney portrays the dichotomy of what we present to the public versus what we keep to ourselves\, often employing her own body as a sculptural object to express agency and to collapse the relationship between object and maker. \nGaffney is an interdisciplinary artist from Dayton\, Ohio. She holds an MFA from California Institute of the Arts where she studied Art and Technology and Integrated Media. Gaffney also studied Fine Art at Pratt Institute and the Columbus College of Art and Design. She earned a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Her practice embraces ideas around body image\, body politics\, feminism\, and disability justice.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibit-christine-gaffney-well-balanced/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Community,Free Events,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260708T053046
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SUMMARY:Living Color – Closing Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy the artwork and the vibe during the Closing Celebration for the group art exhibition “Living Color”. Lite refreshments served and music by Isicle. Artist participating in this group exhibition include: Julio Antonio Pino Varens Michael Surber Ron Rollins Hadley Rodebeck Tobi Ewing April Sunami Evelyn ‘Hadeev’ Hargrove Zuri Ali Cedric Michael Cox Shon Curtis Alisa H. Workman
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/living-color-closing-celebration/
LOCATION:Edward A. Dixon Gallery\, 222 N. St. Clair St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Free Events,Visual Art
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20260708T053046
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SUMMARY:Out on 5th
DESCRIPTION:What is Out on 5th? \nOut on 5th is the street closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of downtown Dayton on weekends. \nClosing down Fifth Street from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Avenue every Friday night through Sunday evening allows\nour business district to open up the street for guests to shop – dine – and relax in the open air. \n\n\nOut on 5th gives restaurants and bars in the district room to expand patio seating into the streets. \n\n\nFifth Street is filled with public seating to allow guests room to spread out and enjoy the outdoors. \n\n\nRetail shops can use extra sidewalk space in front of their business for sales. Looking to hold a retail pop-up? Apply here. \n\n\nLocal entertainment will be in the district every weekend to enhance the atmosphere. Looking to be an entertainer? Apply here. \n\n\nWhen \nFridays 5 -10 p.m./ Saturdays noon – 10 p.m. / Sundays noon – 10 p.m. \nWhy \nShop\, dine\, and relax outdoors in the district \nWhere \nIn the Oregon District  – Fifth Street from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Avenue \nAdditional Information\nParking \nThousands of parking spaces on surface lots\, parking garages\, or metered side streets (free on weekends) surround the Oregon District. \nDuring Out on 5th\, please use the detour map at the bottom of this page to navigate around the street closures and into the parking lots. \nOur Oregon District businesses kindly ask you to park in these lots\, garages or public street spaces\, and not in the residential neighborhood. \n  \nMore info: https://www.theoregondistrict.org/outon5th
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/out-on-5th/2025-07-20/
LOCATION:Oregon District\, Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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CREATED:20250528T121344Z
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SUMMARY:Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records\, we’ll play ’em
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/vinyl-vinyl-sundays/2025-07-20/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:GREAT Miami Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 GREAT Miami Riverway Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge June 13 – July 20\, 2025 Hosted by the Great Miami Riverway\, the 2025 GREAT Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge is a family-friendly\, virtual fishing tournament. This is a catch and release tournament only. Anglers can fish anywhere on the Great Miami River. There is no better river for smallmouth bass fishing! Win prizes for your record catch. During the tournament\, anglers will use the iAngler Tournament app to photograph their catch and record basic information while on the water. All Ohio fishing regulations apply. Unlimited number of fish entries. Thanks to a generous sponsorship from the International Game Fish Association\, we are able to offer FREE IGFA Digital Memberships* ($20 value per membership) for all registrants! Exclusive “Members Only” online access to: IGFA World Record database\, Exclusive How-To & Historical Videos\, World Record Game Fishes archives The monthly International Angler digital publication Members Only discounts on tackle\, trips\, charters and more from IGFA partners PRIZES TO BE ANNOUNCED! Read the Rules and Regulations below. Awards event date\, time and location will be announced prior to the end of the tournament.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/great-miami-smallmouth-bass-fishing-challenge/2025-07-20/
LOCATION:Great Miami River
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Curtis Barnes\, Sr.\, Dayton Icon
DESCRIPTION:Curtis Barnes\, Sr.\, Dayton Icon\nJuly 12–September 14\, 2025 \nA painter and educator\, Curtis Barnes\, Sr. was a longtime fixture of Dayton’s art scene. His bold\, colorful\, experimental paintings are a distinctive blend of naturalism and abstraction. They frequently include self-portraits and portraiture depicting the people in his life. His influence is still felt today among his students and in the African American Visual Arts Guild\, which he co-founded with artist “Bing” Davis in 1992.  He was recognized for his artistic contribution and presented with the “Paul Laurence Dunbar Humanitarian Award” in 1994 and the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Ohio Arts Council in 2008. \nThis exhibition comes on the 90th anniversary of his birth and is a celebration of Barnes’ life and art. A DAI exclusive\, this collection of works was drawn from his family and friends.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibit-curtis-barnes-sr-dayton-icon/2025-07-20/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T150000
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CREATED:20250527T175231Z
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SUMMARY:Carriage Hill Steam Engine: Free Corn on the Cob
DESCRIPTION:Stop by and see Carriage Hill’s steam engine in action as it steams local sweet corn from a local Market vendor\, come on down and taste a delicious ear of corn for free. The steam engine was an integral part of life in the late 1800’s\, this steam engine was built in 1896 by Hagerstown Steam Engine & Machine Company. Questions are welcome and free ears of corn are available. Carriage Hill is one of the many parks within Five Rivers MetroParks and so is the Market! Corn is provided by one of the Market’s farmers.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/carriage-hill-steam-engine-free-corn-on-the-cob/
LOCATION:2nd Street Market\, 600 E. Second St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T170000
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SUMMARY:The Gothic Market
DESCRIPTION:Grimoire’s Gothic Market – Inspired by Pop-culture & classics like Sabrina the Teenage Witch\, Harry Potter\, and American Horror Story\, Our Goth & Witch Exhibition is a folklore-themed market & exhibition that works to bring together various aspects of witchcraft\, Halloween\, horror\, tarot\, folklore\, renaissance\, couture\, supernatural\, strange things\, & metaphysical items (crystals\, mediumship\, reiki\, psychics\, candles\, herbology\, fairytales\, fragrance\, & professional businesses).  This is a themed exhibition market.  Halloween Witch Masquerade Market: because Grimoire is inspired by Halloween\, we always encourage Costumes at this market\, as well as beautiful crafted attire\, linens\, masquerade attire\, or anything you’d like to wear on your experience. All things Gothic\, Spooky\, Victorian\, or Ancient are encouraged (fashion & costumes are optional). In order to attend this event\, you must have tickets in advance. Not only is it cheapest to get tickets earlier\, but the option of buying tickets at the door is not allowed. Ticket prices will increase dramatically towards the event date\, so why reserve later and pay more?
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/the-gothic-market/2025-07-20/
LOCATION:Dayton Convention Center\, 22 East 5th Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T130500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T130500
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CREATED:20250311T124430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T124430Z
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SUMMARY:Dayton Dragons vs. Great Lakes Loons
DESCRIPTION:Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports – see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Day Air Ballpark! For tickets and more information\, visit www.daytondragons.com or call 228-2287.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/dayton-dragons-vs-great-lakes-loons-3/2025-07-20/
LOCATION:Day Air Ballpark\, 220 North Patterson Blvd.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T140000
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CREATED:20250311T121542Z
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SUMMARY:Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
DESCRIPTION:Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will perform at 2 p.m. Free to members; included in museum general admission for non-members.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/skinner-pipe-organ-concert/2025-07-20/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T170000
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SUMMARY:Over the Barrel: An Exclusive House Barrel Tasting at The Century
DESCRIPTION:Join the Dayton Society of Artists for an unforgettable bourbon-tasting experience in the stunning second-floor event space at The Century Bar – one of the most celebrated bourbon bars in the country! Tickets include: A guided tasting of five bourbons selected from The Century Bar’s House Barrels by Keith Milligan and Terry Welker Delicious pie provided by Partial to Pie Access to one of Dayton’s most beautiful historic venues What’s a House Barrel? A “house barrel” refers to a single barrel of bourbon specially selected by The Century Bar’s experts for its unique flavor profile. Bottled exclusively for the bar\, each barrel offers a one-of-a-kind tasting experience you won’t find anywhere else.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/over-the-barrel-an-exclusive-house-barrel-tasting-at-the-century/
LOCATION:The Century Bar\, 10 S. Jefferson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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