Downtown Dayton Partnership

Exhibit: Experiencing Veterans & Artists Collaboration (EVAC) Project
2024-11-21 08:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-22 08:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-25 08:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-26 08:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-27 08:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-28 08:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-29 08:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) and 13 more dates | Galleries at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OH, 45402
The Sinclair Community College Art Department proudly announces new exhibits featuring works from the Experiencing Veterans & Artists Collaboration (EVAC) Project and contemporary steel sculptures by artist Chris Mohler.
The exhibits will be displayed in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and the Works on Paper Gallery from November 8 through December 14, 2024. The EVAC Project uses storytelling and art to bridge the gap between veterans and civilians.
Through the collaboration, over 60 veterans share their life stories, which are then interpreted into visual artwork by talented artists. As visitors explore these powerful stories alongside the artwork, the exhibit fosters empathy and a deeper connection with the experiences of veterans. Chris Mohler’s collection of steel sculptures shares a common theme of personal storytelling. Each piece reflects a chapter of Mohler’s life, inspired by topics such as current events, human existence, science, politics, personal joys, sacrifices, and social injustices. Mohler, however, encourages viewers to derive their own meanings from the works, allowing for an open-ended exploration of the art.
A virtual artist talk will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. More details can be found at Sinclair.edu/ArtGalleries.
The exhibitions are free and open to the public.
Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Both galleries are located on the fourth floor of Building 13 at the corner of West Fifth and Perry Streets in downtown Dayton.

Paint & Sip: Brush Painting Workshop
2025-03-28 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us at The Dayton Woman’s Club to learn about ancient East Asian ink-and-wash brush painting. Enjoy a glass of wine or a mimosa while you create your own beautiful artwork during this hands-on workshop led by Dr. Yufeng Wang, an award-winning artist and professor at Sinclair College. The goal of Chinese ink and wash painting is not simply to reproduce the appearance of the subject, but to capture its soul.
All materials will be provided – just bring yourself!
This event is open to the public — please invite your friends!
This workshop will be conducted by Dr. Yufeng Wang, an award-winning artist and professor at Sinclair College.
Advance Ticket Purchase Required
$40 per person
(includes drink & materials)
Lotus Flowers Workshop
Friday, March 28, 2025
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Thriving Peonies Workshop
Saturday, March 29, 2025
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Free concert: Sinclair Jazz Ensemble and Youth Jazz Ensemble
2025-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Blair Hall Theatre – Sinclair, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Enjoy free music from Sinclair Jazz Ensemble and Youth Jazz Ensemble with vocalist Felita LaRock and saxophonist Greg Pflugh
Directed by Bill Burns
Blair Hall, Building 2
Full concert season at https://www.sinclair.edu/academics/divisions/lcs/mus/current-concert-season/

Gem City Burlesque “Bourbon Swing” with live music
2025-04-24 18:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
You’re invited to an unforgettable evening at The Brightside’s “Vod-Vil Bar” on Thursday, April 24th!
Get ready to indulge in: Burlesque Entertainment: Experience the captivating artistry of Gem City Burlesque. Live Music: Enjoy electrifying performances from Ayn Swann & The High Standards. Delicious Cocktails: Sip on expertly crafted drinks that will tantalize your taste buds!
VIP and Standard tables are available as well as single tickets (seated, no table).
HOW TO GO? Thursday, April 24, 2025 Doors 6:30pm Show 7:30pm The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton GA tickets $30 each / Reserved Tables for 2 $100 – $150
Get your ticket here: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/gem-city-burlesque-2025-04-24-the-brightside-music-event-venue-dayton-3631e0 Ages 21+

SWAY Art Exhibition Closing Reception
2025-04-26 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
SWAY Closing Reception. 4pm-7pm. This exhibition by Susanne Scherette King will close the weekend of April 26th. Come in and visit for your final opportunity to see this amazing show and mingle with other art lovers and the artist, as well.
Free and Open to the Public. On-street parking and lot next to building.

Free concert: Sinclair Concert Band
2025-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Blair Hall Theatre, 444 West Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Enjoy a free live concert from the Sinclair Concert Band With Greenon High School Wind Ensemble
Michael Berning, conductor
Blair Hall, Building 2
Full concert season at https://www.sinclair.edu/academics/divisions/lcs/mus/current-concert-season/

Free concert: Sinclair Wind Symphony
2025-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Blair Hall Theatre – Sinclair, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Enjoy a free concert with the Sinclair Wind Symphony With Troy High School Wind Ensemble
Michael Berning, conductor
Blair Hall, Building 2
Full concert schedule at https://www.sinclair.edu/academics/divisions/lcs/mus/current-concert-season/

Free concert: Sinclair Classical Guitar Ensemble
2025-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Blair Hall Theatre – Sinclair, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Enjoy a free concert from Sinclair Classical Guitar Ensemble
Noah Ward, director
Blair Hall Theatre, Building 2
Full concert schedule available at https://www.sinclair.edu/academics/divisions/lcs/mus/current-concert-season/

Exhibit: Laura Sanders: Force of Nature
2025-05-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
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.
Laura 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.
In 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.
