Downtown Dayton Partnership

BA DUAN JIN 八段锦 (Eight Sections of Brocade)
2024-10-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-15 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-21 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-28 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Sinclair Conference Center, 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join our guest, PING YANG, for this 4-session combination of lectures and exercises on Ba Duan Jin, one of the forms of traditional Chinese Qigong exercises with a history of more than 1000 years.
Ba Duan Jin comprises eight relatively simple movements that can be practiced at any place or time and by people of all ages. Literature has shown that Ba Duan Jin is very beneficial and will yield positive health effects if practiced regularly over time.
Free and open to the public! Please wear comfortable clothing & shoes.

“White Like Me” Discussion & viewing of pre-recorded video by Tim Wise
2024-10-08 15:30 - 18:00 | Sinclair Conference Center, 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join Sinclair’s Chief Diversity Officer, Michael Carter, for a viewing and discussion of the pre-recorded video by Tim Wise. Using stories from his own life, Wise examines what it really means to be white in a nation created to benefit people who are “white like him.” This inherent racism is not only real, but disproportionately burdens people of color and makes progressive social change less likely to occur. Explaining in clear and convincing language why it is in everyone’s best interest to fight racial inequality, Wise offers ways in which white people can challenge these unjust privileges, resist white supremacy and racism, and ultimately help to ensure the country’s personal and collective well-being.
This event is free and open to the public.

Global Cat Day
2024-10-16 12:00 - 19:00 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join in a global celebration of the cat!
Rabbit Hole Books will be collecting and matching donations for the veterinary fund at SICSA, collecting pet food for the food pantry at Have a Gay Day, and will be offering customers 25% off cat-themed books and merchandise.

Guest Speaker: Nick Scott
2024-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Sinclair Conference Center, 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Free and open to the public!
GUEST SPEAKER: NICK SCOTT
Chairman / CEO / Founder of Wheelchair Bodybuilding, Inc.
At the age of 16, Nick Scott was an ordinary teenager with an interest in athletics. However, a near-fatal car accident changed his life forever. After the accident, Nick became overweight and discouraged but somehow found the determination, mindset, and personal strength to transform his life from a debilitating tragedy into a personal triumph. Now, he uses those hard-won insights to help others awaken the beast within themselves and achieve their personal goals.

Wiggle Room: A LGBTQ Dance Party
2024-10-20 15:00 - 19:00 | Club Evolution, 130 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
Welcome to Wiggle Room: A LGBTQ Dance Party! Day party vibes at Club Evolution to get your week started right. This is the perfect opportunity to let loose, make new friends, and show off your best dance moves. And it’s Halloween 👻 SZN so costumes are welcome! Join us for a day of fun, music, and COMMUNITY. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience – see you on the dance floor!
Ages 21+

“Birthing Justice” viewing & discussion
2024-10-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH
Free and open to the public!
Join us for a discussion and screening of the 2023 documentary, directed by Monique N. Mathews.
Black women in the U.S. are three to four times likely to die during childbirth than white women. This documentary captures the experiences and challenges of Black women, their families, caretakers and advocates, and examines the structures and systems that determine disparate rates of mortality. Ultimately, this pivotal film celebrates the efforts to fix America’s broken medical system and transform this narrative of tragedy into one of hope.
See them. Hear their stores. Remember and honor those we have lost. And join the movement to ensure BIRTHING JUSTICE for Black mothers and their families.
VIEW OFFICIAL TRAILER HERE
The screening will be held in Bldg. 7 Tartan Marketplace, Room 7006 at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third Street, Dayton OH 45402.

Documentary & Discussion: Willis “Bing” Davis
2024-10-23 18:00 - 20:30 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH
Free and open to the public!
Few people have impacted the arts in Southwest Ohio quite like Willis “Bing” Davis. An African American artist, educator and community activist from Dayton, Davis’ artwork is known for its incorporation of African and African American themes, as well as its focus on social justice issues. He works in a variety of media, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, clay and found object art. His art often explores the intersection of race, identity, and history, as well as the power of community and collective action.
Among his works, many have been featured in public and private collections alike from the United States, Europe and China to Ghana, Senegal and Nigeria with exhibits featured in the Museum of Harlem, the African Craft Museum, the Renwick Gallery, the Dayton Art Institute, and many more. He has received numerous honors and awards throughout his career, including the Ohio Governor’s Award for the Arts, the Citizen Legion of Honor Award from the Presidents Club of Dayton, and the Ohio Art Educator of the Year Award.
In addition to his artistic pursuits, Davis is a dedicated community activist and educator. He founded the EbonNia Gallery in Dayton, Ohio, which showcases the work of many types of artists and serves as a community gathering place. Today, in his mid-80s, Davis continues to create art, educate others and promote social justice causes in a variety of ways.
Co-sponsored by Sinclair’s Diversity Office and CET/ThinkTV
Produced by Emmy Award winners Ann Rotolante and Rodney Veal
LOCATION: Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton OH 45402

Guest Speaker Dr. Alex Kor
2024-10-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Sinclair Conference Center, 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Guest Speaker, Dr. Alex Kor, will conduct two presentations on October 24th, 2025 at Sinclair’s Conference Center, Bldg. 12, Room 116.
Both presentations are FREE and open to the Public
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
“Mom, Dad: I Will Tell Your Story”
As the son of two Holocaust survivors (Eva and Mickey Kor) who have both passed away in the last 5 plus years, Dr. Kor will utilize their incredible stories of strength, perseverance, hope, healing and forgiveness to educate, motivate, and inform the audience about the horrific past in an effort to prevent future atrocities.
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
My Holocaust Legacy: A Blessing, Not A Burden
Using a PowerPoint presentation, Dr. Kor will chronicle the incredible strength, perseverance and lessons of hope, healing and forgiveness demonstrated by both of his parents. His storytelling may evoke tears, inspire, and occasionally bring laughter, reflecting his parents’ sense of humor. Dr. Kor will also engage with a Hologram of his mother at the end of the presentation.
Following the 5:30pm presentation, Dr. Kor will engage with a Hologram of his mother, conduct a Q&A session, and sign copies of his book.
Dr. Kor’s book A Blessing, Not a Burden, chronicles his parents’ lives as well as how they positively impacted him, and will be available for purchase at the 5:30 p.m. presentation.

Photographer’s Talk – Video Screening
2024-10-25 15:00 - 20:00 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us on October 25th as we screen the “Images from Storytellers” Photographer’s Talk at the gallery. “Images from Storytellers”⁠ is part of the 2024 FotoFocus Biennial: backstories. We’ll play the video multiple times throughout the evening to give you a chance to hear from the photographers while you get to enjoy their work in person. You may even get another chance to meet the photographers during the event. This edited video was recorded live during the Photographer’s Talk at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery on October 5, 2024.

Road-worthy rigs with Brent and Chris
2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Base Camp Outdoors Co., 420 E. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Ever want to turn your everyday average minivan into an occasional vacation road trip adventure van? Or outfit your Jeep to take it into the wild on a full-blown camping adventure?

Join us at Base Camp for top tier inspiration for your DIY vehicle camping set up.
-slide out camping kitchens -cooler management tips and tricks -organization techniques for constant motion itineraries -ideas to keep the kids comfortable on long road hauls to your epic destinations -safety gear for the road trip -and more

Brent Anslinger and Chris Buck will showcase their vehicle based camping systems Saturday, October 26, at 10 am.

Brent’s rig is so fresh off a Colorado and Wyoming road trip that you’ll see dirt from the west still embedded in every nook and cranny – giving this talk an authentic feel that is hard to beat.

A Conversation with Paul Strozier
2024-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Sinclair Conference Center, 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Free and open to the public!
If you’re familiar with Sinclair’s Multifaith Campus Chaplain, Paul Strozier, you’re aware of his talent for captivating storytelling. If you haven’t met him yet, you’re in for a treat—his stories about our shared human connections and his own journey of redemption are both compelling and touching.
Don’t miss this engaging and heartwarming conversation.
This event will be held at Sinclair’s Conference Center (Bldg.12) in the Charity Earley room.

“The Dream Whisperer” film screening & discussion
2024-10-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH
Free and open to the public!
Join us for a discussion and screening of the 2023 documentary, directed by Eric Drath.
In the midst of segregation, the all-black Tennessee A&I Tigers were the first collegiate basketball team to win three consecutive national championships. Yet they were never duly recognized for this singular achievement. The team’s captain, legendary Knicks player Dick Barnet, began a nine-year quest to ensure his team’s immortality. His tenacity, dedication, and struggle finally paid off in 2019.
VIEW OFFICIAL TRAILER HERE
The screening will be held in Bldg. 7 Tartan Marketplace, Room 7006 at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third Street, Dayton OH 45402.

The Barber of Little Rock
2024-11-05 15:00 - 17:30 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH
Join us for a discussion and screening of the 2023 documentary short, directed by John Hoffman & Christine Turner. This 2024 Oscar-Nominated documentary follows the work of Arlo Washington, an African-American barber, who founded a nonprofit community bank dedicated to providing economic opportunities for underserved residents in Little Rock, Arkansas, that mainstream banks will not offer. Arlo’s visionary approach to a just economy could reshape the future of banking.
Trailer for the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRDems-XacU
The screening will be held in Bldg. 7 Tartan Marketplace, Room 7006 at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third Street, Dayton OH 45402.
Once you enter the set of glass doors to building 7 Tartan Marketplace, the conference room is to your right, through the doorway across the area of tables. Complimentary parking available in the garage (Lot C) under building 12 and parking passes will be provided at the event.

Exhibit: Experiencing Veterans & Artists Collaboration (EVAC) Project
2024-11-08 08:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-11 08:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-12 08:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-13 08:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-14 08:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-15 08:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-16 09:00 - 12:00 and 1 more date | 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.

Second Saturday Poetry Salon
2024-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
A comfortable environment to share your work or talk about poems and poets who interest you. Poets of all levels are welcome, but these free programs are intended for adults.
November’s optional prompt is “Confessional.”
There will be a short talk at 7:40 on November’s featured poet, Sylvia Plath, from queer poet and artist Shailyn Elliott. When Shailyn Elliott isn’t writing, they can be found crocheting or doodling with watercolors. They currently reside in Ohio with their black cat names Catastrophe.
Given the powerful and intensely personal nature of confessional poetry, we are setting aside the first half-hour or so for poems that are not confessional in nature. Don’t be shy! Come out and read us some poems!
Free bottled water, coffee, and cookies.
This program may run longer or shorter depending on attendance.

The Harlem Hellfighters’ Great War
2024-11-13 15:00 - 17:30 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH
Join us for a discussion and screening of the 2017 documentary directed by Francois Reinhardt. The 15th regiment of the New York National Guard was exclusively made up of black soldiers. Nicknamed the Harlem Hellfighters, this American unit was to be the most decorated of the Second World War. It was not only liberty and democracy that they came to defend with fieriness in France, but also racial equality.
FREE and open to the public The screening will be held in Bldg. 7 Tartan Marketplace, Room 7006 at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third Street, Dayton OH 45402. Once you enter the set of glass doors to building 7 Tartan Marketplace, the conference room is to your right, through the doorway across the area of tables. Complimentary parking available in the garage (Lot C) under building 12 and parking passes will be provided at the event.

How to Make Learning as Addictive as Social Media
2024-11-14 10:00 - 12:30 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH
Join Sinclair’s Associate Provost Lisa Mahle-Grisez & Assistance Provost, Jared Cutler, for a discussion and viewing of the pre-recorded TedTalk by Luis Von Ahn. When technologist Luis von Ahn was building the popular language-learning platform Duolingo, he faced a big problem: Could an app designed to teach you something ever compete with addictive platforms like Instagram and TikTok? He explains how Duolingo harnesses the psychological techniques of social media and mobile games to get you excited to learn — all while spreading access to education across the world.
This event will be held in Sinclair’s Tartan Marketplace, Bldg. 7, Room 7006. Once you enter the set of glass doors to building 7 Tartan Marketplace, the conference room is to your right, through the doorway across the area of tables. Complimentary parking is available in the garage (Lot C) under Building 12 and parking passes will be provided at the event.

The Second Official Voltron Art Show
2024-11-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Mike’s Vintage Toys, 508 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Mike’s Vintage Toys is one of five stores nationwide taking part in the second official Voltron Art Show! Stop by on Saturday, November 16, at 7 p.m. to see more than 30 pieces of Voltron-themed art in store while you shop!
