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SUMMARY:Church of Funk
DESCRIPTION:Cooley the Curator\, *Aka Pastor Cooley\,* will be presiding over the wheels of steel between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Entry is free! He’ll be offering up the finest Funk\, Soul\, & Reggae during our Sunday lunch service! Join us for the Funk but stick around for special themed drinks and food specials.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/church-of-funk/2024-09-08/
LOCATION:Oregon Express\, 336 E. 5th Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, USA
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SUMMARY:We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 4th Annual Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This 4th Annual art exhibition kicked off with an Opening Reception on August 2nd and will be open to visitors every week until September 28th. \nArtwork chosen by a jury panel of art professionals\, including photographer Stacy Kranitz and U.D. Art History Professor Judith Huacuja\, are featured in this exhibition that focuses on some of the issues that plague our world. The exhibition features artists from all over the United States who touch on a range topics using various mediums and styles. \nRegular exhibitions hours are 12pm-5pm from Thu-Sun except Fridays 3pm-8pm.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/were-doing-it-all-wrong-4th-annual-art-exhibition/2024-09-08/
LOCATION:Edward A. Dixon Gallery\, 222 N. St. Clair St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Dayton Greek Festival
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the Dayton Greek Festival September 6\, 7 and 8th. Friday and Saturday’s Hours are 11am-10pm and Sunday we are open from 12-5. We will have several Greek Cuisine options and pastries. Also\, tours of our Historical\, beautiful church. Lastly\, there will be live music\, performances and an opportunity to learn Greek dances.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/dayton-greek-festival/2024-09-08/
LOCATION:Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church\, 500 Belmonte Park North\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405
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SUMMARY:The Enchanted Cottage
DESCRIPTION:Carrying physical and emotional battle scars from the Great War\, Oliver returns home and buries himself in seclusion. When he encounters a kind but unfortunate-looking young woman\, the cottage spirits work their magic to spellbind and transform the lovers.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/the-enchanted-cottage/2024-09-09/
LOCATION:Dayton Theatre Guild\, 430 Wayne Avenue\, Dayton\, OH\, 45410\, USA
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SUMMARY:Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series \nYoga\n6:00pm – 7:00pm \nAGE: All ages | FREE\nAleasha with Passaddhi Yoga will lead you in all-levels yoga flow. If you’re a beginner\, she will guide you through modifications to ensure you are comfortable to help you to become more familiar with poses. If you’re experienced\, she will help grow your current practice. This class is truly for everyone! Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/yoga-2/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Enterprise Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Community Enterprise Legal Clinic\, Main Library\, Opportunity Center\, Monday\, September 9\, 6-8 pm:  \nPresented by Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE)\, this clinic is for low income or minority entrepreneurs who are interested in beginning a small business or non-profit\, or are working to maintain one\, in Dayton. Following a brief presentation\, those who meet ABLE’s requirements will be able to have a consultation with a pro bono attorney to discuss a variety of topics. This program is made possible due to a grant from the Dayton Legal Heritage Foundation of The Dayton Foundation. Registration is required by visiting DaytonMetroLibrary.org
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-enterprise-legal-clinic/
LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library – Main Library\, 215 E. Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Launch Dayton Startup Week
DESCRIPTION:Launch Dayton Startup Week\, presented by Fifth Third Bank Powered by Entrepreneurs’ Center\, is set to return this September\, marking the premier annual gathering for the Dayton region’s entrepreneurs. This year’s event is particularly significant as it heralds the first Startup Week under the new leadership of the Entrepreneurs’ Center (EC)\, following the successful transition of the Launch Dayton program earlier this year. From September 10-12\, hundreds of bold makers\, innovators\, dreamers\, and doers will converge at The Hub in downtown Dayton to be inspired and empowered at this community-driven conference. Attendees can expect a week-long schedule filled with powerful talks\, impactful hands-on workshops\, and vibrant networking opportunities designed to support and celebrate Dayton’s entrepreneurial spirit. “The Entrepreneurs’ Center is excited to lead the next chapter of Launch Dayton and its flagship event\, Startup Week\,” said Scott Koorndyk\, President of the Entrepreneurs’ Center. “Our commitment is to build on the strong foundation established by Parallax Advanced Research\, continuing to fuel the entrepreneurial energy that has been a hallmark of this program. Launch Dayton Startup Week is a testament to our community’s resilience\, innovation\, and collaborative spirit\, and we look forward to driving even greater impact in the years to come.” Here are some of the sessions you can look forward to:\nNick Bowman\, Co-Founder\, Warped Wing Brewing Company – Keynote\nWhitney Barkley\, Consultant\, Speakerazzi – The AI Advantage: Elevate Your Business Using Artificial Intelligence Tools\nEmily Fehrman Cory\, PhD.\, CEO\, Dayton Photonics – Walking the Valley of Death: Technology Transition in Real Life\nLaunch Dayton Startup Week is open to all – whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or new to the community\, there is a place for you. Registration is free\, and attendees are encouraged to build their custom conference agenda using the Whova app.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/launch-dayton-startup-week/2024-09-10/
LOCATION:The Hub powered by PNC Bank\, 31 S. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series \nKayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions\n2:00pm – 6:00pm \nAGE: 14 and up | $12.00\nPaddle under the fountains with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions all summer long at RiverScape MetroPark! Regular walk-up rental hours will take place Tuesdays from 2-6pm and Thursdays from 4-8pm\, June-October. Launch from under the Riverside Bridge along the Great Miami Recreational Trail. The cost to participate is $12 per person per hour. Taiter’s Kayak Solutions staff will provide visitors with brief instructions prior to entering the water\, which will include a safety tutorial\, and help visitors get into their vessels. All visitors will be required to wear a properly fitted life jacket. Swimming is prohibited in the Great Miami River\, but visitors should come prepared to get wet. Those renting will not be permitted to go through the RiverScape River Run whitewater feature. No lifeguards are on duty\, and paddling is at all visitors’ own risk. All visitors must sign a waiver to participate. Visit Facebook.com/TaitersKayakSolutions for more information. Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/kayak-rentals-at-riverscape-with-taiters-kayak-solutions-34/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240910T190000
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
DESCRIPTION:Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series \nTai Chi & Qigong at the River\n6:00pm – 7:00pm \nAGE: All ages | FREE\nOffered by Immortal Tree Qigong. Each hour-long Tai Chi & Qigong session will start with breathing exercises\, warm up\, and gentle stretching. You will then be guided through flowing movements mixed with short standing meditations. We will end with a slightly longer guided standing (or sitting) meditation. This should leave a few minutes to answer questions or discuss any insights. Qigong doesn’t require any special skills (other than breathing) or equipment (other than your body). Find “Immortal Tree Qigong” on Facebook or Instagram for more information! Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/tai-chi-qigong-at-the-river-22/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240910T180000
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SUMMARY:Historical Context & Local Impact
DESCRIPTION:Dayton Metro Library continues celebrating the 70th anniversary of historic Civil Rights court case Brown v. Board of Education with a series of commemorative discussions – the first being Historical Context & Local Impact. This program will be held on Tuesday\, September 10\, from 6-7:30 pm in the Main Library’s Eichelberger Forum. \n  \nIn the early 1950’s\, Reverend Oliver L. Brown\, along with a team of attorneys for the NAACP and 12 other parents\, along with cases from several other states\, filed a suit on behalf of their children against local boards of education for segregating public schools\, which became known as Brown v. the Board of Education of Topeka\, Kansas. The Supreme Court eventually ruled that separating children in public schools on the basis of race was in violation of the 14th Amendment\, making the act unconstitutional. \n  \nRev. Brown passed away in 1961 before knowing the impact this case would have on the nation. In May\, Rev. Brown’s daughter\, Cheryl Brown Henderson\, visited DML as part of its Social Justice Speaker Series to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. DML continues honoring the legacy of Rev. Brown and others involved in this landmark case by hosting this special series. \n  \nHistorical Context & Local Impact will host a panel discussion with guests providing their perspectives\, anecdotes\, and historical insights into the importance of this case in Civil Rights history. Panel guests include Charlotte McGuire\, Ohio State Board of Education Representative\, District 3; Dr. David Lawrence\, Dayton Public Schools Superintendent; and Mattie White\, 1st Vice President NAACP and President of National Council of Negro Women\, Inc. DML’s Karen D. Brame of Special Collections will moderate the conversation. \n  \nThis is a free event for adults\, and registration is not required. For more information\, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/historical-context-local-impact/
LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library – Main Library\, 215 E. Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240910T210000
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SUMMARY:Live Music from Edde Osborne
DESCRIPTION:Part of Tuesday Nights in the Park series \nLive Music from Edde Osborne\n7:00pm – 9:00pm \nAGE: All ages | FREE\nJoin us at RiverScape on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from June-October for live music\, food\, drinks and fun! Come support local musicians\, try some delicious food from the Cafe\, and challenge your friends to some giant lawn games. As part of the Downtown Dayton DORA\, the RiverScape Cafe will also be offering a variety of cocktails\, wine\, beer and more for those 21 and over. Edde Osborne\, local musician\, is an outstanding saxophone and flute player and always gets the crowd dancing along to his fun covers of some the most well-known hits. You can catch Edde on July 9th and September 10th at RiverScape from 7 to 9 PM. Admission is free! Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/live-music-from-edde-osborne-2/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240912
DTSTAMP:20260403T190355
CREATED:20240904T130856Z
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SUMMARY:Launch Dayton Startup Week
DESCRIPTION:Launch Dayton Startup Week\, presented by Fifth Third Bank Powered by Entrepreneurs’ Center\, is set to return this September\, marking the premier annual gathering for the Dayton region’s entrepreneurs. This year’s event is particularly significant as it heralds the first Startup Week under the new leadership of the Entrepreneurs’ Center (EC)\, following the successful transition of the Launch Dayton program earlier this year. From September 10-12\, hundreds of bold makers\, innovators\, dreamers\, and doers will converge at The Hub in downtown Dayton to be inspired and empowered at this community-driven conference. Attendees can expect a week-long schedule filled with powerful talks\, impactful hands-on workshops\, and vibrant networking opportunities designed to support and celebrate Dayton’s entrepreneurial spirit. “The Entrepreneurs’ Center is excited to lead the next chapter of Launch Dayton and its flagship event\, Startup Week\,” said Scott Koorndyk\, President of the Entrepreneurs’ Center. “Our commitment is to build on the strong foundation established by Parallax Advanced Research\, continuing to fuel the entrepreneurial energy that has been a hallmark of this program. Launch Dayton Startup Week is a testament to our community’s resilience\, innovation\, and collaborative spirit\, and we look forward to driving even greater impact in the years to come.” Here are some of the sessions you can look forward to:\nNick Bowman\, Co-Founder\, Warped Wing Brewing Company – Keynote\nWhitney Barkley\, Consultant\, Speakerazzi – The AI Advantage: Elevate Your Business Using Artificial Intelligence Tools\nEmily Fehrman Cory\, PhD.\, CEO\, Dayton Photonics – Walking the Valley of Death: Technology Transition in Real Life\nLaunch Dayton Startup Week is open to all – whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or new to the community\, there is a place for you. Registration is free\, and attendees are encouraged to build their custom conference agenda using the Whova app.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/launch-dayton-startup-week/2024-09-11/
LOCATION:The Hub powered by PNC Bank\, 31 S. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240911T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240911T180000
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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/2024-09-11/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240911T180000
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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/2024-09-11/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240911T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240911T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190355
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SUMMARY:CURIO Midweek Mix
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the summer months\, fun\, out-of-the-box entertainment can be found on Courthouse Square\, with CURIO serving as the hub of community\, connection\, and collaboration! \nCURIO at Courthouse Square is the next evolution of programming formerly known as “The Square Is Where.” \nBig ideas can come in small packages\, and CURIO is the first step in a larger\, longer-term plan to revitalize Courthouse Square. This shipping container transformed into an event hub has been combined with new outdoor seating and other touches to create downtown’s newest summer hotspot! \nCURIO Midweek Mix provides weekly social hours featuring adult beverages and a mix of events at the end of the workday\, including markets\, CURIOKE\, arts\, cash bingo and pets\, spotlight performances\, and more. \nUnwind after work – Meet up at the Midweek Mix!\nThe CURIO Midweek Mix brings fun\, themed social hours on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. each week. \nGrab a DORA beverage\, socialize\, and take part in this week’s themed activities while gathering with old friends and meeting new ones. \n  \nFind a full schedule of upcoming entertainment at https://downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/curio/ \n 
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/curio-midweek-mix/2024-09-11/
LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Third & Main Streets\, Dayton\, OH\, 45422\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240911T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240911T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190355
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SUMMARY:SWERK with MVP Dance Fit
DESCRIPTION:Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series \nSWERK with MVP Dance Fit\n6:00pm – 7:00pm \nAGE: All ages | FREE\nSWERK (Sweat\, Work\, Twerk) combines current HipHop style dance moves with lower body toning exercises to bring you one Booty-licious bod. A true “lift your booty\, love your body” experience. Beyonce’s welcome. No previous dance experience necessary\, just come MOVE and have FUN. We can’t wait to SWERK with you! Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/swerk-with-mvp-dance-fit-21/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240913
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SUMMARY:Launch Dayton Startup Week
DESCRIPTION:Launch Dayton Startup Week\, presented by Fifth Third Bank Powered by Entrepreneurs’ Center\, is set to return this September\, marking the premier annual gathering for the Dayton region’s entrepreneurs. This year’s event is particularly significant as it heralds the first Startup Week under the new leadership of the Entrepreneurs’ Center (EC)\, following the successful transition of the Launch Dayton program earlier this year. From September 10-12\, hundreds of bold makers\, innovators\, dreamers\, and doers will converge at The Hub in downtown Dayton to be inspired and empowered at this community-driven conference. Attendees can expect a week-long schedule filled with powerful talks\, impactful hands-on workshops\, and vibrant networking opportunities designed to support and celebrate Dayton’s entrepreneurial spirit. “The Entrepreneurs’ Center is excited to lead the next chapter of Launch Dayton and its flagship event\, Startup Week\,” said Scott Koorndyk\, President of the Entrepreneurs’ Center. “Our commitment is to build on the strong foundation established by Parallax Advanced Research\, continuing to fuel the entrepreneurial energy that has been a hallmark of this program. Launch Dayton Startup Week is a testament to our community’s resilience\, innovation\, and collaborative spirit\, and we look forward to driving even greater impact in the years to come.” Here are some of the sessions you can look forward to:\nNick Bowman\, Co-Founder\, Warped Wing Brewing Company – Keynote\nWhitney Barkley\, Consultant\, Speakerazzi – The AI Advantage: Elevate Your Business Using Artificial Intelligence Tools\nEmily Fehrman Cory\, PhD.\, CEO\, Dayton Photonics – Walking the Valley of Death: Technology Transition in Real Life\nLaunch Dayton Startup Week is open to all – whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or new to the community\, there is a place for you. Registration is free\, and attendees are encouraged to build their custom conference agenda using the Whova app.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/launch-dayton-startup-week/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:The Hub powered by PNC Bank\, 31 S. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190355
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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/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190355
CREATED:20240829T121807Z
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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/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190355
CREATED:20240815T173325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T173325Z
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SUMMARY:We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 4th Annual Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This 4th Annual art exhibition kicked off with an Opening Reception on August 2nd and will be open to visitors every week until September 28th. \nArtwork chosen by a jury panel of art professionals\, including photographer Stacy Kranitz and U.D. Art History Professor Judith Huacuja\, are featured in this exhibition that focuses on some of the issues that plague our world. The exhibition features artists from all over the United States who touch on a range topics using various mediums and styles. \nRegular exhibitions hours are 12pm-5pm from Thu-Sun except Fridays 3pm-8pm.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/were-doing-it-all-wrong-4th-annual-art-exhibition/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:Edward A. Dixon Gallery\, 222 N. St. Clair St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190355
CREATED:20240514T115735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T115735Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Week Block Party
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy music\, food trucks\, and fun! The party wraps up just in time to move down the street for a show at Levitt Pavilion.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/startup-week-block-party/
LOCATION:Dayton Arcade\, 35 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190355
CREATED:20240829T122715Z
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SUMMARY:Startup the Block
DESCRIPTION:Launch Dayton & The Entrepreneurs’ Center and Friends of the Dayton Arcade are excited to announce the first annual “Startup the Block”\, a vendor market and block party inside the Arcade’s Rotunda and outside on Fourth Street and Pretzinger Lane. “Startup the Block” will be held on Thursday\, September 12 from 3:00 – 8:00 PM and will serve as the culminating event for Startup Week\, Dayton’s top gathering for new and aspiring entrepreneurs. \nShop from over 30 small business vendors\, browse community partner tables\, enjoy food and beverages from the Arcade’s Fourth Street restaurants and participating food trucks\, and take in live performances in the Rotunda curated by Culture Works. \nOur neighbors are also getting in on the action! Our neighbors at The Windsor Companies will have The Deneau at 40 W. Fourth Street open with additional touring and programming opportunities. The Levitt Pavilion will be rocking at 7:00 PM with a great set of performances. \nDon’t miss this great event to say goodbye to summer and hello to Fourth Street!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/startup-the-block/
LOCATION:Dayton Arcade\, 35 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190355
CREATED:20250117T212300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T212300Z
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SUMMARY:We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 4th Annual Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This 4th Annual art exhibition kicked off with an Opening Reception on August 2nd and will be open to visitors every week until September 28th. \nArtwork chosen by a jury panel of art professionals\, including photographer Stacy Kranitz and U.D. Art History Professor Judith Huacuja\, are featured in this exhibition that focuses on some of the issues that plague our world. The exhibition features artists from all over the United States who touch on a range topics using various mediums and styles. \nRegular exhibitions hours are 12pm-5pm from Thu-Sun except Fridays 3pm-8pm.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/were-doing-it-all-wrong-4th-annual-art-exhibition/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:Edward A. Dixon Gallery\, 222 N. St. Clair St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190355
CREATED:20240904T132236Z
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SUMMARY:Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series \nKayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions\n4:00pm – 8:00pm \nAGE: 14 and up | $12.00\nPaddle under the fountains with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions all summer long at RiverScape MetroPark! Regular walk-up rental hours will take place Tuesdays from 2-6pm and Thursdays from 4-8pm\, June-October. Launch from under the Riverside Bridge along the Great Miami Recreational Trail. The cost to participate is $12 per person per hour. Taiter’s Kayak Solutions staff will provide visitors with brief instructions prior to entering the water\, which will include a safety tutorial\, and help visitors get into their vessels. All visitors will be required to wear a properly fitted life jacket. Swimming is prohibited in the Great Miami River\, but visitors should come prepared to get wet. Those renting will not be permitted to go through the RiverScape River Run whitewater feature. No lifeguards are on duty\, and paddling is at all visitors’ own risk. All visitors must sign a waiver to participate. Visit Facebook.com/TaitersKayakSolutions for more information. Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/kayak-rentals-at-riverscape-with-taiters-kayak-solutions-35/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190355
CREATED:20240314T132811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T132811Z
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SUMMARY:Thirsty Thursday at Corner Kitchen with Tori Lee
DESCRIPTION:Thirsty Thursdays with fantastic Tori Lee! Enjoy curated drinks\, plates\, and tracks from Tori and the CK team every Thursday starting March 14th! Specials include 9 Artisanal fat washed martinis\, $5 off Prime Cuts\, $9 small plates at the bar\, $5 wine pours and $3 drafts.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/thirsty-thursday-at-corner-kitchen-with-tori-lee/2024-09-12/
LOCATION:Corner Kitchen\, 613 E. Fifth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190355
CREATED:20240829T122306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T122306Z
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SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Dinner at the 2nd Street Market
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by dining at the 2nd Street Market.  Join Chef Santiago Herrera as he presents tapas or small bites from his native Mexico. The tapas will consist of Black Bean Molletes\, Cucumber Guacamole\, Chicken Tinga\, Cochinita Pibil Enchilada and Tres Leches Cake for dessert.  Chef Herrera will also demonstrate for you how to make his guacamole. Registration required at 2nd Street Market webpage. $35.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/hispanic-heritage-dinner-at-the-2nd-street-market/
LOCATION:2nd Street Market\, 600 E. Second St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190355
CREATED:20240521T144141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T144141Z
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SUMMARY:Sierra Green & the Giants w/ Joe Waters & the Back Porch Band Opening
DESCRIPTION:Emerging as a vibrant musical force from the bustling streets of New Orleans\, Sierra Green embodies a fusion of timeless soul with an irresistible contemporary allure\, evoking the depth and grit of the genre’s raw essence. Revered as the “Queen of Frenchmen Street\,” Sierra’s roots delve deep into the rich musical soil of the city’s 7th Ward—a historic breeding ground that nurtured legends such as Jelly Roll Morton\, Sidney Bechet\, and Allen Toussaint. Sierra’s musical destiny is woven into the tapestry of this storied neighborhood\, where her voice resonated in the church choir from the tender age of eight. \nSierra’s artistic odyssey mirrors the resilience and profound soulfulness of her surroundings. Originating from humble beginnings\, she captivated audiences along the iconic Frenchmen Street\, eventually securing residencies in New Orleans’ most esteemed clubs. Here\, she meticulously curated her band\, The Giants\, handpicking the city’s finest musicians to refine her distinctive sound and command the stage with an undeniable presence. \nA transformative moment unfolded in Fall 2023 when Sierra\, alongside The Giants\, collaborated in the studio with the esteemed David Torkanowsky\, a musical luminary synonymous with New Orleans. The outcome was a five-song collection showcasing Sierra’s artistry\, revitalizing classics like The Meter’s “Break in the Road” and infusing her unique essence into David Shaw’s “Promised Land.” Tracks such as “One Thing” and “He Called Me Baby” resonate with emotional depth and unfiltered passion\, marking Sierra’s trajectory—a burgeoning artist leaving an indelible imprint on the soul music landscape. \nFurther expanding her horizons\, Sierra journeyed to Nashville\, collaborating with producer and guitarist J.D. Simo\, celebrated for his work with icons like Beyoncé\, Stevie Nicks\, and Jack White. These recording sessions promise to elevate her forthcoming debut album\, infusing her captivating vocals with sultry guitar\, potent horns\, and infectious basslines—a nod to the legends of Detroit and Memphis as she forges her own path among contemporary torchbearers. \nSierra stands poised and primed\, where each moment behind the microphone holds the promise of an unforgettable evening—an embodiment of soulful melodies and magnetic performances that leave audiences moved\, captivated\, and inspired. Sierra Green isn’t merely crafting music; she’s etching her legacy in the revered annals of musical history. \nJoe Waters blues band live music Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener Joe Waters & the Back Porch Band \nJoe Waters\, a versatile musician from Dayton\, Ohio\, showcases his talent across Blues\, Funk\, Folk\, and Americana genres as a singer-songwriter. Inspired by his father\, Joe’s musical journey began at age 5 with a harmonica\, evolving into mastery of guitar\, drums\, and vocals. With four albums recorded alongside his father and recent accolades like winning the 2022 Telluride Blues Challenge\, Joe is eagerly crafting a new EP with his band and a solo album\, promising exciting new creations for his growing audience.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/sierra-green-the-giants-w-joe-waters-the-back-porch-band-opening/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion Dayton\, 134 S. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240912T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190355
CREATED:20240904T132710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T132710Z
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SUMMARY:PechaKucha Dayton Vol. 54
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to return to the Brightside for PK Dayton Volume 54!\nFree parking is available at the venue and designated lots – parking information is here: https://www.thebrightsidedayton.com/parking.\nSpeakers and topics: TBACash bar\nThanks for your support!Cash donations are gladly accepted to help PK keep going. You can help grow our audience by inviting someone new to PK!\nSpecial thanks to our sponsorsMEGA: Catapult CreativeEVENT: Dragonfly Editorial and Oregon Printing Communications\nIf you’re trying to describe us\, this is what we say!Established in 2009\, PechaKucha Night Dayton is a free quarterly idea-sharing party and networking event for adults.PechaKucha is a fast-paced style of presenting using 20 slides discussed for 20 seconds each (20×20). This presentation format allows speakers to share their passions in a succinct format\, telling their stories in their own voices\, with unique visuals leading the way.\nThis creative outlet began as nighttime get-togethers in Tokyo in 2003 by two renowned architects. Since then\, three million people have attended PechaKucha events worldwide. Dayton is one of over 1\,200 official PK cities.\nPK Dayton is a volunteer-run event by local organizers Shayna\, Mike\, Ron\, Meg\, Sean\, and SarahCash bar.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/pechakucha-dayton-vol-54/
LOCATION:The Brightside\, 905 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190355
CREATED:20240829T121656Z
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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/2024-09-13/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190355
CREATED:20240829T121807Z
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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/2024-09-13/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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