Downtown Dayton Partnership

CURTIS MANN: Precious Blood
2024-09-06 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-07 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
CURTIS MANN: Precious Blood

THE DR. ROBERT L. BRANDT JR. FAMILY GALLERY
THE IRA & SUSAN THOMSEN FAMILY GALLERY

SEP 6 – DEC 21, 2024

Dayton 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.
Mann 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.

OPENING NIGHT / SEP 6

Members Preview with the Artist 5-6 pm / Public Reception 6-8 pm

ARTIST TALK / NOV 22 / 6:30 pm

Curtis Mann and Sean Wilkinson in Conversation with artist and writer, Carmen Winant
Doors open 6 pm / Reception immediately following ‘til 8 pm / FREE & open to all / The Tank at The Dayton Arcade

SEAN WILKINSON: Flora
2024-09-06 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-07 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
SEAN WILKINSON: Flora

THE MITOSIS GALLERY

SEP 6 – DEC 21, 2024

Wilkinson’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.
Wilkinson 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.

OPENING NIGHT / SEP 6

Members Preview with the Artist 5-6 pm / Public Reception 6-8 pm

ARTIST TALK / NOV 22 / 6:30 pm

Curtis Mann and Sean Wilkinson in Conversation with artist and writer, Carmen Winant
Doors open 6 pm / Reception immediately following ‘til 8 pm / FREE & open to all / The Tank at The Dayton Arcade

Dayton Greek Festival
2024-09-06 11:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-07 11:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-08 12:00 - 17:00 | Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 500 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, OH, 45405
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.

Wine Down Fridays
2024-09-06 12:00 - 19:00 | Mintha’s Boutique, 520 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Grab a glass and shop the new arrivals at Mintha’s Boutique!
Every Friday in September is Wine Down Friday from 12-7 p.m.

We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 4th Annual Art Exhibition
2024-09-06 15:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-07 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-08 12:00 - 17:00 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
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.
Artwork 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.
Regular exhibitions hours are 12pm-5pm from Thu-Sun except Fridays 3pm-8pm.

First Friday Art Hop at Front Street
2024-09-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Explore studios, galleries, shops and boutiques right in the heart of Dayton’s Arts District! Visit with more than 250+ artists, creatives, and curators.
Grab a bite to eat from Kool Beanz Cafe or one of our visiting food trucks while enjoying live music from Flashback Band in the courtyard.
Front Street is a family and pet friendly community. Arthops at Front Street are free to attend. Our campus offers free, lit parking. Visit frontstreet.art for more information.

Nonprofit Night at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery
2024-09-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
You are invited to the Nonprofit Night at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery featuring local organizations defining their work and providing information on how to get involved in supporting their efforts. Donations directly to the organizations during the event are welcomed.
Miami Valley Meals (MVM), the Ohio CDC Association (OCDCA) and the Dayton Metro Library are three of the confirmed groups that will be presenting.
The event is also a chance to view the new We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 4th Annual Art Exhibition.
Light refreshments provided. Free on-street parking.

Sweet Lizzy Project w/ Gem Series Opener Yuppie
2024-09-06 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
In just a few years, Sweet Lizzy Project, led by frontwoman Lisset Diaz, has skyrocketed from Havana City clubs to mesmerizing crowds of 20,000 alongside idols like Heart and Joan Jett. With electrifying big-stage pop-rock, their music blends classic rock heart with modern sheen, earning critical acclaim and prime performance slots, including a profile on NPR’s “Weekend Edition” and a cover story in the Miami Herald.
Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener Yuppie:
Yuppie is an indie rock band from Dayton, Ohio, created by Zack Sliver. Sliver developed his sound while serving in the Marine Corps in Okinawa, and then created Yuppie as a way to reflect life in Dayton. As frontman, Sliver works with studio musicians on albums and has a backing band for live shows.

The Enchanted Cottage
2024-09-06 20:00, 2024-09-07 17:00, 2024-09-09 15:00 | Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45410, USA
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.

Kwaj, Dom Deshawn, Day Luster, Montana, and Tyrant
2024-09-06 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for a night of hiphop with Kwaj, Dom Deshawn, Day Luster, Montana & Tyrant on September 6th!$10 cover starts at 8pm with music at 9pm
Kwaj is a Nigerian American artist by way of North Carolina. He moved to Michigan where he was introduced to Hip-Hop at a young age. Rap battles on the bus and impromptu freestyles on college campuses set the foundation for Kwaj’s affinity to Golden Era elements of hip-hop culture. Mixing in his modern day influences Kwaj’s style can be described as a contemporary nostalgia, centered around meticulously crafted, introspective bars over jazzy, boom bap production.
Dom Deshawn is a hip-hop artist and all-around creative born and residing in Columbus, OH. With influences such as J Dilla, Nas, Missy Elliot, Little Brother, J. Cole, and more shaping his outlook on music, they set a foundation of quality he strives to uphold. Taking his influences and real-life experiences, he’s crafted his own sound/brand, AfterhOurz, bringing a nostalgic yet modern sound to his listeners.
Day Luster was raised in Dayton, Ohio. He started music in 2018, dropping a song in 2020 titled, “Stranger Things.” He’s been working on collaborations and solo work since. “I’m a creator/messenger from Dayton, Ohio here to brighten up the music scene one performance at a time.”
Montana & Tyrant – Montana & Tyrant, a dynamic producer and rapper duo hailing from Ohio, are swiftly carving out their place in the vibrant hip-hop scene. With a unique fusion of contemporary rap styles and nostalgic beats reminiscent of hip-hop’s golden era, they bring a refreshing musical perspective to the table. Their sound is a testament to their deep musical awareness, seamlessly blending the essence of past and present hip-hop landscapes. Montana’s masterful production sets the stage for Tyrant’s lyrical prowess, creating an electrifying synergy that captivates audiences. As they continue to rise, expect Tyrant & Montana to leave an indelible mark on the hip-hop world with their innovative sound and unwavering passion for their craft.Be sure to check out Tyrants two recent releases “WYW” & “Novacane”.Also be sure to check out two singles produced by Montana “Wait Up” & “Da Bounce” which is a collab with Dayton Hip-Hop Artist Tino.

The Quiet World of Edward Hopper
2024-09-07, 2024-09-08 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
June 15–September 8, 2024

Few artists have been able to convey a distinct vision of the world as directly as Edward Hopper (American, 1882–1967). With great clarity, Hopper expressed a deeply personal response to modern life with his enigmatic depictions of urban and rural environments. The everyday, even mundane slices of life and ordinary subjects regularly indicate a psychological state of mind, most often suggesting a sense of isolation or loneliness. He rejected the influences of European modernism to work in a realistic, representational style, and create a uniquely American point of view that expresses his response to living in the twentieth century.
The Quiet World of Edward Hopper, an exclusive exhibition to the DAI, will feature the holdings from the DAI collection, which include a drawing, etchings, watercolor figure studies from his early years as an illustrator visiting Europe, along with the celebrated painting High Noon, 1949. The exhibition will also have key loans from other museums and private collections.

Riveting: Women Artists from the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection
2024-09-07, 2024-09-08 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
June 22–September 8, 2024

Riveting presents extraordinary art by contemporary women artists drawn from the major, private collection of Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell. This bold exhibition expresses the collector’s personal interest in finding emergent artistic voices and powerful artistic statements that speak to prominent social issues of the day, including those relating to LGBTQ+ communities and reproductive rights. All major media are included: paintings, sculptures, works on paper, photographs and textiles, and themes range from humorous and irreverent to thought-provoking.
Internationally recognized artists include Cindy Sherman, Kiki Smith, Ana Mendieta and many others, featured alongside under-recognized and local artists. One of the highlights will be Carolee Shneemann’s Interior Scroll (1974/75), a groundbreaking achievement of feminist art that remains relevant and controversial to this day.

Hunger Action Month at the 2nd Street Market-The Food Bank
2024-09-07 09:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
September is Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign by Feeding America. Help raise awareness and bring your non-perishables to the Market to help eliminate hunger in our community or purchase items from our Market vendors and donate. The Food Bank will be on hand this week to take your donations along with their Partner Agencies during the month of September.

Second Look Saturday
2024-09-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Second Look Saturday is your opportunity to check out the shows, studios and shops across Front Street’s campus that you weren’t able to explore at the Art Hop the night before. Creatives are open across campus and Kool Beanz Cafe is open to serve you. Front Street is a family and pet friendly community. Our campus offers free parking. Visit frontstreet.art for more information.

Second Look Saturday
2024-09-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Second Look Saturday is your opportunity to check out the shows, studios and shops across campus that you weren’t able to explore at the Art Hop the night before. Creatives are open across campus and Kool Beanz Cafe is open to serve you.
Front Street is a family and pet friendly community. Our campus offers free parking. Visit frontstreet.art for more information.

Join In – Uniting Communities in Ohio Join or Die Film Screening
2024-09-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library, in partnership with Leadership Ohio and The Collaboratory, will present Join In – Uniting Communities in Ohio Join or Die Film Screening on Saturday, September 7, from 2-5 pm in the Main Library’s Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor.

Join In, an initiative by Leadership Ohio, begs the question: What can we do to unite our communities?

Join or Die, by Delevan Street Films, is a documentary based on research that Ohioan Robert Putnam conducted in response to the U.S. Surgeon General’s declared ‘epidemic of loneliness and isolation.’

Adult patrons are invited to this free event to watch the film; hear from guest speakers; discuss film themes; and learn about the loneliness and isolation crisis, the relationship between community life and the fate of our democracy, and the importance of joining local clubs.

Join In: Uniting Communities in Ohio is funded in part by the American 250-Ohio Commission.

For more information and to register, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

JAM Foodie Tour
2024-09-07 15:00 - 17:00
JAM Foodie Tours are currently walking, talking, and eating on select Saturdays @3:00p starting at Sueño. Every tour varies slightly, but aims to be around 3.5 hours. Tickets are $100 per person.

What’s Included

Tour guide
Scenic walking route
6-ish samples of food and/or drinks at various establishments in and around the Oregon District.
Education and history about the places we eat at and some of the places we walk by.

Hot Toddies Jazz Band with Hannah Gill
2024-09-07 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
THE HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND are a fun-loving hot jazz & swing band from NYC. They have an eclectic mix of styles perfect for dancing, lindy hop, and good times!
The band has quickly become one of the top swing bands on the scene in NYC, the birthplace of the dance. They most recently headlined the beloved outdoor swing dance at Lincoln Center in front of over 2,000 people during “Summer for the City” (formerly Midsummer Night Swing) on July 6, 2023. This also was the pre-release of their debut full length album which came out on July 28th on all digital platforms. The album was not only praised by critics, but was on the Jazz Charts for 4 weeks, hitting #11 on the NACC Top 30 Jazz Chart, and playing on over 50 radio stations nationwide.
Additionally they perform at top venues around town such as The Blue Note Jazz Club, The Plaza Hotel, The Whitney Museum, The Public, The Players Club, The Montauk Club, and The Standard, among others. Their acclaimed weekly residency at GOTHAM JAZZ started in May 2022 at remains strong at the popular nightclub, Somewhere Nowhere, often pulling 300-400 guests per night. They also have performed at Prohibition Production’s sold-out Mardi Gras, Mad Hatter’s Ball and Gotham Jazz Festival; International Lindy Hop Championships “After Party”(ILHC 2022), the Cornell University Swing Weekend in 2022-2024, The Back Room (NYC’s last Prohibition-era speakeasy), among others. On tour they’ve played at Glen Echo Park in Washington DC with Gottaswing, the Avalon Theater in Maryland, and The 2022 Mexican International Hot Jazz Festival.
The band also plays at exclusive private, holiday & corporate events for clients such as The Whitney Museum, BizBash, Nice Ltd, The Red Cross, The Public Hotel, BNI, St Johns University, Mann Investments, and VIP nightclub openings for Somewhere Nowhere and Elsie Rooftop.
With the release of The Hot Toddies’ 2021 debut EP, their wacky music videos for “Dunkin Bagel” and “Five O’clock Coffee” both hit over 100k views on Facebook, while the band also has several videos with over 10k views on YouTube. The group often plays as a sextet or septet, often with one or two singers, and can comfortably become a larger or smaller size ensemble as needed.
Co-founded by Grammy-nominated GABE TERRACCIANO (Turtle Island String Quartet, Avalon Jazz Band) and noted composer & producer PATRICK SOLURI (Prohibition Productions), the band features some of the top musicians in the swing & jazz worlds including JUSTIN POINDEXTER (Jazz at Lincoln Center), DAN LEVINSON (Mel Torme, Woody Allen, The Aviator, Boardwalk Empire), RON WILKINS (Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gilespie), plus noted vocalists QUEEN ESTHER (James “Blood” Ulmer), and HANNAH GILL (Postmodern Jukebox, Company XIV), as well as special guest pianist GORDON WEBSTER.

Brat Rave
2024-09-07 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for a dance party filled with all of your fave pop girlie anthems! We will be spinning Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Kylie Minogue, Gaga and more! $5 at the doormusic starts at 9pm

Church of Funk
2024-09-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Oregon Express, 336 E. 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
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.
