Downtown Dayton Partnership

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B
2024-10-15 19:30, 2024-10-16 19:30, 2024-10-17 19:30, 2024-10-18 19:30 (America/Detroit) | The Human Race Theatre Company, 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
This fast-paced romp re-examines the world’s most famous detective story with a bold new feminist lens. In this highly theatrical escapade, oddball female roommates Sherlock (yes, it’s also a girl’s name—wait, is it a girl’s name? Is it even a name?) Holmes & Joan Watson join forces. They emerge from the pandemic fog as a deeply codependent, quasi-dysfunctional Odd Couple adventure duo—solving mysteries and kicking butts, until they come face-to-face with a villain who seems to have all of the answers.
Prepare for an evening of laughter, suspense, and empowerment as ‘Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B’ takes you on an unforgettable adventure that redefines heroism, friendship, and the art of deduction.

CURTIS MANN: Precious Blood
2024-10-16 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-17 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-18 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-19 11:00 - 18:00 | 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
2024-10-16 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-17 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-18 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-19 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

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.

SWERK with MVP Dance Fit
2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
SWERK with MVP Dance Fit
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
SWERK (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.

Bootcamp with The Unit
2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:30 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Bootcamp with The Unit
6:00pm – 7:30pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join The Unit for an exciting boot camp workout that will take you through RiverScape in a whole new way. Whether you’re running the stairs, doing push ups near the reflecting pools, or stretching along the levee, this effective workout will keep you moving. Combined with the uplifting support of the community members that make up The Unit, this is a workout you will want to make part of your weekly routine. All fitness levels welcome and encouraged! Weather Dependent.

Concert for a Cure
2024-10-17 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for an evening filled with community and hope as we come together to support and empower women who have faced and are battling breast cancer.

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-10-17 16:00 - 20:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series
Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
4:00pm – 8:00pm
AGE: 14 and up | $12.00
Paddle 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.

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.

Sinclair College presents Broadway-bound musical, Alice by Heart
2024-10-17 19:00, 2024-10-18 19:00 | Blair Hall Theatre – Sinclair, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Sinclair Theatre is thrilled to announce the regional debut of Alice by Heart, a captivating new musical from the Tony and Grammy award-winning creators Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and Jessie Nelson. This groundbreaking production will run in Blair Hall from October 11-19, 2024, with performances at 7 p.m. (Oct. 11, 12, 15, 17, 18,19) and one Sunday matinee, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m.  ASL-interpreted performances are October 13 and 17. Set against the backdrop of the London Blitz during World War II, Alice by Heart tells the poignant story of Alice Spencer, whose teenage life is turned upside down when she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. As they navigate the chaos of war, Alice encourages Alfred, who is ailing and quarantined, to escape into their cherished book and embark on an imaginative journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s novel, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, this show is directed by Kimberly Borst. The score is overseen by musical co-directors Lorri Topping and Bryon Dobbs. Jennifer Sydor provides dance choreography; Gary Minyard provides fight choreography; and Dr. Ariadne Calvana serves as the Intimacy Director. This production contains adult themes and mature subject matter; it is not intended for children 13 and under. “Taking on a project this complex and this new is always a risk as there isn’t a history of past productions to inspire a cast of student actors,” says director, Kimberly Borst. “But this cast has embraced all the unknowns and created a wonderful, imaginative, intriguing, and beautiful cast of characters that will inspire, frighten, and, at times, repulse the audience.  Every day I am inspired by their courage and energy as I watch them tackle very difficult music and choreography and make the famous Alice in Wonderland characters their own.  ‘By Heart’ is appropriately in the title because these actors really have given their whole heart to this production, and THEY are the heart of this production. I can’t imagine a more dedicated cast to tell this story and one that I am honored to work with.” The cast consists of Amelie de la Nuez, Dominick Griffin, Fae Bass, Edward Folkerth, Courtney Collinsworth, Valentine Rangel, Joy Wood, Emma Smith, Henry Ballard, Jorge Melo, Feather Norman, and Kailie Gould. The production staff includes Sinclair Theatre alums Sarah Caplan as stage manager and Jessy Henning as lighting designer. Sound design by Dan Brunk and costume design by Maria Fernanda Ortiz Lopez. Where: Sinclair Community College, Blair Hall Theatre (Building 2), 444 W. Third St., Dayton Ticket Information:  Adults: $20 Students/Seniors $15 plus $2 service fee. No at-the-door ticket sales. All tickets must be purchased online at: www.sinclair.edu/tickets  This production contains adult themes and mature subject matter; it is not intended for children 13 and under.

What the Constitution Means to Me
2024-10-17 19:30, 2024-10-18 20:00 | PNC Arts Annex, 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Fifteen-year-old Heidi worked her way to earning her college tuition by winning Constitutional debates across the United States. In this witty and hopeful new play, she brings forth her teenage self to trace the relationships of women between four generations. Nominated for two Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize finalist, Schreck’s boundary-breaking show gives insight into how this document will impact our future generations of women.
Matinee performances will be followed by a post-show discussion. Ages 13 and up.

Black Midwest Symposium Hosted by Black Midwest Initiative
2024-10-18 - 2024-10-19 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
The Black Midwest Initiative hosts a biennial symposium that features artists, activists, academics, and other community-involved people to discuss issues related to Black life in the Midwest. Past symposiums have been hosted in Minneapolis and Detroit, but in 2024 it is coming to Dayton!
The third biennial symposium unfolds under the illuminating theme of “Adaptive Reuse,” a beacon for change in the Midwest’s urban landscapes.
This year’s theme, “Adaptive Reuse,” is more than a concept– it’s a call to action for Black communities and allies across the Midwest. Together, we’ll delve into strategies for reimagining the spaces around us, transforming neglected landscapes into thriving hubs of culture, sustainability, and innovation.
Registration is required: https://blst.uic.edu/black-midwest-initiative/symposium/registration/

Exhibit: Midwest Americana
2024-10-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Midwest Americana
SEPTEMBER 13 – OCTOBER 26
The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is pleased to present MIDWEST AMERICANA, a regional call for lens-based artwork. All artists, 18 years or older and living or working in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky were eligible for entry. Each piece must be lens-based (including but not limited to photography, computer edited photos, video, etc.) but may have other mediums or techniques incorporated into the work. Traditional and non-traditional approaches are welcome, and the medium may be interpreted broadly. Support for this exhibition is provided by FotoFocus.

Dynamic Duo: Color & Collage Workshop
2024-10-18 17:00 - 19:00 | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Dynamic Duo: Color & Collage Workshop
Friday, October 18, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Join us for a fun evening of self-expression through art! Unleash your creative spirit by cutting, tearing, twisting, gluing, and building with paper collage.
Guided by local artist and professor Marsha Pippenger, you will select beautiful papers to build an original collage on paper. Even if you have no artistic skills, Marsha will make it easy to express your creative spirit. You will learn to notice colors, shapes, shadows, lines, and more as you compose your original artwork. All materials will be provided — just bring yourself!
https://daytonwomansclub.org/programs-events/color-and-collage-workshop-september-2024

Coppélia
2024-10-18 19:30 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Described as “visually stunning” and “magnificent,” Robert Curran’s COPPÉLIA reimagines a classic ballet. Set in a small Midwestern town, COPPÉLIA tells the tale of a lifelike doll in a windowfront. Mistaken by the townspeople as a young, mysterious woman, she provides an escape for a community preoccupied with the realities of war. With beautiful choreography and comical toy characters, COPPÉLIA is the perfect way to start the Ballet season!

Campaigns, Inc.
2024-10-18 20:00 | Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45410, USA
Fake news and dirty tricks are tools of the trade for political consulting firm, Campaigns, Inc. Daytonian Will Allan’s new comedy is a jaw-dropping look at the underbelly of politics as the firm constructs the country’s first star-studded smear campaign.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Dayton
2024-10-19 08:30 - 12:00 | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
This is why we walk.
At the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, we’re fighting for a different future. For families facing the disease today. For more time. For treatments. We’re closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer’s. But to get there, we need you. Join us for the world’s largest fundraiser to fight the disease.
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
To receive a Promise Garden flower, all participants must register and obtain a wristband. Please note that registration begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Opening and Promise Garden Ceremony at 9:40 a.m. The Walk will commence at 10 a.m. Remember to wear your wristband at all times during the event.
More info: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2024/OH-MiamiValley?fr_id=17845&pg=entry

Family Fun! Succulent in a Mug
2024-10-19 11:00 - 15:30 | Now and Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Get ready for a delightful and easy-peasy workshop where friends, family, and kiddos of all ages can get their hands dirty planting succulents or cacti in adorable mugs! We’ll have a fabulous selection of cute cups and mugs for you to choose from, or feel free to bring your own beloved mug to give it a new life as a planter! Hop over to our website, ShopNowandZen.com, to register. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to bond and have a blast with your favorite people! The event lasts all day Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th Walk-in anytime – No reservations needed.

The Sinister Scavenger Hunting of the Snark: a downtown scavenger hunt
2024-10-19 11:00 - 18:00 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
1-mile radius, 31 clues!
There will be an abundance of prizes including $25 gift cards for the team with the best costumes, a hamper of gifts for the most accurate, and each of the first 20 teams to finish (with an accuracy of at least 83 percent) wins a snark!
Canapes, amuse bouche, finger foods, tea and tidbits will be served.
Each entry packet for 4 costs $25 and contains 4 wristbands, 4 stickers, $40 in gift cards to the Dayton Book Fair, and other strange flat items. Available Friday 10/11 at Rabbit Hole Books.
Limited to 50 teams.
