Downtown Dayton Partnership

Lessons Sports Teach Us
2024-08-28 11:30 (America/Detroit) | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH
LESSONS SPORTS TEACH US
DATE: August 28, 2024
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Hybrid
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sports play a positive role in promoting diversity and equal opportunity, acting as a unifying force that brings individuals from different backgrounds together by breaking down barriers and forging bonds between people of varying races, ethnicities, genders, and social classes.
Join Sinclair’s Chief Diversity Officer for a discussion on the lessons sports teach us about the importance of DEI.
This is a hybrid discussion, so you can join us in person or via zoom.

Lessons Sports Teach Us
2024-08-28 11:30 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH
Sports play a positive role in promoting diversity and equal opportunity, acting as a unifying force that brings individuals from different backgrounds together by breaking down barriers and forging bonds between people of varying races, ethnicities, genders, and social classes.
Join Sinclair’s Chief Diversity Officer for a discussion on the lessons sports teach us about the importance of DEI.
This is a hybrid discussion, so you can join us in person or via zoom.
VIRTUAL:
Zoom Login: https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/82816798472?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 828 1679 8472
Passcode: [REDACTED]

SWERK with MVP Dance Fit
2024-08-28 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. Beyonces welcome. No previous dance experience necessary, just come MOVE and have FUN. We can’t wait to SWERK with you! Weather Dependent.

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-08-29 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-05 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.

Exhibit: happenSTANCE
2024-08-29 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-30 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
An art exhibition featuring Jamele Wright Sr. and Amy Deal. One day in South Carolina, Jamele and Amy met by happenSTANCE. Jamele is an Atlanta base artist born and raised in Dayton, Oh. Amy is a Dayton based artist. They met this past winter at Jamele’s show opening at Public Works Art Center, Summerville, SC. Realizing their Dayton connection they stayed in touch. Jamele has been wanting to come back to his hometown of Dayton to show his work. Amy had already had a show scheduled for this August, and asked if he’d like to join her. Come see their South Carolina bodies of art.
Thursday, August 29 – 5:00 – 8:00 pm (opening)
Friday, August 30 – 5:00 – 8:00 pm (artist talk 6:00)
Saturday, August 31, 1:00 – 4:00
Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment 937-369-5218

happenSTANCE: An Art Exhibition featuring Jamele Wright Sr. and Amy Deal
2024-08-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
happenSTANCE:
AN ART EXHIBITION FEATURING JAMELE WRIGHT SR. AND AMY DEAL

AUGUST 29 – 30
Jamele Wright Sr. is an Atlanta-based artist originally from Dayton, OH, and Amy Deal, a Dayton-based artist who has called Dayton home for the past 36 years, will showcase their work together in the upcoming exhibition, happenStance.
The two artists met by chance this past spring in South Carolina at an art opening at Summerville’s Public Works Art Center. Their immediate connection, coupled with their shared roots in Dayton, led to a collaborative opportunity. Wright expressed his interest in exhibiting in Dayton, and Deal, who had an exhibition scheduled, extended an invitation for him to join her.
happenSTANCE
DSA Gallery, 48 High Street, Dayton
Thursday, August 29, 5-8:00 PM
Friday, August 30, 5-8:00 PM (artist talk 6:00)
Saturday, August 31, 1-4:00 PM (workshop 11:00 by reservation)
Jamele Wright Sr. (born 1970 Dayton, Ohio) is a mixed media artist whose work explores the Black American vernacular experience. Using found materials, Georgia red clay, and Dutch Wax cloth, Wright delves into themes of family, tradition, and the spiritual and material relationship between Africa and the South. His process is influenced by Hip Hop’s practice of sampling, remixes cultural elements to create narratives reflecting the African diaspora and the Great Migration.
Wright earned his B.A. in Art History from Georgia State University and him M.F.A. from the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, NY. He has participated in residencies at MASS MoCA and the Gibbes Museum.
Amy Deal (b. 1966, Cranberry Prairie, OH) grew up in a rural setting, collecting wildflowers to create pigments and using art to enhance her surroundings. She holds a BFA in Visual Communications from Kent State University and has worked as a creative director on corporate branding and advertising campaigns. After taking time off to raise her children, Deal renewed her focus on painting. Her current series, Forest Bathing, inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, emphasizes nature’s calming effects. Deal has recently completed residencies in South Carolina and Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Heedfest XII / Night 1
2024-08-29 18:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for the official kickoff of Heedfest XII, an annual celebration of Dayton’s rock legends, Guided By Voices. Beer will be flowing, our back parking lot will be turned into a DORA overflow party patio, and “DJ” GusJuice & DJ Marrs will be spinning all vinyl Bob sets until the wheels fall off.
This party does not rock.

Tonya Baker
2024-08-29 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Tonya is a much sought after psalmist who ministers the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ across the country. Under her own independent production company, she has released projects – “Life In Him” and “Since He Came In”. Her third release entitled “The Live Encounter”, distributed by Universal© Music Group was produced by Grammy winning producer, Myron Butler. Most recently, she released a soulful Christmas EP, “Merry Christmas Baby II” featuring holiday classics and originals produced by Demetrius “D. Bizzy” Smith.
As a teacher and instructor, she has used her experience as a psalmist to help develop others via workshops, conferences and other educational forums throughout the country. A published author and writer of “Worship Beyond the Song – a Psalmist’s Perspective”, as well as a songwriter, Tonya has penned songs for such award winning artists B.Slade (formerly Tonex), Helen Baylor, Sherri Moffett-Jones and the incomparable, Kim Burrell. Her background vocal credits include the likes of Byron Cage, Percy Bady, and Lisa McClendon just to name a few.
Tonya has shared the stage alongside award winning artists Shirley Caesar, CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, Dorinda ClarkCole, Mary Mary and Tye Tribbett to name a few. Along with national stage recognition, she has traveled internationally, having completed two 15-city tours to France and music festivals in Guadeloupe.
Tonya was a featured artist on the song “Great is the Lord” from the Grammy® nominated project, Make Room by Grammy® winning artist Jonathan McReynolds. She has also been featured on projects from Phil Tarver, The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, Joe Pace, and Oscar Williams.
Tonya has also made appearances on Bobby Jones Gospel (BET Network), The Gospel SuperFest, The Dorinda Show and Praise the Lord (TBN). Tonya currently serves as the Worship Volunteer Director at The Potter’s House of Dallas, pastored by New York Times Best Selling Author and media mogul, Bishop T.D. Jakes. As a woman of great faith, Tonya’s hope is that her life and all that she does would be an everlasting testament to the goodness of God and encourage others to live in purpose without fear or regret.

Big Gil and His Funky All-Stars
2024-08-29 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Big Gil and His Funky All-Stars
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join us for the conclusion of the 2024 RiverScape Summer Music Series with local R&B group, Big Gil & His Funky All-Stars! This Dayton favorite always gets everyone up on their feet. The RiverScape Cafe will be open and offers snacks and refreshments. Plus, a variety of beer, wine and cocktails will be available for purchase for those 21 and over. Seating is limited, so we recommend bringing a lawn chair. Admission is FREE! The RiverScape Summer Music Series is sponsored by The Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation and Enterprise Roofing. Weather Dependent.

Patterson Lofts at the Livery open house
2024-08-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Patterson Lofts at the Livery, 322 Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
We’re excited to invite you to a free open house at 322 Patterson Blvd! Come and explore this beautiful property, meet the neighbors, and enjoy light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there!
Introducing a brand new apartment in the heart of the Oregon District in Dayton, OH. This modern space at 322 S. Patterson Blvd. offers convenience and comfort with amenities such as coin-op laundry, a dishwasher, and off-street parking. The apartment features new paint, appliances, flooring, lighting, and doors for a fresh and updated feel. With high-speed internet available, this studio is perfect for those seeking a contemporary living experience. Small dogs and cats are welcome, making this apartment a pet-friendly option. Don’t miss out on our open house!

Open House
2024-08-30 16:00 - 19:00 | 322 S. Patterson Blvd., 322 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
We’re excited to invite you to an open house at 322 Patterson Blvd! Come and explore this beautiful property, meet the neighbors, and enjoy light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information, please contact Chelsey with ManCo Property Services @ 937-329-5244.

Introducing a brand new apartment in the heart of the Oregon District in Dayton, OH. This modern space at 322 S. Patterson Blvd. offers convenience and comfort with amenities such as coin-op laundry, a dishwasher, and off-street parking. The apartment features new paint, appliances, flooring, lighting, and doors for a fresh and updated feel. With high-speed internet available, this studio is perfect for those seeking a contemporary living experience. Small dogs and cats are welcome, making this apartment a pet-friendly option. Don’t miss out on our open house!

Patio Party at The Neon
2024-08-30 17:30 - 19:30 | THE NEON, United States
Join the staff and announcers of Discover Classical at a patio party at The Neon on Friday August 30th from 5:30 to 7:30pm. It’s a chance to enjoy some refreshments and conversation with other music lovers and film fans. The Neon offers free, ground-level parking directly across from the theater on Fifth Street.

Jennifer Hartswick
2024-08-30 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Trumpeter and vocalist, Jennifer Hartswick is one of the most exciting performers in music today. She exudes confidence and joy and brings her own refreshing spirit to the stage every time she performs. Jennifer’s music is honest, soulful and comes with a maturity far beyond her years.
Hartswick is an original member of the Trey Anastasio Band and has recorded/shared the stage with Herbie Hancock, Phish, Christian McBride, Tom Petty, Aaron Neville, Carlos Santana, The Rolling Stones, Big Gigantic, Dave Matthews and countless others.
Jennifer’s live performances are renowned as spontaneous, joyful and contagious. Her natural charisma and sincerity shines through, and each performance is a celebration of musical collaboration. And whether she is wailing on the trumpet or singing an intimate vocal solo, her performance is all part of a single seamless instrument, one that is played not only with astounding technical proficiency, but also with sensitivity, conviction and heart.

Dayton Silent Disco Hat & Wig Party
2024-08-30 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Dayton Silent Disco is back on Aug 30th at The Yellow Cab Tavern and this month we’re encouraging you to wear your favorite wigs and hats to the dance party! We can’t wait to see everyone in their fancy and weirdest headgear on the dance floor!
Info and tickets: daytonsilentdisco.com
We’ll be celebrating with tons of surprises and of course a full evening of getting down to all of your favorite Red, Green, and Blue station dance party action! Kim L will be on the green station with EDM, Sexbox on the blue station with 70s, 80s, and 90s, and John Chapel on the Red station with modern Hip Hop, you will not want to miss this classic Dayton event!
Cover starts at 8:00pm with music starting at 8:30pm on Aug 30th!
Tickets are $15 presale and $20 at the doors.
We’re offering “Group Tickets” – Save 20% when you bring a group of 10! (Pre-sale only)
*Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on Aug 29th.
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be s

Heedfest 12 Day 3
2024-08-31 13:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Day 3 of Heedfest continues as The Rally Boys cap off a day of drinking, high fives and wicked hits and deep cuts from the Pollardverse.Beer and food from food trucks available for purchase.Free entry ~ upon the condition you love Bob ~ and no assholes allowed. Starts at 1pm….Band listing:3 PM – HELLO WHIRLED 4 PM – CITIZENS OF THERE 5 PM – CUL-DE-SAC KIDS6 PM – THE RALLY BOYS

JAM Foodie Tour
2024-08-31 15:00 - 17:00 | OH
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.

Reggae Amplified ft. Wailing Souls | Seefari | Jah Soul
2024-08-31 17:30 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us this year as we celebrate the new Reggae Amplified night sponsored by the City of Dayton (formerly known as the City of Dayton Reggae Festival). Now the team at Levitt Dayton has taken over the programming and curation of these events, adding them to their summer concert season. The three Amplified concerts will be held on three Saturdays and begin at 5:30 p.m. instead of the normal 7 p.m. concert start time and feature a DJ, two openers and a headliner, amplifying blues, funk and Reggae genres of music.
Reggae Amplified Lineup:
DJ SKNO
Seefari
Jah Soul
Headliner: Wailing Souls
Seefari 2024 City of Dayton Reggae FestivalProjects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: Seefari
Tom “Seefari” Carroll, an acclaimed recording artist and multi-instrumentalist, has toured extensively across the USA, headlining festivals and receiving critical praise for his blend of classic reggae with diverse musical influences. With radio airplay worldwide, Seefari’s music evokes the soulful sounds of reggae while incorporating elements of dub, rock, jazz, Latin, and African rhythms. Whether performing solo, as a duo, or with his band, Seefari brings the flavor of the islands to any event, offering soothing steel drums and irresistible Caribbean beats that bridge generations and leave audiences feeling like they’ve vacationed in paradise.
Jah Soul 2024 City of Dayton Reggae Festival
Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: Jah Soul
JAH SOUL is like one big family, bonded by their love for music and good times. Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, they add to the city’s rich funk heritage, bringing people together on the dance floor with their unique blend of reggae, rock, soul, funk, and disco. Since 2011, they’ve been packing clubs with their catchy original music, creating a universal language of groove where diverse audiences come together to dance and celebrate life. With their large ensemble, JAH SOUL brings overflowing energy to every stage, ensuring that every performance is a lively party.
Wailing Souls
For over four decades, The Wailing Souls have blended Motown harmonies with reggae roots, earning three Grammy nominations and producing hits like “War,” “Bredda Gravlicious,” and “Things and Time.” Trained by Joe Higgs and mentored by Bob Marley, they’ve worked with legendary producers and contributed to the soundtrack of Disney’s “Cool Runnings,” showcasing their enduring influence and global appeal in the reggae scene.

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-09-03 14:00 - 18:00 | 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
2:00pm – 6:00pm
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.

Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
2024-09-03 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Offered 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.

Float Shows at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-09-03 18:30 - 20:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Float Shows at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
6:30pm – 8:00pm
AGE: All ages | $30.00, $150.00
Taiter’s Kayak Solutions is taking over the riverfront in Downtown Dayton to host Float Shows this season! Their giant paddleboards make the perfect floating stage, and they invite you to join their paddle party. They will have some of the region’s finest and most adventurous musicians taking the stage. Enjoy live music from your vessel, paddle under the fountains and make friends! The cost to participate is $30 for a standard kayak rental, or $150 for a giant paddleboard rental (for up to 5 people, but you must reserve and pay in advance). All participants will be required to wear a properly fitted life jacket. Swimming is prohibited in the Great Miami River, but participants 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.

Call to register (937) 716-5091

Call to register (937) 716-5091

Cornhole Tournament
2024-09-03 18:30 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of Tuesday Nights in the Park series
Cornhole Tournament
6:30pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
If you have a competitive spirit, enjoy being outdoors and winning prizes, you won’t want to miss our monthly cornhole tournament! Grab your friends or co-workers and join us under the RiverScape pavilion on the first Tuesday of the month from June through October for some friendly cornhole competition! While our tournament is family-friendly, we recommend participants be 14 and older. Registration will begin on-site at 6:30 PM, with the tournament beginning at 7 PM. Spots are first come, first serve. Additional giant lawn games will also be available to play. Admission is free! The RiverScape Cafe will be open and now offers an expanded food and dessert menu. For those 21 and over, cocktails, wine and other beverages will also be available for purchase as part of the Downtown Dayton DORA Weather Dependent.

SWERK with MVP Dance Fit
2024-09-04 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.

The Deeper the Roots – Striving for Universal Basic Income (UBI)
2024-09-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library welcomes Michael D. Tubbs as its next Social Justice Speaker in The Deeper the Roots – Striving for Universal Basic Income (UBI) on Thursday, September 5, in the Main Library’s Eichelberger Forum, from 6-7:30 pm.

Tubbs will discuss the importance of UBI, what it is, how it can benefit the U.S., and what we can do to implement it. UBI is a proposition that the U.S. government give adult citizens a set amount of money without the basis of wealth or employment as a condition – in hopes of reducing poverty and helping citizens meet their basic needs.

At the age of 26, Tubbs was elected the Mayor of Stockton, CA, in 2016 – making him the city’s first Afro-American mayor and the youngest mayor of any major city in U.S. history. In 2021, he released his book, The Deeper the Roots: A Memoir of Hope and Home. Currently, Tubbs is the Special Advisor to CA Governor Gavin Newsom for Economic Mobility and Opportunity, founder of Mayors for Guaranteed Income (MGI), and founder of End Poverty in California (EPIC).

Sponsored by Friends of the Dayton Metro Library, the Social Justice Speaker Series aims to understand and demonstrate the effects of social justice in society, offering speakers who are unique, award-winning professionals who discuss some of the most critical social justice issues of today by providing insight from their professional fields and personal journeys.

For more information about Tubbs’ achievements and the Social Justice Speaker Series, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org/SocialJustice. Additional questions may also be directed to the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Light in the City ft. Joseph O’Brien & Building 429 w/ Melody Baccus opening
2024-09-05 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Joseph O’Brien
Joseph O’Brien first gained prominence by appearing on Season 13 of the show “America’s Got Talent.” Currently residing in the Nashville, TN area, his goal is to create music that inspires believers to be counter-cultural and authentic about their faith.
Building 429
Since the release of its debut album in 2004, Building 429 has garnered widespread popular and critical acclaim, receiving numerous accolades all while delivering lyrically-driven, anthemic hit songs with a consistent message of hope along with high-energy concerts in sold-out venues internationally. The band received a 2013 GRAMMY® nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for We Won’t Be Shaken, which debuted at No.1 on Billboard’s Christian Albums chart and launched the title track to No. 1 at radio. Building 429 also received a 2014 and multiple 2012 “Song of the Year” Billboard Music Awards for “We Won’t Be Shaken” and “Where I Belong” respectively, two BMI “Song of the Year” Awards (“Where I Belong” in 2013 and “Glory Defined” in 2005), a 2014 “Group of the Year” KLOVE Fan Award nomination and a “Best New Artist” GMA Dove Award in 2005. RIAA-certified gold single, “Where I Belong,” further became one of the longest running Christian No. 1’s in Billboard’s history at 15-weeks and has well over 246-million accumulative audience impressions. The band is also endorsed by Fender Guitars, Gibson Guitars,PRS Guitars, Orange Amps, Ampeg Amps, DW Drums, Guitar Center and many others.
Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener Melody Baccus:
Melody Baccus is a contemporary Christian artist and dynamic praise & worship leader known for her uplifting music and engaging “I Am A Worshiper Experience” events. With a heart for worship, she inspires audiences to connect with God through her soulful performances and empowering ministry.

CURTIS MANN: Precious Blood
2024-09-06 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
2024-09-06 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 | 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.
