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SUMMARY:Polar Bear Express
DESCRIPTION:Thru Feb. 28 • Polar Bear Express\nRoutes throughout downtown; call for dates\, times\, and cost.\nBook a ride aboard the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the festive streets of Dayton and to the best bars and restaurants. Reservations required.  pedalwagon.com/dayton. 388-3006.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/polar-bear-express/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:Downtown Dayton
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SUMMARY:Holly Jolly Social: A Holiday Pop-Up Experience
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to celebrate the season at Holly Jolly Social! We’re decking the halls and transforming Two Social into a festive haven with cheerful décor\, seasonal cocktails\, and plenty of holiday spirit. Join us for a cozy and merry time this holiday season! (11/8-1/12)
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/holly-jolly-social-a-holiday-pop-up-experience/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:Two Social\, 123 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:The CoSHOP Holiday Shopping
DESCRIPTION:The Contemporary Dayton’s CoSHOP gets a holiday refreshing of new handmade ornaments\, cards\, decor and all sorts of giftables from a selection of local artists and artisans. At the Nov. 21 Preview Party\, enjoy shopping\, browsing the current exhibitions\, and light bites from Gather. 224-3822.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/the-coshop-holiday-shopping/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Experiencing Veterans & Artists Collaboration (EVAC) Project
DESCRIPTION:The Sinclair Community College Art Department proudly announces new exhibits featuring works from the Experiencing Veterans & Artists Collaboration (EVAC) Project and contemporary steel sculptures by artist Chris Mohler. \nThe exhibits will be displayed in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and the Works on Paper Gallery from November 8 through December 14\, 2024. The EVAC Project uses storytelling and art to bridge the gap between veterans and civilians. \nThrough the collaboration\, over 60 veterans share their life stories\, which are then interpreted into visual artwork by talented artists. As visitors explore these powerful stories alongside the artwork\, the exhibit fosters empathy and a deeper connection with the experiences of veterans. Chris Mohler’s collection of steel sculptures shares a common theme of personal storytelling. Each piece reflects a chapter of Mohler’s life\, inspired by topics such as current events\, human existence\, science\, politics\, personal joys\, sacrifices\, and social injustices. Mohler\, however\, encourages viewers to derive their own meanings from the works\, allowing for an open-ended exploration of the art. \nA virtual artist talk will take place on Thursday\, November 21\, 2024\, at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. More details can be found at Sinclair.edu/ArtGalleries. \nThe exhibitions are free and open to the public. \nGallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Both galleries are located on the fourth floor of Building 13 at the corner of West Fifth and Perry Streets in downtown Dayton.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibit-experiencing-veterans-artists-collaboration-evac-project/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:Galleries at Sinclair College\, 444 W. Third St.\, Bldg. 13\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Education,Free Events,Sinclair Community College,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241121T140000
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SUMMARY:94th Annual Waffle Shop
DESCRIPTION:Hungry to be fed? “Waffle Shop” returns as a dine-in or carry-out event again this year! Waffle Shop is a 90+ year tradition at Christ Church. This year\, the 94th Annual Waffle Shop will be held November 19-22\, 2024. We raise funds through the sale of our beloved waffle lunches\, and then grant 100% of the proceeds to small local non-profits benefiting our brothers & sisters living on the margins in our community. In 2023 we awarded grants to 9 local organizations making a difference for the poor and marginalized in our community. A great lunch for a good cause!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/94th-annual-waffle-shop/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:Christ Episcopal Church\, 20 W. First St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241121T160000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Greenery Crafting
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a jolly good time with whimsical holiday plant projects\, including terrarium snowmen\, air plant ornaments\, and more! \nThursdays through Sundays\, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 22
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/holiday-greenery-crafting/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:Now and Zen DIY Studio\, 121 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:John Lauer: Demon Heads
DESCRIPTION:Drawing on fantasy\, queer culture\, and architecture\, Lauer creates demon heads out of paper. Combining digital and manual techniques\, he first models the heads with architectural software\, converts them into patterns which he cuts out of paper with a digital cutter\, then meticulously assembles them by hand. Inspired by natural forms—bones\, leaves\, shells—demons and horned creatures burst forth from more placid human heads merging into structures that are both intertwined and interdependent symbolizing an inner struggle in conflict with the outside world. \nJohn Lauer is an artist and architectural/exhibit designer who lives in a treehouse on the edge of Appalachia. He has a BA in Architecture from Washington University\, St. Louis\, an MFA in Design from Cranbrook Academy of Art\, Bloomfield Hills\, MI\, and an M.Arch from Georgia Institute of Technology\, Atlanta.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/john-lauer-demon-heads/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241121T180000
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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/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241121T180000
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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/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241121T190000
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SUMMARY:Travel Tips with Jan Austin
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Series: \nTravel Tips with Jan Austin \n11/21 from 5-7pm \nJan Austin\, local owner and tour operator of Dayton’s Bee On the Go Travel\, will tell us about 100 great travel destinations\, plus the pros and cons of using a travel agent vs. booking everything yourself. Be ready to share your experiences!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/travel-tips-with-jan-austin/
LOCATION:The Dayton Woman’s Club\, 225 N Ludlow St\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241121T200000
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SUMMARY:Christmas and Holiday Decor Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Preparing for the season with the same old decor? Bring in your old Christmas/winter/holiday decorations and swap with your neighbors for something new! For adults.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/christmas-and-holiday-decor-exchange/
LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library – Main Library\, 215 E. Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241121T193000
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SUMMARY:Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas In Vienna
DESCRIPTION:The illustrious group of child musicians has been delighting music lovers across the globe for six centuries with their purity of tone\, distinctive charm and popular repertoire. The enormously popular chorus is composed of four touring choirs that hail from dozens of nations and together give over 300 concerts a year around the world. CHRISTMAS IN VIENNA showcases these gifted musicians with voices of unforgettable beauty in an extraordinary program featuring Austrian folk songs\, classical masterpieces\, popular songs\, and\, of course\, holiday favorites. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram raves “There’s no more gratifying sound than that of children singing. And there’s no more polished ensemble of children’s voices than the Vienna Boys Choir.” \nThe Vienna Boys Choir is one of the most famous choirs in the world\, and one of the oldest. Boys have been singing at Vienna’s Imperial Chapel since at least 1296. In 1498 Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I. established a Court Chapel in Vienna where he declared that there were to be boys among the singers\, thus laying the foundation for the Vienna Boys Choir. Today\, the former imperial ensemble is a private\, non-profit organization with a primary and grammar school for 330 boys and girls between the ages of six and nineteen with a focus on choral music and singing. The Vienna Boys Choir’s education\, listed by UNESCO as cultural heritage\, is open to all\, regardless of origin\, gender\, nationality\, or religion. \nThe four boys’ choirs perform almost 300 concerts per year\, with almost half a million people attending. Since 1924\, the choirs have completed more than 1000 tours in 100 different countries\, clocking up a staggering 29\,000 concerts. \nOn Sundays\, the choirs sing mass in Vienna’s Imperial Chapel with members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the men’s chorus of the Vienna State Opera. They have performed with orchestras led by conductors such as Joana Mallwitz\, Zubin Mehta\, Riccardo Muti\, Christian Thielemann\, Simone Young\, and Franz Welser-Möst; and appear at the Salzburg Festival and at the New Year’s Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic. \nThe Vienna Boys Choir partners with UNICEF and several other charities. In 2023\, the Choir celebrated its 525th anniversary. To mark the occasion\, Deutsche Grammophon released a live album of the anniversary concert in Vienna’s Musikverein\, Decca Classics released a box set of 21 CDs\, and Böhlau released a book on the Choir’s history. In 2024\, the Vienna Boys Choir and the Vienna Girls Choir jointly received the European Culture Award. \nErasmus Baumgartner has been serving as Artistic Director of the Vienna Boys Choir and the entire Campus Augarten since 2023. The Choir’s President is Erich Arthold.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/vienna-boys-choir-christmas-in-vienna/
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre\, 138 N. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241121T230000
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SUMMARY:Blues with Noah Wootherspoon & Eric Jerardi
DESCRIPTION:We are excited about hosting Blues-centric evening with our friends Eric Jerardi and Noah Wotherspoon. These two locals are legendary! This is a must-see show for blues and live music fans alike. All ages are welcome! Join us on Thursday\, November 21st at 7:30pm at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St\, Dayton). Doors open 7pm / Show starts at 7:30pm General admission seated tickets are $25 advance / $30 at the door Tables with tickets included: 2 top VIP Table – $80 (includes 2 tickets close to stage) 2 top Bistro – $70 (includes 2 tickets) 4 top Tables – $140 (includes 4 tickets under cc holder’s name) 10 top Table – $300 (includes 10 tickets under cc holder’s name) All ages welcome! Drinks available to purchase. Outside food allowed (no outside drinks) Venue: The Brightside Music & Event Venue – 905 E 3rd St. Dayton\, OH Venue info: www.thebrightsidedayton.com Tickets are available at link: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/118760/orders/new
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/blues-with-noah-wootherspoon-eric-jerardi/
LOCATION:The Brightside\, 905 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Exhibits: Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family
DESCRIPTION:The Dayton Art Institute (DAI) will close its 2024 Special Exhibition season with an exciting presentation of two combined traveling exhibitions\, Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family\, on view now through January 19\, 2025. Just in time for the holidays\, enjoy these nostalgic exhibitions highlighting two beloved classics that continue to influence the art of animation. View original drawings of Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) and Chuck Jones\, who brought Dr. Seuss’ beloved holiday tale to life in the 1966 animated special How the Grinch Stole Christmas!\, then laugh alongside Homer\, Marge\, Lisa\, Maggie and Bart as you experience the original handmade animation cels of the acclaimed series. \n  \n“The art displayed in our newest exhibitions explores the significant influence animation has had in pop culture and the worlds of art\, entertainment and business\,” said DAI Head Curator & Curatorial Affairs Director Jerry N. Smith. “Animation art is beloved worldwide\, and for many of us\, this medium is our introduction to art. This work showcases how in each animated classic\, thousands of individual artworks come together to tell a story and create a larger singular work.” \n  \nIn 1966\, the animation of Chuck Jones brought to life Dr. Seuss’ treasured 1957 children’s book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The animated story is a true television classic\, with generations tuning in annually to watch the story of redemption with the despicable Grinch\, the sweet Cindy Lou Who and the innocent dog Max. The exhibition Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic features original cel art used in the cartoon’s production\, along with concept drawings by Jones (famous for Looney Tunes) and those by Dr. Seuss. \n  \n(B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family showcases the often-irreverent antics of Homer\, Marge\, Lisa\, Maggie and Bart—alongside many other unforgettable figures from the longest-running animated series on American television. Since its debut in 1989\, there have been more than 770 episodes. Initially crafted through traditional ink-and-paint techniques on transparent acetate cels\, the first 13 seasons (1989–2002) were produced by hand before transitioning to cost-effective digital animation. These hand-drawn cels are featured in the exhibition. In the early seasons elements\, now vital to the series\, were created\, including the famous sofa and living room set used to open each episode\, which is replicated at the DAI\, allowing guests the chance to truly enter the fictional world of Springfield. \n  \nFun and colorful\, these two exhibitions showcase the art of illustration. A family-friendly and nostalgic outing\, guests will enjoy more than 400 works of original art\, as well as interactive sensory stations\, educational resources and photo opportunities. \n  \n“In addition to learning about the art of animation and illustration\, those attending our newest special exhibitions can expect a joyful\, playful\, and nostalgic experience\,” said DAI Director & President Michael R. Roediger. “This artwork was created to bring a smile to your face and brighten your day. We’re excited to offer each guest the chance to slip away from any of life’s stresses and spend time reconnecting with characters they know and love. These two exhibitions are fun\, colorful and truly memorable.” \n  \nSeveral related programs will be offered in conjunction with the Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family. These include: \n  \n\nCommunity Tour: November 2\, 1–2 p.m.; November 23\, 1­–2 p.m.; December 7\, 1–2 p.m.; December 19\, 6–7 p.m.; January 18\, 1–2 p.m.\nCost: Members: Free\, Non-members: Included with the Price of Admission\n\n\nFamily Studio Special: December 7\, 12:30–3:30 p.m.\nCost: Members: $20\, Non-members: $25\, Member Family 4-pack: $70\, Non-member Family 4-pack: $90\nAdult Studio Special: November 16\, 12:30–3:30 p.m.\nCost: Members: $35\, Non-members: $45\nAsk Me Anything: November 7\, 6–7 p.m.\, December 12\, 6–7 p.m. and January 9\, 6–7 p.m.\nCost: FREE\n\n  \nThese exhibitions are from the collection of Bill Heeter and Kristi Correa. Admission to Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family is included in the museum’s general admission\, which includes access to all Special and Focus Exhibitions currently on view\, as well as the museum collection galleries. General admission is $15 adults; $10 seniors (60+)\, active military and groups (10 or more); $5 students (18+ w/ID) and youth (ages 7–17); and free for children (ages 6 & younger). Admission is free for museum members. Membership information can be found online at www.daytonartinstitute.org/membership. \n  \nOther current and upcoming Exhibitions at the museum include Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection (on view until September 2025)\, Devil’s Promenade (on view until January 5\, 2025)\, Making Faces: 18 Essential Kabuki Plays (on view until March 30\, 2025) and The Need for Beauty (on view from November 30\, 2024–May 18\, 2025). \n  \nFor more information about planning a visit\, including current museum hours and updates\, go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/visit or call 937-223-4ART (4278). Connect with the Dayton Art Institute on Facebook\, X\, Instagram\, YouTube and Pinterest for additional information\, behind-the-scenes photos and videos\, and exclusive offers. \n 
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibits-merry-grinchmas-art-of-dr-seuss-holiday-classic-bart-americas-funniest-animated-family/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Small but Mighty 2024
DESCRIPTION:SMALL BUT MIGHTY 2024\nNOVEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 14 \nSMALL BUT MIGHTY 2024 is the Dayton Society of Artists small works exhibition and holiday gift shop. All work is 12″ x 12″ or smaller and includes a wide variety of mediums and styles. \nDSA will also have a gift shop full of original and handmade goods such as ornaments\, cards\, jewelry and more! So add a little wonder to your holiday season and visit the Dayton Society of Artists.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/small-but-mighty-2024/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:Dayton Society of Artists\, 48 High Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rike’s Holiday Windows
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season is here and one of Dayton’s most beloved traditions is visiting the Rike’s Holiday Windows! \nThe RIKE’S HOLIDAY WINDOWS’ animated elves and animals first appeared in NCR’s New York office windows in 1943\, but many Daytonians remember them from their annual holiday pilgrimage to the Rike’s Department Store which sat on the corner of Second and Main Streets (where the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center now sits). They’ve been on display in the Schuster Center’s Wintergarden during the holidays for more than 20 years. \nIn 2018\, the displays were redesigned by critically acclaimed theatre and opera scenic designer and Dayton native Adam Koch\, reconstructed by internationally acclaimed set and stage designers Scenic Solutions from West Carrollton\, Ohio\, and the characters were recostumed by the Dayton Sewing Collaborative. \nSANTA’S SECRET\nSanta and his magical team of crafty reindeer make a special stop each year to the Schuster Center to hide a special something in each of the Rike’s Holiday Windows. Can you guess what it is this year? It’s tiny\, often at a child’s eye level\, and has something to do with Dayton! \nIf you’re right\, you’ll be entered to win a special gift certificate from Dayton Live. The winning entry will be notified after the new year begins! \nYou’ll be able to submit your entry when the RIKE’S HOLIDAY WINDOWS open for the season! \n  \nWindows are generally available for viewing Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The windows will be closed Thanksgiving Day\, Christmas Eve\, Christmas Day\, New Year’s Eve\, and New Year’s Day\, and will not be available for public viewing during private events. \nPresented by Dayton Live
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/rikes-holiday-windows-2/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center\, 1 West Second Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241123
DTSTAMP:20260403T181110
CREATED:20241107T204120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T204120Z
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SUMMARY:Polar Bear Express
DESCRIPTION:Thru Feb. 28 • Polar Bear Express\nRoutes throughout downtown; call for dates\, times\, and cost.\nBook a ride aboard the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the festive streets of Dayton and to the best bars and restaurants. Reservations required.  pedalwagon.com/dayton. 388-3006.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/polar-bear-express/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:Downtown Dayton
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241123
DTSTAMP:20260403T181110
CREATED:20241107T204639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T204701Z
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SUMMARY:Holly Jolly Social: A Holiday Pop-Up Experience
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to celebrate the season at Holly Jolly Social! We’re decking the halls and transforming Two Social into a festive haven with cheerful décor\, seasonal cocktails\, and plenty of holiday spirit. Join us for a cozy and merry time this holiday season! (11/8-1/12)
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/holly-jolly-social-a-holiday-pop-up-experience/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:Two Social\, 123 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241123
DTSTAMP:20260403T181111
CREATED:20241112T132421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T132421Z
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SUMMARY:The CoSHOP Holiday Shopping
DESCRIPTION:The Contemporary Dayton’s CoSHOP gets a holiday refreshing of new handmade ornaments\, cards\, decor and all sorts of giftables from a selection of local artists and artisans. At the Nov. 21 Preview Party\, enjoy shopping\, browsing the current exhibitions\, and light bites from Gather. 224-3822.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/the-coshop-holiday-shopping/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181111
CREATED:20241010T143052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T143052Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Experiencing Veterans & Artists Collaboration (EVAC) Project
DESCRIPTION:The Sinclair Community College Art Department proudly announces new exhibits featuring works from the Experiencing Veterans & Artists Collaboration (EVAC) Project and contemporary steel sculptures by artist Chris Mohler. \nThe exhibits will be displayed in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and the Works on Paper Gallery from November 8 through December 14\, 2024. The EVAC Project uses storytelling and art to bridge the gap between veterans and civilians. \nThrough the collaboration\, over 60 veterans share their life stories\, which are then interpreted into visual artwork by talented artists. As visitors explore these powerful stories alongside the artwork\, the exhibit fosters empathy and a deeper connection with the experiences of veterans. Chris Mohler’s collection of steel sculptures shares a common theme of personal storytelling. Each piece reflects a chapter of Mohler’s life\, inspired by topics such as current events\, human existence\, science\, politics\, personal joys\, sacrifices\, and social injustices. Mohler\, however\, encourages viewers to derive their own meanings from the works\, allowing for an open-ended exploration of the art. \nA virtual artist talk will take place on Thursday\, November 21\, 2024\, at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. More details can be found at Sinclair.edu/ArtGalleries. \nThe exhibitions are free and open to the public. \nGallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Both galleries are located on the fourth floor of Building 13 at the corner of West Fifth and Perry Streets in downtown Dayton.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibit-experiencing-veterans-artists-collaboration-evac-project/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:Galleries at Sinclair College\, 444 W. Third St.\, Bldg. 13\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Education,Free Events,Sinclair Community College,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181111
CREATED:20240919T174013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T174013Z
UID:10029625-1732273200-1732284000@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:94th Annual Waffle Shop
DESCRIPTION:Hungry to be fed? “Waffle Shop” returns as a dine-in or carry-out event again this year! Waffle Shop is a 90+ year tradition at Christ Church. This year\, the 94th Annual Waffle Shop will be held November 19-22\, 2024. We raise funds through the sale of our beloved waffle lunches\, and then grant 100% of the proceeds to small local non-profits benefiting our brothers & sisters living on the margins in our community. In 2023 we awarded grants to 9 local organizations making a difference for the poor and marginalized in our community. A great lunch for a good cause!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/94th-annual-waffle-shop/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:Christ Episcopal Church\, 20 W. First St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181111
CREATED:20241107T203845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T203845Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Greenery Crafting
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a jolly good time with whimsical holiday plant projects\, including terrarium snowmen\, air plant ornaments\, and more! \nThursdays through Sundays\, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 22
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/holiday-greenery-crafting/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:Now and Zen DIY Studio\, 121 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181111
CREATED:20240829T121538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T121538Z
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SUMMARY:John Lauer: Demon Heads
DESCRIPTION:Drawing on fantasy\, queer culture\, and architecture\, Lauer creates demon heads out of paper. Combining digital and manual techniques\, he first models the heads with architectural software\, converts them into patterns which he cuts out of paper with a digital cutter\, then meticulously assembles them by hand. Inspired by natural forms—bones\, leaves\, shells—demons and horned creatures burst forth from more placid human heads merging into structures that are both intertwined and interdependent symbolizing an inner struggle in conflict with the outside world. \nJohn Lauer is an artist and architectural/exhibit designer who lives in a treehouse on the edge of Appalachia. He has a BA in Architecture from Washington University\, St. Louis\, an MFA in Design from Cranbrook Academy of Art\, Bloomfield Hills\, MI\, and an M.Arch from Georgia Institute of Technology\, Atlanta.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/john-lauer-demon-heads/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181111
CREATED:20240829T121656Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181111
CREATED:20240829T121807Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181111
CREATED:20241007T123343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T123343Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga at the Market
DESCRIPTION:Aleasha 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!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/yoga-at-the-market-2/
LOCATION:2nd Street Market\, 600 E. Second St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181111
CREATED:20240919T173537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T173537Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Curtis Mann and Sean Wilkinson with Carmen Winant
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/artist-talk-curtis-mann-and-sean-wilkinson-with-carmen-winant/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181111
CREATED:20241112T130051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T130051Z
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SUMMARY:George Rocks and Colvin Got Old
DESCRIPTION:George Balog is back with an all vinyl set of rock heat\, and our dear friend Mike Colvin is celebrating his 50th birthday! The party pops off at 7pm. No cover.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/george-rocks-and-colvin-got-old/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181111
CREATED:20241119T203652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T203652Z
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SUMMARY:Mike Birbiglia: Please Stop The Ride
DESCRIPTION:Mike Birbiglia is a comedian\, writer\, director\, and actor who has performed his award-winning solo shows worldwide – from the Sydney Opera House to the West End of London to Broadway. His five solo shows Sleepwalk With Me\, My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend\, Thank God For Jokes\, The New One\, and The Old Man & The Pool enjoyed successful runs on and off Broadway and became hit Netflix comedy specials. The shows merge storytelling and comedy in a way that The New York Times has called “Birbiglian.” Birbiglia also wrote\, directed\, and starred in the films Sleepwalk With Me and Don’t Think Twice. As an actor\, Birbiglia has appeared in the films Trainwreck\, The Fault In Our Stars\, Popstar\, A Man Called Otto as well as TV roles in Orange Is The New Black and Billions. He hosts the podcast “Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out.”
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/mike-birbiglia-please-stop-the-ride/
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre\, 138 N. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181111
CREATED:20241119T203809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T203809Z
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SUMMARY:Elf In Concert
DESCRIPTION:SANTA! I KNOW HIM! Grab a bowl of spaghetti and syrup and run like a cotton-headed ninny-muggins to see the heartwarming holiday classic ELF on the big screen. Enjoy the movie while the Philharmonic performs the original score live. Relive the story of Buddy the Elf\, who leaves the North Pole in search of his biological father. Along the way\, he inspires everyone around him to rediscover the joys of Christmas. MPAA rating PG.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/elf-in-concert/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center\, 1 West Second Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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