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Visit the ARTery Gallery in June

Visit the ARTery Gallery in June

The gallery welcomes their NEW Visiting for June and July, Ginny Baughman, who specializes in drawing and painting local landscapes and landmarks.

DML Hosts Prominent Speakers for Social Justice

DML Hosts Prominent Speakers for Social Justice

Dayton Metro Library will host two Speaker programs this month as part of its Social Justice Speaker Series.

Americans and the Holocaust Traveling Exhibition

Americans and the Holocaust Traveling Exhibition

Americans and the Holocaust will be on display at the Dayton Metro Library from May 18 to June 21, 2023.

Ohio, The Heart of it All—is back!

Ohio, The Heart of it All—is back!

Ohio goes back to the future, relaunching 'The Heart of it All' tourism campaign #OhioTheHeartofitAll.

Levitt Dayton 2023 Concert Season

Levitt Dayton 2023 Concert Season

Live music returns to downtown Dayton-The 2023 Eichelberger Concert Season at the Levitt Pavilion has been officially announced.

Paddlesport Rentals at RiverScape MetroPark

Paddlesport Rentals at RiverScape MetroPark

RiverScape - Rent kayaks to explore the Great Miami River in downtown Dayton. Rentals walk-ups Tuesdays from 2-6pm and Thursdays from 4-8pm, June-September.

What to do if you have water in your basement

What to do if you have water in your basement

If you get water in the basement after storms or heavy rain, here's what you should do.

Photos & Video: The new Carillon Park Railroad is open

Photos & Video: The new Carillon Park Railroad is open

Carillon Historical Park held a 'Golden Spike Ceremony and Dedication' for the new Carillon Park Railroad today.

2023 Dayton Greek Festival canceled, drive thru planned for this weekend

2023 Dayton Greek Festival canceled, drive thru planned for this weekend

The Dayton Greek Festival has been canceled this year, but you can get a taste of the festival at their Spring Drive-thru event this weekend.

Cinco de Mayo 4-day Street Party

Cinco de Mayo 4-day Street Party

Cinco de Mayo celebration with great street food, live music, drinks and dancing.

Dayton Arcade one step closer to completion

Dayton Arcade one step closer to completion

The Dayton Arcade has secured $41M in funding for the North Arcade's Third Street Arcade and Gibbons Annex, the final two buildings in the complex.

Visit the ARTery Gallery during May

Visit the ARTery Gallery during May

ARTery Gallery Member Artist of the Month is Sarah Maxwell, Award winning painter. Gae Helton-NEW Member-mosaics and painter. Visiting Artist is Mr. Krab-painter

2023 Centerville Uptown Music Series

2023 Centerville Uptown Music Series

The City of Centerville has a new live music series for the Summer of 2023. Performances on select Fridays near Graeter's Ice Cream and City Barbeque.

RiverScape MetroPark's FREE 2023 Summer Music Series

RiverScape MetroPark's FREE 2023 Summer Music Series

Enjoy FREE music under the pavilion - here's the concert schedule for the 2023 RiverScape Summer Music Series

Five Rivers MetroParks names Karen Hesser next CEO

Five Rivers MetroParks names Karen Hesser next CEO

Five Rivers MetroParks' Board of Park Commissioners has named Karen Hesser as the new chief executive officer of the agency. Hesser to begin her tenure Monday, May 1.

WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships

WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships

WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships come to Dayton two weekends in April. Color Guard Apr 11-13, Percussion & Winds Apr 18-23.

Hispanic Community Welcome Event

Hispanic Community Welcome Event

Welcome Dayton presents Hispanic Community Welcome Event Saturday, April 15 at the Dayton Metro Library

Teen Pride Prom

Teen Pride Prom

LGBTQIA2S+ high schoolers and allies are invited to attend this free, after hours event.

Total Solar Eclipse in Dayton in One Year

Total Solar Eclipse in Dayton in One Year

Save the date: Just one year from now, on April 8, 2024, Dayton and the Miami Valley will experience a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse.

Getting Your Roof Ready For Summer

Getting Your Roof Ready For Summer

Heat and intense sunshine that can take a toll on your roof. Here's some tips to help you get your roof ready for the summer months.

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