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Ohio Arts Council awards nearly $2M in CARES Act grants to Dayton area arts and culture groups
The Ohio Arts Council has approved $20 million in grants for arts and culture groups across the state, including $2 million for 25 groups in the Dayton area.
Review: A Christmas to Remember
‘A Christmas to Remember' is the perfect dose of needed cheer in this trying year, and is just in time for the holidays.
La Comedia to reopen with Christmas show
Just in time for the holiday season La Comedia Dinner Theatre is reopening to serve-up a taste of Broadway with an all new original production.
Registration now open for Levitt Dayton's FREE Virtual Songwriting Fall Program
Students age 10 – 17 of any musical skill level can sign up for this FREE program
Red Alert RESTART to light up Dayton venues
A nationwide event will take place on Tuesday, September 1 to call attention to the deep financial plight of the Live Event Industry.
Oregon District to expand outdoor seating on weekends
Fifth Street in the Oregon District will close to vehicular traffic to expand outdoor seating on weekends Sept 4 through October, 2020.
Dayton Radio Icons - DJs from the past
While their careers in radio have past, the voices of several former Dayton disc-jockeys remain in the minds of their many fans.
Summer Streams: DPAA FREE virtual concert series
Enjoy the Dayton Philharmonic musicians, Dayton Ballet dancers and Dayton Opera artists-in-residence through nine virtual events for people of all ages!
Dayton performing arts groups unite for DAY OF GIVING fundraiser
Dayton Live has joined forces with the other not-for-profit arts organizations that perform in their venues to raise funds to ensure their very existence in the future.
ruef Design launch Free Music Video Contest
Dayton based design and marketing agency ruef Design launch Free Music Video Contest for local artist or band.
Centerville Summer Concert Series delayed until July 12
The City of Centerville is delaying the start of the 2020 Summer Concert Series due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Food trucks, outdoor dining with social distancing at the Yellow Cab Tavern
The Yellow Cab Food Truck Hub launches this Friday, with strict safety measures for outdoor seating, plus live music. Carryout and delivery also available.
Kettering cancels Fraze Pavilion's 2020 season, July 4th fireworks, summer programs
The city of Kettering has canceled the entire 2020 season at the Fraze Pavilion, July 4th fireworks and more in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 Dayton Celtic Festival has been canceled
Dayton Celtic Festival, downtown Dayton's largest summer festival has been canceled due to COVID-19.
Concert Night with the Dayton Philharmonic
Discover Classical's Concert Night with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
CORAGGIO! Dayton to Celebrate Return of Opera in Summer Mini-Festival
Dayton Opera reschedules remaining productions, will conclude their 2020 season with a Summer Mini-Festival in June.
Broadway shows coming to Dayton for 2020-2021
Anastasia, The Lion King and Superstar are among the Broadway musicals coming to Dayton as part of the 2020-2021 Premier Health Broadway Series.
Voting Rap Video by Dayton-native YelloPain Goes Viral
The internet is loving this viral rap about voting by Dayton native YelloPain. Watch: My Vote Don't Count.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Schuster Center Feb 09, 2020 - A moving and powerful concert featuring all the hits!
Review: Rent 20th Anniversary Tour
Mike Woody reviews "Rent 20th Anniversary Tour", now at the Schuster Center through January 26.