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    Lexington, Ky. alt-pop duo Rags & Riches performed at Base Camp Outdoors Co. on Nov. 14 as a part of the ‘25-’26 Levitt UpClose Series. CONTRIBUTED
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    Where are the next three Levitt UpClose series shows in Dayton? Guests find out 36 hours...
    Dative native Troy Campbell is returning to town to celebrate the reissue of his second solo album, "American Breakdown," on Dec. 18 at Blind Bob's. CONTRIBUTED
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    ‘Dayton did so much for me’: Musician Troy Campbell reissues landmark record
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    Baking for Christmas parties this weekend? Recipes from our holiday cookie contest...
    Youth performers rehearse a scene from Springfield Jr. Civic Theatre's upcoming production of Disney's "The Jungle Book KIDS" on Thursday, Dec. 18, Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20 at the John Legend Theater. CONTRIBUTED
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    Youth performers to stage kids’ version of ‘The Jungle Book’
    Luke Hummel’s new lo-fi three-song EP ‘dysphoria’ was released in December. The album release show is at Duo Home in Springfield on Dec. 20, with special guest Sunset Combs and a liquid light show by Yesteronics Lightcraft. CONTRIBUTED
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    Springfield musician Luke Hummel releases new EP, ‘dysphoria’
    Pictured is the White Christmas cocktail featuring tequila, Cointreau, coconut milk, coconut water and lime juice garnished with sugared rosemary and cranberry. PHOTO COURTESY: BISTECCA
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    Dayton restaurant features ‘Nutcracker’-inspired cocktails, mocktails and other holiday...
    Crabswithoutlegs, a Dayton/Columbus crab jazz band, is putting on its first-ever A Very Crabby Christmas at the Brightside on Dec. 18. The show will feature Dairy Family and special guests performing reimagined Christmas songs. CONTRIBUTED
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    Get crabby for Christmas: Holiday jazz-fusion show hits the Brightside
    Area children practice for the youth-led production of "A Christmas Carol" that will add music to the traditional tale of Ebenezer Scrooge when it's presented Friday and Saturday in Fairborn by Showtime Performing Arts. Contributed
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    Springfield performing arts group to present ‘A Christmas Carol’ with music
    Gary D. Williams, aka Gary "Guitar" Williams, who’s played with Snapper Mitchum and Lefty Dizz, will be inducted into Gem City Blues Alliance’s Southwestern Ohio Blues Hall of Fame on Dec. 14. CONTRIBUTED
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    Southwestern Ohio Blues Hall of Fame honors regional musicians
    Contemporary Christian group Point of Grace is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its second Christmas album, "Winter Wonderland," on its upcoming Christmas tour. The vocal group and singer-songwriter Jason Gray will make a stop in Centerville for a performance on Dec. 14. CONTRIBUTED
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    Point of Grace, Jason Gray to bring ‘Comfort & Joy’ Christmas Tour to Centerville
    Andrew Gabbard, member of The Black Keys touring band, will perform with his band Andy & The Dreams at the Brightside on Dec. 13. CONTRIBUTED/MITCH LAGROW
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    Trio of Dayton rock royalty to perform at the Brightside
    Lena Smith, left, will portray Clara and Moriah Smith, in her 20th year of participation, will perform in several roles during this weekend's 36th annual performance of "The Nutcracker" presented by the Ohio Performing Arts Institute at the Clark State Performing Arts Center. BRETT TURNER/CONTRIBUTOR
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    ‘The Nutcracker’ a family affair for many of the cast
    String band Mr. Sun released its reinterpretation of Duke Ellington’s reinterpretation of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” in 2023. It will bring the strings to the Foundry Theater in Yellow Springs Dec. 11. CONTRIBUTED/MR. SUN
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    American string band Mr. Sun brings interpretation of ‘The Nutcracker’ to Yellow Springs
    Visit with Santa by the fireplace in the Old Log House in Enon. CONTRIBUTED
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    Column: Western Clark County gears up for Christmas
    Beloved Peanuts characters will come to life with the upcoming production of "A Charlie Brown Christmas Live" on Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Clark State Performing Arts Center. CONTRIBUTED
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    ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas Live’ to bring Peanuts characters to life
    A view of the setup for "Enchanted Forest" on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at the Heritage Center, in Springfield. The display, presented by the Clark County Historical Society, is open from Friday, Nov. 28 to Dec. 20 at the Hellmuth Rotating Gallery on the second floor of the Heritage Center. Santa visits during Holiday in the City this Friday from 5-8 p.m., on Saturdays at 10 a.m.-2 p.m. from Dec. 6-20 and at 5-8 p.m. from Dec. 11 and Dec. 18. JOSEPH COOKE/STAFF
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    Looking for Santa? Jolly Old St. Nicholas will have multiple Springfield appearances
    Springfield High School students will put on the full production of "A Christmas Story," Dec. 12 and 13. CONTRIBUTED
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    Springfield High School students to perform ‘A Christmas Story’ production
    Warped Wing Brewing Co. is releasing its 2025 Whiskey Rebellion Imperial Stout (aged in bourbon barrels), along with a new lineup of flavored variants on Saturday, Dec. 6 (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO).
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    Warped Wing to release Whiskey Rebellion with new flavored variants such as Iced...
    Daisy Caplan (left) and Kate Wakefield of Lung bring a heaviness to cello- and drum-based music. The duo will be performing alongside Nick Kizirnis, Nervous Verbs and Wujeria on Dec. 6 at Yellow Cab Tavern. CONTRIBUTED/JARED BOWERS
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    Lung to headline show at Yellow Cab: Performance will feature Nick Kizirnis, Nervous...
    A bit of Ireland will mix with the holiday season for Celtic Angels Christmas, coming to Urbana's Gloria Theatre for two shows on Saturday, Dec. 6. CONTRIBUTED
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    Gloria Theatre to host Celtic Angels Christmas shows Saturday
    Six Springfield residences including the Watamura home on Limestone St. pictured here will open their doors to share their festive style during the 45th annual WASSO Holiday Homes Tour on Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7. CONTRIBUTED
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    Festive WASSO Holiday Homes Tour to take off this weekend
    "Start Making Sense," the latest album from Columbus indie rock band The Kyle Sowashes, explores the inanities of the modern world through the band's perpetual wit. CONTRIBUTED/KYLE SOWASH
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    The Kyle Sowashes’ new album makes sense of a world that won’t
    Courtney Johnson-Gonzalez of Beavercreek placed in the top 12 of the 2025 Dayton Daily News Holiday Cookie Contest with her Levain Chocolate 4 Chip Cookies. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    More recipes from the 2025 Dayton Daily News Holiday Cookie Contest, including those...
    Melissa Heinzen and her daughter Lilly visited with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Heritage Center of Clark County's Enchanted Forest during opening night activities for the 2025 Holiday in the City on Friday, Nov. 28. It will be one of the places Santa can be visited in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
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    Santa, lights, ice skating kick off Holiday in the City festivities
    Encore Instrument Repair shopkeep and apprentice David Payne crafts lofi microphones from reclaimed materials. He runs LoFio Electronics. CONTRIBUTED/BRANDON BERRY
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    Local instrument repairman turns dead tech into rock ‘n’ roll gear, and you can buy it
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    Here are this year’s Holiday Cookie Contest winners
    Marsha Dietlein, a former Springfielder and professional actress, will introduce two of her holiday-themed movies, "St. Nick of Bethlehem" and "The Fitzgerald Family Christmas" on Monday, Dec. 1 at the State Theater. Daniel Roebuck, pictured on the right, stars and co-wrote and co-directed the film "St. Nick of Bethlehem." CONTRIBUTED
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    Actress Marsha Dietlein to introduce two of her holiday movies at State Theater
    The outdoor ice skating rink on the Springfield City Hall Plaza will be one of many activities available during the five weeks of Holiday in the City beginning Nov. 28 and running through Jan. 4. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
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    Holiday in the City to pack in seasonal cheer over five weeks
    Local bakers submitted 39 batches of cookies in the 2025 Dayton Daily News Holiday Cookie Contest. Pictured are Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels submitted by Karen Berry of Centerville. BRYANT BILLING/STAFF
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    PHOTOS: 39 batches of cookies submitted in the 2025 Holiday Cookie Contest
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    Land of Illusion’s Christmas Glow is a 2-mile drive-thru experience with 3.8M lights
    Aerial view of The Foodbank, Inc. Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 in Dayton. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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    Free food giveaway for Thanksgiving will take place Tuesday in Dayton
    Jim and Sarah Campbell, two of the costumed volunteers at the Fair at New Boston this year. CONTRIBUTED
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    Column: With a lot to be thankful for, don’t forget about Thanksgiving
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