To celebrate the occasion, Dayton Metro Library is hosting a Grand Opening & Community Celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. The ribbon-cutting and commemoration also features a street fair with performances by Human Race Theatre Company, Michael & Sandy Bashaw, Zoot Theatre, Repeating Arms and many others.
Cost: Free. The library resumes regular hours at the renovated site at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6. Call 937-463-BOOK (2665) or visit www.daytonmetrolibrary.org.
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2) BRITISH CAR DAY
Major automobile manufacturers from the United Kingdom such as Triumphs, MGs, Jaguars and Austin-Healeys will be well represented during the upcoming British Car Day. However, the 33rd annual show at Eastwood MetroPark, 1385 Harshman Road, Dayton, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, will also feature collectible models from Sunbeam, Lotus and other companies. Cost: $15 to enter a car, free for spectators. Call 937-293-2819 or visit www.britishcardaydayton.com.
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3) THE FRAZE
It's a super busy week at Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering with five shows in seven days. The $5 Friday Concert presents Larry Lee & the Back in the Day Band at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. Cost: $5. Idina Menzel, the voice of Elsa in Disney's "Frozen," and a Tony Award-winner for "Wicked," presents her 2017 world tour at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Cost: $50-$84 in advance, $55-$89 at the door. The Retro Future Tour, at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, features '80s acts like Howard Jones, English Beat and Modern English. Cost: $35-$45 in advance, $40-$50 at the door. I Love the '90s with TLC, Color Me Badd, Coolio and others at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8. Cost: $52-$67 in advance, $57-$72 at the door. The summer staple the Happy Together Tour featuring the Turtles with Flo & Eddie, Chuck Negron, the Association and others is presented at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10. Cost: $35-$42 in advance, $40-$47. Call 937-296-3300 or visit www.fraze.com.
4) MINI MAKER FAIRE
Dayton is a town known for innovation, so it's not surprising more than 2,500 industrious people turned out for the first Dayton Mini Maker Faire in 2016. The second annual event, at Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5 and 6, is expected to attract even more attendees interested in robotics, rocketry, 3D printing, amateur radio and more. Faire hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Cost: $8 adults (18-59), $7 seniors (60 and older), $5 children (3-17), and free Dayton History Members and children younger than 3. Visit www.daytonhistory.org.
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5) THE ROSE
On Friday, Aug. 4, Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, hosts Graceland Presents Elvis: Live in Concert. The new program, presented at 7:30 p.m., features a live symphony orchestra, remastered vocal tracks by Elvis Presley and large screen projections. Cost: $24.50-$71.50. Former Fleetwood Mac bandmates Lindsey Buckingham & Christine McVie, on tour in support of the recently released collaborative album, perform at Rose Music Center at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8. Cost: $51-$83. The Wallflowers and co-headliners Better Than Ezra perform at the outdoor amphitheater at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9. Cost: $23.50-$52. Call 937-228-2323 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
6) ‘THE LITTLE MERMAID’
A beautiful princess, an unscrupulous sea witch and a timeless love story made Disney's 1989 animated film, "The Little Mermaid," a massive hit. Its ongoing popularity and unforgettable songs made it the perfect candidate for a stage musical, which opened on Broadway in 2007. Pittsburgh CLO & Kansas City Starlight present a Projects Unlimited Star Attractions Series production of "Disney's The Little Mermaid" at the Schuster Center, Second and Main streets, Dayton, Tuesday through Sunday, Aug. 8 through 13. Show times are 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, with 2 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday. Cost: $25-$108. Call 937-228-3630 or visit www.ticketcenterstage.com.
7) LEBANON BLUES FEST
When the Lebanon Blues Festival returns to Historic Downtown Lebanon, 47 E. Mulberry St., Lebanon, on Saturday, Aug. 5, it will feature a full afternoon and evening of performances. Music begins at 11 a.m. with a set from Bob Dellaposta followed by the Tempted Souls Band at 12:30. Other performers include Southern Avenue, the Noah Wotherspoon Band and Lisa Biales. Headliners G Miles & Helping Hands close out the night with a set beginning at 9:45 p.m. The festival also features food vendors, a beer garden, classic car show and the Red Hot Blues Run. Cost: Free. Call 513-588-0321 or visit www.lebanonbluesfestival.org.
8) ‘BRIGADOON’
With its setting in an enchanted village that appears for one day every 100 years, "Brigadoon" is unlike most love stories. The G-rated film from 1954, directed by Vincente Minnelli and starring Gene Kelly, Cyd Charise and Van Johnson, continues to resonate with viewers and critics alike. The 2017 Summer Cool Films Series presents "Brigadoon" at Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 4 through 6. Show times are 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Cost: $6 each or $35 for 10-ticket passbook. Call 937-228-3630 or visit www.ticketcenterstage.com.
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9) PUDDLE OF MUDD
Most of the faces have changed in Puddle of Mudd over the past several years, but vocalist Wes Scantlin has managed to keep the group on the road and working. However, with no new album since 2009's "Volume 4: Songs in Key of Love & Hate," the post-grunge band is playing smaller venues. Puddle of Mudd returns to the area for a concert at JD Legends, 65 Millard Drive, Franklin, at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Special guests Sponge and local openers Saving Abel will also perform. Cost: $15-$20. Call 937-746-4950 or visit www.jdlegends.com.
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10) BOOK SALE
Half Price Books is clearing out some stock and each item is priced $2 or less. To unload hundreds of thousands of books, music and movies, the retailer is hosting a clearance sale at the Nutter Center, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Fairborn, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 4 through 6. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The first 200 customers each day receive a free tote bag. Call 937-775-4789 or visit www.nuttercenter.com.
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