Levitt Pavilion takes pride in building community through music and this year is no exception. From country, blues and funk to gospel, soul and reggae thereโll be something for everyone to enjoy this spring and summer on the lawn. Click here.
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Beyond music, Levitt plans to present Shakespeareโs โMacbethโ performed by Gem City Groundlings, Daytonโs emerging professional theater troupe devoted to the Bard.
Take a look at photos from the Levitt season announcement concert that took place May 1 featuring Dayton-based rock group Subterranean. Click here.
This weekโs newsletter also spotlights Dayton Art Institute, Dayton Ballet, Dayton Diaper Depot, Dayton Playhouse, Kings Island and the hit film โSinnersโ featuring an acclaimed local connection.
Let us know what you think. If you have thoughts, feedback or news tips, please email me at Russell.Florence@coxinc.com.
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๐ฉฐAround Town: Things to do in Dayton this weekend
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Credit: CONTRIBUTED
Dayton Balletโs spring repertory concert, including a world premiere choreographed by Dayton Contemporary Dance Company Associate Artistic Director Qarrianne Blayr, is among top events this weekend along with options ranging from comedy and festivals to film and wrestling. Click here.
๐ญTheater: This week in Dayton arts: 5 key things to know
Credit: Ray Geiger
Credit: Ray Geiger
โThe Unsinkable Molly Brownโ is the show we didnโt know we needed. The classic musical feels fresh and relevant at the Dayton Playhouse complete with a knockout star turn by Jackie Randall. Click here.
๐ฝ๏ธ Food and Dining: Make your Motherโs Day 2025 meal plans
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Credit: Natalie Jones
Many restaurants across the region are gearing up for Motherโs Day. Check out our guide to buffets, four-course meals and more. Click here.
๐ฌFilm: โSinnersโ movie showcases Centerville HS grad Hannah Beachlerโs stunning production design
Centerville High School and Wright State University graduate Hannah Beachler is the first African American to win an Academy Award for production design. Her latest project is the fascinating Warner Bros. blockbuster โSinners,โ a supernatural tale of horror and racism in 1930s Mississippi. Click here.
๐Around Town: Mother Stewartโs to offer Motherโs Day Mimosa Mayhem
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Credit: Courtesy
Mother Stewartโs Brewing Company in Springfield will host their Motherโs Day Mimosa Mayhem featuring mimosa flights, chocolates, brunch trucks, music and more. Click here.
๐ถโโ๏ธOutdoors: Getting fitness steps and a dose of local history: Dayton walking tours show off cityโs downtown
Credit: Debbie Juniewicz
Credit: Debbie Juniewicz
Interested in exploring more of Daytonโs rich history while keeping physically fit? Check out Preservation Daytonโs guided Downtown Dayton Historic Walking Tours. Click here.
๐ผ๏ธVisual arts: 4 events at the Dayton Art Institute to check out this month
From a book sale to an astrology tour, the Dayton Art Institute is keeping busy in May. Click here.
๐ขOutdoors: Multiple Kings Island coasters and rides have major anniversaries this year
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Credit: Nick Graham
Multiple attractions at Kings Island are celebrating major anniversaries. Take a closer look. Click here.
๐ผ๏ธAround Town: Art fair this weekend in Springfield could be ideal place to get Motherโs Day gift
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Credit: Contributed
Springfieldโs Mad River Art League will host their annual Spring Art Fair Saturday featuring artist Varin Acevedo of Cleveland offering personalized silhouettes, including pets and people. Click here.
๐ถAround Town: Local diaper drive this week will support families struggling to purchase necessity
Dayton Diaper Depot is having its Second Annual Motherโs Day Community Diaper Drive through May 10. Find out how you can participate. Click here.
๐ผ๏ธVisual arts: Painter has goal to inspire deeper thoughts that follow initial impression
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Credit: Contributed
Jeremy Longโs paintings are being showcased in a solo show at Dana L. Wiley Gallery at Front Street in downtown Dayton. He describes his vision as adhering to โpoetic meaning over novelty.โ Click here.
๐ Timeless Dayton: Teacherโs historic Dayton home has been used for on-site art and history lessons
Former American history teacher Shirley Watson wants you to know about her historic home at 19 Linden Avenue. Read more about the homeโs history and renovations. Click here.
โญCommunity Gems: Nominate someone who is making a difference
The Dayton Daily News Community Gems initiative highlights people who give their time and effort to improve the lives of their neighbors and community. Do you know someone like this in your community? Follow this link to nominate them.
๐ถMusic: Cosmo Joeโs hosts weekly open mic reboot of the beloved Rock N Roll Play Date
Cosmo Joeโs Atomic Lounge in downtown Dayton has an open mic night built on โcommunity, creativity, and the spirit of rock and roll.โ Find out what makes their idea of open mic so cool. Click here.
๐ทPhotos: Flowers, trees bloom across Dayton area, Derby Day wiener dog races in the Oregon District and A World AโFair 2025
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Some of the best areas to see flowers and trees bloom include Aullwood Garden MetroPark near Englewood, Cox Arboretum MetroPark in Dayton and Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark in Dayton.
The Oregon Districtโs 7th annual Derby Day Running of the Wieners happened May 3.
The 52nd annual A World AโFair took place May 2-4 at the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Xenia.
๐ฌICYMI: 5 streaming movies and TV shows about the pope
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Credit: AP
The election of a new pope is underway. Itโs tough to know the outcome but I highly recommend watching the Oscar-winning drama โConclaveโ for a deeper look at the potential infighting and spiritual debates probably happening inside the Vatican. Click here.
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