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Casi Lombardo, a volunteer from Lexis Nexis, stacks books on tables in preparation for the Friends of the Dayton Metro Library Booksale at Hara Arena.
What to Know
Love a librarian? Nominate him or her for this prestigious award
The Dayton Art Institute has concocted a Backyard Ball summer cocktail book loaded with 12 cocktail recipes inspired by the Backyard Ball event.
What to Know
Summer cocktails: Dayton Art Institute offers fruity recipes in new book
Teddy waiting for his fearless leader to be done working. KARIN SPICER
Lifestyles
Pets adjusting to post-pandemic world, too
The Wright Brothers grave site in Woodland Cemetery is often found with mementos and other souvenirs left by visitors. Guided tours through Dayton’s past have returned at Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum. STAFF FILE PHOTO
What to Do
Stroll through history: Guided tours return to Woodland Cemetery
The Dayton Metro Library is hosting free Pop-Up programs at library branches all summer long. DAYTON METRO LIBRARY
What to Do
Blast into summer with free Dayton Metro Library ‘Pop-Up’ activities
This year's Wright Dunbar Day is planned for June 27 from 2 to 9 p.m. in the Wright Dunbar neighborhood between West Second and West Third streets at North Williams Street. LYNN HULSEY/STAFF
DAYTON EATS
3 upcoming food events give you a chance to try different things
Brooks & Dunn will perform at Riverbend on Sept. 4. ETHAN MILLER/GETTY IMAGES
SOUNDCHECK
Sounds of summer: Where to see music acts in the area
“There Is No Danger Here,” a work by Kettering photographer Amy Powell that’s a picture of her younger sister. CONTRIBUTED
PHOTOGRAPHY
DAI exhibit explores the concept of family
Chad McKinster secured a full-time job at Schuler's Bakery after receiving training on job skills at The Abilities Connection (TAC) in Springfield. CONTRIBUTED
PERSONAL JOURNEY
Nonprofit helps Springfield man achieve employment goals
Festival-goers at the Band of Horses performance during the 2009 Lollapalooza music festival at Grant Park on August 9, 2009 in Chicago. (Photo by Roger Kisby/Getty Images)
Local News
WORTH THE DRIVE: 7 summer music festivals you won’t want to miss
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WORTH THE DRIVE: Baby, oh baby! See two adorable additions at Columbus Zoo
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What to Do
Blast from the Past: America’s Packard Museum: ‘I sometimes call it a time machine’
The Dunbar 150 project was created to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Dayton’s own critically acclaimed African American poet and author, Paul Laurence Dunbar’s birth.
What to Do
Dunbar birthday events kick off multi-year sesquicentennial celebration
The Waynesville Street Faire, the first of four days of shopping, music, food and art scheduled this summer, kicks off this weekend. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
What to Do
Art, food and fun! Check out Waynesville Street Faire this weekend
Members of the Dayton Bicycle Club roll away from the Courtyard Marriot Hotel after the official opening of a new 0.7-mile bike path that connects to the region's 300-mile network of connected, paved trails at the Stewart Street Bridge.  The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission is updating the regional bikeways plan. And it wants your opinion.
What to Know
Join the club: Here’s your guide to Miami Valley outdoor groups
The Paul Laurence Dunbar House in Dayton is a museum to the poet. In 1936 it became the first state memorial to honor an African American. LISA POWELL / STAFF
What to Do
Poet’s shrine: Historic Paul Laurence Dunbar home reopens to the public
Books at One Dollar Book Swap a 1723 Webster St. CONTRIBUTED
BOOK NOOK
Making your summer reading plans? Check out this list of mystery novels
Members of the Miracle Clubhouse community paint the Keowee Street “Love You” mural. CONTRIBUTED
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Miracle Clubhouse helps those recovering from mental illness
Brandon Harvey, Dayton-area singer. CONTRIBUTED
Q&A
Meet Brandon Harvey, one of Dayton’s favorite singers
"Holler," a film by Wright State grad Nicole Riegel, is being shown at The Neon. CONTRIBUTED
FILM
Dayton double feature: 2 films by Wright State grads playing at The Neon
Charm at the Farm Vintage Market will be celebrating its fifth anniversary with over a hundred vendors, food trucks, unique photo opportunities and a charity initiative this weekend from June 11-13.
What to Do
Charm at the Farm: Lebanon open-air vintage market celebrates 5th anniversary this...
Historic homes, some built in the 19th century, fill the Oregon District neighborhood. Each of Dayton's National Register neighborhoods has its own personality. Architectural styles, vibrant paint colors and a sense of community combine into charming streetscapes. STAFF PHOTO
What to Do
Listen and learn: Take an audio walking tour of Dayton’s historic neighborhoods
Watermark owners Eric and Maria Walusis are preparing to open a new patio dining space, as well as a second restaurant nearby. FILE
DAYTON EATS
Watermark owners plan new Tiki-themed bar and restaurant in Miamisburg
Watermark's house manicotti is filled with summer vegetable ratatouille (zucchini, squash, caramelized onion), ricotta and parmesan, topped with a smoky red pepper cream sauce. CONTRIBUTED
Lifestyles
Watermark adds scrumptious summer menu items
Sisters Janice Studebaker and Judy Halsall, daughters of Paul White, represent the second of five generations of White's descendants to graduate from Fairmont. Although 2020 was the last year for a family member to graduate, the sisters can still enjoy a 2021 Fairmont grad party for a friend's granddaughter. CONTRIBUTED
KETTERING
A Firebird sits on family tree
Look for "Helios" by Pamela Reithmeier this year at Sculptures on the Square. CONTRIBUTED
TROY
Sculptures set to take flight
Crayons to Classrooms provides free supplies to teachers and students. CONTRIBUTED
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Make a difference: Crayons to Classrooms needs art supplies
The 50 West Brewing Company campus in Cincinnati boasts not only a state-of-the-art craft beer production facility with a taproom, but also a bike shop, a canoe and kayak livery, sand volleyball courts, a massive beer garden, a futsal court that converts to pickleball courts and a burger bar steeped in 1950s roadside nostalgia. CONTRIBUTED/ALEXIS LARSEN
Lifestyles
WORTH THE DRIVE: 50 West’s burger bar in Cincinnati perfect on summer days
Masquerage will return in-person for 2021. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Lifestyles
Masquerage — Dayton’s ‘party of parties’ — announces 2021 theme
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LIVING IN YOUR PET'S WORLD
Pet-friendly backyard is important
Harry Connick, Jr. will perform at The Rose Aug. 8.
What to Do
Harry Connick Jr. to perform at Rose Music Center
Downtown Adventure is a fun, fast-paced scavenger hunt in and around downtown Dayton. CONTRIBUTED
What to Do
Have fun, win cash! Downtown Dayton scavenger hunt on the horizon
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