Lectures & Learning around Dayton

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Centerville-Washington History March Speaker Series Program

Centerville-Washington History March Speaker Series Program

Tuesday, March 18 2025

Centerville-Washington History presents: "1913 Dayton Flood" by Jim Charters on March 18

Premier Health Workshop: Your Kidneys & You

Premier Health Workshop: Your Kidneys & You

Tuesday, March 18 2025

Join us Tuesday, March 18 for a one-hour program about how your kidneys function and how to keep them healthy. This program is free and begins at 11 a.m. at the Springboro Performing Arts Center, 115 Wright Station Way.

Celebrating Aviation: Heroes on Deck

Celebrating Aviation: Heroes on Deck

Wednesday, March 19 2025

Join us March 19 for a special screening of the film Heroes on Deck and a presentation by the film’s executive producer, Harvey Moshman.

Women in Cryptology in WWII

Women in Cryptology in WWII

Wednesday, March 19 2025

Thousands of women played a pivotal role in sharing the burden of deciphering German codes during World War II, especially in Dayton Ohio.

Author Talks Online

Author Talks Online

Thursday, March 20 2025

Register for upcoming virtual talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders, free through Wright Library.

Civil War Round Table Series

Civil War Round Table Series

Thursday, March 20 2025

This program series highlights Dayton's legacy to the Civil War. A Wright Library partnership with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Miami Valley Civil War Round Table.

Real Estate Career Fair at Sinclair College

Real Estate Career Fair at Sinclair College

Thursday, March 20 2025

Please join us for the 5th Annual Real Estate Career Fair at Sinclair College.

Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights

Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights

Friday, March 21 2025

We socially dance many types of historical and modern dances. Our emphasis is typically on having fun with partnered social dances, but we also do set dances, circle dances, line dances, and solo dance as well.

University of Dayton New Horizons Intergenerational Band Concert

University of Dayton New Horizons Intergenerational Band Concert

Saturday, March 22 2025

The concert will feature students from Chaminade-Julienne High School's band, as well as UD New Horizons performance groups, including the Concert Band and Symphonic Band.

University of Dayton New Horizons Intergenerational Orchestras Concert

University of Dayton New Horizons Intergenerational Orchestras Concert

Saturday, March 22 2025

The concert will feature students from Chaminade-Julienne High School's String Orchestra and UD New Horizons Performance groups, including Rising Stars Strings, Andante Strings and the String Orchestra.

Astrophotography with Jack Bernstein

Astrophotography with Jack Bernstein

Sunday, March 23 2025

Photographer of the stars shares tips how you too can take stunning images.

City of Dayton HRC - Bidding 101 Virtual Webinar

City of Dayton HRC - Bidding 101 Virtual Webinar

Wednesday, March 26 2025

The City of Dayton invests significant infrastructure contract-dollars in small businesses. Learn more about placing competitive bids on current City of Dayton projects. This event is virtual.

Celebrating Aviation: Project Recover

Celebrating Aviation: Project Recover

Thursday, March 27 2025

Join us March 27 for a special screening of the film To What Remains and a presentation by Scott Althaus of Project Recover.

Monthly Cinephile Club at Wright Library

Monthly Cinephile Club at Wright Library

Thursday, March 27 2025

Trade your phone screen for the big screen with a watch-and-discuss film each month at Wright Library.

University of Dayton String Quartet Recital

University of Dayton String Quartet Recital

Friday, March 28 2025

The UD String Quartet first assembled in Fall 2022. Over the years, it has enjoyed improving as an ensemble and booking gigs around the Dayton community. In this recital, the quartet will share a three-year repertoire.

City of Dayton's Annual Neighborhood Conference

City of Dayton's Annual Neighborhood Conference

Saturday, April 05 2025

"Block by Block" is the theme for this year's free and open to the public neighborhood conference taking place April 5, 2025, at Westwood Elementary School.

Ebony Heritage Singers Concert

Ebony Heritage Singers Concert

Saturday, April 05 2025

With performances characterized as ‘spirited’ and ‘inspiring,’ singers explore the rich legacy of African American sacred music. Get ready to clap your hands, move to the music and sing.

University of Dayton New Horizons Spring Jazz Concert

University of Dayton New Horizons Spring Jazz Concert

Saturday, April 05 2025

The concert will feature the UD Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble, along with New Horizons Strings. Directors include Denny Dutcher and Tom Pfrogner.

Dayton’s Great Jazz Musicians

Dayton’s Great Jazz Musicians

Sunday, April 06 2025

Wright Library and Oakwood Historical Society welcome jazz musician Jimmy Leach as he showcases great jazz musicians born or raised in Dayton, Ohio.

Another Evening For Justice

Another Evening For Justice

Tuesday, April 08 2025

The Dayton Legal Heritage Foundation presents Another Evening For Justice April 8, 2025 at the historic Victoria Theatre in downtown Dayton

University of Dayton Jazz Band/Jazz Combo Concert

University of Dayton Jazz Band/Jazz Combo Concert

Tuesday, April 08 2025

The University of Dayton Jazz Band is an auditioned ensemble that offers an opportunity for students who want to play jazz in a less formal way. The band focuses on traditional big band and swing era music.

BEER + CHEESE at the Barrel Room

BEER + CHEESE at the Barrel Room

Wednesday, April 09 2025

Join us at the Barrel Room for an evening of delicious craft pairings with the help of Head Brewer Natalie Iseli-Smith and Mark Garrett of Tom's Market Deli.

Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey

Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey

Thursday, April 10 2025

In this multi-session workshop series, local artist Jamaal Durr leads participants through an exploration of the fundamentals of oil painting.

Duo Concert featuring Ryu-Kyung Kim (Voice) with Ray Furuta (Flute)

Duo Concert featuring Ryu-Kyung Kim (Voice) with Ray Furuta (Flute)

Thursday, April 10 2025

Renowned as "The Rockstar of the Flute" by the Informador de Guadalajara in Mexico, Mexican-Japanese American flutist Ráyo Furuta, standing as a captivating artist of global acclaim, performs with UD's own Ryu-Kyung Kim.

University of Dayton Chorale/Bella Voce Concert

University of Dayton Chorale/Bella Voce Concert

Friday, April 11 2025

The University of Dayton Chorale is a highly motivated group of students who strive for excellence through the art of choral music. The University of Dayton Bella Voce is a talented and inclusive group of women.

Artist Talk - Susanne Scherette King

Artist Talk - Susanne Scherette King

Saturday, April 12 2025

Susanne Scherette King talks about her new exhibition, Sway, and the considerations of color and motion when creating these latest works on view at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery.

Open House at Patterson Homestead

Open House at Patterson Homestead

Saturday, April 12 2025

Join us for an open house at the Patterson Homestead. Learn about the Patterson family and how they influenced the Dayton region!

World Music Choir/Gamelan Concert

World Music Choir/Gamelan Concert

Sunday, April 13 2025

This inclusive non-audition ensemble welcomes all, irrespective of musical background or experience, for an enriching journey. The Gamelan Ensemble plays traditional music from Central Java, as well as contemporary pieces.

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