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RiverScape MetroPark's FREE 2023 Summer Music Series
Enjoy FREE music under the pavilion - here's the concert schedule for the 2023 RiverScape Summer Music Series
Five Rivers MetroParks names Karen Hesser next CEO
Five Rivers MetroParks' Board of Park Commissioners has named Karen Hesser as the new chief executive officer of the agency. Hesser to begin her tenure Monday, May 1.
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships return to Dayton in 2025. Color Guard, Percussion & Winds Competitions
Hispanic Community Welcome Event
Welcome Dayton presents Hispanic Community Welcome Event Saturday, April 15 at the Dayton Metro Library
Teen Pride Prom
LGBTQIA2S+ high schoolers and allies are invited to attend this free, after hours event.
Total Solar Eclipse in Dayton in One Year
Save the date: Just one year from now, on April 8, 2024, Dayton and the Miami Valley will experience a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse.
Getting Your Roof Ready For Summer
Heat and intense sunshine that can take a toll on your roof. Here's some tips to help you get your roof ready for the summer months.
Broadway shows coming to Dayton in 2023-2024
To Kill A Mockingbird and The Lion King are among the lineup of Broadway musicals coming to Dayton as part of the 2022-2023 Premier Health Broadway Series.
Local WWII hero celebrates 100th birthday
World War II veteran US Army MSgt. Richard Gard turns 100 years old on April 6-family and friends encouraging the local community to send birthday cards.
Summer in the City signature events 2023
Three signature events are planned during the annual summer celebration across downtown Dayton.
Culp's Cafe Now Open @ Carillon Park
Culp's Café offers delicious breakfast platters, sandwiches, soups, salads, chicken & waffles, and classic soda fountain favorites. Open 10a-2p Tuesday thru Saturday.
Dayton Metro Library Celebrates National Arab American Heritage Month
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to partner with the Dayton Arab American Forum (DAFF) to celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM).
Semi-finalists selected for 8/4 Memorial project
Five artists or artist teams have been chosen to submit full proposals for a future memorial in the Oregon District.
Miami Valley Cycling Summit Returns May 19
Registration for the 2023 Miami Valley Cycling Summit is now open.
Battle of the Bartenders 2023 Triumphant Return
Miami Valley Restaurant Association names 2023 Buckeye Vodka Battle Champion Bartender at sold-out event. Read on to see who WON…
Native Plant Sale
Join us for Aullwood's annual Native Plant Sale featuring dozens of species of native wildflowers, trees, shrubs and grasses. Get excited and start planning your dream garden!
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, presiding over the corner of Second and Main Streets in downtown Dayton, celebrated its 20th anniversary this week.
College and Career Fair - Dayton Metro Library
Dayton Metro Library will host its annual College and Career Fair on Saturday, March 4, from 1-3 pm at the Main Library.
Visit the ARTery Gallery during March
The Artery's Member Artist of the Month-Bonnie Kuntz,a versatile nature Painter.Sarah Wrona-Visiting Artist of the month,a multitalented glass, jewelry and sculpture artist,large gallery!
Photos: New Beginnings - new exhibit opening at the Dayton Art Institute this weekend
New Beginnings is a creative look at the art of Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico, primarily focusing on art from the 1910s through the 1930s.

































