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Broadway shows coming to Dayton in 2024-2025
Royals, Rock Stars & Rebels: Hamilton, Chicago and MJ: The Musical are among the lineup of Broadway musicals coming to Dayton as part of the 2024-2025 Premier Health Broadway Series.
Centerville is giving away thousands of solar eclipse glasses
The city of Centerville will give out 2,500 solar eclipse glasses during two giveaway events next month, ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8.
Local Restaurateur Terry Smith Passes Away
Terry Smith, the visionary behind the popular biker bar Jackass Flats has died. Smith leaves behind a legacy of creativity, hospitality and community spirit.
Local High School Students Get a Once-in-a-Lifetime Jam Session with Jazz Legends
The Beavercreek "Weekend of Jazz" lived up to its name and then some, culminating in a magical moment last Saturday night that left students and the entire audience buzzing.
Racial Wealth Gap Simulation Workshop
The Hall Hunger Initiative will present the Racial Wealth Gap Simulation on Saturday, March 2 at 2:00 pm at the International Peace Museum.
Dayton-Beavercreek Children's Festival
This event is fun for the whole family, visit with the Easter Bunny, enjoy a magician, games, shopping, family resources & more!
Dancing with the Dayton Stars
Step into the spotlight and join us for an unforgettable evening of dance, glamour, and philanthropy at Dayton's Dancing with the Stars, benefiting A Special Wish Foundation of Southwest Ohio.
2024 Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park in Centerville
The concerts will temporarily move to the campus of St. Leonard, 8100 Clyo Road, while improvements are made at Stubbs Park.
Celebrate outdoor culture during The Adventure Summit this weekend
The featured personalities are sure to inspire and amaze! Don't miss The Adventure Summit Feb 9 & 10
Dayton's art scene shows major economic impact, new study reveals
A recent study by Americans for the Arts reveals the surprising economic power of art in Dayton, with a $239 million impact.
Show Your Love Downtown with the Valentine's Day Gift Guide
A new digital gift guide is now available to help plan the perfect downtown date night.
North American XB-70 Valkyrie on display in Dayton
The first North American XB-70 Valkyrie, a futuristic nuclear strike bomber that could fly at Mach 3 (three times the speed of sound) on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio.
Local Authors Release Children's Book About Autism
Dayton area residents Jennifer Schmidt and Sara Anderson have collaborated to write a nonfiction children's book about autism, scheduled to be released on March 12th.
Arcade District Awarded Critical Ohio Funding
The Dayton Arcade has been awarded a $13.9 million tax credit from Ohio's Transformational Mixed-Use Development (TMUD) Program.
Centerville announces new locations for 2024 concerts and events
Summertime Shuffle: The City of Centerville announces temporary event locations during Stubbs Park improvement project.
A record 477,793 Ohioans enrolled in Marketplace in 2024
Ohio's increased enrollment is one example of a larger national trend. Marketplace is shorthand for "Health Insurance Marketplace", an enrollment service for medical insurance.
Dayton Dragons Opening Weekend
Dragons baseball is back and it's time to play ball! April 5-7, 2024 at Day Air Ballpark.
A Special Wish Foundation Celebrates 40 Years of Miracles
A Special Wish Foundation Southwest Ohio Chapter Celebrates 40 Years of Granting Wishes to Local Children
Marianist Art Sale for Limited Time at Gallery Saint John
Gallery Saint John is holding a special three-day event Feb.8-10, 2024 where a wide range of art will be available for purchase.
Do You Remember the Great Blizzard of 1978?
The Great Blizzard of 1978 struck the Miami Valley with over 40 inches of snow. Over a foot of snow accumulated on January 26th alone.
