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First Friday: December - Holiday Fun Edition
The holiday season is officially underway and you can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year during December First Friday!
Winter Solstice Sunrise Celebration at SunWatch Village
Celebrate the Winter Solstice Sunrise at SunWatch Village on December 21 and join in welcoming the return of longer days and brighter skies ☀️❄️
Centerville Holiday Skylights Drone Show
The City of Centerville is excited to announce the return of the Centerville Holiday Skylights event, a spectacular drone light show set to dazzle residents and visitors.
6 Drive-Thru Christmas light displays around Dayton
Christmas 2025 - Gather your family and take a drive to enjoy Christmas lights from the safety and comfort of your own car! Here are 6 Christmas drive light displays around Dayton in 2025.
La Comedia's All-Star 'Scrooge' is a Christmas Miracle
A 50th Anniversary triumph! Chris Beiser leads a powerhouse cast, matched by exceptional set design and lighting, in this magical, must-see rendition of 'Scrooge: The Musical.'
Season Of Impact: URS Day of Giving on WDTN
Join a Dayton tradition reimagined. Support the URS Day of Giving on WDTN (formally known as Telethon) and help transform the lives of children and adults with disabilities.
Ease On Down The Road: A New Found Appreciation for The Wiz
The highest compliment: I'm no longer sad this wasn't yet another production of The Wizard of Oz. This phenomenal cast has charisma that is captivating.
First Friday: November - Dayton Holiday Festival Countdown Edition
The season of celebration and giving is quickly approaching and you can start holiday celebrations a little bit early at the November 7 First Friday!
"Dayton Holiday Hits" Offers Free Streaming to Benefit Oasis House
Free Local Holiday Music! Centerville Arts Commission member Terry O’Brien organized "Dayton Holiday Hits for Hope," featuring over 15 local artists like The Fries Band and Alexis Gomez.
Indigenous Fashion Takes Center Stage at the Dayton Arcade
The Four Winds Indigenous Fashion Show will celebrate the creativity, resilience and cultural heritage of Indigenous designers and artists—November 9 in The Tank at the Dayton Arcade.
Remembering Dr. Creep
Though he passed away back in 2011, the presence of Barry Lee Hobart, better known as Dr. Creep, is still felt by many, especially around Halloween.
Vintage Market Days® = Heaven for Antique Lovers!
VMD is a three-day event that offers 288 booths in 4 barns and outdoors. Each booth offers expertly staged merchandise. There is so much to see, it’s hard to take it all in on one visit.
Review: The Sound of Music - now at The Schuster thru Oct 19
🎶 Mike Woody reviews the Broadway (2025) show 'The Sound of Music' at the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton OH
Review: Legally Blonde: The Musical at La Comedia
Mike Woody reviews Legally Blonde: The Musical, now at La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro thru Oct 26
First Friday: October - Fall Fun Edition
There's a chill in the air, are you ready for the fall edition of First Friday? October 3 marks another night to be out and about downtown!
Sunflowers in Full Bloom at Calvary Cemetery
🌻 Calvary Cemetery in Dayton is glowing with sunflowers in full bloom, creating a breathtaking seasonal display 📷 Bring your camera and loved ones! 🌻
First Friday: September - Back to School Edition
Summer is winding down and kids are heading back to school, so it’s time to send summer off in a big way. Invite friends and family to partake in First Friday fun!
When are the Touch a Trucks?
UPDATED FOR 2025 - When and where you'll find the Touch-a-Trucks in Kettering, Huber Heights, Fairborn, Springboro, Miamisburg, Centerville, Vandalia & Beavercreek.
Review: 'The Play That Goes Wrong' at La Comedia
The title is The Play That Goes Wrong, but in truth, considering every aspect of the production it’s The Play That Goes Right. Review by Mike Woody. Show continues at La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro thru September 14
Dayton Gone Crackers? Local businesses jump on the Cracker Barrel bandwagon
A recent logo change from Cracker Barrel—and the ensuing online backlash—sparked a creative trend right here in the Miami Valley, with several local businesses joining the fun.
