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Review: Escape to Margaritaville at LaComedia

Review: Escape to Margaritaville at LaComedia

Mike Woody reviews: Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville - at LaComedia Dinner Theatre now through June 18

200+ Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in 2023

200+ Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in 2023

It's almost summer: Check out these FREE outdoor concerts and music festivals for 2023 scheduled across Dayton and the Miami Valley.

Americans and the Holocaust Traveling Exhibition

Americans and the Holocaust Traveling Exhibition

Americans and the Holocaust will be on display at the Dayton Metro Library from May 18 to June 21, 2023.

Ohio, The Heart of it All—is back!

Ohio, The Heart of it All—is back!

Ohio goes back to the future, relaunching 'The Heart of it All' tourism campaign #OhioTheHeartofitAll.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame the musical AUDITIONS

The Hunchback of Notre Dame the musical AUDITIONS

INNOVAtheatre is excited to announce auditions for their upcoming musical "The Hunchback of Notre Dame".

Levitt Dayton 2023 Concert Season

Levitt Dayton 2023 Concert Season

Live music returns to downtown Dayton-The 2023 Eichelberger Concert Season at the Levitt Pavilion has been officially announced.

Photos & Video: The new Carillon Park Railroad is open

Photos & Video: The new Carillon Park Railroad is open

Carillon Historical Park held a 'Golden Spike Ceremony and Dedication' for the new Carillon Park Railroad today.

2023 Dayton Greek Festival canceled, drive thru planned for this weekend

2023 Dayton Greek Festival canceled, drive thru planned for this weekend

The Dayton Greek Festival has been canceled this year, but you can get a taste of the festival at their Spring Drive-thru event this weekend.

2023 Centerville Uptown Music Series

2023 Centerville Uptown Music Series

The City of Centerville has a new live music series for the Summer of 2023. Performances on select Fridays near Graeter's Ice Cream and City Barbeque.

Cirque du Soleil's Corteo returns to Dayton

Cirque du Soleil's Corteo returns to Dayton

The enchanting production of Cirque du Soleil brings acrobats, musicians, singers and actors together in Dayton for five shows at The Nutter Center this Fall.

RiverScape MetroPark's FREE 2023 Summer Music Series

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

New rooftop restaurant to open in downtown Dayton

New rooftop restaurant to open in downtown Dayton

Located atop AC Hotel in downtown Dayton, The Foundry will feature American gastropub-inspired dishes touched by fire, artisanal cocktails, and local craft beers.

WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships

WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships

WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships return to Dayton in 2025. Color Guard, Percussion & Winds Competitions

Review: Sleuth at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

Review: Sleuth at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

Right when you think it's all figured out, think again! Mike Woody reviews "Sleuth" now through May 7 at La Comedia Dinner Theatre.

Broadway shows coming to Dayton in 2023-2024

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.

Royal Holland Releases New Single The Sky Kingdom Descending

Royal Holland Releases New Single The Sky Kingdom Descending

Singer-Songwriter Royal Holland Releases New Single "The Sky Kingdom Descending" from Forthcoming Double LP "Royal & Vär vs. the Sky Kingdom"

Dayton Celtic Fest 2023 Headliners announced

Dayton Celtic Fest 2023 Headliners announced

Headliners have been announced for the 2023 Dayton Celtic Festival at Riverscape this July.

Battle of the Bartenders 2023 Triumphant Return

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…

The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center Celebrates its 20th Anniversary

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.

Review: Little Women: The Broadway Musical

Review: Little Women: The Broadway Musical

Mike Woody reviews 'Little Women: The Broadway Musical' now at La Comedia Dinner Theatre though March 26.

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