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Come From Away is a must see show

Come From Away is a must see show

Review: 'Come From Away' is a gripping, fast-paced journey with lots of hearty laughs mixed with tear jerking moments of sincere sadness.

Dayton's premier black-tie gala returns with a ‘Summer Celebration' for 65th anniversary

Dayton's premier black-tie gala returns with a ‘Summer Celebration' for 65th anniversary

Dayton Art Institute announces details for the 2022 Art Ball

Irish Catholic Family Comedy Fills The Loft Theatre With Laughter

Irish Catholic Family Comedy Fills The Loft Theatre With Laughter

This charming comedy recounts an unforgettable day in 1973 for the O‘Shea's, a cash-strapped Irish-Catholic family in a city very much like Dayton.

Spring Sports Deadline Extended Thru April 2nd - canceled

Spring Sports Deadline Extended Thru April 2nd - canceled

Coed Youth Sports Leagues, St. John XXIII Catholic School Middletown, OH. Spring Leagues Start April 23rd. Deadline 4/2.

Dailey & Vincent concert has been canceled

Dailey & Vincent concert has been canceled

The Dailey & Vincent concert scheduled for March 25 at the Victoria Theatre has been canceled.

Dayton Celtic Fest is back!  2022 Headliners announced

Dayton Celtic Fest is back! 2022 Headliners announced

Headliners have been announced for the 2022 return of the Dayton Celtic Festival at Riverscape this July.

Banana Split Festival on Hiatus for 2022

Banana Split Festival on Hiatus for 2022

The Wilmington Rotary Clubs recently announced that the long-standing Banana Split Festival will be placed on hiatus for 2022.

Watch: UD perform at St. Patrick's Day Festival in Dublin, Ireland

Watch: UD perform at St. Patrick's Day Festival in Dublin, Ireland

The Pride of Dayton Marching Band performed today at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland!

Yellow Springs Street Fair will return this Fall

Yellow Springs Street Fair will return this Fall

Yellow Springs Street Fair has been canceled for June 2022, however, organizers are committed to bringing the Street Fair back this Fall.

Easter Bunny hopping into the Mall at Fairfield Commons

Easter Bunny hopping into the Mall at Fairfield Commons

Families, friends, and community members are invited to celebrate spring at the Mall at Fairfield Commons town center with these festive Easter events.

Father Son and Friends takes on their 33rd St. Patrick's season

Father Son and Friends takes on their 33rd St. Patrick's season

Father Son and Friends has a robust tour scheduled for 2022, including a tour, this July, in Scotland.

Review: 'Dear Evan Hansen' is no ordinary musical

Review: 'Dear Evan Hansen' is no ordinary musical

'Dear Evan Hansen' is no ordinary musical, it's exceptionally superb and well worth the price of gas used to go see it.

Dayton Live lifts mask mandate for downtown venues

Dayton Live lifts mask mandate for downtown venues

Dayton Live is lifting its mask requirement for audiences attending performances in its venues from this weekend.

Now Open: Dear Evan Hansen Digital Ticket Lottery

Now Open: Dear Evan Hansen Digital Ticket Lottery

A limited number of tickets available for each performance of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at the Schuster Center in Dayton, through a digital lottery.

Dayton Art Institute Host Juried Exhibition Featuring Contemporary African American Art

Dayton Art Institute Host Juried Exhibition Featuring Contemporary African American Art

Black Heritage Through Visual Rhythms, presented in collaboration with African American Visual Artists Guild, will be on view February 26–May 22

Review: ‘Phantom' at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

Review: ‘Phantom' at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

‘Phantom' is among the best shows I've ever seen at La Comedia - Mike Woody

2022 A World A'Fair Festival has been canceled, organizers look to the future

2022 A World A'Fair Festival has been canceled, organizers look to the future

The World A'Fair Dayton International Festival has been canceled for the third year in a row.

Review: 'Hamilton' —Believe The Hype

Review: 'Hamilton' —Believe The Hype

Mike Woody reviews 'Hamilton', at the Schuster Center through February 6.

Review: Godspell at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

Review: Godspell at La Comedia Dinner Theatre

"Attending ‘Godspell' at La Comedia is a rewarding experience on multiple levels." - Mike Woody

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory coming to Dayton

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory coming to Dayton

Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is coming to the Schuster Center Thursday, May 26, 2022 through Saturday, May 28, 2022. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 21.

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