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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.

Human Race Theatre Announces New Artistic Director

Human Race Theatre Announces New Artistic Director

The Human Race Theatre Company passes the artistic baton to Emily N. Wells.

How to get HAMILTON tickets for $10

How to get HAMILTON tickets for $10

Dayton Live launches Hamilton Ticket Lottery - this is your chance to win $10 tickets to Hamilton at the Schuster Center.

Summer 2022: The Fraze announces return of Killer tribute bands

Summer 2022: The Fraze announces return of Killer tribute bands

Popular tribute bands Killer Queen, Get The Led Out return to the Fraze Pavilion stage this summer.

Dayton Art Institute Announces 2022 Exhibitions

Dayton Art Institute Announces 2022 Exhibitions

The Dayton Art Institute (DAI) announces a diverse lineup of exhibitions for 2022, including "Van Gogh and European Landscapes" and "Black Heritage Through Visual Rhythms"

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel The Exhibition comes to Dayton

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel The Exhibition comes to Dayton

The internationally acclaimed Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Exhibition, opens Jan. 14 at Mall at Fairfield Commons, in Beavercreek.

Victoria Theatre to get brand new roof after 32 years

Victoria Theatre to get brand new roof after 32 years

The historic Victoria Theatre in downtown Dayton will receive its first new roof in 32 years.

Review: Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Review: Cirque Dreams Holidaze

"A show for all ages to enjoy that a whole family can make a Christmas memory with" ~Mike Woody

Treat yourself to a magical night of Christmas music

Treat yourself to a magical night of Christmas music

Treat yourself to a magical night of beloved Christmas music with ‘Seasons Greetings' a live holiday musical cabaret.

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