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Review: The Church Basement Ladies

Review: The Church Basement Ladies

Mike Woody reviews 'The Church Basement Ladies', now at La Comedia Dinner Theatre through April 18.

Pop, Fizz, Clink! virtual tasting event at the Dayton Art Institute

Pop, Fizz, Clink! virtual tasting event at the Dayton Art Institute

The exclusive online party to benefit the Dayton Art Institute will include music, beer and wine tasting presentations, and many other surprises.

Dayton Art Institute Announces Reopening, 2021 Exhibition Schedule

Dayton Art Institute Announces Reopening, 2021 Exhibition Schedule

The Dayton Art Institute, which has been closed since last November, will reopen on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, beginning on March 19.

Live music will return to downtown Dayton this summer

Live music will return to downtown Dayton this summer

Live music will return to Levitt Pavilion in downtown Dayton this summer.

Sugar Maple Festival canceled for second year

Sugar Maple Festival canceled for second year

The Sugar Maple Festival in Bellbrook has been canceled for second year due to ongoing state restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic.

PLAY NOW: Win prizes in the Downtown Dayton Winter Bingo game

PLAY NOW: Win prizes in the Downtown Dayton Winter Bingo game

Explore downtown and create a citywide adventure with the Downtown Dayton Winter Bingo card!

Dayton Live's National Geographic Live virtual series 2021

Dayton Live's National Geographic Live virtual series 2021

Dayton Live's National Geographic Live series is going virtual for early 2021.

MetroParks Ice Rink to remain closed for the 2020-2021 skating season

MetroParks Ice Rink to remain closed for the 2020-2021 skating season

MetroParks Ice Rink to remain closed for the 2020-2021 skating season; parks and trails remain open.

Culture Works to Manage Dayton Arcade Events

Culture Works to Manage Dayton Arcade Events

Culture Works has signed a multi-year agreement with Cross Street Partners to provide event management services for the Dayton Arcade.

Dayton Live offering Step Afrika! 'virtual field trip' for students

Dayton Live offering Step Afrika! 'virtual field trip' for students

FIVE DAYS WITH STEP AFRIKA! is made up of five videos that can be watched any time between November 30 and December 13, 2020.

JUST IN: Scene75 to reopen December 16

JUST IN: Scene75 to reopen December 16

18 months and 19 days after devastating tornadoes forced its closure, Scene75 Entertainment Center in Dayton will reopen its doors bigger, better and stronger.

On Sale Now: Downtown Dollars, an e-gift card

On Sale Now: Downtown Dollars, an e-gift card

Downtown Dollars are redeemable at more than 50 downtown Dayton businesses.

Wanna hear a ghost story?  Behind the Scenes with Gary at Dayton Live

Wanna hear a ghost story? Behind the Scenes with Gary at Dayton Live

Wanna hear a ghost story? We go behind the scenes of the fun, new "Behind the Scenes" videos with Gary Minyard at Dayton Live.

COMING SOON: Downtown Dollars, an e-gift card

COMING SOON: Downtown Dollars, an e-gift card

Introducing Downtown Dollars, an e-gift card, designed to keep local dollars with our downtown businesses.

Rike's Holiday Windows are online!

Rike's Holiday Windows are online!

We hope this virtual visit as part of "Behind The Scenes With Dayton Live" brings you joy – especially this year!

Downtown Dayton Drive-thru Parade Canceled

Downtown Dayton Drive-thru Parade Canceled

Downtown Drive-thru Parade Not Taking Place as Scheduled - Other socially distant, seasonal activities still happening

2021 Broadway shows in Dayton postponed due to pandemic

2021 Broadway shows in Dayton postponed due to pandemic

Dayton Live announced further changes and postponements to the Premier Health Broadway in Dayton lineup for the 2020-2021 season.

Ohio Arts Council awards nearly $2M in CARES Act grants to Dayton area arts and culture groups

Ohio Arts Council awards nearly $2M in CARES Act grants to Dayton area arts and culture groups

The Ohio Arts Council has approved $20 million in grants for arts and culture groups across the state, including $2 million for 25 groups in the Dayton area.

#DogsReadingBooks Wagtown Hashtag Challenge

#DogsReadingBooks Wagtown Hashtag Challenge

It's time for Wagtown's next Hashtag Challenge: #DogsReadingBooks. Take pictures/video of your dog reading a book for fame & fortune. It's a blast and you'll make new memories with Fido.

Review: A Christmas to Remember

Review: A Christmas to Remember

‘A Christmas to Remember' is the perfect dose of needed cheer in this trying year, and is just in time for the holidays.

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