Dayton Arts & Entertainment News
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Entertainment in Dayton
Meowlloween Flash Fiction Contest
Enter our fiction contest, all themed around the spooky season and, of course, our cats! All writers are welcome and submissions are free (with a suggested contribution).
WGI World Championship 2021 has been canceled
WGI Sport of the Arts announces cancellation of 2021 in-person competitions including the April WGI World Championship events in Dayton.
Registration now open for Levitt Dayton's FREE Virtual Songwriting Fall Program
Students age 10 – 17 of any musical skill level can sign up for this FREE program
Scene 75 adds roller coaster and double-decker carousel
Scene75 Dayton will reopen soon with a brand new roller coaster and a DOUBLE-DECKER Grand Carousel.
PHOTOS: Local event venues light up red
Arts & Entertainment venues across the Dayton region lit up RED last night to raise awareness that the live events industry is on Red Alert for its very survival.
BEEP, BEEP Win a Jeep Outdoor Adventure Raffle 2020
We need more fun in 2020, so we are raffling a 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S or $25,000 cash! And that's not all! We have a lot of other prizes up for grabs.
Red Alert RESTART to light up Dayton venues
A nationwide event will take place on Tuesday, September 1 to call attention to the deep financial plight of the Live Event Industry.
Oregon District to expand outdoor seating on weekends
Fifth Street in the Oregon District will close to vehicular traffic to expand outdoor seating on weekends Sept 4 through October, 2020.
Trotwood library creates outdoor nature play area from tornado damaged trees
There's a delightful new outdoor nature play area at the new Trotwood Branch of the Dayton Metro Library made from trees downed by the Memorial Day tornadoes.
Mike Woody: Looking beyond the pandemic
Due to coronavirus, life in Dayton (and all around the world) has been less than normal. Here's what I'm looking forward to in 2021.
Free Wi-Fi has arrived in the Oregon District
Free public Wi-Fi has arrived in Dayton's Oregon District, courtesy of Cincinnati Bell.
2020 The Summer of Drive-Thru Food Festivals
Great festival news! FIVE of our favorite festivals are offering drive-thru and carryout food, ensuring a "portion" of the festivities will go on!
Dayton Art Institute Launches Virtual Oktoberfest
Museum offers exclusive, limited-edition mug, pin, t-shirts and invitation to virtual event.
Coronavirus: List of festivals canceled or postponed
Updated list of 2020 festivals around Dayton and the Miami Valley that have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19 coronavirus.
What to do with tickets to canceled shows in Dayton
What to do if you have tickets to canceled shows at the Schuster Center, Victoria Theatre and other venues in downtown Dayton.
Poultry Days festival partially canceled
Poultry Days festival in Darke County has canceled the social portion of its events, scheduled for August 14-16.
Ohio county fairs limited to junior fair events only
DeWine will issue an order to prohibit games, rides and other carnival activities at county fairs from July 31. Only junior fair activities will be allowed to continue.
Listen to DeAnna Choi sing Colors of the Wind
If you saw the ‘The King & I' at the Schuster Center last year, you might remember DeAnna Choi.
Popcorn Festival canceled for 2020
The Beavercreek Popcorn Festival for 2020 has been officially cancelled due to ongoing COVID 19 pandemic.
Art in the City moving online for 2020
Visual, Performing Arts Showcased in Virtual DP&L Summer in the City Event
