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100+ Dayton area restaurants offering carryout & delivery
Looking for new options to-go? Find Dayton area restaurants offering carryout and delivery.
Why summer festivals are being canceled so early
With expectations of the stay-at-home order being lifted, why are festivals, some of which are still several weeks out, being canceled due to COVID-19? Here are 3 good reasons.
Dayton Air Show has been postponed until later this summer
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the postponement of the Vectren-Dayton Air Show.
Review of a show that never happened: ‘Footloose' at La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Since the show was canceled, Mike didn't get to see Footloose. But that didn't stop him writing a review. So close your eyes and join him on a visit to La Comedia.
2020 Dayton Celtic Festival has been canceled
Dayton Celtic Festival, downtown Dayton's largest summer festival has been canceled due to COVID-19.
Mission: Non-Essential. My Life in Pajamas
Social distancing with Zoom, Wine with DeWine, the perks of being non-essential and more. Mike Woody shares his experience of quarantine during Ohio's COVID19 stay-at-home order.
Concert Night with the Dayton Philharmonic
Discover Classical's Concert Night with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
CORAGGIO! Dayton to Celebrate Return of Opera in Summer Mini-Festival
Dayton Opera reschedules remaining productions, will conclude their 2020 season with a Summer Mini-Festival in June.
2020 Troy Strawberry Festival Cancelled Due to COVID-19
The 2020 Troy Strawberry Festival has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
WATCH: Dayton Philharmonic Virtual Orchestra - Hang on Sloopy!
Conductor Neal Gittleman leads the Dayton Philharmonic Virtual Orchestra in a performance of "Hang On Sloopy" during the unprecedented time of COVID-19.
2020 Germanfest Picnic still a go, organizers monitoring situation
Organizers for the Germanfest Picnic in Dayton say they are still planning to party in August, though they are monitoring the coronavirus threat.
2020 Dayton Celtic Festival still on, for now
Event organizers say they are planning to proceed with downtown's largest summer festival, though no final decision has been made.
Charleston Falls to temporarily close due to overcrowding
Charleston Falls Nature Preserve has seen attendance soar over recent days. Now the park will close.
Sugar Maple Festival in Bellbrook canceled due coronavirus
Due to circumstances beyond our control in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the 42nd Annual Sugar Maple Festival has been cancelled.
Dayton Metro Library suspend operations temporarily
Dayton Metro Library is temporarily suspending operations due to coronavirus starting at 6 p.m. Friday.
Dayton performing arts events venues closed until further notice
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update - Dayton Live has postponed all upcoming events at the Schuster Center, Victoria Theatre, The Loft Theatre, and the PNC Arts Annex.
2020 WGI World Championships have been canceled
The 2020 WGI World Championships for Color Guard, Percussion, and Winds have been canceled due to public health concerns over coronavirus.
2020 Winners: Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders
Hundreds of guests filled the venue, eager to taste their way through the evening and cast their votes. But who won?
Broadway shows coming to Dayton for 2020-2021
Anastasia, The Lion King and Superstar are among the Broadway musicals coming to Dayton as part of the 2020-2021 Premier Health Broadway Series.
Victoria Theatre Association and Ticket Center Stage are now DAYTON LIVE
The Victoria Theatre Association announces a new name, and the list of Broadway shows coming to Dayton this year.
