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Have you discovered an Esther Price Golden Ticket?

Have you discovered an Esther Price Golden Ticket?

Step aside Willy Wonka, Esther Price is on a mission to make the dreams of chocolate lovers in the Miami Valley come true this holiday season.

SpongeBob: The Musical now through this weekend at The Schuster

SpongeBob: The Musical now through this weekend at The Schuster

Audiences can take in all the sights and sounds of SpongeBob: The Musical at the Schuster Center, November 19-24.

Review: Once on This Island

Review: Once on This Island

Mike Woody reviews ‘Once on This Island', which continues at the Schuster Center through October 27.

Celebrate Halloween with The Dayton Ballet

Celebrate Halloween with The Dayton Ballet

Phantom Dances is a repertoire of five works choreographed by Karen Russo Burke, Nicole Haskins, Penny Saunders, and Amy Seiwert showcasing the dancers athleticism and artistry.

Levitt Pavilion Dayton Celebrates a Successful First Full Season

Levitt Pavilion Dayton Celebrates a Successful First Full Season

The 2019 Eichelberger Concert Season of 53 concerts had over 58,000 people in attendance

Dayton Tornado Relief Benefit Show featuring Christian Magician Brad Brown

Dayton Tornado Relief Benefit Show featuring Christian Magician Brad Brown

Brad Brown, an internationally famous Christian magician, will perform a benefit show to support tornado relief efforts in Dayton.

The magic of glass with JLM Glass Studio

The magic of glass with JLM Glass Studio

Local glassblower Josh Merritt hopes to build a self-sustaining studio where community members can experience the magic of glass art. See Josh at ArtFest on September 15.

The therapy of public art with The Mural Machine

The therapy of public art with The Mural Machine

Tiffany Clark, owner of The Mural Machine is passionate about positively impacting the city of Dayton through the therapy of public art. See Tiffany at ArtFest on September 15.

Customized escape rooms for fundraising with Doom's Rooms

Customized escape rooms for fundraising with Doom's Rooms

Co-creators of Doom's Rooms, Jen Doom and Holly Underwood, create customized escape rooms for fundraising, team building and fun. See them at ArtFest on September 15.

Dayton Art Institute $5 Admission on First Thursdays

Dayton Art Institute $5 Admission on First Thursdays

$5 Thursdays are part of the museum's ongoing centennial celebrations

Review: The Book of Mormon - at the Schuster this weekend

Review: The Book of Mormon - at the Schuster this weekend

Hilarious, brilliant. ‘The Book of Mormon' isn't for everybody, but if you've seen any episode of South Park and liked it, this is the musical for you.

Food Network Stars Win 'Best Dish' at BaconFest

Food Network Stars Win 'Best Dish' at BaconFest

Where can you get bacon on EVERYTHING? Bacon Fest at Fraze Pavilion of course. I went, saw, tasted, and voted. Here are the results.

'Great Food Truck Race' Competitor ‘Rolling Indulgence' to debut at BaconFest

'Great Food Truck Race' Competitor ‘Rolling Indulgence' to debut at BaconFest

New local food truck ‘Rolling Indulgence' survived 6 episodes on The Food Network's hit show 'The Great Food Truck Race'. Now they are set to debut this Saturday at BaconFest!

Local Players Win National Title

Local Players Win National Title

Congratulations to the Cincy Flames, champions of the Cooperstown Dream Park Experience!

TEDxDayton Tickets Now On Sale

TEDxDayton Tickets Now On Sale

Organizers of TEDxDayton have announced that tickets are now on sale for the 7th annual TEDxDayton event.

The Best Chicken Wings in Dayton 2019

The Best Chicken Wings in Dayton 2019

The 9th Annual Kickin' Chicken Wingfest is in the books. Temperatures reached 90° Saturday as thousands of wing loving fans made their way to Fraze Pavilion.

The Mall at Fairfield Commons Salutes Military Neighbors

The Mall at Fairfield Commons Salutes Military Neighbors

The All-American Summer events series will be a summer-long tribute to 29,000 active duty military and civilian employees at neighboring Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

Cincinnati Bengals are coming to Dayton

Cincinnati Bengals are coming to Dayton

The Cincinnati Bengals will be holding a practice in Dayton on July 27 as part of the team's training camp.

Bar Granada Re-Opens New Craft Tequila Focus & Menu

Bar Granada Re-Opens New Craft Tequila Focus & Menu

Experience Craft Tequila, Latin American Food, and Pan-Cultural events in a fun casual atmosphere. Dayton Salsa Project to perform Saturday June 15 at Bar Granada re-opening.

Preview: Waitress at The Schuster

Preview: Waitress at The Schuster

A heaping dose of empowering music, mixed with a side of belly laughs and dramatic sentiment is served up in ‘Waitress.'

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