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Where to Celebrate Record Store Day

Where to Celebrate Record Store Day

National Record Store Day is this Saturday, and local record stores are celebrating with special festivities.

Review: Les Miserables

Review: Les Miserables

"While I've witnessed some great shows on the Schuster Center stage, none as exceptionally superb as this one." - Mike Woody

Review: ON YOUR FEET!

Review: ON YOUR FEET!

"The Emilio & Gloria Estefan Broadway Musical turned me into a fan." ~ Mike Woody

2019 Winners: Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders

2019 Winners: Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders

Bartenders are given several weeks to create their masterpieces. Who Won You Ask?

Legal threat from Broadway force Dayton Playhouse to cancel play

Legal threat from Broadway force Dayton Playhouse to cancel play

Non-profit community theatre Dayton Playhouse has been forced to abandon their production of To Kill A Mockingbird, which was due to open next Friday.

Broadway shows coming to Dayton for 2019-2020

Broadway shows coming to Dayton for 2019-2020

Add CATS to the list of Broadway musicals coming to Dayton as part of the 2019-2020 Premier Health Broadway Series.

Ride The Drop Tower at Scene75

Ride The Drop Tower at Scene75

The 12-seat drop tower ride debuts at Scene75 Entertainment Center in Dayton, OH.

Gloria Estefan Broadway Musical Coming Dayton

Gloria Estefan Broadway Musical Coming Dayton

On Your Feet! The Musical – The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan is coming to the Schuster March 5-10.

Review: The King and I

Review: The King and I

There is certainly more to hear than see in ‘The King and I.' What this production lacks in set design and wardrobe, is made up for with dazzling vocals and brilliant performances.

Review: 'Chicago' is in a league of its own

Review: 'Chicago' is in a league of its own

Consider yourself fortunate if you were able to see ‘Chicago' during its two night stay at the Schuster Center. If not, don't miss it next time.

'The King and I' Coming to The Schuster February 12-17

'The King and I' Coming to The Schuster February 12-17

The next stop on Deanna Choi's dream is at the Schuster Center as ‘ The King and I,' will have performances February 12 – 17.

‘Chicago' Coming to The Schuster February 1 & 2

‘Chicago' Coming to The Schuster February 1 & 2

"It's a timeless theme, brilliant score, and beautiful choreography are all layered together to create a theatrical masterpiece" - 'Chicago,' will be at the Schuster this weekend.

Review: Almost Heaven: The Songs of John Denver

Review: Almost Heaven: The Songs of John Denver

For those who are fans of his music, "Almost Heaven: Songs of John Denver" is a must see and a fitting title as the show is close to paradise for them.

Lisa's Top 3 Tastes for Winter Restaurant Week (2019)

Lisa's Top 3 Tastes for Winter Restaurant Week (2019)

Lisa recommends: Carillon Brewing Co. in Dayton, The Caroline in Troy, and ele Cake Co and Bistro at Austin Landing for 2019 Winter Restaurant Week.

Amy's Top 3 Tastes for 2019 Winter Restaurant Week

Amy's Top 3 Tastes for 2019 Winter Restaurant Week

Amy recommends: Dewberry 1850, The Caroline, and newcomer Calypso Grill for 2019 Winter Restaurant Week.

Review: ‘Finding Neverland' flies into Dayton

Review: ‘Finding Neverland' flies into Dayton

Mike Woody says ‘Finding Neverland' is a flawless production that should not be missed.

Young's celebrating 150th with $1.50 ice-cream, cheeseburgers, more

Young's celebrating 150th with $1.50 ice-cream, cheeseburgers, more

A look back on 150 years of Young's Jersey Dairy as they celebrate with several menu items priced at $1.50.

Finding Neverland Coming to The Schuster January 15-20

Finding Neverland Coming to The Schuster January 15-20

With the experiences had from being in "Finding Neverland," Erdley is a young boy who never wants to grow up.

Free Screenings of Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask

Free Screenings of Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask

Free Screenings at Dayton Metro Library Branches.

In Memory of Judy Chaffin - The Pumpkin Lady

In Memory of Judy Chaffin - The Pumpkin Lady

It is with great sadness that we report Judy Chaffin, the Pumpkin Lady passed away Friday, December 21st.

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