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The Best Chicken Wings in Dayton 2018
Temperatures soared into the 90's at the 8th Kickin Chicken Wingfest at Fraze Pavilion. After a 4 year streak, find out who "upset" Pies & Pints for "Best Wing".
American Portraits Makes Its Mark
The Dayton Art Institute's latest exhibition spotlights some of the most famous black and white photographic portraits of the last century.
Dayton named Best Paddling Town by Canoe & Kayak
Dayton has been named one of the best paddling towns in the nation by Canoe & Kayak magazine.
2018 ArtFest Last Call for Artists
Artists may submit their fine arts and crafts for jurying into the 3rd Annual Artfest of the Miami Valley through midnight June 30, 2018.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Enlightens
Even if you've followed King's career, there is bound to be at least one song, that makes you say, ‘Oh, I didn't know she wrote that.'
10 Amazing Playgrounds around Dayton
Dayton area families know that there is no shortage of parks and playgrounds in the Miami Valley but sometimes you need a new one to check out and take the kids to.
"Libraries Rock" is more than just the slogan this summer
Free, live concerts for kids and teens this summer at the Dayton Metro Library.
Memories of Blue Jacket Drama
Greene County Parks plan to reopen Caesar Ford Park, home to the former Blue Jacket Amphitheater.
Shark Man - Edmund Merricle
Meet the artist and view his collection at the gallery's Third Sunday event May 20.
Carole King - The Soundtrack to a Generation
While the name Carole King may not be instantly recognizable, her music certainly is.
30+ Things to do with Kids this Summer $10 or less
Summer break doesn't have to be expensive. Here are dozens of budget-friendly family things to do that the kids will love!
Dayton Art Institute Cuts Ribbon on Renovated Rose Auditorium
NCR Renaissance Auditorium renamed Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium in honor of renovation gift from the Dayton-area philanthropists.
Are You Feeling At Wit's End?
The cure is an evening with Erma Bombeck as produced by The Human Race Theatre Company
The Phantom of the Opera - A Theatrical Masterpiece
"One of the best theatrical experiences possible" - Mike Woody reviews "The Phantom of the Opera".
Whole lotta shakin' goin' on!
Sounds are made from vibrations, and all sounds have this origin! That's right! No vibrations equals no sound!
Phantom of the Opera: The Man Behind The Mask
To fill the role of one of one of Broadway's most legendary characters is no small feat, but at 6 feet and 7 inches tall, Quentin Oliver Lee believes he has what it takes.
Mister C's Spectacular Slime
Slime is an extra fun and extra messy way to explore the concept of viscosity! Slime allows us to observe the scientific idea of viscosity.
Brighton Beach Memoirs is a Home Run
Experience this master work from one of America's greatest playwrights in The Human Race Theatre Company's latest production.
The Phantom of the Opera is back, like it's never been seen before
April 11-22 - The Phantom of the Opera is back, like it's never been seen before.


































