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VTA President & CEO Ken Neufeld to retire at end of season

VTA President & CEO Ken Neufeld to retire at end of season

Victoria Theatre Association Board of Trustees Chairman, Martha Shaker, announced the retirement of VTA President and CEO, Ken Neufeld at a meeting held this morning.

Magic within the Mead: A Starfield Tribute to the First Flight

Magic within the Mead: A Starfield Tribute to the First Flight

Do you know about the magical connection to the Wright Brothers' first flight, depicted in the spectacular light display above the Mead Theatre?

Must-see: A Christmas Story at the Victoria Theatre

Must-see: A Christmas Story at the Victoria Theatre

I triple dog dare you to miss 'A Christmas Story' at the Victoria Theatre, but consider yourself warned. You'll laugh your butt off!

Cinemark Launches Movie Subscription Plan

Cinemark Launches Movie Subscription Plan

Cinemark movie theaters have launched a monthly Netflix-like membership program that includes discounts on tickets and concessions.

There's no place like The House!

There's no place like The House!

Nobody who purchases a ticket for The House will suffer from buyer's remorse.

Why 'An American in Paris' needs a remote control

Why 'An American in Paris' needs a remote control

Inspired by the 1951 film of the same name, An American in Paris is infused with music from the Gershwins and is truly a visual masterpiece.

Jeremy Camp - The Answer Tour at the Christian Life Center

Jeremy Camp - The Answer Tour at the Christian Life Center

Multiple award-winning Grammy nominee Jeremy Camp will be at the Christian Life Center as part of his The Answer Tour on Sunday night, November 12.

Original voice of The Buckinghams coming to Dayton this Friday

Original voice of The Buckinghams coming to Dayton this Friday

Rock and roll stars of the sixties, including Dennis Tufano, original voice of The Buckinghams, will be at the Schuster Center this Friday for 'A Sixties Spectacular'.

Why you'll want to see the musical written before Hamilton

Why you'll want to see the musical written before Hamilton

Though commonly referred to as the musical written by Lin-Manuel Miranda before Hamilton, In the Heights is strong enough to have its own identity.

Dayton Art Institute Announces 2018 Special Exhibitions

Dayton Art Institute Announces 2018 Special Exhibitions

Season features Above the Fold: Contemporary Expressions in Origami, Yousuf Karsh: American Portraits, Muse: Photographs by Mickalene Thomas

Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau Lives Up to Its Hype

Alphonse Mucha: Master of Art Nouveau Lives Up to Its Hype

The Dayton Art Institute's latest exhibition highlights the grace and beauty of the female form by one of the Art Nouveau movement's most talented artists.

Dare to Defy Seussical was Sensational

Dare to Defy Seussical was Sensational

Listen, listen real close as if you are trying to hear a Who. Do you hear it? Me singing the songs from Seussical: The Musical a whole three days after I saw it.

Escape the Ordinary with a Trip to Legendale

Escape the Ordinary with a Trip to Legendale

Legendale: An American Musical enjoys its American premiere as the kickoff for the The Human Race Theatre Company 2017-2018 season.

Experience Greek Tradition, Food, and Pastries

Experience Greek Tradition, Food, and Pastries

What began 59 years ago as a church bake sale has blossomed into the much loved Dayton Greek Festival.

Outdoor adventure for all ages at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience

Outdoor adventure for all ages at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience

The Midwest's premier outdoor adventure festival returns Oct. 7 & 8

History & Fantasy Collide at Ohio Renaissance Festival

History & Fantasy Collide at Ohio Renaissance Festival

Each year thousands journey to Harveysburg in Warren County to experience the old, new, and unique that bring the Ohio Renaissance Festival to life.

Don Brown and the MDA Labor Day Telethon

Don Brown and the MDA Labor Day Telethon

The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon in Dayton was hosted by Don Brown for 18 years.

10 Questions with news anchor & Hometown girl….Megan O' Rourke

10 Questions with news anchor & Hometown girl….Megan O' Rourke

A familiar face to Dayton television viewers, Megan O'Rourke started broadcasting news in the Miami Valley over 10 years ago.

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Montgomery County Fairgrounds

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Montgomery County Fairgrounds

The Montgomery County Agricultural Society Board of Directors is pleased to announce the groundbreaking for the Montgomery County Fairgrounds & Event Center.

Review: The Little Mermaid

Review: The Little Mermaid

The closest I'll probably ever come to going scuba diving is seeing Disney's The Little Mermaid, which is truly an adventure ‘under the sea.'

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