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Hair Raising Science at TechFest 2018

Hair Raising Science at TechFest 2018

Super cool science experiments that kids will love with Mister C!

DIY Elephant Toothpaste by Mister C

DIY Elephant Toothpaste by Mister C

Even though we call it elephant toothpaste, you don't have to have a pet elephant to enjoy this simple experiment!

Behind the scenes: The Sound of Music is coming to Dayton

Behind the scenes: The Sound of Music is coming to Dayton

The iconic musical, The Sound of Music will be at the Schuster Center February 13 – 18.

2018 Call For Artists to Participate in ArtFest

2018 Call For Artists to Participate in ArtFest

Artists, Vendors, & Organizations ~ May 31, 2018 is the application deadline to participate in the 3rd Annual ArtFest Miami Valley on September 16, 2018.

Warm Up A Winter's Night with Sex With Strangers

Warm Up A Winter's Night with Sex With Strangers

Things are heating up at the Loft Theatre in HRTC's latest production, though Sex With Strangers is about more than just sex.

Dayton Metro Library Celebrates Black History Month

Dayton Metro Library Celebrates Black History Month

DML has signed on to a statement by the Urban Libraries Council detailing its commitment to achieving racial and social equity by contributing to a more just society.

Three 2018 Governor's Awards for the Arts Land in Dayton

Three 2018 Governor's Awards for the Arts Land in Dayton

The Dayton area is very fortunate to have outstanding arts programs, artists, and generous patrons, three of them Governor's Award for the Arts winners in 2018.

Boonshoft Museum's Explorers! Exhibit Celebrates 125th Anniversary

Boonshoft Museum's Explorers! Exhibit Celebrates 125th Anniversary

Explorers! is an exhilarating new in-house exhibition at the Boonshoft Museum marking their special 125th anniversary.

Start 2018 with Purpose on New Year's Eve

Start 2018 with Purpose on New Year's Eve

Start the New Year with intention! Enjoy New Year's Eve with activities including vision board crafts, Purpose Spark, yoga, music and more. Light food and refreshments provided.

Levitt Pavilion Dayton Construction to Begin

Levitt Pavilion Dayton Construction to Begin

A Dayton based firm has been selected as general contractor for the Levitt Pavilion Dayton project.

$38K in Grants Awarded to Montgomery County Artists

$38K in Grants Awarded to Montgomery County Artists

Culture Works and the Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District Award $38K in Grants to Local Artists

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.

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