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Levitt Pavilion Dayton to host 50 FREE concerts in 2018

Levitt Pavilion Dayton to host 50 FREE concerts in 2018

$5 million goal has been reached, construction begins on Levitt Pavilion Dayton in September.

Chappelle talks to Colbert, compares Yellow Springs to The Simpsons

Chappelle talks to Colbert, compares Yellow Springs to The Simpsons

Dave Chappelle talks to Colbert about his appearance at a Town Hall meeting in Yellow Springs.

Strangled Darlings at South Park Tavern

Strangled Darlings at South Park Tavern

Strangled Darlings is a duo whose lyric driven music is backed up by George on a mandolin and Jess on custom tenor bass & foot drums.

Shon Walters: Featured Artist for 2017 ArtFest of Miami Valley

Shon Walters: Featured Artist for 2017 ArtFest of Miami Valley

Shon Walters is Dayton resident and a lifelong wood artist who creates in his Wayne Ave studio, as well as for Stivers School for the Arts.

Top 5 Tastes for Dayton Summer Restaurant Week

Top 5 Tastes for Dayton Summer Restaurant Week

Dayton Summer Restaurant Week starts Sunday July 23 runs through July 30. You'll find a complete listing of participating restaurants and menus on Dayton Local.

5 dishes you've got to try this Summer Restaurant Week

5 dishes you've got to try this Summer Restaurant Week

Here are five things you've got to try that you won't forget.

Behind the Scenes: The Little Mermaid

Behind the Scenes: The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid is at the Schuster Center August 8 -13. Mike Woody goes behind the scenes with Melvin Abston, who plays Sebastian.

Wingfest Names Best Chicken Wings in Dayton 2017

Wingfest Names Best Chicken Wings in Dayton 2017

We could not possibly have had better weather for the 7th Annual Kickin Chicken Wingfest. Another record breaking year and a couple "Best" upsets this year.

Former Dayton TV anchor writes mystery novels

Former Dayton TV anchor writes mystery novels

Though Libby Kirsch no longer appears on television, her career as a news anchor lives on through a character she created as a novelist.

FREE Levitt Pavilion Dayton Preview Concert

FREE Levitt Pavilion Dayton Preview Concert

2017 Levitt National Tour, The Suffers will play a FREE Levitt Pavilion Dayton Preview Concert this summer!

Take a trip down memory lane with Family Ties

Take a trip down memory lane with Family Ties

Family Ties will satisfy those who hold a special place in their heart for the Keaton's.

2017-2018 Morris Furniture Company Family Series

2017-2018 Morris Furniture Company Family Series

The 2017-2018 Morris Furniture Company Family Series at the historic Victoria Theatre.

Family-friendly events at RiverScape MetroPark this June

Family-friendly events at RiverScape MetroPark this June

Five Rivers MetroParks hosts RiverScape Summer Music Series, fitness opportunities and more.

Internet sensation Alexandra Kay at Wings Sports Bar & Grille

Internet sensation Alexandra Kay at Wings Sports Bar & Grille

A rising star of country music, Alexandra Kay is performing at Wings Sports Bar and Grill Saturday, May 27.

Memorial Day means even more fun in MetroParks

Memorial Day means even more fun in MetroParks

5 fun, family-friendly activities that start on or just after Memorial Day

Kinky Boots at The Schuster

Kinky Boots at The Schuster

KINKY BOOTS - Broadway's huge-hearted, high-heeled hit!

Brady Bunch's Jan to play Elyse in Family Ties

Brady Bunch's Jan to play Elyse in Family Ties

A child actor from one of television's most iconic shows is now all grown up and is reprising the role of the mother from another beloved sitcom.

Behind the scenes with Rose Hemingway: Kinky Boots

Behind the scenes with Rose Hemingway: Kinky Boots

Kinky Boots has been a perfect fit for audiences all over the country, and beyond.

Fridays on Prouty Summer Music Concert Schedule

Fridays on Prouty Summer Music Concert Schedule

The annual summer music series, Fridays on Prouty, presented by the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center.

Kings Island's Mystic Timbers... so what's in the shed?

Kings Island's Mystic Timbers... so what's in the shed?

Kings Island's new wooden roller coaster, Mystic Timbers, will debut this Saturday.

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