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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.

Motown the Musical coming to the Schuster

Motown the Musical coming to the Schuster

Mike Woody goes behind the scenes with Garfield Hammond, performer in Motown the Musical, coming to the Schuster April 11 – 16.

Spring Parade of Homes 2017 Preview

Spring Parade of Homes 2017 Preview

"Maderia" – modern, different and classic. One of 18 homes you can visit during the Dayton HBA Spring Parade of Homes this weekend.

Renderings for the Dayton Levitt Pavilion revealed

Renderings for the Dayton Levitt Pavilion revealed

Friends of Levitt Pavilion Dayton Share Renderings of the new state of the art amphitheater, to be located in downtown Dayton.

Review: Dirty Dancing at The Schuster

Review: Dirty Dancing at The Schuster

Musical theatre in its finest form, Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage continues at the Schuster Center through March 19.

Montgomery County Fair moving to Jefferson Township

Montgomery County Fair moving to Jefferson Township

After months of searching, the Montgomery County Fairgrounds have a new home.

Dayton Art Institute Accepting Artisan Applications for Oktoberfest 2017

Dayton Art Institute Accepting Artisan Applications for Oktoberfest 2017

Call for Artisans! Applications are now being accepted for artisans interested in booth space at The DAI's 2017 Oktoberfest.

Riverscape River Run Grand Opening Celebration

Riverscape River Run Grand Opening Celebration

An afternoon of fun celebrating this new outdoor recreation amenity in downtown Dayton.

Broadway shows coming to Dayton for 2017-2018

Broadway shows coming to Dayton for 2017-2018

Add 'Phantom' to the list of Broadway musicals coming to Dayton as part of the 2017-2018 Premier Health Broadway Series.

Dirty Dancing Coming to Dayton March 14-19

Dirty Dancing Coming to Dayton March 14-19

Based on the 1987 hit film, Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage has been seen by millions worldwide, but few know the show any better than Michal Kolaczkowski.

2017 Battle of the Bartenders Winning Cocktails

2017 Battle of the Bartenders Winning Cocktails

The Miami Valley Restaurant Association's Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders puts talented mixologists from several local restaurants to the test.

New Location selected for Germanfest Picnic

New Location selected for Germanfest Picnic

The Dayton Germanfest Picnic is excited to announce that its new venue is RiverScape MetroPark in downtown Dayton.

Dave Chappelle drops out of Dayton comedy show

Dave Chappelle drops out of Dayton comedy show

Dave Chappelle will not be at The Schuster this Friday.

RIP Walter

RIP Walter "Junie" Morrison Dayton Funk Legend

Fellow funk musician George Clinton once described Morrison as "the most phenomenal musician on the planet".

Airline Dairy Creme Birthday Celebration!

Airline Dairy Creme Birthday Celebration!

Airline Dairy Creme is celebrating 53 years with 53 cents hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries, and vanilla ice cream cones.

Dayton Pedaling Pub Ready To Roll: Needs New Name

Dayton Pedaling Pub Ready To Roll: Needs New Name

Your chance to name someone else's business has arrived! Dayton Pub-Tour-Cycle, previously known as "Dayton Pedaling Pub" needs a new name.

24-Hour Birthday Sale at Scene75!

24-Hour Birthday Sale at Scene75!

Scene75 is running a 24-hour birthday party sale to celebrate the launch of their new website today.

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