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Greater Dayton RTA Drivers STRIKE

Greater Dayton RTA Drivers STRIKE

Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Drivers are on strike as of January 9, 2017. Limited services available for Project Mobility users only.

Germanfest 2017 won't be held at Carillon Park

Germanfest 2017 won't be held at Carillon Park

Dayton History have not renewed their agreement with local German club to host the annual Germanfest Picnic.

Dayton Art Institute Announces 2017 Special Exhibitions

Dayton Art Institute Announces 2017 Special Exhibitions

Season features Kay WalkingStick retrospective, African beadwork of the Ubuhle women & rare lithographs by Alphonse Mucha

Broadway's 42nd Street Coming to The Schuster

Broadway's 42nd Street Coming to The Schuster

Mike Woody Interviews Gerianne Genga, who will play Maggie Jones in the broadway musical comedy "42nd Street" at the Schuster in January.

Muse Machine Proudly Presents Hairspray

Muse Machine Proudly Presents Hairspray

"Welcome To The 60s," where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams in Hairspray.

Five things to know before you hit the ice with your family this winter

Five things to know before you hit the ice with your family this winter

Outdoor fun doesn't stop when temperatures drop. In fact, winter fun is just getting started at the MetroParks Ice Rink.

Culture Works and the Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District Award

Culture Works and the Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District Award

Six Montgomery County artists have been awarded grants for professional development opportunities through a new program.

Add some smiles to your Thanksgiving weekend with ‘Elf: The Musical'

Add some smiles to your Thanksgiving weekend with ‘Elf: The Musical'

There is some loud singing and plenty of Christmas cheer to spread around in ‘Elf: The Musical'. Review by Mike Woody.

Irish Band Rend Collective at Christian Life Center

Irish Band Rend Collective at Christian Life Center

Toe tapping, spirit lifting, high energy musical tour at the Christian Life Center Thursday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m.

Review: A Christmas Carol at Lacomedia

Review: A Christmas Carol at Lacomedia

A Christmas Carol at Lacomedia Dinner Theatre is sure to help make this holiday season a joyous one.

10 Can't-Miss Family Shows Over the Holidays

10 Can't-Miss Family Shows Over the Holidays

You don't have to leave the kids at home to spend a night at the theater. Here are 10 can't-miss, family-friendly holiday shows to see around Dayton this Christmas.

5 Reasons to Explore Nighttime Nature with Five Rivers MetroParks

5 Reasons to Explore Nighttime Nature with Five Rivers MetroParks

Five Rivers MetroParks is celebrating daylight saving time's extended moon-lit hours with an evening of family fun.

CEO of Culture Works Steps Down

CEO of Culture Works Steps Down

The President and CEO of Culture Works, Martine Meredith Collier, will step down at the end of December.

Library to Host Hamilton Exhibit

Library to Host Hamilton Exhibit

Washington-Centerville Public Library, in partnership with Centerville-Washington History, is pleased to host a traveling exhibit and complementary events about Alexander Hamilton.

Dierks Bentley What The Hell Tour

Dierks Bentley What The Hell Tour

2017 What the Hell World Tour with special guests Cole Swindell and Jon Pardi at the Nutter Center.

Review: Jersey Boys

Review: Jersey Boys

Jersey Boys is a theatrical experience that will leave the songs of the Four Seasons in your head long after and create a memory to never be forgotten.

10 of the Best Quotes from TEDxDayton 2016

10 of the Best Quotes from TEDxDayton 2016

In its fourth year, TEDxDayton has once again delivered an impactful, thought-provoking event full of incredible ideas worth sharing.

Four reasons not to miss MetroParks' family Halloween celebration

Four reasons not to miss MetroParks' family Halloween celebration

From creepy crawly live animals to sweet treats, this family-friendly event is the perfect way to kick off the countdown to Halloween.

Dare to Skate and Dream

Dare to Skate and Dream

Every night when Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream, the dream of Jacob Marsh to travel the world by entertaining audiences with his skating is made true.

The Search Is On for Two Dayton Soul Singers

The Search Is On for Two Dayton Soul Singers

The Dayton Soul Singer Search Final Competition will feature 10 finalists singing live at Dayton Beer Company in Downtown Dayton Nov 12th.

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