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Little Art Theatre Open House and Grand Reopening Celebration

Little Art Theatre Open House and Grand Reopening Celebration

The Wait Is Finally Over! Free old-time movies and cartoons, free popcorn and more! Premiere of the new short ''Welcome to the Little Art,'' 7 p.m.!

Mumford & Sons Gentlemen of the Road Stopover

Mumford & Sons Gentlemen of the Road Stopover

Sometimes a concert becomes more than an entertainment event. For those of us who attended the Gentlemen of the Road Stopover in Troy, we will take away from this weekend a memory that will last a lifetime.

2013 Gentlemen of the Road Music Festival

2013 Gentlemen of the Road Music Festival

Join us Labor Day weekend - Troy Memorial Stadium - Friday August 30 - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros - and Saturday August 31st, 2013 - Mumford & Sons.

Paint. Drink. Have Fun.

Paint. Drink. Have Fun.

A new shop opens today at the Dayton Mall, and it's the kind of place you'll want to bring a paintbrush - and a bottle of wine.

Rockstar Pro Wrestling

Rockstar Pro Wrestling

Where else can you see 300 pound men in tights, women pulling each other's hair and the audience united in synchronized chants... besides the Jerry Springer Show, the only place is professional wrestling.

Final 2013 Springboro Concert in the Park: The Rusty Griswolds

Final 2013 Springboro Concert in the Park: The Rusty Griswolds

This Tuesday is the last concert of the 2013 Springboro Concert in the Park Series. It is going to be a totally awesome '80s music party so put on your gnarly parachute pants and Thriller jacket and come join the fun. It's the Rusty Griswolds!

Iconic ‘80s Rocker John Waite Performs at The Fraze Pavilion

Iconic ‘80s Rocker John Waite Performs at The Fraze Pavilion

Fraze Pavilion in Kettering, Ohio. Tickets were only $5.00 as part of their Friday night concert series (What? That is crazy talk! Crazy talk I tell ya!). John Waite didn't disappoint.

Dayton Dragons Shine in Gem City

Dayton Dragons Shine in Gem City

Entering the team's 14th season in Dayton, the Dragons baseball franchise has been nothing but a major success; the team has the longest sellout streak in professional sports, as of today 955 and counting.

Family Fun @ Scene 75

Family Fun @ Scene 75

Scene 75 is the best indoor entertainment center I have ever visited. They offer an incredible number of activities for the whole family to have fun - and it's right here in Dayton!

How safe is that public Wi-Fi?

How safe is that public Wi-Fi?

Everyday millions of us tap into a public network at a coffee shop, a hotel, or some other public location. We never really think twice about whether or not that network is really safe and secure. And then, something goes wrong.

Family Fun on the Farm

Family Fun on the Farm

Like most families, when the weather finally breaks, you start looking for the most fun and most affordable ways to spend your time together outdoors. My family recently took a trip to Young's Jersey Dairy.

More than baseball back with Dragons home opener

More than baseball back with Dragons home opener

Spring has finally arrived and as the sun comes out to play, so too will the Dayton's own professional baseball franchise, the Dayton Dragons.

The New Old Fashioned

The New Old Fashioned

What began as a group of school friends has become a new voice in the Dayton music scene. Today, The New Old Fashioned has taken is form of American Rock to the vinyl with a simple message: be Ohio proud.

A Not So Traditional Tradition: The 6th Annual Blue Beer Day at Milano's!

A Not So Traditional Tradition: The 6th Annual Blue Beer Day at Milano's!

With St. Paddy's day getting closer, and kegs of green beer are being prepared to start flowing through the city of Dayton, there is one local establishment that is preparing for festivities that may not seem to be the most common of celebrations.

Muse Machine: Connecting Students & The Arts

Muse Machine: Connecting Students & The Arts

For many Dayton students, exposure to the arts during middle school and high school years is hard to come by. Tickets can be expensive, and show times can be hard to catch on a busy schedule. In Dayton, though, we have a popular organization to thank for many of these experiences: Muse Machine.

See the Future of the Auto Industry at the Dayton Auto Show

See the Future of the Auto Industry at the Dayton Auto Show

Cars from dozens of brands will congregate at the Dayton Convention Center February 21 through 24 . The auto show will be chance to see cars of all kinds - whether you're a diehard enthusiast or you're on the market for a new set of wheels.

A Very Grand Opening at Raise Your Brush

A Very Grand Opening at Raise Your Brush

Have a fun, social, and creative experience at Raise Your Brush!

Six Ways to Enjoy the Winter Outdoors in Dayton

Six Ways to Enjoy the Winter Outdoors in Dayton

I'm sure by now, most of us have a serious case of cabin fever and would like nothing more than for Spring to arrive. But why wait for Spring to get outside? There's plenty of things to do around Dayton despite the weather! Here's a few ideas that will get you out of the house and enjoying some of that fresh air!

The Black Box Improv Theater

The Black Box Improv Theater

Thanks to Justin Howard, Dayton has its own improvisational theater. If you're not familiar with improvisational theater, it's a form of theater where most or all of what is performed is created at the moment it is performed, with little or no pre-planning.

Win A Movie Experience To Rave About!

Win A Movie Experience To Rave About!

You'll find the only all digital IMAX theater in the Dayton area at The Greene in Beavercreek. Now, Dayton Local offer you the chance to win 2 free tickets to see the movie of your choice - in time for this weekend!

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