CultureWorks 2018

2018 - 2019

GUIDE TO

ARTS &

CULTURE IN THE DAYTON REGION

SUPPLEMENT TO

Picture Yourself Experiencing the Abundance of Cultural Activities in The Birthplace of Aviation and So Much More!

Broadway Shows/Schuster Performing Arts Center: victoriatheatre.com

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra: daytonperformingarts.org

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company: dcdc.org

Dayton Art Institute: daytonartinstitute.org Dayton Opera: daytonperformingarts.org

Fraze Pavilion: fraze.com

Human Race Theatre Company: humanracetheatre.org Dayton Ballet: daytonperformingarts.org Dayton Visual Arts Center: daytonvisualarts.org

daytoncvb.com 800.221.8235 Rose Music Center: rosemusiccenter.com

K12 Gallery & Tejas: k12tejasgallery.org

And so much more Arts and Culture to experience!

Such as: Bach Society of Dayton: bachsocietyofdayton.org, Brookville Community Theatre: brookvillecommunitytheatre.com, Dayton Playhouse: daytonplayhouse.com, Dayton Theatre Guild: daytontheatreguild.org, Muse Machine: musemachine.com and art galleries galore!

Make it a Picture-Perfect Dayton Experience!

Take in an exhibit or performance and overnight in an area hotel! daytoncvb.com/hotels

CULTURE WORKS TABLE OF CONTENTS 110 NORTH MAIN STREET, SUITE 165 DAYTON, OH 45402 • 937.222.2787 CULTUREWORKS.ORG

CULTURE WORKS STAFF Lisa Hanson, Executive Director Susan Daly, Development Coordinator Jennifer Knickerbocker, Development Director Karen Maner, Communications & Project Manager Dorie Watts, Manager of Strategic Initiatives Lisa Arlt, Finance Consultant

CULTURE WORKS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sally Struthers Ph.D., Chair Sinclair College & Wright State University Sheri Sword, Vice Chair Vice President of Communications, Better Business Bureau of Dayton/Miami Valley Dave Stacy, Treasurer CFO, The Dayton Art Institute

Steve Petitjean, Immediate Past Chair Executive Director, Ohio Masonic Home Foundation Anita Adams-Jenkins Kettering Medical Center Emily Broughton Cox Media Group Ohio Eileen Carr University of Dayton Kevin Cozart Messer Construction Company Matt Dunn Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District Antoinette Geyer CareSource Paul Helfrich Dayton Performing Arts Alliance Stacey Lawson Miami Valley Hospital Allen R. Norris Allen R. Norris Law Office, LLC Alan Schaeffer Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling Co., LPA Thomas B. Thickel Community Volunteer Richard F. Valentine Community Volunteer Shane Wilken First Financial Bank Cheri Williams Community Volunteer

1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff & Sponsors 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Passport Discounts 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Art Agencies & Cultural Centers 8 . . . . . . . . . . Art Museums & Services for Visual Artists 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arts Education & Multidisciplinary 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choral & Opera 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dance 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . History, Heritage, & Science Museums 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Literary 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nature, Lifestyle, & Recreation 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Orchestral & Instrumental Music 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theatre 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Universities & Colleges 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map to Arts & Culture 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Festivals SUPPLEMENT TO

Publisher & President: Eric Harmon Custom Editor: Eric Spangler Publication Designer: Katy Rucker Production Manager: Keith Ohmer Sales Executives: Brad Hoicowitz, Abbey Cummins, Susan Montgomery, Anthony Rhoades, Katelynn Webb

THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SPONSORS

The Berry Family Foundation For a complete listing of companies, individuals, foundations, and organizations that support Culture Works, go to cultureworks.org.

Front Cover image credits, Lynn Woodworth- Shirk, Levitt Pavilion Dayton, Downtown Dayton Partnership, Shayna McConville, Adam Alonzo, Knack Creative, Carillon Historical Park, and Scott Kimmins.

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ABOUT CULTURE WORKS WHO WE ARE

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PHOTO BY ANDY SNOW

Culture Works is the nonprofit regional arts agency that provides a unified voice for all the cultural organizations and activities in the Dayton Region and promotes the good news about the amazing cultural vibrancy of our region to a national audience.

WHAT WE DO Culture Works is committed to leading the charge to ensure a healthy environment for arts and culture in this community for generations to come. We galvanize widespread support for arts and culture while also providing grants, unified marketing efforts, research, and cultural planning to help our entire cultural community thrive.

WHY WE MATTER A contribution to Culture Works isn’t just an investment in arts and culture. It’s an investment in the future of our neighborhoods, cities, and region.

Learn more at cultureworks.org COURTESY OF ACTING UP

Celebrating over 100 years of giving our best performance.

More than just a walk in the park!

The Vandalia Art Park . Open Year ‘Round Permanent and Changing Exhibits 256 E. Alkaline Springs Road

“One of America’s Best High Schools,” according to US News and World Reports.

Please contact us at 937-542-7448 to schedule a tour!

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PASSPORT TO THE ARTS DAYTON PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE BALLET The Nutcracker - Dec. 20, 2018 Perspectives - Feb. 14–15, 2019

OPERA Make a gift to Culture Works of $85 or more and receive a Passport to the Arts membership—good for Buy One-Get One FREE performance tickets, as well as dining, shopping, and other discounts. Memberships are good for one year. Here is a partial listing of Passport eligible performances and other Passport discounts. More events will be added as they become available. Visit cultureworks. org for current information about specific performances and details about using your Passport to the Arts membership.

BUY ONE-GET ONE FREE PERFORMANCES & EVENTS BACH SOCIETY OF DAYTON

Songs of Hope and Freedom - Oct. 19 & 21, 2018 Glorious Brass - May 12, 2019

DARE 2 DEFY PRODUCTIONS

The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Sept. 14–15, 2018 Side Show - Nov. 9–10 & 16–17, 2018 Assassins - Jan. 18–19 & 25–26, 2019 The Wizard of Oz - March 8–9, 2019 Violet - March 15–16 & 22–23, 2019 Annie - May 3–4, 2019

THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE

Yousuf Karsh: American Portraits June 23–Sept. 16, 2018 DAI Oktoberfest* - Sept. 22–23, 2018 *Restrictions apply.

Muse: Mickalene Thomas Photographs Oct. 20, 2018–Jan. 13, 2019

DAYTON CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY

The Bench: Journey into Love - Oct. 6–7, 2018 The Littlest Angel - Dec. 14–15, 2018 Onyx: Etched in Stone, Resilient Through Time Jan. 26, 2019 Balance- DCDC2 & UD Dance Ensemble March 23–24, 2019 Golden Anniversary Gala Concert - May 4, 2019

DAYTON GAY MEN’S CHORUS

Make the Yuletide GAY! - Dec. 8, 2018 DIVAS - June 1, 2019

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Rigoletto - Nov. 9, 2018 Opera Star Recital: Ryan Speedo Green March 24, 2019

PHILHARMONIC

Picture at an Exhibition (FREE to PP Members) Sept. 28–29, 2018 Bruch & Mussorgsky (FREE to PP Members) Sept. 30, 2018 Star Power: Misha Plays Liszt - Oct. 12, 2018 Bernstein & Brahms - Oct. 14, 2018 My Fair Broadway: The Hits of Lerner & Loewe Oct. 19, 2018 Griminelli: Flautista Italiano - Jan. 11, 2019 String Quartet Gems - March 10, 2019 Bach to the Future - March 17, 2019 A Brahms Treasury - March 22, 2019 Top Twenty Rock Hits of All Time March 30, 2019 Sgt. Pepper’s: The Classical Connections Edition April 28, 2019 Mauceri Meets Daurov - May 10, 2019 Hello, Louis! A Tribute to Louis Armstrong May 31, 2019 Concertmaster’s Choice - June 2, 2019 Mozart & Mahler - June 7, 2019 Mahler- Symphony No. 1 - June 9, 2019

MIAMI VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Passport Eligible Performances TBA

MIDDLETOWN LYRIC THEATRE

Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook - Sept. 14–15 & 21–22, 2018 Other Desert Cities - Nov. 9–10 & 16–17, 2018 Miracle on 34th Street - Dec. 14–15 & 21–22, 2018 Baby - March 1–2 & 8–9, 2019 Fix Me, Jesus - April 5–6 & 12–13, 2019 The Loman Family Picnic - June 7–8 & 14–15, 2019

MUSE MACHINE

Summer Concert: The Joint is Jumpin’ - July 18, 2018 Mamma Mia! - Jan. 10–13, 2019

MUSICA

Numinous Nature - Oct. 28, 2019 Holiday Concert: Heaven and Nature Sing Dec. 9, 2018 Wild Child - May 5, 2019

SINCLAIR THEATRE

Be More Chill - Oct. 5–7, 2018 Silent Sky - Feb 8–10 & 14–16, 2019 All Childish Things - April 5–7 & 11–13, 2019 Empowered Dance - May 17–18, 2019

SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Fall Repertory - Oct. 19–21, 2018 Winter Repertory - Feb. 15–17, 2019 Spring Repertory - April 2019

MasterWorks I: Christopher Durrenberger, Piano - Oct. 6, 2018 NightLights I: Holiday Pops, with the SSO Children’s Chorus - Dec. 2, 2018 MasterWorks II: Julian Schwarz, Cello Jan. 12, 2019 NightLights II: Disney in Concert: Around the World - Feb. 9, 2019 MasterWorks III: Nikita Mndoyants, Piano April 6, 2019 MasterWorks IV: Beethoven’s 9th - May 18, 2019

THE HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY

STIVERS SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

DISCOVER CLASSICAL WDPR 88.1 FM/ WDPG 88.9 FM Rising Star Gala - May 2019

GEM CITY BALLET

Banned from Baseball - Sept. 6–13, 2018 An Act of God - Nov. 1–8, 2018 Around the World in 80 Days - Feb 28– March 7, 2018 Sylvia - April 25–May 2, 2019 Lizzie - June 13–20, 2019

KETTERING CHILDREN’S CHOIR

Celebration of Flight - April 17, 2019

KETTERING CHILDREN’S THEATRE Fall Production (TBA) - Nov. 11, 2018 Winter Production (TBA)

Stivers Music Gala: A Night at the Carnival Oct. 5, 2018 Once on This Island - April 6–7 & 12–14, 2019 Spring Choir Concert - May 7, 2019

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY/CELIA

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time - Sept. 27–29 & Oct. 3–6, 2018 Crazy for You - Nov. 1–3, 7–10 & 15–17, 2018 The Liar - Nov. 30–Dec. 1 & Dec. 7–8, 2018 Mother Courage and Her Children - Feb. 7–9 & 13–16, 2019 If/Then - Feb. 23, Feb. 28–March 2, 2019 A Little Night Music - March 21–23, 27–30 & April 4–6, 2019 Dance Concert - April 25–27, 2019

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PASSPORT TO THE ARTS Art Avenue Custom Framing 10% off purchase of $50 or more. Excludes sale items. Not valid with other discounts.

Citilites 10% off food purchase. Not valid on gift card purchases.

Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm $1 off general adult admission. One per Passport card. Not valid with other discounts or during special events.

Coco’s Bistro 10% off food purchase.

Bakehouse Bread & Cookie Company One free cookie with the purchase of any beverage.

Basil’s on Market 10% off food purchase.

BeauVerre Riordan Stained Glass Studios $5 off a Stained Glass course. Bring a friend for $10 off total for the same course. See details at cultureworks.org.

Blind Bob’s, An American Tavern 10% off food purchase.

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery $2 off one child admission with purchase of one adult admission. One per Passport card.

Not valid with other discounts, group rates, field trips, or during special events.

Brixx Ice Co. 10% off food purchase.

Brukner Nature Center $2 off a $10 family admission.

Canal Pub at the Landing 15% off food purchase of $25 or more. Not valid with other discounts or special promotions.

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DATV - Dayton Access Television Free one-year DATV membership. Includes workshops and use of equipment upon workshop completion. New members only.

Dayton Visual Arts Center 10% off membership at any level. One-time 10% discount on your holiday gift gallery purchase.

Mayflower Arts Center $5 off Paint Party registration. 10% off education programs. 5% off purchases in the gallery. Not valid with other discounts or coupons.

Meadowlark Restaurant 10% off food purchase before 7 p.m. on a performance evening.

Strings Attached 10% off in-stock yarn, books, patterns, and tools. Not valid with other offers or while redeeming rewards points.

Middletown Arts Center (MAC) Buy one session of classes, bring a friend for free. See details at cultureworks.org.

Sunrise Café 10% off one food item. Valid Monday through Thursday only.

Mockingbird’s Café Free beverage with food purchase.

Sunwatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park $1 off general adult admission. One per Passport card. Not valid with other discounts, group rates, field trips, or during special events.

Decoy Art Studio 15% off walk-in art projects (paint-your-own pottery, glass, or canvas).

Murphy’s Landing Seafood & Steakhouse 15% off food purchase of $25 or more. Not valid with other discounts or special promotions.

The Flying Pizza - Downtown Dayton 15% off any whole pie after 5 p.m. 10% off pizza by the slice after 5 p.m.

My Favorite Things Boutique 10% off a purchase of $50 or more. Excludes sale items. Cannot be used with other discounts.

Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve $1 off general adult admission. One per Passport card. Not valid with other discounts, group rates, field trips, or during special events.

Needle, Ink and Thread, LLC $5 off alterations totaling $35 or more. Cannot be used with other discounts. Schedule appointment online.

The Heritage Center of Clark County Historical Society 15% off gift shop purchases (excludes Ridgewood and Ferncliff books).

The Oregon Express Bar & Tavern 50% off any pizza on the night of a performance.

K12 Gallery & TEJAS 10% off a single program of choice: Summer Art Camp, Saturday art classes, pre-K classes, homeschool classes, or adult classes.

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Springfield Museum of Art Buy one admission to the museum, get one free. One discount per visit.

Rosewood Arts Centre 10% off purchases from the Rosewood Gallery.

Not valid with other discounts.

Table 33 10% off food and beverage. Alcohol excluded.

UNO Pizzeria & Grill 10% off food purchase. Not valid with other discounts/coupons or for Daily Lunch Specials.

WACO Air Museum and Historic WACO Field Buy one admission to the museum, get one free. Not valid during Fly-In or IH Scout and Truck Nationals Show.

Wheat Penny Oven & Bar 10% off food purchase before 7 p.m. on a performance evening.

ZigZag Gallery 10% off total purchase. See details and exclusions at cultureworks.org.

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isit any community in the Dayton Region and you’ll find passionate people and organizations working to integrate the arts into daily life. Area arts councils present concert series, educational programs, and festivals to keep you inspired and entertained all year long while community cultural centers provide resources and opportunities for art enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.

2018–2019 COMMUNITY ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

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SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL – SPRINGFIELD ARTS COUNCIL June–July 2019 Veterans Park, Springfield This annual admission-free arts festival features 20+ concerts and events.

PHOTO BY BRIANA SNYDER, KNACK CREATIVE

ROSEWOOD HOLIDAY ARTS FESTIVAL – ROSEWOOD ARTS CENTRE Dec. 1, 2018 2655 Olson Drive, Kettering, OH 45420 Featuring artists, demonstrations, art activities, performances and exhibitions, there is something for everyone at this holiday event.

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10TH ANNUAL CANAL MUSIC FEST – TIPP CITY AREA ARTS COUNCIL June 8, 2019 City Park, Tipp City Featuring live performances, a beer garden, and food trucks, this free concert typically draws a crowd of over 3,500.

ART IN THE PARK WITH A CHILDREN’S ART ADVENTURE – TIPP CITY AREA ARTS COUNCIL Aug. 3, 2019 City Park, Tipp City This free event features children’s crafts, live music, art and artist demos, and delicious culinary treats from local food trucks.

See more festival listings on p. 37.

SPOTLIGHT:

LEVITT PAVILION DAYTON There’s a new go-to music destination in the Dayton Region. Starting in 2018, the Levitt Pavilion Dayton will present 50 FREE concerts a year featuring local, national, and international musicians, with an emphasis on high-caliber, diverse programming.

Located on Dave Hall Plaza in downtown Dayton, the state-of-the-art amphitheater accommodates up to 5,000 concertgoers in an open lawn setting and features performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.

Levitt Pavilion Dayton is a partnership between the City of Dayton, Friends of Levitt Pavilion Dayton, and the national Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation.

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ART AGENCIES & CULTURAL CENTERS DIRECTORY ART CENTRAL FOUNDATION

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artcentralfoundation.org Middletown • 513-267-4016 Art Central Foundation’s vision is to advance the creative spirit and diversity of historic downtown Middletown through accessibility and community engagement in the arts. The foundation provides art-based activities and events, offers educational opportunities and youth mentoring, and supports partnerships among arts organizations, nurturing an environment in which artists can create, market, network, and thrive.

cultureworks.org Dayton • 937-222-2787 Culture Works is the funding, advocacy, and service organization that inspires, supports, and sustains arts and culture in the Dayton Region. An umbrella cultural organization, Culture Works serves as the community clearinghouse for the eight-county Dayton Region, promoting the totality of the region’s cultural assets to a national constituency. Culture Works also facilitates collaborative efforts surrounding planning, research, marketing, and audience development, and conducts an annual Campaign for the Arts.

fraze.com Kettering • 937-296-3300 This neighborhood outdoor entertainment venue will celebrate its 28th season in 2019.

Enjoy concerts from your favorite performers from the past and present in the 4,300-seat outdoor amphitheater, or check out one of the many free summer festivals in the park for food, live music, and fun.

THE ARTS ALLIANCE the-arts-alliance.org Mason • 513-309-8585 The Arts Alliance, formerly the Mason-Deerfield Arts Alliance, is dedicated to bringing the best possible arts programming to northeast Cincinnati and the surrounding area. The Arts Alliance develops programming that includes collaborative efforts and partnerships with schools, local organizations, businesses, and the community.

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF LEBANON artoflebanon.com Lebanon • 312-636-6244 The Arts Council of Lebanon, formerly the Warren County Arts Council, endeavors to create a dedicated space to highlight, promote, develop, maintain, and grow the arts community in Lebanon, Ohio.

CENTERVILLE ARTS COMMISSION centervilleohio.gov Centerville • 937-433-7151 The Centerville Arts Commission is a volunteer organization whose mission is to involve the citizens of the Centerville area in the visual and performing arts. The commission offers a summer and winter performance series, an art gallery, and much more.

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DARKE COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS darkecountyarts.org Greenville • 937-547-0908 Darke County Center for the Arts was formed in 1978 to expand opportunities for cultural enrichment in the community by supporting the arts and restoring the Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall as a community cultural center.

The DCCA presents an Artists Series, a Family Theatre Series, and a Coffeehouse Series. It has an active arts education program and supports a summer residency for local students.

FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER fairfield-city.org Fairfield • 513-867-5348 Adjacent to beautiful Village Green Park in the heart of Fairfield, the Fairfield Community Arts Center is home to a 237-seat theatre, an art gallery, a pottery studio, a dance studio, a children’s area, and a senior’s lounge. From September to May, enjoy a variety of concerts and shows through the One Stage Series; Wine, Women & Song Series; and the EnterAct Family Series.

FITTON CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS fittoncenter.org Hamilton • 513-863-8873 Take your pick from a wide variety of programs designed to inspire the artist, musician, or performer in you. Choose from art exhibits, performances, informative luncheons, or an abundant offering of classes, workshops, and private lessons.

LEVITT PAVILION DAYTON levittdayton.org Dayton • 937-333-2607 Levitt Pavilion Dayton is a brand new outdoor music venue offering 50 FREE concerts a summer featuring local, national, and international musicians, with an emphasis on high-caliber, diverse programming. The goal of Levitt Pavilion Dayton is to provide access to the performing arts for all and transform a neglected green space into a thriving meeting ground for the region. Its mission is to build community through music, one free concert at a time.

MIAMI VALLEY COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION mvcconcert.org Centerville • 937-853-8292 The Miami Valley Community Concert Association presents four concerts a year at the Centerville High School Performing Arts Center. MVCCA was incorporated in the spring of 1991 with the purpose of presenting performances by professional artists to the local community at affordable prices. The association is run entirely by volunteers, which allows all income obtained through ticket sales, advertising, and donations to be spent solely on high-quality performances.

MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER middletownartscenter.com Middletown • 513-424-2417 Middletown Arts Center was founded in 1957 by the Art Committee of the Federation of Women’s Clubs of Middletown. The mission of the MAC is to enrich our community by creating opportunities for artistic expression through learning and appreciation. A welcoming, stimulating, and diverse learning environment is provided with professional facilities, artists, classes, exhibits, and workshops.

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY ARTS & CULTURAL DISTRICT (MCACD) mcohio.org Dayton • 937-225-4573 Through the generosity of the Board of County Commissioners, the Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District supports, nurtures, and encourages the development and preservation of arts and culture in Montgomery County. Not a specific entertainment district, the geographic district is the entire county. The MCACD provides funding for numerous arts and cultural amenities throughout the county, as well as programs supporting local artists.

NEW CARLISLE CHAUTAUQUA ARTS COUNCIL New Carlisle • 937-845-8774 The New Carlisle Chautauqua Arts Council endeavors to bring new perspectives to the community through its annual Summer in the Park concert series in Smith Park every June through August, and by providing theatre and music opportunities to New Carlisle schools.

OXFORD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER oxarts.org Oxford • 513-524-8506 The Oxford Community Arts Center is a nonprofit organization representing performing and visual community arts groups who wish to rehearse, perform, display, and teach various arts and craft forms in a facility that represents a permanent home for the community’s arts.

PIQUA ARTS COUNCIL (PAC) piquaartscouncil.org Piqua • 937-773-9630 Since 1990, the Piqua Arts Council has been dedicated to making the arts accessible to the community through education, support, and presentation. It continues to fulfill its mission by maintaining high professional standards, equitable and fair payment or compensation opportunities for artists, and proper recognition and show of appreciation for volunteers and supporters.

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PREBLE COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION (PCAA)

TIPP CITY AREA ARTS COUNCIL (TCAAC)

preblearts.org Eaton • 937-456-3999 The PCAA operates the Visual Art Center, where the community can participate in a wide variety of art activities, including pottery, painting, music, fiber, and paint-your-own-pottery. The PCAA is also dedicated to making a creative community and works hard to identify partners that can integrate art into their programs.

tippcityartscouncil.com Tipp City • 937-543-5115 The Tipp City Area Arts Council (TCAAC) is dedicated to the development and promotion of our region’s visual, musical, physical, and literary arts. It hosts classes, holds contests, promotes events (Art for the Heart, Children’s Art Adventure, and 6×6 Art for All), and offers free community performances (Canal Music Fest and Art in the Park) throughout the year to engage the community and support local artists.

ROSE MUSIC CENTER AT THE HEIGHTS rosemusiccenter.com Huber Heights • 937-610-0288 The Rose Music Center at The Heights is a 4,200-seat fully covered outdoor amphitheater.

It is located in The Heights development—a destination retail, dining, and entertainment district located conveniently off Interstate 70 in Huber Heights, Ohio. The center is owned by the city of Huber Heights and managed by MEMI- Music & Event Management Inc.

ROSEWOOD ARTS CENTRE City of Kettering playkettering.org/rosewood Kettering • 937-296-0294 Rosewood Arts Centre welcomes thousands of attendees from the Dayton Region to experience hands-on activities in the visual and performing arts and humanities. Rosewood offers hundreds of classes, exhibitions, performances, lectures, workshops, and special events, as well as specialized facilities for artists to pursue their own practice in ceramics, photography, glass, metals, and more. CitySites Public Art, Rosewood Gallery, Art on the Commons Festival, and the Kettering Arts Council are a part of Rosewood.

SPRINGFIELD ARTS COUNCIL springfieldartscouncil.org Springfield • 937-324-2712 The Springfield Arts Council’s mission is to build a better community by sharing the performing arts with all citizens of Springfield, Clark County, and the region. The council presents the annual admission-free Summer Arts Festival and Broadway and national touring attractions in its Broadway and Beyond Series. SAC’s educational outreach efforts include providing performing artists to area schools through Arts in the Classroom and enabling mentoring and performance opportunities to young people through the Youth Arts Ambassadors.

TROY-HAYNER CULTURAL CENTER troyhayner.org Troy • 937-339-0457 Taking care to preserve the beauty of the historic landmark in which it is housed, the center is a lively hub for community and cultural activity. Opportunities include exhibits, performing arts programs, classes in art, and a wide range of other cultural and educational offerings.

VANDALIA ARTS vandaliaohio.org Vandalia • 937-898-5891 Vandalia Cultural Arts Program (VCAP) and Public Art in Vandalia (PAIV) were established to benefit the city of Vandalia and its residents by providing revenue to support the arts.

VCAP supports artistic and cultural activities, programs, performances, and organizations.

VCAP has an annual grant program and facilitates monthly exhibits of local art. PAIV’s mission is to enhance neighborhoods and urban environments in the city of Vandalia through the installation and maintenance of permanent works of art. PAIV welcomes and embraces public art for the community—donated, loaned, or commissioned—in an effort to grow Vandalia’s public art collection.

YELLOW SPRINGS ARTS COUNCIL ysartscouncil.org Yellow Springs • 937-679-YSAC (9722) The Yellow Springs Arts Council supports hundreds of local creative workers and many more artistic souls by hosting monthly gallery shows, organizing performances by musicians, dancers, poets, and comedians, and offering art classes. YSAC sponsors special projects and is a member organization that is supported through membership dues, donations, grants, and fundraising projects.

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ART MUSEUMS, EXHIBITIONS, & SERVICES FOR VISUAL ARTISTS

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or those who love the visual arts, the Dayton Region offers world-class museums, eclectic art exhibitions, unique studios and marketplaces, and plenty of opportunities to interact with— and become a part of—a vibrant and welcoming community of artists.

Explore 1,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years of art history at The Dayton Art Institute (DAI) in downtown Dayton, discover art by well-known and emerging artists in the seven galleries of the Springfield Museum of Art, or traverse rolling hills and meadows filled with massive modern and contemporary sculptures at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum.

Looking to support local artists? The Dayton Visual Arts Center, Dayton Society of Artists, and Rosewood Gallery (see Rosewood Arts Centre p. 7) are just a few places to check out for gallery talks, artist receptions, and opportunities to purchase works created right here in the Dayton Region.

2018–2019 VISUAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

25TH ANNUAL ART AUCTION – DAYTON VISUAL ARTS CENTER April 26, 2019 Ponitz Center, Sinclair Community College 100+ original works of art by the best of the best local artists at affordable prices. DVAC’s signature fundraiser is more casual than your average gala and guarantees something for everyone, plus great music, tons of food, and fun—all in support of DVAC’s mission.

ANNUAL SPRING EXHIBITION – DAYTON SOCIETY OF ARTISTS May–June 2019 (Opening Reception: May 3) A juried exhibition of Miami Valley artists held at the Dayton Society of Artists’ gallery in the historic St. Anne’s Hill neighborhood on 48 High St. LINE ENGR AVING BY DOUGLAS R. FIELY, COURTESY OF DAYTON PRINTMAKERS COOPER ATIVE

SPIRITS, ILLUSIONS & DISCOVERIES: PHOTOGRAPHS BY DOUG MCLARTY – SPRINGFIELD MUSEUM OF ART Sept. 14, 2018–Jan. 18, 2019 Doug McLart y’s photos employ eyecatching botanical designs, unusual floral combinations, and whimsical creations to help us examine and enjoy the rich diversity of nature.

10TH DAYTON/KYOTO INVITATIONAL, DAYTON PRINTMAKERS CO-OP – SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Sept. 24–Oct. 25, 2018 The Dayton/Kyoto Invitational is an international print exchange between the Dayton Printmakers Cooperative and Gen Studio Group in Kyoto, Japan. The theme for 2018 is “FOOD.” MUSE: MICKALENE THOMAS PHOTOGRAPHS AND TÊTE-À-TÊTE – THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE Oct. 20, 2018–Jan. 13, 2019 A photographic exhibition by contemporary artist Mickalene Thomas paired with an installation of work from photographers who have inspired her.

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Tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood in Springfield sits one of the nation’s most beautiful and unusual folk-art masterpieces: The Hartman Rock Garden. More than 250,000 stones make up the garden’s 50 structures—including a castle and drawbridge, a replica of the White House, a tiny Hoover Dam, and a de-

piction of Custer’s Last Stand.

H.G. (Ben) Hartman began constructing the garden when he lost his job in 1932—the midst of the Great Depression. The project began as the construction of a simple fishing pond but soon expanded to become a 12year artistic pursuit. Today, visitors can wander through his imaginative wonderland free of charge, from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year.

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ART MUSEUMS, EXHIBITIONS, & SERVICES FOR VISUAL ARTISTS DIRECTORY AFRICAN AMERICAN VISUAL ARTISTS GUILD www.aavag.org Dayton • 937-263-9907 “Expanding Creative Visions.” Established in Dayton in May 1993, incorporated in Ohio as a nonprofit in 1995, approved by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization in 1997. This organization is open to anyone interested in the mission and objectives of AAVAG: To serve the arts, artists, and community by promoting, developing, empowering, and cultivating visual arts and artists. An office space in Central State University Dayton at 840 Germantown St. serves as both an operating base and gallery space for AAVAG.

THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE (DAI) daytonartinstitute.org Dayton • 937-223-4ART (4278) For nearly 100 years, The Dayton Art Institute has been committed to enriching lives and serving the community by creating meaningful experiences with art, inviting visitors to explore the diverse permanent collection, world-class special exhibitions, family programs, art classes, social events, and more.

THE DAYTON PRINTMAKERS COOPERATIVE (DPC) daytonprintmakerscooperative.com Dayton The Dayton Printmakers Cooperative (DPC) is a nonprofit alliance of area printmakers and artists. Since its founding in 1983, the cooperative has provided a studio environment for artists to enrich their cultural channels and broaden their knowledge of the printmaking media. The cooperative has continued to grow through the support of its artist members and patrons in partnership with the Dayton Visual Arts Center (DVAC).

DAYTON SOCIETY OF ARTISTS daytondsps.org Dayton • 937-228-4532 Dayton Society of Artists is a nonprofit organization helping local artists to promote their work and improve their craft. A historic home in St. Anne’s Hill, 48 High Street Gallery, serves as both an operating base and a gallery space for DSA.

DAYTON VISUAL ARTS CENTER (DVAC) daytonvisualarts.org Dayton • 937-224-3822 The Dayton Visual Arts Center (DVAC) is Dayton’s community art center. DVAC presents exhibitions and public programs focusing on local and national artists. It advances the area’s rich arts C U LT U R E W O R K S . O R G

and cultural profile by providing local artists with a professional gallery to show work, hone skills, and gain access to the larger art world, and also by providing the community with a place to see and learn about contemporary art and meet artists. At its core, DVAC provides art for the community and a community for artists.

GALLERY SAINT JOHN dayton-gallery-saintjohn.org Dayton • 937-320-5405 Gallery Saint John is a nonprofit gallery that exhibits art works done by members of the Society of Mary and their acquaintances in the Dayton community, as well as works from the collection of the Marian Library of the University of Dayton.

Nine shows are held each year in addition to workshops in design, ceramics, drawing, painting, and photography techniques.

HARTMAN ROCK GARDEN hartmanrockgarden.org Springfield • info@hartmanrockgarden.org What began as a modest concrete fish pond in H.G. (Ben) Hartman’s back yard is now revered as a folk-art masterpiece. The Hartman Rock Garden includes over 250,000 individual stones that combine a mixture of history, religion, and depression-era pop culture. Fully restored by the Kohler Foundation in 2009, the garden is open daily from dawn to dusk with no admission charge.

MISSING PEACE ART SPACE missingpeaceart.org Dayton • 937-241-4353 What is the art of peace? It is creative communication using artistic mediums to express the human desire for peace. Each piece is as different as the artist that created it and in many instances overcomes the barriers of language. Humans have used art for communicating their struggle to attain a state of peace since prehistoric times.

It can leave you inspired, terrified, or somewhere in between. Special exhibitions on the themes of peace will be offered throughout the year.

PYRAMID HILL SCULPTURE PARK AND MUSEUM pyramidhill.org Hamilton • 513-868-1234 Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum combines the lure of nature with the dynamic presence of monumental art. Explore more than 300 acres of woodlands, gardens, and lakes and marvel at over 56 pieces of outdoor art. Then go back in time at the indoor Ancient Sculpture Museum, which houses Greek, Roman, Etruscan, and Egyptian pieces. Spend a day with art and nature.

SCULPTURAL VILLAGE OF VERSAILLES Versailles • 800-504-2995 Twelve life-sized bronze sculptures are scattered throughout the community of Versailles. Most of the art is illuminated for viewing at night, and all but one piece is publicly accessible. A brochure describing each with a map to its location is available at The Inn at Versailles.

SHANGO ARTS bingdavis.tripod.com Dayton • 937-223-2290 Shango Arts is a nonprofit organization founded by artist Willis “Bing” Davis to provide art and cultural experiences to enhance the understanding and appreciation of African-American art and culture and to reinforce the interrelationship of the visual arts to other artistic and cultural expressions, while enhancing the position of African-American artists in the community and the world at large.

SPRINGFIELD MUSEUM OF ART springfieldart.net Springfield • 937-325-4673 Springfield is home to the only Smithsonian Affiliate art museum in the state of Ohio. The distinction celebrates the Springfield Museum of Art’s adherence to best practices and its exemplary permanent collection, which features artists such as Berenice Abbott, George Bellows, and A.T. Bricher. The museum’s dynamic schedule of changing exhibitions, including self-taught and contemporary artists, ensures there’s always something new to see.

VANDALIA ART PARK vandaliaohio.org Vandalia • 937-898-5891 The Vandalia Art Park features an eight-acre walkable art trail with annual art installations and several permanent pieces. Visiting the park is free, and various activities and art initiatives take place throughout the year. The park is joined by the Vandalia Rotary footbridge to the VandaliaButler Historical Society grounds, which makes this a destination offering art, nature, and history.

X*ACT ARTS CENTER xeniaact.org Xenia • 937-372-0516 Opened in May 2013, the X*ACT Arts Center is a creation, display, and sale space for local visual artists. Operated in conjunction with the Xenia Area Community Theater.

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THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE (P. 9) daytonartinstitute.org 937-223-4ART (4278) Drop in between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturday of every month for an ARTventure! Families can learn new art-making techniques and create artwork and memories to take home and cherish.

ROSEWOOD ARTS CENTRE (P. 7) playkettering.org 937-296-0294 Rosewood Arts Centre offers over 100 classes every year for kids of all ages, plus

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he Dayton Region offers a multitude of opportunities for people of all ages to cultivate a meaningful relationship with the arts. Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush in your life or you’re a master of watercolor, oils, and acrylic, there are programs and activities to help you take your artistic practice to the next level.

In addition to the arts education-focused organizations listed in this section, many other visual, performing, and media arts organizations listed throughout the Guide offer educational programs, including:

adult classes in pottery, printmaking, photography, and more.

SPRINGFIELD MUSEUM OF ART (P. 9) springfieldart.net 937-325-4673 The Springfield Museum of Art regularly offers a variety of classes for children, teens and adults in subjects ranging from painting to stained glass.

VICTORIA THEATRE ASSOCIATION (P. 32) victoriatheatre.com 937-228-7591 The Victoria Theatre Association offers Master Classes in choreography and performance techniques before many of its Broadway Series performances.

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ARTS EDUCATION & MULTIDISCIPLINARY DIRECTORY FINAL BOW: CENTER FOR CHILDREN’S PERFORMING ARTS finalbow.org Greenville • 937-459-8078 Final Bow is a nonprofit organization promoting children’s performing arts. It offers educational opportunities in dance, choir, music, and theatre.

INFUSION ART infusion-art.org Beavercreek • 937-306-7277 Infusion Art is a community-driven nonprofit organization that works with local organizations to create art education programs for youth, young adults, and citizens without access to the arts. Art is a pillar of learning, critical thinking, and generating creative ideas. Students will discover new talents and appreciation for the arts and their community by being involved in the processes from beginning to end.

K12 GALLERY & TEJAS k12tejasgallery.org Dayton • 937-461-5149 K12 Gallery & TEJAS (Teen Educational and Joint Adult Studio) inspires people of all ages from the Miami Valley to imagine, learn, and create art through hundreds of innovative arts education programs led by professional artists. Low-income students, youth on probation, adults with disabilities, prisoners, and survivors of violence achieve equal access to the educational and healing quality of the arts. The organization has provided dozens of public art projects to add cultural beauty to the Dayton Region.

THE MOSAIC INSTITUTE OF GREATER DAYTON midayton.org Dayton MI is a nonprofit arts organization committed to breaking the social barriers that divide us and unifying people by leading collaborative art murals. Visit the Mosaic Art Studio in Crane Studios Market in downtown Dayton to create your own beautiful glass mosaic pieces. All ages, all abilities, all people are welcome. Open Saturdays.

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PROJECT JERICHO

musemachine.com Dayton • 937-222-MUSE (6873) Muse Machine is a nationally acclaimed arts education organization annually serving 72,000 students and their teachers across western Ohio. Since its inception in 1982, Muse Machine has produced dozens of large-scale musicals and concerts and engaged thousands of students through arts-integrated classroom instruction, interactive workshops, and professional development for teachers.

project-jericho.com Springfield • 937-328-3869 Project Jericho is a collaborative program between the Clark State Performing Arts Center and the Clark County Department of Job and Family Services that makes performing and visual arts opportunities available to all families in Clark County. Project Jericho changes lives through positive in-depth arts experiences.

NEW HOPE STUDIO Dayton • 937-253-6360 The New Hope Studio is a division of the New Hope Project Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization. Its mission is to promote self-expression, selfworth, and job skills through a variety of arts.

Classes are held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

OHIO PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTE (OPAI) ohioperformingartsinstitute.org Springfield • 937-324-7444 Ohio Performing Arts Institute is a nonprofit whose vision is to preserve and enhance the arts through quality theatre education and performances in the community. OPAI offers a multitude of opportunities in dance, private music lessons, and acting for all ages. Known for its annual “Nutcracker,” OPAI presents a wide range of high-quality community theatre productions including musicals, children’s theatre productions, dance concerts, and more.

THE PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY theperformingartsacademy.com Middletown • 513-594-7242 Since 2000, the Performing Arts Academy (PAA) has grown from a handful of children to a program that now produces 12 annual theatre productions, provides dance classes for all ages, and offers private music lessons year round to more than 290 young people and adults. The PAA provides instruction in voice, piano, guitar, woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, music theory, and theatre, and has three age-graded children’s theatre groups.

RESIDENCE IN PRAISE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER residenceinpraisefineartscenter.com Trotwood • 937-837-6193 Residence in Praise Community Arts Center provides professional lessons for students of all ages in music, dance, visual arts, theatre, creative writing, drill team, drum corps, and communications. Artistic programming is provided for the residents of Trotwood and surrounding cities to participate in, present, engage with, and appreciate the arts.

STIVERS SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS stivers.org Dayton • 937-542-7380 Stivers School for the Arts is a public arts magnet school serving students in grades 7–12.

Stivers pairs intensive training in the arts with a rigorous academic program that regularly produces test scores equal or superior to those of surrounding suburban districts. Stivers is a prime example of how participation in the arts enhances academic performance, and it has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as being among America’s best high schools.

WE CARE ARTS wecarearts.org Kettering • 937-252-3937 We Care Arts is a place where people with disabilities learn independence and build self-esteem. Those with emotional, cognitive, and/or physical disabilities can come to the facility and create artwork that fosters confidence and empowerment. Visit the We Care Arts Gallery to buy one-of-a-kind, individually created gifts for any occasion, or stop by the store at Town & Country Shopping Center in Kettering.

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ing it from the rooftops: The Dayton Region excels in vocal performance.

You’ll find choral performances of everything from Bach to Leonard Cohen, stunning interdisciplinary productions, and, best of all, plenty of invitations to sing along.

2018–2019 VOCAL HIGHLIGHTS MARIAN CONSORT Oct. 18, 2018 Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, University of Dayton SONGS OF HOPE AND FREEDOM – BACH SOCIETY OF DAYTON WITH THE CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY CHORUS Oct. 19, 2018 Central State University Oct. 21, 2018 Kettering Adventist Church NUMINOUS NATURE – MUSICA Oct. 28, 2018 St. George’s Episcopal Church, Dayton

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RIGOLETTO – DAYTON OPERA – DAYTON PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE Nov. 9 and 11, 2018 Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton

UNDER THE BIG TOP – DAYTON GAY MEN’S CHORUS March 30, 2019 The Dayton Art Institute

SWEET SOUNDS OF THE HOLIDAYS – BACH SOCIETY OF DAYTON WITH THE KETTERING CHILDREN’S CHOIR CHORALE AND THE KETTERING ADVENT RINGERS Dec. 2, 2018 Kettering Adventist Church

CELEBRATION OF FLIGHT – KETTERING CHILDREN’S CHOIR April 17, 2019 Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE – DAYTON OPERA – DAYTON PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE March 2–3, 2019 Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton VIENNA BOYS’ CHOIR March 16, 2019 Clark State Performing Arts Center, Springfield WOMEN OF THE WORLD – UD ARTSLIVE SERIES March 20, 2019 Kennedy Union Ballroom, University of Dayton

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CHORALE SPRING CONCERT – SINCLAIR COLLEGE May 3, 2019 Blair Hall Theatre, Sinclair SALOME – DAYTON OPERA – DAYTON PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE May 17 and 19, 2019 Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton DIVAS – DAYTON GAY MEN’S CHORUS June 1, 2019 Victoria Theatre, Dayton

We welcome you to visit our campus during one of our Welcome Wednesdays!

What to expect: • Guided school tour • Receive admissions information • Opportunity to schedule a follow-up Shadow Day • Ask questions, get answers!

Check out these additional opportunities to visit Spring Valley Academy!

APRIL 10 • Open House 8:00am-3:00pm

APRIL 10 • Kindergarten Round-up 2:00pm-3:30pm

• For all new students in Grades K-11 • Those attending receive Admission Discount Coupon (value up to $100) • Meet the SVA administration, teachers and staff

• For all students ages 4-5 (rsvp requested) • Little Stallion kick-off begins in multi-purpose room with fun, kid-friendly activities • Parents will visit the classroom and be given an introduction to our Early Childhood Program at SVA

MAY 8 • Academy Day 11:00am-9:30pm • For SVA Grades 8 and all visiting students in Grade 8-11 • Experience different classroom settings • Academic scholarship testing • Fun scavenger hunt after school • Dayton Dragons game and dinner in luxury box • 9:30 pm approximate return to SVA for parent pick-up

MAY 8 • Step-Up Day 1:00pm-3:00pm • For students currently in Grades K-7 • All current and prospective students will “step up” to their next grade level for an orientation with their next year’s teacher

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BACH SOCIETY OF DAYTON

DAYTON OPERA

MIAMI VALLEY MUSIC MEN (MVMM)

bachsocietyofdayton.org Dayton • 937-294-BACH (2224) The Bach Society of Dayton is dedicated to performing and promoting appreciation of choral masterworks from early music—including J.S. Bach—to new music and to nurturing the next generation of choral singers. The 60-voice chorus, under the direction of Music Director John Neely, performs with soloists and orchestra and frequently collaborates on inventive programs with leading performing arts organizations in the Miami Valley.

Dayton Performing Arts Alliance daytonperformingarts.org Dayton • 937-224-3521 Dayton Opera has been enriching the cultural life of southwest Ohio for nearly 60 years.

Dayton Opera makes its home in the worldclass, state-of-the-art Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, allowing the company to deliver stunning aural and visual performances in an acoustically superior theatre. Dayton Opera presents three major fully staged opera productions each year and is bold and reaching in its programming, from classical, beloved productions to modern and thought-provoking works. Dayton Opera also presents an annual Season Opening Spectacular, a groundbreaking initiative among Dayton Opera, Dayton Philharmonic, and Dayton Ballet that strives to take artistic collaboration to a new level.

singdayton.org Dayton • 937-985-1720 The Miami Valley Music Men, a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, is a men’s barbershop chorus that has been in the Dayton area since 1950. Barbershop music is characterized by four-part a cappella harmony and the distinct barbershop seventh (ringing) chord. The MVMM perform at a wide variety of community venues throughout the region each year. The 2018 concert is “Songs of Inspiration” on Nov. 3. Check the website for tickets and updates.

CENTERVILLE COMMUNITY CHORUS (CCC) ccchorus.org Centerville The Centerville Community Chorus is an allvolunteer chorus co-sponsored by the city of Centerville and the Centerville Arts Commission. The Chorus consists of singers who represent a wide range of vocations and ages and perform at a variety of venues throughout the community.

DAYTON GAY MEN’S CHORUS daytongaymenschorus.org Dayton • 937-530-0642 The Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus sings to inspire, encourage, and sustain excellence in the choral arts and to achieve a gay-affirming presence in the greater Miami Valley. DGMC is continually reaching for excellence in choral music, offering a broad repertoire in a variety of accessible venues while educating the community at large about the value of diversity.

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GEM CITY CHORUS gemcitychorus.org Centerville • 937-433-1014 The Gem City Chorus is Dayton’s premier women’s show chorus, dedicated to advancing the musical art of a cappella singing–especially that all-American tradition of barbershop harmony.

KETTERING CHILDREN’S CHOIR ketteringchildrenschoir.org Kettering • 937-701-4893 The Kettering Children’s Choir’s mission is to educate talented young singers and build an appreciation for musical excellence. The choir’s vision is to be known throughout Ohio as a premier vocal ensemble and choral school with structured musical training as well as high-quality standards of artistic performance and music appreciation. KCC is in residence at Wright State University’s Creative Arts Center.

MUSICA musicadayton.org Dayton • 937-619-9755 Musica is Dayton’s Chamber Choir, bringing vocal excellence to the Dayton Region since 1990. Under the baton of Artistic Director Dr. Erik Zinter, Musica offers a wide variety of music—from Baroque to Broadway, classics to spirituals, madrigals to vocal jazz.

WORLD HOUSE CHOIR worldhousechoir.org Yellow Springs • 513-560-9082 The World House Choir is a diverse, multicultural, mixed-voice community choir whose repertoire is drawn from different traditions, including classical, global, folk, spirituals, gospel, and music of peace and justice struggles worldwide. The choir performs music that motivates and inspires our communities toward justice, diversity, and equality as we strive for peace and build our web of mutuality. Artistic Director: Catherine Roma.

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DANCE gion’s dance community continues to be a source of inspiration and innovation for the dance world at large.

2018–2019 DANCE HIGHLIGHTS DRACULA: BLOODLINES – DAYTON BALLET – DAYTON PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE Oct. 25–28, 2018 Victoria Theatre, Dayton A reimagined classic tale that’s perfect for the haunting month of October. Guest vocalists from Dayton Opera will share the stage with Dayton Ballet to spotlight the production with gorgeous vocal resonance.

WEEKEND WORKSHOP WITH STEVE KOTANSKY – MIAMI VALLEY FOLK DANCERS Nov. 10–11, 2018 Michael Solomon Pavilion, Kettering The Miami Valley Folk Dancers will host a weekend workshop with dancer and researcher Steve Kotansky featuring Balkan and central European folk dances.

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n 1937, Dayton sisters Josephine and Hermene Schwarz founded the Experimental Group for Young Dancers and staged the troupe’s first performance at The Dayton Art Institute. Today, their dance company is known as the Dayton Ballet—the second oldest ballet company in the United States and one of the top three dance companies in the nation that produces and presents new work.

Through the Dayton Ballet and their education initiatives, the Schwarz sisters inspired many generations of dancers—including Jeraldyne Blunden, who went on to open her own school, Jeraldyne’s School of Dance, and to found Ohio’s oldest modern dance company, the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC). Over its 50-year history, DCDC has pushed the boundaries of contemporary dance, earned some of the nation’s most prestigious dance awards, and become the holder of the world’s largest repertoire of classic works by AfricanAmerican choreographers.

With such a celebrated and influential legacy, it’s no wonder that the Dayton Re-

THE NUTCRACKER – DAYTON BALLET – DAYTON PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE Dec. 14–16 and 20–23, 2018 Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton Dayton Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” comprises an enormous cast that includes the full professional Dayton Ballet company, dancers from Dayton Ballet II and the Dayton Ballet School, and over 100 children from the Dayton area.

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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN DANCE CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL Jan. 22–27, 2019 Multiple venues in Dayton In partnership with DCDC, The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) will host its 31st Annual International Conference and Festival in Dayton. Be sure to catch the culminating collaborative performance on Jan. 26 at Victoria Theatre!

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BALANCE – DCDC2 & UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON DANCE ENSEMBLE March 23–24, 2019 Kennedy Union Boll Theatre, University of Dayton The annual collaboration between DCDC2 and the UD Dance Ensemble.

SLEEPING BEAUTY: THE STORY OF BRIAR ROSE – DAYTON BALLET – DAYTON PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE April 12–14, 2019 Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton With original libretto and choreography, unique costumes, amazing sets, and live music from the impeccable Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, “Sleeping Beauty: The Story of Briar Rose” takes the stage by storm to steal your heart away.

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY GALA CONCERT – DAYTON CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY May 4, 2019 Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton DCDC and Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra join forces as former DCDC Artistic Director Kevin Ward creates a new work for the company’s 50th anniversary celebration!

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THE CELTIC ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE

GARY GEIS DANCE COMPANY

celticacademy.com Dayton • 937-256-6086 The mission of the Celtic Academy is to promote a greater understanding of and appreciation for Irish culture through dance. The academy performs for various organizations and functions in Greater Dayton and southwest Ohio throughout the year.

garygeisdance.org Springfield • 937-322-6229 The Gary Geis Dance Company (GGDC) and Gary Geis School of Dance offer the finest dance and performance training in the Springfield area. The school provides children and adults—beginning to advanced—an affordable and diverse curriculum in ballet, jazz, modern, and tap. GGDC 1st and 2nd companies (ages 8–18) offer multiple performance opportunities throughout the season.

DAYTON BALLET Dayton Performing Arts Alliance daytonperformingarts.org Dayton • 937-224-3521 The second-oldest ballet company in the United States, Dayton Ballet proudly celebrates its 81st season in 2018­-2019. Dayton Ballet will host a season of five performances that include familiar traditional ballets, the classic family-friendly holiday favorite “The Nutcracker,” and new and innovative works.

Dayton Ballet has two “homes”—the beautiful and historic Victoria Theatre and the stateof-the-art Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center.

GEM CITY BALLET gemcityballet.org Springboro • 937-550-9245 Gem City Ballet was formed to educate young dancers in the joys and rigors of ballet performance, to make quality ballet performances available to a wider audience, and to provide new and experienced choreographers an opportunity to create new works.

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LE JEUNE DANCE COMPANY

dcdc.org Dayton • 937-228-DCDC (3232) Rooted in the African-American experience, DCDC is a culturally diverse company committed to reaching the broadest audience through exceptional performance and artsintegrated education. Now celebrating its 50th anniversary season, DCDC has won national and international acclaim and renown for powerful performances and a diverse repertoire of works by world-class choreographers.

lejeunedance.com Mason • 513-257-8083 Premiering in 2011 as Le Jeune Ballet National, Le Jeune Dance Company is the first professional company of its kind in the nation composed of ballet dance professionals at the very beginning of their careers. Le Jeune Dance Company performs as a repertoire company in Greater Cincinnati and other regional communities. Company repertoire includes classical ballet and contemporary dance, as well as cutting-edge choreography concepts.

DAYTON DANCE CONSERVATORY COMPANY ddccompany.org Huber Heights • 937-469-5043 The Dayton Dance Conservatory Company is a pre-professional youth dance company committed to creating young ambassadors of dance who will continue to proliferate and sustain the art of dance in the Dayton area. DDCC offers pre-professional dance instruction as well as two annual concerts, which include guest artists from the Dayton area and from surrounding states.

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MIAMI VALLEY DANCE COMPANY miamivalleydancecompany.org Kettering • 937-435-0503 The Miami Valley Dance Company is a yearround pre-professional training program and performing ensemble. This nonprofit organization, under the direction of Terre Manning and Pamela Ellis, is in its 28th year and has received more funding than any other pre-professional company in Dayton. MVDC dancers perform in “The Nutcracker,” a Spring Gala, and multiple community outreach programs.

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MIAMI VALLEY FOLK DANCERS miamivalleyfolkdancers.org Kettering • 937-426-8509 Miami Valley Folk Dancers is a recreational dance group dedicated to learning folk dances from around the world and increasing appreciation of the music and dances of diverse cultures. Members include singles and couples at every skill level. Since 1952, the club has sponsored more than 70 weekend workshops, many with internationally known instructors. Dances take place every Thursday at the Michael Solomon Pavilion at the Community Golf Course in Kettering.

THE PAMANA DANCE GROUP Dayton • 937-216-8525 The Pamana Dance Group is the premier dance troupe of the Philippine-American Society of Greater Dayton. The group performs a diverse repertoire of rich Philippine cultural dances showcasing vivid regional color and tradition.

They regularly perform at A World A’Fair at the Dayton Convention Center, at various cultural festivals, and by special invitation.

SOUTH DAYTON DANCE THEATRE (SDDT) sddt.org Centerville • 937-435-5052 South Dayton Dance Theatre’s objective is to give dancers pre-professional training in a supportive learning environment. SDDT is a nonprofit dance company working with dancers ages 10 through 18 to help them reach their professional dance goals and aspirations. They are also a member of Regional Dance America Northeast. SDDT dancers get the opportunity to dance in “The Nutcracker,” the Spring Concert, and the Regional Dance America festival, as well as other local performances.

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he Dayton Region is known as the birthplace of aviation, the invention capital of the United States, and yes, the Land of Funk.

An easy and fun way to get started exploring the region’s rich history is by taking a stroll on the Dayton Inventors River Walk at RiverScape MetroPark (see Five Rivers MetroParks p. 25). Set along the Great Miami River in downtown Dayton, the River Walk features 150 brick tiles commemorating Dayton Region innovations, plus seven oversized, interactive public art pieces honoring some of our region’s greatest inventions—including the pop-top can, the ice cube tray, the cash register, and, of course, the airplane.

For history buffs who like history they can see, taste, touch, and even ride, jump in the cockpit of four historic flying machines in an interactive flight simulator at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, ride on a replica 1800s 70-foot-long canal boat at Johnston Farm & Indian Agency, enjoy a beer brewed 1800s-style at Carillon Park, or explore a partially reconstructed Fort Ancient village that once thrived on the banks of the Great Miami River at SunWatch.

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FUNK MUSIC HALL OF FAME & EXHIBITION CENTER 113 E. Third St., Dayton, OH 937-837-4441 Open Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

In the ’70s and ’80s, groups like the Ohio Players, Slave, Lakeside, and Steve Arrington’s Hall of Fame put Dayton,

2018–2019 HISTORY, HERITAGE, AND SCIENCE HIGHLIGHTS DISCOVER WOODLAND DAYS – WOODLAND CEMETERY & ARBORETUM Oct. 7, 2018 Tours begin at 12, 12:30, and 1 p.m. Enjoy a beautiful stroll and meet actors portraying the famous and infamous residents of Dayton who have made Woodland their final resting place. RSVP at 937-228-3221.

ARCHAEOLOGY DAY – SUNWATCH ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK & INDIAN VILLAGE Oct. 20, 2018 Celebrate International Archaeology Day and the Archaeological Institute of America at SunWatch! Take a stroll through this historically rich and picturesque village or try your hand throwing spear with an atlatl.

DAYTON HISTORY FIGHT NIGHT – DAYTON HISTORY (SEE CARILLON HISTORICAL PARK) Feb. 23, 2019 Memorial Hall The biggest names in Dayton duke it out center stage in a 1920s-themed boxing match in the historic Memorial Hall.

GEEKFEST! – DAYTON SOCIETY OF NATURAL HISTORY April 26, 2019 Boonshoft Museum of Discovery Gamers, cosplayers, steampunkers, geeks, Trekkies, and nerds unite! Head to the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery for an entire evening of costume contests, vendors, demos, board games, trivia, and more.

HERITAGE DAY WITH THE DAYTON PHILHARMONIC – DAYTON HISTORY (SEE CARILLON HISTORICAL PARK) May 26, 2019 Carillon Historical Park Held on Memorial Day weekend, Heritage Day at Carillon Historical Park celebrates Dayton’s unparalleled history through special activities, costumed interpreters, and more.

Ohio, on the map as the Land of Funk.

Now, funk fans have a place to go to honor these music legends. Located in downtown Dayton’s Fire Blocks District, the new Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center is the place to go to see funk memorabilia and deepen your appreciation of funk’s origins and continuing evolution.

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americaspackardmuseum.org Dayton • 937-226-1710 America’s Packard Museum in Dayton is the world’s only restored Packard Dealership operating as a museum and the only full-time museum dedicated exclusively to the Packard Motor Car company, its products, and its philosophies.

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BEAR’S MILL

bearsmill.org Greenville • 937-548-5112 Built in 1849, Bear’s Mill is one of the few operating water-powered grist mills in Ohio today. In addition to tours and grinding demonstrations, the Mill houses a Mill Store featuring stoneground flours and meals, kitchen accessories, and gourmet products. The Mill Gallery features the Art at the Mill series, exhibiting paintings, sculpture, and photography of artists from the Ohio Valley.

BOONSHOFT MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY

boonshoftmuseum.org Dayton • 937-275-7431 The mission of the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is to be the premier regional provider of interactive science learning experiences that enrich the lives of children and adults, enhance the quality of life in our community, and promote a broad understanding of the world.

THE BRADFORD OHIO RAILROAD MUSEUM

bradfordrrmuseum.org Bradford • 937-552-2196 The Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum celebrates the heritage and impact that the railroad had upon our community and the individuals who worked within the railroad industry. Founded in 2002 by several local railroad enthusiasts, the Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum takes you on a journey through our local railroad history as depicted through photos,

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HISTORY, HERITAGE, & SCIENCE MUSEUMS DIRECTORY interactive displays, and railroad memorabilia. The Ohio Museums Association presented the Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum with the 2017 award for Best Exhibition under $500,000. Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., April through October.

THE BRITISH TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM

britishtransportationmuseum.org Dayton • 937-546-0039 The British Transportation Museum is an all-volunteer nonprofit with a mission of preservation and education about British transportation. It has an eclectic, evergrowing collection of 46 cars (plus 10 on loan), 15 bicycles, an Irish boat, memorabilia, and a library.

Founded 19 years ago, the museum moved into its 83,000-square-foot home in 2015. This is the only effort of this kind in the Americas focused on British transportation.

CARILLON HISTORICAL PARK

daytonhistory.org Dayton • 937-293-2841 Carillon Historical Park serves as the main campus for Dayton History, the official historical organization of Montgomery County.

In addition to the park, Dayton H istor y operates Haw t hor n Hill, the Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site, the Patterson Homestead, the Old Court House, Memorial Hall, and the Archive Center. The organization brings the past to life to understand the present and inspire the future by collecting, preserving, interpreting, presenting, and promoting the region’s past.

CARRIAGE HILL

metroparks.org Dayton • 937-275-PARK (7275) Part of Five Rivers MetroParks, the Historical Farm at Carriage Hill MetroPark tells important stories that celebrate our agricultural heritage in the Miami Valley. Visitors to Carriage Hill Historical Farm will be immersed in 19th-century farm life. Within the preserved house and farm buildings, there are demonstrations of heritage skills and crafts by living-history interpreters. Activities such as 18

blacksmithing, woodworking, cooking, quilting and canning are all demonstrated at the farm.

CENTERVILLEWASHINGTON HISTORY

centervillewashingtonhistory.org Centerville • 937-433-0123 Centerville-Washington History’s mission is to connect the community to its heritage by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and promoting the history of Centerville and Washington Township. There are three early 1800s limestone buildings that tell the history of the area: The Walton House Museum, Asahel Wright Museum, and Aaron Nutt Research Center. Open Tuesday through Friday, 12–4 p.m.

DAYTON INTERNATIONAL PEACE MUSEUM

daytonpeacemuseum.org Dayton • 937-227-3223 The Dayton International Peace Museum is a nonprofit, primarily volunteer organization whose educational programs and exhibits are nonpartisan and feature themes of nonviolent conflict resolution, social justice issues, international relations, and peace. Many of its present exhibits and activities feature local, national, and international “Peace Heroes.” Dayton’s history is honored as the center for the 1995 Dayton Peace Accords.

FORT ANCIENT

fortancient.org Oregonia • 513-932-4421 Situated on a bluff 235 feet above the Little Miami River Valley, the museum at Fort Ancient presents an overarching view of 15,000 years of Ohio history, while the prehistoric-themed garden offers a glimpse into how the prehistoric peoples of the area survived.

FUNK MUSIC HALL OF FAME & EXHIBITION CENTER

thefunkcenter.org Dayton • 937-837-4441 The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center’s mission is to establish a home for the legacy of funk music by acknowledging the artists who brought this art form to life while showcasing the

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funk experience. Its vision is to be the premier organization to house and maintain funk music memorabilia, and to advance the public’s knowledge on the worldwide impact of funk music. Visit the center Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

GARST MUSEUM

garstmuseum.org Greenville • 937-548-5250 The Garst Museum features vibrant exhibits about remarkable indiv iduals who hailed from Darke County: Lowell Thomas, CBS broadcaster and explorer; Annie Oak ley, world-famous sha r pshooter ; a nd Z acha r y Lansdowne, commander of the USS Shenandoah. The museum also houses an extensive exhibit honoring Native American history, Fort Greene Ville, the signing of The Greene Ville Peace Treaties, and the fascinating series of events that ultimately opened the gates to the west.

HERITAGE CENTER OF CLARK COUNTY

heritage.center Springfield • 937-324-0657 The Heritage Center occupies the former City Building & Market, which was built in 1890 and extends an entire city block. Today, it houses a museum that faithfully recounts the history of America’s Heartland, as well as a library and historical archives. Known by architectural aficionados for its stunning Richardsonian Romanesque design, the Heritage Center hosts approximately 30,000 visitors each year.

Admission is free.

JOHNSTON FARM & INDIAN AGENCY

johnstonfarmohio.com Piqua • 937-773-2522 The Johnston Farm & Indian Agency tells the story of the early events that helped shape Ohio, from the establishment of the Pickawillany village in 1747 to Camp Piqua in 1862. Against the backdrop of the home and farm of Col. John Johnston, the Woodland Indian and Canal Museum, and a restored stretch of the Miami and

Erie Canal, the past is preserved and brought to life for visitors.

MIAMI VALLEY VETERANS MUSEUM

miamivalleyveteransmuseum.com Troy • 937-332-8852 The Miami Valley Veterans Museum honors and preserves the memory of local veterans through a museum dedicated to their contributions to creating and protecting the freedoms that we as Americans enjoy. The museum serves as an educational tool that teaches youth about our military involvement throughout the world.

MIAMISBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY

historicalmiamisburg.org Miamisburg • 937-866-5439 The Miamisburg Historical Society operates Heritage Village in downtown Miamisburg, which includes the Gebhart Tavern Museum, the Kercher Pioneer Home, and the Gebhart Smokehouse. The Heritage Village is open June through October on Sundays, 2–5 p.m. There are docents, often in costume, to give tours and explain the history of the buildings. This year’s Fall Fest & Old Time Craft Day, held in conjunction with the city of Miamisburg at Riverfront Park, will be held Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.

MIAMISBURG MOUND PARK

ohiohistory.org Miamisburg • 937-866-3303 The Miamisburg Mound is the best known but least understood major prehistoric American Indian feature in Ohio. It is the largest conical-shaped earthwork of its kind in the United States and possibly the world.

MOUND COLD WAR DISCOVERY CENTER

daytonhistory.org Miamisburg • 937-247-0402 Mound Laboratory was the first Atomic Energy Commission site constructed after WWII in order to continue and consolidate Dayton’s work within the Manhattan Project that produced the world’s first atomic bombs. The Discovery Center reveals the top secret C U LT U R E W O R K S . O R G

history of Mound Laboratory, its employees, and their significant contributions to national security during the tense years of the Cold War, the Nuclear Age, and the Space Race. A multisensory, educational, and interactive experience for all ages!

MUSEUM OF TROY HISTORY

museumoftroyhistory.org Troy • 937-216-6925 The Museum of Troy Histor y promotes education about the history of Troy and Miami County by providing a museum to collect and display appropriate artifacts and present general public and youth-oriented programs in cooperation with the Troy Historical Society. A rich history of Troy is housed in the restored pre–Civil War house of John Kitchen. Rotating displays depict lifestyle themes in Troy and Miami County between 1850 and the present.

NATIONAL AFRO-AMERICAN MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER (NAAMCC)

ohiohistory.org Wilberforce • 937-376-4944 The NAAMCC is the first national museum dedicated to Afro-American history and culture. Opened in 1988, the museum has received the enthusiastic support of hundreds of individuals throughout the nation who have donated family treasures to the center, developing one of the nation’s largest collections of AfroAmerican materials.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE

nationalmuseum.af.mil Dayton • 937-255-3286 The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is the world’s largest and oldest military aviation museum, featuring more than 360 aerospace vehicles and missiles, thousands of personal artifacts, and photographs that document the Air Force timeline from the beginnings of military flight to today’s war on terrorism.

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OVERFIELD TAVERN MUSEUM

overfieldtavernmuseum.com Troy • 937-335-4019 Built in 1808, the tavern was once the center of activities in the small settlement community of Troy, Ohio. It now contains a rare collection of 19th-century furniture, household items, and artifacts representing the types of items that travelers would have brought with them to the area. The museum annex houses an art gallery, a classroom for visiting school groups, and a library.

PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE MUSEUM

pennsylvaniahousemuseum.info Springfield • 937-322-7668 Springfield was once known as the end of the Historic National Road.

The Pennsylvania House Tavern & Inn was an important stopover for livestock drovers and pioneers traveling by foot, on horseback, or in Conestoga wagons during the 19th-century westward expansion of the United States. The 24-room building, built in 1839, now houses an extensive display of antique furnishings, antique dolls, and one of the largest antique button collections in the United States.

SUNWATCH INDIAN VILLAGE/ ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK

sunwatch.org Dayton • 937-268-8199 The mission of SunWatch Indian Village and Archaeological Park is to protect, preserve, and research the cultural remains of the SunWatch National Historic Landmark archaeological site and to serve as a visitor and educational center for archaeology, Native American culture, and heritage stewardship as they relate to the site.

TIPPECANOE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

visitmiamicounty.org Tipp City • 937-667-4092 The Tippecanoe Historical Society Museum is located in a building that housed Tipp’s post office from 1929 to 1939. The museum opened its doors in 1991 and showcases the history, companies, and artifacts that are relevant to Tipp City.

VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM

veteransmuseumgermantown.org Germantown • 937-855-4763 The Veterans Memorial Museum Foundation (VMMF) is a nonprofit institution dedicated to preserving the honor and sacrifice of our Armed Forces veterans through the preservation of their oral and written histories and their personal artifacts.

WACO AIR MUSEUM

wacoairmuseum.org Troy • 937-335-9226 The WACO Aircraft Company was the largest manufacturer of civil aircraft in the country in the late 1920s and early ‘30s and the designer of the CG4A glider used in WWII. The museum features two hangars of aircraft and memorabilia related to the factory and the employees who made it great. The WACO Learning Center (which is housed in its own brand new building) nurtures aviation’s future by promoting science, technology, engineering, aviation, and math in the education of students and teachers.

WARREN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

wchsmuseum.org Lebanon • 513-932-1817 The Warren County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Lebanon, Ohio. WCHS owns and operates three historic properties in downtown Lebanon: The Warren County History Center, Glendower Historic Mansion, and the Old Post Office, a.k.a the Lebanon Conference & Banquet Center.

The Historical Society was founded in 1940 and is considered one of the top 10 regional history, art, and culture museums in the country.

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S WESTCOTT HOUSE

westcotthouse.org Springfield • 937-327-9291 Completed in 1908, the Westcott House is Frank Lloyd Wright’s only Prairie Style home in Ohio and one of the country’s finest Wright house museums. The Westcott House underwent a $5.3 million restoration in 2005, and each of its features—from art glass and original hardware to hand-decorated walls and massive urns—has been returned to its 1908 appearance. Docent-led tours are available Tuesday through Sunday.

WOODLAND CEMETERY & ARBORETUM

woodlandcemetery.org Dayton • 937-228-3221 Founded in 1841, Woodland Cemetery is one of the nation’s oldest rural garden cemeteries and is a unique cultural, botanical, and educational resource in the heart of Dayton. The Richardsonian Romanesque gateway, chapel, and office, completed in 1889, are on the National Register of Historic Places, and the chapel features one of the finest original Tiffany windows in the country.

Woodland is the final resting place of the Wright brothers, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Erma Bombeck, Charles Kettering, Gov. James M. Cox, John H. Patterson, George H. Mead, and over 109,000 others who made their lives in the Gem City.

WRIGHT “B” FLYER INC.

wright-b-flyer.org Miamisburg • 937-885-2327 Wright “B” Flyer Inc. is an allvolunteer, membership-based nonprofit headquartered at the Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport.

The group flies and displays lookalikes of the Wright brothers’ first production airplane, the Wright Model B Flyer. The group’s hangar at the Dayton-Wright Brothers A irport is open t hree days a week as a free museum about the Wright brothers and their role in the development of aviation.

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he Dayton Region has launched the careers of some of our country’s most beloved and influential storytellers.

Poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, one of the first nationally known African-American writers, was born in Dayton and published early works in the Dayton Herald. Erma Bombeck, a University of Dayton alumna, published a dozen books and more than 4,000 newspaper columns in her lifetime and is widely regarded as one of America’s greatest humorists.

Today, the Dayton Region continues to nurture and inspire storytellers of all genres through reading series, writers’ groups, open mics, poetry slams, symposiums, and nationally acclaimed workshops.

Writers looking to hone their craft can work with award-winning authors at the biannual Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop (April 2–4, 2020) or at the Antioch Writers’ Workshop every spring and fall.

Storytellers who thrive on the energy of a live audience can step up to the mic at one of the region’s many slams and story

circles, and those who prefer reading a good book to writing one will enjoy an abundance of author visits at the region’s universities and cultural centers.

2018–2019 LITERARY SERIES DAYTON POETRY SLAM First and third Sundays of every month, 7 p.m.

Yellow Cab Tavern - 700 E 4th St., Dayton, OH 45402 Open mic events, writing workshops, featured performances, and slam competitions—all free of charge and open to the public.

THE DUNBAR LITERARY CIRCLE Second Sunday of every month, 2–4 p.m.

Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site - 219 N. Paul Laurence Dunbar St., Dayton, OH 45402 Come read a passage from your favorite poet or writer or simply listen to and enjoy others’ recitations. Call 937-224-7061 or 937-225-7705 for more info.

PUB-LIT First Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m.

Brixx Ice Company - 500 E 1st St., Dayton, OH 45402 A Dayton Metro Library–run book club that meets to discuss offbeat books while enjoying dinner or a themed drink.

STORY SLAM DAYTON Third Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m.

Wiley’s Comedy Joint - 101 Pine St., Dayton, OH 45402 Inspired by The Moth, an inclusive performance event that builds community through storytelling.

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON LITFEST April 5–6, 2019 (tentative) A creative festival of literary arts that brings the University of Dayton (p. 35) and Dayton communities together in a celebration of diverse and accessible poetry.

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You can pay your respects to these literary luminaries on one of Woodland’s monthly historic tours; then, get a glimpse into Dunbar’s life at the Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site operated by Dayton History (See Carillon Historical Park, p. 18).

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MOCK TURTLE ZINE

antiochreview.org Yellow Springs • 937-769-1365 The Antioch Review, founded in 1941 in a small town in the cornfields of Ohio, is one of the oldest, continuously publishing literary magazines in America. Publishing essays, fiction, and poetr y from promising and prominent authors, the Antioch Review has an international readership and reputation of publishing the “best words in the best order” for over 75 years.

daytonliterarypeaceprize.org Dayton • 937-298-5072 The Dayton Literary Peace Prize, inaugurated in 2006, is the first and only annual U.S. literary award recognizing the power of the written word to promote peace. The Dayton Literary Peace Prize invites nominations in adult fiction and nonfiction books published within the past year that have led readers to a better understanding of other cultures, peoples, religions, and political points of view.

mockturtlezine.com Dayton • mockturtlepress@gmail.com Mock Turtle Zine is an independent publication that gives artists and authors in Dayton, Ohio, and surrounding areas a vehicle for sharing their work.

ANTIOCH WRITERS’ WORKSHOP

ERMA BOMBECK WRITERS’ WORKSHOP

antiochwritersworkshop.com Yellow Springs • 937-567-2399 Whether you’re a beginning, intermediate, or advanced writer, Antioch Writers’ Workshop programs offer the tools and inspiration you need to take the next steps on your writing path, offering instruction in the creative writing craft and in the professional skills creative writers need to succeed in the publishing world.

humorwriters.org Dayton • erma@udayton.edu The Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop is devoted to both humor and human interest writing. Through the workshop, the University of Dayton and the Bombeck family honor one of America’s most celebrated storytellers and humorists. The next workshop will be April 2–4, 2020. Registration will open in December 2019.

Looking for an acoustically-correct event, meeting or performance space? A versatile Black Box? A long-term residency? Check out our new Main Library. Consider Dayton Metro Library’s Eichelberger Forum, exquisite Atrium, Bassani Theater Off Third and Opportunity Spaces for your next project.

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come with professional sound systems, theatrical lighting, advanced audio/visual technology, flexible seating arrangement options, and more. Contact Kim Dellinger, Events Manager, at (937) 496-8519 or KDellinger@DaytonMetroLibrary.org

Miami Valley Dance Company performs in the Bassani Theater

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are designed for nonprofits who want to host activities, demonstrate creativity in action and present educational displays and programs.

Each Opportunity Space has its own entrance.

Contact Jayne Klose, Community Engagement Manager, at (937) 496-8508 or email JKlose@DaytonMetroLibrary.org

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he Dayton Region is a place for creators and collaborators. Whether you’re interested in launching your own podcast, creating your own television show, or just sitting back and appreciating others’ radio and film creations, there’s plenty to discover.

FILM FOCUS In addition to the area’s funky indie cinemas—the Little Art Theatre, The Neon, and the Historic Plaza Theatre—several other area organizations offer series for movie buffs throughout the year.

FILM CONNECTIONS – FILM DAYTON Last Tuesday of every month Location varies A social gathering for filmmakers and film lovers that offers tips and hints to strengthen skills, screenings of films connected to local filmmakers, and networking among aspiring and professional filmmakers.

LIVING HISTORY SERIES – NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. AIR FORCE (P. 19) Dates vary Air Force Museum Theatre, WPAFB History comes alive on the big screen at the

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If you’re interested in making your own cinematic debut check out the Dayton Metro Library’s reservable green screen room— complete with lighting, recording, and editing equipment.

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NMUSAF! The museum’s Living History Series features historical dramas and blockbusters on the museum’s 80-foot screen.

Special guest speakers provide historical context and insight before the show.

COOL FILMS SERIES – VICTORIA THEATRE ASSOCIATION (P. 32) Fridays through Sundays, July through August Victoria Theatre, Dayton Watch everything from classic comedies to modern-day disaster flicks in a beautiful historic theatre in downtown Dayton.

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DAYTON ACCESS TELEVISION (DATV)

THE HISTORIC PLAZA THEATRE

datv.org Dayton • 937-223-5311 DATV is a nonprofit organization that, since 1978, has given Dayton the “Freedom to Communicate” as a community forum that empowers all citizens to learn, create, and express their ideas through electronic media.

myplazatheatre.com Miamisburg • 937-247-5980 The Historic Plaza Theatre originally opened in 1919 and remained a community icon for nearly 50 years until it became a western retail store in 1968. Following the closing of the store in 2002, the theatre stood vacant until it was beautifully restored and reopened in 2015. Now, visitors to the theatre can enjoy a diverse range of films from all eras.

DISCOVER CLASSICAL 88.1 & 89.9FM (DAYTON PUBLIC RADIO) discoverclassical.org Dayton • 937-222-WDPR (9377) Discover Classical 88.1 & 89.9FM is a nonprofit organization broadcasting classical music 24 hours a day. Discover Classical celebrates and advances classical music and the fine arts using multiple technologies to enrich the lives of listeners and serve as a voice for the region’s performing and fine arts organizations.

FILMDAYTON filmdayton.com Dayton • 937-554-0031 FilmDayton is a full-service nonprofit film commission dedicated to creating jobs and economic growth by promoting and supporting movie production in the Miami Valley. FilmDayton brings together local filmmakers, students, and fans at monthly “Film Connections” meetings and builds an infrastructure to encourage new filmmaking in the Dayton Region. FilmDayton originated from the DaytonCREATE effort to foster the growth of the “creative class” and strengthen the local economy.

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LITTLE ART THEATRE littleart.com Yellow Springs • 937-767-7671 The Little Art Theatre is among the most recognizable and beloved landmarks in Yellow Springs, having served that community and the greater Miami Valley since 1929. Well known for its diverse programming that includes important documentaries and small independent films, the Little Art Theatre features comfortable seating, unique concessions, including local craft beers, and iconic houselights from the 1940s.

THE NEON neonmovies.com Dayton • 937-222-7469 The Neon is an independent cinema in downtown Dayton offering foreign and indie films, mainstream movies, and documentaries.

wyso.org Yellow Springs • 937-767-6420 WYSO is the Miami Valley’s only NPR News station, delivering local and state news plus public affairs programming and news specials. WYSO seeks to enrich public discourse by fostering intellectual and cultural curiosity, and by serving as a dynamic, creative, local companion. Dream of launching your own podcast? WYSO offers workshops throughout the year in podcasting, digital audio editing, and the art of radio.

SOUTHWESTERN OHIO PUBLIC RADIO (WSWO 97.3FM) daytonoldies.org Huber Heights • 937-723-1139 Oldies 97.3 is the Dayton area’s only community oldies station. The station plays hits of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, live sports broadcasts of the Wayne High School Warriors, live community events, hourly community announcements, and more.

THINKTV (DAYTON PUBLIC TELEVISION) thinktv.org Dayton • 937-220-1600 ThinkTV is the most widely used nonprofit educational, cultural, and informational resource in southwest Ohio. ThinkTV’s mission is to strengthen the communities it serves through programs and services that inspire and inform, educate and engage, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives. Tune in to the Emmy Award–winning “The Art Show” on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. for a look at the artists and the art scene in and around Cincinnati and Dayton.

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elcome to the Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest! With its winding rivers, lush nature reserves, and the nation’s largest paved trail network—covering over 340 miles—the Dayton Region is the ultimate playground for anyone who loves the great outdoors.

2018–2019 OUTDOOR ADVENTURES OUTDOORX – FIVE RIVERS METROPARKS Oct. 6–7, 2018 Eastwood MetroPark Experience more than 25 “try it” activities, compete, camp, watch the pros, connect with national and local outdoor adventure exhibitors, learn, shop, relax with music and a beverage, and more.

SPRING WILDFLOWER WALKS – BULL’S RUN NATURE SANCTUARY AND ARBORETUM Every other Saturday in spring, 2–3 p.m.

Take a walk in the woods when the wildflowers bloom! Each walk features a different variety of spring wildflowers as the seasons progress.

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FARM BABIES FEST – AULLWOOD AUDUBON CENTER AND FARM May 18, 2019 Enjoy a full day of baby animals, farm adventures, great food, and old-fashioned fun at Aullwood Farm.

GREAT DAYTON ADVENTURE RACE – DOWNTOWN DAYTON PARTNERSHIP Summer 2019 This scavenger hunt-style race has teams

searching around downtown Dayton hunting for clues and completing challenges.

DOWN THE RIVER, DOWN A BEER – MAINSTREET PIQUA Summer 2019 Enjoy craft beers and a float down the river in Piqua! This event features craft beer tastings and river activities to benefit and promote river corridor stewardship along the Great Miami River near Piqua, Ohio.

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RIVERSCAPE METROPARK RIVER RUN metroparks.org/river-run Day ton’s “f ront porch,” R iverScape MetroPark—part of the Five Rivers MetroParks system—is a great destination for adventurers of all ages, offering interactive fountains, concerts under a covered pavilion, and the region’s only outdoor ice skating rink.

Now, it’s also a major destination for those who love being on the water. Opened in 2017, the RiverScape River Run features kayaking chutes for both novice and experienced paddlers, plus spots for fishing and sunbathing. Rent a kayak or standup paddleboard at Whitewater Warehouse on Valley Street and enjoy a day on the Great Miami!

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NATURE, LIFESTYLE, & RECREATION DIRECTORY high-quality river corridors, urban parks, and a network of recreation trails. Fiver Rivers MetroParks protects the region’s natural heritage and provides outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature. Educational programs and recreational opportunities are offered year round for all ages.

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AULLWOOD AUDUBON CENTER AND FARM aullwood.org Dayton • 937-890-7360 Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm, a treasured 200-acre sanctuary in southwest Ohio, is an Audubon Center for environmental education, conservation, and agriculture providing activities that increase understanding and preservation of the planet. Visitors to Aullwood explore a century-old bank barn and other farm buildings that house various livestock. Enjoy special events, festivals, weekend or evening activities, outreach programs, classes, and nature-themed art and textile exhibits.

BRUKNER NATURE CENTER bruknernaturecenter.com Troy • 937-698-6493 Brukner Nature Center promotes the appreciation and understanding of wildlife conservation through preservation, education, and rehabilitation. The 165-acre preserve encompasses a variety of habitats—from prairie and woodland to pine forest and wetland. Hike over 6 miles of trails and explore a treetop bird vista, interactive exhibits, and more. Brukner Nature Center is home to more than 50 permanently injured representatives of native Ohio species, the stars of every educational program they offer.

BULL’S RUN NATURE SANCTUARY AND ARBORETUM bullsrun.org Middletown • naturalist@bullsrun.org Bull’s Run Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum is a beautiful, 11-acre green space in the heart of Middletown. Open free to the public from dawn until dusk, enjoy hiking trails, a wildflower prairie, and wildlife watching! Also learn about the natural history of the area through various public programs, including wildflower walks, tree ID classes, and Nature TOTS.

DOWNTOWN DAYTON PARTNERSHIP downtowndayton.org Dayton • 937-224-1518 The Downtown Dayton Partnership is dedicated to making downtown Dayton a better place to live, work, and visit. The DDP sponsors First Friday each month and coordinates special events throughout the year, including The Square Is Where…, a free lunchtime entertainment program on Courthouse Square; Summer in the City, hundreds of special summer events happening in the downtown area; and the Dayton Holiday Festival, a series of special events and activities throughout December. Visit the DDP website to view the online calendar—a comprehensive list of events happening in downtown Dayton—or sign up to receive their newsletters.

FIVE RIVERS METROPARKS metroparks.org Dayton • 937-275-PARK (7275) Celebrating over 50 years of preserving green space and natural areas, Five Rivers MetroParks is a nationally renowned park system composed of natural area parks, gardens, C U LT U R E W O R K S . O R G

glenhelen.org Yellow Springs • 937-769-1902 Glen Helen Nature Preserve encompasses 1,000 acres and a 25-mile network of footpaths.

Visitors can view wildflowers, 400-year-old trees, limestone cliffs with waterfalls and overhangs, and the beautiful yellow spring flower for which the town is named. The Raptor Center rescues and nurtures raptors that are injured or sick and houses 30 education raptors. Private tours, hikes, or ECO camp can be arranged by contacting the Outdoor Education Center at 937-767-7648.

LEARNING TREE FARM learningtreefarm.org Dayton • 937-866-8650 Amid an 85-acre working farm, Learning Tree Farm offers a tranquil setting to connect children of all ages to nature through handson learning experiences. Visitors can tour historic structures, hike on trails, interact with farm animals, and sample produce from 30 raised garden beds. The farm offers staff-led field trips, the Saturday Family Fun series, community festivals, designated programs for preschoolers, and a Nature Preschool.

MAINSTREET PIQUA mainstreetpiqua.com Piqua • 937-773-9355 Mainstreet Piqua is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the revitalization, promotion, and economic development of downtown Piqua, Ohio. It hosts a variety of family-oriented community events, including Taste of the Arts, Piqua Community Farmers Market, and Christmas on the Green.

TROY MAIN STREET troymainstreet.org Troy • 937-339-5455 Troy Main Street promotes the economic revitalization of downtown Troy through business recruitment and retention, improving visual image, and organizing community events, including Taste of Troy, Troy Streets Alive, and the Downtown Troy Farmers Market.

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or anyone who loves the musical arts, this should be music to your ears: The Dayton Region is home to six symphony orchestras, plus a wealth of instrumental groups in a variety of genres.

There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy music in traditional concert halls, but many of the area’s performance groups also offer performances in nontraditional spaces. The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance’s EDGE series has brought performances to cafes, taverns, and theatres, and its Recital Series features chamber performances at The Dayton Art Institute. You can also enjoy symphony under the sun with Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra’s Concert in the Park series at Veterans Park or the Springfield Symphony Orchestra’s Lunch on the Lawn at the Springfield Museum of Art.

JOY TO THE WORLD: DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC HOLIDAY CELEBRATION – UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON Dec. 1, 2018 Dayton Masonic Center Celebrate the universal themes of the Christmas story with words and music from around the world performed by UD’s Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, choirs, Jazz Ensemble, Javanese Gamelan Ensemble, and more.

2018–2019 CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS THE LAST WALTZ: LIVE WITH THE DAYTON PHILHARMONIC – DAYTON PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE Nov. 24, 2018 Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and 30 local musicians will re-create the legendary final live performance by CanadianAmerican rock group The Band, which was immortalized by filmmaker Martin Scorsese.

NIGHTLIGHTS I: HOLIDAY POPS – SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Dec. 2, 2018 Clark State Performing Arts Center, Springfield For one special night, the SSO is joined by the Springfield Youth Symphony, Springfield Children’s Chorus, and Gary Geis Dance Company.

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If you can’t make it to their show, you might be able to catch your favorite orchestra on the radio! The Dayton Region is home to one of the nation’s only all-classical music stations, Discover Classical WDPR 88.1FM and WDPG 89.9FM (p. 23). Tune in on Saturdays at 10 a.m. for Live & Local—broadcasts of local concerts by the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Bach Society of Dayton, Chamber Music Yellow Springs, and others.

FIFTH HOUSE ENSEMBLE – ARTSLIVE PERFORMANCE SERIES – UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON Feb. 7, 2019 Sears Recital Hall, University of Dayton Through both video and the adventurous music of Chicago-based Fifth House Ensemble, this program is a modern interpretation of a Puerto Rican folktale—mixing music, narrative, and innovative projected graphics.

NIGHTLIGHTS II: DISNEY IN CONCERT: AROUND THE WORLD – SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Feb. 9, 2019 Clark State Performing Arts Center, Springfield A concert featuring musical performances from all your favorite Disney movies.

SPRING CONCERT – MIAMI VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA April 28, 2019 Location TBA The MVSO’s final concert of the season will feature movie themes from “Superman,” “Titanic,” “Pirates of the Carribbean,” “E.T.,” and more!

VIDEO GAMES LIVE – DAYTON PHILHARMONIC – DAYTON PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE June 15, 2019 Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton Video Games Live™ is an immersive concert event featuring music from the most popular video games of all time.

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ORCHESTRAL & INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC DIRECTORY BUTLER PHILHARMONIC

butlerphil.org Hamilton • 513-895-5151 Founded in 1951, the Butler Philharmonic (formerly the HamiltonFairfield Symphony Orchestra) is dedicated to outstanding and uncommon programming, providing the community with access to international guest artists, fine musical talent, and renowned conductors. Home of the Ohio Mozart Festival, the 75-member professional orchestra presents 10 to 12 concerts annually and, since 1997, also includes a symphony chorale.

CENTERVILLE COMMUNITY BAND (CCB)

centervilleohio.gov/ccb Centerville • 937-433-8423 The Centerville Community Band provides adults an opportunity to play in a concert band for enjoyment and continuing education, and to give back to the community via performances throughout the year. Membership in the band is open to anyone who plays or has played an instrument and is out of high school. There are no auditions, and all are welcome to participate.

CHAMBER MUSIC YELLOW SPRINGS

cmys.org Yellow Springs • 937-374-8800 Chamber Music Yellow Springs presents traditional and contemporary professional ensembles of three to six musicians from around the globe. Great masterpieces, new music and cross-cultural works are performed in a traditional, intimate chamber music setting.

Pre-concert lectures provide insight into the music, and postconcert dinners allow conversation with the musicians.

DAYTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA

daytonjazzorchestra.com Dayton • 937-212-2056 T he Day ton Ja z z O rc hest r a presents the exciting sounds of modern and traditional big band music. The 16-piece jazz orchestra plays selections from the music libraries of Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Bob Mintzer, Rob McConnell, Duke Ellington, and more.

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The DJO presents concerts and educational clinics throughout the Dayton area.

DAYTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Dayton Performing Arts Alliance daytonperfomingarts.org Dayton • 937-224-3521 Founded in 1933, the Day ton Philharmonic Orchestra has a distinguished place in Dayton’s history as one of the Miami Valley’s oldest and longest-standing cultural institutions. A regional orchestra with 83 contracted musicians and rich in artistic tradition, the Dayton Philharmonic is honored to call the world-class, state-of-the-art Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center its home. The Dayton Philharmonic proudly presents a wide variety of genres throughout each season, including Masterworks, SuperPops, Sundae Classics, Recital Series, Family Concerts, and Rockin’ Orhcestra programs, totaling nearly 50 stunning performances each year.

HARPS OF GRACE

harpsofgrace.yolasite.com Dayton • harpsofgrace@gmail.com The Harps of Grace ensemble was organized in the spring of 2003 by local harpists desiring to play and perform together. It presents concerts for retirement communities, schools, churches, and public events as well as a Christmas and a spring concert. Harps of Grace has 11 members and is directed by Dayton Philharmonic principal harpist Leslie Stratton Norris.

KETTERING CIVIC BAND

ketteringcivicband.org Kettering • 937-296-0294 The Kettering Civic Band originated in 1959 as a 12-member ensemble at the Fairmont Presbyterian Church in Kettering, Ohio. In 1960, it became part of the Kettering Adult School and is now sponsored by the City of Kettering as part of its Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. The band consists of about 70 amateur volunteer musicians representing a wide range of professions and

vocations, all sharing in the enjoyment of making music.

LEBANON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

musicinlebanon.org Lebanon • 513-630-4066 The Lebanon Symphony Orchestra’s mission is to make the classical music experience educational, attractive, accessible, and affordable for families, and to provide performance opportunities for the advanced musician (the Lebanon Symphony Chorus), the professional musician (the Lebanon Symphony Orchestra), and the aspiring young musician (the Lebanon Symphony Youth Orchestra).

MIAMI VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (MVSO)

mvso.org Dayton • 937-530-0515 The Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1989, is dedicated to bringing exciting music programming to the community.

Music director and conductor David Deitrick leads this all-volunteer orchestra. Its seasons offer a balance of classical and pops concerts, include collaborations in musical theatre and dance, and feature world-class soloists as well as opportunities for young performers.

THE OHIO VALLEY BRITISH BRASS BAND

ovbbb.org Dayton • 937-339-4610 The Ohio Valley British Brass Band is a 45-member brass and percussion ensemble that performs 12 to 15 concerts annually throughout southwestern Ohio and is comprised of the best players in the Miami Valley. The band plays a variety of musical repertoire appropriate and suitable to its audience, including marches, overtures, show tunes, light classics, popular music, and patriotic selections.

PIQUA CIVIC BAND

piquacivicband.weebly.com Piqua • 937-320-9516 The Piqua Civic Band was founded in 1932. The band performs concerts each summer at Hance Pa-

vilion in Piqua’s Fountain Park on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. beginning in July. Musical styles range from jazz to classical to Broadway and beyond! All concerts are free and open to the public.

SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (SSO)

springfieldsym.org Springfield • 937-328-3874 Founded in 1943, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra is one of Springfield’s greatest assets. Music director Peter Stafford Wilson conducts 72 of the area’s finest professional musicians and internationally renowned guest artists for six subscription concerts and special outreach programs. The SSO also supports a symphony chorale, three youth orchestras, and a children’s chorus.

WEST CHESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

westchestersymphony.org West Chester • 513-829-2779 The West Chester Symphony Orchestra, a nonprofit organization founded in 1997, is comprised of volunteer musicians who provide free entertainment to the community. The mission is to educate, enrich, and expose the local community and students to the arts while providing an artistic musical opportunity for orchestral musicians in the region.

WIND IN THE WOODS EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLE

windinthewoodsearlymusic.com Dayton • 937-304-1211 Wind in the Woods is a versatile ensemble whose mission is to encourage interest in early music, to entertain, and to educate.

Instruments used to bring to life medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music include recorders, crumhorns, cornamuse, kordholt, gemshorn, viola da gamba, and lute. The group has been bringing the delightful sounds of Renaissance music to the Miami Valley and beyond for almost 30 years!

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SILENT SKY – SINCLAIR THEATRE Feb. 8–10 and 14–16, 2019 Black Box Theatre, Sinclair A play centered on women pioneers of astronomy, who made groundbreaking discoveries in the early 1900s that contributed to our understanding of space.

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he Dayton Region’s theatre scene is far from one size (or stage) fits all.

From the fantastical puppet creations of Zoot Theatre Company to the dazzling musicals of Dare 2 Defy Productions there’s something for everyone.

Theatre-goers looking for a Broadway experience, look no further than the Victoria Theatre Association’s Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center in downtown Dayton. The Schuster Center’s 2,300-seat Mead Theatre welcomes major touring productions and performances by local arts organizations. For a more intimate theatre experience, head to the 212-seat Loft Theatre, home of our region’s premier professional theatre company, The Human Race Theatre Company.

Never afraid of trying something new, the Dayton Region is also a great place to find never-before-seen theatre. Dayton Playhouse’s annual FutureFest presents six new unproduced plays every summer—a dream for both playwrights and theatre enthusiasts.

2018–2019 THEATRE HIGHLIGHTS THE FEAST – THE PLAYGROUND THEATRE Oct. 25–28, 2018 Arts Annex, Dayton Matt and Anna’s relationship is going swimmingly, until the sewers under their apartment open up and begin to speak. An eerie comedy about what is real, what is not, and who knows.

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S THE KING AND I – PREMIER HEALTH BROADWAY SERIES – VICTORIA THEATRE ASSOCIATION Feb. 12–17, 2019 Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton Two worlds collide in this “breathtaking and exquisite” (The New York Times) musical based on the 2015 Tony Award–winning Lincoln Center Theater production.

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD – DAYTON PLAYHOUSE March 8–17, 2019 Dayton Playhouse Christopher Sergel’s adaptation of the 1960 American classic by Harper Lee.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET – MIDDLETOWN LYRIC THEATRE Dec. 14–15 and 21–22, 2018 Adapted from the 1947 LUX Radio Broadcast, this beloved musical will melt even the most cynical of hearts.

THE BOOK OF MORMON – PROJECTS UNLIMITED STAR ATTRACTIONS SERIES – VICTORIA THEATRE ASSOCIATION May 21–26, 2019 Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton This nine-time Tony Award–winning musical comedy follows two young missionaries who travel to Uganda to preach the Mormon religion.

MAMMA MIA! – MUSE MACHINE (P. 11) Jan. 10–13, 2019 Victoria Theatre, Dayton Among the largest pre-professional musical productions for young people in the country, the Muse Machine Musical features up to 200 students as performers, musicians, and production assistants.

LIZZIE – THE HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY June 13–30, 2019 The Loft Theatre, Dayton A powerhouse rock-show retelling of the sensational—and bloody—double murder that shocked New England in the summer of 1892.

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VICTORIA THEATRE ASSOCIATION ARTS ANNEX Attention all theatre lovers: The Victoria Theatre Association (p. 32) is opening a new Arts Annex at the corner of Second and Ludlow in downtown Dayton. This intimate, state-of-the-art performance space will feature productions by the musical masters Dare 2 Defy Productions, the raw, real, and relevant Playground Theatre, and the fresh, funky, and feminine Magnolia Theatre Company, among others.

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THEATRE DIRECTORY ACTING UP: YOUNG PERFORMER’S COMMUNITY THEATRE actingup.com Mason • 513-494-6062 Acting Up is a nonprofit volunteer group that was founded to provide experiences in all aspects of the theatre arts to young people in the region. Acting Up is committed to providing the community not only with an exceptional finished theatrical product, but a fulfilling, educational, and fun process. See its production of “Shrek The Musical” Sept. 21–23, 2018 and a TBA musical March 15–17, 2019.

BEAVERCREEK COMMUNITY THEATRE bctheatre.org Beavercreek • 937-429-4737 Since 1995, Beavercreek Community Theatre’s goal of appealing to a broad audience has been fulfilled through its selections of multigenerational dramas and musicals. A permanent theatre home has allowed BCT to offer full seasons of theatrical productions, to encourage community involvement in the arts, and to develop a Children’s Theatre program.

BESPOKE THEATRE bespoketheatre.org Dayton • 937-716-8702 Bespoke is a company focused on producing classical theatre. By merging movement, music, dance, masks, and visual art, it creates productions that are visually stimulating and highly entertaining for a contemporary audience. Borrowing inspiration from medieval pageant wagons, commedia dell’arte, the American carnival, and vaudeville, Bespoke presents lively and energetic performances that invite audiences to be actively engaged in the stories that they tell.

THE BLACK BOX IMPROV THEATER daytonblackbox.com Dayton • 937-369-0747 Since opening in 2012, The Black Box Improv Theater continues to grow in both size and notoriety. The Black Box has teamed up with longtime Second City musical great Trey Stone to provide shows that push the boundaries of what many couldn’t imagine locally trained comedians can do. See shows every Wednesday through Saturday, or sign up for a class!

BROOKVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE brookvillecommunitytheatre.com Brookville • 937-833-6790 Nor t hwest of Day ton, just of f I-70, t he Brookville Community Theatre presents everything from comedies and family-friendly musicals to mysteries and touching dramas.

A recipient of several DayTony awards for its productions, the theatre operates in a cozy, modern facility that seats 110 people.

CAESAR’S FORD THEATRE INC. caesarsford.com Xenia/Fairborn • 937-376-3857 Caesar’s Ford Theatre Inc. is a nonprofit performing arts organization with a mission to educate the public about the history of Ohio and classic literary works through the performing arts and educational programs. Founded in 2009, Caesar’s Ford Theatre Inc. strives to restore the outdoor theatre tradition to our community and stages annual outdoor theatre productions in the summer and early fall.

CHILDREN’S PERFORMING ARTS OF MIAMISBURG (CPAM) cpamburg.com Miamisburg • 937-867-0353 Children’s Performing Arts of Miamisburg (CPAM) is dedicated to promoting the appreciation of the performing arts to all area youths through education, practice, and performance, and to enriching the lives of those participants by strengthening the performing arts of our communities. CPAM offers the opportunity for children to develop their talents and get involved in all aspects of theatre.

CLASS ACT DRAMA GROUP classactdrama.org Beavercreek • 937-848-6478 Class Act Drama Group is a 501(c)(3) homeschool drama group for middle and high school students. It’s been in existence since 2010, and past performances include “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” “Tarzan,” and “Hello Dolly.”

Rehearsals are typically on Friday afternoons in Beavercreek, with annual performances in early June (plus an additional fall show in some years).

DARE 2 DEFY PRODUCTIONS d2defy.com Dayton • 937-999-9949 Dare 2 Defy is a young and vibrant professional theatre company driven by the passion of our local community to build and portray stun-

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ning works of art. True to the spirit of Dayton and the Miami Valley, Dare 2 Defy hires local actors, designers and builders, technicians, and directors. Its goal is to support local artists while showcasing interesting and surprisingly unique venues in the Greater Dayton area while presenting high-quality productions that are accessible, relatable, and affordable!

DAYTON PLAYHOUSE daytonplayhouse.com Dayton • 937-424-8477 The Dayton Playhouse is a community theatre that has been providing outstanding theatrical productions to Dayton Region audiences of all ages since 1959. Located in beautiful Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, Dayton Playhouse will stage its 60th season in 2018–19. The Playhouse is also nationally recognized for FutureFest, an annual summer festival of new plays.

DAYTON THEATRE GUILD daytontheatreguild.org Dayton • 937-278-5993 The Dayton Theatre Guild began in 1945 and has continued its tradition of producing a combination of contemporary plays along with the classics using all-volunteer casts, crews, and administration. Anyone with a passion for theatre can find a home at DTG regardless of prior experience.

FAIRFIELD FOOTLIGHTERS fairfieldfootlighters.org Fairfield • 513 867-5348 Fairfield Footlighters is a nonprofit community theatre committed to making the theatrical experience more accessible to the public and providing more opportunities for young artists to enhance their dramatic skills.

THE HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY humanracetheatre.org Dayton • 937-461-3823 The Human Race Theatre Company has been delivering the beauty, drama, and excitement of live professional theatre to Dayton and southwestern Ohio since 1986. Its Loft Season provides the region’s audiences with productions of award-winning, cutting-edge dramas, American classics, and regional and world premieres made just for them, and a new works series introduces theatre lovers to plays and musicals currently in development. Additionally, education and engagement programs address the cultural needs of a broad array of citizens throughout the Miami Valley.

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KETTERING CHILDREN’S THEATRE

THE PLAYGROUND THEATRE

TIPP CITY PLAYERS COMMUNITY THEATRE

playkettering.org/community-art-music/ketteringchildrens-theatre Kettering • 937-296-0294 For over three decades, Kettering Children’s Theatre at Rosewood Arts Centre has presented professionally produced and directed youth-oriented productions. The Kettering Children’s Theatre is a nonauditioned theatrical instruction program for students in grades five through nine. The program allows youth of all theatrical levels an equal opportunity to perform on stage. Kettering Children’s Theatre is sponsored by the City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department and supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council.

theplaygroundtheatre.org Dayton • 937-356-3162 A place where adults explore what it means to be human through unfiltered storytelling.

The Playground’s stripped-down approach to theatre shines a spotlight on the messy parts of life that no one talks about and provides a space for grown-ups to try and figure out who they want to be when they grow up.

From scraped knees to broken hearts, we’ve all been there, and The Playground is here to tell the story.

tippcityplayers.org Tipp City • 937-667-SHOW (7469) The primary purpose of the Tipp City Players Inc. is the promotion of cultural, theatrical, and musical arts in Tipp City and its environs.

LEBANON THEATRE COMPANY INC. ltcplays.com Lebanon • 513-228-0932 Lebanon Theatre Company is a nonprofit organization providing community theatre in an intimate 105-seat theatre. The mission of LTC is to organize, sponsor, produce, and promote high-quality amateur theatrical productions and to promote and develop theatrical arts education for the Warren County area.

Visit the website for more information and to preview its exciting 2018–19 season schedule.

MAGNOLIA THEATRE COMPANY magnoliatheatrecompany.com Dayton • 937-985-4851 Founded in May of 2012, Magnolia Theatre Company quickly became one of the most talked about theatre companies in Pennsylvania. Now located in Dayton, Ohio, its focus remains the same: A theatre company dedicated to women. MTC lives by three words—Fresh. Funky. Feminine.

MIDDLETOWN LYRIC THEATRE middletownlyric.org Middletown • 513-425-7140 Since 1978, Middletown Lyric Theatre has brought quality community theatre to the Middletown area and beyond. The mission of MLT is to inspire, nurture, challenge, educate, and empower its artists and audiences while continuing a long-standing tradition of producing affordable, accessible theatre for the community it serves.

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PLAYHOUSE SOUTH playhousesouth.org Kettering • 888-262-3792 Since 1960, Playhouse South has been known by many names and has been housed in a variety of locations. The all-volunteer organization puts on several musicals each year.

Operating funds are obtained from box office receipts and patron donations.

ROYAL THEATRE COMPANY (HOME OF THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF MASON) royaltheatrecompany.com Mason • 513-398-0116 The mission of the ROYAL Theatre Company is to expose children to all aspects of theatrical production and help them develop an appreciation for the performing arts. ROYAL Theatre Company, a nonprofit organization, produces two productions each season and offers children the opportunity to take part as performers, crew members, set builders, make-up assistants, and more. See its production of “Tarzan the Musical,” Oct. 12–14, 2018 at the Mason High School Theatre.

SPRINGFIELD CIVIC THEATRE springfieldcivictheatre.org Springfield • info@springfieldcivictheatre.org Springfield Civic Theatre has been providing quality community theatre to the Clark County and Springfield community for more than 85 years.

SPRINGFIELD STAGEWORKS springfieldstageworks.org Springfield • info@springfieldstageworks.org Founded in 2004, StageWorks is Springfield’s alternative theatre company, producing local productions of classic and contemporary plays. Auditions are open to the public, and performances take place at the historic State Theater in downtown Springfield.

TOWN HALL THEATRE townhalltheatre.org Washington Township • 937-433-8957 Washington Township’s Town Hall Theatre is dedicated to inspiring personal growth in young people and creating shared performing arts experiences for families. Select professionally trained artists share their craft, seek out plays that speak directly to young people, and offer a range of performance opportunities, classes, and community outreach.

TROY CIVIC THEATRE troycivictheatre.com Troy • 937-339-7700 Since 1965, Troy Civic Theatre has provided quality family entertainment and live theatre experiences for the Upper Miami Valley.

Productions include comedies, musicals, dramas, tragedies, children’s theatre, repertory company, and community outreach theatre.

UNDERCROFT PLAYERS undercroftplayers.weebly.com Dayton The Undercroft Players’ mission is to bring audiences quality, local, professionally presented theatre at an affordable price and to teach youth of all ages how to express themselves in a creative, healthy, professional, disciplined environment. They are currently located in the basement of First Lutheran Church in downtown Dayton.

VANDALIA YOUTH THEATRE vandaliayouththeatre.net Vandalia Established in 1991, Vandalia Youth Theatre is a nonprofit educational organization committed to making high-quality live theatre accessible, relevant, and memorable for young people.

Each summer, VYT produces several shows and musicals for children in kindergarten through grade 12. Every child who auditions is cast in a show, regardless of experience or ability.

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XENIA AREA COMMUNITY THEATER

YS KIDS PLAYHOUSE (YSKP)

victoriatheatre.com Dayton • 937-228-7591 Victoria Theatre Association is one of Dayton’s largest nonprofit arts organizations, providing venue management, ticketing services, performance presentation, and more. The Victoria Theatre, the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, the Metropolitan Arts Center (home of the Loft Theatre), the Arts Garage, and the new Arts Annex opening this fall at the corner of Second and Ludlow Streets—all located in downtown Dayton—are owned and operated by VTA. In addition to a wide variety of educational programs, VTA brings more than 150 arts and entertainment events—from national Broadway tours to family shows, from comics to concerts and more—to the Greater Dayton area each year. Several other Dayton arts organizations make their performance home in VTA venues, including the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, The Human Race Theatre Company, Dare 2 Defy, and the Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus. In addition, the venues are gathering places for various events, galas, weddings, and more.

xeniaact.org Xenia • 937-372-0516 Xenia Area Community Theater offers a season of stage performances, summer youth programs, and workshops. They operate in conjunction with the X*ACT Arts Center at the same location.

yskp.org Yellow Springs • 937-767-7800 Founded in 1995 and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1997, YSKP aims to cultivate the development of future actors, leaders, patrons, and audiences, and to enhance art awareness in the community through arts education programming and the creation of original multimedia theatre for youth.

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Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ

Book by DAVID STERN

YELLOW SPRINGS THEATER COMPANY ystheater.org Yellow Springs With a belief that theatre can enrich the soul, challenge the mind and expand the heart of the diverse community in which it serves, the Yellow Springs Theater Company is committed to producing new and classic works of theatre that fearlessly examine and illuminate the human condition: past, present, and future.

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OTHER DESERT CITIES

By Jon Robin Baitz

ZOOT THEATRE COMPANY zoottheatrecompany.org Dayton • 937-875-ZOOT (9668) Zoot Theatre Company is a forward-thinking theatrical design company specializing in puppets and masks. It was founded in 2006 and was later incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 2009. Since its founding, Zoot has prided itself on its ability to blend the visual and performing arts, using the stage as its gallery.

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Miracle on 34th Street

A Live Radio Musical Play

Based on the 1948 Lux Radio Broadcast

by Lance Arthur Smith

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2018 - 2019 Season

middletownlyric.org 513-425-7140 1530 Central Ave. Middletown, OH 45044

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Book by SYBILLE PEARSON

Fix me, Jesus

The Loman Family Picnic

By Helen Sneed

By Donald Margulies

BABY Music by DAVID SHIRE 32

Lyrics By RICHARD MALTBY, JR.

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2018–2019 UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE ARTS SHOWCASES THE CLINE SHOW – DAYTON VISUAL ARTS CENTER (P. 9) Jan. 18–Feb. 16, 2019 DVAC, Dayton A visual arts exhibition showcasing the best

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ducational institutions serve as communities’ cultural cornerstones, and the Dayton Region is lucky to have a great number of universities and colleges that excel at producing outstanding visual and performing arts. Whether you prefer innovative theatrical productions, groundbreaking dance performances, or top-notch musical ensembles, you’ll be amazed by the caliber of our universities’ performing arts series. For ongoing exhibitions of emerging visual artists, be sure to visit Wright State University’s Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries, the University of Dayton’s White Box Lab at ArtStreet, and the Art Galleries at Sinclair.

student work from Sinclair, the University of Dayton, Wright State University, and more.

CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS – UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON March 28, 2019 Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton A night of the arts featuring exhibits of student artwork and performances by students from the UD Department of Music and the Theatre, Dance, and Performance Technology Program.

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ARTSGALA – WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY April 13, 2019 Creative Arts Center, WSU, Fairborn One of the area’s premier arts events, featuring top-notch performances by WSU’s talented students in art, music, theatre, dance, and motion pictures.

Sinclair Music, Theatre & Dance Performances Ticketed Events

October 5-13, 2018 Music & Lyrics by Joe Iconis Book by Joe Tracz

A coming-of-age hit musical about a nerdy teenager and a pill that will make him more popular or…chill.

December 13-16, 2018

By Charles M. Schulz

February 8-16, 2019

By Lauren Gunderson

April 5-13, 2019

By Joseph Zettlemaier

Like the movie “Hidden Figures,” the A band of Star Wars enthusiasts crestory of actual women pioneers of as- ates a get-rich-quick scheme to raid tronomy, who made groundbreaking Kenner Toys’ secret warehouse and A family, holiday tradition at Sinclair! discoveries in the early 1900s. steal all the collectibles they can.

Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson

May 17-18, 2019 An exhibition of dance.

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Free Concerts Wind Symphony

Kenneth Kohlenberg, conductor

October 21, 2018

Concert Band November 5, 2018

Wind Symphony

with Guest Conductor, Stanley DeRusha, And Guest Saxophone Soloist, Joseph Lulloff

December 8, 2018

Wind Symphony & Concert Band March 2, 2019

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Youth Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Wind Symphony

with Guest Composer, Steven Bryant, and Guest Conductor, Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant

April 28, 2019

Chorale

Jazz Ensemble

Handbell Choir

Pinkham’s “Sinfonia Sacra”

with Guest Vocalist, Barbara Knight

April 30, 2019

With Guest Vibraphonist, Rusty Burge

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Daniel B. Greene, conductor

December 1, 2018

Friday, May 3, 2019

Bill Burns, director

November 16, 2018 March 15, 2019

Margaret Dill, director

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UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES DIRECTORY ANTIOCH COLLEGE

EDISON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY

antiochcollege.org Yellow Springs • 937-767-1286 The arts curriculum at Antioch College introduces students to multiple perspectives and strategies of art making, including interdisciplinary, community-based, and global contexts, both in the classroom and through work experiences. Herndon Gallery is the site for art and photography exhibits, receptions, lectures, and music performances that are open to the community.

edisonohio.edu Piqua • 937-778-8600 Edison State Community College presents The Arts at Edison State—a series of performances and exhibitions that features a broad array of visual, performing, and literary arts opportunities in addition to performances by the Edison State Stagelight Players.

wilberforce.edu Wilberforce • 937-376-2911 Renowned for its music program, Wilberforce University is home to the internationally known Wilberforce University Choir, which traces its roots back to 1878. The Choir is composed of more than 50 singers and has a repertoire that includes a variety of artistic genres, including classical, African-American spirituals, contemporary gospel, and jazz, as well as opera and Broadway styles.

CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY cedarville.edu Cedarville • 937-766-7700 Cedarville University offers innovative art, design, and theatre programs, inspiring creativity and preparing individuals to pursue their artistic futures. The community is invited to participate by attending the 2018–2019 theatre season, as well as a variety of musical performances featuring the Brass Choir, Concert Chorale, Jazz Band, Men’s Glee Club, Women’s Choir, and University Orchestra.

CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY centralstate.edu Wilberforce • 937-376-6011 The Department of Fine & Performing Arts offers a major in the disciplines of art and music. In addition to providing professional and preprofessional training to its majors and minors, the department serves as a major cultural center and offers a wide range of concerts, performances, exhibitions, lectures, and courses that promote the aesthetic development of the community. The Paul Robeson Cultural & Performing Arts Center offers many free concerts throughout the year.

CLARK STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE pac.clarkstate.edu Springfield • 937-328-3874 The Clark State Performing Arts Center is the performance home for area arts organizations and is helping to revitalize downtown Springfield by acting as the hub of entertainment, arts, and culture. An impressive array of performances is offered annually. Music.

Theatre. Broadway…and more! It’s the PAC’s 25th Anniversary Season, so be prepared for some unforgettable shows!

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MIAMI UNIVERSITY miamioh.edu/arts-culture Oxford • 513-529-1809 The School of Creative Arts is also home to the Miami University Art Museum and the Performing Arts Series, both of which contribute to academic offerings through artistic collaborations across campus, while providing diversity, cultural awareness, and access to the arts for the community and region. The Performing Arts Series brings an impressive array of national talent to the Dayton Region each year.

SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE sinclair.edu/student-life/arts-culture/ Dayton • 937-512-2076 Sinclair embraces the arts as a way to improve creativity, spread awareness, provide inspiration and depict culture from all over the world.

The downtown campus offers art galleries, concerts and theatre productions dedicated to making the arts accessible to all, showing their value to academic success at all levels.

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON udayton.edu/arts Dayton • 937-229-2545 From visual art exhibitions and diverse music to theatre and dance performances, arts audiences will find something for everyone at the University of Dayton. UD’s Art and Design, University Libraries, IACT at ArtStreet, Music, and Theatre, Dance, and Performance Technology offerings allow you to explore the many facets of human nature and how the arts shape perceptions, leading to cultural, political, and personal change.

WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY wittenberg.edu/arts Springfield • 937-327-ARTS (2787) Wittenberg University presents public talks, theatre productions, dance concerts, music recitals, ensemble concerts, art shows, and cultural festivals that enliven the campus and the greater community. From visual and performing artists of national and international prominence to diverse cultural, intellectual, and value-centered programs, The Wittenberg Series annually enhances Wittenberg’s academic program by providing unique and exciting avenues to engage with the arts.

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY wright.edu/celia Dayton • 937-775-ARTS (2787) Wright State University’s Departments of Art and Art History; Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures; and School of Music have joined together to form CELIA—Collaborative Education, Leadership, and Innovation in the Arts.

CELIA facilitates development of initiatives to enrich the already remarkable artistic climate in the Dayton Region while enhancing ongoing collaborations and nurturing new partnerships. Wright State productions take place on campus in the Creative Arts Center, which contains three unique performance spaces and the Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries.

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ARTS & CULTURE MAP 1 Acting Up: Young Performer’s Community Theatre 2 African American Visual Artists Guild 3 America’s Packard Museum 4 Antioch College 5 Antioch Review 6 Antioch Writers’ Workshop 7 Art Central Foundation 8 The Arts Alliance 9 The Arts Council of Lebanon 10 Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm 11 Bach Society of Dayton 12 Bear’s Mill 13 Beavercreek Community Theatre 14 Bespoke Theatre 15 Black Box Improv Theater 16 Boonshoft Museum of Discovery 17 Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum 18 The British Transportation Museum 19 Brookville Community Theatre 20 Brukner Nature Center 21 Bull’s Run Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum 22 Butler Philharmonic 23 Caesar’s Ford Theatre Inc. 24 Carillon Historical Park 25 Carriage Hill 26 Cedarville University 27 The Celtic Academy of Irish Dance 28 Centerville Arts Commission 29 Centerville Community Band 30 Centerville Community Chorus 31 Centerville-Washington History 32 Central State University 33 Chamber Music Yellow Springs 34 Children’s Performing Arts of Miamisburg (CPAM) 35 Clark State Community College 36 Class Act Drama Group 37 Culture Works 38 Dare 2 Defy Productions 39 Darke County Center for the Arts 40 Dayton Access Television (DATV) 41 Dayton Art Institute, The 42 Dayton Ballet, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance 43 Dayton Contemporary Dance Company 44 Dayton Dance Conservatory Company 45 Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus 46 Dayton International Peace Museum 47 Dayton Jazz Orchestra 48 Dayton Literary Peace Prize Award 49 Dayton Opera, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance 50 Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance 51 Dayton Playhouse 52 The Dayton Printmakers Cooperative (DPC) 53 Dayton Society of Artists 54 Dayton Theatre Guild 55 Dayton Visual Arts Center (DVAC) 56 Discover Classical (Dayton Public Radio) 57 Downtown Dayton Partnership 58 Edison State Community College 59 Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop 60 Fairfield Community Arts Center

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61 Fairfield Footlighters 62 FilmDayton 63 Final Bow: Center for Children’s Performing Arts 64 Fitton Center for Creative Arts 65 Five Rivers MetroParks 66 Fort Ancient 67 Fraze Pavilion 68 Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center 69 Gallery Saint John 70 Garst Museum 71 Gary Geis Dance Company 72 Gem City Ballet 73 Gem City Chorus 74 Glen Helen Nature Preserve 75 Harps of Grace 76 Hartman Rock Garden 77 Heritage Center of Clark County 78 The Historic Plaza Theatre 79 The Human Race Theatre Company 80 Infusion Art 81 Johnston Farm and Indian Agency 82 K12 Gallery & TEJAS 83 Kettering Children’s Choir 84 Kettering Children’s Theatre 85 Kettering Civic Band 86 Le Jeune Dance Company 87 Learning Tree Farm 88 Lebanon Symphony Orchestra 89 Lebanon Theatre Company 90 Levitt Pavilion Dayton 91 Little Art Theatre 92 Magnolia Theatre Company 93 Mainstreet Piqua 94 Miami University 95 Miami Valley Community Concert Association 96 Miami Valley Dance Company 97 Miami Valley Folk Dancers 98 Miami Valley Music Men 99 Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra 100 Miami Valley Veterans Museum 101 Miamisburg Historical Society 102 Miamisburg Mound Park 103 Middletown Arts Center 104 Middletown Lyric Theatre 105 Missing Peace Art Space 106 Mock Turtle Zine 107 Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District 108 The Mosaic Institute of Greater Dayton 109 The Mound Cold War Discovery Center 110 Muse Machine 111 Museum of Troy History 112 Musica 113 National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center 114 National Museum of the U.S. Air Force 115 The Neon 116 New Carlisle Chautauqua Arts Council 117 New Hope Studio 118 Ohio Performing Arts Institute 119 The Ohio Valley British Brass Band 120 Overfield Tavern Museum 121 Oxford Community Arts Center 122 Pamana Dance Group, The

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123 Pennsylvania House Museum 124 The Performing Arts Academy 125 Piqua Arts Council 126 Piqua Civic Band 127 The Playground Theatre 128 Playhouse South 129 Preble County Arts Association (PCAA) 130 Project Jericho 131 Public Radio for the Miami Valley (WYSO 91.3) 132 Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum 133 Residence in Praise Community Arts Center 134 The Rose Music Center at The Heights 135 Rosewood Arts Centre 136 ROYAL Theatre Company 137 Sculptural Village of Versailles 138 Shango Arts 139 Sinclair Community College 140 South Dayton Dance Theatre 141 Southwestern Ohio Public Radio (WSWO 97.3FM) 142 Springfield Arts Council 143 Springfield Civic Theatre 144 Springfield Museum of Art 145 Springfield StageWorks 146 Springfield Symphony Orchestra 147 Stivers School for the Arts 148 SunWatch Indian Village and Archaeological Park 149 ThinkTV (Dayton Public Television) 150 Tipp City Area Arts Council 151 Tipp City Players Community Theatre 152 Tippecanoe Historical Museum 153 Town Hall Theatre 154 Troy Civic Theatre 155 Troy Main Street 156 Troy-Hayner Cultural Center 157 Undercroft Players 158 University of Dayton 159 Vandalia Art Park 160 Vandalia Arts 161 Vandalia Youth Theatre 162 Veterans Memorial Museum 163 Victoria Theatre Association 164 WACO Air Museum 165 Warren County Historical Society and Museum 166 We Care Arts 167 West Chester Symphony Orchestra 168 Westcott House, Frank Lloyd Wright’s 169 Wilberforce University 170 Wind in the Woods Early Music Ensemble 171 Wittenberg University 172 Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum 173 World House Choir 174 Wright “B” Flyer 175 Wright State University 176 X*ACT Arts Center 177 Xenia Area Community Theater (X*ACT) 178 Yellow Springs Arts Council 179 Yellow Springs Theater Company 180 YS Kids Playhouse (YSKP) 181 Zoot Theatre Company

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Nov. 9–10: Southern Ohio Indoor Music

Festival, Wilmington Nov. 10: Aullwood’s One Stop Holiday Shop, Dayton Nov. 16–18: Christmas in Historic Springboro Nov. 16–18: Sugarplum Festival of

Trees, Dayton Nov. 23: Dayton Holiday Festival Nov. 23: Hometown Holiday and Grand Illumination, Troy

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Sept. 1–Oct. 28: Ohio Renaissance

Festival, Harveysburg Oct. 6–7: OutdoorX, Dayton Oct. 13: Iams Pioneer Harvest Fest, Trotwood Oct. 13: Yellow Springs Street Fair Oct. 13–14: Fall Farm Fest, Troy Oct. 13–14: Ohio Sauerkraut

Festival, Waynesville Oct. 26–27: FallFest, Franklin Oct. 27: Hometown Halloween, Troy

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Sept. 1–Oct. 28: Ohio Renaissance

Festival, Harveysburg Sept. 21: Latin American and Caribbean UniDiversity Festival, Oxford Sept. 21–23: The Dayton Art Institute

Oktoberfest, Dayton Sept. 22–23: Germantown Pretzel Festival Sept. 22–23: Aullwood’s Apple Fest, Dayton Sept. 27–30: Old Timers Days, Xenia Sept. 28–30: Tipp City Mum Festival Sept. 29: Country Applefest, Lebanon Sept. 29–30: Prairie Days, Greenville Sept. 29–30: Pyramid Hill Art Fair, Hamilton

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The Dayton Region is unique in the number of festivals it offers throughout the year. Many of these festivals include performances, art exhibits, or artisan spaces. Here is a sampling of fall and winter festivals happening in 2018. For a more complete listing, visit cultureworks. org/festivals.

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Dec. 1: Lebanon Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival Dec. 1: Rosewood Holiday Arts Festival, Kettering

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