Calendar of EventsModern Masters from the Smithsonian American Art Museum features 43 key paintings and sculptures by 31 of the most celebrated artists who came to maturity in the 1950s. Modern Masters examines the complex and varied nature of American abstract art in the mid-20th century through three broadly conceived themes that span two decades of creative genius – “Significant Gestures,” “Optics and Order” and “New Images of Man.” The exhibition features works by noted artists such as Sam Francis, Philip Guston, Hans Hofmann, Franz Kline, Josef Albers, Ad Reinhardt, Romare Bearden and Jim Dine. Call 937-223-5277 or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org for more information. Aullwood's annual butterfly monitoring will begin in March and continue through October. Every butterfly seen within our count area will be recorded. An extra set of eyes is always helpful and monitors will learn the local butterflies. Call for times. Aullwood Audubon Center. $. Call 937-890-7360 for more information.
The Country Fair was the highlight of the harvest season. This re-created 1880's Country Fair features agricultural demonstrations, sorghum pressing and processing and pie baking competition. Enjoy various living history talks throughout the day, giving us a glimpse of our agricultural roots. Free. Carriage Hill MetroPark. Call 937-278-2609 or visit www.metroparks.org for more information.
With over 8,000 visitors annually, GearFest is one of the largest festivals celebrating outdoor culture in the Midwest. GearFest has exploded into featuring way more than the gear. Add camping, demos, competitions, regional music acts and GearFest offers something for everyone from the hardcore outdoor enthusiast to the budding weekend warrior. Free. Eastwood MetroPark. Call 937-564-5631 or visit www.metroparks.org for more information. Annual celebration of Hispanic culture. Enjoy continuous musical entertainment, authentic Latin food, and energetic cultural dance with activities for the entire family. Free. RiverScape MetroPark. Call 937-274-0126 or visit www.metroparks.org for more information.
Discover the stories behind every day objects through hands-on activities that demonstrate the manufacturing experience. Call for times. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. $. Call 937-275-7431 or visit www.boonshoftmuseum.org for more information. 3rd annual nationwide walk to raise awareness and funds to relieve poverty one step at a time. All funds raised by the St. Vincent DePaul-Dayton District Council will be used to help the poor in our own community. Check in is at 9am. Walk begins at 10am. No registration fee. The Job Center on Edwin C. Moses Blvd. Call 937-222-7349 ext. 419 or visit www.stvincentdayton.org for more information.
A three day carnival that includes many fun activities such as a dog show, parade, Big Car and Truck show, bike show, cornhole tournament along with food, games, music and much more! Call for times. 5800 Block of Burkhardt and Kemp Road in Riverside. $. Call 937-254-9478 for more information.
Discover the history of the grounds, the Wright Memorial, and the development of the air base. Begins at 1pm at the Huffman Prairie Flying Field and Interpretive Center. Free. Call 937-425-0008 or visit www.nps.gov/daav.
Ranger-led tour of the Wright-Dunbar Village neighborhood. Learn about the history of West Dayton. Begins at 10:30am at the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center and Aviation Trail Visitor Center. Free. Call 937-225-7705 or visit www.nps.gov/daav.
Experience a bit of Ohio's rich natural heritage on a naturalist led exploration of Aullwood's prairie. Starts at 2:30pm at the Aullwood Audubon Center. $. Call 937-890-7360 for more information.
Looking for a shopping experience that's new, convenient and includes tons of bargains? Look no further than Hara's back parking lot. 6am to 12pm. Hara Arena. $. Call 937-278-4776 for more information.
Mayhem & Mystery Dinner Theatre presents "Vacation Vengeance," an interactive mystery. Can you solve the crime first? Starts at 7pm at the Spaghetti Warehouse. $. Call 937-461-3913 or visit www.mayhemmystery.com for more information.
A dazzling array of Amish quilts will be on display at the Marie S. Aull Education Center Monday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm and on Sunday 1pm to 5pm. Aullwood Audubon Center. $. Call 937-890-7360 for more information.
Hosted by the Trans Am Club of America Dayton, Oh chapter. Dedicated to the memory of Jim Emmel. All Firebirds, Formulas, Trans Ams, GTA's, & F-Body Firehawks are welcome! Call for times. Dayton Marriott. Free. Call 937-667-4232 or visit www.78ta.com/nats for more information.
Season opener, a hilarious and exuberant musical. Times vary. $. Call 937-424-8477 or visit www.daytonplayhouse.org for more information.
Enjoy performances by Native flutists from throughout the region, and view beautifully crafted Indian flutes from vendors across the country. Enjoy traditional American Indian storytelling, and participate in workshops dedicated to traditional and non-traditional American Indian music. Call for times. SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park. $. Call 937-268-8199 for more information.
Come join us for a weekend devoted to the draft horse. Watch as various demonstrations are given highlighting the skills required to drive draft horses. 10am to 5pm. Carriage Hill MetroPark. Free. Call 937-278-2609 for more information.
August is a great time to be out early in the mornings to enjoy the wonder of bird migration through our area. There should be flycatchers, thrushes, vireos, warblers, tanagers, and other neo-tropical birds passing through Aullwood. Starts at 7am. Aullwood Audubon Center. Call 937-890-7360 for more information.
Join us for Celtic music at Stubbs Park in Centerville. Call 937-433-7151 for more information.
Come cheer on the Dayton Dragons vs the Bowling Green Hot Rods. Game starts at 7pm. Fifth Third Field. $. Visit www.daytondragons.com for more information.
The fair features animals, shows, exhibits, rides, antiques, food and much more! Gates open 8am to 10pm. Montgomery County Fairgrounds. $. Call 937-224-1619 or visit www.montcofair.com for more information.
A weekly nature walk along Aullwood's beautiful trails will certainly reveal many new and exciting discoveries. Aullwood Audubon Center. $. Call 937-890-7360 for more information.
The J.T. Fedrick Band brings one of Dayton's most popular smooth jazz saxophonists back to the Vectren Just Jazz Series for a night of smooth jazz sounds. Dayton Art Institute. $. Call 937-223-5277 or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org for more information.
This art hop features exhibit openings at the galleries, along with a variety of entertainment options, including an urban street cycling ride, bonfires, arts demonstrations, live music and more! Add to that everything going on at the restaurants, bars, nightclubs, theaters, comedy club, movie theater and more that make up the downtown mix. 5pm to 10pm. Downtown Dayton. Free. Call 937-224-1518 for more information.
See daring acrobatics performed by model jets, helicopters and war birds during a 3-day air show of giant scale radio-controlled aircraft. National Museum of the USAF. Free. Call 937-255-3286 or visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil for more information.
Season opener, a hilarious and exuberant musical. Show times vary. Dayton Playhouse. $. Call 937-424-8477 or visit www.daytonplayhouse.org for more information.
Borrow an adoptable dog from the Humane Society of Greater Dayton and explore the river corridor. Reservations required. 11am to 1pm. RiverScape MetroPark. Free. Call 937-262-5924 for more information.
Gives visitors a look behind the scenes in the Museum's restoration area. Registration required. Starts at 12:15pm. National Museum of the USAF. Free. Call 937-656-9436 or visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil for more information.
Enjoy a walk through Aullwood Farm. Call 937-890-7360 for more information.
Children's show, a preschool and day camp favorite, at Stubbs Park in Centerville.$. Call 937-433-7151 for more information.
Traditional German food and beverages with music by Die Sorgen Brecher. Starts at 5pm, Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. German Club Edelweiss. $. Call 937-836-6889 for more information.
Come cheer on the Dayton Dragons vs. the South Bend Silver Hawks. Game times vary. Fifth Third Field. $. Visit www.daytondragons.com for more information.
31st Annual Mead CUSA Cup Youth Soccer Tournament returns to three sites in the Dayton area. All semi and final matches are played at Ankeney Soccer Complex and Oak Grove Park in Centerville. Visit www.meadcupsoccer.com for more information.
Work on art projects each week of the month at the K12 Gallery for Young People in downtown Dayton. $. Call 937-461-5149 or visit www.k12gallery.com for more information.
Reggae music is now popular for its melodic beats and lyrics that proclaim various social issues of the time. Groove with the beat of the drums and be free to live in the life of the reggae moment! Food vendors will be on site. Call 937-333-8400 for location and more information.
Put on your listening ears and join us for 50's, 60's and 70's rock at Stubbs Park in Centerville. $. Call 937-433-7151 for more information.
Fees for wagon rides are $2/person for the first ride and $1/person for the second. Non-members must pay for admission to the farm in addition to wagon ride fees. Each ride lasts about 30 minutes. Aullwood Farm. Call 937-890-7360 for more information.
Looking for a shopping experience that's new, convenient and chock-full of bargains? Look no further than Hara's back parking lot. 6am to 12pm. Hara Arena. $. Call 937-278-4776 for more information.
This free event showcases downtown's dining, nightlife, art, music, retail, urban living options and more twice a year - once in spring and once in the fall. The event has been described as a huge, all-inclusive street party and open house for for downtown, with something for everyone to enjoy. Free. Call 937-224-1518 ext. 229 or visit www.downtowndayton.org for more information.
There will be open swimming for the dogs at the pool. Activities include stupid pet trickets contest, costume contest, best kiss contests, "Adopt Me" dog fashion show and more. Wilson Park Pool in West Carrollton. $. Call 937-262-5924 for more information.
This program is a national skills competition for boys and girls between the ages of 8-15 to compete separately against their peers. Harmon Field, Miamisburg. Call 937-866-4532 for requirements and more information.
This show features war memorabilia, hunting accessories and other related items for gun and knife collectors. Call for times. Hara Arena. $. Call 937-278-4776 for more information.
The Festival welcomes over 200 exhibitors to this annual show, which is held in Library Park in Miamisburg. All items at the show are priced at $50 or under. Festival is held rain or shine. Call for times. Free admission. Call 937-866-4532 or visit www.miamisburgstarvingartist.org for more information.
Festival guests will enjoy traditional ethnic specialties such as moussaka, pastitsio, dolmades and the great gyro. Exquisite Greek pastries, breads, cheese and spinach pies and honey puffs are highlights you won't want to miss. Greek Orthodox Church, Dayton. Free admission. Call 937-224-0601 for more information.
Join us for this show featuring different guitar styles at Stubbs Park in Centerville. Call 937-433-7151 for more information.
Attention all students working on school leaf collections! Students participating in the Terrific Trees of Aullwood Walk will be allowed to collect leaves. An Aullwood naturalist will help walkers find out more about the natural history of trees and learn the tree-identifying clues of bark, leaf and twig. Call 937-890-7360 for more information.
Annual tournament honoring Officer John P. Kalaman. 11am to 6pm at the Golf Club at Yankee Trace. $. Call 937-433-0002 for more information.
Held so that the United States' turbine engine community gathers to review and discuss the latest technology advances achieved through the Versatile, Affordable, Advanced Turbine Engines (VAATE) Program. Call for times. Dayton Convention Center. $. Call 937-426-2808 for more information.
The local Oktober Fest is a big deal. Even the Italian and family restaurants join in with costumes and contests. Their yodeling contest promises to be quite the hit. But the Oktober Fest leaders don't want other businesses to infringe on their markets. As the battle for business ensues, one of the Festival leaders winds up dead. Who is the guilty party? Join Mayhem & Mystery for an oom-pah good time! Cast includes Jerry Francis as Mewin Muller, Mike Webb as Hewin Hoffman, Tamra Francis as Fraulein Gerta Strudel, and Jene Rebbin Shaw as Renee Myers. Script by Tamra and Jerry Francis. Event Fee: $25.95. Call 937-461-3913 or visit www.mayhemmystery.com for more information.
Classes welcome all skill levels and range from beginner, bronze 1, bronze 2 and silver. Classes include instructions on the Rumba, Waltz, Swing, Fox Trot, Cha Cha and Merengue. Call for times. Hara Arena. $. Call 937-278-4776 or visit www.daytonballroom.org for more information.
This uplifiting 90-minute Muse Machine production includes parodies from the 60's, 70's and 80's. It culminates with a salute to women who are experiencing The Change. Victoria Theatre. $. Visit www.victoriatheatre.com for more information.
The decades following World War II were stimulating times for American art. Virginia Mecklenburg will trace the rise of American abstraction in the 1950's and explore meaning in the variety of abstract styles that emerged after the war. Mecklenburg is a senior curator at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the curator of the special exhibition, Modern Masters. Begins at 6:30pm at the Dayton Art Institute. $. Visit www.daytonartinstitute.org for more information.
All high school students are encouraged to participate in this educational workshop. Door prizes, entertainment and much more. Dayton Convention Center. Visit www.teenleadershipsummit.org for more information.
Presented in partnership with the Miami Valley Restaurant Association. Local restaurants will be on site providing reasonably priced food samples, representing the best of the culinary arts in the Miami Valley. From Thai and seafood to cabbage rolls and barbeque, there is something for everyone. Sample and purchase specialty wines and import beers by the glass and listen to live music. Free admission. RiverScape MetroPark. Call 937-461-MVRA or visit www.dineoutdayton.org for more information.
Celebrate the beginning of the fall season while learning how we can overcome and cope with gravity. National Museum of the USAF. Free. Call 937-255-3286 or visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil for more information.
This free event will feature vendors specializing in pet's health and well-being, including information on grooming, security, veterinarian services, pet message, monuments, training and supplies. All pets must be kept on a leash and owners will be responsible for cleaning up after their furry friends. Library Park, Miamisburg., Call 937-866-4532 for more information.
One night of dancing and dining in Downtown Miamisburg, streets are closed off for your enjoyment. Enjoy great food and live music by Seefari. This event is sponsored by A Taste of Wine and T.J. Chumps. Miamisburg, Linden Ave between Main St and First St. Call A Taste of Wine at 937-247-1120 for more information.
An annual judged classic and antique automobile event with live music entertainment, an art show and more. Call for times. $. Call 937-293-2841 or visit www.daytonhistory.org for more information.
A benefit concert from a legendary performer will wrap up a historic day for Kettering Cardiovascular Services. Hours after Kettering Medical Center officials dedicate the new Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, Diana Ross will be the featured artist for this year's Heart to Heart benefit. Begins at 8:30pm at the Schuster Center. $. Visit www.schustercenter.org for more information.
Walk of Fame has celebrated over 120 Miami Valley contributors in various significant fields. Call for times. Wright Dunbar Inc. Free. Call 937-443-0249 or visit www.wright-dunbar.org for more information.
Your classical passage for this concert begins and concludes with two Beethoven overtures, both written for the same opera: Beethoven's Fidelio. Fiery soloist Vadim Gluzman returns to our stage to delve into Sibeliu's passionate masterpiece. Call for times. Schuster Center. $. Visit www.schustercenter.org for more information.
The finest and best of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender cinema. Call for times. The Neon, downtown Dayton. $. Visit www.daytonlgbt.com for more information.
Annual festival highlighting arts and crafts from approximately 75 vendors, foods from over 30 international food vendors, a wide selection of domestic and international beers, along with continuous live entertainment, as well as family and kids activities. Call for times. Dayton Art Institute. $. Call 937-223-5277 for more information.
Downtown Miamisburg Cruise Night held on Main St and Center Ave around the historical Market Square. Hot Rods, Custom & Classic cars and trucks and live entertainment. 4pm to 9pm. Free. Call 937-866-4532 for more information.
Photograph historical and scenic Woodland Cemetery. Free. Call 937-228-3221 for more information.
What could be more enjoyable than spending a beautiful autumn day at Aullwood's Apple Fest? Delicious food, children's activities, musical entertainment, unique crafts, wagon rides, and farm animals make Aullwood Apple Fest the perfect family activity. $. Call 937-890-7360 for more information.
Tours, hands-on workshops, and activities for home school students. Registration required. 9am to 4pm. National Museum of the USAF. Free. Call 937-255-3286 or visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil fo rmore information.
Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. With no spoken language, Blue Man Group is perfect for people of all ages, languages and cultures. This unique experience is a form of entertainment like nothing else guaranteed to be an outing you will never forget! Be ready: THIS IS A LOUD ROCK AND ROLL SHOW! Call for times. Schuster Center. Visit www.schustercenter.org for more information.
Over 140 displays from all over Southwest Ohio give educators and administrators one-stop shopping. Hara Arena. $. Call 937-278-4776 for more information.
Open community college fair at Fifth Third Field for high school students with 25 or more colleges in attendance. Presented by Fifth Third Bank. Free. Call 937-228-2287 or visit www.daytondragons.com for more information.
A one day trade show and symposium showcasing the area's best entrepreneurial and green technologies. Starts at 11am. Hara Arena. $. Call 937-837-1484 for more information.
This art hop features exhibit openings at the galleries, along with a variety of entertainment options, including an urban street cycling ride, bonfires, arts demonstrations, live music and more. Add to that everything going on at the restaurants, bars, nightclubs, theaters and more that make up the downtown mix. Free. Call 937-224-1518 for more information.
Showcasing thousands of items up to 50-80% off the suggested retail price. The collection includes clothing, jewelry, shoes, electronics, perfume, sunglasses and home furnishings. Call for times. Hara Arena. $. Call 937-278-4776 for more information.
Gives visitors a look behind the scenes in the museum's restoration area. Registration required and the tour begins at 12:15pm. Free. Call 937-656-9436 or visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil for more information.
Work on art projects each week of the month at the K12 Gallery for Young People. Call 937-461-5149 or visit www.k12gallery.com for cost and more information.
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