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Upcoming Events

Modern Masters from the Smithsonian American Art Museum Thursday, Sep 9th - Call for times Modern Masters from the Smithsonian American Art Museum features 43 key pai...
Long-Term Butterfly Monitoring Thursday, Sep 9th - Call for times Aullwood's annual butterfly monitoring will begin in March and continue thr...
Morning Discovery Walk for Adults Thursday, Sep 9th - 8:00 am - 9:30 am A weekly nature walk along Aullwood's beautiful trails will certainly revea...
Amish Quilt Exhibit Thursday, Sep 9th - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm A dazzling array of Amish quilts will be on display at the Marie S. Aull Ed...
Dayton's Greek Festival Friday, Sep 10th - Call for times Festival guests will enjoy traditional ethnic specialties such as moussaka...
Behind the Scenes Tour at the National Museum of the USAF Friday, Sep 10th - Call for times Gives visitors a look behind the scenes in the Museum's restoration area. R...
Giant Scale RC Model Aircraft Air Show Friday, Sep 10th - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm See daring acrobatics performed by model jets, helicopters and war birds du...
Urban Nights Friday, Sep 10th - 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm This free event showcases downtown's dining, nightlife, art, music, retail,...
Miamisburg Starving Artist Outdoor Arts & Crafts Fall Festival Saturday, Sep 11th - Call for times The Festival welcomes over 200 exhibitors to this annual show, which is hel...
Bill Goodman's Gun & Knife Show Saturday, Sep 11th - Call for times This show features war memorabilia, hunting accessories and other related i...

Events for the Week of Feb 21st - Feb 27th

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Town Hall Theatre presents "Madeline and the Gypsies" Sunday, February 21st, 2010 - Call for times Based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans. Call for times. Town Hall Theatre. $. Call 937-433-8957 or visit www.townhalltheatre.org for more information.

WICKED Sunday, February 21st, 2010 - Call for times The untold story of the witches of Oz. Call for times. Schuster Center. $. Call Ticket Center Stage at 937-228-3630 or visit www.victoriatheatre.com for more information.

Air Camp USA - Application Information Sunday, February 21st, 2010 - Call for times Air Camp is a brand new adventure in flight for middle school students, which takes place in the birthplace of aviation - Dayton, Ohio. Air Camp ecompasses all the exciting aviation and educational resources in the Dayton region, from the place where the Wright Brothers invented flight to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The purpose of Air Camp is to inspire students' interest in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) of aviation. Through the Air Camp experience, students will become better scholars, leaders and citizens. Applications may be downloaded from www.AirCampUSA.com and submitted by mail from February 15 through April 15, for students entering seventh, eighth or ninth grade in fall 2010. Students will be notified of the selection decision by May 1, 2010. Tuition is $900 for all activities, meals and lodging at the University of Dayton campus, and a limited number of need-based scholarships will be available. In the future, Air Camp plans to expand its schedule to hold more camps all summer long. Call 937-229-3327 or visit www.AirCampUSA.com for more information.

Exploring Art A to Z Sunday, February 21st, 2010 - Call for times Exploring Art A to Z is a visual dictionary that uses the alphabet as a vehicle for introducing children to the language of art. The exhibition matches 26 works of art from the museum's permanent collection and from local artists to the letters of the alphabet. Call for times. Closed Mondays. Free. Call 937-223-5277 or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org for more information.

Dayton Playhouse presents "Urinetown the Musical" Sunday, February 21st, 2010 - Call for times One of the funniest musicals in recent years, Urinetown is a tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. Dayton Playhouse. $. Call 937-424-8477 or visit www.daytonplayhouse.org for more information.

Too Small to See: Zoom Into Nanotechnology Sunday, February 21st, 2010 - Call for times Go from teeny to tiny to nano as everyday objects zoom into focus at this exhibit. Call for times. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. $. Call 937-275-7431 or visit www.boonshoftmuseum.org for more information.

Zooming In: Japanese Art Today Sunday, February 21st, 2010 - Call for times This Experiencenter exhibition for children and families zooms in and takes a closer look at four contemporary Japanese artworks that were influenced by popular Japanese culture. Call for times. Closed Mondays. Free. Call 937-223-5277 or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org for more information.

Hot Wheels Show Sunday, February 21st, 2010 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Over 100 displays will be at this popular event. Hara Arena. $, kids under 12 years of age are free. Call 937-278-4776 for more information.

Orchid Show Sunday, February 21st, 2010 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Hundreds of orchids will be on display, as well as orchids and other items for purchase. Informal orchid talks and repotting classes will be held throughout the weekend. This event is sponsored by the Miami Valley Orchid Society. Free. Call 937-434-9005 or visit www.metroparks.org for more information.

Migration Pilgrimage: Eduardo de Soignie Sunday, February 21st, 2010 - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm A REACH Across Dayton exhibit featuring large-scale paintings by Eduardo de Soignie. Dayton Visual Arts Center. Free. Call 937-224-3822 or visit www.daytonvisualarts.org for more information.

Something This Way Comes: Michael Bashaw and Jeff Regensburger Sunday, February 21st, 2010 - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm An exhibition held in conjunction with the Dayton premier of "Wicked" at the Schuster Center for Performing Arts. Dayton Visual Arts Center. Free. Call 937-224-3822 or visit www.daytonvisualarts.org for more information.

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Town Hall Theatre presents "Madeline and the Gypsies" Monday, February 22nd, 2010 - Call for times Based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans. Call for times. Town Hall Theatre. $. Call 937-433-8957 or visit www.townhalltheatre.org for more information.

WICKED Monday, February 22nd, 2010 - Call for times The untold story of the witches of Oz. Call for times. Schuster Center. $. Call Ticket Center Stage at 937-228-3630 or visit www.victoriatheatre.com for more information.

Air Camp USA - Application Information Monday, February 22nd, 2010 - Call for times Air Camp is a brand new adventure in flight for middle school students, which takes place in the birthplace of aviation - Dayton, Ohio. Air Camp ecompasses all the exciting aviation and educational resources in the Dayton region, from the place where the Wright Brothers invented flight to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The purpose of Air Camp is to inspire students' interest in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) of aviation. Through the Air Camp experience, students will become better scholars, leaders and citizens. Applications may be downloaded from www.AirCampUSA.com and submitted by mail from February 15 through April 15, for students entering seventh, eighth or ninth grade in fall 2010. Students will be notified of the selection decision by May 1, 2010. Tuition is $900 for all activities, meals and lodging at the University of Dayton campus, and a limited number of need-based scholarships will be available. In the future, Air Camp plans to expand its schedule to hold more camps all summer long. Call 937-229-3327 or visit www.AirCampUSA.com for more information.

Exploring Art A to Z Monday, February 22nd, 2010 - Call for times Exploring Art A to Z is a visual dictionary that uses the alphabet as a vehicle for introducing children to the language of art. The exhibition matches 26 works of art from the museum's permanent collection and from local artists to the letters of the alphabet. Call for times. Closed Mondays. Free. Call 937-223-5277 or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org for more information.

Too Small to See: Zoom Into Nanotechnology Monday, February 22nd, 2010 - Call for times Go from teeny to tiny to nano as everyday objects zoom into focus at this exhibit. Call for times. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. $. Call 937-275-7431 or visit www.boonshoftmuseum.org for more information.

Zooming In: Japanese Art Today Monday, February 22nd, 2010 - Call for times This Experiencenter exhibition for children and families zooms in and takes a closer look at four contemporary Japanese artworks that were influenced by popular Japanese culture. Call for times. Closed Mondays. Free. Call 937-223-5277 or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org for more information.

Migration Pilgrimage: Eduardo de Soignie Monday, February 22nd, 2010 - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm A REACH Across Dayton exhibit featuring large-scale paintings by Eduardo de Soignie. Dayton Visual Arts Center. Free. Call 937-224-3822 or visit www.daytonvisualarts.org for more information.

Something This Way Comes: Michael Bashaw and Jeff Regensburger Monday, February 22nd, 2010 - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm An exhibition held in conjunction with the Dayton premier of "Wicked" at the Schuster Center for Performing Arts. Dayton Visual Arts Center. Free. Call 937-224-3822 or visit www.daytonvisualarts.org for more information.

"Away with the Breeze" Monday, February 22nd, 2010 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Mayhem & Mystery Dinner Theare presents "Away with the Breeze." Eve plans to catch Urah Fraid and ride away with the breeze. Starts at 7pm on Mondays and select Fridays at the Spaghetti Warehouse. $. Call 937-461-3913 or visit www.mayhemmystery.com for more information.

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Too Small to See: Zoom Into Nanotechnology Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 - Call for times Go from teeny to tiny to nano as everyday objects zoom into focus at this exhibit. Call for times. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. $. Call 937-275-7431 or visit www.boonshoftmuseum.org for more information.

Town Hall Theatre presents "Madeline and the Gypsies" Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 - Call for times Based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans. Call for times. Town Hall Theatre. $. Call 937-433-8957 or visit www.townhalltheatre.org for more information.

Exploring Art A to Z Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 - Call for times Exploring Art A to Z is a visual dictionary that uses the alphabet as a vehicle for introducing children to the language of art. The exhibition matches 26 works of art from the museum's permanent collection and from local artists to the letters of the alphabet. Call for times. Closed Mondays. Free. Call 937-223-5277 or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org for more information.

Air Camp USA - Application Information Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 - Call for times Air Camp is a brand new adventure in flight for middle school students, which takes place in the birthplace of aviation - Dayton, Ohio. Air Camp ecompasses all the exciting aviation and educational resources in the Dayton region, from the place where the Wright Brothers invented flight to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The purpose of Air Camp is to inspire students' interest in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) of aviation. Through the Air Camp experience, students will become better scholars, leaders and citizens. Applications may be downloaded from www.AirCampUSA.com and submitted by mail from February 15 through April 15, for students entering seventh, eighth or ninth grade in fall 2010. Students will be notified of the selection decision by May 1, 2010. Tuition is $900 for all activities, meals and lodging at the University of Dayton campus, and a limited number of need-based scholarships will be available. In the future, Air Camp plans to expand its schedule to hold more camps all summer long. Call 937-229-3327 or visit www.AirCampUSA.com for more information.

Zooming In: Japanese Art Today Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 - Call for times This Experiencenter exhibition for children and families zooms in and takes a closer look at four contemporary Japanese artworks that were influenced by popular Japanese culture. Call for times. Closed Mondays. Free. Call 937-223-5277 or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org for more information.

WICKED Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 - Call for times The untold story of the witches of Oz. Call for times. Schuster Center. $. Call Ticket Center Stage at 937-228-3630 or visit www.victoriatheatre.com for more information.

Something This Way Comes: Michael Bashaw and Jeff Regensburger Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm An exhibition held in conjunction with the Dayton premier of "Wicked" at the Schuster Center for Performing Arts. Dayton Visual Arts Center. Free. Call 937-224-3822 or visit www.daytonvisualarts.org for more information.

Migration Pilgrimage: Eduardo de Soignie Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm A REACH Across Dayton exhibit featuring large-scale paintings by Eduardo de Soignie. Dayton Visual Arts Center. Free. Call 937-224-3822 or visit www.daytonvisualarts.org for more information.

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Too Small to See: Zoom Into Nanotechnology Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 - Call for times Go from teeny to tiny to nano as everyday objects zoom into focus at this exhibit. Call for times. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. $. Call 937-275-7431 or visit www.boonshoftmuseum.org for more information.

Town Hall Theatre presents "Madeline and the Gypsies" Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 - Call for times Based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans. Call for times. Town Hall Theatre. $. Call 937-433-8957 or visit www.townhalltheatre.org for more information.

Exploring Art A to Z Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 - Call for times Exploring Art A to Z is a visual dictionary that uses the alphabet as a vehicle for introducing children to the language of art. The exhibition matches 26 works of art from the museum's permanent collection and from local artists to the letters of the alphabet. Call for times. Closed Mondays. Free. Call 937-223-5277 or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org for more information.

Air Camp USA - Application Information Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 - Call for times Air Camp is a brand new adventure in flight for middle school students, which takes place in the birthplace of aviation - Dayton, Ohio. Air Camp ecompasses all the exciting aviation and educational resources in the Dayton region, from the place where the Wright Brothers invented flight to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The purpose of Air Camp is to inspire students' interest in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) of aviation. Through the Air Camp experience, students will become better scholars, leaders and citizens. Applications may be downloaded from www.AirCampUSA.com and submitted by mail from February 15 through April 15, for students entering seventh, eighth or ninth grade in fall 2010. Students will be notified of the selection decision by May 1, 2010. Tuition is $900 for all activities, meals and lodging at the University of Dayton campus, and a limited number of need-based scholarships will be available. In the future, Air Camp plans to expand its schedule to hold more camps all summer long. Call 937-229-3327 or visit www.AirCampUSA.com for more information.

Zooming In: Japanese Art Today Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 - Call for times This Experiencenter exhibition for children and families zooms in and takes a closer look at four contemporary Japanese artworks that were influenced by popular Japanese culture. Call for times. Closed Mondays. Free. Call 937-223-5277 or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org for more information.

WICKED Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 - Call for times The untold story of the witches of Oz. Call for times. Schuster Center. $. Call Ticket Center Stage at 937-228-3630 or visit www.victoriatheatre.com for more information.

Something This Way Comes: Michael Bashaw and Jeff Regensburger Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm An exhibition held in conjunction with the Dayton premier of "Wicked" at the Schuster Center for Performing Arts. Dayton Visual Arts Center. Free. Call 937-224-3822 or visit www.daytonvisualarts.org for more information.

Migration Pilgrimage: Eduardo de Soignie Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm A REACH Across Dayton exhibit featuring large-scale paintings by Eduardo de Soignie. Dayton Visual Arts Center. Free. Call 937-224-3822 or visit www.daytonvisualarts.org for more information.

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Town Hall Theatre presents "Madeline and the Gypsies" Thursday, February 25th, 2010 - Call for times Based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans. Call for times. Town Hall Theatre. $. Call 937-433-8957 or visit www.townhalltheatre.org for more information.

WICKED Thursday, February 25th, 2010 - Call for times The untold story of the witches of Oz. Call for times. Schuster Center. $. Call Ticket Center Stage at 937-228-3630 or visit www.victoriatheatre.com for more information.

Air Camp USA - Application Information Thursday, February 25th, 2010 - Call for times Air Camp is a brand new adventure in flight for middle school students, which takes place in the birthplace of aviation - Dayton, Ohio. Air Camp ecompasses all the exciting aviation and educational resources in the Dayton region, from the place where the Wright Brothers invented flight to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The purpose of Air Camp is to inspire students' interest in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) of aviation. Through the Air Camp experience, students will become better scholars, leaders and citizens. Applications may be downloaded from www.AirCampUSA.com and submitted by mail from February 15 through April 15, for students entering seventh, eighth or ninth grade in fall 2010. Students will be notified of the selection decision by May 1, 2010. Tuition is $900 for all activities, meals and lodging at the University of Dayton campus, and a limited number of need-based scholarships will be available. In the future, Air Camp plans to expand its schedule to hold more camps all summer long. Call 937-229-3327 or visit www.AirCampUSA.com for more information.

Exploring Art A to Z Thursday, February 25th, 2010 - Call for times Exploring Art A to Z is a visual dictionary that uses the alphabet as a vehicle for introducing children to the language of art. The exhibition matches 26 works of art from the museum's permanent collection and from local artists to the letters of the alphabet. Call for times. Closed Mondays. Free. Call 937-223-5277 or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org for more information.

Too Small to See: Zoom Into Nanotechnology Thursday, February 25th, 2010 - Call for times Go from teeny to tiny to nano as everyday objects zoom into focus at this exhibit. Call for times. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. $. Call 937-275-7431 or visit www.boonshoftmuseum.org for more information.

Zooming In: Japanese Art Today Thursday, February 25th, 2010 - Call for times This Experiencenter exhibition for children and families zooms in and takes a closer look at four contemporary Japanese artworks that were influenced by popular Japanese culture. Call for times. Closed Mondays. Free. Call 937-223-5277 or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org for more information.

Something This Way Comes: Michael Bashaw and Jeff Regensburger Thursday, February 25th, 2010 - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm An exhibition held in conjunction with the Dayton premier of "Wicked" at the Schuster Center for Performing Arts. Dayton Visual Arts Center. Free. Call 937-224-3822 or visit www.daytonvisualarts.org for more information.

Migration Pilgrimage: Eduardo de Soignie Thursday, February 25th, 2010 - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm A REACH Across Dayton exhibit featuring large-scale paintings by Eduardo de Soignie. Dayton Visual Arts Center. Free. Call 937-224-3822 or visit www.daytonvisualarts.org for more information.

An Evening in the Gardens Thursday, February 25th, 2010 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm This highly anticipated business-casual preview night takes place at the Dayton Convention Center. Guests will enjoy hors d'oeuvres, beverages and live music while touring the featured gardens and design room of the 14th Annual Dayton Home & Garden Show. $. Call 800-215-1700 or visit www.daytonhomeandgardenshow.com for more information.

Wings & Things Guest Lecture Thursday, February 25th, 2010 - 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Col. Christopher Coombs presents "Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Their Contributions to the Nation's Air Arsenal." Begins at 7:30pm. National Museum of the USAF. Free. Call 937-255-3286 or visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil for more information.

Friday, February 26th, 2010

WICKED Friday, February 26th, 2010 - Call for times The untold story of the witches of Oz. Call for times. Schuster Center. $. Call Ticket Center Stage at 937-228-3630 or visit www.victoriatheatre.com for more information.

Playhouse South, Inc. presents "RENT" Friday, February 26th, 2010 - Call for times Rock opera musical with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson based on the La Boehme Opera. Call for times. Clark Haines Theater, Kettering. $. Visit www.playhousesouth.org for more information.

Air Camp USA - Application Information Friday, February 26th, 2010 - Call for times Air Camp is a brand new adventure in flight for middle school students, which takes place in the birthplace of aviation - Dayton, Ohio. Air Camp ecompasses all the exciting aviation and educational resources in the Dayton region, from the place where the Wright Brothers invented flight to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The purpose of Air Camp is to inspire students' interest in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) of aviation. Through the Air Camp experience, students will become better scholars, leaders and citizens. Applications may be downloaded from www.AirCampUSA.com and submitted by mail from February 15 through April 15, for students entering seventh, eighth or ninth grade in fall 2010. Students will be notified of the selection decision by May 1, 2010. Tuition is $900 for all activities, meals and lodging at the University of Dayton campus, and a limited number of need-based scholarships will be available. In the future, Air Camp plans to expand its schedule to hold more camps all summer long. Call 937-229-3327 or visit www.AirCampUSA.com for more information.

Town Hall Theatre presents "Madeline and the Gypsies" Friday, February 26th, 2010 - Call for times Based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans. Call for times. Town Hall Theatre. $. Call 937-433-8957 or visit www.townhalltheatre.org for more information.

Too Small to See: Zoom Into Nanotechnology Friday, February 26th, 2010 - Call for times Go from teeny to tiny to nano as everyday objects zoom into focus at this exhibit. Call for times. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. $. Call 937-275-7431 or visit www.boonshoftmuseum.org for more information.

Exploring Art A to Z Friday, February 26th, 2010 - Call for times Exploring Art A to Z is a visual dictionary that uses the alphabet as a vehicle for introducing children to the language of art. The exhibition matches 26 works of art from the museum's permanent collection and from local artists to the letters of the alphabet. Call for times. Closed Mondays. Free. Call 937-223-5277 or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org for more information.

14th annual Dayton Home & Garden Show Friday, February 26th, 2010 - All Day Tour seven beautifully landscaped gardens, speak with over 250 question-ready exhibitors, view eight brilliantly designed rooms and numerous special features that fill the Dayton Convention Center each year. Visitors to the Dayton Home & Garden Show will be offered the most recent and modern ideas for their home and garden maintenance and enhancement. Guests will have the ability to learn about, compare, and purchase products they need to get their home and garden springtime ready. Show hours are Friday and Saturday, 10am to 9pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm. The Dayton Home and Garden Show is excited to be in partnership with ThinkTV again for the 2010 show. Visit www.daytonhomeandgardenshow.com for more information.

Zooming In: Japanese Art Today Friday, February 26th, 2010 - Call for times This Experiencenter exhibition for children and families zooms in and takes a closer look at four contemporary Japanese artworks that were influenced by popular Japanese culture. Call for times. Closed Mondays. Free. Call 937-223-5277 or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org for more information.

Wellness To Go Health Screenings Friday, February 26th, 2010 - 8:00 am - 10:00 am Affordable blood work available from Unified Health Solutions' Wellness To Go. Victor Cassano Health Center, Dayton. $. call 937-220-6637 for more information.

Migration Pilgrimage: Eduardo de Soignie Friday, February 26th, 2010 - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm A REACH Across Dayton exhibit featuring large-scale paintings by Eduardo de Soignie. Dayton Visual Arts Center. Free. Call 937-224-3822 or visit www.daytonvisualarts.org for more information.

Something This Way Comes: Michael Bashaw and Jeff Regensburger Friday, February 26th, 2010 - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm An exhibition held in conjunction with the Dayton premier of "Wicked" at the Schuster Center for Performing Arts. Dayton Visual Arts Center. Free. Call 937-224-3822 or visit www.daytonvisualarts.org for more information.

Behind the Scenes Tour at the National Museum of the United States Air Force Friday, February 26th, 2010 - 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Gives visitors a look behind the scenes in the museum's restoration area. Registration required. National Museum of the USAF. Free. Call 937-656-9436 or visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil for more information.

"Away with the Breeze" Friday, February 26th, 2010 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Dayton Gems Hockey Friday, February 26th, 2010 - 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

The Dayton Gems Hockey team will return to the ice of Hara Arena this October. The new action being brought back to the area by the International Hockey League offers premier AA+ hockey with a community based team. As one of the most family friendly and affordable venues in the Miami Valley. The Dayton Gems hockey experience will provide fans great action on the ice, interactive games, intermission shows and much more. Join us for all the action! Visit www.daytongems.com for schedule and further details.

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Air Camp USA - Application Information Saturday, February 27th, 2010 - Call for times Air Camp is a brand new adventure in flight for middle school students, which takes place in the birthplace of aviation - Dayton, Ohio. Air Camp ecompasses all the exciting aviation and educational resources in the Dayton region, from the place where the Wright Brothers invented flight to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The purpose of Air Camp is to inspire students' interest in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) of aviation. Through the Air Camp experience, students will become better scholars, leaders and citizens. Applications may be downloaded from www.AirCampUSA.com and submitted by mail from February 15 through April 15, for students entering seventh, eighth or ninth grade in fall 2010. Students will be notified of the selection decision by May 1, 2010. Tuition is $900 for all activities, meals and lodging at the University of Dayton campus, and a limited number of need-based scholarships will be available. In the future, Air Camp plans to expand its schedule to hold more camps all summer long. Call 937-229-3327 or visit www.AirCampUSA.com for more information.

Town Hall Theatre presents "Madeline and the Gypsies" Saturday, February 27th, 2010 - Call for times Based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans. Call for times. Town Hall Theatre. $. Call 937-433-8957 or visit www.townhalltheatre.org for more information.

WICKED Saturday, February 27th, 2010 - Call for times The untold story of the witches of Oz. Call for times. Schuster Center. $. Call Ticket Center Stage at 937-228-3630 or visit www.victoriatheatre.com for more information.

Playhouse South, Inc. presents "RENT" Saturday, February 27th, 2010 - Call for times Rock opera musical with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson based on the La Boehme Opera. Call for times. Clark Haines Theater, Kettering. $. Visit www.playhousesouth.org for more information.

Bill Goodman's Gun & Knife Show Saturday, February 27th, 2010 - Call for times 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 or visit www.gunshow.net fo rmore information.

Too Small to See: Zoom Into Nanotechnology Saturday, February 27th, 2010 - Call for times Go from teeny to tiny to nano as everyday objects zoom into focus at this exhibit. Call for times. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. $. Call 937-275-7431 or visit www.boonshoftmuseum.org for more information.

All Things Bright & Beautiful: California Impressionist Paintings from the Irvine Museum Saturday, February 27th, 2010 - Call for times

All Things Bright & Beautiful is comprised of 60 important California Impressionist paintings from the collections of the Irvine Museum. It is the only museum in California dedicated to the preservation and display of California Impressionism, or Plein-Air paintings, an art style that flourished in California from 1890 to 1930. The paintings from this beautiful and important regional variant of American Impressionism are principally landscapes that document the lush splendor of California before the state’s huge population growth and mass urbanization. Call 937-223-5277 or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org for more information.

Exploring Art A to Z Saturday, February 27th, 2010 - Call for times Exploring Art A to Z is a visual dictionary that uses the alphabet as a vehicle for introducing children to the language of art. The exhibition matches 26 works of art from the museum's permanent collection and from local artists to the letters of the alphabet. Call for times. Closed Mondays. Free. Call 937-223-5277 or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org for more information.

Zooming In: Japanese Art Today Saturday, February 27th, 2010 - Call for times This Experiencenter exhibition for children and families zooms in and takes a closer look at four contemporary Japanese artworks that were influenced by popular Japanese culture. Call for times. Closed Mondays. Free. Call 937-223-5277 or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org for more information.

Winter Earth Adventures Saturday, February 27th, 2010 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm These unique classes offer exciting hands-on activities that enable children to explore the world of nature and farming. Classes are age appropriate for children 2 through 7th grade. Class size is limited, registration required. Aullwood Audubon Center. $. Call 937-890-7360 for more information.

Something This Way Comes: Michael Bashaw and Jeff Regensburger Saturday, February 27th, 2010 - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm An exhibition held in conjunction with the Dayton premier of "Wicked" at the Schuster Center for Performing Arts. Dayton Visual Arts Center. Free. Call 937-224-3822 or visit www.daytonvisualarts.org for more information.

Saturday Art Classes Saturday, February 27th, 2010 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm K-6 and 7th-12th grade studios are open for kids to create art with a professional artist. New project each month. K12 Gallery for Young People. $. Call 937-461-5149 or visit www.k12gallery.com for more information.

Sugarbush Walks Saturday, February 27th, 2010 - 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Experience the sap flow and discover the wonder of food making in green plants during the walk to the sugar house to observe the boiling of sap and drawing off of the warm maple syrup. Aullwood Farm. $. Call 937-890-7360 for more information.

Dayton Gems Hockey Saturday, February 27th, 2010 - 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

DCDC presents: Male Connections Saturday, February 27th, 2010 - 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm DCDC's winter concert for home season. Starts at 7:30pm. Centerville Schools Performing Arts Center. $. Visit www.dcdc.org for more information.

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