Dayton Arts & Culture There's more to Dayton than aviation. Dayton's selection of music, dance, theater and visual arts performances is what truly makes the birthplace of aviation soar to new heights. Breathtaking exhibits by master artists will leave you in awe, while world-renowned establishments such as the Dayton Ballet, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Dayton Opera and Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra will undoubtedly fascinate and impress you. If you wish for drama and inspiration, you'll certainly find it here in Dayton's vibrant arts community. Art Centers & Museums Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
The Schuster Center enriches lives by providing a world-class venue for the best in local, national and international performing artists. The facility includes the 2,300-seat Mead Theatre, the 150-seat Mathile Theatre, the Wintergarden atrium, the Performance Place office/condominium tower and Citilites restaurant. The Schuster Center is home to the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and Dayton Opera and also hosts select Dayton Ballet performances and Victoria Theatre Association presentations. Second and Main Streets, Dayton, Tickets: 937/228-3630, Office: 937/228-7591, Fax: 937/449-5068
http://www.schustercenter.org Dayton Art Institute
One of the nation's finest mid-sized art museums, The Dayton Art Institute features a permanent collection of more than 20,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of art history. The striking Italian-Renaissance-style building, which sits atop a hill overlooking downtown, boasts 60,000 square feet of exhibit space. Highlights include the museum's outstanding Asian collection, 17th-century Baroque paintings, 18th- and 19th-century American art, and a contemporary art collection. In addition to its diverse collection, the museum frequently features world-class special exhibitions. The museum also features a wide variety of educational programs and an interactive, family-oriented Experienceter gallery. 456 Belmonte Park N., Dayton, 937/223-5277, 800/296-4426, Fax: 937/223-3140. Open 365 days a year, Monday-Wednesday 10am-4pm, Thursday-Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-4pm. FREE (Fees may be charged for special exhibits.)
http://www.daytonartinstitute.org Dayton Cultural Center
In 2005, the Dayton Cultural Center opened the doors to its new home at the Dayton Cultural and RTA Transit Center, housed in a renovated 100-year-old church, the oldest African-American Baptist church in Dayton. Tours of the facility include information about the building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as a visit to the Legacy Gallery. This gallery includes reproductions and original works of art - including photographs, sculptures, quilts and masks - from India, China, Japan, Africa, Europe and Appalachia, as a part of the center's focus on multiculturalism. Another facet of the center's work involves cultural education, art and diversity programs within the community. 40 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd., Dayton, 937/333-2489, Events and Tours: 937/333-7060, Fax: 937/333-7072. Gallery: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and additional hours during special events. FREE (donationas accepted.) Dayton Visual Arts Center
Founded in 1991 by Dayton area artists, art supporters and community advocates, the Dayton Visual Arts Center (DVAC) shows newly made artwork in all media by regional artists in its recently renovated 1,800-square-foot gallery. The new facility, which also houses the business offices and a learning space, has 16-foot ceilings and a distinctly urban feel. DVAC's innovative programming and changing exhibitions of the highest quality help bring Dayton's city center to life. 118 N. Jefferson St., Dayton. 937/224-3822. Fax: 937/224-4356. Monday-Wednesday 11am-6pm, Thursday 11am-9pm and Friday-Saturday 11am-6pm. FREE.
http://www.daytonvisualarts.org Fraze Pavilion
Serving up top-name performers and cultural festivals in Southwest Ohio since 1991, Fraze Pavilion is a premier outdoor performance venue. The 4,300-seat ampitheater in Kettering's Lincoln Park Civic Commons features lawn, terrace and orchestra seating and hosts more than 75 performances May through September. 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, 937/296-3300, Concert line: 937/297-3720, Fax: 937/296-3302. Box office: Monday-Friday noon-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm. Free and $ events.
http://www.fraze.com K-12 Gallery For Young People
This vibrant, nonprofit arts organization is focused on inspiring young artists to create, imagine and grow together. Located in the heart of downtown, K-12 Gallery presents a variety of classes, workshops, exhibitions and special events to tens of thousands of children from throughout the community, giving them an opportunity to express themselves artistically. 510 E. Third St., Dayton, 937/461-5149, Fax: 937/461-4934. Monday-Thursday 9:30am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-1pm, Friday Art Party: the first two Fridays of every month, 6:30pm-10:30pm $
http://www.k12gallery.org Victoria Theatre Association
The Victoria Theatre Association presents a variety of performances at the historic Victoria Theatre, the Schuster Performing Arts Center and The Loft Theatre. In addition to the Fifth Third Bank Broadway Series, the Victoria Theatre Association presents the Chase Young at Heart Family Series, the Michelob Ultra Cool Films series, Star Attractions and the Discovery Series, curriculum-enhanced live theater productions for school children. The association also collaborates on The Loft Series 1 with The Human Race Theatre Company. 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Tickets: 937/228-3630, Office: 937/228-7591, Fax: 937/449-5068 $
http://www.victoriatheatre.com Performing Arts Brookville Community Theatre
Northwest of Dayton just off I-70, the Brookville Community Theatre presents everything from comedies and family-friendly musicals to thrilling mysteries and touching dramas. A recipient of several DayTonys awards for its productions, the theater operates in a cozy, modern facility that seats 110 people. Ticket sales are handled through the Brookville Flowershop. 770 Arlington Rd., Brookville, Information: 937/833-6790, Tickets: 937/833-3531. $12 for a play, $15 for a musical production.
http://www.brookvillecommunitytheatre.com Cityfolk
As Ohio's only full-time, professional presenter of traditional and ethnic performing arts, Cityfolk comes alive with music, dance and film from around the world. From jazz and bluegrass to Celtic and World Music, Cityfolk brings music and dance from across America and around the world to audiences in the Dayton area. Be sure to experience the free Cityfolk Festival, occurring July 1-3, 2011, in downtown Dayton, which features some of the best in music and dance from around the world, fireworks, ethnic foods and family fun. 126 N. Main St., Dayton, 937/223-3655, Fax: 937/223-2842 $
http://www.cityfolk.org Culture Works
Greater Dayton's United Arts Fund and Art Council, Culture Works, provides the necessary resources to ensure a reliabe base of support for cultural endeavors. A leader in arts and cultural development, Culture Works raises and distributes the largest single source of private funding for the arts in Greater Dayton. Culture Works offers valuable services to the arts community, including professional development and technical-assistance programs, promotional services, advocacy and grant-making. Members receive discounts for arts events as well as The Living Arts, a quarterly arts magazine and calendar of events. Call for the latest information on art and cultural events. 126 N. Main St., Suite 210, Dayton, 937/222-ARTS, Fax: 937/222-2786
http://www.cultureworks.org Dayton Ballet Company
The Dayton Ballet is the second oldest professional ballet company in the United States, and one of the finest. Taking the stage at the elegant Victoria Theatre and stunning Schuster Performing Arts Center, the company presents more than 40 performances each year. Dayton Ballet has become widely known for showcasing American dance classics and for premiering new works by emerging American choreographers. 140 N. Main St., Dayton, Tickets: 937/228-3630, Office: 937/449-5060, Fax: 937/461-8353. $25-$55
http://www.daytonballet.org Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
Founded in 1968 by Dayton native Jeraldyne Blunden, the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) is rooted in the African-American experience and focuses on delivering high-quality contemporary dance to the broadest possible audience. Through local performances, national and international touring, and educational programs in the Miami Valley, DCDC and DCDC2 (the repertory-training ensemble of DCDC) bring power and imagination to the stage, receiving national and international acclaim for artistic excellence and a repertoire of classic and new works. 126 N. Main St., Suite 240, Dayton, 937/228-3232, Fax: 937/223-6156 $
http://www.dcdc.org Dayton Opera
For 45 years, Dayton Opera has produced the best in professional opera entertainment in the Miami Valley and highlighted some of the most gifted voices on the U.S. opera scene. 138 N. Main St., Dayton, Tickets: 937/228-3630, Office: 937/228-0662, Fax: 937/449-5068, Tickets start at $15.
http://www.daytonopera.org Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
If you're looking to enliven your spirit, inspire your imagination and be thoroughly entertained, look no further than the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra (DPO). This celebrated arts institution welcomes some of the world's most respected guest musicians each season. The DPO features the Classical series, with a variety of blockbuster works; the Dayton Daily News Classical Connections series, for those just becoming acquainted with classical music; the Chase SuperPops series, with jazz, rock, gospel and Hollywood music; the Demirjian Chamber Orchestra series, with traditional and unusual combinations of voice, strings, winds, brass and percussion; and the Time Warner Cable Family Series, hosting performances with the whole family in mind, as well as special events. Performance Place, 109 N. Main St., Suite 200, Dayton, Box Office: 937/228-3630 Office: 937/224-3521, Fax: 937/223-9189, Box Office: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm $5-$98
http://www.daytonphilharmonic.com Dayton Theatre Guild
Continuously staging live theater since 1945, the all-volunteer cast and crew of the Dayton Theatre Guild have performed more than 400 productions. The guild stages contemporary scripts, revives American classics and strives to premiere a new play every year. 430 Wayne Ave., Dayton, 937/278-5993. $.
http://www.daytontheatreguild.org Oregon Arts District
Dayton's oldest neighborhood which dates to the 19th century, is an ideal spot for shopping, dining, and exploring galleries galore. An eclectic mix of artistic, educational, and cultural options, including the popular First Friday gallery hops, are available here. Visitors can also take in some live jazz or shop for art, vintage furniture, and clothing. Oregon Arts District is also home to Wiley's, Ohio's oldest comedy club, The Neon movies art house movie theater and numerous restaurants and bars. 937/224-1518
http://www.oregonartsdistrict.com Musica!
The professional choral ensemble Musica! brings vocal excellence to the Dayton area and wins over audiences with a repertoire ranging from classical music to show tunes. Call or visit the website for this years performances and ticket information. 816 Otterbein Ave., Dayton, 937/229-3909, $
http://www.musicadayton.org The Bach Society of Dayton
Performing music from Bach to Bernstein, this ensemble introduces audiences to religious and secular choral music. Call or visit the website for this years concert schedule. 156 E. Dorothy Lane, Suite 300, Dayton, 937/294-BACH, $.
http://www.bachsocietyofdayton.org The Dayton Playhouse
The Dayton Playhouse was founded in 1959 by a group of theater enthusiasts whose mission was to develop a theater troupe to showcase local talent and provide an affordable outlet for the Miami Valley to enjoy the performing arts. Dayton Playhouse has grown today to one of the oldest and largest theaters in southwest Ohio that uses only local talent. Since its founding, Dayton Playhouse has been a training ground for young actors and a creative outlet for older performers who have chosen an alternative career path. With a specialty of performing large-scale musicals, Dayton Playhouse is also home to FutureFest, a festival of new works, and The FLIP Side series, which is devoted to presenting modern, fresh and challenging theater. 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton, Tickets: 937/424-8477, Fax: 937/424-0062, Box Office: Monday-Friday 1-5pm and one hour prior to performances. $
http://www.daytonplayhouse.com The Human Race Theatre Company
Dayton's only regional professional theater company, The Human Race is in its third decade of presenting new and award-winning plays and musicals to discerning audiences. Producing six shows annually at The Loft Theatre and a frequent guest on the Victoria Theatre's stage, The Human Race utilizes the best talent in the Miami Valley with guest artists from across the continent. The Human Race runs the gamut of style and genre and is becoming well known for its development of new muscials. 126 N. Main St., Suite 300, Dayton, Tickets: 937/228-3630, Office: 937/461-3823, Fax: 937/461-7223, $28-$34
http://www.humanracetheatre.org The Muse Machine
The Muse Machine is an arts-in-education organization that enhances the lives of young people and their teachers by providing opportunities to experience, value and participate in the arts. This is accomplished through arts-based workshops, discount tickets to arts events in the Dayton area, performance opportunities and arts-related road trips for both teachers and students. By becoming part of the creative process, children and teachers can discover the enriching effects that the arts can have in a person's life. 126 N. Main St., Suite 310, Dayton, 937/222-MUSE, Fax: 937/461-0321 $
http://www.musemachinedayton.com Victoria Theatre Association Broadway Series
Victoria Theatre Association's Broadway Series presents the best in musical theater and plays at the Victoria Theatre and the Schuster Center. Selected from the hottest touring companies, these blockbuster shows bring the best of broadway to Main Street in Dayton. 138 Main St., Dayton, Tickets: 937/228-3630, Information: 937/228-7591, Fax: 937/449-5068
http://www.victoriatheatre.com
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