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, OH 45402

Office: (937) 228-7591
Tickets: (937) 228-3630 or (888) 228-3630
Event Services: (937) 222-1510
Citilites Restaurant & Bar: (937) 222-0623
Fax: (937) 449-5068
E-mail: info@victoriatheatre.com
Website: www.schustercenter.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 Street, Suite 210
Dayton, OH 45402

(937) 222-ARTS
Website: www.cultureworks.org

Dayton Art Institute

One of the nation's finest mid-sized art museums, The Dayton Art Institute features an encyclopedic collection of more than 20,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of art history. 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 works, the museum features world-class special exhibitions. The museum also features a wide variety of educational programs and an interactive, family-oriented Experiencenter gallery.

456 Belmonte Park N.
Dayton, OH

937-223-5277
800-296-4426
Website: www.daytonartinstitute.org

Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon - 5 p.m., with extended hours until 8 p.m. on Thursday. The museum is closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Easter Sunday, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Admission: Suggested general admission to The Dayton Art Institute is $8 adults, $5 seniors (60+), active military and groups. Admission is free for college students (18+ with ID), youth (17 and under) and museum members. Some special exhibitions and programs may carry an admission charge beyond the suggested general admission, and include admission to the museum's permanent collection as part of that price.

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, OH

Tickets: 937/333-7060
937/333-2489
Website: www.daytonrecreationandyou.com/DisplayCenters.cfm?centerid=14&referrer=Centers

Hours: Gallery: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and additional hours during special events.
Admission: 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, OH 45402

(937) 224-3822
Fax: (937) 224-4356
E-mail: dvac@daytonvisualarts.org
Website: www.daytonvisualarts.org

Hours: Monday-Wednesday 11am-6pm, Thursday 11am-9pm and Friday-Saturday 11am-6pm
Admission: FREE

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, OH 45409

Office: (937) 296-3300
Concert line: (937) 297-3720
Fax: (937) 296-3302
Website: www.fraze.com

Hours: Box office: Monday-Friday noon-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm.
Admission: Free and $ events

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, OH 45402

(937) 461-5149
Fax: (937) 461-4934
Website: www.k12gallery.org

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30am-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-1pm, Friday Art Party: the first two Fridays of every month, 6:30pm-10:30pm
Admission: $

Muse Machine

Since 1982, the Muse Machine has fulfilled its mission as an arts-in-education organization serving more than 70,000 students and teachers annually throughout the southwestern Ohio.  The program has produced 25 musicals and 13 summer concerts and offers an arts-integrated classroom learning approach for students, as well as workshops for students.

126 N. Main Street, Suite 310
Dayton, OH 45402

(937) 222-MUSE
Website: www.musemachinedayton.com

Musica!

The professional choral ensemble Musica! brings "vocal virtuosity" to Dayton and wins over audiences with a repertoire from classical music to show tunes.

126 N. Main Street, Suite 210
Dayton, OH 45402

(937) 222-2787 x 240
Website: www.musicadayton.org

Oregon Arts District

Peruse the shops, dining spots and art galleries that dot Dayton's oldest neighborhood dating back to the 19th century.  A diverse mixture of lifestyles and tastes, there is something for everyone from First Friday gallery hops to Irish whiskey tastings, and more.  Visitors are free to browse antiques and vintage items found in the unique stores, as well as take in live music and nightlife.  The Oregon Arts District is home to Wiley's, Ohio's oldest comedy club, and popular restaurants such as the Dublin Pub and Jay's Seafood.  See the shopping section on this website for individual art gallery information.

Fifth Street between Patterson and Wayne Avenue
Dayton, OH 45402

(937) 224-1518
Website: www.oregonartsdistrict.com

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, OH

(937) 294-BACH
Website: www.bachsocietyofdayton.org

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 Road
Brookville, OH 45309

Tickets: (937) 833-3531
Information: (937) 833-6790
Website: www.brookvillecommunitytheatre.com

Admission: $12 for a play, $15 for a musical production.

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 Street, Suite 220
Dayton, OH 45402

Tickets: (937) 496-3863
(937) 223-3655
Website: www.cityfolk.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 Street
Dayton, OH 45402

Tickets: (937) 228-3630
(937) 449-5060
Fax: (937) 461-8353
Website: www.daytonballet.org

Admission: $22-$55

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.

840 Germantown Street
Dayton, OH 45402

(937) 228-3232
Fax: (937) 223-6156
Website: 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 Street
Dayton, OH 45402

Tickets: (937) 228-3630
(937) 228-0662
Fax: (937) 228-9612
E-mail: info@daytonopera.org
Website: 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, OH 45402

Tickets: (937) 228-3630
(937) 224-3521
Fax: (937) 223-9187
Website: www.daytonphilharmonic.com

Hours: Box Office: Monday-Friday 10am-6pm $5-$98
Admission: $5-$98

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 Avenue
Dayton, OH 45410

(937) 278-5993
Website: www.daytontheatreguild.org

Admission: Adult: $17, Senior (60 or older): $15, Student: $10

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 Street, Suite 300
Dayton, OH 45402

Tickets: (937) 228-3630
(937) 461-3823
Fax: (937) 461-7223
Website: www.humanracetheatre.org

Admission: $28-$34

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 Avenue
Dayton, OH

Tickets: (937) 424-8477
Fax: (937) 424-0062
Website: www.daytonplayhouse.com

Hours: Box Office: Monday-Friday 1-5pm and one hour prior to performances

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, OH 45402

Office: (937) 228-7591
Tickets: (937) 228-3630
Fax: (937) 449-5068
Website: www.victoriatheatre.com

Admission: $