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June - July 2010

Ongoing

Ongoing ~ CARING FAMILIES is a 501©3 Charitable Organization begun in 1993 to SUPPORT & STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, offering phone support services, educational classes, and community mentoring. Caring Families has classes weekly in Anger Management, Parenting, Mars & Venus-Relationships and recovering from a lost relationship (Death/Divorce). Please contact the hotline at 937-643-4000 for more info/directions.

June

Mondays in June ~ Mayhem & Mystery Dinner Theatre - Fiesta Siesta, Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. Fifth St.; 7 p.m. Chico’s (Law & DisOrder 2006) annual family reunion has something for everyone – music, food, dancing, games and murder. Try your hand or foot at a celebratory dance. Chico is still driving a taxi and looking for his fame and fortune. But when Chico learns from his cousin Chiquita about some strange happenings Chico decides to find out what is going on. Does Chico have the brains to find out what is happening? Or is his cousin just trying to prove that she is the smartest of the two of them? Call for Costs. 937-461-3913.

June 3 ~ RENT (by Encore Theater Company), c{space, 20. N. Jefferson St.; visit Web site for times. Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway musical based loosely on PUccini's opera La Boheme follows a year in the lives of seven friends living the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle in New York's East Village. AIDS and both its physical and emotional complications pervade the lives of these characters as they struggle to find their place in a quickly changing world. After 13 years on Broadway, RENT opened the doors for a new generation of musical theatre writers and ETC is proud to honor that legacy. With a unique group of collaborators including c{space, Downtown Dayton Parternship, AIDS Resource Center of Ohio, BLC Entertainment and Project Runway Finalist Althea Harper, ETC invites you to rediscover why you feel in love with RENT all over again. Visit Web site for cost.

June 4 ~ First Friday, Downtown Dayton / Oregon Arts District, locations throughout downtown; 5-10 p.m. explore. create. stay out late. Check out downtown's artistic offerings on First FridayThe beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free event held from 5 to 10 p.m. at several locations throughout downtown.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. Brochures with detailed information about specific happenings during each First Friday are available at participating venues and online. Locations often participating in First Friday include: 2nd St. Market, 600 E. Second St.; Fifth st clayworx, 523 E. Fifth St.; Cachet G! 133 E. Third St.; Cannery Art and Design Centre on E. Third St.; Color of Energy Gallery, 16 Brown St.; c{space, 20 N. Jefferson St.; Dayton Visual Arts Center at 118 N. Jefferson St.; Elaine Balsley Fine Art, 523 E. Fifth St.; Gallery 510 Fine Art, 510 E. Fifth St.; Garden Station, corner of Fourth and Wayne Ave.; H. David Clay Studio, 33 S. St. Clair St.; K12 Gallery for Young People, 510 E. Third St.; Link Gallery, 519 E. Fifth St.; The Ohio Coffee Co., 46 W. Fifth St.; Practice Yoga, 504 E. Fifth St.; ReCreate, 438 E. Fifth St.; Sandra's Art Emporium, 27 S. St. Clair St. First Friday is presented by the Downtown Dayton Partnership.For more information including specific event details visit the First Friday Web page. Free. 224-1518.

June 4 ~ Jewels of the Gem City Awards Gala, Dayton Woman's Club, 225 N Ludlow St; 5:30 p.m. DAYTON TO CELEBRATE THE JEWELS OF THE GEM CITY The Women’s Club of Dayton Foundation, YWCA Dayton and Friends of the Dayton Arcade will host the first annual Jewels of the Gem City awards to honor those individuals and/or organizations that have made significant contributions to the historic preservation of Dayton. The first Jewels of the Gem City honorees are: Bob and Nancy Shiffler for preservation and restoration of Dayton landmark buildings; Virginia Toulmin, philanthropist and community leader; and The Seedling Foundation for restoring Stivers school and promoting the Stivers School of the Arts. Honorees will be recognized at a gala sponsored by The Dayton Foundation and Key Bank on Friday, June 4, 2010 at The Dayton Woman’s Club. The evening will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and an awards program at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person ($40 tax-deductible). In addition, all three sponsoring organizations will hold an open house on Saturday, June Fifth from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. showcasing their own historic sites. Tour tickets are $15 each. For reservations tickets or more information, contact Jo Granzow at 298-1792 or Judy Powell at 432-1957. $75 ($40 tax deductible). 937-461-5550 x118.

June 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 ~ 'Main St. Walks of Historic Downtown' - Gem City Circle Walking Tours, Downtown Dayton, Third and Main Sts.; 10 a.m. The leisurely walks are $10 per person are about two hours with a third hour for lunch at an interesting restaurant. Walks utilize stops at park and bus benches. Make sure to call or email for reservations and meeting locations--some walks may be sold out or booked by private groups.To make walk reservations and to find meeting locations call Leon Bey (937) 274-4749 or email Leon at grantsguru501c3@yahoo.com Walks are led by local historians Leon Bey Nancy Roach and Curt Dalton. Additional info on the walks is available at our website www.gemcitycirclewalks.wetpaint.com Our walk starts in the Local History Room of the downtown Dayton Metro Library and proceeds to historic Cooper Park to talk about Dayton's early history and the Miami & Erie Canal.* Historic Lutzenberger photographs of long-gone buildings from the library's collection are featured in the walk. Stunning architecture of historic and newer buildings that have been save/restored/have found new tenants and new uses will be highlighted--we visit interiors of buildings too. See the historic building where the world's first self-starters were manufactured in 1911 for the 1912 Cadillac. See the sites of the famous public market houses 1816-1955 where our Watervliet Ohio Shakers sold their goods. See the site of the only downtown location of the Wright Brothers bicycle shop. On Friday walks tour the inside of the spectacular Art Nouveau lobby of a restored building and see the great Urban Window of a downtown church. See the site of the first church and graveyard in Dayton. See where Abraham Lincoln spoke and what he talked about for two hours in 1859--this is the 150th Anniversary year of Lincoln's visit to Dayton--special emphasis on this walk on Lincoln's historic visit. Enjoy a made-from-scratch lunch with the walk group at a terrific local restaurant on Fridays.Plus much more. $10. 274-4749.

June 4 ~ Rock Out for Wishes, Oregon Express, 336 E. Fifth St.; 9:30 p.m. Thanks to the generosity of the Oregon Express and the local band RODNEY a special night is planned to help some local special children. Friday June 4th 2010 beginning at 9:30 pm Oregon Express will be hosting the band RODNEY to help raise funds for A Special Wish Foundation Inc – Dayton Chapter. Cost is $5.00 at door with all proceeds directly going to A Special Wish Foundation Inc. Oregon Express owner Joe Bavarro states "We are really looking forward to the event. It will be a great evening of music to benefit a great Dayton organization."

June 5 ~ RiverTunes Summer Concert: Jesse Remnant & The Trainwrecks, RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave; 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a series of free summer concerts at the new MetroParks Pavilion almost every Saturday night! Free. (937) 274-0126.

June 5 ~ The Blue Moon Affair, Schuster Performing Arts Center, One W. Second St.; 6 p.m. The Community Action Partnership of the Greater Dayton Area presents the Third Annual Blue Moon Affair, Saturday June 5 at 6 p.m. at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Center for the Performing Arts. The event is a fund-raiser for the agency’s Youth Empowerment Center. Actor, writer and Dayton native Daniel Beaty will perform his latest one-man presentation "Through the Night." The evening includes a free cocktail hour dinner dancing and live entertainment. Attire is "blue tie"—blue dresses, suits, ties and/or accessories are encouraged. Tickets are $60 per person or a table of eight for $400. For more information contact capevents@cap-dayton.org or Ivy Williams at (937) 341-5000 ext. 153.

June 9-27 ~ The Phantom of The Opera, Schuster Performing Arts Center, One W. Second St.; 8 p.m. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s international award-winning phenomenon directed by Harold Prince has woven its magical spell over standing room audiences in more than 100 cities worldwide. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA the longest-running show in Broadway history now returns to Dayton to take your breath away. It’s a timeless story of seduction and despair and the one show The London Sunday Times called "God’s gift to the musical theatre." $30-$82. 937-228-3630.

June 10-27 ~ Ordinary Days, The Loft Theatre, 126 N. main St.; 8 p.m. In this Regional Premiere of a new musical, four young New Yorkers’ lives intertwine, sometimes knowingly and sometimes when they haven’t even met. Lost thesis notes; confetti fraught with fortune-cookie wisdom; loves sought, avoided, won and lost all combine to turn ordinary days and Ordinary Days into something extraordinary. Playwright/composer Adam Gwon won the 2008 Fred Ebb Award for Musical Theatre Songwriting. When Ordinary Days played in London, What’s Onstage called it "brilliantly written." Tickets $15.50 to $36. 461-3823 or 228-3630.

June 11 ~ Dayton Urban League Young Professionals YP @ Play! Therapy Cafe, 452 E. Third St; 7 p.m. 'YP at Play!' is a creative alternative to the typical club scene! It's a supercharged 'play date' for adults; a nostalgic night of fun for young professionals who work hard and play even harder! Enjoy familiar games such as Twister, Uno, Spades, Dominos, Monopoly along with Wii and XBOX..all with an grown-up twist! Event is open to adults of all ages. $10 for public/non-members. 937-985-3859.

June 11 ~ United Rehabilitation Services' Rubber Duck Regatta, RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave; 11 a.m. The URS Rubber Duck Regatta is the release and river race of up to 15000 ducks down the Great Miami River at RiverScape MetroPark - all proceeds benefit United Rehabilitation Services! Help us raise much-needed funds by adopting ducks between May 11th & June 11th! We will have some fabulous prizes again this year including a chance to win $1oooooo with the James Investment Research Million Dollar Duck so don't forget to adopt your ducks before June 11th! This year's kick-off will take place on May 11th so be on the lookout for those ducks! You can go to www.ursdayton.org for more info and to adopt ducks after May 11th.This year's event will be in conjunction with The Cookout for Scouting at RiverScape MetroPark the Miami Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America's annual fundraiser to help local Boy Scouts go to summer camp. So adopt your ducks from URS, buy your lunch tickets from the Scouts and come down on Friday June 11th for lunch and entertainment! Join us for the big duck drop on June 11th at RiverScape MetroPark at Noon! Thank you for supporting children and adults with disabilities or other special needs! Free to attend. 937-233-1230 x. 104.

June 12 ~ DAI Art Ball, Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N.; 7 p.m. The 52nd anniversary Art Ball was a wonderful evening filled with excitement, revelry and elegance. Attendees enjoyed delicious cuisine catered by Elegant Fare, gambling in the National City Casino, dancing to bands Velvet Crush, The Live Jazz Partnership and Khalid Moss and so much more! Don’t miss the 53^rd annual Art Ball on June 12, 2010. If you would like additional information please call the Manager of Corporate Relations & Special Events at 223-5277 ext. 220. Call for cost.

June 12 ~ RiverTunes Summer Concert: Them Bones with II Juicy, RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave; 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a series of free summer concerts at the new MetroParks Pavilion almost every Saturday night! Free. (937) 274-0126.

June 18 ~ Zentangle Lover's Group, Gallery 510 Fine Art, 510 E. Fifth St.; 6 p.m. So you tried it and now you can't get enough of it!Zentangle Lover's Group - every third Friday. Friendship atmosphere and drinks provided. $10 cover charge. No pre-registration necessary. Bring a snack to share and your own Zentangle supplies or purchase paper and pens from the gallery. Free your mind! Clear your head stop making sense and tangle with the best tanglers in Dayton! $10.00. 937.672.6717.

June 19 ~ RiverTunes Summer Concert: SEEFARI RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave; 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a series of free summer concerts at the new MetroParks Pavilion almost every Saturday night! Free. (937) 274-0126.

June 21 ~ Encore Theater Company Night, Blind Bob's Tavern, 430 E. Fifth St.; 5 p.m. The Third Monday night of every month is ENCORE THEATER COMPANY NIGHT at Blind Bob’s, a bar, restaurant and music venue located in the heart of Downtown Dayton's Historic Disctrict. How can you help? Just come in and eat drink and be merry and a portion of the night's proceeds goes directly to ETC's new musicals program.

June 22 ~ Lunch N Learn: Nora Paul, Dayton Racquet Club, 40 N. Main St.; 11 a.m. Nora Paul will speak on the topic: "Women, Wisdom and Wealth." 11 a.m. registration and networking, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. luncheon. $18 WiBN Status + Members, $23 non-members includes tax and gratuity.

June 24 ~ Professional Enrichment Series : Designing a Healthy You, Sinclair Community College, 444 W. Third St.; 11:30 a.m. YWCA Dayton, in partnership with Sinclair's Workforce Development & Corporate Services, presents its 2010 Professional Enrichment Series (PES). PES is a series of luncheon programs designed to provide outstanding networking opportunities to local career women and assist them in personal and professional development. Designing a Healthy You is the subject of the PES luncheon on June 24. It will be presented by Susie Stein owner of Up and Running. She will lead a discussion on the importance of exercise and stretching in one’s daily life. Attendees will learn how to work physical fitness into their busy schedules, how to add variety into one’s workout and decrease personal stress. Each session runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 pm and includes lunch. Underground parking is available. $30 each or $100 for the series. (937) 461-5550 ext. 118.

June 26 ~ RiverTunes Summer Concert: 24SEVEN, RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave; 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a series of free summer concerts at the new MetroParks Pavilion almost every Saturday night! Free. (937) 274-0126.

June 26 ~ St. Anne's Hill Garden & Art Tour, High St. Gallery, 48 High St.; 10 a.m. The St. Anne’s Hill Garden & Art Tour will make its biennial return Saturday June 26 2010 offering self-guided tours of some of Dayton’s most beautiful historic gardens and a unique selection of regional art including the neighborhood’s two fine art galleries.The self-guided tours will begin at the High St. Gallery located at 48 High St. in Dayton Ohio. The tour will include a variety of unique gardens galleries local art vendors and parks along our charming neighborhood streets. Visitors will pick up a program and then stroll through the gardens and galleries at their leisure. Enjoy the fresh air while perusing local art! For a true old-fashioned treat visit our Victorian Tea Garden for refreshments and enjoy a relaxing moment on the front lawn of the landmark Bossler Mansion overlooking downtown Dayton. This magnificent home is a landmark structure built in 1869 and it is considered Dayton’s best example of Second Empire architecture.Tickets this year are $10 each for the tour alone or $15 for the tour and a visit to the Victorian Tea Garden. Ample parking is available at the Bomberger Center and Stivers School for the Arts.Proceeds from the tour will benefit the St. Anne’s Hill Neighborhood Association and are used to maintain the neighborhood’s historic character. Since it became a registered historic district in 1974 the St. Anne's Hill Historic District neighborhood has relied on the efforts of the volunteers in St. Anne's Hill Historic Society to insure its continued success and growth. Tickets may be ordered online at www.stanneshill.org.

June 27 ~ Downtown Summer Music Series - Michelob Women in Jazz Festival. Dave Hall Plaza, 23 E. Fifth St.; 1 p.m. Experience the best that women in the local jazz scene have to offer. Relax to the smooth sounds of the region’s best female jazz vocalists.The sound of soulful music the tantalizing aroma of freshly prepared food the ambiance of an enchanting park and the warmth of the summer sun…the perfect ingredients for our 2010 Summer Music Series. The series features three festivals each of which host outstanding live performances in the heart of downtown Dayton at Dave Hall Plaza Park. The park is located on E. Fourth St. between Main and Jefferson Sts.. For a detailed lineup of the festival artists, visit our website at www.daytonrecreationandyou.com beginning June 1, 2010. Looking for a great afternoon of free music and great food downtown but hate searching for a parking spot? The City of Dayton Department of Recreation and Youth Services will offer valet bike parking at Dave Hall Plaza as a new addition to the Drive Less Live More events in 2010. For more information to volunteer or for sponsorship opportunities contact Mark Kirksey at 333-8400.

June 29 ~ Dayton Poetry Slam, c{space, 20. N. Jefferson St.; 8 p.m. The individuals involved with the Dayton Slam strive to provide you with the most entertaining night of poetry possible. To give you from the intellectual to 'Joe Sixpack' the chance to sit back with friends enjoy the words and emotions of others and maybe inspire you to write and get off that chair and drag your hind quarters to the mic! Donations welcome!

July

Mondays in July ~ Mayhem & Mystery Dinner Theatre: Vacation Vengeance, Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. Fifth St.; 7 p.m. Clueliss and Jane Blond (Double-O-Deadly, 2003) run into each other on vacation. When Clueliss stumbles upon a case at the moment Jane is supposed to leave, she begins to question Clueliss’ motives. What did he really see? Is someone really in trouble? Or is Clueliss the "idiot" he calls everyone else? While Clueliss tries to solve the crime and prove that he is not totally insane, Jane parties with the other guests at the Resort. Will Clueliss get the dinner jacket or the straight jacket? Join us for spy fun in the final production of our 10th Anniversary Season. $23.95 includes dinner and show. Reservations required. 461-3913.

July 1 ~ Big Band Nights: Hal Harris Orchestra, RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave; 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a series of free big band concerts at the new MetroParks Pavilion every Thursday in July and August! Free. 274-0126.

July 1-29 ~ Drawing Studio with Loretta Puncer, Gallery 510 Fine Art, 510 E. Fifth St.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Refine your drawing skills and/or learn new ones. Whether you're a first-time beginner or an advanced student continuing to refine your skills, this class will help you see like an artist. Working with pencil and charcoal, students use still life set-ups to learn the fundamental skills needed for realistic drawing. Supply list available upon registration. Session Two - July 1, 15, 22 & 29. (No class July 8.) $48 per session. 672-6717.

July 2-4 ~ Cityfolk Festival, RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave. Cityfolk brings you three full days of multicultural celebration with three stages of traditional music, dance, art and workshops. Bring the kids for free activities, taste ethnic food and more! Watch the City of Dayton fireworks as part of the festival. FREE. For more information call 274-0126.

July 2 ~ First Friday, Downtown Dayton / Oregon Arts District, locations throughout downtown; 5-10 p.m. explore. create. stay out late. Check out downtown's artistic offerings on First FridayThe beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free event held from 5 to 10 p.m. at several locations throughout downtown.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. Brochures with detailed information about specific happenings during each First Friday are available at participating venues and online. Locations often participating in First Friday include:2 nd St. Market, 600 E. Second St.; Fifth st clayworx, 523 E. Fifth St.; Cachet G! 133 E. Third St.; Cannery Art and Design Centre on E. Third St.; Color of Energy Gallery, 16 Brown St.; c{space, 20 N. Jefferson St.; Dayton Visual Arts Center at 118 N. Jefferson St.; Elaine Balsley Fine Art, 523 E. Fifth St.; Gallery 510 Fine Art, 510 E. Fifth St.; Garden Station, corner of Fourth and Wayne Ave.; H. David Clay Studio, 33 S. St. Clair St.; K12 Gallery for Young People, 510 E. Third St.; Link Gallery, 519 E. Fifth St.; The Ohio Coffee Co., 46 W. Fifth St.; Practice Yoga, 504 E. Fifth St.; ReCreate, 438 E. Fifth St.; Sandra's Art Emporium, 27 S. St. Clair St. First Friday is presented by the Downtown Dayton Partnership.For more information including specific event details visit the First Friday Web page. Free. 224-1518.

July 3 ~ City of Dayton Independence Day Fireworks, RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave; 10 p.m. In 2009, the City of Dayton’s Fireworks show was given the Dayton People’s Choice Award for Best Fireworks Show in the Miami Valley. This year we’ll dazzle you again with a spectacular show for the whole family on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 10 p.m. Come celebrate with a "Boom" in downtown Dayton! For more information, call 333-8400.

July 3 ~ ‘Giant’ Reunion, Gilly's, 132 S Jefferson St.; 9 p.m. A reunion for the popular band ' Giant' dedicated to the memory of former Giant sax player, David Stegner. Part of the evening’s proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. Jason is back for this event with Timmy, Larry and George! $10 at the door. 228-8414.

July 3 ~ The Sandra Rutledge Jazz Show, Gilly's, 132 S Jefferson St.; 8 p.m. Featuring the Rashon Murphy Quartet. $10 at the door. 937-228-8414.

July 7 ~ Monthly Beer Tasting, Trolley Stop, 530 E Fifth St.; 7 p.m. Beer Tastings on the first Wednesday of every month - hosted by Mike Schwartz from Belmont Party Supply. $20 in advance gets you 9 decent samples, tasty snacks and priceless beer knowhow. Help choose the Trolley’s current beers on tap. $20. 937-461-1101.

July 8 ~ Big Band Nights: Eddie Brookshire Orchestra, RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave; 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a series of free big band concerts at the new MetroParks Pavilion every Thursday in July and August! Free. (937) 274-0126.

July 10 ~ RiverTunes Summer Concert: Magic Jackson, RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave; 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a series of free summer concerts at the new MetroParks Pavilion almost every Saturday night! Free. (937) 274-0126.

July 15 ~ Big Band Nights: Tom Daugherty Orchestra, RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave; 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a series of free big band concerts at the new MetroParks Pavilion every Thursday in July and August! Free. 274-0126.

July 17 ~ RiverTunes Summer Concert: Tropicoso, RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave; 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a series of free summer concerts at the new MetroParks Pavilion almost every Saturday night! Free. 274-0126.

July 18 ~ Bike to It Concert Series: Blues Festival, Dave Hall Plaza, 23 E. Fifth St.; 1 p.m. Looking for a great afternoon of free music and great food downtown but hate searching for a parking spot? The City of Dayton Department of Recreation and Youth Services will offer valet bike parking at Dave Hall Plaza as a new addition to the Drive Less Live More events in 2010. Learn more about the City’s Summer Music Series. Find a route to the concerts from anywhere. Just type in your address and Crowne Plaza Dayton OH. Free.

July 18 ~ Downtown Summer Music Series - Michelob Dayton Blues Festival. Dave Hall Plaza, 23 E. Fifth St.; 1 p.m. By far the best blues bands and performances this side of the Mississippi. The rhythms flow freely as the blues tunes are belted out by fantastic artists. The sound of soulful music, the tantalizing aroma of freshly prepared food, the ambiance of an enchanting park and the warmth of the summer sun…the perfect ingredients for our 2010 Summer Music Series. The series features three festivals, each of which host outstanding live performances in the heart of downtown Dayton at Dave Hall Plaza Park. The park is located on E. Fourth St. between Main and Jefferson St.s. For a detailed lineup of each festival’s artists visit our website at www.daytonrecreationandyou.com beginning June 1 2010.For more information to volunteer or for sponsorship opportunities contact Mark Kirksey at 333-8400. Free. 333-8400.

July 19 ~ Encore Theater Company Night, Blind Bob's Tavern, 430 E. Fifth St.; 5 p.m. The third Monday night of every month will be Encore Theater Company Night at Blind Bob’s. How can you help? Just come in and eat, drink and be merry, and a portion of the night's proceeds goes directly to ETC's new musicals program. Free admission.

July 22 ~ Big Band Nights: Dayton Jazz Orchestra, RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave; 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a series of free big band concerts at the new MetroParks Pavilion every Thursday in July and August! Free. 274-0126.

July 24 ~ RiverTunes Summer Concert: Soul Express, RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave; 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a series of free summer concerts at the new MetroParks Pavilion almost every Saturday night! Free. 274-0126.

July 26 ~ Introduction to Fly Fishing, Five Rivers MetroParks, 224 N. St. Clair St., Outdoor Recreation Classroom; 5:30 p.m. Get an overview of fly fishing. The session will include a classroom overview of gear local opportunities and techniques needed to get started. Casting techniques are covered through a variety of fun drills teaching basic fundamentals. Participants should dress for outdoor activity. For more information or to register, please call 277-4374. Fees: $5. 277-4374.

July 27 ~ Dayton Poetry Slam, c{space, 20. N. Jefferson St.; 8 p.m. The individuals involved with the Dayton Slam strive to provide you with the most entertaining night of poetry possible. To give everyone -- from the intellectual to 'Joe Sixpack' -- the chance to sit back with friends, enjoy the words and emotions of others and maybe get inspired to write and get off that chair and drag your hind quarters to the mic! Donations welcome!

July 27 ~ Lunch N Learn: Niki Barnhill, Dayton Racquet Club, 40 N. Main St.; 11 a.m. Niki Barnhill, Ohio Secretary of State Office: Where Business Starts. 11 a.m. registration and networking11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. luncheon $18 WiBN Status + Members, $23 non-members includes tax and gratuity.

July 29 ~ Big Band Nights: The Fifth Avenue Band, RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave; 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a series of free big band concerts at the new MetroParks Pavilion every Thursday in July and August! Free. 274-0126.

July 30-August 1 ~ Celtic Festival, RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave; Friday, 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, Noon – 11 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Three days of non-stop musical and dance entertainment celebrating Celtic heritage. Three stages of International, national and local bands and dance groups. Cultural demonstrations, Celtic Marketplace and children’s area are just some of the activities you’ll find at the Dayton Celtic Festival. Visit www.unitedirishofdayton.org/Festival for a complete schedule. Free admission. 274-0126.

July 31 ~ Great American Beer Tasting, Fifth Third Field, 220 N. Patterson Blvd.; 2 p.m. Mark your calendars for the third annual Great American Beer Tasting. Don't miss out on this exciting event, that will include several new beers to sample, plenty of high-end raffle prizes, live music, cornhole games and much more. Tickets will go on sale on May 10th at the Dragons box office and at local restaurants and bars. Call for cost.

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