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Culture Works

2014-2015
Guide to Arts & Culture
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“ART is the only way to run away without leaving home.”
Twyla Tharp,choreographer and dancer
Board & Staff;
Letters from CEO
& Board Chair;
About Culture Works
Dayton
Performing
Arts Alliance
University
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Dayton
Passport to the Arts
Eligible Performances;
Dining, Shopping &
Cultural Discounts
Five Rivers
MetroParks
Victoria
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Dayton Region
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THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR
CORPORATE & FOUNDATION
SPONSORS
FO U N DAT I O N
110 North Main Street, Suite 165
Dayton, Ohio, 45402
937.222.2787
cultureworks.org
STAFF
Martine Meredith Collier, President & CEO
Annie Bowers, Graphic Design Consultant
Karen Maner, Communications & Project Coordinator
Dorie Watts, Corporate Program Manager
Celeste White, Finance Consultant
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Amber S. Best, Chair NewPage Corporation
Steve Petitjean, Vice-Chair Fifth Third Bank
Larry Forman, Secretary Community Volunteer
Scott Buchanan, Treasurer The Ohio Masonic Home
Alan Schaeffer, Immediate Past Chair Pickrel, Shaeffer & Ebeling
C. Allen Begley, Jr. Messer Construction Company
Sara Collins CBD Advisors
Matt Dunn Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District
Ro Nita Hawes-Saunders Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
Thomas J. Koenig The Armour Group
Jacqueline Miller, PhD. Steven and Jacqueline Miller Family Foundation
Allen Norris Allen Norris Law Office
Philip L. Parker Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
Carrie Scaff Five Rivers MetroParks
Sally Struthers Sinclair Community College, Wright State University
Sheri Sword Better Business Bureau
Thomas B. Thickel Levin Porter Associates, Inc.
Paul Weaver Mousaian Oriental Rugs
The Berry
Family Foundation
Clarence and
Judith Lapedes
Family Foundation
Culture Works wishes to acknowledge the generous support from
NewPage Corporation which made this publication possible.
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For a complete listing of companies, individuals,
foundations, and organizations that support
Culture Works go to cultureworks.org.
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LETTERS FROM CULTURE WORKS
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Dear Friends,
It has happened to me more times than I can remember since I moved to Dayton 3 years ago. I am
talking to someone who has lived in the Dayton Region for quite some time, and knowing I am a
newcomer they comment, “The problem with Dayton is that there is nothing to do.” And I am totally
stunned—as my experience has shown the exact opposite to be the case. There are so
many performances, museums, exhibitions, festivals, and other activities happening all the
time throughout the Dayton Region that there is no way you can manage to do it all—
although it is fun to try!
Culture Works produced the first issue of the Guide to Arts & Culture in the Dayton
Region in 2012 to help dispel this kind of misconception and show clearly how many
exciting opportunities there are for cultural involvement in the region. We also wanted
the Guide to serve as a tool to assist in attracting talent and investment to the region by
highlighting our community’s uniqueness as an arts and cultural market. With the 20142015 edition, we have added new organizations and a listing of festivals and tried to
make the publication more user-friendly than ever before.
Special thanks to Vectren and the NewPage Corporation for their support that made this
year’s publication possible, and to all of the Culture Works donors who assist our efforts
year-round to sustain and support our community’s outstanding cultural assets.
There is plenty to do in the Dayton Region—and this publication is proof of it!
Sincerely,
President & CEO, Culture Works
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 2014-2015 edition of the Guide to Arts & Culture in the Dayton Region.
Since Culture Works first introduced this publication in 2012, the Guide has received much
applause in terms of the aggregate information it provides from multiple counties, cities, and
towns as well as its ability to promote the extraordinary array of talent we have in this region.
As the umbrella arts agency for the Dayton Region, Culture Works believes that creating and
maintaining a vibrant and attractive community filled with cultural opportunities brings
measurable and immeasurable value to our citizens. From providing inspiring education
opportunities for our children, to attracting and retaining employees in our region, to adding
beauty and entertainment to our lives, arts and culture reflect all the best and most beautiful
parts of who we are.
Culture Works is proud to provide support and services to the cultural sector and other nonprofits. We are privileged to partner with corporations, foundations, and individuals to secure
a flourishing and creative environment for area residents of all ages and backgrounds.
For many of us, Dayton has always been home. But whether you are from this area, or are a
newcomer, there is so much to explore! I am truly grateful for the many amazing cultural
experiences that are available throughout our region. I hope this publication will inspire you
to take full advantage of the vast array of unique opportunities and experiences that we are so fortunate to have
available to us in the Dayton Region.
Sincerely,
Chair, Culture Works Board of Trustees
CULTURE WORKS
WHO WE ARE
Culture Works is the nonprofit regional arts agency that
provides a unified voice for all the cultural organizations
and activities in the Dayton Region and promotes the
good news about the cultural vibrancy of our region to
a national audience.
Photo by Scott Kimmins
WHAT WE DO
Culture Works is committed to leading the charge to ensure
a healthy environment for arts and culture in this community
for generations to come. We work to galvanize widespread
support for arts and culture while also providing grants,
unified marketing efforts, research, and cultural planning to
help our entire cultural community thrive.
WHY WE MATTER
A contribution to Culture Works isn’t just an
investment in arts and culture. It’s an investment in
the future of our neighborhoods, cities, and region.
Photo by Andy Snow
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Make a gift to Culture Works of $85 or more, and receive a Passport to the Arts
membership—good for Buy One-Get One FREE Performance Tickets—as well as
dining, shopping, and other discounts. Memberships are good for one year.
Here is a listing of Passport eligible performances and other Passport Discounts.
Visit cultureworks.org for more information about specific eligible performances and
details about using your Passport to the Arts membership.
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2014-2015 PASSPORT ELIGIBLE PERFORMANCES
BACH SOCIETY OF DAYTON
From Leipzig to Vienna: Bach Meets Schubert, Oct 26
Mozart’s Vienna, Mar 8
South American Accents, May 10
DAYTON CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY
The Littlest Angel, Dec 5-6
Heart Shakes, Jan 31-Feb 1
An Evening of Ellington, Apr 18
D2 - Definition of Exquisite, Apr 26
DAYTON GAY MEN’S CHORUS
HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY
The first eight performances of the following shows
are Passport Eligible:
Miracle on South Division Street, Sept 4-21
Mame, Oct 30-Nov 23
Family Shots, Jan 22-Feb 8
Taking Shakespeare, Apr 16-May 3
Crowns, Jun 11-Jul 5
KETTERING CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Spring Musical - TBA, May 20
Joyful Jazz, Dec 6
Center Stage: A Broadway Revue, Jun 6
KETTERING CHILDREN’S THEATRE
DAYTON PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE
MIAMI VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Ghost Stories, Oct 24-25
The Nutcracker, Dec 12-13
Creative Convergeance, Feb 13-14
Peter Pan, Mar 20-22
MUSE MACHINE
BALLET
OPERA
Dead Man Walking, Feb 27-Mar 1
The Pearl Fishers, Apr 19
PHILHARMONIC
From Russia with Love, Sept 26-27
2 complimentary tickets available to Passport members
Mahler: The Visionary, Oct 19
Berlioz: Master of Fantasy, Nov 14
Epic Journeys, Jan 9
Shostakovich: The Witness, Jan 11
From the Heart: The Texas Tenors, Jan 16
String Quartet Gems, Jan 25
Folk Rhythms, Great Masters, Feb 6
A Musical Zoo, Feb 8
Latin Fire! Tiempo Libre, Feb 20
Symphonic Springsteen, Mar 7
Gubaidulina: The Mystic, Apr 26
Concertmaster’s Choice, May 17
Rubber Soul & Revolver, May 30
DAYTON VISUAL ARTS CENTER
Artist Palate Party: Apertivo al Campo Vella, Sept 19
Fall Production - TBA, Nov 9
Les Miserables (with the Dayton Playhouse), Oct 24-26
The Sleeping Beauty Ballet (with Gem City Ballet), Feb 28-Mar 1
Freedom and Joy- Lincoln Portrait and Beethoven’s 9th, Apr 25-26
Musical - TBA, Jan 15-18
MUSICA!
New Beginnings, Oct 25-26
February Concert - Title TBA, Feb 7-8
Spring Concert - Title TBA, May 16-17
SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE THEATRE
Pride and Prejudice, Sept 26-Oct 4
Red Herring, Feb 6-14
New Adventures: A Sinclair Dance Concert, May 15-16
Building Bridges in Our Town, May 29-30
SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
American Style, Oct 4
Celebrating Our Own, Nov 15
1788!, Jan 24
Paris When It Sizzled, Feb 28
Musical Everest, Apr 18
PRISM, May 16
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Holidays in the Heartland, Nov 2
GEM CITY BALLET
Fall Repertory Performance, Oct 10-12
The Sleeping Beauty Ballet (with MVSO), Feb 28-Mar 1
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2014-2015 PASSPORT DINING, SHOPPING & CULTURAL ORGANIZATION DISCOUNTS
$1.00 OFF GENERAL ADULT ADMISSION, ONE PER
PASSPORT CARD. NOT VALID WITH OTHER
DISCOUNTS/COUPONS, OR FOR SPECIAL EVENTS.
10% TOTAL FOOD BILL
$2.00 OFF 1 CHILD ADMISSION WITH THE PURCHASE
OF 1 ADULT ADMISSION. LIMIT 1 OFFER PER CARD
PER FAMILY. NOT VALID WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS/
COUPONS OR FOR SPECIAL EVENTS.
25% OFF TWO ADULT ADMISSIONS TO SPECIAL
EXHIBITIONS OR 10% OFF ALL MEMBERSHIPS.
FREE DATV MEMBERSHIP WITH PASSPORT
MEMBERSHIP. RECEIVE 1 YEAR OF FREE MEMBERSHIP
TO DATV WHICH INCLUDES WORKSHOPS AND THE
USE OF DATV EQUIPMENT UPON COMPLETION OF
WORKSHOPS. NEW MEMBERS ONLY.
10% OFF FOOD PURCHASE. NOT AVAILABLE
DURING HAPPY HOUR OR WITH OTHER SPECIALS.
20% OFF STUDENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS. INCLUDES
SUMMER ART CAMPS, SATURDAY ART CLASSES, PRE-K
CLASSES, HOMESCHOOL CLASSES, ADULT CLASSES, AND
PURCHASES IN THE SALES GALLERY.
10% TOTAL FOOD BILL
10% OFF TOTAL FOOD BILL, DINE-IN OR CARRY-OUT.
NOT VALID ON GIFT CARD PURCHASES.
10% OFF FOOD PURCHASE ON A PERFORMANCE
EVENING BEFORE 7:00PM; CANNOT BE USED WITH
ANY OTHER DISCOUNTS.
10% OFF FOOD PURCHASE
$1.00 OFF GENERAL ADULT ADMISSION.
NOT VALID WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS/COUPONS,
OR FOR SPECIAL EVENTS.
10% OFF FOOD PURCHASES. CANNOT BE USED
WITH ANY COUPONS OR ON DAILY LUNCH
SPECIALS.
BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE APPETIZER. FREE ITEM IS
OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE. 10% DISCOUNT ON
ALL OTHER FOOD ITEMS. NOT VALID WITH OTHER
PROMOTIONS OR DISCOUNTS.
10% OFF TOTAL PURCHASE. NOT VALID ON
PANDORA JEWELRY, SPECIAL ORDERS, SALE ITEMS,
CONSIGNMENT ITEMS, OR WITH OTHER DISCOUNTS.
CARD MUST BE PRESENT AT TIME OF PURCHASE TO
RECEIVE DISCOUNT.
Visit cultureworks.org for more information
about your Passport to the Arts membership.
10% OFF FOOD PURCHASE
5% OFF PURCHASES FROM ROSEWOOD GALLERY.
NOT VALID WITH COUPONS OR OTHER DISCOUNTS.
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ARTS & CULTURAL FESTIVALS ACROSS THE
DAYTON REGION
The Dayton Region is unique in the number of festivals that it offers
throug hout the year—especially in the fall and summer. Many of these
festivals include performances, art exhibits, or artisan spaces. Here is a
sampling of 2014 Dayton Festivals from September 1 throug h the end of
December. For more information about these festivals, and to see a listing of
festivals scheduled for 2015, visit cultureworks.org.
2014 FALL AND WINTER FESTIVALS
OHIO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL, HARVEYSBURG September 1-October 19
DAYTON GREEK FESTIVAL September 5-7
ITALIAN FALL FESTIVAL, KETTERING September 5-7
VANDALIA OKTOBERFEST September 5-7
BEAVERCREEK’S ART IN THE PARK September 6
BEAVERCREEK POPCORN FESTIVAL September 6-7
MIAMISBURG STARVING ARTISTS FALL FESTIVAL OF ARTS & CRAFTS September 7-9
TASTE OF TROY September 13
CYCLOPS FEST, YELLOW SPRINGS September 13
XENIA COMMUNITY FESTIVAL September 19-20
FORT ANCIENT BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, OREGONIA September 20
PREBLE COUNTY PORK FESTIVAL, EATON September 20-21
OKTOBERFEST, DAYTON September 26-28
OLD TIMERS DAYS, XENIA September 26-28
TIPP CITY MUM FESTIVAL September 27-28
AULLWOOD APPLE FEST, DAYTON September 27-28
GERMANTOWN PRETZEL FESTIVAL September 27-28
PRAIRIE DAYS, GREENVILLE September 27-28
PYRAMID HILLS ART FAIR, HAMILTON September 27-28
MIDWEST OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE, DAYTON October 3-4
HARVEST MOON & BALLOON FEST, TROY October 3-5
FALL HARVEST FEST, SPRINGFIELDOctober 4
YELLOW SPRINGS STREET FAIROctober 11
PIONEER HARVEST FEST, TROTWOODOctober 11
FALL FARM FEST, TROYOctober 11-12
OHIO SAUERKRAUT FESTIVAL, WAYNESVILLE October 11-12
HARVESTFEST 2014, TIPP CITYOctober 18
FALLFEST FRANKLINOctober 24-25
AULLWOOD’S ENCHANTED FOREST, DAYTONOctober 24-25
SOUTHERN OHIO INDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL, WILMINGTON November 7-8
SUGARPLUM FESTIVAL OF TREES, KETTERING November 14-16
CHRISTMAS IN HISTORIC SPRINGBORO FESTIVAL November 21-23
DAYTON HOLIDAY FESTIVALNovember 28 HOMETOWN CELEBRATION & GRAND ILLUMINATION, TROY
November 29
AULLWOOD HOLIDAY ART FAIR & OPEN HOUSE, DAYTON
November 29
SHANDON CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRYNovember 29-30
LEBANON CARRIAGE PARADE & CHRISTMAS FESTIVALDecember 6
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AULLWOOD
Aullwood is nationally recognized for
environmental programming that focuses on
the belief that people change people.
Marie Aull gave the Miami Valley an unprecedented gift in 1957 – a
beautiful wildlife sanctuary and one of the Midwest’s first nature centers.
This gift, given in memory of her industrialist husband, John, is under the
auspices of the National Audubon Society.
AULLWOOD is a 200-acre nature sanctuary and working sustainable farm that
welcomes 120,000 people—families, youth groups, seniors, singles, and individuals with
special needs—for special events, rentals, weekend or evening activities, outreach programs
or classes offered in our Center for Lifelong Learning. During the 2012-2013 school
year, 69,902 students from 161 schools (representing 13 counties and 20 public school
systems) were engaged in Aullwood field experiences or touched by our outreach programs.
For five generations, Aullwood has provided visitors with unique hands-on experiences.
Encountering a devoted staff of 13 full-time, 25 part-time employees and 1,000+
volunteers in an unequaled nature sanctuary, young and old expand mind and spirit in an
atmosphere of fun, excitement, and discovery. There are guided weekend walks and 6 miles
of trails, including a paved 4/10 mile interpretive Birds, Flight and the Wrights Trail with lots
of nature’s surprises from wildflowers to songbirds and other wildlife.
The Marie S. Aull Education Center offers six
thematic classrooms and dozens of hands-on
activities for visitors. In addition to classes for children
through adults, the nature center hosts a variety of
art exhibits—Aullwood’s Art Quilt Exhibit, Amish
Quilt Exhibit, photographic displays, and the Art
of Nature, to name a few. On September 20, the
Friends of Aullwood host An Autumn Affair, an
engaging evening featuring cocktails on the terrace, a
gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, and fun with
friends. The Amish Quilt Auction is held on October
13, followed by Happy Bird Day (November 1),
Museum Holiday Shop Around (November 8),
Aullwood’s Art Fair and Open House (November
29), and Birds, Boughs and Berries Champagne
Brunch (December 7).
Photo by Charity Krueger
2014-2015 EVENT CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER 20 Aullwood’s Autumn Affair
SEPTEMBER 27 & 28 Aullwood Apple Fest
OCTOBER 12 Amish Quilt Auction
OCTOBER 24 & 25 Enchanted Forest
NOVEMBER 1 Happy Bird Day
NOVEMBER 8 Museum Holiday Shop Around
NOVEMBER 29
Aullwood’s Holiday Art Fair and Open House
FEBRUARY 21
Beer Brewing and a Taste of Aullwood
FEBRUARY 14, 21 & 28 AND MARCH 7
Winter Earth Adventure Classes for Children
MARCH 1 Pancake Brunch
MARCH 21 Nature’s Majesty Illustrated …
A Gala Celebration of Art & Nature
APRIL 10 & 11 Native Plant Sale
MAY 5 & 6 Aullwood Birdathon
MAY 16 Farm Babies Fest
JUNE 8–AUGUST 7
Summer Earth Adventures Classes for Children
Aullwood is located 3 miles west of the Dayton International Airport and is open Mondays through Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and
Sundays 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. There is a modest admission fee. Friends of Aullwood and National Audubon Society members are free; non-members
are $5.00/adult and $3.00/child (children ages 2 and under are free). We look forward to seeing you soon!
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AULLWOOD
The Charity A. Krueger Farm Discovery Center is the
AUGUST 1 Olde Fashioned Family Sundae
site of Aullwood’s Head Start Nature/Farm Play
Photo by Charity Krueger
Preschool that opened in 2011. It is operated by
the Miami Valley Child Development Centers and is the first farm-based Head Start preschool in the country. Aullwood Farm is home to many farm animals, herb and vegetable gardens, a pond, and a Nature Playscape where young and
old alike can pretend to drive a tractor. The last weekend in September is Aullwood’s Apple Fest. This 2-day event is attended by thousands who
enjoy delicious food, wagon rides, activities for youth, live entertainment, and artisan demonstrations. Visitors enjoy watching apple butter simmer in
copper kettles and taste apple pies that are baked in Dutch ovens over an open fire! Enchanted Forest, a non-threatening Halloween celebration, is
held on October 24 and 25, and beeswax candle dipping concludes the year in November-December.
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE
DAYTON
ART INSTITUTE
Art Changes Lives Live It at The Dayton Art Institute.
The Dayton Art Institute has been a fixture of downtown
Dayton for more than 90 years. Founded in 1919, it is one of
the region’s premier fine arts museums. In addition to exhibiting
outstanding special exhibitions and an impressive permanent
collection of art from around the world, the museum is renowned
for its educational programming.
THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE sits atop a hill on the edge of the Great Miami River overlooking downtown
Dayton. The museum’s landmark building, designed by prominent architect Edward B. Green and completed in 1930,
was modeled after the Villa d’Este near Rome and the Villa Farnese at Caprarola in Italy, both examples of sixteenthcentury Italian Renaissance architecture.
The museum facility includes a 478-seat auditorium that is known for its superb acoustics, a spectacular Great Hall
that is used for many events and weddings throughout the year, and two cloisters, one that is open-air and one that is
enclosed for year-round events and programs.
The museum’s permanent collection contains more than
26,000 objects, spanning 5,000 years of art history.
The galleries display about 1,000 works from the
permanent collection.
The Experiencenter family gallery provides hands-on learning
activities for children and families, and encourages visitors to
engage in active participation. The Experiencenter’s featured
exhibition, Decked Out!, is on view through April 2015.
The Dayton Art Institute is also known for a diverse selection
of special exhibitions. Upcoming exhibitions include: Dayton
Celebrates Glass: Chihuly, Littleton, Labino and Beyond,
July 12-September 28, 2014; Deco Japan: Shaping Art
and Culture, 1920-1945, November 15, 2014-January
25, 2015; and American Impressionism: The Lure of the
Artists’ Colony, March 21-June 14, 2015.
Education has been a cornerstone of the museum since its early years. The Dayton Art Institute offers a variety of
workshops and classes for adults and children. The What Is a Masterpiece? interactive tour uses QR codes and mobile
technology to provide guests with in-depth information about select works from the permanent collection, via
museum-supplied iPads or other mobile devices.
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The DAI offers many programs and events throughout the year, ranging from
artist lectures to concerts and social events. The museum’s signature events are
its Art Ball and Oktoberfest. Held the second Saturday in June, the Art Ball
gala is one of Dayton’s premier black tie galas. Oktoberfest, held in
September, has been one of Dayton’s favorite festivals for more than 40 years.
The DAI Museum Store offers unique gifts for art lovers of all ages and is
open during regular museum hours. The Leo Bistro restaurant offers lunch,
Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., as well as brunch on Saturday, 10 a.m.5 p.m., and Sunday, noon-5:00 p.m.
One of the best ways to experience all the museum has to offer is through
membership. Members receive free admission to the permanent collection
and most special exhibitions, free admission to many events and programs,
discounts to many other events, programs, and classes, and discounts in The
Museum Store and Leo Bistro.
The Dayton Art Institute is located at 456 Belmonte Park North in
downtown Dayton, minutes off Interstate 75. Free parking is available and the
facility is fully accessible to physically challenged visitors. For more information,
call 937-223-4ART (4278) or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org.
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE SPECIAL EXHIBITION SCHEDULE 2014-2015
DECKED OUT!
Experiencenter Family Gallery
May 10, 2014 – April 12, 2015
Free to members; included in museum admission for non-members
Each spring, a new theme emerges in The DAI’s Experiencenter, which was the nation’s first interactive, intergenerational museum
gallery. This year, the exhibition Decked Out! explores the art and culture of body adornment, jewelry, and costume.
DAYTON CELEBRATES GLASS: CHIHULY, LITTLETON, LABINO AND BEYOND
July 12 – September 28
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On the heels of the 50th anniversary of the studio glass movement in America, Dayton Celebrates Glass will showcase works of
art in glass within Dayton metro area collections from the early pioneers of the studio movement – which began in 1962 in Toledo,
Ohio – through today’s artistic innovators.
AMERICAN IMPRESSIONISM: THE LURE OF THE ARTISTS’ COLONY
March 21, 2015 – June 14, 2015
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This collection of lyrical landscapes—ranging from snow-covered hills to sun-filled harbors and seascapes, penetrating portraits, and
remarkable still-life paintings—documents an important moment in the history of American art. It includes oil paintings and works on
paper dating from the 1880s through the 1940s.
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DAYTON ART INSTITUTE
DECO JAPAN: SHAPING ART AND CULTURE, 1920-1945
November 15 – January 25, 2015
Call for cost
The Dayton Art Institute is pleased to host the first exhibition held outside Tokyo dedicated to Japanese Art Deco. Deco Japan
not only provides dramatic examples of the spectacular craftsmanship and sophisticated design long associated with Japan, it
conveys the complex social and cultural tensions in Japan during the Taishô and early Shôwa epochs (1912-1945).
DAYTON CONTEMPORARY
DANCE COMPANY
That’s Entertainment!
That most famous phrase is originally the title of a song written by
Arthur Schwartz with lyrics by Howard Dietz. It is a long held but
unnecessary bias that high art and entertainment don’t go hand in
hand. The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company begs to differ.
Today, we can afford a broader view that the dance company
takes: creating art and pleasing the public are not at odds with
each other. On the other hand, doing both is a hard thing to pull
off without compromising the art or making the entertainment too
opaque to please. In short, we invite you to come and stay a
while.
Photo by Andy Snow
THE DAYTON CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY is known for
creating high art that is pleasing to a broad and diverse audience. For the year 2014-15,
“that’s entertainment” is as much a challenge as an invitation. It’s a challenge because of the
difficulty of webbing together different strands of pop and folk forms, a children’s story,
the high art and grass root of jazz, and the rousing beat of contemporary rock. It’s an
invitation because you are invited to witness this wonderful merging of expressive sources.
However, if you look closely at the different strands of music in this season’s offerings,
you will notice the African-American genius behind them: jazz, rock, Motown, and the
great American song. It’s familiar territory and one that the Dayton Contemporary Dance
Company has helped define for almost a half century through the art of dance.
This 2014-15 “That’s Entertainment” season presents a living art that actually says and
means something and is accompanied by the sentiment, come and stay with us a while.
Photo by Scott Robbins
DAYTON CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY 2014–2015 SEASON: “THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT”
HITSVILLE USA | DOWNTOWN MARRIOT | OCTOBER 31, 2014 | 7:00-11:00PM
Motown took the nation by storm in the 1960s. To this day it is one of the most joyous streams of American music, instantly identifiable. The Dayton
Contemporary Dance Company dances to Motown with its opening season’s concert, Hitsville USA, named after the Motown mogul Barry Gordy’s building in
Detroit. Performed at the Marriott Hotel, Hitsville USA unfolds in a casual environment for fine soul food in step with one of America’s most beloved music
traditions.
THE LITTLEST ANGEL | UD BOLL THEATRE | DECEMBER 5 AT 7:30PM AND DECEMBER 6 AT 3:00PM & 7:30PM
Let the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company fill your holiday season with joy and love as the dancers retell the story of The Littlest Angel by Charles Tazewell.
This marvelous tale illustrates how humility and purity of heart demonstrate the true giving spirit. The concert features a live children’s choir and is the perfect
presentation for the entire family.
HEARTSHAKES | VICTORIA THEATRE | JANUARY 31 AT 7:30PM & FEBRUARY 1 AT 3:00PM
This evening length contemporary dance theater piece takes a sneak peek into the lives of various lovers, whose relationships collide and intersect throughout the
span of one evening in a quaint but moody nightclub. Emotions are stirred. Hearts break. Hearts mend. One thing is certain: hearts shake as stories unfold to the
gripping, passionate, and love-stricken anthems of the Alabama Shakes debut album Boys and Girls. This is a must-see event choreographed by Kiesha Lalama.
AN EVENING OF ELLINGTON | THE DAYTON MASONIC CENTER | APRIL 13, 2015 AT 7:30PM
The timeless music of Duke Ellington holds a special place in the hearts of American music lovers. Choreographer Rob Priore will use Ellington’s music to create
intricate and unexpected partnering for the dancers. If you love jazz and dance, then you will enjoy this special program.
DCDC2: DEFINITION OF EXQUISITE | UD BOLL THEATRE | APRIL 26, 2015 | 4:00PM
The dancers in the ensemble DCDC2 can be described in many ways, but one quality stands out: exquisite. Let these dancers describe for you the definition of
exquisite. Is it simply a special beauty or charm, or is it much more rarely in its true form? Does its intensity open the gates to our greatest pleasures, or trap us in a
frenzy of our deepest pain? Join the DCDC2 dancers as they explore the essence of the exquisite.
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DAYTON
HISTORY
With so much to see, do, and learn, Dayton History
offers year-round fun for everyone!
DAYTON HISTORY, the official historical organization of Montgomery County, boasts
multiple historical sites in the Dayton area, including its main campus, Carillon Historical Park, as
well as Hawthorn Hill, the Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site, the Patterson Homestead,
the Old Court House, Memorial Hall, and the Archive Center. Dayton History offers a series
of entertaining and educational programs and events throughout the year that are fun for guests of
all ages! The organization brings the past to life to understand the present and inspire the future
by collecting, preserving, interpreting, presenting, and promoting the region’s past.
Carillon Historical Park is a 65-acre open-air museum complex with more than
30 historic buildings and thousands of artifacts on display. The Park explores
more than two centuries of history and highlights the notable people,
inventions, and events that changed the Miami Valley, the nation, and the
world.
The newest addition to Carillon Historical Park is the Carillon Brewing
Company, an 1850s-era fully operational brewery making and serving
premium ales and hearty fare inspired by historic recipes and methods that
have been carefully researched to reflect an authentic mid-19th century
experience. With brewing demonstrations, lunch and dinner service, and a
beer garden under the sycamore tree grove, the Carillon Brewing Company is
the only brewery of its kind in the country!
With so much to see, do, and learn, Dayton History offers year-round fun for everyone! For more information visit us online at
daytonhistory.org or carillonbrewingco.org.
Admission to Carillon Historical Park is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children (3-17), and is FREE to Dayton History
Members and children under 3.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
VICTORIAN TEA SERIES at Patterson Homestead
August 17, September 21, October 25, 26, November 16,
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 2014
Check our online calendar for 2015 dates
OLD CASE FILES at the Old Court House
July 17-19, July 24-26, July 31-August 2, 2015
DAYTON CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE at Carillon Park
September 14, 2014
RINGING IN THE HOLIDAYS at Carillon Park
November 22, 2014
KNOCKOUT DAYTON at Memorial Hall
February 28, 2015
DAYTON HERITAGE FESTIVAL at Carillon Park
May 24, 2015
RAIL FESTIVAL at Carillon Park
June 27-28, 2015
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DAYTON HISTORY
TAVERN DINNER SERIES at Carillon Park
October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 2014
December 5-6, 12-13, 2014
March 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, 2015
SPECIAL EVENTS
DAYTON NATURAL HISTORY
DAYTON
NATURAL HISTORY
Imagine a place where extraordinary
traveling exhibits and interactive
experiences spark the imagination!
From fiery demonstrations of basic scientific principles and live animal
friends from around the globe, to dynamic images of Earth and space,
experience a one-of-a-kind, interactive Museum that will allow you
to experience more. With hands-on activities, daily public programs,
engaging permanent exhibits, and special featured traveling shows, the
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery ignites curiosity in visitors of all ages.
THE BOONSHOFT MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY will inspire curiosity and wonder, whether you take a trip to
the moon with your favorite Sesame Street® characters in the Caryl D. Philips Space Theater, visit with the meerkats, otters and
a two-toed sloth in the Discovery Zoo, dig into ancient history in the Africa Room, or simply spend an afternoon discovering the
physics of play on the climbing tower and water table.
Designed to keep even the littlest scientists engaged all day, exhibits allow visitors to discover their inner scientists at hands-on
exhibits, be inspired by the vivid imagery in Science On a Sphere® and the Caryl D. Philips Space Theater, or learn more about
one of the Discovery Zoo’s furry, scaly, or feathered friends.
The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is open Monday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Sunday, 12:00-5:00 p.m.
General admission now includes unlimited shows in the planetarium (based on available seating). Admission is $13.00 for
adults, $11.00 for seniors (60+), and $10.00 for children (3-16). Museum members and children under three are admitted
free of charge. For more information please call 937-275-5811 or visit www.BoonshoftMuseum.org.
Photo by Jim Witmer
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Discover Ohio’s prehistoric past at two of
the most unique Native sites in Ohio!
For millennia, the native peoples who inhabited this region left a legacy that
archaeologists are still working to uncover, and SunWatch and Fort Ancient
offer visitors the chance to dig a little deeper into two very different aspects
of Ohio’s prehistory.
SUNWATCH allows guests to explore a partially
reconstructed Village that once thrived on the banks
of the Great Miami River. A National Historic
Landmark since 1975, this planned, stockade
village dates to the Fort Ancient period and has
apparent astronomical alignments that reveal an early
understanding of the complex movements of the
Earth and Sun.
Along with an Interpretive Center that explores
the history and purpose of this 800-year-old site,
SunWatch also offers visitors the chance to view an
ongoing native prairie reconstruction, and participate
in a variety of programs and events year-round.
Annual days of celebration offer a look into the
history and culture of Native peoples, with a Flute
and Art Festival each August, and the Keeping the
Tradition Pow Wow, hosted by the Miami Valley
Council for Native Americans, each June.
SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park is
open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00
p.m. and on Sunday noon-5:00 p.m. Admission
for seniors and children ages 6-16 is $4.00 and
admission for adults is $6.00. For more information
please call 937-268-8199 or visit SunWatch.org.
FORT ANCIENT in contrast, is a much older site that offers a completely different
view of both the Adena and Fort Ancient cultures. Visitors can explore acres of land
that feature beautiful vistas and offer ample opportunities to view the flora and fauna of
southwestern Ohio – as well as more than 18,000 feet of earthen embankments that
comprise the largest and best-preserved prehistoric hilltop enclosure in the United States.
Major educational events, such as the Celebration: A Gathering of Four Directions and
Archaeology Day in June, give visitors the chance to get hands-on with
history, and experience the life of those who built the site – and those
today who are trying to understand it.
More than 2,000 years old, Fort Ancient, also a National Historical
Landmark, offers a window into the past, as ongoing excavations at the
site reveal more about the various peoples and cultures who once thrived
on the land. Now believed to be a ceremonial site that took nearly four
centuries to complete, the earthworks continue to entice visitors from
around the world to discover more about Ohio’s past.
Fort Ancient is open is open April-November, Tuesday through
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and on Sunday, noon-5:00 p.m.
Admission for seniors (60+) and students ages 6-16 is $5.00 and admission for
adults is $6.00. Children under six and members are admitted free of charge. For more
information please call 513-932-4421 or visit FortAncient.org.
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DAYTON NATURAL HISTORY
Situated on a bluff 235 feet above the Little Miami River Valley, the Museum at Fort
Ancient presents an overarching view of 15,000 years of Ohio history, while the
prehistoric themed garden offers a glimpse into how the prehistoric peoples of the area
survived. Visitors can also walk and bike through the picturesque, tranquil trails once
used by the ancient civilization.
DAYTON
PERFORMING
ARTS ALLIANCE
With every performance, great art enables
us to see the world anew.
New artistic experiences feed the heart, mind, and spirit. In the 2014-2015
New Horizons Season, the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance transports you to
an ever-expanding world of emotion and imagination. The season consists of
eight Series, two Special Events, and three Signature Events. No other city in
the nation offers this kind of unified access to dance, opera, and music of all
kinds.
DAYTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
presents masterworks from the broadest range of composers and explores
boundaries with exciting new experiences. Founded in 1933, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra has a distinguished place in the Gem City's
history as one of the Miami Valley's oldest and longest-standing cultural institutions. A regional orchestra with 83 contract musicians and rich in
artistic tradition, the Philharmonic is proud to call the world-class, state-of-the-art Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center its home.
Artistic Director Neal Gittleman inspires each listener's imagination with his unique programming, in-depth comments, his easy-going style, and
infectious enthusiasm for music. His focus is to make symphonic music readily available, as well as appreciated by all musical tastes. The Dayton
Philharmonic proudly presents a wide variety of genres throughout each season, including Classical, SuperPops, Classical Connections, Chamber,
Family, and Rockin’ Orchestra programs, totaling 48 stunning performances for the 2014-2015 New Horizons Season.
DAYTON BALLET presents the holiday favorite
The Nutcracker, two beautiful Repertory Shows, and the
endearing Peter Pan. The second-oldest ballet company
in the United States, Dayton Ballet proudly celebrates its
77th season in 2014–2015. Dayton Ballet is known
internationally as "The Company of Premieres,” being
one of the top three dance companies in the nation that
produces and presents new work, as well as the only
dance company to establish a fund designated specifically
to create new full-length 21st-century ballets. Under the
leadership of Artistic Director Karen Russo Burke, Dayton
Ballet hosts a season of four performances that includes
familiar traditional ballets, the classic family-friendly holiday
staple The Nutcracker, and new and innovative works.
Our "homes" are the historic 1,139-seat Victoria Theatre
and the state-of-the-art Schuster Center, which
accommodates 2,300 patrons. Over 30 exquisite
performances are presented in the two venues throughout
each season.
DAYTON BALLET 2014–2015 SEASON
GHOST STORIES
October 23, 2014 at 7:30 pm (Thursday)
October 24, 2014 at 8 pm (Friday)
October 25, 2014 at 8 pm (Saturday)
October 26, 2014 at 3 pm (Sunday)
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THE NUTCRACKER
December 12, 2014 at 7:30 pm (Friday)
December 13, 2014 at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm (Saturday)
December 14, 2014 at 2:30 pm (Sunday)
December 19, 2014 at 7:30 pm (Friday)
December 20, 2014 at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm (Saturday)
December 22, 2014 at 4:30 pm (Monday)
Mead Theatre – Schuster Center
CREATIVE CONVERGENCE
February 12, 2015 at 7:30 pm (Thursday)
February 13, 2015 at 8 pm (Friday)
February 14, 2015 at 8 pm (Saturday)
February 15, 2015 at 3 pm (Sunday)
Victoria Theatre
PETER PAN
March 20, 2015 at 8 pm (Friday)
March 21, 2015 at 3 pm and 8 pm (Saturday)
March 22, 2015 at 3 pm (Sunday)
DAYTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 2014-2015 SEASON
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE
CLASSICAL SERIES
September 26, 2014 at 8 pm (Friday)
September 27, 2014 at 8 pm (Saturday)
BERLIOZ: MASTER OF FANTASY
CLASSICAL SERIES
November 14, 2014 at 8 pm (Friday)
November 15, 2014 at 8 pm (Saturday)
TCHAIKOVSKY: THE ROMANTIC
CLASSICAL CONNECTIONS SERIES
September 28, 2014 at 3 pm (Sunday)
HOMETOWN HOLIDAYS
SUPERPOPS SERIES
December 5, 2014 at 8 pm (Friday)
December 6, 2014 at 8 pm (Saturday)
BRASS TRANSIT: THE MUSIC OF CHICAGO
ROCKIN’ ORCHESTRA SERIES
PIZZARELLI PLAYS SINATRA & NAT KING COLE
SUPERPOPS SERIES
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
SPECIAL EVENT
Westminster Presbyterian Church
NEW YEAR’S EVE: CLASSICAL DESTINATIONS
SIGNATURE EVENT
December 31, 2014 at 8 pm (Wednesday)
PHILHARMONSTER
HALLOWEEN CONCERT
FAMILY SERIES
EPIC JOURNEYS
CLASSICAL SERIES
January 9, 2015 at 8 pm (Friday)
January 10, 2015 at 8 pm (Saturday)
MOZART TO MAHLER
CLASSICAL SERIES
SHOSTAKOVICH: THE WITNESS
January 11, 2015 at 3 pm (Sunday)
MAHLER: THE VISIONARY
FROM THE HEART: THE TEXAS TENORS
SUPERPOPS SERIES
January 16, 2015 at 8 pm (Friday)
THE MUSIC OF ROCKY HORROR
SPECIAL EVENT
STRING QUARTET GEMS
CHAMBER SERIES
January 25, 2015 at 3 pm (Sunday)
Dayton Art Institute – Renaissance Auditorium
THE MUSIC OF ELTON JOHN
FOLK RHYTHMS, GREAT MASTERS
CLASSICAL SERIES
A MUSICAL ZOO
FAMILY SERIES
February 8, 2015 at 3 pm (Sunday)
LATIN FIRE: TIEMPO LIBRE
SUPERPOPS SERIES
SYMPHONIC SPRINGSTEEN
March 7, 2015 at 8 pm (Saturday)
SOUND AND SONG
CHAMBER SERIES
BRITTEN’S WAR REQUIEM
CLASSICAL SERIES
March 14, 2015 at 8 pm (Saturday)
CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE
FAMILY SERIES
PETER PAN
SUPERPOPS SERIES/DAYTON BALLET
March 21, 2015 at 3 pm and 8 pm (Saturday)
FANTASTIC BRASS
CHAMBER SERIES
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
SUPERPOPS SERIES
April 10, 2015 at 8 pm (Friday)
April 11, 2015 at 8 pm (Saturday)
RACHMANINOFF’S TRIUMPH
CLASSICAL SERIES
April 25, 2015 at 8 pm (Saturday)
GUBAIDULINA: THE MYSTIC
April 26, 2015 at 3 pm (Sunday)
CONCERTMASTER’S CHOICE
CHAMBER SERIES
May 17, 2015 at 3 pm (Sunday)
RUBBER SOUL & REVOLVER: BACK TO BACK
May 30, 2015 at 8 pm (Saturday)
AN EVENING WITH INDIGO GIRLS
June 20, 2015 at 8 pm (Saturday)
season of song and stage. From the first meetings of its founders in the fall
of 1960, Dayton Opera has enriched the cultural life of the Miami Valley.
Dayton Opera’s over 50-year history began when a group of opera-loving
Daytonians met to discuss the region’s need for a professional opera
company. Dayton Opera performed its first season in 1961-1962, and was
formally incorporated on May 31, 1962. In 2003, Dayton Opera moved
from its long-time home of Memorial Hall to its new home at the Benjamin
and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center. The new facility, perfectly
suited to opera performances, has enabled the company to produce bigger
and better productions in an acoustically superior theatre. Artistic
Director Thomas Bankston and the Dayton Opera present 8 major
performances each year, including the Season Opening Spectacular Russian
Panorama. In the 2014-2015 New Horizons Season, Dayton Opera also
tackles the thought-provoking Dead Man Walking, returns to merriment and
mirth with The Magic Flute, and dazzles with Bizet’s exotic The Pearl Fishers.
DAYTON OPERA 2014–2015 SEASON
RUSSIAN PANORAMA:
SEASON OPENING SPECTACULAR SIGNATURE EVENT
September 20, 2014 at 8 pm (Saturday)
September 21, 2014 at 3 pm (Sunday)
DEAD MAN WALKING
THE MAGIC FLUTE
November 21, 2014 at 8 pm (Friday)
November 23, 2014 at 3 pm (Sunday)
THE PEARL FISHERS
SIGNATURE EVENT
April 19, 2015 at 3 pm (Sunday)
FREE OPERA OVERTURES
New to opera? Want to prepare for your
next performance? Learn more about the
plotline, history, and music with speaker Dr.
Sam Dorf from the University of Dayton.
You’ll find him informative, extremely
passionate about opera, and humorously
irreverent!
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DAYTON OPERA prepares a daring, bold, and wide-ranging
FIVE RIVERS METROPARKS
FIVE RIVERS
METROPARKS
Get Out and Live! Five Rivers MetroParks
offers year-round adventures in nature.
FIVE RIVERS METROPARKS protects the region’s natural heritage, protecting
more than 15,000 acres of land — 90 percent of it maintained in its natural state. Five
Rivers MetroParks also provides outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection
with nature at its 25 family-friendly destinations. Enjoy a healthy, active outdoor lifestyle
with Five Rivers MetroParks, which includes exploring:
• 78 miles of hiking trails
• A 22-mile backpacking trail
• 25 miles of equestrian trails
• 8 miles of mountain biking trails
• 230 miles of water trails
• 330 miles of paved, connected bikeways — the largest network in the country
Learn more at www.metroparks.org or call (937) 275-PARK.
DON’T MISS EVENT
MIDWEST OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE
Oct. 3 & 4
Eastwood MetroPark | www.outdoorx.org
One of the largest outdoor lifestyle
festivals in the Midwest, this event
features activities, demonstrations, and
competitions for all ages and abilities,
along with live music, camping, gear
shopping, and more. More than 20,000
people attended last year’s event, and
this is the place to be if you love the
outdoors!
EXPLORE FIVE RIVERS METROPARKS
HISTORICAL FARM AT CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK: Visit our 1880s Historical Farm that depicts life on a conservative family farm of the period.
Daily demonstrations and tours are provided. Buildings include a blacksmith shop, woodshop, historical house, and bank barn. Historical breeds of farm animals
also bring the past to life. In addition, stop by the Visitor Center for exhibits highlighting lifestyles of a century ago.
CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY GARDEN AT WEGERZYN GARDENS METROPARK: This garden contains habitat areas and whimsical areas for children
and their adult companions to explore together. Highlights include a limestone grotto and waterfall, music maze, wetland, pond, and sensory garden.
METROPARKS MOUNTAIN BIKING AREA (MOMBA): This facility features the area’s first fully
sustainable trail system designed to IMBA standards, specifically for mountain bike use. The area features great
terrain and natural assets, including beautiful hardwoods, a rock-bottom creek, great hills, and a rock-filled
ridge.
BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND TREE TOWER AT COX ARBORETUM METROPARK: View native
butterflies and moths in all stages of metamorphosis at the Butterfly House. The Tree Tower rises 46 feet above
the conifer collection, providing breathtaking views of the Arboretum and distant panoramas of the surrounding
area.
NATURE CENTER AT GERMANTOWN METROPARK: This ecologically-friendly structure is built almost
entirely underground on one of the hill sides in the park. It features a variety of changing displays that highlight
the current season and offers opportunities to observe live animals.
RIDING CENTER AT CARRIAGE HILL METROPARK: Horseback riding enthusiasts can enjoy more than
six miles of trails at the Riding Center. Weekend trail rides are offered from June to November. Pony Rides are also available for youngsters.
SUSTAINABLE FARM AT POSSUM CREEK METROPARK: This park and farm are becoming leaders in sustainable innovation, providing ecologically
sound alternatives to today’s agricultural dilemmas and promoting responsible living for the local community.
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HUMAN RACE
THEATRE COMPANY
Delivering the beauty, drama, and excitement
of live theatre to the region for 28 years...
Founded in 1986, The Human Race Theatre Company is the Dayton area’s
premier professional regional theatre. Unlike big performing arts centers who
present national touring productions, The Human Race creates every set,
costume, sound and light cue—every moment of the action on stage for every
show—especially for the audience. Each performance is truly unique.
THE HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY produces a richly diverse six-show series of comedies, dramas, and musicals,
plus a number of special events in its home – the 212-seat Loft Theatre, located at 126 North Main Street in downtown Dayton.
A favorite among local theatre goers, The Loft’s intimate layout provides an incredibly engaging experience, with no seat more than
six rows from the stage.
The Loft Season highlights the theatre’s commitment to presenting the latest plays to hit the national scene, celebrating modern
classics and taking the lead in shepherding new works for the American stage with regional and world premieres. The Human Race’s
Musical Theatre Workshop series expands the repertoire of enthusiastic musical audiences with brand-new or seldom performed
material, highlighted by the Festival of New Musicals each summer. The organization’s education programs touch thousands of
children with theatre classes, summer camps, in-school touring productions, and matinee performances. And the engagement
programs address the cultural needs of challenged individuals throughout the Miami Valley.
For audience members looking to add a little something to their theatre-going experience, The Human Race offers pre-show
discussions with the directors, post-show talkbacks with the casts, opening night parties, and pre-show light fare dining in The
Loft Lobby, all on select performances of each production. Patrons who are vision or hearing-impaired can enjoy the theatre at our
signed/audio described performances.
More on The Human Race Theatre Company, its productions and programs can be found at www.humanracetheatre.org. Season
subscriptions and tickets can be purchased by calling (937) 228-3630 or online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.
HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY 2014-2015 SEASON: THE EICHELBERGER LOFT SERIES
MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET
September 4 – 21, 2014
A Wholly Divine Intervention by Tom Dudzick
FAMILY SHOTS
January 22 – February 8, 2015
The World Premiere of a Still Life
in Motion by Michael Slade
TAKING SHAKESPEARE
April 16 – May 3, 2015
A Lesson in Self-Discovery
by John Murrell
CROWNS
June 11 – July 5, 2015
A Musical Celebration of Spirit
by Regina Taylor
Adapted from the book by Michael
Cunningham and Craig Marberry
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HUMAN RACE
MAME
October 30 – November 23, 2014
A Larger-than-Life Laugh Riot book
by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman
Based on the novel by Patrick Dennis
and the play Auntie Mame by Lawrence and Lee
BUYER & CELLAR
March 27 – April 13, 2015
The Regional Premiere of a Diva Lover’s
Delight by Jonathan Tolins
Enriching the lives of students
throug h the Arts.
Over its 30-year history, Muse Machine has been acclaimed
locally and nationally, by educators, students and families, the
President of the United States, and the National Endowment for
the Arts, for enriching the creative and academic lives of
thousands of young people across the Greater Dayton Region.
Photo by David Sherman
MUSE MACHINE
MUSE MACHINE
MUSE MACHINE artist-educators are in schools (Pre K-12) almost every day of the school year, helping students understand aspects of
math, science, history, language arts, or any subject through creative arts programs. Muse also introduces young people to the top
performances and artists from across the globe via discounted ticket programs, workshops, and road trips. Muse musicals and concerts provide
outstanding pre-professional theatrical opportunities, some of the largest productions in Ohio. Year-long professional development excursions for
teachers equip and inspire many of the area’s best educators.
MUSE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: The arts are a powerful way to illuminate any classroom subject. During week-long
residencies, elementary teachers and artists work together, pairing the artist’s professional skills with a curriculum established by the teacher.
During the residency, the artist, teacher, and students write original music and songs, choreograph new dances, write and perform theatre pieces,
or create works of visual art that help students learn math, science, history or language arts.
MUSE IN THE HIGH SCHOOLS AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS: For middle and high school students, Muse Machine produces a series
of educational, in-school performances that involve leading artists and arts organizations. Muse student members, at participating schools, enjoy
several performances each year that help students engage with challenging curricular concepts.
STUDENT PRODUCTIONS: Muse Machine brings together the most talented young
performers from across the Dayton Region for two of the largest, most successful preprofessional productions in Ohio. With a top-notch creative team and technical crew,
students are both supported and challenged to grow artistically. During the production,
students develop a greater sense of independence and teamwork as they assume new roles
on and off stage. Many alumni of student productions have gone on to successful
Broadway careers.
DISCOUNTED TICKETS: By becoming a Muse Machine member, students can buy
discounted tickets for the Muse Machine’s annual musical and summer concert, as well as
performances at the Schuster Center, the Victoria Theatre and other local venues.
HOW CAN WE PARTICIPATE? Middle and high school students can join on
musemachine.com. Once you’re a member, you’ll have access to all of Muse Machine’s
student programs, including in-school productions, the ticket-discount program, student
workshops, road trips, and annual student productions. Elementary students, in
Photo by Daniel Rader
participating schools, have the opportunity to engage in week-long arts education residencies and audition for our student
productions when young people are needed in the cast. As a parent, one of the most important ways you can get involved with Muse
Machine is to sign your child up for student programs at musemachine.com. At the website, you can also volunteer or make a tax-deductible
contribution. Muse Machine welcomes your family’s involvement. Help your son or daughter explore the arts and have fun while learning!
MUSE MACHINE 2014-2015 SEASON
WINTER MUSICAL - TBA, January 15-18 at the Victoria Theatre
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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE
U.S. AIR FORCE
Nearly a century ago, two innovative
brothers from Dayton pursued their
vision that man could escape from
gravity’s constraints in their “flying
machine.” This machine not only set the course for taking
transportation to the skies, but also dramatically changed the way in which wars are fought and opened the door
for endless possibilities for all of mankind, including the exploration of space.
The world’s largest military aviation museum offers free admission and parking and is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. seven days a week (closed
Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day). The museum features more than 360 aerospace vehicles and missiles, along
with thousands of personal artifacts, photographs, and documents highlighting the people and events that comprise the Air Force
storyline, from the beginnings of military flight to today’s war on terrorism.
The museum’s vast aircraft collection spans the range of military aviation history from the era of the Wright brothers to today’s age of
stealth aircraft. A number of popular and historically significant aircraft headline the museum’s growing collection, including the B-29
Bockscar that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan; the Reaper, Predator and Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicles; the
world’s only permanent public exhibit of a B-2 stealth bomber; and a world-class collection of presidential aircraft that served U.S.
presidents from Franklin D. Roosevelt through Bill Clinton.
In recent years, the museum has continued to add noteworthy aircraft to its collection and further develop the storyline contained in
its galleries. Because of this growth, the museum recently broke ground on a new $35.4 million building that will house aircraft from
the Presidential, Research and Development (R&D) and Global Reach collection, as well as a new and expanded Space Gallery.
This 224,000 square foot building, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2016, is being privately financed by the Air
Force Museum Foundation, a non-profit organization chartered to assist in the development and expansion of the museum’s facilities.
Included among the many benefits of the fourth building will be the relocation of popular presidential and R&D aircraft such as
SAM 26000 (Air Force One), which served eight presidents, and the only remaining XB-70, from a controlled-access portion of
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to the main museum campus where they will be accessible to all visitors. In addition, the museum
will be able to better highlight the Space Shuttle Exhibit featuring NASA’s first Crew Compartment Trainer and offer new learning
experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Animating the Air Force story, the museum offers a wide variety of special events and educational programs to connect the service
with the public. Through its education office, the museum has more than 160,000 encounters each year with students, teachers,
youth groups, and family members through hands-on learning activities, workshops, tours, and curriculum materials. In doing so, the
museum helps inspire tomorrow’s Airmen and cultivates future air power advocates.
The museum manages hundreds of special events
each year. Favorites include Space Fest, the World
War I Dawn Patrol Rendezvous, the Giant Scale
Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Air Show,
concerts featuring the U.S. Air Force Band of
Flight, the Wings and Things Guest Lecture Series,
and more.
For more information about museum exhibit and
activities, visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil.
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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE sees about one million visitors each year.
SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ARTS
Art exhibitions, musical
performances, multicultural events,
and theatrical productions...
Not only does Sinclair offer a full season of theatrical performances, but also
limitless opportunities to take advantage of outstanding artistic resources. Art
exhibitions, musical performances, and multicultural events are all open to the
public. Visit Sinclair.edu/arts for more information.
2014-2015 THEATRE SEASON
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
SEPTEMBER 26 -OCTOBER 4, 2014 | BLAIR HALL THEATRE
The Original Romantic Comedy
Sept. 26-27 – 8PM
Sept. 28 – 2PM
Oct. 1 – 10AM
Oct. 2 – 7PM
Oct. 3-4 – 8PM
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
APRIL 3-11, 2015 | BLACK BOX THEATRE
A heartwarming musical song cycle about “hitting the
wall and having to make a choice, or take a stand, or turn
around and go back”
Apr. 3-4 – 8PM
Apr. 8-9 – 7PM
Apr. 10-11 – 8PM
BARE: A POP OPERA
NOVEMBER 13-15, 2014 | BLACK BOX THEATRE
A Rock Musical about high school students and their struggles
with sexual identity in their Catholic boarding school
Nov. 13 – 7PM
Nov. 14-15 – 8PM
NEW ADVENTURES
MAY 15-16, 2015, 8PM | BLAIR HALL THEATRE
An eclectic mix of dance styles: jazz, modern, ballet, and
Middle Eastern provide adventures in interpretive
storytelling through movement
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 17-20, 2014 | BLAIR HALL THEATRE
The holiday TV special comes to life when Charlie Brown tries to convince
his friends that there’s no magic left in a Christmas that’s too commercial
Dec. 17 – Noon
Dec. 18 – 10AM
Dec. 19 – Noon and 7PM
Dec. 20 – 2PM and 7PM
BUILDING BRIDGES IN OUR TOWN
MAY 29-30, 2015, 8PM | BLAIR HALL THEATRE
Based on the concept of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town
but written by students highlighting their original stories and
experiences in Dayton
RED HERRING
FEBRUARY 6-14, 2015 | BLAIR HALL THEATRE
Three love stories, a murder mystery, and a nuclear espionage plot converge in
this noir comedy about marriage and other explosive devices
Feb. 6-7 – 8PM
Feb. 8 – 2PM
Feb. 12 – 7PM
Feb. 13-14 – 8PM
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SPRINGFIELD
MUSEUM OF ART
Surprising and inspiring visitors for nearly 70 years.
The Springfield Museum of Art is the only art museum in Ohio to be affiliated with the
Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Offering family-friendly educational
experiences and great exhibitions, first time visitors are often amazed by both the quality
and scope of the American art on display and by the grand and intimate gallery spaces
of the museum situated along Buck Creek in downtown Springfield.
SPRINGFIELD MUSEUM OF ART visitors will see portraits by Gilbert Stuart, Charles Willson Peale, and Ammi Phillips from the late
1700s and early 1800s along with landscapes, still lifes, and prints by recognized Ohio artists such as Robert Scott Duncanson, William
Sommer, and Edna Boies Hopkins. Changing exhibitions introduce works by a single artist or groupings around an artistic theme.
New this year, the Chakeres Interactive Art Lab is an initiative that is part of a renewed focus on art education. The exhibits in the Chakeres
Interactive Art Lab all have active exploration and responsive art making for all ages. Visitors can “Make Like an Artist” by creating designs on the
chalk board art wall, describe their own “Creative Spark” through a participatory post-it note display, create a landscape using magnetic mountains,
trees, and cows, and even create their own framed work of art for display.
This spring the Museum was invited to participate in power2give, a new crowd-sourcing funding platform for Arts and Culture hosted by
Culture Works of Dayton and launched You + 4 Artists. The brain-child of Museum Educator Deb Housh, You + 4 Artists provides
opportunities for member artists to exhibit their artwork and develop an interactive learning activity for the Museum’s Chakeres Interactive Art Lab.
Sarah Strong, of StrongHeart Press in Yellow Springs, was the first selected artist. Strong’s art display and interactive installation is titled Art Is…
Word Play. The display includes five pieces of Strong’s professional artwork along with descriptive text about her artistic processes. Visitors create
and hang artistically stamped word cards that answer the prompt, “Art Is…” The display also includes an early 20th-century typewriter for
experiments in creative word play. Art Is…Word Play is a playful and thought-provoking exhibit, allowing everyone to be part of a communal
artistic process.
SPRINGFIELD MUSEUM OF ART 2014-2015 EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS CALENDAR
69TH ANNUAL JURIED MEMBERS’ EXHIBITION May – August 2015
45TH ANNUAL ART BALL August 23, 2014 6:30 pm
OHIO SCENE PAINTERS EXHIBITION August – December 2015
OHIO PERSPECTIVE ENDS September 7, 2014
Museum Hours:12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
46TH ANNUAL ART BALL August 29, 2015
CAPTURING LIKENESSES: PORTRAITS BY EUNICE BRONKAR ENDS
September 14, 2014, Museum Hours:12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
LARRY SHINEMAN EXHIBITION September 20– November 23, 2014
LYNDA COLLINS-PAULEY EXHIBITION June – September 2015
*COME FIND ART
(Sundays) September 28, October 26, November 30, 2014
and January 25, February 22, May 31, 2015, 2 pm – 3:30
Free Museum Admission during operating hours thanks to our sponsors
SMITHSONIAN DAY September 27, 2014, Museum Hours: 9 am – 5 pm
Present your Museum Day Live! Ticket for free admission!
FOLK ART EXHIBITION October 1, 2014 - June 2015
OHIO PLEIN AIR SOCIETY EXHIBITION
December 6, 2014 – Late February 2015
SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S
MOZART AT THE MUSEUM
January 17, 2015
Limited Seating.
ASSOCIATED AMERICAN ARTISTS PRINT COLLECTION
February – April 2015
BLACK & WHITE PARTY March 14, 2015
Come dressed in Black and White to celebrate the Associated American Artists black
and white prints.
Photo by Bob Bingenheimer
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SPRINGFIELD MUSEUM OF ART
SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA’S LUNCH ON THE LAWN SERIES
July 25, August 1,8,15, 2014, 11:30 am – 1 pm
Free Museum Admission after Performance
ORCHESTRA
A long-standing tradition of bringing quality
symphonic music to Clark County and beyond.
Photo by John Hazlett
SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY
THE SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (SSO) was founded in 1943.
Music Director Peter Stafford Wilson conducts
72 of the area’s finest professional musicians in a six-concert subscription series, a concert for the Springfield Arts Council Summer Arts Festival, an educational
Young People’s Concert, and special outreach concerts. A 100-voice Symphony Chorale is also featured in concerts annually.
International attention has focused on the SSO for events such as Agriculture & The Arts: Growing Together, a photo-choreographed collage of images of local
farmers at work set to the timeless music of Aaron Copland, and American Made: A Celebration of Manufacturing, a multimedia program conveying the story
of American manufacturing through video images set to the music of contemporary American composers. In 2011, Maestro Wilson, in collaboration with
Wittenberg University’s Dan Fleisch and Steve Reynolds, produced a new multimedia, multi-discipline production of Gustav Holst’s The Planets, which resulted
in a soldout house. The SSO’s ongoing collaborations with Seattle-based The Now Device have resulted in cutting-edge, stunning multimedia productions.
Renowned artists such as Hilary Hahn, Andre Watts, Navah Perlman, Pamela Frank, and Gil Shaham have shared the stage with the SSO. Emerging talent has
also been the hallmark of Maestro Wilson’s taste in soloists, including the electrifying appearance of 2007 Cleveland Piano Competition winner Alexander
Ghindin, and Yehudi Menuhin Competition medalist Chad Hoopes. The celebrated Cirque de la Symphonie has made two visits to collaborate with the SSO,
both resulting in capacity crowds.
The SSO’s commitment to education is widely known in the Miami Valley. Programs that serve children from eight different counties include three Youth
Orchestras and a Children’s Chorus. Unique to orchestral youth programs, the SSO offers “Live Wire,” a student chamber music program for serious young
musicians that includes two string quartets, brass and percussion ensembles, and a woodwind quintet. These small ensembles receive professional coaching from
SSO musicians and perform over 30 outreach concerts per season. Also unique in the area, the SSO’s “Project Protégé” program pairs highly accomplished
youth string players with SSO musicians for select subscription concerts during the season. The SSO brings underserved and inner-city children to subscription
concerts with a “Students at the Symphony” program that also provides curriculum guides for their school
music teachers.
Following an exciting 70th anniversary season in 2013-2014, Maestro Wilson has assembled an
outstanding 2014-2015 season, with an incredible line-up of music and soloists that will continue the
SSO’s long-standing tradition of bringing quality symphonic music to Clark County and beyond. The season
will feature the orchestra’s first-ever Festival programming, with a 10-day Mozart Festival in January of
2015.
Photo by John Hazlett
The SSO’s attractive programming and superb guest artists have gained the enthusiasm of audiences
throughout each season. Performances are held in the world-class Clark State Performing Arts Center, which
features easy access and free parking. Partial funding is provided by the Ohio Arts Council. For more
information visit www.springfieldsym.org or call 937-325-8100.
“…a fine ensemble of professional musicians…prominently on my musical radar.” -Burt Saidel, Oakwood Register
SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2014-2015 SEASON
MUSIC YOU KNOW AND LOVE. MUSIC YOU’LL LOVE TO KNOW!
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American Style
Saturday, October 4, 8:00 p.m.
Paris When It Sizzled
Saturday, February 28, 8:00 p.m.
Celebrating Our Own
Saturday, November 15, 8:00 p.m.
Musical Everest
Saturday, April 18, 8:00 p.m.
1788!
The Culmination of the 2015 Mozart Festival
Saturday, January 24, 8:00 p.m.
PRISM
Saturday, May 16, 8:00 p.m.
UNIVERSITY OF
DAYTON
Art has the power to make an
impression … to change your
perspective — and sometimes your life.
This year you’ll find dozens of arts events at the University of
Dayton, each with the potential to make an impression. Many focus
on this year’s theme, Faith and Reason, which challenges us to think
Photo by David D. Lumsden
deeply about the mysteries of the world. From visual art exhibitions
and diverse music to theatre and dance performances, arts audiences will find something for everyone at the University of Dayton.
Please visit udayton.edu/arts for a full calendar of events. Events are free unless otherwise noted.
HYPERMEDIACY: THE OBSESSION WITH 24/7 MEDIA
Aug 25-Sept 25 | Reception: Aug 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m. | ArtStreet White Box Gallery
OBSERVATION, RECOLLECTION, IMPRESSION: PRINTS BY CARRIE LINGSCHEIT AND ELLEN HECK and VIEW: EMIL ROBINSON
Aug 28-Sept 25 | Reception: Aug 28, 5-7 p.m. | Gallery 249, College Park Center
IMPRINTS AND IMPRESSIONS: MILESTONES IN HUMAN PROGRESS: Highlights from the Rose Rare Book Collection
Sept 30-Nov 9 | Roesch Library Gallery
IMPACT: REACTIONS TO THE ROSE RARE BOOK COLLECTION
Sept 30-Nov 6 | Reception: Sept 30, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | ArtStreet White Box Gallery
FIBERS IN FLUX: CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES / TRADITIONAL PROCESSES and LISA LOREK: HAND LETTERING
Oct 2-30 | Reception: Oct 2, 5 -7 p.m. | Gallery 249, College Park Center
ARTSLIVE PRESENTS KHUMARIYAAN
Oct 2 at 8 p.m. | Kennedy Union Boll Theatre | $16/$12 seniors/$8 youth
GUEST ARTIST RECITAL: SPENCER MYER, PIANO
Oct 19 at 2 p.m. | Sears Recital Hall, Jesse Philips Humanities Center
UD THEATRE PROGRAM PRESENTS GREATER TUNA
Oct 24, 25, 30 & 31, Nov 1 at 8 p.m. | Reception: Oct 26 at 7 p.m. | Kennedy Union Boll Theatre | $12
ARTSLIVE PRESENTS STEVE WILSON AND LEWIS NASH
Nov 6 at 8 p.m. | Sears Recital Hall, Jesse Philips Humanities Center | $16/$12 seniors/$8 youth
ARTSLIVE PRESENTS NEW YORK POLYPHONY: FAITH & REASON
Nov 20 at 8 p.m. | Holy Angels Church, 1322 Brown Street | $16/$12 seniors/$8 youth
DANCE ENSEMBLE FALL CONCERT: SAFARI
Nov 21 at 8 p.m. | Nov 22 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. | Kennedy Union Boll Theatre | $12
(IR)RECONCILABLE: A NEW DEVISED PLAY EXPLORING FAITH & REASON
Jan 30-Feb 1, Feb 5-7 | Black Box Theatre, College Park Center | $12
CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
Apr 7, 8 p.m. | Schuster Center, 1 West Second Street | Free, but tickets required
A NIGHT AT THE COTTON CLUB: A DUNBAR SERIES EVENT
Apr 10, 8 p.m. | Kennedy Union Ballroom
Photo by Ian Moran
HORVATH EXHIBITION
Mar 26-Apr 23 | Reception and Closing Event for Stander Symposium: Apr 15, 5-7 p.m.
Gallery 249, College Park Center
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UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
OPERA WORKSHOP PERFORMANCES: HANSEL & GRETEL
BY ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK
Nov 13-14 at 8 p.m. | Kennedy Union Boll Theatre
THEATRE ASSOCIATION
Photo by Andy Snow
“We’re in the quality of life business,”
says President & CEO of Victoria Theatre Association Ken Neufeld.
“Everything we do adds to the quality of life here in the Miami Valley.”
VICTORIA THEATRE ASSOCIATION is one of Dayton’s premier arts organizations, playing three roles in the community.
“We own and manage three world class performance venues: the stunning Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, the
historic Victoria Theatre, and the Metropolitan Arts Center, home to the intimate Loft Theatre. These great facilities are used by
local arts groups as well as international touring artists,” Neufeld continues. “Over 425,000 people come through the VTAmanaged facilities each season.”
In addition, VTA is a multidisciplinary arts presenting organization, bringing a wide variety of internationally acclaimed performing
artists, productions, and official Broadway tours to the Victoria Theatre and the Schuster Center each year. Thirdly, the not-forprofit arts organization operates Ticket Center Stage – a centralized box office for all the arts groups that perform in their venues –
as well as a successful restaurant/catering/events business. “And on top of all that, we have an incredible Education &
Engagement program that reaches far and wide in our community with a
variety of programs,” Neufeld says.
The 2014-2015 season of performances exemplifies the variety that is
so much a part of VTA. “Every show and every season is a leap of faith,”
Neufeld says. “Certain shows touch us and inspire us to share the story,
the songs, and the message with our audience. During our 2014-2015
season, audiences will reconnect with some familiar titles that may surprise
them as well as connect with some of the very best new work and artists.”
Audiences will enjoy Broadway favorites such as JOSEPH AND THE
AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, FLASHDANCE
- THE MUSICAL, WICKED, and SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ, but
will also experience some new Broadway hits with PETER AND THE
STARCATCHER, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, and VANYA
AND SONYA AND MASHA AND SPIKE. Victoria Theatre Association’s Projects Unlimited Variety Series will be an
exciting eclectic mix of music and comedy, while the PNC Family Series will continue its reputation for fun family activities,
affordable prices, and great theatre experiences.
Season Tickets remain the best way to get the
best seats for hot Broadway touring shows and
other series offerings. Season Tickets for the
Premier Health Broadway Series, the PNC Family
Series, the Projects Unlimited Variety Series, and
other series are available through Ticket Center
Stage–the official ticket outlet for Victoria Theatre
Association presentations which is located in the
Wintergarden of the Schuster Center–or by phone
at 937-228-3630 or toll free at 888-2283630. Individual tickets to most performances go
on sale August 12, 2014.
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VICTORIA THEATRE ASSOCIATION
VICTORIA
VICTORIA THEATRE ASSOCIATION 2014-2015 PERFORMANCES
Premier Health Broadway Series
Star Attractions
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR
DREAMCOAT
October 21-26, 2014
Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center
MIKE BIRBIGLIA THANK GOD FOR JOKES TOUR 2014
September 12, 2014 | Victoria Theatre
SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE FEATURING THE COASTERS
November 11-23, 2014
Victoria Theatre
FLASHDANCE – THE MUSICAL
January 20-25, 2015
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT
February 10-15, 2015
STRAIGHT NO CHASER HAPPY HOUR TOUR 2014
November 7, 2014
AN EVENING WITH GARRISON KEILLOR
March 30, 2015
EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL
April 17-19, 2015 | Victoria Theatre
LETTERS HOME
April 24, 2015 | Victoria Theatre
VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
March 10-22, 2015
Victoria Theatre
WICKED
April 29-May 17, 2015
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
June 9-14, 2015
BOOK OF MORMON
August 18-23, 2015
Projects Unlimited Variety Series
SINGER/SONGWRITER J.D. SOUTHER
October 10, 2014 | Victoria Theatre
NOBODIES OF COMEDY
April 10, 2015 | Victoria Theatre
PNC Family Series
JOHN TARTAGLIA’S IMAGINOCEAN
November 1, 2014 | Victoria Theatre
THE VELVETEEN RABBIT
December 6, 2014 | Victoria Theatre
Photo by Ray Wylam
JUICE BOX JAMS with BIG BANG BOOM
January 24, 2015 | Victoria Theatre
PINKALICIOUS THE MUSICAL
February 21, 2015 | Victoria Theatre
DINOSAUR TRAIN LIVE!
March 28, 2015 | Victoria Theatre
THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD
May 2, 2015 | Victoria Theatre
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VICTORIA THEATRE ASSOCIATION
COMEDIAN/MIND READER ERIC DITTELMAN
February 6, 2015 | Victoria Theatre
WESTCOTT HOUSE
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S
WESTCOTT HOUSE
An important rediscovery, a notable and
revitalized example of Wrig ht’s legacy.
THE WESTCOTT HOUSE, the product of arguably the most important architect of the modern era, was designed in
1906 and built in 1908. In the early 1940s, the interior alterations—the conversion of the open floor plan into a multi-unit
apartment building—changed the architecture so significantly that it no longer reflected the design intent of its architect.
Due to these drastic alterations, The Westcott House remained an undiscovered relic for many years—a lost Wright artifact.
Through the cooperative efforts of the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy and The Westcott House Foundation, today The
Westcott House is an important rediscovery, a notable and revitalized example of Wright’s legacy.
The Westcott House not only embodies Frank Lloyd Wright’s innovative Prairie School architectural design but also extended
Wright’s concept of relating the building to its site by means of a terrace, a lily pond, gardens, and other landscape elements. An
extensive pergola capped with an intricate wooden trellis connected the
detached garage to the main house, a design element included in only a
few other Prairie Style houses. The Darwin D. Martin residence, built in
1904 and located in Buffalo, New York, incorporates this concept.
Opened in 2005, The Westcott House offers interpretive tours, exhibits
featuring emerging artists, design education activities, and special
programs for learners of all ages. The Westcott House is the only Frank
Lloyd Wright Prairie Style house in the state of Ohio. Every year, the site
attracts thousands of people from all around the world, and it stands as a
symbol of excellence and innovative thinking. Its newly established
Westcott Center for Architecture + Design was formed to promote
creative placemaking strategies through programs on architecture, design,
and the history of the built environment. For more information visit
www.westcotthouse.org or call 937-327-9291.
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WRIGHT
STATE UNIVERSITY
Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks said it best:
Photo by PeterWine- Media Moments
“Wrig ht State not only has one of the
most outstanding arts programs in Ohio,
but one of the best in the entire nation.”
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY Departments of Art and Art History; Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures; and School of Music
together make up CELIA—Collaborative Education, Leadership, and Innovation in the Arts—an Ohio Center of Excellence in the arts.
CELIA is the region’s premier arts-education program that integrates the fine and performing arts with the humanities and social sciences, offering
programs, performances, exhibitions, seminars, and fellowships. Join us for this season’s outstanding events! For more on event dates and times,
visit the respective websites.
DEPARTMENT OF ART AND ART HISTORY
All events held in the Stein Art Galleries in Wright Sate’s Creative Arts Center
937.775.2978 | liberal-arts.wright.edu/art-and-art-history
EXPOSURE
September 2-October 12, 2014
DO YOU REMEMBER? Celebrating 40 Years of Contemporary Art
at Wright State
September 2, 2014-March 22, 2015
DRAW ON THE WALLS
October 16, 2014, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
MATERIALIZE with juror and featured artist Tom Lauerman
October 26-December 7, 2014
BRIAN CHU AND SHIAO-PING WANG PAINTINGS
showing concurrently with GEORGE ROSE PORTRAITS
January 13-March 1, 2015
2015 SENIOR THESIS EXHIBITION
April 14-May 3, 2015
DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ,
DANCE AND MOTION PICTURES
All events held in the Festival Playhouse Theatre
in Wright Sate’s Creative Arts Center
937.775.2500 | wright.edu/tdmp
FENCES September 18-28, 2014 (adult language)
HOT MIKADO October 23-November 9, 2014
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE January 29-February 8, 2015
PETER PAN March 19-22; April 2-12, 2015
DANCE! DANCE! DANCE! April 23-26, 2015
Wright State Dance Concert
937.775.2500 | wright.edu/music
HOLIDAYS IN THE HEARTLAND
November 2, 2014
Concert saluting veterans
and Armistice Day
Schuster Center, downtown Dayton
CONCERTO/ARIA NIGHT
February 24, 2015
Schuster Hall
in Wright State’s Creative Arts Center
HONORS RECITAL
April 2015
Schuster Hall in
Wright State’s Creative Arts Center
Photo by PeterWine- Media Moments
CELIA
937.775.2346, except as noted | wright.edu/celia
WHILE YOUR HEARTS ARE YEARNING October 11, 2014
Popular music of WWI concert and lecture
Schuster Hall in Wright State’s Creative Arts Center
MAESTRO KEITH LOCKHART March 9-14,2015
Conductor of the Boston Pops and the BBC Concert Orchestra
Distinguished visiting artist in residency, Wright State University
BRITTEN’S WAR REQUIEM March 13-14, 2015
Keith Lockhart, Guest Conductor, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, Wright State
Choirs, Kettering Children’s Chorus, and guest soloists
Schuster Center, downtown Dayton
ARTSGALA March 28, 2015
Wright State’s annual arts fundraiser. Wright State’s Creative Arts Center.
937.775.5512 | wright.edu/artsgala
4TH ANNUAL POETRY AND MUSIC CONCERT April 24, 2015
featuring classical music inspired by WWI
Schuster Hall in Wright State’s Creative Arts Center
More nationally renowned speakers, exhibits, and performances to be announced.
To learn more, visit wright.edu/WWI
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WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
OPEN STUDIO/REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION
March 10-22, 2015
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
ZOOT THEATRE COMPANY
ZOOT
THEATRE COMPANY
Stimulating the creative spirit throug h
the collaboration of all forms of the visual
and performing arts,
including professional
acting , masks, and
puppetry.
THE ZOOT THEATRE COMPANY is an organization that aims to stimulate the creative spirit through the
collaboration of all forms of the visual and performing arts, including professional acting, masks, and puppetry. We bring
the theatrical and visual arts to a broad audience in venues located throughout the Dayton Region. Zoot has three principal
values:
· To provide a collaborative form of the visual and performing arts
· To provide an experience of the visual and performing arts for the underserved
· To provide an environment where each person is valued.
After 2 years of learning and growing, The Zoot Theatre Company is officially
“rebooting” for 2014, realizing that we can do more to reach out to the community
and share our art by focusing on new projects.
New projects and collaborations
keep coming our way and we realize
that we can do more to reach out
to the community and share our
art by focusing on new projects.
We will still bring you at least two
new shows a season, but watch out
for our travels all over the Dayton
Region!
Our season this year will include
Alice in Wonderland and Animal
Farm, plus other unique
performances coming this year.
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ARTS & CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE
DAYTON REGION
AFRICAN AMERICAN VISUAL ARTISTS GUILD (2)
aavag.org
Dayton • 937-263-9907 or 937-268-2505
“Adding new hues to the visual arts rainbow.” Established in
Dayton, Ohio, in May 1993, incorporated in Ohio as a nonprofit in 1995, approved by the IRS as a 501(c)3 organization in
1997. This organization is open to anyone interested in the mission
and objectives of AAVAG: To support the creative diversity of the
African American community and its relationship with contemporary
society.
THE ARTS ALLIANCE (7)
the-arts-alliance.org
Mason • 513-573-0007
The Arts Alliance, formerly the Mason-Deerfield Arts Alliance,
is dedicated to bringing the best possible arts programming to
Northeast Cincinnati and the surrounding area. Our focus is centered
on developing programming that includes collaborative efforts and
partnerships with our schools, local organizations, businesses, and the
community.
ART CENTRAL FOUNDATION (8)
artcentralfoundation.org
Middletown • 513-267-4016
The Art Central Foundation provides art-based activities and events,
offers educational opportunities and youth mentoring, and supports
partnerships among arts organizations, nurturing an environment in
which artists can create, market, network, and thrive.
CENTERVILLE ARTS COMMISSION (20)
centervilleohio.gov
Centerville • 937-433-7151
The Centerville Arts Commission is a volunteer organization whose
mission is to involve the citizens of the Centerville area in the visual
and performing arts. The commission offers a summer and winter
performance series, an art gallery, and much more. Most experiences
are free.
CULTURE WORKS (28)
cultureworks.org
Dayton • 937-222-2787
Culture Works is the funding, advocacy, and service organization that
inspires, supports, and sustains arts and culture in the Dayton region.
An umbrella cultural organization, Culture Works serves as the
community clearinghouse for the multi-county Dayton Region,
promoting the totality of the region’s cultural assets to a national
constituency. Culture Works also facilitates collaborative efforts
surrounding planning, research, marketing, and audience
development, and conducts an annual Campaign for the Arts.
DARKE COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS (29)
centerforarts.net
Greenville • 937-547-0908
Darke County Center for the Arts was formed in 1978 to expand
opportunities for cultural enrichment in the community by
supporting the arts and restoring the Henry St. Clair Memorial
Hall as a community cultural center. The DCCA presents an Artists
Series, a Family Theatre Series, and a Coffeehouse Series. They have
an active program of arts education, and support a summer residency
for local students.
Passport Participant (see pages 6-7 for performances and discounts)
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DAYTON CULTURAL CENTER (35)
daytonrecreationandyou.com
Dayton • 937-333-2489
The City of Dayton Department of Recreation and Youth Services provides
recreation and leisure services to children, teens, families, seniors, and
neighborhoods in the City of Dayton. The Cultural Center features exhibit
space and a small auditorium for meetings and performances.
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER (53)
fairfield-city.org/cac
Fairfield • 513-867-5348
Adjacent to Village Green Park, in the heart of Fairfield, the Fairfield
Community Arts Center offers a venue for cultural events and leisure activities.
The FCAC is home to a 237-seat theatre, art gallery, pottery studio, dance
studio, children’s area, and seniors’ lounge.
FITTON CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS (56)
fittoncenter.org
Hamilton • 513-863-8873
Take your pick from a wide variety of programs designed to inspire the artist,
musician, or performer in you. Choose from art exhibits, performances,
informative luncheons or an abundant offering of classes, workshops, and
private lessons.
MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER (86)
middletownartscenter.com
Middletown Arts Center was founded in 1957 by the Art Committee of
the Federation of Women’s Clubs of Middletown. The mission of the MAC
is to enrich our community by creating opportunities for artistic expression
through learning and appreciation. A welcoming, stimulating, and diverse
learning environment is provided with professional facilities, artists, classes,
exhibits, and workshops.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY ARTS & CULTURAL DISTRICT
(MCACD) (90)
mcohio.org
Dayton • 937-890-5159
The Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District supports, nurtures, and
encourages the development and preservation of arts and culture in
Montgomery County with primary funding from the Montgomery County
Commission. The MCACD is a special purpose unit of government
created under Ohio Law to provide support to arts and cultural organizations
and individual artists within Montgomery County, Ohio. The MCACD has
awarded approximately $24 million to arts and cultural organizations and
individual artists over the last 20 years.
NEW CARLISLE CHAUTAUQUA ARTS COUNCIL (96)
New Carlisle • 937-845-8774
The New Carlisle Chautauqua Arts Council endeavors to bring new
perspectives to the community through their annual Summer in the Park concert
series in Smith Park every June through August, along with providing theater
and music opportunities to New Carlisle schools.
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& CULTURAL CENTERS
OXFORD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER (98)
oxarts.org
Oxford • 513-524-8506
The Oxford Community Arts Center is a nonprofit organization
representing performing and visual community arts groups who wish to
rehearse, perform, display, and teach various arts and craft forms in a
facility that represents a permanent home for the community arts.
PIQUA ARTS COUNCIL (101)
piquaartscouncil.org
Piqua • 937-773-9630
Since 1990, the Piqua Arts Council has served the local community
by providing quality programs that enrich, educate, enlighten and
enthrall audiences of all ages. PAC sponsors creative writing contests,
public murals, an annual art walk, and more.
PREBLE COUNTY ARTS ASSOCIATION (103)
takepartinart.net
Eaton • 937-456-3999
The Preble County Arts Association was formed in 1965 as a finearts guild dedicated to providing understanding, enlightenment, and
participation in the fine arts through programs, classes, and exhibits.
The Preble County Art Center, owned and operated by the PCAA,
is dedicated as a cultural opportunity facility for all people of the
community.
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ROSEWOOD ART CENTRE
CITY OF KETTERING (109)
ketteringoh.org
Kettering • 937-296-0294
Rosewood Arts Centre presents a unique opportunity to
experience hands-on activities in visual and performing arts programs.
The 34,000-square-foot facility draws 130,000 patrons through its
doors annually for classes, gallery exhibitions, theater performances,
studio use, special events, and more. Local arts and community
groups, including the Kettering Arts Council, utilize the facility.
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VANDALIA CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAM (131)
vandaliaohio.org
Vandalia • 937-415-2254
The Vandalia Cultural Arts Program was established to benefit the City of
Vandalia and its residents by providing revenue to support artistic and cultural
activities, programs, performances, and organizations. VCAP has an annual
grant program and facilitates monthly exhibits of local art.
WARREN COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL (134)
warrencountyarts.org
Lebanon • [email protected]
The Warren County Arts Council seeks to provide passionate leadership for
the creation of a vibrant arts community in Warren County by supporting and
promoting the visual and performing arts and artists. The mission of WCAC is to
encourage and promote the development, practice, and enjoyment of the arts.
WARREN COUNTY ARTS AND CULTURE CENTER (135)
wcartsandculturecenter.org
Lebanon • 513-696-8521
The Warren County Arts and Culture Center’s vision is to foster an
environment that inspires, enriches and promotes visual and performing arts
supporting the development of individuals and groups ranging from first time
participants to those aspiring to world class achievement in their area of
specialization.
YELLOW SPRINGS ARTS COUNCIL (147)
ysartscouncil.org
Yellow Springs • [email protected]
YSAC incorporated as a nonprofit in 1972. The organization encourages
and supports local arts and cultural offerings through program coordination,
community partnership, and targeted services for artists and arts groups of all
arts disciplines. Opportunities for artists and the public are provided through
an education program, gallery, and the Yellow Springs Experience arts
marketing program.
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TROY-HAYNER CULTURAL CENTER (128)
troyhayner.org
Troy • 937-339-0457
Taking care to preserve the beauty of the historic landmark in which it
is housed, the Center is a lively hub for community and cultural
activity. Opportunities include exhibits, performing arts programs,
classes in art, and a wide range of other cultural and educational
offerings.
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DAYTON PRINTMAKERS COOPERATIVE (DPC) (44)
thedaytonprintmakers.com
Dayton • 513-850-1983
The Dayton Printmakers Cooperative (DPC) is a nonprofit alliance of area
printmakers and artists. Since its founding in 1983, the Cooperative has
provided a studio environment for artists to enrich their cultural channels and
broaden their knowledge of the printmaking media. The Cooperative
continues to grow through the support of its artist members and patrons in
partnership with the Dayton Visual Arts Center (DVAC).
DAYTON SOCIETY OF PAINTERS & SCULPTORS (47)
daytondsps.org
Dayton • 937-228-4532
Dayton Society of Painters & Sculptors is a nonprofit organization helping local
artists to promote their work and improve their craft. An historic home in St.
Anne’s Hill, 48 High Street Gallery, serves as both an operating base and a
gallery space for DSPS.
DAYTON VISUAL ARTS CENTER (DVAC) (49)
daytonvisualarts.org
Dayton • 937-224-3822
DVAC is a resource for artists, art collectors, and art lovers presenting
exhibitions of contemporary art by accomplished regional artists and providing
professional development workshops for artists. Opportunities are also
provided to interact with artists, art professionals, and collectors; purchase
artwork by member artists; and receive art consulting, framing, and installation
services.
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TIPP CITY AREA ARTS COUNCIL (123)
tippcityartscouncil.com
TippCity • 937-667-8631
The Tipp City Area Arts Council is dedicated to the promotion,
development, and support of the visual, musical, physical, and literary
arts in Tipp City, Ohio, and surrounding areas. The organization hosts
a variety of classes, art showings, contests, and performances
throughout the year.
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE (DAI) (31)
daytonartinstitute.org
Dayton • 937-223-5277
For more than 90 years, the Dayton Art Institute has been committed to
enriching lives and serving the community by creating meaningful experiences
with art, inviting visitors to explore the diverse permanent collection, worldclass special exhibitions, family programs, art classes, social events and more.
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SPRINGFIELD ARTS COUNCIL (116)
springfieldartscouncil.org
Springfield • 937-324-2712
The mission of the Springfield Arts Council is to build a better
community by sharing the performing arts with all citizens of the
Springfield and Clark County community. The Council presents the
annual admission-free Summer Arts Festival and highlights Broadway
and national touring attractions with its Broadway and Beyond Series.
The SAC also provides performing artists to area schools through its
Arts in the Classroom program and participates in numerous other
outreach efforts.
ART MUSEUMS, EXHIBITIONS &
SERVICES TO VISUAL ARTISTS
FINE ART CENTER AT TOWN & COUNTRY (125)
townandcountryfineartcenter.com
Kettering • 937-293-5381
Since 1994, the nonprofit Town and Country Fine Art Center has
provided the Miami Valley with fine, original art, offering exhibits,
classes, workshops and a scholarship program. The mission of the
organization is to promote an environment where artists achieve
satisfaction in the development and marketing of their work, to
produce an appreciation for fine art in the greater community, and to
provide a venue where artwork can be purchased and collected.
SCULPTURAL VILLAGE OF VERSAILLES (110)
Versailles • 800-504-2995
Twelve life-sized bronzed sculptures are scattered throughout the community
of Versailles. Most of the art is lit for viewing at night, and all but one piece
is publicly accessible. A brochure describing each with a map to its location is
available at The Inn at Versailles.
SHANGO ARTS (111)
bingdavis.com
Dayton • 937-223-2290
Shango Arts is a nonprofit organization founded by artist Willis “Bing” Davis
to provide art and cultural experiences to enhance the understanding and
appreciation of African-American art and culture, reinforce the interrelationship of the visual arts to other artistic and cultural expressions, and
enhance the position of African-American artists in the community and the
world at large.
GALLERY SAINT JOHN (61)
dayton-gallery-saintjohn.org
Dayton • 937-320-5405
Gallery Saint John is a nonprofit gallery that exhibits art works done
by members of the Society of Mary and their acquaintances in the
Dayton community, as well as nature preserve displays and works from
the collection of the Marian Library of the University of Dayton. Nine
shows are held each year, in addition to workshops in design,
ceramics, drawing, painting, and photography techniques.
SPRINGFIELD MUSEUM OF ART (118)
springfieldart.museum
Springfield is now home to the only Smithsonian Affiliate art museum in the
State of Ohio. The distinction celebrates the Springfield Museum of Art’s
adherence to best practices and its exemplary permanent collection, which
features artists such as Berenice Abbott, George Bellows, and A.T. Bricher.
The Museum’s dynamic schedule of changing exhibitions including self-taught
and contemporary artists ensures there’s always something new to see.
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PUBLIC ART IN VANDALIA (PAIV) (105)
vandaliaohio.org
Vandalia • 937-415-2254
Public Art in Vandalia enhances neighborhoods and urban environments
in the City of Vandalia, through the installation and maintenance of
permanent works of art. PAIV welcomes and embraces public art for
the community – donated, loaned, or commissioned – in an effort to
grow Vandalia’s public art collection. The Chiseled Stone Sculpture
Symposium which PAIV held in 2010 attracted over 7,500 visitors
and produced five large limestone sculptures now displayed throughout
the city.
PYRAMID HILL SCULPTURE PARK & MUSEUM (107)
pyramidhill.org
Hamilton • 513 868-8336
Overlooking the Great Miami River, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park &
Museum is a 265-acre sculpture park and outdoor museum combining
the lure of nature with the dynamic presence of monumental art. It is a
setting where landscape and art come together in natural galleries among
vast meadows and woodlands.
X*ACT ARTS CENTER (145)
xeniaact.org
Xenia • 937-372-0516
Newly opened in May 2013, the X*ACT Arts Center is a creation,
display, and sale space for local visual artists. Operated in conjunction with
the Xenia Area Community Theater.
CHORAL MUSIC
BACH SOCIETY OF DAYTON (10)
bachsocietyofdayton.org
Dayton • 937-294-2224
The Bach Society of Dayton is dedicated to performing and promoting
appreciation of choral masterworks from early music, including J.S. Bach,
to new music, and to nurturing the next generation of choral singers. The
60-voice chorus, under the direction of John Neely, is accompanied by a
professional chamber orchestra and soloist, and frequently collaborates on
inventive programs with leading performing arts organizations in the Miami
Valley.
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K12 GALLERY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND TEJAS (72)
k12gallery.com
Dayton • 937-461-5149
The K12 Gallery for Young People is a nonprofit visual arts
organization that offers creative experiences to the people of the Dayton
and Miami Valley Area. The K12 studios offer classes for young
people, and TEJAS (Teen Education and Joint Adult Studio) offers
classes for teens and adults, and special artist workshops.
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S WESTCOTT HOUSE (59)
westcotthouse.org
Completed in 1908, the Westcott House is Frank Lloyd Wright’s only
Prairie Style home in Ohio and one of the country’s finest Wright house
museums. The Westcott House underwent a $5.3 million restoration in
2005 and each of its features—from art glass and original hardware to
hand-decorated walls and massive urns—has been returned to its 1908
appearance. Call for 90-minute, docent-led tour times offered Wednesday
through Saturday.
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HARTMAN ROCK GARDEN (69)
hartmanrockgarden.org
Springfield • [email protected]
What began as a modest concrete fish pond in H.G. (Ben)
Hartman’s back yard is now revered as a folk art masterpiece. The
Hartman Rock Garden includes over 250,000 individual stones that
combine a mixture of history, religion, and depression-era pop culture.
Among the Hartman Rock Garden’s many unique attributes, the sheer
scale of the work and its contextual location in a residential
neighborhood contributes greatly to its status as an iconic “outsider” art
site. Fully restored by the Kohler Foundation in 2009, the Garden is
open daily from dawn to dusk with no admission charge.
CENTERVILLE COMMUNITY CHORUS (21)
Centerville
The Centerville Community Chorus is an all-volunteer chorus co-sponsored
by the City of Centerville and the Centerville Arts Commission. The Chorus
consists of singers who represent a wide range of vocations and ages, and
performs at a variety of venues throughout the community.
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DAYTON BOY’S CHOIR (32)
samnyaabras.com
Dayton • 937-640-0949
S. Norman Park founded the Dayton Boys Choir in 1943. His vision
was to provide an outlet for the vocal talents of young gentlemen from
the Dayton, Ohio, area. Selected by audition, the boys sing at a
variety of events across the region and the nation each year.
GARY GEIS DANCE COMPANY (63)
garygeisdance.org
The Gary Geis Dance Company advances the appreciation of the art of dance
and promotes dance education. The broad experience of the artistic staff
provides the members of this pre-professional dance company with a highly
diverse curriculum.
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DAYTON GAY MEN’S CHORUS (36)
daytongaymenschorus.org
Dayton • 937-530-0642
The Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus sings to inspire, encourage, and sustain
excellence in the choral arts and to achieve a gay-affirming presence in
the greater MiamiValley. DGMC is continually reaching for excellence
in choral music, offering a broad repertoire in a variety of accessible
venues while educating the community at large about the value of
diversity.
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LE JEUNE BALLET NATIONAL (75)
LeJBN.com
Mason • 513-257-8083
Premiering in 2011, Le Jeune Ballet National Company is the first
professional company of its kind in the nation, composed of ballet dance
professionals at the very beginning of their careers. JBN dancers and staff
share their talents in outreach programs for community members of all ages.
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KETTERING CHILDREN’S CHOIR (73)
ketteringchildrenschoir.org
Kettering • 937-296-3224
The Kettering Children’s Choir is a choral organization whose
mission is to educate talented young singers and build an appreciation
for musical excellence. The Choir’s vision is to be known throughout
Ohio as a premier vocal ensemble and choral school, with structured
musical training, high quality standards of artistic performance, and
music appreciation.
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SMAG DANCE COLLECTIVE (113)
smagdance.org
Dayton • 937-329-6948
SMAG Dance Collective is a contemporary fusion dance company founded
by Michael Groomes in 2003. Groomes saw an opportunity to create an
organization that would appeal to both traditional and non-traditional dance
audiences, provide opportunities for dancers and choreographers, and develop
collaborations which push the region toward being an arts and cultural
destination.
MIAMI VALLEY MUSIC MEN (82)
singdayton.org
Dayton • 937-985-1720
The Miami Valley Music Men, a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony
Society, is a men’s barbershop chorus that has been in the Dayton area
since 1950. Barbershop music is characterized by four-part a cappella
harmony and the distinct barbershop seventh (ringing) chord. The
MVMM perform at a wide variety of community venues throughout
the region each year.
SOUTH DAYTON DANCE THEATRE (115)
sddt.org
Centerville • 937-435-5052
South Dayton Dance Theatre is a non-profit organization that gives their
members a glimpse of life as a professional dancer. Dancers ranging in age from
11 to18 are chosen through an audition process. Throughout the year, the
dancers have opportunities to perform in a Spring Concert and The Nutcracker
Ballet.
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MUSICA! (93)
musicadayton.org
Dayton • 937-619-9755
Musica! is Dayton’s Chamber Choir, bringing vocal excellence to the
Dayton Region since 1990. Musica! offers a wide variety of music—
from Baroque to Broadway, Classics to Spirituals, and Madrigals to
Vocal Jazz.
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LITERARY
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ANTIOCH REVIEW (4)
antiochreview.org
Yellow Springs • 937-769-1365
The Antioch Review, founded in 1941, is one of the oldest, continuously
publishing literary magazines in America, publishing fiction, essays, and poetry
from both emerging and established authors that serve readers and authors
while encouraging others to publish the “best words in the best order.”
THE CELTIC ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE (19)
celticacademy.com
Dayton • 937-256-6086
The mission of the Celtic Academy is to promote a greater
understanding and appreciation of the Irish culture through dance.
The Academy performs for various organizations and functions in the
Greater Dayton and Southwest Ohio area throughout the year.
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OF THE DAYTON PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE (33)
Daytonperformingarts.org
Dayton • 937-449-5060
The second oldest ballet company in the United States, Dayton Ballet
is part of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, and is one of the top
three dance companies in the nation that produces and presents new
work. The organization celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2013.
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(DCDC) (34)
dcdc.org
Dayton • 937-228-3232
Rooted in the African-American experience, DCDC is a culturally diverse
company committed to reaching the broadest audience through exceptional
performance and arts-integrated education. Now in its 43rd year, DCDC
has won national and international acclaim and renown for powerful
performances and a diverse repertoire of works by world class
choreographers.
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GEM CITY BALLET (64)
gemcityballet.org
Springboro • 937-550-9245
Gem City Ballet was formed to educate young dancers in the joys and rigors
of ballet performance, to make quality ballet performances available to a wider
audience, and to provide new and experienced choreographers an opportunity
to create new works.
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ANTIOCH WRITERS’ WORKSHOP (6)
antiochwritersworkshop.com
Whether you’re a beginning, intermediate, or advanced writer, Antioch
Writers’ Workshop programs offer the tools and inspiration you need to take
the next steps on your writing path, offering instruction in the creative writing
craft and in the professional skills creative writers need to succeed in the
publishing world.
DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZE AWARD (39)
daytonliterarypeaceprize.org
Dayton • 937-298-5072
The Dayton Literary Peace Prize, inaugurated in 2006, is the first and only
annual U.S. literary award recognizing the power of the written word to
promote peace. The Dayton Literary Peace Prize invites nominations in adult
fiction and nonfiction books published within the past year that have led readers
to a better understanding of other cultures, peoples, religions, and political
points of view.
MIAMI VALLEY STORYTELLERS (83)
mvstory.org
Dayton • 937-767-9823
Miami Valley Storytellers promotes the oral tradition of storytelling as
an art form which bridges gaps between cultures and generations. The
goals are to develop the skills of the members, to demonstrate to the
general public just how storytelling can enhance other disciplines, and
to provide a forum for telling and for listening.
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DAYTON ACCESS TELEVISION (DATV) (30)
datv.org
Dayton • 937-223-5311
DATV is a nonprofit organization that, since 1978, has given Dayton
the “Freedom to Communicate” as a community forum that empowers
all citizens to learn, create, and express their ideas through electronic
media.
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DAYTON PUBLIC RADIO (45)
(WDPR 88.1FM, WDPG 89.9FM)
discoverclassical.org
Dayton • 937-496-3850
Classical 88.1 is a nonprofit organization broadcasting classical music
24 hours a day. WDPR celebrates and advances classical music and
the fine arts using multiple technologies to enrich the lives of listeners,
and serve as a voice for the region’s performing and fine arts
organizations.
DAYTON PUBLIC TELEVISION (46)
thinktv.org
Dayton • 937-220-1600
Think TV is a widely used educational, cultural, and informational
resource for the community. Greater Dayton Public Television’s
mission is to improve our understanding of one another, the community,
and the world through diverse educational, cultural, and informational
programming and services provided to people in schools, homes, and
the workplace.
FILMDAYTON (55)
filmdayton.com
Dayton • 937-554-0031
FilmDayton is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization, dedicated
to building the Dayton region’s film community, bringing together local
filmmakers, students, and fans at monthly “Film Connections” meetings.
FilmDayton promotes and supports film events in the Miami Valley,
building an infrastructure to encourage new film making in the Dayton
Region.
MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC RADIO (WNKU 105.9) (88)
wnku.org
WNKU is a public radio station broadcasting an adult alternative
format. Licensed to Middletown, Ohio, the station serves the
southwest Ohio Region and is owned by Northern Kentucky
University. The station’s slogan is “Public Radio that Rocks.”
PUBLIC RADIO FOR THE MIAMI VALLEY (106)
wyso.org
WYSO is the Miami Valley’s only NPR News station, delivering
local and state news plus public affairs programming and news specials.
WYSO seeks to enrich public discourse by fostering intellectual and
cultural curiosity, and by serving as a dynamic, creative, local
companion.
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MUSE MACHINE (92)
musemachine.com
Dayton • 937-222-6873
Muse Machine is a nationally recognized arts education organization annually
serving 70,000 students and their teachers in southwestern Ohio. Since its
inception in 1982, Muse Machine has produced 25 annual musicals and 13
summer concerts, and engaged thousands of students through arts-integrated
classroom instruction, interactive workshops, and professional development for
teachers.
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ERMA BOMBECK WRITERS WORKSHOP (52)
humorwriters.org
Dayton • [email protected]
The Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop is devoted to both humor and
human interest writing. Through the workshop, the University of
Dayton and the Bombeck family honor one of America’s most
celebrated storytellers and humorists.
OHIO PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTE (OPAI) (97)
ohio-performing-arts.org
Ohio Performing Arts Institute is a nonprofit whose vision is to preserve and
enhance the arts through quality theatre education and performances in the
community. OPAI offers a multitude of opportunities in dance, private music
lessons, and acting for all ages.
THE PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY (100)
theperformingartsacademy.com
This nonprofit organization provides instruction in voice, piano, guitar, clarinet,
saxophone, percussion, flute, lower brass, and strings, and also provides group
lessons in voice, piano, theatre, and guitar. They produce several theatre
productions each year.
PROJECT JERICHO (104)
project-jericho.com
Project Jericho is a collaborative program between the Clark State
Performing Arts Center and the Job and Family Services of Clark County,
providing performing arts workshops, artist residencies, and family performances
to at-risk youth and families. Project Jericho changes lives through positive
in-depth arts experiences.
RESIDENCE IN PRAISE FINE ARTS (108)
residenceinpraisefineartscenter.com
Trotwood • 937-854-3500
Residence in Praise Fine Arts provides professional lessons for students as
young as five to senior adults in: Music, Dance, Visual Arts, Theatre, Creative
Writing, Drill Team, Drum Corp and Communications. Artistic programming is
provided for the residents of Trotwood and surrounding cities to participate,
present, engage, and appreciate the arts.
STIVERS SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS (121)
www.stivers.org
Dayton • 937-542-7380
Stivers School for the Arts is a public arts magnet school located in the St.
Anne’s Hill Historic District neighborhood of Dayton and serving students in
grades 7-12. Stivers pairs intensive training in the arts with a rigorous academic
program that regularly produces test scores equal or superior to those of
surrounding suburban districts. Stivers is a prime example of how participation in
the arts enhances academic performance, and has been ranked by U.S. News
and World Report as being among America’s best high schools.
WE CARE ARTS (136)
wecarearts.org
Kettering • 937-292-3937
We Care Arts is a place where people with disabilities learn independence
and build self esteem. Those with emotional, mental and/or physical
disabilities can come to the facility and create artwork which fosters confidence
and empowerment. The We Care Arts Gallery is the perfect place to find
one-of-a-kind individually created gifts for all occasions.
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NATURE, SCIENCE, HISTORY & LIFESTYLE
AMERICA’S PACKARD MUSEUM (3)
americaspackardmuseum.org
Dayton • 937-226-1710
America’s Packard Museum in Dayton is the world’s only restored
Packard Dealership operating as a museum, and only full-time museum
dedicated exclusively to the Packard Motor Car company, its products
and philosophies.
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AULLWOOD AUDUBON CENTER & FARM (9)
web4.audubon.org
Dayton • 937-890-7360
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm, an Audubon Center for
environmental education and organic agriculture, provides activities that
increase understanding and preservation of the planet by children and
adults through education, research, and recreation. Nature-themed art
and textile exhibits are often on display in their buildings.
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DAYTON INTERNATIONAL PEACE MUSEUM (37)
daytonpeacemuseum.org
Dayton • 937-227-3223
The Dayton International Peace Museum is a nonprofit, all-volunteer
organization whose educational programs and exhibits are non-partisan and
feature themes of nonviolent conflict resolution, social justice issues,
international relations, and peace. Dayton’s history is honored as the center
for the 1995 Dayton Peace Accords.
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BEAR’S MILL (11)
bearsmill.com
Built in 1849, Bear’s Mill is one of the few operating water-powered
grist mills in Ohio today. In addition to tours and grinding
demonstrations, the Mill houses a Mill Store featuring stoneground
flours and meals, kitchen accessories, and gourmet products. The
Mill Gallery features the “Art at the Mill” series exhibiting paintings,
sculpture, and photography of artists through the Ohio Valley.
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BOONSHOFT MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY (14)
boonshoftmuseum.org
Dayton • 937-275-7431
The mission of the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is to be the
premier regional provider of interactive science learning experiences
which enrich the lives of children and adults, enhance the quality of life
in our community, and promote a broad understanding of the world.
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DOWNTOWN DAYTON PARTNERSHIP (50)
downtowndayton.org
Dayton • 937-224-1518
The Downtown Dayton Partnership presents Urban Nights twice each year:
once in the fall (September 12, 2014) and once in the spring (TBA).
Described as a huge, all-inclusive street party and open house, this free event
showcases downtown Dayton’s art, music, nightlife, and dining. Artists and
galleries open their doors to the public and musicians of all kinds perform
throughout the city center with more than 100 creative spaces as part of the
event. Included are locations throughout downtown, the Oregon Arts District,
and Wright-DunbarVillage. Additionally, the DDP sponsors First Friday each
month, featuring street performances, roaming entertainers, outdoor concerts,
arts demonstrations, live music and more.
FIVE RIVERS METROPARKS (57)
metroparks.org
Dayton • 937-275-7275
Celebrating 50 years of preserving green space and natural areas, Five Rivers
MetroParks is a nationally renowned park system composed of natural area
parks, gardens, high-quality river corridors, urban parks, and a network of
recreation trails. Fiver Rivers MetroParks protects the region’s natural heritage
and provides outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with
nature. Educational programs and recreational opportunities are offered
year-round for all ages.
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CARILLON PARK/DAYTON HISTORY (17)
daytonhistory.org
Dayton • 937-293-2841
Dayton History consists of Carillon Historical Park, the Archive
Center, Hawthorn Hill, Patterson Homestead, Old Court House,
Memorial Hall, and Old River Park. Dayton History brings the past
to life to understand the present and inspire the future by collecting,
preserving, interpreting, and presenting the Dayton Region’s past.
GARST MUSEUM (62)
garstmuseum.org
The Garst Museum is a large historical museum with over 300,000 artifacts on
display in over 35,000 square feet of exhibit space within six building wings.
Major exhibits are the Annie Oakley Center, CrossRoads of Destiny, American
Indians, Lowell Thomas, and agricultural and military exhibits.
CLINTON COUNTY HISTORY CENTER & GENEALOGY
LIBRARY (27)
clintoncountyhistory.org
Wilmington • 937-382-4684
The Clinton County Historical Society maintains the county museum
which houses sculptures and paintings by world-renowned Quaker
artist Eli Harvey and sponsors rotating exhibits. Genealogies and
histories important to the area are also housed in the former residence
of General James W. Denver.
GLEN HELEN NATURE PRESERVE (65)
glen.antiochcollege.org/glen_helen
Glen Helen Nature Preserve encompasses 1000 acres, all accessible from a 25mile network of footpaths. Visitors can view spectacular wildflowers, 400-yearold trees, limestone cliffs with waterfalls and overhangs, and the beautiful yellow
spring flower for which the town is named.
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BRUKNER NATURE CENTER (16)
bruknernaturecenter.com
Troy • 937-698-6493
Brukner Nature Center is a privately-funded nonprofit nature preserve
dedicated to environmental education and wildlife rehabilitation. See
exhibits in the Nature Art Gallery in the Heidelberg Auditorium.
FORT ANCIENT (58)
fortancient.org
Lebanon • 937-268-8199
Situated on a bluff 235 feet above the Little Miami River Valley, the Museum
at Fort Ancient presents an overarching view of 15,000 years of Ohio
history, while the prehistoric-themed garden offers a glimpse into how the
prehistoric peoples of the area survived.
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NATURE, SCIENCE, HISTORY & LIFESTYLE
MERIAM R. HARE QUAKER HERITAGE CENTER (80)
wilmington.edu/qhc/
Wilmington • 937-382-6661 X 719
Located on the campus of Wilmington College, the Quaker Heritage
Center houses a permanent exhibit highlighting Quaker contributions
to American history, a gallery with rotating exhibits, a library of titles
related to Quaker history and practice, and an 1840s style traditional
Quaker Meetinghouse.
MIAMISBURG MOUND PARK (85)
ohiohistory.org
Miamisburg • 937-866-3303
The Miamisburg Mound is the best known but least understood major
prehistoric Indian feature in Ohio. It is the largest conical shaped
earthwork of its kind in the United States, and possibly the world.
NATIONAL AFRO-AMERICAN MUSEUM & CULTURAL
CENTER (NAAMCC) (94)
ohiohistory.org
Wilberforce • 937-376-4944
The NAAMCC – the first national museum dedicated to AfroAmerican history and culture – opened in 1988. The museum has
received the enthusiastic support of hundreds of individuals throughout
the nation who have donated family treasures to the Center,
developing one of the nation’s largest collections of Afro-American
materials.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE US AIR FORCE (95)
nationalmuseum.af.mil
Dayton • 937-255-3286
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is the world’s largest and
oldest military aviation museum, featuring more than 360 aerospace
vehicles and missiles, as well as thousands of personal artifacts and
photographs that document the Air Force timeline from the beginnings
of military flight to today’s war on terrorism.
WOODLAND HISTORIC CEMETERY & ARBORETUM (142)
woodlandcemetery.org
Dayton • 937-228-3221
Founded in 1841, Woodland Cemetery is one of the nation’s five oldest rural
garden cemeteries and a unique cultural, botanical and educational resource in
the heart of Dayton. The Romanesque gateway, chapel, and office, completed
in 1889, are on the National Register of Historic Places, and the chapel
features one of the finest original Tiffany windows in the country.
WRIGHT “B” FLYER INC. (143)
wright-b-flyer.org
Wright “B” Flyer Inc. is an all-volunteer membership-based nonprofit based at
the Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport. The group flies and displays look-a-likes
of the Wright Brothers’ first production airplane, the Wright Model B Flyer.
The group’s Hangar at the Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport is open three
days a week as a free museum about the Wright Brothers and their role in the
development of aviation.
OPERA
DAYTON OPERA
Daytonperformingarts.org
Dayton • 937-228-0662
Dayton Opera, part of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, was founded
in 1960 and is the region’s only professional opera company. Annually, it
produces three fully staged opera productions and one Star Gala concert
presentation as well as educational programs.
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SUNWATCH INDIAN VILLAGE/ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK (122)
sunwatch.org
Dayton • 937-268-8199
The mission of Sun Watch Indian Village and Archaeological Park is to
protect, preserve, and research the cultural remains of the SunWatch National
Historic Landmark archaeological site and to serve as a visitor and educational
center for archaeology, Native American culture, and heritage stewardship as
they relate to the site.
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LEARNING TREE FARM (76)
learningtreefarm.org
Dayton • 937-866-8650
Learning Tree Farm is a nonprofit organization that offers programs to
all ages from throughout the Miami Valley region. All the programs
focus on hands-on experiences with the animals, gardens, and fields.
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE MUSEUM (99)
pennsylvaniahousemuseum.info
Springfield was once known as the end of the Historic National Road. The
Pennsylvania House Tavern & Inn was an important stopover for livestock
drovers and pioneers traveling by foot, on horseback, or in Conestoga wagons
during the 19th-century westward expansion of the United States. The 24room building, built in 1839, now houses an extensive display of antique
furnishings, antique dolls, and one of the largest antique button collections in
the United States.
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HERITAGE CENTER MUSEUM OF CLARK COUNTY (70)
heritagecenter.us
The City Building & Market, built in 1890, is now home to the
Heritage Center Museum. This newly renovated facility, extending an
entire city block, houses a museum that faithfully recounts the history
of America’s Heartland with exhibits to fascinate all ages. Known by
architectural aficionados for its stunning Richardsonian Romanesque
design, the Heritage Center hosts approximately 30,000 visitors each
year. Admission is free.
ORCHESTRAL & INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
LEBANON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (77)
musicinlebanon.org
Lebanon • 513-228-0346
The Lebanon Symphony Orchestra’s mission is to make the classical music
experience educational, attractive, accessible, and affordable for the families,
and to provide performance opportunities for the advanced musician (the
Lebanon Symphony Chorus), the professional musician (the Lebanon
Symphony Orchestra), and the aspiring young musician (the Lebanon
Symphony Youth Orchestra).
DAYTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA (38)
daytonjazzorchestra.com
Dayton • 937-885-2422
The Dayton Jazz Orchestra presents the exciting sounds of modern
and traditional big band music. The 16-piece jazz orchestra plays
selections from the music libraries of Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Bob
Mintzer, Rob McConnell, Duke Ellington and more. The DJO
presents concerts and educational clinics throughout the Dayton area.
MIAMI VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (MVSO) (84)
mvso.org
Dayton • 937-530-0515
The Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1989, brings high
quality symphony orchestra performances to the Miami Valley at community
prices. In addition to standard symphonic music, this volunteer orchestra has
performed full operas, ballets, silent film scores and musical theater.
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CHAMBER MUSIC YELLOW SPRINGS (23)
cmys.org
Chamber Music Yellow Springs presents ensembles that play music
from living composers, cross-cultural works, and familiar pieces.
Pre-concert and post-concert events are offered that allow
concertgoers of all levels, from veteran attendees to first-timers, to
gain an enhanced appreciation for the wonderful musical medium of
chamber music.
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FRAZE PAVILION (60)
fraze.com
Kettering • 937-296-3302
Fraze Pavilion is southwestern Ohio’s premiere outdoor entertainment
venue, celebrating its 21st season since Marvin Hamlisch christened
the 4300-seat amphitheater in 1991. National and local artists are
welcomed to a varied season for performances in a lovely setting under
the stars.
THE HAMILTON-FAIRFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (67)
hfso.org
Hamilton • 513-895-5151
Founded in 1951, the Hamilton-Fairfield Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to outstanding and uncommon programming, providing the community
with access to international guest artists, fine musical talent, and renowned
conductors. The 75-member professional orchestra presents ten to twelve
concerts annually and, since 1997, also includes a symphony chorale.
HARPS OF GRACE (68)
harpsofgrace.yolasite.com
Dayton • 937-350-7133
The Harps of Grace ensemble was organized in the spring of 2003 by local
harpists desiring to play and perform together. They present concerts for
retirement communities, schools, churches, and public events as well as a
Christmas and a spring concert. Harps of Grace has twelve members and is
directed by Dayton Philharmonic principal harpist, Leslie Stratton Norris.
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SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (SSO) (120)
springfieldsym.org
Founded in 1943, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra is one of Springfield’s
greatest assets. Music director Peter Stafford Wilson conducts 72 of the
area’s finest professional musicians and internationally renowned guest artists for
six subscription concerts and special outreach programs. The SSO also
supports a symphony chorale, three youth orchestras, and a children’s chorus.
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MIDDLETOWN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (MSO) (89)
middletownsymphony.com
2014-15 marks Carmon DeLeone’s 33rd Anniversary season with the
Middletown Symphony Orchestra. Four concerts will be presented from
November to May at the newly renovated Dave Finkelman Auditorium of
Miami University. The MSO also provides a Youth Orchestra made up of
talented area middle and high school students.
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DAYTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
www.daytonperfomingarts.org
Dayton • 937-224-3521
The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, part of the Dayton Performing
Arts Alliance, is a fully professional, unionized orchestra comprised
of musicians who also teach in area high schools, universities, and
privately. In addition to a full symphony orchestra, the Dayton
Philharmonic supports a chamber orchestra, five chamber ensembles, a
professional concert band, a 140-voice all-volunteer Chorus and two
youth orchestras.
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daytonmandolin.net
Dayton • 937-767-7655
The goal of the Dayton Mandolin Orchestra is to enrich lives through
the revival, preservation, and promotion of the mandolin family and
its repertoire. This all-volunteer group offers a friendly and supportive
performance outlet that unites musicians of diverse backgrounds and
ability levels.
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WEST CHESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (137)
westchestersymphony.org
West Chester
The West Chester Symphony Orchestra, a nonprofit organization founded in
1997, is comprised of volunteer musicians who provide free entertainment to
the community. The mission is to educate, enrich, and expose the local
community and students to the arts while providing an artistic musical
opportunity for orchestral musicians in the region.
WIND IN THE WOODS EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLE (140)
windinthewoodsearlymusic.com
Dayton
Wind in the Woods is a versatile ensemble whose mission is to encourage
interest in early music, to entertain, and to educate. Instruments used to bring
to life medieval, renaissance, and baroque music include recorders, crumhorns,
cornamuse, kordholt, gemshorn, viola da gamba, and lute.
THEATRE
THE BLACK BOX IMPROV THEATER (13)
daytonblackbox.com
Dayton • 937-369-0747
The Black Box Improv Theater is inspired by Chicago’s legacy of long
form improv. The production is a completely improvised one act play,
complete with multiple characters, each with unique relationships,
often intertwining in complex ways.
BROOKVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE (15)
brookvillecommunitytheatre.com
Brookville • 937-833-6790
Northwest of Dayton just off I-70, the Brookville Community Theatre
presents everything from comedies and family-friendly musicals to
mysteries and touching dramas. A recipient of the several DayTony
awards for its productions, the theater operates in a cozy, modern
facility that seats 110 people.
CHILDREN’S PERFORMING ARTS OF MIAMISBURG (24)
cpamburg.com
Children’s Performing Arts of Miamisburg (CPAM) is dedicated to
promote to all area youths the appreciation of the performing arts
through education, practice, and performance, and to enrich the lives
of those participants by strengthening the performing arts of our
communities. CPAM offers the opportunity for children to develop
their talents and get involved in all aspects of theatre.
CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF MASON (25)
childrenstheatreofmason.com
Mason • 513-398-0116
The mission of The Children’s Theatre of Mason is to expose children
to all aspects of theatrical production and help them develop an
appreciation for the performing arts. CTM, a nonprofit organization,
produces two productions each season and offers children the
opportunity to take part as performers, crew members, set builders,
make-up assistants and more.
DAYTON THEATRE GUILD (48)
daytontheatreguild.org
Dayton • 937-278-5993
The Dayton Theatre Guild opened in 1945 and has continuously staged live
theater in every year since. It has a tradition of good plays done well,
utilizing all-volunteer casts, crews, and administration. Anyone with a passion
for theater can find a home at DTG regardless of prior experience.
FAIRFIELD FOOTLIGHTERS (54)
fairfieldfootlighters.org
Fairfield • 513 867-5348
Fairfield Footlighters is a nonprofit Community Theatre committed to making
the theatrical experience more accessible to the public and providing more
opportunities for young artists to enhance their dramatic skills.
HAM IT UP! PRODUCTIONS (66)
Tipp City
Ham It Up! Productions offers classes for school-aged children in acting,
sketch comedy, script writing, performance, stage make-up, costume design
and more. Founder Harriet Bergman brings over 20 years of experience in
theater and education to the organization.
HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY (71)
humanracetheatre.org
Dayton • 937-461-3823
The Loft Season provides audiences with award-winning, cutting-edge dramas,
American classics and regional and world premieres, and a Musical Theatre
Workshop series expands the repertoire for musical audiences with brand
new or seldom-performed material. Additionally, education and engagement
programs address the cultural needs of a broad array of citizens.
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BEAVERCREEK COMMUNITY THEATRE (12)
bctheatre.org
Beavercreek • 937-429-4737
Since 1995, Beavercreek Community Theatre’s goal of appealing to a
broad audience has been fulfilled through its selections of
multi-generational dramas and musicals. A permanent theater home has
allowed BCT to offer full seasons of theatrical productions, to
encourage community involvement in the arts, and to develop a
Children’s Theater program.
DAYTON PLAYHOUSE (43)
daytonplayhouse.com
Dayton • 937-424-8477
The Dayton Playhouse is a community theatre that has provided
outstanding theatrical productions to Dayton Region audiences of all
ages for more than fifty years. The Playhouse is nationally recognized
for FutureFest, a festival of new plays.
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ACTING UP: YOUNG PERFORMER’S COMMUNITY
THEATRE OF MASON (1)
actingup.com
Mason •513-494-6062
Acting Up is a nonprofit, volunteer group which was founded to
provide experiences in all aspects of the theater arts to young people
in the region. Acting Up is committed to providing the community not
only with an exceptional finished theatrical product, but a fulfilling,
educational and fun process.
LA COMEDIA DINNER THEATRE (74)
lacomedia.com
Springboro • 937-746-4554
Featuring six Broadway-style shows a year, along with a dinner buffet, La Comedia Dinner Theatre has been serving as an entertainment venue for southwest
Ohio since 1975. For each production, talent is cast from auditions in New
York City as well as locally.
LEBANON THEATRE COMPANY (78)
ltcplays.com
Lebanon • 513-228-0932
Lebanon Theatre Company is a nonprofit organization providing community
theatre in an intimate 105-seat theater. The mission of LTC is to organize,
sponsor, produce, and promote high-quality amateur theatrical productions and
to promote and develop theatrical arts education for the Warren County area.
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MAYHEM & MYSTERY INTERACTIVE THEATRE COMPANY (79)
mayhemmystery.com
Dayton • 937-287-5453
Mystery, intrigue, and merriment are yours to enjoy with Mayhem &
Mystery. Undertake an evening of detective work as you try to solve the
mystery and compete for prizes. Performances take place in and around
the audience, and members are drawn into the action. Shows change
every two months.
TOWN HALL THEATRE (126)
townhalltheatre.org
Washington Township • 937-433-8957
Washington Township’s Town Hall Theatre is dedicated to inspiring personal
growth in young people and creating shared performing arts experiences for
families. Select professionally trained artists share their craft, seek out plays that
speak directly to young people, and offer a range of performance
opportunities, classes, and community outreach.
MIDDLETOWN LYRIC THEATRE (87)
middletownlyric.org
Since 1978, Middletown Lyric Theatre has brought quality
community theatre to the Middletown area and beyond. The mission
of MLT is to inspire, nurture, challenge, educate, and empower its
artists and audiences while continuing a long-standing tradition of
producing affordable, accessible theatre for the community it serves.
TROY CIVIC THEATRE (127)
troycivictheatre.com
Troy • 937-339-7700
Since 1965, Troy Civic Theatre has provided quality family entertainment
and live theatre experiences for the Upper Miami Valley. Productions include
comedies, musicals, dramas, tragedies, children’s theatre, repertory company,
and community outreach theatre.
THE MURPHY THEATRE (91)
themurphytheatre.org
The Murphy Theatre cultivates community and surrounding interest in
the performing arts, movies, and other forms of entertainment. The
mission of the Murphy Theatre is to educate, enrich, and entertain
patrons with a superior theatre experience.
PLAYHOUSE SOUTH (102)
playhousesouth.org
Kettering • 888-262-3792
Since 1960, Playhouse South has been known by many names and
has been housed in a variety of locations. The entirely volunteer
organization puts on several musicals each year. Operating funds are
obtained from box office receipts and patron donations.
SOUTH CHARLESTON OPERA HOUSE PLAYERS (114)
heritagecommission.com/the-south-charleston-opera-house-players
South Charleston • 937-462-0336
For more than 25 years, the South Charleston Opera House Players
have staged a variety of productions including comical farces, dinner
theater, melodramas, and variety shows. All proceeds go to the South
Charleston Heritage Commission, a nonprofit organization created to
restore and maintain the community’s small town Americana heritage.
SPRINGFIELD CIVIC THEATRE (117)
springfieldcivictheatre.org
Springfield Civic Theatre has been providing quality community theatre
to the Clark County and Springfield community for over 75 years.
SPRINGFIELD STAGEWORKS (119)
springfieldstageworks.org
Founded in 2004, StageWorks is Springfield’s alternative theatre
company, producing local productions of classic and contemporary
plays. Auditions are open to the public and performances take place
at the historic State Theater in downtown Springfield.
THE TIPP ROLLER MILL & THEATRE (124)
www.tipprollermill.com
TippCity • 937-667-3696
Originally the home of “Snowball Flour,” Tipp’s 1839 birthplace is
located next to Canal Lock #15 on the Miami and Erie Canal. The
building is now occupied by the Tipp Roller Mill Theater, which
presents old-fashioned entertainment on Saturday evenings every
summer.
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VANDALIA YOUTH THEATRE (132)
vandaliayouththeatre.net
Vandalia
Established in 1991, Vandalia Youth Theatre is a nonprofit educational
organization committed to making high-quality live theatre accessible, relevant,
and memorable for young people. Each summer, VYT produces several shows
and musicals for children Kindergarten through Grade 12. Every child who
auditions is cast in a show, regardless of experience or ability.
VICTORIA THEATRE ASSOCIATION (133)
victoriatheatre.com
Dayton • 937-228-7591
The Victoria Theatre Association is a nonprofit organization presenting more
than 300 performances for all ages annually. The VTA owns and operates
three arts facilities in downtown Dayton for the benefit of the community – the
historic Victoria Theatre, the Loft Theatre, and the Schuster Performing Arts
Center. The Schuster Center, which opened in 2003, is renowned
nationally for its state of the art acoustics and architecture. The Dayton
Philharmonic Orchestra, Dayton Ballet, and Dayton Opera utilize the Schuster
Center and the Victoria Theatre, as do national touring companies and guest
artists presented by the VTA. The Loft Theatre is home to The Human Race
Theatre Company.
XENIA AREA COMMUNITY THEATER (146)
xeniaact.org
Xenia • 937-372-0516
Now in their 9th season, Xenia Area Community Theater offers a season of
stage performances, summer youth programs, and workshops. They operate in
conjunction with the X*ACT Arts Center at the same location.
YELLOW SPRINGS KIDS PLAYHOUSE (150)
yskp.org
Founded in 1995 and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1997, YSKP aims to
cultivate the development of future actors, leaders, patrons and audiences, and
to enhance art awareness in the community through arts education programming
and the creation of original multimedia theater for youth.
ZOOT THEATRE COMPANY (149)
zoottheatrecompany.org
Dayton • 937-512-0140
Founded in 2006 to introduce professional puppetry and masks to Dayton,
Zoot brings the theatrical and visual arts to a broad audience in venues located
throughout the Dayton Region. In addition to its local productions, Zoot
provides educational outreach, artist-in-residencies, and workshops to people
of all ages.
UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES
CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY (22)
centralstate.edu
The Department of Fine & Performing Arts offers a major in the
disciplines of art and music. In addition to its primary role of
providing professional and pre-professional training to its majors and
minors, the department serves as a major cultural center and resource
for the University and offers a wide range of concerts, performances,
exhibitions, lectures, and courses which promote the aesthetic
development of the community.
CLARK STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (26)
pac.clarkstate.edu
The Clark State Community College Performing Arts Center is
committed to the guiding principle that the arts, by celebrating the
human experience and cultivating the spirit, are an integral part of
personal, family, and community development. An impressive array of
performances are offered annually at the Arts Center.
EDISON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (51)
edisonohio.edu
Piqua • 937-778-8600
Edison Community College presents a series of performances and
exhibitions each year entitled “The Arts at Edison” which feature a
broad array of visual, performing, and literary arts opportunities in
addition to performances by the Edison Stagelight Players.
MIAMI UNIVERSITY (81)
miamioh.edu/arts-culture
Oxford • 513.529.1809
The School of Creative Arts is also home to the Miami University Art
Museum and the Performing Arts Series, both of which contribute to
academic offerings through artistic collaborations across campus, while
providing diversity, cultural awareness, and access to the arts for the
community and region. The Performing Arts Series brings an impressive
array of national talent to the Dayton Region each year.
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SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE (112)
sinclair.edu/arts
Dayton • 937-512-3000
Sinclair embraces both culture and creativity to provide an
environment where people can explore new paths and opportunities in
the arts. With art exhibitions, musical performances, multicultural events
and theatrical productions open to the public, Sinclair offers limitless
opportunities to experience true campus life and take advantage of
outstanding artistic resources.
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON (130)
udayton.edu/arts
Dayton • 937-229-5104
At the University of Dayton—a top-tier national, Catholic university—we
understand that the arts are essential to a Marianist education. From visual art
exhibitions and visiting artist lectures to film, theatre, and dance performances,
arts audiences will find something for everyone at the University of Dayton.
WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY (138)
wilberforce.edu
Renowned for its music program, Wilberforce University is home to the
internationally known Wilberforce University Choir, which traces its roots
back to 1878. The Choir is composed of more than fifty singers and has a
repertoire that includes a variety of artistic genres, including Classical, AfricanAmerican spirituals, contemporary gospel, and jazz, as well as opera and
Broadway styles.
WILMINGTON COLLEGE (139)
wilmington.edu
The Boyd Cultural Arts Center, a $7.6 million facility completed in 2005,
features the David and June Harcum Art Gallery, 440-seat Hugh G.
Heiland Theatre, and the Meriam R. Hare Quaker Heritage Center and
T. Canby Jones Meetinghouse. Summer opportunities for performance and
participation are available through the Wilmington College Community Summer
Theatre and Clinton County Kids & Company, an arts program for children
and teens.
WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY (141)
wittenberg.edu/arts
Wittenberg University presents public talks, theatre productions, dance
concerts, music recitals, ensemble concerts, art shows, and cultural festivals that
enliven the campus and the greater community. From visual and performing
artists of national and international prominence to diverse cultural,
intellectual, and value-centered programs, The Wittenberg Series annually
enhances Wittenberg’s academic program by providing unique and exciting
avenues to engage with the arts.
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY (144 )
wright.edu/celia
Dayton • 937.775.3246
Wright State University’s Departments of Art and Art History; Music; and
Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures have joined together to form CELIA—
Collaborative Education, Leadership, and Innovation in the Arts—an Ohio
Center of Excellence at Wright State University. CELIA acts to develop
initiatives to enrich the already remarkable artistic climate in the Dayton region
while enhancing ongoing collaborations and nurturing new partnerships.
Wright State productions take place on campus in the Creative Arts Center,
which contains three unique performance spaces and the University Art
Galleries.
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CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY (18)
cedarville.edu
Cedarville • 937-766-7700
Cedarville University offers innovative art, design, and theatre
programs, inspiring creativity, and preparing individuals to pursue their
artistic futures. The community is invited to participate by attending
the 2013-2014 theatre season, as well as a variety of musical
performances featuring a Brass Choir, Concert Chorale, Jazz Band,
Men’s Glee Club, Women’s Choir, and University Orchestra.
URBANA UNIVERSITY (129)
urbana.edu
Urbana • 937-484-1400
A variety of visual and performing arts opportunities are provided to students at
Urbana University, including a concert and jazz bank, the University Singers,
and an active theatre season. The Miller Center for the Visual Arts opened its
doors in 2010 and schedules annual exhibits each fall and spring.
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ANTIOCH COLLEGE (5)
antiochcollege.org
The arts curriculum at Antioch College introduces students to multiple
perspectives and strategies of art making, including interdisciplinary,
community-based, and global contexts, both in the classroom and
through work experiences. Herndon Gallery is the site for art and
photography exhibits, receptions, lectures and music performances that
are open to the community.
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