GALLERIES and MUSEUMS

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton 275-7431
Thru 3/8 The Inventions of Leonardo da Vinci: Showcasing 16 of Leonardo’s most noted scientific and technical drawings.
Thru 5/3 Strange Matter: Study of high-tech materials that have made their way from the space program to the “stuff” of everyday life.

The Cannery Art & Design Centre
434 E. Third St., Dayton 228-2232
Ongoing – Exhibits by local artists, including painting, pottery, jewelry, sculpture and photography.
“First Friday” open houses. Stroll the gallery spaces, view works by local artists. 5 – 10 pm.

Dayton Art Institute
458 Belmonte Park North, Dayton 223-5277
Thru 5/31 William Morris – Myth, Object and the Animal: Works from one of America’s most gifted glass artists.
Thru 4/5 -In the Glen – The Art of Robert Whitmore: Honoring the artistic legacy of this native son with nearly 60 works by this accomplished painter, printmaker and draughtsman.
Now – 4/12 Kids as Curators – Kids Experiencenter Gallery: Curated by 5th and 6th grade students from Dayton area schools, the exhibition explores the theme of Ohio art and artists.
Now – Fall 2009 Exploring Art A to Z – Kids Experiencenter Gallery: Developed for kids from pre-K through 3rd grade. Introducing art to children using 26 pieces from the museum’s collection and area artists.

Dayton History at Carillon Park
1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton 293-2841
Tours of Hawthorn Hill: Tours are conducted Wed. and Sat. for those who have made advance, prepaid reservations. Tours depart Carillon Historical Park via shuttle van at 10am and 12:30pm.

Dayton Visual Arts Center
118 N. Jefferson St, Dayton 224-3822
Thru 3/27 The Cline Show: In partnership with the Dayton Society of Painters & Sculptures, held at the Dayton Convention Center.

Gallery Saint John
Bergamo – Mt. St. John
4400 Shakertown Rd., Beavercreek 320-5405
Thru 4/14 – Moments in Time: A collection of watercolor and oil paintings by Charles P. Wanda, SM.

Rosewood Art Center
2655 Olson Dr., Kettering 296-02944
Thru 3/27 – Works On Paper: The 19th annual exhibit of artworks on paper by artists within a 45-mile radius of Dayton.

Sinclair Community College Galleries...
444 West Third Street, Bldg. 13, Dayton 512-5381
Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery
3/17 - 4/16 Charles Caldemeyer
ZoneVI Photography Gallery
3/13 - 4/15 Stephen Komp

Top of the Market Exhibit Space
32 Webster St., Dayton 513-422-8400
Thru 3/31 Salvador Dali – Love Conquers Hate: A rare lithograph collection with more than 200 pieces by Salvador Dali and Max Ernst from the private collection of Dr. Heinz Ess. Proceeds from the exhibit will be donated to Justin King, suffering from Cystic Fibrosis in need of multiple organ transplants.

University of Dayton Art Galleries...
The Marian Library 7th Floor of Roesch Library
300 College Park, Dayton 229-4214 or 4254
Thru 3/27 The Fairest of All Works by Jan Oliver
Art Street
University of Dayton, 222-5101
Thru 3/26 – Images From Science – An exhibition of 61 scientific photographs from around the world.

Wright State University Art Galleries...
Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries
A132 Creative Arts Center
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton 775-2978
Thru 5/3 Ruth Miller: Paintings and Works on Paper.  
Opens 3/20 Women in Art: Unheard Voices 10th Anniversary Exhibit 10am -4pm reception on 3/20

MUSIC, THEATRE, DANCE, EVENTS

3/18  Wed

Montgomery Woman’s Club – Town Hall Lecture Series:  Maurice “Termite” Watkins  11am  An Olympic Dream that Inspired the World.  King’s Island Paramount Theatre inside park, Cincinnati  (513) 684-1632 leave message.

3/19  Thu

Doubt, A Parable  8pm  A battle for truth between Sister Aloysius and Father Flynn.  Thru 4/5  The Loft Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton  
228-3630

Dayton Ballet: Repertory and Rocket Man  8pm  Two of Dayton Ballet Repertory pieces plus the premiere of “Rocket Man,” a tribute to Sir Elton John.  Thru 3/22  Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main, Dayton  228-3630

Montgomery Woman’s Club
   8pm  (See above) Sycamore Jr. High School Auditorium, 5757 Cooper Rd, Blue Ash  (513) 684-1632 leave message.

Sumersam, Gamelan Master
 8pm  Kennedy Union Ballroom, University of Dayton  229-2787

3/20  Fri

Dayton Philharmonic: Classical Series – Strokes of Brilliance  8pm  Works by Hindemith, Ward and Tchaikovsky. Guest artist pianist Ian Parker. Guest conductor Sara Jobin.  Also 3/21  Schuster Center, One W. Second St., Dayton  228-3630

Opera Workshop: Old Maid & the Thief
 8pm  Also 3/21  Sears Recital Hall, University of Dayton  229-2787

Dayton Ballet: Repertory and Rocket Man
 8pm  (See 3/19)

A Streetcar Named Desire
 8pm  Tennessee Williams classic drama of family turmoil. Thru 3/20  Dayton Playhouse, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton  424-8477

Doubt, A Parable
 8pm  (See 3/19)
James and the Giant Peach  7:30pm   When a giant peach grows as large as a house an exciting adventure begins!  Thru 3/22  Town Hall Theatre, 27 North Main St., Centerville  433-8957

Bat Boy: The Musical
 8pm  A satirical rendition of an actual story about a half-boy, half-bat found living in a cave in West Virginia. The play mixes musical styles, comedy and tragedy to lay bare the hypocrisy and hysteria in human endeavor.  Thru 3/29  Kennedy Union Boll Theatre, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton  229-2545

Women’s Wellness Night at the Arboretum
 Cox Arboretum  

ArtStreet’s Friday Night Film: Frida
 9pm  University of Dayton

Boonshoft Book Sale and Flea Market  9am-4pm  A benefit event for the Boonshoft Museum and SunWatch. Used books, toys, household items, office equipment and more.  Also 3/21  Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, 2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton  275-7431

An Evening of Astronomy  7pm  An in-depth look at the cosmos by the Astronomy Dept., followed by a Laser show, planetarium show and night sky observation (weather permitting) Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, 2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton  275-7431

Dayton History “End of Winter Feast” Tavern Dinner  6 pm  Travel back in time to Dayton’s oldest building, Newcom Tavern to enjoy a hearth-cooked, historically accurate supper. Reservations required. Thru 3/28  Dayton History, Carillon Park, 1000 Carillon, Dayton  293-2841

DRUMline Live  8pm  Brings the black marching band tradition.  Created by the music team behind the hit movie “DrumLine.” Clark State PAC, 300 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield  328-3874

3/21  Sat

Dayton Philharmonic: Classical Series – Strokes of Brilliance  8pm  (see 3/20)

Opera Workshop: Old Maid & the Thief  8pm  See 3/20

Dayton Ballet: Repertory and Rocket Man  3pm & 8pm  (See 3/19)

A Streetcar Named Desire  8pm  (See 3/20)

Doubt, A Parable  8pm  (See 3/19)

James and the Giant Peach  3pm  (See 3/20)

Bat Boy: The Musical  8pm  (See 3/20) 

Boonshoft Book Sale and Flea Market  9am-4pm  (See 3/20) 

Dayton History “End of Winter Feast” Tavern Dinner  6 pm

3/22  Sun

Dayton Philharmonic: Junior Strings – Free Concert  3pm  Annual spring concert.  Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton  

Afternoon Musicales  2pm  Dayton Philharmonic Junior String Orchestra. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.  Dayton Art Institute, NCR Renaissance Auditorium, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton  223-5277

Faculty Recital: Willie L. Morris, III, Saxophone  4pm. Sears Recital Hall, University of Dayton  229-2787

Dayton Ballet: Repertory and Rocket Man  3pm  (See 3/19)

A Streetcar Named Desire  2pm  (See 3/20)

Doubt, A Parable  2pm & 7pm  (See 3/19)

James and the Giant Peach  3pm

Bat Boy: The Musical  7pm  (See 3/20)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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