GALLERIES and MUSEUMS

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton 275-7431
Thru 8/30 -   Dragons:   The imaginary world of fairy tale dragons and the real dragons that can be found around the world today..
Thru 9/7 -  Denizens of the Milky Way:  How Humans Came to Understand the Universe.

Cannery Art & Design Centre
434 E. Third St., Dayton 228-2232
Ongoing – Exhibits by local artists - All media.
“First Friday” Open Houses - Stroll the gallery spaces, view works by local artists. 5 – 10 pm.
“Second Friday” Open houses -  Stroll the galleries and hear  the Dayton Improvisers Orchestra.  7 – 11pm

Dayton Art Institute
458 Belmonte Park North, Dayton 223-5277
Held over thru  August-  William Morris – Myth, Object and the Animal: Works by America’s gifted glass artists.
Thru  Fall 2009 - Exploring Art A to Z – Kids Experiencenter Gallery ( For pre-K through 3rd grade). Introducing art to children using 26 pieces from the museum’s collection.
Opening 6/27 - 90 Treasures -  In celebration of The Dayton Art Institute’s 90th anniversary, the museum will highlight 90 treasures in the museum’s galleries.

Dayton Convention Center Gallery
22 E. Fifth St., Second Floor
Downtown Dayton  333-4700
Thru July – Art of Cliff Darett

Rosewood Gallery
2655 Olson Dr., Kettering
296-0294
Opening 6/29 - The View 2008 – Landscape Competition: A juried exhibition showcase for Ohio artists presenting traditional or contemporary views of landscape or land imagery, themes and issues. Opening reception 6/28, 2-4pm

SunWatch
2301 W. River Rd., Dayton  268-61999
Thru 6/21 – Kennewick Man on Trial

University of Dayton Art Galleries
300 College Park, Dayton 229-4214 or 4254
The Marian Library – 229-4214 or 4254
Thru 11/27 – Creche Exhibit

MUSIC, THEATRE, DANCE, EVENTS

6/16  Tue

Ethel Waters: His Eye Is on the Sparrow  7pm  Waters comes alive as she tells the tale of all she had to overcome and all she was able to become.  Thru 6/28  The Loft Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton  228-3630
Legally Blonde: The Musical  8pm  An underestimated blonde sorority sister hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law.  Thru 6/21  Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton  228-3630

6/17  Wed

Jon Faddis and the Dayton Jazz Orchestra  7pm  Jazz trumpeter.  Stubb’s Park Amphitheatre, 255 W. Spring Valley Rd., Centerville  433-7155
Ethel Waters: His Eye Is on the Sparrow  8pm   See 6/16
Legally Blonde: The Musical  8pm  See 6/16
Spass Nacht  5-9pm  Austrian Festival (in honor of Kettering’s sister city, Steyr, Austria) – featuring authentic food, beverages, polka music and live entertainment.  Fraze Pavilion, Kettering  296-3300
Stroll at Hills & Dales  10am  Stroll and learn the Park’s history. Hills & Dales MetroPark.  2655 S. Patterson Blvd.  Also available by foot at the corner of Park Road and Ridgeway Road. More info at  277-4178
277-4178

6/18  Thu

Ethel Waters: His Eye Is on the Sparrow  8pm  See 6/16
Legally Blonde: The Musical  8pm  See 6/16
Big Shot – The Ultimate Billy Joel Experience   8pm  Tribute Thursday Concert. All tickets $10 general admission.  Fraze Pavilion, Kettering  296-3300
John Waite  8pm  Veteran’s Park Amphitheater, Springfield  324-2712
Tike Hike: Nature’s Defenses  10 – 11am  From camouflage to chemicals, how animals defend themselves.  2655 S. Patterson Blvd. Also available by foot at the corner of Park Road and Ridgeway Road. More info at  277-4178

6/19  Fri

Assassins  8pm   This surreal, disturbing musical bares the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or attempted to assassinate the President of the United States.  Adult language & situations may be unsuitable for children under age 13. Thru 6/28  Beavercreek Community Theatre, Lofino Adult Enrichment and Cultural Arts Center, 3868 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek  429-4737
Ethel Waters: His Eye Is on the Sparrow  8pm  See 6/16
The Lion in Winter  8pm  Depicts the interpersonal relationships among members of the English royal family on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day of the year 1183.  Thru 6/28  Playhouse South, Clark Haines Theatre, 3700 Far Hills Avenue, Kettering  (888) 262-3792
Fuddy Meers  8pm   See 6/16
Legally Blonde: The Musical  8pm  (see 6/16)
Missoula Children’s Theater “Rumplestiltskin”  2pm  Veteran’s Park Amphitheater, Springfield  324-2712
Parrots of the Caribbean  8pm  Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band. Veteran’s Park Amphitheater, Springfield  324-2712

6/20  Sat

Assassins    8pm   (see 6/19)
Ethel Waters: His Eye Is on the Sparrow  8pm  See 6/16
The Lion in Winter  8pm  See 6/19
Fuddy Meers  5pm   See 6/16
Legally Blonde: The Musical  2pm & 8pm  See 6/16Missoula Children’s Theater “Rumplestiltskin”  11am  See 6/19Rivertunes: Homeland  7:30pm  Band integrates new rock/old Celtic style originals and tricked out traditionals. Chairs fill quickly, so arrive early or bring a lawn chair. Don’t forget your dancing shoes!  RiverScape MetroPark, Monument and Main.  274-0126
Kettering Banjo Society Concert  7:30pm  Clifton Opera House, Clifton, OH  767-8452
Maureen McGovern  8pm  Veteran’s Park Amphitheater, Springfield  324-2712
In Celebration of Solstice 7-9:30pm  Celebrate the arrival of summer 2009! Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar, silent auction, and Native American games in the Village.  SunWatch Indian Village, 2301 West River Rd, Dayton  268-8199

6/21 Sun

Assassins    3pm   See 6/19
Ethel Waters: His Eye Is on the Sparrow  2pm  See 6/16
The Lion in Winter  2pm  See 6/19
Fuddy Meers  3pm   See 6/16
Legally Blonde: The Musical  2pm & 7: 30pm   See 6/16
Plants of Merit  2pm  Learn about plants that feature spectacular seasonal interest. Dress appropriately for outdoor walking. Cox Arboretum
The Fries Band  7pm  Father’s Day concert performing all of Dad’s favorite hits by America, The Eagles, The Beatles and more. Stubb’s Park Amphitheatre, 255 W. Spring Valley Rd., Centerville  433-7155
WTUE’s Breakfast with The Beatles  9am-Noon  Coffee mug day.  Fraze Pavilion, Kettering  296-3300
The Springfield Symphony Orchestra  8pm  Veteran’s Park Amphitheater, Springfield  324-2712
Smith Gardens Blanket Concert: Mike Hemmelgarn  7pm  Ventriloquist will entertain with talking creatures, flying objects, comedy, magic and even balloon sculpting. Fun for the whole family.  Smith Gardens, Oakwood Ave and Walnut Lane, Dayton  298-0775

6/23  Tue

Jake and Elwood’s Blue Review  8pm  $2 Tuesday Concert. Fraze Pavilion, Kettering  296-3300
Tike Hike: Nature Play   10 – 11am  Treat your pre-schoolers to fresh air and dirty hands as they  build forts, turn over logs, and explore this new play area. Hills & Dales MetroPark, 2655 S. Patterson Blvd. Also available by foot the corner of Park Road and Ridgeway Road. More info at  277-4178  

6/24  Wed

Ethel Waters: His Eye Is on the Sparrow  8pm  See 6/16
Knot Fibb’n  8pm  FREE @ Fraze. Fraze Pavilion, Kettering  296-3300
Hotel California  8pm  The original tribute of The Eagles. Veteran’s Park Amphitheater, Springfield  324-2712

6/25  Thu

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