GALLERIES and MUSEUMS

48 High Street Gallery
St. Anne’s District, Downtown Dayton 228-4532
Thru 8/2 - Kay Smith Memorial Printmakers Show: Fourth annual juried exhibit of works from the finest area printmakers. Sunday 7/12 - Opening reception from 1 – 5pm. Please note that the gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays only from 1 to 5 pm.

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.

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
“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 from one of America’s most gifted glass artists.
Thru Fall 2009 - Exploring Art A to Z – Kids Experiencenter Gallery: For kids from pre-K through 3rd grade. Introducing art to children using 26 pieces from the museum’s collection and area artists.
Opened 6/27 - 90 Treasures - In celebration of DAI’s 90th anniversary, 90 of the museum’s treasures will be highlighted.

Miami Valley Cooperative Gallery
Dayton Convention Center
22 E. Fifth St., 2nd Floor, Dayton 333-4700
Thru July – Art of Cliff Darett
Thru 8/31 - Yasue Sakaoka - Solo Exhibition

Dayton History at Carillon Park
1000 Carillon Blvd 293-2841
Tours of Hawthorn Hill 10am & 12:30pm, Wed – Sat only. By reservation only.

Dayton Visual Arts Center
118 N. Jefferson St, Dayton 224-3822
July 3 thru August 20 - 18th Annual Members’ Show

Rosewood Gallery
2655 Olson Dr., Kettering 296-0294
Thru 7/24 - 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.

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

 

MUSIC, THEATRE, DANCE, EVENTS

7/8 Wed

Beach Boys 7:30pm Special guest Ball in the House. Fraze Pavilion, Kettering 296-3300

Paragon Ragtime Orchestra 8pm Featuring the films of Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd and Charlie Chaplin. Veteran’s Park Amphitheater, Springfield 324-2712

Backyard Bouquet 11:30am Must have plants to add pizzazz to your garden and table. Cox Arboretum

7/9 Thu

Shopping For Good in the Wood – All-day shopping event in six participating Oakwood shops… See the ad in this week’s Register…20% of all your purchases go to six different charities, which are listed in the ad. PLUS from 4 – 8pm FREE wine tasting in the participating stores with wines graciously provided by The Cork and Vine Wine Market & Lounge. COME OUT AND SHOP, VISIT, ENJOY, GIVE TO CHARITY AND SIP WINES.

A Price to Pay – Before Bond Became 007 7:30pm This new musical action adventure written by Miami Valley School alum Daniel Malarkey uses song, dance and the urban movement style “parkour” to tell the story of James Bond as a boy. Thru 7/19 Yellow Springs Kids Playhouse, Antioch Theater, Corry St., Yellow Springs 767-2718

Big Band Nites: Hal Harris Orchestra 7:30pm Chairs fill quickly, so arrive early or bring a lawn chair. Don’t forget your dancing shoes! RiverScape MetroPark, Monument and Main. 274-0126

Yu Wei Chinese Dance Collection 8pm Veteran’s Park Amphitheater, Springfield 324-2712

7/10 Fri

Ultra Cool Films: “White Christmas” 7:30pm Starring Bing Crosby & Danny Kaye. Free popcorn and soda with ticket. VictoriaTheatre, 138 N. Main St. 228-3630

A Price to Pay – Before Bond Became 007 7:30pm (see 7/9 )

The Me Nobody Knows 8pm A theatrical collection of writings Inspired by thoughts and observations of ghetto children. Wright State University, Creative Arts Center. 2640 Col. Glenn Hwy. 775-3501

Parrots of the Caribbean 8pm $5 Fridays Concert. Fraze Pavilion, Kettering 296-3300

Phil Dirt and the Dozers 8pm Veteran’s Park Amphitheater, Springfield 324-2712

7/11 Sat

Ultra Cool Films: “White Christmas” 7:30pm (See 7/10)

Tike Hike Nature Play 5pm Dirty hands, fresh air and lots to explore. Reservations requested. Walk-ins welcome. Hills & Dales MetroPark. 277-4178

A Price to Pay – Before Bond Became 007 7:30pm (see 7/9 )

The Me Nobody Knows 8pm (See 7/10)

Rivertunes: Shrug 7:30pm Band blends different music styles from bands such as The Counting Crows, Nirvana and REM. RiverScape MetroPark, Monument and Main. 274-0126

Gov’t Mule 8pm Fraze Pavilion, Kettering 296-3300

Jim Greer and Mac-O-Chee Valley Folks Concert 7:30pm Clifton Opera House, Clifton, OH 767-8452

IrishFest 5 –11pm Featuring The Kells at 6:15pm, Dulahan at 7:30pm and Homeland at 8:45pm. Also enjoy bagpiper Larry Fortson at 6, 7:15 and 8:30pm. Veteran’s Park Amphitheater, Springfield 324-2712

7/12 Sun

A Star Spangled Celebration 2pm Gem City Chorus of the Sweet Adelines will present a musical tribute to America. Men’s quartet “Bustin’ Loose” will also perform. Centerville High School Performing Arts Center, 500 East Franklin St., Centerville 433-1014

Old Fashioned Picnic 5-8pm Oakwood Historical Society will resume its annual picnic at the Homestead with food provided by Belly Fire Catering of Oakwood. Oakwood Historical Society, 1947 Far Hills 298-1268

Five Rivers Concert Band 7-8pm Big Band classics, Hollywood musical and Sousa marches. The best Miami Valley junior & high school musicians under the directions Michael Berning, msuci coordinator for Kettering City Schools. Free. Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, 1301 E. Siebenthaler. 277-6545

Ultra Cool Films: “White Christmas” 3pm (See 7/10)

A Price to Pay – Before Bond Became 007 7:30pm (see 7/9 )

The Menus 7pm Stubb’s Park Amphitheatre, 255 W. Spring Valley Rd., Centerville 433-7155

Pic ‘n’ Fiddle Fest 6-9pm Featuring Summertown Road and Joe Mullins and The Radio Ramblers. Veteran’s Park Amphitheater, Springfield 324-2712

Miami Valley Flute Circle 1-3pm Enjoy traditional, and some not so traditional, American Indian flute music. SunWatch Indian Village, 2301 W. River Rd., Dayton 268-8199

7/14 Tue

Blossom Buggy Tours 5-7pm Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday tour the Arboretum. Cox Arboretum, 6733 Springboro Pike. 434-9005

The Whammies 8pm $2 Tuesdays Concert. Fraze Pavilion, Kettering 296-3300

7/15 Wed

Stroll at Hills & Dales 10am A l.5 hour relax-paced adventure through Hills & Dales MetroPark.277-4178

Many Paths to Wellness 8am – 5pm A full-day coed Wellness Event includes movement programs, healthier eating, and the rejuvenating power of nature. Cox Arboretum

The Dark Star Orchestra 7pm Recreating the Grateful Dead Experience. Veteran’s Park Amphitheater, Springfield 324-2712

 

 

 

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