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A Guide to Arts & Culture in the Dayton Region

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Dear Friends,

Having recently relocated from Seattle to the Dayton Region, I cannot com-municate clearly enough to everyone reading this —those who live here and those who should—what a wonder-ful place the Dayton Region is to live, work, play—and stay! Especially, if you seek a vibrant cultural community that also has a rich history of innovation, and can combine both to create a qual-ity of life—second to none.

I continue to be astonished and amazed every day at the breadth and depth of the quality and variety of the cultural assets within the Dayton Region—and frankly find out about new ones every day as well!

This inaugural issue of the Guide to Arts & Culture in the Dayton Region is being launched because Culture Works saw a need to aggregate information from multiple counties, cities, towns, and communities to try to truly communicate the totality of the cultural assets and experiences available in the Dayton Region. The richness and diversity of the organizations and opportunities available within a 30-mile radius of Dayton is truly astonishing, but can only serve as a tool for audience develop-ment and economic prosperity, if it is effectively communicated.

We hope that this publication will first and foremost encourage those of you who currently live in the region to expand your cultural horizons—go to a performance or exhibit you were not aware of, attend a museum or event in a surrounding county that you didn’t know about, take a class, audition, get involved! The cultural vitality of the Dayton Region provides opportuni-ties for all citizens to participate in the culture of the community in so many ways—you decide what is right for you.

And if you don’t currently live here and are considering a move to the Dayton Region—what is stopping you? Find out more specifics about the world class arts events and other opportunities that are available and link to the organizations featured here at www.cultureworks.org.

And finally—a disclaimer. Because this is the first time a publication of this kind had been undertaken in a region so culturally rich and diverse, we know that there are organizations that we missed, in spite of undertaking rigorous research. If your favorite arts and cultural destination in the region is not listed—please let us know. We are planning to produce this publication annually, and next year’s issue will be even more inclusive if you will help us to identify any inadvertent omissions. We welcome your comments and feedback.

Special thanks to not only Culture Works donors, but to all of the individu-als and organizations in the Dayton Region that provide financial support to sustain these incredible resources. I cannot tell you how delighted I am to be part of a community with such astonishing cultural vitality—and how proud and pleased I am to be able to call the Dayton Region my home.

Sincerely,

Martine Meredith Collier, CFRE, GPCPresident & [email protected]

Culture works wishes to acknowledge the generous support from NewPage Corporation

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CoordinatorCULTURE WORkS BOARD OF TRUSTEESAlan Schaeffer, ChairAmber S. Best, Vice ChairThomas B. Thickel, SecretaryScott Buchanan, TreasurerRick Stover, Immediate Past ChairBrian M. AndzikC. Allen Begley, Jr.J. wray BlattnerBryan BucklewSara CollinsHarry DelaneyMatt DunnLarry FormanDave GrupeDenise HaleShaun HamiltonRo Nita Hawes-SaundersThomas J. koenigDouglas R. LunneJacqueline Miller, PhD.Allen NorrisPhillip L. ParkerSteve PetitjeanCarrie Scarffwilliam C. Schuerman, PhD.Sally Struthers, PhD.Paul weaver

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T SLetter from the CEO of Culture works .......3

Letter from the Board Chair of Culture works ...................................4

Culture Creates Community .....................5

Passport to the Arts ................................7

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra ...............8

Dayton Opera .................................... 10

Dayton Ballet ...................................... 12

Dayton Contemporary Dance Company . 14

The Human Race Theatre Company ....... 16

Muse Machine .................................... 18

CityFolk.............................................. 19

Victoria Theatre Association .................. 20

Dayton Art Institute ............................... 22

The National Museum of the United States Air Force® ................... 24

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery ............ 26

Sunwatch & Fort Ancient ...................... 27

Carillon Historical Park ......................... 28

Five Rivers MetroParks .......................... 29

Dayton Visual Arts Center ..................... 30

The Bach Society of Dayton .................. 30

k12 Gallery for Young People ............... 31

kettering Children’s Choir ..................... 31

Regional Arts & Culture Listings.............. 32


WHAT IS CULTURE WORkS?

Culture Works is the funding, advocacy, and service or-ganization that passionately inspires, supports, and sustains arts and culture in the Dayton Region.

HOW DOES CULTURE WORkS BENEFIT THE DAYTON REGION?To succeed in an increasingly competitive regional, national and even international marketplace, communities must take strategic steps to attract talent and businesses. As a regional umbrella cultural organization, Culture Works is uniquely positioned to promote the totality of Dayton area arts and cultural assets to a national constituency as a defining char-acteristic of our region.

The cultural vitality of the entire Dayton Region—music, dance, theatre, museums, festivals and much more—make it

an amazing place to live, work, play—and stay. Culture Works provides a variety of services that not

only benefit the cultural organizations and artists of the re-gion, but also serve a critically important role in connecting citizens to arts and cultural experiences that create vibrancy and involvement.

Of the variety of programs and activities that Culture Works offers, the most well-known is the annual Campaign for the Arts, the united arts fund designed to raise funds to provide general operating support to local arts organizations, while simultaneously increasing community awareness of the importance of arts and culture to the quality of life we enjoy in the Dayton Region. Through this effort, Culture Works partners with more than 70 companies each year, bringing performances and information to the workplace, to encour-age employee engagement and support.

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Dear Friends,

The Dayton Region is known as the “Birthplace of Aviation” and the home of Wright Patterson Air Force Base. The long list of inventors and technological wizards from Dayton range from the Wright Brothers and Charles Kettering to Ernie Fraze — and the number of patents that have originated from the community is legend.

But what you might not be aware of is the equally extraordinary array of artistic and cultural innovators that the Dayton Region has produced. The ground-breaking comedic genius Jonathan Winters hails from the region, as do actors Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Allison Janney, and gifted writers that range from Paul Lawrence

Dunbar to Erma Bombeck. The lengthy inventory of outstanding visual and performing artists that the region has produced rivals any listing of inventions created here.

And what fans the flames of this kind of creativity? Perhaps it is the richness and diversity of the cultural assets available throughout the region. As I thumb through the pages of this inaugural issue of the Culture Works Guide to Arts & Culture in the Dayton Region, I cannot help but feel a great sense of civic pride in what our community has to offer. As a life-long resident, I wonder if we sometimes take for granted the amazing cultural resources available to us. If so, I hope this publication will help in gaining a renewed appreciation of our region’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant arts ecosystem, as well as the importance of supporting these organizations financially.

Culture Works is proud to provide funding and services to cultural organizations in this community to help them thrive and prosper, and to provide additional resources, like this publication, that can assist in promoting the region’s cultural vitality as a tool for economic development.

Sincerely,

Alan SchaefferChairCulture works Board of Trustees

For a complete listing of companies, individuals, foundations, and organizations that support Culture works go to www.cultureworks.org.

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BACH SOCIETY OF DAYTON• Sing and Celebrate,

October 21, 2012• Sweet Sounds of the Holidays,

December 2, 2012• St. Matthew Passion,

March 10, 2013• Bach to the Future, May 5, 2013

CITYFOLk• Fatoumata Diawara (world music),

September 20, 2012• Dervish (Celtic), March 22, 2012• Hot Club of Detroit,

February 19, 2013

DAYTON BALLET• Past and Present,

October 18, 19, 20 & 21, 2012• The Nutcracker, December 14, 15,

16, 21, 22, & 23, 2012• Cinderella,

February 7, 8, 9, & 10, 2013• Celebrate!, March 21, 22, 23,

& 24, 2013

DAYTON CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY• Holiday Happenings,

December 1, 2012*• Traces, February 23, 2013• The Ways of Humanity, Humility,

Sorrow, Grace, Beauty, Love, April 28, 2013*

• Urban Impulse, June 8, 2013*A DCDC2 performance

DAYTON OPERA• Lucia di Lammermoor,

October 26 & 28, 2012• The Glory of Wagner,

February 22 & 24, 2013• The Marriage of Figaro,

April 5 & 7, 2013• Dayton Opera Star Gala:

Met Opera Mezzo Stephanie Blythe, May 12, 2013

DAYTON PHILHARMONIC• Cirque Musica,

September 28, 2012• PhilharMonster, October 27, 2012• Divine Mother, November 9, 2012• The Romantic Violin,

November 18, 2012• Hometown Holiday,

December 7, 2012• Handel’s Messiah,

December 9, 2012• The Awakening, January 10, 2013• Copland’s Call of Heroism,

January 11, 2013• Concertmaster’s Choice,

January 17, 2013• Ensemble Excellence,

January 27, 2013• North Meets South,

February 1, 2013• Debussy Chamber Classics,

February 7, 2013• Debussy Chamber Classics,

February 8, 2013• Music of the Beach Boys,

April 27, 2013• John Pizzarelli, May 3, 2013• Eternal Light, May 17, 2013• Eternal Light, May 18, 2013

THE HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY Passport Valid for first 8 performanc-es of five Loft season productions:• Managing Maxine,

September 6-13, 2012• Oliver!,

November 29-December 6, 2012• Lombardi, February 7-14, 2013• Race, April 4-11, 2013• Avenue Q, June 6-13, 2013

Passport also valid for first 5 perfor-mances of “Loft Extra Show”• Under a Red Moon (world

Premiere), October 18-21, 2012

kETTERING CHILDREN’S CHOIR• Spring Concert, May 30, 2013

MUSE MACHINE• Winter Musical

January 10-13, 2013

MUSICA!• Fall Concert,

October 13 & 14, 2012• Winter Concert,

November 30-December 4, 2012• Spring Concert, May 4 & 5, 2013

TOWN HALL THEATRE• Cinderella, July 25 & 26, 2012• Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.,

September 14-30, 2012• Duck for President,

October 19-November 4, 2012• Hansel & Gretel,

November 9-11, 2012• ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,

November 30-December 16, 2012

• Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, January 18-February 3, 2013

• Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Tale, March 1-17, 2013

• Puss in Boots, March 22-24, 2013• Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.,

May 3-19, 2013• Goldilocks and the Three Little Pigs,

May 31-June 2, 2013

PASSPORT TO THE ARTSA Culture works Passport to the Arts membership provides 2-for-1 ticket dis-

counts for the following 2012-2013 performances for donors contributing $85 or more. Memberships are good for one year. Discounts are valid

only for the dates listed below, and some restrictions apply. For a complete list-ing of discounts and more information about Passport to the Arts membership, visit the Culture works website at www.cultureworks.org.

PASSPORT TO THE ARTS

CULTURE WORkS ALSO:· Acts as a community clearinghouse for cultural information· Advocates locally, regionally, and nationally for arts

and culture· Represents the cultural sector and its value in discussions

regarding economic development, education, and the revi-talization of neighborhoods

· Promotes cultural assets as a defining characteristic of the region

· Identifies national arts and culture funding opportunities · Supports audience development by providing a commu-

nity cultural calendar, and special opportunities for busi-nesses and individuals to participate in the arts

· Provides leadership in convening cultural organizations to identify and address important community issues

· Facilitates collaborative efforts relating to arts and culture including market research and community cultural planning

ABOUT THIS PUBLICATIONIn 2011, Culture Works received funding from the Greater Dayton Cultural & Arts Initiative Fund of the Dayton Foundation to conduct regional market research on arts and cultural participation, to better assist organizations in attracting new audiences. Two distinct populations were surveyed—those who currently participate in arts and cul-tural activities within the Dayton Region, and those who do not.

This study revealed clearly that a key factor in participa-tion is awareness. Those surveyed who do not participate in arts and cultural activities, indicated that they “did not know where to find information about activities occurring in the region.”

Although there were many places to find cultural infor-mation about individual organizations and communities within the Dayton Region, there was not a single source to gain an understanding of the full scope of the region’s arts and cultural assets. The need to fill this gap was clear. Culture Works accepted the challenge and the result is this publication, the first edition of A Guide to Arts & Culture in the Dayton Region.

This information exists in two forms—the printed ver-sion which will be published annually each fall—and an on-line version that will be continuously updated between print publications. Visiting the Culture Works website, at www.cultureworks.org, will also enable direct links to the organizations listed, as well as additional information about festivals and other organizations. The website also provides a calendar of events.

There is a challenge inherent in doing anything for the first time, and Culture Works faced a daunting task in try-ing to gather all the information about the cultural assets of a region so blessed with them. In spite of diligent research, we are certain that there will be omissions in this first is-sue, and we apologize for that. But the very existence of this inaugural issue should, we hope, be a catalyst for any organizations that we missed to contact us for inclusion going forward.

We hope that this publication will not only assist citizens to connect more often to the vast array of arts and cultural experiences this region offers, but that it will also be used as a relocation and economic development tool to differentiate and distinguish the Dayton Region as a unique arts and cultural market.

BECOME A MEMBER OF CULTURE WORkSCulture Works could not provide its programs and services without the participation and support of individuals, corpo-rations, foundations, and other organizations throughout the region. We are very grateful for this support.An annual tax-deductible donation of $85 or more to Culture Works qualifies for “Passport to the Arts” member-ship. Passport members are eligible to receive two-for-one tickets to more than 60 arts events each year, as well as restaurant and retail discounts. A listing of Passport events for the 2012-2013 arts season is provided here. However, the listing of discounts continues to grow, so check the Culture Works website at www.cultureworks.org for more information.


DAYTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

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. The Dayton Philharmonic is a

regional orchestra with 83 contracted musicians. Rich in artistic tradition, the Orchestra is proud to call the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center its home.

On July 1, 2012, the DPO merged with the Dayton Ballet and the Dayton Opera into the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, under the direction of Paul Helfrich, CEO and President. Together, they are the largest performing arts organization in the community, offering a tremendous variety of performance and education programs and setting a new standard for artistic excellence.

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.

Under his direction, the Orchestra has received the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) award for Adventurous Programming of

Contemporary Music eight times. Maestro Gittleman continues to bring breakthrough programming to the Dayton Philharmonic. His tenure has seen the addition of five new subscription series: Classical Connections, a beginner’s guide to better understanding of classical music; the Family Series, three concerts designed so that families can experience the wonders of classical music; Symphony Sundaes featuring the music of the late 1700 and early 1800’s; and, the Rockin’ Orchestra which celebrates the rock ‘n roll that is especially enhanced in a symphonic setting. Under Gittleman, the DPO has also expanded and diversified its non-subscription special event program offerings including the annual New Year’s Eve concert as well as a wide range of innovative Special Events.

Neal Gittleman has been on the Dayton Philharmonic podium since September 1995. He continues to broaden the Orchestra’s repertoire with more 20th century compositions and additional variety in programming. He has introduced a number of World, American and Dayton Philharmonic premieres and has expanded performance collaboration within the Dayton arts community. Gittleman’s mission naturally carries on the dream of the Orchestra’s founding Music Director, Dr. Paul Katz.

The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra tradition began in June 1933 when the then-young conductor and violinist, Katz, and his 26 professional area musicians performed Dayton’s very first symphonic concert. In April 1934, the Chamber Orchestra Society changed its name to the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. For 42 years, Katz conducted and refined the Orchestra he had created. In November 1934, Katz introduced the first Young People’s Concert to Dayton. The success of these concerts continues today, attracting audiences of more than 14,000 school children each year. The early Young People’s Concerts spawned what has evolved into a full-scale, award-winning education program that has been an integral part of the education in the Miami Valley ever since. Each year the Orchestra and more than 250 area schools work together to introduce music into more than 85,000 children’s lives. The sold-out programs range from in-school ensembles, Young People’s Concerts, pre-school concerts and master classes, to the Dayton Philharmonic’s newest education program: SPARK (School Partners With Artists Reaching Kids). The education programs reach schools and children in a 12-county area.

Realizing how much choral music would enhance the Orchestra’s concert programming, Katz founded the original all-volunteer Dayton Philharmonic Chorus in 1935. Currently, the 140-plus members, who are residents of the Miami Valley, join the Orchestra in concert several times a season to perform some of the most challenging and beautiful choral music. In 1945 he introduced the first Pops Concerts to Dayton. At the end of the 1974-1975 season, Katz retired as the Orchestra’s founding Music Director. He had been on the podium for 42 years.

Charles Wendelken-Wilson began his 12-year tenure as the Dayton Philharmonic’s second Music Director in the 1975-1976 season. He continued to bring in world-class guest artists and to fine tune the musicians’ artistic talents. Under him, the Orchestra grew dramatically, in both innovative programming and in ticket sales. While Katz may have introduced individual pops concerts to the community, Wendelken-Wilson started a subscription Pops series in 1978-1979. His artistic leadership through twelve seasons continued to assure the Dayton Philharmonic’s prominence as it neared its half-century mark.

Isaiah Jackson served as the Orchestra’s third Music Director from 1987 to 1994. Drawing upon his experiences as a guest conductor of some of the world’s major orchestras, he introduced subscribers to such programming highlights as Dayton’s first-ever performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 8, Symphony of a Thousand, a true tour de force for the more than one-hundred performers on stage.

The Dayton Philharmonic 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.

Locally the Dayton Philharmonic has collaborated with many of the area’s fine performing arts groups. WDPR/WDPG-FM broadcast all of the Orchestra’s classical concerts and interview many of its guest artists, thus making the Dayton Philharmonic’s programs available to a wide range of Miami Valley residents.

DAYTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA OFFERS A wIDE VARIETY OF MUSIC

ENTER BEETHOvENMEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTERSeptember 13 & 15, 2012 at 8 pm

Resphigi’s Roman odysseyMEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTERSeptember 14, 2012 at 8 pm

CIRqUE MUSICAMEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTERSeptember 28 & 29, 2012 at 8 pm

ROMANTIC TITANSMEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTEROctober 12 & 13, 2012 at 8 pmphilhaRmonsteR halloween ConCeRtMEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTEROctober 27, 2012 at 3pm

BALLROOM WITH A TWISTMEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTERNovember 2 & 3, 2012 at 8 pm

DIvINE MOTHERMEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTERNovember 9 & 10, 2012 at 8 pm

MUSIC OF MICHAEL JACkSONMEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTERNovember 17, 2012 at 8 pm

THE ROMANTIC vIOLINDAYTON MASONIC CENTERSunday, November 18, 2012 at 3 pm

HOMETOWN HOLIDAYMEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTERDecember 7 & 8, 2012 at 8 pm

HANDEL’S MESSIAHWESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIANDecember 9, 2012 at 6:30 pm

Viennafest: new yeaR’s eVe CelebRationMEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTERDecember 31, 2012 at 8 pm

the awakeningMEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTERJanuary 10 & 12, 2013 at 8 pm

Copland’s Call of heRoismMEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTER January 11, 2013 at 8 pm

ConCeRtmasteR’s ChoiCe: JessiCa hung DAYTON ART INSTITUTE January 17, 2013 at 6:30 pm

the musiC of the dooRsMEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTERJanuary 19, 2013 at 8 pm

wiCked diVas MEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTERJanuary 25 & 26, 2013 at 8 pm

ensemble exCellenCe DAYTON MASONIC CENTERSunday, January 27, 2013 at 3 pm

noRth meets south MEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTERFebruary 1 & 2, 2013 at 8 pm

debussy’s ChambeR ClassiCs DAYTON ART INSTITUTEFebruary 7, 2013 at 6:30 pm

MEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTER February 8, 2013 at 8 pm

an eVening with pam tillis MEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTERFebruary 9, 2013 at 8 pm

CasablanCa with full oRChestRa MEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTERFebruary 14, 2013 at 8 pm

Just imagine: the John lennon expeRienCe MEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTERFebruary 16, 2013 at 8 pm

Russian masteRs MEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTERMarch 15 & 16, 2013 at 8 pm

oRChestRa fRom planet x MEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTERMarch 17, 2013 at 3pm

an eVening with Rita Coolidge MEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTER March 22 & 23, 2013 at 8 pm

piano masteRpieCe DAYTON MASONIC CENTER Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 3 pm

beethoVen: piano masteR, two pRogRams MEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTERProgram 1: April 11, 2013 at 8 pmProgram 2: April 13, 2013 at 8 pm

beethoVen’s piano legaCy MEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTER April 12, 2013 at 8 pm

beethoVen liVes upstaiRs MEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTER April 14, 2013 at 3pm

endless summeR: musiC of the beaCh boys MEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTERApril 27, 2013 at 8 pm

ClassiCal Collage DAYTON MASONIC CENTER Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 3 pm

ameRiCan songbook with John pizzaRelli MEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTERMay 3 & 4, 2013 at 8 pm

eteRnal light MEAD THEATRE - SCHUSTER CENTER May 17 & 18, 2013 at 8 pm

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DAYTON OPERA’S 2012-2013 PERFORMANCES

luCia di lammeRmooR BY GAETONO DONIzETTIMEAD THEATRE – SCHUSTER CENTEROctober 26, 2012 at 8 p.m.October 28, 2012 at 3 p.m.

the gloRy of wagneRMEAD THEATRE – SCHUSTER CENTERfeaturing works by composer Richard Wagner February 22, 2013 at 8 pmFebruary 24, 2013 at 3 pm

the maRRiage of figaRoBY wOLFGANG AMADEUS MOzARTMEAD THEATRE – SCHUSTER CENTERApril 5, 2013 at 8 pmApril 7, 2013 at 3 pm

dayton opeRa staR galaMEAD THEATRE – SCHUSTER CENTERThe Songs of Kate Smith with Mezzo-Soprano Stephanie BlytheSunday, May 12, 2013 at 3 pm

Tickets available at www.daytonopera.org or Ticket Center Stage (888) 228-3630.

On July 1, 2012, The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance was formed as the result of a ground-breaking

and innovative merger between the Dayton Ballet, the Dayton Opera, and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. Together, they are the largest per-forming arts organization in the community, offering a tremendous variety of performance and education programs and setting a new standard for artistic excellence.

From the first meetings of its found-ers in the fall of 1960, Dayton Opera has enriched the cultural life of the Miami Valley. Dayton Opera’s 52-year history began in the autumn of 1960, when a group of opera-loving Daytonians met on December 13, 1960 to discuss the region’s need for a professional opera company. With great volunteer sup-port, Dayton Opera performed its first season in 1961-62, and was formally

incorporated on May 31, 1962.Since that time, the company’s au-

diences have grown. In 2003, Dayton Opera moved from its long-time home of Memorial Hall to its new

home at the Benjamin and Marian Performing Arts Center. The beauti-ful Mead Theatre, perfectly suited to opera performances, has enabled the company to produce bigger and better productions in an acoustically supe-rior theatre.

Dayton Opera’s founder and first artistic director, Lester Freedman (also then-artistic director of Toledo Opera), led the young opera company for 20 years, producing the staples of the opera repertoire in Downtown’s Memorial Hall.

In 1996, Thomas Bankston, in collaboration with Cincinnati Opera, was named Artistic Administrator. In 2001, after several years of great ar-tistic success and increased financial stability, Bankston was appointed as full-time Artistic Director and then as General & Artistic Director in 2004. During his tenure, Dayton Opera has grown in size and stature, especially through the move from Memorial

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Hall to the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Center in 2003. In July, 2012, as a result of the merger, Bankston returns as the full-time Artistic Director, allowing him more time to focus on the opera productions and collaborations with the Philharmonic and the Ballet.

Many accomplished and well-known singers have been heard in Dayton Opera productions throughout the years. They include Martina Arroyo, Placido Domingo, Robert Merrill, Roberta Peters, Jerome Hines, Erie Mills, Samuel Ramey, James Morris and Mary Jane Johnson.

In recent years, Dayton Opera has fos-tered the developing careers of artists such as Vivica Genaux, Lester Lynch, Megan Monaghan, Cynthia Lawrence, Scott Piper, Anna Christy, Jennifer Rivera, Andrew Garland and Indira Mahajan. The desire to support young talent has also been manifest through the company’s Artist-in-Residence program, a professional training program established in the 1987-1988 season.

In 2003, Dayton Opera performed its first production in the Schuster Center, a critically acclaimed production of Verdi’s

Aida. This production, the largest in the his-tory of the company, played to full audiences and began a new era of opera excellence.

Also in 2003, Dayton Opera inaugurated a new concert presentation entitled the Dayton Opera Star Gala. This annual concert has featured such internationally renowned operatic artists as Denyce Graves, Deborah Voigt, Angela Brown, Ruth Ann Swenson, Lawrence Brownlee and Marcello Giordani.

In 2006, Dayton Opera brought a signifi-cant new production of Madame Butterfly to Dayton. Designed by renowned Japanese modern artist Jun Kaneko, this non-tra-ditional production featured bold colors, geometric shapes and multi-media effects to bring animated visual artwork into the opera theatre. Audiences from 19 states attended this landmark production, which was a critical and popular success.

In 2010, Dayton Opera raised the cur-tain to its 50th Anniversary Celebration Season with two company premieres, The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess and Beethoven’s Fidelio. The season was underwritten by The Miriam Rosenthal Memorial Trust Fund and Kettering Health Network was the sea-

son’s Main Stage Sponsor. Additional fund-ing came from the Harry A. Toulmin, Jr., and Virginia B. Toulmin Fund of The Dayton Foundation. The season continued with a semi-staged version of Beethoven’s Fidelio, Donizetti’s The Daughter of the Regiment and a star-studded 50th Anniversary Star Gala featuring 12 returning favorite guest artists.

As Dayton Opera enters this exciting new era, area arts patrons can look forward to exciting new collaborations with the Philharmonic, the Ballet and other regional arts organizations. For more information, visit www.daytonopera.org.

FREE OPERA OvERTURESNew to opera? Or want to prepare for your next performance? Learn more about the plotline, history and music with Opera Speaker Dr. Sam Dorf. You’ll find him informative, extremely passionate about opera and humorously irreverent!

Art & Arias at the Dayton Art Institute includes musical performances and a look at visual arts related to the production. It’s the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

All Dayton Opera Overtures are one-hour, open to the public and — best of all — FREE!

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two venues throughout the season.While performances are Dayton Ballet’s most high-profile events,

it is the company’s commitment to dance education, training and outreach that remains at the core of its existence. This mission helps to develop future audiences through the Dayton Ballet II Company featuring pre-professional training and performing along with an association with Muse Machine. In addition, the Non-Profit Partners Program works with community agencies assisting special popula-tions by distributing 1,000 tickets to at-risk youths, senior citizens, handicapped or terminally ill individuals and military families so that they may experience the joy of a ballet performance. Numerous adults enjoy Pre-performance Lectures and Encore! post-perfor-mance discussions with Dayton Ballet dancers, choreographers, and other artists.

In 2005 an Associate Board was established to introduce young pro-fessionals to the art of ballet. Now, as Dayton Ballet moves into its 75th Anniversary, Miss Jo’s vision lives on. Her devotion to artistic excel-lence, arts education and the love of dance is incorporated into each and every performance.

Dayton Ballet is skillfully guided by the artistic direction of Karen Russo Burke. New this season — due to the newly formed DPAA — is the musical presence of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra in two of the company’s offerings: Stuart Sebastian’s Mozart Dances and Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet The Nutcracker. The company will also pres-ent a world-premiere ballet by Amy Seiwert, founder and artistic di-rector of Imagery, a contemporary San Francisco ballet company, and a new full-length version of Cinderella choreographed by Burke .

DAYTON BALLET’S 75TH ANNIvERSARY SEASON

past & pResentvICTORIA THEATREOctober 18, 19 & 20 at 8 pmOctober 20 & 21 at 3 pmMozart Dances – Stuart Sebastian, ChoreographerWorld Premiere – Amy Seiwert, ChoreographerSleepy Hollow – Karen Russo Burke, Choreographer

the nutCRaCkeRMEAD THEATRE – SCHUSTER CENTERDecember 14, 15, 21 & 22, 2012 at 7:30 pmDecember 15, 16, 22 & 23, 2012 at 2:30 pmKaren Russo Burke, ChoreographerPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, ComposerNeal Gittleman, Conductor

CindeRellavICTORIA THEATREFebruary 7, 8 & 9, 2013 at 8 pmFebruary 9 & 10, 2013 at 3 p.m.Karen Russo Burke, ChoreographerSergei Prokofiev, Composer

CelebRation!vICTORIA THEATREMarch 21, 22 & 23, 2013 at 8 p.m.March 23 & 24, 2013 at 3 p.m.Confetti – Gerald Arpino, ChoreographerJoffrey Ballet, Artistic DirectorPlus a multi-media retrospective of Dayton Ballet’s history from founders Josephine and Hermene Schwarz to the present with a collection of favorite ballet revivals by former Dayton Ballet directors and choreographers.

T he second oldest ballet company in the United States, Dayton Ballet is known internationally as “The Company of Premieres.” As one of the top three dance companies in the nation that produces and presents

new work, and the only dance company to establish a fund designated specifically to create new full-length 21st Century ballets, the organization takes special pride in celebrating its 75th anniversary in the 2012-2013 season.

In addition, on July 1, 2012, the company joined two of Dayton’s classical performing arts organizations — The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and The Dayton Opera — in the founding of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance. This new alliance presents a foundation to foster collaborations among orchestral music, opera and dance plus an opportunity for ex-ceptional artistic productions and educational programming.

Dayton Ballet began when Josephine Schwarz and her sister Hermene opened The Schwarz School of Dance in 1927. “Miss Jo” later studied at the School of American Ballet, but was forced to return home to Dayton after receiving an injury while performing in New York. In May 1937, Miss Jo and Miss Hermene gathered together the school’s finest dancers, named the troupe “The Experimental Group for Young Dancers,” and staged a performance at the Dayton Art Institute. This was the first performance of what is now Dayton Ballet.

Dayton Ballet hosts a season of four performances that in-cludes familiar traditional ballets, the classic family-friendly holiday staple The Nutcracker, as well as new and innovative works. “Home” is the historic 1,139 seat Victoria Theatre and the state-of-the-art Schuster Center, which accommodates 2,300 patrons. Over 40 performances are presented in the

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DAYTON CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY

Founded in Dayton, Ohio in 1968 by the late dancer, teacher, choreographer, and visionary leader Jeraldyne Blunden, the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company is one of very few American dance companies of inter-

national reputation among those located outside a large US metropolitan city. The company is committed to the creation of dance art, the performance of dance art, and the touring of dance art. Additionally, the company is committed to teach-ing the next generation of dance professionals: DCDC2 is the company’s apprenticeship arm that prepares professional dancers for the company’s first troupe as well as for other top dance companies nationwide.

The mission of the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company: Rooted in the African-American experience, the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company is a culturally diverse contemporary dance company committed to reaching the

broadest audience through exceptional performance and arts-integrated education.

The company’s vision statement: Transcending human boundaries through contemporary dance.

To fulfill the company’s mission and vision statements, the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company: 1) creates, per-forms, and tours locally, nationally, and globally, dance art of exceptional quality, and 2) delivers premier arts-integrated education services to the local community and while on tour nationally and internationally. In 2010-2011, approximately 25,000 people benefitted from the company’s dance art and its arts-integrated education services.

Among the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s major dance creations, which the company also premiered, include The Flight Project (2003), a group of five dance works that celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first manned

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flight by the Dayton-born Wright Brothers; and colôr-ógraphy, n. the dances of Jacob Lawrence (2007), which was comprised of four dance works inspired by the African-American painter Jacob Lawrence.

Individual masterworks created at the company and premiered by the company include Vespers (1986) by the late Ulysses Dove, Children of the Passage (1999) by Ronald K. Brown and Donald McKayle, and Etudes (2004) by Kevin Ward, among many others. The Dayton Contemporary Dance Company tours locally, nationally and internationally, including Bermuda, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Poland, Russia, and South Korea. In August 2012 the company’s latest international tour took place in China at the grand opening of University of Dayton China Institute in Suzhou Industrial Park in Suzhou, China.

In addition to dance creation, performance, and touring, the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company reaches out to local, national, and international populations by using the art of dance as an experi-ential tool to support learning. This method is called arts-integrated education and is extremely versatile in its potential applications.

The program that delivers the company’s arts-integrated education is called Teaching, Learning, and Caring, which is adaptable to the learning needs of the entire life spectrum, from toddler to senior citizen. A special feature of the Teaching, Learning, and Caring program is that it supports the education needs of young populations in underserved commu-nities to help improve their chances for success.

This 2012-2013 season of the Dayton Contemporar y Dance Company is ca l led Reverberations.

ReVeRbeRations DAYTON CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY 2012-2013 SEASON spaRkleFRIDAY, NOvEMBER 2, 2012 AT 7:00PM • DAYTON ART INSTITUTEThe dance company will present the premiere of the award winning docu-mentary film Sparkle at the Dayton Art Institute. Sheri “Sparkle” williams is the topic of this short documentary. Still dancing at age 50 for the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Ms. williams is regarded as one of the nation’s most distinguished dancers. This film showcases her life as an un-compromising artist and as a rare embodiment of spirit, energy, and hope.

holiday happenings SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2012 AT 7:30PM • UNIvERSITY OF DAYTON’S BOLL THEATREThe company will present its annual festive concert Holiday Happenings, performed by DCDC2, the company’s pre-professional dance group. Regardless of one’s faith or none, Holiday Happenings will raise everyone’s spirits during the December close of the old year! This family-friendly dance concert will be held at University of Dayton’s Boll Theatre located on campus in kennedy Union.

tRaCes SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2013 AT 7:30PM • DAYTON MASONIC CENTERFor Black History Month—the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company will present Traces at the Dayton Masonic Center. Established dance artists, who spent some of their formative years working at the dance company, are invited back to create new work, leaving their trace on the current generation of company dancers.

the ways of humanity, humility, soRRow, gRaCe, beauty, loVe SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2013 AT 4:00PM • UNIvERSITY OF DAYTON’S BOLL THEATREDCDC2’s spring concert, also held at University of Dayton’s Boll Theatre, will feature new choreography in a program titled The Ways of Humanity, Humility, Sorrow, Grace, Beauty, Love. nation’s top apprenticeship danc-ers performing cutting edge choreography.

a night at the apollo SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2013, 7:00PM • DAYTON MASONIC CENTERA Night at The Apollo will be the 2012-2013 annual Soulstice fundraising event for the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. For nearly a century, The Apollo Theatre in New York City has served as the top venue for African-American performing artists to break into stardom. A Night at The Apollo will tap into the great heritage of this most famous of American music halls.

uRban impulse SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2012, 7:30PMAt the Dayton Masonic Center, the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company will present Urban Impulse. In collaboration with famed Dayton musicians Michael Bashaw and Sandy Bashaw, the dancers will perform new choreography to live music, including those produced by Michael Bashaw’s Sound Sculptures: large sculptures that also serve as musical in-struments among which the dancers will move! This promises to be dance concert unlike any other.

For tickets to the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s 2012-2013 Reverberations season, please contact Ticket Center Stage at 937-228-3630 or 888-228-3630 or www.ticketcenterstage.com.

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THE HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY

The Human Race Theatre Company is the Dayton area’s only professional regional theatre. 2012-2013 marks the company’s 26th season of bringing the beauty, drama and excitement of live theatre to the region. Unlike big performing arts centers who

present national touring productions, they create 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 a unique experience.

The Loft Season provides audiences with award-winning, cutting-edge dramas, American classics and regional and world premieres. The Musical Theatre Workshop series ex-pands the repertoire of enthusiastic musical audiences with brand new or seldom performed material, highlighted by a three-day festival of staged readings each summer. The edu-cation programs touch thousands of children with theatre classes, summer camps, in-school touring productions, and weekday matinee performances. And the engagement pro-grams address the cultural needs of challenged individuals throughout the Miami Valley.

Each season, The Human Race produces a five- or six-show series in the 212-seat Loft Theatre at 126 North Main Street in downtown Dayton. A favorite among local theatre goers, The Loft’s intimate layout provides an incredible experience, with no seat more than six rows from the stage.

For the 2012-2013 season, The Human Race presents six diverse productions that highlight the theatre’s commitment to presenting the latest plays to hit the national scene and to taking the lead in developing brand new works for the American stage.

HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY 2012 - 2013 SEASONmanaging maxine • SEpTEmbER 6 – 23Up first is Managing Maxine a comedic look at love in the gold-en years by Janece Shaffer, running September 6 – 23. She’s bold, yet tender. She’s brash, but sincere. And at the age of 70, Maxine Levine may have just found real love for the first time in her life. when this lively widow finds a retired, reserved judge to her liking, they each discover that when it comes to romance, everything old is new again. But the memories of past loves and current heartbreaks of their children could derail any hope of happiness these late-in-life lovebirds may have. It’s the Midwest Premiere of a new comedy about septuagenarian sexiness and matronly merriment.

undeR a Red moon • OcTObER 18 – 27Fall brings the world premiere of Under a Red Moon, a spine-tingling pursuit of truth by Michael Slade, playing October 18 – 27. witness a chilling psychological thriller inspired by the true events of Britain’s notorious 1949 “Acid Bath Murderer.” Confessed serial killer John George Haigh awaits trial in prison as Dr. Ruth Covington arrives to determine his mental state for the court. while he welcomes their one-on-one encounter, Haigh won’t give up his secrets too easily, knowing full well that it’s the hangman’s noose if he is found sane. This world premiere co-production with the Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center is a tightly-wound cat-and-mouse game to define the meaning of good and evil.

oliVeR! • NOvEmbER 29 – DEcEmbER 16Just in time for the holidays, The Human Race presents a new take on the classic musical Oliver!, with performances November 29 – December 16. Consider yourself at home with this beloved Tony Award®-winning musical based on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist. Orphaned at birth, sold from a workhouse and led into an unseemly career as a pickpocket, young Oliver’s fate may yet lie in a simple turn of fate. Director Alan Souza takes Lionel Bart’s tale of the boy who dared to ask for more and re-imagines it for the perfect intimacy of The Loft Theatre. Filled with timeless songs, delightful dancing and memorable characters, it’s a wonderful treat for the family.

lombaRdi • FEbRUARY 7 – 24The second half of the season starts with Lombardi, a winning drama by Eric Simonson, based on David Maraniss’s book, When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi. The legend of the gridiron comes to life on stage February 7 – 24. The year is 1965 and cub reporter Michael McCormick has been assigned to follow the Green Bay Packers’ winning coach. Hoping to discover what makes Vince Lombardi so successful, he uncov-ers Lombardi the man—husband, father, bully and friend—full of passion and drive without equal. As McCormick explores Lombardi’s relationships with his wife and players, he finds the coach to be a perfectionist whose every breath is football, and a source of inspiration with a few surprises of his own.

RaCe • ApRIl 4 – 21April delivers Race, a revealing exposé that is sure to keep audi-ences talking long after its April 4 – 21 run. No stranger to divisive topics or candid conversation, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright

David Mamet takes on the explosive subject of race relations in this recent Broadway hit. when two cynical lawyers—one black and one white— prepare to defend a powerful white busi-nessman accused of raping a young black woman, they must confront their own perceptions and prejudices. Legal and ethical lines are crossed as shocking revelations come to light. But when their client’s case takes a series of unexpected turns, they real-ize that not everyone is who they seem in this world of shame and guilt.

aVenue Q • JUNE 6 – 23wrapping up our 2012-2013 season is a side-splitting spoof that’s as naughty as it is hilarious. welcome to Avenue Q by Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx and Jeff whitty, playing June 6 – 23. Leave the kids at home and get ready for some ridiculous, riotous and downright raunchy puppet behavior in this 2004 triple Tony Award® winner. Come sing along with Princeton, a fresh-faced college grad, and all his wacky new neigh-bors living way, way, way out on New York City’s Avenue Q. The life lessons come fast and funny as he learns that “It Sucks to Be Me,” “The Internet Is for Porn” and “Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist.” Presented in collaboration with the pup-pet masters at The zoot Theatre Company, it’s laugh-out-loud musical mayhem that’s not for the little ones or the faint of heart.

For audience members looking at add a little something to their theatre going experience, we offer pre-show discussions with the directors, post-show talkbacks with the casts, opening night pizza parties and pre-show light fare dining in our 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 productions, including performance calendars, cast biographies and photos, as well as information on our spe-cial performances can be found at www.humanracetheatre.org.

Season subscriptions are available for 3, 4, 5 and 6-play options. Subscription packages range from $81 to $192, de-pending on the performance date and nuber f shows. Single tickets start at $31 for adults and $29 for seniors. Thera are a limited number of special $25 discount seats at performance, as well. Student tickets start at $15.50.

Subscriptions and tickets can be purchased by calling (937) 228-3630 or online at www.humanracetheatre.org.

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MUSE MACHINE CITYFOLk

Over its 30-year history, Muse Machine has been acclaimed both 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 Miami Valley.

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 tailored 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 the state. And year-long professional development excursions for teachers continually equip and inspire many of the area’s best teachers.

MUSE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSThe arts are a powerful way to bring new understanding to any classroom subject. During week-long residencies, elementary teachers and artists work together as artist/educators, pairing the artist’s professional skills with a curriculum established by the teacher.

During the residency, the artist, teacher and students may 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.

Each residency ends with a public performance open to parents and community members. It’s a celebration of what can happen when artists and educators work together to enrich the lives of students.

MUSE IN THE HIGH SCHOOLS AND MIDDLE SCHOOLSFor high school and middle school students, Muse Machine produces a series of educational, in-school performances that draw upon top local artists and major arts organizations. Muse student members at participating schools enjoy several in-school arts education performances each year, helping students to better relate to challenging curricular concepts. The performances incorporate actors, music, dance, movies, humor and more to engage students while they learn.

STUDENT PRODUCTIONSEach year, Muse Machine brings together the most talented young performers from across the Miami Valley for two of the largest, most successful pre-professional productions in the state. These include a large-scale musical in January and an original song-and-dance revue in August. With a top-notch creative team and the best technical crew in the business, students are both supported and challenged to grow.

During the production, students develop a new sense of independence and teamwork as they step into new roles on and offstage. Students build important self-confidence as they learn to express themselves in new ways. Many alumni of the Muse student productions have gone on to New York City to engage successful Broadway careers.

DISCOUNTED TICkETSBy becoming a Muse Machine member, students can buy discounted tickets for the Muse Machine annual musical and summer concert as well as performances at the Schuster Center, the Victoria Theatre and other local venues.

ROAD TRIPS AND WORkSHOPSAs a Muse member, you can also attend specialized workshops created by leading artists in the fields of theatre, film, improv comedy, dance and more. Students can also go on out-of-town trips to top arts events in other cities.

HOW CAN WE PARTICIPATE?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 for Muse Machine or make a tax-deductible contribution.

MUSE MACHINE ENRICHING THE LIVES OF STUDENTS THROUGH THE ARTS

Cityfolk was created in 1981 with a vision of bringing ethnic and traditional music from the United States and around the world to Dayton, music that links people here in the community to their traditional

roots. Thirty years later, Cityfolk is still bringing world music to Dayton, now serving a distinctively global population, Cityfolk uses music to educate and connect the multiple populations that make up Southwest Ohio.

The Cityfolk season consists of 8-10 concerts of varied genres that run from September to May and take place at different venues throughout Dayton. The organization’s education program (Culture Builds Community) works with children and community members of all backgrounds to teach them an appreciation of their native traditions and to show them how they can use their background to connect with

others. The Summer Festival is the culminating energy of the year, programming two stages with music from around the globe, multi-ethnic bands that fuse cultures together into new forms and dance bands that bring the community together in dance. Cityfolk also hosts Contra Dances and film showings throughout the year.

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VICTORIA THEATRE ASSOCIATION

Victoria Theatre Association is one of Day-ton’s premier not-for-profit arts organiza-tions, presenting more than 400 arts per-formances annually and managing three superb arts facilities — the world class

Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Cen-ter, the historic Victoria Theatre, and the intimate Loft Theatre at the Metropolitan Arts Center — for the benefit of the community on behalf of the Arts Center Foundation. In addition, Victoria Theatre As-sociation operates the thriving Citilites Restaurant & Bar at the Schuster Center (which doubles as a busy catering business), the convenient Arts Garage, and Ticket Center Stage, one-stop-ticket-shopping for the arts patron.

“Our vision is to be the leading artistic and economic driver for Dayton and the Miami Valley Region,” states VTA president & CEO Ken Neufeld. “We’re located in the heart of downtown Dayton, but our audiences — numbering over 400,000 a year

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— come from all over the Miami Valley region.”“We serve a vital role in the business community by not

only stimulating economic activity through our programs, but by providing a significant piece of a competitive com-munity’s infrastructure. When corporations are looking to locate here — our facilities and activities play a major role in that recruitment.”

Last season Victoria Theatre Association reached more than 240,000 people through a variety of performances and programs. More than 450,000 people attended all of the events and performances that occurred in these acclaimed performances venues. The citizens of the greater Dayton re-gion are able to enjoy the very best performing arts events in every genre because these fabulous facilities exist.

All three venues are used actively by talented resident companies — Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Dayton Op-era, Dayton Ballet, The Human Race Theatre Company, and the Muse Machine — as well as acclaimed touring artists.

With the 10th anniversary of the Schuster Center in March 2013 and the 150th anniversary of the Victoria The-atre in 2016, VTA recently embraced a new strategic plan and is charting a course to both artistic and financial sustainabil-ity for the future.

BEST SEATS, BEST PRICETicket Center Stage is the official ticket outlet for all

performances in the Schuster Center, Victoria Theatre and The Loft Theatre. Located in the Schuster’s Wintergarden, the Ticket Center Stage Box Office offers the best selection of seats, personal service from knowledgeable ticket agents, and the absolute best price. Tickets purchased through other sources or websites are typically substantially more expen-sive and are sometimes not valid. The only way to be sure you’re getting the best seats at the best price is to buy from Ticket Center Stage — by phone at (937) 228-3630/toll free (888) 228-3630, online at www.ticketcenterstage.com, or in person at the Schuster Center Box Office.

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DAYTON ART INSTITUTE

when Michael R. Roediger joined The Dayton Art Institute as its new Executive Director in the fall of 2011, he quickly adopted the slogan, it’s a new

day, it’s a new dawn, it’s your new DAI. He and Associate Director Jane A. Black have made cer-

tain it’s more than just a slogan. Together, they have spear-headed many new projects in their first few months at The Dayton Art Institute, including new programs and events at the museum, key funding for repairs and improvements to the museum’s historic 1929 facility, and the creation of a new community gathering space.

As they focus on the new, Roediger and Black also strive to improve and enhance the museum’s long-standing traditions and strengths. 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 addi-tion to exhibiting outstanding special exhibitions and an im-pressive permanent collection of art from around the world, the museum is renowned for educational programming that includes an array of offerings for diverse audiences.

The Dayton Art Institute sits atop a hill on the edge of the Great Miami River overlooking downtown Dayton. The mu-seum’s landmark building, designed by prominent museum

architect Edward B. Green of Buffalo and completed in 1930, was modeled after the Villa d’Este near Rome and the Villa Farnese at Caprarola in Italy, both examples of sixteenth century Italian Renaissance architecture.

In addition to its gallery spaces, the museum facility includes a 500-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 which is open-air and one which is enclosed for year-round events and programs.

PERMANENT COLLECTIONThe museum’s permanent collection, praised for its diversity and quality, contains more than 26,000 objects, spanning 5,000 years of art history. At any given time, the museum galleries display about 1,000 works from the permanent collection. The upper-level galleries include the Berry Wing of European Art and the Dicke Wing of American Art. The lower-level galleries include the Patterson-Kettering Wing of Asian Art, the Eilleen Dicke Gallery of Glass, and special exhibition galleries, as well as galleries devoted to African, Oceanic, Pre-Columbian and Native American art.

The lower level also contains the museum’s family gal-lery, the Experiencenter. It provides learning activities for

children and families, and encourages visitors to engage in active participation at hands-on stations located throughout the space. Connecting activities provide opportunities for families to explore the museum and its collections together.

SPECIAL ExHIBITIONSIn addition to its permanent collection, The Dayton Art Institute is known for a diverse selection of special exhibitions. The museum’s recent Norman Rockwell special exhibition, American Chronicles, brought more than 45,000 people to the museum. Other recent special exhibitions have included contempo-rary Chinese fiber art and an exploration of the iconography of superheroes. In the fall and winter of 2012, the museum will feature a special exhibition of light artist Stephen Knapp’s extraordinary “lightpaintings,” as well as an exhibition by noted photographer Emmet Gowin, along with his influences and contemporaries, notably Harry Callahan, Aaron Siskind, Walker Evans, Frederick Sommer, Minor White, Ansel Adams, Linda Connor, and Paul Caponigro.

EDUCATIONEducation has been a cornerstone of the museum since its early years, when it oper-ated an art school. Today, The Dayton Art Institute offers a variety of workshops and classes for adults and children, including its long-running and popular Summer Art Camp programs. In addition, the education depart-ment collaborates with many area schools and arts groups on arts educations programs that reach children and youth from preschool to high school age.

PROGRAMS & EvENTSIn addition to classes and workshops, the museum offers many different programs and events throughout the year, ranging from artist lectures to concerts and social events. Some of the long-running musi-cal programs at the museum include the Vanguard Concerts series, the Vectren Jazz & Beyond Series, Summer Twilight Concerts and Afternoon Musicals.

The museum’s signature events are its annual Art Ball gala and Oktoberfest cel-ebrations. Held the second Saturday in June, the Art Ball gala is one of Dayton’s premier black tie galas. Guests enjoy dinner served throughout the museum galleries, as well as live music, silent auctions and more. The annual Oktoberfest, held in September, has been one of Dayton’s favorite festi-vals for more than 40 years. An average of 25,000 people attend the two-day celebra-tion of food, music, art, and, of course, beer.

NEW EvENTS, NEW PARTNERSHIPS & NEW PROJECTSWhile continuing to build upon these successful events, Roediger and Black have sought to build new audiences for the museum through new events, new partnerships and new projects.

One of the most prominent new part-nerships is with Dayton’s Zoot Theatre Company, a professional puppet and mask company. Beginning in the fall of 2012, Zoot will become a resident company of the museum’s NCR Renaissance Auditorium and produce three shows there during its 2012-2013 season.

“The Zoot Theatre Company is a visual art medium whose mission fits beautifully with our vision of making our campus a destina-tion for guests to come for a variety of enrich-ing visual arts experiences,” says Roediger.

Several new events have already been added to The Dayton Art Institute’s sched-ule during 2012, including the Prime Time Party Rental Series and Arts Night Out. The Prime Time Party Rental Series celebrates pop culture icons and highlights related art in the museum’s collection. The series kicked off over the summer of 2012 with Olympics and superhero themed parties and contin-ued in October with a James Bond themed party. Arts Night Out brings the visual and performing arts together for a series of one-night performances taking place in September, October and December of 2012 in the NCR Renaissance Auditorium. Through its partnership with Zoot Theatre Company, the museum is able to offer ticket packages that combine both Zoot performances and Arts Night Out.

“Trends around the country have shown

that museum attendance is increasingly event driven, and that has been a focus for us as we look at new ways to bring visitors to The Dayton Art Institute,” says Black.

That trend has also played a role in a renovation project that began over the sum-mer and will combine the museum’s Café and Museum Store into a new community gather-ing space with an open floor plan.

“This new space will be all about serving visitors and making them feel welcome at DAI, by providing a fuller museum experi-ence,” says Roediger. “Guests will enjoy coffee, wine, food, shopping and more, to inspire them to return on a regular basis.”

Wi-Fi, made possible by a federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant the museum received in 2011, will be avail-able in the new space, as well as throughout the museum galleries. Roediger sees the new space appealing not only to regular museum visitors, but also to young professionals, stu-dents, artists and downtown residents.

“Of the census tracts that make up the city of Dayton, the downtown tract grew by more than 17 percent in the last decade,” notes Black. “People live downtown and want great entertainment close to home. That increase in downtown population is something we believe DAI must work to capitalize on, by being both an art museum and an entertainment center.”

ExPERIENCE THE DAYTON ART INSTITUTE — BECOME A MEMBEROne of the best ways to experience all the museum has to offer is through membership. Not only does membership provide a critical source of support for museum operation, but it also provides many benefits. Members receive free admission to the permanent col-lection and special exhibitions, free admis-sion to many events and programs, including Vectren Jazz & Beyond, discounts to many other events and programs, discounts in The Museum Store and Café, and discounts on art classes and workshops. With membership costing as little as $45 for an individual mem-bership (only $70 for a family membership), it quickly pays for itself.

vISIT US TODAY!The Dayton Art Institute is located at 456 Belmonte Park North in downtown Dayton, just minutes off Interstate 75. Free parking is available at the museum and the facil-ity is fully accessible to physically challenged visitors. The galleries are open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., with extended hours on Thursday until 8 p.m. For more information, call 937-223-5277 or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org.

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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE®

National Museum of the United States Air Force is the service’s national institution for preserving and presenting the Air Force story. Each year more than one million visitors come to the museum to

learn about the mission, history and evolving capabilities of America’s Air Force.

The museum is the world’s largest and oldest military avia-tion museum featuring more than 360 aerospace vehicles and missiles on display amid more than 17 acres of indoor exhibit space. Thousands of personal artifacts, photographs and doc-uments further highlight the people and events that comprise the Air Force storyline, from the beginnings of military flight to today’s war on terrorism.

AIRCRAFTNearly a century ago, two innovative brothers from Dayton, Ohio, pursued their vision that man could escape from grav-ity’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 man-kind, including the exploration of space.

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. Particularly noteworthy aircraft from the early years

include a rare SPAD XIII, Caproni CA 36 bomber and an MB-2 bomber. The World War II collection includes the B-29 Bockscar that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki, along with a P-51 and Japanese Zero. The F-86 and MiG-15 help represent the Korean War, with the F-4 among Vietnam standouts.

Modern favorites include the B-52, B-1, F-15, F-16, F-117 stealth fighter, the Reaper, Predator and Global Hawk un-manned aerial vehicles, the F-22A Raptor and the world’s only permanent public exhibit of a B-2 stealth bomber.

The museum features a world-class collection of presiden-tial aircraft, including SAM (Special Air Mission) 26000, a Boeing VC-137C that served as President John F. Kennedy’s Air Force One.

ExHIBITS Museum staff members go to great lengths when it comes to the accuracy and detail of exhibits. Hundreds of hours are spent in the archives researching the history of actual mis-sions. In recent years, the staff has initiated a contemporary approach to exhibit design that incorporates sensory devices such as customized mannequins, special lighting and sound walls to create emotionally evocative habitats around air-craft on display. These dioramas help bring history to life by creating scenes that draw visitors into the moment depicted, illuminating the story of the people behind history’s aircraft and campaigns.

Items on display include military uniforms dating back

to 1916 and personal mementos, such as diaries and medals. Other items of interest include an original Wright wind tun-nel and a display devoted to Major Glenn Miller’s Army Air Force Band. A special section of the museum pays tribute to celebrities in uniform, including Brig. Gen. Jimmy Stewart, Maj. Clark Gable, Flight Officer Jackie Coogan, Capt. Ronald Reagan and Tech. Sgt. Joe Louis.

One of the most admired exhibits at the museum is the B-25B Mitchell and Doolittle Tokyo Raiders diorama, which depicts those who served during the famed World War II mis-sion. Resting on a simulated carrier deck, the B-25B comes to life with mannequins representing Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle, members of the Doolittle Raiders and USS Hornet crewmem-bers. The museum has been fortunate to host these aviation legends for some of their reunions.

Another popular exhibit is “Warrior Airmen,” which pres-ents the role of Airmen in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The exhibit features compelling first-hand accounts using more than 400 artifacts, three dioramas with fully dressed and equipped mannequins, a robot investigating an improvised explosive device, an audiovisual presentation on a 15-foot wide screen, and interactive touch-screen kiosks.

EDUCATION AND EvENTSAnimating the Air Force story, the museum offers a wide va-riety of special events and educational programs to connect the service with the public. Through its education office, the museum has more than 150,000 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 the biennial World War I Dawn Patrol Rendezvous, the annual Giant Scale Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Air Show, outdoor and indoor concerts featuring the Air Force Band of Flight, the Wings and Things Guest Lecture Series and more.

ExPANSION vISIONIn recent years, the museum has continued to add histori-cally significant aircraft to its collection and further develop the storyline contained in its galleries. Foreseeing contin-ued growth, museum officials and the Air Force Museum Foundation, a philanthropic, non-profit organization created in 1960 to assist the museum when federal funds are not available, recognized a need for added facilities and created a multi-phase, long-term facility expansion plan.

In 2003 the first phase of the expansion became real-ity with the opening of the 200,000 square-foot Eugene W. Kettering Cold War Gallery. In 2004 the museum opened the Missile and Space Gallery to exhibit its world-class collection of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) and satellite boosters, along with elements of its space collection.

The next phase calls for a fourth building that will house a new Space Gallery, Presidential Aircraft Gallery and Global Reach Gallery. The Air Force Museum Foundation has launched a major capital campaign and to date has raised $38.9 million of the $48 million needed for the building project.

SPACE GALLERY The new Space Gallery will tell the remarkable story of Air Force activities in space. A major exhibit component of the gallery will be the NASA Crew Compartment Trainer (CCT),

a high-fidelity representation of a space shuttle orbiter crew station that was used primarily for on-orbit crew training and engineering evaluations. The gallery also will include a Titan IV space launch vehicle, Mercury, Gemini and Apollo spacecraft, and many recently retired NASA artifacts such as a nose cap assembly, landing gear strut and a variety of astro-naut equipment. In addition, a range of satellites and related items will showcase the Air Force’s vast reconnaissance, early warning, communications and other space-based capabilities. Other new exhibits will be developed to showcase Air Force technologies with many unique characteristics in design, propulsion, payload capacity, human factors, communication, range, speed and operating environment.

PRESIDENTIAL GALLERYThe museum is the repository for Air Force aircraft that have been retired from the presidential aircraft fleet. Currently, the museum’s presidential aircraft are on display in an aux-iliary hangar a mile from the main museum complex on a controlled-access portion of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Visitors must be transported by bus to this facility. The new gallery will permit the museum to bring the presidential air-craft to the main facility, allowing all visitors the opportunity to view this historic collection of nine presidential aircraft, among them the Douglas VC-54 used by Presidents Roosevelt and Truman, the Douglas VC-118 used by President Truman, the Lockheed VC-121E used by President Eisenhower and the Boeing VC-137C used by President Kennedy.

GLOBAL REACH GALLERYAn important element of Air Force history will be told in the Global Reach Gallery. Providing airlift remains a major mis-sion of the U.S. Air Force and it forms a critical part of the Air Force’s ability to maintain global reach. The Global Reach Gallery will give the opportunity to house large aircraft cur-rently in the museum’s collection, such as the C-141 Hanoi Taxi, which served a long career maintaining global reach for the Air Force and was the first C-141 to carry American prisoners of war out of North Vietnam, and those anticipated to become part of the collection, such as a C-5 Galaxy and KC-135. The Air Force’s airlift and air refueling missions will also be explained in this gallery.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING The museum is planning to develop new exhibits with an em-phasis on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs. These include exhibits that will showcase Air Force technologies with many unique characteristics in design, propulsion, payload capacity, human factors, communication, range, speed and operating environment.

One of the unique features of the fourth building will be the creation of dedicated, interactive spaces for learning in the galleries. Three Learning Nodes will provide a unique environ-ment for lectures and demonstrations, as well as extensions of the exhibit experience. These 60-seat “gallery classrooms” will allow museum staff to facilitate new STEM experiences, while guest scientists and engineers from Air Force organizations, the aerospace industry, and area colleges and universities will be invited to share their expertise. Multimedia presentations will introduce students to air and space missions and the men and women responsible for their execution. When the nodes are not in use for scheduled programs, multimedia presenta-tions will captivate public audiences.

EACH YEAR MORE THAN A MILLION VISITORS COME TO THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE® TO LEARN

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BOONSHOFT MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY SUNwATCH INDIAN VILLAGE & FORT ANCIENT

D iscover Ohio’s prehistoric past at two of the most unique Native sites in Ohio! For millennia, the native peoples that 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.

The preserved and serene natural settings of these historic locations transport visitors back in time to experience Fort Ancient and Hopewell cultures. The man made earthen structures and once-inhabited Villages and gardens of SunWatch and Fort Ancient create a beautiful setting for historic enrichment and exploration.

At SunWatch, 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.

While SunWatch is open Tuesday-Sunday (closed Mondays), 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 also celebrates the Winter Solstice by reliving the experiences of the Miami Valley’s early inhabitants. Visitors spend the night in the structures of the outdoor village, sharing stories, songs, and traditions.

From underwater archaeology to the archaeology of the Mediterranean, an annual lecture series, co-hosted by the Dayton Society of the Archaeological Institute of America each winter, delves into topics of interest. Attempt to solve ancient mysteries and uncover classic archaeological myths during the 2013 Lecture Series, Myths and Mysteries of Archaeology. The Saturday morning lectures are free and open to the public.

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 $3.00 and admission for adults is $5.00. For more information please call 513-932-4421 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.

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.

Major educational events, such as the Celebration: A Gathering of Four Directions in June and Archaeology Day in July, 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 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 937-268-8199 or visit FortAncient.org

QUENCHING THE THIRST FOR kNOwLEDGE

Imagine a place where extraordinary traveling exhibits and interactive experiences spark the imagination! From fiery demonstrations of basic scientific principles and adorable 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 explore, dream and learn. With hands-on activities, daily public pro-

grams, engaging permanent exhibits, and special featured traveling shows, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery ignites curiosity for all visitors — from 2-102 years old!

Visitors can splash their way through the Water Properties Table, find their rhythm at the CW Color Wall, and get a hands-on lesson in physics as they climb a three story tower in Science Central, and then get wild with the furry, prickly, and scaly residents of the Discovery Zoo. Even the littlest sci-entists remain engaged all day with learning areas designed just for toddlers at That Kids’ Place.

Everyone dares to dream big at Explorers Crossing, where inquisitive minds enjoy learning through role playing as they interact with career-driven and environmentally focused exhibits. Children can tune up a car, become a veterinarian, preside over a trial, or learn about the importance of recy-cling and how people affect wildlife. Visitors can also take a dive into Splash!, where they can explore the story of water conservation and learn about Miami Valley’s unique water history and resources.

Featuring animals from diverse ecosystems native to five continents, the Discovery Zoo brings visitors face-to-face with nearly 100 animals, including meerkats, a bobcat, and the ever popular river otters. Themed to showcase the ways in which animals adapt to their environment, the Discovery Zoo also includes a nocturnal area with kinkajous, skunks

and Egyptian fruit bats, as well as a rain forest environment with Brazilian agoutis and Brehensile-bailed porcupines. This newly remodeled space allows the resident animal ambassa-dors to thrive, and daily programs with experienced Live Animal staff provide an unparalleled learning experience.

From a trip to the moon with your favorite Sesame Street® characters or a stroll to the prehistoric past with creatures that roamed Earth’s ancient seas, The Dome offers a full-color, fully immersive experience that engages all the senses. Featuring two distinct projector systems, The Dome offers full dome educational shows, next generation 3D films incor-porating electronic LCD glasses, and enhanced traditional live planetarium shows with crystal clear views of the night sky – no matter the weather outside! Already the only public Planetarium in the region, The Dome has elevated learning opportunities by offering options that are as entertaining as they are educational.

The Museum brings nature indoors at the MeadWestvaco Treehouse, and history comes to life with select artifacts from the Museum’s 1.4 million item Collection in the African Room and Bieser Discovery Center.

Whether you want to view 24-hour time-capsulated im-ages showing commercial air traffic around the world, track turtles as they cross the Pacific Ocean, or view detailed images of the planets of our Solar System, Science On a Sphere® takes visitors on a dynamic tour of our universe. This 68-inch diam-eter carbon fiber globe, suspended in mid-air, offers a scaled view of Earth and space, capable of demonstrating both an as-tonishing array of visualizations showing earth’s atmosphere, oceans and land, as well as some of the most breathtaking astronomical phenomena in the galaxy.

Whether you discover your inner scientist at one of the hands-on exhibits, are inspired by the vivid imagery of The Dome, or learn more about one of the Discovery Zoo’s furry friends, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will inspire curiosity and wonder in people of all ages.

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is open Monday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., and Sunday noon – 5:00 p.m. General admission for seniors and children under 16 is $8.00, and admission for adults is $9.00. Museum mem-bers and children under two are admitted free of charge. For more information please call 937-275-5811 or visit www.BoonshoftMuseum.org.

ExPLORING OHIO’S PREHISTORIC PASTBOTH SUNwATCH AND FORT ANCIENT PROVIDE VISITORS THE CHANCE TO TRAVEL BACk IN TIME

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DAYTON HISTORY AT CARILLON HISTORICAL PARk FIVE RIVERS METROPARkS

A CELEBRATION OF DAYTON’S HERITAGE

Carillon Historical Park is an outdoor museum complex consisting of 30 exhibit buildings on a beautiful, 65-acre site. The Park showcases Dayton’s rich heritage of creativity, invention and

milestones in innovation that changed the nation and the world. Visit the indoor Heritage Center of Dayton Manufac-turing and Entrepreneurship that includes an impressive col-lection of NCR cash registers, a multi-sensory 4D theater, a full scale, Ohio-made Carousel of Dayton Innovation, and so much more. The Park is home to the John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers Aviation Center, a unit of the Dayton Aviation Heri-tage National Historical Park. The Center houses the original 1905 Wright Flyer III, the world’s first practical airplane.

Admission to the Park is free for Dayton History members. Fees of $8.00/adult, $7.00/senior (60+) and $5/child (3-17) apply. There are no fees charged to shop in the Museum Store or to dine at Culp’s Café. For additional information, call 937-293-2841 or visit www.daytonhistory.org

Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45409

Dayton History is Montgomery County’s official histori-cal organization. The organization boasts multiple campus-es in the greater Dayton, Ohio area: Carillon Historical Park, Hawthorn Hill, the Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial, the Patterson Homestead, the Old Court House, Memorial Hall and the Archive Center. Dayton History brings the past to life to understand the present and inspire the future by collecting, preserving, interpreting, presenting, and pro-moting the region’s past.

2012 UPCOMING EvENTS:

TAvERN DINNERCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkOct. 5 & 6, 2012, at 6:00pm

TRAIN RUNCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkOct. 6, 2012, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

DEEDS CARILLON CONCERTCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkOct. 7, 2012, at 3:00pm

TAvERN DINNER (HARvEST FEAST)CARILLON HISTORICAL PARkOct. 12 & 13, 2012, 6:00pm

CONNECT A MILLION MINDS PROGRAMCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkOct. 16, 2012, 3:30pm – 5:00pm

TAvERN DINNER (HARvEST FEAST)AT CARILLON HISTORICAL PARkOct. 19 & 20, 2012, 6:00pm

TRAIN RUNCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkOct. 20, 2012, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

DEEDS CARILLON CONCERTCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkOct. 21, 2012, 3:00pm

HALLOW’S EvE PARTYPATTERSON HOMESTEADOct. 26 & 27, 2012, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

vICTORIAN AFTERNOON TEAPATTERSON HOMESTEADNov. 11, 2012, 2:00pm – 4:00pm

DEEDS CARILLON CONCERTCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkNov. 11, 2012, 11:00am

CONNECT A MILLION MINDS PROGRAMCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkNov. 13, 2012, 3:30pm – 5:00pm

RINGING IN THE HOLIDAYSCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkNov. 17, 2012, 6:30pm – 10:00pm

DEEDS CARILLON CONCERTCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkNov. 17, 2012, 5:30pm

TRAIN RUNCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkNov. 24, 2012, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

vICTORIAN AFTERNOON TEAPATTERSON HOMESTEADDec. 1 & 2, 2012, 2:00pm – 4:00pm

DEEDS CARILLON CONCERTCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkDec. 7, 2012, 9:00am

vICTORIAN AFTERNOON TEAPATTERSON HOMESTEADDec. 8, 2012, 2:00pm – 4:00pm

CONNECT A MILLION MINDS PROGRAMCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkDec. 11, 2012, 3:30pm – 5:00pm

TAvERN DINNER (CHRISTMAS FEAST)CARILLON HISTORICAL PARkDec. 14 & 15, 2012, 6:00pm

MORNING WITH SANTACARILLON HISTORICAL PARkDec. 15, 2012, 9:00am – 11:30am

TRAIN RUNCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkDec. 15, 2012, 1:00pm – 4:00pm

DEEDS CARILLON CONCERTCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkDec. 16, 2012, 3:00pm

2013 UPCOMING EvENTS:

TAvERN DINNER (END OF WINTER FEAST)CARILLON HISTORICAL PARkMarch 8-9, 15-16, 22 & 23, 2013, 6:00pm

DAYTON HERITAGE FESTIvALCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkMemorial Day weekend (dates TBD)

SETTLER SURvIvAL CAMPCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkJune 17-21, 2013, 9:00am – 4:00pm

CARILLON PARk RAIL FESTIvALCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkJune 22, 2013, 9:30am – 5:00pm

CARILLON PARk RAIL FESTIvALCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkJune 23, 2013, 12:00pm – 4:00pm

SETTLER SURvIvAL CAMPCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkJuly 15-19, 2013, 9:00am – 4:00pm

SETTLER SURvIvAL CAMPCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkJuly 29-Aug. 2, 2013, 9:00am – 4:00pm

CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE PREvIEW PARTYCARILLON HISTORICAL PARkSept. 14, 2013, 6:30pm-10:30pm

CONCOURS D’ELEGANCEAT CARILLON HISTORICAL PARkSept. 15,2013, 10:30am – 4:00pm

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2012 EvENTS:COUNTRY FAIR CARRIAGE HILL METROPARk (7850 E. SHULL ROAD)September 22-23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. As the fall harvest approaches, so would the tradition of the country fair. From agricultural demonstrations to a pie baking competition, all the sights and sounds of an 1880’s country fair will be recreated. See various living history talks and demonstra-tions given to present a picture of our past. Also, watch the sor-ghum press squeeze the sweet juice from the stalks. The steam from the steam engine boils the juice into sorghum molasses. For more information, call (937) 275-PARk (7275).

HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIvAL RIvERSCAPE METROPARk (111 E. MONUMENT AvE.)September 22, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. The exciting Hispanic Heritage Festival is back with hot and spicy Latin music and delicious Latin food. The sounds of salsa, merengue, tejano, Latin jazz, cumbia, and bachata music will come alive in the biggest fiesta in downtown Dayton! Admission is free. For more information, call (937) 275-PARk (7275).

MIDWEST OUTDOOR ExPERIENCEEASTWOOD METROPARk (1385 HARSHMAN ROAD): October 5, 6-10 p.m. and October 6, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Midwest Outdoor Experience (formerly GearFest) has grown beyond just gear and exploded into one of the largest festivals celebrating the outdoor lifestyle in the Midwest. This multi-day event, features camping, competitions, live music, a youth ad-venture zone, high-flying demos, beer garden and much more! Learn more at www.outdoorx.org.

HARvEST JAMBOREE POSSUM CREEk METROPARk (4790 FRYTOWN ROAD)October 20, 12-5 p.m. Bring the family to a harvest celebration to experience mu-sic, demonstrations, and displays. Check out the Scarecrow Convention and vote for your top three choices. This year’s theme is fairy tale characters. Children will be thrilled with the pony rides, games, pumpkin decorating, and hay wagon ride, and much more.

ICE RINk OPENING WEEkEND RIvERSCAPE METROPARk (111 E. MONUMENT AvE.)November 23-24, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and November 25, 1-5 p.m.Spend the holiday weekend creating lasting memories with friends and family at MetroParks Ice Rink! warm up with hot chocolate from Café Vélo and enjoy our outdoor fireplaces. The $7 admission charge includes skate rentals. For more informa-tion, call (937) 275-PARk (7275).

CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM CARRIAGE HILL METROPARk (7850 E. SHULL ROAD)12-5 p.m. December 2, String cranberries and popcorn for the farm-grown cedar tree just like families did a century ago. Enjoy fresh baked ginger-bread and sample chestnuts hot from the fireplace. Play some period parlor games. At our Visitor Center you can make a Victorian Christmas decoration to take home. For more informa-tion, call (937) 275-PARk (7275).

Five Rivers MetroParks protects the region’s natural heritage and provides outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature. Visitors can enjoy 25 fa-cilities located throughout the Dayton-area, including fam-ily-friendly destinations, such as the Children’s Discovery Garden at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, the seasonal Butterfly House at Cox Arboretum MetroPark, the seasonal ice rink at RiverScape MetroPark, and the Nature Center at

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BACH TO THE FUTURETHE BACH SOCIETY OF DAYTON CELEBRATES ITS TENTH ANNIVERSARY SEASON IN 2012-13

The Bach Society of Dayton is the region’s leading pre-senter of masterworks for chorus and orchestra from the classical period to the present. During its 10th an-

niversary season in 2012-13, the Bach Society of Dayton will present four concerts, under the direction of John Neely. Guest artists include the Oakwood Brass, members of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Kettering

Children’s Choir. The December concert features the pre-miere of a work by Howard Helvey, commissioned by the Bach Society. The Miriam Rosenthal Memorial Trust Fund is the season sponsor. The Bach Society performs at the Kettering Adventist Church, 3939 Stonebridge Road, Kettering, Ohio. Their mission is to perform and promote the appreciation of choral music, including both sacred and secular works, by J.S. Bach and others, and to nurture the next generation of choral singers. For more information, visit www.bachsocietyofdayton.org, tcall 937-294-2224, or find The Bach Society on Facebook.

DAYTON VISUAL ARTS CENTER k12 GALLERY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

DAYTON VISUAL ARTS CENTERBRING OUT THE ARTIST IN YOU

T he Dayton Visual Arts Center (DVAC) is Dayton’s very own regional art center where commitment and passion for the visual arts underscores every activity.

A 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, DVAC is a resource for artists, art collectors and art lovers. DVAC presents rotating exhibitions of contemporary art by accomplished artists from throughout the region; professional development workshops for artists at all levels; occasions for audiences to interact with and learn from artists, art professionals and collectors; opportunities to purchase artwork by member artists during exhibitions, the Annual Art Auction and the ARTtoBUY Holiday Gift Gallery; and art consulting, framing and installation services to business, corporations and individuals.

DVAC invites you to join. Have fun. Learn more about art. Be inspired. Meet new people. Hone your craft. Attend an exhibition. Come to a party. Come downtown. Find your community. Be part of the Dayton art scene. DVAC is holding the door open for you! 937-224-3822 or www.daytonvisualarts.org.

DVAC provides art for the community and a community for artists. Founded in 1991, DVAC receives operating support from the Ohio Arts Council, Culture Works, Montgomery County Arts & Culture District, the Virginia W. Kettering Foundation and over 600 members.

THE BACH SOCIETY OF DAYTON

BACH SOCIETY OF DAYTON 2012-2013 SEASON

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kETTERING CHILDREN’S CHOIRCREATING A “SINGING HEART” IN EACH CHILD

The Kettering Children’s Choir has established a local and national reputation of choral excellence and is one of the largest and most successful children’s choral programs

in the state of Ohio. It was founded in 1986 and now includes over 200 singers from 9 counties and 30 Miami Valley com-munities. Singers range in age from 8 to 18 and are admitted to the program by audition. Four of the choirs rehearse weekly at Rosewood Arts Centre in Kettering. Cappella, a regional high school honors choir, is a college prep program in residence at Wright State University. The choir has collaborated with some of Dayton’s premier arts organizations and artists

The mission of the Kettering Children’s Choir is to educate the talented young singers of the Miami Valley and build an ap-preciation for musical excellence. The vision of the Choir 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. Participation of talented school age singers is sought throughout the Dayton Region. Visit their website at www.ketteringchildrenschoir.org or 937-296-3224.

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k12 GALLERY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE SHARING THE VISION

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 including; Saturday Art classes, Preschool and homeschool weekday classes, and Artist in Training after school programs. The TEJAS studio of-fers Saturday and weeknight classes for teens and adults, and special artist workshops.

K12 Gallery for Young People is the only organization in Ohio with continuous exhibition of works by young people. The gallery host 16 exhibitions of youth work a year, including works from the youth in K12 programs, area schools, and the annual regional Scholastic Art Exhibition. In addition, the TEJAS gallery space hosts exhibitions of artists from across the country.

The K12/TEJAS Galleries for Young People believes that creativity is the source of innovation. Dayton has a long his-tory of innovation, and we celebrate that innovative spirit by mounting public art projects. The K12/TEJAS Galleries invites the community to participate in our public art projects in our

galleries at First Friday and Urban Nights events, and at loca-tions through partnerships with corporations, universities and other nonprofits.

K12/TEJAS also offers unique corporate team building exercises; teacher workshops; artist workshops; birthday par-ties; service hours opportunities for youth and adults; art boy scouting merit and girl scout activity badge workshops; private lessons for youth, teens and adults; and a unique storefront of artworks by young people.

Visit our website at www.K12gallery.com or telephone 937-461-5149 for information.


PREBLE COUNTY ARTS ASSOCIATIONwww.takepartinart.netEaton • 937-456-3999The Preble County Arts Association was formed in 1965 as a fine arts guild dedicated to providing un-derstanding, 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.

ROSEWOOD ART CENTRE CITY OF kETTERINGwww.ketteringoh.org/newweb/departments/cultural_arts/cularts_rosewood.phpKettering • 937-296-0294Rosewood Arts Centre presents a unique opportu-nity to experience hands-on activities in visual and performing arts programs. The 34,000 square foot facility draws 130,000 patrons through its doors an-nually for classes, gallery exhibitions, theater perfor-mances, studio use, special events and more. Local arts and community groups, including the Kettering Arts Council, utilize the facility.

SPRINGFIELD ARTS COUNCILwww.springfieldartscouncil.orgSpringfield • 937-324-2712The 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 na-tional 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.

TIPP CITY AREA ARTS COUNCILwww.tmcomservices.orgTipp city • 937-667-8631The 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 va-riety of classes, art showings, contests, and perfor-mances throughout the year.

TROY-HAYNER CULTURAL CENTERwww.troyhayner.orgTroy • 937-339-0457Taking care to preserve the beauty of the historic land-mark 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.

vANDALIA CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAM www.vandaliaohio.org/vandaliaarts.cfmvandalia • 937-415-2254The Vandalia Cultural Arts Program was estab-lished 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 lo-cal art. Sponsored events scheduled for 2013 in-clude a Focus on Vandalia Photography Contest.

WARREN COUNTY ARTS COUNCILwww.warrencountyarts.orglebanon • [email protected] 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 CENTERwww.wcartsandculturecenter.orglebanon • 513-696-8521The 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 COUNCILwww.ysartscouncil.orgYellow Springs • [email protected] mission of the Yellow Springs Arts Council is to honor, promote and advocate for the community’s creative spirit, strengthening its capacity to build eco-nomic prosperity and enhance quality of life. YSAC enjoys collaborating with artists and organizations on events and projects, including art happenings in the Gallery during monthly “3rd Friday Flings.”

ART MUSEUMS, ExHIBITIONS, & SERVICES TO VISUAL ARTISTS

DAYTON ART INSTITUTEwww.daytonartinstitute.orgDayton • 937-223-5277For 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, world-class special exhibitions, family pro-grams, art classes, social events and more.

CADCwww.canneryarts.comDayton • 937-313-9883A nonprofit, contemporary fine arts organization committed to enriching the cultural life of the greater Miami Valley, CADC provides an exciting, ongoing venue for exhibitions by both emerging artists and established professional artists. It offers patrons and appreciators of fine art an unforgettable gallery expe-rience along with a broad array of original art.

WILLIS “BING” DAvIS SHANGO ARTS STUDIOwww.bingdavis.comDayton • 937-223-2290Shango Arts Studio is a nonprofit organization designed to provide art and cultural experiences to enhance the understanding and appreciation of African-American art and culture, reinforce the inter-relationship of the vi-sual arts to other artistic and cultural expressions, while enhancing the position of African-American artists in the community and the world at large.

DAYTON SOCIETY OF PAINTERS & SCULPTORSwww.daytondsps.orgDayton • 937-228-4532Dayton 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 CENTERwww.daytonvisualarts.orgDayton • 937-224-3822DVAC is a resource for artists, art collectors and art lovers presenting exhibitions of contemporary art by accomplished regional artists and provid-ing professional development workshops for artists. Opportunities are also provided to interact with art-ists, art professionals and collectors; purchase artwork by member artists, and receive consulting, framing and installation services.

GALLERY SAINT JOHNwww.dayton-gallery-saintjohn.orgDayton • 937-320-5405Gallery Saint John is a nonprofit gallery that exhibits art works done by the 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

HARTMAN ROCk GARDENwww.hartmanrockgarden.orgSpringfield • [email protected] 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

k12 GALLERY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE & TEJASwww.k12gallery.comDayton • 937-461-5149The K12 Gallery for Young People is a non-profit vi-sual 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 the TEJAS studio offers classes for teens and adults, and special artist workshops.

GUIDE TO ARTS & CULTURE IN DAYTON REGION

DAYTON REGION ARTS & CULTURE LISTINGS

Culture works hopes you enjoy this Guide to Arts & Culture in the Dayton Region which we plan to

publish annually. But please keep in mind that information changes frequently, and for the most current information on cultural organizations and activities, you can view an updated on-line version of this guide, as well as a comprehensive cultural calendar at www.cultureworks.org.

Organizations were identified for this publication largely through a regional listing from the Ohio Arts Council and CVB websites within the region. There is a mix of professional and avocational groups. we’re sorry if we missed yours! If you have an addition, deletion, or correction, please contact us at [email protected].

we will strive to keep the online Guide to Arts & Culture as accurate as possible between print publications.

TABLE OF CONTENTSArts Support Agencies & Cultural Centers .................................32Art Museums, Exhibitions, & Services to Visual Artists .....................33Choral Music ........................................34Dance .................................................34Literary ................................................35Media .................................................35Multidisciplinary & Arts Education ..........35Nature, Science, History & Lifestyle ........36 Opera .................................................37Orchestral & Instrumental Music .............37Theatre ................................................38Universities and Colleges .......................39Festivals ...............................................39

ARTS SUPPORT AGENCIES & CULTURAL CENTERS ART CENTRAL FOUNDATION www.artcentralfoundation.orgmiddletown • 513-267-4016The ACF provides art-based activities & 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 COMMISSIONwww.centervilleohio.govcenterville • 937-433-7151The Centerville Arts Commission is a volunteer orga-nization whose mission is to involve the citizens of the Centerville area in the visual and performing arts. The Commission sponsors a summer and winter per-formance series, an art gallery, and much more; most experiences are free.

CULTURE WORkSwww.cultureworks.orgDayton • 937-222-2787Culture 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 www.centerforarts.netGreenville • 937-547-0908Darke 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.

DAYTON CULTURAL CENTERwww.daytonrecreationandyou.comDayton • 937-333-2489The City of Dayton Department of Recreation and Youth Services provides recreation and leisure ser-vices to children, teens, families, seniors, and neigh-borhoods in the City of Dayton. The Cultural Center features exhibit space and a small auditorium for meetings and performances.

FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTERwww.fairfield-city.org/cacFairfield • 513-867-5348Adjacent 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, pot-tery studio, dance studio, children’s area and seniors’ lounge.

FITTON CENTER FOR CREATIvE ARTSwww.fittoncenter.orgHamilton • 513-863-8873Take your pick from a wide variety of programs de-signed to inspire the artist, musician or performer in you. Choose from art exhibits, performances, infor-mative luncheons or an abundant offering of classes, workshops and private lessons.

MASON-DEERFIELD ARTS ALLIANCEwww.masonarts.orgmason • 513-573-0007The mission of the Mason-Deerfield Arts Alliance is to bring art exposure, art education and cultural aware-ness to the community of Mason and surrounding areas. The Alliance is dedicated to enriching the com-munity by welcoming local and regional visual and performing artist and supporting their efforts through collaboration and partnerships.

MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTERwww.middletownartscenter.commiddletown • 513-424-2417Middletown 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 the community by creating opportunities for artistic ex-pression through learning and appreciation. A wel-coming, stimulating and diverse learning environment is provided with professional facilities, artists, classes, exhibits and workshops.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY ARTS & CULTURAL DISTRICTwww.mcohio.org/services/ced/art_cultural.htmlDayton • 937-890-5159The 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 pur-pose unit of government created under Ohio Law to provide support to arts and cultural organizations and individual artists within Montgomery County, Ohio. MCACD has awarded approximately $24 million to arts and cultural organizations and individual artists over the last 20 years.

NEW CARLISLE CHAUTAUqUA ARTS COUNCILNew carlisle • 937-845-8774The New Carlisle Chautauqua Arts Council endeav-ors 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.

OxFORD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTERwww.oxarts.orgOxford • 513-524-8506The Oxford Community Arts Center is a nonprofit or-ganization representing performing and visual com-munity arts groups who wish to rehearse, perform, display and teach various arts and craft forms in a facility that represents a permanent home for com-munity arts.

PIqUA ARTS COUNCILwww.piquaartscouncil.compiqua • 937-773-9630Since 1990, PAC 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.


LE JEUNE BALLET NATIONAL COMPANYwww.LeJBN.commason • 513-257-8083Premiering 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 career. JBN dancers and staff share their talents in outreach programs for com-munity members of all ages.

SMAG DANCE COLLECTIvE www.smagdance.orgDayton • 937-329-6948SMAG 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 a non-traditional, as well as traditional dance audience, and provide an opportunity for dancers who otherwise would not have an opportunity to participate.

SOUTH DAYTON DANCE THEATREwww.sddt.orgcenterville • 937-435-5052South Dayton Dance Theatre is a nonprofit organiza-tion that gives their members a glimpse of life as a pro-fessional dancer. Dancers ranging in age from 11–18 are chosen through an audition process. Throughout the year, the dancers have opportunities to perform, including a Spring Concert and The Nutcracker.

LITERARY ANTIOCH WRITERS WORkSHOPwww.antiochwritersworkshop.comYellow Springs • 937-769-1803Whether you’re a beginning, intermediate, or ad-vanced 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 publish-ing world.

ANTIOCH REvIEWantiochreview.orgYellow Springs • 937-769-1365The 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 pub-lish the “best words in the best order.”

DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIzE AWARDdaytonliterarypeaceprize.orgDayton • 937-298-5072The 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 nomi-nations 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.

ERMA BOMBECk WRITER’S WORkSHOPwww.humorwriters.org Dayton • [email protected] Erma Bombeck Writer’s Workshop is devoted to both humor and human interest writing. Through the workshop, the University of Dayton and the Bombeck family, honors one of America’s most celebrated story-tellers and humorists.

MIAMI vALLEY STORYTELLERSwww.mvstory.orgDayton • 937-767-9823Miami Valley Storytellers promote the oral tradition of storytelling as an art form which bridges gaps between cultures and generations. The goals are to develop the skills of members, demonstrate to the general public just how storytelling can enhance other disciplines, and provide a forum for telling and listening.

MEDIADAYTON PUBLIC RADIO (WDPR 88.1, WDPG 89.9)www.dpr.orgDayton • 937- 496-3850Classical 88.1 is a nonprofit organization broadcast-ing 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.

FILM DAYTON INCwww.filmdayton.comDayton • 937-554-0031FilmDayton is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organiza-tion dedicated to building the Dayton region’s film community, bringing together local filmmakers, stu-dents and fans at monthly “Film Connections” meet-ings. Film Dayton promotes and supports film events in the Miami Valley, building an infrastructure to encour-age new film making in the Dayton Region.

DAYTON ACCESS TELEvISION (DATv)www.datv.orgDayton • 937-223-5311DATV 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 elec-tronic media.

DAYTON PUBLIC TELEvISION (THINkTv)www.thinktv.orgDayton- 937-220-1600ThinkTV 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.

PUBLIC RADIO FOR THE MIAMI vALLEY (WYSO 91.3)www.wyso.orgDayton • 937-767-6420WYSO is the Miami Valley's only NPR News station, delivering local and state news plus public affairs pro-gramming and news specials. WYSO seeks to enrich public discourse, by fostering intellectual and cultural curiosity, and by serving as a dynamic, creative, local companion.

MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC RADIO (WNkN 105.9)www.wnku.org/Middletown • 859-572-6500WNKN is a public radio station broadcasting an adult album 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.”

MULTIDISCIPLINARY & ARTS EDUCATIONBLUE SkY PROJECT (A PROGRAM OF INvOLvEMENT ADvOCACY)www.blueskydayton.orgwww.involvementadvocacy.orgDayton • 937-732-5123Blue Sky Project is a summer experience that empow-ers five professional artists from around the world and 40 Dayton-area teens to collaborate and build com-munity through the creation of ambitious and mean-ingful works of contemporary art and performance.

CITYFOLkwww.cityfolk.orgDayton • 937-223-3655Cityfolk shares diverse artistic traditions from across America and around the world with the communities of southwest Ohio. This is accomplished through on-stage performances by musicians and dancers from around the world, contra dances featuring talented local bands and callers, in-school educational activi-ties and a free annual Cityfolk Summer Festival.

MUSE MACHINEwww.musemachine.comDayton • 937-222-6873Muse Machine is a nationally recognized arts educa-tion organization annually serving 70,000 students and their teachers in southwest Ohio. Since its incep-tion in 1982, Muse Machine has produced 25 annual musicals and 13 summer concerts, and engaged thou-sands of students through arts-integrated classroom instruction, interactive workshops and professional development for teachers.

OHIO PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTEwww.ohio-performing-arts.orgSpringfield • 937-324-7444Ohio Performing Arts Institute is a nonprofit whose vi-sion is to preserve and enhance the arts through qual-ity theatre education and performances in the commu-nity. OPAI offers a multitude of opportunities in dance, private music lessons and acting for all ages.

PUBLIC ART IN vANDALIA www.vandaliaohio.org/vandaliachiseled.cfmvandalia • 937-415-2254Public 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 pro-duced five large limestone sculptures now displayed throughout the city.

PYRAMID HILL SCULPTURE PARkwww.pyramidhill.orgHamilton • 513-868-8336Overlooking 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 gal-leries among vast meadows and woodlands.

SCULPTURAL vILLAGE OF vERSAILLESversailles • 800-504-2995Twelve 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.

SPRINGFIELD MUSEUM OF ARTwww.springfieldart.museumSpringfield • 937-325-4673Springfield is now home to the only Smithsonian Affiliate art museum in the State of Ohio. The distinc-tion celebrates the Springfield Museum of Art’s adher-ence 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.

TOWN AND COUNTRY FINE ART CENTERwww.townandcountryfineartcenter.comKettering • 937-293-5381Since 1994 the Town and Country Fine Arts Center, a nonprofit organization, 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 apprecia-tion for fine art in the greater community, and to provide a venue where artwork can be purchased and collected.

FRANk LLOYD WRIGHT’S WESTCOTT HOUSE www.westcotthouse.orgSpringfield • 937-327-9291Completed 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 restora-tion 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 appear-ance. Call for 90-minute, docent-led tour times of-fered Wednesday through Sunday.

CHORAL MUSICBACH SOCIETY OF DAYTONwww.bachsocietyofdayton.orgDayton • 937-294-2224The Bach Society of Dayton is comprised of more than 50 accomplished singers, who are accompanied by professional soloists and instrumentalists. The mission of the Bach Society is to carry on the rich tradition of choral performance at the highest level, and to nurture younger singers to develop a joy of singing and an appreciation for choral music.

DAYTON BOY’S CHOIRwww.samnyaabras.comDayton • 937-640-0949S. Norman Park founded the Dayton Boys Choir in 1943. His vision was to provide an outlet for the vo-cal 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.

DAYTON GAY MEN’S CHORUSwww.daytongaymenschorus.orgDayton • 937-208-5780The Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus sings to inspire, en-courage, and sustain excellence in the choral arts and to achieve a gay-affirming presence in the greater Miami Valley. DGMC is continually reaching for ex-cellence in choral music, offering a broad repertoire in a variety of accessible venues that educates the community at large about the value of diversity.

kETTERING CHILDREN’S CHOIRwww.ketteringchildrenschoir.orgKettering • 937-296-3224Kettering Children’s Choir is a choral organization whose mission is to educate talented young singers and build an appreciation for musical excellence. The vision of the Choir 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.

MIAMI vALLEY MUSIC MENwww.singdayton.orgDayton • 937-475-6321The 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 cap-pella harmony and the distinct barbershop seventh (ringing) chord. The MVMM perform at a wide vari-ety of community venues throughout the region each year.

MUSICA!musicadayton.orgDayton • 937-222-2787 x 240Musica! is a professional choral ensemble that has brought vocal excellence to the Miami Valley since its inception in 1990, singing a wide variety of mu-sic — from Baroque to Broadway, from Classics to Spirituals, from Madrigals to Vocal Jazz.

DANCETHE CELTIC ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCEwww.celticacademy.comDayton • 937-256-6086The mission of the Celtic Academy is to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the Irish cul-ture through dance. The Academy performs for various organizations and functions in the greater Dayton and southwest Ohio area throughout the year.

DAYTON BALLETwww.daytonballet.orgDayton • 937-449-5060The second oldest ballet company in the United States, Dayton Ballet is one of the top three dance companies in the nation that produces and presents new work. The organization takes special pride in celebrating its 75th anniversary during the 2012-2013 Season.

DAYTON CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANYwww.dcdc.orgDayton • 937-228-3232Rooted in the African-American experience, DCDC is a culturally diverse company committed to reach-ing the broadest audience through exceptional per-formance 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 chore-ographers.

GARY GEIS DANCE COMPANYwww.garygeisdance.orgSpringfield • 937-322-6229The Gary Geis Dance Company advances the ap-preciation 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.

GEM CITY BALLETwww.gemcityballet.orgSpringboro • 937-550-9245Gem City Ballet was formed to educate young danc-ers in the joys and rigors of ballet performance, to make quality ballet performances available to a wid-er audience, and to provide new and experienced choreographers an opportunity to create new works.



MERIAM R. HARE qUAkER HERITAGE CENTERwww2.wilmington.eduWilmington • 937-382-6661 X 719Located on the campus of Wilmington College, the Quaker Heritage Center houses a permanent exhibit highlighting Quaker contributions to American his-tory, a gallery with rotating exhibits, a library of titles related to Quaker history and practice, and an 1840s style traditional Quaker Meetinghouse.

MIAMISBURG MOUND PARkwww.miamisburg.org/miamisburg_mound_park.htmmiamisburg • 937-866-3303The 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 AND CULTURAL CENTERwww.ohiohistory.org/museums-and-historic-sites/museum--historic-sites-by-name/national-afro-american-museum--cultural-centerWilberforce • 937-376-4944 The NAAMCC – the first national museum dedicated to Afro-American history and culture – opened in 1988. The museum has received the enthusiastic sup-port 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 FORCEwww.nationalmuseum.af.milDayton • 937-255-3286The 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 mis-siles, thousands of personal artifacts and photographs that document the Air Force timeline from the begin-nings of military flight to today’s war on terrorism.

PENNSYLvANIA HOUSE MUSEUMwww.pennsylvaniahousemuseum.infoSpringfield • 937-322-7668Springfield was once known as the end of the Historic National Road. True to this heritage, 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 24-room former inn, built in 1839 along with the Historic National Road, includes an extensive display of antique furnishings, antique dolls, and one of the largest antique button collections in the United States.

SUNWATCH INDIAN vILLAGE ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARkwww.sunwatch.orgDayton • 937-268-8199The Mission of SunWatch Indian Village Archaeological Park is to protect, preserve and re-search 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.

WOODLAND HISTORIC CEMETERY & ARBORETUMwww.woodlandcemetery.orgDayton • 937-228-3221Founded 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 with the chapel featuring one of the finest original Tiffany Windows in the country.

OPERADAYTON OPERA www.daytonopera.orgDayton • 937-228-0662Dayton Opera was founded in 1960 and is the re-gion’s only professional opera company. Annually, it produces three fully staged opera productions and one Star Gala concert presentation as well as edu-cational programs.

ORCHESTRAL & INSTRUMENTAL MUSICCHAMBER MUSIC YELLOW SPRINGS www.cmys.orgYellow Springs • 937-767-7001Chamber Music Yellow Springs presents ensembles that play music from living composers, cross-cultural works and familiar pieces. Pre-concert and post-con-cert 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.

DAYTON JAzz ORCHESTRA www.daytonjazzorchestra.comDayton • 937-885-2422The Dayton Jazz Orchestra presents the exciting sounds of modern and traditional big band music. The 16-piece jazz orchestra plays selections from the mu-sic 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.

DAYTON MANDOLIN ORCHESTRAwww.daytonmandolin.netDayton • 937-767-7655The goal of the Dayton Mandolin Orchestra is to en-rich lives through the revival, preservation, and promo-tion 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.

DAYTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAwww.daytonphilharmonic.comDayton • 937-224-3521The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra is a fully profes-sional, 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 orches-tra, five chamber ensembles, a professional concert band, a 140-voice all-volunteer chorus and two youth orchestras.

FRAzE PAvILIONwww.fraze.comKettering • 937-296-3302Fraze Pavilion is southwestern Ohio’s premiere out-door entertainment venue, celebrating its 21st sea-son 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.

HAMILTON-FAIRFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA www.hfso.orgHamilton/Fairfield area • 513-895-5151Founded 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.

JAzz ADvOCATESwww.jazzadvocate.comDayton • 937-732-5173Founded by Ron Gable, Jazz Advocate is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using jazz as a tool to bring communities together by promoting jazz events, education opportunities, and jazz artists.

LEBANON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAwww.musicinlebanon.orglebanon • 513-228-0346The Lebanon Symphony Orchestra’s mission is to make the classical music experience educational, attractive, accessible and affordable for 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).

PROJECT JERICHOwww.project-jericho.comSpringfield • 937-328-3869Project Jericho provides performing arts workshops, artist residencies, and family performances to at-risk youth and families.

RESIDENCE IN PRAISE FINE ARTSwww.residenceinpraisefineartscenter.comTrotwood • 937-854-3500Residence in Praise Fine Arts provides professional les-sons for students ages five to senior adults in: Music, Dance, Visual Arts, Theatre, Creative Writing, Drill Team, Drum Corp and Communications. Artistic pro-gramming is provided for the residents of Trotwood and surrounding cities to participate, present, en-gage, and appreciate the arts.

THE PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMYwww.theperformingartsacademy.commiddletown • 513-594-7242This nonprofit organization provides instruction in voice, piano, guitar, clarinet, saxophone, percussion, flute, lower brass, strings and also provides group les-sons in voice, piano, theatre and guitar. They produce several theatre productions each year.

WE CARE ARTS www.wecarearts.orgKettering • 937-292-3937We Care Arts is a place where people with disabili-ties 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.

NATURE, SCIENCE, HISTORY & LIFESTYLEAMERICA’S PACkARD MUSEUMwww.americaspackardmuseum.orgDayton • 937-226-1710America’s Packard Museum in Dayton is the world’s only restored Packard Dealership operating as a mu-seum, and only full-time museum dedicated exclusive-ly to the Packard Motor Car Company, its products and philosophies.

AULLWOOD AUDUBON CENTER AND FARMweb4.audubon.org/local/sanctuary/aullwood/index.htmlDayton • 937-890-7360Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm, an Audubon Center for environmental education and organic agri-culture, 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.

BEAR’S MILLwww.bearsmill.comGreenville • 937-548-5112Bear’s Mill is one of the few operating water powered mills in Ohio today. In addition to historic tours, the first floor is a celebration of food, nature and art. The Mill Gallery features constantly rotating exhibits that display the paintings, sculpture and photography of artists throughout the Ohio Valley.

BOONSHOFT MUSEUM OF DISCOvERYwww.boonshoftmuseum.orgDayton • 937-275-7431The 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.

BRUkNER NATURE CENTERwww.bruknernaturecenter.comTroy • 937-698-6493Brukner Nature Center is a privately-funded nonprofit nature preserve dedicated to environmental educa-tion and wildlife rehabilitation. See exhibits in the Nature Art Gallery in the Heidelberg Auditorium.

DAYTON HISTORYwww.daytonhistory.orgDayton • 937-293-2841Dayton 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, preserv-ing, interpreting, and presenting the Dayton Region’s past.

DAYTON INTERNATIONAL PEACE MUSEUMwww.daytonpeacemuseum.orgDayton • 937-227-3223The Dayton International Peace Museum is a non-profit, 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.

DOWNTOWN DAYTON PARTNERSHIPwww.downtowndayton.orgDayton ∙ 937-224-1518The Downtown Dayton Partnership presents Urban Nights twice each year—once in the spring and once in the fall. 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 center city with more than 100 creative spaces as part of the event. Included are locations throughout down-town, the Oregon Arts District and the Wright-Dunbar Village. Additionally, the DDP sponsors First Friday each month featuring street performances, roaming entertainers, outdoor concerts, arts demonstrations, live music, and more.

FIvE RIvERS METROPARkSwww.metroparks.orgDayton • 937-275-7275Five Rivers MetroParks serves to protect the region’s natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature. The parks protect natural areas, parks and river corridors, and some offer spaces for active play, festivals, work-shops and performances.

FORT ANCIENTwww.fortancient.orglebanon • 937-268-8199Situated 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.

GARST MUSEUMwww.garstmuseum.orgGreenville • 937-548-5250The 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.

GLEN HELEN NATURE PRESERvEantiochcollege.org/glen_helen/Yellow Springs • 937-769-1902Glen Helen Nature Preserve encompasses 1000 acres, all accessible from a 25-mile network of foot-paths. Visitors can view spectacular wildflowers, 400 year-old trees, limestone cliffs with waterfalls and overhangs, and the beautiful yellow spring flower for which the town is named.

HERITAGE CENTER MUSEUMwww.heritagecenter.usSpringfield • 937-324-0657The 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 stun-ning Richardsonian Romanesque design, the Heritage Center hosts approximately 30,000 visitors each year. Admission is free.

LEARNING TREE FARMwww.learningtreefarm.orgDayton • 937-866-8650Learning 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 ex-periences with the animals, gardens and fields.



PLAYHOUSE SOUTH INCwww.playhousesouth.orgKettering • 888-262-3792Since 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 ob-tained from box office receipts and patron donations.

SOUTH CHARLESTON OPERA HOUSE PLAYERSheritagecommission.com/the-south-charleston-opera-house-players/South charleston • 937-462-0336For more than 25 years the South Charleston Opera House Players have staged a variety of productions include comical farces, dinner theater, melodramas and variety shows. All proceeds go to the South Charleston Heritage Commission, a non-profit orga-nization created to restore and maintain the commu-nity’s small town Americana heritage.

SPRINGFIELD CIvIC THEATREwww.springfieldcivictheatre.orgSpringfield [email protected] Civic Theatre has been providing quality community theatre to the Clark County and Springfield community for over 75 years.

SPRINGFIELD STAGEWORkSwww.springfieldstageworks.orgSpringfield [email protected] in 2004, StageWorks is Springfield’s alter-native 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 & THEATREwww.visittippcity.org/tipp-roller-mill-and-theatre/Tipp city • 937-667-3696Originally 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.

TOWN HALL THEATREwww.townhalltheatre.orgDayton • 937-433-8957Washington Township’s Town Hall Theatre is dedi-cated 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 opportuni-ties, classes, and community outreach.

TROY CIvIC THEATREwww.troycivictheatre.comTroy • 937-339-7700Since 1965, Troy Civic Theatre has provided quality family entertainment and live theatre experiences for the Upper Miami Valley. Productions include com-edies, musicals, dramas, tragedies, children’s theatre, and community outreach theatre.

vANDALIA YOUTH THEATREwww.vandaliayouththeatre.net/vandaliaEstablished in 1991, VYT is a nonprofit organization committed to making high-quality live theatre acces-sible, relevant, and memorable for young people, pro-ducing each summer several shows and musicals for children Kindergarten through Grade 12. Every child who auditions is cast in a show, regardless of experi-ence or ability.

vICTORIA THEATRE ASSOCIATIONwww.victoriatheatre.comDayton • 937-228-7591The Victoria Theatre Association is a nonprofit or-ganization presenting more than 300 performances for all ages annually. The Association owns and op-erates three arts facilities in downtown Dayton for the benefit of the community—the historic Victoria Theatre, the Loft Theatre, and the Shuster Performing Arts Center. The Shuster Center, which opened in 2003, is renowned nationally for its state of the arts acoustics and architecture. The Dayton Philharmonic, Dayton Ballet, and Dayton Opera utilize the Shuster Center and the Victoria Theatre, as do national tour-ing companies and guest artists presented by the VTA. The Loft Theatre is home to the Human Race Theatre Company.

xENIA AREA COMMUNITY THEATER INCwww.xeniaact.orgXenia • 937-372-0516Now in their 7th season, XACT offers a season of stage performances, summer youth programs and workshops. They also support their activities with Second Act Thrift Store in Xenia.

YS kIDS PLAYHOUSEwww.yskp.orgYellow Springs • 937-767-7800Founded in 1995 and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1997, YSKP aims to cultivate the development of fu-ture 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, THEwww.zoottheatrecompany.orgDayton • 937-545-3762Founded four years ago to bring a new kind of art, theatre and collaboration to Dayton, Zoot is launch-ing its inaugural season at the Dayton Arts Institute for 2012-2013. In addition to staging innovative produc-tions, Zoot does educational outreach, artist develop-ment, and workshops, and partners with other organi-zations including Muse Machine, Town Hall Theatre, Cityfolk, Central State University, the University of Dayton, and Playhouse South.

UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGESThe Dayton Region is blessed with a wealth of post-secondary educational institutions boasting not only outstanding arts facilities, but also high-quality arts galleries and visual arts exhibits. Additionally, a variety of theatre, opera, vocal, dance, orchestral, and other performances take place throughout the year at these educational institutions. Many even sponsor performing arts series.

To list everything available regarding arts and culture at the varied departments of these institutions, is beyond the scope of this publication. However, additional information and performance schedules can be found on the Culture works website and community cultural calendar at www.cultureworks.org.

Institutions of higher learning within the region include:

Antioch College: Antioch College MidwestCedarville University: Central State University Clark State Community CollegeEdison Community CollegeMiami University Sinclair Community CollegeUniversity of Daytonwilberforce Universitywittenberg University wright State University

FESTIVALSThe Dayton Region is one of the richest areas in the nation for Festivals. From the Greek Festival, to the Celtic Festival, to festivals celebrating sweet corn, strawberries, and sauerkraut –there are locally more than 100 festivals each year. For a calendar of festivals throughout the year within the Dayton Region, go to www.cultureworks.org.

MIAMI vALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAwww.mvso.orgDayton • 937-602-4950The Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1989 with the goal of bringing high quality sym-phony orchestra performances to the community at affordable prices. In the past two decades, in addi-tion to its standard subscription series concerts, the Orchestra has performed standard symphonic music, full operas, ballets, silent film scores and musical theater.

MIDDLETOWN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAwww.middletownsymphony.commiddletown • 513-424-24262012-13 marks Carmon DeLeone’s 30th Anniversary season with the Middletown Symphony Orchestra. Four concerts will be presented from September to May at the newly renovated Dave Finkelman Auditorium of Miami University. The MVO also pro-vides a Youth Orchestra made up of talented area middle and high School students.

SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAwww.springfieldsym.orgSpringfield • 937-325-8100Performing since 1944, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra is one of Springfield’s greatest assets. The Symphony’s music director, Peter Stafford Wilson, conducts 72 of the areas finest professional musicians as well as internationally renowned guest artists. The SSO also presents special outreach programs, a free outdoor concert as part of the Springfield Arts Council’s Summer Arts Festival, and supports a youth orchestra and chorale.

WEST CHESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAwww.westchestersymphony.org/West ChesterThe West Chester Symphony Orchestra, a nonprofit organization founded in 1997, is comprised of vol-unteer 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 or-chestral musicians in the region.

THEATREACTING UP: YOUNG PERFORMER’S COMMUNITY THEATRE OF MASONwww.actingup.commason • 513- 494-6062Acting Up is a volunteer young performer’s commu-nity theater group based in Mason, Ohio.

BEAvERCREEk COMMUNITY THEATREwww.bctheatre.orgbeavercreek • 937-429-4737Since 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.

THE BLACk BOx IMPROv THEATERwww.theblackboximprov.comDayton • 937-369-0747The Black Box Improv Theater is inspired by Chicago’s legacy of long form improv. The production is a com-pletely improvised one act play, complete with mul-tiple characters, each with unique relationships, often intertwining in complex ways. BROOkvILLE COMMUNITY THEATREwww.brookvillecommunitytheatre.orgbrookville • 937- 833-6790Northwest of Dayton just off I-70, the Brookville Community Theatre presents everything from com-edies and family-friendly musicals to mysteries and touching dramas. A recipient of several DayTony awards for its productions, the theater operates in a cozy, modern facility that seats 110 people. THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF MASONwww.childrenstheatreofmason.commason • 513-398-0116The 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 per-forming 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 PLAYHOUSE www.daytonplayhouse.comDayton • 937-424-0057The Dayton Playhouse is a community theatre provid-ing outstanding theatrical productions for more than fifty years. The Playhouse is nationally recognized for FutureFest, a festival of new plays. The Playhouse en-sures its actors and technicians have an avenue to not only explore their talents, but to improve and mold their craft.

DAYTON THEATRE GUILDwww.daytontheatreguild.orgDayton • 937-278-5993The 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.

ENCORE THEATER COMPANY www.encoretheatercompany.comDayton • [email protected] Theater Company’s mission is the presentation of new, unpublished works for the stage, providing a safe venue for authors to hone their craft by working with creative teams from all over the country, and with local actors, designers, technicians, musicians and directors.

FAIRFIELD FOOTLIGHTERSwww.fairfieldfootlighters.orgFairfield • 513-867-5348Fairfield Footlighters is a nonprofit Community Theatre committed to making the theatrical experience more accessible to the public, and providing opportunities for young artists to enhance their dramatic skills.

HAM IT UP! PRODUCTIONSwww.hamitup.orgTipp city • [email protected] It Up! Productions offers classes for school-aged children in acting, sketch comedy, script writing, per-formance, stage make-up, costume design and more. Founder Harriet Bergman brings over 20 years of experience in theater and education to the organiza-tion.

THE HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANYwww.humanracetheatre.orgDayton • 937-461-38232012-2013 heralds The Human Race Theatre Company’s 26th Season of bringing the beauty, drama and excitement of live professional theatre to Dayton and southwestern Ohio, serving a population numbering nearly one million. 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 sel-dom performed material. Additionally, education and engagement programs address the cultural needs of a broad array of citizens.

LA COMEDIA DINNER THEATREwww.lacomedia.comSpringboro • 937-746-4554Featuring 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 COMPANYwww.ltcplays.comlebanon • 513-228-0932Lebanon Theatre Company is a nonprofit organization providing community theatre in an intimate 105-seat theatre. 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.

MAYHEM & MYSTERYwww.mayhemmystery.comDayton • 937-287-5453Mystery, 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.

MIDDLETOWN LYRIC THEATREwww.middletownlyric.orgmiddletown • 513-425-7140 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 au-diences while continuing a long-standing tradition of producing affordable, accessible theatre for the com-munity it serves.


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