DATV, the brainchild of Roxie Cole, made its television debut March 1, 1978 when it was known as Access-30-Dayton.
Cole, who would become the executive director and manage the organization for 13-years, worked alone at the start and operated from a room in the basement of Roberts Hall at the United Theological Seminary, according to DATV’s historical narrative.
DATV grew in popularity and two decades later expanded to a second channel dedicated to spiritual broadcasting for Dayton churches.
Today the organization continues to broadcast on two cable access channels and provides, training, equipment and facilities for residents to produce their own non-commercial cable television programs.
The gala evening will feature a silent auction, trivia contest, heavy hors d’oeuvres and music from the Stivers School for the Arts Jazz Combo. Amelia Robinson, reporter and columnist for Dayton.com and the Dayton Daily News will be mistress of ceremonies.
WANT TO GO?
WHAT: Brews, Brains & Broadcasting, A 40 Year Flashback with DATV
WHEN: November 8. Registration and drinks begin at 6 p.m.
WHERE: The Steam Plant, 617 E. Third St., Dayton
ADMISSION: $55 for individual tickets that include two drinks.
MORE INFO: To purchase tickets: www.datv.org/2018gala
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