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The Downtown Tipp City Partnership hosted its third annual Putt-Putt Through the Downtown event on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. Did we spot you there? TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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Downtown Tipp City to transform into a putt-putt course this weekend
Johnny Mathis brings his "65 Years of Romance" Tour to the Schuster Center on Aug. 26 courtesy of Dayton Live. CONTRIBUTED
MUSIC
Johnny Mathis coming to Schuster: ‘I am very happy to be going back to work’
A replica of the Apollo 15 lunar rover will be at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Monday only. An exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of that mission will be in place through Saturday. THOMAS GNAU / STAFF
Local News
Air Force Museum marks 50th anniversary of Apollo 15 mission
"The lone and level sands stretch far away" by artist Mychaelyn Michalec. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Art in the City debut: Trio of women artists are focus of new Contemporary Dayton...
La Comedia Dinner Theatre's production of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" continues through Aug. 15 in Springboro. CONTRIBUTED
STAGE NOTES
8 noteworthy shows to see in August
Co-founders of The Nerve, Jenna Valyn and Chris Hahn fell in love with theater and with one another as well. CONTRIBUTED/KNACK VIDEO + PHOTO
THEATER
What’s ahead for The Nerve, a theater company founded by Sinclair grads
The Middletown Visitors Bureau is launching its New Discoveries GeoTour and is, once again, offering unique prizes. CONTRIBUTED
GET ACTIVE
New Discoveries GeoTour offers more caches and more challenges
This enchanting Lantern Fest is only a short drive from Dayton. FILE
WHAT TO DO
You worked for the weekend. Now have some fun!
The Dayton Art Institute announced it will expand its hours to include Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Dayton Art Institute extends weekday hours
I Heart Ice Cream is a brand new, Thai-inspired mobile ice cream cart that’s ready to hit Dayton’s food and event scene. It’s owned and operated by two Daytonians that just celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary, Liz and Danny Cortes.
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Food truck roundup: Your guide to local August rallies
Dayton will be brimming with originality during Art in the City, a free arts and cultural festival held throughout downtown Saturday, Aug. 7 beginning at 11 a.m. FILE PHOTO 2019
What to Know
Art in the City: Your guide to the downtown festival, which includes Arcade tours
Hard seltzers have skyrocketed in popularity. TONELSONPRODUCTIONS/SHUTTERSTOCK
Lifestyles
New Seltzer Fest will fill Austin Landing with flavor on Saturday
This summer, instead of its annual Celtic Fest, the United Irish of Dayton a series of smaller events under the banner Celtic Knot with local groups such as, Dulahan performing at Flanagan’s Pub in Dayton on Friday, July 30.
What to Do
Dayton Celtic Knot festivities are under way
There are plenty of places where skateboarders, scooter enthusiasts, bicyclists and roller-skaters alike can get together — or hang solo — to enjoy a day of skating and riding in the Dayton area.
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RIDE ON: Your guide to the area’s best rollerblade and skateboard parks
The Dayton Metro Library is offering free weekly virtual storytimes aimed at fun for the whole family in August. (Fotolia/MCT)
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Book smart: Dayton Metro Library offers free virtual storytimes in August
Kettering native Sara K. White has been nominated for an Emmy for her work as a production designer on HBO's "The Flight Attendant."
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Kettering native receives Emmy nomination for work on HBO Max’s ‘Flight Attendant’
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"Skatin Dayton" organizes on the Skatin Dayton Facebook page and regularly meets on Tuesday nights at 6 p.m. at different trails and parks around the Miami Valley.
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Challenge accepted: Skate from Cincinnati to Columbus this summer for a good cause
Lock 27’s signature dry rubbed, house smoked chicken wings, served with celery and house made sriracha blue cheese, come two ways — a hot habanero-peach rub or a dry sweet and spicy rub. CONTRIBUTED/ALEXIS LARSEN
Lifestyles
National Chicken Wing Day is Thursday: 10 saucy places to celebrate
The work of colored pencil artist Melissa Nece is featured at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. This drawing is entitled “Beckoning Wave.” CONTRIBUTED
THINGS TO DO
Troy-Hayner exhibit: ‘Yes, that’s really colored pencil’
Carl (back L) and Liz Seiley met while working at Young's Jersey Dairy in college. The couple developed a passion for hospitality and events and are announcing the opening of their second event venue - Retreat 21. They are shown with children Archie (L) and Lucy.
PERSONAL JOURNEY
Enon natives opening 64-acre retreat, event space
OneFifteen physician Leslie Dye and Bike Miami Valley business development manager Chris Buck check out the Link bikes after a recent cycling safety class - Contributed
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On a Roll to Recovery
Founder Mark Hall (center, front) and Josh Mix (back, left), who replaced original guitarist Hector Cervantes in 2012, are among the member of award-winning Christian act Casting Crowns, performing at Fraze Pavilion in Kettering on Wednesday, July 28. CONTRIBUTED
CONCERT
Casting Crowns ministers to the masses through music
Contemporary Christian music group Casting Crowns, currently supporting the new single, "Scars in Heaven," performs at Fraze Pavilion in Kettering on Wednesday, July 28. CONTRIBUTED
WHAT TO DO
Do you have weekend plans? You do now!
Dr. Edmund Moore, a Dayton resident who has recently written two books: "Village Wisdom For Our Youth" and "With a Father's Love: 52 Weekly Letters to My Beloved Daughters."
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Inspiring others: Local author offers important life lessons to Black community
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