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"I believe profoundly in the power of performing arts in smaller communities," says Patrick J. Nugent, the new president and CEO of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance. CONTRIBUTED/ANDY SNOW
New DPAA leader wants to make arts more accessible
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Multi Grammy-nominated violinist Philippe Quint returns to the DPO to take the spotlight for Felix Mendelssohn's masterful "Violin Concerto in E minor." CONTRIBUTED
Acclaimed violinist headlines DPO season opener saluting heroes
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After retiring as a dancer with the Dayton Ballet Brittany Butler is now sharing her love of dance as an instructor - Contributed
Adult dance class merges fun and fitness
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Shock rocker Alice Cooper, whose latest album, “Detroit Stories,” debuted at number one upon its release in February, brings his theatrical, horror-inspired show to Rose Music Center in Huber Heights on Tuesday, Sept. 28. CONTRIBUTED
Alice Cooper talks pandemic life, new album
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TJ Chumps, which has four restaurants in the Dayton area, is considering expanding to Kettering. FILE
Dayton-area based restaurant chain seeks Kettering liquor permits for business
Two different versions of the Extreme Halloween Egg Hunt are set to take place on Friday, Oct. 1 and Saturday, Oct. 2 at Caesar Ford Park in Xenia.
Spooky Halloween egg hunt in Xenia next weekend
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Four new Dave Chappelle shows approved for Yellow Springs location
Tony award nominee (and past winner) Joey Monda with Joe Deer, Chair of Wright State University's Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures. CONTRIBUTED
Tony-winning WSU grad could win again Sunday night
The two-day Spring Valley Potato Festival is a mash-up of potato-related fun and features live music, children’s games, arts and crafts and a pet parade. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Mash-up of fun awaits at Spring Valley’s 44th annual Potato Festival
Spice Paradise is moving to Front Street and switching to wholesale, online, and pickup ordering. KAITLIN SCHROEDER
Oregon District spice shop to get new home, having moving sale
Portōpia is a mixed-media, interactive art exhibit located in the Torchlight Pass building on Central Ave. in downtown Middletown. Multiple artist created an multi-sensory experience in the space formerly occupied by TV Middletown. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF
Middletown mixed-media art exhibit takes visitors into another dimension
Oktoberfest will return to the grounds of the Dayton Art Institute this year. The three-day event — celebrating its 50th year — will be held Sept. 24-26. TOM GILLIAM / STAFF PHOTO
5 Miami Valley events you should check out this weekend
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Local alpaca farm to open gates for National Alpaca Farm Days this weekend
The SunWatch Harvest Gathering – a celebration inspired by the season – has returned.
Step back in time at the SunWatch Harvest Gathering
Young's Jersey Dairy has a corn maze and other fall activities. CONTRIBUTED
Corny fun: Your ultimate guide to corn mazes in the Miami Valley
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Dayton Independent Film Festival will highlight local talent on and off the screen
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Hills & Dales MetroPark is a perfect destination for a fall hike, day at the park. CONTRIBUTED
Unbe-leaf-able fall hikes in Miami Valley to catch a glimpse of the changing leaves
Main Street Lebanon is excited to announce that they will host the sixth annual fall festival, Feast & Fall-y Saturday, Sept. 25 in Downtown Lebanon. STAFF FILE PHOTO
Celebrate a change of season with Lebanon’s Feast & Fall-y
The annual Mum Festival brings crowds and colorful mums to Tipp City and its City Park. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Tipp City in full bloom this weekend with annual Mum Festival
Maestro Neal Gittleman and the Dayton Philharmonic. CONTRIBUTED/ANDY SNOW
Concerts galore: There’s something for every taste
“I Want to Fly” by Clint Hansen is one of 20 pieces on exhibit in downtown Troy. CONTRIBUTED
Sculptures take flight in Troy
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Thumbs up from Pete Willis, one of the more than 200 riders who supported a local organization in the last in-person event in 2019. CONTRIBUTED
Tour de Gem is a gem of an event
Legendary funk group the Ohio Players will perform at Levitt Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 18. CONTRIBUTED
Looking for something to do this weekend? Festivals, funk and more
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