BOONSHOFT MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY
2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton - 275-7431
Thru 5/14 Engineer It! Ð Visitors of
all ages explore the fun and creative sides of engineering by designing boats,
windmills, airplanes, buildings and bridges and then testing their performance
in wind tunnels, earthquake simulators and water tanks. Visitors can also
experiment with gears and pulleys, operate a crane and learn about careers in
engineering through video presentations.
THE CANNERY ART & DESIGN CENTRE
434 E. Third St., Dayton - 228-2232
Ongoing Ð Exhibits by more than 20 local artists. Purchase
art for your home, find the perfect gift or just browse the latest creations,
including painting, pottery, jewelry, sculpture and photography.
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE
458 Belmonte Park North, Dayton - 229-3909
Thru 4/20 The Creative Eye:
Photographic Works by Marc Suda & Sean Wilkinson Ð Dayton
photographers works are exhibited in the Regional Gallery.
Thru 4/30 Sitting Pretty Around the
World Ð Hands-on childrenÕs exhibition focuses on the chairs we sit on
everyday, which take on many forms depending on their function or the culture
that made them.
DAYTON VISUAL ARTS CENTER
118 N. Jefferson St, Dayton - 224-3822
Thru 3/8 REACH Across Dayton: Gary Harwood Documentary
photography Ð portrait of an Ohio migrant community rich in social capital
Thru 3/1 MB Hopkins: Paintings
Inspired by Real Stories
GALLERY SAINT JOHN
Bergamo Ð Mt. St. John
4400 Shakertown Rd., Beavercreek
Thru 2/17 Wanda Wonders: New works
Charles Wanda, SM
2/20 Ð 3/23 Standing in Awe: The beauty of
our country in photographs by John Lemker SM
MARIAN LIBRARY
University of Dayton
300 College Park - 229-4214
Thru 3/30 When Words Become Pictures:
Our Lady Calligraphed by Ann Bain, Dayton artist.
RIKE GALLERY
300 College Park, Dayton
229-3237 or 3261
Thru 3/6 The Natural and the Artificial: Work from the
Nanjing Arts Institute, China. Closing Reception 3/5 from 7 to 9 pm.
SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery
444 West Third Street, Bldg. 13, Dayton - 512-5381
Thru 3/8 R.E.A.C.H Ð Laura Kina: Reception 2/28
from 7-9 pm
SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ZoneVI Photography Gallery
444 West Third Street, Bldg. 13, Dayton
512-5381
.Thru 3/8 R.E.A.C.H Ð Stafford Hiroshi
Smith: Reception 2/28 from 7-9 pm
WSU ART GALLERIES
A132 Creative Arts Center
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton
775-2978
Thru 3/9 The Global Matrix: This
exhibition offers contemporary review of fine art printmaking in all media from
around the world, presented as a traveling exhibition by the Purdue University
Galleries
Events
2/13 Wed
Romeo and Juliet 7 pm One of the greatest love
stories ever told Ð Montagues, Capulets, street fights, balcony scenes,
teenagers in love, the most tragic ending, the most beautiful language. Thru
2/17 The Loft Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton 461-3823
UD Distinguished Speaker Series: Rajiv Chandrasekaran 8
pm The speech is free and open to the public. Chandrasekaran
served as the Washington PostÕs Baghdad, Iraq, bureau chief at the start of
Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Kennedy Union Ballroom, University of Dayton,
300 College Park, Dayton 229-3936
2/14 Thu
Dayton Philharmonic: A Touch of Fantasy 8 pm Fantasy comes
to life in the two works that bookend this program: RavelÕs Mother Goose and
StravinskyÕs Petrouchka. The first reflects a series of classic fairy tales,
the second a vivid musical kaleidoscope telling the tale of a love-sick puppet
come to life. Also 2/16. Schuster Center, One W. Second St., Dayton
228-3630
World Rhythms Series 8 pm
Simon Shaheen performs. Kennedy Union Boll Theatre, University of Dayton, 300
College Park, Dayton 229-2936
Romeo and Juliet 8 pm (see 2/13)
2/15 Fri
Dayton Philharmonic: Classical Connections Ð Master Puppeteer
8 pm Igor Stravinsky wanted to compose a concert piece for piano
and orchestra. What resulted was a piece in which the piano played more against
the orchestra than with it, taking the part of a puppet-come-to-life named
Petrouchka. Schuster Center, One W. Second St., Dayton 228-3630
Romeo and Juliet 8 pm (see 2/13)
Bridge to Terabithia 7:30pm (see 2/14) In
this powerful story, a Virginia farm boy who dreams of becoming an artist,
develops a friendship with a new girl from the city who opens a world of
imagination, art and literature for him. Together, they create Terabithia, a
fantasy kingdom where they are safe from those who donÕt understand them. When
tragedy strikes, the strength they found in Terabithia allows the boy to share
the magic of his dreams. Thru 2/24 Town Hall Theatre, 27 North Main
Street, Centerville 433-8957
Jasmine Guy in RaisinÕ Cain 7:30 pm Six time
NAACP Image Award Winner and acclaimed actress Jasmine Guy stars in this
theatrical presentation in words, music and visuals with a stunning score by
The Avery Sharpe Trio. Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton 228-3630
Starlight Skate 7 pm (See 1/18)
2/16 Sat
Wright State University Dept. of Music Auditions 9 am -
5 pm Contact the Department of Music to schedule an audition date and
time. Call Victoria Chadbourne at 775-2787.
Dayton Philharmonic: A Touch of Fantasy 8 pm (see 2/14)
Cityfolk: Steinway to Heaven Series Ð Bruce Barth and Terell
Stafford 8 pm Pianist Bruce Barth joins forces with trumpeter
Terell Stafford for an evening of high spirited improvisation. DAI Renaissance
Auditorium, 525 Riverview Avenue, Dayton 496-3863.
Romeo and Juliet 8 pm (see 2/13)
Bridge to Terabithia 7:30pm (see 2/14)
Rhythm in Shoes: Spring Concert 8 pm New
works by Rhythm in ShoesÕ Artistic Director Sharon Leahy and Assistant Artistic
Director Gina Burgei, along with works that havenÕt been seen in years.
Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton 228-3630
Valentine Dance 4 pm Joshua Jazz
plays swing and other dances that guarantee an afternoon of fun. Reservations
requested; walk-ins welcome. Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, Center
Auditorium, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton 277-6545
Orchid Show 10 am Ð 4 pm Hundreds of
blooming orchids will be on display, as well as orchids and other items for
purchase. Informal orchid talks and repotting classes will be held at 2 p.m.
each day. This event is sponsored by the Miami Valley Orchid Society. Also
2/17 Cox Arboretum MetroPark, 6733 Springboro Pk., Dayton
434-9005
Screech Owl Hunt 6:30 pm Learn
more about OhioÕs resident owl as we journey into the park and search for
them. Hills & Dales MetroPark, Twin Oak Shelter, 2655 Patterson
Blvd., Dayton 277-4178
2/17 Sun
Artist Series: ensemble amarcord 7:30 pm Five
former choristers of the famous St. Thomas Boys Choir in Leipzig who have
emerged as continental EuropeÕs finest male a cappella quintet. They blend of
humor, charm, elegance, flawless intonation and vocal virtuosity for an evening
of great entertainment. WSU Creative Arts Center, Concert Hall, 3640 Col.
Glenn Hwy., Dayton 775-5544
Family Series: ItÕs a World of Dance 3 pm Come experience
the cityÕs finest young artists from the Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
and Members of Dayton Ballet II as they illuminate the intimate connection
between dance and the great classics! Schuster Center, One W. Second St.,
Dayton 228-3630
University Concert Band 3 pm Nikki
Gross, conductor. Kennedy Union Boll Theatre, University of Dayton, 300 College
Park, Dayton 229-2936
Romeo and Juliet 2 pm (see 2/13)
Bridge to Terabithia 3 pm (see 2/14)
Family Series: ItÕs a World of Dance 3 pm The cityÕs
finest young artists from the Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra join the
Dayton Ballet II to illuminate the intimate connection between dance and
the classics! Schuster Center, One W. Second St., Dayton 228-3630
Orchid Show 11 am Ð 4 pm (See
2/16)
2/18 Mon
Alumni Artist Series 1 pm Suzanne
Knollman Shonkwiler, flute and Joel Shonkwiler, trombone Sears Recital
Hall, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton 229-3936
PresidentÕs Day at Carillon Park 9:30 am Ð 5 pm Dayton
History, Carillon Park, 1000 Carillon, Dayton 293-2841
An Evening with Spike Lee 7:30 pm As a
writer-director, actor, producer, author and philanthropist, Spike Lee has
revolutionized the role of black talent in cinema. Widely regarded as todayÕs
premier African American filmmaker. Final speaker in UDÕs Diversity Lecture
Series. Schuster Center, One West Second St., Dayton 228-3630
2/19 Tue
Jazz Ensemble Concert 7:30 pm WSU
Creative Arts Center, Concert Hall, 3640 Col. Glenn Hwy., Dayton 775-5544
BLAST! 8 pm Back, by popular demand, this
spectacular performance event is Òmusic in motionÓ Ð ranging from classical to
the blues, jazz to rock and roll and beyond Ð performed in dizzyingly
theatrical style by the top young brass, percussion and visual performers from
across the country. Thru 3/2 Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St.,
Dayton 228-3630
2/20 Wed
Langston Hughes Project Ð Ask Your Mama: Twelve Moods for
Jazz 7:30 pm A masterwork written in 12 parts by Hughes in the
early 1960s. This production, brought to life in a multimedia production, is
Langston Hughes at his best: insightful, wise, poignant, funny and soulful.
WSU Creative Arts Center, Concert Hall, 3640 Col. Glenn Hwy., Dayton
775-5544
Miklos Quartet 7 pm Sears Recital Hall,
University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton 229-3936
BLAST! 8 pm (see 2/19)
Orchids for Dummies 6:30 pm See why
formerly-fragile orchids are really just another house plant. Learn how
knowledge (and a little abuse) will make you a great orchid grower. Reservations
required & limited. Cox Arboretum MetroPark, 6733 Springboro Pk.,
Dayton 434-9005