MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

 

Kettering Moraine Museum       

35 Moraine Cr. South, Kettering

10 am - 4 pm for tours Thurs - Sat

 

 

Carillon Historical Park Museum

1000 Carillon Blvd.

Open year round - Reflecting the history of Dayton. Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society offer miniature train rides every other Saturday from April 14. Train rides begin at 1 pm weather permitting.

 

 

Fairmont High School Gallery   

3301 Shroyer Rd., Kettering

296.0294 or 499.1458

Spirits Rising:  The Art of Willis ÒBingÓ Davis & Derrick Ebon Davis

Thru  5/24

 

 

Aullwood Audubon Center & Farm    

1000 Aullwood Rd., Dayton

890.7360

Art Quilt Exhibit:  Golden Moments in Nature

Thru 6/16

 

 

Miami Valley Cooperative Gallery      

Mid-City Box 651, Dayton

299-2033

Richard Jurus Photography Show

Thru 6/30

 

 

Sinclair Community College      

Burnell Roberts Triangle Gallery & ZONE VI Photography Gallery     

444 W. Third St., Dayton

512-2253

Fine Art Student Exhibition

Thru 5/22

 

 

 

Rosewood Arts Center      

2655 Olsen Dr., Kettering

296-0294

Drawings and paintings by Kathy Moore/Art boxes by Becki Smith

Opening reception Sunday, May 20, 2 - 4 pm

5/14 Ð 6/8

 

 

Gallery Saint John    

4400 Shakertown Rd., Dayton

320-5405

Moments to Contemplate:  Nature Sites as Photographic Inspiration

Thru 6/24

 

 

Dayton Visual Arts Center

118 N. Jefferson St., Dayton

224-3822

The Cline Show:  Work created by DVACÕs introductory and student members.

Thru 6/2

Videos to Go:  An exhibition of DaytonÕs video artists juried by Christopher Cline of Hollywood.

Thru 6/2

 

 

Dayton Art Institute  

458 Belmonte Park North, Dayton

229-3909

Marilyn:  Forever Blonde, April 28th - June 24, Fridays at 8 pm. Award winning play highlighting Marilyn Monroe in her own words and music.   Sunny Thompson plays a pitch perfect Monroe in this compelling and nuanced performance. Running in conjunction with Marilyn: Life As A Legend exhibit at the Dayton Art Institute. For tickets and reservations call 937-223-4278.

 

 

Dayton Convention Center        

22 East Fifth St., Dayton

333-4707

Rick Jurus Ð Solo Exhibition/ Miami Valley Cooperative Gallery

5/1 Ð 6/30

 

PERFORMING ARTS & EVENTS

 

5/17  Thu

Saxophone Studio Recital  7:30 pm  WSU Concert Hall, 3640 Col Glenn Hwy., Dayton  775-2978

Tuesdays With Morrie   8 pm   Tuesdays with Morrie  8 pm  The autobiographical story of the relationship between Albom, an accomplished career-driven journalist, and Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor.  Sixteen years after graduation, Mitch happens to see MorrieÕs appearance on a television news program and learns his old professor is battling Lou GehrigÕs Disease.  (thru 5/27)  Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton  228-3630

Aida  3 & 8 pm   An epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal set in Ancient Egypt.  (thru 6/27)  Festival Playhouse Ð WSU, 3640 Col. Glenn Hwy., Dayton  775-2500

American Buffalo   8 pm   StageWorks American Classics Series presents this David Mamet drama from the 1970s is an intense character study of three small time crooks in pursuit of the American Dream.  Bushnell Building, 14 E. Main St., Springfield  325-4673

Town Hall Lecture Series:  Alan Osmond  10 am  Presented by the Junior League of Dayton. Schuster Center, One W. Second St., Dayton  228-3630

 

5/18  Fri

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra  8 pm  For the season finale, ÒFate and FortuneÓ is the theme of the evening. Neal Gittleman directs the DPO and Chorus in Paul HindemithÕs Concerto on Old Folk Songs and Cart OrffÕs influential Carmina Burana.  (also 5/19)  Schuster Center, One W. Second St., Dayton  228-3630

Tuesday With Morrie   8 pm   (See 5/17)

Marilyn:  Forever Blonde   Thru June 24 Fridays at 8 pm. Award winning play highlighting Marilyn Monroe in her own words and music.   Sunny Thompson plays a pitch perfect Monroe in this compelling and nuanced performance. Running in conjunction with Marilyn: Life As A Legend exhibit at the Dayton Art Institute. For tickets and reservations call 937-223-4278

Aida  3 & 8 pm  (see 5/17)

American Buffalo   8 pm (see 5/17)

Arts Fest with Urban Nights  5 pm Ð 10 pm  Live performances on the Main Stage at Courthouse Square, stroll local art galleries and eateries, as well as view some of downtownÕs hippest living spaces.  Visit Culture Works on Courthouse Square for a refreshing beverage.  Downtown Dayton Partnership  224-1518

Town Hall Lecture Series:  Alan Osmond  10 am  (See 5/17)

 

5/19   Sat

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra  8 pm  (see 5/18)

Glenn Miller Tribute  6 pm  Celebrate the music of famous band leader Glenn Miller during the Band of FlightÕs annual outdoor Glenn Miller Tribute  National Museum of the US Air Force, 1100 Spantz St., Wright-Patterson AFB  255-3286

Another Crazy Night of Improv IX  8 pm  Annual fundraiser.  Join us for an evening of laughs for a show along the lines of ÒWhoÕs Line is it Anyway.Ó  Location to be announced.  Playhouse South  384-7315 or 888-262-3792

Aida  3  & 8 pm  (see 5/17)

Tuesdays with Morrie  2 & 8 pm  (see 5/17)

American Buffalo   8 pm  (See 5/17)

Family Funfest/ Clark State PAC  12 pm Ð 6 pm  Two days full  of family fun.  Make crafts, get your face painted, visit a petting zoo and much more.  Clark State PAC, 300 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield  328-3874  Admission is FREE

Masters of the Night:  The True Story of Bats  M-Sat:  11am - 5 pm, Sun:  Noon - 5 pm  Learn all about these interesting mammals with fascinating skills and extraordinary abilities through a series of interactive, hands and ears-on educational displays.  (thru 9/9)  Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, 2600 DeWeese Pkwy., Dayton  275-7431

BioFest  11 am Ð 5 pm  Join the Boonshoft for an exciting and educational day focusing on celebrating the life sciences and exploring the natural world.  Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, 2600 DeWeese Pkwy., Dayton  275-7431

 

5/20  Sun

Carillon Concerts on the Green:  3 pm, Free concert performed by Larry Weinstein, Carillon Historical Park Carilloneur. 1000 Carillon Blvd.,   293-2841.

MUSICA!  3 pm  Spring concert featured work will be the Wedding Cantata by Daniel Pinkham, accompanied by a string quartet.  Verses from the Song of Solomon are sensitively set in this endearing work.  Selections by Gilbert and Sullivan and Morton Lauridsen in addition to several spirituals and folksongs highlighting the Earth, Sea, Sky theme..  Dayton Art Institute, 458 Belmonte Park North, Dayton  229-3909 

Faculty Recital Series:  3 pm  Christopher Chaffee, flute  WSU Concert Hall, 3640 Col Glenn Hwy., Dayton  775-2978

Senior Recital   7:30 pm   Mary Paxitzis, soprano  WSU Concert Hall, 3640 Col Glenn Hwy., Dayton  775-2978

Carrilon Park Program - Puddle Jumpers/Wright Bats   1 pm   Replicas of Orvile and Wilbur WrightsÕ Òflying batÓ toy and their Òpuddle jumpersÓ toy will be demonstrated. Both toys are on sale in the Dayton Historoy Gift Shop. Carillon Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd.  293-2841

Carillon Park Program - Kite Building   2 pm   Demonstration of the early attempts at manned flight, types of kits and their uses. Children will receive a hands-on lesson about kite building

Carillon Park Program Ð Hot Air Balloon Launch   3 pm. 

Carillon Park Program - Paper Airplane Launching   4 pm   .

Family Funfest/ Clark State PAC  12 pm Ð 4 pm  (see 5/19)

 

5/21   Mon

Clarinet Night:  University Chorus & the University Community Orchestra  7:30 pm  WSU Recital hall, 3640 Col. Glenn Hwy., Dayton  775-2978

 

5/22   Tue

Clarinet Night:  University Chorus & the University Community Orchestra  7:30 pm  WSU Concert Hall, 3640 Col Glenn Hwy., Dayton  775-2978

Tuesdays with Morrie  8 pm  (see 5/17)

Student Graduation Recital   7:30 pm.  Blair Hall, Sinclair Community College, 444 W. Third.  315-3000