GALLERIES • MUSEUMS

Dayton Art Institute

458 Belmonte Park North, Dayton

229-3909

Thru  Jan. 6 - The Roman World: Religions and Everyday Life

Thru  Jan 2008 Samuel H. Kress Loans

Dayton Visual Arts Center

118 N. Jefferson St, Dayton

224-3822

Thru October - Sean Wilkinson: retrospective of 30 years of photography

The Marian Library

University of Dayton

300 College Park, Dayton

229-4214 or 4254

Thru 11/17 - With the Eyes of the Heart; Marian Art from Brazil by Sidney Matias

MUSIC • THEATRE • EVENTS

10/17  Wed

Tyler Perry’s What’s Done in the Dark   7:30 pm.  When the moon is full, desperate women do desperate things. What’s done in the dar always comes to light. High-spirited show with music and singing. Schuster Center, One W. 2nd St.  228-7591

Something’s Afoot  10 am  A musical spoof that takes a satirical jab at the Agatha Christie murder mysteries.  Ten people, invited to the lake estate of Lord Dudley Rancour, are stranded during a raging thunderstorm.  When the wealthy lord is found dead, it’s a race against the clock to find out “whodunit.” Thru 10/20. Sinclair Community College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton,  512-2808

Rhythm in Shoes  9:30 & 11:30 am.  A special performance for children. Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St. 228-7591

10/18  Thu

The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe   9:30 & 11:30

Based on the C.S. Lewsi advetnrue story about four children of war-torn England who accidentally enter the land of Narnia.  Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St.  228-7591

Something’s Afoot 7 pm  (see 10/17)

10/19  Fri

Vanguard: Amedeo Modigliani String Quartet  8 pm  This exciting young French Quartet is hailed for stunning technical expertise and outstanding ensemble work.  Dayton Art Institute, 458 Belmonte Park North, Dayton  229-3909

MUSE Cincinnati’s Women’s Choir  8 pm  A warm, full sound will lift the spirit:  gospel, folk, jazz and the blues are all part of the repertoire of this choir which is dedicated to excellence in music and social justice in life.  UD Chapel, University of Dayton 229-2545

Dayton Philharmonic SuperPops  “Mancini Magic”   8 pm.   Monica Mancini, vocalist daughter of film soundtrack composer Henry Mancini. The evening features cinema hits by both Monica and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. Schuster Center, One W. Second St., Dayton  228-3630

Something’s Afoot 8 pm  (see 10/17)

Screech Owl Hunt   8 pm.   Explore the life and smallest resident owl and search for them on this short  half—mile hike in Hills and Dales Park.  2800 Patterson Blvd.  275-PARK

Hallow’s Eve Celebration   6:30 pm.  Also 10/20. A 2-night event for elementary-aged kiddies & parents. Wander three 1890s Halloween-decorated floors of the Homestead by candle, oil lamp and jack-o-lantern light. Play 1890s games, have your fortune told. Listen to scary stories. Explore parts of the creepy third floor. Light refreshments will be serviced. Patterson Homestead,1815 Brown St. 293-2841

Draw on the Walls   5-9 pm.  For one day, University Art Galleries are inviting YOU to draw on the walls. Basic drawing supplies and refreshments will be provided. 3640 Col. Genn Hwy. 775-2978

10/20  Sat

Soirees Musicales Piano Series: Petronel Malan  8 pm.  Shiloh Church, N. Main St. at Philadelphia Dr.,

Dayton 228-5802

MUSICA! Presents The Long and Winding Road  7:30 pm  Sulphur Grove United Methodist Church, 7505 Taylorsville Rd., Dayton  229-3909

Dayton Philharmonic SuperPops Series:  Monica Mancini, vocal  8 pm.  (see 10/19)

Something’s Afoot  8 pm.  (see 10/17)

Masquerage  8 pm–1 am. “Studio 54 meets Mardi Gras and the Cirque du Soleil”.  This year’s visual, auditory and culinary delight will take you to a world where “Ziggy Stardust” and “Abba” reign supreme. The Merc, 617 E. Third St., Dayton  (937) 424-8959 x 2025

Carroll High School Octoberfest   6-12 pm.  Casino games, music, all the brats, polish sausages and potato salds you can eat. Auction items include a 7-night Alaskan Cruise for two, a 7-night Maui Vacation and a 3-night getaway at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Carroll High School, 4524 Linden Ave.  253-8188

“New Works” Artist Reception   5-8:30 pm.   Paintings, fiber art/quilts and mixed media by five artists- Ann Luken, Cathy Jeffers, Jeff Morrow, Sharon Stolzenberger and Rodney Veal. . Luken Interiors, Winteriors, 2272 W. Schantz Ave. Kettering. 45409  299-7556

10/21 – Sun

The Bach Society   4 pm.  “Bach to Vivaldi” features Bach Cantatas 150 & 34 and Vivaldi’s  “Autumn” from The Seasons and “Chamber Mass.”

10/23 Tue

Felted Treasures Class   1-3 pm.  Make objects from felting old sweaters or knitting.  Marie Aull Education Center, 1000 Aullwood Rd. 898-1928

And keep in mind:

Opening Thursday, Oct. 25 at 8 pm Dayton Ballet’s four- performance series of the dramatic and romantic ballet “The Three Musketeers.” Performances will run through Sunday, Oct. 28.