In search of unusual gifts and a hassle-free shopping experience? Head for the shops in our community that benefit nonprofit organizations.

Step back in time at Ohio's historic sites

Order your fully-cooked Holiday Dinner. Orders must be placed by 4pm on December, 20th. Pick up your order by 3pm on December, 23rd.

Uncover the mystery: Three artists one secret location... endless memories! You learn the exact location the day before the concert and you’ll find out the bands as you hear them at the show! Thursday, January 16, 2025; 7 to 9:15pm. January Levitt UpClose

In-Home Veterinary Care for Your Beloved Pets. Bring the vet to your doorstep offering personalized professional care in the comfort of your own home.

A Dunbar Christmas. Historical re-enactors performing as Matilda and the poet Paul Laurence Dunbar share stories that brings the home to life. Children craft turn-of-the-century holiday ornaments. Dunbar Visitor Center (312 Edison Street); Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4pm. FREE.

Nominations. The 2025 Dayton Region Walk of Fame nominations accepted through February 28, 2025.

TJ Chumps’ 6th Annual Battle of the Burgers. Do you have what it takes to make the ultimate burger? Submit your masterpiece before December 31st.

The Air Force Band of Flight Annual Holiday Concert. The National Museum of the United States Air Force™. Tuesday and Wednesday; 7 to 8:30pm. Doors open at 6pm.

Windswept Dreams: The Wright Brothers® Legacy from Kitty Hawk’s Dunes and Beyond. A captivating blend of history and myth exploring the extraordinary lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright. More than just the first flight this book is a poetic journey into the hearts of two visionaries who transcended their era's boundaries.

David’s Cemetery celebrates 35 years of luminaries

Black Box Holiday Show! Two nights of holiday cheer and laughs. Plus a very special ladies' number "Out of Pocket," "Greatest Hits," and as always the Improvised Musical! Friday and Saturday; 8pm.

Ohio's first maritime academy

The Sons and Daughters of Pioneer Rivermen

The Talbott Tower at First and Ludlow was built back in 1938.

Holiday Soirée for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs. For the dreamers and doers a holiday party made for entrepreneurs who deserve to celebrate. Brightside; 5:30 to 8:30pm.

Gem City Market. An important conversation about its future and receive updates on the status of the store. 6pm.

Gem City Market faces uncertain future

A Christmas Story Movie Party. Music, Meal, Trivia, and Dayton Dinner Theater's famous interactive movie experience. Food and live music from 6 to 7pm; movie starts at 7pm; Brightside.

Handel's Messiah. A breathtaking orchestral score for orchestra and chorus culminating in the "Hallelujah Chorus." Schuster Performing Arts Center; 7:30pm.

Holiday Classics Trivia with The Rubi Girls. Three rounds of trivia testing your knowledge of holiday animated classics, pop culture, and more. Dayton Art Institute; 6 to 8pm.

Story Slam Dayton. Open mic event. Storytellers encouraged to prepare a 5-minute story relating to the theme "Mama Rules" and place your name in the hat. Brightside; 7pm.

Christmas With C.S. Lewis. Experience an unforgettable assortment of Yuletide recollections which stimulates a whole range of emotions – curiosity, laughter, gladness, and even some tears. Victoria Theatre; 2:30pm.

We Have Not Long to Love

by Tennessee Williams

We have not long to love.

Light does not stay.

The tender things are those

we fold away.

Coarse fabrics are the ones for common wear.

In silence I have watched you...continue reading

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Vocal jazz

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As I have said before, if it’s a documentary, I have seen it. Some are so educational, like the ones about Orthodox Jewish households, in which I feel so sorry for the mothers who have to do so much work. The one about Passover Pesach rituals made me very tired for these women. They have to move all the appliances and wash and bleach behind them, wipe down the walls and take everything out of their cupboards to clean them, and search the entire house for leavened bread crumbs. They cover their microwaves, take their toaster ovens out into the garage. Some of them even exchange their stoves for special ones they keep in the garage just for Passover. There is more, but you get it.

Christmas is also put on by women who do all the decorating, gift buying, wrapping, and baking. I myself have never made a Christmas cookie, because I am, I guess, a less than exemplary homemaker. But my older daughter makes up for this by being...continue reading 

Winter Solstice. This means the start of winter and it also means the return of more sunlight. It only gets brighter from here!

Christmas Don't Be Late



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