Community Calendar

Looking for something fun to do with the family? Then blow your own pumpkin in our Pumpkin Blow! With the help of our professional glassblowers, you will blow your own pumpkin from hot molten glass. Experience the wonder that is glassblowing this holiday season with your loved ones!

Scheduled in 30 minute intervals per person, Wednesday-Sunday. Reservations are required. Check availability by phone or email. Students must be 5 years or older. Ready for pickup in 7 days.

The University of Dayton Roger Glass Center for the Arts Gallery is excited to present: “The Devil Hiding in Plain Sight” by Zora J Murff opening August 19th and running through November 1st. An Artist Interview will be held in the gallery October 3rd from 3-5pm and a reception will be held from 4-7pm October 4th, 2024.

Continuing his fierce and open questioning of racial and cultural constructs, Zora J Murff presents a new exhibition of artworks titled The Devil Hiding in Plain Sight. In this collection of collages, Murff uses methodologies of enlightened witnessing and appropriation to demonstrate how a global conspiracy of anti-Black genocide has existed and continues to persist through systemic oppression.

Artist Diamond Stingily said, “I think violence is a part of every day for a lot of people. To not live in violence is a privilege.” This is a real political stance, not a radical one. Murff asks all attendees of this exhibition to confront their complicity in perpetuating violent anti-Black agendas. To Black viewers specifically, Murff encourages an urgent development and promotion of intellectual and physical self-defense against ideologies and agents of white supremacy.

University of Dayton: Roger Glass Center for the Arts Gallery
29 E Creative Way
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 229-3204
Mon–Fri 10am–8pm, Sun 9am–2pm

The Butler Institute of American Art welcomes everyone to see the recent works of American artist, Mateo Blanco, from September 29th through December 1st. The patriotic exhibit will showcase Blanco’s latest collection featuring several painted versions of the American flag. For exhibition information, contact Susan Carfano, soozatbutler@gmail.com.

Put on your Halloween best and join us for a festive stroll for preschoolers and their families around Forest Field Park. Themed signs will be placed along the path to get kids moving and grooving as they collect goodies at various stations. Families are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy the Halloween spirit. The first 100 participants will receive tickets for free Kona Ice, sponsored by Tammy Zell of the Sasser Group/KW Advisors Realty! Kona Ice is weather dependent.

This is a "teal pumpkin" event — all treats will be allergy-friendly. Please bring your own bag to collect treats!

This event is in partnership with the South Metro Optimist Club of Centerville.

Registration is not required.

OPEN MIC SIGNUPS

Open Mic with Jayson Aldridge kicks off at 7:30pm! Signups are live NOW! To sign up, please visit https://bit.ly/3B5lSRi

Signups close at 6pm, or when all slots are filled.

Have a pint, strut yer stuff, or just enjoy some local talent!

Looking for something fun to do with the family? Then blow your own pumpkin in our Pumpkin Blow! With the help of our professional glassblowers, you will blow your own pumpkin from hot molten glass. Experience the wonder that is glassblowing this holiday season with your loved ones!

Scheduled in 30 minute intervals per person, Wednesday-Sunday. Reservations are required. Check availability by phone or email. Students must be 5 years or older. Ready for pickup in 7 days.

The University of Dayton Roger Glass Center for the Arts Gallery is excited to present: “The Devil Hiding in Plain Sight” by Zora J Murff opening August 19th and running through November 1st. An Artist Interview will be held in the gallery October 3rd from 3-5pm and a reception will be held from 4-7pm October 4th, 2024.

Continuing his fierce and open questioning of racial and cultural constructs, Zora J Murff presents a new exhibition of artworks titled The Devil Hiding in Plain Sight. In this collection of collages, Murff uses methodologies of enlightened witnessing and appropriation to demonstrate how a global conspiracy of anti-Black genocide has existed and continues to persist through systemic oppression.

Artist Diamond Stingily said, “I think violence is a part of every day for a lot of people. To not live in violence is a privilege.” This is a real political stance, not a radical one. Murff asks all attendees of this exhibition to confront their complicity in perpetuating violent anti-Black agendas. To Black viewers specifically, Murff encourages an urgent development and promotion of intellectual and physical self-defense against ideologies and agents of white supremacy.

University of Dayton: Roger Glass Center for the Arts Gallery
29 E Creative Way
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 229-3204
Mon–Fri 10am–8pm, Sun 9am–2pm

The Butler Institute of American Art welcomes everyone to see the recent works of American artist, Mateo Blanco, from September 29th through December 1st. The patriotic exhibit will showcase Blanco’s latest collection featuring several painted versions of the American flag. For exhibition information, contact Susan Carfano, soozatbutler@gmail.com.

It's time to WORK with our pups! Join Zoom Room for a special Pup-Lates class that focuses on building strength and boosting trust between owner and pup. Pup-Lates develops core control, athleticism and balance with gym-quality Pilates equipment. Let's learn something new, build agility and help our pups get (or stay!) in shape!

We will also have a walking trail with tricks and treats, brain-boggling puzzles and obedience challenges.

Registration is not required.

Cydnie King: New Work & Explorations
Oct 4-31, 2024
Opening Reception: Fri, October 4th; 5-9 pm

Located at The Betty at Front Street
1001 E. Second St., Building 100, Door B-C, 3rd floor. Across from Mike Elsass’ studio.
Fairborn Artist Cydnie King has new work along with some familiar favorites. See her circuit flowers and leaves, along with other bodies of work she’s been recently exploring since the birth of her second child.

Opens on October First Friday, October 4th from 5-9 pm. Open by appointment after the 4th.
Exhibition runs through October 31, 2024