Community Calendar

Are you looking for a fun and unique autumn activity? Then come to our Pumpkin Blow! With help from our professional glass artists, you can blow your own pumpkin from hot molten glass. Everyone must be 5 years or older to participate. It's scheduled in 30 minute increments per person and reservations are required. Pumpkins will be ready for pick up in 7 days but shipping is also available. Experience the wonder that is glassblown art this fall season with your loved ones!

HWD (Height, Width, Depth) is an annual, juried exhibition of three-dimensional work, featuring sculptors in any medium from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia. Work is featured in the Kettering Health Art Gallery at Rosewood Arts Center in Kettering, OH. $1,600 in artist awards will be selected by the juror. The exhibition will be on display in the Kettering Health Art Gallery at Rosewood Arts Center from September 29 to November 8. A closing reception will be held on Saturday, November 8 from 1 to 3 p.m.

HWD (Height, Width, Depth) is an annual, juried exhibition of three-dimensional work, featuring sculptors in any medium from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia. Work is featured in the Kettering Health Art Gallery at Rosewood Arts Center in Kettering, OH. $1,600 in artist awards will be selected by the juror. The exhibition will be on display in the Kettering Health Art Gallery at Rosewood Arts Center from September 29 to November 8, 2025. A closing reception will be held on Saturday, November 8 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Looking for new and fun holiday traditions? Then try our Ornament Blow! With help from our professional glassblowers, you can make your own ornament from hot molten glass! Everyone ages five years and older can participate, making this a perfect family activity. Since this event requires your participation, it gives you an enjoyable and memorable introduction to this unique and fascinating art form. Experience the wonder that is glassblowing this holiday season with your loved ones!

Scheduled in 15 minute increments per person and reservations are required. Excludes Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Ready for pickup in 7 days and shipping is available.

Are you looking for a fun and unique autumn activity? Then come to our Pumpkin Blow! With help from our professional glass artists, you can blow your own pumpkin from hot molten glass. Everyone must be 5 years or older to participate. It's scheduled in 30 minute increments per person and reservations are required. Pumpkins will be ready for pick up in 7 days but shipping is also available. Experience the wonder that is glassblown art this fall season with your loved ones!

HWD (Height, Width, Depth) is an annual, juried exhibition of three-dimensional work, featuring sculptors in any medium from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia. Work is featured in the Kettering Health Art Gallery at Rosewood Arts Center in Kettering, OH. $1,600 in artist awards will be selected by the juror. The exhibition will be on display in the Kettering Health Art Gallery at Rosewood Arts Center from September 29 to November 8. A closing reception will be held on Saturday, November 8 from 1 to 3 p.m.

HWD (Height, Width, Depth) is an annual, juried exhibition of three-dimensional work, featuring sculptors in any medium from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia. Work is featured in the Kettering Health Art Gallery at Rosewood Arts Center in Kettering, OH. $1,600 in artist awards will be selected by the juror. The exhibition will be on display in the Kettering Health Art Gallery at Rosewood Arts Center from September 29 to November 8, 2025. A closing reception will be held on Saturday, November 8 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Join us for an exciting night of Black Jack, Poker, Roulette and your favorite casino games. Your purchase includes chips for play and a drink ticket. You can choose from regular or VIP options. 🎲

At the end of the night you turn your chips in for raffle tickets to win prizes! Join us for a casino night for a cause. We'll have all your favorite games like blackjack, poker, craps and roulette. Tickets include game play, heavy hors d'oeuvres, dessert and a drink ticket! 🎟️

Friday, November 7th from 6-10pm at The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH

Tickets here: https://givebutter.com/c/BlackJack2025

Can't make the event but still want to give? You can make a donation directly to https://www.breastwishesfoundation.org/

Let the rhythms lift your feet and your spirits! Join us on first Fridays to dance, socialize, or just sit and listen to some of the best bands and callers in the region. No experience is necessary, all ages are welcome and you don’t need to bring a partner. The caller teaches all dances before they start. Live music at every dance. 
7:00 PM – Free lesson, all encouraged to come early
7:30 – 10:30 PM – Contra dancing

What is contra dancing?  Taken from: caldancecoop.org/resources/what-is-contra-dancing/ which has more details and videos
Contra dance differs from Square dance in that Contra dance is done in lines rather than in a 4-couple square.   Many of the terms are the same in both Contra and Square dancing, so if you remember any of the terms from old school days or previous occasions, you’re already halfway there.   Now and then, a Contra dance caller may even call a Square dance or two during the evening’s dance.

Footwork in Contra dancing is very simple.   Generally it’s just a walking step to the music.

NO DANCE IN DECEMBER

At Dayton Vintage Dance, we socially dance many types of historical and modern dances. Our emphasis is typically on having fun with partnered social dances, but we also do set dances, circle dances, line dances, and solo dances as well.

Our normal mode of operation is as a one-room schoolhouse. This allows novice dancers to be paired with experienced dancers which helps novice dancers learn dances much more quickly than if they were to be paired with other novices and encourages experienced dancers to focus on clear communication and flexibility in dance.  Occasionally the classes are broken into groups if specialized topics are being taught that aren't suitable for all.

All levels and styles of dancers are welcome.

Our lessons are regularly attended by dancers ranging in skill from novice to workshop instructor.

Schedule: 

Every Friday except for select holidays

Sign-in: 7:45PM - 8:00PM

Lesson: 8:00PM - 9:00PM

Open Dance: 9:00PM-10:00PM

Students are welcome to enter through the front door or the back door. The lessons and dance will be in the main ballroom. Go straight down the hallway through either door and you can't miss it.