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What's Great In Dayton: April 5 - 11, 2019

Art-Pop psychedelic duo Princess will perform at The Contemporary Dayton on Saturday.
courtesy of The Contemporary Dayton
Art-Pop psychedelic duo Princess will perform at The Contemporary Dayton on Saturday.

The Yellow Cab Tavern is hosting 26 local crafters and artisans to sell their creations and demonstrate their craft at the 8th annual Dayton Crafty-Con. Dayton’s favorite craft convention is bringing the joy of crafting and admission to the event and it is free and open to the public. This is tonight from 5 to 10pm.

In celebration of National Poetry Month there is a poetry reading of original work at Books & Co. at The Greene. There are three local poets and their books can be purchased. This is tonight at 7pm.

There is an auction of photographs taken by Stivers High School students and this is at the Fifth Street Gallery, tonight from 6 to 9pm.

The University of Dayton is saluting the literary tradition with its 17th annual LitFest, “Words Renewed, Worlds Reimagined.” This is a collection of events to highlight reading, writing, spoken word, and performance. It opens this evening, and runs through Saturday evening.

Out There, is a live performance by Art-Pop Psychedelic Duo Princess. The video’s science fiction narrative explores the power of the Divine Feminine through references of MTV, Ziggy Stardust and Devo. This is Saturday, 6:30 to 9pm at The Contemporary Dayton.

Happy Birthday for The Dayton Art Institute! They are celebrating the museum’s 100th birthday by throwing the biggest birthday party in Dayton. This community open house is a family event that will have many family fun activities and entertainment throughout the entire museum. There is no cost and it is Sunday, from noon to 4:30pm.

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Charlie, It’s Great In Dayton, Campbell

Charlie Campbell wants to spread the news of so many wonderful aspects in the greater Dayton area. He is a cheerleader and a real believer that our area is the place to be. He has been active in this area for almost 40 years and you can hear him weekly at WYSO.