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Rockettes visit Dayton hospital

 Members of the Radio City Rockettes visited with patients at Children's Medical Center of Dayton Tuesday afternoon as part of their promotional tour for the upcoming performance at the Nutter Center Nov 25-26.

Spotted: Urban League gala

 Were you spotted during the 11th Annual Dayton Urban League Gala at the Dayton Art Institute, Friday, November 7, 2008?

Nutcracker Ball gala

 Were you spotted at the Dayton Ballet's Nutcracker Ball gala on Saturday at the Dayton Marriott, November 8, 2008?

Dayton Urban League Gala

 Dancing is part of the fun during the 11th Annual Dayton Urban League Gala at the Dayton Art Institute, Friday, November 7, 2008.

Club Masque, Election Night

 Barack Obama campaign volunteers celebrate his election night victory at Club Masque in downtown Dayton on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.

Masquerage 2008

 the seventh annual Masquerage was held at The Foundry at 26 Wyandot St. in Downtown Dayton on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008.

Dayton Train Show

 Photos from the Dayton Train Show which took place at the Hara Arena on Sunday, Nov. 2.

You've Been Spotted: Rock the Vote

 Were you spotted? The Beastie Boys, Sheryl Crow and Ben Harper performed at a Get Out and Vote '08 concert at Hara Arena in Trotwood Thursday Oct. 30.

Celebs Rock the Vote in Dayton

 Sheryl Crow and Ben Stiller came to the campus of the University of Dayton to Rock the Vote during a tour bus stop on Thursday Oct. 30.

Fairborn Halloween Parade

 Fairborn was filled with the Halloween spirit during the annual Spooktacular Parade and costume judging on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

2008 Hauntfest in Dayton

 Were you spotted at Hauntfest in the Oregon District in Downtown Dayton on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008.

Hammerjax Costume Party

 Photos from the Hammerjacks Halloween Costume Party - Did the Party Crashers crash your party? Be sure to check you wrist band number to see if you have won a prize!

Spotted: Shwayze at Wallaby's

 Shwayze, with Cisco Adler and DJ Skeet Skeet, performs at Wallaby's Night Club in Beavercreek Thursday, October 16, 2008. Bo Kunkle was also on stage for the show.

Dayton Music Fest

 Scenes from Dayton Music Fest 2008. Thirty-two bands played at seven downtown locations Saturday, Oct. 4.

Antebellum concert

 Photos from the Antebellum concert.

YBS: Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean

 Were YOU spotted at the Jason Aldean/ Lady Antebellum/ Eric Durrance concert at the Nutter Center, Friday, October 10, 2008?

Enon Apple Butter Festival

 The Enon Apple Butter Festival

Sauerkraut Festival

 Thousands of visitors flocked to the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival in Waynesville Sunday, Oct. 12.

Kiwanis Oktoberfest

 The Kiwanis Oktoberfest in West Alexandria on Sunday Oct. 12.

Devil's Staircase Hillclimb

 Were you spotted at the Dayton Motorcycle Club's 58th Anniversary of the Devil's Staircase Hillclimb Sunday, October 12th, 2008, in Oregonia, Ohio?

Vast Aire at One Eyed Jack's

 New York rapper Vast Aire's show Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at One Eyed Jack's.

Dayton Music Fest lineup

 The Dayton Music Fest returns for a fourth year on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, with 33 bands performing in seven downtown venues.

Settlers Celebration Festival

 Scenes from Settlers Celebration festival held at Indian Mound Reserve in Cedarville, OH, September 27-28

Garlic Festival

 It was all about a pungent but beloved bulb at the Miami Valley Hospital/Good Samaritan Hospital Garlic Festival at Cox Arboretum MetroPark on Sunday, Sept. 29.

Lebanon Country Applefest

 Photos from the Country Applefest in downtown Lebanon on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008.

Pretzel Festival

 Germantown Pretzel Festival Saturday, Sept. 27.

Dayton Chocolate festival

 Chocolate lovers flocked to the Montgomery County Fair grounds Sunday September 27 for the 6th Annual Chocolate festival.

Dayton Hispanic Festival

 The eighth annual Dayton Hispanic Festival was held downtown at RiverScape, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008.

Midpoint Music Fest performers

 A sneak peek at who's performing at Cincinnati's Midpoint Music Festival Sept. 25-27, 2008.

2008 X-Fest

 Take a look at X-Fest 13 before it was canceled due to high winds on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.

Spotted: Midwest Music Fest

 Were you spotted at the Midwest Music Festival hip-hop concert at Dayton Hara Arena Saturday, September 13, 2008?

Midwest Music Fest

 National hip hop recording artists including Soulja Boy and Brezie performed during the Midwest Music Festival at Dayton Hara Arena Saturday, September 13, 2008.

The performers of X-Fest 13

 A guide to the bands performing at X-Fest 13 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Dayton on Sept. 14, 2008.

2008 Great Miami River Days

 View photos from Great Miami River Days in Hamilton.

You've been spotted: River Days

 Were you spotted at the Great Miami River Days Festival?

Doggie Dive Splash Fest

 Were you or your dog spotted at the Wilson park Pool, for the Doggie Dive Splash Festival Saturday September 6th, 2008.

2008 Greek Festival

 The 2008 Greek Festival is taking place at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Sept. 5-7. The event features Greek food and drink, live music, a kids area, and Greek-themed vendors. The church is next to the Dayton Art Institute. This is the festival's

Dayton Band Playoffs Round 4: Magic Jackson vs. The Alec Delphenich Trio

 Magic Jackson took the stage at Canal Street Tavern on Thursday, Sept. 4, to defeat the Alec Delphenich Trio in the fourth round of the Dayton Band Playoffs.

The Taste at Fraze Pavilion

 The Taste 2008 was held Sept. 4 and presented by the Kettering-Moraine-Oakwood Chamber of Commerce at the Fraze Pavilion. At least 36 locally owned and national restaurants and catering companies gave out samples.

Ohio Players at Fraze

 The Ohio Players perform at the Fraze in Kettering, Friday, August 29, 2008.

Alterfest 2008

 The 28th Annual Alter Family Fun Fest featured activities all around Kettering from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, 2008.

Reggae Festival

 Were YOU spotted during the 21st Annual Dayton Reggae Festival at Dave Hall Plaza in downtown Dayton, Sunday, August 31, 2008?

2008 Holiday at Home

 Scenes from the 2008 Holiday at Home festival in Kettering over Labor Day Weekend.

Skyline Chili eating contest

 The Kings Island Skyline Chili Spaghetti Eating Championship was held on Saturday, Aug. 30. Professional competitive eaters and local amateurs alike competed.

The Brady Bunch Show at KI

 The Brady Bunch Show at Kings Island Sunday August 31st, 2008.

Fair at New Boston

 The Fair at New Boston at George Rogers Clark Park on Saturday, August 30, 2008. The Fair continues Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Oktoberfest in Hamilton

 The 2008 Oktoberfest held in Hamilton Saturday, August 30, featured live German music, authentic German food, rides and games. The last day of the event is Sunday from 1pm-10pm. Photo by Jessica Uttinger, contributing photographer

2008 Renaissance Festival

 Members of the Ohio Renaissance Festival street cast rehearse Saturday afternoon, August 23, during a full cast dress rehearsal. The festival's opening day is August 30.

Carmen Electra visits Kings Island

 Carmen Elektra gets inducted into the Kings Island Hall of Fame as an ex-employee of the park Saturday August 30th, 2008.

Spotted: RC Air Show

 Were you spotted at the RC Aircraft Air Show at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Friday, August, 29, 2008?

RC Aircraft Air Show

 Participants show off and fly their radio controlled planes in the RC Aircraft Air Show at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Friday, August, 29, 2008.

Dayton Band Playoffs Round 4: Oxymoronatron vs. Joose Box

 Oxymoronatron and Joose Box squared off in the fourth round semi-finals of the 2008 Dayton Band Playoffs at Canal Street Tavern.

Spotted: Ohio Players concert

 Were YOU spotted at the Ohio Players concert at Fraze Pavilion on Friday, Aug. 29?

Spotted: Hudgens, Bleu concert

 Were you spotted at the Vanessa Hudgens-Corbin Bleu concert at Fifth Third Field in Dayton on Tuesday, Aug. 26?

Doggie Dash N' Splash

 The Doggie Dash 'N Splash was held Saturday Aug. 23 in Xenia. Numerous dog related events were held throughout the day including an open swim for dogs, exhibitions by the Southern Ohio Flying K9's and a canine swimsuit competition.

'High School Musical' stars in town

 'High School Musical' stars Vanessa Hudgens and Corbin Bleu wowed the crowd during their concert at Fifth Third Field on Tuesday, Aug. 26.

You've Been Spotted: Alefest

 Were you spotted at Alefest in Carillon Park in Dayton on Saturday, Aug. 23?

2008 Lebanese Festival

 Tthe 15th annual Lebanese Festival was held at RiverScape in downtown Dayton on Saturday Aug. 23. The event featured food, music and authentic Middle Eastern traditional dancing.

Live Green Fest at Carillon Park

 The Live Green Fest at Carillon Park was sponsored by the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority showcased a variety of environmentally-friendly companies and technologies from electric cars and bicycles to purveyors of healthy food.

Splash Zone opens for weekend

 Splash Zone on a steamy afternoon Saturday, August 23, 2008. Splash Zone will be closed during the week for the rest of the summer, but open from noon until 7 p.m. during Labor Day weekend.

Spotted: Dogs Day Out

 Were YOU spotted during Dog's Day Out at the Graeter's Ice Cream shop in Centerville, Tuesday, August 5, 2008?

Def Leppard, Billy Idol concert

 Def Leppard and Billy Idol brought back big hair, tight pants, and classic hits to the Nutter Center Thursday, August 21, 2008.

YBS: Def Leppard and Billy Idol

 Were YOU spotted at the Billy Idol / Def Leppard concert at the Nutter Center, Thursday, August 21, 2008?

Crosby, Stills and Nash Concert

 Were you spotted at the Crosby, Stills and Nash concert at the Fraze Pavilion on July 17, 2008?

YBS: Kenny Rogers concert

 Were you spotted at the Kenny Rogers concert at the Fraze Pavilion on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008?

Spotted: Boston at the Fraze

 Were you spotted at the Boston show at the Fraze on July 22, 2008?

2008 DayTony Awards

 Photos from the annual DayTony Awards, honoring the best in local theater for the 2007-8 season. The gala event took place Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Mandalay Banquet Center.

Kenny Rogers at the Fraze

 Kenny Rogers performs at the Fraze in Kettering, Tuesday, August 19, 2008.

El Toro opens in Beavercreek

 Photos from the new El Toro restaurant in Beavercreek, which recently opened.

YBS: Gallery opening in Troy

 Were you spotted at the gallery opening of "Oil, Water & Steel" at the Troy-Hayner Cultural center on August 17th?

City Life Sculptures move out

 City Life Sculptures by J. Seward Johnson returned to downtown Dayton for the summer of 2008. The sculptures will remain in Dayton through Aug. 15.

Spotted: Lions Club Festival

 Were YOU spotted during the 2008 Bellbrook Lions Club Festival, behind Sugarcreek Elementary School, Saturday, August 16, 2008?

Bellbrook Lions Club festival

 Rides, cars, a parade, and a performance by the Bellbrook High School marching band were highlights of the Lions Club Festival, Saturday, August 16, 2008.

Taste of the Greene

 The Taste of the Greene on Thursday August 14 at The Greene. Diners paid $10, proceeds benefit Culture Works, to sample dishes from restaurants featured a The Greene.

Spotted: Backstreet Boys concert

 Were you spotted at the Backstreet Boys concert at Fraze Pavilion on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008?

Spotted: Germanfest Picnic

 Were you spotted at the Germanfest Picnic at Montgomery County Fairgrounds on Friday, August 8, 2008?

Spotted at the Greene

 Were YOU spotted at The Greene while Amber was walking on stilts and making things from balloons, Monday, August 11, 2008?

MetroParks River Derby

 Photos from the Five Rivers MetroParks' Outrageous River Derby held on Sunday, Aug. 10.

Backstreet Boys at the Fraze

 The Backstreet Boys and Girlicious performed at the Fraze on Saturday, August 9, 2008.

Sugarland founder suing band

 Sugarland concert at Nutter Center. Little Big Town and Sugarland performed at the Nutter Center on April 24, 2008.

Kayak race on the Great Miami

 Kayakers participated in a race along a 5.5-mile stretch of the Great Miami River from West Carrollton to downtown Miamisburg on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008.

Spotted: Lebanon Blues Fest

 Were YOU spotted at the 10th annual Lebanon Blues and Barbecue Festival on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 along Broadway and Mulberry Street?

British Car Day

 Hundreds of classic British vehicles were on display at "British Car Day" at Eastwood MetroPark on Saturday.

Polish Festival in Dayton

 The Polish Festival, on August 3, 2008, is held at the Polish Picnic Grounds off Needmore Road. This annual event is sponsored by the Polish Club of Dayton and provided music, by Duane Malinowrki, dancing, food, and games.

Jungle Jim's Weekend of Fire

 Jungle Jim's Weekend of Fire featured samples and sales of different sauces and rubs on Aug. 2, 2008.

YBS: Woof Walk

 About 100 people and their canine companions took part in the 2008 Woof Walk on Saturday, Aug. 2, at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum. Walkers in the two, two-hour guided tours learned about the lives of many notables buried in the historic Dayton cemetery

Rwanda day

 The Rwandan Community in Dayton hosted Rwanda Day, or Umuganura, a harvest festival traditionally celebrated in August. The event was held at the Miami Valley AFL-CIO Regional Labor Council building in Dayton.

July concerts

 The best of July concert photos.

2008 Dayton Horse Show

 The Dayton Horse Show 2008, at Montgomery County Fairgrounds. July 30, 2008.

'Floorplay' at Aquarius

 "Floorplay" at Aquarius Nightclub in Dayton, Saturday, July 26, 2008.

2008 Country Concert in the Hills

 Country Concert at Hickory Hill Lakes, the annual four-day event — one of the largest of its kind in the state — features a slate of popular national acts that together offer a collective snapshot of contemporary country music.

YBS: Antique, Classic Car Parade

 Hundreds of people enjoyed looking at, riding in, and talking about the great vehicles at the 54th Antique and Classic Car Parade.

Dayton Celtic Festival

 The 2008 Dayton Celtic Festival runs Friday, July 25, through Sunday, July 27, at RiverScape.

Antique and Classic car parade

 Hundreds of cars, from station wagons to blazingly fast two-seaters filled the streets of Butler County for the 54th Antique and Classic car parade.

The Muse Machine rehearses

 Members of Dayton's Muse Machine rehearse for a production of "The Muse Machine in Concert: Wicked and the Songs of Oz" which will be held Aug. 6 and 7 at the Victoria Theatre in downtown Dayton.

WSU Rainbow Alliance drag show

 WSU's Rainbow Alliance hosted a charity drag show at Aquarius May 16, 2008.

WSU Top Design fashion show

 Wright State students showed off their fashion designs at the Top Designer Fashion Show, Wednesday, February 20, 2008.

WSU Metro Nights 2008

 Did we spot you partying at WSU Metro Nights at the Student Union?

WSU Fall Fest 2007

 Wright State's annual Fall Fest on the Quad.

Miami Valley Adventure Summit 2008

 The second annual Miami Valley Adventure Summit was held at Wright State University in February 2008.

Blue Beer Day on Brown Street 2008

 Students at UD celebrated Blue Beer Day in advance of St. Patrick's Day.

UD Idol 2008

 UD students competed in a karaoke competition at Milano's on Brown Street for a chance at a free Dayton to Daytona trip.

Dayton to Daytona King and Queen Competition

 UD students compete in the Dayton to Daytona King and Queen Competition, January 29, 2008.

UD Dance Marathon - Feb. 9 2008

 The annual UD Dance Marathon raises money for the Dayton Children's Hospital.

Chipotle Halloween 2007

 Chipotle fans dressed up as their favorite foods to get free burritos on Halloween at the Brown Street location near UD.

UD ZTA FREEFAHL 2007

 UD ZTA's annual FREEFAHL event raised money for breast cancer education and awareness.

UD Field Day '07

 The first charity Field Day Concert at the University of Dayton, September 7, 2007.

The Muse Machine rehearses

 Members of Dayton's Muse Machine rehearse for a production of "The Muse Machine in Concert: Wicked and the Songs of Oz" which will be held Aug. 6 and 7 at the Victoria Theatre in downtown Dayton.

Film and restaurant fundraiser

 Restaurant Week "Sneak Peek" and "From Sketchpad to Screen: The Storyboards of J. Todd Anderson" kicked off on July 22 at 5:30 p.m. with more than 200 people sampling restaurant week menus from: Bahn Mai Thai Cafe, Bullwinkle's, Barleycorn's, Chappys Tap

Boston concert at the Fraze

 Boston performs at the Fraze Pavilion in Kettering on July 22, 2008.

You've been spotted: 2008 Air Show

 Were you spotted at the 2008 Vectren Dayton Air Show on Saturday, July 19?

MidFirst balloon festival

 Photos from the 2008 MidFirst Ohio Challenge balloon festival in Middletown.

Jimmy Buffett tailgating

 Fans tailgated before and after Jimmy Buffett's sold out show at Riverbend in Cincinnati, July 18, 2008.

Dayton Band Playoffs: S.O.L., Savant, A Familiar Encounter

 The final night of Round 1 of the Dayton Band Playoffs took place at Canal Street Tavern, Wednesday, July 16, with performances by A Familiar Encounter, Savant and S.O.L.

Dayton Band Playoffs: Alec Delphenich Trio, Stump, Mountain Screamer

 The Dayton Band Playoffs continued at Canal Street Tavern, Sunday, July 13, with performances by Stump, Mountain Screamer and The Alec Delphenich Trio.

Hot Rod Hula Hop 2007

 Hot Rod Hula Hop 2007 offered exotic cocktails, vintage cars, live surf and rockabilly bands, and dancing. Are you ready for this year's event?

You've Been Spotted: Hospice Gala

 Volunteers and donors celebrated the opening of the Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties in-patient care facility at a murder-mystery gala on Saturday, July 12 at Shaker Run Golf Club.

Mudstock '08

 Were YOU spotted at MudStock held at Wegerzyn Gardens Metro Park on July 12, 2008?

Annual Swamp Romp Fest

 See photos from the annual Swamp Romp Festival at Fraze Pavilion in Kettering on July 12.

Balloon Fest in Urbana

 Scenes from the Friday evening launch of the Champaign County Balloon Fest. The launch was eventually canceled due to the weather.

Salsa Celebration

 See photo from the Salsa Celebration at Wegerzyn Gardens on Saturday, July 12, 2008.

Dayton Band Playoffs: Boondah, Gem City Saints, Goodfoot

 The Dayton Band Playoffs continued at Canal Street Tavern, Thursday, July 10, with performances by Boondah, The Gem City Saints, and Goodfoot.

Dayton Band Playoffs: Six Cloves, Low Land Healers, Just Above Jealous

 The Dayton Band Playoffs continued at Canal Street Tavern, Wednesday, July 9, with performances by Six Cloves, The Low Land Healers and Just Above Jealous.

YBS: Cityfolk Festival 2008

 Were YOU spotted during the 2008 Cityfolk Festival at RiverScape MetroPark, Thursday, July 3, through Saturday, July 5, 2008?

You've Been Spotted: SummerFest

 Here are some of the performers at this year's SummerFest.

2008 Cityfolk Festival

 The 2008 Cityfolk festival opened Thursday evening with music, food, and fireworks.

2008 Americana Festival

 Photos from Centerville's Americana Festival on July 4, 2008.

Wire walker at Kings Island

 Rick Wallenda, grandson of the late, legendary high wire walker Karl Walenda, walked on a 5/8-inch wire suspended 112 feet above the ground from the Eiffel Tower to a flag pole at the park's front gate while crossing over the Royal Fountain as it shot 10,

Beavercreek 4th of July Parade

 Photos from the 2008 Beavercreek 4th of July Parade.

4th of July in West Carrollton

 Photos from the 2008 4th of July Festival at Wilson Park in West Carrollton.

Dayton Band Playoffs: Mustache-Twirling Villains and Magic Jackson

 The Dayton Band Playoffs continued Wednesday, July 2, with performances by Magic Jackson and the Mustache-Twirling Villains.

Tila Tequila finale party

 Local contestant Brandon "Bo" Kunkle's viewing party for the finale of "A Shot at Love II with Tila Tequila," at W.O. Wright's on Colonel Glenn Highway in Fairborn, Tuesday, July 1

Spotted: Tila Tequila finale party

 Were you spotted at local contestant Brandon "Bo" Kunkle's viewing party for the finale of "A Shot at Love II with Tila Tequila," at W.O. Wright's on Colonel Glenn Highway in Fairborn, Tuesday, July 1?

2nd Annual Walnut Hills Festival

 Were YOU spotted during the 2nd Annual Walnut Hills Festival in Dayton, Saturday, June 28, 2008?

Hawthorne Heights releases new single

 Dayton band Hawthorne Heights returns to the airwaves with their first new single since the death of guitarist Casey Calvert in November of 2007.

Freedom's Call 2008

 Pictures of Friday June 27 event Freedom's Call 2008, the Air Force Material Command Tattoo held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Fairborn.

Wings of Freedom preview

 The Wings of Freedom Air Show held a media preview on Friday, June 27 at Hook Field in Middletown in preparation for the public event September 20-21.

Best of 4th of July 2007

 The Miami Valley celebrates the 4th in style -- see some of the fun from past picnics, parades and fireworks displays.

Dayton Band Playoffs: Dangerously Hot and Major Major

 The Dayton Band Playoffs continued Wednesday, June 25 with performances by Dangerously Hot and Major Major.

Cityfolk 2008

 About 20 performing acts are scheduled to participate in this year's free Cityfolk Festival -- taking place Thursday, July 3, through Saturday, July 5, at RiverScape MetroPark in downtown Dayton.

Dayton Band Playoffs: Oxymoronatron and Eyeshot

 The Dayton Band Playoffs continued Thursday, June 19 with performances by Oxymoronatron and Eyeshot.

Dayton Band Playoffs: Atticus Loud and White Pongo

 The Dayton Band Playoffs continued Wednesday, June 18 with performances by Atticus Loud and White Pongo.

Battle for X-Fest: Week 2

 TINJ, Sometimes 5, Orange Willard, Monolythe, Felix Tucker, and Alert the Press rocked it out Friday, June 20 in the Battle for X-Fest.

YBS: Willie Nelson at Fraze

 Were YOU spotted at the Tuesday, June 17 concert by Willie Nelson at the Fraze Pavilion in Kettering?

Wright-Patt Idol competition

 Wright-Patt Idol, an American Idol-style singing competition, happens at 6 p.m. Wednesday evenings through July 9 at Wings Lounge on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

2008 Troy Strawberry Festival (pt 1)

 Were you spotted at the 2008 Troy Strawberry Festival? Friday's heat and Saturday's rain didn't stop people from enjoying the festivities.

Battle for X-Fest: Week 1

 Seconds Fall, NSide Out, Last Dead Hour, Hollows End, Chapter of Progress, and Admitted Dilemma rocked it out Friday, June 13 in the Battle for X-Fest.

2008 Yellow Springs Street Fair

 See photos from the Yellow Springs Street Fair held on Saturday, June 14, 2008.

Country Legends Concert

 Country Legends Concert going on at Rei Lakes in Springfield this weekend.

Bonnaroo music & arts fest

 See photos from Bonnaroo, the massive annual music festival on June 13 and 14. The acts included Metallica, Chris Rock, Willie Nelson, B.B. King and many more.

Dayton Band Playoffs: ChynaWhite and Wygant

 The Dayton Band Playoffs continued Thursday, June 12 with performances by Wygant and ChynaWhite.

2008 Troy Strawberry Festival (pt 2)

 Were you spotted at the 2008 Troy Strawberry Festival? Friday's heat and Saturday's rain didn't stop people from enjoying the festivities.

Robotic lawnmower competition

 Nine collegiate teams competed Saturday, June 7, in the fifth annual ION Robotic Lawnmower Competition at Sienenthaler's Beaver Valley Garden Center in Beavercreek. The unmanned mowers had to navigate obstacles like fences and flower beds and even a remot

Dayton Band Playoffs: The Joose Box and Electric Smoke

 The Dayton Band Playoffs began Thursday, June 5 at 9:30 p.m. with performances by The Joose Box and Electric Smile. First round action continues on Thursday, June 12, when Wygant squares off against Chyna White.

Carlisle Battle of the Bands

 The gymnasium of Carlisle High School played host to the school's Battle of the Bands Friday evening, May 30. Eleven bands performed for the title of best band in Carlisle.

You've Been Spotted: Free Hamburger Day

 Wendy's gave away 1,000 hamburgers and 2,000 Wendy's gift cards Friday, May 30 at Dave Hall Plaza, Fourth and Jefferson streets in downtown Dayton. Did we spot you there?

Chinasaurs dinosaur exhibit

 Boonshoft's newest exhibit Chinasaurs: Dinosaur Discoveries from China showing Saturday, May 31 through September 1, 2008.

You've Been Spotted: Urban Nights

 Were YOU spotted at the Urban Nights festival in downtown Dayton on Friday, May 16, 2008?

New art exhibit at the DAI

 Ken Butler can transform an old cowboy boot into a violin and a bicycle seat into a banjo. You'll see more than 100 of his imaginative creations on display when you visit 'KEN BUTLER: Hybrid Visions' the new exhibit that opens Saturday, May 31 at the Dayt

2008 A World A'Fair

 The 35th Annual 'A World A'Fair' May 16-18 at the Dayton Convention Center.

Fleurs de Fete at Carillon Park

 See who attended the annual Fleurs de Fete at Carillon Park on Sunday, May 18, 2008.

That Day In May parade

 Photos from Oakwood's annual That Day In May parade on Far Hills Ave., Saturday, May 17.

YBS: Sugarland concert

 Were YOU spotted at the Little Big Town and Sugarland concert at the Nutter Center, Thursday, April 24, 2008?

YBS: Cinco de Mayo at El Meson

 Were you spotted at the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at El Meson in West Carrollton, Saturday, May 3, 2008?

YBS: Rascal Flatts concert

 Were YOU spotted at the Rascal Flatts gallery at the Nutter Center on May 10, 2008?

Rascal Flatts at the Nutter Center

 Country's award-winning trio Rascal Flatts performed at the Nutter Center on May 10, 2008.

Cinco de Mayo on Webster St., The Greene

 Photos from the Cinco De Mayo Celebration at the Webster Street Market in Dayton on May 3, 2008 and at Adobe Gilas at The Greene in Beavercreek on May 5, 2008.

YBS: Design & Dine gala

 You've Been Spotted: Photos of people who were spotted at the AIDS Resource Center Ohio's 'RED: Design & Dine 2008' gala at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 26.

Works of the Women's Photography Exhibition

 One new exhibit, two venues, 50 photographers vying for a spot, and 150 images from which to choose. This may be the first year for photographer and curator Tiffany Shaw-Diaz's Women's Photography Exhibition, but that didn't keep her from getting an incre

You've Been Spotted: Paramore

 Were YOU spotted at the Dear and the Headlights / paramore / Jimmy Eat World concert at Hara Arena, Tuesday, April 22, 2008?

You've Been Spotted: Fisher House gala

 Were YOU spotted at the 5th Annual "An All-American Evening" to benefit the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Fisher and Nightingale Houses? The event was held at the National Museum of the United States Air Force on Saturday, April 26, 2008.

Design & Dine gala

 Photos from the AIDS Resource Center Ohio's "RED: Design & Dine 2008" gala at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 26, 2008.

ARC Gala preview

 See photos from the preview part for the Aids Resource Center Gala to be held on Saturday, April 26, 2008.

Paramore concert at Hara Arena

 Paramore performed at Hara Arena on April 23, 2008.

Hip-Hop Convergence at Antioch

 See who showcased their skills (or just chilled) at the 6th annual Antioch College Hip-Hop Convergence in Yellow Springs, Saturday, April 19.

Asian Cultural Night

 Wright State University hosted Asian Cultural Night, featuring demonstrations, dance, and more from a variety of Asian cultures.

Lil' Wayne concert photos

 Photos from the April 5, 2008 Lil' Wayne performance at Hara Arena in Trotwood.

You've been spotted: Arts Gala

 Were YOU spotted at the 2008 Arts Gala at Wright State University, Saturday, April 5, 2008?

Taste of Greene County

 Hundreds of people attended the Taste of Greene County Sunday, April 6 at the Nutter Center. Samples of food were available from 20 different vendors.

Gem City Comic Con at WSU

 Thousands of comic books were on sale at the Gem City Comic Con held Sunday April 6 at Wright State University. A gaming event was also held and players sat down to games of Heroclix and Magic.

2008 Arts Gala

 Wright State University hosted the 2008 Arts Gala Saturday, April 5.

You've been spotted: Rak's Mystique

 Were YOU spotted at 'Rak's Mystique,' a bazaar at the Cannery in downtown Dayton, Saturday, April 5, 2008?

Rak's Mystique in Dayton

 Locals gathered for Rak's Mystique at the Cannery in Downtown Dayton.

Backstreet Boys coming to Fraze

 The Backstreet Boys have just been announced as an addition to the summer concert lineup at the Fraze Pavilion in Kettering.

You've Been Spotted: Chili cookoff

 Where you spotted at the Montgomery County MRDD Chili Cook-off on March 30?

YBS: Carrie Underwood concert

 Did we spot you at the Carrie Underwood concert? Check out the photos.

New galleries come to Oregon District

 Four art galleries will open soon in Dayton's Oregon District. Three of them, Link Gallery, Goloka Gallery and Visceral, are next to each other on Fifth Street.

YBS: 311 concert at Miami U.

 Were you spotted at the 311 concert at Millet Hall at Miami University on Sunday, March 2, 2008?

Ponderosa collection at the DAI

 The Ponderosa collection is at the DAI. No, it's not a collection of steaks. The collection features more than 300 contemporary American paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, lithographs and screenprints — many of which have not been

Spike Lee comes to Dayton

 Filmmaker Spike Lee made a few brief remarks Monday evening at the Dayton Racquet Club before heading to the Schuster Center to close out the 2007-2008 University of Dayton's Diversity Lecture Series.

WSU holds Adventure Summit

 Wright State University hosted its annual Adventure Summit featuring booths with outdoor themes, winter sports and a man-made snow slope.

'Hair' cast members rehearse

 The controversial musical 'Hair' is coming to the Dayton Playhouse. See photos from a rehearsal of the show.

Mardi Gras in the Oregon District

 Lots of people headed to the Oregon District to celebrate Mardi Gras on Feb. 5, 2008.

2008 Icefest

 Downtown Hamilton hosted the sixth IceFest Feb. 1-2 along High Street with the theme "Animal Kingdom."

DCDC Dancers

 Dayton Contemporary Dance Company dancers perform Las Desenamoradas by choreographer Eleo Pomare. The work is one of four on the bill for the winter concert Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Victoria Theatre.

SAG Awards Show

 Pictures from the Screen Actors Guild awards show and the press room

14th Annual SAG Awards red carpet

 See who attended the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, in Los Angeles.

Your 2007 Zoo and Aquarium photos

 Here are photos you submitted from your trips to area zoos and aquariums. If you haven't submitted yours, upload them today!