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Best of Dayton categories
Here are the Best of Dayton categories for this year. If you own a business in one of these categories, be sure to get your friends, neighbors and customers to come nominate you, then make sure they come back to vote as many times as they can.
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| Category | Nomina- tions begin | Voting begins | Voting ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Pool Hall | Dec 29, 2008 | Jan 5, 2009 | Jan 12, 2009 |
| Best Karaoke | Jan 5, 2009 | Jan 12, 2009 | Jan 20, 2009 |
| Best Local Blues Band | Jan 12, 2009 | Jan 20, 2009 | Jan 26, 2009 |
| Best Asian Restaurant | Jan 19, 2009 | Jan 26, 2009 | Feb 2, 2009 |
| Best Romantic Restaurant | Jan 26, 2009 | Feb 2, 2009 | Feb 9, 2009 |
| Best Place to Go on a First Date | Feb 2, 2009 | Feb 9, 2009 | Feb 16, 2009 |
| Best Jewelry Store | Feb 9, 2009 | Feb 16, 2009 | Feb 23, 2009 |
| Best Bargain Dining | Feb 16, 2009 | Feb 23, 2009 | Mar 2, 2009 |
| Best Splurge Dining | Feb 23, 2009 | Mar 2, 2009 | Mar 9, 2009 |
| Best Tattoo Parlor | Mar 2, 2009 | Mar 9, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 |
| Best Beer Bar | Mar 9, 2009 | Mar 16, 2009 | Mar 23, 2009 |
| Best Local Hip Hop Band | Mar 16, 2009 | Mar 23, 2009 | Mar 30, 2009 |
| Best Steakhouse | Mar 23, 2009 | Mar 30, 2009 | Apr 6, 2009 |
| Best Mom and Pop Restaurant | Mar 30, 2009 | Apr 6, 2009 | Apr 13, 2009 |
| Best Family Dining | Apr 6, 2009 | Apr 13, 2009 | Apr 20, 2009 |
| Best Doughnuts | Apr 13, 2009 | Apr 20, 2009 | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Best Italian Restaurant | Apr 20, 2009 | Apr 27, 2009 | May 4, 2009 |
| Best Mexican Restaurant | Apr 27, 2009 | May 4, 2009 | May 11, 2009 |
| Best place to go skateboarding | May 4, 2009 | May 11, 2009 | May 18, 2009 |
| Best Weekend Getaway | May 11, 2009 | May 18, 2009 | May 26, 2009 |
| Best Movie Theater | May 18, 2009 | May 26, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| Best Burger Joint | May 26, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 8, 2009 |
| Best Golf Course | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 8, 2009 | Jun 15, 2009 |
| Best Miniature Golf Course | Jun 8, 2009 | Jun 15, 2009 | Jun 22, 2009 |
| Best Festival | Jun 15, 2009 | Jun 22, 2009 | Jun 29, 2009 |
| Best Fireworks | Jun 22, 2009 | Jun 29, 2009 | Jul 6, 2009 |
| Best Local Country Band | Jun 29, 2009 | Jul 6, 2009 | Jul 13, 2009 |
| Best Pizza Place | Jul 6, 2009 | Jul 13, 2009 | Jul 20, 2009 |
| Best Ice Cream Parlor | Jul 13, 2009 | Jul 20, 2009 | Jul 27, 2009 |
| Best Happy Hour | Jul 20, 2009 | Jul 27, 2009 | Aug 3, 2009 |
| Best Seafood Restaurant | Jul 27, 2009 | Aug 3, 2009 | Aug 10, 2009 |
| Best Submarine Sandwich | Aug 3, 2009 | Aug 10, 2009 | Aug 17, 2009 |
| Best Wine Bar | Aug 10, 2009 | Aug 17, 2009 | Aug 24, 2009 |
| Best Breakfast Restaurant | Aug 17, 2009 | Aug 24, 2009 | Aug 31, 2009 |
| Best Barbecue Restaurant | Aug 24, 2009 | Aug 31, 2009 | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Best Jewelry Store | Aug 31, 2009 | Sep 8, 2009 | Sep 14, 2009 |
| Best Sports Bar | Sep 8, 2009 | Sep 14, 2009 | Sep 21, 2009 |
| Best Indian Restaurant | Sep 14, 2009 | Sep 21, 2009 | Sep 28, 2009 |
| Best Fitness Center | Sep 21, 2009 | Sep 28, 2009 | Oct 5, 2009 |
| Best Local Rock Band | Sep 28, 2009 | Oct 5, 2009 | Oct 12, 2009 |
| Best Dessert | Oct 5, 2009 | Oct 12, 2009 | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Best Haunted House | Oct 12, 2009 | Oct 19, 2009 | Oct 26, 2009 |
| Best Bar | Oct 19, 2009 | Oct 26, 2009 | Nov 2, 2009 |
| Best After Bar Restaurant | Oct 26, 2009 | Nov 2, 2009 | Nov 9, 2009 |
| Best Bowling Alley | Nov 2, 2009 | Nov 9, 2009 | Nov 16, 2009 |
| Best Boutique Shopping | Nov 9, 2009 | Nov 16, 2009 | Nov 23, 2009 |
| Best Radio Station | Nov 16, 2009 | Nov 23, 2009 | Nov 30, 2009 |
| Best Cup of Coffee | Nov 23, 2009 | Nov 30, 2009 | Dec 7, 2009 |
| Best Local Jazz Band | Nov 30, 2009 | Dec 7, 2009 | Dec 14, 2009 |
| Best Discount Shopping | Dec 7, 2009 | Dec 14, 2009 | Dec 21, 2009 |
| Best Book Store | Dec 14, 2009 | Dec 21, 2009 | Dec 28, 2009 |
| Best Dance Club | Dec 21, 2009 | Dec 28, 2009 | Jan 4, 2010 |
Things to Do
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Go back to the totally awesome '80s this weekend [things to do]
"Back to the '80s," an area premiere, opens Friday, Nov. 6, for three weekends in Kettering. The retro show is an account of 1989 high school senior class, as recalled by a man in his 30s. Unrequited love, popularity (and its opposite), a debate about CDs replacing cassette tapes, student elections, a stolen speech, new kids in school and an English teacher in a magazine centerfold are among the plot lines. There are 20 songs, including "Footloose," "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" and "You Give Love a Bad Name." Like, totally awesome! » More
What's happening this week
- Lowell Liebermann: Clarinet Premiere at Schuster Performing
- Revolution Rock: The Tribute to The Clash, with Luxury Pushers, Thee Pistol Whips, All Alliteration Aside at South Park
- The StepCrew - Cityfolk Celtic Series at the Victoria
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Ervin J.
- We Care Arts Holiday Arts Festival
- Auction to Benefit Swaziland at Cedarville University
- Rhythm in Shoes to Perform Banjo Dance at the Boll Theatre
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What's happening this week
- Lowell Liebermann: Clarinet Premiere at Schuster Performing
- Revolution Rock: The Tribute to The Clash, with Luxury Pushers, Thee Pistol Whips, All Alliteration Aside at South Park
- The StepCrew - Cityfolk Celtic Series at the Victoria
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Ervin J.
- We Care Arts Holiday Arts Festival
- Auction to Benefit Swaziland at Cedarville University
- Rhythm in Shoes to Perform Banjo Dance at the Boll Theatre
Colleges
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University of Dayton
- Luck of the Draw Darts at Tink's Bar
- Department of Visual Arts Senior Exhibition at the Rike
- Karaoke at Milano's
Sinclair Community College
- LYD - Motown Saturdays at Oregon Express
- Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band at Canal Street
- John Evans and Marvin Todd at Wiley's Comedy
Wright State University
Movies
Movies & Showtimes
Disney's 'A Christmas Carol' in 3D [showtimes]
Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge must face uncomfortable truths when three Christmas spirits take him on a journey through his past, present and future. More »
Restaurants
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Hidden gems [restaurant listings]
The Miami Valley is blessed with plenty of hidden restaurant gems. These eateries are in out-of-the-way places or sometimes simply tucked into the back of your mind, but are definitely worth checking out. More »
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