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Universal Music Day
October 11 is a day to honor music, musicians, music teachers and music-making. Celebrate locally by checking out some of Dayton's musical talent live. Live music best bets »
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Here's where you get to tell the world what you think. Every week you get to vote on the best that the Dayton area has to offer in entertainment, restaurants, recreation & and a few other bizarro categories.
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- New Artwork from Antarctica at ArtStreet
- Collages by Jane Bickford at ArtStreet
- The Dan Rivers Acoustic Open Mic Show at Bargos Grill
Sinclair Community College
- The Werks and The Fiddleworms at Canal Street
- Comedians Rich Voss and Dave Zage at Wiley's Comedy
- Indie Rock Night at Oregon Express
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Like sauerkraut? Then you better head for Waynesville this weekend [things to do]
It's not every day that you can feast on a hot sundae, made out of potatoes, sour cream, olives, and, of course, sauerkraut. And that's on top of other kraut-laden food like cabbage rolls, brownies, reuben sandwiches and pizza. Find out for yourself why a little dish called sauerkraut can bring some 300,000 to the village of Waynesville. The annual Ohio Sauerkraut Festival is today and Sunday. More »
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'Body of Lies'[movies]
Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, deception and explosions … as if you need further plot explanation: A CIA operative hatches a dangerous plan to catch the leader of a terrorist organization, but conflicts with his two closest allies may cost him his life. More »
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The Melting Pot in Washington Twp. [review]
Whether you're looking for a new spot for a date, a night out with the girls or whatever, The Melting Pot offers delicious fondue fun for everyone at its first area location in Washington Twp. The Melting Pot's fondue dining concept is certainly distinctive. Here, the diners are the chefs. For chocolate enthusiasts — and my sense is, there are many of you — dessert here is a gooey slice of heaven. More »
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