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Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s “Presence and Power” straddles Black & Women’s History Months with performances that showcase four dynamic ballets
DCDC presents visions of four dynamic Black women creators as we re-affirm positive values of a diverse, inclusive, & equitable society.
Kevin Ward
Feb 212 min read
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Dayton Live and The Human Race bring 'THE KITE RUNNER' to Dayton
Dayton Live and The Human Race Theatre Company are pleased to welcome the national tour of THE KITE RUNNER at the Victoria Theatre, May...
The Dayton Weekly News
May 16, 20243 min read
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Classic BEAT STREET Screening & Lecture with TL Cross
Classic BEAT STREET Screening & Lecture with TL Cross
The Dayton Weekly News
Dec 3, 20232 min read
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A Hip-Hop Legend Brings the Hip Hop Nutcracker to Dayton this Holiday Season
A Hip-Hop Legend, Kurtis Blow, Brings the Hip Hop Nutcracker to Dayton this Holiday Season
The Dayton Weekly News
Dec 3, 20234 min read
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Red-carpet movie premiere of Brown Hands, Black Schools: HBCUs
Red-carpet movie premiere of Brown Hands, Black Schools: HBCUs, with executive producer of the film, Latoya Turner
Central State University
Dec 1, 20231 min read
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Spotlight on Dayton Photographers’ Exhibition
PARALLAX PHOTOGRAPHERS GROUP (PPG) upcoming Group Exhibition, A Look at Dayton
The Dayton Weekly News
Nov 25, 20232 min read
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The Golden Mic Masters: Celebrating Hip Hop's 50-Year Reign
Two local rappers are bringing shine and positivity to the City of Dayton, Ohio
Alicia Payne
Oct 19, 20235 min read
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DAYTON PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE PRESENTS
DAYTON PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE PRESENTS: STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE IN CONCERT TO FEATURE ICONIC SCORE PERFORMED LIVE TO FILM
The Dayton Weekly News
Oct 6, 20235 min read
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A Legendary DJ's Celebratory Journey from Hip-Hop to Heavenly Anthems
SKNO: A Legendary DJ's Celebratory Journey from Hip-Hop to Heavenly Anthems
Alicia Payne
Sep 15, 20234 min read
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Tchaikovsky X. Drake
DAYTON PERFORMING ARTS ALLIANCE PRESENTS: Steve Hackman’s Tchaikovsky X. Drake opening the 23-24 Rockin’ Orchestra Series
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Sep 15, 20235 min read
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Beats Unleashed: Hip Hop Marvel Takes Center Stage at Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center
Hip Hop Marvel Takes Center Stage at the Funk Museum Hall of Fame Exhibition
Alicia Payne
Sep 9, 20234 min read
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Beats Bars and Breakthroughs: Honoring 50 years of Hip-Hop in Dayton
Beats Bars and Breakthroughs: Honoring 50 years of Hip-Hop in Dayton
Alicia Payne
Aug 29, 20232 min read
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BLUNDEN HONORARY STAMP CAMPAIGN COMES TO TRIUMPHANT CLOSE
DCDC Stamp campaign for founder Jeraldyne Blunden
The Dayton Weekly News
Jul 7, 20232 min read
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The Dynamic Journey Of Negro League Baseball Is Celebrated In The Official Trailer For ‘The League’
THE LEAGUE explores Black baseball as an economic & social pillar of Black communities. Opens in Theaters on July 7 & on digital July 14.
The Dayton Weekly News
Jul 5, 20232 min read
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Premier African American Arts Organization Hires new Executive Director
Premier African American Arts Organization Hires new Executive Director
The Dayton Weekly News
Jun 10, 20232 min read
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University of Dayton to archive work of artist and educator Bing Davis
University of Dayton to archive work of artist and educator Bing Davis
The Dayton Weekly News
Feb 28, 20232 min read
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The Contemporary Dayton Lecture Series: Conversations
The Contemporary Dayton presents poet, essayist and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib
The Dayton Weekly News
Feb 24, 20235 min read
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A “Thriller” of a Musical Spectacular Soars onto the Stage
#1 Michael Jackson tribute show in the world, MJ Live! recreates the electrifying stage show of one of the greatest performers of all time
Arbogast Performing Arts Center
Feb 21, 20234 min read
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[BLACK]nificence: An Exploration of Black Impact Through Hip-Hop Culture
[BLACK]nificence is a addresses and dissects different aspects of Hip-Hop music and culture
Scripted In Black
Feb 19, 20232 min read
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Dayton Native Returns for Maria Callas: A Centennial Celebration
Dayton Native, UD Alum, and pianist Howard Watkins returns for Maria Callas opera
The Dayton Weekly News
Jan 29, 20238 min read
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