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Recently, the Human Race Theatre Company was named Ohio's Outstanding Theatre Organization by the Ohio Theatre Alliance. Discover why the company's productions made such an impression. 126 N. Main St., 937-461-3823 or 937-228-3630.

The Victoria Theatre Association features performances for both the young and the young at heart. See spectacular performances at the Victoria's Broadway on Main Series, Young at Heart Series and Theater in the Loft. Productions include Sleeping Beauty on Ice, performed by the world-renowned St. Petersburg State Ice Ballet, and King Arthur. During the summer, catch an old flick during the Hot Times, Cool Movies film series. 138 N. Main St., 937-228-3630.

The Dayton Playhouse season has historically consisted of plays, musicals and FutureFest, an international playwriting contest in which six unproduced plays are performed in one weekend and judged by some of the top professionals in the entertainment industry. The Dayton Playhouse is home to Youtheatre for young performers, playwrights and support crew. Performances are at the Dayton Playhouse located in the Cultural Arts Complex at Deweese Parkway. 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., 937-333-7469.

The Dayton Opera Association has held the greatest number of subscriptions of any opera company in Ohio. The opera company's season has included classic like Lucia Di Lammermoor, Les Miserables. Performances are at Memorial Hall. 125 E. First St., call 937-228-3630 for reservations.

The Dayton Visual Arts Center is a group of artists and art lovers who believe that a vital visuals arts community is essential to the life of the community. From gallery talks and exhibit openings to professional development workshops, DVAC provides opportunities to meet others who share an interest in art and to learn about and support contemporary visual art.

Since the late '60s, the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company has received national recognition for its performances of American modern dance. The company premieres works by emerging artists and classic pieces by internationally acclaimed choreographers. Call 937-228-3232.

Every year, CITYFOLK presents some of the world's finest folk artists. This year's will be bigger than ever. Highlights of past season's include a Celtic Series, a Jazz Series, Dance Parties, a Guitar Showcase and the summer Folk Festival. Call 937-496-3863.

The Dayton Ballet, America's second-oldest ballet company, was founded in 1937 by Josephine and Hermene Schwarz as an ensemble repertory ballet company. The dance group presents five shows each season in Dayton's Victoria Theatre. Call 937-449-5060.

The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in 1933 and is the oldest and largest performing arts group in the Miami Valley. The orchestra offers visitors an exciting and wide-ranging repertoire with a variety of series from classical to casual classics and coffee concerts. Concerts are held at Fraze Pavilion, Memorial Hall, Victoria Theatre and the Dayton Convention Center. Performance Place - 109 N. Main St., Suite 200. Call 937-224-3521 for more information.

Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center located at Second and Main Streets in downtown Dayton is poised to become a landmark facility for Dayton's arts and cultural life. It is comprised of two distinct structures - a performing arts center and an office/condominium tower. The performing arts center serves as the focal point of the facility, and includes the 2300 seat Mead Theatre, 150 seat Mathile Black Box Theatre and a 120 seat restaurant. Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and Dayton Opera will call the Schuster Center home, and the Dayton Ballet and the Victoria Theatre Association will present select performances there as well.

Fraze Pavilion, a 4,300-seat outdoor amphitheater in Kettering's Lincoln Park Civic Commons, is the site of more than 50 concerts by top-name entertainers and festivals May-September. The pavilion's schedule includes an annual Bavarian festival and a Cajun/Zydeco festival featuring Cajun food and music. 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., 937-296-3300 or 937-297-3720 (concert line).

Memorial Hall was constructed in 1910 as a memorial to Montgomery County's Civil War veterans. Today this spectacular building is the site of fabulous performances by the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, pop and symphony concerts and elaborate dance and opera productions. Visitors will be awed by the hall's three beautiful panels of Tiffany stained glass windows that adorn the ceiling. 125 E. First St., 937-225-5898 or 937-224-9000.

The Dayton Cultural Center is home to the city's division of Cultural Affairs' many programs and services. It houses Reflections Gallery, filled annually with national traveling exhibits, and the Dayton Cultural Center Gift Shop, where local artists display and sell their works. 216 Main St., 937-223-2489.

The Riverbend Art Center offers a gallery for students, teachers and guest artists to display their art. Hours of operation for the Offices & Gallery are Monday through Friday 9am-9pm and Saturday 9am-3pm. The Center's hours are Monday through Friday 9am-10pm and Saturday 9am-4pm. Both areas are closed on Sundays and holidays. 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave. Call 937-333-7000 for more information.

The Dayton Visual Arts Center was created to nurture the community's awareness and understanding of contemporary visual artists. 40 W. Fourth St., 937-224-3822.

The Rutledge Gallery features about fifteen different artists, mostly local, but from as far away as Israel. A tour of the gallery's mixed media is a feast for the eyes. The media varies from pen and ink, silk screens, and jewelry to photography, oil painting and sculpture. Framing is also available. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 11am-6pm and by appointment. The gallery also plans to be open before and after many of downtown's performing arts events. Located in the Kettering Tower on Second & Jefferson Streets in downtown Dayton. For additional information, contact the gallery at 226-7335.

The Dayton Art Institute features a diverse permanent collection, world class special exhibitions, interesting educational programs and unique special events. It is housed in Dayton's best-known landmark, a beautiful historic Italian Renaissance-inspired building.

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery features interactive exhibits for all ages including a live animal zoo, planetarium and laser shows in state of the art space theater, science activities and experiments, a 2 1/2 story climbing tower, ZOOMzone, special early childhood activity area, anthropology collections and much more. Museum hosts national traveling exhibits and special events throughout the year. 2600 DeWeese Parkway. For more information call 937-275-7431.

United States Air Force Museum
Ohio's premier free attraction for groups and visitors of all ages. This oldest and largest military aviation museum features over 300 aircraft and missiles and thousands of aviation artifacts. Museum admission is free. For more information call 937-255-3284.

The National Aviation Hall of Fame is attached to the United States Air Force Museum. The Hall features interactive exhibits emphasizing scientific and historical contributions to air and space pioneers. An induction ceremony is held each year to recognize outstanding aviators in the U.S. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, 937-256-0944. Call for hours.

Riverscape - A unique recreational destination; everyone can enjoy something at Riverscape! From eye-popping laser and light shows to serene and beautiful landscape settings, RiverScape will attract residents and tourists time and again. This comprehensive recreational and entertainment development along the Great Miami River offers a variety of activities, programming, and wonderful sights to experience! The Five Rivers MetroParks Urban Programming Office can be reached at
(937) 274-0126 or via email at info@riverscape.org

 

 

The Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to commemorate the lives and legacy of three exceptional Daytonians: Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright and Paul Laurence Dunbar. The park consists of four units: The Wright Cycle Company building; Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial; The John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers Aviation Center at Carillon Historical Park; and Huffman Prairie Flying Field. Hours of operation vary by season and unit. Admission fees vary by site (refer to each site listed individually). Call 937-225-7705 for more information.

 

 

Carillon Historical Park is a unique historical museum complex of 23 buildings, situated on a beautifully landscaped 65-acre site just south of downtown Dayton. Historic buildings, structures and artifacts tell the Miami Valley's invention, settlement, transportation and industrial stories. You won't want to miss the new exhibits in the John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brother's Aviation Center which houses the 1905 Wright Flyer III, the world's first practical airplane, a national historic landmark and a site of Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. Located at 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton. Call 937-293-2841 for more information.

 

 

 

 

SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park, a National Historic Landmark and Dayton's "oldest neighborhood," represents the remains of a Fort Ancient Indian settlement of AD 1200 on the bank of the Great Miami River. A modern Museum building with film and displays describing the site, as well as five reconstructed village structures, stockdale, heirloom garden and native prairie have been developed for visitation and research purposes within this archaeological park. SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park is open year round. For more information, call or write SunWatch at: SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park, 2301 West River Road, Dayton, Ohio 45418 (937) 268-8199.

 

 

Five Rivers MetroParks manages and operates 24 outstanding public facilities. Founded in 1963 to serve the Greater Dayton area, MetroParks offers 11,600 acres for year-round recreation, education and conservation. Facilities are available to the public free of charge - made possible by voter passage of the 2000 "Parks 21" ballot issue, as well as grants and private donations. Facility brochures are available upon request by calling (937) 275-PARK.

 

 

Paramount's Kings Island has rides and so much more. Family Fun, Thrills and Something for Everyone! If you crave extreme thrills, raging water adventures, flying through the air, or just an enjoyable day with your family, Paramount's Kings Island has more than 80 rides and attractions with something for every member of the family!

 

 

The Beach Waterpark - where adventure awaits. Explore the Largest Waterpark in Ohio, and one of the top 5 Waterparks in the nation. With more than 40 rides and attractions and 35 acres of water fun it's no wonder City Beat Magazine voted The Beach the area's "Best Place to Get Wet."

Minor League Baseball
Dayton Dragons
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ECHL Hockey - Dayton Bombers
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Univesity of Dayton - Dayton Flyers
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Wright State - Raiders
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