Renew Dayton, things going on in Dayton, OH

Oregon District Hosts the Bar Stool Open 2009

2009-10-28T16:02:00.005-04:00

The Dayton Bar Stool Open is such a fun event and a great way to donate to a great cause.

I was at this event last year and had a great time. Everyone was fun and having a great time. The costumes were one of the best things about it. So get creative and come on out. Check Most Metro for more information.

Bar Stool Open returns to Oregon District | Dayton MostMetro

Carlocate.com is Reynolds & Reynolds new site.

2009-10-27T14:24:00.002-04:00

Reynolds & Reynolds recently launched www.CarLocate.com , a website for people looking to buy a car. It looks pretty clean and easy to use with lots of good info. Check it out! Support Dayton and spread the word about this one!

So when you are looking for a car remember Car Locate/

‘Five Guys’ burgers launching in Dayton

2009-10-12T11:37:00.002-04:00

Well I have been twice and they have only been open since the 19th of Oct. thats how good they are. If you have never been to a Five Guys they are awesome and fresh! Only get a small fry unless you want enough for a family of 4 then order the large fry.

‘Five Guys’ burgers launching in Dayton

Dayton Downtown passenger train station could be operational by 2011

2009-10-12T09:20:00.000-04:00

Dayton adding a passenger rail to the city. This idea has been in the works for quite some time now and it looks like it could become a reality. I think adding rail transportation to Dayton would be a great idea. Downtown passenger train station could be operational by 2011 Here are a few pics of when Dayton had a passenger rail station.

Splash Moraine closing - Moraine cuts 187 positions

2009-10-12T09:12:00.000-04:00

Looks like the Splash Moraine park will be closing do to lack of funds. Moraine cuts 187 positions, shutters Splash Moraine - Dayton Business Journal:

New coffee shop opens in downtown Dayton

2009-10-12T08:32:00.002-04:00

Looks like folks downtown Dayton are going to have another option to get their morning cup of coffee.
New coffee shop opens in downtown Dayton - Dayton Business Journal:

Dayton bike trails to get $200K upgrades - Dayton Business Journal:

2009-09-23T10:54:00.000-04:00

Great news if you ride bikes in Dayton Ohio. They are going to start upgrading the bike trails. Dayton bike trails to get $200K upgrades - Dayton Business Journal:

Oktoberfest organizers ready for weekend party

2009-09-23T10:50:00.002-04:00

Oktoberfest at the Dayton Art Institute ready for another year of a great event for the Dayton area. Hope to see people out there. Oktoberfest organizers ready for weekend party

New $2.3M jazz club to open in Dayton - Dayton Business Journal:

2009-09-21T08:43:00.001-04:00

New $2.3M jazz club to open in Dayton - Dayton Business Journal:

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The 2009 Dayton Music Fest

2009-09-21T08:43:00.000-04:00

The 2009 Dayton Music Fest

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Dayton Oktoberfest 2009

2009-09-15T09:06:00.003-04:00

Dayton Oktoberfest 2009 will be a great party if your looking for one. I have been every year to the Oktoberfest since 2000 and Dayton really knows how to put on a party like no other! Click here for all the details.Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest 2009

Ribbon-cutting for All Stars Sports N Wings in Kettering

2009-09-15T09:01:00.001-04:00

Looks like there is going to be a new sports bar in Kettering this week. All Stars Sports N Wings is going to be opening tomorrow Wed. read all the details here. Ribbon-cutting tomorrow for new Kettering sports bar | Taste: Dayton food and restaurants

Arcade’s new owners on hand for Urban Nights

2009-09-15T08:57:00.002-04:00

A huge turn out to see the Dayton Arcade and the new owners for Urban Nights last weekend. Read all the details here. Arcade’s new owners on hand for Urban Nights

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5 local companies among nation’s fastest growing

2009-08-19T09:48:00.000-04:00

5 Local companies in the Dayton area are among INC.com 500 of the fasted growing businesses. Finally some good news for Dayton! Click the link below to see the article.
5 local companies among nation’s fastest growing

New Voltzy's Root Beer Stand opens today | Taste: Dayton food and restaurants

2009-08-04T13:22:00.002-04:00

If you have never been to Voltzy's you have to go. It is like no other place in Dayton. He has this joking rude attitude like ed's in Chicago. Check it out and get a double Voltzy! New Voltzy's Root Beer Stand opens today | Taste: Dayton food and restaurants

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Zombie Walk in Dayton Ohio

2009-06-23T13:08:00.007-04:00

Town Hall #3: A Pedestrian- and Bicycle-Friendly Dayton

2009-06-03T09:39:00.001-04:00

Just and FYI to anyone interested.

Town Hall #3: A Pedestrian- and Bicycle-Friendly Dayton. Learn what the City of Dayton is doing to more effectively balance the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.

As the historic center of our region, Dayton's inner core was originally designed not for cars, but for pedestrians, bicyclists, horses, and streetcars. As Americans are now increasingly choosing communities known for walk ability and bicycle amenities, this can give older center cities an advantage. We invite you to share your thoughts on how to capitalize on and enhance our alternative transportation assets. Planners and engineers will also discuss current projects and plans for benchmarking Dayton's progress towards achieving Bicycle-Friendly Community status through the League of American Bicyclists.

Saturday, June 27, 2009
9-11AM
Dayton Convention Center, 3rd Floor
22 East Fifth Street in Downtown Dayton

Free: No admission fee required. Parking passes will be provided for the adjoining Transportation Center Parking Garage.

Please RSVP to 333-3863 or daytonbeautiful@cityofdayton.org
More info can be found here. City of dayton.org

New Hot Head BurritoLocations Coming

2009-03-27T09:47:00.002-04:00

Hot Head Burrito is opening up some new locations throughout Dayton. I am a fan of Hot Head so if you go there try not to compare it to Chipolte because they are not really close to the same thing. Hot Head has more choices of what you can put on your order. Another cool thing is they have different bowl sizes you can order. For all the details check this out Full Story. Hot Head Burrito Menu

St. Patrick's Day in Dayton Ohio

2009-03-16T15:10:00.003-04:00

When most people think about St. Patrick's day they usually think about Boston, NY,NY Chicago or even New Orleans. But Dayton Ohio has by far one of the most fun St. Patrick's days around. The last 2 years I have been out of town for St. Patrick's day. I was in Chicago 2 years ago and NY NY last year. I will have to say that the parade in NY is a sight to behold. Non-Stop bagpipe bands for a solid 3 hrs. If you have never heard a 100 piece or more piper band then you are definitely missing out on an incredible sound.

Chicago was a good time but the sad thing was no one went all out with Green and costumes like they do in Dayton, OH. The green river was sweet and the pubs are wonderful. But there was no, one real place to hang and party. Everyone went into a small pub and pretty much stayed there. Unlike in Dayton where they set up huge party tents at pubs and have a huge party all day long. The vibe in NY for St. Patrick's day was pretty fun. Everyone was dressing up and having a great time just partying all day it seemed like.The pubs were hard to get into due to so many people partying. It was pretty cool it was like half the city was working and the other half was partying.

So now I'm back in Dayton this year for the celebration and looking forward to hanging out with all my friends this year and having a great St. Patrick's day in Dayton like no other place I have been to.
Raise a Pint and listen to som pippers for tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day in Dayton, OH and I have never to been to a better party.... Yet!

Two of my photos from St. Patricks day and a video.

New buildings in the tech district

2009-02-28T12:34:00.000-05:00

This is just one of the many building they are building downtown
Dayton in the tech area. Does anyone know of any business that are
moving into this area?

Oregon District Bar Fire

2009-02-20T09:14:00.002-05:00

Feb 19th at around 7pm the Tumbleweed Bar in the Oregon district of downtown Dayton was ablaze. Word on the news was it was a 2 alarm fire do to the close buildings in that area. No one was injured and I have not heard if they are going to rebuild. I hope so because they were the only place that had a cool patio on the 2nd floor that overlooked Oregon's 5th st. It was always fun to grab a drink and people watch in the summer.If anyone has any more info on this please post.More Pics Here

Dayton Ohio Restaurant Week

2009-01-26T08:55:00.000-05:00

So this week is restaurant week and there are a ton of restaurants that are offering package deals for a couple to have a night out on the town. Here is a list of participation restaurants. http://www.dineoutdayton.org/restaurant-week-menus.php So take some time and check out a new place for about half the price.

Dayton's First Annual Winter Ale Fest

2009-01-23T11:01:00.000-05:00

Most people know about the ale fest in the summer that is at Carolin park. Well this is the same people putting this one on but its in the winter. Feb 7th to be exact from 2-6pm I think I will attend. Check out the web site for all the information.
http://www.alefest.com/winter.htm

The A List Lounge

2008-10-08T15:36:00.002-04:00

So, not that I am the "authority" on downtown but I do see quite a bit working down here.

My work friends and I chat about "tainted spaces" and it looks like the old Bimini Bills is one of them. The next venture in that space (212 S Ludlow) will be The A List Lounge. I love to read Alexis Larsen's write-up in the DDN. See below for her write up from the paper yesterday.

Demetrius Wright and Donald Jones have big plans for the former Bimini Bills location at 212 S. Ludlow St. in downtown Dayton and it comes with an equally ambitious name — A List Lounge.
The co-owners of the A List Lounge say they are looking to attract the “after five downtown professionals that are 30 and up.”
Wright assures that those who remember Bimini Bills will still recognize the space with it’s handsome brick walls and spacious bar, but there will be many differences as well including the kitchen area which has been converted into a lounge space and a larger dance floor with couches along the walls. Wright explains, “it’s like an upscale lounge and sports bar.”
Wright and Jones currently say they have plans to open sometime during the second week of November.
The Lounge will not have a menu and will be cocktails and drinks only says Wright. Business casual attire will be required for customers and music from the ’80s and ’90s will be showcased. Wright and Jones say they see themselves as similar to another recently opened downtown bar — Sidebar — except for “bigger and we have a dance floor.”
Some things they have planned for visiting A-Listers include a Thursday Latin dance night which will include instruction, an old school night on Friday’s that will include 92.1 FM broadcasting live and karaoke backed by a live band (Dave Speed and Band) on Saturdays.
Wright said he has been doing club promotion for the last 15 years and this has been a long time coming with an active search for an A List Lounge space going on for the the last year-and-a-half.
A List Lounge: 212 S Ludlow St., Dayton. (937) 220-9330

Discover Woodland Days 2008

2008-10-07T16:28:00.000-04:00

October 12, 2008, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Enjoy a beautiful stroll through one of the most historic Garden Cemeteries in the US and meet some of the famous and infamous people that have made Woodland Cemetery their final resting place. We will have local actors portraying some of the most interesting people here at Woodland Cemetery. Come, look and listen as each actor dressed in character, tells you a little about themselves. From John Van Cleve who established the cemetery to The Wright Brothers who discovered flight and of course Erma Bombeck one of the most admired humorist writers of our day. We look forward to seeing you there. Tours will depart at 1, 2 and 3:00. Contact Debbie Mescher at 228-3221 with any questions.

http://www.woodlandcemetery.org/