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June 7 First Friday to Feature Art Exhibits, Live Music, Shopping, Discounts

Dayton, May 30, 2013 – Downtown’s next free First Friday art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 7. Art exhibits, live music, dinner and drink specials, and retail sales will be featured at a variety of downtown businesses. Details are below about what’s on tap at participating locations during the June 7 First Friday.

Art

• CADC, 45 S. St. Clair St.: Hosting a Reveal Party to welcome new artists showing at the gallery, including Bruce Soiffer Photography. Art Benefits memberships will be on sale, and CACD will host a raffle in which winners pick their prizes, choosing from a hand-painted piano, table or small sewing stand; a painting; a painted bottle of wine; and a small jewelry box. Call 313-9883.

• Clash Consignment, 521 E. Fifth St.: Featuring new paintings, posters and works in various mediums by Dayton illustrator Jason Goad. Call 241-9434.

• The Collaboratory, 33 N. Main St.: Hosting “The Artists of Second and Ludlow,” featuring work by five artists who share a studio at that location. The exhibit, curated by former Springfield Museum of Art director Mark Chepp, features the work of Ira Bruckner, Delora Buford-Buchanan, Trish Calvert, Landon Crowell and Issa Randall. Call 732-5123.

• Dayton Society of Painters and Sculptors, 48 High St.: (Open until 8 p.m.) Featuring the 2013 DSPS spring open juried show, featuring a variety of work. The exhibit, curated by Shaun Dingwerth of the Richmond Art Museum, will include the best of the best of members’ artwork. Light refreshments will be served. Call 228-4532.

• Dayton Visual Arts Center, 118 N. Jefferson St.: (Open until 8 p.m.) Featuring the exhibition “Construction of Space:Tess Little and Jennifer Rosengarten” and light food and drink. Call 224-3822.

• Gallery 510 Fine Art, 510 E. Fifth St.: Featuring artwork and artsy items perfect for gift-giving. Call 672-6717.

Music

• Blind Bob’s, 430 E. Fifth St.: Featuring live music by Speaking Suns, Good English and Holy Smokes. Call 938-6405.

• Canal Street Tavern, 308 E. First St.: Featuring “Days of Future Passed: A Tribute to the Moody Blues” at 9 p.m. Call 461-9343 for ticket info.

• De’Lish Café, 139 N. Main St.: Featuring happy hour from 5 to 10 p.m. and live music during a mix and mingle with downtown business professionals. Call 461-2233.

• Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave.: Featuring happy hour until 6 p.m., a performance by the Miami Valley Pipe and Drum piping group starting at 6 p.m. and live music by Whiskey of the Damned starting at 9 p.m. Call 224-7822.
• Gilly’s, 132 S. Jefferson St.: WROU-FM 92.1 Old Skool Groove Night from 8 p.m. to midnight.

• Jay’s Seafood, 225 E. Sixth St.: Live music by Puzzle of Light at 9 p.m. Call 222-2892.

• Omega Music, 318 E. Fifth St.: Live music beginning at 7 p.m. Call 275-9949.

• Oregon Express, 336 E. Fifth St.: Featuring a happy-hour band and half-price pizza from 4 to 8 p.m., with additional live music by Eric Jerardi beginning at 9 p.m. Call 223-9205.

• Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St.: Live music by Hubbard Stew beginning at 9:30 p.m. Call 461-1101.

Food and Drink

• Blind Bob’s, 430 E. Fifth St.: Featuring happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. and 10 percent off food. Call 938-6405.

• Deaf Monty’s Wine, 22 Brown St.: $2 tastings of select wines. Call 225-9463.

• Franco’s Ristorante Italiano, 824 E. Fifth St.: 10 percent off food. Call 222-0204.

• Lucky’s Taproom and Eatery, 520 E. Fifth St.: Dinner specials, along with the special tapping of a firkin of craft beer. Call 222-6800.

• Smokin’ Bar-B-Que, 200 E. Fifth St.: 10 percent off food. Call 586-9790.

• Thai 9, 11 Brown St.: 15 percent off food. Call 222-3227.

• Uno Chicago Grill, 126 N. Main St.: 10 percent off food. Call 910-8000.

Entertainment

• Don Crawford Plaza in front of Fifth Third Field, 220 N. Patterson Blvd.: The monthly Courteous Mass Ride will meet for two rides this month: One leaves at 5:30 p.m. and the second at 7 p.m. The June ride will be hosted by Major Taylor Cycling Club and will include a tour of the Wright-Dunbar neighborhood and pass by Welcome Stadium, where Major Taylor will be holding its Signature Ride.

• Grass Roots Enrichment and Wellness Center, 400 E. Fifth St., Suite C: (Open until 8 p.m.) Featuring an art opening by artist-of-the-month Heather Lea Reid, tours of Grass Roots’ new space, and a free intro to massage therapy and Reiki. Information for upcoming programs for adults, teens and kids and registration for summer camps will be available. Light refreshments offered. Call 723-6747.

• Great Dayton Flood Walk: View vintage photos of the flood, visit buildings that made it through the flood, see high-water marks from 1913 and more. Walk starts at 7 p.m. and is $10 per person. Call 274-4749 or email for required reservations and meeting location.

• The Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St.: Featuring “Avenue Q,” a ridiculous, riotous and downright raunchy Tony Award-winning puppet show, presented in collaboration with the puppet masters at The Zoot Theatre Company. Call 228-3630 for ticket prices and time.
• Miami-Jacobs Career College, 110 N. Patterson Blvd.: Hosting a Pre-Summerfest Party from 6 to 9 p.m. The event includes a food truck rally, live music by Uncle Rico and a live broadcast by MIX 107.7-FM, where people can register to win tickets to see Sheryl Crow at the Fraze Pavilion.

• The Neon, 130 E. Fifth St.: Call 222-SHOW (7469) for films and show times.

• Olive, an urban dive, 416 E. Third St.: Featuring photography by local artist Brenda Boyd. Her photos document American flags around southwestern Ohio in the wake of 9/11 that illustrate expressions of patriotism. Call 222-DIVE (3483).

• RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave.: The award-winning Tropicoso takes the MetroParks Pavilion stage from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for the launch of the First Friday Salsa Music Series. Bring a lawn chair for seating. Call 274-0126.

• Schuster Center, Second and Main streets: Hosting the new stage production of“Dreamgirls,” which tells the story of an up-and-coming 1960s singing girl group and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune.Call 228-3630 for ticket prices and time.
• Urban Krag, 125 Clay St.: Climbing gym open until 11 p.m. Call 224-5724.

• Wiley’s Comedy Niteclub, 101 Pine St.: Comic and Dayton native Saleem at 9 p.m.; tickets are $12. Call 224-5653.

Shopping

• Green Baby, 31 S. St. Clair St.: (Open until 9 p.m.) Downtown’s newest Pop-Up Shop will celebrate its grand opening with giveaways, activities for kids, light refreshments, coupon giveaways and a raffle. Green Baby will offer environmentally friendly products for the family and holistic health items. Call 469-8665.

• Brim, 464 E. Fifth St.: Featuring new jewelry from local artist Atalie Gagnet, along with plenty of hats. Call 222-4287.

• Hangar18, 114 N. St. Clair St.: Featuring 15 percent off select items. Call 223-4191.

• Peace on Fifth, 510 E. Fifth St.: Fair-trade food tasting. Call 367-7215.

• Record Gallery, 16 Brown St.: Featuring 20 percent off collectable albums and 10 percent off general merchandise. Call 224-3277.

• ReCreate, 438 E. Fifth St.: Sale on select items, including new and used instruments, other music-related items, and original artwork. Call 938-8181.

• Sew Dayton, 16 Brown St.: Featuring some of the store owners’ newest designs, selling one-of-a-kind items made in Dayton, including patterns and fabrics that are exclusive to Sew Dayton. Call 234-7398.

First Friday is presented by the Downtown Dayton Partnership with support from the Oregon District Business Association and Rev. Cool’s “Around the Fringe” show that airs on Fridays from 8 p.m. to midnight on WYSO-FM 91.3. The Downtown Dayton Partnership’s website has a complete list of downtown’s arts and cultural amenities, as well as a dining guide, parking map and much more. Download the Find It Downtown mobile search tool for smartphones at http://mobile.downtowndayton.org.