| *** 🩰Around Town: Things to do in Dayton this weekend Dayton Ballet presents "Pointes of View" May 9-10 at the Victoria Theatre. CONTRIBUTED Credit: CONTRIBUTED Dayton Ballet’s spring repertory concert, including a world premiere choreographed by Dayton Contemporary Dance Company Associate Artistic Director Qarrianne Blayr, is among top events this weekend along with options ranging from comedy and festivals to film and wrestling. Click here. 🎭Theater: This week in Dayton arts: 5 key things to know Jackie Randall (Molly Brown) and cast of the Dayton Playhouse production of "The Unsinkable Molly Brown." Photo by Ray Geiger Credit: Ray Geiger “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” is the show we didn’t know we needed. The classic musical feels fresh and relevant at the Dayton Playhouse complete with a knockout star turn by Jackie Randall. Click here. 🍽️ Food and Dining: Make your Mother’s Day 2025 meal plans Mudlick Tap House on East Third Street in downtown Dayton. NATALIE JONES/STAFF Credit: Natalie Jones Many restaurants across the region are gearing up for Mother’s Day. Check out our guide to buffets, four-course meals and more. Click here. 🎬Film: ‘Sinners’ movie showcases Centerville HS grad Hannah Beachler’s stunning production design Academy Award-winning production designer Hannah Beachler. SUBMITTED PHOTO Centerville High School and Wright State University graduate Hannah Beachler is the first African American to win an Academy Award for production design. Her latest project is the fascinating Warner Bros. blockbuster “Sinners,” a supernatural tale of horror and racism in 1930s Mississippi. Click here. 💖Around Town: Mother Stewart’s to offer Mother’s Day Mimosa Mayhem Mothers Day Mimosa Mayhem at Mother Stewart's Brewing Company on Sunday will offer flights of the popular drink, brunch trucks, DJ music and flowers for a complete day out. Credit: Courtesy Mother Stewart’s Brewing Company in Springfield will host their Mother’s Day Mimosa Mayhem featuring mimosa flights, chocolates, brunch trucks, music and more. Click here. 🚶♀️Outdoors: Getting fitness steps and a dose of local history: Dayton walking tours show off city’s downtown Preservation Dayton's new guided Downtown Dayton Historic Walking Tours highlight local history and architecture - D. Juniewicz Credit: Debbie Juniewicz Interested in exploring more of Dayton’s rich history while keeping physically fit? Check out Preservation Dayton’s guided Downtown Dayton Historic Walking Tours. Click here. 🖼️Visual arts: 4 events at the Dayton Art Institute to check out this month The Dayton Art Institute. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF From a book sale to an astrology tour, the Dayton Art Institute is keeping busy in May. Click here. 🎢Outdoors: Multiple Kings Island coasters and rides have major anniversaries this year Kings Island visitors ride Orion Friday, June 9, 2023 in Mason. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF Credit: Nick Graham Multiple attractions at Kings Island are celebrating major anniversaries. Take a closer look. Click here. 🖼️Around Town: Art fair this weekend in Springfield could be ideal place to get Mother’s Day gift Robine Wright will be the featured artist at the Mad River Art League's Spring Art Fair at Mother Stewart's Brewing Company's parking lot on Saturday. A variety of art will be available including an appearance of a silhouette artist who can do work on sight. Credit: Contributed Springfield’s Mad River Art League will host their annual Spring Art Fair Saturday featuring artist Varin Acevedo of Cleveland offering personalized silhouettes, including pets and people. Click here. 👶Around Town: Local diaper drive this week will support families struggling to purchase necessity Dayton Diaper Depot is collecting diapers for families. CONTRIBUTED Dayton Diaper Depot is having its Second Annual Mother’s Day Community Diaper Drive through May 10. Find out how you can participate. Click here. 🖼️Visual arts: Painter has goal to inspire deeper thoughts that follow initial impression Jeremy Long, "The Concert", Oil on Canvas, 72" x 96". On view at Dana L. Wiley Gallery. CONTRIBUTED Credit: Contributed Jeremy Long’s paintings are being showcased in a solo show at Dana L. Wiley Gallery at Front Street in downtown Dayton. He describes his vision as adhering to “poetic meaning over novelty.” Click here. 🏠Timeless Dayton: Teacher’s historic Dayton home has been used for on-site art and history lessons The Weldy House is located at 19 Linden Ave in Dayton. CONTRIBUTED Former American history teacher Shirley Watson wants you to know about her historic home at 19 Linden Avenue. Read more about the home’s history and renovations. Click here. ⭐Community Gems: Nominate someone who is making a difference Dayton Daily News Community Gems logo The Dayton Daily News Community Gems initiative highlights people who give their time and effort to improve the lives of their neighbors and community. Do you know someone like this in your community? Follow this link to nominate them. 🎶Music: Cosmo Joe’s hosts weekly open mic reboot of the beloved Rock N Roll Play Date Todd the Fox playing the Cosmic Rock Play Date at Cosmo Joe's Atomic Lounge, 2025. PHOTO CREDIT: Victoria Harper Cosmo Joe’s Atomic Lounge in downtown Dayton has an open mic night built on “community, creativity, and the spirit of rock and roll.” Find out what makes their idea of open mic so cool. Click here. 📷Photos: Flowers, trees bloom across Dayton area, Derby Day wiener dog races in the Oregon District and A World A’Fair 2025 Despite the rainy weather, The Oregon Districts 7th annual Derby Day Running of the Wieners happened on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Hosted by The Oregon District Business Association, proceeds from the wiener dog race registration fee went to benefit the Human Society of Greater Dayton and Miami Valley Pit Crew. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Credit: Tom Gilliam Some of the best areas to see flowers and trees bloom include Aullwood Garden MetroPark near Englewood, Cox Arboretum MetroPark in Dayton and Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark in Dayton. The Oregon District’s 7th annual Derby Day Running of the Wieners happened May 3. The 52nd annual A World A’Fair took place May 2-4 at the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Xenia. 🎬ICYMI: 5 streaming movies and TV shows about the pope This image released by Focus Features shows Ralph Fiennes in a scene from "Conclave." (Focus Features via AP) Credit: AP The election of a new pope is underway. It’s tough to know the outcome but I highly recommend watching the Oscar-winning drama “Conclave” for a deeper look at the potential infighting and spiritual debates probably happening inside the Vatican. Click here. CONNECT WITH ME Thanks for taking the time to read this newsletter. I encourage you to keep in touch. Share story tips or feedback about this newsletter by emailing me at Russell.Florence@coxinc.com. | 