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Photos: The Outside Presents kicks off season 4 with an exploration of Ohio noise
The fourth season of The Outside Presents concert series kicked off on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Dr. Bob Brandt Jr. event space at WYSO's Union Schoolhouse studios. This performance was survey of extreme sound through the state titled, "Noise Ohio." The night opened with Being and Developer, both hailing from Dayton. Columbus was represented by Casey Adams and Cleveland by longtime noise artist Bbob Drake. Rounding out the evening were Cincinnati's Isolated Node and Black Corolla. Dayton's Yesteronics provided visuals.
warrencountypost.com
Hall Around Town Radio: Who's Playing Out Oct 30
Presented by Scott Hall from “Hall Around Town Radio”. A little live music can turn an ordinary day into a memorable experience. The area's top musicians take center stage at some of the tri-states best restaurants and nightspots, bringing live music to our region nearly every night of the week. Make your first stop here weekly to find out “Who’s Playing Out” at one of our live local music venues.
WDTN
Seinfeld sets 2027 Schuster Center performance
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Cue the music! Jerry Seinfeld is bringing his stand-up comedy to the Gem City. On March 5, 2027 at 7 p.m., Seinfeld will perform on the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center stage. Seinfeld is best known for the Emmy award-winning sitcom “Seinfeld.” Tickets to Seinfeld’s performance will go on […]
signshop.com
Sign Design Awards: Keeping a Classic Alive
For generations, drive-in movie theaters have held a special place in American culture. From the towering screens and rows of parked cars to the illuminated signs welcoming moviegoers, these destinations represent a piece of Americana that has become increasingly rare. When a classic sign at the Dixie Twin Drive-In Theater...
dayton247now.com
Soulful Gospel Sundays to debut with red-carpet kickoff Nov. 1 in downtown Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- After surviving lung cancer, one local woman is turning her gratitude into an opportunity to bring the community together. Robin Jvet Mobley is launching Soulful Gospel Sundays, a new event featuring gospel music, comedy, karaoke, and more, with a focus on faith, fellowship, and inspiration. The...
American Songwriter
Born 75 Years Ago Today in Ohio, the Funk Innovator Who Went From James Brown’s Band to Becoming a Music Legend in His Own Right
On this day (October 26) in 1951, Bootsy Collins was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. As a teen, he played bass in the original lineup of James Brown’s J.B.s. Later, he joined George Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic collective. Collins then formed Bootsy’s Rubber Band, a P-Funk offshoot. He has also collaborated with a long list of artists across multiple genres, including Fatboy Slim, Sammy Hagar, Praxis, and Deee-Lite.
WDTN
Bricky’s ‘Friday Night Mic’ sessions moving to Miamisburg
Bricky’s Friday Night Mic is returning next month at a new location in Miamisburg. Hugo’s on the Hill will be the home of the popular open mic session, as it returns from hiatus on Friday, Nov. 13. “We’re excited to kick off this next chapter with another great night of stand-up comedy featuring some of […]
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Yellow Cab Tavern's final night is this Saturday, October 31, with a mixed bill of bands and DJs
This Saturday, October 31, will be the last show at Dayton venue Yellow Cab Tavern, which is closing its door for good at the end of th month. The final night, curated by local promoters Max Lightcap and John Chamberlain, features a mixed bill of bands and DJs that will go from 5PM to 2AM.
hoodline.com
Yellow Cab Tavern Closes for Good Oct. 31 After 15 Years of Dayton Music
Yellow Cab Tavern, a longtime fixture of the Dayton music scene, is closing for good on Saturday, Oct. 31, after 15 years in business. The venue at 700 E. 4th St. will mark the occasion with two final nights of music: a free open-mic farewell party on Friday and a curated Halloween bash to close out the building for the last time.
moversmakers.org
Cincinnati to host national gathering of socially engaged artists
Artists will gather in Cincinnati next fall for a national event exploring how art can address social issues and connect with communities, as funding and institutional support for their work face growing pressure. THROUGHLINES 2027 runs Oct. 8-10 at the Art Academy of Cincinnati and other locations around the city....
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Marin Alsop and May Festival flip the script for 2027 season
Long revered for its annual roster of traditional, large-scale, choral-orchestral works by men, the 2027 May Festival, led by Director Marin Alsop, has fashioned two weeks of music significantly by, for and about women. Even Beethoven’s venerable Symphony No. 9 is receiving a woman’s touch. Add to the mix the long-awaited return to Music Hall of Cincinnati’s premiere professional chorus, the Vocal Arts Ensemble, and this promises to be a May Festival like none prior.
warrencountypost.com
Step Back in Time to Christmas 1900 With Author Cheri Brinkman at Miami University Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, OH — What was Christmas like more than 125 years ago? From holiday decorations and traditional foods to music and celebrations, local author and historian Cheri Brinkman will take audiences back to the turn of the 20th century during a free holiday presentation at Miami University Middletown. Brinkman...
Cincinnati CityBeat
Photos: Rush takes the stage in Cincinnati
Iconic Canadian rock band Rush took their Fifty Something Tour through Cincinnati last weekend. Singer and bassist Geddy Lee, Guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer Anika Nilles, along with keyboardist Loren Gold, took the stage at Heritage Bank Center on Friday, Oct. 23. Nilles joined the band in 2025, five years after legendary drummer Neil Peart passed away at the age of 67.
daytonvistas.com
Dayton’s Memorial Hall: Its History and Uncertain Future
Memorial Hall is one of Dayton’s most impressive architectural treasures, and it has served as a gathering spot and space for events of all types. But after those functions have largely shifted to other downtown venues, its future is currently uncertain. On September 29, 2026, the structure returned to...
Ohio Capital Journal
History: When Ohioans came to watch the synagogues rise
In 1836, Cincinnati’s small Jewish community dedicated a synagogue. It was reported to be the first building erected as a synagogue in the western United States. The congregation behind it, B’nai Israel, had been organized twelve years earlier. When it received a charter from Ohio in 1830, it counted 32 adult men and 20 adult […]
Northern Kentucky Tribune
Our Rich History: Baskets, barrels, and booze — Untold story of Monkey John’s Grocery
Bartholomew Cavagna (1799–1889) arrived in Cincinnati without a ledger, but with the grit of a shipwrecked sailor and a promise made on a New Orleans dock. Born in Genoa, Italy, on Christmas Day in 1799, Cavagna spent his youth navigating the perils of the sea. After surviving a shipwreck in the Gulf of Mexico that washed him ashore in Cuba, he worked maritime routes until he saved enough capital to buy a small vessel transporting fruit from Havana to Louisiana.
WDTN
Whitman’s bike shop hosts Spooktacular Day in Saint Paris
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A Spooktacular Day in Saint Paris, hosted by Whitman’s Bike Shop, will be held this Sunday. “Our goal is to bring families, local businesses, and community organizations together for an afternoon of Halloween fun while supporting our small-town community,” wrote Whitman’s. The Oct. 25 event will run from noon to 6 […]