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Me So Artsy collects blankets Harris Jeweler to TROY — A charity started by a young girl two years ago is still going strong today. One girl has turned into four, and more and more donations are needed. Emma Szakal, daughter of Kelli and Rick Szakal, started Me So Artsy when she was just 6 years old. She got the idea to start the charity when her young neighbor was fighting cancer. “I overheard his mommy talking to my mommy about how they run out of things for kids to do all the time,” Emma said. “I felt bad and wanted to do something. I know when I have been in the hospital, I have been bored with not that many activities to do.” Her mission is to collect art supplies, crafts and coloring books to donate to Children’s Medical Center in Dayton. The charity also accepts puzzles, books, board games and new stuffed animals. In the beginning, Emma put fliers in mailboxes in the neighborhood and collected two wagons of donations to take to Dayton Children’s hospital.
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Makaela Wiggershaus (l-r), Emma Szakal, Keelie Miller and Lilly Smith have joined together to collect donations for kids in the hospital with their charity, Me So Artsy. The girls set a goal of collecting 75 fleece blankets for December. Emma is still hard at work in her desire to bring fun to kids in the hospital, but she doesn’t do it alone. A few of her best friends have joined the cause. Keelie Miller, Makaela Wiggershaus and Lilly Smith all go to Troy Christian Schools with Emma.
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TROY — This Christmas, Harris Jeweler is once again getting into the electronics business with the second edition of the Harris Jeweler High Tech Holiday Giveaway. “Our clients loved the promotion so much last year we had to do it again this year,” said Bonnie Harris Frey, owner of Harris Jeweler. “We get to give away the hottest electronics of the season along with the gorgeous jewelry our clients have come to expect from us over the last 66 years.” This holiday season, every customer who purchases a piece of jewelry priced at $500 or more will receive one of three of this season’s hottest electronics. For every purchase between $500 and $999, a customer will receive a free Jawbone Era Bluetooth. Those purchasing $1,000 to $2,499 will receive an Apple iPod Touch. For every purchase of $2,500 or more, Harris Jeweler will give a free Apple iPad 4 as a gift with purchase. “Once again Harris Jeweler is going to be your onestop shop this year,” Frey said. “You can buy your wife a fabulous piece of jewelry, and Harris Jeweler will give you an iPad 4 for your son or daughter.” Frey said the most common misconception with the promotion last year was people coming in and thinking if they made a qualifying purchase they were entered into a drawing for the electronics, or that the store was only stocking a few of every item like you see at many of the big box stores. “We gave away hundreds of electronics last year,” Frey said. “Every single
client who made a qualifying purchase walked out of the store with that item artfully wrapped in our signature paper and ready to place under the tree.” Last year, when the store was running out of iPad’s on Christmas Eve morning friends and family scoured the Dayton area buying iPad’s and racing back to the store to ensure everyone received their free gift. “There are no gimmicks here,” Frey said. The Harris Jeweler High Tech Holiday Giveaway began last Friday and will continue through Christmas Eve, including during the store’s annual holiday open house. “The holiday open house is the best time of the season to come in and find a huge selection of unique jewelry brought in just for the open house,” Frey said. The open house is Dec. 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days. The cases will be packed full with gorgeous jewelry, and the event is one Harris Jeweler clients look forward to all year long. If you can’t make it to the holiday open house, the store has brought in many unique pieces to make shopping easy this year. When visiting the store, you will find pieces not found anywhere else in the area. What else can Harris Jeweler clients look forward to this Christmas? As always, the store will have fresh baked cookies and refreshments, and every woman loves seeing that little gold signature-wrapped package under the tree. “We cannot wait for the opportunity this Christmas to give our clients jewelry they will treasure for a lifetime,” Frey said.
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Indian’s Pizza adds beer to its menu during open hours Tuesday through Saturday. Beer is not sold on Sunday, and Indian’s is closed Mondays. PLEASANT HILL — Indian’s Pizza in Pleasant Beer is not available for delivery. Hill is now selling bottled Indian’s Pizza also rebeer. The new addition cently added new fried apcomplements the alreadypetizers to its menu. full menu of pizza, calBoneless wings, deep-fried zones, pasta, subs, sandwiches, fried appetiz- dill pickles, breaded mushrooms, onion rings, mozers and more. Owner Jeff Armentrout zarella sticks, french fries, cheese Bosco sticks, apple is hoping to spread the Bosco sticks and chicken word to the community. strips all are available. “A lot of customers The menu is lengthy, asthink beer and pizza is the only way to enjoy pizza,” he suring anyone who doesn’t want pizza when the rest of said. the family does will be able Now those customers will find what they’re look- to find something else to munch. Several specialty ing for at Indian’s Pizza. The restaurant received its pizzas are available, inliquor license in August. It cluding triple cheese bacon burger, BLT, tomahawk offers bottled beer sales BY LINDY WAGNER iN75 Editor
bread-style. Lasagna, spaghetti, cheese ravioli, rigatini and fettuccine alfredo make up the pasta portion of the menu. For the sandwich-lovers, ovenbaked subs might hit the spot. Sub varieties include ham and cheese, turkey, — Jeff Armentrout steak, Italian, club, Italian sausage, pepperoni, veggie, chop, Hawaiian, steak-nPhilly, chicken breast and shroom, taco and Philly meatball. steak. The pizza dough is Hot sandwiches, such as made from scratch in the ham and cheese and kitchen. turkey, also are available. “With our open kitchen, One of Indian’s biggest sellpeople can watch us makers is its steak sandwich, ing the pizza. Little kids which comes with 6 ounces like to watch us flipping of Angus pub steak with the dough,” Armentrout mozzarella cheese, mayonsaid. naise, lettuce and tomato. Calzones can be made to Additional toppings are order, as well as garlic available. bread pizza served French Salads, bread sticks and
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pop round out the menu. And don’t forget dessert. Indian’s sells Velvet ice cream for dine-in and carry-out customers. Milkshakes, rootbeer floats and dessert pizzas also are available. For about a year now, Indian’s Pizza has had gluten-free pizza crusts and sub buns. The glutenfree crusts come already prepared and in a pan, lessening the chance for cross-contamination with the flour used in the kitchen. Separate utensils are used for gluten-free products, and the staff is trained to wash their hands and put on gloves when switching between products. “The gluten-free pizza
has been popular, and we’re getting a reputation for having it,” Armentrout said. The gluten-free products also are lactose-free. Indian’s also keeps popsicles in the back, so kids who can’t have lactose can still enjoy dessert. The staff also will use goat cheese brought in by customers who can’t have mozzarella. “We want to make this a family stop where the whole family can enjoy something,” Armentrout said. Indian’s Pizza has been open for just more than five years. Armentrout said he saw a drop in business when the economy spiraled
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Pizza • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 and unemployment rose, but he is starting to see his customers find work again and start eating dinner out. “I always consider pizza a vacation food, even if it’s only an hour,” he said. Most of the restaurant’s business is carry-out and delivery orders, but the restaurant can seat 80 people inside. Its red and white decor suits the town, supporting Newton Schools. An outdoor patio is open in the summer. Armentrout loves when groups of people come in, whether it be sports teams or birthday parties. For coaches, he offers a 15inch one-item pizza for $9 and $1 fountain drinks for the team members. Armentrout wears a lot of hats. Not only does he own the pizza joint with his wife, Karen, he also teaches social studies at Newton and is a father to nine kids, most of whom he and Karen adopted from rough backgrounds. Teaching and being a dad came later in his life, but pizza has always been there. “I started in the pizza business at Domino’s on my 18th birthday and I’ve had a taste for it ever since,” he said. He became a troubleshooter for the company and was sent to different locations to fix problems the staff was having, ultimately working in 26 different Domino’s locations. “It gave me the chance to see a lot of different ways to make the same pizza,” he said. Later, he took over the former Michael’s Pizza in Urbana, learning the tricks of surviving as an independent pizza shop — mainly, great customer
service. He had hundreds of teenagers working for him there, and while listening to their banter in the kitchen, he realized their education was lacking. “They didn’t even know where Iraq was, and I said, ‘Wait a minute,’” he said. It was that epiphany that put him on a teaching path, something he said he never thought he would do. He got a degree from Urbana University, another one of the things he said he’d never do. He’s been teaching at Newton for 15 years now and has eighth graders through upperclassmen in his class. He was out of the pizza business for a decade when the only pizza shop in town, Bear’s Pizza, shut down due to the owner’s retirement. With nine kids at home, he decided to get back up to his arms in cheese and pepperoni for additional income. “I enjoy this business and I enjoy the community,” he said. He also enjoys the opportunity to give his students life lessons outside of school. Several kids ask him for jobs at Indian’s Pizza, and many have landed jobs, but Armentrout doesn’t have trouble saying no to ones with bad work ethics. “I’ve told kids, you didn’t know you were being interviewed when you were in class,” he said. “It’s a goal to be a place to teach kids to learn to work and earn a paycheck. It’s an important lesson.” Indian’s Pizza, 212 N. Main St., is open Tuesday through Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m. Call the restaurant at (937) 676-2624 or visit www.indianspizza.com.
Greene Street UMC invites community to ‘Bethlehem’ BY LINDY WAGNER iN75 Editor PIQUA — Greene Street United Methodist Church is opening its doors to the community to celebrate the real meaning of the Christmas season. Its fourth annual Night in Bethlehem program will be Dec. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church, 415 W. Greene St. The family event recreates Bethlehem in the church basement with stations set up with different activities for children of all ages. “We try to make it like they’re walking into Bethlehem,” said Jennifer Sweetman, office manager of the church. When families arrive, they check in at the census table, where kids receive a bag with coins. Then they go from station to station to do activities and learn about what Bethlehem was like. All the tables offer different activities or crafts. At one station, children can made a wooden sheep toy using a wooden mallet, and at another kids make a spinner top. Crowns are made at the palace station. The Night in Bethlehem event is similar to a Vacation Bible School program, Sweetman said. It follows a curriculum from Group Publishing. “Some stations we morph a little bit so it fits our needs,” Sweetman said. For example, one of the church members, who also is a teacher, loves to bake. Instead of just offering samples of bread at the bakery station, she
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A volunteer helps kids make rolling sheep toys with wooden mallets during last year’s Night in Bethlehem event at Greene Street United Methodist Church. spreads out flour and lets the kids knead the dough, while more bread is baking. The kids still get to take home a sample. “Everybody flocks to the bread station,” Sweetman said. Because the church also has a daycare with young children, the Children’s Ministry Team which sponsors the event, wanted to offer a station for toddlers. The stone mason shop table has blocks with nativity figures for younger children to play with. At each station, children can pick up a card that tells part of the Christmas story. Once they have all the cards, they can put them in order to read the whole story, and take them home as a souvenior. Parents are encouraged
to accompany their children to each station, and the tables all have church volunteers running the activities. Those wishing to attend Night in Bethlehem do not have to be members of the church. The entire community is welcome and there is no cost to attend. “This is part of our outreach from our church to the community and the area,” Sweetman said. Last year, the event was held on a Saturday during the day, but Sweetman and the team decided to move it back to Friday evening, so when guests leave, it’s dark outside. “We wanted to keep the magic of a Night in Bethlehem,” she said. This year’s event also will include a game show-
style trivia area for older youth to enjoy. It’s being run by a high schooler who suggested the church offer something for teenagers to do during the event. The Children’s Ministry Team first decided to host this program four years ago to bring some of the energy of Vacation Bible School to the holidays. “You don’t have that energy during Christmas time. It’s all about presents, and we just want to get the real story out there,” Sweetman said. “We wanted to try something different to give families a different meaning of Christmas.” For more information, call Greene Street United Methodist Church at (937) 773-5313 or visit www.greenestreetumc.org.
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Feed your family with Beppo Uno’s pasta trays this holiday PIQUA — Turkey and ham, leftover turkey and ham — are you getting burned out on holiday foods? Beppo Uno Pizzeria and Trattoria has the perfect solution, and you don’t even have to cook it. Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family this season by ordering Beppo Uno’s Pasta Famiglia trays. “We always push that family atmosphere,” said Joe Williamson, manager and junior vice president of the restaurant. “That’s what we’re all about. We’re going on the third generation of the restaurant and it’s something we take seriously.” Big enough to feed six to eight people, Beppo Uno’s pasta trays are perfect for holiday gatherings, office parties, family meals and other occasions. Customers can order pasta trays of 13 different dishes on the menu from Spaghetti Classico to Chicken Primavera to Shrimp Fettucine Alfredo. If requested, the trays come with plates, forks and serving tongs. Glutenfree penne is available in pasta trays with advance notice given. Orders can be placed for just one tray or several trays of different pastas. Beppo Uno can have an order of one tray ready in about 30 minutes, but needs a few hours notice for orders of multiple trays. Beppo makes a lot of pasta trays for office Christmas parties, Williamson said. Ordering the trays for your family at
home also makes for a simple meal if you have shopping to do or cookies to bake. “During the holidays, there’s so much going on. It’s a good meal and it’s something that’s easy on the customer,” Williamson said. “If you don’t want to take your family out to dinner, it’s an easy way to do that and get that nice intimate feeling.” Beppo Uno also offers group salads, and has one big enough to feed 25 people. Large sides, including a dozen bread sticks and 24 signature meatballs, also are on the family menu. “We want to be able to feed a lot of people, to create that atmosphere where everyone’s together eating the same thing,” Williamson said. If there’s a foodie or a wine-lover on your shopping list, Beppo Uno has the perfect gift. The restaurant offers gift certificates for $5, $10 or $25, and shoppers can purchase a carry-out bottle of wine from a large wine selection.
And if you just don’t want to dirty up your kitchen at all, Beppo Uno, 414 W. Water St., invites you to bring the family to dine in the restaurant. Reservations for parties of four or more should be made at least two hours ahead during the busy holiday season. Local jazz artist Jimmy Felts will entertain diners this holiday season. He will perform at Beppo Uno Dec. 8 and 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. on both dates. Be sure to try the restaurant’s newest dish, a rigatoni entree. It features rigatoni tossed in Beppo’s traditional red sauce with Italian sausage, fresh garlic, roasted red peppers and Parmesan cheese. Last year, Beppo Uno introduced Pasta Beppo and Cheese Ravioli di Beppo. Pasta Beppo is rigitoni tossed with grilled chicken and sauteed mushrooms in a roasted red pepper cream sauce. Cheese Ravioli di Beppo is Italian cheesefilled ravioli tossed in roasted red pepper cream
sauce. Both dishes are still on the menu. Williamson’s father, Jerry, who owns the restaurant with his wife, Darla, created the new recipes, and both have been very popular among diners. “He’ll get an idea in his head and test it and keep testing it until he gets it right,” Williamson said. “I’ve never seen something take off like that.” Check out www.beppouno.com to see all the items available in pasta trays and a full list of prices. For more information or to make a reservation, call (937) 615-1100.
Ever imagine what that little town of Bethlehem was like when Jesus was born? The public is invited to a wondrous “Night in Bethlehem” on Friday, December 7th from 6-8 pm The basement of the church will transport children and adults back in time to a Holy Land. Meet the baker, the carpenter, shopkeepers, and many others. Hands-on activities involving the whole family help everyone experience the sights and smells of first century Bethlehem. Please join us for this fun, F REE event!
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GREENVILLE — Darke County Center for the Arts will present Theatreworks USA’s production of the children’s book “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie” at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall Sunday at 2 p.m. Based on Laura Numeroff's classic book plus several other delightful stories, the show features music by songwriters and Tony-award winning composers. The story of a young boy who sees a charming litany of unforeseen circumstances unfold after he shares his cookie with a hungry mouse, “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie” introduces the concept of cause and effect to young audiences as they giggle at the ensuing chain reaction. “Theatreworks has a distinguished history of not only providing young audiences with their first taste of theater, but also giving young actors, writers, directors and designers an early opportunity to work in their chosen field,” said DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins. Tickets are $5 and can be reserved by contacting DCCA at (937) 547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.net. Tickets also are available at Readmore’s Hallmark in downtown Greenville and Worch Memorial Public Library in Versailles, or can be purchased online at www.centerforarts.net and at the door the day of the show.
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Afternoon Musicales DAYTON — The Dayton Music Club student audition winners will perform for the Dayton Art Institute’s Afternoon Musicales Sunday afternoon. The show takes place in the museum’s Shaw Gothic Cloister. 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Sunday 1:30 p.m. ◆ Free ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 233-5277 CSO CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra presents “Beauty, Bliss and Branford” this weekend with saxophonist Branford Marsalis. Prokofiev’s jaunty and popular Lieutenant Kijé Suite sets the tone for the evening’s star. Marsalis performs the accessible Tallahatchie Concerto by Dutch composer “Jacob TV,” who describes his music as “voyages of discovery for moments of beauty, bliss and ecstasy.” Jacques Lacombe leads an exhibition of celebrated American composer Samuel Barber in the deeply emotional Night Flight and the dramatic Symphony No. 1. 1241 Elm St. ◆ Friday and Saturday 8 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $10 ◆ www.cincinnatisymphony.org ◆ (513) 381-3300 Holiday Spectacular LIMA — The Ohio Northern University de-
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partments of theater and music will present the annual ONU Holiday Spectacular at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in Lima this weekend. Start off the holiday season with festive carols, lavish sets, ballerinas, Frosty the Snowman, the ever-popular toy soldiers and the man in red himself, Santa Claus. Children from Ada and the surrounding counties will join 25 ONU students on stage. Music will be provided by the ONU student pit orchestra. 7 Town Square ◆ Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. ◆ Tickets $15 ◆ www.limaciviccenter.com ◆ (419) 224-1552
Stage ‘Annie’ TROY — Troy Civic Theatre presents “Annie” this weekend and into midDecember. The show is one of America’s all-time favorite musicals about an orphan adopted by a wealthy businessman. The show stars Kayleigh Gleason as Annie, James Trzeciah as Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks, Lori Robinson as Miss Hannigan, Joe Meyer as Daniel “Rooster” Hannigan, Jill Lynott as Lily St. Regis, Kissy McKim Barker as Grace Farrell and Kevin Glover as Franklin D. Roosevelt. 300 Adams St. ◆ Friday and Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m., performances continue through Dec. 15 ◆ Tickets $16 ◆ www.troycivictheatre.com ◆ (937) 339-7700 St. Paul’s dinner theater SIDNEY — St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Sidney presents “No Room at the Inn” Friday and Saturday. The dinner theater show is a bright and inter-
esting play about the birth of Jesus, and the shepherds following the shining star in the east to the Bethlehem Inn. This is a unique opportunity to kick off the Christmas season in the right way, reliving the story that started it all and reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas. The play is cast from members and friends of St. Paul’s UCC. The dinner menu includes chicken breast, baked potato, tossed salad, roll, apple dumpling, coffee and tea. It is catered by Vic’s County Kitchen. 707 N. Ohio Ave. ◆ Friday and Saturday 6 p.m. ◆ Tickets $15 ◆ (937) 492-8540 ‘Oliver’ DAYTON — The Human Race Theatre Company is performing “Oliver” Thursday through Dec. 22. The play is set on Christmas Eve in London in 1838. A small group of working-class, wayward souls gather in a tavern to celebrate when a small, unexpected guest prompts a spontaneous telling of the popular “Oliver Twist.” With traditional music-hall flair, they delve into Charles Dickens’ haunting moral tale as the lines between story and reality blur. Sized perfectly for the Loft Theatre, this reimagining of the classic Tony Award-winning musical will touch your heart and challenge your spirit. It’s “Oliver” with a twist, indeed. 126 N. Main St. ◆ Thursday through Dec. 22 ◆ Tickets from $41 ◆ www.humanracetheatre.org ◆ (937) 228-3630 ‘Frindle’ DAYTON — Victoria Theatre Association presents “Frindle” this weekend at Victoria Theatre. Nicholas Allen has plenty of ideas. Who can forget
the time he turned his third-grade classroom into a tropical island, or the time he fooled his teacher by chirping like a blackbird? But when Nick learns an interesting tidbit about words and where they come from, it inspires his greatest plan yet: to invent a new word. From now on, a pen is no longer a pen; it’s a frindle. It doesn’t take long for “frindle” to take root, and soon the excitement spreads well beyond his school and town. His parents and Mrs. Granger would like Nick to put an end to all this nonsense. But “frindle” doesn’t belong to Nick anymore. All he can do now is sit back and watch what happens. This quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of words will have you inventing your own words before the curtain comes down. Additional performances will be held for students in grades 2-6 Friday at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. 138 N. Main St. ◆ Saturday and Sunday at 1 and 3:30 both days ◆ Tickets from $15 ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ (937) 228-3630 ‘A Christmas Carol’ DAYTON — Victoria Theatre Association will present “A Christmas Carol” for students in grades 1-8 Dec. 4 and 5. Catch the holiday spirit with Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and all the rest in the heartwarming musical based on the Dickens classic. This faithful musical adaptation does not disappoint and is an annual favorite. 138 N. Main St. ◆ Dec. 4 and 5 at 1 and 3:30 both days ◆ Tickets $5 ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ (937) 2283630
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tunda throughout the holiday season. Ornaments will be sold through a silent auction, with proceeds benefiting the DAI Summer Art Camp Scholarship Program. 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Friday to Dec. 30 during museum hours ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 223-4278 ‘Through Our Eyes’ TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center’s ninth juried photography exhibit “Through Our Eyes: Life in the Miami Valley” is on display now at the center. The show includes five categories — ruralscape, urbanscape, life in the Miami Valley, abstraction and youth (students in grades K-12). A first, second and third place, as well as honorable mention, were awarded in each category. One best in show award also was given. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Now through Nov. 25 ◆ Free admission ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 339-0457 Mini exhibit TROY — Troy-Hayner Cultural Center’s mini photography exhibit “Then and Now — How Do You See It? A Rephotograph of Miami County” is on display at Hayner’s Art Studio along with the 12 original 1930s and ’40s photographs. Rephotography is the act of taking a
photograph of the same site with a time lag between the two images. The photographer revisits these locations and photographs a unique, current vision of the spot. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Now through Nov. 25 ◆ Free admission ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 339-0457 Studio 14 TIPP CITY — Photographer Terry Glass has an exhibit of his artwork at Studio 14 in Tipp City. The artwork depicts the four separate trips Glass took to cover all 2,448 miles of U.S. Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica in 2011 and 2012. 14 E. Main St. ◆ Now through Dec. 29 ◆ www.studio14gallery.com ◆ (937) 890-3614
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natural kraft paper and raffia ribbon, and enjoy a cup of shade-grown coffee and a piece of homemade pie. Raffle drawings will take place throughout the day. All proceeds will benefit wildlife ambassador and rehabilitation programs. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road ◆ Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ◆ Free ◆ www.bruknernaturecenter.com ◆ (937) 698-6493 Disney Live DAYTON — Disney Live’s “Mickey’s Music Festival” will be at Wright State University’s Nutter Center for two shows on Friday. Disney hits are remixed to the hottest sounds of today featuring hip hop, swing, reggae, rock, country and much more. Mickey Mouse and friends rock the world with the stars from “The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin” and Disney/Pixar’s “Toy Story.” The irresistible lineup of performers, including Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy; Ariel, Sebastian and Ursula; Jasmine, Aladdin and Genie; and Woody, Buzz and Jessie are among the more than 25 Disney stars featured in this jam session fit for the entire family. 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway ◆ Friday 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $17 ◆ www.nuttercenter.com ◆ (937) 775-3498
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Holocaust exhibit DAYTON — The annual Max May Memorial Holocaust Art Exhibition is presented in Dayton Art Institute’s lower level galleries now through Jan. 6. The exhibition features art from students from public, private and parochial schools throughout greater Dayton. The art contest is held under the auspices of the Holocaust Education Committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dayton and is sponsored by Renate Frydman and her family, in memory of their grandfather Max May. Participating schools in the 2012 exhibition include Archbishop Alter High School, Chaminade Julienne High School, Mad River Local School and Warner Middle School. 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Through Jan. 6 ◆ Regular museum admission ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.o
rg ◆ (937) 233-5277 Lightpaintings DAYTON — Stephen Knapp’s lightpaintings are on view now at the Dayton Art Institute. The lightpaintings expand the concept of light sculpture and light art and continue the traditions of op art and abstract painting. His sculptural canvases are created entirely with light and glass. Knapp’s lightpaintings are the intersection of sculpture, painting and technology. They explore color, light and space, and are one of many possible directions for the future of painting. Called a new art medium of the 21st century, lightpaintings dispense with traditional media and narrative content. The resulting objects are intangible, multi-dimensional compositions of pure luminosity. 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Through Jan. 6 $12 for adults, includes museum’s permanent collection ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 233-5277 Ornament auction DAYTON — Dayton Art Institute will host its silent auction for artistdecorated ornaments on its holiday tree Friday through Dec. 30. Dayton artists have created ornaments for a holiday tree on view in the museum’s General Motors Entrance Ro-
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riatheatre.com ◆ (937) 228-3630 ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ SPRINGBORO — La Comedia Dinner Theatre presents a musical version of “It’s a Wonderful Life” now through Dec. 31. You will see this uplifting story told like never before, concluding with La Comedia’s traditional rendering of “O Holy Night.” Whether you find yourself quoting the movie throughout the year, or you have no idea who Clarence Oddbody is, a visit to La Comedia this holiday season is sure to warm the hearts of your whole family. 765 W. Central Ave. ◆ Various showtimes through Dec. 31 ◆ Tickets from $53 ◆ lacomedia.com ◆ (937) 746-4554
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‘A Christmas Carol’ DAYTON — The Zoot Theatre Company presents “A Christmas Carol” at the Dayton Art Institute’s NCR Renaissance Auditorium Friday through Dec. 15. This haunting tale of Scrooge and Marley will be given new life in this allnew production. This new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas story will feature a small cast of live actors and tons of puppets to help bring this age-old story to life. Get carried away this holiday season and remember that you’re never too old to make a change … it just might take a few ghosts to help. 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Through Dec. 15, Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, $12 for children 12 and younger ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 233-5277 ‘White Christmas’ DAYTON — Victoria Theatre brings Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” to the Schuster Center through Sunday. Direct from Broadway, the classic holiday movie “White Christmas” comes to the stage at last. This brand new musical shines with classic Berlin hits like “Blue Skies,” “How Deep is the Ocean?” and of course the unforgettable title song. “White Christmas” tells the story of two buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the process. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, the show promises a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family. 1 W. 2nd St. ◆ Through Sunday ◆ Tickets from $15 ◆ www.victo-
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Opening Friday ‘Killing Them Softly’
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Three dumb guys who think they’re smart rob a Mob-protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse. An enforcer is hired to track them down and restore order. Starring: Brad Pitt, Ray Liotta, Richard Jenkins, James Gandolfini Genre, rating: Suspense/comedy, R
Brad Pitt and Richard Jenkins star in “Killing Them Softly.”
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‘Life of Pi’ A young man survives a disaster at sea and is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an amazing and unexpected connection with another survivor — a fearsome Bengal tiger. Starring: Suraj Sharma, Irfan Khan, Tabu Genre, rating: Drama/adventure, PG
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Suraj Sharma stars in “Life of Pi.”
Life doesn’t always go according to plan. Pat Solatano has lost everything — his house, his job and his wife. He now finds himself living back with his mother and father after spending eight months is a state institution on a plea bargain. Pat is determined to rebuild his life, remain positive and reunite with his wife, despite the challenging circumstances of their separation. All Pat’s parents want is for him to get back on his feet and to share their family’s obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles football team. When Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own, things get complicated. Tiffany offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife, but only if he’ll do something very important for her in return. As their deal plays out, an unexpected bond begins to form between them, and silver linings appear in both of their lives. Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker Genre, rating: Comedy, R
‘Red Dawn’ In Red Dawn, a city in Washington state awakens to the surreal sight of foreign paratroopers dropping from the sky. Shockingly, the U.S. has been invaded, and their hometown is the initial target. Quickly and without warning, the citizens find themselves prisoners and their town under enemy occupation. Determined to fight back, a group of young patriots seek refuge in the surrounding woods, training and reorganizing themselves into a guerrilla group of fighters. Taking inspiration from their high school mascot, they call themselves the Wolverines, banding together to protect one another, liberate their town from its captors and take back their freedom. Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck, Josh Hutcherson, Adrianne Palicki Genre, rating: Action/adventure, PG-13
‘Rise of the Guardians’ This epic adventure tells the story of a group of heroes — each with extraordinary abilities. When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world. Starring (voices): Chris Pine, Hugh Jackman, Jude Law, Alec Baldwin, Isla Fisher Genre, rating: Adventure/family, PG
‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2’
The astonishing conclusion to the series, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2” illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions. Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene Genre, rating: Drama/adventure, PG-13
Now on DVD • “Men in Black 3” • “Paranorman” • “Lawless” • “Step Up Revolution” • “Luck: The Complete First Season” • “Hot in Cleveland: Season Three”
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