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First Friday: Mikee Huber & Guest Artist Steve Wohler

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Help me welcome my guest artist for November, Steve Wohler! Join us for conversations, refreshments, and to see our latest art.

STEVE WOHLER

Applying the passion and ability God has given him, Steve works in oil on canvas painting American themes of the mid-western landscape and town-scape. Old cars and trucks in their natural habitat are a specialty. He works in a realistic, yet loose style that rings of the truth. Being from the Dayton, Ohio area, with its automotive cultural history, he has been fascinated by the area’s classic car and hot rod scenery since an early age.

Steve works in oil on canvas and has won several awards including multiple “Best of Shows”. He has had solo exhibitions at Fifth Third Center, Mayflower Arts Center, The City of Centerville, the Rusty Harden Studio and The Riverside Art Center in Wapakoneta.

He displays his paintings annually at the Dayton Concours d’Elegance at Carillon Park and is the featured artist at the 2019 Dayton Concours d’Elegance! Congratulations, Steve!

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The studio is located in the large two story building at the intersection of N. Keowee, Webster, and Ewing Streets. Parking is available on Ewing Street, on the south side of the building, or in he large lot on the north side of the building.

First Friday: Mikee Huber & guest artist Mary Beth Whitley

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Each month I display new art I’ve made and have a different guest artist. Help welcome my guest artist for the month of May, Mary Beth Whitley. There will be lite refreshments for you to enjoy while talking with the artists.

Mary Beth Whitley:
“My work brings attention to ordinary landscapes and objects found in nature that often go unnoticed or unseen due to our busy schedule. I am particularly interested in capturing the passage of time and/or movement or comparing the life cycle of nature to that of our own. Viewers are invited to consider the value of the natural world and to be more mindful of their interactions with nature. My artistic process combines the immediacy of a snapshot with natural beeswax to create visual experiences which prompt the viewer to look more closely at their surroundings.

Our existence is intimately linked to the natural world surrounding us. Through the use of color and light, I create work that reflects the beauty and importance of our interconnection with nature.”

There will be lite refreshments for you to enjoy while talking with the artists.

The studio is located at 903 N. Keowee Street, at the intersection of N. Keowee, Webster, and Ewing Streets. Parking is available on Ewing Street to the south of the building, or in the large parking lot to the north of the building.

First Friday, Spring Edition

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Spring is finally here, enjoy it with a burst of color during First Friday! I painted new art just for this event and will have lite refreshments available. Stop in to see my latest art and the art by my guest artist Rebecca Sargent.
There will be a special reception for her on Thursday, April 11th. Save the date.

My studio is part of the N. Keowee St. Studios located at the corner of N. Keowee, Webster, and Ewing Streets. There is plenty of parking on Ewing Street to the south of the building, and in the parking lot on the north side of the building. I recommend using Google Maps for 903 N. Keowee. Apple Maps will take you to the wrong block.

First Friday: Mikee Huber & guest artist Jennifer Sayger

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Okay Game of Thrones fans, help me welcome my guest artist of the month, Jennifer Sayger! I have new art on display each month, as well as a guest artist of the month so there’s always new art to enjoy. See you at First Friday!

Jennifer M. Sayger, Murage

From her home studio in Miamisburg, Ohio, Jennifer M. Sayger operates as a fine art and mural painting business that caters to a variety of residential and commercial clients, and depicts a wide range of realistic, abstract and classical subjects. From custom pet portraits to a reproduction of Raphael’s work, Jennifer has created timeless custom paintings on canvas and directly on walls.

An early interest in painting & art led Jennifer to complete her studies at the Modern College of Design in 1993, where she then went on to work for a local award-winning business to business advertising firm. She operated behind the scenes as a production artist and graphic designer for several local and national Fortune 500 companies.

In 2000, she decided to take a chance to go out on her own and open Murage Studios where she continues to develop with local designers, homeowners and
businesses in concept to completion with her variety of artistry.

Jennifer is an active member of the Miamisburg art community. She is an exhibiting member of the Miamisburg Art Gallery and holds a seat on their board. She was the 2018 chairperson of the annual juried show and currently designs the newsletters. She is also involved in the newly constructed Miamisburg Art Council.

She enjoys using reclaimed materials in her art pieces — such as giving new life to old discarded canvases at antique malls or to wooden barn wood creations from her Miamisburg property.

She loves to stay and visit with her 95 year-old grandmother at Indian Lake during the summer months with her husband and two girls.

1st Friday – Mikee Huber with guest artist Maureen O’Keefe

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Stop by for art, to meet this month’s guest artist, enjoy refreshments, and for an opportunity to give back. In the spirit of the month, we will be collecting non-perishable food donations for the Northeast Churches Food Pantry.

Help me welcome Maureen O’Keefe as the guest artist for the month of November!

Maureen O’Keefe was born in Sidney Ohio in 1980. She works primarily in acrylic paint on wood panel. Maureen received her BFA in Fine Art from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2005. She has held solo exhibitions in Georgia and Ohio; she has had work included in group exhibitions in Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In 2013, Maureen’s pastel drawing “Talon” was awarded First Place in the Durham Art Guild’s 53rd Annual Juried Exhibition in Durham, North Carolina. She has also received numerous drawing and painting awards locally. Her works are held in private collections in five states. Maureen is an active member of the Dayton Visual Arts Center and is included in their ArtSource Fellowship program. She is currently employed at the Dayton Art Institute.

The process for Maureen’s current body of work involves a return to the blind contour drawing that is taught in beginning art classes. The artist never lifts the pencil from the surface and never looks at the drawing; only at the subject. Once a line drawing is finished in one sitting she has a template for a finished work.

Statement
I make portraits because I need to understand people and our place in the world. For three years I have been working with blind contour drawings as a way to capture the shifting nature of our individual personas. I am concerned with the tension between our perception of ourselves and what we present to the public. The blind contour process also allows me to capture the immediacy of form of my subjects. I find that it is an honest view of the person.

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First Friday at the Dayton Society of Artists

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The Dayton Society of Artists is pleased to announce the juried exhibition Come Together. This exhibition brings multiple female artists together in a wide representation of media: screen-print, installation, painting, and photography. The juror this year is Emily Sheehan – an accomplished artist and professor at Indiana University Southeast.  Free parking is available in the lot directly opposite the gallery, which is located in the historic St. Anne’s Hill District

Come Together

Opening Reception: Friday, November 2, 6-9 PM

Exhibition runs November 2 – December 15, 2018

Gallery Hours: Fridays & Saturdays 12- 5 PM *Or by appointment.

Featured Artists:
Teresa Dunn
¡Katie B Funk!
Shelbie Graham
Whitney Goller
Claire Mooreland
Danielle Muzina
Jaclyn Stephens
Gabi Roach
Sarah Rodriguez
and Megan Alyce Taylor

Edward Charney Recent Observations

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Edward Charney has been teaching Painting and Drawing at Wittenberg University since 2000. He received a BA in Painting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and an MFA in Painting from Edinboro University. He has taught at numerous colleges and universities and exhibited across the United States. His work is in museum and private collections and can be seen at The Keny Gallery in Columbus. The exhibit at Dutoit Gallery contains several small sketches/studies that will inform larger works in the future.
The paintings in this exhibit are responses to direct observations and memories of recent encounters with nature. Much of the work was inspired by local, rural scenery, especially small towns with old water towers. The cloud sketches are an on-going series of sky observations that allow the ground elements to be minimized. Charney utilizes water towers, house tops, and tree lines for that purpose and shows them at variable times of day, depending on where the attention needs to be.

Local listening room welcomes folk singer Laurie McClain on First Friday

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Dayton has been missing having a true “listening room” since the closing of Canal Street Tavern. The Brightside, a new music venue downtown, is looking to fill that void. 

On First Friday, May 4, 2018, they welcome Laurie McClain, a folk singer / songwriter all the way from Los Angeles. While Laurie accompanies herself expressively on guitar, ukulele, viola, and harmonica, it’s her honey voice that soothes and her powerful lyrics that heal hearts. Reminiscent of 60s/70s folk, her songs are messages of hope for a weary world.

Here’s what a few of her fellow singer-songwriters have to say about Laurie:

“Will very much touch your emotions in a most valuable way.” -Steve Forbert

“Laurie has got to be from another planet. I’ve never met anyone – except maybe Richie Havens – who is so open-hearted and full of love for humanity, yet who appears to experience life on a different plane than everybody else. Her music is as innocent as it is informed by experience, as playful as it is rooted, and as detail-oriented as it is grand in scope.” -Devon Sproule

“Laurie turns each venue into her own living room, and each listener into a new friend with her disarming humor and passionate performance. She is a gem of uniqueness and authenticity.” -Michael Kearns

“Laurie is a true artist. She opens hearts and sings from a place of depth and love. She held my tough NYC audience with her masterful storytelling, strong lyrics and vulnerable voice, moving them to tears and laughter.” -Kathryn’s House Concert Series (NYC)

How to Go?

The Brightside Event & Music Venue at 905 E 3rd St Dayton, OH 45403

Friday May 4, 2018. Performance from 7-10pm.

$5 admission

All Ages

Free off-street parking

 

Mikee Huber – Art Studio Grand Opening at Crane Studios Market!

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I’m excited to have joined the Crane Studios Market family of artists and am having a grand opening! Everyone who attends the grand opening of my art studio will have their name entered in a drawing for one free painting sized 12″x12″ or smaller. Winner’s choice!

Crane Studios Market is located three blocks from the Front Street Buildings, and is part of the growing East Dayton arts district.

My obsession with abstracts in nature and science have helped fuel my experimentation with fluid oil based mixed mediums and allows a creative process that is calming and imaginative for both the artist and viewer alike. I draw my inspiration for my mixed media abstract paintings by the intriguing scientific imagery provided by the scientists and engineers I support, as well as from textures and colors I see while hiking and enjoying the outdoors.

Celebrate ‘Independents’ Day with Locally Owned Businesses on July 1 First Friday

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first-fridayBefore the fireworks light up the sky, head to downtown Dayton where locally owned businesses are celebrating their own “independents” day for First Friday, 5 to 10 pm Friday, July 1. Check out the sales at local retailers, enjoy the food specials at independent restaurants, and take in a few performing arts – time is running out to see Disney’s The Lion King at the Schuster Center! The show rolls out of Dayton on Sunday, July 3.

For more information about First Friday, or to find business addresses, parking, upcoming activities and more, visit the DDP website at downtowndayton.org or use the location-based mobile site, mobile.downtowndayton.org.

Invite friends and family to partake in First Friday fun! “Like” and share the First Friday Facebook page or the event page. Courteous Mass has moved their bike ride to Friday, July 8th this month.

Art
• Dutoit Gallery, 1001 E. Second St., #100: Enjoy an art exhibition by Harry Vignocchi from 6-9 p.m. Call 952-0246.
• Front Street Galleries, 1001 E 2nd St.: Get a copy of Donnie Hutchinson’s new book titled, “Lead with Balance”. This softcover book teaches readers “how to master work life balance in an imbalanced culture.” Get a copy signed from 5-7 p.m. Call 266-3491.

Music
• Blind Bob’s, 430 E. Fifth St.: Featuring happy hour from 4 to 8 m., $2.50 well drinks. Music by Kelly Zullo, Paige Beller, Achilles Tenderloin on the patio from 6-8 pm and after, enjoy live music by Temper, Temper Temperature and Hell Yes, Goddammit on the indoor stage. Call 938-6405.
• Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave.:  Featuring Irish First Fridays, with a happy hour, live music by Jameson Folly starting at 8 p.m. Call 224-7822.
• Gilly’s, 132 S. Jefferson St.: Old Skool Groove Night from 8 p.m. to midnight. Enjoy the throwback hosted by DJ Galen Drake. Admission $5 at the door. Call 228-8414.
• Therapy Café, 452 E. Third St.: Featuring First Friday with 3DMentional. Admission $5. 9 pm to 3 am. Call 461-4000. Call 461-4000.
•The Trolley Stop, 530 E 5th St.: Enjoy live music from Hey There Morgan. Music starts at 9:00 pm.

Entertainment
• The Black Box Improv Theatre, 518 E. Third St.: Come see the cast of Womit 2.0 put on #hashtag. They’ll interview an audience member as well as visit their social media pages in an effort to drum up some inspiration for improvised scenes. BYOB. Call for ticket prices and availability. The show starts at 8 pm. Call 369-0747.11253886_935413029856997_3022844219165847317_o
• Dayton Chess Club, 18 W. Fifth St.: Dayton Chess Club hosts a Quick tournament for US Chess Federation members. Games are perfect for club chess players and those experienced with online chess games who would like to test their skill over the board. The club opens at 6:30 p.m. and registration ends at 7:25 pm. The first of four games begins at 7:30. Visit daytonchessclub.com for more details. Call 461-6283.
• Fifth Third Field, 220 N Patterson Blvd.: Watch the Dayton Dragons play the West Michigan Whitecaps. Games starts at 7:00 pm. For tickets and more information, visit http://www.daytondragons.com or call 228-2287.
• MJ’s on Jefferson, 20 N. Jefferson St.: Join hostess Hellin Bedd with her Male Revue featuring male dancers and special guests. Show starts at 11 p.m. Kitchen hours 5:30 pm- 2 am with daily and weekly specials! Cover is $5 for 21+, and $7 for 18-20 with proper I.D. Call 223-3259.
• Nucleus CoShare, 411 W. Fifth St.: First Friday means it’s time for another Free Workday! From 8am to 5 pm, visitors can experience what a co-shared office environment is like, and get a preview of the benefits a membership to Nucleus CoShare provides. Call 259-4686.
• Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 W 2nd St.: Experience the phenomenon of DISNEY’S THE LION KING! Join Victoria Theatre Association before Friday performances and enter-to-win DISNEY’S THE LION KING merchandise that you won’t be able to get anywhere else in Wintergarden between 7 and 7:30 pm for #FreeStuffFridays. After the show, take your ticket stub to UNO’s Pizzeria and Grill and get a free mini-dessert with drink purchase. Show starts at 8 pm. For tickets and prices visit http://schusterperformingarts.center-tickets.net/. Call 228-7591.

• Wiley’s Comedy Joint, 101 Pine St.: Participate in the Wiley’s Annual Fireworks Comedy Contest for a shot at $1,000 or simply watch and enjoy the comedians. $25 to enter the contest, $10 to watch and two-item minimum. Shows start at 7:15 & 9:30 p.m. Visit wileyscomedy.com for more information or call 224.5658.

Food and Drink
• Deaf Monty’s Wine, 22 Brown St.: Enjoy $2 tastings of select wines. Call 225-9463.
• De’Lish Café, 139 N. Main St.: Friday Nights Unplugged features live music plus $5 food and drinks specials and $4 wines. Call 461-2233.
• Fifth Street Brewpub, 1600 E. Fifth St.: Enjoy happy hour from 4-6 pm, $1 off all draft beer and wine and $1 off sharing plates. Call 443-0919
• Lily’s Bistro, 329 E. Fifth St.: Celebrate the restaurant’s three-year birthday on First Friday July 1. Enjoy “flash back Friday” cocktails from the very first menu, as well as dinner specials. Weather permitting, Lily’s will offer homemade, fresh, and unique lemonades available for purchase at the stand in front of the restaurant. Call 723-7637.
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Shopping
• Epic Life Fitness: 118 N. Jefferson St.: Patrons can stop by between 4-8 p.m.to schedule a free assessment and receive 20% off their first package with the purchase of four sessions or more. Call 371-8258.
• Link Dayton Bike Share (22 stations located throughout downtown): Make it a date! Link Bike Share will celebrate “independents day” with a buy-one-get-one-free offer on 24-hour membership purchase. Buy one 24-hour pass at any Link kiosk, and the promotion code for the free pass will be sent to via text message. Call 496-3825.
• Sew Dayton, 261 Wayne Ave.: First Fridays feature the free Stitch n’ Sip event. Bring your own beverage and sewing project and make new sewing friends! No need to register. Suggested crafts include: crochet, knitting, hand embroidery, cross stitch or paper craft. Open sew is from 5-8 pm. Call 234-7398.