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Coco’s Brunches are Back for February

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Every Sunday in February, brunching becomes beautiful! It’s time for “SAVOR YOUR SUNDAYS,” the only time of the year you can experience a specially curated brunch menu of delicious entrees at CoCo’s Bistro benefitting Stivers School for the Arts!

If you’ve ever been, you already know how WONDERFUL these Sundays are! And if you haven’t, 2019 is the PERFECT year to make it a new family tradition!

Limited seating available and each Sunday features talented performing arts students from the different music magnets. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 
There is also a signature silent auction of one of a kind works of art ? ?by Stivers adjuncts and area artists!

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED, so call ☎️937.228.COCO (2626) TODAY!

 

Charlie’s 18 Reasons It’s Great in Dayton This Week!

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Lily’s Bistro is offering a special limited time Victorian Holiday Prix Fixe menu Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The holiday menu starts at $25 and is being served from 5-9pm. 
 
The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill, a Christmas Holiday tradition for over three decades is highlighted on ABC TV’S ‘THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT’ Monday evening, 8 to 9pm. Broadcast locally in Dayton on WKEF-ABC 22, WCPO Ch. 9 in Cincinnati, WSYX Ch. 6 in Columbus, and all over the country on the ABC Television Network.

Glen Helen Solstice/Holiday Poetry Reading. The popular holiday event regularly attracts an enthusiastic audience of over a hundred for an evening of original poetry in a warm, natural setting. Twelve scheduled poets from Southwest Ohio will share original poems based on the winter solstice. This is in the Vernet Ecological Center, 405 Corry Street, Yellow Springs, Friday 7 to 9pm.
Dayton Contra are having the Gem City Serenaders with Liz Burkhart. This is at the Michael Solomon Dance Pavilion, 2917 Berkley Ave, Kettering, on Friday, 7:30 to 11pm.
The annual Holiday Craft Show features items from more than 30 local artisan vendors, swag bags, a food truck, a raffle, and specialty cocktails at the bar. Admission is free. The Yellow Cab Tavern, Friday, 5 to 10pm; Saturday, 11am to 6 pm. 
 
The 2nd annual Christmas in Arcanum & Horse Parade is at 310 N. Main Street, Arcanum, on Saturday, 11am to -8pm.
 
 
 
 
The Family Holiday Film Series. Admission is free for children 12 and under, and general admission is just $2.  On Saturday at Noon is the newer film THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS – a story about Charles Dickens with Dan Stevens (DOWNTON ABBEY) as Dickens and Christopher Plummer as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Hope Taft to Speak at Library. At the Washington-Centerville Public Library Hope Taft,  a co-founder of the Watershed Network, is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, passed by Congress in 1968. Learn about Ohio’s role in scenic river preservation, and about our own local rivers, their tributaries, and local efforts to preserve their integrity. For all ages. No registration is required. Friday, 6:30 PM at Woodbourne Library. 
 
Stivers Celebrates. Their annual celebration of young musicians, artists, writers and performers is at the Masonic Center on Friday at 7pm.
 
 
Tecumseh Land Trust’s annual Holiday Open House. Celebrate this year and look forward to the next with snacks, sweets, and hot drinks, as well as opportunities for a little holiday shopping for land and water loving friends and family. It is at Whitehall Farm, 4633 US 68 North, Yellow Springs, on Saturday, 11am to 3pm.
 

Aullwood Candle Dipping.Traditional candle dipping using beeswax creates special memories at Aullwood. Learn about candles, bees, lighting and conservation in this fun hands-on program. Saturdays and Sundays, December 8, 9, 15, 16, and 22, 23 starting at 2:30pm. 

Make the Yuletide GAY! Celebrate the holiday season with the DGMC the only way they know how: with fun, frivolity, and a little seriousness thrown in. The DGMC Holiday concert is how the Miami Valley gets into the holiday spirit. Tickets: $20. Westminster Presbyterian Church, Saturday, 6pm.

The 4th Annual Dayton Surrealist Ball is transforming into Marie-Hélène Rothchild’s Chatteau and recreating her famous Surrealist ball that was originally held December 12, 1972. This is a fundraising event for STRONG, a comprehensive program developed to prevent and treat the physical, emotional, and sexual victimization of children, teens, and young adults. It is at 713 W Grand Ave. on Saturday, 8 to 11pm.
New music from Dayton band, McGuff and the Dumpster Fires! The band is celebrating the release with a performance including special guests Kyleen Downs and The Typical Johnsons. This is at Blind Bob’s in the Oregon District on Saturday.
Heaven and Nature Sing. Whether your holiday tastes are classical, contemporary, traditional or innovative, Musica’s “Heaven and Nature Sing” has it all. Lutheran Church of Our Savior, 155 East Thruston Boulevard, Oakwood, Sunday, 3pm.
Can you think of a better way to study for finals?…or just relax and enjoy superb jazz? It is at the Arts Street Cafe, Sunday, 5 to7pm.
The University of Dayton Faculty Brass Quintet. This is at St. Mary’s Church, 310 Allen St. Dayton, on Sunday at 7pm. It is FREE and a freewill offering for the church will be taken.
The luminaries in Oakwood are Sunday. On Oakwood Avenue from Five Points to the Smith Gardens you see our neighborhood display.

Stivers Savor Your Sunday Brunches Are Back at Coco’s

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Each Sunday in February, Coco’s Bistro will have different student performers from Stivers School for the Arts serenade you as you enjoy a tasty brunch, and support the premier arts school in the region.

These Sunday’s sell out quickly, so be sure to reserve for one or more Sundays ahead of time so you won’t miss out.

 

SAVOR YOUR SUNDAY  E N T R E E S    

FILET & EGGS

chargrilled filet, sunny side up eggs, house made demi glace, & home fried potatoes, english muffin

FRITTATA

fresh eggs, asparagus, carmelized onions, gouda, chive creama, home fried potatoes, English muffin

ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE

panko breaded sourdough, four cheese blend, & our creamy tomato bisque

SPINACH SALAD                                                                     

blackened chicken breast, baby spinach, granny smith apples, french burnt walnuts, gouda, maple molasses vinaigrette, lemon zest

CHICKEN & WAFFLES

buttermilk fried chicken, belgian waffle, ohio maple syrup, house hot sauce

SHRIMP AND GRITS

Red chili butter, gorgonzola grits, white cheddar biscuit

THE BIG BREAKFAST

Local savory sage sausage, cracked black pepper gravy, white cheddar biscuit, home fried potatoes, over easy eggs, Applewood bacon

Tickets are $30 per guest. [$15 is tax-deductible] includes cinnamon focaccia bread.  Price does not include tax and gratuity.   Reservations are available  from 10am to 1:30pm. Tickets are $30 per guest [$15 is tax-deductible],  Bloody Mary’s & Mimosa’s are available for $5.  Full bar also available.

  • Feb. 4th
    The Stivers Jazz Group
  • Feb. 11th
    The Stivers Chamber Choir
  • Feb. 18th
    The Stivers Concert Pianists
  • Feb. 25th
    The Stivers Strings

Coco’s Bistro is located at 250 Warren St, Dayton, OH 45402 and can be reached at (937) 228-2626.

Enjoy an Evening of Celtic Music & Dance!

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Colleen Raney performs in Dayton for the first time at the Celtic Concert on December 10th at Stivers High School

For all the Celtic lovers out there, an upcoming event featuring Celtic music and dance, is just for you! The evening starts off with a performance by Celtic Academy of Irish Dance followed by local musical favorites Dulahan, followed by headliner and acclaimed Irish singer, Colleen Raney.  This show is being presented at Centennial Hall inside Stivers School for the Arts in downtown Dayton, and will benefit We Care Arts. This is a family friendly evening that’s sure to entertain Celtic lovers of all ages!

Colleen Raney has been referred to as “among the best in her genre” (Irish Music Magazine) and “one of America’s best traditional singers” (Tradconnect) . Her ability to convey her love of Irish music makes every performance a captivating experience! Colleen is making her first visit to the Dayton area and will perform here with her band, which includes: Hanz Araki on flute and vocals, Bethany Waickman on guitar and Ryan Davidson on upright bass and vocals. In addition to singing, Colleen also plays guitar and bodhran.

Dulahan‘s music pays homage to traditional and contemporary Celtic with 3 and 4 part harmonies and subtle hints of Roots/Americana. The Celtic Academy of Irish Dance is one of Dayton’s fine Irish Dance schools. Many of the students compete at the local, national and international levels, and they are a joy to watch!

Sunni Russo, the organizer of this concert, loved the variety of new music that Cityfolk brought to the Dayton area. She discovered many artists and musical styles she would not have known about otherwise.  In that tradition, she wanted to bring an artist, Colleen Raney, who has not played in Dayton before.

The Celtic Academy of Irish Dance performs at the Celtic Concert held on December 10, 2017 at Stivers High School

December 10th, 2017
Show from 7-10pm
Stivers High School
Tickets are just $25 and on sale now! 
For more info or if they prefer not to order online:
Tickets will also be available at the door.
The show will benefit We Care Arts, a great local charity! Check them out at www.wecarearts.org

Audiences & Critics Love SING STREET – Opening Friday at THE NEON!

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-132434-poster-xlarge-resizedHello Everyone,

We had a really nice weekend at THE NEON. Folks in the packed house on Saturday night really loved the screening of PURPLE RAIN…so we’re bringing it back one more time this Saturday at 10pm (last week’s screening sold out, and numerous people were disappointed not to get tickets). In addition to holding both MILES AHEAD and A HOLOGRAM FOR THE KING, we’re opening a brand new film that is currently rated “97% Fresh” on rottentomatoes – SING STREET. This charming, uplifting and funny film is a complete gem, and it’s from John Carney – director of ONCE.

Synopsis for SING STREET: “In 1980s Dublin, 14-year-old Conor is looking for a break from a home strained by his parents’ relationship and money troubles, while trying to adjust to his new inner-city public school where the kids are rough and the teachers are rougher. He finds a glimmer of hope in the mysterious, uber-cool and beautiful Raphina, and with the aim of winning her heart he invites her to star in his band’s music videos. There’s only one problem: he’s not part of a band…yet. She agrees, and now Conor must deliver what he’s promised – calling himself ‘Cosmo’ and immersing himself in the vibrant rock music trends of the decade, he forms a band with a few lads, and the group pours their heart into writing lyrics and shooting videos.” Click this LINK to visit the film’s official website.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_YqJ_aimkM

Don’t forget about this Thursday, May 5th’s special screening! Stivers School for the Arts is coming back to THE NEON with a new edition of student work – THE SHOWCASE. “This eclectic compilation of short films includes comedies, documentaries, animations, music videos, as well as experimental work. Some of these films have won national and regional awards. Following the show we’ll have a Q & A with the student filmmakers. All proceeds go towards updating equipment in the film and animation studio. Tickets will be $5.00 during the pre-sale and $7.00 day of the screening. Tickets are now available at THE NEON’s box office. Our students thank you for your continued support!” (taken from press notes)

“The Dayton International Peace Museum invites you to save Sunday, May 8, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. for HIP-HOPERATION. In conjunction with our ‘Invent Peace’ theme, this funny documentary follows the Journey of Seniors from New Zealand as they not only learn to dance Hip Hop, but attend a World Hip Hop Dance Championship in Las Vegas. Enjoy their delight in discovering a new world. Suggested Donation: $10 (includes popcorn!) More info at: daytonpeacemuseum.org or call Jerry at 937-999-7314.” (If you liked YOUNG AT HEART – the documentary about seniors singing rock songs – you’ll love this film.) Check out the trailer by clicking this LINK.

Mark your calendars! I can hardly believe it, but the documentary TRUTH OR DARE is now 25 years old! Take a Holiday with Madonna and her entourage as we celebrate the film’s anniversary on the big screen…one of the great concert films of the past 30 years…and an incredibly important film to me when I first saw it at age 17! “This documentary chronicles Madonna’s controversial 1990 ‘Blonde Ambition’ international tour (which ROLLING STONE has recently called “the best concert tour of the 1990’s”). The film is a behind-the-scenes look at Madonna’s relationships with her dancers and crew, her then-boyfriend Warren Beatty, and her family and friends, achieving an intimate glimpse into the boundary-pushing singer’s drive and individuality.” Gene Siskel said it was “One of the best and most entertaining films of the year.” Come dressed as Madonna or wear your favorite Madonna T-shirt for discounts at the Concession Stand! Tickets are now on sale. TRUTH OR DARE will screen Thursday, May 19 at 7:30 and Saturday, May 21 at 10pm.

“Massie Creek Paddlers and Tomfoolery Outdoors are pleased to announce the Dayton screening of THE REEL PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR. The festival is an international adventure film tour presenting the world’s best paddling films of the year – categories include: whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, SUP, action and lifestyle. Audiences will see hairy whitewater action, sea kayakers exploring remote coastlines, northern river canoe expeditions, international river travel films, motivating environmental documentaries, grueling kayak fishing battles and hilarious short films capturing the lighter side of paddling life. Join us on May 25 at 7:30 for the best paddling films of the year.” Tickets are $10 in advance and are only available at this LINK. If tickets remain on the day of the show, they will be $15 each and available at our box office one hour before showtime.

“LUNAFEST, a national festival of women’s films, comes to Dayton for the 7th time Sunday June 5 at 3:00 at THE NEON. The program features six award-winning short films that are international in scope, plus a short film by local filmmaker Aisha Ford. The films examine women’s stories told through the lens of women filmmakers in places ranging from Dayton, Ohio to the Philippines, Cuba and Iran. The diverse, thought-provoking stories for 2016 include challenges facing a woman boxer, a deaf woman dealing with cancer, the effects of drug addiction, raising a transgender child and more. Funds raised by this event will go to the Breast Cancer Fund and to Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region. Tickets are $10.00 ($5.00 for students) and donations over this amount are gratefully accepted. The event is sponsored nationally by Luna and locally by Dayton Women’s Rights Alliance & the Dayton chapter of the American Association of University Women. Tickets can be purchased in advance at THE NEON.” (taken from press notes) To read about each of this year’s films, visit this LINK. A trailer for Aisha Ford’s film WREN can be viewed at this LINK.

Next week, we plan to bring a film that will absolutely delight foodies – CITY OF GOLD. If we have room, we’ll also open the big SXSW winner KRISHA.

Thanks for your continued support.

See you soon!
Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Tuesday, May 3- Thursday, May 12:

MILES AHEAD (R) 1 Hr 40 Min
Tuesday & Wednesday (May 3 & 4): 3:00, 5:10, 7:30
Thursday (May 5): 3:00, 5:10
Friday (May 6): 12:20, 5:00, 9:30
Saturday (May 7): 12:20, 5:00
Sunday (May 8): 12:20, 5:15
Monday – Thursday (May 9-12): 5:10

A HOLOGRAM FOR THE KING (R) 1 Hr 37 Min
Tuesday-Thursday (May 3-5): 3:10, 5:20, 7:40
Friday & Saturday (May 6 & 7): 2:45, 7:15
Sunday (May 8): 7:30
Monday (May 9): 2:50, 7:30
Tuesday (May 10): 2:50
Wednesday (May 11): 2:50, 7:30
Thursday (May 12): 2:50

STIVERS FILM & ANIMATION – THE SHOWCASE (NR)
Thursday (May 5): 7:30

SING STREET (PG-13) 1 Hr 46 Min
Friday & Saturday (May 6 & 7): 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:45
Sunday (May 8): 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30
Monday – Thursday (May 9-12): 3:10, 5:30, 7:50

PURPLE RAIN (R) 1 Hr 51 Min
Saturday (May 7): 10:00pm

HIP HOP-ERATION (NR) 1 Hr 33 Min
Sunday (May 8): 3:00

COMING SOON:
(All Dates Are Tentative. Dates Often Move And Sometimes Disappear.)
May 13 – CITY OF GOLD
May 13 – KRISHA
May 20 – THE MEDDLER
May 27 – LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP
TBD – A BIGGER SPLASH
TBD – THE CONGRESSMAN
June 10 – MAGGIE’S PLAN
June 17 – DARK HORSE
TBD – HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE
TBD – SWISS ARMY MAN
TBD – CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
July 22 – ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS
July 29 – CAFE SOCIETY

Dancing Bodies and Melodic Voices Come Together

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Body & Voices_croppedJPEGMusica, Dayton’s Chamber Choir, is partnering with the Dance Department at Stivers School for the Arts to present Body & Voices, a program utilizing the talents of both musicians and dancers.

 

The Musica ensemble will be under the direction of Artistic Director, Dr. Jeffery Stern and the Stivers dancers are under the direction of Adjunct Faculty and Choreographer, Rodney Veal.

The Body & Voices concert will capture the spirit and convey the story of the American Civil War through song and movement. Our program tells this story in four sections: a study of one of the most popular composers of the time, Stephen Foster; a look into the burdens of war; exploration of songs representing the struggle to end slavery; and a finale representing American patriotism. Mr. Veal says, “we are very excited to be collaborating with Musica on this concert, which allows us to interpret these wonderfully arranged classic choral works through modern dance.”

 

Body & Voices will be presented in the recently renovated Eichelberger Hall at Stivers School for the Arts on Saturday, March 12 at 7:00 and Sunday, March 13 at 3:00.

 

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for Students and Seniors. For more information, call (937) 619-9755 or visit www.musicadayton.org.

GREY GARDENS and New Juliette Binoche Film at THE NEON!

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MV5BMjAwMTg3MDE0NF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNjQ1ODQyNTE@._V1_SX214_AL_Hello Everyone,

Over the past 14 years that I’ve been at THE NEON, THE D TRAIN ranks as one of the biggest box office disappointments we’ve ever had. We had to lose it quickly. Today, we opened a new film with Juliette Binoche and Kristen Stewart – CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA. (Stewart became the first American to ever win a Cesar award for her role in this film. The Cesar Awards are France’s equivalent to our Academy Awards.) In addition, we will open the 40th Anniversary Restoration of GREY GARDENS – the documentary that became the basis for numerous books, an HBO narrative film and even a Broadway musical. We will continue our run of WHILE WE’RE YOUNG for one more week. Next week, we’ll open the gorgeous new film FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD!

Synopsis for CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA: “Maria Enders (Juliette Binoche) is an actress at the peak of her international career who is asked to perform in a revival of the play that made her famous twenty years earlier. Back then she played the role of Sigrid, an alluring young woman who disarms and eventually drives her boss Helena to suicide. Now she is being asked to step into the other role, that of the older Helena. She departs with her assistant (Kristen Stewart) to rehearse in Sils Maria, a remote region of the Alps. A young Hollywood starlet with a penchant for scandal (Chloe Grace Moretz) is to take on the role of Sigrid, and Maria finds herself on the other side of the mirror, face to face with an ambiguously charming woman who is, in essence, an unsettling reflection of herself. (Sundance Selects) Click this LINK to visit the film’s official site.

Synopsis for GREY GARDENS: The original documentary from 1975 has received a 40th Anniversary Restoration! This is one of my favorite movies. In fact, when the musical adaptation premiered (before its move to Broadway), I scurried to NYC to see it. “Meet Big and Little Edie Beale: mother and daughter, high-society dropouts, and reclusive cousins of Jackie Onassis. The two manage to thrive together amid the decay and disorder of their East Hampton, New York, mansion, making for an eerily ramshackle echo of the American Camelot. An impossibly intimate portrait, this 1976 documentary by Albert and David Maysles, codirected by Ellen Hovde and Muffie Meyer, quickly became a cult classic and established Little Edie as a fashion icon and philosopher queen.” (taken from Janus Films) Click this LINK to visit the film’s official site.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijPIfZt72vc

“Stivers School for the Arts-Film & Animation Studio Presents THE SHOWCASE. This compilation of short films includes live action & animation and ranges from comedy to documentary. Some of these films have already won regional and state awards. Following the show, there will be a Q & A with the student filmmakers. All proceeds go towards updating equipment in the Stivers Film and Animation studio. The Showcase runs one night only – Wednesday, May 20th at 7:30pm. Tickets are$5.00 in advance and $7.00 on the day of the event.. Tickets are now available at THE NEON’s box office and Stivers School for the Arts. Please join us for an evening of entertainment as we celebrate this next generation of filmmakers.” (taken from press release)

On Tuesday, May 26 at 7:30, T.J.’s Place of Hope will host a screening of I AM A GIRL. This film is “an inspirational feature length documentary that paints a clear picture of the reality of what it means to be a girl in the 21st century. Feminism may have promised equality and sought a better and fairer world for women but the reality is that girls make up almost a quarter of the world’s population yet still face the greatest discrimination of any group in the world. Technology and science offer unimaginable potential but we still struggle to ensure men and women are afforded equal opportunities. Yet in spite of these obstacles, girls have found extraordinary ways to persevere and in our documentary we hear their stories of strength, hope, courage and a refusal to be second best.” (taken from Gathr press notes) Advanced tickets are $10 each and must be purchased on Gathr’s website. If tickets remain on the day of the event, they will be available at our box office one hour before the screening.  Click this LINK to visit the site and purchase your ticket.

Carol Quinones is trying to bring a special, one-time screening of TRACE AMOUNTS to town on Wednesday, June 10 at 7:30. That said, 50 tickets need to be reserved by May 30 in order to proceed. Click this LINK to reserve your ticket – they’re $12.50 each. “After recovering from a sickness that would bring him to the edge of despair, Eric Gladen began researching the science behind what had made him so sick. His research led him straight into one of the biggest medical debates of all time, the question of whether or not childhood vaccines are causing Autism. He would end up quitting his career, moving into an RV, and traveling the country interviewing experts and piecing together thousands of studies and leaked documents. But Eric wasn’t focused on the vaccines themselves, he was focused on something that belongs nowhere near vaccines- mercury.”

Mark your calendars now for a special screening of a new, crowd-pleasing documentary – TAB HUNTER CONFIDENTIAL. It will screen Thursday, June 18 at 7:30 (tickets $8 each). I’ll include more details in next week’s newsletter.

Thanks for your continued support.
We hope to see you this weekend!

All the best,
Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Friday, May 15 – Thursday, May 21:

GREY GARDENS (PG) 1 Hr 37 Min
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 3:00
Monday: 3:00, 7:40
Tuesday & Wednesday: 3:00
Thursday: 3:00, 7:40

WHILE WE’RE YOUNG (R) 1 Hr 37 Min
Friday, Saturday: 12:40, 5:10, 7:20, 9:30
Sunday: 12:40, 5:10, 7:20
Monday – Thursday: 5:10

CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA (R) 2 Hrs 4 Min
Friday & Saturday: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:40
Sunday: 1:00, 4:00, 7:00
Monday – Thursday: 2:45, 5:15, 7:50

STIVERS: THE SHOWCASE (NR)
Wednesday: 7:30

COMING SOON:
(All Dates Are Tentative. Dates Often Move And Sometimes Disappear.)
May 22 – FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD
TBD – IRIS, SUNSHINE SUPERMAN,
SALT OF THE EARTH, LAMBERT & STAMP, SAINT LAURENT, ALOFT
Early July – ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL

Soup Dinner Fundraiser for Stivers School For The Arts

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soupEach guest may choose a handmade ceramic bowl and fill it with soup, bread and dessert generously donated from local restaurants

Enjoy dinner, watch wheel-throwing demonstrations, take a studio tour and see our students’ award winning work from this year in the Fifth Street Gallery.

Your $10.00 donation ensures the continued excellence of our ceramics program.

Stivers Showcase of Student Films

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Showcase14b.sbkOn Tuesday, the 20th of May, at 7:30 pm, at The Neon Movie Theater on 5th Street,
Stivers School for the Arts, Film/Video and Animation Studio
will Present THE SHOWCASE

This eclectic compilation of short films includes absurdly comedic work, as well as hard hitting documentaries.

Some of these films have already won national and regional awards. Following the show, there will be a Q & A with the student filmmakers.

Tickets will be $5.00 during the pre-sale and $7.00 at the door. Tickets are available at the Neon box office and at Stivers in room 1206, the Film/Video and Animation Studio.

The Showcase has been going on for over 7 years and is the culmination of students work for the 2013-2014 calendar year.

These students are in either the Film/Video or Animation class.  They range from 7th graders to graduating seniors.  Most of these students are visual artists taking this class as an elective.

All proceeds go towards updating and replacing equipment in the video and animation studio.  We have a huge turnover of students and have to deal with broken equipment.

Additionally with the constant changes in the industry we also have equipment that just requires updating.  Donations of equipment or money are always accepted.

Alvoro Leite and Alex Mangen are the studio directors.  Both are graduates of the Wright State University Motion Pictures Production Program and have over 20 years of teaching and actual production experience between them.

The Art of Brunch Returns To Coco’s To Benefit Stivers

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1555545_486463691464553_423040199_nIt’s happened every February for the past six years.  On Sunday’s in February Coco’s Bistro opens up for a fabulous musical brunch.  Each Sunday a different group of Stivers artists will entertain you as you dine at the fabulous Coco’s Bistro.

Reserve your Sunday(s?) in February:
Feb 2 The Stivers Singers
Feb 9 The Stivers Strings
Feb 16 The Stivers Jazz Group
Feb 23 The Stivers Concert Pianists

Reservations from 10am to 1:30pm.
Tickets are $30 per guest ($15 is a tax-deductible donation).  Brunch is ordered off the menu which hasn’t been finalized yet. If it follows previous formats,  you will probably have about a half dozen choices including  traditional breakfast meals, salads and entrees, as well as vegetarian options.  Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s will be available for an additional charge

Call (937) 228-Coco (2626) to make your reservations. These fill up very quickly.

This year, the Marc Chagall painting, “I and the Village” is the featured art. This 12-ft-high-by-9-ft-wide rendition was painted live in 7 minutes by 12 Stivers visual artists while on stage at Stivers Celebrates, the school’s annual winter performance.  The Stivers Philharmonic Orchestra accompanied the painters with Led Zelppelin’s “Kashmir” in front of a sold out house.

It takes a village to support arts education. Make your reservations today and everyone wins.