Roger Glass Center for the Arts
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May 15-June 30; Reception Jun 14th 5-7 p.m.; Gallery, Roger Glass Center for the Arts
Please join the University of Dayton Department of Art and Design on June 14th 5-7 p.m for a reception at the Roger Glass Center for the Arts Gallery on the campus of the University of Dayton for The Dayton SkyScrapers organized by Willis Bing Davis. The Exhibition with be on view May 15th through June 30th.
The Dayton Skyscrapers art project is not a celebration of tall buildings nor is it the modest Dayton skyline. Dayton Skyscrapers is a metaphor for those local African Americans who stand tall in our minds and heart for what they have achieved in their field and their contributions to the quality of life of Dayton and the Miami Valley region.
The Dayton Skyscrapers project is designed to:
- Identify and celebrate local African Americans who have excelled in their field.
- Celebrate local African American visual artists.
- Provide positive role models for urban youth.
- Enhance the general community’s appreciation of African American contributions to the Dayton Miami Valley region.
The greatest national resource of any community is the creative and fertile minds of its youth. Too often the career goals of urban youth are self-limited to the areas of NFL, NBA, and hip-hop. The Dayton Skyscrapers art project provides another group of positive and relevant African American role models for our urban youth. They are high achieving African Americans who experienced similar educational, social, and economic hardships as many of today’s youth, and yet they excelled. This exhibit is also a visual reminder of the many artistic and creative talents that can be found across the community.
May 22-25; Concert Hall, Roger Glass Center for the Arts
The introduction of a public forum alongside the official NATO PA event marks a unique addition to this year's Spring Session, providing and opportunity for the entire Dayton community to come together and highlight the City's role as a dynamic, world-class hub on a global stage.
The programming will feature thought-based discussions with high-level elected officials, security and policy experts, and local leaders across the NATO countries. The conversations will be anchored by the historic Dayton Peace Accords and focus on the current tenuous situation in the Balkins, highlighting the need for the transatlantic alliance to work together towards a lasting peace.
7 p.m., Thursday, June 5; Concert Hall, Roger Glass Center for the Arts
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Dayton is delighted to announce our Dayton Jewish International Film Festival’s Silver Anniversary to be held June 5-29. Our 25th Film Festival brings to the Dayton community the very best of first-run cinema representing a diversity of Jewish experiences. This year’s line-up includes delightful comedies, uplifting and interesting documentaries, a night of shorts, a children’s event, and Israeli dramas – all celebrating Jewish life. Our Festival is a source of pride, strength, passion, and achievements.
Matchmaking (Israel, 2022, 96 minutes, Hebrew with English subtitles) Comedy
Like a modern-day Romeo, Moti (Amit Rahav) falls head over heels for his sister’s friend Nechama (Liana Ayoun), but isn’t allowed to date the charming, beautiful young woman because she comes from a Mizrahi (Middle Eastern) family, not an Ashkenazi (European) family like his own. To the great despair of both his parents and an exasperated matchmaker, he goes to comical lengths to pursue his one true love.
2 p.m. and 8 p.m, Saturday, June 14; Concert Hall, Roger Glass Center for the Arts
June 18 (Preview Night), June 19-22 and 28; Experimental Theatre, Roger Glass Center for the Arts
Performance Dates and times:
Wednesday, June 18th (Preview Night); 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 19th; 7:30 p.m.
Friday, June 20th; 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 21st; 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 22nd; 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 28th; 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Additional information can be found on the Gem City Groundlings webpage.
3 p.m., Saturday, August 9; Concert Hall, Roger Glass Center for the Arts
This event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.
The Dayton Celebration Chorus concludes their Summer Fun Session with a "Blast from the Past" Concert, featuring music from the 1960's. This fun concert includes styles from Pop to Rock to Motown, with a quick stop on Broadway.