💎 Happy New Year! (Issue #69)

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Good Morning,

After our two week break, Miami Valley Memo is back! We hope you had a great holiday season, and are enjoying 2025 which is already off to an eventful start.

Monday’s snow-ma-geddon brought 6 - 9 inches of snow to many parts of the Miami Valley, and it looks like there’s a few more inches coming our way later tomorrow.

I don’t know about you, but the beauty of snow quickly melts away for me once I need to break out the shovel and start driving in it. But it should make for a cozy weekend.

If you’re not planning on staying in, we have some fun things to check out this weekend and even more coming down the pipeline. Hope you enjoy, and happy 2025!

Let’s get to it!

⚡ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

26° 🌡️ 24° | 🌨️ | ❄️ 55% | 💨 9 mph

Saturday

28° 🌡️ 13° | 🌥️ | ❄️ 0% | 💨 10 mph

Sunday

31° 🌡️ 26° | 🌥️ | ❄️ 0% | 💨 10 mph

📅 EVENTS

🍷 Wine Tasting w/ Table 33

📅 Thu, Jan 9: 5 - 8 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Dayton Arcade, Dayton
💰 $33

Savor paired wines and small bites at this weekly wine tasting every Thursday through Feb 27th. Enjoy selections from wine expert Brent Wagener, who brings decades of experience, alongside French-inspired creations from Executive Chef Keith Taylor.

Each pairing promises a delightful blend of flavor and craftsmanship in an intimate dining experience. Your ticket includes two wines and two small bites. Get your tickets here.

💍 Buckeye Wedding Expo

📅 Sat, Jan 11: 1 - 5 pm (Add To Cal)
📅 Sun, Jan 12: 1 - 5 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Dayton Arcade, Dayton
💰 Online: $5
💰 Door: $10

Plan your perfect day at this wedding expo inside the stunning Dayton Arcade! Explore live entertainment, fashion showcases, and unique vendor displays. Discover expert tips, enjoy giveaways, and celebrate love with style and creativity. Perfect for brides, grooms, and the entire wedding party. Get your tickets here.

🥃 ABC Night

📅 Sat, Jan 11: 6:30 - 9 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Boonshoft Museum, Dayton
💰 $150 / couple

Relish rare bourbons and explore the museum after dark at this unique tasting event. Sample over 100 bourbons, enjoy a curated charcuterie spread, and learn about upcoming projects at Boonshoft.

Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks are also available, making it a memorable evening of flavor and discovery. Perfect for bourbon lovers looking to support the Boonshoft! Get your tickets here.

🍸 Mixology Monday: Non Alcoholic

📅 Mon, Jan 13: 6 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Salar, Oregon District
💰 $70

In this intimate class featuring top NA spirits, learn the art of crafting delicious non-alcoholic cocktails. Make new friends, enjoy great snacks, and master flavorful recipes that prove you don’t need alcohol to impress. A perfect evening for cocktail enthusiasts of all kinds! Get your tickets here.

🏀 Flyin’ To The Hoop

📅 Fri, Jan 17: 5:30 pm (Add To Cal)
📅 Sat, Jan 18: 10:30 am (Add To Cal)
📅 Sun, Jan 19: 10:30 am (Add To Cal)
📅 Mon, Jan 20: 10:30 am (Add To Cal)
📍 Trent Arena, Kettering
💰 Weekend Pass: $65
💰 Single Day Pass: $10-$35

Experience top-tier high school basketball in the Miami Valley! This nationally-ranked showcase is now in its 21st year. Annually, it attracts over 20,000 fans, 100+ national media members, and countless college coaches.

Watch teams from local, state, and national levels battle it out on the court. It's a basketball enthusiast's dream, promising intense matchups and unforgettable athletic prowess. Don't miss this high-energy, high-skill event! View the schedule and get tickets here.

🪴🍺 Plants and Beer

📅 Sat, Jan 18: 11 am - 4 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Loose Ends Brewing, Centerville
💰 Free

Greenery meets the brewery this weekend with the start of Loose Ends' Plants and Beer series! Browse through 13 vendors showcasing a wide range of houseplants, plant accessories, and décor.

Learn plant-care tips and enter the rare plant raffle (winners announced in April). Buy and enjoy Loose Ends' finest brews and bites. This free event is perfect for plant enthusiasts and beer fans alike. Learn more here.

🕊️ MLK Memorial March

📅 Mon, Jan 20: 10 am (Add To Cal)
📍 Near Drew Health Center, Dayton
💰 Free

Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by joining a march for equality and justice. This march will start near Drew Health Center at 1323 W. Third Street, then proceed down Third Street, ending at Sinclair.

An event for reflection, unity, and community — a meaningful way to celebrate Dr. King's enduring impact. Learn more here.

🍽️ MLK Dayton Banquet

📅 Mon, Jan 20: 6 - 11 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Dayton Arcade, Dayton
💰 $75

Cap off a powerful weekend of unity and celebration with the MLK Banquet, following a march of thousands through downtown.

This year’s theme, “A Charge to Keep I Have,” features a keynote by civil rights activist Dr. Rodney Kennedy. A fitting end to a day honoring progress and justice in Dayton. Get your tickets here.

👀 Winter Restaurant Week Sneak Peak

📅 Wed, Jan 22: 6:30 - 9 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 The Steam Plant, Dayton
💰 General (Advance): $45
💰 General (Day Of): $55
💰 VIP: $65

Savor multiple local flavors in one exciting evening. Sample offerings from 10 renowned restaurants, including Amber Rose, Coco's Bistro, and Manna Uptown previewing their Winter Restaurant Week menus.

General admission includes tastings from each restaurant, while VIP tickets offer early entry at 6 pm and two complimentary drinks. Get your tickets here.

🗝️ Battle of Codes in WWII

📅 Sat, Jan 23: 7 - 8:30 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Wright Memorial Library, Oakwood
💰 Free

Uncover the secrets of WWII cryptology with the National Cryptologic Museum. Learn how the U.S. protected its communications and how Dayton’s Joe Desch and NCR helped crack enemy codes.

This live-streamed presentation explores the hidden stories behind wartime intelligence and the Gem City's contributions. Learn more here.

🎶LIVE MUSIC

This Friday

Zane Gerlach | Jayne's On Main | 7:30 pm | Free

Fairbanks 142 (Grateful Dead Tribute) | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8 pm | $10

Broadway Rave | Yellow Cab Tavern | 8 pm | $5

Velvet Crush | Phone Booth Lounge | 8 pm | Free

Cody Garrett | Good Time Charlie's | 8:30 pm | Free

Amy Newhart Duo | Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30 pm | Free

This Saturday

The Times | Bock Family Brewing | 7 pm | Free

Mike Combs | Jayne's On Main | 7:30 pm | Free

FullTilt | Good Time Charlie's | 8 pm | Free

NVRMORE & More | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8 pm | $5

360 Rave | Yellow Cab Tavern | 8 pm | $5

The Hathaways | Phone Booth Lounge | 8 pm | Free

Simple Daze | Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30 pm | Free

Seal The Deal | Courtyard Lounge | 9 pm | $5

🎭️LIVE THEATRE

Shows Running Now

Ghost: The Musical | La Comedia Theatre | Jan 10 - Feb 09 | $70+

Upcoming Shows

Six | Schuster Center | Jan 14 - Jan 19 | $67+

Die Mommie Die! | Beavercreek Community Theatre | Jan 17 - Jan 26 | $18+

Snow White and the Seven Endings | Town Hall Theatre | Jan 17 - Jan 19 | $9

😂LIVE COMEDY

This Weekend

David Lucas | Dayton Funny Bone | Jan 10 - Jan 11 | $32+

Upcoming Shows

Pete Lee | Dayton Funny Bone | Jan 17 - Jan 19 | $24

Nate Bargatze | Nutter Center | May 14 | $39+

💎 EXTRA GEMS

Miami Valley Hits $1.2B in Tourism

Montgomery County led the region, contributing 64% of 2023’s $1.2 billion visitor spending. Tourism supported 10,000+ jobs and generated $140M in tax revenue across the area. [WDTN]

🙏 THANKS

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See you next Thursday,

— Max

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