Hello new and returning students, just because school has started doesn’t mean
you can’t have fun. When you’re not spending your weekends studying or working, here are some fun activities across Ohio that you, friend’s and/ or family can enjoy:
On September 4-6, the city of Eaton will be hosting the Eatonic Music festival on
the Preble County Fairgrounds. The event is ending the summer with a bang with the most incredible artists each music genre has to offer. On Friday, September 5, from 5pm to 2:30am the festival will feature Blues with special guest star, award-winning artist Buddy Guy. Saturday, from 10am-2: 30am will feature rock music with special guest Stars The Almighty get down. Sunday, from 10am-5:30pm will feature bluegrass music with special star Rumpke Mountain Boys at 1:15pm. Please visit eatonicmusicfestival.com for more information.
On Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, Blind Bob bar will hold the Dayton Music Art and Film Festival. A festival that was founded by Dan Clayton, Andy Ingram and Shawn Johnson in 2004, the festival has grown into an integral part of the Dayton music scene. This year is the first time the festival will be showcasing media visual artists and filmmakers. Blind Bob’s is located in the Oregon District of downtown Dayton cost from $10-$20.
On Sunday, October 11, the Wright State Nutter Center presents Comedian Kevin Hart. Known for his roles in comedic films “Ride Along” and “Get Hard”, Hart’s show will begin at 7pm. Tickets range from $25-$65. Tickets and more information can be found on Ticketmaster.com
Starting on October 16, from 7pm-11pm, Brookville will have their very own Haunted Hill Woods. An 18-acre forest filled with horror favorites to scare anyone who dares walk through. The woods feature 3 acres of parking and food provided by Zombie Dogs. Tickets are $15 per person and $10 for anyone 12 and under. For more info, please visit www.hauntedhillwoods.com
On Friday, November 6, the West Carrollton branch of the Dayton Metro Library will host the “Wimpy Kid” release party. the party will test readers’ knowledge of the “Wimpy kid” books with games, trivia, and snacks. Attendees will be able to earn mom bucks and trade them in for prizes, including the newest Wimpy Kid book, “Old School”. Event details are on daytonmetrolibrary.org
On Saturday, November 21, Dayton will kick off the holiday season with
“Ringing in the Holidays” from 6:30pm-10pm at the Carillon Historical Park. Participants get to sample gourmet hors d’oeuvres and steaming cup of premium coffee as they listen to classic holiday tunes and vote for their favorite specialty
dessert in the “Dayton’s Most Delightful Dessert Contest!” Fees do apply and goers
can go to Publicbrodcasting.net for more information.
JIMAUR CALHOUN
ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR