The fourth edition of the Guide to Arts & Culture in the Dayton Region is hot off the presses! With information about over 150 cultural organizations, highlights of the upcoming performance season, and an extensive festival listing, this annual publication is a great resource for newcomers to the area and longtime residents who want to learn more about everything that’s happening in our … Read More
New Passport Eligible Events This Summer!
We’re pleased to announce that new events this summer are now Passport Eligible! Earlier this month, the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance made the remaining events in the Dayton Philharmonic’s “Summer in the City” series eligible for your Passport discount! The last performance of the series is Friday, July 31 at 8:00pm at the Schuster Center! Don’t miss “Rewind: Celebrating the … Read More
Culture Works Is a Finalist for the 2015 Better Business Bureau Eclipse Integrity Award!
We are proud to announce that Culture Works is a 2015 Better Business Bureau Eclipse Integrity Award Finalist in the Small Nonprofit category. Every year the Better Business Bureau of Dayton honors businesses and nonprofits who demonstrate outstanding management practices, business and community relationships, and promotional efforts. To be considered for an Eclipse Integrity Award, a nonprofit must first be nominated, then … Read More
Culture Works Rolls Out Culture Connects 20/20: The Cultural Plan for the Dayton Region
Last Thursday, Culture Works unveiled the new Cultural Plan for the Dayton Region, Culture Connects 20/20, at a gathering of more than 150 community members at Cox Arboretum MetroPark. Since then the Cultural Plan has been the front-page story of Dayton Daily News twice–first on Friday, April 24, then again today. Culture Connects 20/20’s release comes at a critical moment … Read More
Free Tickets for Passport to the Arts Members!
The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance is once again offering Passport to the Arts members two FREE tickets to one of their outstanding shows! Celebrate with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and kick off their four-part “Summer in the City” series on Friday, July 10 at 8:00pm with Guitar Heroes, a salute to a diverse collection of guitar legends. This show will … Read More
Mark Your Calendars: Cultural Plan Rollout April 23
We’re less than a month away from unveiling Culture Connects 20/20, our Regional Cultural Plan. For the past year, government and community leaders, staff and board members of cultural organizations, and interested citizens have met to discuss the future of the arts in the Dayton Region. Join us on April 23rd at Cox Arboretum MetroPark to hear what we’ve learned … Read More
Now Accepting Scholarship Applications!
Culture Works is now accepting applications for the 2015 Leonard P. Roberts Memorial Scholarship. Up to six awards, ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 each, may be given to Dayton Region college students pursuing an arts major or demonstrating participation in and patronage of the arts. Since 1994, the scholarship has granted a total of $342,592 in funding to 183 students in the … Read More
Guess who? Culture Works has an exciting staff announcement!
If you visited the Culture Works office, attended a Culture Works event, or participated in the Dayton Region power2give program in 2013 or 2014, you surely encountered Chloe Donaldson, who provided support for Culture Works communication efforts and the power2give program during that time period. If you did, you were probably as sad as we were to see her move … Read More
Register Your Kroger Card for Culture Works!
Culture Works is now a member of Kroger’s Community Rewards Program! Register your Kroger Plus Card online at krogercommunityrewards.com and select “Culture Works” (# 37863) as your charity of choice, and Culture Works will receive a percentage of what you spend when you shop as a charitable contribution from Kroger! It doesn’t cost you a thing other than a few minutes to … Read More
Announcing Our Newest Passport Restaurant: The Oregon Express!
We’re pleased to announce that the Oregon Express Bar & Tavern, located in Dayton’s Historic Oregon District, is our newest Passport Participant Restaurant. Passport Members will receive 50% off any pizza at Oregon Express on the night of a performance, so enjoy one of their famous pizzas on your way to a show! Enjoy a delicious cheese pizza, or … Read More
Culture Works Holiday Office Schedule
Culture Works wishes you and yours a wonderful holiday season, filled with music, art and dance! The Culture Works offices will be closed the week of December 22-26 as we celebrate the holiday season with our families and friends. If you would like to purchase a Passport Membership as a holiday gift, please contact us by Friday, December 19th … Read More
Wheat Penny Joins Culture Works As a Passport Discount Partner!
We’re excited to share that Wheat Penny Oven & Bar is now a Passport Participant! The fantastic Meadowlark Restaurant has been a Culture Works passport partner for some time; now Wheat Penny – Wiley’s second restaurant in the Dayton area – is also partnering with us in support of local arts & culture. Enjoy delicious pizza, soups, salads, sandwiches, … Read More