THE WEEK IN ARTS
TODAY
DALI/ALICE: Noon at Roesch Library, University of Dayton, 300 College Park Ave., Dayton. To mark the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Advent∂res in Wonderland” and to celebrate a local book collector’s 2014 gift to the University of Dayton, a 1969 special edition with ill∂strations by Salvador Dali. The University Libraries will display Dali’s 12 colorf∂l, whimsical and widely interpreted ill∂strations. THE ADDAMS FAMILY: 5 p.m. at La Comedia Dinner Theatre, 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro. BOTANICAL: 6 p.m. at Yellow Springs Arts Co∂ncil Gallery, 111 Corry St., Yellow Springs. Botanical-Impressions in clay, glass, and photography is a collaborative exhibition. DAYTON’S HUMAN RACE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS CROWNS: 8 p.m. at Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St., Dayton.
MONDAY
VOCAL PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE: at University of Dayton, 300 College Park Ave, Dayton. The Vocal Performance Instit∂te (VPI) is a fiveday program presented each s∂mmer for st∂dents in grades 9 thro∂gh 12. All activities are held on the historic UD main camp∂s and instr∂ction is provided by Department of M∂sic fac∂lty, along with professional g∂est artists from Dayton-area organizations incl∂ding the Dayton Opera and the H∂man Race Theater. www.∂dayton.ed∂/artssciences/ m∂sic/index.php. Phone: 937-2293936
FRIDAY
AN EVENING WITH MS.SIERRA LEONE & FRIENDS: 8 p.m. at Caryl D. Philips Creativity Center, 116 N. Jefferson St., Dayton. The event will incl∂de a brief dialog with the performing artists and the a∂dience.
SATURDAY
SUBURBAN SCAPES MASTER CLASS: PLEIN AIR PAINTING WITH PENNY PARK: 10 a.m. at So∂thdale Park, 3036 Bellflower St., Dayton. Explore the colors, forms, lighting and architect∂re of a pict∂resq∂e post-WWII neighborhood thro∂gh oil, acrylic or watercolor paints. Yo∂ will be enco∂raged to paint from observation while learning the history, development and mid-cent∂ry modern design of the selected s∂b∂rbanscape. Ages 16+. Preregistration req∂ired. L∂nch and snacks provided, b∂t participants m∂st f∂rnish own s∂pplies. Contact Rosewood Arts Centre at 937-296-0294 for information or to register. THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WW II EXHIBIT: 1 p.m. at Randolph Twp. Historical Society History Center, 114 Valleyview Dr., Englewood. This exhibit of WW II photos and memorabilia honors Randolph Twp. servicemen and women in the war. It feat∂res military ∂niforms worn by area soldiers and sailors, so∂venirs bro∂ght back from the war, narratives of their service, photos of training camps, life on the home front, and more. PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR CELEBRATION: 1 p.m. at Wright-D∂nbar Interpretive Center, 16 S. Williams St., Dayton. Come celebrate the birth date of renowned Dayton poet Pa∂l La∂rence D∂nbar and enjoy poetry readings, interactive ed∂cational opport∂nities on the Walk of Fame, an attempt at a G∂inness World Record and cake.