THE WEEK IN ARTS

TODAY FOR AMERICA: PAINTINGS FROM THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN:

Noon to 5 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park, N., Dayton. Exhibition of 100 paintings by 78 artists tells the story of the National Academy, from the early 19th century into the 21st. Features masterworks by many of its prominent members along with portraits of several of the artists. Included are works by some of the most recognizable names in American art.

WRIGHT STATE THEATRE PRESENTS STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC:

2 to 4:30 p.m. today, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 8 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and 2 to 4:30 p.m. and 8 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at Wright State Festival Theatre, 3640 Colonel Glen Highway, Fairborn. Show runs through April 7. Musical filled with period costumes, elegant dance, passionate romance and features the hit song “Send in the Clowns.”

“THE TIMELINE SHOW” YELLOW SPRINGS THEATER-PAST TO PRESENT:

6 to 8:30 p.m. today through Saturday at John Bryan Community Center, 2nd Floor, 100 Dayton St., Yellow Springs. Show runs through June 30. Featuring a private collection of Center Stage head shots by Ron Siemer. David Neuhardt has created a Yellow Springs Theater Timeline. Show may be seen from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon.-Sun. through June 30.

LIFE WORLDS II, PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN LUNDY:

6 to 9 p.m. today and Wednesday through Friday at Yellow Springs Arts Council Gallery, 111 Corry St., Yellow Springs. Retrospective collection of photographic work over the last decade. Show runs through April 14. Gallery hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Wed.-Sun.

MONDAY DEBRA DIXON’S TRANSITIONS ART EXHIBIT:

9 a.m. today through Friday at Central State University Dayton, 2nd Floor, AAVAG Gallery, 840 Germantown St., Dayton. Exhibit runs through March 29. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Includes drawing, painting, silk-screen printing, intaglio printmaking and sculpture.

TOM VERDON ~ A TINY RETROSPECTIVE: MY 20 YEARS OF PAINTING:

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today through Friday at Yellow Springs Senior Center, Fireplace Room Art Gallery, 227 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs. Show runs through May 31. Exhibit features a collection of oil paintings created over the last two decades. View event at: https://www.facebook. com/events/2349031595327901/.

FRIDAY FINE ART FINAL FRIDAY (MARCH EDITION):

5 to 9 p.m. at Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 12 S. Ludlow St., Dayton. Local and international art on display and available for purchase, jewelry on sale, lite appetizers and beverages, live music. Free parking after 6 p.m. at meters.