The Human Race Theatre Company has announced its 28th season, which kicks off next September.
The Human Race Theatre Company has announced its 28th season, which kicks off next September.
Among the plays being produced on its Eichelberger Loft Series is a world premiere, “Family Shots,” by playwright Michael Slade.
Slade has become a familiar figure in Dayton and has introduced his plays “Under a Red Moon” and “Gingerbread Children” to Loft audiences.
Other plays in the 20142015 season include “Miracle on South Division Street,” “Mame,” “Taking Shakespeare,” and “Crowns.”
An added production of the current Off-Broadway hit “Buyer & Cellar” is being scheduled for Valentine’s Day.
The plays are scheduled for three-week runs and musicals are scheduled for four-weeks, with a number of associated special events.
For ticketing and performance information, see www.humanracetheatre.org, call Ticket Center Stage at 937-228-3630 or stop at the Schuster Center box office.
‘Push Girls’ star to be at Wright State
Tiphany Adams, who became a paraplegic at the age of 17 after being hit by a drunk driver, nevertheless pursued her dreams and became an actress, model, ability advocate, fitness enthusiast, speaker and star on the Sundance Channel docuseries “Push Girls.”
The community can meet Tiphany from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 10, in Wright State University’s Student Union Apollo Room.
The community will have the chance to ask questions and view an episode from the TV show’s second season.
“The fact that Tiphany can come to campus and share her experiences and her thoughts on the things she cares about is energizing and sorely needed at Wright State,” said Thomas Webb, director of the Office of Disability Services.
“Push Girls is a widely viewed reality show that portrays people living their lives, day in and day out, with disability. It stands out in excellence, as there are so few accurate portrayals of disability in the media.”
Webb said it only makes sense that Adams would choose to visit Wright State because it’s one of the best universities in the country for providing support and accessibility to students with disabilities.
In 2012, Wright State was named one of the nation’s top disabilityfriendly schools.
“We could bring a lot of disability-related speakers to campus, but we can’t bring a lot of disability-related speakers who are relatable to students, and Tiphany is exactly that,” Webb said.
In addition to her work on Push Girls, Adams speaks and advocates publicly on the topics of drunk and distracted driving, LGBT issues, nutrition, wellness and fitness.
She is an ambassador for Wish Upon a Teen, an organization that provides resources and opportunities to teenagers who have Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or are recovering from injury or chronic illness.
Bach Society of Dayton plans concert
The Bach Society of Dayton, under the direction of Music Director John Neely, will perform the Mass in B Minor by J. S. Bach at 4 p.m. p.m. Sunday, March 23 at the Kettering Adventist Church, 3939 Stonebridge Road, Kettering.
William Henry Caldwell will present a concert preview at 3 p.m.
Bach Society members tell us this work is rarely performed in its entirety, making this a special opportunity.
The work brings together soloists, chorus and orchestra in the traditional Latin Mass setting.
The soloists for this performance are Minnita Daniel-Cox, soprano, Audrey Walstrom, mezzo soprano, Jeremy Winston, tenor and Brandon Morales, baritone.
Tickets are $18 for adults, $10 for students, free for children 12 and younger.
You can purchase tickets at the door the day of the performance or by calling 937- 294-2224.
Credit card orders may be placed online through PayPal at www.bachsociet yofdayton.org.
Black and White party in Springfield
A celebration of art and nature is being planned in conjunction with the current Ansel Adams photography exhibit at the Springfield Museum of Art.
The event, slated for Saturday, March 15, is being planned by The Tecumseh Land Trust and the Springfield Museum of Art.
Dress in Black and White is encouraged. D J Shane Creepingbear will provide dance music; Yellow Springs Brewery’s craft beers and wine selections from Heidelberg Distributing will also be featured.
Tickets are $25 per person for museum and land trust members, $35 per person for non-members.
Call 937-325-4673 for information and to purchase tickets.
Tickets may also be purchased through the museum’s website: www. springfieldart.museum.
Turtle Canyon to open at aquarium
Newport Aquarium has announced the addition of Turtle Canyon, a new exhibit which will open to the public on March 22.
Two massive turtles will anchor the exhibit, giving the Kentucky Aquarium a total of three of the largest turtle species in the world.
The exhibit will feature 14 species of turtles spanning three continents — from the largest tortoise species in the world — the Galapagos tortoise — to the smallest tortoise species in the Northern Hemisphere — the Egyptian tortoise.
The new exhibit will include a turtle corral, which offers visitors the opportunity to touch a variety of turtles.
Turtle Canyon will also be home to 118-pound alligator snapping turtle named Thunder, believed to be more than 100 years of age.
Nomination forms for Hall of Fame
The Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame, established in 2002, was created to honor local theater artists and patrons of the arts. It is designed to acknowledge people whose lifelong participation, innovation and creativity have influenced the Dayton arts culture.
Nominations are now open for the 2014 inductees.
Completed nomination forms and two letters of recommendation must be received by May 10, 2014 and will be reviewed by the Hall of Fame Committee.
Online nominations can now be submitted by going to www.daytonys.org or you can receive a nomination form by contacting the Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame Nomination Committee Chair, Barbara Jorgensen, at barbj@daytonys.org.
Arts Alliance to offer workshop in Mason
The Arts Alliance is hosting a workshop titled Creative Craniums from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at the Snyder House in Mason.
Participants will turn Styrofoam heads into artistic creations with the help of paints, fibers, wood, found objects and other collage elements.
This workshop is $40 and includes all supplies as well as snacks and beverages.
It’s open to anyone over the age of 15; the Snyder House is located at Cottell Park, 5847 Irwin Simpson Road in Mason
To register, visit www. the-arts-alliance.org. For additional information, please feel free to call 513309-8585.
FilmDayton Festival seeks submissions
The 2014 Eichelberger FilmDayton Festival is now accepting new films. The Festival is slated for Aug. 22-24.
Short or feature films can be submitted in all genres with special categories for features and shorts with Ohio-connections — shot on location, featuring Ohio talent, etc. For information, see http://filmdayton. com/festival.