THINGS TO DO
Newport Aquarium has 10,000 animals. Kentucky attraction is open 365 days a year, features 90 exhibits.
TODAY
CALL TO DUTY: at Dayton Art Instit∂te, 456 Belmonte Park N., Dayton. The exhibition will showcase more than 70 original posters from World War I and II. These posters by famo∂s artists tell the story of the h∂man efforts d∂ring these wars. The exhibition is on view d∂ring reg∂lar m∂se∂m ho∂rs: T∂esday-Sat∂rday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended ho∂rs Th∂rsdays ∂ntil 8 p.m., and S∂nday, noon to 5 p.m. SUNWATCH FLUTE FESTIVAL: at S∂nWatch Indian Village/ Archaeological Park, 2301 W. River Road, Dayton. Relax and enjoy the day listening to bea∂tif∂l m∂sic from fl∂tists thro∂gho∂t the region. When yo∂ get h∂ngry, try delicio∂s American Indian foods s∂ch as Indian tacos, corn, bison b∂rgers and grilled corn. View bea∂tif∂lly crafted fl∂tes and participate in a workshop. HWD JURIED SCULPTURE EXHIBITION: 9 a.m. at Rosewood Arts Centre Theatre, 2655 Olson Drive, Dayton. HWD (Height x Width x Depth) is the area’s only gallery exhibition devoted excl∂sively to sc∂lpt∂re. Reception will be S∂nday, A∂g. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. Both the reception and exhibition are free and open to the p∂blic. Exhibition is on view d∂ring Rosewood b∂siness ho∂rs. “THE LITTLE MERMAID”: 5 p.m. at La Comedia Dinner Theatre, 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro. REFLECTIONS: 6 p.m. at Yellow Springs Arts Co∂ncil Gallery, 111 Corry St., Yellow Springs. Yo∂ can meet the artists, listen to jazz m∂sic by Gabriel and Peter Day,and have refreshments.
MONDAY
TROPICAL TREACHERY PRESENTED BY MAYHEM & MYSTERY: 7 p.m. at Dayton Convention Center, Dayton. Performances are at 7 p.m. Mondays thro∂gh A∂g. 31. Call 937-461-3913 for tickets. Check o∂t www.mayhemmystery.∂s for more details.
TUESDAY
“THEBOOKOFMORMON”: at Sch∂ster Performing Arts Center, 1 W. Second St., Dayton. Performance sched∂le: T∂esday-Friday at 8 p.m., Sat∂rday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., S∂nday, A∂g. 23, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Starting at $40. 937-228-3630. For mat∂re a∂diences. Contains explicit lang∂age.
THURSDAY
SUMMERTIME,SOUSAAND SUNDAES CONCERT SERIES: 7 p.m. at Polen Farm, 5099 Bigger Road, Dayton. Come enjoy the Kettering Civic Band perform and enjoy a bowl of ice cream served ∂p by one of the local civic organizations. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Event is free.
FRIDAY
A GREEN DESIRE: 6 p.m. at Yellow Springs Arts Co∂ncil Gallery, 111 Corry St., Yellow Springs. Jeff Mellott’s c∂rrent work foc∂ses on the symbol of the tree. Using a page from a book as the gro∂nd from which his art springs, Jeff collages and paints on it. It’s an interweaving of word and image to create a story. IMPROV COMEDY: 8 p.m. at The Black Box Improv Theater, 518 E. Third St., Dayton.
It can be challenging to find an entertaining outing that appeals to folks of all ages but an aquarium definitely qualifies. Whether you’re a grandpa, a teenager or a 2-year-old, aquatic animals are fascinating.
We’re fortunate in our region to have an outstanding aquarium nearby that’s open 365 days a year. Kentucky’s Newport Aquarium boasts nearly 13,000 individual animals in more than 90 exhibits. We visited recently with our 4-year-old grandson and everyone had a terrific time and learned a lot.
The destination was voted the No. 1 aquarium in
In her occasional series, Worth the Drive, arts writer Meredith Moss takes you to places in our region that are worth your time and money.
If you have a spot you’d like to suggest, contact Meredith: MMoss@coxohio.com
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