THE WEEK IN ARTS
TODAY
PAINTINGS BY ROSE SCHULTZ: 11 a.m. today through Saturday at Centerville Police Headquarters, Centerville Gallery, 155 W. Spring Valley Road, Dayton. A collection of watercolors, pastels and mixed media by local artist Rose Schultz may be viewed free of charge at any time in the month of April. 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. Included are works by some of the most recognizable names in American art. SLEEPING BEAUTY: THE STORY
OF BRIAR ROSE: 3 to 5:15 p.m. at Schuster Center, 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton. Dayton Ballet presents a classical version of Sleeping Beauty with a few creative twists. Live music from the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. “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. Features 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.
MONDAY
THE AAVAG SAMPLER ART EXHIBIT: 9 a.m. today through Saturday at Central State University Dayton, 840 Germantown St., Dayton. Sample of artwork from AAVAG artist members who have already shown or will show a more extensive collection of their work. TOM VERDON ~ A TINY RETROSPECTIVE: MY 20 YEARS
OF PAINTING: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at Yellow Springs Senior Center, Fireplace Room Art Gallery, 227 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs. Show runs through May 31. Features a collection of oil paintings over the last two decades. View event at: https://www.facebook. com/events/2349031595327901/.
TUESDAY
25TH ANNUAL ART AUCTION
PREVIEW: 6 to 8 p.m. today, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at The Contemporary Dayton, 118 N. Jefferson St., Dayton. Get a sneak peek at some of the work that will be for sale at the silent and live auctions. Refreshments. Free and open to all. On view until the Annual Art Auction on April 26.
WEDNESDAY
AN EVENING WITH OHIO POET
LAUREATE DAVE LUCAS: 5 p.m. at Antioch University Midwest, Auditorium, 900 Dayton St., Yellow Springs. Lucas will share his poetry and writing and answer questions. A reception with wine and hors d’oeuvres will follow the reading.
THURSDAY
NEWSIES: 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. today and Friday and 5:30 p.m. Saturday at La Comedia Dinner Theatre, 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro.
FRIDAY
THROUGH THE EYES OF JOSEPH ROBINSON, PAINTINGS AND POETRY OF YELLOW
SPRINGS: 1 to 4 p.m. at Yellow Springs Arts Council Gallery, 111 Corry St., Yellow Springs. The collection of poetry and artwork provides a look through the artist’s own eyes of his life in Yellow Springs. The show runs through May 12. Join us from 6 to 9 p.m. today for an Opening Reception with a talk at 7 p.m., “A Tribute to Joseph Robinson.” Gallery hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Wed.-Sun.