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What's Great in Dayton: January 15 - 21, 2016

courtesy of Glen Helen
Explore the beauty of Glen Helen in winter this weekend

There are Robots Among Us and you can learn about the exciting field of robotics from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday. This is at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed for children and adults of all ages it offers several hands-on opportunities for all to enjoy. There are examples of robotic toys, working robotics and more. Plus, a special guest appearance by R2-D2 is expected!

 

Explore the beauty of Glen Helen in winter as they discuss everything you wanted to know about climate and the geologic record. This is Saturday, 2 to 3:30pm at the Trailside Museum. Tickets required.

 

Plant a Seed and a Bird Will Grow. The first Winter Speakers Series Program will be held on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tom Hissong, the education manager, will present a program on the fascinating relationships between native plants and birds and how often times one group could not exist without the other. This is at the Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm. On Your Facebook find Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm

Each year, Victoria Theatre Association partners with Shango: Center for the Study of African American Art and Culture, and Willis "Bing" Davis, exhibit curator and director of EbonNia Gallery, to display an exhibit of art by local African-American artists inside the Schuster Center. This year's exhibit provides the opportunity for 16 local African-American visual artists to share their insight, understanding, and appreciation of BLACK LIFE as subject MATTER. The reception and the formal presentation is Sunday at 2 pm at The Schuster. 

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And the famous Muse Machine production of Mary Poppins is going on right now and tickets are available for this weekend.  

 

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Charlie, It’s Great In Dayton, Campbell

Charlie Campbell wants to spread the news of so many wonderful aspects in the greater Dayton area. He is a cheerleader and a real believer that our area is the place to be. He has been active in this area for almost 40 years and you can hear him weekly at WYSO.