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Writer & Playwrite Connections

 

WRITERS & PLAYWRITE CONNECTIONS

 

Antioch Writer’s Workshop

Contact:c/o Antioch University Midwest

900 Dayton Street

769-1803

EMAIL info@antiochwritersworkshop.com

http://www.antiochwritersworkshop.com/

Annual July week long workshop

Whether you’re a beginning, intermediate, or advanced writer, Antioch Writers’ Workshop programs offer the tools and inspiration you need to take the next steps on your writing path. We offer instruction in the creative writing craft and in the professional skills creative writers need to succeed in the publishing world, as well as opportunities for connecting to a vibrant, supportive creative writing community.

 

Writer’s Group

Lee Huntington- 767-5761

 

10 Minute Play Festival

Performed in October

Scripts may be sent as email attachments to gunchpress@yahoo.com or mailed to Gunch Press, P.O. Box 544, Yellow Springs.

Open to those who live or work in Yellow Springs or Miami Township (Greene). This festival is not a competition (beyond the initial screening process). Therefore, we will not be strict about the 10-minute limit, but we are looking for very short plays. If it is too long, it will not make the cut. Those who submit a script should be prepared to produce their own play. A limited amount of help will be available, but we really like it when the playwrights either direct their own plays or find someone to do it. Same goes for casting. We might be able to help you find actors, but we prefer you to cast your own play. Keeping that in mind, short plays are always best with small casts.

 

Writer’s Group

At the Senior Center

767-5751

Meets once a month to share work.

 

Yellow Springs Reading Series

Contact: Anthony Fife, 725-3198 or Lauren Shows, 850 625-1183

EMAIL ajfife_2005@yahoo.com  or laurenmf.shows@gmail.com

The Reading Series seeks to introduce both established and up and coming writers of poetry. Fiction and other genre, and their work to the Yellow Springs community.

Held every other month, readings feature 2-4 writers, and readings are preluded by a performance from a musician or group of musicians.

The series is constantly seeking writers and musicians to participate.

Writers should submit a few pieces for consideration, and musicians may attach sound files or videos or links to sites that host their music.

 

Antioch Review

Contact: Muriel Keyes, assistant editor, 937 769-1365, P.O. Box 148

EMAIL: mkeyes@antiochreview.org

www.antiochreview.org

The Antioch Review is a quarterly publication of critical and creative thought that prints award-winning fiction, essays and poetry from emerging and established authors.

 

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Dance Connections

Al Kahina Middle East Dance Studio
605 Thistle Creek Lane
767-1301
Email: alkahina@earthlink.com

Kathleen Hennessy offers classes and performances of Traditional Arabic Women’s Dances (belly dancing).
Egyptian Breeze Belly Dance Troupe
937-532-3950
DanceWithJanna@yahoo.com

Egyptian Breeze is a group of women directed by Janet “Janna” Mueller who study and perform belly dance so they can share the joy that it brings them with the community. They perform a Middle Eastern dance style called American Cabaret. This is a blend of Lebanese, Turkish, Arabic, and Egyptian dance moves, mixed with American dance styles. They perform at festivals and events in the Miami Valley, and teach classes in Yellow Springs.

 

 

Soul Fire Tribe

Fire dancers

 

Yellow Rockers
Western Square Dance club whose dances are held on the second Sunday of each month, 7:30-10 p.m. in the John Bryan Community Center. Square Dancers who have completed the plus-level dance levels, both singles and couples, are welcome.

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Theatre Connections

THEATRE CONNECTIONS

 

YS Kids Playhouse-

original musicals, hires artists to make sets and to help direct, actors hired teach theater classes to kids and adults

mailto:admin@yskp.org

http://www.yskp.org

http://www.yskp.org/classes-programs/current-classes/

767-7800

 

Center Stage Yellow Springs

Contact: Kay Reimers: 767-8401

reimers2@msn.com

 

10 Minute Play Festival

contact Virgil Hervey

grunchpress@yahoo.com

 

Cesar’s Ford Theatre Company

In 2009 a group of individuals with a love for outdoor drama founded Caesar’s Ford Theatre Company (CFTC), a 501c (3) non-profit organization with the goal of restoring outdoor theatre to southwest Ohio.

http://caesarsford.com

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Music Connections

MUSIC CONNECTIONS

 

Busking

Musicians are able to busk around town for tips.

Please be careful of your sound levels.  If you are loud enough to be heard inside the stores, you compete with the stores music and tend to irritate the shop owners.

If you want to busk during a festival you need to ask permission of the fair coordinators.  Village Artisans puts on Art on the Lawn and they encourage musicians busking.

 

Spirited Goat Coffee House

Live music, poetry readings, local art shows

118 Dayton St., Yellow Springs

mailto:spiritedgoat@gmail.com

Play for tips, open mic night

 

Emporium Wines/Underdog Cafe

Live music every Friday, local art shows

233 Xenia Ave.

http://www.emporiumwines.com

 

Sunrise Café

Live music

259 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs

767-7211

http://www.sunrisecafe-ys.com

 

Peach’s Grill

Live music

104 Xenia Ave. Yellow springs

767-4850

mailto:peachsgrill@sbcglobal.net

http://www.peachsgrill.com

 

Yellow Springs Arts Council

http://www.ysartscouncil.org

Arts Council hires musicians for art events and gallery receptions.

Also you can be added to their list of musicians for other venues to check into for their musical needs.

 

The Cyclops Festival

Festival of DIY crafts, music, culture & mythical wonderfulness! Brought to you by Urban Handmade and Basho Apparel.

John Bryan Center, Yellow Springs

3rd Saturday in September

Musicians contact-http://cyclopsfest.com/contact-us-2/

Vendors contact-http://cyclopsfest.com/cyclopshandmadevendors/

 

Yellow Springs Community Library

415 Xenia Avenue

937-352-4003.

often present live musicians

 

Corner Cone

101 S. Walnut Street, Yellow Springs

http://www.cornercone.net

Live musicians most weekends

 

The Cirque

Dayton Street Alliance

One day event In July, live music

Contact Bob Swaney-767-2461

 

Brandenberry Winery

5118 W. Jackson Rd.

767-9103

Live music most weekends

 

Yellow Springs Strings

Contact: Shirley Mullins, 767-3361

String Orchestra for adults that meets Tuesdays 7-8:30 p.m. in the Yellow Springs Senior Center’s great room.  Players of moderate to advanced levels are welcome.

 

Yellow Springs Chamber Orchestra

James Johnston director

317 332-4724

delphi@ameritech.net

Intermediate and advanced string players and selected woodwind and brass players in consultation with Johnston.  Music reading is necessary and the ensemble gives 2-3 concerts a year.

 

Yellow Springs Community Chorus

Contact James Johnston Delphi@ameritec.net  or Carol Cottom 767-1458

Open without audition to all who enjoy singing, can attend rehearsals regularly, and are able to learn and perform the music.  Ability to read music is desirable but not required. The chorus is directed by James Johnston.

 

The Community Band

dfarmer@ysschools.org  or  delphi@ameritech.net

Contact Dennis Farmer or James Johnston

Te band is open to all woodwind, brass, and percussion players without audition. Music reading is necessary.  The band performs 2 concerts in winter and spring and 3 outdoor concerts in summer.

 

AACW BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVAL
-Yellow Springs, Ohio August 23, 24, 25, 26

Poetry open mic, live bands, workshops, vendors

Gospel Fest The Gospel Fest will consist of live performances from local, national and international gospel artists.

http://www.aacw.org/

 

Chamber Music of Yellow Springs

Box 448, 
Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387

mailto:info@cmys.org, give us a call at (937) 374-8800,

Annual Competition for Emerging Professional Ensembles. Two outstanding ensembles are chosen by first-round judges and compete for $5,000 in prize money.

For additional information, contact Ben Miles by e-mail at Benjamin.miles@wright.edu.Yello

Address all correspondence to:

Chamber Music in Yellow Springs Competition
P.O. Box 448
Yellow Springs, Ohio 
45387-0448

http://www.cmys.org/

 

Yellow Springs Reading Series

Contact: Anthony Fife, 725-3198 or Lauren Shows, 850 625-1183

EMAIL ajfife_2005@yahoo.com  or laurenmf.shows@gmail.com

The Reading Series seeks to introduce both established and up and coming writers of poetry. Fiction and other genre, and their work to the Yellow Springs community.

Held every other month, readings feature 2-4 writers, and readings are preluded by a performance from a musician or group of musicians.

The series is constantly seeking writers and musicians to participate.

Writers should submit a few pieces for consideration, and musicians may attach sound files or videos or links to sites that host their music.

 

Clifton Opera House

5 South Clay Street, Clifton

937 767-2343

www.villageofclifton.com

 

Dayton Mandolin Orchestra

www.DaytonMandolin.net

Contact Kathryn Hitchcock 408-3678

For mandolin, guitar or contrabass players who read notation or tab

 

Lord of the Strings

Oliver Simons and Zac Fenton teach guitar, keyboards, drum, bass, mandolin, etc. to kids/adults.

Private lessons intermixed with group jam sessions and sometimes freestyle play when students are encouraged to pick up any instrument in the studio and give it a try.

The space can also be rented by any individual or band for recording.

At Millworks-305 N. Walnut Street

 

SoundSpace, Inc

845 Dayton St.

Yellow Springs

mailto:soundspace@sbcglobal.net

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Art Supplies

Hobby Lobby
1390 Upper Valley Pike, Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 328-3303

Retailer selling arts and crafts supplies, fabrics, baskets, silk flowers, needlework, picture framing, party supplies, furniture, and related items.

 

Joann Fabrics
2850 Centre Dr Ste G, Fairborn OH 45324-2675
937-426-6765

1608J Upper Valley Pike Ste C9, Springfield OH 45504
937-325-0721

Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. is a specialty retailer of crafts and fabrics based in Hudson, Ohio.

 

Michaels
2500 N Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45431
(937) 431-894

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor

 

Pat Catans
1250 Upper Valley Pike, Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 323-3935

Family owned and operated since 1954. Pat Catan’s is dedicated to offering the largest selection of arts and craft supplies at the lowest prices.

 

Sculptor’s Emporium
305 N. Walnut St. Suite D-2
767-9196
Email:zamish@earthlink.net

Stone carving supplies and classes

 

Unfinished Creations
243 Xenia Avenue
767-7173

Art supplies, jewelry making supplies, jewelry repair

 

“would you, could you” In A Frame
113 Corry Street
767-2962

Would You Could You In A Frame, custom framing and art studio exhibiting originals, watercolors, posters, beautiful handmade pottery, jewelry and fine art.

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Art Co-ops

An artist cooperative or co-op is an autonomous visual arts organization or association jointly-owned and democratically-controlled by its members. There are a few available in this area:

 

The Dayton Printmakers Cooperative
913 North Keowee Street, Dayton
937-228-2588

Member supported non-profit group of printmakers and artists who use and maintain the studio and equipment. Membership is open to anyone interested in the art of printmaking. Summer, student, and full memberships are offered. To learn more, contact David Leach at cdavidleach at gmail dot com or call 937-294-4518.

 

Sinclair Community College
444 West Third Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45402-1460
(937) 512-2508

The Internship/Co-op Program alternates or combines periods of college study with periods of experience in Science, Mathematics and Engineering fields. Students are provided the opportunity to gain career related work experience while earning college credits toward their degree.

 

Village Artisans
100 Corry Street
767-1209
Email: villageartisans.email@yahoo.com

This Fine Art and Craft Co op of 20 local artists accepts new member applications, which you can pick up at the Gallery. Members pay $400 a year in dues and 10% of their sales, they work at the shop one-two days a month, go to one meeting a month, and help run Art On The Lawn.

 

Yellow Springs Pottery
Kings Yard, 222 Xenia Avenue
767-1666

Co-op of ceramic artists with a gallery in Kings Yard in downtown Yellow Springs.

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Art Education – Places for Classes & Workshops

CADC – The Cannery Art and Design Center
45 South St. Clair Street, Dayton, OH 45402
937-313-9883

A not-for-profit contemporary fine arts organization with a full service art gallery, membership, rotating exhibits, special events, seminars, artistic instruction, mentorship and art classes.

 

Dayton Art Institute
456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, OH 45405
937-223-4ART

The Dayton Art Institute’s Education Department is committed to providing quality arts education opportunities for visitors of all ages. Their goal is to develop visual literacy, an awareness of art’s place in history, an appreciation for its ability to transcend various cultures and ethnic backgrounds, an understanding of how visual art is created and an on-going inquisitiveness about the nature of art and its value in our lives.

 

Decoy Art Studio
1561 Grange Hall Rd., Beavercreek, OH 45432
937-431-4838

This is a studio founded on Art Creation. We define Art as the expression of human creativity and invention through various media and unlimited form. We do not believe that there are limits to human creativity. Everyone has the innate ability to create something beautiful. Art is what comes from the biological curiosity of human nature and desire for self-expression, the drive to discover and learn. Every human is born with this, and every human can use it, no matter the age, training or skill level of the individual. We are here to facilitate that biological creative spark in an environment where it can bud and grow into something wonderful.

 

Dayton Visual Art Center (DVAC)
118 North Jefferson Street, Dayton, OH  45402
937-224-3822

From gallery talks and exhibit openings to professional development workshops, DVAC provides opportunities to meet others who share an interest in art and to learn about and support contemporary visual art.

 

Fairborn Art Association
P.O. Box 1231, 
Fairborn, OH 45324
221 North Central Avenue, Fairborn, OH 45324
937-878-7040
Email: Fairbornart@att.net

The Fairborn Art Association sponsors workshops and classes, and has member shows.

 

The John Bryan Community Pottery (The Penguin Building)
100 Dayton Street
767-9022
Email: jbc.ys@gmail.com

Community Ceramic Classes offered.  Become a member and use wheels, slab roller, clay tools, glaze room and electric, gas and wood kilns as your studio space to work on your own.  You can also buy clay, work there during open studio hours and have ceramic pieces fired there for reasonable prices without being a member.

 

K12 Gallery for Young People/TEJAS
341 South Jefferson Street, Dayton OH 45402
937-461-5149

K12/TEJAS Gallery is a regional center for artists, aspiring artists and art patrons to connect through art experiences, education, public outreach, collaborative projects and gallery exhibitions for children, youth, and adults. These programs include summer art camps, field trips, professional exhibitions, workshops, art parties, after school, evening and Saturday classes.

 

Lord of the Strings
Millworks, 305 N. Walnut Street
937-321-8747
Email: Rac3sb@yahoo.com

Oliver Simons and Zac Fenton teach guitar, keyboards, drum, bass, mandolin, etc. to kids/adults. Private lessons intermixed with group jam sessions and sometimes freestyle play when students are encouraged to pick up any instrument in the studio and give it a try. The space can also be rented by any individual or band for recording.

 

Rosewood Arts Centre
2655 Olson Drive,  Kettering, OH 45420
937-296-0294

Rosewood Arts Centre is dedicated to enriching the quality of life for the residents of Kettering and the greater Dayton area by providing creative experiences through the arts.

 

Sculptor’s Emporium
305 N. Walnut St. Suite D-2
937-767-9196
Email:zamish@earthlink.net

Stone carving classes and supplies.

 

Sinclair Community College
444 West Third Street, Dayton, OH  45402-1460
937-512-3000 or toll-free 1-800-315-3000

The art program at Sinclair Community College will help you achieve your goals as you grow as an artist—no matter how you choose to express yourself. With programs in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpting/sculpture and ceramics, your artistry can be expressed and enhanced while you build a strong academic foundation.

 

Soul Fire Tribe
Yellow Springs and Dayton, OH
Email: thesoulfiretribe@gmail.com

Explore multi-disciplinary dance forms including belly dance, ballet, circus arts, modern dance, and African dance through classes, workshops and spin jams.

 

Springfield Art Museum
107 Cliff Park Road, Springfield, OH 45501
937-325-4673
Email: smoa@springfieldart.net

Springfield Museum of Art is committed to creating opportunities for everyone in our area to participate in art. With our interactive art lab, art classes for all ages, extensive research library and more, the Museum is a vital resource for the community. The museum hosts art classes for children and adults alike.

 

Springs Gallery
767-1766
Fine Arts and Art Classes

 

WYSO Public Radio
150 East South College Street
767-6420
Email: wyso@wyso.org

Community Voices is all about getting local voices on the air. WYSO helps local people record essays, poems and commentaries, works with public school teachers who want to bring radio into their classrooms and collects oral histories. In the spring of 2011 they launched a training program to teach listeners how to produce radio stories.

 

Yellow Springs Arts Council
111 Corry Street
937-679-9722
Email: ysartscouncil@gmail.com

The Yellow Springs Arts Council is pleased to be encouraging creative minds of all ages to explore and make art! There are classes for children and adults, awards for High School Artists and Internships for Antioch College students. No matter what your age or background, we have a place for you to Make Art!

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Arts Associations, Councils and Guilds

CADC – The Cannery Art and Design Center
45 South St. Clair Street
Dayton, Ohio 45402
937-313-9883

A not-for-profit contemporary fine arts organization with a full service art gallery, membership, rotating exhibits, special events, seminars, artistic instruction, mentorship and art classes.

 

The Circus Creative Collective
The Yellow Cab Building
700 E. Fourth Street
Dayton, OH
937-789-0591
E-mail: daytoncircus@gmail.com

The Circus is dedicated to building a nourishing environment that will encourage community interaction, artistic collaboration, and the empowerment of the individual. We offer a place to create, perform, and share freely in the experience of living. Please join us to meet new and creative people, show and tell, and socialize in a supportive environment. Always free. Always fun. Always interesting.

 

Dayton Carvers Guild
The United Rehabilitation Service building
4710 Old Troy Pike (Troy and Needmore)
Dayton, OH

Members range from novice to professional, visitors welcome. Guest speakers/demos on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

 

Dayton Printmakers Cooperative
913 N. Keowee Street
Dayton, OH 45404
937-228-2588
Email: info@thedaytonprintmakers.com

A not for profit group of artists and printmakers who jointly use and maintain a studio facility and equipment. Our primary mission is to provide our members with the facility, the opportunity, and the stimulus to create art and printwork. It also includes increasing knowledge of printmaking within the Miami Valley through programs, exhibitions, and workshops.

 

Dayton Society of Painters & Sculptors
48 High Street
Dayton, Ohio 45403-2318
Gallery: 937-228-4532
Lisa Selvia Johnson, 
DSPS Coordinator

DSPS is an active arts organization geared to support local artists by offering annual exhibits, events and workshops. It is a venue for member artists to exhibit and sell art. Exhibits are held throughout the year and include two major shows in the Spring and the Fall along with other invitationals and juried opportunities.

 

Dayton Visual Art Center (DVAC)
118 North Jefferson Street
Dayton, OH 45402
937-224-3822

From gallery talks and exhibit openings to professional development workshops, DVAC provides opportunities to meet others who share an interest in art and to learn about and support contemporary visual art.

 

Fairborn Art Association
P.O. Box 1231
Fairborn, OH 45324
937-878-7040
Email: Fairbornart@att.net

Sponsors workshops, classes, members shows

The John Bryan Community Pottery The Penguin Building
100 Dayton Street
767-9022
Email: jbc.ys@gmail.com

Community Ceramic Classes offered. Become a member and use wheels, slab roller, clay tools, glaze room and electric, gas and wood kilns as your studio space to work on your own. You can also buy clay, work there during open studio hours and have ceramic pieces fired there for reasonable prices without being a member.

Miami Valley Quilter’s Guild
P.O. Box 340141
Beavercreek, OH 45434
Email: mvqgoh@aol.com

The Miami Valley Quilters’ Guild is more than just a club, we are a diverse group with more than 200 members from all areas of interest and all quilting skill levels. MVQG provides quilters with education and instruction through classes and workshops; inspiration and growth through meetings featuring accomplished quilters, quilt designers, and quilting teachers; fellowship and support through meetings, retreats, shows, programs, our newsletter, and our website; and encouragement and recognition through quilt shows, show-and-tell sessions, challenges, charitable activities, and other events.

 

Monday Morning Artists
An Artists Group that meets the first Monday of each month at the Presbyterian Church at 314 Xenia Avenue in Yellow Springs. Open to all.

 

Weaver’s Guild
P.O. Box 825
Yellow Springs OH 45387
Contact: Diana Nelson at 767-9487

The guild is a nonprofit educational organization that promotes hand weaving, hand-spinning and the textile arts. The guild offers education programs in fiber techniques and processes and encourages artistic awareness through topical lectures, discussions, exhibitions, workshops and demonstrations.

 

Western Ohio Watercolors(WOWS)
At the Springfield Museum of Art
107 Cliff Park Road
Springfield, OH
WOWS offer workshops, shows and member shows. Meetings are open to the public and are held on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m., with Food & Fellowship at 6:00 p.m., September through November and February through April.

 

Yellow Springs Arts Council
111 Corry Street
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
937-679-YSAC
Email: ysartscouncil@gmail.com

The Arts Council offers members Gallery Show opportunities, database listings with links to your web site, E- Announcements, arts networking, fiscal agent services, members shows, volunteer opportunities at art events, art classes to take or teach, and rentals. Open to all.

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