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Friday, June 3, 2011
The most UNDEAD party ever
Anyone who says that Dayton is a dying city may have been proved correct Friday night — in a good way.
The Oregon District was filled with hundreds of undead pedestrians who left actual trails of blood on the sidewalk and brought all live traffic to a stunned halt.
The third annual Dayton Zombie Walk was bigger and bloodier than ever this year. Adding to the chaos was the intermingling of the First Friday Art Hop crowd and the usual sprinkling of Friday-night bar-goers. There was even a zombie wedding in the middle of it all.
It all added up to a scene kinda like this: Four female zombies stumbling along like a very dark Sex and City episode followed by a group of middle-aged couples dressed up and heading for a cocktail at Sidebar across the street from a mingling of zombie clowns?
While the undead was certainly the general theme, many used the occasion to dress up in whatever Halloween costume they felt like showing off in early June. I saw a Captain America and a cowboy somewhere in there. Maybe it was a zombie cowboy and an undead Captain America.
First time zombies Kay Carver, 23 of Dayton, and Carrie Moran, 22 of Centerville, said they thought it looked like fun and decided to join in.
“We got our makeup done for like $5,” Moran said. She’s watched the Zombie Walk in past years and said the crowd was definitely bigger this year.
Dean and Kenny, the owners of ReCreate, a musical instrument, art and furniture shop that opened at 438 E. Fifth St. in January of 2010, were hanging outside enjoying the view.
“We give it a thumbs up!” Dean said. “I think everything that brings the people together downtown is a good thing.”
He said everyone seemed to be behaving themselves and police officers who were on hand to help direct traffic and keep everyone safe said the event went very smoothly with no major incidents.
One group who may have wanted some more bloodshed and action was the S.T.A.R.S. Tactical Gaming group. They travel to zombie events across the state to, well, kill zombies. A few were carrying actual airsoft guns which they were asked to stow so no one got hurt.
Zeke Sadiqi, 24, was dressed in zombie killer gear with a large fake sword for beheading. He said zombie killing isn’t his life calling, “It’s just a hobby,” he said.
In the end it appears that no human brains were consumed and everyone had a really lively time.
“It’s something new and different instead of the normal party,” said Wright State student Amanda Hiltner, 20. “Any excuse to dress up like it’s Halloween.”
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It’s officially summer, and many of this week’s bar best bets are taking the entertainment outdoors.
The Downtown Dayton Partnership and Five Rivers MetroParks have teamed up to present the First Friday @ 5 summer concert series in connection with Downtown Dayton’s free monthly art hop. Concerts will be held at the RiverScape MetroPark Pavilion from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on First Friday events in June, August and September. The 2011 Cityfolk Festival will be held at RiverScape on the July First Friday.
Concessions and beer will be sold from 5 to 7 p.m. The concerts will wrap up in plenty of time for participants to head to the galleries and other arts venues taking part in the First Friday art hop. The first concert features local band Vanity Theft.
Where: RiverScape Pavilion, 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton
When: 5 p.m., Friday, June 3
The bite: Free
More info: www.downtowndayton.org
Yep, it’s that time of year again. Zombies will once again wander the Oregon Historic District. They’ll be drooling and searching for brains as usual, but mostly they’ll be encouraging humans to donate canned goods to their food drive. Donations can be dropped off at Club Vex all evening.
Rumor has it that there is even going to be a zombie wedding in the midst of the chaos this year.
The pre-party and after-party will both be at Club Vex, with Foy’s providing makeup for those who want to get zombified by special effects artists from Universal Studios. The after-party will be all about zombie dancing with DJ Kris, Matt Freeman, Infidel-icious and Funker Decay.
Where: Club Vex, 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton. Zombies will meet up at the Omega Music parking lot in the Oregon District.
When: Friday, June 3. Pre-party from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., walk starts at 11 p.m., after-party convenes when the walk is done.
The bite: Pre-party and walk are free and the after-party is free with a pre-party wristband. If you just want to after-party, cover charge is $5 for 21 and over and $7 for 18-20, but Zombies get a $2 discount. Canned food donations also appreciated.
More info: www.Daytonzombiewalk.com
Dark Backward warms up for the release of its new EP by fondling several classic tunes from the 1980s along with Red Hot Rebellion, Market Street Dream, The White Soots, Authors and Audio, Katty Whomp-Us, Jess Lamb, Good Sir Con Artist and Mountain Screamer.
Where: Canal Street Tavern, 308 E. First St., Dayton
When: Doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m., Friday, June 3
The bite: $5
Sharkey’s officially opened over Memorial Day weekend and has a lineup of local music planned for Friday and Saturday nights through Labor Day.
This week check out Spungewurthy on Friday and Stranger on Saturday.
Where: Sharkey’s at the Dayton Marriott, 6028 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton
When: 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
The bite: Varies depending on show
More info: www.sharkeyssummerfun.com
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