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Community Magazine Summer 2016
Special Fraze
25th Anniversary Edition
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Kettering Block Party
Mayor’s Greeting
Wednesday, June 1 at 6 p.m.
Kettering Civic Band Concert at 7 p.m.
Lincoln Park Civic Commons
Dear Friends,
Fire Station 32 Open House
Saturday, June 4 , 2 to 4 p.m.
Thursday, June 9, 6 to 8 p.m.
3484 Far Hills Ave.
Twenty-five years ago a group of ambitious and
dedicated community members, city administrators
and generous benefactors set out to make a wild
dream come true. Looking back, there is no doubt
that their vision and determination to create a permanent home for the
“Summer’s Best Music” forever changed Kettering. It is with gratitude for
their efforts that we dedicate this Fraze Pavilion 25th Anniversary Edition of
Contact with Kettering to those who worked tirelessly to make the crowned
jewel of Kettering a reality.
Spass Nacht
Wednesday, June 15 at 5:30 p.m.
Lincoln Park Civic Commons
Kettering Go 4th!
Monday, July 4 at Delco Park
Art on the Commons
Since 1991 Fraze has served millions of customers and has gained many
loyal and dedicated fans. Season after season, concert-goers rave about how
seeing internationally known musicians at Fraze feels more like enjoying a
private show in their own backyard. Well, we have been hard at work getting
Kettering’s “backyard” ready to welcome you for our 25th season. In the past
year we’ve installed all new brick pavers and pedestrian lights, improved the
signature fountains, added a patio and constructed a one-of-a-kind guest
entrance and light tower. Soon new banners will go up throughout the park
and along the corridors leading to Fraze to commemorate this special season.
We have so much in store to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Fraze
with you! There’s an amazing line-up of artists this year — see pages
8 and 9 for the season schedule. Your favorite Fraze Festivals, $2
Tuesdays, Breakfasts with the Beatles and $5 Fridays are all back. And
to top it all off, the 25th Anniversary Free Concert Series featuring
Blood, Sweat and Tears with Bo Bice in June, Grand Funk Railroad in
July, and The Spinners in August, is our way of thanking you for all of
your support of Fraze over the past 25 years.
I have a list of my favorite Fraze memories, and I’m sure most of you
do too. For some Fraze means that once-in-a-lifetime chance to see
a music legend live on stage. For others Fraze means a treasured
annual tradition like the Kettering Block Party, Spass Nacht, Holiday
at Home and Taste of Kettering. For me, Fraze means community and
Fraze means Kettering pride.
Sincerely,
Sunday, August 14
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Taste of Kettering
Thursday, September 1 at 6 p.m.
Lincoln Park Civic Commons
Holiday at Home
Sunday & Monday, September 4 & 5
Kettering Shredding Day
Saturday, September 17, 9 a.m. to Noon
Kettering Government Center
Kettering Mayor & Council
Don Patterson, Mayor
Don.Patterson@ketteringoh.org. . . . . . . . 299.5512
Robert Scott, Vice Mayor, District 1
Rob.Scott@ketteringoh.org. . . . . . . . . . . . 776.2315
Bill Lautar, At Large
Bill.Lautar@ketteringoh.org. . . . . . . . . . . . 689.2205
Amy Schrimpf, At Large
Amy.Schrimpf@ketteringoh.org. . . . . . . . 429.3896
Joseph D. Wanamaker, District 2
Joe.Wanamaker@ketteringoh.org. . . . . . . 296.1712
Tony Klepacz, District 3
Tony.Klepacz@ketteringoh.org. . . . . . . . . 435.9830
Donald E. Patterson, Mayor
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City of Kettering, Ohio – Government
25th Anniversary
Free Concert Series
In celebration of our 25 years
presenting Summer’s Best Music
Under the Stars, we’re saying
thank you to the Kettering
community and all our fans in the
Miami Valley by offering three
FREE concerts.
While the concert is free, a ticket is
required for entry and will be available
on the dates outlined below at the Fraze
Pavilion Ticket Office located in Lincoln
Park. Tickets will not be available at
Fraze FanFare. There is a 4 ticket limit per
person, per day.
New Festival!
Boulevard Bash
Saturday, July 30, 7:30 pm
Grand Funk Railroad
The popular 1970’s rock group visits
Fraze Pavilion to perform their hits as
we celebrate our 25th birthday.
Hear “We’re An American Band”,
“The Loco-Motion”, “Some Kind of
Wonderful”, “Gimme Shelter” and
“I’m Your Captain” LIVE!
TICKETS AVAILABLE BEGINNING
9 AM FRIDAY, JULY 1
Thursday, August 11, 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 26, 7:30 pm
Blood, Sweat & Tears
featuring Bo Bice
Formed in the late 1960’s, Blood, Sweat
& Tears is known for fusing rock, blues,
popular music, brass horns and jazz
improvisation to create their signature
jazz-rock sound. Join us this summer as
we say “thank you” for helping us reach
this 25-year milestone and listen to
chart-topping hits like “Spinning Wheel”,
“You’ve Made Me So Very Happy”, “And
When I Die”, “God Bless The Child” and “Got
to Get You Into My Life”.
TICKETS AVAILABLE BEGINNING
9 AM FRIDAY, JUNE 3
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 3:00 pm
Free festival with live music
on stage at Fraze Pavilion.
Food trucks scheduled
to participate include:
1776 Grill
Bighorn Pretzel Co.
Bistro De Mohr
Blue Chew
Carvaso’s
Cold Stone
Creamery
The Spinners
Cuban Pete
R&B sounds will fill the night air when
The Spinners take the Fraze stage
for the final free concert of our 25th
anniversary season. Formed by friends
in the Detroit area, The Spinners have
been actively touring and continue to
entertain audiences with the music
that made them famous “Could It Be I’m
Falling In Love”, “The Rubberband Man”,
“Games People Play” and “One of a Kind
Love Affair”. Don’t miss The Spinners as
they’ll “be around” Fraze August 11.
El Meson
TICKETS AVAILABLE BEGINNING
9 AM FRIDAY, JULY 15
East Coast Subs
Greek Street Food
Hickory River
Hunger Paynes
Just Jerks
Food Truck
Latin Arepas
Marty’s Waffle Truck
Pitabilities
Paranormal
Concessions
Pa’s Pork
Pit to Plate
Rhino Frozen Yogurt
Sugar Snaps
Sweet Treats 513
U Lucky Dawg
Wicked Hickory
The Wicked
Wich of Dayton
Zombie Dogz
This Date in
Fraze History
Beginning June 1, check our website
and Facebook page each day to find
out which artists performed on this
date over the past 25 years. Post your
ticket stub, a fun photo or your special
memory from a favorite artist!
www.fraze.com
www.facebook.com/FrazePavilion
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Happy 25th Anniversary
Fraze Pavilion!
“We are very excited to return
The Johnson tract before development. More than 100 acres in the heart of Kettering.
to Kettering June 30, to see all the
good friends we have made and
help celebrate this great
neighborhood venue’s
birthday milestone.”
–Sheryl Crow
Fraze Pavilion artist rendering for fundraising promotional brochures. c.1990
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Construction of Lincoln Park and Fraze Pavilion. 1) Clearing the woods; 2) Construction
of Lincoln Park Blvd.; 3) Raising Fraze Pavilion.
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“I’ll never forget the first Summer Horns show we did
at Fraze…it was electric there that night. Mindi
(Abair), Richard (Elliot), Gerald (Albright) and I were
so pumped before the show, and it was a massive
audience too…so the night just grew from there,
from that magic moment we stepped on stage—it
was EPIC! But truthfully, we’ve never had a bad
show at Fraze—something about the
way the venue feels, the fans,
the atmosphere…it all just
adds up to make for a very
special night, no matter
who’s playing. And the
backstage catering…
forget about it! Best
dinner of ANY venue,
ANYwhere…
maybe THAT’S why
the shows are so
good! :)”
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Fraze Grand Opening! 4) Cabaret table seating in the Orchestra section;
5) & 6) Pops Performance with Marvin Hamlisch and the Dayton
Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Isaiah Jackson
–Dave Koz
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Celebrating
Our Sponsors...
Fraze Pavilion is proud of the long standing
partnerships with our season sponsors:
Kettering Health Network, MidUSA Credit
Union and Pepsi. Their support of summer
programming has enabled us to bring some
of the biggest names in the music industry
to Kettering.
KETTERING
HEALTH
NETWORK
“We have had an exceptional partnership
with Fraze since 2008,” says Jarrod
McNaughton, President of Kettering Medical
Center and Executive Vice President of
Kettering Health Network. “Their team is
phenomenal, and the venue is a class one. As
part of the ‘Kettering DNA’, it’s our continuing
mission to give back to the community and
honor our namesake,” McNaughton says.
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...and Our
Long Term Event Partners
MIAMI VALLEY RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
Amy Zahora, Executive Director of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association, knows
there is no better place than Fraze and Lincoln Park to present some of the area’s
biggest and best foodie events.
MIDUSA
CREDIT UNION
“We pride ourselves
in supporting the
communities which we serve,” says President
and CEO, Jim Miles. “Partnering with the City
of Kettering at their premier event space
just made sense. It allows us to introduce
our wide array of financial products and
services to people in the communities that
we serve that enjoy visiting Fraze”. Tim Lee,
Senior V.P. says, “We have been a key sponsor
for six years now, so our partnership is very
important. We know that we have built brand
loyalty from our long term partnership.”
“Fraze is a destination,” Amy says. “When you say you’re having an event at Fraze
people get excited. It’s a beautiful park with easy access.”
PEPSI
“We are celebrating
our 25th year
together. Time flies when you’re having
fun,” says Pepsico’s Jim Williams.
CELEBRITY CONCERT FOR CHARITY
A need to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis and the
loss of a family member was the motivation
behind this event.
“Being a partner helps cement our
standing in the Dayton-area, which is
a top goal for Pepsi. We are nothing
if we don’t continue to nurture solid
relationships with icons like Fraze!”
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR FESTIVALS,
FREE EVENTS AND SPECIAL CONCERT
SERIES PROVIDED BY:
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“I love introducing people to our dining options in the Miami Valley. It is a great way
for participating restaurants to get their product out to thousands of people bringing
business back to the restaurants throughout the year.”
MIX 107.7 SUMMERFEST
“Summerfest originated with the Mix team and me wanting to do a big feel-good,
retro concert at Fraze,” says Jeff Stevens, co-host of the Mix Morning Show. “I think
people like to be nostalgic. This annual event is a night out and a chance to forget life
for a couple hours and sing your lungs out and have fun at a great place.”
“Every artist says ‘we love this place’ when they play Fraze, and they usually repeat
it on stage too,” adds Stevens. “I’m looking forward to Summerfest 18 with Rick
Springfield, who was our very first Summerfest artist back in 1999.”
“This past September we lost my sister-in-law Carol
Wittkamp at age 34, my inspiration in starting the
event 19 years ago! We celebrate her great and
joyful healthy years, and are inspired with hope for
the future — and eventual cure,” says John Condit,
founder of this fund raising event.
“I couldn’t be more pleased with what we’ve
accomplished as a board and from our major
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sponsors over the years. We’ve surpassed
$750,000 in net proceeds to the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation and Dayton Children’s — we’ve made a difference and we’ve been
blessed by so many generous companies and families to make it all possible.”
Son of Pavilion’s Namesake
Reflects on 25 Years
Mark Fraze, son of Ermal and Martha Fraze,
remembers vividly the story behind the
world class venue’s early beginnings.
me ‘this was the way I’m going to honor
your dad.’ That’s when it became Fraze
Pavilion.”
“In the late 1980’s I was at the city’s
government building working on some
zoning issues for my recording studio,
ReFraze, which I built in 1983. Pete
Horan, then Assistant City Manager, was
there and said he wanted to show me
something. Pete had a mock-up of this
entertainment venue the city wanted to
build. I mentioned how nice the mockup was and Pete said there were some
opportunities for the capital campaign to
help fund it. My father passed in 1989 and
organizations of all kinds were coming
to mom’s door to help fund something
to build in honor of dad. From Junior
Achievement, to a tool maker museum, on
and on.” Mark says.
The 4,300 seat outdoor amphitheater
opened in 1991 and safe to say exceeded
all expectations.
On a whim Mark took the as yet unmanned project to his mom.
“Mom already had an interest to do
something and this project really struck
a chord with her. She loved it and told
“Did I really think it was going to do as
well as it has back then? Well, I knew it
would do well, be a success. And whatever
I thought it was going to be it has become
more than that.” Mark says. “Sheryl Crow
(in 2003) shoots her live concert on DVD
there and when that happened, musicians
woke up and said, ‘Whoa this is the place
to go. Fraze Pavilion is on the A list’. Then
Ringo Starr performs in 2008, does it get
any bigger?” Mark says.
Mark says even though his dad never saw
the Fraze dream come true, he would be
humbled and thrilled by the enjoyment
and enrichment thousands have received
for 25 summer seasons.
Mark Fraze (right) with one of his favorite
musicians, Todd Rundgren
the region.” Fraze says. “I’ve had several
opportunities to get backstage and talk
with some musicians who go on and on
about the intimacy of the place, the
enthusiastic crowds, the professionalism
of the team. There’s nothing like it.”
“I sit there in the audience, see all these
people and get a feeling about the kind
of influence this venue has on people in
Were You in the Audience?
These major performing
artists made a stop at
Fraze Pavilion early in
their careers.
LUKE BRYAN – The reigning Country Music
Award and Academy of Country Music
Entertainer of the Year opened for Dwight
Yoakam and SheDaisy in 2006.
NORAH JONES – Opened for the
Indigo Girls in 2002. In 2003
she won 5 Grammy Awards.
BLAKE SHELTON – His first
Number 1 hit “Austin” hit the
charts in 2001 the same
week he opened for Jo
Dee Messina. Shelton
made a return visit in
2010.
MICHAEL BUBLE – First appearance in
July 2003 after he sang the Canadian
National Anthem at Baseball’s All Star
Game. Tickets were $12.50. Buble
returned to sell out the venue in 2006.
FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE – Performed twice
in the same day, June 2, 2012. Once on
the festival stage in Lincoln Park and on
the main stage later that night when the
Country Throwdown Tour, headlined by
Gary Allan, stopped at Fraze.
LADY ANTEBELLUM – June 5, 2007
opened for Jack Ingram. June 16, 2007
they returned to perform to a sold out
crowd in front of the Doobie Brothers.
Returning to headline their own
show August 7, 2016 for our 25th
Anniversary.
CHRIS STAPLETON
Two-time 2016 Grammy
Award Winner performed to
a sold out audience opening for
Little Big Town in 2014.
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2016 season calendar
Summer’s best music under the stars!
JUNE
Wednesday, June 1 – 6:00 pm
Kettering BlocK Party
FREE EVENT
7:00 pm – Kettering Civic Band
Tuesday, June 7 – 8:00 pm
$2 Tuesday ConCerT
the Sly Band
$2 gENERal admissioN
Thursday, June 9 – 8:00 pm
MVrPC PresenTs
ThrowBaCK Thursday
Queen nation
“a Tribute to the Music of Queen”
$10* gENERal admissioN
Friday, June 10 – 7:30 pm
newSBoyS
wiTh sPeCial guesT audio adrenaline
$25 – $40*
Saturday, June 11 – 3:00 pm
Boulevard BaSh
Food trucK FeStival
FREE FEsTiVal
3:00 pm – The avalons
5:00 pm – Mama drama
7:00 pm – shadow life
9:00 pm – southern rock superstars
Presented in conjunction with the
Miami Valley restaurant association
Tuesday, June 14 – 7:00 pm
navy Band northeaSt
Flag day PerForManCe
FREE @ FRazE
Wednesday, June 15
5:30 PM – 9:30 pm
SPaSS nacht
FREE FEsTiVal
6:00 pm - The schnapps Band
Friday, June 17 – 8:30 pm
dP&l PresenTs
12Th annual ConCerT For liTeraCy
SignS oF liFe
The essenCe oF PinK Floyd
$15 iN adVaNcE
$20 day oF show
Sunday, June 19 – 9:00 am
wTue’s
BreaKFaSt with the BeatleS
“Mug day”
FREE EVENT
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Thursday, June 23 – 8:00 pm
MVrPC PresenTs
ThrowBaCK Thursday
natural wonder
“The ulTiMaTe sTeVie wonder
exPerienCe”
$10* gENERal admissioN
Friday, June 24
7:30 pm
B94.5 PresenTs
JaKe owen
$30 – $45*
Saturday, June 25 – 4:00 pm
BlueS FeSt
“Blues, Brews & Barbecue”
FREE FEsTiVal
4:00 pm – Jay Jesse Johnson
6:00 pm – ellie lee & Blues Fury
8:30 pm – ronnie Baker Brooks
Wednesday, July 6 – 7:00 pm
uniTed sTaTes air ForCe
SyStemS go & wright BraSS
FREE @ FRazE
Saturday, July 9 – 3:00 pm
KicKin’ chicKen wing FeSt
FREE FEsTiVal
3:00 pm – no regrets
5:00 pm – 2nd wind Band
7:00 pm – Buzzard Kings
9:00 pm – lt. dan’s new legs
Presented by the Miami Valley
restaurant association
Sunday, July 10 – 9:00 am
wTue’s
BreaKFaSt with the BeatleS
“MeMoraBilia day”
FREE EVENT
Sunday, June 26 – 7:30 pm
25Th anniVersary Free ConCerT
Blood Sweat & tearS
Featuring Bo Bice
TickET REqUiREd FoR ENTRy. TickETs
aVailablE bEgiNNiNg 9am, FRiday,
JUNE 3 aT FRazE PaVilioN TickET
oFFicE iN liNcolN PaRk. limiT 4
TickETs PER PERsoN, PER day.
Tuesday, June 28 – 7:30 pm
BoB dylan & hiS Band
wiTh sPeCial guesT MaVis sTaPles
$54 – $104*
Wednesday, June 29 – 7:30 pm
siriusxM PresenTs
i love the 90’S
FeaTuring salT n PePa wiTh
sPinderella, Vanilla iCe, Tone loC,
all-4-one and young MC
sold oUT
Thursday, June 30
7:30 pm
Sheryl crow
$56 – $76*
JUly
Saturday, July 2 – 7:30 pm
Mix 107.7 suMMerFesT 18
ricK SPringField,
night ranger
& the romanticS
$40 – $70
Tuesday, July 12 – 7:30 pm
hollywood vamPireS
Joe Perry, Johnny dePP &
aliCe CooPer
$59 – $99*
ViP EXPERiENcE: $275 – $1500
(aVailablE oNliNE oNly)
Thursday, July 14 – 7:30 pm
ladySmith BlacK mamBazo &
Sweet honey in the rocK
$25 – $35*
Friday, July 15 – 8:00 pm
$5 Friday
the menuS
$5 gENERal admissioN
Saturday, July 16 – 4:00 pm
SwamP romP
“ZydeCo sounds &
a TasTe oF louisiana”
FREE FEsTiVal
4:00 pm – hot Magnolias
6:00 pm – robin lacy
8:30 pm – lisa haley & The Zydekats
Friday, July 22
7:30 pm
yanni
$50 – $109*
ViP EXPERiENcE: $250
(aVailablE oNliNE oNly)
Saturday, July 23 – 7:30 pm
Kenny rogerS
The gaMBler’s lasT deal
Final world Tour
wiTh sPeCial guesT linda daVis
$30 – $75*
Sunday, July 24 – 7:30 pm
Foreigner
wiTh sPeCial guesT
The guess who
$37.50 – $67.50*
Tuesday, July 26 – 7:30 pm
$2 Tuesday
Stranger & velvet cruSh
$2 gENERal admissioN
Wednesday, July 27 – 7:00 pm
miami valley youth & teen
talent Show
FREE @ FRazE
Thursday, July 28 – 8:00 pm
i hearT radio Channel 999 and Mix
107.7 PresenT
charlie Puth
wiTh sPeCial guesT The sCore
$35 – $45
Saturday, July 30 – 7:30 pm
25Th anniVersary Free ConCerT
grand FunK railroad
TickET REqUiREd FoR ENTRy. TickETs
aVailablE bEgiNNiNg 9am FRiday, JUly
1 aT FRazE PaVilioN TickET oFFicE iN
liNcolN PaRk. limiT 4 TickETs PER
PERsoN, PER day.
Sunday, July 31 – 9:00 am
wTue’s
BreaKFaSt with the BeatleS
“oPen MiC day”
FREE EVENT
aUgUsT
Tuesday, August 2 – 8:00 pm
$2 Tuesday
the wolFe BrotherS
$2 gENERal admissioN
Visit fraze.com for news, tickets info and more.
Wednesday, August 3 – 7:30 pm
Rachel Platten
with special guest
us the Duo
$35 – $45*
Thursday, August 4 – 8:00 pm
MVRpc pResents
thRowback thuRsDay
the atomic Punks
“the tRibute to eaRly Van halen”
$10* general admission
Friday, August 5 – 7:30 pm
Dave koz & DaviD sanboRn
with special guest
Jazz Funk soul
$35 – $55*
Saturday, August 6 – 7:30 pm
shawn colvin & steve eaRle
$15 – $25*
Sunday, August 7 – 7:30 pm
laDy antebellum
$59 – $99*
Wednesday,
August 10
8:00 pm
Jim GaffiGan
“Fully DResseD”
$40 – $60*
Thursday, August 11 – 7:30 pm
25th anniVeRsaRy FRee conceRt
the sPinneRs
TickeT required for enTry. TickeTs
available beginning 9am friday, July
15 aT fraze Pavilion TickeT office
in lincoln Park. limiT 4 TickeTs Per
Person, Per day.
Friday, August 12 – 7:30 pm
$5 FRiDay
atlanta Rhythm section &
PuRe PRaiRie leaGue
sold ouT
Saturday, August 13 – 8:00 pm
classic albums live:
DaviD bowie
“the Rise & Fall oF ziggy staRDust
anD the spiDeRs FRoM MaRs”
$5*
Thursday, August 25 – 8:00 pm
MVRpc pResents
thRowback thuRsDay
Get the leD out
“the aMeRican leD zeppelin”
$10* general admission
Sunday, August 14
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
the 28th annual
aRt on the commons
free evenT
presented by Rosewood arts centre and
the kettering arts council
Saturday, August 27 – 7:30 pm
Jnp conceRts pResents
buDDy Guy & Jonny lanG
$30 – $56*
Wednesday, August 17 – 8:00 pm
haPPy toGetheR touR 2016
staRRing the tuRtles FeatuRing Flo
& eDDie, chuck negRon (FoRMeRly
oF thRee Dog night), MaRk linDsay
(FoRMeR leaD singeR paul ReVeRe
& the RaiDeRs), gaRy puckett & the
union gap, the cowsills anD the
spenceR DaVis gRoup
$32 – $55*
viP eXPerience: $122 – $130
Thursday, August 18 - 8:00 pm
19th annual
celebRity conceRt FoR chaRity
collin Raye & the Dayton
PhilhaRmonic oRchestRa
salute the Rhinestone cowboy
a tRibute to glen caMpbell with
special guest Debby caMpbell.
$35 – $65*
Saturday, August 20 – 3:00 pm
festival of the vine
“Fine wine & cool Jazz”
free fesTival
3:00 pm – Mike wade Quartet
5:00 pm – Fo/Mo/Deep
Saturday, August 20 – 7:00 pm
heaDlining FestiVal oF the Vine
the RiPPinGtons
FeatuRing Russ FReeMan with
special guests Jonathan FRitzén
anD Vincent ingala
$25 – $35*
Sunday, August 21 – 3:00 pm
bacon fest
“eVeRything is betteR
with bacon!”
free fesTival
3:00 pm – Flashback band
5:00 pm – the Fries
7:00 pm – Michael christopher band
presented in conjunction with
Miami Valley Restaurant Raiders
Sunday, August 28 – 3:00 pm
ketteRing health netwoRk
3RD annual
GosPelfest 2016 with
siDewalk PRoPhets
free evenT
3:00 pm – local & regional
groups perform
7:30 pm – sidewalk prophets
Tuesday,
August 30
7:30 pm
bonnie Raitt
“Dig in Deep touR 2016”
with special guest
RichaRD thoMpson tRio
$46 – $76*
Wednesday, August 31 – 7:00 pm
gooDwill easteR seals MiaMi
Valley eMpoweRing inDepenDence
conceRt celebRating ouR
VeteRans pResents
thomPson squaRe, love anD
theft & kRistian bush
(oF sugaRlanD)
$30 – $50*
viP eXPerience: $100
sePTember
Thursday, September 1 – 6:00 pm
30th anniVeRsaRy
the taste
adulTs - $25 in advance
$30 day of evenT
children under 10 - $10
aT The gaTe
Friday, September 2 – 7:30 pm
o.a.R.
$35 – $60*
Tuesday, September 6 – 7:30 pm
Gavin DeGRaw &
anDy GRammeR
$35 – $45*
TickeTs on sale 9am may 14.
limiT 4 TickeTs Per Person,
firsT day of sale
Buy Tickets
ticket office hours
fraze fanfare store
located inside town & country
shopping center
Monday – Friday: 10 am – 8 pm
saturday: 9 am – 8 pm
sunday: noon – 5 pm
fraze Pavilion ticket office
open on show days only from
3 pm through intermission.
all ticket sales are final. artists and
programs subject to change.
* All tickets increAse
$5 dAy of show
800-514-3849
etix.com
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Q&A with Fraze Fan
Scott Kinnison
Why is Fraze special to you?
The stage is so close to the audience. Most
venues the size of Fraze have a much higher
stage and a barrier wall between the artist and
fans. The Lincoln Park background setting is
wonderful too. Hearing crickets and cicadas in
the quiet moments between songs is pretty neat.
Above: Steve Martin on stage in 2013
Below: Get The Led Out, “The American Led
Zeppelin” return August 25.
As a frequent concert goer,
best show you’ve seen?
The first show I went to was Melissa Etheridge
in 1994. I go to 12 to 15 Fraze shows per year,
so that’s a tough question to answer. If I had to
pick one, I’d say the Steve Martin, Edie Brickell
& The Steep Canyon Rangers. But I could also
categorize things into favorite type of show.
Favorite Tribute show by far is Get the Led Out
(Zeppelin tribute). The best $5 shows would be
John Waite, The Romantics, and Colin Hay.
Sounds like you’re a huge music fan?
I’m a “music junkie” who by day sells ATMs and
banking equipment, but on the side I have a
music
label
Fraze Fan
called
Scott Kinnison
ATOM
Records where
I release music CDs,
concert DVDs and help artists get music to the
online outlets like iTunes and Amazon. My job is
to help the artist’s music get heard.
Anything Else to Add?
Fraze should get high marks for its diversity.
They offer a nice mix of genres. Most venues
tend to focus on a much narrower style of artists.
I’ve been to dozens of venues around the US,
and Fraze is one of, if not the very best. I hope
the Kettering and Dayton community realizes
what a wonderful facility they have in their
backyard.
Love At ‘Fraze’ Site, The Bentley’s
Jamie and Craig Bentley met on July 23,
2013 at the Hunter Hayes concert. Jamie
and her best friend Erica had been looking
forward to a girl’s night out for months.
“I’ve always been a fan of the fairytale
ending, however I never thought I was
going to meet mine that night,” says Jamie.
“Erica and I found the perfect spot on the
lawn hours before the show began and
that’s when it happened. That’s when I
looked up and saw him heading right
toward us. I looked to Erica and told her to
look at him, he could be the one. He walked
toward us and sat down and my heart
skipped a beat.”
Jamie goes on to say, “Now this might be
a little cheesy but 10 months prior to this
I was at Disney World
with my daughter, Emily.
Tinkerbell sprinkled pixie
dust over the castle and
Emily made me make a
wish! I wished that my
‘prince charming’ would
come into my life wearing
cowboy boots! That night
Craig was wearing
cowboy boots!
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After months of dating,
meeting their families
and realizing their moms
vacationed together and
their grandparents are
neighbors, Jamie and Craig
married in May 2015 and
became parents April 2, 2016.
Their 8-year old daughter
Emily saw her first concert
at Fraze last summer, R5 with
Jacob Whitesides and Ryland
and is looking forward to
seeing Rachel Platten in August.
New baby Charlotte will join the
family this summer for Swamp
Romp and Bacon Fest.
The couple told us, “Fraze will
forever hold a special spot in our
hearts. If it wasn’t for the Hunter
Hayes concert, we would have
never met and our lives would be
forever different. Thanks to Fraze
we have a story we will be able to
tell our children and grandchildren for years
to come. This is just the start of our Happily
Ever After.”
Above: Jamie and Craig Bentley enjoying a
concert night at Fraze.
Above Right: Country newcomer Hunter
Hayes performed to a sold out crowd in
July 2013.
Fraze Team Members:
In Their Own Words
James Dunlap – Of all the venues in this area, it is the prettiest place to put in a 15 hour
day. Technology has changed so much through the years. I’m a sound engineer and sound
systems have gone from giant mixing consoles and heavy amplifiers to light weight digital
everything.
I have never been one to get star-struck but, I almost was when after a show, John Entwistle
(The Who) asked me to fetch his sunglasses off of his bass rig. I just stared at him with child
eyes and kept saying his full name. He probably thought something was wrong with me.
Yes John Entwistle, just a moment John Entwistle, here John Entwistle and on and on.
(Team member since 2000)
Rick Moreton – I’ve been a Fraze volunteer for four years and have met a lot of
James Dunlap with future sound engineer,
daughter Frances.
interesting people and made lots of new friends. I volunteer for 12-15 concerts each
summer. The volunteer department and Fraze team has been great to me. To take someone
who doesn’t live in Kettering and welcome them with open arms — I have had a blast. We
have a lot of laughs and great times. (Volunteer since 2012)
Rod & Lyn Springer – As part of the volunteer leadership team, we interact with our
guests, and try to make them feel welcome. It is rewarding to know we are helping them
have a pleasant entertainment experience. By the way, Fraze is a great place to people
watch. (Volunteers since 1996)
Amanda Lasson - I started out 8 years ago simply pouring beers and serving hot dogs
and I am now managing the concessions area. Which means I manage inventory, sales and
staff while still pouring beer and selling hot dogs.
Concession manager Amanda Lasson serving
festivals goers at Kickin’ Chicken Wing Fest
July 2014.
Summers at Fraze are my favorite time of year! I love the work, being outdoors and reuniting
with my second “family”. I spend time with these people outside of work and throughout
the year. I am grateful for the opportunity to know them. I’m so lucky to work outside in the
summer and listen to music legends and icons! (Concession team member since 2009)
Jenni Baker - I primarily sell tickets and merchandise, train new team members, but
To read more from Fraze
Team Members along with
artist interviews this season,
look for the News & More
section on fraze.com.
Visit our Facebook page,
www.facebook.com/
FrazePavilion for Happy 25th
Anniversary Video Wishes.
have poured beer, made box dinners, even shopped for artist’s underwear and provide the
best darn customer service anyone can. You know the fine print on job descriptions “other
duties as assigned” that’s for me and I love it. It’s the best job EVER!
(Ticket office team member since 2005)
Mike Broaddus - One of the funniest stories for me
in 15 years was in 2012 when Bonnie Raitt was here. 20
girls, all wearing red wigs, walk through the entry gates
together. With Bonnie coming back in August — I’m
waiting for another Kodak moment.
But a moment I’ll forever cherish was an Air Force Band
of Flight concert. I noticed a gentleman and a lady sitting
in the first row. She was trying to get him comfortable as
he sat in his Veteran’s attire. I walked over and asked if I
could help. She informed me she needed to go to the
restroom, her husband Bob was ill, she did not want to
leave him alone. I told her I would keep him company.
Bob and I talked about how much he loved the Air Force Band and
was so glad he got to attend. After his wife returned she asked if I could help her to the
car when the concert ended. I realized at that point, Bob was very ill. A hour or so later
as I got Bob and his wife back to their car he grabbed my hand looked at me and said,
“Thanks, I had a great time and forgot how sick I really am.” This is what Fraze is about.
(Team leader since 2003)
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25 Fun Fraze Facts
for 25 Fantastic Years
Ground breaking ceremony for Fraze Pavilion was held November 9, 1990.
Sheryl Crow’s DVD C’Mon America recorded live in July 2003 during two sold out
performances.
First full season of concerts, 1992, with a total of 40 events.
Over 4 million people have visited concerts, festivals and free events at Fraze
Pavilion and Lincoln Park over the last 24 seasons.
Ringo Starr made his Fraze debut in 2008 and returned for another
sold out show in 2014.
Approximately 300 team members hired each summer for ticket office,
concessions, usher, ticket taker, peer security and back stage positions.
Ermal Fraze patented the “pop top” in 1963.
Over 2600 ice cream treats served each summer.
220,000 gallons of water circulate through the fountains in Lincoln Park.
The Taste, the Kettering-Moraine-Oakwood Chamber of Commerce’s
biggest fund raiser, moved to Lincoln Park in 2001.
50 volunteers contribute on average 950 hours of time each summer.
Art on the Commons is now in its 28th year.
Each winter, 8 miles of Christmas tree lights decorate Lincoln Park.
Over 45 million dollars in tickets purchased since the venue opened in 1991.
Bob Dylan performed on August 5, 2011 for the 20th Anniversary season.
He returns June 28, 2016 to help Fraze celebrate 25!
Greatest distance driven by a Fraze Volunteer to work – 44 miles, one way.
50 yards of mulch is spread throughout Lincoln Park each year.
The Menus have performed 12 times in our 25 year history, most
of them to sold out crowds. Don’t miss their performance July 15
this summer.
Swamp Romp, the annual Cajun/Zydeco festival established in 1996.
10 movies have been shown throughout the years including Ben Hur,
Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade, The Natural, and 2001 Space Odyssey.
Technical Director John Rensel has been with the venue throughout
our 25 year history.
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The City of Kettering’s Parks Department plants between 150 and 250
flats of annuals (flowers) each spring.
Fraze FanFare, our year round ticket office, opened in Town & Country
Shopping Center in 2013 and moved to its current location in 2015.
An average of 8,000 hot dogs sold each season
Celebrating 25 years of presenting Summer’s Best Music Under the Stars!
A special thank you to Jim Bucher,
Fraze Cheerleader and Contributing
Writer for his work on several articles
in this special anniversary edition.
WORK
Mayor’s Award
for Volunteer Service
The City of Kettering
Dor-Wood Optimist
Mayor’s Award for
Club, assisting
Volunteer Service
with bingo for the
honors outstanding
elderly and helping
volunteers who are
Down syndrome
making valuable
children and adults.
contributions to the
In addition, he helps
community through
with community
volunteerism.
fundraisers to
Recipients of this
support St. Vincent
award must either be
De Paul and March
a resident of Kettering
of Dimes. Andrew’s
Vice Mayor Robert Scott and Andrew Waker
or the volunteer
service should be
performed in Kettering. In celebration of
dedication to his
National Volunteer Week, Vice-Mayor Rob
school, peers, and his
Scott presented this award to Andrew
community makes
Waker, and Bill and Marynel Bradley at the
him an outstanding
April 12, City Council meeting.
recipient of the
Mayor’s Award for
Andrew Waker, son of Todd and Debbie
Volunteer Service.
Waker, is a senior at Alter High School
where he is a member of the marching
band and is Key Club president. He is a
member of both St. Charles Church and
Kettering Youth Leadership Academy.
His volunteer work includes feeding the
homeless, assisting with Christmas tree
sales and the Avenue of Flags for the
Police Academy. Through the years
their service includes the speed watch
program, coordinating neighborhood
watch, Compost Cops, the City’s 50th
Anniversary festivities, Holiday at Home,
assisting in the Tax Office and Kettering
Noon Optimists. The Bradley’s served as
the 2006 Grand Marshals of the Holiday
at Home parade. In 2002, the Bradley’s
took on the role of co-chairs of the annual
Christmas Day Gathering at Polen Farm.
For the past 13 years these dedicated
volunteers
have been
responsible for
the coordination
of this event
increasing
attendees from
100 to nearly
600! They have
touched the lives
Bill and Marynel
of many people in
Bradley have been
our community.
volunteers with the
Their “can do”
City of Kettering
attitude and
Vice
Mayor
Robert
Scott
and
Marynel
and
Bill
Bradley
since August of
tireless dedication
1998. They began
truly
exemplify
the
qualities
worthy of the
volunteering after attending the Citizens’
Mayor’s Award for Volunteer Service.
Kettering
Leadership Academy
Neighborhood Pride
Stable and attractive neighborhoods maintain property
values and make Kettering a great place to live. The
Neighborhood Pride Award recognizes residents who
made significant improvements to the appearance of their
home or residents who maintain their home impeccably
year after year. Last summer more than 400 properties
were nominated for this award. You will receive a letter
and nomination postcard from Mayor Patterson. Please
consider nominating yourself or a neighbor for this most
prestigious award. To nominate a property in Kettering,
all you have to do is complete the postcard and mail it
back to us. Winners will be recognized publicly at a City
Council meeting and an attractive sign will be placed in
the recipients’ front yard.
The Kettering Leadership Academy is
currently accepting applications for the
Kettering
2016 –17 class. This Academy is designed
Leadership Academy
for citizens looking for leadership roles
is currently accepting
within our community such as serving
on a board or commission at the City
applications for the
of Kettering, or one of our area non2016 –17 class.
profit organizations. The Academy begins
in September with an overnight retreat.
Sessions are held once a month throughout the
year until graduation in May. Sessions include information on
history, local government, community organizations, education,
health care, businesses, service clubs and volunteering. The fee
for the Academy is $600. Many businesses sponsor employees
to attend this very worthwhile program. Please contact the
Volunteer Office at 296-2531 or visit www.ketteringoh.org for
additional details.
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Code Red
find out more about Code Red
by going on our website at:
www.ketteringoh.org/codered.
lay
PDates
Touch a Truck
Saturday, June 4
Kettering Recreation Complex
Solar Cookout
2016 Hydrant Inspection Program
Kettering Fire Department
completed in their area using
will begin inspecting fire
the Code Red Incident and
hydrants on May 23 and will
Community Alert System.
continue until August 19. Fire
Please take a moment and
hydrants are inspected
add your information
biannually to ensure
to our emergency call
CITY OF
that they are kept in
database to ensure
a state of readiness
that you receive all
in the event of a fire.
necessary notifications.
During this inspection
You can find more
KE
G
TTERIN
Kettering Fire
information about the
Department will open
Code Red system as
the hydrant to ensure proper
well as add your information
operation while inspecting
to the emergency call
the hydrant for damage. All
database by going on our
deficiencies discovered through
website at www.ketteringoh.
this inspection process will
org/codered.
be reported to Montgomery
Please be aware that through
County Environmental Services
this inspection process
so that repairs can be made.
sediment contained within
Residents will be notified
when inspections will be
Sunday, June 5
Saturday, June 11
Delco Park
Summertime,
Sousa & Sundaes!
Thursdays: June 16, July
21 & August 18
the water delivery system
Roadway Construction Projects
Habitat Environmental Center
Annual Youth
Fishing Derby
The City of Kettering is
committed to investment
in several major roadway
construction projects
aimed at preserving our
infrastructure each year.
Work is already
underway on the entire
length of Stroop Road from
South Dixie Drive to Dorothy
Lane. From South Dixie Drive
to Shroyer Road the project
improvements will include
milling off approximately
2.5" of the old asphalt and
replacing it with new asphalt
along with improving handicap
ramps to meet current
standards at the intersections.
The East Stroop Road portion
of the project will involve the
construction of a 10' wide
sidewalk from Glengarry Drive
to Wilmington Pike plus asphalt
resurfacing along East Stroop
from Dorothy Lane to Shroyer
Road. Both portions of the
Stroop Road project will be
complete by mid-summer.
Polen Farm
Kids Day
in the Park
Saturday, August 6
Habitat Environmental Center
Perfect Pitch
& Pie Party
Tuesday, August 9
Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center
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may be disturbed causing
discoloration of the water.
This sediment is not harmful
to your health but can cause
discoloration to clothing.
Check the clarity of your water
prior to washing laundry
to avoid any problems. If
your laundry does become
discolored, simply do not
dry it and rewash it after
your water returns to a
clear state. You may also
purchase laundry detergent
designed to remove rust
from clothing. Thank you for
your cooperation as we work
to ensure that fire hydrants
remain in a state of readiness.
Fire Station 32
Community Open House!
Saturday, June 4 – 2 to 4 p.m. and
Thursday, June 9 – 6 to 8 p.m.
We have several other
repaving projects underway
or planned for this summer
including Lincoln Park
Boulevard from Far Hills to
Ackerman, Delco Park Drive,
Gateway Circle and numerous
residential neighborhoods. We
will also focus on curb, drive
approach and sidewalk repair
in select neighborhoods. To
learn more please visit
www.ketteringoh.org/roadprojects.
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Help for Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren
According to the U.S. Census
Bureau, over 86,000 children
in the state of Ohio are being
raised by their grandparents.
These grandparents are a
part of a growing group of
Americans referred to as
Kinship Caregivers.
Kinship Care refers to a
temporary or permanent
arrangement in which an adult
other than the child’s parent
is the primary caregiver. No
matter what the reason for
this relationship these children
require additional emotional
support due to the situations
that led to the kinship
relationship.
Older individuals also have
some unique problems when
taking on this role. They may
be experiencing a decline in
health that often comes with
getting older. Finances may
also be a concern when the
grandparent is living on a fixed
income such as social security.
The greatest concern heard
by advocates is not that the
grandparents are not willing
to be the caregiver, but that
they have concerns about their
physical or financial ability to
care for the child.
The Kinship Caregiver Coalition
was formed to advocate for
these special caregivers and
the children they care for.
Support offered by the
Kinship Navigator program
includes information and
referral for services such
as medical care, financial
assistance, housing, legal
assistance, support groups
and most important
someone who will listen
and understand.
For more information
about this program or any
other program for Seniors,
contact the Senior Service
Coordinator Vickie Carraher
at 296-3356 or at vickie.
carraher@ketteringoh.org.
Kettering
Police Department Offers
Vacation House Checks
The City of Kettering
and the Kettering
City Schools are proud
to support Preschool
Promise — a countywide
effort to encourage preschool for ALL 4 year olds.
Preschool Promise offers tuition assistance for any
Kettering family wishing to enroll their 4 year old in
preschool. Assistance varies depending on family income
and selected participating preschool provider.
To learn more visit PreschoolPromise.org.
As a crime prevention and
community relations service,
KPD will provide house
checks when residents are
temporarily out of town
for vacation or a business
trip. Vacant house checks
will not be made under this
program.
House checks will be made as time permits, made
during daylight hours, for vacations lasting between
three and thirty days. Residents are asked to notify
the Police Department when they return early.
There are three ways to register:
In person between 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the
Police Department, 3600 Shroyer Road
By phone at (937) 296-2584
Online at www.ketteringoh.org/vacation-house-checks
The Preschool Promise Demonstration is made possible by generous support from:
Montgomery County and additional funding from the Kettering City School District,
the City of Kettering, the City of Dayton, Dayton Public Schools, The CareSource
Foundation and ReadySetSoar/Learn to Earn Dayton.
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Adventure Reef
Opens May 28!
Let the summer season begin!
Adventure Reef Water Park
will be opening at Noon
on Saturday, May 28.
Kettering residents
and pass holders will have
early admission privileges
from Noon to 12:30 p.m.
Contact Numbers
Admission Fees
• Youth
$4.25 resident; $8.50 non-resident
• Adults
$4.75 resident; $9.50 non-resident
$4.50 resident CIL members;
$9 non-resident CIL members
Hours of Operation*
• Monday – Saturday
Noon – 8 p.m.
*Residents and pass holders have early admission privileges from Noon to 12:30 p.m.
General admission begins at 12:30 p.m.
• Sunday
Noon – 6 p.m.
*Residents and pass holders only (with the exception of Special Holiday admission dates).
Emergency
Police/Fire/Paramedic Emergency.......................... 9-1-1
Non-Emergency
Police and Fire Dispatch......................................296-2555
Frequently Called Numbers
Animal Control.......................................................296-3266
Building Permits & Zoning.................................296-2441
City Income Tax......................................................296-2502
Government Center..............................................296-2400
Housing Rehabilitation.......................................296-2441
Polen Farm...............................................................435-5787
Property Maintenance Hotline.........................296-3286
Recreation Complex/Water Park/Pool...........296-2587
Rosewood Arts Centre.........................................296-0294
Senior Adult Recreation......................................296-2480
Volunteer Office.....................................................296-2433
Yard Debris Hotline...............................................296-3255
Contact with Kettering is published quarterly by the City
of Kettering to inform citizens about services, programs
and issues in Kettering. Comments or suggestions are
welcome and should be sent to the City of Kettering,
3600 Shroyer Road, Kettering, OH 45429.
Stacy Schweikhart: Editor
Administrative Systems: Production
The City wishes to make activities, programs and
meetings accessible to all citizens. If you have a disability
and require accommodations, please call 296-2446.