So what is PorchFest? Imagine about 40+ bands in a hodgepodge of styles and genres playing throughout the Southwest Historic district on porches, in side-yards, lots and patios. Pick up a walkable map of the event and choose your favorite bands. Tour one concert after the other! There will be food trucks and artisan tents. And bring some bills to put in your favorite band's cookie jars!
Moment's Notice and "A Celebration of America's 250th" Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 7:30 pm Moment's Notice is a five-piece band featuring the fabulous vocals of Felita LaRock. Felita was a lead vocalist for the US Airforce Band of Flight for over twenty years. All the band members have had respectable careers with the Airforce Band of Flight, which can be credited with the precision and skill of these performers. Moment’s Notice will be bringing a very special America 250 concert to the Hayner Courtyard celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Join us for
Bear The Moon Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 7:30 pm - The Hayner will host an indie band for its third Lucky Lemonade concert on July 22, 2025 at 7:30 pm. Bear the Moon is made up of four good friends that have been vibing together since 2022. Alex Karshner is a guitarist and the lead vocalist, Justin Ghamandi will also play guitar, Lawrence Cobb is on bass and Travis Gray will play the drums. Their harmonies are smooth and blended with an understanding and intuition of where each member is coming from. Their Indie sound is gentle and mature.
Nasty Bingo Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7:30 pm - This jazzy group features Matt Byanski leading the distinctive vocals, Red Baumgardner on banjo, Ron White on bass, Casey Ott on guitar Philip Bradley-Hutchinson on trumpet and Michael Bisig on sax. The group had to invent a new genre to help us understand the funkiness and unhinged creativity that they call funkadelic. In their own words:“ Nasty Bingo's sound fuses funk, rock, blues, pop, folk, gospel and a bunch of other stuff to create a very unique and accessible sound…blending all of the above with improvised portions and pop hooks
MICHAEL KELSEY is an inspired guitarist and performance artist who blends many musical genres.
Jim is a pillar in the music community in our region. To understand Jim McCutcheon and the impact that he has had, one first needs to understand how many musical pots he stirs. Jim is the owner of McCutcheon Music which is a 30 + year old, Centerville based, music store providing lessons, rentals and repairs. Since 1978 he has taught at the University of Dayton. He is now their Senior Lecturer in guitar. He is also an adjunct professor at Wright State University School of Fine and Performing Arts and he teaches guitar at Miami University. He produces a
Friday Night Movies at the Hayner Center feature classic films with an informational introduction, café style seating, popcorn, and soda. All movies are free and open to the public. All films start at 7:00 pm. Parents are encouraged to check each film's rating; some movies may not be appropriate for children under 18.
Drawing Room Chamber Concert Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7:30 pm with vocalist Devlan Taylor
Friday Night Movies at the Hayner Center feature classic films with an informational introduction, café style seating, popcorn, and soda. All movies are free and open to the public. All films start at 7:00 pm. Parents are encouraged to check each film's rating; some movies may not be appropriate for children under 18.
Drawing Room Chamber Concert Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:30 pm with Ji Hyang Gwak, piano Hayner’s Drawing Room Chamber concert for February will feature a gifted pianist from Korea, Dr. Ji Hyang Gwak. Dr. Gwak has performed throughout the world including Czechoslovakia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan and Korea. She holds a Bachelor of Music in piano performance, summa cum laude, from Seoul National University and a Master of Music from Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. She received her Doctor of Musical Arts in piano performance from the University of Michigan. She has won many
