Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley can wrap your gifts at special event at The Contemporary

The Contemporary Dayton has transformed its gallery into the Annual Holiday Gift Gallery.  More than 70 local and regional artists have created original, fine art pieces perfect for holiday gifts.  LISA POWELL / STAFF

The Contemporary Dayton has transformed its gallery into the Annual Holiday Gift Gallery. More than 70 local and regional artists have created original, fine art pieces perfect for holiday gifts. LISA POWELL / STAFF

There are two more chances to go to a party and let someone else wrap your holiday gifts.

The Contemporary Dayton is hosting two “Wrap” Nights featuring, food, drink and celebrity gift wrappers.

The Contemporary Dayton’s Annual Holiday Gift Gallery begins Nov. 14. More than 70 local and regional artists have created original, fine art pieces perfect for holiday gifts. Dennis Walker has created colorful glass ornaments.  LISA POWELL / STAFF

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The gallery space has been transformed into a holiday wonderland of one-of-a- kind gifts for the annual event showcasing more than 70 local and regional artists.

Get your holiday groove on during "WYSO in the House" Thursday, Dec. 12 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

DJ Radio Basim will make music while the station’s Luke Dennis and Niki Dakota wrap gifts.

"Beer & Peanuts" is the theme on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. that will feature select brews from Ale-Fest founder Joe Waizmann.

The Contemporary Dayton’s Annual Holiday Gift Gallery begins Nov. 14. More than 70 local and regional artists have created original, fine art pieces perfect for holiday gifts.  Among the pieces are paintings by Doug Fiely. LISA POWELL / STAFF

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Mayor Nan Whaley, Dayton commissioners and staff will wrap gifts.

Gift prices range from $15 to $500. Commissions from the gift gallery will benefit the artists and the Contemporary Dayton.

WANT TO GO? 

WHAT: The Contemporary Dayton Holiday Gift Gallery

WHEN: Open now through Dec. 21. Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. On Thursdays and December First Friday, the gift gallery is open until 8 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.

WHERE: The Contemporary Dayton, 118 N. Jefferson St., Dayton

MORE INFO: (937) 224-3822 or www.thecontemporarydayton.org

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