Awards & Press
I’ve had some fun press and a few accolades thrown my way.
Very appreciative for all the love!
Dayton music champion wears many hats
Though Ballengee is known around town as the music booker and promoter of The Brightside, an event space in downtown Dayton, her primary career for the past couple of decades has been in the textbook publishing industry…
Jam On Fantasy Football trophy presentation at Umphrey's McGee
The first ever Jam On Fantasy Football trophy presentation at Umphrey's McGee concert 1/30/16 at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo Michigan. Ryan Stasik presented to Libby Ballengee. Joel Cummins playing "We Are The Champions" at end. The League was sponsored by Sirius XM Jam On & Fantasy Sports Radio. Howard Bender, Commish.
Famous Folks and Their Favorite Songs: Libby Ballengee (NPR)
If you keep your ears to the streets, if you’re “outside” as the kids say today, then you’ve seen Libby Ballengee. You’ve seen her at local concerts. You’ve seen her on television. You’ve heard and listened to her on podcasts. She is, in her words, a “Music Booker and Promoter at The Brightside Music and Event Venue”. That’s accurate, but what’s equally correct is Ballengee is one of Dayton’s biggest advocates. Whenever she can, she’s putting the word out about how special the Gem City is.
Daytonian of the Week (Dayton Daily News)
Daytonian of the Week: Meet Libby Ballengee, one of the city’s biggest boosters. When the 2008 recession hit our Daytonian of the Week said she felt compelled to step up and help her beloved arts community. Since then she’s been a non-stop force in the Gem City, shining a light on all there is to be proud of. "‘Dayton has a bright future ahead."
Dayton Business Journal’s "40 Under 40"
The Dayton Business Journal congratulates the 2015 Class of Forty Under 40 Winners in Dayton, which includes Libby Ballengee.
Women In Business Networking’s “Top 25 Women to Watch” (Dayton Better Business Bureau)
Dayton Better Business Bureau's '25 Women to Watch' awards have recognized women in the Miami Valley who are exceptional in their roles and respected in their fields; who are causing more than just a ripple in the public arena and in their communities; and who "light a spark" or make an impression of some sort.
Top 25 Twitter Dayton-centric Accounts to Follow (Dayton Business Journal)
The Dayton Business Journal recommends following Libby Ballengee on Twitter, to find out about local arts and culture events, especially performing arts.
Chris Borland returns home to promote peace in wake of Dayton shooting (Yahoo)
In a terrible and dark time, in chaos and suffocating sadness, Libby Ballengee, a local community organizer and personality, called it “Lighting your own candle.” Chris Borland called it The Dayton Peace Festival.
‘We rescue ourselves’ (Dayton Daily News)
Her home in Dayton’s historic Huffman neighborhood was spared the brutality issued by the 15 Memorial Day tornadoes that ripped through the Dayton area, as was her brother’s in West Milton. But the owner of Venus Child Productions and a co-host of the Gem City Podcast knew so many were not as lucky.
Sunday events and visits seek to heal shooting wounds (Dayton Daily News)
The idea for the free workshop sprang this week from co-organizers Libby Ballengee, owner of Venus Child Productions, and Anjali M. Brannon, of Beavercreek-based Ayurveda Natural Health Center. Following the Memorial Day tornadoes, Brannon held a similar workshop for survivors at her Beavercreek location. Ballengee said she contacted Brannon to see if the same could be done for the survivors of last weekend’s mass shooting in the Oregon District.
A Busy Season at The Brightside
DAYTON, OH (WDTN) – Libby Ballengee from The Brightside joins us in studio with a look at their jam packed schedule! They have a full list of performers ready to take the stage. Don’t miss out on tickets!
Dayton Battle of the Bands
Libby Ballengee discusses the Battle of the Bands competition on Good Day Dayton with Tej Joshi. More information about this event can be found at daytonbattleofthebands.com!
Gem City Podcast signs off for now
When regular listeners visited GemCityPodcast.com earlier this month, they received a message saying the website wasn’t in service. For now, at least, episode 899 is the final installment of the program focused on local arts, politics, music and cult ...
Shadyside band revival at The Brightside
DAYTON, OH (WDTN) – We talked with the lead singer of Shadyside, Michael Malarkey, about the band’s performance at the Brightside.
The Brightside Celebrates Independent Venue Week
DAYTON, OH (WDTN) – Libby Ballengee joins us from The Brightside with more on their trip to Cleveland to celebrate Independent Venue Week! She also fills us in on their upcoming show. Click here to learn more.
Battle of the Bands returns to The Brightside (Dayton Daily News)
The multi-week Dayton Battle of the Bands competition returns to The Brightside on Thursday, Jan. 12. But let’s face it. Battle of the Bands is a terrible name. The moniker just doesn’t fit the event’s eclectic nature. Surprisingly, organizer Libby Ballengee of Venus Child Productions agrees.
Good Day Dayton on 24/7 Now
Today on Good Day Dayton, Tej speaks with Libby Ballengee from The Brightside Music & Event Venue.
Most recently - Libby was on to talk about the concert series, Dayton Battle of the Bands. See that clip here.
The Supper Club’: Kettering school club provides students with life skills
KETTERING, Ohio (WDTN) — When was the last time you shared a meal with someone you didn’t know well?
Before COVID — and the tech revolution — it used to happen a lot more often. But now, many young people have never experienced that type of scenario, leaving them at a disadvantage in the adult world.
The “Supper Club” at Kettering Fairmont High School is aiming to change that and change lives in the process.
This Must Be a Party Stivers Fundraiser
Libby Ballengee discusses the This Must Be a Party event happening on April 14th at the Brightside to fundraise money for Arts Education at Stivers.
Talking Heads tribute band to perform complete re-creation of ‘Stop Making Sense’ this weekend
Watch out! This Must Be The Party is once again uniting in Dayton to ‘burn down the house!’ The local, all-star tribute band will perform a complete re-creation of the legendary album and documentary “Stop Making Sense” by the Talking Heads.
3 questions with … Libby Ballengee
If you’re at all plugged in to the Dayton music scene, you probably know Libby Ballengee — or you at least know of her.
If you’re new to local music, you should get to know her.
2016 Women to Watch List includes two Dayton.com partners
We weren't surprised at all to see some very familiar names on this list.
The Better Business Bureau's Women in Business Networking (WIBN) today released its annual list of the Top 25 Women to Watch honorees, and among the list of extremly influential ...
Dayton Porchfest: Meet the Folks Giving Local Music and Artists A Chance to Shine
Though a small market, Dayton is known for having a tight-knit and diverse music scene. Acts of all genres from jazz to rock can be seen playing local venues like Blind Bob’s, Yellow Cab Tavern, and The Brightside…
…He had conversations with people he knew in the area – including Libby Ballengee, owner of Venus Child Productions – about what it would look like.
The Key to a Bright Winter
The Brightside Music & Event Venue hosting concerts and shows all season long
Winter has arrived, but you can still enjoy live music and performances here in the Miami Valley. The Brightside Music & Event Venue at 905 E. Third St. in Dayton is hosting concerts and dinner shows throughout the coming months.
Dayton 937 pamphlets lay out what’s going on across the Miami Valley
DAYTON — As people begin to head back out and about after COVID-19 health restrictions were lifted, two Dayton women are trying to make it easier for other to find fun things to do around the Miami Valley.
Libby Ballengee and Lisa Grigsby founded Dayton 937 as a way to help support local businesses.
With Dayton 937, Ballengee and Grigsby print and place bright green pamphlets on display around the Miami Valley. The pamphlets list local businesses, as well as events happening around the Miami Valley.
2023 Dayton Porchfest
Libby and Peter discuss the free community event featuring local artists!
Dayton Porchfest showcases region’s rich musical diversity
Dayton is known for the funk of the Ohio Players, Zapp and Slave and the modern rock of the Breeders, Guided By Voices and Hawthorne Heights but the musical diversity runs much deeper. If you need proof, look no further than The Collaboratory’s Dayton Porchfest, returning to the porches of participating homes in St. Anne’s Hill Historic District on Saturday, Aug. 19.
