MANSFIELD – The Renaissance Performing Arts Association is delighted to invite families to the next installment of its beloved Teddy Bear Concert Series with The Three Little Wolves, taking place Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 2:30 PM in the Community Room of the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library. Admission is free, and tickets can be reserved […]
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Feel the magic of the Eras Tour with ‘A Taylor Experience’ at the Renaissance
MANSFIELD – On Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m., the Renaissance Theatre invites you to relive the excitement, energy, and emotion of Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour with “Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience” — a tribute concert that will leave Swifties of all ages enchanted. It’s brought to you as part of […]
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Ghostlight Cabaret Series opens Sept. 5 with Kelly Knowlton at the Renaissance
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theatre is proud to announce the opening of its 2025-2026 Ghostlight Cabaret Series with An Evening with Kelly Knowlton on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the intimate Ghostlight Lounge. Known as one of the region’s powerhouse vocalists, Kelly Knowlton will treat audiences to an unforgettable evening of standards, […]
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Mansfield Symphony takes Renaissance Stage with free concert on Sept. 20
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Symphony returns to the Renaissance Theatre stage for the third annual Classical Mansfield concert on Saturday, September 20, at 7:30 PM, offering the community an extraordinary evening of music, free of charge. Led by dynamic Music Director and Conductor Octavio Más-Arocas, this year’s performance welcomes internationally acclaimed violinist Yvonne Lam as featured soloist […]
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My Theatre to perform ‘Matilda Jr.’ at the Renaissance Theatre in September
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Youth Theatre will present Roald Dahl’s Matilda Jr., the Musical on the stage of the Renaissance Theatre September 12, 13, and 14 as part of the Mechanics Bank Education Series. Performances will take place at 7 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 PM on Sunday. Dauphne Maloney directs the show […]
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Renaissance Performing Arts announces 2025-26 season schedule
MANSFIELD – The Renaissance Performing Arts Association is proud to announce its 2025–2026 season, bringing a dynamic array of entertainment to downtown Mansfield that truly offers something for everyone. Featuring beloved Broadway musicals, thrilling concerts, family-friendly education programs, and symphonic excellence, the new season promises to entertain, inspire, and connect our vibrant community. Additional exciting […]
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Submissions open for The Ren’s 2025-2026 Emerging Artists Festival
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Performing Arts Association is excited to announce submissions are now open for the 2025-2026 Emerging Artists Festival. Since its inception in 2020 with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, this festival has become a vital platform for guiding, encouraging, and supporting artists in the creation and development of original […]
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‘Conne: What a Wonderful World’ set for Feb. 21 at the Renaissance Theatre
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theatre’s exclusive Ghostlight Cabaret series continues on Friday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. with Conne: What a Wonderful World. This figures to be a captivating evening led by celebrated vocalist Condrea Webber Mason, alongside pianist Alice Bond and bassist Santiago Mason. Set within the Ghostlight Lounge, an intimate, candlelit speakeasy-style venue […]
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Renaissance Performing Arts to host auditions for Mansfield Youth Theatre production of Disney’s Aladdin, Jr.
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theatre will hold auditions for the MY Theatre production of Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. on Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 PM, and on Monday, July 15 at 5:00 PM at the Renaissance’s Theatre 166 venue, located at 166 Park Avenue West in downtown Mansfield. Appointments are not required for auditions. Those auditioning […]
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How to become a more sensory-friendly person
In a world brimming with stimuli, the notion of embracing sensory mindfulness may seem like just another fleeting trend. However, the reality is far more profound. In our daily interactions, we often exhibit empathy and kindness, yet remain oblivious to the unique sensory experiences others navigate, particularly those with sensory processing disorders. Embracing a sensory-friendly […]