Once in awhile I get the feeling, the rare sensation, of being in exactly the right place at the right time. A sudden rush of adrenaline that says THIS is where the excitement is tonight. And I get that feeling every time I go to one of Suzy Saprano’s open-door parties at the City News […]
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Steve Russell: Mrs. B’s Beautiful Foods can help with that New Year’s resolution
I make the same half-hearted attempts every January to improve my lifestyle. “This is it!” I announced to my wife on Jan. 1, slamming the table with my fist. “I’m eating nothing but healthy food for the next 31 days.” “And who are you going to live with while this is going on?” she replied, […]
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Russell: Burns Night at the Happy Grape features unique Scottish tradition
LEXINGTON — On Jan. 25, the Happy Grape in Lexington will be hosting its inaugural Burns Night, an evening of haggis, whisky, tartan and Scottish accents to celebrate the birth of Scotland’s most famous poet, Robert Burns. Burns Night, also known as a Burns Supper, is a Scottish tradition that goes back almost as far […]
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Russell: Hollywood filmmaker seeks local talent for acting class at Mansfield Art Center
Filmmaker Dan Roemer has recently returned to his native Mansfield after 15 years in Los Angeles, and he’s looking for local talent. Starting later this month he’ll be leading an eight-week course at the Mansfield Art Center called “Acting For Film.” Although chiefly aimed at those with some background on the stage who want to […]
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Steve Russell: Wolf event coming to north central Ohio next month
MANSFIELD — Ironwood Wolves is an educational facility in central Ohio, operating from an enclosed compound at an undisclosed location just outside of Columbus. Founded by couple Rachel Lauren and Matt Emmelhainz, they keep a small family of wolves onsite. When I heard that they were coming to town to host a series of ‘wolf […]
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Steve Russell: My top 5 breakfast stops in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Great days start with a great breakfast. I strongly believe this, and consequently I’m a regular at many breakfast joints all over town. But until now, Kruzins on Park Avenue West was not one of them. Why? Because their large sign proudly claims they are “OPEN 24 HOURS” when this is manifestly not […]
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Phoenix expansion heads into Oktoberfest weekend
MANSFIELD — The Phoenix Brewing Company is a bustling brewpub located in the former Schroer Funeral Home and Mortuary on Diamond Street. I’ve been a fan almost since the day I moved to Mansfield, but I’ve put off writing about them before now as I wanted the chance to sample their brews first, several hundred […]
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Johnny Appleseed Square Dance Club made for men with no rhythm
Around this time of year, down in the basement of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at Cook & Lexington, various odd cries can be heard echoing from the walls. “Wheel and Deal.” “Double Pass Thru.” “California Twirl” and “Allemande Left.” This is the sound of the Johnny Appleseed Square Dance Club getting down to business […]
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Columnist is on board for board game day set for Sept. 17 at Relax
MANSFIELD — I loved board games growing up. My particular favorite was Monopoly, despite – or perhaps because – it often resulted in angry disagreements and bitter tantrums. My strategy was to wait all this out and be the last one at the board once everyone else had stormed off out of annoyance or boredom. […]
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Psychic reading leads to more questions than answers
MANSFIELD — Do you ever drive past the house on Park Avenue West with the ‘PSYCHIC’ sign outside and wonder what goes on in there? Me too, so a couple of days ago I pulled over to check it out. I had no real preference over a palm or tarot card reading, but I did […]