MANSFIELD – Two legendary bands. Two powerhouse voices. One unforgettable night. The Renaissance Theatre will present FJ: A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey on Friday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Avita Health System Concert Series. This electrifying concert brings the stadium-shaking hits of Foreigner and Journey to life with American Idol […]
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OSU Mansfield announces 2025-26 theatre season
MANSFIELD – The Theatre Program at The Ohio State University at Mansfield is announcing its 2025-2026 season, with performances that cover everything from contemporary issues to the founding of the nation 250 years ago. “We’re very excited about this year’s lineup, which includes performances of the new play MLES2GO, the Greek tragedy Medea, and the […]
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Better Together: Practicing radical compassion with Dr. Arianna Howard
Discover Dr. Arianna Howard’s approach to radical compassion and learn practical steps for more caring communities. Listen to the latest episode now!
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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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Pump and Grind: Where coffee meets community and dreams brew bold in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Ever walk into a place and feel your day get instantly better? That’s how it felt walking into Pump and Grind. “I’ve just always been someone who loves to cook for people,” said Jessica Backensto, owner of Pump and Grind. “I was always told I should have my own restaurant, and I never […]
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Octogenarian couple finds romance at Ontario gym
ONTARIO — When Hans Reich first joined the OhioHealth Ontario Health and Fitness Center, he had one intention: get healthier. “I started walking, hitting the machines,” the 88-year-old said. “Somewhere along the lines, I met this lady.” That “lady” was Gisela Shoemaker — lively, sharp-witted. She, too, hadn’t joined with love in mind. Nearly two […]
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Want photos from the Lexington Blueberry Festival parade? Oh, we got photos!
LEXINGTON — It wouldn’t be a Blueberry Festival without a parade. The village turned out in full force Sunday afternoon for one of the highlights of the annual four-day event, now in its 23rd year. The Blueberry Festival queens were all on hand on the hot summer afternoon for the hour-long parade. But there were […]
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Cutting glass, cultivating beauty: inside Mansfield’s Wildflower Studio
MANSFIELD – Nikki Noel did not expect a two-hour stained glass class to change the course of her life. She said the two-hour class grew her love for the craft, even if the load the tools and materials was intimidating. The experience led to buying all the things needed for doing stained glass at home […]