MANSFIELD, Ohio — Damien Beauford has always loved music and art. He also enjoys the impact those elements have on others. “What makes me happy is to see people express themselves through art, whether that be music, drawing, painting, whatever,” the 2005 Mansfield Senior graduate said. His brother, who works at an art gallery in […]
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Why is there a murder in my backyard?
MANSFIELD, Ohio — What do the cemetery, Mansfield’s Woodland School, the woods behind the Art Center, Lumberman’s Hill, the Ohio State Reformatory and North Lake Park have in common, other than being places in Mansfield? They all attract murders. Flocks of American crows have earned themselves the collective name of “murder” throughout time. The name […]
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Main St. Books offers closing reception for Van Horn’s show
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Main Street Books invites everyone to the closing reception of James Lee Van Horn’s show in the Book Loft Gallery. The final reception will take place Saturday, Jan. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. for light snacks and conversation. This is the last chance to see Van Horn’s work. The show features […]
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Looking for some fun, physical activities to do this winter?
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Temperatures throughout the county have dropped to levels natives are more accustomed to this time of the year. Translation: it’s cold. While that limits people from participating in some outdoor activities, it opens up various opportunities that otherwise wouldn’t be possible without the cold and the snow. So, if you’re looking to […]
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Shakespeare Co. to present performances for youth in Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Ohio State University presents the Royal Shakespeare Company’s First Encounters with Shakespeare North American Tour of The Famous Victories of Henry V. The tour visits Columbus and Mansfield, Ohio as well as Brooklyn, New York. RSC First Encounters with Shakespeare performances are distilled versions of Shakespeare plays that have been specially created for schools and family […]
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Artist Jared Thorne to be featured in OSU-Mansfield gallery
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Pearl Conard Art Gallery will present the exhibit “Black and Blue,” featuring artist Jared Thorne Jan. 19 – Feb. 12. A reception and Artist Talk will be conducted at 12:35 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20. For the first exhibition of spring semester, we are pleased to welcome Thorne, a new faculty […]
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“A Tuna Christmas” brings the laughter in two-man show
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Mansfield Playhouse veterans Ryan Kiley and Doug Wertz have their work cut out for them in “A Tuna Christmas.” The two-hour comedy opening on Jan. 15 at the Mansfield Playhouse will introduce audiences to 22 different characters hailing from Greater Tuna, the third smallest town in Texas. The catch is, Kiley and […]
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The Ren presents Carnival of the Animals
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Carnival of the Animals is the second Teddy Bear Concert of the season on Jan. 31 at the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield. Renaissance actors Maddie Beer and Colton Penwell will team with Mansfield Symphony musicians for an imaginative trip to the zoo. This interactive concert features an original script written by Renaissance […]
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NECIC hosts ‘Garden Movie and Pizza Party’ on Jan. 21
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Area residents are invited to join in a relaxing evening of garden flicks, food, and fun as North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) hosts its annual Garden Movie and Pizza Party Thursday, Jan. 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 199 N. Main St. in Mansfield. The evening will feature a garden […]
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What to do with your Christmas trees in Richland County
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Christmas has passed, and so has the time to leave rotting Christmas trees in living rooms. Some city street departments offer curbside pick-ups for your trees, some don’t. Here’s the breakdown. Mansfield According to Mansfield’s Street Department, if you live within the city limits, trees must be dropped off at their service […]