MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Mansfield Symphony Youth Strings ensemble will perform a Fall Concert featuring contemporary and classic pieces with nearly 50 of north central Ohio’s most talented musicians on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. in Archer Auditorium at Ashland High School. The Youth Strings ensemble will perform pieces by Doug Spata, Larry Clark, […]
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Comedians, veterans use laughter to combat trauma
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The GIs of Comedy are invading the Renaissance Theatre at 8 p.m. Saturday, using jokes as their ammunition. The comedic troupe of troops features military veterans who work as professional comedians bringing laughter to their brothers and sisters in uniform, as well as anyone who has been touched by a veteran. The […]
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Craft beer, pizza tasting to support Renaissance Theatre
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Renaissance Theatre will host its fifth annual Beerfest fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Renaissance Ballroom prior to the “GIs of Comedy” show beginning at 8 p.m. A variety of unique and seasonal beer offerings have been selected by local experts at Mansfield Distributing Co. […]
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Richland Academy offers open paint night
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Richland Academy invites the public to attend its first open paint night. Instructor Marlene Karbula has chosen a beautiful fall picture for guests. The private space offers plenty of room, high ceilings and a wall of windows to the city streets. Richland Academy will provide the canvas, easels, brushes, paint and aprons. […]
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Downtown Mansfield featured on WOSU show “Broad & High”
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The hidden gem that is downtown Mansfield won’t be hidden for long thanks to a feature on the WOSU TV show, “Broad & High.” According to the show’s producer Jackie Shafer, “Broad & High” is a weekly show focusing on arts and culture around central Ohio. However, for the start of the […]
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Two new shows part of The Ren’s 2016 performance season
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Renaissance Performing Arts Association has announced two additions to its 2015-2016 performance season. Newly added shows include country artist Tracy Lawrence, who will perform a concert at the Renaissance Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. PBS Kids’ popular children’s show Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! takes the stage on Tuesday, April 26. Lawrence is […]
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Richland Mall offers numerous November events
ONTARIO, Ohio — The holiday spirit has spread throughout the Richland Mall and a number of events will take place there this month with that theme as a backdrop. Both new and familiar stores return for consumers getting an early jump on holiday shopping. Among the returning retailers are: Roger’s Roasted Almonds, Bill’s Buckeye Stuff, Go! Games, Hickory Farms, Leather & More, Shirt Corral and others. New this […]
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Ohio Author Signing Series features local writers
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Ohio Author Signing Series will return to Main Street Books in Mansfield starting on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. “We at Main Street Books like to do everything we can to support the local literary scene,” said Llalan Fowler, manager of Main Street Books. “We have an extensive […]
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Haunted Bissman Building hosts Ghost Walk Food Drive
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Haunted Bissman Building will host its first Ghost Walk Food Drive on Friday, Nov. 6 at 8:30 p.m. Those under 18 are welcome with a parent or legal guardian. Guests will be treated to a night of ghost stories, learn why the building is believed to be haunted and why it […]