MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Fun Center Chordsmen chorus cordially invite men of all ages, who like to sing, to be a holiday guest singer. There’s no long term commitment, just an opportunity to sing with the Chordsmen during the upcoming holiday season. This is an opportunity to experience the thrill of singing in the barbershop […]
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Local students to perform ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mansfield Youth Theatre is kicking off its season with a production of the comedic musical, “Singin’ in the Rain,” at Founder’s Auditorium at The Ohio State University at Mansfield on Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24 and 25. Dauphne Maloney, founder and director of Mansfield Youth Theatre, said the show features 35 students […]
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Pet photo contest to benefit cancer fund
MANSFIELD, Ohio — A local photo contest of area pets aims to boost the Joe Carver Cancer Benefit Fund. Organizers are encouraging residents to submit their shots of Mid Ohio’s cute pets at www.myphotocontest.org. The cost is $5 to enter and a $1 to vote. The grand prize winners earns a downtown Mansfield shopping spree. […]
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Mansfield Symphony Chorus holds fourth annual Choral Festival on Sunday
MANSFIELD, OHIO — The Mansfield Symphony Chorus will hold the Fourth Annual Sing Out! A Choral Celebration on Sunday, Oct, 18, beginning at 2:30 p.m., at the Renaissance Theatre. The concert will feature performances by the Mansfield Symphony Chorus and high school choirs from Mansfield Senior, Shelby, Ontario, Clear Fork, and Mansfield Christian. Also performing […]
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A little magic in the garden
Food is magical: It can unite a community, a city, and even a country. The lack of it can change the course of history. Growing it can bring peace of mind, both in the act of touching the soil and in the knowledge that you have the ability to feed yourself and your loved ones, […]
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Shriner’s Charity Clam Bake set for Oct. 17
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Shriner’s Charity Clam Bake is Saturday, Oct. 17 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Goodfellows Sports Pub in Mansfield. The event is open to the public and will feature a full clambake menu of: Middleneck Clams, Jumbo Shrimp, Muscles, Grilled Chicken, Clam Chowder, Redskin Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, Salad and […]
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Mansfield library hosts Uilleann pipes Oct. 17
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Two Uilleann pipers will play on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Community Room of the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library from 2 to 3 p.m. Afterward the performance the public will be invited to try the pipes. The program will honor International Uilleann Piping Day, a global celebration of the unique Irish pipes […]
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Great Pumpkin Glow returns to Kingwood Oct. 17-18
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Kingwood Center Gardens will be illuminated by close to 1,000 jack-o-lanterns Oct. 17-18 for the Great Pumpkin Glow. Visitors can tour the grounds while viewing the craftsmanship of various pumpkin carvers. Bonnie Gross, visitor services manager, said, “It’s a huge community effort,” in reference to the pumpkin carving, which is done by local […]
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Neos’ ‘Count…The Legend of Dracula’ resurrects at the Renaissance Theatre on Saturday
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Neos Dance Theatre has re-envisioned and re-imagined a stunningly original adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic gothic horror masterpiece. Neos Dance Theatre and the Renaissance Theatre will co-produce “Count… The Legend of Dracula” on Oct. 17 at the Renaissance. The collaboration of Emmy award winning videographer and documentary director Andy Gardner, choreographer Bobby Wesner, […]