MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Renaissance Education Department will launch the first of this season’s three Teddy Bear Concerts on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2:30 p.m. on the stage of the Renaissance Theatre. The original production, entitled “Halloween Harmonies,” is geared to preschool and elementary aged students, and features a professional string quartet from the Mansfield […]
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Singin’ in the Rain’ taps its way into Founders Auditorium
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The comedic musical “Singin’ in the Rain” will be presented at Founder’s Auditorium at the Ohio State University at Mansfield on Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, and 25. Presented by Mansfield Youth Theatre under the direction of Dauphne Maloney, “Singin’ in the Rain” features talented local students between the ages of nine […]
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The Pawpaw fruit: Ohio’s native fruit
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Eric Larson has spent the majority of his life learning about plants and landscape designs. But he wasn’t introduced to the Pawpaw, a fruit native to Ohio, until he was in his late 30s. Many in the Buckeye state are not familiar with this tropical look-alike tree with fruit that tastes like […]
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Ashland University to host free jazz concert on Oct. 13
ASHLAND, Ohio – The award-winning Ashland University Jazz Orchestra (AUJO) will present a free public concert on Tuesday, Oct. 13 in the Hawkins-Conard Student Center’s Eagles’ Nest at 7:30 p.m. The orchestra is led by Scott Garlock, professor of music. Audience members are welcome to grab a snack, enjoy a beverage and relax to the […]
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NECIC opens Blust Avenue community teaching garden
MANSFIELD, Ohio – In a shining example of turning blighted properties into a community treasure, the North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) officially opened their Blust Avenue community teaching garden on Thursday. “What you see here is a confirmation of what we can do to build our community, what we can do to repurpose some […]
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Butler, Ontario libraries feature Oct. 12 events for kids
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Adults and families can come to the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library branches in Ontario and Butler for events geared toward kids on Monday, Oct. 12. At the Butler Branch, there will be a movie at 4 p.m. Call 419-883-2220 to see what’s showing. This program is free but registration is required. At […]
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Customer Appreciation Day to close North End Farmer’s Market
Mansfield, Ohio — The North End Farmers Market will be coming to a close Tuesday, Oct. 13 and will be celebrating another great season with a Customer Appreciation Day. Vendors will be giving customers free samples of breads, cookies and more. Customers can also enter to win assorted prizes including a basket of fresh locally […]
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BCCP asks women to consider breast health this October
MANSFIELD, Ohio — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Richland Public Health wants women to consider the importance of the role early detection plays in the fight against breast cancer. The Region 5 Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Project (BCCP) provides free services to many women in the North Central Ohio area, including annual […]
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TV Movie looks to keep Mansfield music scene alive
MANSFIELD, Ohio — About four years ago, Paris Bihari was moved by music. He went to Hag Fest, a festival in Perrysville designed to showcase local musicians and bands. There, he met James Amos, frontman for TV Movie, a band that hails from Austin, Texas. After eight years in the Lone Star state, Amos had […]