MANSFIELD – The Renaissance Theatre invites you to celebrate the season with Christmas at the Ren presented by Brightspeed Fiber Internet. This year’s series of holiday events offers a variety of festive experiences to bring the community together in the spirit of Christmas. The Nutcracker Ballet Richland Academy of the Arts presents the Nutcracker Ballet […]
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Richland Academy of the Arts offers free Speakeasy concert
MANSFIELD — Richland Academy of the Arts presents the area’s favorite “old-time” dance band, Stardust, is led by the Artistic Jazz Orchestra band leader, Paul Martin. The Stardust dance band consists of two saxophones, three trombones, piano, bass, drums, and a singer, and very authentically recreates the sounds of the bands from the swing era. The […]
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Ready for a musical summer? AFM Local 159 has lengthy list of free concerts
MANSFIELD — The American Federation of Musicians Local 159 in Mansfield has announced its 2024 Summer “Music in the Parks” schedule of free concerts. “This summer’s concerts will offer everything from a 52-member concert band to a four-piece country band, according to MITP coordinator Steve Brown. According to the group’s website, “Since 1896, the American […]
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Artistic Jazz Orchestra presents ‘Kings of Swing’ May 11 at The Ren
MANSFIELD – Prepare to be transported back to the golden era of jazz as Mansfield’s very own Artistic Jazz Orchestra (AJO), led by conductor Paul Martin, announces its triumphant return to the Renaissance Theatre. On Saturday, May 11 at 7:30 pm, AJO will grace the stage with an electrifying tribute to the legendary bands of the Big […]
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Ashland’s Big Bands & All That Jazz Society show set for March 4
ASHLAND — Ashland’s Big Bands and All That Jazz Society will present the All-Star Dixieland Band show on Monday, March 4, at 7 p.m. One of last year’s favorite concerts, this will feature Ben Huntoon on trumpet, Byron Rooker on clarinet, Paul Feegusjn in trombone, Andy Cary on guitar, Paul Martin on bass, Steve Berry […]
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First Lutheran Church hosting pasta dinner to support organ repair
The event will take place on Sunday, January 21, at approximately 11 a.m., following the First Lutheran Church worship service.