MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theatre is preparing to present a new production, “Trouble at the Mill,” this summer. The family-friendly comedy will take place outdoors in the Renaissance Plaza green space as part of the Mechanics Bank Education Series. “The kids are having such a great time with this very hambone, over-the-top acting style. I’m […]
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Shelby’s Last Tuesday concert series begins April 30 at Black Fork Commons
SHELBY — Downtown Shelby is set to come alive with the launch of a new music series, funded by a generous grant provided by The Shelby Foundation. The cornerstone of the series is the “Last Tuesday” concert series, featuring five dynamic performances scheduled for the last Tuesday of the months of April, May, June, July, […]
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Mansfield Symphony Youth Strings sets May 19 for spring concert
MANSFIELD — The talented area youth who make up the Mansfield Symphony Youth Strings will perform their spring concert at the Renaissance Theatre under the direction of Alora Eyerly on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. The MSYS will be performing We Will Rock You Arr. by Paul Lavender, Desert Sands by Soon Hee Newbold, The Great Gate of […]
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An American in Paris slated for May 16 at The Renaissance Theatre
MANSFIELD – The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra presents a Broadway collaboration with Artistic Director Michael Thomas and a cast of Renaissance Theatre performing artists as they present An American in Paris in Concert. This performance will be the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra’s 2023-24 season finale on Saturday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. Based on the 1951 Academy Award-winning […]
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Are you ready for the 30th anniversary of ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ in Mansfield?
MANSFIELD — Red and Andy have been invited back to Shawshank State Prison. In fact, Lee Tasseff, president of Destination Mansfield-Richland County, told Richland County commissioners on Tuesday morning that many of the cast and crew from “The Shawshank Redemption” have been invited to Mansfield this summer to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the film’s […]
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Mansfield Youth Theatre to perform Cinderella April 12-14
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Youth Theatre (“MY Theatre”) will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Enchanted Edition) on the stage of the Renaissance’s Theatre 166 April 12, 13, and 14 as a part of the Mechanics Bank Education Series. Performances will occur at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Dauphne Maloney […]
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Richland County Foundation welcomes new community investment officer
MANSFIELD – Bobby Rhea has been hired as the community investment officer at the Richland County Foundation. “The community investment officer is our liaison to the nonprofits in our community,” said Foundation President Brady Groves. “This is a vital role at the Foundation, and we are excited to have Bobby join our team.” Rhea most […]
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Mansfield’s infamous Sternbaum case started with a murder & arson
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part II of a four-part series. Part I published on Feb. 26. Part III will publish on Feb. 28 and Part IV will finish the series on Feb. 29. MANSFIELD — Mansfield had two murder cases that dominated the 20th century. Both were called “The Trial of the Century” by the […]
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Jordan to share stories, art before Feb. 10 Mansfield Symphony concert
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Symphony program commentator Mark Sebastian Jordan will give a pre-concert talk before the orchestra’s Saturday, Feb. 10, “Massive Classics” performance. The talk will feature images of the surviving paintings and drawings that inspired Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky to write Pictures at an Exhibition, one of the Top 10 most popular classical works. […]
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Majora Carter talks urban revitalization during Kaleidoscope Conversations
Editor’s Note: This story has been corrected to reflect that approximately dilapidated 430 homes have been torn down in the Mansfield’s North End. MANSFIELD — Growing up in the South Bronx, Majora Carter was told she had potential — and the best way to reach that potential was to get as far away as possible. […]