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. […]
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GALLERY: Kaleidoscope Series kicks off at Renaissance Theatre
The speaker series will continue throughout 2024 with events featuring Matthew Desmond, Amanda Ripley and Andrew Ramsammy.
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12 Days of Christmas Raffle features over $5,000 worth of prizes, supports local cause
MANSFIELD — ’Tis the season of giving — and with the “12 Days of Christmas Raffle,” participants can embrace this charitable time of year. Launched by Modern Woodmen of America, the inaugural 12 Days of Christmas Raffle allows entrants to support a local cause (funds raised will be given to 33 Forever), and it also gives entrants […]
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Hello, Dolly! Goodbye, Michael: Broadway stars and a final bow at the Ren this weekend
This weekend’s performance of “Hello, Dolly!” at the Renaissance Theatre features Broadway veterans Jeff Richmond and Jennifer Simard, and a fond farewell for Artistic Director Michael Thomas.
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RENT musical to show audiences ‘love heals’ at Renaissance Theatre
MANSFIELD — Director Ryan Shealy said the Renaissance Theatre’s newest show aims to entertain and teach audiences about finding love in times of hardship.
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Rawls lands ‘Beetlejuice The Musical’ lead role on cruise ship
MANSFIELD — Najee Rawls literally grew up singing on stages. In 2024, that stage will be afloat. The 23-year-old Mansfield Senior graduate, whose stage experience belies his years, has been cast in one of the lead roles in “Beetlejuice The Musical” aboard the 965-foot Norwegian cruise ship Viva. Rawls saw the casting call call recently […]