MANSFIELD — Braxton Daniels did his best to look on the bright side Friday morning. “You gave me a day off. I get to take a nap today,” he said, addressing whomever broke the back door and stole the cash register from his downtown tea shop. “You can try to slow people down, but it won’t. […]
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Richland Academy dance ensemble, RADE, dance performance set for March 13 at Lexington High School
MANSFIELD — Richland Academy of the Arts (RAA) dance department is excited to present its 2026 spring dance concert on Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m. at Lexington High School in the Robert H. Whitney Performing Arts Center. RADE (Richland Academy Dance Ensemble) is one of the Academy’s pre-professional dance groups, where members undergo hours […]
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Richland Academy of the Arts offers free programs for residents 60 and older
Richland Academy of the Arts has announced enrollment is now open for its Spring 2026 arts enrichment programs for residents age 60 and older.
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Registration opens for ‘StrongHER TogetHER’ program at Richland Academy of the Arts
MANSFIELD – Richland Academy of the Arts has announced registration is open for a new program titled “StrongHER TogetHER.” This free program is made up of five separate workshops for female athletes ages 12 to 18 and their female parent/guardian focusing on mental health topics and hands on activities related to each subject. Leading the […]
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‘The Nutcracker’ ballet set for Dec. 6 & 7 at The Ren
MANSFIELD – Celebrate the magic of the season as Richland Academy of the Arts presents The Nutcracker Ballet at the Renaissance Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m. as part of Christmas at the Ren presented by Brightspeed. Each year, this cherished community production brings Tchaikovsky’s beloved […]
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Area Agency on Aging presents Richland Academy of the Arts with 2025 Community Service Award
ONTARIO – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. has announced the Richland Academy of the Arts has been named the 2025 Community Service Awardee. The announcement was made in a ceremony on Friday, Aug. 15 at Hawkins Corner. “We are honored to recognize a community partner whose creative spirit and dedication have […]
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Better Together: Find confidence and joy through dance with Erin Wolford
Discover how Erin Wolford inspires confidence and joy through dance for all ages—listen now and find your passion for movement!
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Shake It with Marden Ramos on July 30 during ‘Salsa for Scholarships’ event at Richland Academy of the Arts
MANSFIELD – Richland Academy of the Arts (RAA) invites community members to “Salsa for Scholarships,” a drop-in energizing, aerobic salsa class on Thursday, July 30 from 5:15 to 6 p.m. at 75 N Walnut St., Mansfield. For a $5 drop-in fee, participants will “shake it” with Marden while learning salsa steps and grooving to Latin […]
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Strut Your Stuff celebrates 25 years at Richland Academy of the Arts
MANSFIELD – This year, Richland Academy of the Arts celebrates a remarkable milestone: the 25th anniversary of its dynamic Strut Your Stuff tap dancers. For a quarter of a century, Strut has been a group built on confidence, connection, and creativity, tapping into the hearts of Mansfield and Richland County in lasting and meaningful ways. […]
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Richland Academy of the Arts announces Keyboard-4-Kids program
MANSFIELD – Richland Academy of the Arts (RAA) has announced the launch of Keyboard-4-Kids, a dynamic summer music program designed to introduce children to the joy of playing piano in a collaborative and creative environment. This program is made possible through the Summertime Kids Grant from the Richland County Foundation. Keyboards-4-Kids This program focuses on […]