I recently had the opportunity to escape with a friend to Mannheim.  She had lovely memories she wanted to share with me and I was happy to accept. BarockSchloss Mannheim was the first place we went to.  This is where my friend went to school.  Though it is known around the world for its business and economic studies, the musical and theater arts are not neglected in any way. Clearly this was a massive estate and I look forward to coming back and exploring the history of the museum and libraries here. I find whenever a university is well established it becomes an influence of culture and knowledge.  I can see that this is especially…