ArtZany! - Radio for the Imagination

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes musician Ray Coudret, Kristen Twitchell from the Northfield Fine Arts Boosters, and performers Quinn Flannery and Emmett Norrie to preview the fundraiser Northfield Musicians Perform the Music of Bruce Springsteen. 

https://www.northfieldfab.org

https://www.facebook.com/NorthfieldFAB/

Northfield Musicians Perform the Music of Bruce Springsteen

Saturday, January 10, 2026

5:00 PM Doors Open

6:00 PM Music Starts

Armory Square Event Center, Northfield, MN 

Admission: Suggested donation of $20

Th...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Pauline Jennings, the Performing Arts Manager at the Northfield Arts Guild to visit about the upcoming 411 Concert Series. 2025 – 2026 is the fourteenth 411 Concert Series season. (411 is the address of the theater!) This series features regional and nationally-recognized artists in the intimate venue of the Northfield Arts Guild Theater and offers a truly unique listening and viewing experience. Toward the Guild’s goal of lifting up the young and aspiring, every show includes a talented local young musician(s)

.https://northfieldartsguild.org

411 Concert Series – The Si...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes guests from Bows, Strings, & Contentment Orchestra to preview their Winter Walk concert ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at the Grand Event Center.

Bows, Strings, & Contentment

String Orchestra, Conductor Laura Geissler

Holiday Concert: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Featuring Guests: Mark Heiman and The Jingle Bell Kids

Thursday, 11 December 2025 @ 7PM

The Grand Event Center, 316 Washington Street, Northfield

Doors open at 5PM, Dining hours 5PM - 7PM

Free Conc...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes guests from the Northfield Arts Guild Purple Door Youth Theater production Winnie-the-Pooh! Guests include director Rachel Haider, theater techs Kyra Reverman and Emily Taubman, and actor Miles Mazzariello.

https://northfieldartsguild.org/event/winnie-the-pooh/2025-12-14/

PURPLE DOOR YOUTH THEATER: Winnie-the-Pooh

December 12th– 21st, 2025

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:00

Christopher Robin has just moved into a new neighborhood and he isn’t happy. To bring him out of his shell, his father A.A. Milne tell...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist previews the upcoming show Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music at the Paradise Center for the Arts in Faribault with Linda McComas-Wood, Bob McComas-Wood, and Sarah Wilder. Enjoy this timeless story and irresistibly charming score.

https://www.paradisecenterforthearts.org/theater

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music

Presented by Paradise Community Theatre

Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, 

Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse

Directed By Shelley Fitzgerald

Duration: 00:50:55

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra (CVRO) conductor and founder Paul Niemisto and violinist Paul Huppert to preview the In Memoriam concert honoring the Life of CVRO’s Clark Ohnesorge.

https://northfieldartsguild.org/arts/music/cvro-2/

The Northfield Arts Guild Presents the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra

In Memoriam Conducted by Paul Niemisto

Honoring the Life of Clark Ohnesorge

Featuring Violin Soloist Paul Huppert

Saturday 15 November at 3PM

St. John’s Lu...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes members of Bows, Strings, & Contentment to preview the Fall Concert – Music of Latin America. In the first segment, guests from the concert include conductor and co-founder Laura Geissler, bassist Jeff Guerney, cellist Beth Hagemeister and then for the second segment, the guests will be arranger and violinist Laurie Stegner, violinist Michael Provancha, and bassist Becky Gillette.

Bows, Strings, & Contentment

String Orchestra, Conductor Laura Geissler

Fall Concert: Music of Latin America

Music of Latin America in...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes theater artist, storyteller, writer, teacher, slam poet Michael Shaeffer to preview his show World’s Greatest Zombie at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater. For this one-man show, he will perform 17 skits in about an hour that feature Halloween, horror and pop culture references.

https://northfieldartsguild.org/arts/theater/lab/

Northfield Arts Guild presents a Halloween Lab Show!

World’s Greatest Zombie

Created, Acted and Directed by Michael Shaeffer

Friday, 31 October at 7:30pm

Satu...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Mary Carlsen and Susan Lohmann from the End of Life Choices Collective (EOLCC) to discuss the upcoming Advance Care Planning Open Houses at Fifty North.

Advance Care Planning Open House

Tuesday, October 28, 1:30-3:00pm

Don’t leave anything to chance! Planning is key. Who will advocate for you if you become physically or mentally unable to speak or make healthcare decisions? Do something now! Start, review, complete, and distribute your Advance Care Directive. Join Barbara Krause and other trained facilitators in community service from th...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Michelle Brant, Program Coordinator at FiftyNorth to share upcoming events and a view from a community of 50+ adults that stay active, engaged and connected.

https://fiftynorth.org

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Pauline Jennings, the Performing Arts Manager at the Northfield Arts Guild to visit about all the upcoming happenings, shows, and events and of course we will celebrate creating and stories.

https://northfieldartsguild.org

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes watercolor artist Kathy Miller, woodturner David Peterson, and fabric and quilting artist Kathy Weed from the Studio ARTour. The 2025 tour features 15 locations and 31 artists around Northfield, Dundas, and Faribault.

https://www.studioartour.com

2025 STUDIO ARTOUR

Saturday, 4 October from 10AM – 6PM

Sunday, 5 October from 10AM – 5PM

Some Studios also open Friday, 3 October from 4PM – 8PM

ARTOUR REGION: Northfield, Dundas, & Faribault
The South Central MN Studio ARTour showcases individual visual artists in their...

Today in the ArtZany studio Wendy Nordquist sits in for Paula Granquist and talks with Shari Setchell about her SEMAC Capstone event entitled “You do not have to be good…” happening September 12-13th at the Northfield Arts Guild theater. Later, Wendy talks with Paul Niemisto and Donna Hendricks from the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra about their performance at Defeat of Jesse James Days on Saturday, September 6th.

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist features The Fesler-Lampert and Acoustic Roots Performing Arts Series with Tami Resler and Dr. Benjamin Downs from the Shattuck-St. Mary’s School and composer, arranger, and pianist Kavyesh Kaviraj who will be featured in all three of the Jazz Series concerts within the series.

https://www.s-sm.org/news-events/fesler-lampert-performing-arts-series

https://www.kavyeshkaviraj.com/about

The Fesler-Lampert and Acoustic Roots Performing Arts Series features an exciting array of musicians and entertainers. Events are open to the public. This year, we...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes documentary filmmaker Paul Krause and musicians Amy & Adams to preview the new film Lights On! – the Making of “In the Garden” to be shown at the Weitz Center in Northfield, MN. The short documentary explores how music touches the heart and lights the soul –especially for those in retirement communities, families dealing with memory loss, and congregations.

https://www.youtube.com/c/paulallankrause-dancing-sun-multimedia

https://www.amyandadams.com/home

Documentary Screening

Lights On! – the Making of “In the Garden”

Weitz Center...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes David Carter, Founder and Board Chair of the Bridge Chamber Music Festival. This year the festival celebrates Artaria String Quartet’s 40th Anniversary, showcases the Young Artist Recital, and features tango music with the Charles Gorczynski Tango Quartet.

https://bridgechambermusicfestival.com

Bridge Chamber Music Festival

2025 Festival Highlights:
·       Tuesday, August 19 – Artaria Quartet, 7:30pm at Carleton College
·       Thursday, August 21 – Young Artist Recital, 7:30pm at St. John’s Lutheran
·       Friday, August 22 – Tango Night with Charles Gorczynski Quartet, 7:30 pm at The Grand Event Center
·       S...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes ceramic artists Kelly Connole and Parker Garmiño from the Cannon River Clay Tour. For this 9th year of the tour, four sites around Northfield, Minnesota will host local and national clay artists: Holmquist Pottery, Connole Studio, Larchill Farm, and Eureka Pots. Visit the website for the Cannon River Clay Tour Map of the sites.

https://www.cannonriverclaytour.com

Cannon River Clay Tour

Saturday 16 August 2025 10am – 5pm &

Sunday 17 August 2025 10am – 5pm

The ceramic artists of the North...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes visual artist Mark Daehlin to share his artistic journey and the stories behind his Freedom Road Heroes series. These paintings are a vibrant, visual tribute to the courageous people who have worked for human rights, civil rights, abolition, and an end to the subjugation of oppressed minorities in the United States and beyond. The Freedom Road Heroes are on display at the Northfield City Hall and Fifty North through August 2025.

https://markdaehlinart.com

https://www.freedomroadheroes.com/

Freedom Road Heroes<...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist previews the next Vintage Band Festival with board members Paul Beck, Vicki Scott, and Randy Ferguson. The 2025 Vintage Band Festival in Northfield, MN will feature 13 hours of music and 11 bands!

https://vintagebandfestival.org/vbf-2025-schedule/

Vintage Band Festival

vintagebandfestival.org

Saturday, 2 August 2025 from 9AM – 10PM

Bridge Square, Northfield, MN

Family Friendly. Free Admission. Donations accepted.  

Since 2006 the Vintage Band Festival has presented fantastic wind band music from across the region in Bridge Square along the...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Elizabeth Olson from the Northfield Garden Club and photography artist Gail Gates to preview the Northfield Garden Tour. Each of the six sites for this public garden tour is hosted by members of the Northfield Garden Club and features amazing local gardens for self-guided tours and each site is paired with a talented artist showcasing their works.

https://www.thenorthfieldgardenclub.org

2025 Northfield Garden Tour

Saturday, 12 July from 11 am to 4 pm

Sunday, 13 July from 11 am to 4 pm

https://www...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist previews the Paradise Center for the Arts show Assassins with the director Eric Parrish, Will McIntyre, Performing Arts and Education Director of the Paradise and actor in the show, and actress Elin Odegaard.  Discover Assassins, a multiple Tony Award-Winning show by Stephen Sondheim that delves into America's fascination with celebrity and the extreme lengths some will go to achieve it.

https://www.paradisecenterforthearts.org/theater

Paradise Community Theatre Presents: Assassins

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Book by John Weidman 

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes actors Kyle Roth, Greta Porath, and Jenna Schlatter from the Northfield Arts Guild production of Flora & Ulysses. This play takes us on a zany adventure that begins with Flora, a cynical girl and reader of The Illuminated Adventures of the Amazing Incandesto! comic book and the special issue bonus comics entitled TERRIBLE THINGS CAN HAPPEN TO YOU! She and her super-hero squirrel Ulysses seek to explore his powers and travel the neighborhood to make sense of their situation. It’s a fun show for the whole family!

https://no...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes interdisciplinary artist and independent filmmaker Wendy Placko to share the story of her new documentary Down to Zero: Net Zero Transitional Housing at Hillcrest Village. The film highlights the team that imagined and built this Northfield neighborhood of townhomes designed according to sustainable Passive House building standards and the issue of housing insecurity.

https://wendyplacko.com/events/down-to-zero-film-premiere

Down to Zero Documentary Film Premiere

A Film by Wendy Placko

The Grand Event Center 316 Washington Street South, Northfield, MN. 

Sunday 29 June 2025 3:00p...

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist features two upcoming music events in Northfield. First, Richard Collman will preview the Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals that begin the first week in July. There will be seven recitals for this 18th season.  Then guests from Bows, Strings & Contentment Orchestra share the story behind their concert Music from American Roots which includes gospel, blues, jazz, swing, and rock. 

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes authors Kelly Corrigan and Claire Corrigan Lichty to celebrate the publication of their new picture book Marianne the Maker. This marvelous story introduces you to a girl with a crackerjack imagination that will inspire readers of all ages to take some time to enjoy your imagination and make a something!

Host Paula Granquist highlights the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra with CVRO conductor Paul Niemisto, council president Laurie Stegner, and council member Heather Scott. We will preview the upcoming Summer Sounds Concert. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes musicians Ray Coudret and Bo Aylin from Fred the Bear to share the story of the new album Just Because. Recorded at the iconic Pachyderm Recording Studio, this record is a heartfelt collection of songs about life, love, and everything in between—capturing the spirit of Fred the Bear like never before. 

Paula Granquist welcomes from the Northfield Arts Guild production of Shakespeare in Love director Rachel Haider and cast members Will Martin (William Shakespeare), Sara Cronk (Viola DeLesseps), Andy Artley (Lord Wessex), and Brendon Etter (Richard Burbage). 

 Paula Granquist welcomes Alyssa Herzog Melby from St. Olaf, Alexus Kreft from the Northfield Public Library and the Northfield History Center, and St. Olaf students John Lutterman and Owen Schwalm to preview the Celebrate Asia Pasifika event at the Northfield Public Library. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Northfield poets Becky Boling (Here Beyond Small Wonders) and Susan Jaret McKinstry (Tumblehome) to preview their upcoming event at Content Bookstore. Celebrate National Poetry Month with us and discover the joy, wonder, glory, and wisdom of poetry. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes novelist Peter Geye to discuss A Lesser Light. Set on the rocky shores of Lake Superior at the turn of the 20th century, this is the story of Theodulf, a master lighthouse keeper, and his new wife Willa, a well-educated young woman and a reluctant bride with her eyes to the night sky. The book explores how selfhood and determinism develops: is the future what we’re handed or what we make of it? 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Will McIntyre, costume designer Abby Engbrecht, and actor Cody Jensen from the Paradise Center for the Arts production of tick, tick... BOOM! This hit musical by Jonathan Larson of Rent fame takes us through his musical theater journey and reminds us to hold on to our dreams. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Marc Robinson and the cast of the Northfield Arts Guild production (Felicia Crosby, Maggie Muth, Jonathan Larson, and Paul Gleason) of The Glass Menagerie. This Tennessee Williams drama shares the story of a former Southern Belle, her son and daughter and their struggles to build a future. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes guests from the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra (Paul Niemisto, Deesa Staats, Richard Collman) and the FiftyNorth Band (Dan Bergeson, Sandra Voelker, Eric Johnsrud) to preview their upcoming spring concerts. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Christopher Johnston to discuss his new novel Where you Come From is Gone, a family story set in Northern Minnesota that explores the bonds, pride, legacy, and life cycles of these hard-working commercial fishermen and mink ranching farmers. These characters cope with the trials of rural life, the dangers at work and play, and the games of politics. This story and their struggles will leave a lasting impression. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes music arranger Laurie Stegner, violinists Lisa Olson and Chau Truong, and vocalist Tesfa Wondemagegnehu from the upcoming Bows, Strings, & Contentment community orchestra concert.

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Shari Setchell, Executive and Artistic Director of Big Woods Movement Collective, an organization founded to create a collective of resilient artists and movers. Through classes and events, Big Woods Movement Collective explores a healthier way of living and being in our minds, bodies and spirits. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes playwright, author and award-winning multimedia artist Kat Mustatea. Her new book Voidopolis is an augmented reality artwork from MIT 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Rachel Haider and students from the Purple Door Youth Theater production of Legally Blonde, Jr. The Musical at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Russ Boyington and several students from the upcoming production of The Count at the Northfield Middle School. This show puts a new spin on the classic Dracula story. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Norwegian translator and teacher Torild Homstad to discuss her contributions to Muus vs. Muus: The Scandal that Shook Norwegian America. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Northfield Public Library Director Natalie Draper and librarians Tyler Gardner, Alexus Kreft, and Francisco Murillo to explore the library and highlight upcoming events and activities. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes artist and educator Stephanie Cox and professor and filmmaker Chérif Keïta to preview their talk and comic book about the South African Nokutela Mdima Dube and her connection to Northfield, Minnesota. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes musician Ray Coudret, Iris Harmelink, and Emmett Norrie to preview the Northfield Fine Arts Boosters fundraiser Northfield Musicians Perform the Music of Bob Dylan. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes artist Cecelia Condit. She is a storyteller, filmmaker, photographer, installation artist and lyricist. She works within the psychological landscape of contemporary fairy tales, dreams, and poetry. She is a professor emerita in the Department of Film, Video, Animation & New Genres at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she was the director of the graduate program in film for 30-years. Her most recent work, A Parable of Now (2024), is a vertical three-channel video installation, a visual poem that explores environmental change. https://www.ceceliacondit.com

 oday in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Brenda Massman to discuss Yet, Here We Are, a novel set in 1948 and 1975, that is part love story, part mystery, part drama. https://www.brendakmassman.com

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes musicians from Bows, Strings, and Contentment Orchestra to highlight their Northfield Winter Walk Concert at The Grand Event Center. 

Guests for Part I: Conductor Laura Geissler, Concert Master Lisa Olson, new violinist Ruthi Henrich

Guests for Part 2: Manager and violinist Peter Stegner, new violinist Dan Bergeson, violinist Lyn Thwing, new cellist Julie Spencer

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes filmmaker Paul Krause and sculptor and poet Mac Gimse to discuss the new documentary Striving for Peace on Horizon's Brim: The Sculpture and Poetry of Mac Gimse.

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Pauline Jennings, Troy Barkmeier, and Marie Gery from the Northfield Arts Guild Holiday Show. This event is two shows in one- Holiday Music and then the one act comedy Christmas Thieves. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes ceramic artist Chris Holmquist and stained-glass artist Sandra Sargent from the Fine Craft Collective. The FCC is a seasonal holiday pop-up featuring 27 local and regional fine craft artists working in a wide variety of media, such as ceramics, textiles, jewelry, wood...and more! 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Laura Geissler and Laurie Melting Stegner from Bows, Strings, & Contentment and Martha Larson from Bad Mama to preview their Fall Concert. Then Jim Rossow from ArtMakers will share the story of the new musical Alice’s Wonder. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Bob Gregory-Bjorklund and five students from the Northfield High School production of the musical Something Rotten. Imagine competing in the arts with William Shakespeare! If the future of theatre in the 1590’s involves singing, dancing, and acting, then brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom set out to write the world’s very first musical in this show. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Craig Moxness (aka Mrs. Moxie) to preview the holiday show A Very Moxie Christmas Carol at the Grand Event Center. In addition, Kay Brown from Fifty North will join the show to share details about the upcoming Groovin’ and Movin’ 60’s dance party. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Sebastian Lawler and actors Birch Carlson (Eliza Doolittle) and Dan Stephans (Henry Higgins) from the Northfield Arts Guild production of My Fair Lady. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes poets Marie Vogl Gery, Andrea Een and Riki Kölbl Nelson from Penchant Poets to celebrate the publication of their new collection What Wakes Her in the Night. 

 Fred Somers, Judy Saye-Willis, Kathy Miller to celebrate the 20th year of the Studio ArTour

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes glass blower artist Dante Germain and hyper-realistic graphite artist Thomas Martin - featured artists in the upcoming Lakeville Art Festival. This free festival will host over 100 juried exhibiting artists in ceramics, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking and wood. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Scott Carpenter to share his new book Paris Lost and Found: A Memoir of Love. Following the success of FRENCH LIKE MOI, Scott Dominic Carpenter returns to Paris with more humorous, tender, and deftly crafted tales. This time, he wrestles with tragedy as his wife fades with Alzheimer’s disease. Eventually, he finds himself alone in the French capital, searching for a new beginning. 

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Pauline Jennings, Performing Arts Manager at the Northfield Arts Guild to highlight the 411 Music Concert Series: The Singer’s Voice. This fabulous four-part series is hosted by pianist Dan Chouinard and features a new singer for each of the concerts: Prudence Johnson, T Mychael Rambo, Thomasina Petrus, and Charmin Michelle. In addition, we’ll preview the Riverfront Fine Arts Festival, Moth Storytelling Workshop, Auditions, Volunteer Opportunities, so many happenings at the Guild!

https://northfieldartsguild.org/arts/music/411-series/

ANNOUNCING THE 2024/25 411 MUSIC CONCERT SERIES Duration: 00:50:05

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes conductor Paul Niemisto from the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra to preview the new DJJD Outdoor Concert “Cowboy Music.” Then Angelica Linder, Northfield Public Library, Library Outreach Manager, will highlight the upcoming Hispanic Heritage Celebration.

Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra

DJJD Outdoor Concert “COWBOY MUSIC”

Saturday, 7 September 2024 at 7:00 pm

https://northfieldartsguild.org/arts/music/cvro-2/

Oddfellows Pavilion, 1011 Forest Avenue, Northfield, MN

$15 Suggested Donation. Bring a chair!

Hispanic Heritage Celebrat...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Bridge Chamber Music Festival founder David Carter and from The Stone Arch Brass, trumpet musician Martin Hodel to preview the last two concerts for the 2024 season.

https://bridgechambermusicfestival.com

Bridge Chamber Music Festival 2024

The Bridge Chamber Music Festival in Northfield, MN brings world class musicians to a small town setting. With a variety of classical and jazz ensembles we endeavor to thrill audiences with the power and emotion of an intimate performance environment featuring top tier musicians.

Festival...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes ceramic artists Joel Froehle and Alex Olson from the Cannon River Clay Tour. The Cannon Clay Cooperative will showcase the work of twenty-two regional clay artists on the Cannon River Clay Tour. This free, self-guided studio tour and sale has four tour stops located in the beautiful Northfield area.

https://www.cannonriverclaytour.com

https://www.alexolsonarts.com/

The Cannon River Clay Tour – 8th Annual

cannonriverclaytour.com

2024 Tour Dates:

Saturday 17 August fr...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Michelle Schwantes, stage manager and actor Carney Gray and actor Kevin Chapman from the Northfield Arts Guild production of Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor.

https://northfieldartsguild.org/arts/theater/64-theater-season/

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Michelle Schwantes, director

Northfeild Arts Guild Theater

411 Third Street West, Northfield, MN

AUGUST 2-11, 2024FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS AT 7:30 PM AND SUNDAYS AT 2:00 PM

Tickets $20 Adults / $16 Seniors and Students
 
The Merry Wiv...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Jan Stevens, David Clarke, and Randy Ferguson from the Vintage Band Festival to preview the 2024 weekend concerts in Northfield, Minnesota. 

https://vintagebandfestival.org

 ArtZany! host, Paula Granquist, welcomes Elizabeth Olson and Donna May from The Northfield Garden Club to preview the 2024 Garden Tour

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Director Rachel Haider and Music Director Will McIntyre from the Paradise Center for the Arts production of Crazy for You. In addition, actors Lily Roehrick (Irene), Nicky Hosterman (Bobby), and Hannah Johnson (Polly) will be in the studio to talk about the show.

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Richard Collman, organist and founder of the Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals. We will preview the 17th Annual Season of these beloved summer Wednesday afternoon organ concerts. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Teresa Peterson to discuss her new book Perennial Ceremony: Lessons and Gifts from a Dakota Garden. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Dan Van Tassel to discuss his new memoir Beyond Barron and then we’ll preview the Northfield Community Action Center’s Runway Revival Fashion Show event with Natalie Draper and Anika Rychner. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist highlights happenings at the Paradise Center for the Arts with Julie Fakler, Executive Director, Will McIntyre, Performing Arts and Education Director and Kiara and Andy Artley from the Little Fish Improv group. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist celebrates summer music with Paul Niemisto and Clark Ohnesorge from the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra and then with Peter Stegner, Laura Geissler, Laurie Melting Stegner from Bows, Strings, and Contentment Orchestra. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Julianna Skluzacek and actor Ann Etter from the Northfield Arts Guild production of The Children’s Hour. Set in a 1930’s boarding school, this play explores how a lie and a rumor about an affair between the headmistresses Karen and Martha unfolds into a scandal with devastating consequences. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Gretchen Anthony to share her new novel Tired Ladies Take a Stand and preview the event at Content Bookstore. Heartfelt, emotionally perceptive and sharply funny, Tired Ladies Take a Stand celebrates the bonds of female friendship and women reclaiming their autonomy in a world that expects them to do it all. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Jessica Prill and Stephen  Mckenzie from the Straight River Art Festival in Faribault to preview the show and share the details about the onsite art project—a 20-foot mono print made with a steam roller. Then Kay Brown from FiftyNorth will join the show to share the details about a Victorian Tea and Vintage Fashion Show and other upcoming events. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes the Poets of the Northfield Public Library: Becky Boling, Heather Candels, D.E. Green, Steve McCown, Julie A. Ryan. We will celebrate the publication of their new poetry anthology of original work, We Look West. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Arcadia Charter School Visual Performing Arts Teacher Noah Schomburg, along with students Willow Jo and Jack Wolff,  to preview the Spring play Clue (High School edition), adapted from the Tim Curry film based on the board game. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Mike Legvold, Cannon Falls High School Band Director and Nahal Javan, Northfield High School Band Director to celebrate music education and preview their opportunity to perform in the Minnesota Orchestra Side-by-Side performance with Music Director Thomas Søndergård. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes New York Times bestselling author, humorist, singer/songwriter, and playwright Michael Perry to preview his visit to the Grand Event Center in Northfield and check-in on his latest projects and events and his novel Forty Acres Deep. T 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Susan Carlson from the Northfield Arts Guild production of The Matchmaker and actors LeAnne Finger (plays Dolly Levi), Eden Kaiser (plays Irene Molloy) and Jess Toft (plays Minnie Fay).  

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes from the Paradise Center for the Arts Executive Director Julie Fakler and actors Sam Temple and Jessica Bastyr from the Paradise Community Theatre to preview the world premiere of the play Reaching Orpheus.  

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Philip Spensley from the Friends of Lashbrook Park to talk about the book Speaking for the Land: A History of Northfield’s Lashbrook Park. Lashbrook Park is a natural, passive park for all people in all seasons to enjoy nature and refresh their souls. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Northfield’s newest Living Treasure Award winner artist Judy Saye-Willis and one of her nominators for the award, ceramic artist Juliane Shibata

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist celebrates Northfield legend Maggie Lee with historian Susan Hvistendahl and Northfield Historical Society (NHS) Collections Manager Alexus Kreft. The new show Maggie Lee! - The Exhibit is now open at NHS. https://www.northfieldhistory.org

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes actress Susan Dunhaupt and director Tom Johnson from the Northfield Arts Guild LAB series production of Shakespeare’s Will. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Bob Gregory-Bjorklund and students from the Northfield High School production Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival XVI: “Hold On Tight to Your Dreams” which opens Friday, 8 March 2024. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes from the Purple Door Youth Theater production of The Hobbit director Rachel Haider, technical director Joe Udelhofen, and technician Ella Welp and actor Jack Wolf who plays Gandalf. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes the Northfield Poets Laureate Rob Hardy, D. E. Green and Becky Boling. We will explore the role of the poet laureate, celebrate poetry, and review the open appointment process for the next Northfield Poet Laureate. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Jeremy Norton to discuss his new book Trauma Sponges: Dispatches from the Scarred Heart of Emergency Response. Jeremy Norton has been a firefighter/EMT with the Minneapolis Fire Department since 2000. 

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Veera Hiranandani to share her new young readers novel Amil and the After. This story is about a young Muslim and Hindu boy navigating uncertain times with his family in India in 1948 and it is a story that will connect with readers of all ages during our own uncertain times. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist introduces the orchestral group Strings, Bows and Contentment with Peter Stegner, manager and co-founder, Laura Geissler, conductor and co-founder, and Laurie Melting Stegner, pianist and arranger. The orchestra aims to give adult string instrument students an opportunity to learn and play together in a music group. They currently rehearse at All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Northfield and plan to have a March concert. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist highlights upcoming events at the Northfield Arts Guild with Jennie Autonoe, Education and Engagement Manager, to preview the upcoming Artist Development Series and Pauline Jennings, Performing Arts Manager, to preview upcoming January shows and auditions. 

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes hot rod and tattoo artist and author Nick Sinclair to share with us his new book Two Door Post. This new book is a memoir about his father, a hot rod, and a journey told in stories and quintessential Sinclair-style illustrations.

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes artists Annie Larson and Heather Lawrenz of the Fine Craft Collective – a cooperative sale featuring talented local artists. This year the Fine Craft Collective is celebrating 20 years! 

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author and teacher Mary Bleckwehl to discuss her new novel Fetching Dreams – an engaging and touching tale of two girls from two continents and different cultures that come together to form a common purpose and to make a difference. 

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist celebrates December with two fabulous segments in the show. First, Craig Moxness aka Mrs. Moxie and Ryan Foley aka Mr. Moxie join the show to preview the Northfield Arts Guild show Christmas at the Rainbow Diner. Also, Pauline Jennings from the Arts Guild tells us about upcoming events. Then, Ethan Freier of the The Freier Department shares his musical story and previews their upcoming show at the Armory Square in Northfield. 

oday in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes FiftyNorth Program Coordinator Michelle Brant, writer and performer Marie Gery, and art teacher Kate Douglas to promote Echoes & Shadows: Poetry & Art Collaboration Event.

Artists/Photographers create artwork or photos inspired by a poem that has been submitted. Poems and artwork/photography will be displayed side-by-side in the gallery: March 6 – May 3. Reception – April 4 at 4:00 in the FiftyNorth Gallery and poetry reading & artist comments 4:30 - 5:30 in room 103.

Submit poetry on or before December 13th by 4:00 p.m. to Fifty North. Poetry selection for artists begins December 18th at 8:00 a.m...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist celebrates the joy of music by featuring three local upcoming concerts. First, we’ll highlight Northfield Musicians Perform the Songs of Neil Young, a benefit concert for the Northfield Fine Arts Boosters (NFAB). In between segments we’ll highlight the Sheldon Theatre Brass Band with details about the upcoming concert Holiday Brass with a sample song. Next, the focus will be on the Vintage Band Festival (VBF) as we preview Tuba Christmas 2023 and introduce the VBF Fund. 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paulal Granquist welcomes author Matthew Batt to share his new memoir The Last Supper Club: A Waiter’s Requiem. Discover how a “forty-something tenured professor found himself waiting tables at a high-end restaurant situated in a Minneapolis brewery. And loving it.” 

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes guests from the Northfield Arts Guild; First from the musical comedy Sweet Charity director Marc Robinson and performer Sharon Lane-Getaz and then from the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra concert Atmospheres conductor Paul Niemisto and harpist Elinor Niemisto.  

 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Bob Gregory-Bjorklund and students from the Northfield High School production of Twelve Angry Jurors.