Shows
ArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Featuring Artist Cecelia Condit, 12-27-24 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
2024-12-2752 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Author Brenda Massman discusses her novel 'Yet, Here We Are', 12-13-25 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
2024-12-1351 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Musicians from Bows, Strings, and Contentment Orchestra highlight their Northfield Winter Walk Concert, 12-6-24Today 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 HenrichGuests for Part 2: Manager and violinist Peter Stegner, new violinist Dan Bergeson, violinist Lyn Thwing, new cellist Julie Spencer
2024-12-0653 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Paul Krause and Mac Gimse - Striving for Peace on Horizon's Brim: The Sculpture and Poetry of Mac Gimse, 11-29-24 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.
2024-11-2955 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Northfield Arts Guild Holiday Show, 11-22-24 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.
2024-11-2255 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Chris Holmquist and Sandra Sargent from the Fine Craft Collective, 11-15-24 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!
2024-11-1548 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Bows, Strings, & Contentment; Bad Mama; Alice's Wonder, 11-8-24 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.
2024-11-0852 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Northfield High Production of Something Rotten, 11-1-24 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.
2024-11-0158 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! A Very Moxie Christmas Carol; Groovin' and Movin' Dance, 10-25-24 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.
2024-10-2552 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Director Sebastian Lawler and Actors Birch Carlson and Dan Stephans of Northfield Art Guild production of 'My Fair Lady,'10-11-24 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.
2024-10-1156 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! 'What Wakes Her in the Night', Penchant Poets and Their Poems, 10-4-24 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.
2024-10-0455 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Glass blower artist Dante Germain and hyper-realistic graphite artist Thomas Martin, 9-20-24 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.
2024-09-2054 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Author Scott Carpenter shares his new book Paris Lost and Found: A Memoir of Love, 9-13-24 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.
2024-09-1356 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Northfield Arts Guild's 411 Music Concert Series: The Singer's VoiceToday 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
2024-09-0650 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! DJJD "Cowboy Music" Concert & upcoming Hispanic Heritage CelebrationToday 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 OrchestraDJJD Outdoor Concert “COWBOY MUSIC”Saturday, 7 September 2024 at 7:00 pmhttps://northfieldartsguild.org/arts/music/cvro-2/Oddfellows Pavilion, 1011 Forest Avenue, Northfield, MN$15 Suggested Donation. Bring a chair!Hispanic Heritage Celebrat...
2024-08-301h 00ArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! talks the end of the 2024 Bridge Chamber Music FestivalToday 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.comBridge Chamber Music Festival 2024The 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...
2024-08-2354 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! talks the 8th Annual Cannon River Clay TourToday 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.comhttps://www.alexolsonarts.com/The Cannon River Clay Tour – 8th Annualcannonriverclaytour.com2024 Tour Dates:Saturday 17 August fr...
2024-08-1648 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! talks NAG's production of The Merry Wives of WindsorToday 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 WindsorMichelle Schwantes, directorNorthfeild Arts Guild Theater411 Third Street West, Northfield, MNAUGUST 2-11, 2024FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS AT 7:30 PM AND SUNDAYS AT 2:00 PMTickets $20 Adults / $16 Seniors and Students The Merry Wiv...
2024-07-2655 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Preview of the 2024 Vintage Band FestivalToday 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
2024-07-1908 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination welcomes The Northfield Garden Club to preview the 2024 Garden Tour ArtZany! host, Paula Granquist, welcomes Elizabeth Olson and Donna May from The Northfield Garden Club to preview the 2024 Garden Tour
2024-07-1254 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Paradise Center for the Arts discusses production of Crazy for YouToday 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.
2024-07-0555 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Richard Collman discusses Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals 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.
2024-06-2853 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Author Teresa Peterson discusses her book 'Perennial Ceremony: Lessons and Gifts from a Dakota Garden, 6-21-24 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.
2024-06-2153 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Author Dan Van Tassel on his new memoir; Natalie Draper and Anika Rychner on Runway Revival Fashion Show, 6-14-24 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.
2024-06-1458 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Happenings at the Paradise Center for the Arts, 6-7-24 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.
2024-06-0752 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra and Bows, Strings, and Contentment Orchestra, 5-31-24 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.
2024-05-3156 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Julianna Skluzacek and Ann Etter from "The Children's Hour" 5-24-24 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.
2024-05-2455 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArt Zany! Radio for the Imagination! Author Gretchen Anthony 5-17-24 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.
2024-05-2458 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Jessica Prill and Stephen McKenzie from Straight River Art Festival, and Kay Brown from FiftyNorth, 5-10-24 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.
2024-05-1057 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Poets of the Northfield Public Library, 5-3-24 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.
2024-05-0354 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Arcadia Charter School Performing Arts Teacher Noal Schomburg and students Willow Jo and Jack Wolff preview their play "Clue", 4-26-24 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.
2024-04-2648 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Band Directors Mike Legvold and Nahal Javan discuss "Minnesota Orchestra Side-by-Side", 4-19-24 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.
2024-04-1955 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArt Zany! Radio for the Imagination! Author Michael Perry, 4-12-24 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
2024-04-1253 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for Imagination! Director Susan Carlson, and actors LeAnne Finger, Eden Kaiser and Jess Toft preview Arts Guild production "The Matchmaker." 4-5-24 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).
2024-04-0552 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Julie Fakler, Sam Temple, and Jessica Bastyr preview play 'Reaching Orpheus', 3-29-24 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.
2024-03-2954 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Philip Spensley discusses book Speaking for the Land: A History of Northfield’s Lashbrook Park, 3-22-24 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.
2024-03-2258 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Living Treasure Award winner artist Judy Saye-Willis and one of her nominators, ceramic artist Juliane Shibata, 3-15-24 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
2024-03-1556 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArt Zany! Celebrating Maggie Lee with Susan Hvistendahl and Alexus Kreft, 3-8-24 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
2024-03-0853 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Shakespeare’s Will with actress Susan Dunhaupt and director Tom Johnson, 3-1-24 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.
2024-03-0154 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Bob Gregory-Bjorklund and Students preview Rock 'n' Roll Revival, 2-23-24 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.
2024-02-2355 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Purple Door Theater Production of The Hobbit, 2-16-24 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.
2024-02-1653 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Northfield Poets Laureate Rob Hardy, D. E. Green and Becky Boling, 2-9-24 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.
2024-02-0954 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Author Jeremy Norton, "Trauma Sponges: Dispatches from the Scarred Heart of Emergency Response", 2-2-24 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.
2024-02-0257 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Veera Hiranandani, Author of 'Amil and the After', 1-26-24Today 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.
2024-01-2646 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Strings, Bows and Contentment, 1-12-24 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.
2024-01-1259 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Jennie Autonoe and Pauline Jennings discuss Northfield Arts Guild Artist Development Series and upcoming shows, 1-5-24 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.
2024-01-0550 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Author Nick Sinclair discusses his memoir 'Two Door Post', 12-29-23Today 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.
2023-12-2953 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Artists Annie Larson and Heather Lawrenz of the Fine Craft Collective, 12-15-23Today 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!
2023-12-1553 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Author Mary Bleckwehl "Fetching Dreams," 12-8-23Today 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.
2023-12-0855 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Christmas at the Rainbow Diner with Mr. and Mrs. Moxie; The Freier Department with Ethan Freier, 12-1-23Today 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.
2023-12-0153 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Echoes & Shadows: Poetry & Art Collaboration Event, 11-24-23oday 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...
2023-11-2755 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Fine Arts Boosters Fundraiser and Vintage Band Festival, 11-17-23Today 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.
2023-11-1756 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Sweet Charity director Marc Robinson and performer Sharon Lane-Getaz, and Atmospheres conductor Paul Niemisto and harpist Elinor Niemisto, 11-3-23 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.
2023-11-0354 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Bob Gregory Bjorklund and students from NHS Production of Twelve Angry Jurors, 10-27-23 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Bob Gregory-Bjorklund and students from the Northfield High School production of Twelve Angry Jurors.
2023-10-2751 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationIf/Then Presented by the Paradise Community Theatre Directed by William McIntyre Music by Tom Kitt Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey Elizabeth, a city planner, moves back to New York to restart her life in the city of infinite possibilities. When her carefully designed plans collide with the whims of fate, Elizabeth's life splits into two parallel paths. If/Then follows both stories simultaneously, as this modern woman faces the intersection of choice and chance. Assistant Director: Lily Roehrick Music Director: Sarah Wilder Choreographer: Bri Bailey Performances: October 20**, 21, 26*, 27 and 28 at 7:30PM October 22 and 29 at 2:00PM*ASL Interpreted Show If/Then is R-Rated and contains adult themes and language. If/Then is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes guests from the Paradise Center for the Arts Julie Fakler, Executive Director and William McIntyre, Performing Arts and Education Director to preview the new musical If/Then and the upcoming season.
2023-10-2052 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Russ Paladin, cast and crew members of Northfield Arts Guild production 'Of Course There are Ghosts', 10-13-23 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Russ Paladin and cast and crew members from his Northfield Arts Guild LAB Theater production Of Course There are Ghosts. Happy Friday the 13th! Performances this weekend only.
2023-10-1354 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Sogn Valley Arts Fair, 10-6-23 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist celebrates the Sogn Valley Art Fair in Cannon Falls with Dave Machacek from ArtOrg and ceramic artist Connor Isenberg and print artist Erin Maurelli.
2023-10-0649 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Tami Resler and Rebecca Tolle preview Studio ArTour, 9-29-23Today in the ArtZany Radio Studio Paula Granquist welcomes ceramic artist Tami Resler and painter Rebecca Tolle to preview the Studio ArTour spanning Farmington, Northfield, Nerstrand, and Faribault. The 2023 Studio ArTour will feature 18 studios and 33 artists.
2023-09-2953 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Author Gretchen Anthony's new novel The Book Hater's Club, 9-22-23Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Gretchen Anthony to talk about her recent novel The Book Haters’ Book Club and preview her presentation Great Stories Lead to Great Stories: How real-life informs my fiction at the Friends and Foundation of the Northfield Public Library annual meeting.
2023-09-2234 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra Concerts and CASTastrophe 4 - The Movie Musical Edition, 9-15-23Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes guests from the Northfield Arts Guild. First, we’ll preview upcoming Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra concerts September Serenade and the November concert ATMOSPHERES with conductor Paul Niemisto and violinist Clark Ohnesorge. In the second segment director Pauline Jennings and singers Nate and Laurie Page will tell us about CASTastrophe 4 – The Movie Musical edition!
2023-09-1554 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Karla Hartmann previews Lakeville Art Festival, 9-8-23Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Karla Hartmann, Lakeville Area Arts Center Program Coordinator (retired) to celebrate 20 years of arts in Lakeville and to preview the Lakeville Art Festival.
2023-09-0850 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Angelica Linder previews Hispanic Heritage Month, 9-1-23Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Angelica Linder, Northfield Public Library Outreach Coordinator, to preview Hispanic Heritage Month events and art happenings at the library.
2023-09-0148 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Fine Art Printing with David Copson, Dave Machacek and Dan Woodward, 8-25-23 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes renowned painter and chromist David Copson and from ArtOrg Studios Dave Machacek and artist and chromist Dan Woodward to discuss fine-art printing and the story of a 130-year-old French printing press.
2023-08-2552 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Popcorn Wagon Party & Restoration Fundraiser, 8-18-23 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes writer and historian Susan Hvistendahl, FiftyNorth Executive Director Kerry Hjelmgren, engineer, family genealogist, and past Popcorn Wagon operator Don McGee to celebrate the Northfield Popcorn Wagon.
2023-08-1852 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Christie Clarke and AL Holen of Cannon River Clay Tour, 8-11-23Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes ceramic artists Christie Clarke and AL Holen to preview the Cannon River Clay Tour.Cannon River Clay Tour - 7th Annual: Saturday and Sunday, August 19-20, 10am - 5pm.The ceramic artists of the Northfield area invite you to join us for our annual Cannon River Clay tour! Hosted by 10 local clay artists and featuring guest artists from around the country, this self-guided studio tour and sale includes a broad range of professional ceramic work. Meet the artists, see where they work and enjoy the beautiful...
2023-08-1153 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Lisa Daehlin - Crochet Mandala Project, 7-28-23 This week on ArtZany Radio Paula Granquist welcomes textile artist, knitting designer, and opera singer Lisa Daehlin. She will share her Crochet Mandala Project at Northfield Yarn, 314 Division Street, Northfield, this, Sunday, July , 30, 2PM – 3PM.
2023-07-2858 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Musician Randy Ferguson - Vintage Band Festival, 7-21-23 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes musician Randy Ferguson to highlight the Vintage Band Festival event in downtown Northfield on July 29.
2023-07-2151 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Shakespeare in the Park - A Winter's Tale, 7-14-23 Today Paula Granquist welcomes director Susan Carlson and lead actors Paul Gleason and Birch Carlson from the Northfield Arts Guild production of The Winter’s Tale for Shakespeare in the Park.
2023-07-1453 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Northfield Garden Tour with Elizabeth Olson and Donna May, 7-7-23 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Elizabeth Olson and Donna May from The Northfield Garden Club to preview the 2023 Garden Tour happening this weekend.
2023-07-0751 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Stephen May and Aaron Looney preview Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals, 6-30-23Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes organists Stephen May and Aaron Looney to preview the Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals.
2023-06-3054 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany!: Natalie Draper of Northfield Public Library, 6-23-23 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Natalie Draper, Northfield Public Library Director and Arts & Culture Commission Staff Liaison. They will preview upcoming events and programs at the Library, promote the Hispanic Heritage Month Banner Design competition and the Artists on Main Street Program, and share information about the Arts & Culture Commission.
2023-06-2347 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany!: Jim Holden, author of Retracing Footsteps: Memories of Teaching at Northfield High School, 6-16-23 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio, Paula Granquist welcomes teacher and author Jim Holden to share his new publication Retracing Footsteps: Memories of Teaching at Northfield High School.
2023-06-1652 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany!: Chris Ash and Michael Meehan from the band No Time For Fame Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes musicians Chris Ash and Michael Meehan from the band No Time For Fame. We talk about their news songs recorded at Pachyderm Studios in Cannon Falls and preview upcoming performances.
2023-06-0955 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany!: Author and Certified death midwife Barbara Krause, 6-2-23 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author and certified death midwife Barbara Krause. Her new book series Sacred Bonds® explores loss, death, and dying. She will give a Booktalk at the Northfield Public Library on June 3, 2023.
2023-06-0251 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany!: Paul Niemisto and Clark Ohnesorge, Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra. 5-26-23 Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra (CVRO) conductor Paul Niemisto and president of the CVRO Council Clark Ohnesorge.
2023-05-2650 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Malin Fritz Walrod, Cathy Rodland and Gretchen Gillis on Troubadours Concert, 5-19-23Today in the ArtZany Radio Paula Granquist welcomes opera singer Malin Fritz Walrod, pianist Cathy Rodland and Gretchen Gillis, music director of the Troubadours to promote their upcoming concert in Northfield.
2023-05-1952 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany!: Jessica Prill and Tami Resler from the Straight River Arts Festival, 5-12-23Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes jewelry artist Jessica Prill and clay artist Tami Resler from the Straight River Arts Festival – Beautiful Fine Art, Hand Crafted Items.
2023-05-1651 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Mishia Edwards, Taylor Wesseln and Laurie Page of MOM! The MusicalToday in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Mishia Edwards, Northfield Arts Guild Performing Arts Manager and from the new production at the Guild MOM! The Musical - Taylor Wesseln, Musical Director and cast member Laurie Page.
2023-05-0548 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany!: Arcadia Charter School Art and Arts Director Noah Schomburg and students "The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood", 4-28-23Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Noah Schomburg, Art and Arts Coordinator at Arcadia Charter School, and students from the play The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood.
2023-04-2847 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany!: Sylvia Langworthy and Michelle Lokin - FiftyNorth production of ThomToday in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Sylvia Langworthy from the FiftyNorth production of Thomas Dylan’s Under Milk Wood and Michelle Lokin, program coordinator at FiftyNorth.
2023-04-2152 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany!: Poet Laureate Rob Hardy and Poet Andrea Een, 4-14-23Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Northfield Poet Laureate Rob Hardy to celebrate National Poetry Month and poet Andrea Een and other women poets of Penchant (previously known as Northfield Women Poets).
2023-04-1453 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany!: Todd Thompson Dance Parties, 4-7-23Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes musician Todd Thompson to preview the Todd Thompson Band dance parties at the Eagles Club in Northfield.
2023-04-0749 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Ryan Zwanziger from Rush River Delta, 3-24-23Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes musician and songwriter Ryan Zwanziger from Rush River Delta to preview upcoming concerts in Red Wing at Barrel House and in Northfield at the Grand Event Center.
2023-03-2452 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Singer, writer and rapper Dessa and Tami Resler from Shattuck-St. Mary's, 3-17-23Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes singer, rapper, and writer Dessa to preview her upcoming concert at Shattuck-St. Mary’s in Faribault, MN. Also joining the show will be Tami Resler, Performing and Visual Arts Coordinator at Shattuck-St. Mary’s to talk about the arts at Shattuck-St. Mary’s and programming for the Fesler-Lampert Performing Arts Series.
2023-03-1752 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany!: Bestselling Author Michael Perry discusses new novel Forty Acres Deep, 3-10-23Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes New York Times bestselling author, humorist, singer/songwriter, and playwright Michael Perry to discuss his new novel Forty Acres Deep.
2023-03-1051 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany!: Clark Ohnesorge and Mishia Edwards - Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra (CVRO) , 3-3-23Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Clark Ohnesorge from the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra (CVRO) and Mishia Edwards, Northfield Arts Guild Performing Arts Manager to preview the next CVRO concerts.
2023-03-0352 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany!: “Art Attack!" Northfield All-School Art Show, 2-24-23Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Kate Woodstrup and fellow Northfield school art teachers to celebrate the All-School Art Show at the Northfield Arts Guild gallery.
2023-02-2447 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationDirector Marc Robinson, actors Rolf Kragseth and Lilly Schueller from NAG production Ibsen's Dollhouse, 2-17-23Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Marc Robinson, actors Rolf Kragseth and Lilly Schueller from the Northfield Arts Guild production of Playing in Ibsen’s Dollhouse.
2023-02-1752 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany!: Russ Boyington and Cast/Crew from "Treasure Island," 2-10-23Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Russ Boyington, Northfield Middle School Theater Advisor and members of the cast and crew from their Treasure Island production.https://activitiesnorthfieldschools.sportngin.com/page/show/5131396-middle-schoolTreasure IslandFriday, February 17 and Saturday, February 18Northfield Middle School AuditoriumPerformances will begin at 7:00 pm.Admission costs are $3.00/child; $5.00/adult; and $10.00 for family max.Tickets can be purchased on the night of each performance.
2023-02-1051 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany!: Author Rachael Hanel 'Not the Camilla We Knew', 2-3-23Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Rachael Hanel to discuss Not the Camilla We Knew from the University of Minnesota Press. This fascinating read about a good girl from St. Peter, Minnesota explores how she transformed from a social worker to a participant in the kidnapping of heiress Patty Hearst and one of the most wanted domestic terrorists in the United States. The story’s relevant connections to the happenings in today’s political world will linger with you.
2023-02-0352 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany!: Patrick Braucher - Wrong Window! 1-27-23Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Patrick Braucher, Garrett Fitzgerald, and Zeke Brooks from the Paradise Center for the Arts production of Wrong Window! – a comedy whodunit that pays tribute to the Master of Horror Alfred Hitchcock.
2023-01-2750 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationDaniel Van Tassel, author of Journey By the Book: A Guide to Tales of Travel.Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Daniel Van Tassel, author of Journey By the Book: A Guide to Tales of Travel.
2023-01-2054 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany!: CASTastrophe 3: The Diva Edition, 1-13-23Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist features CASTastrophe 3: The Diva Edition with Pauline Jennings, Barbara Piper, and Pat Shelby. This show features incredible divas singing songs from roles that they would never be cast in and backed by a killer band is back this month by popular demand at the Northfield Arts Guild.
2023-01-1353 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany! Rachel Haider and NAG Purple Door Theater "Newsies, Jr.," 12-30-22Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Rachel Haider and students from the Northfield Arts Guild Purple Door Youth Theater production of Newsies, Jr.. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies Jr. is a timeless story full of spirit and heart.
2022-12-3054 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationArtZany!: Fine Craft Collective, Holmquist and Resler, 12-16-22Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes clay artists Chris Holmquist and Tami Resler of the Fine Craft Collective.
2022-12-1654 min
ArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationAuthor Peter Geye, 10-7-22Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Peter Geye to discuss his new novel The Ski Jumpers.
2022-10-0755 minArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationSogn Valley Art Fair, 9-30-22Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Dave Machacek and artists Adam Reinwald, Hans Koch, Jan Davies, and James Lenfestey from the Sogn Valley Art Fair. Visit sognvalleyartfair.com.Sogn Valley Art FairArtOrg, 214 Fourth St. N., Cannon Falls, MNSaturday, October 1, 2022 10am-5pmSunday, October 2, 2022, 10am-4pmJoin us for the 50th running of the Sogn Valley Art Fair! Dozens of artists, food and market vendors are ready to celebrate. We are located at the end of the Sogn Valley in downtown Cannon Falls, Minnesota. Enjoy local flavors including nearby...
2022-10-0554 min
ArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationCASTastrophy and Studio ArTour, 9-23-22Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist we will feature two upcoming events. First, Pauline Jennings, Steve Jennings, and Birch Carlson preview this weekend’s CASTastrophe 3: the Diva Edition
Then, Tami Resler and Patsy Dew share details about next weekend’s Studio ArTour.
2022-10-0553 min
ArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationJustin Hossle of Hossle Woodworks, 9-16-22Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes designer and builder Justin Hossle from Hossle Woodworks. Last year he won the Best in Show at the Lakeville Art Festival and he will join us today to share his art story and preview his booth at the 2022 Lakeville Art Festival.
2022-10-0549 min
ArtZany! - Radio for the ImaginationCVRO - Last Rose of Summer with Paul Niemisto 09-09-22Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Paul Niemisto from the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra to preview the upcoming concert, The Last Rose of Summer.
2022-10-0554 min