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Tune each week as Paula Granquist interviews artists from around Northfield and Minnesota. New episodes each Friday.
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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, & ContentmentString Orchestra, Conductor Laura GeisslerHoliday Concert: ‘Twas the Night Before ChristmasFeaturing Guests: Mark Heiman and The Jingle Bell KidsThursday, 11 December 2025 @ 7PMThe Grand Event Center, 316 Washington Street, NorthfieldDoors open at 5PM, Dining hours 5PM - 7PMFree Concert, Family Friendly, Contributions appreciated
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-PoohDecember 12th– 21st, 2025Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 and Sundays at 2:00Christopher 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 tells him wondrous tales of his beloved toys and their many adventures, hoping that, through them, Christopher Robin will find the courage to make a friend. Adapted from A.A. Milne’s original story, WINNIE-THE-POOH brings your favorite characters to the stage. Don’t listen to Eeyore…all will end well!Produced by special arrangement with Theatrefolk (theatrefolk.com)
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/theaterRodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of MusicPresented by Paradise Community TheatreMusic by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel CrouseDirected By Shelley FitzgeraldFor 65 years, 'The Sound of Music' has been one of our "favorite things." With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn't just meant to be enjoyed--it's meant to be shared. Featuring beloved songs such as "Do-Re-Mi," "Sixteen Going on Seventeen," and "Edelweiss," 'The Sound of Music' is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors--and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain!Performances:December 5, 6, 11*, and 12 at 7:30 PMDecember 7, 13, and 14 at 2:00 PM*ASL Interpreted PerformanceTickets: Member: $21.50, Non-Member: $23.50, Student: $17.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)Thank you to our Show Sponsors ~ Reliance Bank & Char and Larry Johnson!Thank you to our Season Sponsor ~ The Bahl Foundation!THE SOUND OF MUSIC is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Concord. www.concordtheatricals.com
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 OrchestraIn Memoriam Conducted by Paul NiemistoHonoring the Life of Clark OhnesorgeFeaturing Violin Soloist Paul HuppertSaturday 15 November at 3PMSt. John’s Lutheran Church, 500 West 3rd St, NorthfieldTickets: $15 at the doorSunday, November 16th at 3PMCathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, 515 Second Ave NW, FaribaultTickets: $15 at the doorPaul Huppert serves as Concertmaster-St. Louis Civic Orchestra, Principal Second Violin with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, Concertmaster-St. Louis Chamber Orchestra, Associate Concertmaster-Bach at the Seminary Series. He is a regular contributor with the Fox Theater in St. Louis and also performs with the Union Avenue Opera.Paul Niemisto, CVRO founder and conductor, retired from the St. Olaf College music faculty in 2016. In spring 2017 he was a Fulbright scholar in Finland studying the historical brass band music of Finland’s independence in 1917. Since 1991 he has directed a Finnish-American brass ensemble Boys of America which has traveled widely and made recordings in the U.S. and Scandinavia. In summer 2006, he began the Vintage Band Festival held in Northfield.
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, & ContentmentString Orchestra, Conductor Laura GeisslerFall Concert: Music of Latin AmericaMusic of Latin America includes music from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Jamaica, Mexico, and more. This concert will feature musicians David Carter (cello) and Helen Forsythe (accordion). Bows, Strings, and Contentment Orchestra: Fall ConcertSunday, 9 November 2025 @ 6PMThe Grand Event Center, 316 Washington Street, NorthfieldDoors open at 5PM, Dining hours 5PM - 7PMFree Concert, Family Friendly, Contributions appreciated
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 ZombieCreated, Acted and Directed by Michael ShaefferFriday, 31 October at 7:30pmSaturday, 1 November at 7:30pmNorthfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West 3rd StreetTickets: $10https://northfieldartsguild.org/arts/theater/lab/World’s Greatest ZombieZany and spooky vignettes inspired by horror pop culture—just in time for the scariest of seasons! Audiences can expect irreverent nods to the Necronomicon, The Thing, short-tempered ghosts, lusty vampires, and a sestina chock full o’ chainsaws.COSTUME CONTEST: WIN A HANDMADE (BY MICHAEL!) NECRONOMICON FOR BEST COSTUME!Originally from Flandreau, SD, Michael Shaeffer has taught English in Minnesota, Iowa, Las Vegas, and Alaska. He has seven published books of pop-culture irreverence. He has competed at the National Poetry Slam three times and was recently seen in the Guild production of Shakespeare in Love. The best horror movie he’s seen recently is Weapons. He and his wife moved to Northfield in February and plan on sticking around for a while.
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 HouseTuesday, October 28, 1:30-3:00pmDon’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 the End of Life Choices Collective (EOLCC) as they answer your questions and offer confidential assistance with this legal document. There is no formal presentation. Drop in @ FiftyNorth any time during our 90-minute Open House. Bring a friend! Materials available on-site. Free and open to all.FiftyNorth, Room 103, https://fiftynorth.org/classes/learning/lifelong-learning-classes/
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.com2025 STUDIO ARTOURSaturday, 4 October from 10AM – 6PMSunday, 5 October from 10AM – 5PMSome Studios also open Friday, 3 October from 4PM – 8PMARTOUR REGION: Northfield, Dundas, & FaribaultThe South Central MN Studio ARTour showcases individual visual artists in their working studios. In 2025, we celebrate the 21st year of putting on the tour on October 3, 4 & 5 – we invite you to come out and see where and how we work! The range of work is amazing; weaving to welding, glass to gemstones, clay to carving – and paintings to photography in between. Eligible artists both conceptualize original work and are primary makers of the work. Whether you are a long-time collector, or are just looking for something unique, the studio tour is a perfect way to shop for fine art, and best of all the tour is free!
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-serieshttps://www.kavyeshkaviraj.com/aboutThe 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 will be celebrating our 40th season of the Fesler-Lampert Performing Art Series and we can't want to celebrate with you! Shattuck-St. Mary’s School1000 Shumway Avenue, Faribault, MinnesotaFor tickets visit: https://www.s-sm.org/news-events/fesler-lampert-performing-arts-seriesThe Fesler-Lampert and Acoustic Roots Performing Arts Series*Omar Abdulkarim and Kavyesh Kaviraj Quartet, September 18, 7:30pmJaerv and the OK Factor, October 23, 7:30pm*Mississippi, November 20, 7:30pmMick Sterling presents "A Grand Ole Opry Christmas", December 11, 7:30pm*Red Planet, February 12, 7:30pmJohn Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, May 7, 7:30pm* Indicates Jazz Series performances. All three concerts will feature Kavyesh Kaviraj
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-multimediahttps://www.amyandadams.com/homeDocumentary ScreeningLights On! – the Making of “In the Garden”Weitz Center Cinema at Carleton CollegeFriday, 29 August 2025 @ 7pmFree and OpenJoin Paul Krause, Barbara Krause, and the musical duo Amy & Adams to celebrate the completion of the film. In addition to the thirty-minute documentary, "Lights On - the Making of "In the Garden," a selection of other short docs that celebrate life in Northfield will be shown.
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.comBridge Chamber Music Festival2025 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· Sunday, August 24 – Artaria Quartet & Aileen Razey, 3pm at St. Olaf CollegeTickets are $5 at the door, and free for students of all ages!As always, our festival is made possible by the generous support of individual donors and the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council. Your contributions, big or small, help us continue to bring world-class chamber music to Northfield.For full event details and further ways to support the festival, please visit bridgechambermusicfestival.com.
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.comCannon River Clay TourSaturday 16 August 2025 10am – 5pm &Sunday 17 August 2025 10am – 5pmThe 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 community of Northfield, MN just 40 miles south of the Twin Cities.
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.comhttps://www.freedomroadheroes.com/Freedom Road HeroesFiftyNorth Gallery, 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MNArtist Reception: Thursday, 7 August 2025 from 4-5PMhttps://fiftynorth.orgFreedom Road Heroes: Live Painting DemoNorthfield Public Library, 210 Washington Street, Northfield, MNThursday, 14 August 2025 through Saturday, 16 August 2025from 9AM to 1PM each dayhttps://mynpl.libcal.com/event/14346890?hs=aLocal artist Mark Daehlin will be painting a portrait in his "Freedom Road Heroes" series live in the Library Atrium over the course of 3 days. Daehlin’s bold, brightly colored portraits celebrate the legacy of leaders who have shaped the ongoing struggle for justice and equality. “Freedom Road Heroes” honors their courage and invites reflection on the journey toward civil rights. Prints of the portraits can be viewed on the first floor of City Hall until the end of August.For more information about the artist and his project, visit: https://www.freedomroadheroes.com/about.
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 Festivalvintagebandfestival.orgSaturday, 2 August 2025 from 9AM – 10PMBridge Square, Northfield, MNFamily 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 banks of the Cannon River. The Vintage Band Festival has become a cherished tradition in the region by featuring compelling history, interesting music, and diverse culture to make a magical experience. The many bands traveling here from all over continue to see Vintage Band Festival and Northfield as a special destination. Come and join the joyful, fun, and family-friendly atmosphere with eclectic brass music played live by phenomenal bands!
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.org2025 Northfield Garden TourSaturday, 12 July from 11 am to 4 pmSunday, 13 July from 11 am to 4 pmhttps://www.thenorthfieldgardenclub.org/2021-garden-tourVisit the website to view the addresses for the six garden sites on the tour this year. Look for the pink banners at each location. Tickets for the entire tour are available at each garden. Proceeds from ticket sales support the grants program and other charitable activities of the Northfield Garden ClubThe purpose of the Northfield Garden Club is to advance and promote the art and science of horticulture, and to encourage all forms of home and civic gardening projects in the Northfield area.
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/theaterParadise Community Theatre Presents: AssassinsMusic & Lyrics by Stephen SondheimBook by John Weidman Director: Eric Parrish 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. This bold musical intertwines the stories of nine individuals linked forever to presidential history, as "Everybody's got the right to their dreams..." Don't miss this riveting journey through America's past, presented with humor, empathy, and insight. July 11, 12, 18, and 19 at 7:30 PM July 13 & 20 at 2:00 PM PCT Season Sponsors: The Bahl Foundation & Quality Appliance Tickets:Paradise Center for the Arts - 321 Central Avenue North, Faribault, MNOnline at https://www.paradisecenterforthearts.org/theaterMember: $19.50, Non-Member: $21.50, Student: $15.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)*ASSASSINS contains scenes and references involving violence, including the use of firearms, gunshots, depictions of death, and suicide. It also includes mature language, historically racially sensitive terms, and other adult themes. As such, this production is not recommended for children.
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://northfieldartsguild.org/northfield-arts-guild-65th-theater-season/FLORA & ULYSSESBy John Glore, based on the award-winning novel by Kate DiCamilloDirected by Patsy DewSet in 21st century suburbia, Flora, a self-proclaimed cynic and avid comic book reader, is jolted into action when the neighbor runs over a squirrel with a vacuum cleaner…and that’s where her epic journey starts. From there it’s a ton of laughs, tender moments, and action! Based on the book of the same name by the much-loved author Kate DiCamillo.PERFORMANCES: July 11th – 20th, 2025Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30 PMSundays @ 2:00 PMProduced by special arrangements with Plays for New Audiences.TICKETS available:online at northfieldartsguild.orgby phone 507-645-8877or at the shop during business hours (Tues - Fri noon- 5; Saturday 11 - 4)$20 general admission; $16 seniors and students
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