ArtZany! - Radio for the Imagination

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes playwright and director Michael Shaeffer and actor Andy Anderson from the Northfield Arts Guild world premiere production of Caddyshakes – a parody of the blockbuster movie Caddyshack that of course adds Shakespearean verse. 

https://northfieldartsguild.org/announcing-our-67th-season/

https://northfieldartsguild.org/announcing-our-67th-season/

CADDYSHAKES

DIRECTED AND WRITTEN BY MICHAEL SHAEFFER

Northfield Arts Guild Theater

411 West 3rd St, Northfield, 55057

Tickets $22/$18 for Seniors & Students

Do you have deep nostalgia for the 1980s? Do...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Marc Robinson and actors Kevin Chapman and Kate Southwick from the Paradise Community Theatre production of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express. Join Hercule Poirot on the famous luxury train for this fast-paced adaptation from Ken Ludwig!

https://www.paradisecenterforthearts.org/theater

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express

Presented by Paradise Community Theatre

By Agatha Christie

Adapted For The Stage by Ken Ludwig

Directed by Marc Robinson

...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes guests Dave Machacek from ArtOrg in Cannon Falls, artist Erin Maurelli, and artist Scott West to preview the Sogn Valley Art Fair. 

https://sognvalleyartfair.com

https://sognvalleyartfair.com

Sogn Valley Art Fair - the 54th year of the Fair!

Saturday 3 October 2026 from 10am-5pm

Sunday 4 October 2026 from 10am-4pm

ArtOrg

214 4th Street N, Cannon Falls MN

In collaboration with the Cannon Falls VFW these three events will be at t...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes wood artist Reid Hendershot and painter/potter Jenny Bulfer to preview the Studio ARTour and Liz Bunnell, Marketing Coordinator at the Northfield Arts Guild, to visit with us about the Rice County Fall Festival. Both events are happening the weekend of October 2-4, 2026 in Northfield, Dundas and Faribault.

https://www.studioartour.com

https://northfieldartsguild.org/rice-county-fall-festival/

2026 STUDIO ARTOUR and The Rice County Fall Festival

Friday, 2 October through Sunday, 4 October

ARTOUR and Rice C...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist visits with Paul Niemisto about the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra concert, Immigrant Memories: Northfield’s Ethnic Heritage, during DJJD in Northfield and then highlights the upcoming Hispanic Heritage Celebration with Angelica Linder and Steve Maus from the Northfield Public Library. Let’s get together in Northfield! 

Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra

Conductor Paul Niemisto

IMMIGRANT MEMORIES: NORTHFIELD’S ETHNIC HERITAGE

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

Saturday 12 September 2026 @ 7PM

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Northfield, MN

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes musician and filmmaker and podcaster David Ullman. He will perform as the opening act for the Northfield Arts Guild first show of 411 Concert series The Singers Voice 2027. His documentary The Furious Light explores artistic ambition, disappointment, family, and creative fulfillment. Join us for a fascinating conversation about the artistic journey. 

https://www.davidullman.net

https://www.davidullman.net

Northfield Arts Guild 411 Concert Series

The Singers Voice 2027 – An Autobiographical Concert Series

Opening Act RE-Emerging Artis...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Northfield Living Treasures Paul Niemisto, Patsy Dew, Bob Gregory-Bjorklund, and Mac Gimse to discuss developments in the Northfield Living Treasure project.   

The Northfield Living Treasure Award honors those individuals who have, over a long period of time, made significant contributions to Northfield in, through, or on behalf of arts and culture, to enhance the reputation of the city and the quality of life of its residents and visitors.

Facebook Page: 

https://www.facebook.com/people/Northfield-Living-Treasures-in-the-Arts/61591463356008/

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Jeff Sauve to share stories about his new true crime book Wheels of Murder: The 1896 Bank Robbery That Shocked a Small Prairie Town. 

Book Launch: "Wheels of Murder" by Jeffrey M. Sauve

Friday 28 August 2026, program at 6:30pm

FiftyNorth, 1651 Jefferson Pkwy, Northfield, MN

Book signing and social time at 5:30 pm and an engaging program 6:30-7:15pm followed by giveaways and refreshments. 

This free community event is open to all (parental guidance is advised). Call FiftyNorth at 507-664‑3700 or visit...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist features the Northfield band FURIA with musician, singer and songwriter Meredith Fierke and the show also highlights jewelry artist Jessica Prill who will be doing jewelry for the show. Meredith Fierke, Steve McKinstry, and Aidan Gersky makeup FURIA and they are bringing to the Guild an inventive, exploratory art show to the Northfield Guild Theater. 

https://northfieldartsguild.org/special-performances/

FURIA

MEREDITH FIERKE          STEVE MCKINSTRY          AIDEN GERSKY

Northfield Arts Guild Theater

Friday and Saturday, August 21 & August 22, 20...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist highlights the Cannon River Clay Tour with ceramic artist Glynnis Lessing of Larchill Farm and emerging ceramicist Ella Shatz. This will be the 10th year of the tour! This year’s tour will feature functional and sculptural ceramic work at three studios in the Northfield area. Meet the artists, visit their studios, and enjoy the community.  

https://www.cannonriverclaytour.com

Cannon River Clay Tour

10th annual tour!

Saturday 15 August & Sunday 16 August, 10am - 5pm

https://www.cannonriverclaytour.com

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Julie Fakler, Executive Director of the Paradise Center for the Arts and Mickey Morstad, Director of the production Junie B. Jones The Musical Jr. from the Marquee Children’s Theatre. This show is adapted from the JUNIE B. JONES Series of books by Barbara Park. Welcome to First Grade Junie B. Jones!

https://www.paradisecenterforthearts.org/theater

Junie B. Jones The Musical Jr.

Presented by Marquee Children's Theatre

Book & Lyrics by Marcy Heisler

Music by Zina Gold...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes guests from the Vintage Band Festival: Joy Riggs, Jan Stevens, Randy Ferguson, and Brian Borovsky. This year’s festival (July 30 – August 2, 2026) will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the annual Northfield, Minnesota tradition. The roster of bands will include ensembles from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Washington D.C., Florida and Europe. 

https://vintagebandfestival.org

Vintage Band Festival

Thursday 30 July 2026 – Sunday 2 August 2026

There will be two stages at VBF 2026, the main stage in Bridge Square and a second stage in Central P...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes guests from the Lifting Voices Choir. We will have our own chorus of guests from the group to highlight this Northfield choir for singers living with dementia and their care partners. The show will feature director Kristin Kivell, Dan Kallman, Bob and Ann Gregory-Bjorklund, Linda Larson, and David Beimers.  

Dimentia Roadshow

Dr. Gaugler to present at FiftyNorth

Thursday, August 13th from 10am-11:30am at FiftyNorth

Learn the facts about Alzheimer’s disease- what it is, how it dif...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist highlights two upcoming events:

First, our guests Elizabeth Olson and Donna May will share the story of the 2026 Northfield Garden Tour.

https://www.thenorthfieldgardenclub.org/2021-garden-tour

Second, ArtZany Radio will preview the Paradise Center for the Arts production of The Addams Family Musical.

https://www.paradisecenterforthearts.org/theater

2026 Northfield GARDEN TOUR:

July 11th & 12th, 11 am to 4 pm

https://www.thenorthfieldgardenclub.org/2021-garden-tour

Each July, selected homeowners in the Northfield area open...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist highlights two upcoming events:

First, director Andy Anderson and actors Macey DeZee and Kevin Chapman will preview the Northfield Arts Guild production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.

https://northfieldartsguild.org/northfield-arts-guild-66th-theater-season/

Second, Thomas Bandar, the Lutheran Summer Music Executive and Artistic Director will discuss the program and the upcoming concerts at St. Olaf and around Northfield.

https://www.lsmacademy.org

Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing

Join us in N...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes mosaic artist Michael Sweere. He creates modern fine art from reclaimed materials. His large-scale mosaic work can be found at airports, health-care facilities, libraries, schools, and sporting stadiums. In Northfield, the mosaic Your Mind is a Magic Wand is on display at the Northfield Public Library and he has been chosen to design and create the mosaic mural at the new Northfield Ice Arena.

http://www.michaelsweeremosaic.com

Michael Sweere -Multi Medium Exhibit at Fifty North Art Gallery<...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Stephen May, Karen Olson, and Cathy Rodland to highlight the Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals and the Lutheran Summer Music Academy and Festival at St. Olaf. We’ll hear about wonderful music events to add to your summer calendar.

2026 NOONTIME ORGAN RECITALS

19th Season – Seven Recitals

Wednesdays, 12:15 to 12:45 p. m.

June 24 – Catherine Rodland, Boe Chapel, St. Olaf College, 1523 Campus Dr.

July 8 – Nathan Proctor, 500 3rd St. W., St. John's Lutheran Church

July 15 – Students of the Lutheran Summer Mus...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes two sets of guests from Bows, Strings, & Contentment Orchestra to preview their Summer concert Nordic Music at the Grand Event Center. 

Bows, Strings & Contentment

String Orchestra, Conductor Laura Geissler

Summer Concert: Nordic Music

Featuring Nordic music from Scandinavia, Finland, and Iceland.

Special Guests: Sara Lynnnore (Hardingfele) and Kate Stuart (folk dance)

Sunday, 14 June 2026 @ 6PM

The Grand Event Center, 316 Washington Street, Northfield

Menu - Special add-on food f...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes writers Torild Homstad and Joan Ennis to share the story of the Northfield Open Writers group and their anthology The Basement Door. The writing group meets monthly at the Northfield Public Library and includes local writers from all genres—fiction, non-fiction, poetry.

https://mynpl.libcal.com/event/16708926

Beyond the Basement Door: Readings and book signing from the Northfield Open Writers

Monday, June 15, 2026

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Northfield Public Library Atrium

Get it...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes conductor Paul Niemisto from the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra to preview the concert It’s Showtime – The Music of Broadway.

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

The Northfield Arts Guild presents

The Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra

It’s Showtime – The Music of Broadway

Conductor Paul Niemisto

Featuring Tenor Bryan Reed

Sunday, 31 May 2026 @ 7pm

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 500 Third St W, Northfield, MN

...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes guitarist Randall Ferguson to preview his Guitar Show, a program on the history and evolution of the guitar, from the stately court music of Renaissance Europe to the exciting, syncopated dance rhythms of Spanish Flamenco, at the Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour in Faribault. He will be playing antique and modern instruments including Classical and Flamenco guitars, Renaissance and Baroque lutes, banjo, mandolin, and ukulele.

Cathedral Concert Series:

https://faribaultcathedral.com/merner/

Randall Ferguson - Guitar...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist features the Northfield Arts Guild production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown with guests director Rachel Haider, actors Henry Hillemann and Steve Lawler, and costume designer Kate Stuart. The Unsinkable Molly Brown is the rags-to-riches love story of Molly, a champion for the people, and James Joseph “J.J.” Brown, owners of one of the richest mines in the U.S. at the turn of the twentieth century.

https://northfieldartsguild.org/northfield-arts-guild-66th-theater-season/

MUSICAL: THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN

Director: Rachel Haider

Mu...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes two amazing local artists to the show to highlight new projects. First, filmmaker Cecelia Condit will discuss the premiere of two recent works: Monster in Me and A Parable of Now at the Walker Art Center. Next, Tricia Streitz from WildWood of Nerstrand will talk about this new gathering space and preview the May Market event featuring 40 vendors both in and outside, live outdoor music, delicious eats, bevs, treats and more! 

The Monster in Me: The Video Work of Cecelia C...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist celebrates National Library Week with highlights and happenings at the Northfield Public Library with Natalie Draper, Director of Library Services and Angelica Linder, Outreach Manager.

https://mynpl.org/home

Celebrate Asia Pasifika

Saturday, May 2, 2026

11:00am - 2:00pm

This third annual event, the result of an exciting collaboration between the Northfield Public Library and St. Olaf’s Asian Studies Department and Academic Civic Engagement Office, will feature entertaining and educational programming throughout the day. Jo...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Pauline Jennings, Performing Arts Manager at the Northfield Arts Guild and Jake Morton from Tractorhead to preview the next 411 Concert Series - The Singer’s Voice concert with Connie Evingson, a new production of Little Wars, and the Guild fundraising gala Gallop with the Guild with bluegrass from Tractorhead.

https://northfieldartsguild.org

411 Concert Series – The Singer’s Voice

Sunday, 19 April 2026

Connie Evingson with Dan Chouinard @ 7pm

Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West, Northf...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes guests from the Paradise Community Theatre at the Paradise Center for the Arts for the production of the Neil Simon play Jake’s Women. The story centers on Jake, a novelist who is more successful with fiction than with life.

paradisecenterforthearts.org

https://www.paradisecenterforthearts.com

(use while their main website is being repaired)

Jakes’s Women

Presented by Paradise Community Theatre

By Neil Simon

Directed by Palmer Huff

Am...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes wood sculpture artist Curtis Ingvoldstad to discuss the new documentary A Short Documentary About a Giant Pencil - a homeowner and a chainsaw sculptor shape meaning out of the twisted trunk of a fallen tree. The film features his Lake of the Isles Pencil sculpture.

https://woodsculpture.net/home-1 

Minneapolis Film Festival
Saturday, 18 April 2026 @ 11:10AM
mspfilm.org

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Director Julianna Skluzacek and Andy Anderson from the Northfield Arts Guild production of The Book Club Play. Loads of laughter and literature collide in this smart hit comedy about books and the people who love them. 

https://northfieldartsguild.org/northfield-arts-guild-66th-theater-season/

COMEDY: THE BOOK CLUB PLAY

Written by Karen Zacarías

Directed by Julianna Skluzacek

MARCH 20TH – 29TH, 2026

FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT 7:30 PM, SUNDAYS AT 2:00 PM

Loads of laughter and lite...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes guests from the Northfield Arts Guild production of The Book Club Play. Loads of laughter and literature collide in this smart hit comedy about books and the people who love them. 

https://northfieldartsguild.org/northfield-arts-guild-66th-theater-season/

COMEDY: THE BOOK CLUB PLAY

Written by Karen Zacarías

Directed by Julianna Skluzacek

MARCH 20TH – 29TH, 2026

FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT 7:30 PM, SUNDAYS AT 2:00 PM

Loads of laughter and literature collide in this...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes guests from Bows, Strings, & Contentment Orchestra to preview their Spring concert Music of Europe at the Grand Event Center.

Bows, Strings & Contentment

String Orchestra, Conductor Laura Geissler

Spring Concert: Music of Europe

Featuring favorites from Bach to The Beatles

and musical modes from Dorian to Ionian

Special Guests: Randall Ferguson, Laura O’Donnell, and Peter Dodge

Sunday, 8 March 2026 @ 6PM

The Gr...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes conductor Paul Niemisto from the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra to highlight their upcoming concert Promenade: Memories of BBC Proms.

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

The Northfield Arts Guild Presents

Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra

Promenade: Memories of BBC Proms

with conductor Paul Niemisto and featuring cellist David Carter.

Saturday, 28 February at 3PM

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Northfield, MN

Sunday, 1 March at 3PM

Hilltop Hall, Montgomery, MN

Tickets $15 at the do...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Pauline Jennings, the Performing Arts Manager at the Northfield Arts Guild and singer Erin Schwab 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/arts/music/411-series/

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes guests from the Paradise Community Theatre to highlight the upcoming production of Kill Me, Deadly with Zeke Brooks and Kandi Lingle. A play with romance, intrigue, and murder, this detective noir is a smart parody that will keep you guessing until the end!

https://www.paradisecenterforthearts.org/theater

Kill Me, Deadly

Presented by Paradise Community Theatre

By Bill Robens

Directed by Patrick Braucher

Charlie Nickels has a hard life as a...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes guests from the Paradise Center for the Arts:  Julie Fakler, Executive Director and Will McIntyre, Performing Arts & Education Director. We’ll preview upcoming events and discuss the Arts & Nature membership option.

https://www.paradisecenterforthearts.org

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Susan Dunhaupt and actors from the Northfield Arts Guild production of Little Wars. In this drama Agatha Christie, Gertrude Stein, Dorothy Parker, Alice B. Toklas, Lillian Hellman and more are together for the dinner party of your dreams.

https://northfieldartsguild.org/northfield-arts-guild-66th-theater-season/

LITTLE WARS*

Written by Steven Carl McCasland

Directed by Susan Dunhaupt*

THIS PLAY CONTAINS MATURE MATERIAL AND MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES.

JANUARY 30TH – FE...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes poet, performer, essayist, and storyteller Thadra Sheridan to preview the first installment of Narrative: Storytelling at The Grand. This event is an open mic for stories in prose, poetry, or music. The evening is hosted by Thadra Sheridan and features the iconic, hilarious, and legendary Tom Cassidy.

https://www.thadrasheridan.com

Narrative: Storytelling at The Grand

Grand Event Center, 315 Washington Street, Northfield, MN

Hosted by Thadra Sheridan

Storytelling Open Mic featuring Tom...

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...