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

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.KYMN Radio

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.KYMN Radio

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, photograp…

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’…

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, Thom…

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 DJ…

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…

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 Northfi…

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, dire…

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.orgKYMN Radio

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

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.KYMN Radio

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.KYMN Radio

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.KYMN Radio

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.KYMN Radio

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.KYMN Radio

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 con…

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 e…

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…

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.KYMN Radio

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.KYMN Radio

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. TKYMN Radio

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).KYMN Radio

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.KYMN Radio

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 ShibataKYMN Radio

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.orgKYMN Radio

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.KYMN Radio

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.KYMN Radio

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.KYMN Radio

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.KYMN Radio

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.KYMN Radio

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 …

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.KYMN Radio

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!KYMN Radio

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.KYMN Radio

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 …

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…

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 t…

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.”KYMN Radio

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.KYMN Radio

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.KYMN Radio

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.KYMN Radio

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.KYMN Radio