ArtZany! - Radio for the Imagination

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes musicians from Bows, Strings, and Contentment Orchestra to highlight their Northfield Winter Walk Concert at The Grand Event Center. Guests for Part I: Conductor Laura Geissler, Concert Master Lisa Olson, new violinist Ruthi HenrichGuests for Part 2: Manager and violinist Peter Stegner, new violinist Dan Bergeson, violinist Lyn Thwing, new cellist Julie Spencer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Pauline Jennings, Performing Arts Manager at the Northfield Arts Guild to highlight the 411 Music Concert Series: The Singer’s Voice. This fabulous four-part series is hosted by pianist Dan Chouinard and features a new singer for each of the concerts: Prudence Johnson, T Mychael Rambo, Thomasina Petrus, and Charmin Michelle. In addition, we’ll preview the Riverfront Fine Arts Festival, Moth Storytelling Workshop, Auditions, Volunteer Opportunities, so many happenings at the Guild!https://northfieldartsguild.org/arts/music/411-series/ ANNOUNCING THE 2024/25 411 MUSIC CONCERT SERIESTHE SINGER’S VOICE WITH HOST AND PIANIST DAN CHOUINARDFrom 1994 to 2000 Sunday evenings at the legendary Dakota Jazz Club belonged to a live KBEM radio show called The Singer’s Voice. Hosted by Dan Chouinard at the piano, it was a song-laced conversation with a different singer each week about their life and music. The show was acclaimed by critics and embraced by the music community for its freshness and spontaneity, intimate format, and it’s power of story and song……AND THE GUILD IS BRINGING IT BACK FOR FOUR VERY SPECIAL PERFORMANCES.For nearly four decades Dan Chouinard has been pianist and accordionist of choice for a who’s who of Twin Cities performers, an enabler of community sing-alongs, and writer and host of hit shows for radio, concert hall and theatrical stageFIRST IN THE SERIES:DAN CHOUINARD WITH PRUDENCE JOHNSONSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2024 AT 7:00 PMAbout Prudence: Prudence Johnson’s career has taken her from honky-tonks to Carnegie Hall, from the theater stage to the Silver Screen, from the Midwest to the Middle East. She was a regular guest on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, broadcast for many years on National Public Radio stations across the country, and appears as one of the “regulars” in Robert Altman’s 2006 A Prairie Home Companion movie. Her film credits also include Robert Redford’s A River Runs Through It in a role she was born to play—a singer!Son & Mother opener: Northfield HS student and guitarist Aidan Gersky with vocalist Trina Brunk SECOND IN THE SERIES:DAN CHOUINARD WITH T MYCHAEL RAMBOSUNDAY, JANUARY 12TH, 2025 AT 7:00 PMTHIRD IN THE SERIES:DAN CHOUINARD WITH THOMASINA PETRUSSUNDAY, MARCH 16TH, 2025 AT 7:00 PM FOURTH IN THE SERIESDAN CHOUINARD WITH CHARMIN MICHELLESUNDAY, APRIL 13TH, 2025 AT 7:00 PM

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 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 CelebrationSaturday, 14 September from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Central Park, 421 Fourth Street Eastmynpl.org/hhc/2024This event kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month. Throughout the day, there will be live music, dancing, entertainment, arts, crafts, kid’s activities, a pet costume contest and authentic Latin food.

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.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 Concert III August 23, 7:30pmUrness Recital Hall, St. Olaf CollegeThe St. Louis-based Arianna String QuartetFestival Concert IV August 25, 3:00pmThe Northfield DepotThe Minneapolis-based Stone Arch Brass

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes ceramic artists Joel Froehle and Alex Olson from the Cannon River Clay Tour. The Cannon Clay Cooperative will showcase the work of twenty-two regional clay artists on the Cannon River Clay Tour. This free, self-guided studio tour and sale has four tour stops located in the beautiful Northfield area.https://www.cannonriverclaytour.comhttps://www.alexolsonarts.com/The Cannon River Clay Tour – 8th Annualcannonriverclaytour.com2024 Tour Dates:Saturday 17 August from 10am to 5 pmSunday 18 August from 10am to 5 pmThe 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.Location: Four artist’s studios in and around Northfield, Minnesota• Eureka Pots: 27607 Grenada Ave, Farmington, MN 55024• Larchill Farm: 31679 Dahomey Ave, Northfield, MN 55057• Holmquist Pottery: 11780 90th St E, Northfield, MN 55057• Connole Studio: 315 Oak St, Northfield, MN 55057

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 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 Wives of Windsor – A Beloved William Shakespeare ComedySir John Falstaff of Windsor decides to fix his financial woe by seducing the wives of two wealthy merchants. The wives find he sent them identical letters and take revenge by playing tricks on Falstaff when he comes calling. With the help of their husbands and friends, the wives play one last trick in the woods to put Falstaff’s mischief to an end.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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