ArtZany! - Radio for the Imagination

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Tune each week as Paula Granquist interviews artists from around Northfield and Minnesota. New episodes each Friday.

  1. 6d ago

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Meredith Fierke from FURIA and Jessica Prill, 8-14-26

    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, 2026 at 7PM   FURIA – Inventive, alternative artsongs written by Meredith Fierke and arranged and performed by FURIA—exploring the sounds of the high-strung guitar, clavinet, Hammond B3, reed organ, mandocello, national resonator, prepared piano, banjo and a variety of unique percussion instruments.

  2. Aug 7

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Cannon River Clay Tour, 8-7-26

    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   The ceramic artists of the Cannon Clay Cooperative invite you to join us for our annual Cannon River Clay tour! Hosted by 7 local clay artists and featuring 12 guest artists from around the region at three artist studios, this self-guided studio tour and sale includes a broad range of professional ceramic work.

  3. Jul 31

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Junie B. Jones The Musical Jr., 7-31-26

    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 Goldrich Adapted from the JUNIE B. JONES Series of books by Barbara Park Directed by Mickey Morstad July 31* and August 7 at 7:00 PM August 1, 2**, 8, and 9 at 2:00 PM *ASL Interpreted | **Sensory Friendly   Join Junie B. on her first day of first grade, where many changes are in store: Junie's best friend Lucille has found new best friends, and Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. While in Mr. Scary's class, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard — and she may need glasses. Add in a friendly cafeteria lady, an intense kickball tournament, and a "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal," and first grade has never been more exciting. Tickets - Adults: $14.50, Students: $9.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)  Show Sponsor: Federated Insurance Marquee Season Sponsors: Southern Heights Dental Group & The Bahl Foundation *This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.*

  4. Jul 24

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination ! 2026 Vintage Band Festival, 7-24-26

    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 Park. Performances on Thursday and Friday will be in Bridge Square and performances on Saturday and Sunday will take place in both locations. Find the complete roster of bands and the schedule for both stages at www.vintagebandfestival.org.  https://vintagebandfestival.org   Vintage Band Festival, a four-day festival every three years, provides a joyful, fun, and family-friendly atmosphere with eclectic brass music played by bands from all over the world. Audiences of all ages get to enjoy the beautiful city of Northfield at both outdoor and indoor venues and experience the musical and historical legacy that Northfield has been able to cultivate. Other nearby cities are featured as well. Music and history lovers alike will be engaged by the exceptional and out of the ordinary music experience and emphasis on historical music, dress, dance, and ambience.   Music and Democracy: Living History in America Friday 31 July from 9:45AM until 2PM Central Park in downtown Northfield   Free and family-friendly event!  View the schedule:  https://vintagebandfestival.org/music-and-democracy-living-history-in-america/   The United States is 250 years old and the music of the nation has changed often during those years. The program will chronicle highlights of those historical and musical eras. It will include spoken word actors including Theodore Roosevelt, reenactor brass bands in period dress, a Dakota drum group and singers and a folk singing duo. The event include food and drink vendors, non-profit organizations tables, face-painting and make-your-own art booth and an all-ages bicycle parade around the park.    11:30 Northfield Suffragist Singers: Women’s Right to Vote Movement Northfield Suffragist Chorus, a newly formed group of local women will join us to revive the songs of the suffragists once more. 1PM Bicycle Parade Children who wish to participate in the bicycle parade are invited to decorate their bikes at 12PM prior to the event if they would like to. Decorating is not required! Decorating supplies will be provided.

  5. Jul 17

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Lifting Voices Choir, 7-17-26

    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 differs from normal aging, ways to reduce risk, current treatment options, and the importance of early detection and active care management. This engaging session led by Dr. Joseph Gaugler from the University of Minnesota offers both clinical insights and practical advice for individuals, caregivers, and professionals.    Lifting Voices Choir will have a table at this event. Northfield Lifting Voices choir is directed by Kristin Kivell and meets at Fifty North.

  6. Jul 10

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Northfield Garden Tour and The Addams Family Musical, 7-10-26

    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 their gardens to the public. This garden tour is organized, advertised and hosted by the Garden Club. This is a ticketed event, the proceeds from which go to support the grants program and other charitable activities of the Northfield Garden Club. Tickets are $10 per personPay for your ticket at the first garden you visit -- good for all gardens and both days!! The Addams Family Musical  Presented by Paradise Community Theatre Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice Music & Lyrics by Andrew Lippa Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams Directed by Paul Johnson July 10*, 11, 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30 PM July 12 & 19 at 2:00 PM (*ASL Interpreted Performance!) https://www.paradisecenterforthearts.org/theater A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, The Addams Family is the magnificently macabre hit musical featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man whom her parents have never met. And if that weren't upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he's never done before: keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's "normal" boyfriend and his parents.

  7. Jul 3

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Much Ado About Nothing at the Northfield Arts Guild and Lutheran Summer Music, 7-3-26

    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 Northfield’s Central Park (at 421 4th St) for Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.  To be performed OUTSIDE at 7PM on: Friday, Saturday, Sunday July 10 – July 12 Thursday, Friday, Saturday July 16 – July 18 Count Claudio falls in love with Hero, the daughter of his host. Hero’s cousin Beatrice (a confirmed spinster) and Benedict (an eternal bachelor) are each duped into believing the other is in love with them. Claudio is deceived by a malicious plot and denounces Hero as unchaste before they marry. What could go wrong?! This comedy showcases some the the Bard’s finest verbal repartee and balances intrigue and strife with quick-witted humor. Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) is the nation’s premier faith-based music academy for high school students. Experience a summer of concerts, recitals, and worship at St. Olaf College—open to all! New in 2026: Many recitals and concerts require free tickets to help manage seating. https://www.lsmacademy.org In addition to advanced musical instruction and numerous performance opportunities, LSM students form an intentional community, living together for four weeks on a Lutheran college campus. Since 1981, this unique and immersive program has guided the lives of thousands of young musicians, many of whom credit LSM as the starting place for their future careers and vocations.

  8. Jun 26

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Mosaic Artist Michael Sweere, 6-26-26

    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 https://fiftynorth.org/activities/art-gallery/ Gallery Show: July 20-August 28 Artist Reception:Thursday, August 6, 4:00-5:00pm Michael Sweere creates mosaics by utilizing pieces of broken dishware, ceramic and porcelain tile, glass and found objects like vintage buttons, stones and old coins.

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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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