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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! Paradise Community Theatre's production of Kill Me, Deadly, 2-13-26

    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 gumshoe in the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, and things are only made harder by the murder of a client and the theft of her 300-carat diamond. With the help of his wisecracking secretary, Ida, Charlie seeks out the many suspects. Packed with romance, intrigue, and murder, this detective noir is a smart parody that will keep you guessing until the end! Performances: February 20*, 21, 27, and 28 at 7:30 PM February 22 & March 1 at 2:00 PM *ASL Interpreted Performance Tickets: Member: $19.50, Non-Member: $21.50, Student: $15.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)

    50 min

  2. FEB 6

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Julie Fakler and Will McIntyre from the Paradise Center for the Arts, 2-6-26

    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

    52 min

  3. JAN 23

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Northfield Arts Guild's production of Little Wars, 1-23-26

    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 – FEBRUARY 8TH, 2026; FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS AT 7:30 PM, SUNDAYS** AT 2:00 PM Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West, Northfield, MN France, 1940. Tensions are high. The booze is flowing. War is coming. The coolest women on earth are having the what-if dinner party you always imagined. Together they’ll drink, scoff and face their demons. Someone has a secret. All of them have confessions. Join Agatha Christie, Gertrude Stein, Dorothy Parker, Alice B. Toklas, Lillian Hellman and more for the dinner party of your dreams. Called “brilliant”, “mesmerizing” and “astonishing” by New York critics. **THERE WILL BE A POST-SHOW ‘TALK BACK’ AFTER THE FIRST SUNDAY MATINEE ON FEBRUARY 1ST THIS AMATEUR PRODUCTION IS BY ARRANGEMENT WITH NICK HERN BOOKS.

    54 min

  4. JAN 16

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Thadra Sheridan previews Narrative: Storytelling at The Grand, 1-16-26

    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 Cassidy Friday, 23 January 2026 Show starts at 7pm, doors open at 6pm Free and open to the public Thadra Sheridan is a poet, performer, essayist, and storyteller who grew up in Northfield and then wandered around the country until she ended up back here. She has been on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, performed at San Quentin Penitentiary, onstage for The Moth, and on Snap Judgement, among many other places.

    54 min

  5. JAN 9

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Northfield Musicians Perform the Music of Bruce Springsteen to support NFAB, 1-9-26

    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 This event is a fundraiser for the Northfield Fine Arts Boosters, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting arts education in Northfield Schools. All proceeds directly benefit the Boosters' programs and initiatives. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music and community spirit as over 50 talented Northfield musicians – people ranging from teenagers to seasoned musicians – take the stage to deliver 33 Springsteen classics, spanning The Boss’s full career from his first album Greetings from Asbury Park, New Jersey to modern favorites like Land of Hope and Dreams. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the power of live music and contribute to a worthy cause while supporting the next generation of artists and creators in Northfield. Since 2018, these benefit concerts have raised over $22,000 for arts education. This year’s show, sponsored by Jonathan and Liz Reppe, the owners of Armory Square who are donating their space, continues that tradition with a mix of local legends and rising stars. All proceeds benefit the Northfield Fine Arts Boosters, which fund programs like guest artist visits, adaptive art materials, and the Roger Jenni Instruments for All initiative, which ensures that every Northfield student has access to an instrument.

    1 hr

  6. JAN 2

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Pauline Jennings on upcoming 411 Concert Series at the Northfield Arts Guild, 1-2-26

    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 Singer’s Voice: Maria Jette with Dan Chouinard Sunday, 4 January 2025 Maria Jette with Dan Chouinard @ 7pm Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West, Northfield https://northfieldartsguild.org/arts/music/411-series/ Maria Jette has appeared with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, New York Chamber Symphony, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Minnesota Orchestra. She'll sing her musical theater favorites.  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 stage.  THE SINGER’S VOICE DAN CHOUINARD IS BACK WITH 4 MORE SUPERSTAR GUESTS FOR OUR 2026 411 CONCERT SERIES! From 1994 to 2000, Sunday evenings at the legendary Dakota Jazz Club belonged to a live KBEM radio show called The Singer’s Voice. Created by and 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 its power of story and song… ONCE AGAIN, THE WORLD-CLASS FEATURED VOCALISTS WILL SHARE, VIA SONG AND STORIES, PARTS OF THEIR RICH MUSICAL HISTORY. MANY THANKS TO OUR 411 SPONSORS CHARLIE KYTE AND JIM BASSETT!

    55 min

  7. 12/05/2025

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Bows, Strings, and Contentment preview their Winter Walk concert 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, 12-5-25

    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 Concert, Family Friendly, Contributions appreciated

    56 min

  8. 11/28/2025

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Northfield Arts Guild Purple Door Theater production of Winnie-the-Pooh, 11-28-25

    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 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)

    49 min
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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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    KYMN Radio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    152
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