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. 4d ago

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! 2026 Sogn Valley Art Fair, 10-2-26

    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 the fair! Cuddle with Dwarf Goats on Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 2pm Brass Rubbings on Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 2pm Veterans Telling Stories on Saturday at 2:30 pm at the VFW   Saturday Music! 10 – noon  “Trius” Jazz Trio noon – 2 “Helen Forsythe” 2 – 4 “Brian Halverson” 4 – 5 “Brenda Owens & Jeff Gurney   Sunday Music! 10 – noon  “Thomas Sticha” noon – 2 1/2 a Zillion 2 – 4 “Brian Halverson” Cuddling Dwarf Goats!

  2. Sep 25

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! StudioARTour and Rice County Fall Festival, 9-25-26

    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 County Fall Festival REGION:  NORTHFIELD, DUNDAS & FARIBAULT Visit websites for schedule and event and studio locations   2026 STUDIO ARTOUR Saturday 3 October 2026 10AM - 6PM Sunday 4 October 2026 10AM - 6PM Some Studios also open Friday 2 October 2026 4PM – 8PM The South Central MN Studio ARTour showcases artists in their working studios.  In 2026, we celebrate the 22nd year of putting on the tour on October 2, 3 & 4 – we invite you to come out and see where and how we work!  The 2026 tour features 18 locations and 42 artists around Northfield, Dundas, and Faribault. Most studios showcase several artists working in different media. The artists are glad to answer questions and provide information about the art, and many of the studios will have demonstrations.   The range of work is amazing; weaving to welding, glass to gemstones, clay to carving – and paintings to photography in between. Whether you are a long-time collector, or are just looking for something unique, the studio tour is a perfect way to shop for fine art, and best of all the tour is free!     THE RICE COUNTY FALL FESTIVAL Presented by the Northfield Arts Guild in collaboration with Studio ARTour and the Faribault Fall Festival, this brand-new, free three-day event combines local art, studio tours, and community celebrations.   The Rice County Fall Festival (RCFF) will take place in various venues across Dundas, Faribault, and Northfield between October 2nd-4th….featuring classic elements of the Studio ARTour and Faribault’s annual Fall Festival, live music performances, and projected video art- from local artists.

  3. Sep 11

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! CVRO and Hispanic Heritage Celebration, 9-11-26

    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   THIS IS A DJJD BUTTON EVENT: THE CONCERT IS $10 (AT THE DOOR) PLUS YOU MUST HAVE A $5 DJJD BUTTON TO ATTEND THE CONCERT. Buttons will be available to buy at the concert. CVRO concerts are ALWAYS free for students and kids.   IMMIGRANT MEMORIES: NORTHFIELD’S ETHNIC HERITAGE The Swede, Nicholas Gustafson, a victim during the Jesse James bank raid of 1876, was an example of the many immigrants coming to Northfield during those years. John North himself was an immigrant from the eastern US. Our concert celebrates the musical heritage of the Swedes, Norwegians, Bohemians, Germans, and more recently, Latinos, who make up our wonderful community. _________________________________________________ Hispanic Heritage Celebration Join us for our 9th annual celebration of Latin American culture, music, dance, and food in Northfield's beautiful Central Park! Main Stage entertainment, NPL Bookmobile, Hummingbird decoration, face painting, craft vendors and community partners, food vendors, Mobile Sign Shop - Wood Carvings - Sponsored by SELCO, Tamale Contest, Heritage Stamps   Saturday 19 September 2026 from 11AM – 4PM Central Park, 421 Fourth Street E, Northfield, MN https://mynpl.org/hhc2

  4. Sep 4

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! David Ullman, 9-4-26

    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 Artist David Ullman and  Featured Singer Claudia Schmidt With Host and Piano Artist Dan Chouinard Sunday, 20 September 2026 @ 7PM Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West, Northfield https://northfieldartsguild.org/arts/music/411-series/ https://northfieldartsguild.org/arts/music/411-series/   David Ullman: Dreaming Out Loud since 1979. Making sense of myself and the world around me by making films, music, and conversation.    The Furious Light (88 minutes) — Grappling with the gap between artistic longing and lived reality, a once-rising local singer-songwriter excavates his past in search of a reason to keep singing. Built from 35 years of archival footage, performances, journals, and interviews, The Furious Light follows filmmaker and musician David Ullman back to his childhood home in rural Ohio, where he interviews his father, uncle, and brother about the dreams, disappointments, and shared history that shaped them. Together, the Ullman Boys reconsider success, belonging, and creative fulfillment.

  5. Aug 28

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Northfield Living Treasures, 8-28-26

    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/

  6. Aug 21

    ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Jeff Sauve talks Wheels of Murder, 8-21-26

    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 https://fiftynorth.org/classes/learning/lifelong-learning-classes/ to pre‑register.   Please join local author Jeffrey M. Sauve for the launch of his latest true‑crime book, Wheels of Murder: The 1896 Bank Robbery That Shocked a Small Prairie Town. The story follows the Kellihan brothers’ ill‑fated bank heist—the most notorious Minnesota robbery of its time, second only to the James‑Younger raid twenty years earlier. The Sherburn, Martin County, Minnesota, crime sparked a 150‑mile posse chase that was covered in newspapers nationwide.   Jeffrey M. Sauve is an award-winning writer and historian based in Minnesota. He has contributed numerous articles to regional magazines, local historical societies and museums. He has also authored several books for various organizations. After serving 20 years as an archivist at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, he embarked on a successful writing career specializing in true-crime narratives.    His inaugural commercial publication, Murder at Minnesota Point (North Star Editions, 2022), has garnered significant acclaim. The book received a bronze IPPY (Independent Publisher Book Award) medallion for excellence in Midwest nonfiction, as well as a gold NEMBA (Northeast Minnesota Book Award) for best nonfiction.

  7. Aug 14

    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.

  8. 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.

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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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    2025 - 2026
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