ArtZany! - Radio for the Imagination

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Russ Boyington and friends to preview the October Chills Poetry & Short Story Performance . This family-friendly performance features live recitations of spooky-themed poems and short stories perfect for the autumn season.   OCTOBER CHILLS POETRY & SHORT STORY PERFORMANCE  Thursday 29 October and Friday 30 October 2026 7:0...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes playwright and director Michael Shaeffer and actor Andy Anderson from the Northfield Arts Guild world premiere production of Caddyshakes – a parody of the blockbuster movie Caddyshack that of course adds Shakespearean verse.  https://northfieldartsguild.org/announcing-our-67th-season/ https://northfieldartsguild.org/announcing-our-67th-sea...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Marc Robinson and actors Kevin Chapman and Kate Southwick from the Paradise Community Theatre production of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express . Join Hercule Poirot on the famous luxury train for this fast-paced adaptation from Ken Ludwig! https://www.paradisecenterforthearts.org/theater   Agatha Christie's Murder on t...

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 Stre...

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 ht...

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 Regiona...

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 artist...

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...

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...

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 Theate...

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:...

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.o...

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., Flo...

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. Gaugl...

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/thea...

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 Directo...

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...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Stephen May , Karen Olson , and Cathy Rodland to highlight the Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals and the Lutheran Summer Music Academy and Festival at St. Olaf . We’ll hear about wonderful music events to add to your summer calendar. 2026 NOONTIME ORGAN RECITALS 19th Season – Seven Recitals Wednesdays, 12:15 to 12:45 p. m. June 24 – Cathe...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes two sets of guests from Bows, Strings, & Contentment Orchestra to preview their Summer concert Nordic Music at the Grand Event Center.  Bows, Strings & Contentment String Orchestra, Conductor Laura Geissler Summer Concert: Nordic Music Featuring Nordic music from Scandinavia, Finland, and Iceland. Special Guests: Sara Lynnnore (Har...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes writers Torild Homstad and Joan Ennis to share the story of the Northfield Open Writers group and their anthology The Basement Door . The writing group meets monthly at the Northfield Public Library and includes local writers from all genres—fiction, non-fiction, poetry. https://mynpl.libcal.com/event/16708926 Beyond the Basement Door: Rea...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes conductor Paul Niemisto from the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra to preview the concert It’s Showtime – The Music of Broadway. https://northfieldartsguild.org/arts/music/cvro-2/ The Northfield Arts Guild presents The Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra It’s Showtime – The Music of Broadway Conductor Paul Niemisto Featuring Tenor Bryan Reed S...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes guitarist Randall Ferguson to preview his Guitar Show , a program on the history and evolution of the guitar, from the stately court music of Renaissance Europe to the exciting, syncopated dance rhythms of Spanish Flamenco, at the Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour in Faribault. He will be playing antique and modern instruments including Cl...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist features the Northfield Arts Guild production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown with guests director Rachel Haider , actors Henry Hillemann and Steve Lawler , and costume designer Kate Stuart . The Unsinkable Molly Brown is the rags-to-riches love story of Molly, a champion for the people, and James Joseph “J.J.” Brown, owners of one of the richest min...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes two amazing local artists to the show to highlight new projects. First, filmmaker Cecelia Condit will discuss the premiere of two recent works: Monster in Me and A Parable of Now at the Walker Art Center . Next, Tricia Streitz from WildWood of Nerstrand will talk about this new gathering space and preview the May Market event featuring 40...

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist celebrates National Library Week with highlights and happenings at the Northfield Public Library with Natalie Draper , Director of Library Services and Angelica Linder , Outreach Manager. https://mynpl.org/home Celebrate Asia Pasifika Saturday, May 2, 2026 11:00am - 2:00pm This third annual event, the result of an exciting collaboration between the...