ArtZany! - Radio for the Imagination

ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Guitarist Randall Ferguson, 5-15-26

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 Classical and Flamenco guitars, Renaissance and Baroque lutes, banjo, mandolin, and ukulele. Cathedral Concert Series: https://faribaultcathedral.com/merner/ [https://faribaultcathedral.com/merner/] Randall Ferguson - Guitar Show Friday, 15 May 2026 @ 7:00pm Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour 515 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, MN Free Concert – Donations accepted for Cathedral Preservation Join Classical and Flamenco guitarist Randall Ferguson as he presents a musical program on guitar history – from playing court music of Renaissance Europe to exciting dance rhythms of Spanish Flamenco. Please join us for a wonderful evening of string music! Bach to Beatles!

ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Northfield Arts Guild's production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown, 5-8-26

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 mines in the U.S. at the turn of the twentieth century. https://northfieldartsguild.org/northfield-arts-guild-66th-theater-season/ [https://northfieldartsguild.org/northfield-arts-guild-66th-theater-season/] MUSICAL: THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN Director: Rachel Haider Music Director: Kat Middeldorp Choreographer: Mary Hahn May 15th – May 31st, 2026 Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30PM, Sundays @ 2:00PM https://northfieldartsguild.org/northfield-arts-guild-66th-theater-season/ [https://northfieldartsguild.org/northfield-arts-guild-66th-theater-season/] The Unsinkable Molly Brown is the rags-to-riches love story of Molly and James Joseph “J.J.” Brown, owners of one of the richest mines in the U.S. at the turn of the twentieth century. This revitalized version of The Unsinkable Molly Brown shows Molly as she really was: vibrant, progressive, and ready to fight for the underdog as a champion of women’s rights, labor rights, and immigration reform. SPONSORED BY MERCHANTS BANK – THEY SUPPORT THE ARTS! THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN IS PRESENTED THROUGH SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI).  ALL AUTHORIZED PERFORMANCE MATERIALS ARE ALSO SUPPLIED BY MTI. MTISHOWS.COM [http://mtishows.com/]

ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Cecelia Condit and Tricia Streitz, 5-1-26

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 vendors both in and outside, live outdoor music, delicious eats, bevs, treats and more!  The Monster in Me: The Video Work of Cecelia Condit Thursday, 7 May 2026 at 7 pm  Walker Cinema Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MN  $15; $12 Walker members, seniors, and students https://www.walkerart.org/whats-on/monster-in-me-the-video-work-of-cecelia-condit/ [https://www.walkerart.org/whats-on/monster-in-me-the-video-work-of-cecelia-condit/] Over the course of four decades, artist Cecelia Condit’s video work has dissected the psychologies of the feminine, the suburban, and the natural worlds. Her 1983 work Possibly in Michigan—brought to new audiences in recent years by its vast recirculation on social media—reminds us of the dark possibilities within the exterior and interior worlds of women; its resurgence speaks to the perpetual cycles of violence women continue to experience. This selection of Condit’s work traces ideas the artist has explored throughout her career and includes a premiere of two recent works: Monster in Me and A Parable of Now. A conversation with Cecelia Condit and Assistant Curator Patricia Ledesma Villon follows the screening. WildWood of Nerstrand 315 Main Street, Nerstrand, MN MAY MARKET Saturday,May 9 | 9am-1pm Join us for another delightfully spring May Market! Rain or shine, this small town market boasts over 40 vendors both in and outside, live outdoor music, delicious eats, bevs, treats and more! You simply must come experience for yourself {and what a great mother's day weekend activity, too!}. WildWood of Nerstrand A PLACE TO GATHER. FromTricia Streitz on the website: “When I think about this building, I hope that it brings joy.Carries brightness into a person’s day and projects a feeling of playfulness and fun {while still meaning business, of course}. I want people to be able to leave themselves and the world at the door and enter…to play.” https://www.wildwoodofnerstrand.com [https://www.wildwoodofnerstrand.com/]

ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! National Library Week with Natalie Draper and Angelica Linder, 4-24-26

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 [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 Northfield Public Library and St. Olaf’s Asian Studies Department and Academic Civic Engagement Office, will feature entertaining and educational programming throughout the day. Join us for food, music, dancing, and more! Concert: Northfield Handbell Choir Sunday, May 3, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm From classical (Grieg) to jazz (Dave Brubeck) to popular show tunes (Les Misérables), the Northfield Handbell Ensemble's annual Spring Concert offers a fun and eclectic mix of music for the entire family. Roving Story Hour with Andrea Mazzariello Tuesday, May 12, 20266:00pm - 7:00pm Local artist, musician, writer Andrea Mazzariello makes a stop at the library on his Roving Story Hour circuit to read a portion of his in progress novel. https://www.andreamazzariello.com/work/roving-story-hour [https://www.andreamazzariello.com/work/roving-story-hour] Aloha Storytime with Rose Oyamot Thursday, May 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am Sing along with Ms. Rose and her ukulele as we explore stories and interactive songs celebrating Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian heritage! Aloha Storytime is designed for a Pre-K audience. All are welcome. Registration for all participants is required. Children's Day/ Book Day - Día de los Niños/Día del Libro Thursday, April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day with us! Learn about and celebrate Puerto Rico through interactive storytelling, music, dancing, and a fun craft activity, along with an activity sheet to continue exploring cultures at home. Pamela Michelli, an Afro-Latina artist born in Puerto Rico, celebrates culture and language through dance, literature, and community programs.This event will be held at the Library Oasis at the Northfield Community Resource Center (NCRC), 1651 Jefferson Parkway, and is free and open to the public. Photo Exhibit: Minnesota Summer Birds Photo Exhibit: May 18 - June 2 Presentation: Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m.  Most Northfielders are familiar with the birds one commonly sees in our neighborhoods, such as robins, crows, and starlings, or birds that come to our feeders, such as nuthatches, chickadees, and Downy Woodpeckers. But there are many other birds that nest in the area that are rarely seen by most people. Gerry Hoekstra will offer a talk on Minnesota’s summer birds, using his own photographs as illustrations and focusing especially on the birds most of us rarely, if ever, see. Gerald Hoekstra is a resident of Northfield. Before retiring to a life of birding and photography, he was Professor of Music at St. Olaf College. As a photographer, he focuses primarily on wildlife, especially birds and insects, but also photographs landscapes and architecture. Hoekstra has birded and photographed wildlife internationally, as well as throughout the U.S. and Canada.  His photographs appear in a number of publications and can often be seen on the home page of the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (moumn.org [http://moumn.org/]). CELEBRACIÓN DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA – HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION 2026 Saturday, September 19, 2026 11:00am - 4:00pm Join us for a vibrant celebration honoring the richness and diversity of Hispanic heritage. Weaving Community / Tejiendo Comunidad invites us to reflect on how our cultures, traditions, and stories intertwine like threads forming a strong and beautiful fabric. Enjoy cultural performances, traditional foods, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities that celebrate and connect our community. The bookmobile will also be onsite with resources for all ages. This event is free and open to the public. Concept developed in collaboration with community volunteer Thais Gaona Brockway.

ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Pauline Jennings from the Northfield Arts Guild and Jake Morton from Tractorhead, 4-17-26

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Pauline Jennings, Performing Arts Manager at the Northfield Arts Guild and Jake Morton from Tractorhead to preview the next 411 Concert Series - The Singer’s Voice concert with Connie Evingson, a new production of Little Wars, and the Guild fundraising gala Gallop with the Guild with bluegrass from Tractorhead. https://northfieldartsguild.org [https://northfieldartsguild.org/] 411 Concert Series – The Singer’s Voice Sunday, 19 April 2026 Connie Evingson with Dan Chouinard @ 7pm Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West, Northfield https://northfieldartsguild.org/arts/music/411-series/ [https://northfieldartsguild.org/arts/music/411-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. Minnesota born-and-raised, Connie Evingson has a catalog of acclaimed albums that cover a wide range within the jazz genre. From jazz to Broadway standards, to covering Peggy Lee or The Beatles, the Twin Cities-based singer has an adventurous spirit that, like her music, knows no boundaries. Her ten albums released through Minnehaha Music have all charted in the Top 50 in the United States and Canada, and can be heard on radio stations around the globe. 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. Toward the Guild’s goal of lifting up the young and aspiring, every show includes a talented local young musician(s). 4.19.26 OPENER: Samantha ZenkSam is a junior and vocalist at Northfield High School. Out of all the music she has been able to perform, the styles she always comes back to are a mix of jazz, pop, and classic rock. You may recognize her from Rock and Roll Revival, as well as The NHS Choirs!  Little Wars Presented by Out of the Mist Celtic Theater and Northfield Arts Guild Theatre Friday, 24 April and Saturday, 25 April at 7:30PM Sunday, 26 April at 2PM Calvary Baptist Church (Glanton Theatre) 2608 Blaisdell Avenue, Minneapolis http://outofthemistceltictheater.com/ [http://outofthemistceltictheater.com/] Tickets are $20 and all proceeds will be donated to the Immigrant Law Center.   Little Wars is a co-production of Northfield Arts Guild Theater and Out Of The Mist Celtic Theatre. Little Wars is set on the eve of Hitler’s WWII Invasion of France in 1940.  The most influential women of their time (Gertrude Stein, Lillian Hellman, Agatha Christie, Alice B. Toklas, Dorothy Parker and more) gather for an imaginary dinner party to discuss the onslaught of fascism: they argue, laugh and console; there are confessions made, secrets shared and a mystery to solve.  Written by Steven McCasland and hailed by New York Critics as brilliant and mesmerizing, this timely drama explores the impacts of antisemitism as it spreads across Europe. Steven McCasland will join us for the Friday April 24th performance.   Gallop with the Guild on April 30th   The 2026 Guild Fundraiser at Reunion (501 Division St., Northfield) promises another fantastic evening filled with excellent food, drinks, entertainment, and fun — all to support the Guild’s mission of making art accessible for everyone in the community. Derby-Inspired Cocktails – Buffet – Silent Auction Thursday, 30 April at 5:30PMTickets: $75 each northfieldartsguild.org [http://northfieldartsguild.org/] Don your best Derby Dubs and win a prize!