Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes David Carter , Founder and Board Chair of the Bridge Chamber Music Festival . This year the festival celebrates Artaria String Quartet’s 40th Anniversary, showcases the Young Artist Recital, and features tango music with the Charles Gorczynski Tango Quartet. https://bridgechambermusicfestival.com Bridge Chamber Music Festival 2025 Festival Highlights: · Tuesday, August 19 – Artaria Quartet, 7:30pm at Carleton College · Thursday, August 2...
Aug 15, 2025•50 min•Ep. 134
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes ceramic artists Kelly Connole and Parker Garmiño from the Cannon River Clay Tour . For this 9th year of the tour, four sites around Northfield, Minnesota will host local and national clay artists: Holmquist Pottery, Connole Studio, Larchill Farm, and Eureka Pots. Visit the website for the Cannon River Clay Tour Map of the sites. https://www.cannonriverclaytour.com Cannon River Clay Tour Saturday 16 August 2025 10am – 5pm & Sunday 17 ...
Aug 08, 2025•53 min•Ep. 135
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes visual artist Mark Daehlin to share his artistic journey and the stories behind his Freedom Road Heroes series. These paintings are a vibrant, visual tribute to the courageous people who have worked for human rights, civil rights, abolition, and an end to the subjugation of oppressed minorities in the United States and beyond. The Freedom Road Heroes are on display at the Northfield City Hall and Fifty North through August 2025. https://...
Aug 01, 2025•52 min•Ep. 133
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist previews the next Vintage Band Festival with board members Paul Beck , Vicki Scott , and Randy Ferguson . The 2025 Vintage Band Festival in Northfield, MN will feature 13 hours of music and 11 bands! https://vintagebandfestival.org/vbf-2025-schedule/ Vintage Band Festival vintagebandfestival.org Saturday, 2 August 2025 from 9AM – 10PM Bridge Square, Northfield, MN Family Friendly. Free Admission. Donations accepted. Since 2006 the Vintage Band Fe...
Jul 25, 2025•57 min•Ep. 132
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Elizabeth Olson from the Northfield Garden Club and photography artist Gail Gates to preview the Northfield Garden Tour . Each of the six sites for this public garden tour is hosted by members of the Northfield Garden Club and features amazing local gardens for self-guided tours and each site is paired with a talented artist showcasing their works. https://www.thenorthfieldgardenclub.org 2025 Northfield Garden Tour Saturday, 12 July from...
Jul 11, 2025•55 min•Ep. 131
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist previews the Paradise Center for the Arts show Assassins with the director Eric Parrish , Will McIntyre , Performing Arts and Education Director of the Paradise and actor in the show, and actress Elin Odegaard . Discover Assassins, a multiple Tony Award-Winning show by Stephen Sondheim that delves into America's fascination with celebrity and the extreme lengths some will go to achieve it. https://www.paradisecenterforthearts.org/theater Paradise...
Jul 04, 2025•58 min•Ep. 130
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes actors Kyle Roth, Greta Porath, and Jenna Schlatter from the Northfield Arts Guild production of Flora & Ulysses . This play takes us on a zany adventure that begins with Flora, a cynical girl and reader of The Illuminated Adventures of the Amazing Incandesto! comic book and the special issue bonus comics entitled TERRIBLE THINGS CAN HAPPEN TO YOU! She and her super-hero squirrel Ulysses seek to explore his powers and travel the neig...
Jun 27, 2025•55 min•Ep. 129
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes interdisciplinary artist and independent filmmaker Wendy Placko to share the story of her new documentary Down to Zero: Net Zero Transitional Housing at Hillcrest Village. The film highlights the team that imagined and built this Northfield neighborhood of townhomes designed according to sustainable Passive House building standards and the issue of housing insecurity. https://wendyplacko.com/events/down-to-zero-film-premiere Down to Zero...
Jun 20, 2025•57 min•Ep. 128
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist features two upcoming music events in Northfield. First, Richard Collman will preview the Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals that begin the first week in July. There will be seven recitals for this 18th season. Then guests from Bows, Strings & Contentment Orchestra share the story behind their concert Music from American Roots which includes gospel, blues, jazz, swing, and rock.
Jun 16, 2025•43 min•Ep. 127
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes authors Kelly Corrigan and Claire Corrigan Lichty to celebrate the publication of their new picture book Marianne the Maker. This marvelous story introduces you to a girl with a crackerjack imagination that will inspire readers of all ages to take some time to enjoy your imagination and make a something!
May 30, 2025•56 min•Ep. 126
Host Paula Granquist highlights the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra with CVRO conductor Paul Niemisto, council president Laurie Stegner, and council member Heather Scott. We will preview the upcoming Summer Sounds Concert .
May 23, 2025•53 min•Ep. 125
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes musicians Ray Coudret and Bo Aylin from Fred the Bear to share the story of the new album Just Because . Recorded at the iconic Pachyderm Recording Studio, this record is a heartfelt collection of songs about life, love, and everything in between—capturing the spirit of Fred the Bear like never before.
May 16, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 124
Paula Granquist welcomes from the Northfield Arts Guild production of Shakespeare in Love director Rachel Haider and cast members Will Martin (William Shakespeare), Sara Cronk (Viola DeLesseps), Andy Artley (Lord Wessex), and Brendon Etter (Richard Burbage).
May 09, 2025•51 min•Ep. 123
Paula Granquist welcomes Alyssa Herzog Melby from St. Olaf, Alexus Kreft from the Northfield Public Library and the Northfield History Center, and St. Olaf students John Lutterman and Owen Schwalm to preview the Celebrate Asia Pasifika event at the Northfield Public Library .
May 02, 2025•51 min•Ep. 122
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Northfield poets Becky Boling ( Here Beyond Small Wonders ) and Susan Jaret McKinstry ( Tumblehome ) to preview their upcoming event at Content Bookstore . Celebrate National Poetry Month with us and discover the joy, wonder, glory, and wisdom of poetry.
Apr 25, 2025•54 min•Ep. 121
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes novelist Peter Geye to discuss A Lesser Light . Set on the rocky shores of Lake Superior at the turn of the 20th century, this is the story of Theodulf, a master lighthouse keeper, and his new wife Willa, a well-educated young woman and a reluctant bride with her eyes to the night sky. The book explores how selfhood and determinism develops: is the future what we’re handed or what we make of it?...
Apr 18, 2025•55 min•Ep. 120
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Will McIntyre, costume designer Abby Engbrecht, and actor Cody Jensen from the Paradise Center for the Arts production of tick, tick... BOOM! This hit musical by Jonathan Larson of Rent fame takes us through his musical theater journey and reminds us to hold on to our dreams.
Apr 04, 2025•55 min•Ep. 119
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Marc Robinson and the cast of the Northfield Arts Guild production ( Felicia Crosby, Maggie Muth, Jonathan Larson, and Paul Gleason ) of The Glass Menagerie . This Tennessee Williams drama shares the story of a former Southern Belle, her son and daughter and their struggles to build a future.
Mar 28, 2025•59 min•Ep. 118
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes guests from the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra (Paul Niemisto, Deesa Staats, Richard Collman) and the FiftyNorth Band (Dan Bergeson, Sandra Voelker, Eric Johnsrud) to preview their upcoming spring concerts.
Mar 21, 2025•59 min•Ep. 117
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Christopher Johnston to discuss his new novel Where you Come From is Gone , a family story set in Northern Minnesota that explores the bonds, pride, legacy, and life cycles of these hard-working commercial fishermen and mink ranching farmers. These characters cope with the trials of rural life, the dangers at work and play, and the games of politics. This story and their struggles will leave a lasting impression....
Mar 14, 2025•56 min•Ep. 116
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes music arranger Laurie Stegner, violinists Lisa Olson and Chau Truong, and vocalist Tesfa Wondemagegnehu from the upcoming Bows, Strings, & Contentment community orchestra concert.
Mar 07, 2025•57 min•Ep. 115
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Shari Setchell, Executive and Artistic Director of Big Woods Movement Collective, an organization founded to create a collective of resilient artists and movers. Through classes and events, Big Woods Movement Collective explores a healthier way of living and being in our minds, bodies and spirits.
Feb 28, 2025•53 min•Ep. 114
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes playwright, author and award-winning multimedia artist Kat Mustatea . Her new book Voidopolis is an augmented reality artwork from MIT
Feb 21, 2025•50 min•Ep. 113
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Rachel Haider and students from the Purple Door Youth Theater production of Legally Blonde, Jr. The Musical at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater.
Feb 14, 2025•53 min•Ep. 112
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Russ Boyington and several students from the upcoming production of The Count at the Northfield Middle School. This show puts a new spin on the classic Dracula story.
Feb 07, 2025•56 min•Ep. 111
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Norwegian translator and teacher Torild Homstad to discuss her contributions to Muus vs. Muus: The Scandal that Shook Norwegian America .
Jan 24, 2025•59 min•Ep. 109
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Northfield Public Library Director Natalie Draper and librarians Tyler Gardner , Alexus Kreft , and Francisco Murillo to explore the library and highlight upcoming events and activities.
Jan 17, 2025•53 min•Ep. 108
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes artist and educator Stephanie Cox and professor and filmmaker Chérif Keïta to preview their talk and comic book about the South African Nokutela Mdima Dube and her connection to Northfield, Minnesota.
Jan 10, 2025•58 min•Ep. 107
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes musician Ray Coudret , Iris Harmelink , and Emmett Norrie to preview the Northfield Fine Arts Boosters fundraiser Northfield Musicians Perform the Music of Bob Dylan .
Jan 06, 2025•56 min•Ep. 106
Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes artist Cecelia Condit . She is a storyteller, filmmaker, photographer, installation artist and lyricist. She works within the psychological landscape of contemporary fairy tales, dreams, and poetry. She is a professor emerita in the Department of Film, Video, Animation & New Genres at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she was the director of the graduate program in film for 30-years. Her most recent work, A Parable of Now ...
Dec 27, 2024•52 min•Ep. 105
