Northfield Arts Guild

Troubadours Concert
2019-05-19 15:30 (America/Chicago) | St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 1321 North Avenue, Northfield, MN, United States
Join The Troubadours for their Spring Concert
NEW VENUE: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 418 Sumner Street, Northfield
NEW TIME: 3:30pm
Free will offering accepted. Refreshments will be served following the concert.
Featuring Northfield’s own award-winning violinist Catherine Carson.
Directed by Gretchen Gillis and accompanied by Joanne Rodland.
The Troubadours was formed in 1979 by Marilyn Wing. The group performs 20 concerts a year to a variety of audiences in the area: senior residences in Northfield and Cannon Falls including care facilities, service clubs and more. The Troubadours do a wide variety of music including Ghost Riders in the Sky, Beer Barrel Polka, Amazing Grace, Down by the River Side, Moon River, Alexander’s Ragtime Band, Blowing in the Wind and Blue Moon.
This is a Guild sponsored event.

Free Workshop! Fund Your Next Project, Grant Writing for Artists
2019-05-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N,, Faribault, MN, 55021, United States
Free Informational Workshop
Fund Your Next Project, Grant Writing for Artists
You asked for opportunities to grow as artists, and we listened!

Join fellow artists for a free workshop!
The Paradise Center for the Arts and the Northfield Arts Guild are proud to present this free workshop featuring a panel of performing and visual artists who have experience writing and receiving grants: Joy Davis Ripley (Photographer), Wendy Placko (Filmmaker, Musician, Actor & Dancer), Larry Tolle (Playwright & Performing Artist), & Judy Saye-Willis (Multimedia Visual Artist). This special workshop is free & open to the public!
This panel discussion will provide an overview of grant writing best practices including:
1) Understanding the grant writing process
2) The anatomy of a winning grant
3) The timeline of the grant writing process
4) Creating a strong budget
During this presentation attendees are welcomed to ask questions, and discuss their experiences, tips and ideas with the group.
Interested in attending? Please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

Join us for the Guild Artist Professional Development (APD) Series
You asked for opportunities to grow as artists, and we listened! The goal of our APD series is to build community amongst our regional visual artists working in all media, and grow through networking and learning opportunities.
Each quarter, the Guild provides a range of events
Artist Mixers Low-key artist get togethers at a local establishment
Artist Conversations Workshops focused on a specific visual arts related topic
Studio Visits See how other artists create to a topic shared over lunch
Lunch & Learns Demonstrations and presentations on a topic shared over lunch
These gatherings are free and open to the public, but as space is limited, please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or calling (507) 645-8877. To suggest a topic or workshop, please email heather@northfieldartsguild.org.

Our Children, Our World
2019-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Northfield Middle School Auditorium, 2200 Division St S, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
THURSDAY, June 20, 2019 at 7:00pm
Northfield Middle School Auditorium
Tickets are $15.00

Our Children, Our World features the music of esteemed Northfield composer Dan Kallman, who dedicates this concert to the celebration of nature, emphasizing the need to leave a livable planet to our children.

The first half will include compositions for children’s choir and solo performers. After intermission, you’ll be treated to Kallman works in a variety of styles, including jazz/pop/rock influenced music, some of which have never been heard before. The final pieces will feature current high school age singers joined by alums from the last two decades.

The concert features Northfield connected musicians and is sponsored by the Northfield Arts Guild. Local musicians extraordinaire Liz Shepley and Steve Jennings are co-producing this event.

Join us!

Grand Opening Celebration
2019-06-29 10:00 - 14:00 | MN
Grand Opening Celebration for We Are Water: Watershed
June 14 – July 27, 2019

A community-wide exhibition examining the central nature of water in our daily lives featuring artists who live and work within the Cannon River Watershed: Allison Albright, Toni Easterson, Gail Gates, Jay Johnson, David Killen, Matt Klooster, Sharol Nau, Meg Ojala, Cheryl Ramette, Rebecca Tolle and Gregory Wilkins. This exhibition runs concurrently with We Are Water Museum Exhibit.
Grand Opening Party for We Are Water: Watershed and We Are Water Museum Exhibit
June 29, 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Northfield Arts Guild & Perlman Teaching Museum, Braucher Gallery
Weitz Center for Creativity, Carleton College
Please join us for an Artist Reception at Northfield Arts Guild from 10-11 am, immediately followed by an art walk to the Weitz Center. Reception, guided tours of exhibit, music, presentation by MN State Agency staff, local officials, Water Bar, and family-friendly, water-themed art making activities at the Weitz Center from 10 am-2 pm.
www.crwp.net/events
https://mnhum.org/we-are-water-mn/

Coming in July

Artist Receptions & Outdoor Short Films
July 12, 7:30-10:30 pm
On Friday, July 12, please join us in our Main Gallery for a Reception for the 11 artists featured in We Are Water: Watershed, from 7:30-9:30 pm (Artist Remarks at 8:30 pm), and in our Up Gallery, for a SEMAC Capstone Event and Reception for Mary Ellen Frame’s Seeing Our Cannon River exhibition from 7:30-9:30 pm (remarks at 7:30 pm). These receptions immediately followed by an outdoor screening by Cannon River Watershed Partnership (CRWP) of water-themed short films projected onto the Guild building. Refreshments will be served.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

We Are Water: Watershed supported by:
Professional Drive Dental Group

We Are Water: Watershed collaborators:

Monster Drawing Rally
2019-07-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Imminent Brewing, 519 Division Street S. #2, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Monster Drawing Rally
Tuesday, July 23 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Imminent Brewing, 519 Division Street S. #2
Join us for the Guild’s first annual live drawing event and fundraiser!
Come see live art making, collect art and enjoy the night accompanied by live music and Imminent Brewing’s beer selection (cash bar) and Food Truck!
The event will feature leading regional artists making artworks side-by-side. During the evening, nearly 30 area artists will continually create works in a variety of scale, complexity and subject matter. Once an artist completes a drawing, it is then hung on the wall for viewing, and visitors can then purchase completed works of art for just $30 each. All proceeds directly support the Northfield Arts Guild.
This is a fantastic opportunity to collect a piece of art by your favorite artist!
Special thanks to Imminent Brewing for supporting this event.
$5 admission
Every drawing is $30

No paper tickets are needed for this event; all attendees will be put on a Welcome List at the door.
The artists generously donating their time and talents include:

Ann Beimers
Matt Bowers
Dan Bruggeman
Toni Easterson
Jill Ewald
Julie Fakler
Leander Fried
Madeline Garcia
Maurice Gibbs
Mary Griep
David Huyck
Lilla Johnson
Marsha Kitchel
David Lefkowitz
Glynnis Lessing
Liz Miller
Mary Malone
Laura Nakasaka
Katherine Norrie
Clara Peterson
Julia Radtke
Noah Schomburg
Fred Somers
Laura Stack
Mar Valdecantos
Michon Weeks
Evan Weselmann

AND MORE!

CASTastrophe2 Auditions
2019-08-06 18:30 - 20:30 | 411 West 3rd Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Auditions for CASTastrophe2 are August 6th and 7th, 6:30 to 8:30pm, with director Pauline Jennings: 404 Plum Street , Northfield. Sign up for a 15 minute time slot by emailing the director at eniluap.jennings@gmail.com
Auditions Requirement: Pick a song to sing that has backing tracks on YouTube (karaoke) and shows emotional, dynamic and vocal range. Or, bring along your proposed scene/monologue to perform.

What is CASTastrophe2?

Northfield’s brightest stars perform songs and scenes from roles in which they would NEVER be cast. The results are a thrilling and hilarious musical revue! In fact, it’s so much fun, we’ve brought it back for a second year to honor and benefit the Guild.
Join the Guild and Rebound Enterprises as they present the 2nd year of a blow-the-doors-off-CASTastrophe! It’s SO big this year, we’re performing at Armory Square!
Performances:
Thursday, September 26, 2019 @ 7:30pm
Friday, September 27, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, September 28, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, September 29, 2019 @ 2:00 pm
Venue: Armory Square, 519 Division St S, Northfield
CASTastrophe 2 is sponsored and made possible by:

Sam Ryden 411 Concert
2019-08-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Join us for Northfield’s send-off to the incredible Sam Ryden!
Thursday, August 15 2019 at 7:30 pm
$15.00
SOLD OUT!!!
Jump seats will be available at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m. If you are not able to attend but have a ticket, please consider giving your ticket away or back to the Guild.Thanks to everyone who bought a tickets to support this wonderful local talent!
Venue: Northfield Arts Guild Theater
411 Third Street W., Northfield, MN

Sam Ryden’s music is something new. It’s distinctively unbound by traditional stylistic category and gives glimpses of some of the possibilities for this young singer/songwriter. Some full-band tunes feature growling blues guitar & old-school hammond organ riffs while others spotlight super-clean acoustic guitar work underneath pristine vocals. There’s something for everyone to like in this promising new Minnesota talent.
2018 Best Solo Act Southern Minnesota Scene
Reviews:

“Close your eyes and you will think that Sam Ryden is either twice his age, or that you’ve been transported back in time and you’re listening to some budding young legend. You just simply don’t hear classic voices like his anymore! Sam’s mature musical instincts, well-developed tastes, and natural-born talent make him one of the most compelling young musicians I have seen in a long time.” –recording artist Jess Ray
“Sam is the real thing and a complete package. A singer, writer, and player that can hang with seasoned musicians who are decades older. Do yourself a favor and check him out while he’s still local.” – Andy Flory of The Counterfactuals
TRACKS
1. Possibilities (3:56)
2. Sometimes (3:55)
3. You Make Me Feel Good (3:59)
4. Time Moves Slow (3:49)
5. When Morning Comes Around (4:38)
6. Give Me a Love (3:28)
7. Save Me (4:13)
Sam’s music is available at iTunes, Spotify & YouTube (Sam Ryden CD Baby & Sam Ryden Music).
Many Thanks to our 2018-19 411 Concert Series sponsors:

Additional support by our Media Sponsor,
our Lodging Sponsor and our Beverage Sponsors

Riverfront Fine Arts Festival
2019-09-07 - 2019-09-08 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Riverfront Fine Arts Festival
The Riverfront Fine Arts Festival began in the 1970s! Currently, it takes place on the second weekend of September and runs in conjunction with the Defeat of Jesse James Days. Set along the idyllic Cannon River walkway, over 65 fine artists and craftspersons sell their work – ceramics, jewelry, paintings, fiber, wood and steel – there is something for everyone!
September 7 & 8, 2019
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm both days
Rain or shine!

Volunteer Opportunity: Help the artists at Riverfront Fine Arts Festival!

During the weekend of September 7 & 8, 2019 you can help the exhibiting artists make this event a success! Help direct artist traffic, unload vehicles, make coffee, deliver water and snacks to artists, hand out fliers, lead an art demo, and more!

We’d love your help! Email Volunteer Manager, Megan Proft: megan@northfieldartsguild.org
2019 Exhibiting Artists

Artist Name | Business Name | Medium
Northfield Arts Guild Artist / Info Tent
Northfield Arts Guild’s Inspiration Station
Indicates new artist

Michelle Ahlers, Demichellah, Jewelry
Dave Angell, Angell’s Images, Photography
Selena Bergstrom, Bergstrom Studios, Painting, printmaking
Amy Brown, Sweet Creek Originals, Jewelry
Bud Bullivant, Wired by Bud, Sculpture
Bob Carter, BC Stonewear, Jewelry
Cathy Collison, Cathy Collison Ornaments, Glass
Carla Cooper, CeeCee Designs, Jewelry
Tom Cornish, Tom Cornish LLC, Fused Glass
Creating Community Club, Painting, Jewelry, Ceramics
Terri Crandall, Crandall Glass Crafts, Stained Glass
Robert Dammer, Wood Art By Bob, Wood
Michelle Danielson, Red Tent Henna, Henna
Dawnette Davis, A Fanciful Vision, Fiber Arts
Ryan Dawald, RD Jewelry, Jewelry
Mike Denney, Good Wolf Bowls, Turned Wood
Patsy Dew, Patsy Dew Pix, Photography
Solveig Dittmann, Solveig Dittmann Designs, Jewelry
Gretchen Fierke, Seams Knotty, Textiles
Sarah Flicek, Felixery LLC, Jewelry
Robin Flint, Robin’sBest – Artwork by Flint, Drawing, Painting
Jesse and Angela Fredrickson, Mousework Glass, Blown Glass
M. Kelly Frost, Frost Custom Jewelry, Jewelry
Gail Gates, Aging Schmaging, Photography
Melissa Henning, Melissa Henning, Ceramics
LuAnn Heyer, Annabelle Creations, Textiles
Lori Hungerholt, Roots River Baskets, Baskets
Dawn Hutton, DMaliaDesigns, Jewelry
Rose-Marie James, Dream in Glass Studio, Glass
Marla Juhl, DAriann’s Girls, Inc., Clothing
Michaelene Karlen, Ballerina Botanicals, Organic Skincare
Carla Kennedy, KlayPotz, Ceramics
Becky Korbel, Red Sky Beads, Jewelry
Andrew Kringen, Andrew Kringen, Wood
Kari Kruempel, Kari K Art, Mixed Media
Heather Lawrenz, Lawrenz Jewelry, Jewelry
Lynn Lentz, Stella Sparrow, Jewelry
Melissa Manley, Just for Fun Jewelry, Jewelry
Dennis McClintock, Dennis McClintock PhotoGraphics, Photography
Layl McDill, Clay Squared to Infinity, Sculpture
Meghan Nelson, Dottir, Jewelry
Erica Ness, Wool-EN-Design, Fiber arts
Kathy Nickell, Designed By Kat, Glass
David Nyssen, Davey’s Art Studio, Printmaking, Painting
Sue Pariseau, Sue Pariseau Pottery, Ceramics
Andrea Pesses, Groveland Confections, Chocolate
David Peterson, Turned Wood Bowls, Wood
Louisa Podlich, A MANO, Ceramics
Jessica Prill, Jessica Leigh Designs, Jewelry
Wanda Scanlan, Wanda Scanlan Ceramics, Ceramics
Deborah Stevens, Deborah Stevens Author.com, Author
Nancy Stroessner, Prairie Sun Design, Textiles
Candace Sykora, Candy Made, Candles, soap
Katie Teesdale, Teesdale Studios, Ceramics
Geralyn Thelen, Just Me Geralyn and Glass, Glass
Jim Thurs, Perennial Steel LLC, Steel
Dave & Kathy Towley, David Towley Woodworking, Wood
Barbara Troje, Prairie Harvest, Naturals/Beeswax
Nick & Dan Varner, Nuttin Like It!, Artisan Nuts
Kara Verhage & Alison Bettin, Tiny Spoons, Artisan Desserts
Dennis & Karen Vinar, How Did You Find Me…After All These Years , Authors
Kristin Vogel, K Vogel Art, Mixed Media
Meigan Westermann, Meigan Westermann, Jewelry
Hannah Winter, Coin Gypsy, Clothing, wood
Craig Wojciechowski, Ledge Wood Creations, Wood
Jennifer Wolcott, Wolcott Art, Steel

Dawn Marie, Believet™ Benefit Concert
2019-09-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
The Northfield Arts Guild presents…
Dawn Marie, a benefit concert for Believet™

About Dawn Marie
For years, vocalist Dawn Marie has been captivating audiences with her strong vocals and energizing stage presence. After years traveling and playing Country/Rock music with many talented artists, she has gained experience and knowledge of the music industry and is a seasoned artist on the road. She has had the pleasure of sharing
stages with many talented national acts, such as Diamond Rio, Tyler Farr, John Beland, Little Texas and many more.​
A creative soul, Dawn Marie began writing years before a life on stage was the norm. She began working with producer John Beland and his team on two country songs in 2016, that received Midwest radio success. 2017 arrived and Dawn Marie could be found at countless spots in the Northwest and Central Wisconsin music scenes, playing acoustically and honing her writing skills. She began writing and working on her first EP, produced by John Richardson of Drum Farm Studio, and featured many skilled musicians.
​She also began working with the incredible members of the band Branded and wholeheartedly began playing rocking country music across the state.
Currently, Dawn Marie is hard at work promoting her second EP – Ready, Set, Girl Go. Recording and production by John Richardson of Drum Farm Studio, featuring the writing, composition and musicianship of R. Walt Vincent, released May 17, 2019. Read more about Dawn and preview her music atwww.dawnmarie-music.com.
​About Believet™
Believet™is a nonprofit organization that providers highly trained service dogs to disabled veterans, free of charge, to help them lead a more productive, independent life. Read more about the organization at believet.org.

Pieta Brown 411 Concert
2019-09-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street W, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 7:30 – 10 pm
Northfield Arts Guild Theater
“This record marks a major shift for me,” says Brown. “The songs mirror so many transitions: in my musical life, in my home life, in my creative life, in my country. I’ve been hovering at a crossroads, and I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one.”
Hailed as a “self-styled poetess, folk goddess and country waif” by the BBC, Brown has first came to international prominence with the release of her debut album in 2002. Over the past 17 years, she has toured the US and Europe and released seven critically acclaimed records, prompting NPR to applaud her moody, ethereal,” songwriting and the New York Times to praise her “sweet, smoky voice.”
Read more about Pieta Brown

Many thanks to our sponsors:

Additional support by our Media Sponsor,
our Lodging Sponsor and our Beverage Sponsors

Headshot Happy Hour
2019-09-26 16:30 - 18:30 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
HEADSHOT HAPPY HOUR
Guild, 304 Division Street S
Thursday, Sept 26 (4:30-6:30 pm)
Elevate your online profile with professional photos for only $50! The Guild is proud to partner with Dan Iverson of Anthologie to offer business profile photo mini sessions at an amazing value. Join us to spruce up your dated online profile picture with a fresh, professional photo. Included with your session:

The time and talent of your professional photographer in a relaxed, natural light setting
Use to 2 unique final images in perpetuity
Final edits/enhancements of your 2 best pictures
Electronic delivery of files in high-resolution and web-resolution
Black-and-white and color versions of your pictures
Price: $50, paid directly to Anthologie

Reservations are required so please call (507) 645-8877 x4 or email heather@northfieldartsguild.org by September 20 to reserve your place.

CASTastrophe 2
2019-09-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Armory Square, 519 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Northfield’s brightest stars perform songs and scenes from roles in which they would NEVER be cast. The results are a thrilling and hilarious musical revue! In fact, it’s so much fun, we’ve brought it back for a second year to honor and benefit the Guild.
Join the Guild and Rebound Enterprises as they present the 2nd year of a blow-the-doors-off-CASTastrophe! It’s SO big this year, we’re performing at Armory Square!
Performances:
Thursday, September 26, 2019 @ 7:30pm
Friday, September 27, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, September 28, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, September 29, 2019 @ 2:00 pm

Venue: Armory Square, 519 Division St S, Northfield

CASTastrophe 2 is sponsored and made possible by:

CVRO Tribute Concert
2019-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 | First United Church of Christ, 300 Union St., Northfield, MN, 55057
Join us for the opening concert of CVRO’s 40th Anniversary Season
October 26, 2019 at 7pm at UCC Church, Northfield
October 27, 2019 at 3pm at St. Ansgar’s Lutheran Church, Cannon Falls
Concert Program
– The Consecration of the House (overture) by Ludwig van Beethoven
– Fidelitas Tribute to Joseph Lee Heywood by Daniel Kallman, Narrated by Richard Collman
– Reformation Symphone by Felix Mendelssohn

2019-20 Season Sponsor

Concert Sponsor

With additional thanks to our Media Sponsor:

CVRO Tribute Concert
2019-10-27 15:00 - 17:00 | 411 West 3rd Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States

An Evening with the Founders
2019-11-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Armory Square, 519 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join us for a wonderful evening of interviews with founders of several of our programs celebrating a benchmark anniversary! This event is free but please reserve your spot so we know that you’re coming. Check out who will be interviewed.
Northfield Arts Guild (celebrating 60 years)
Myrna Johnson, interviewed by Paula Granquist
Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra (celebrating 40 years)
Paul Niemisto, interviewed by Paula Granquist
Young People’s Theater Workshops (celebrating 30 years)
Patsy Dew and Bob Gregory-Bjorklund, interviewed by Paula Granquist
Theater in the Park (celebrating 20 years)
Susan Carlson and Ann Etter, interviewed by Paula Granquist

Christmas Brass and Carol Sing
2019-12-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Armory Square, 519 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Take a break from the cold and enjoy the warmth of seasonal music performed by Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra members’ chamber ensembles.
This free event is part of Northfield’s Winter Walk and will take place at Armory Square during the Holiday Market.

Jerry Kosak and Pat Donohue
2020-01-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Two guitar masters take the Guild’s intimate stage for a one-night-only concert, with local opener Barbara Piper!

CVRO Favorites
2020-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | The Cathedral of our Merciful Savior, 515 NW 2nd Avenue, Faribault, MN, 55021, United States
CVRO’s first concert of the spring includes favorites from the past 40 years, accompanied by the impressive church organ at each venue.
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 7pm at Cathedral of our Merciful Saviour in Faribault
Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 3pm at United Methodist Church in Northfield
Concert program
Mozart – Overture from the opera The Magic Flute
Handel – Movements from Messiah, featuring Bryan Reed, Tenor
Copland – Four Dances from Ballet Rodeo
Bizet – selections from the opera Carmen, featuring Deesa Staats, Contralto
Saint Saens – excerpts from the Organ Symphony, featuring Stephen May, Organist

2019-20 CVRO Season Sponsor

CVRO Favorites
2020-03-08 15:00 - 17:00 | United Methodist Church, Northfield, 1401 Maple St, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States

The Cactus Blossoms
2020-03-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Armory Square, 519 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Hailed as a modern day Everly Brothers, this brother duo act out of Minneapolis proves that the musical tradition of ‘Blood Harmony’ lives on. Don’t miss this supersized 411 Concert at Armory Square!
With opener Jon Manners.

E-magination Celebration
2020-04-04 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
E-MAGINATION CELEBRATION
THE NORTHFIELD ARTS GUILD INVITES OUR COMMUNITY NEAR AND FAR TO ATTEND E-MAGINATION CELEBRATION, A FREE DAY OF ONLINE PROGRAMMING INCLUDING GALLERY TOURS, ART MAKING, AND PERFORMANCES FROM 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. ON SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2020. THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY ONLINE EVENT IS A VIRTUAL RE-IMAGINING OF THE GUILD’S ANNUAL IMAGINATION CELEBRATION THAT CAN BE ENJOYED FROM HOME.
The Guild is thrilled to continue this annual tradition in a new, virtual setting. Follow along on the Guild’s Facebook and YouTube pages with new content added regularly throughout the celebration, or watch later as all of the videos will remain online.

PERFORMANCES Watch dances from Folklórico and Dance Theater Company, highlights from the Guild’s production of Lend Me a Tenor and behind the scenes footage of the Purple Door Youth Theater production of The Prince and the Pauper.

GALLERY TOURS A highlight of E-magination Celebration will be a series of teacher-led video tours on YouTube of their students’ artwork in 20/20 VISION, this year’s All School Art Show installed in our Main Gallery. This popular annual exhibition features 2-D and 3-D artworks by nearly 1,000 students from Northfield K-12 schools.

ART MAKING Make your own art at home throughout the day! Guided arts activities will be released throughout the day to paint, draw and create your own art using everyday household items.

Even in this time of social distancing, the Guild embraces our mission to serve our community with a rich array of arts opportunities and experiences. We hope you will join us for E-magination Celebration, and also follow us on social media to enjoy arts learning and arts engagement activities.

20/20 VISION is supported by Northfield Yarn and The Sketchy Artist.
The Guild’s 2019-2020 Education programming is sponsored by Northfield News.
The Guild’s 2019-2020 Theater season is sponsored by Neuger Communications Group and Engage Print.
Purple Door Youth Theater is sponsored by Schieck Orthodontics.

POSTPONED - 40th Anniversary Celebration
2020-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Cannon Falls High School Auditorium, 820 East Minnesota Street, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009, United States
The Guild has suspended all large events through the end of April, including CVRO’s 40th Anniversary Celebration. We hope to share a rescheduled date as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
CVRO’s 40th Anniversary Season culminates with two concerts celebrating CVRO’s incredible legacy.
Concert program
– Candide Overture by Leonard Bernstein
– Specially commissioned premiere by Reinaldo Moya
– Sibelius Violin Concerto – Francesca Andregg, soloist

2019-20 CVRO Season Sponsor

POSTPONED - 40th Anniversary Celebration
2020-04-26 15:00 - 17:00 | St. John’s Lutheran Church, 500 Third Street West, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Guild has suspended all large events through the end of April, including CVRO’s 40th Anniversary Celebration. We hope to share a rescheduled date soon. Thank you for your understanding.
CVRO’s 40th Anniversary Season culminates with two concerts celebrating CVRO’s incredible legacy.
Concert program
– Candide Overture by Leonard Bernstein
– Specially commissioned premiere by Reinaldo Moya
– Sibelius Violin Concerto – Francesca Andregg, soloist
2019-20 CVRO Season Sponsor

Katy Vernon #LiveFromHome
2020-05-02 19:30 - 20:30 | MN, United States
Originally scheduled to play at the Guild Theater, this 411 Concert Series performance has been re-imagined as Katy Vernon #LiveFromHome. Follow along on Facebook as Katy Vernon shares an intimate evening of songs and stories with audiences near and far. Vernon has opened for the 411 Concert Series in the past and now takes the virtual stage headlining a solo evening of music special for Northfield audiences.

Viewers can access Katy Vernon #LiveFromHome free of charge, but are encouraged to make a donation of any amount via a donation link on the Guild’s website. All donations are 100% tax deductible and will help sustain the Guild during these challenging times, while also supporting our continuing online arts engagement.

Katy was born and raised in London, UK but in the past dozen or so years has established herself as one of the busiest musicians in Minnesota, combining melodic pop/folk songwriting with her twangy Americana band. She has appeared at festivals in the Midwest and UK such as the Ukulele Festival of Great Britain, The Grand Northern Ukulele Festival, Taste of Minnesota, Stars of the North, Big Turn Fest, and Hazelfest. Her newest record, Suit of Hearts, was just named as a top ten record of the year by the Star Tribune.

Virtual Members Meeting
2020-10-27 18:30 - 19:15 | MN
We invite Guild Members and the community to our online Members Meeting at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, October 27. This approx. 40 minute online event will include:

* A look back at our 60th anniversary season
* 2019-2020 Financial Report
* Arts Program Updates and
* Recognizing our 2019-20 Volunteers of the Year!
Watch a recording of the 2020 Virtual Member Meeting
View the 2019-20 Annual Report

411 Encore Concert featuring Sam Ryden
2020-12-19 19:30 - 20:00 | MN
The Northfield Arts Guild, in collaboration with Ray Coudret, is pleased to present 411 Encore Concert featuring Sam Ryden, a free virtual concert, live from the Guild stage, showcasing Northfield-based singer/songwriter, Sam Ryden on Saturday, December 19 at 7:30pm.
Ryden will perform live from the Guild Theater with his performance streamed on the Guild’s Facebook page. The concert will be approximately 30 minutes in length and feature new and recent songs by Ryden. Join us at 7:30 pm to enjoy live music featuring this acclaimed performer.
Stay tuned for upcoming dates and details for a planned series of musical performances live from the Guild Theater spanning the winter months.
WATCH THE CONCERT
During these challenging times, your support has tremendous impact! In celebration of tonight’s concert, please consider a donation to the Northfield Arts Guild.

Live From the Guild Theater: Craig Wasner, Maren Brogger & Rob Ryden
2021-01-16 19:30 - 20:00 | MN
Tune into the Guild’s Facebook page at 7:30 pm on Saturday, January 16 to experience the incomparable Craig Wasner, along with Maren Brogger and Rob Ryden!
WATCH THE LIVE CONCERT
Live from the Guild Theater is a series of 30-minute live monthly concerts streamed to you from the Guild Theater between January and May, 2021. This concert series, organized by Ray Coudret, in collaboration with Guild staff, provides a platform for accomplished area musicians to share their music with their community.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

LIVE FROM THE GUILD THEATER - Barb Piper
2021-02-20 19:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
Streamed live from the Guild’s Facebook page at 7:30pm on Saturday, Feb 20
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Join Barbara Piper Live from the Guild Theater! A singer/songwriter with an extensive resume in musical performance and music education, she states, “Music speaks for me what the spoken word cannot express, a passion supported and shared by my entire family.” Piper has two albums to her credit and is continually working on more.
Live from the Guild Theater is a series of 30-minute live monthly concerts streamed to you from the stage of the Guild Theater between January and May, 2021. This concert series, organized by Ray Coudret, in collaboration with Guild staff, provides a platform for accomplished area musicians to share their music with the community.
Live from the Guild Theater is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

MANY THANKS TO OUR 2020-21 411 CONCERT SERIES SPONSOR:

Live from the Guild Theater- Wendy Smith and The Zillionaires
2021-03-20 19:30 | MN
A versatile singer, instrumentalist, songwriter, and band leader, Wendy Smith has composed for theater and film using her music to tell stories and connect us to one another. Her song, Oh My Stars, co written with novelist Lorna Landvik, is featured in the award winning short film of the same name. Wendy performs as a solo artist and with her band The Zillionaires- featuring Peter Nelson, Dave Drentlaw, and Mike Legvold.
Wendy was recently interviewed by Pauline Jennings on the KYMN program “Musician Talk: Interviews with Local Musicians.” Listen to hear more about her musical journey before the concert!
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Live from the Guild Theater is a series of 30-minute live monthly concerts streamed to you from the stage of the Guild Theater between January and May, 2021. This concert series, organized by Ray Coudret, in collaboration with Guild staff, provides a platform for accomplished area musicians to share their music with the community.
Live from the Guild Theater is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
MANY THANKS TO OUR 2020-21 411 CONCERT SERIES SPONSOR:

Live From the Guild Theater - Jon Manners
2021-04-10 19:30 - 20:00 | MN
A consummate troubadour, Jon Manners has been playing guitar since ’57, and recorded with Rolling Stones impresario/producer Andrew Loog Oldham for the Rare Earth label. Now living in Northfield he gigs solo in Southern and Central Minnesota.
Jon Manners’ sound is unmistakable, combining the bounce of funk, the passion of soul, the thoughtfulness of jazz, the story telling of folk and the joy of rock’n roll.
– Rich Larson, The Weekly List, 95.1 FM
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Tune into the Guild’s Facebook page at 7:30 pm on Saturday, April 10 to experience Jon Manners Live from the Guild Theater!
Live from the Guild Theater is a series of 30-minute live monthly concerts streamed to you from the stage of the Guild Theater between January and May, 2021. This concert series, organized by Ray Coudret, in collaboration with Guild staff, provides a platform for accomplished area musicians to share their music with the community.
Live from the Guild Theater is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
MANY THANKS TO OUR 2020-21 411 CONCERT SERIES SPONSOR:
