Northfield Arts Guild

Auditions: VSMS
2016-04-18 19:00 - 2016-04-19 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Auditions for Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
7:00 – 9:00pm
Directed by Michelle Schwantes
Find out more information on our AUDITIONS PAGE HERE

"Connect" Exhibition Opens
2016-04-14 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
“Connect” – St. Olaf and Carleton 5th-Year Emerging Artists Exhibition
Every year, a select group of senior art majors are invited to continue their studies at St. Olaf College and Carleton College as part of a 5th year intern/apprentice program. The Northfield Arts Guild is proud to showcase these up-and-coming emerging artists!
This exhibition consists of various pieces created during the duration of their 5th-year experience, and features artists: Liz Brindley, Daniel Bynum, Tom Dunning, Gina Haugen, Ellen Kwan, Bridget Novak, & Leah Willemin.

Please join us for an artist reception on Friday, April 22 from 7 – 9 pm, with artist talks starting around 7:30 pm. The reception will also include an interactive performance piece by Liz Brindley.

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Crimes of the Heart
2016-04-10 14:00, 2016-04-09 19:30, 2016-04-08 19:30 | Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
“Why’d you do it, Babe ? Why’d you put your head in the oven?”
“Because… I don’t know… I’m havin’ a bad day.”

Crimes of the Heart
A Pulitzer Prize winning tragic-comedy by Beth Henley
Directed by Mishia Edwards
April 8-17, 2016
Performance Sponsors:
The Quarterback Club

2015-16 Theater Season Sponsors

Northfield All-School Exhibition Closes
2016-04-09 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The walls are filled top to bottom with artwork from local students grades K-12! See the progression of fantastic arts education here in the Northfield community!
Exhibition Sponsor: The Sketchy Artist and Professional Pride Realty
2015-16 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Imagination Celebration
2016-04-02 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
A free, family-friendly event that features the All-School Show in our Main Gallery, and demonstrations and hands-on art activities in our Art Studio, Clay Studio, and Dance Studio.
Our annual Imagination Celebration event is on
Saturday, April 2 from 10:00am-2:00pm.
This celebration of all things great about art is a popular, long-running event drawing hundreds of people to the Northfield Arts Guild’s Center for the Arts. Imagination Celebration will showcase The Big A: Northfield All-School Art Show, an exhibition of colorful 2D and 3D artwork created by K-12 students from Northfield Area schools. Though this exhibition runs March 16 through April 9, during Imagination Celebration, local art teachers will be present to guide visitors through and answer questions regarding the show.
This exhibition features student work from Arcadia Charter School, Area Learning Center, Bridgewater Elementary School, Greenvale Park Community School, Northfield Area Homeschool Classes, Northfield High School, Northfield Middle School, Prairie Creek Community School, Sibley Elementary School, and St. Dominic Catholic School.
In addition to the Main Gallery exhibition, The Up Gallery in the Center for the Arts features a photo exhibition by local Latino youth exploring Latino life in Northfield.
Other events at Imagination Celebration include mini-performances and workshops. From 10 am-2 pm, visitors are invited to participate in different art-making projects in the Art Studio. Beginning at 10 am, Northfield Youth Choir’s Junior Singers will demonstrate a rehearsal with singing and fun. An instructor from the Northfield Arts Guild’s Young People’s Theater Workshop will lead a theater game workshop at 11:00pm. At 11:30am Kate Southwick will lead a short belly dance performance, followed by a chance for attendees to learn some moves. The NAG Folklorico dancers will perform at 12:30pm and they will join the Northfield Arts Guild’s Dance Theater Company to perform pieces from the “Carnival of the Animals” at 1:00pm. Attendees will also have an opportunity to sign-up for membership in the Arts Guild at a special discounted rate during the Guild’s “Member Drive.” Membership in the Arts Guild helps support community events such as Imagination Celebration, the All-School Show, and all of the 100+ Arts Guild arts programs and events throughout the year.
Imagination Celebration is a full day of community celebration of the arts and will take place at the Northfield Arts Guild’s Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street South, Northfield. This is a free event. For more information call our office at 507-645-8877.
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Spring Break ends!
2016-03-27
Spring Break ends for Northfield Arts Guild classes! Classes will resume on Monday, March 28.

Spring Break begins!
2016-03-20 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Spring Break begins for Northfield Arts Guild classes! No youth classes will be held March 20-27. Some adult classes may still run during this week; please check with instructor to verify.

Northfield All-School Exhibition Opens
2016-03-16 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The walls are filled top to bottom with artwork from local students grades K-12! See the progression of fantastic arts education here in the Northfield community and be sure to join us for Imagination Celebration!
Exhibition Sponsors: Professional Pride Realty & The Sketchy Artist
2015-16 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Summer class registration begins!
2016-03-15 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Visit our Summer 2016 page to see all the fun ways you can play, get messy, and have a fun, relaxing time at the Arts Guild!
Registrations can be processed online, over the phone (507-645-8877), or in person at the Arts Guild’s Center for the Arts (304 Division St.).

MNJAG Exhibition Closes
2016-03-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The exhibition featuring members of the MN Jewelry Artists Guild, including Northfield Arts Guild member Susan Crow of East Fourth Street, closes in the Main Gallery.
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Grease Auditions
2016-03-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2016-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Find out more information on our AUDITIONS PAGE HERE

CVRO: Tell Me a Story
2016-03-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Cannon Falls High School Auditorium, 820 East Minnesota Street, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009, United States
Tell Me a Story
a Family Concert with Theo and DeWayne Wee, piano
Cannon Falls High School Auditorium, Cannon Falls
Symphony Orchestra with guest soloists
Time: 3:00 pm
The Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra presents a fun and energetic event for all ages, the Children’s Concert!This concert will include:

the Young Lutheran’s Guide to the Orchestra (music by Randall Davidson) with narration by Pastor Bruce Benson,
Peter and the Wolf (music by Sergei Prokofiev) with narration by Philip Spensley and ballet dances by students from the Cannon Falls School of Dance,
Carnival of the Animals (music by Camille Saint-Saens), featuring local celebrity musicans Theo and DeWayne Wee on the piano, narration by Patsy Dew, and dances from students in the Northfield Arts Guild’s Dance Theater Company and Baile Folklorico Mexicano troupe.

The first performance will take place on Saturday, March 5 at 7:00 pm at Northfield Middle School Auditorium in Northfield. Intermission will feature an “instrument petting zoo” for the young and curious to get an up-close view of various instruments and meet members of CVRO.
The second performance will take place on Sunday, March 6 at 3:00 pm at Cannon Falls High School Auditorium. This concert is hosted by the Cannon Arts Board. A community youth arts fair will feature art work of Cannon Falls Middle and High School students, an “instrument petting zoo” during intermission, and milk and cookies after the performance (provided by the Cannon Falls School of Dance).
Advanced purchase tickets are available online (click on the “Buy Tickets” button below), calling 507-645-8877, or stopping at the Northfield Arts Guild (304 Division St.). Tickets for the Cannon Falls concert are also available for purchase at the Cannon Falls Library and the Beacon.
*$30 special “Family and Friends” price: Buy two adult tickets at regular price, and get up to 4 student or senior tickets FREE! Discount will automatically apply when purchasing online. If buying tickets with cash or check at a retail location, ask for the Family and Friends price!*

“Pay-what-you-want” tickets will also be available at the door. Patrons are encouraged to support CVRO through a suggested admission of $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, or $30 for a family.
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CVRO: Tell Me a Story: Family Concert
2016-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Northfield Middle School Auditorium, 2200 Division St S, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Tell Me a Story
a Family Concert with Theo and DeWayne Wee, piano
Northfield Middle School Auditorium, Northfield
Symphony Orchestra with guest soloists
Time: 7:00 pm
The Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra presents a fun and energetic event for all ages, the Children’s Concert! This concert will include:

the Young Lutheran’s Guide to the Orchestra (music by Randall Davidson) with narration by Pastor Bruce Benson,
Peter and the Wolf (music by Sergei Prokofiev) with narration by Philip Spensley and ballet dances by students from the Cannon Falls School of Dance,
Carnival of the Animals (music by Camille Saint- Saens), featuring local celebrity musicans Theo and DeWayne Wee on the piano, narration by Patsy Dew, and dances from students in the Northfield Arts Guild’s Dance Theater Company and Baile Folklorico Mexicano troupe.

The first performance will take place on Saturday, March 5 at 7:00 pm at Northfield Middle School Auditorium in Northfield. Intermission will feature an “instrument petting zoo” for the young and curious to get an up-close view of various instruments and meet members of CVRO.
The second performance will take place on Sunday, March 6 at 3:00 pm at Cannon Falls High School Auditorium. This concert is hosted by the Cannon Arts Board. A community youth arts fair will feature art work of Cannon Falls Middle and High School students, an “instrument petting zoo” during intermission, and milk and cookies after the performance (provided by the Cannon Falls School of Dance).
Advanced purchase tickets are available online (click on the “Buy Tickets” button below), calling 507-645-8877, or stopping at the Northfield Arts Guild (304 Division St.). Tickets for the Cannon Falls concert are also available for purchase at the Cannon Falls Library and the Beacon.
*$30 special “Family and Friends” price: Buy two adult tickets at regular price, and get up to 4 student or senior tickets FREE! Discount will automatically apply when purchasing online. If buying tickets with cash or check at a retail location, ask for the Family and Friends price!*
“Pay-what-you-want” tickets will also be available at the door. Patrons are encouraged to support CVRO through a suggested admission of $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, or $30 for a family.

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Auditions: Purple Door
2016-02-29 16:00 - 19:00, 2016-02-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Project Purple Door is hosting auditions for You Can’t Take It With You, a live old-time radio play! This opportunity is for students in grades 6 – 12. More information HERE.

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2016-17 Theater Season Reveal and Oscar Party!
2016-02-28 17:30 - 22:00 | Rueb ‘N’ Stein, 503 Division St. S, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States

411 Concert: Communist Daughter with opener Chad Johnson
2016-02-27 19:30 | Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The 411 Concert Series features acoustic performances by regional and national musicians. Each show opens with a local musician!
A few years ago John Solomon walked away from music. After a long struggle with addiction and a brief stint in jail he broke up his critically acclaimed band Friends Like These and moved to a small town. Supposedly that was that…
Even though Solomon left music, music never left him. After a long hiatus, he called some friends to come out to that small town and begin again.
Find out more about Communist Daughter

Quotes about Communist Daughter:
“Songs that capture the old joy of classic records and do-nothing days, and the ache of knowing they’re mostly gone. Yes, there’s a good kind of sadness, and this is what it sounds like.” -M Maerz, Rolling Stone

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"Fire It Up" new kiln dedication party
2016-02-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Center for the Arts – Clay Studio, 304 Division Street, Northfield, 55057
Join us for a dedication party celebrating the new state-of-the-art kiln in our clay studio.
Starting at 7 pm, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and wheel throwing demonstrations. We invite all attendees to create a celebratory tile to commemorate the event. At 7:45 we will dedicate the new kiln, load the tiles created that evening into the kiln, and fire it up!

Robin Hood
2016-02-21 14:00, 2016-02-19 19:30 | Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
“And if any of you ever suffers unjustly, come without fear into Sherwood Forest and ask for Robin Hood.”
Robin Hood
by Ivey Award-winning playwright Greg Banks
February 19-21, 2016
All pre-sale tickets for ROBIN HOOD have been sold. Approximately 30 “pay what you can” tickets will be available the day of each performance in order to allow people of all backgrounds the opportunity to attend this production. This limited number of “pay what you can” tickets will be available one hour prior to each performance.
A Purple Door Youth Theater Production
(PDYT is an educational branch of the Northfield Arts Guild Theater)
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MNJAG Exhibition Opens
2016-02-12 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
“MNJAG Jewelry Exhibition”
February 12 – March 12, 2016
This exhibition features recent work by MNJAG jewelry artists: Bridget Clark, Susan Crow, Lindsay Locatelli, Ann Madland, Lisa Phelps-Havelin, Soren Priede, Danny Saathoff, Laura Stamper, Mel Tudisco, and Beth Williams.
Join us for the Opening Reception from 7-9 pm on February 12. Light refreshments will be served.
Exhibition sponsors:The Tavern & The Ole Store

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Rebecca Tolle & Elizabeth Pechacek Exhibition Closes
2016-02-06 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The exhibition featuring painter Rebecca Tolle and ceramicist Elizabeth Pechacek closes in the Main Gallery.
Exhibition sponsor:Rare Pair
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Summer Class proposals due!
2016-02-05 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Northfield Arts Guild is accepting proposals for classes for our Summer 2016 term (June 6-August 29)! Come join us as we provide quality arts experiences and a “place to play” for people of all ages in the Northfield community. New teachers are welcome!

Deadline for class proposals is 6:00 pm on Friday, February 5, 2016; proposals must be submitted via email to office@northfieldartsguild.org or mailed/dropped off at the NAG offices (304 Division St., Northfield, MN 55057).

Things to consider:

Classes may be one-time only classes, run the whole term, or something in between.
Class content may be in any art area (visual arts, clay, dance, theater, music, literary, etc.), for any age group, and for any level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced).
While all proposals will be considered, the NAG is especially interested in receiving proposals for:

week-long day camp options for youth
literary arts and creative writing classes (all ages)
one-time “try it” type classes

Instructors can choose a flat-hourly rate or choose an “enrollment-based” pay option (more students = more money!)
Not all class proposals may be accepted due to scheduling, space availability, and other factors.
NAG staff will review each proposal and work with teachers to create the best possible scenario for making your class successful!
Download the class proposal form and class policies and guidelines for more information.
Know someone who would make a great arts teacher? Forward this email onto them!

Have questions, comments, concerns? Please feel free to email office@northfieldartsguild.org or call 507-645-8877!

Guest Artist CANCELLED
2016-02-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Northfield Senior Center, 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
我与平面之间
“Me Between Planes of Existence”
WE’RE SORRY TO REPORT THAT DUE TO THE WINTER STORM, LISA IS UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO NORTHFIELD FOR HER TALK. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Lisa Ginger (Jiang Yongyan) graduated from the Central Academy of the Fine Arts and is a member of the Arts Mid-Hudson. Over the years she has been involved in fashion and other creative fields.
“Me Between Planes of Existence” explores the things that surround us and influence our lives, such as gravity and bacterium. In her presentation, Lisa will show photos of her recent work, which explores the question of what does it mean to start or end? Her work is surprisingly simple, yet elicits a response of joy.
Lisa’s imagination brings life and happiness to people. Through her paintings, we can experience the emotional and interactive nature of happiness and graph a better understanding of the universe.

Classes cancelled due to weather.
2016-02-02 - 2016-02-03

Jack and Kitty
2016-01-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
The Northfield Arts Guild presents the “organic vaudeville folk” duo, Jack and Kitty on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 2:00pm at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for youth 17 and under (youth ages 3 and younger free if on a parent’s lap). Tickets for Jack and Kitty may be purchased online at northfieldartsguild.org or by calling the Northfield Arts Guild at 507-645-8877. Click “More Info” above!

Gallery: Dark Traces Artist Reception
2016-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
“Dark Traces” Artist Reception: meet the artists featured in this exhibition: painter Rebecca Tolle and ceramicist Elizabeth Pechacek in the Main Gallery. From 7-9 pm, light refreshments served.

Exhibition sponsor:Rare Pair
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