Northfield Arts Guild

Storied Design exhibit opens
2017-01-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Photographs by Timothy Schacker and The Jewell Wolk Quilt Project presented by Jean Wakely
January 5 – February 4, 2017
Meet the artists and learn more about their work at the Artist Reception on Friday, January 6th from 6:30-9 pm. Light refreshments will be served.
From 6:30-7:00 pm Jean Wakely will present the story of The Purple Sandwich Quilt from The Jewell Wolk Quilt Project created by her mother, Jewell Wolk.
At 7:30 pm Artist Talks featuring Tim Schaker, Jean Wakely and Barb Pendergrass

The Jewell Wolk Quilt Project is a collection of 11 story quilts by Jewell Wolk (1924-2011) of Cut Bank, Montana. The quilts depict a wide scope of topics from Jewell’s childhood memories, her children’s lives, women’s history and biblical storytelling.
Jewell was a student of life, a teacher at heart, and curious person about life. She found her quiliting passion after her seven children left home. She was a strong believer in the art form of storytelling, which she felt was becoming lost in the multi-media age.
As Jewell entered her 80’s, she was going blind. The object of her quilts is not perfection in art nor in stitch, but in the story it depicts. Each quilt tells a story, about 45 minutes in length. Her quilts have traveled extensively, have been widely published and documented, and have been used for many storytelling events. Her daughter, Jean is creating a booklet for each quilt, and presents a portion of the collection in this exhibition.
Tim Schacker Artist Statement:
I have always been interested in the design of a building as a statement about our culture and way of life. A stunning example of this is the entire city of Brazila, Brazil where an entire city was designed to reflect the values and culture of a modern Brazil. The same can be said when local communities design and build a house of worship that reflects the religious values of the religion and the age and time in which it was built.
The photographs in this portfolio were taken in churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples over the last 2 decades of my travels throughout the world. They share a common theme of reverence and faith to what I think ultimately is the same core value. When I was traveling with my family on the island of Santorini, Greece our guide stood on the worn steps of the local church we were visiting and took the hand of my eldest son and placed it in the worn grooves of the banister leading up to the church entrance. He asked him to feel all of the stories, all of the hope, all of the grief, and all of the joy of the people who had walked these steps before him into his church that had been built 500 years ago. He called it an almost perfect place. I didn’t think to ask why it was “almost” perfect but now believe that he wanted us to understand that how we interpret our faith and the way we live in that faith is through our own human eyes and imperfections. This body of work, which continues to grow and evolve, examines our houses of worship, through a lens of when it was built and how it has served its faithful overtime.

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Winter/Spring Classes begin!
2017-01-02
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Fall Classes end
2016-12-30

NAGCracker Encore
2016-12-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Northfield Arts Guild Dance Studio is proud to present “NAGCracker”. This annual event of holiday-inspired pieces features work from the Arts Guild Dance Theater Company and Mexican Folklórico Dancers. This vibrant performance is sure to set the mood for the upcoming holidays. This is an encore performance of our Winter Walk show. The event is free and open to the public; performed in the Arts Guild Dance Studio

Holiday Reception: Fine Craft Collective
2016-12-17 10:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Fine Craft Collective is a seasonal cooperative show produced this year by Cathy Collison and Heather Lawrenz. The show featuring 20+ artisans is open every day from November 4 through December 24, 2016 in the Main Gallery.
Come see the latest artwork from 20+ local artists.
More information at finecraftcollective.com

Open Daily! Nov. 4th – Dec. 24 2016
Hours:
Mon – Sat 10-6
Sun 12-4
Special Events:
Grand Opening Reception: Thursday, Nov. 10 from 5 – 8 pm
Winter Walk Reception: Thursday, December 8 from 4 – 9 pm
Holiday Reception: Saturday, December 17 from 10 am – 6 pm
Northfield Arts Guild Gallery: 304 Division St. S. Northfield, MN

A+ Holiday Party
2016-12-13 20:00 - 21:00
A+ HOLIDAY PARTY:
We invite the community to join us for an open house for friends, family, and supporters with cookies, refreshments and Santa.
Art Studio, Northfield Arts Guild
304 Division Street

A Christmas Carol
2016-12-11 14:00, 2016-12-10 19:30, 2016-12-09 19:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
a Purple Door Youth Theater production
Nineteenth century London comes to life when you and your family join Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, and, of course, Ebenezer Scrooge on a wondrous journey through Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Dickens’ tale of hope and redemption reminds us all what’s really worth celebrating. After all, it’s never too late to warm your heart with peace, love and joy!
Performances:
Friday, December 2, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 3, 7:30pm
Sunday, December 4, 2:00pm
Friday, December 9, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 10, 7:30pm
Sunday, December 11, 2:00pm*
* ASL interpreted performance. Contact the office at theater@northfieldartsguild.org to request these services no later than Nov 26.
Still want to see our sold-out production of “A Christmas Carol”? Don’t give up hope! We’ll have a limited number of jumpseats available at the door AND we often have seats turned back in for resale. So, come on down to the theater one hour prior to showtime to see what we can do to get you in! Thanks for your support!

Purple Door Youth Theater is sponsored by:

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CVRO Concert: Messiah
2016-12-10 19:30 - 21:00 | St. Dominic’s Church, 104 Linden St. N, Northfield, 55057
CVRO presents its third iteration of Handel’s Messiah: Christmas Edition! Once again the concert features guest soloists, including soprano Paula Lammers, mezzo soprano Deesa Staats, tenor Bryan Reed, and bass Rodolfo Nieto, and the Hymnus choir from New Prague. The concerts are sure to provide a wonderful holiday tradition for the whole family to enjoy!
****The concert is a GO for Saturday night! Leave early if you are able and drive safely. See you soon!
Friday, December 9, 7:30 pm- Cathedral of our Merciful Saviour, Faribault
Saturday, December 10, 7:30 pm- St. Dominic’s Church, Northfield

Advanced sale tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. “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.
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CVRO Concert: Messiah
2016-12-09 19:30 - 21:00 | The Cathedral of our Merciful Savior, 515 NW 2nd Avenue, Faribault, MN, 55021, United States
CVRO presents its third iteration of Handel’s Messiah: Christmas Edition! Once again the concert features guest soloists, including soprano Paula Lammers, mezzo soprano Deesa Staats, tenor Bryan Reed, and bass Rodolfo Nieto, and the Hymnus choir from New Prague. The concerts are sure to provide a wonderful holiday tradition for the whole family to enjoy!
*****With the impending snowstorm, we want to keep everyone safe! The CVRO will decide by 5 pm tomorrow (Saturday) on whether or not to cancel Saturday’s concert at St. Dominic’s Church which is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm. Information will be posted on the CVRO and Northfield Arts Guild Facebook pages, cvrorchestra.org and northfieldartsguild.orgwebsites, and information will be submitted to local radio stations KYMN (1080 AM/95.1 FM) and KCHK (1350 AM/95.5 FM).
Friday, December 9, 7:30 pm- Cathedral of our Merciful Saviour, Faribault
Saturday, December 10, 7:30 pm- St. Dominic’s Church, Northfield

Advanced sale tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. “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.
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NAGCracker
2016-12-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Northfield Arts Guild Dance Studio is proud to present “NAGCracker”. This annual event of holiday-inspired pieces features work from the Arts Guild Dance Theater Company and Mexican Folklórico Dancers. This vibrant performance is sure to set the mood for the upcoming holidays. We’ll have one performance this year at 6:30pm in the Arts Guild Dance Studio during Winter Walk. The event is free and open to the public.

Story time with Mary Bleckwehl
2016-12-08 17:25 - 18:15 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join local children’s book author Mary Bleckwehl as she reads from her two stories, Henry! You’re Late Again! and Henry! You’re Hungry Again?
The story time will be downstairs in our art studio. Books for sale and author signing will follow the story time.

A+ Marketplace @ Winter Walk
2016-12-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The A+ artists and volunteers with A+ Marketplace, part of the Autism and the Arts programming at the Northfield Arts Guild will be selling their cards and ceramic works on the first floor of the Northfield Arts Guild’s Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street South, during Winter Walk from 5:00-9:00 pm.
Join us!

A Christmas Carol
2016-12-04 14:00, 2016-12-03 19:30, 2016-12-02 19:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
a Purple Door Youth Theater production
Nineteenth century London comes to life when you and your family join Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, and, of course, Ebenezer Scrooge on a wondrous journey through Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Dickens’ tale of hope and redemption reminds us all what’s really worth celebrating. After all, it’s never too late to warm your heart with peace, love and joy!
Performances:
Friday, December 2, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 3, 7:30pm
Sunday, December 4, 2:00pm
Friday, December 9, 7:30pm
Saturday, December 10, 7:30pm
Sunday, December 11, 2:00pm*
* ASL interpreted performance. Contact the office at theater@northfieldartsguild.org to request these services no later than Nov 26.

Purple Door Youth Theater is sponsored by:

2016-17 Education programs sponsored by:

Small Business Saturday
2016-11-26 10:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
“Shop at the small businesses that help write the story of America.” The Northfield Arts Guild Gift Shop is great for unique gifts handmade by 100+ local and regional artists. Seasonal rotation means there is always something new, and our Gift Shop is open every Saturday!

Art Plus Heart: A+ Art Club Documentary Screening
2016-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Weitz Center for Creativity, 3rd St. E, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join the Northfield Arts Guild’s A+ Autism and the Arts program for a special screening of a documentary of the program by NAG member and local filmmaker Paul Krause. The A+ documentary will be part of a larger showcase of works by Krause, including documentaries about the Northfield HS Sculpture project and the Sidewalk Poetry contest, spearheaded by the Arts & Culture Commission. All three documentaries will be screened; run time is approximately140 minutes.
Admission $5
Weitz Center | Third Street East

No classes this week
2016-11-21

Shop for the NAG at Mainstream Boutique!
2016-11-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Mainstream Boutique, 506 Division St. S, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Looking for a fun new outfit for Fall or a unique clothing gift for a special someone? AND want yet another way to help support your favorite local arts center?
Please join us on November 17th from 5-7 pm at Mainstream Boutique (506 Division Street in Northfield).
10% of all sales from this special event will benefit the NAG!
Mainstream Boutique is a multi-generational fashion boutique selling unique on-trend apparel and accessories at an attractive price point.

Give to the Max Day!
2016-11-17 00:00 - 23:55
Thank you for your support of the Northfield Arts Guild! Please consider a gift TODAY!

10 Reasons to Support the Arts from www.AmericansfortheArts.org
1. Arts promote true prosperity. The arts are fundamental to our humanity. They ennoble and inspire us— fostering creativity, goodness, and beauty. The arts help us express our values, build bridges between cultures, and bring us together regardless of ethnicity, religion, or age. When times are tough, art is salve for the ache.
2. Arts improve academic performance. Students with an education rich in the arts have higher GPAs and standardized test scores, and lower drop-out rates—benefits reaped by students regardless of socio-economic status. Students with 4 years of arts or music in high school average 100 points better on their SAT scores than students with just one-half year of arts or music.
3. Arts strengthen the economy. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that the arts and culture sector represents 3.25 percent of the nation’s GDP—a larger share of the economy than tourism and agriculture. The nonprofit arts industry alone generates $135 billion in economic activity annually (spending by organizations and their audiences) that supports 4.1 million jobs and generates $22.3 billion in government revenue.
4. Arts are good for local merchants. Attendees at nonprofit arts events spend $24.60 per person, per event, beyond the cost of admission on items such as meals, parking, and babysitters. Attendees who live outside the county in which the arts event takes place spend twice as much as their local counterparts ($39.96 vs. $17.42)—valuable revenue for local businesses and the community.
5. Arts drive tourism. Arts travelers are ideal tourists, staying longer and spending more to seek out authentic cultural experiences. The U.S. Department of Commerce reports that the percentage of international travelers including museum visits on their trip has grown steadily since 2003 (18 to 24 percent). The share attending concerts and theater performances has grown from 14 to 17 percent since 2003.
6. Arts are an export industry. U.S. exports of arts goods (e.g., movies, paintings, jewelry) grew to $72 billion in 2011, while imports were just $25 billion—a $47 billion arts trade surplus.
7. Arts spark creativity and innovation. The Conference Board reports that creativity is among the top 5 applied skills sought by business leaders—with 72 percent saying creativity is of high importance when hiring. The biggest creativity indicator? A college arts degree. Their Ready to Innovate report concludes, “The arts—music, creative writing, drawing, dance—provide skills sought by employers of the 3rd millennium.” Nobel laureates in the sciences are 17 times more likely to be actively engaged in the arts than average scientists.
8. Arts have social impact. University of Pennsylvania researchers have demonstrated that a high concentration of the arts in a city leads to higher civic engagement, more social cohesion, higher child welfare, and lower poverty rates. A vibrant arts community ensures that young people are not left to be raised solely in a pop culture and tabloid marketplace.
9. Arts improve healthcare. Nearly one-half of the nation’s healthcare institutions provide arts programming for patients, families, and even staff. 78 percent deliver these programs because of their healing benefits to patients—shorter hospital stays, better pain management, and less medication.
10. Arts mean business. The Creative Industries are arts businesses that range from nonprofit museums, symphonies, and theaters to for-profit film, architecture, and design companies. A 2014 analysis of Dun & Bradstreet data counts 750,453 businesses in the U.S. involved in the creation or distribution of the arts that employ 3.1 million people—representing 4.2 percent of all businesses and 2.2 percent of all employees, respectively.

Grand Opening Reception: Fine Craft Collective
2016-11-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States

Audition: Dial M for Murder
2016-11-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Dial M for Murder

AUDITION INFORMATION:

Open call- no appointment necessary. Actors should try to arrive as close as possible to 5pm on Sunday or 7pm on Monday.
Scripts available for 24 hour perusal at the Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield.
Actors will read from the script both individually and with scene partners, no memorization required, open to all! Bring your abilities, and we’ll see where they take us!

DATES AND TIMES:
Sunday, November 6, 5:00-7:00 pm
Monday, November 7, 7:00-9:00 pm
callbacks as needed

PLACE:
Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West, Northfield

CHARACTERS (6 total, 1-3w, 3-5m):

MARGOT WENDICE (w) – Upper-class, British, elegant, charming, trusting, and having an affair. Must be able to play early-30s to late-40s.
TONY WENDICE (m) – Margot’s husband, former tennis pro, witty, brilliant, plotting the perfect murder of his wife for the financial windfall. Must be able to play late-30s to late-40s.
MAX HALLIDAY (m) – Margot’s lover, American mystery writer, caring, smart, earnest. Must be able to play early-30s to early-50s.
CAPTAIN LESGATE (m) – Hard-luck scam artist, former classmate of Tony’s, compromised and cornered, he makes for an easy blackmailing mark. Must be able to play late-30s to late-40s.
INSPECTOR HUBBARD (m or w) – unassuming but direct and highly-skilled detective, doesn’t miss a thing. Can be any age from 30 on up.
THOMPSON (and Several Off-Stage Characters) – (m or w) – Thompson is a police officer who is on stage for a few lines, but the actor playing Thompson must be willing to do several different voices of other unseen characters for off-stage phone calls, news reports, announcements, and character lines. Open to any adult who likes to do voices.

When murder calls…hang up! Deception, betrayal, passion and greed prove potent ingredients for a perfect mystery in this gripping thriller, famously filmed by Alfred Hitchcock. Ex-tennis professional Tony Wendice married his wife Margot for her money. Now he plans to kill her for the same reason. When his precise murder plot goes awry, can he improvise an equally deadly plan B? The exciting ending of this psychologically suspenseful story, which has thrilled audiences for decades, will leave you breathless at the edge of your seat.

411 Concert: The Lowest Pair
2016-11-05 19:30 - 22:00
An americana banjo duo from Olympia/Minneapolis, The Lowest Pair features Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee.
Opening the show will be Randy Broughten, with Dan Gaarder and Andy Olsen.

Now in its 5th season, the 411 Concert 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. Each concert opens with a local musician.
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Fine Craft Collective opens
2016-11-04 10:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States

Presentation: Northfield's State of the Arts
2016-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 | St. John’s Lutheran Church, 500 Third Street West, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
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Midnight Showing of RHS
2016-10-29 23:55 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Special Theater Event

Richard O’Brien’s THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
If you’re hoping to buy tickets for The Rocky Horror Show at the door tonight (Saturday 7:30 and Midnight), please use cash. Online tickets are still purchasable for the Midnight show via credit card, but hurry… sales are swift! The box office opens one hour prior to showtime.
Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O’Brien
A fundraiser to benefit the Northfield Arts Guild
Performances:
Thursday, October 27, 7:30pm
Friday, October 28, 7:30pm and Midnight
Saturday, October 29, 7:30pm and Midnight
In this cult classic, virginal heroes, Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, encounter the dog days of sexual hedonism in the form of a transvestite mad scientist, his wild collection of servants, and his latest creation: a muscular man named Rocky. With glam rock, cross-dressing, elaborate choreography, and a warped sense of humor, the audience is encouraged – “don’t dream it, be it.” The score includes favorites like “The Time Warp”, “Sweet Transvestite”, and “Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me.” Appropriate for adult audiences only. This is a fundraiser and is not part of our regular 2015-16 Theater Season.
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The Rocky Horror Show
2016-10-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
