Great Shot! At the Cow
2018-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Contented Cow, 302 Division Street B, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Great Shot!
An Artwork Photographing Opportunity and Artist Mixer

Need to have affordable, professional photos taken of your artwork? Here’s your chance! Please join us on Thursday, Oct 4 from 6-8 pm for Great Shot! an Artwork Photographing Opportunity and Artist Mixer.
Dan Iverson of Anthologie will have his professional setup at the Cow, ready to photograph artwork (measuring up to 60 x 60”) for a super rate of $15 per final, edited photograph – (3 photo minimum).
Space is limited, interested artists must reserved their 15 or 30 minute slots by Monday, Oct 1 by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org, or by calling (507) 645-8877. Don’t have work to photograph, but want to watch the process? That’s great! Artists are encouraged to hang out and network with other artists while Dan is photographing their artwork.

We Are the Willows: Free Music Workshop
2018-10-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Come join the musicians of We Are the Willows, a 6-piece orchestral rock band out of Minneapolis, to discuss the creation of their album PICTURE (PORTRAIT), based off of 350 letters sent between lead singer/songwriter Peter Miller’s grandparents during World War II. Their correspondence inspired Peter to explore themes of family, separation, life, death, and identity in a time of national and personal crisis. The songs communicate complex ideas delivered with pop-sensible charm. This workshop is free! Participants will explore their own family histories and discuss processes, develop creative habits and practices, and explore songwriting and storytelling together.

Read more about the band at www.wearethewillows.com.

First Friday Art Night
2018-10-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
First Fridays are a popular celebration in many communities–from Phoenix to Boston to Kansas City. The Northfield Downtown Development Corporation is bringing this monthly art experience to Downtown Northfield, beginning June 1, 2018! The fun will continue throughout the year on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 pm.

Join us for First Friday Art Night on October 5!
From 5-7 pm, please experience artwork by the following featured artists in our Upstairs Studio:

Barbara Pendergrass – oil and acrylic paintings
Nancy Rechtzigel – hand-painted cards
Dennis & Karen Vinar – signing copies of their book “How Did You Find Me After All These Years?”

From 5-9 pm, the Northfield Arts Guild will feature:

Galen Arthur Brown: Shapes and Shadows in our Main Gallery: A retrospective exhibition that examines Brown’s 40-year career.
Grow with the Guild in ourUp Galleryan exhibition featuring artwork created by adult and youth students who have recently taken a Guild class.

2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

411: The Cactus Blossoms
2018-10-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 7:30 pm
$25.00
SOLD OUT
“the duo’s gorgeous harmonies and ageless sound spell out just the beginning for these brothers.”
-All Things Considered, NPR
“The group is led by Minneapolis-based brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum, who, despite different last names, put their genetically encoded harmonizing skills and reverence for musical history to good use on the collection of energetic toe-tappers and emotionally resonant ballads — which all seem filtered through David Lynch’s surrealist lens. There’s no getting around it: You’re Dreaming is pretty damn dreamy.” – The Rolling Stone
“It’s an honest, unvarnished, completely engaging style that is clearly retro but in no way musty. Take some rockabilly, add some melancholy bluesy swoon, waltz time C&W and peppy folk-pop and mix with natural, innocent, fresh faced vocals that feel as if these guys have been singing together their whole lives… music guaranteed to make your day better.” – American Songwriter
Read more about The Cactus Blossoms
Venue: Northfield Arts Guild Theater
411 Third Street W., Northfield, MN
With Opener
Cannon River Currents
Folk duo Delia Kain and Helen Forsythe play a unique blend of old time and bluegrass music on their fiddles and banjos with sweet vocal harmonies.

Many Thanks to our 2018-19 411 Concert Series sponsors:

and to The Cactus Blossom Concert Sponsor:

Annual Members Meeting & Party
2018-10-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join the Northfield Arts Guild for our Annual Members Meeting on Wednesday, October 10 from 6-7:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.
The agenda for the Annual Member Meeting includes:

Welcome! And approval of last year’s minutes

Review FY2018 Financials

Board of Director Updates:

Recognition of outgoing Board Members
Introduce New Board Members
Governance Update

2017-18 Program Highlights

Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Education

Volunteer of the Year Awards

Closing Remarks

Studio ARTour
2018-10-12 16:00 - 20:00, 2018-10-13 10:00 - 18:00, 2018-10-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Studio ARTour is a co-operative venture among a group of artists in the areas around Farmington, Northfield, and Faribault. They open their studios to the public in October (in 2018, Oct 12, 13 &14) and invite you to come out and see where and how they work.
The Northfield Arts Guild is a proud sponsor and studio stop (Studio #18) on this tour! Come by and see work by Robert Christy, Darcy Horn and Carolina Niebres.

Friday, Oct 12, 4-8 pm
Saturday, Oct 13, 10 am-6 pm
Sunday, Oct 14, 10 am-5 pm

This year the ARTour celebrates 14 years! This year features 19 studios and 38 artists; most studios have several artists working in different media. The artists are glad to answer questions and provide information about the art. Some studios have demonstrations.
The range of work is amazing; weaving to welding, glass to gemstones, clay to carving – and paper in between. Whether you are a long-time collector, or are just looking for something unique, the studio tour is a perfect way to shop for fine art, and best of all the tour is free!
For more information, please visit the Studio ARTour website, and check out the FAQs. But if we didn’t answer your question feel free to email us at studioartour@gmail.com

FREE Mat-Cutting Workshop
2018-10-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Topic for October 25: Creating professional mats
You asked for opportunities to grow as artists, and we listened!
Increase your profits when selling your artwork by cutting your own mats! Artists may balk at the cost of commercially produced mats, but may also be intimidated by cutting their own. In this FREE workshop, come find out what tools you need, and how to use them to create your own professional-looking mats! Please join Joyce Francis on Thursday, Oct 25 from 6-7:30 pm in our downstairs Art Studio. In addition to the basics, Joyce will share ideas for innovation beyond a simple mat. Artists who have artwork waiting to be framed are encouraged to attend; as time allows you will get to practice your mat-cutting skills.

Space is limited, interested artists must reserve their spot by Wednesday, October 24 by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org, or by calling (507) 645-8877.

Join us for our monthly Artist Conversations! This is a time (every 4th Thursday from 6-7:30 pm) for emerging and professional artists to gather in a small group setting to discuss topics relevant to visual artists. These gatherings are free and open to the public.
Each conversation will focus on one topic such as:

How to regularly show your work
How to create a cohesive body of work
Social Media for artists
Bookkeeping for artists
Websites for artists
Pricing your artwork

Have a topic to suggest? Please email your idea to heather@northfieldartsguild.org

CVRO: American Memories
2018-10-27 19:00 - 21:00 | MN
Featuring Music of Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, and Howard Hanson
Repertoire:
Rhapsody in Blue (Dawn Thibodeau piano soloist)- George Gershwin,
“Romantic” Symphony No. 2 in D-flat Major- Howard Hanson
Music from “Rodeo” Ballet Aaron Copland
Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 7:00 pm
St. John’s Hall
500 3rd St W, Northfield, MN
Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 3:00 pm
St. Ansgar’s Lutheran Church
7459 Hwy 19 Blvd, Cannon Falls, MN

Purchase your CVRO Season Ticket prior to the October 27 concert and get one concert FREE!
Adult Season Package: $45.00
Senior Season Package: $35.00
Student Season Package: $35.00
Individual Ticket Prices for
American Memories: Oct
Music & Humor : May
Adult $15.00
Senior $10.00
Student $10.00

Individual Ticket Prices for
Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball: March
$25.00

Thank you to our CVRO Season Sponsor:

Thank you to our Concert Supporter:

Opening Reception - Fine Craft Collective
2018-11-02 17:00 - 21:00 | MN
Fine Craft Collective
Nov 2 – Dec 24, 2018

Celebrating 15 years!
The Fine Craft Collective is a seasonal cooperative show that is open every day from November 2 through December 24, 2018 in the Guild’s Main Gallery. The 2018 show features 24 artisans including:
Kathy Anderson, Bare Naked Soap Company, Carla Brown, Cathy Collison, Christie Clarke, Juan Fried, Joel Froehle, Groundwire Coffee Roasters, Reid Hendershot, Annie Larson, Heather Lawrenz, Glynnis Lessing, Wendy Nordquist, Donovan Palmquist, David Peterson, Ann Poulson, Jessica Prill, Colleen Riley, Lori Schmidt, Schoolhouse Apiary, Juliane Shibata, Leanne Stremcha, Jennifer Wolcott, and Barbara Zaveruha.
More information at finecraftcollective.com

Open 7 Days a Week! Nov 2nd – Dec 24 2018
Hours: Mon – Sat 10-6, Sun 12-4
Special Events:
Grand Opening Reception: Friday, November 2 from 5 – 9 pm
Winter Walk Reception: Thursday, December 6 from 5 – 9 pm
First Friday Art Night: December 7 from 5-9 pm
Holiday Open House: Saturday, December 16 from 10 am – 6 pm

First Friday Art Night
2018-11-02 17:00 - 21:00 | MN
First Fridays are a popular celebration in many communities–from Phoenix to Boston to Kansas City. The Northfield Downtown Development Corporation is bringing this monthly art experience to Downtown Northfield, beginning June 1, 2018! The fun will continue throughout the year on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 pm.

Join us for First Friday Art Night on November 2!
From 5-6:30 pm, please experience a special performance in our Upstairs Studio:

Carleton’s Artist-In-Residence, Fall 2018 – Multidisciplinary Artist, 2Fik leading “Get your heels, boys!!” This High He High Heels performance, is a workshop where men will learn and perform a military march in heels. Sign up to participate by October 26 (email megan@northfieldartsguild.org) or show up to watch Friday November 2, at 5 pm at the Northfield Arts Guild. The march will continue to the Northfield Public Library and end at the Weitz Center for Creativity, coinciding with a Closing Reception for 2Fik’s exhibition Gear Shifts.

From 5-9 pm, the Northfield Arts Guild will feature:

Fine Craft Collective Opening Reception in our Main Gallery featuring 24 artisans
Grow with the Guild in ourUp Galleryan exhibition featuring artwork created by adult and youth students who have recently taken a Guild class.

2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Open Art
2018-11-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Drop in and create art with your family! Participate in a fun, artist-led craft project, or let your creativity guide your art making. Supplies will be available for artists of all ages. No registration required. FREE!

Give to the Max Day!
2018-11-15 | MN
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.

Small Business Saturday
2018-11-24 10:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
On Small Business Saturday, enjoy 10% off Jewelry and Clothing in our Guild Gift Shop!
“Shop at the small businesses that help write the story of America.”
Double your holiday shopping fun with artist-made gifts. The Guild Gift Shop features unique gifts handmade by 100+ local and regional artists. Seasonal rotation means there is always something new. And through December 24th, shop the 24 artisans in the Fine Craft Collective in our Main Gallery.

Winter Walk at the Guild
2018-12-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Stop in the Guild during Winter Walk for a variety of art making, shopping, performances and more throughout our entire building. Check out all that we have happening!
Downstairs:
5-8 pm – Open Art for All Ages in Art Studio
Main Level:
5-9 pm – Fine Craft Collective in Gallery
5-9 pm – Holiday Shopping in Gift Shop
Upstairs:
5:30-6:15 pm – Northfield Troubadours Musical Performance
7:30-8 pm – NAGCracker Dance Performance

CVRO: Holiday Chamber Music
2018-12-06 17:30 - 20:00 | Eagle’s Club, 304 Water Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Featuring a Brass Quintet, Woodwind Quintet, String Quartet and others from the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra

As part of Northfield’s annual WINTER WALK celebration
Thursday, December 6, 2018 * 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Eagle’s Club Hall
304 Water Street S, Northfield, MN
Join us for wonderful music and refreshments!
A free will offering accepted.
Thank you to our CVRO Season Sponsor:

With additional thanks to our Media Sponsor:

First Friday Art Night
2018-12-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
First Fridays are a popular celebration in many communities–from Phoenix to Boston to Kansas City. The Northfield Downtown Development Corporation is bringing this monthly art experience to Downtown Northfield, beginning June 1, 2018! The fun will continue throughout the year on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 pm.
Join us for First Friday Art Night on December 7 (the final FFAN of 2018)!
The Guild will feature:
5-7 pm

Authors Denny & Karen Vinar signing copies of their book How Did You Find Me…After All These Years? in our lobby.

7-8 pm

Performances by the North Star Winds chamber ensemble in our upstairs studio.

5-9 pm

Meet the Artists Reception in our Main Gallery featuring 24 artisans of the Fine Craft Collective
Grow with the Guild in our Up Gallery an exhibition featuring artwork created by adult and youth students who have recently taken a Guild class.

2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

A Christmas Story
2018-12-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
by Philip Grecian
December 7-9 and December 13-16, 2018
Set in the 1940s this comedy follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself, at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response?? “You’ll shoot your eye out!” All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family’s temperamental exploding furnace; the boys’ experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie’s father winning a lamp shaped like a woman’s leg in a net stocking and everything needed to make your holidays hilarious. (This is the play, not the musical version.)
We are excited to announce that Unum Vox will welcome our audience with caroling from 6:30-7:00pm on opening night! Many thanks to the singers and their director Jonah Heinen.

Directed by Justin Cervantes
Many thanks to our 2018-19 Theater Season Sponsors:

Thank you to our Production Co-Sponsors!

A Christmas Story
2018-12-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
by Philip Grecian
December 7-9 and December 13-16, 2018
Set in the 1940s this comedy follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself, at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response?? “You’ll shoot your eye out!” All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here, including the family’s temperamental exploding furnace; the boys’ experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie’s father winning a lamp shaped like a woman’s leg in a net stocking and everything needed to make your holidays hilarious. (This is the play, not the musical version.)

Directed by Justin Cervantes
Many thanks to our 2018-19 Theater Season Sponsors:

Thank you to our Production Co-Sponsors!

Audition: Wizard of Oz
2018-12-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
The Wizard of Oz is our 2018-19 Journey Home theater season’s Purple Door Youth Theater production.

Student auditions and technician interviews will be held on the evenings of December 10 and 12, 2018. Sign up for a 30 minute audition time.

Audition Location: Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street W., Northfield
Audition/Interview Preparation: Those auditioning for acting roles should prepare one very short monologue from those listed at the bottom of the registration form. Each mini-monologue is less than 30 seconds long. Those being interviewed for Dedicated Technician roles need not prepare anything in advance. Tips for both actors and techies can be found on our Purple Door Youth Theater page.

Rehearsals begin January 7, 2019. The Wizard of Oz opens on The Guild stage on February 22, 2019 and plays for two weekends through March 3, 2019.
Students in grades 2 – 12 are involved with every aspect of producing a show from Performing, to Designing and Building, to Marketing and Ushering in a safe and supportive environment. Our Actors will be part of telling the story onstage, and will be also involved in backstage training and work. Our Dedicated Technicians are those who are interested in working with the essential “backstage” elements such as scenery, lights, costumes and sound. Actors audition for roles. Dedicated Technicians interview for positions.
PDYT is a tuition and audition/interview based educational theater program. Scholarships may be available.

QUESTIONS? We are very happy to help!
Please contact Rachel at rachel.purpledooryouththeater@gmail.com

All School Show Opens
2019-01-09 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
New Year, New Perspectives
Northfield Area All-School Show
January 9 – February 9, 2018

This popular, annual 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.
The gallery walls are filled top to bottom with 2-D and 3-D 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 on Saturday, January 19th from 10 am- 2 pm!
During Imagination Celebration, the local art teachers will be present to guide visitors through and answer questions regarding the show.

2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

All School Show supported by:

411: Davina and The Vagabonds
2019-01-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Armory Square, 519 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 7:30 pm
$25.00
Venue: Armory Square
519 Division Street S., Northfield, MN
with opening act: Laura Caviani Trio
Listen to Laura’s 1/4/19 interview with ArtZany!
THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
Featuring
Davina Lozier – piano & vocals
Zack Lozier – trumpet & vocals
Steve Rogness – trombone & vocals
George Marich/ Andrew “Dizzy” Gillespie – alternating drummers
Andrew Foreman/Chris Bates/Liz Draper/Keith Yanes – alternating upright bass player
About Davina and The Vagabonds
Since exploding onto the scene in 2005, Davina and the Vagabonds have grown from a down-and-dirty blues band into one of the most exciting acoustic ensembles on the international stage. This high-energy quintet has established itself with a stellar live show, a professional look, and good old-fashioned hard work. In recent years they have performed in 45 states, 2 Canadian provinces and 12 European countries.
With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits, the band draws from the last 100 years of American music, and is converting audiences one show at a time. So much more than just a blues act, DATV’s shows are filled with New Orleans charm, Memphis soul swagger, dark theatrical moments that evoke Kurt Weill, and tender gospel passages. Davina’s voice and stage presence defy category in a different way. Davina has been compared to Etta James, Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin, Billie Holiday and Betty Boop, but comparisons don’t suffice. Sowers is a true original.
For several years the band has been on the road more than they are home in the Twin Cities, but when they are home, they can be found at the Dakota! One of the keys to Davina’s success is the band’s irresistible live show; when the idea for a live record was presented, the Dakota became the obvious choice to do it at. Davina and the Vagabonds’ latest record, Nicollet and 10th, was recorded over two nights in early 2015 here at the Dakota. Like its predecessors, 2014’s Sunshine and 2011’s Black Cloud, Nicollet and 10th is the latest chapter in Davina and the Vagabonds’ New Spin on an Old Sound mission!
What Other People Have Been Saying…
“She purrs and growls, whispers and wails. Sweet and seductive one moment, she’s in your face the next, and then she makes you laugh. Her voice is a complex, expressive, flexible instrument made of sugar and grit.” – Pamela Espeland, MinnPost
“Davina Sowers is a one-of-a-kind performer whose singing… has a sassiness bearing some comparison to that of heart-thumping blues queens Ma Rainey and Ida Cox.” – Downbeat
“There is a timeless quality about this band that sets them apart from the masses but, perhaps more than anything else, there is an honesty here that is refreshing beyond belief. This band loves what they do and they do it well.” – Bill Wilson, Reflections in Blue
“Two things remain consistent at all her shows though: her throaty but cushiony voice, which has a sort of hard-mattress comfort to it that’s part Bonnie Raitt, part Etta James and a little Amy Winehouse; and her band’s rollicking New Orleans flavor, driven home by dueling horn players and a bayou-thick standup bass.” -Chris Riemenschneider, Star Tribune
“Davina Sowers’ classically trained right fingers shimmy down the piano keys and meet up with an insistent boogie-woogie bass. Then she reveals her other musical talent: a sassy, salty, sweet voice that’s childlike at the top, husky at the bottom.”– NPR / Marc Silver 2011 “Song of The Day” Choice song LipstickandChrome

2018-19 411 Concert Series sponsors:

Concert Sponsor:

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

Artist Mixer at Imminent Brewing
2019-01-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Imminent Brewing, 519 Division Street S. #2, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Brand new artist?
Been an artist for a long time?
Embarking on a new technique?
New to Northfield?
Lived here forever?
All of these are great reasons to join us at our next Mixer! Enjoy appetizers & connecting with visual artists from our area. Bring a friend, all visual artists welcome!
Please RSVP by Jan 14 to heather@northfieldartsguild.org, or by calling (507) 645-8877

Imagination Celebration
2019-01-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join us at our annual Imagination Celebration event!
Imagination Celebration is a free day of art and performances on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019 from 10 am- 2 pm. This family-friendly event features the All-School Show in our Main Gallery, mini performances, demonstrations, and hands-on art activities in our Art Studio, Clay Studio, and Dance Studio.
This celebration of all things great about art is a popular, long-running event drawing hundreds of people to the Northfield Arts Guild. Imagination Celebration will showcase the annual All-School Show: New Year, New Perspectives, an exhibition of colorful 2D and 3D artwork created by K-12 students from Northfield Area schools. 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 will feature, We Are Your Neighbors, a photo exhibition by local Latino youth sharing images from their daily lives.
Imagination Celebration is a full day of community celebration of the arts and will take place at the Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division Street South. This is a free event. For more information call our office at 507.645.8877.
Schedule of Events
Dance Studio
10 am: Folklorico dancers performance
10:30 am: Northfield Youth Choir performance
12 pm Belly Dance with Kate Southwick performance and try-its
12:30 pm Improv games with Purple Door Youth Theater
1:30 pm Dance Theater Company with Hotspot House Band performance
Art Studio
10 am – 2 pm: Open Art Making for all ages
Clay Studio
10 am – 11:30 am: Demonstrations & try-its with Rafa Estrella
Main Gallery
10 am – 2 pm: Art educator-led tours of the exhibition

Auditions: Secret Garden
2019-02-03 12:30 | MN
https://northfieldartsguild.org/theater/auditions/

Unbound exhibition opens
2019-02-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Please join us for an Artist Reception on Friday, February 22 (7-9 pm) with Artist Talks at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.
Unbound
An exhibition featuring works by artists in the Carleton College Educational Associate & St. Olaf College Fifth-Year Emerging Artist programs.
February 15 – March 16, 2019
Every year following graduation, a select group of artists are invited to continue their studies at Carleton College and St. Olaf College as part of an Educational Associate (Carleton) / Fifth-Year Emerging Artist (St. Olaf) program. The Northfield Arts Guild is proud to showcase these up-and-coming artists!
This exhibition features the following artists showing various pieces created during their EA experience:

Hunter Brown (Mixed Media Installation & Sound)
Mercy Garriga (Digital Drawing)
Joseph Kyle (Oil Painting)
Yazmin Moktan (Acrylic Painting & Ceramics)
Emma Standen (Mixed Media)
Issa Wilson (Digital Drawing & Mixed Media)

Exhibition Sponsors:

2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

2019-02-17 17:00 - 19:00 | First United Church of Christ, 300 Union St., Northfield, MN, 55057
You’re invited to the Northfield Arts Guild’s Volunteer Appreciation SpudFest! We hope you and your family will join us for a nice meal and fellowship with other volunteers from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17 at the First United Church of Christ, 300 Union St.

RSVP HERE!

Thank you for all your work this past year with the Guild!

Volunteer Appreciation SpudFest
2019-02-17 17:00 - 19:00 | First United Church of Christ, 300 Union St., Northfield, MN, 55057
Enjoy a potato on us! All volunteers are invited to the Northfield Arts Guild’s Volunteer Appreciation SpudFest! We hope you and your family will join us for a nice meal, art making and fun with other Guild volunteers from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17 at the First United Church of Christ, 300 Union St. Thank you for all your work this past year with the Guild!

RSVP HERE or email Education and Volunteer Manager Megan Proft.

The Wizard of Oz
2019-02-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
February 22 – March 3, 2019
a Purple Door Youth Theater production
by Rochelle Norbert
Journey over the rainbow to a magical kingdom where four unlikely friends discover wisdom, compassion, courage, and the way home.
When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tinman who is missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to extinguish the Wicked Witch of the West to earn his help. This is a non-musical version of the Frank Baum story, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Performances:

The Wizard of Oz, Friday February 22 7:30 PM This performance is sold out.
The Wizard of Oz, Saturday MATINEE February 23 2:00 PM This performance is sold out.
The Wizard of Oz, Sunday February 24 2:00 PM This performance is sold out.
The Wizard of Oz, Fri March 1 7:30 PM
The Wizard of Oz, 2nd Sat Matinee March 2, 2:00PM We’ve added this performance!
The Wizard of Oz, Sat Night March 2 7:30 PM
The Wizard of Oz, Sun March 3 2:00 PM This is an ASL Interpreted performance.

Venue: Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West, Northfield.

Tickets: $10.00

Directed by Rachel Haider (2018 Best of Southern MN Scene Winner: Best Director)
Technical Direction by Deb Clark
Costumes by Kate Stuart

2018-19 Purple Door Youth Theater programming is sponsored by:

2018-19 Education programs sponsored by:

CAST (Order of Appearance)
Uncle Henry/Bardo (Flying Monkey): Nathan Wolff
Aunt Em/Riskett (Flying Monkey): Grace Ryden
Dorothy: Claire Casson
Breezy (Tornado dancer)/Yellow (Yellow Brick Road dancer): Izabel Sutlief
Gusty (Tornado dancer)/Brick (Yellow Brick Road dancer): Quinn Fintel
Drafty (Tornado dancer)/Road (Yellow Brick Road dancer): Kyra Reverman
Brisk (Tornado dancer)/Puck (Poppy)/Minty (Emerald Cityzen): Abby Kauffeld
Stormy (Tornado dancer)/Miranda (Poppy)/Seafoam (Emerald Cityzen): Molly Roethler
Locasta, the Good Witch of the North: Beka Mihalik
Aladar (Munchkin)/Quinlan (Quadling): Zach Perkins
Rowann (Munchkin)/Queeny (Quadling): Kaitlin Bailey
Sir Dashemoff (Munchkin)/Quimby (Quadling): Kosmo Esplan
Clara (Munchkin)/Wit (Winkie): Autumn Mastin
Bernice (Munchkin)/Ozaka (Guardian of the Gate): Hazel Shuffelton
Mona (Munchkin)/Glinda, the Good Witch of the South: Josie Hauck
Martha (Munchkin)/Drudge (Winkie): Ruthie Lippert
Stanley (Munchkin)/Quentin (Quadling): Sam Stier
Audrey (Munchkin)/Ozaine (Guardian of the Gate): Mae Bowers
Raymond (Munchkin/Ozborne (Guardian of the Gate): Alex Oehmke
Billy (Munchkin)/Ozman (Guardian of the Gate): Locke Perkins
Clifford (Munchkin)/Doubles as Wazzup: Silas Leer
Renae (Munchkin)/Ozette (Guardian of the Gate): Violet Froehle
Fredrick (Munchkin)/Ozcar (Guardian of the Gate): Theo Rustad
Bruno (Munchkin)/Quail (Quadling): Ezra Warren
Wicked Witch of the West: Harper Bechtel
Russell Crow/Shamrock (Emerald Cityzen): Zach Hosterman
Crow Diddley/Chartreuse (Emerald Cityzen): Jillian Ros
Scarecrow: Carson Bechtel
Tinman: Mackenzie Perkins
Lion: Joran Peterson
Gyle (Flying Monkey)/Announcer: Madeline Bussmann
Tryxster(Flying Monkey)/Quazi (Quadling): Connor Percy
The Wizard of Oz: Josh Johnson
Juliet (Poppy)/Wilder (Winkie): Haley Moore
Hamlet (Poppy)/Whim (Winkie): Carsten Walter
Titania (Poppy)/Winx (Winkie): Ava Neumann
Romeo (Poppy)/Wonky (Winkie): Joey Benson
Theseus (Poppy)/Olive (Emerald Cityzen): Fletcher Aylin
Prospero (Poppy)/Pistachio (Emerald Cityzen): Braiden Dietz

DEDICATED TECHNICIANS
Andy Amundson
Evie Bauer
Sam Froehle
Willow Jo
Josie Kelly
Merri Kmoch
Cricket Mohring
Maggie Muth
Eva Stier
Sydney Swedin
Alyssa Schwartz
Cully Trotman
Serena Walker
Bea Watts
Rachel Wolff
