Northfield Arts Guild

Decoding Famous Minnesotans
2016-06-21 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Face Time: Decoding Famous Minnesotans
June 21, 7:30 p.m. Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West
Tickets at the door cost $10
The mystery surrounding Prince’s sudden, early death adds a final chapter to a life where the border between public persona and private person was often fuzzy. But in that respect, the shy, very private Prince isn’t entirely unique as many a celebrity only sparingly offers clues as to who they really are. Minnesota has been historically blessed with many instances of world-class talent, from the equally shy and private Charles Lindbergh – arguably the world’s first media celebrity and certainly Time magazine’s first Man of the Year – to Bob Dylan, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and the deliberately elusive Coen Brothers, among other state-wide achievers.
Here’s an opportunity to respectfully, appreciatively pull back the curtain and better understand the personalities of a top 10 list of Minnesota greats thanks to the unique skills of locally-based, internationally-renowned facial coding expert Dan Hill. His two Twin Cities performances, entitled “Face Time: Decoding Famous Minnesotans,” will feature the signature expressions – and related emotions – that provide a deeper, surer grasp of these local celebrities and how they fit or don’t fit the state’s identity. The show will include select video and audio clips that help illustrate Hill’s observations.
The performer, Dan Hill, grew up in Northfield (class of 1978, St. Olaf College class of ’82) and is the president of Twin-Cities based Sensory Logic, Inc., a firm that specializes in capturing and analyzing emotional dynamics through the facial coding tool made famous by Malcolm Gladwell’s bestseller Blink and Fox’s primetime hit TV series, “Lie to Me.” Last year, facial coding and the emotions it captures was the underlying basis for Pixar’s Inside Out movie, which featured the feelings of a hockey-playing young girl from Minnesota. Hill has analyzed famous in-the-news people ranging from presidential contenders to white-collar criminals like Bernie Madoff for CNN, Fox, MSNBC, NBC’s “The Today Show,” The New York Times, WSJ, Politico, Reuters Fast Company, Inc., The Village Voice, USA Today, and Allure among other media outlets.
Hill’s business clients have included over 40% of the world’s top 100 consumer-oriented companies. One of Hill’s five books, Emotionomics, features a foreword by Sam Simon, co-creator of “The Simpsons” and was chosen by Advertising Age as one of the top 10 must-read books of 2009. The book has been translated into over a dozen languages, and Hill has spoken from coast-to-coast nationally as well as in more than 20 countries. In late 2014, Hill’s use of facial coding to evaluate professional athletes for NBA and other sports teams was given front-page coverage in The New York Times.
For anybody who would like to become a better intuitive judge of people and situations, “Face Time: Decoding Famous Minnesotans” is a must-see. Small clues known as micro-expressions reveal big truths about who people really are. Hidden in plain sight, these tell-tale clues will be shared as tips in a fascinating, enjoyable, cutting- edge show that will enable audience members to hone their own powers of observation to improve their professional and private lives. After the show, a brief question and answer period will provide a further opportunity for audience members to learn still more about how their fellow Minnesotans often, oh so subtly emote!

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
2016-06-19 19:30, 2016-06-18 19:30, 2016-06-17 19:30 | Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
“If everyone took anti-depressants, Chekhov would have had nothing to write about.”

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
The 2013 Tony Award Best Play and hilarious comedy by Christopher Durang
Directed by Michelle Schwantes
June 17-25, 2016 @ 7:30pm
Includes a touch of naughty: recommended for mature audiences
This show will now play in the Northfield Arts Guild Theater,
411 Third Street West (not Central Park).
Sponsored by

2015-16 Theater Season Sponsors

"Out and About" Gallery Opening
2016-06-16 12:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Members Gallery
“Out and About”
New work by Elaine Schaffner
June 16 – July 16, 2016

A View For Miles

Elaine Schaffner Artist Statement:
“The outdoors is an integral part of who I am. I aim to commemorate the beauty and serenity found in nature. I feel it is important to pause and appreciate our natural surroundings and remove ourselves from our manmade distractions. By putting these places and views on canvas, I allow them to be appreciated again and again.Nostalgia brings me back to the rural landscapes that I took for granted as a child growing up on the family farm in northeast Iowa. More and more, I am trekking out into nature with my plein air easel and oil paints to take on the challenge of painting outside and each time, I am humbled by the task of capturing the immenseness of our big, open spaces.”

Main Gallery & Member Gallery Exhibits Open
2016-06-16 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
“Color in Common”
New work by Lisa Anderson & Susan Feigenbaum

June 16 – July 16, 2016
This exhibit features paintings by Lisa Anderson and sculptures by Susan Feigenbaum. Meet the artists and learn more about their work at the Artist Reception on Friday, June 24 from 7-9 pm.

Lisa Anderson Artist Statement:
I love the process of putting paint on a canvas; I work in acrylics because I can quickly achieve multiple layers. I am infatuated with squares and rectangles reminiscent of windows and doors, and find sunlight through a window incredibly inspiring. I’m intrigued and indirectly guided, in my work, by shapes and shadows cast at different times of the day.
I am happiest when standing in my studio, burst in hand about to start a new piece; those first few brush stokes are so exciting and full of hope. As layers, colors, and shapes take form, I experience love, hate, awe, frustration anxiety, obsession, and finally satisfaction and completion. I don’t love everything that I finish, sometimes it seems I’ve simply liberated an idea. The resulting painting are chapters in my life’s story.
Susan Feigenbaum Artist Statement:
My ceramic sculpture connects the world of our everyday perceptions with the subconscious world. I handbuild my forms from earthenware clay. Crackling with color and tactile surfaces, my work is inspired by the unseen, creating an uneasy balance between innocence and darkness. Inspired by an archive of life experience, memory, and the mystery of the subconscious, my sculptural forms straddle the boundaries between the human, the animal, and the imagined.

Members Gallery
“Out And About”
New work by Elaine Schaffner
June 16 – July 16, 2016

A View For Miles

Artist Statement
The outdoors is an integral part of who I am. I aim to commemorate the beauty and serenity found in nature. I feel it is important to pause and appreciate our natural surroundings and remove ourselves from our manmade distractions. By putting these places and views on canvas, I allow them to be appreciated again and again. Nostalgia brings me back to the rural landscapes that I took for granted as a child growing up on the family farm in northeast Iowa. More and more, I am trekking out into nature with my plein air easel and oil paints to take on the challenge of painting outside and each time, I am humbled by the task of capturing the immenseness of our big, open spaces.”
Exhibition Sponsors:

2015-16 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Northfield HS Honors Exhibition Closes
2016-06-11 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
See the stellar work of Katherine Norrie’s students in the Northfield High School’s Honors Art class. Work submitted to the show comes in a variety of media.
Exhibition Sponsor:

2015-16 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Latino Play Festival
2016-05-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-05-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2016-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
The 6th Annual Latino (and friends) Play Festival. All proceeds benefit the Latino Performing Arts Class at Northfield High School.

May 20, 27, and 28: 7 pm show at Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street
May 21: 7 pm show at Northfield High School Auditorium, 1400 Division Street South

Harmonious Wail / Robin Nolan Trio
2016-05-21 19:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Giants of Gypsy Jazz
Featuring:
Stephane Wrembel on Wednesday, May 18
Harmonious Wail / Robin Nolan Trio on Saturday, May 21
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: http://hotspotmusic.org/giants

Artist Reception: High School Honors Art Exhibition
2016-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Meet the artists and see their stellar work from 7-9 pm.
This exhibition features Katherine Norrie’s students in the Northfield High School’s Honors Art class. Work exhibited in the show comes in a variety of media.
Exhibition Sponsor:

2015-16 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Latino Play Festival
2016-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States

Stephane Wrembel
2016-05-18 19:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057

Northfield HS Honors Exhibition Opens
2016-05-18 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States

CVRO Concert: That's Entertainment
2016-05-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Northfield Middle School Auditorium, 2200 Division St S, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra showcases pop culture favorites in That’s Entertainment: Music from Film and Broadway! This concert will feature the Symphony Orchestra with guest vocalist Paula Lammers.
The first performance will take place on Saturday, May 14 at 7:00 pm at the Kenyon-Wanamingo High School Auditorium.
The second performance will take place on Sunday, May 15 at 3:00 pm at the Northfield Middle School in Northfield.
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.).

“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.
Season Sponsor:

Media Sponsor:

CVRO Concert: That's Entertainment
2016-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Kenyon-Wanamingo High School Auditorium, 400 6th St, Kenyon, MN, 55946, United States

Dance Concert
2016-05-14 15:00 - 16:30 | Northfield High School Auditorium, 1400 Division St S, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Spring Dance Concert 2016
May 14, 3:00 pm
at Northfield High School Auditorium, 1400 Division St., Northfield
All Northfield Arts Guild Classes will perform, incorporating all levels and styles of dance.

2015-16 Education programming is sponsored by

Exhibition Closes
2016-05-14 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
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! The work in this show represents various pieces that were created during the duration of their 5th year experience.

Exhibition Sponsor:

2015-16 Gallery Season sponsored by:

CVRO Concert
2016-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057

Girls Nite Out
2016-05-13 16:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Come Drink, Dine & Dance DOWNTOWN!
Shopping starts at 4 pm, stop into participating stores for specials, giveaways and drawings throughout the night. Enjoy 15% off jewelry and clothing at the Arts Guild during this event.
Pick up your Event Passport from participating locations for your chance to win $450 in Chamber Buck prizes
LOOK FOR THE PINK & BLACK BALLOONS!!
Find out more information HERE

A+ Art Club Gallery Opening & Reception
2016-05-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Come Celebrate a “Year of Discovery!’
Join the A+ Art Club participants at their Gallery Opening & Artist Reception on Tuesday, May 3 from 6:30-8:30
This reception showcases the artwork that club members have created throughout the year. Come meet the artists in attendance to talk about their work, and support the program! Refreshments will be served.

A+ Art Club: Autism and the Arts, is an art program for teens and young adults on the autism spectrum that began in 2010. The purpose of the program is to provide the opportunity for participants to develop art and social skills in a well structured, safe, social environment.
A+ Art Club offers a weekly art-making and social experience to young people on the autism spectrum who are in the transitional age group of 15 – 21 years. Area artists teach sessions in a variety of media. Peer volunteers from Northfield High School and St. Olaf College work side by side with the students with autism.
The success of the program is evaluated by student, volunteer, and parent surveys and is assessed by teachers and coordinators. Goals and objectives for each project are compared with outcomes to define and develop characteristics of successful art projects. The development of interpersonal skills, self-esteem, the ability to critique their work, and the uniqueness and quality of the art work the students produce are also indicators of the success of the program.
The program is led by Laura Goodwin, with the help of Meg Ojala, a professor of art at St.Olaf College. Autism Specialist for the Northfield Schools, Deb Peters, trains teachers and volunteers to work with club members on the autism spectrum. The A+ Art Club meets at and is a program of the Northfield Arts Guild.
Autism and the Arts programming is generously supported by grants from WINGS and the Autism Society of MN; the 2015-16 Education Programs Season Sponsor, First National Bank; and many individual donors throughout the community.

411 Concert: Chris Koza
2016-04-30 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!
Tonight’s 411 concert features Twin Cities musician, St. Olaf graduate, and Northfield favorite Chris Koza! Anna Marie Mitchell will open.

2015-16 411 Concert Series sponsored by:

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Lodging sponsor:
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Gypsy Jazz Grand Finale Concert
2016-04-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
2016 GRAND FINALE CONCERT

Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.
Northfield Arts Guild Theater
411 W. Third Street Northfield, MN 55057

Featuring Tim Kliphuis, Dutch violinist,
and
Sam Miltich, Minnesota guitarist

General Admission Tickets: $20

2016 marks the fourth season of this popular local event. The Northfield Gypsy Jazz Jam Series consists of four separate jam sessions, each led by professional musicians who offer demonstrations, tips and techniques throughout the evening. Musicians of all instruments and abilities are invited to join in the jam, and music charts are projected on the wall so everyone can follow along. The 2016 series culminates with a grand finale concert at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater featuring dazzling Dutch violinist, Tim Kliphuis, and renown Minnesota guitarist, Sam Miltich, as they tour the Midwest introducing their new “Duets” CD.

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.

For more information, visit www.hotspotmusic.org/jam-series
2016 JAM SESSIONS
All sessions 7:30 – 9:30 PM at the Grand Event Center (316 Washington Street, Northfield, MN)
Session #1, Wed. March 16: Mark Kreitzer (guitar) and Mike Hildebrandt (violin)
Session #2, Wed. March 30: Robert Bell (guitar) and Tony Balluff (clarinet)
Session #3, Thurs. April 14: Sims Delaney-Potthoff (mandolin) and Maggie Delaney-Potthoff (vocals, perc.)
Session #4, Wed April 27: Tim Kliphuis (violin) and Sam Miltich (guitar)

You Can't Take It with You, the radio play
2016-04-24 14:00 - 15:30
Fresh off their tour, Project Purple Door presents two public performances!
Click here for more information and tickets

TODAY’S PERFORMANCE IS ASL INTERPRETED (Sunday, April 23 at 2:00pm)
Saturday, April 22 at 7:30pm and Sunday, April 23 at 2:00pm
Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 W. Third Street, Northfield

You Can't Take It with You, the radio play
2016-04-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Fresh off their tour, Project Purple Door presents two public performances!
Click here for more information and tickets
Saturday, April 22 at 7:30pm and Sunday, April 23 at 2:00pm
Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street West, Northfield

"Connect" Artist Reception
2016-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
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.
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.

Auditions: VSMS
2016-04-18 19:00 - 2016-04-19 21:00 | 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.

Exhibition Sponsor:

2015-16 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Crimes of the Heart
2016-04-10 14:00 | 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
