MATILDA Auditions
2019-07-30 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
https://northfieldartsguild.org/theater/auditions/

Purple Door Youth Theater

YPTW Session II Performance
2019-07-31 17:30 - 19:30, 2019-08-01 17:30 - 19:30, 2019-08-02 17:30 - 19:30
Participants in the Young People’s Theater Workshop take part in writing, rehearsing, and performing an original script after three weeks of preparation in creative drama and dance classes led by a staff of theater artists. The program culminates in a live performance for the public on the last three days of their session. All performances will be held at Northfield High School.

Performances:
Wednesday, July 31, 5:30 pm
Thursday, Aug. 1, 5:30 pm
Friday, Aug. 2, 10 am

Tickets are now available!
Adults: $5
Youth: $3
4 & Under: Free

Shape & Form Opens
2019-08-01 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Shape & Form
August 1 – August 31, 2019

This thematic exhibition offers a dynamic lesson in how similar shapes and forms can have a wide range of interpretations and meanings. Four MN Artists: Jeffrey Hansen, April Malphurs, Richard Mittlestadt and Katie Teesdale will present works created through complex artistic processes in glass, ceramics and acrylic painting.
Please join us for an Artist Reception on Friday, August 2, from 7 – 9 pm, with Artist Talks at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.

2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Shape & Form supported by:

"Baggage" Capstone Event
2019-08-02 18:30 - 21:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Baggage: Immigrants

by Isabella Rose
August 1-31, 2019
Isabella Rose’s solo exhibition is a snapshot of her long-term project featuring mixed media collages inside suitcases interpreting personal interviews. This series features the life stories of three immigrants. She received a SEMAC Emerging Artist grant for this project.
SEMAC Capstone Event: Friday August 2, 6:30 pm

Rose’s art explores what makes people who they are, the parts we hide and the parts we share. The parts of people that seem inconsequential interest her, the parts that are not perfect or pretty, but add up to make them whole. Through her art she wants to share these facets of people unprocessed and raw. Her desire is to create unease by revealing the beauty in the imperfect and broken. She hopes this unease leads to reflection, connection, and empathy.
Isabella Rose was born and raised in Northfield, MN and graduated from the Northfield ALC in 2018. She has worked with numerous Minnesota artists in Northfield and the Twin Cities and currently lives in St Paul. She will be attending the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the fall.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.

2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Reception for Krisi Lillie: Tiny Impressions
2019-08-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Krisi Lillie: Tiny Impressions
August 1 – August 31, 2019

In the Guild Members Gallery. This exhibition features oil paintings by Krisi Lillie which explore the landscape of Southern Minnesota.
Artist Statement:
Tiny Impressions reflects my interpretation of the natural beauty that surrounds us, providing endless compositions to paint. I am especially intrigued by the moods of the clouds. My primary focus is to portray nature in a whimsical, semi-abstract fashion as opposed to a more literal depiction. I reach this goal by selecting a creative color palette which I apply with a painting knife to generate movement, texture, and a modicum of whimsy.

Please join us for an Artist Reception on Friday, August 2, from 7 – 9 pm. Refreshments will be served.

2018-19 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Tiny Impressions supported by:

The Odyssey
2019-08-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
August 2-11, 2019
by Mary Zimmerman
These dramatic scenes from Homer’s myth begin with a modern young woman who is struggling to understand Robert Fitzgerald’s translation of The Odyssey. A classical muse appears, and the young woman becomes the goddess Athena–a tireless advocate for Odysseus in his struggle to get home. With her trademark irreverent and witty twist on classic works, Zimmerman brings to life the story of Odysseus’s ten-year journey, depicting his encounters with characters such as the Cyclops, Poseidon, Calypso, the Sirens, and others. The show is done in “bare bones grandeur” with imagined environments and epic landscapes with creative storytelling.
Directed by Marc Robinson
Marc Robinson is a professor of Russian at St. Olaf College who specializes in contemporary Russian theater. He has directed a number of shows at the Arts Guild over the years including Death of a Salesman, Dracula, The Importance of Being Earnest, his own play, The Singer Sisters, and Cabaret. Marc’s interest in Russian physical theater inspiring his work.
Many thanks to our 2018-19 Theater Season Sponsors:

Thank you to our Production Sponsor:

Post-show Discussion with Kari Halker-Saathoff
2019-08-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street W, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join us for a post-show discussion with Kari Halker-Saathoff on Sunday, August 4 at the Guild Theater.

Special exhibition at the Guild Theater
Odysseus and Penelope: The Long Journey showcases the work of Kari Halker-Saathoff, who has always been fascinated with stories of adventure. In creating her interpretation, Kari fashioned images on ceramic vessels that represent Penelope’s remarkable story, while her illustrations tell the story of Odysseus. For many, even those who have not read Homer’s The Odyssey, Odysseus’ adventures are part of our cultural knowledge. Given this familiarity, Halker-Saathoff depicts his journey within the mythological time period while reimagining the timeless and transcendent story – a story that has stayed with her throughout the years.
While many of the illustration titles are inspired by the text of The Odyssey, in contrast, the titles accompanying each of Penelope’s vessels are inspired by the Women’s March of 2017, as well as current news stories. Halker-Saathoff has purposely chosen to align Penelope’s heroic journey within the present context of female struggle and empowerment. Her ambition for this show is to illuminate the many parallels between the present and 650 B.C.E.

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

What is CASTastrophe2?

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

Works In Progress Artist Mixer
2019-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | 411 West 3rd Street, Northfield, 55057, United States
Join us for an Artist Mixer on Thursday, Aug 8 | 6-8 pm at Corks & Pints, 22 Fourth St NE, Faribault!
The Paradise Center for the Arts and the Northfield Arts Guild are proud to co-host this opportunity for visual artists to connect. Bring in a current piece (in-progress or recently finished) and your ideas to discuss in an encouraging, low-pressure environment.
Don’t have a current work to share? No problem! Come to meet and
mingle with area visual artists. This Artist Mixer is FREE & open
artists at all levels – bring a friend!
RSVP by Aug 6 info@paradisecenterforthearts.org · 507.332.7372 x4

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

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

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

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

60th Anniversary Kickoff Ice Cream Social
2019-08-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
All are invited to a celebration of the Northfield Arts Guild’s 60th Anniversary
Join us on our anniversary for an ice cream social to celebrate the Guild and Myrna Johnson – who helped launch the Guild on August 20, 1959!

Tuesday, August 20
6:30-8:00 pm
Northfield Arts Guild Theater

Enjoy fun flavors of ice cream!
Celebrate 60 years – and Myrna Johnson Day!
Learn about our upcoming anniversary season of arts programming!
Admission and ice cream are free!

The event also gives us the opportunity to thank Myrna Johnson – whose contributions helped launch, shape and sustain the Guild from our founding in 1959 to the present! The City of Northfield has declared August 20, 2019 as Myrna Johnson Day!

It’s not a celebration without you – we hope to see you!

The Great Northfield Bank Robbery: A Love Story
2019-09-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
September 5, 6, and 7, 2019
a World Premier
during Northfield’s Defeat of Jesse James Days

Performances:
Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 7:30pm
Friday, September 6, 2019 at 7:30pm
Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 7:30pm

In 1900, Jim and Cole Younger, brothers from Missouri, had spent nearly a quarter century in Stillwater penitentiary for the notorious raid on the First National Bank of Northfield. As a movement for their pardon grew, a young reporter for the St. Paul Pioneer Press took an interest in the Youngers’ cause. Alix J. Muller, already distinguished in her journalism career at the tender age of 22, followed her nose for news and went out to Stillwater to interview Jim Younger. Alix came back with more than just a good story. She and Jim Younger began a mutual appreciation. After the famous bank robbers and killers were released, the relationship between Alix and Jim turned into its own story — one that shocked the upper crust of St. Paul. The star-crossed romance between an ambitious young woman of high society and an ex-con more than twice her age is a story that seems like fiction — but it was once actual news.
How the play came about:
Bill McAuliffe was digging through files at the Minnesota HIstory Center, researching some now-forgotten news story, when he came across accounts of the tragic death of bank robber and killer Jim Younger. Younger had been in love with a St. Paul journalist less than half his age, but of course it couldn’t work. “That’s a play,” McAuliffe thought. “Maybe I’ll write it when I retire.” Twenty-five years later, on his way out the Star Tribune door on his final day, McAuliffe stopped by the desk of colleague Graydon Royce, the paper’s long-time drama and arts critic. Was there a play here, McAuliffe wondered? As the saying goes, you couldn’t make this stuff up. There was definitely a play there. And here it is.

The Playwrights:
In his 33 years as a reporter at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Bill McAuliffe covered politics, crime, weather and other obsessions of the day. He is also an award-winning travel writer and has written a wide range of children’s non fiction books. He is a bicyclist, bread-baker, undiscovered guitarist and grandfather of four. He lives in Minneapolis.
Graydon Royce is a retired theater critic and fine arts writer with the Star Tribune. He won the 2016 Ivey Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Twin Cities theater community. He has been a fellow at both the O’Neill Critic’s Institute in New London, Conn., and the NEA Classical Music Fellowship at Columbia University. He is also a playwright and actor. He most recently performed in “Holiday Inn” at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. Royce currently serves as director of artistic ministry at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church in south Minneapolis. He has four children and eight grandchildren.
Directed by Rachel Haider
2018 Best of Southern MN Scene Winner for Best Director
Throughout most of her life, Rachel has studied, taught, and worked in theater arts and in arts promotion and management. Her extensive resume includes work with professional, community and educational theaters. She has taught in private and public schools and with numerous arts organizations. Her most recent directing credits with the Guild include Mansfield Park, Les Misérables (which won Best Production in 2018) and The King’s New Clothes. Other recent directing credits include The Miracle Worker, A Christmas Carol, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and A Charlie Brown Christmas. Rachel is the Performing Arts Manager at the Guild and directs/teaches/manages Purple Door Youth Theater. Rachel brings a broad range of arts expertise to her productions, creating quality and memorable theatrical experiences.
Featuring:
Jim Younger: Steve Lawler
Alix Muller: Alison Haider
Cole Younger: Jonathan Larson
Lenora/Prostitute/Editor: Innana Antley
Governor Samuel Van Sant: Brendon Etter
Edward Schurmeier/Male Guard at Stillwater Prison: Paul Seguin
Rutter/Reporter 1/Schoch: Rolf Kragseth
Schmitz/Reporter 2: Samuel Temple
Johnson/Con on a Crutch: Will McIntyre
Warren Bronaugh/Reporter 3: Andy Franklin
Adolph Grethen: Bryan Reed
Aid to Van Sant/Female Guard at Stillwater Prison/Panhandler/Ex-con/Landlady/Reporter in Boise: Esme’ Elzi
Barker/Heckler: Joran Peterson

Many thanks to our Production Co-sponsor:

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

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

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

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

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

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

FREE Lunch & Learn with Wendell Arneson
2019-09-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Free Lunch & Learn Opportunity: Process & Chance
Eat, relax, and be transported by the power of storytelling!
Experienced and novice artists and art appreciators alike will enjoy this event featuring, Wendell Arneson! During this presentation Wendell will demonstrate his process for creating his artwork, and how embracing chance can lead to new ideas and starting points when creating art. This Lunch & Learn will include an opportunity for attendees to participate in the demonstration to co-create with Wendell, and will include time for questions. Guests are welcome to bring a bag lunch. Space is limited; please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or by calling 507-645-8877 x 4.

Main Gallery, Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division Street
Wednesday, September 18 11:30 am -12:30 pm

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

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

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

Many thanks to our sponsors:

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

Artist Mixer at Reunion
2019-09-25 16:30 - 18:00 | 411 West 3rd Street, Northfield, 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! For this event we’re going to meet at Reunion – fingers crossed it’ll be nice enough to be out on their upper deck! Enjoy appetizers & connecting with visual artists from our area. Bring a friend, all visual artists welcome! Enjoy appetizers & connecting with visual artists from our area. Bring a friend, all visual artists welcome!
Please RSVP by Sept 21 to heather@northfieldartsguild.org, or by calling (507) 645-8877 x4

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

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

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

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

Venue: Armory Square, 519 Division St S, Northfield

CASTastrophe 2 is sponsored and made possible by:

FREE Workshop: Build Your Own Character with 2Fik
2019-09-28 14:30 - 16:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 Third Street W, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
We still have a few spots for youth interested in this workshop! All ages are welcome but the workshop is focused on ages 7-14.
Experience the magic of bringing a character to life! In this FREE workshop, you’ll work with multidisciplinary artist 2Fik to create a new persona then use various forms of media to visualize them. Please bring a sketchbook and drawing materials; limited wardrobe will be provided. Please email megan@northfieldartsguild.orgto reserve your spot.
About 2Fik

2Fik is a multidisciplinary artist who is at Carleton College as an on-campus artist in residence this fall. His work combines simultaneously photography, video, modeling, and performance art. In the same way that he deals in the multiplicities of forms, he tackles the multiplicities of identity. Whether he is directing the camera or the subject of a photograph, 2Fik confronts the boundaries placed around identities and the expectations on gender. Born in Paris to Moroccan parents, 2Fik now lives and works in Montreal as a photographer, model, stylist, and artistic director — always encouraging people to question what they see. 2fikornot2fik.com

Open House and Artist Reception
2019-10-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Open House with our Annual Report
Oct 11 | 5:30-6:30 pm
The community is invited to an open house where you can enjoy art on every floor of the Guild, along with a special members/public report at 6 pm outlining the Guild’s accomplishments from our recently completed 2018-2019 fiscal year. As an added plus, the art studio will premier artist Wendell Arneson’s eight painting series inspired by the recent Northfield Shares a Dinner event.
This open house is immediately followed by the Artist Reception from 6:30-8:30 pm for our Foundations and Inspired Experimentation exhibitions; Artist Talks at 7 pm. Refreshments will be served.

Artist Receptions
Oct 11 | 6:30-8:30 pm, Artist Talks | 7 pm
Foundations
Sept 6 – Oct 26, 2019
In the Guild’s Main Gallery
Foundations is our first exhibition celebrating our 60th Exhibition Season: Looking Back, Looking Forward!

This exhibition features the current work of long-time Guild Members Wendell Arneson, Mac Gimse, Chris Holmquist, Tim Lloyd, Riki Kölbl Nelson, Jan Shoger, and Frederick Somers. These artists have helped to establish, build and sustain the Guild in multiple capacities between 35 to 60 years.
Inspired Experimentation
Sept 6 – Dec 31, 2019
In the Guild’s Up Gallery.
An exhibition of artworks by adult students in the Guild’s Painting at Parkview class, which explore self-directed concepts and techniques led by long-time Guild member, and educator Riki Kölbl Nelson.
Featuring works by Allison Albright, Kathy Bjerke, Maryellen Bowe, Lois Godfrey, Nancy Johnson, Tom Kaiser, Maryann Kaul, Dawn E. Knutson, Callista Meyer, Laura Mondaca, Linda Olson, and Nancy Rechtzigel.

RSVP now for these special events associated with the Foundations exhibition:
Free Lunch & Learn Opportunity: Process & Chance
Wednesday, September 18 11:30 am -12:30 pm
Experienced and novice artists and art appreciators alike will enjoy this event featuring Wendell Arneson. During this presentation Wendell will demonstrate his process for creating his artwork, and how embracing chance can lead to new ideas and starting points when creating art. This Lunch & Learn will include an opportunity for attendees to participate in the demonstration to co-create with Wendell, and will include time for questions. Guests are welcome to bring a bag lunch.
Free Lunch & Learn Opportunity: Artist Books
Friday, October 25 11:30 am -12:30 pm
Come learn more about Riki Kölbl Nelson’s artist books in the Foundations exhibition, and watch a brief demonstration about making a small booklet. Attendees are invited to ask questions, and will leave with instructions for making an artist book at home. Guests are welcome to bring a bag lunch.
Free Lunch & Learn Opportunity: Pastels with Fred Somers
Saturday, October 26 1:30-2:30 pm
Experienced and novice artists and art appreciators of all ages will enjoy this presentation! Come learn more about Fred Somers’ pastels in the Foundations exhibition, and his approach to creating his artworks. Attendees are invited to ask questions, and are welcome to bring a bag lunch.
Main Gallery, Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division Street
Space is limited; please reserve your seat in these Lunch & Learns by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or by calling 507-645-8877 x 4.

Stay tuned for details on these upcoming Studio Visits:
January, 2020 – Tim Lloyd
February, 2020 – Jan Shoger

Lend Me a Tenor Auditions
2019-10-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2019-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Audition Announcement!
The Northfield Arts Guild and director Marc Robinson are hosting auditions for our winter production of Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor!
Audition dates are Thursday, October 17th, from 6-8pm and Saturday, October 19th, from 2-4pm, with potential callbacks on Sunday, October 20th, from 4-6pm
Rehearsals will start after the holiday season, with performances scheduled for February 14-16 and February 21-23, 2020.
Performers of all genders, abilities, races, ethnicities, and experience levels are encouraged to audition. We look forward to meeting new performers and seeing familiar faces!
About the show:
Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is primed to welcome world-famous Tito Morelli, known as Il Stupendo, the greatest tenor of his generation, to appear for one night only as Pagliacci. The star arrives late and, through a hilarious series of mishaps, is given a double dose of tranquilizers and passes out. His pulse is so low that Saunders and his assistant, Max, believe he’s dead. In a frantic attempt to salvage the evening, Saunders persuades Max to get into Morelli’s Pagliacci costume and fool the audience into thinking he’s Il Stupendo. Max succeeds admirably, but Morelli comes to and gets into his other costume, ready to perform. Now two Pagliaccis are running around in costume and two women are head over heels, each thinking she is with Il Stupendo. A sensation on Broadway and in London’s West End, this madcap, screwball comedy is guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter.
Characters

Henry Saunders – The Cleveland Grand Opera’s general manager. Father to Maggie. A blowhard who often loses his temper at the slightest mishap.
Max – Saunders’ long-suffering assistant, who is forced to take Tito’s place.
Maggie Saunders – Saunders’ daughter, and Max’s girlfriend; she has great admiration for Tito.
Tito Merelli – The world’s most renowned opera tenor, and notorious ladies man.
Maria – Tito’s long-suffering wife, with an “Italian temper”. Leaves Tito early in the play, but ultimately returns to him. Loves Tito, despite his philandering.
Diana – The opera’s ingenue soprano, who is “flinging her way” to the top. A seductive woman (and she knows it).
Julia – Chairwoman of the Cleveland Opera Guild, who considers herself a “grande dame.”
The Bellhop – A comic relief character who has an ongoing feud with Saunders. An obnoxious opera fan, the Bellhop keeps showing up at the hotel suite at the wrong moment, trying to get an autograph and a photo of Tito Merelli.

Actors will be asked to read in pairs and trios from the script which will be emailed ahead of time when an audition slot is confirmed. Memorization is not required.
Any men interested in the roles of Max, Tito Merelli, or the Bellhop should also prepare a short operatic piece to sing a capella (any song sung operatically – if it’s Hotel California operatically, that’s great!)
To sign-up for a half hour audition slot, please email Performing Arts Manager Jared Zeigler at jared@northfieldartsguild.org
Questions can also be sent there. We look forward to seeing you!

Open Art
2019-10-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Home for MEA break? Come to the Guild for Open Art!
Drop in for a minute or stay for a while and create with your family. Make a planned craft or let your creativity guide your art making. Supplies will be available for artists of all ages! No registration required. Youth 14 and under, please bring an adult.

Curious Incident
2019-10-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
https://northfieldartsguild.org/theater/60-carat-theater-season/curious/

FREE Workshop: Dance That Makes Music
2019-10-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St., Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Northfield Arts Guild hosts the Flying Foot Forum Workshop…
Dance That Makes Music
In this hands-on workshop, students learn to stomp, clap, hit, shout, sing and slap, making music while dancing, by dancing. The class, led by Joe Chvala, begins with improvisations and exercises that teach some of the methods the Flying Foot Forum uses to create their dances. By the end of the workshop students have created a group percussive dance piece that is partly choreographed by the company and partly created by each of the members in the workshop. This is the ultimate Flying Foot Forum workshop. Dancers should wear comfortable clothes and hard soled shoes, if possible. Ages 8 to adult.
This is a free workshop but registration is required! Please email Megan Proft at megan@northfieldartsguild.org by Oct. 22 to register.
About Joe Chvala and Flying Foot Forum
Joe Chvala has spent most of his adult life based in New York City, Gothenburg, Sweden, and since 1990 Minneapolis. During this time he has worked as a director, choreographer, writer, composer, performer, and teacher for opera companies, experimental and nonexperimental theatres, concert dance venues, performing arts academies, and universities.
His work, noted for its breadth and its singular brand of creativity, is inspired and informed by his unique combination of artistic skills and experiences. The range of his work has earned him such diverse titles as “Fred Astaire on acid” and “the Agnes Deville of tap.”
After moving to the Twin Cities in 1990, Joe worked with a variety of theater companies while developing his own choreographic dance/theater work for his company of percussive dancers, the Flying Foot Forum. Since the premiere of their first full concert (May ’93), the Flying Foot Forum has been presented in a variety of venues around the world from Paris to New York City, Jacob’s Pillow to England.
Joe has received numerous choreographic and interdisciplinary fellowships and grants from such organizations as the National Endowment for the Arts, The National Dance Project, the Minnesota State Arts Board, the Bush Foundation, The McKnight Foundation, The Jerome Foundation, Intermedia Arts Minnesota and the Minnesota Dance Alliance, as well as Ivey and Sage Awards for dance and theater. flyingfootforum.com

FREE Lunch & Learn with Riki Kölbl Nelson
2019-10-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Free Lunch & Learn Opportunity: Artist Books
Experienced and novice artists and art appreciators alike will enjoy this presentation! Come learn more about Riki Kölbl Nelson’s artist books in the Foundations exhibition, and watch a brief demonstration about making a small booklet. Attendees are invited to ask questions, and will leave with instructions for making an artist book at home. Guests are welcome to bring a bag lunch; space is limited; please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or by calling 507-645-8877 x 4.

Main Gallery, Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division Street
Friday, October 25 11:30 am -12:30 pm

Free Lunch & Learn: Pastels with Fred Somers
2019-10-26 13:30 - 14:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Free Lunch & Learn Opportunity: Pastels with Fred Somers
Experienced and novice artists and art appreciators of all ages will enjoy this presentation! Come learn more about Fred Somers’ pastels in the Foundations exhibition, and his approach to creating his artworks. Attendees are invited to ask questions, and are welcome to bring a bag lunch. Space is limited; please reserve your seat by emailing heather@northfieldartsguild.org or by calling 507-645-8877 x 4.

Main Gallery, Northfield Arts Guild 304 Division Street
Saturday, October 26 1:30-2:30 pm
