CVRO Concert "Vienna to Leipzig"
2015-10-25 | St. John’s Lutheran Church, 500 Third Street West, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Vienna to Leipzig: A Musical Journey
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, Beethoven’s Egmont Overture & Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony
with Philip Stoltzfus, violin
St. John’s Hall, Northfield
Time: 3:00 pm
Advanced ticket sales have ended, but tickets will be available at the door!
Philip Stoltzfus will then be the featured soloist in Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. A long-time CVRO member and resident of Northfield, Stoltzfus teaches at the University of St. Thomas and United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. He is a graduate of one of the first Suzuki programs in the country, the Preucil School of Music in Iowa City, IA. The Mendelssohn Violin Concerto stands as a major work in the violin repertoire and an orchestral mainstay of the early Romantic era.
The orchestra will conclude with Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony, premiered in Vienna after his death, and, for a finale, his “March Militaire.” Schubert is popular not only among listeners but also among musicians, for his very engaging compositional style. All works for this concert were written in the early 1800s, at the dawn of the “Romantic” era of music.
Both performances are open to the public and newcomers are always welcome! Patrons are encouraged to support the orchestra through suggested admission of $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and nobody will turned away because of an inability to pay. Tickets may be reserved by calling the Northfield Arts Guild at 507-645-8877 or online at www.cvrorchestra.org.
Since 1979, the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra has drawn players from a wide area, including Northfield, New Prague, Red Wing and Faribault. The performers are dedicated amateurs of all ages whose love for orchestral music encourages them to perform to high levels of artistic excellence.
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Creativity and Longevity discussion
2015-10-26 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Northfield Senior Center, 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Join others at our partner organization, the Northfield Senior Center, for a great discussion on Creativity and Longevity led by Mary Logue.
As a writer and a fiber artist, Mary Logue has become interested in the link between creating art and living a long and productive life. To this end she has been studying a number of artists who have lived and worked into their nineties and longer. In this talk she will read from some of her own work, show some of her hooked rugs, and talk about the role of creativity in making a full, rich life.

"Artists Disabling Assumptions" Exhibition closes
2015-10-28 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
2015 marks the 25th Anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Join us for the final day of a retrospective of this important moment by featuring artists with disabilities in all of its gallery spaces.
Artists featured in the Main Gallery include painter Annie Young (Burnsville), painter Sherrie Grube (Burnsville), wood artist Paul J. Flick (Minneapolis), and literary artist Alison Bergblom Johnson.
The Up Gallery features the work of artists from Laura Baker Services and facilitated by Martin Thorsheim.
Allina Medical Clinic showcases a photo essay documenting the work of the Guild’s Autism and the Arts program, led by Laura Goodwin. Photography by Rob Morrow and Meg Ojala.
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 and cultural heritage fund.

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Northfield News

411 Concert: Michael Johnson
2015-10-30 19:30 | Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
MICHAEL JOHNSON performs tonight!
Michael Johnson has performed and lived more music and recorded more hits than you would imagine.
His voice immediately identifies him as the man who sings “Bluer Than Blue,” “Give Me Wings,” “That’s That,” and other landmark songs. His music shows a diversity, depth and heart that only come from years of dedication to a labor of love.
Click here for more about Michael!
THIS PERFORMANCE IS SOLD OUT. LIMITED JUMP SEATS MAY BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR.
The 411 Concert Series features acoustic performances by regional and national musicians. Each show opens with a local musician! Matt Arthur will be the concert opener for Michael Johnson.
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Deadline: Nominations for Living Treasure Award
2015-11-06 | MN
*The Northfield Arts Guild encourages our members and supporters to nominate your favorite arts individual for the Arts & Culture Commission’s “Living Treasure Award!” Several NAG members have received the award in the past. Let’s see if we can get another NAG member to win this year!
2016 NORTHFIELD LIVING TREASURE AWARD
DO YOU HAVE A NOMINEE?
The Arts and Culture Commission invites Northfielders to submit the name of anyone whom they feel is worthy of being considered its 2016 Northfield Living Treasure.
The deadline for nominations is November 6, 2015. Nomination forms can be downloaded from http://www.ci.northfield.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/1507 or picked up in hard copy here at the Guild.
The annual award honors an individual who has, over a period of time, made significant contributions to Northfield in, through, or on behalf of the arts and culture, so as to enhance the reputation of the city and the quality of life of its citizens.
Nominees may be either a practitioner in one or more of the arts, or an arts or cultural leader, supporter, or advocate. The award is one of recognition and has no financial value.
Criteria for nomination are adapted from the United Nations guidelines to countries, states, and cities who also offer such awards:

The nominee must be living and a Northfield area resident.
The nominee must have amassed a body of work that demonstrates consistency of excellence.
The nominee must be an inspiration to others.
Personal admirable attributes that the nominee may possess include: kindness, courage, wisdom, grace, authenticity, humor, humility, respectfulness and generosity.
The nominee is encouraged to serve the community and share their expertise for a period of no less than twelve months from January 1 to December 31 during the year after receiving the award, to the extent they are able.

Previous recipients of the award have been Ray Jacobson, sculptor and visual artist; Myrna Johnson, theatre director, performer and arts-community leader; Cora Schultz, Northfield Youth Choirs founder and leader; Paul Niemisto, Vintage Band Festival founder and Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra founder and conductor; Patsy Dew, photographer, theatre artist, NAG and Senior Center arts programming developer and mentor; and Dewayne and Theo Wee, accomplished pianists, music teachers, and unstinting performers and accompanists for individuals and groups at more Northfield events than can be accounted for.

Fine Craft Collective opens
2015-11-06 10:00 - 17:00 | MN
The Fine Craft Collective is a seasonal cooperative show produced this year by Cathy Collison and Heather Lawrenz. The show featuring 22 artisansis open every day from November 6th through December 24, 2015 in the Main Gallery.
Come see the latest artwork from the following:
Amanda Kopplin, Ann Poulson, Annie Larson, Barb Zaveruha, Becky Jokela, Benjamin Leatham, Carla Brown, Cathy Collison, Colleen Riley, David Peterson, Glynnis Lessing, Heather Lawrenz, Ian Baldry, Joel Froehle, Jennifer Wolcott, Juan Fried, Juliane Shibata, Kathy Anderson, Leanne Stremcha, Lori Schmidt, Marisa Martinez, & Wendy Nordquist
More information at http://www.finecraftcollective.com/

Open Daily! Nov. 5th – Dec. 24th 2015
Store Hours: Mon – Sat 10-6 Sun 12-4
Northfield Arts Guild Gallery: 304 Division St. S. Northfield, MN

Give to the Max Day!
2015-11-12 00:00 - 23:55 | 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.

Aleka
2015-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
ALEKA with musical guest Diana Montero
7pm
Upstairs Studio, Northfield Arts Guild

For her annual concert, Aleka returns to the Northfield Arts Guild for an inspiring evening of music, featuring selected pieces off her captivating album “White Darkness”, along with a collection of never-released originals. Joining the stage, and making her debut, is local singer-songwriter Diana Montero, whose passion for music is rendered through her ascending melodies, polished tones and eccentric lyrics. Tickets available at the door: $15.00 each/under 12 free

No classes this week.
2015-11-23 | MN

Small Business Saturday
2015-11-28 | MN
“Shop at the small businesses that help write the story of America.” The Northfield Arts Guild Gift Shop is great for unique gifts handmade by select local and regional artists. Seasonal rotation means there is always something new and our Gift Shop is open every Saturday!

Audition Murder Mystery
2015-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | MN
Audition for this fundraiser to benefit the Northfield Arts Guild. More information on our Audition Page.

Auditions: Robin Hood
2015-12-07 18:15 - 20:15, 2015-12-08 18:15 - 20:15 | MN
Purple Door Youth Theater
Auditions and Technician Interviews for ROBIN HOOD:
Monday, December 7, 6:15 – 8:15pm
Tuesday, December 8, 6:15 – 8:15pm
Sign up for a 30 minute appointment by emailing rachel.purpledooryouththeater@gmail.com or by calling the Arts Guild at 507-645-8877. If Monday or Tuesday is not feasible for your family, please check with the Arts Guild for an alternative audition time prior to December 7.
A division of the Northfield Arts Guild Theater, Purple Door Youth Theater is an educational theater company for young people grades 2-12. Each Purple Door Youth Theater session provides both a full scale production and classes. Highly qualified instructors teach acting, technical and administrative theater lessons, personal character skills, and provide hands-on-theater experiences. Students are involved with every aspect of producing a show from Performing, to Designing and Building, to Marketing and Ushering. Our Actors will be part of telling the story onstage, and will be also involved in backstage training and work. Our Dedicated Technician students are those who do not wish to act, and are particularly interested in working extensively with elements such as scenery, lights, costumes and sound.
Purple Door Youth Theater productions use professional, family-friendly theater scripts. This year’s show is Robin Hood by Ivey Award-winning Greg Banks… a classic tale of good vs. evil, trickery vs. heroism, compassion vs. greed. With a sharp joke, a sly jab or a deceitful attack, this band of underground heroes rally for those who cannot.
artwork by Louisa Lawler

A+ Holiday Mart
2015-12-10 17:00 - 21:00 | MN
The A+ artists and volunteers with A+ Marketplace, part of the Autism and the Arts programming at the Northfield Arts Guild will be selling their bird theme works on the second floor of the Northfield Arts Guild’s Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street South, during Winter Walk from 5:00-9:00pm.
Join us!

Artmart Poster

2015-12-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
During Northfield’s popular Winterwalk event on December 10, the Northfield Arts Guild presents its annual “NAGCracker”. This year’s holiday-inspired pieces feature work from the Arts Guild Dance Theater Company and our Mexican Folklórico Dancers. This vibrant performance is sure to set the mood for the upcoming holidays.
There are two chances to see this fun show: performances are at 6:30pm and 7:30pm at the Arts Guild Dance Studio in the Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street South. This event is free and open to the public.

The NAGCracker
2015-12-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Northfield Arts Guild Dance Studio is proud to present “The NAGCracker”. This annual event of holiday-inspired pieces features work from the Arts Guild Dance Theater Company and Mexican Folklórico Dancers. This vibrant performance is sure to set the mood for the upcoming holidays. Performances are at 6:30pm and 7:30pm at the Arts Guild Dance Studio during Winterwalk. The event is free and open to the public.
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Winter Wonderettes
2015-12-11 19:30, 2015-12-13 14:00 | Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
“Let’s be jolly; deck the halls with boughs of holly.”
Winter Wonderettes
A 60’s Jukebox Musical holiday gift by Robert Bean & Brian Baker
December 11-20, 2015

2015-16 Theater Season Sponsors

Thank you to our Production Sponsors!
and The Reiland Team- Edina Realty

CVRO Concert: Handel's Messiah
2015-12-11 19:30 - 21:00 | The Cathedral of our Merciful Savior, 515 NW 2nd Avenue, Faribault, MN, 55021, United States
Handel’s Messiah (Christmas Edition)
Cathedral of our Merciful Saviour, Faribault
7:30 pm
Symphony Orchestra with guest soloists and choral singers
Join the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra, nationally-renowned guest soloists Linh Kauffman (Soprano), Deesa Staats (Mezzo Soprano),Gary Ruschman (Tenor), and Rodolfo Nieto (Baritone), and a Festival Chorus including the Hymnus choir from New Prague for a glorious performance of Handel’s holiday classic, Messiah (Christmas Edition). This performance will surely be a highlight of your holiday season.
Community choristers are welcome to participate, too! Read this for more information for choristers. Please contact office@northfieldartsguild.org or 507-645-8877 for more information.
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.
*Online ticket sales have now closed for the Friday, Dec. 11 performance; however, tickets will still be available at the door!*

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Winter Wonderettes
2015-12-12 19:30 | Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
“Let’s be jolly; deck the halls with boughs of holly.”
Winter Wonderettes
A 60’s Jukebox Musical holiday gift by Robert Bean & Brian Baker
December 11-20, 2015

2015-16 Theater Season Sponsors

Thank you to our Production Sponsors!
and The Reiland Team – Edina Realty

CVRO Concert: Handel's Messiah
2015-12-13 15:00 - 16:30 | St. Wenceslaus Church, 215 Main Street East, New Prague, MN, 56071, United States
Handel’s Messiah (Christmas Edition)
St. Wenceslaus Church, New Prague
3:00 pm
Symphony Orchestra with guest soloists and choral singers
Join the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra, nationally-renowned guest soloists Linh Kauffman (Soprano), Deesa Staats (Mezzo Soprano),Gary Ruschman (Tenor), and Rodolfo Nieto (Baritone), and a Festival Chorus including the Hymnus choir from New Prague for a glorious performance of Handel’s holiday classic, Messiah (Christmas Edition). This performance will surely be a highlight of your holiday season.
Community choristers are welcome to participate, too! Read this for more information for choristers. Please contact office@northfieldartsguild.org or 507-645-8877 for more information.
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.

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Winter Wonderettes
2015-12-17 19:30 | Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
“Let’s be jolly; deck the halls with boughs of holly.”
Winter Wonderettes
A 60’s Jukebox Musical holiday gift by Robert Bean & Brian Baker
December 11-20, 2015

2015-16 Theater Season Sponsors

Thank you to our Production Sponsors:
and The Reiland Team – Edina Realty

Winter Class Break begins
2015-12-21 01:00 | MN
Our Winter/Spring Semester begins the week Of January 4, 2016.

Last minute shopping!
2015-12-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
Our Gift Shop at the Center for the Arts will be open until 2:00pm on December 24th for your last minute shopping! Check out the Fine Craft Collective in our main gallery, as well.

Closed for the holiday
2015-12-25 | MN
Thank you for your support of the Northfield Arts Guild!
Happy Holidays!!

NAG Closed
2015-12-26 - 2016-01-01 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Northfield Arts Guild is taking a break to do inventory and point-of-sales system conversion in our gift shop, do some post-holiday clean-up, and get ready for the new year! The Northfield Arts Guild Center for the Arts will open at its regularly scheduled time on Saturday, January 2 at 11 am. Staff will be available sporadically throughout this time via email.
Thank you for a wonderful 2015!

Winter/Spring Semester Begins
2016-01-04 08:00 - 21:00 | MN
Click here for information about our Winter/Spring Semester Classes!

Rebecca Tolle & Elizabeth Pechacek Exhibition opens
2016-01-07 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The exhibition featuring painter Rebecca Tolle and ceramicist Elizabeth Pechacek opens in the Main Gallery.
Exhibition sponsor:Rare Pair
2015-16 Gallery Season sponsored by:

411 Concert: The Pines
2016-01-09 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!
Quotes about The Pines:

“simply and eloquently stated sonic poetry…the real deal.” -Acoustic Guitar
“Richly resonant indie-folk in the vein of Bon Iver, Calexico and Mason Jennings” -The Onion A.V. Club
“a hushed mix of acoustic and electric guitars and keyboards creates a kind of haunted landscapeâ€¦an affecting portrait capturing an American journey” –All Music
“quietly gripping” -Rolling Stone
“starkly poetic, buzzed-about Americana” -Rolling Stone
“haunting yet comfortable” -Minneapolis Star Tribune

Michael Morris will open the concert.

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Auditions: Crimes
2016-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
Auditions for Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley
7:00 – 9:00pm
Directed by Mishia Burns Edwards
To sign up for an audition time: contact rachel@northfieldartsguild.org or call 507-645-8877
