Auditions: Robin Hood
2015-12-07 18:15 - 20:15, 2015-12-08 18:15 - 20:15 (America/Chicago) | 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.
2015-16 Education programs sponsored by

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.

Season Sponsor:

Media Sponsor:

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

Gallery: Dark Traces Artist Reception
2016-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
“Dark Traces” Artist Reception: meet the artists featured in this exhibition: painter Rebecca Tolle and ceramicist Elizabeth Pechacek in the Main Gallery. From 7-9 pm, light refreshments served.

Exhibition sponsor:Rare Pair
2015-16 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Jack and Kitty
2016-01-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057
The Northfield Arts Guild presents the “organic vaudeville folk” duo, Jack and Kitty on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 2:00pm at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for youth 17 and under (youth ages 3 and younger free if on a parent’s lap). Tickets for Jack and Kitty may be purchased online at northfieldartsguild.org or by calling the Northfield Arts Guild at 507-645-8877. Click “More Info” above!

Classes cancelled due to weather.
2016-02-02 - 2016-02-03 | MN

Guest Artist CANCELLED
2016-02-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Northfield Senior Center, 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
我与平面之间
“Me Between Planes of Existence”
WE’RE SORRY TO REPORT THAT DUE TO THE WINTER STORM, LISA IS UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO NORTHFIELD FOR HER TALK. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
Lisa Ginger (Jiang Yongyan) graduated from the Central Academy of the Fine Arts and is a member of the Arts Mid-Hudson. Over the years she has been involved in fashion and other creative fields.
“Me Between Planes of Existence” explores the things that surround us and influence our lives, such as gravity and bacterium. In her presentation, Lisa will show photos of her recent work, which explores the question of what does it mean to start or end? Her work is surprisingly simple, yet elicits a response of joy.
Lisa’s imagination brings life and happiness to people. Through her paintings, we can experience the emotional and interactive nature of happiness and graph a better understanding of the universe.

Summer Class proposals due!
2016-02-05 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The Northfield Arts Guild is accepting proposals for classes for our Summer 2016 term (June 6-August 29)! Come join us as we provide quality arts experiences and a “place to play” for people of all ages in the Northfield community. New teachers are welcome!

Deadline for class proposals is 6:00 pm on Friday, February 5, 2016; proposals must be submitted via email to office@northfieldartsguild.org or mailed/dropped off at the NAG offices (304 Division St., Northfield, MN 55057).

Things to consider:

Classes may be one-time only classes, run the whole term, or something in between.
Class content may be in any art area (visual arts, clay, dance, theater, music, literary, etc.), for any age group, and for any level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced).
While all proposals will be considered, the NAG is especially interested in receiving proposals for:

week-long day camp options for youth
literary arts and creative writing classes (all ages)
one-time “try it” type classes

Instructors can choose a flat-hourly rate or choose an “enrollment-based” pay option (more students = more money!)
Not all class proposals may be accepted due to scheduling, space availability, and other factors.
NAG staff will review each proposal and work with teachers to create the best possible scenario for making your class successful!
Download the class proposal form and class policies and guidelines for more information.
Know someone who would make a great arts teacher? Forward this email onto them!

Have questions, comments, concerns? Please feel free to email office@northfieldartsguild.org or call 507-645-8877!

Rebecca Tolle & Elizabeth Pechacek Exhibition Closes
2016-02-06 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
The exhibition featuring painter Rebecca Tolle and ceramicist Elizabeth Pechacek closes in the Main Gallery.
Exhibition sponsor:Rare Pair
2015-16 Gallery Season sponsored by:

MNJAG Exhibition Opens
2016-02-12 | Center for the Arts, 304 Division Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
“MNJAG Jewelry Exhibition”
February 12 – March 12, 2016
This exhibition features recent work by MNJAG jewelry artists: Bridget Clark, Susan Crow, Lindsay Locatelli, Ann Madland, Lisa Phelps-Havelin, Soren Priede, Danny Saathoff, Laura Stamper, Mel Tudisco, and Beth Williams.
Join us for the Opening Reception from 7-9 pm on February 12. Light refreshments will be served.
Exhibition sponsors:The Tavern & The Ole Store

2015-16 Gallery Season sponsored by:

Robin Hood
2016-02-19 19:30, 2016-02-21 14:00 | Arts Guild Theater, 411 West Third Street, Northfield, MN, 55057, United States
“And if any of you ever suffers unjustly, come without fear into Sherwood Forest and ask for Robin Hood.”

Robin Hood
by Ivey Award-winning playwright Greg Banks
February 19-21, 2016
All pre-sale tickets for ROBIN HOOD have been sold. Approximately 30 “pay what you can” tickets will be available the day of each performance in order to allow people of all backgrounds the opportunity to attend this production. This limited number of “pay what you can” tickets will be available one hour prior to each performance.
A Purple Door Youth Theater Production
(PDYT is an educational branch of the Northfield Arts Guild Theater)
Sponsored by

2015-16 Education programs sponsored by

"Fire It Up" new kiln dedication party
2016-02-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Center for the Arts – Clay Studio, 304 Division Street, Northfield, 55057
Join us for a dedication party celebrating the new state-of-the-art kiln in our clay studio.
Starting at 7 pm, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and wheel throwing demonstrations. We invite all attendees to create a celebratory tile to commemorate the event. At 7:45 we will dedicate the new kiln, load the tiles created that evening into the kiln, and fire it up!

411 Concert: Communist Daughter with opener Chad Johnson
2016-02-27 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!
A few years ago John Solomon walked away from music. After a long struggle with addiction and a brief stint in jail he broke up his critically acclaimed band Friends Like These and moved to a small town. Supposedly that was that…
Even though Solomon left music, music never left him. After a long hiatus, he called some friends to come out to that small town and begin again.
Find out more about Communist Daughter

Quotes about Communist Daughter:
“Songs that capture the old joy of classic records and do-nothing days, and the ache of knowing they’re mostly gone. Yes, there’s a good kind of sadness, and this is what it sounds like.” -M Maerz, Rolling Stone

2015-16 411 Concert Series sponsored by:

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