Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes actors Kyle Roth, Greta Porath, and Jenna Schlatter from the Northfield Arts Guild production of Flora & Ulysses. This play takes us on a zany adventure that begins with Flora, a cynical girl and reader of The Illuminated Adventures of the Amazing Incandesto! comic book and the special issue bonus comics entitled TERRIBLE THINGS CAN HAPPEN TO YOU! She and her super-hero squirrel Ulysses seek to explore his powers and travel the neighborhood to make sense of their situation. It’s a fun show for the whole family!

https://northfieldartsguild.org/northfield-arts-guild-65th-theater-season/

FLORA & ULYSSES

By John Glore, based on the award-winning novel by Kate DiCamillo

Directed by Patsy Dew

Set in 21st century suburbia, Flora, a self-proclaimed cynic and avid comic book reader, is jolted into action when the neighbor runs over a squirrel with a vacuum cleaner…and that’s where her epic journey starts. From there it’s a ton of laughs, tender moments, and action! Based on the book of the same name by the much-loved author Kate DiCamillo.

PERFORMANCES: July 11th – 20th, 2025

Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30 PM

Sundays @ 2:00 PM

Produced by special arrangements with Plays for New Audiences.

TICKETS available:

online at northfieldartsguild.org

by phone 507-645-8877

or at the shop during business hours (Tues - Fri noon- 5; Saturday 11 - 4)

$20 general admission; $16 seniors and students

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes interdisciplinary artist and independent filmmaker Wendy Placko to share the story of her new documentary Down to Zero: Net Zero Transitional Housing at Hillcrest Village. The film highlights the team that imagined and built this Northfield neighborhood of townhomes designed according to sustainable Passive House building standards and the issue of housing insecurity.

https://wendyplacko.com/events/down-to-zero-film-premiere

Down to Zero Documentary Film Premiere

A Film by Wendy Placko

The Grand Event Center 316 Washington Street South, Northfield, MN.

Sunday 29 June 2025 3:00pm - 5:00pm & live-streamed on ZOOM. To register for the ZOOM event: https://wendyplacko.com/events/down-to-zero-film-premiere/

Down to Zero: Net Zero Transitional Housing at Hillcrest Village is a new documentary created by Northfield filmmaker Wendy Placko. Down to Zero shares the story of the team who imagined and built the neighborhood of townhomes, which offer transitional housing options to Northfield residents and were designed according to sustainable Passive House building standards. This film addresses more than sustainable energy — it addresses housing insecurity.

Wendy Placko is an interdisciplinary artist, creating projects that honor multiple art forms coming together to create a more meaningful piece. She is a trained musician, visual artist, actor, dancer and writer, and director and producer of independent film. She received grants from SEMAC in 2017 and 2020 and received a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board in 2021 and in 2024 she received a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board.

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist features two upcoming music events in Northfield. First, Richard Collman will preview the Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals that begin the first week in July. There will be seven recitals for this 18th season. Then guests from Bows, Strings & Contentment Orchestra share the story behind their concert Music from American Roots which includes gospel, blues, jazz, swing, and rock.

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes authors Kelly Corrigan and Claire Corrigan Lichty to celebrate the publication of their new picture book Marianne the Maker. This marvelous story introduces you to a girl with a crackerjack imagination that will inspire readers of all ages to take some time to enjoy your imagination and make a something!

Host Paula Granquist highlights the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra with CVRO conductor Paul Niemisto, council president Laurie Stegner, and council member Heather Scott. We will preview the upcoming Summer Sounds Concert.

Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes musicians Ray Coudret and Bo Aylin from Fred the Bear to share the story of the new album Just Because. Recorded at the iconic Pachyderm Recording Studio, this record is a heartfelt collection of songs about life, love, and everything in between—capturing the spirit of Fred the Bear like never before.

Paula Granquist welcomes from the Northfield Arts Guild production of Shakespeare in Love director Rachel Haider and cast members Will Martin (William Shakespeare), Sara Cronk (Viola DeLesseps), Andy Artley (Lord Wessex), and Brendon Etter (Richard Burbage).

Paula Granquist welcomes Alyssa Herzog Melby from St. Olaf, Alexus Kreft from the Northfield Public Library and the Northfield History Center, and St. Olaf students John Lutterman and Owen Schwalm to preview the Celebrate Asia Pasifika event at the Northfield Public Library.