Best Michelle Shaeffer Podcasts (2025)

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Paul Niemesto and Paul Huppert from the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra talk the Life of CVRO’s Clark Ohnesorge concert, 11-14-25 52:55

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra (CVRO) conductor and founder Paul Niemisto and violinist Paul Huppert to preview the In Memoriam concert honoring the Life of CVRO’s Clark Ohnesorge. https://northfieldartsguild.org/arts/music/cvro-2/ The Northfield Arts Guild Presents the Cannon Valley Regi…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Bows, Strings, & Contentment preview Fall Concert: Music of Latin America, 11-7-25 54:28

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes members of Bows, Strings, & Contentment to preview the Fall Concert – Music of Latin America. In the first segment, guests from the concert include conductor and co-founder Laura Geissler, bassist Jeff Guerney, cellist Beth Hagemeister and then for the second segment, the guests will be arr…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Michael Shaeffer previews World's Greatest Zombie at the the Northfield Arts Guild, 10-31-25 51:32

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes theater artist, storyteller, writer, teacher, slam poet Michael Shaeffer to preview his show World’s Greatest Zombie at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater. For this one-man show, he will perform 17 skits in about an hour that feature Halloween, horror and pop culture references. https://nort…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Mary Carlsen and Susan Lohmann from End of Life Choices Collective, 10-24-25 54:57

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Mary Carlsen and Susan Lohmann from the End of Life Choices Collective (EOLCC) to discuss the upcoming Advance Care Planning Open Houses at Fifty North. Advance Care Planning Open House Tuesday, October 28, 1:30-3:00pm Don’t leave anything to chance! Planning is key. Who will advocate for y…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Michelle Brant from FiftyNorth, 10-17-25 49:37

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Michelle Brant, Program Coordinator at FiftyNorth to share upcoming events and a view from a community of 50+ adults that stay active, engaged and connected. https://fiftynorth.orgBy KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Pauline Jennings from the Northfield Arts Guild, 10-3-25 54:25

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Pauline Jennings, the Performing Arts Manager at the Northfield Arts Guild to visit about all the upcoming happenings, shows, and events and of course we will celebrate creating and stories. https://northfieldartsguild.orgBy KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! StudioARTour 2025 with Kathy Miller, David Peterson, and Kathy Weed, 9-26-25 53:54

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes watercolor artist Kathy Miller, woodturner David Peterson, and fabric and quilting artist Kathy Weed from the Studio ARTour. The 2025 tour features 15 locations and 31 artists around Northfield, Dundas, and Faribault. https://www.studioartour.com 2025 STUDIO ARTOUR Saturday, 4 October from …

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Shari Setchell on “You do not have to be good…,” Paul Niemisto and Donna Hendricks from Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra, 9-5-25 54:22

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Today in the ArtZany studio Wendy Nordquist sits in for Paula Granquist and talks with Shari Setchell about her SEMAC Capstone event entitled “You do not have to be good…” happening September 12-13th at the Northfield Arts Guild theater. Later, Wendy talks with Paul Niemisto and Donna Hendricks from the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra about their …

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! The Fesler-Lampert and Acoustic Roots Performing Arts Series, 8-29-25 57:48

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist features The Fesler-Lampert and Acoustic Roots Performing Arts Series with Tami Resler and Dr. Benjamin Downs from the Shattuck-St. Mary’s School and composer, arranger, and pianist Kavyesh Kaviraj who will be featured in all three of the Jazz Series concerts within the series. https://www.s-sm.org/…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Paul Krause and Amy & Adams on Lights On! - the Making of "In The Garden," 8-22-25 55:59

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes documentary filmmaker Paul Krause and musicians Amy & Adams to preview the new film Lights On! – the Making of “In the Garden” to be shown at the Weitz Center in Northfield, MN. The short documentary explores how music touches the heart and lights the soul –especially for those in retiremen…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! David Carter and the Bridge Chamber Music Festival, 8-15-25 50:21

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes David Carter, Founder and Board Chair of the Bridge Chamber Music Festival. This year the festival celebrates Artaria String Quartet’s 40th Anniversary, showcases the Young Artist Recital, and features tango music with the Charles Gorczynski Tango Quartet. https://bridgechambermusicfestival…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Cannon River Clay Tour 2025, 8-8-25 52:43

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes ceramic artists Kelly Connole and Parker Garmiño from the Cannon River Clay Tour. For this 9th year of the tour, four sites around Northfield, Minnesota will host local and national clay artists: Holmquist Pottery, Connole Studio, Larchill Farm, and Eureka Pots. Visit the website for the Ca…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Mark Daehlin on his Freedom Road Heroes series, 8-1-25 51:37

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes visual artist Mark Daehlin to share his artistic journey and the stories behind his Freedom Road Heroes series. These paintings are a vibrant, visual tribute to the courageous people who have worked for human rights, civil rights, abolition, and an end to the subjugation of oppressed minori…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Vintage Band Festival 2025 56:57

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist previews the next Vintage Band Festival with board members Paul Beck, Vicki Scott, and Randy Ferguson. The 2025 Vintage Band Festival in Northfield, MN will feature 13 hours of music and 11 bands! https://vintagebandfestival.org/vbf-2025-schedule/ Vintage Band Festival vintagebandfestival.org Saturd…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Elizabeth Olson and Gail Gates on the Northfield Garden Tour, 7-11-25 55:15

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Elizabeth Olson from the Northfield Garden Club and photography artist Gail Gates to preview the Northfield Garden Tour. Each of the six sites for this public garden tour is hosted by members of the Northfield Garden Club and features amazing local gardens for self-guided tours and each sit…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Eric Parrish, Will McIntyre, and Elin Odegaard from Assassins at the Paradise Center for the Arts, 7-4-25 57:43

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist previews the Paradise Center for the Arts show Assassins with the director Eric Parrish, Will McIntyre, Performing Arts and Education Director of the Paradise and actor in the show, and actress Elin Odegaard. Discover Assassins, a multiple Tony Award-Winning show by Stephen Sondheim that delves into…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Northfield Arts Guild’s production of Flora & Ulysses, 6-27-25 54:47

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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 issu…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Wendy Placko on her documentary Down to Zero: Net Zero Transitional Housing at Hillcrest Village 6/20/25 56:59

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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 su…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Northfield Noontime Organ Recitals and Bows, Strings & Contentment Orchestra, 6-13-25 42:32

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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 conce…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Authors of Marianne the Maker - Kelly Corrigan and Claire Corrigan, 5-30-25 56:05

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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 mak…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Paul Niemisto, Laurie Stegner and Heather Scott preview Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra Summer Sounds Concert, 5-23-25 52:32

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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.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Ray Coudret and Bo Aylin on new Fred The Bear album 'Just Because', 5-16-25 1:01:29

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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 ne…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Director and Cast members from Northfield Arts Guild production "Shakespeare in Love" 5-9-25 50:56

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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).By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Celebrate Asia Pasifika, 5-2-25 51:21

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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.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Northfield Poets Becky Boling and Susan Jaret McKinstry, 4-25-25 54:23

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Northfield poets Becky Boling (Here Beyond Small Wonders) and Susan Jaret McKinstry (Tumblehome) to preview their upcoming event at Content Bookstore. Celebrate National Poetry Month with us and discover the joy, wonder, glory, and wisdom of poetry.…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Peter Geye, Author of A Lesser Light, 4-18-25 55:12

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes novelist Peter Geye to discuss A Lesser Light. Set on the rocky shores of Lake Superior at the turn of the 20th century, this is the story of Theodulf, a master lighthouse keeper, and his new wife Willa, a well-educated young woman and a reluctant bride with her eyes to the night sky. The b…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Paradise Center for the Arts - tick, tick...BOOM! 4-4-25 55:26

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Will McIntyre, costume designer Abby Engbrecht, and actor Cody Jensen from the Paradise Center for the Arts production of tick, tick... BOOM! This hit musical by Jonathan Larson of Rent fame takes us through his musical theater journey and reminds us to hold on to our dreams.…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Director Marc Robinson and cast members of NAG production of The Glass Managerie, 3-28-25 58:31

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Marc Robinson and the cast of the Northfield Arts Guild production (Felicia Crosby, Maggie Muth, Jonathan Larson, and Paul Gleason) of The Glass Menagerie. This Tennessee Williams drama shares the story of a former Southern Belle, her son and daughter and their struggles to build a…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra and FiftyNorth Band, 3-21-25 58:59

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes guests from the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra (Paul Niemisto, Deesa Staats, Richard Collman) and the FiftyNorth Band (Dan Bergeson, Sandra Voelker, Eric Johnsrud) to preview their upcoming spring concerts.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Author Christopher Johnston on his new novel 'Where You Come From is Gone', 3-14-25 55:57

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Christopher Johnston to discuss his new novel Where you Come From is Gone, a family story set in Northern Minnesota that explores the bonds, pride, legacy, and life cycles of these hard-working commercial fishermen and mink ranching farmers. These characters cope with the trials of r…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Bows, Strings, and Contentment Orchestra, 3-7-25 56:42

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes music arranger Laurie Stegner, violinists Lisa Olson and Chau Truong, and vocalist Tesfa Wondemagegnehu from the upcoming Bows, Strings, & Contentment community orchestra concert.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Featuring Shari Setchell of Big Woods Movement Collective, 2-28-25 53:15

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Shari Setchell, Executive and Artistic Director of Big Woods Movement Collective, an organization founded to create a collective of resilient artists and movers. Through classes and events, Big Woods Movement Collective explores a healthier way of living and being in our minds, bodies and s…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Kat Mustatea discusses her new book Voidopolis, 2-21-25 49:33

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes playwright, author and award-winning multimedia artist Kat Mustatea. Her new book Voidopolis is an augmented reality artwork from MITBy KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Rachel Haider and students from the Purple Door Youth Door Theater on musical production of Legally Blonde, Jr., 2-14-25 53:03

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Rachel Haider and students from the Purple Door Youth Theater production of Legally Blonde, Jr. The Musical at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Russ Boyington and students discuss Middle School production 'The Count', 2-7-25 55:30

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Russ Boyington and several students from the upcoming production of The Count at the Northfield Middle School. This show puts a new spin on the classic Dracula story.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Norwegian translator and teacher Torild Homstad discusses Muus vs. Muus: The Scandal that Shook Norwegian America,1-24-25 58:48

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Norwegian translator and teacher Torild Homstad to discuss her contributions to Muus vs. Muus: The Scandal that Shook Norwegian America.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Northfield Public Library Staff highlight events/activities, 1-17-25 53:04

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Northfield Public Library Director Natalie Draper and librarians Tyler Gardner, Alexus Kreft, and Francisco Murillo to explore the library and highlight upcoming events and activities.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Educator Stephanie Cox and Professor and Filmmaker Chérif Keïta, 1-10-25 57:41

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes artist and educator Stephanie Cox and professor and filmmaker Chérif Keïta to preview their talk and comic book about the South African Nokutela Mdima Dube and her connection to Northfield, Minnesota.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Ray Coudret and Friends and the Music of Bob Dylan, 1-3-25 56:21

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes musician Ray Coudret, Iris Harmelink, and Emmett Norrie to preview the Northfield Fine Arts Boosters fundraiser Northfield Musicians Perform the Music of Bob Dylan.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Featuring Artist Cecelia Condit, 12-27-24 52:11

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes artist Cecelia Condit. She is a storyteller, filmmaker, photographer, installation artist and lyricist. She works within the psychological landscape of contemporary fairy tales, dreams, and poetry. She is a professor emerita in the Department of Film, Video, Animation & New Genres at the Un…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Author Brenda Massman discusses her novel 'Yet, Here We Are', 12-13-25 51:26

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oday in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes author Brenda Massman to discuss Yet, Here We Are, a novel set in 1948 and 1975, that is part love story, part mystery, part drama. https://www.brendakmassman.comBy KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Musicians from Bows, Strings, and Contentment Orchestra highlight their Northfield Winter Walk Concert, 12-6-24 53:41

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes musicians from Bows, Strings, and Contentment Orchestra to highlight their Northfield Winter Walk Concert at The Grand Event Center. Guests for Part I: Conductor Laura Geissler, Concert Master Lisa Olson, new violinist Ruthi Henrich Guests for Part 2: Manager and violinist Peter Stegner, ne…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Paul Krause and Mac Gimse - Striving for Peace on Horizon's Brim: The Sculpture and Poetry of Mac Gimse, 11-29-24 55:58

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes filmmaker Paul Krause and sculptor and poet Mac Gimse to discuss the new documentary Striving for Peace on Horizon's Brim: The Sculpture and Poetry of Mac Gimse.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Northfield Arts Guild Holiday Show, 11-22-24 55:20

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Pauline Jennings, Troy Barkmeier, and Marie Gery from the Northfield Arts Guild Holiday Show. This event is two shows in one- Holiday Music and then the one act comedy Christmas Thieves.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Chris Holmquist and Sandra Sargent from the Fine Craft Collective, 11-15-24 48:31

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes ceramic artist Chris Holmquist and stained-glass artist Sandra Sargent from the Fine Craft Collective. The FCC is a seasonal holiday pop-up featuring 27 local and regional fine craft artists working in a wide variety of media, such as ceramics, textiles, jewelry, wood...and more!…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Bows, Strings, & Contentment; Bad Mama; Alice's Wonder, 11-8-24 52:23

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Laura Geissler and Laurie Melting Stegner from Bows, Strings, & Contentment and Martha Larson from Bad Mama to preview their Fall Concert. Then Jim Rossow from ArtMakers will share the story of the new musical Alice’s Wonder.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Northfield High Production of Something Rotten, 11-1-24 58:51

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Bob Gregory-Bjorklund and five students from the Northfield High School production of the musical Something Rotten. Imagine competing in the arts with William Shakespeare! If the future of theatre in the 1590’s involves singing, dancing, and acting, then brothers Nick and Nigel Bot…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! A Very Moxie Christmas Carol; Groovin' and Movin' Dance, 10-25-24 52:50

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes Craig Moxness (aka Mrs. Moxie) to preview the holiday show A Very Moxie Christmas Carol at the Grand Event Center. In addition, Kay Brown from Fifty North will join the show to share details about the upcoming Groovin’ and Movin’ 60’s dance party.…

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! Director Sebastian Lawler and Actors Birch Carlson and Dan Stephans of Northfield Art Guild production of 'My Fair Lady,'10-11-24 56:16

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes director Sebastian Lawler and actors Birch Carlson (Eliza Doolittle) and Dan Stephans (Henry Higgins) from the Northfield Arts Guild production of My Fair Lady.By KYMN Radio

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ArtZany! Radio for the Imagination! 'What Wakes Her in the Night', Penchant Poets and Their Poems, 10-4-24 55:14

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Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes poets Marie Vogl Gery, Andrea Een and Riki Kölbl Nelson from Penchant Poets to celebrate the publication of their new collection What Wakes Her in the Night.By KYMN Radio