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 The Phantom Tollbooth
Final Weekend:
June 25, 26, 27
Based on the
long-popular children's book by Norton Juster, The Phantom
Tollbooth follows Milo on a journey into an imaginative land.
Milo must fight foes like The Doldrums and the Demons of
Ignorance to save Dictionopolis and Digitopolis. Aided by his
companions Tock and The Humbug, Milo strives to rescue the
Princesses Rhyme and Reason from the Castle in the Air. An
engaging retelling of this very popular story, this play is a
wonderful option for the entire family.
Directed by Libby
Glimsdal and staged at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater, 411
W. 3rd Street.
(photo credit: Patsy
Dew)
Showtimes
Remaining:
7:30 pm - 25, & 26
2:00 pm -
27
Adults: $15
Children $10
*family discount
available
Call the office
at (507) 645-8877 or go to our website to order tickets and to find more
information.
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In the
Gallery
Richard
Rock: Picturing
History
June 23 - July 31
Gallery Opening: Thursday, June 24,
7 - 9 pm
This exhibition will show
a series of Richard Rock's paintings of artifacts and
furnishings from the collections of the
Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Painted from life at the MIA
beginning in 2001, the paintings are "intimate portraits of
the museum and captured remains of times
past." The Other Room in
the gallery will show work by Riki Kölbl Nelson in an exhibit
titled Dress/Undress
featuring a series of
mixed media works, including drawings and sculpture, nudes and
dress-inspired constructions.
Art in
Bloom
Thursday, June 24, 7 - 9
pm
Every year, local gardeners from the
Northfield Garden Club team up with the Northfield Arts Guild,
creating various floral arrangements that have been inspired
by pieces in the gallery. This year, the flowers will be
displayed alongside the artwork of artists Richard Rock and
Riki Kölbl Nelson. The event is a wonderful example of the
splendor of both art and summer as the flowers give the
gallery a beautiful and refreshing new look. Stop by the Northfield Arts Guild
gallery to enjoy the art and flowers! The floral arrangements will be on
display through Saturday
. . . be sure to visit the Garden Club's Garden tour this
weekend as well, 10 am - 4 pm Saturday and 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday!
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Welcome Our
New Staff
The Arts
Guild is very excited about our two new staff members.
Carla Thompson
is managing the newly designed fine arts gift Shop.
Carla is a professional visual artist and has owned and
operated a retail art store. Her enthusiasm and expert
eye greatly enhance our unique gift shop, featuring the
work of local artists who are selected through a jury
process. Each season all art work is switched out, and
every six weeks two new artists are featured. Juliane Shibata joins
the Guild as the Gallery Coordinator. Juliane is a
ceramics artist, art advocate and educator. Juliane has
organized numerous exhibitions and presented her own
work - she has experience on both sides of the
exhibition process. The upcoming gallery season will
feature four solo shows, three invitational group shows,
the Members Show and the three annual local schools
shows. Please come in and introduce yourself to Carla
and Juliane!
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Join the
Sponsor Circle
The Arts
Guild is putting out the call for businesses to Sponsor
an exhibit or production in the upcoming season.
Sponsorships are essential in supporting our amazing
programs. All sponsors will have their names listed in
promotional materials, as well as on the Donor Walls in
the gallery and theater lobbies. Sponsors also receive
free theater tickets and other discounts based on level
of giving. Please contact the office for details,
#645-8877.
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Saturday
Market Fair is a Big Hit
Every
Saturday from 9-1pm the Riverwalk is alive with artists
and organic food vendors. The Market Fair is the
kick-off event of the newly formed Riverwalk Arts
Quarter. RAQ is the brainchild of Dean Kjerland, who
strongly believes there is a regional market for the
rich art community here. The Saturday Market Fair,
facilitated by Gail Jones Hanson, Brad Easterson and
Monica Caldwell, is RAQ's initial way of inviting folks
from throughout the region to our Arts Town. Dean
approached the Arts Guild nearly two years ago to be
fiscal agent and consultant in the process of developing
the RAQ, with grant support from the Southern MN
Initiative Foundation. SMIF mission is to promote
entrepreneurs; the RAQ is their first art endeavor! Join
us every Saturday to fill your life with healthy food
and excellent art. And if you are a plein-air artist
please come down to the river and share your
passion.
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Volunteer!
- In the New Gift Shop
Tuesdays OR Fridays from 10 - 2 pm.
- Work the Arts Guild
tent at any Saturday Market Fair
(8-1:30pm)
- Marketing Committee
needs help with regional marketing of Arts Guild art
events.
If you are
interested in any of these volunteer opportunities,
please contact the office at 507-645-8877.
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Free Ride to
See Great River Shakespeare
Festival
The Arts Guild and the Key
are heading to Winona to see "The Comedy of Errors"
Sunday July 25 at noon. There are open seats on the bus!
Call the Arts Guild office (645-8877) to reserve your
tickets and sign-up for a seat on the bus! Group rate
tickets for this event are $28 each, and the bus ride is
free! This special event is a gift from the
Northfield Library and SELCO, through a Minnesota Legacy
grant.
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Upcoming
Events
Friday,
June 25 - Final
Weekend for The Phantom
Tollbooth; runs through June 27
Thursday,
June 24 - Gallery
Opening: Picturing History / Art in
Bloom
June
30 - July 2 - YPTW performances; 5:30 pm
on 6/30 & 7/1; 10 am on 7/2
August
4 - 6 -
YPTW performances; 5:30 pm on 8/4 & 8/5; 10 am on
8/6
Friday,
August 6 -
Romeo
& Juliet
Opens in Central Park; runs through
8/14
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