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Nest Midwest Offers Eclectic Mix

Northfield Patch recently caught up with store owner, Nicole Stofflet, to learn more about the past, present and future of Nest Midwest.

Nest Midwest offers a West Coast aesthetic to downtown Northfield with its eclectic collection of art, furniture, lighting, and decorative pieces from across the globe.  Northfield Patch recently caught up with store owner, Nicole Stofflet, to learn more about the past, present, and future of her business.  Have you ever had a day where you just wanted to quit? Never. This has been a dream of mine forever. When did you first realize that you wanted to own a store like Nest Midwest? I went to school for interior design and art history, but I couldn't find a job in my field. I took that as a sign to start my own business. So, I started looking for locations to start my business. I visited Northfield, and I just fell in love with the town. I …

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PHOTOS: Arcadia Students Ready for 'My Emperor's New Clothes'

Treat your family this holiday season to a colorful, brightly comic and truly delightful play for audiences both young and old, written by one of our theatre's most accomplished playwrights.

Arcadia Charter School middle school theater presents: My Emperor's New Clothes by Larry Shue. Treat your family this holiday season to a colorful, brightly comic and truly delightful play for audiences both young and old, written by one of our theatre's most accomplished playwrights. Reflecting the antic humor which distinguishes his hit comedies THE NERD and THE FOREIGNER, the author has transformed the famous original children's story into a fresh and lively theatre piece filled with funny lines, hummable songs and fast-paced action.  Shows are 7:30 p.m. Friday (Dec. 14) and Saturday (Dec. 15) at Arcadia (formerly ARTech) Charter School, 1719 Cannon Road (behind Perkins.) Tickets, $5 for adults and $3 for students, are available at the …

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Scene in Northfield: Third Annual Senior Open

On Tuesday, many artists were on hand for the reception for the third annual Senior Open at the Northfield Senior Center.

Walter See doesn't understand why anyone would pay money to own his "amateur" art. Though far from a pro, he continues to paint. And paint. And paint. On Tuesday, he was one of many artists on hand for the reception for the third annual Senior Open at the Northfield Senior Center. See's "Civil War Scene" was on display with other works of painting, pottery, photography, sculpture, wood carvings and weaving. The exhibit is open through Jan. 6. With 2012 marking the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War, See thought that work was a good choice for the exhibit. The scene, which he replicated from a famous piece, is for his grandson, Elliott. Elliott is named after a relative of See's who served in the Civil War.  See said he's …

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Griff Wigley

9:31 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Thanks much for attending and taking photos, Corey. With both you and Patsy taking photos, it was great for me to put my camera away and just chat with my fellow artists.   more ›

Fundraiser: Art for The Key's Sake

For the past three months The Key has been collecting art donations leading up to an art sale, which is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, at the Weitz Center for Creativity.

If your wall decor isn't matching your taste these days, The Key (Northfield Union of Youth) wants to talk to you. For the past three months The Key, a free Northfield youth center owned and operated by young people, has been collecting art donations leading up to an art sale, which is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, at Carleton College's Weitz Center for Creativty. More than 250 pieces of art have been collected, according to Bob Dobrow, an adult board member for the nonprofit, which is the longest-running youth-led organization in the country. More pieces are still being donated, he said. "There is a huge variety, including ceramics, posters, beautiful photographs and work by well-known area artists," Dobrow told Patch. With …

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Anna Schier

11:58 pm on Monday, August 20, 2012

I love the price range of this event -- it seems like the sale is structured to include everyone, regardless of budget.   more ›

Bridge Chamber Music Festival Starts Thursday

The festival, which draws world-renowned musicians to Northfield, is best described by Cellist and Artistic Director David Carter of the Bridge Chamber Music Festival as, “all the drama and passion of the symphony, but much more intimate."

The Bridge Chamber Music Festival is proud to announce its 14th season with four scheduled performances August 16, 19, 21 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Northfield. The festival, which draws world-renowned musicians to the quaint town of Northfield, is best described by Cellist and Artistic Director David Carter of the Bridge Chamber Music Festival as, “all the drama and passion of the symphony, but much more intimate.” The festival begins on August 16th with a Young Artists’ Recital. This concert showcases a variety of chamber and solo works performed by talented young musicians from the Northfield area. Studio A, St. Olaf College, 7:30 p.m. This concert is free. Festival Concert I – August 19th features the Artaria String Quartet and WindWorks. …

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VOTE: Best Place to Buy Art

Where do you buy your art?

VOTE: Best Place to Buy Art

Where do you buy your art?

Readers' Choice: Best Place to Buy Art (VOTE)

Where do you buy your art?

Northfield is known for many things, but one thing that the city prides itself on is its quality and quanity of arts. Art fills all corners of Northfield and many of the city's artists have filled downtown shops and homes alike with their work. Where is your favorite place to get art? It could be a store or a specific artist who you bought your art from. Vote for your favorite place to get in the poll. Nominations ended July 9 and voting runs from July 23 to Aug. 17. Be sure to vote in all of the other Readers' Choice categories. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter

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Readers' Choice: Best Place to Buy Art

Where do you turn for your art?

Northfield is known for many things, but one thing that the city prides itself on is its quality and quanity of arts. Art fills all corners of Northfield and many of the city's artists have filled downtown shops and homes alike with their work. Where is your favorite place to get art? It could be a store or a specific artist who you bought your art from. Nominate your favorite place to get in the comments below. We will take nominations starting this week. Nominations end July 9 and voting will run from July 23 to Aug. 17. Follow Northfield Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter See all the categories for the 2012 Readers' Choice

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VIDEO and GALLERY: Northfield Arts Guild's "Kiss Me Weirdly" Opens

They kissed—and it was weird.

Kiss Me Weirdly, a collection of five short plays, opened Friday night at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater. The production, which has additional shows 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 and 22, is a fundraiser for the NAG.

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