Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist visits with Paul Niemisto about the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra concert, Immigrant Memories: Northfield’s Ethnic Heritage, during DJJD in Northfield and then highlights the upcoming Hispanic Heritage Celebration with Angelica Linder and Francisco Murillo from the Northfield Public Library. Let’s get together in Northfield!
Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra
Conductor Paul Niemisto
IMMIGRANT MEMORIES: NORTHFIELD’S ETHNIC HERITAGE
Saturday 12 September 2026 @ 7PM
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Northfield, MN
THIS IS A DJJD BUTTON EVENT:
THE CONCERT IS $10 (AT THE DOOR) PLUS YOU MUST HAVE A $5 DJJD BUTTON TO ATTEND THE CONCERT. Buttons will be available to buy at the concert. CVRO concerts are ALWAYS free for students and kids.
IMMIGRANT MEMORIES: NORTHFIELD’S ETHNIC HERITAGE
The Swede, Nicholas Gustafson, a victim during the Jesse James bank raid of 1876, was an example of the many immigrants coming to Northfield during those years. John North himself was an immigrant from the eastern US. Our concert celebrates the musical heritage of the Swedes, Norwegians, Bohemians, Germans, and more recently, Latinos, who make up our wonderful community.
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Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Join us for our 9th annual celebration of Latin American culture, music, dance, and food in Northfield’s beautiful Central Park!
Main Stage entertainment, NPL Bookmobile, Hummingbird decoration, face painting, craft vendors and community partners, food vendors, Mobile Sign Shop – Wood Carvings – Sponsored by SELCO, Tamale Contest, Heritage Stamps
Saturday 19 September 2026 from 11AM – 4PM
Central Park, 421 Fourth Street E, Northfield, MN
