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The Sac & Fox Lapidary Club invites you to its Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show. This year's theme is "Like a Pirate's Treasure". Times are: Saturday, September 11 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday, September 12 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission Donation Children 6-16 years old $1.00 Adult 17 years and up $3.00 Stay for Lunch at the concession stand. Come play the Winning Wheel, pan for Gems at the Sac & Fox Gem Creek and Dig for Treasure at the OL' GLORY HOLE MINE. There will be Gems and Jewels, Pearls, Geodes, Fossils, Rocks, Minerals, Carvings, Books, lots of beautiful handcrafted jewelry, displays, demonstrations, door prizes, a silent auction and much, much more! For More information call Show Chairperson Betty Morris 641-233-1300 or email to emorris@lisco.com.
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The Season kicks off with Water Coolers, Saturday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m. The Water Coolers answers the questions we all face.... Do you ever feel like you’ve got all your eggs in one basket, six balls in the air and 7000 emails to return? Water Coolers is an award-winning, high energy "laugh out loud" music and sketch comedy about the things we share around the water coolers of American every-day life – work, kids, husbands, wives, travel, technology – and trying to balance it all. Zone 1 Admission - $24.00 Zone 2 Admission - $20.00 Zone 3 Admission - $16.00 Youth - $12.00 Youth tickets are available only at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center ticket office window. Youth defined: 18 or under Call Box Office for assistance: Call 641-472-ARTS (2787)
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Experience Fairfield’s next generation of musical talent while supporting the efforts of Fairfield’s sustainable animal shelter – Noah’s Ark Animal Foundation – at the Sondheim Theater on September 17 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will open with Arthur Lee Land’s Live Looping set and his amazing new live-looping gear. A slide show during intermission will highlight patron’s pets, and that will be followed by the next generation of singer-songwriters show and a gala finale with all of the musicians. The benefit concert will enable Noah’s Ark to fund their efforts and spread the word about how they serve the community. In addition to finding forever homes for homeless cats and dogs, Noah’s Ark CCSNAP program offers low-cost assistance to those interested in spaying or neutering cats and dogs and this concert will help to fund CCSNAP too. General Admission $30 VIP (Special Reserved Center Orchestra) $20 Adults $10 Students, 25 and under
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Greg Hahn comes to the Sondheim Theater Greg is a regular on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show. He has also appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, MTV, ABC, CBS, CMT, and Comedy Central. Greg is considered one of the best stand-up comedians in the world and has entertained thousands of people worldwide. His physical brand of stand-up comedy has made him a favorite in clubs, colleges, and corporate shows. General Admission $15
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The Chamber Music Society of Fairfield welcomes Roy Eaton from New York City to the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. Mr Eaton will be performing a Quantum of Preludes featuring Bach, Chopin, Gershwin, Still and Joplin. General Admission Adults $15 Students/Seniors 65+/IA Course $12 Children 12 and under free Tickets also available through Chamber Music Society Fairfield, P. O. Box 1271, Fairfield, IA 52556. Checks to the order of Fairfield Creates Foundation
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Matt Hoover, Winner of the Biggest Loser Season 2 and Iowa native, will help kick off Southeast Iowa’s largest Wellness Expo on Saturday, September 25, at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 9am – 4 pm. The event is free and open to the public. In just one exciting day, attendees can participate in a yoga class, watch healthy cooking demonstrations, learn about alternative approaches to health and wellness, sample natural beauty products , talk with health professionals in all fields, get nutritional guidance, experience a massage and discover ways to lead a more healthy lifestyle. Some of our speakers include, The Biggest Loser Winner, Matt Hoover, International bestselling author and leading spokesperson on the health dangers of Genetically Modified Organisms, Jeffrey Smith, Professional Coach Darryl Jarmosco, family physician Dr. Hana Solomon, and Professional Organizer Jennifer Robb. For additional educational sessions and information go to www.seiowawellnessexpo.com. Hosted by the Fairfield Convention & Visitors Bureau; sponsored by Jefferson County Health Center and Fairfield Nutrition.
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The Artist Series presents the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Thursday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m. The World Famous, Glenn Miller Orchestra, is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today concert engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since. Zone 1 Admission - $24.00 Zone 2 Admission - $20.00 Zone 3 Admission - $16.00 Youth - $12.00 Youth tickets are available only at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center ticket office window. Youth defined: 18 or under Call Box Office for assistance: Call 641-472-ARTS (2787)
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International Award Winning Saxophonist Ashu and Kuang-Hao Huang, Piano perform riveting compositions by Ibert, Rachmaninov, Villa-Lobos, and Piazzolla. Concert saxophonist Ashu, age 26, has continually defied conventions winning major international and national competitions traditionally won by pianists and violinists. He made his recital debut at Carnegie Hall's Weill Hall in New York and, at age 16, made his concerto debut at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. General Admission Adults $18 Students/Seniors/IA Course $14 Children 12 and under free Tickets also available through Chamber Music Society Fairfield, P. O. Box 1271, Fairfield, IA 52556. Checks to the order of Fairfield Creates Foundation
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The Kenya Safari Acrobats take the stage Sunday, October 17 at 3 p.m. for an ideal family show. The Kenya Safari Acrobats offer a truly unique cultural experience. Hailing from the heart of Africa, this awe-inspiring and dynamic dance troupe takes acrobatics to exhilarating extremes. The Kenya Safari Acrobats perform a non-stop ride of gravity-defying human pyramids, balancing, tumbling, limbo dancing, hurling through hoops and breathtaking contortions, all while clapping to a joyful Benga beat. Combining artistry with humor and playfulness, these gymnasts are a huge crowd pleaser. A unique and eye-popping blend of traditional arts and circus skills in classic African style, this matinee show will fill us with a wondrous sense of awe and amazement, leaving us entertained and inspired. Zone 1 Admission - $24.00 Zone 2 Admission - $20.00 Zone 3 Admission - $16.00 Youth - $12.00 Youth tickets are available only at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center ticket office window. Youth defined: 18 or under Call Box Office for assistance: Call 641-472-ARTS (2787)
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The Worship Center presents a candid, liberating, and uplifting event for the women of Fairfield and the surrounding communities at 7:00 PM, Monday, October 18th; based on the principles of Anne Jackson’s new book: Permission to Speak Freely: Essays and Art on Fear, Confession, and Grace. This event presents an honest encounter with three women – an author, an actress and an artist – as they share openly about the realities facing women today. This candid event gives women a chance to hear and discuss issues women may find hard to talk about in church; things like depression, addiction and pornography. You're not alone, you have permission to speak freely. Tickets can only be ordered by visiting www.ajourneyofworship.com or by calling 641-814-6109. Tickets will not be available at the Ticket Office nor online.
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The Artist Series welcomes Forever Plaid Thursday, November 4 at 7:30 p.m. The year was 1964 – America was still riding the waves of prosperity and innocence of the 50’s... James Dean had taught us how to be cool, Marilyn had charmed us and Elvis had shaken up the world with a few well-placed hip thrusts. Male vocal quartets were extremely popular and every high school had one. Forever Plaid tells the story of one such quartet. On their way to pick up their new plaid tuxedos in preparation for one of the most important performances of their lives, the four unfortunates known as "Forever Plaid" are hit by a bus full of Catholic high school students on their way to the Ed Sullivan show to see the Beatles. In a fate thick with irony, the Plaids are killed instantly before ever having the chance to realize their dreams of fame and fortune. But all is not lost...after years of lingering in the afterlife, they are given one last chance to return to earth – and lucky for us, it just so happens that they landed on the Sondheim Stage. The show is a non-stop tour of humor and foot-tapping music and manages to cover a lot of nostalgic ground in a very short amount of time. Forever Plaid will entertain you and is guaranteed to leave a smile on your face. Zone 1 Admission - $28.00 Zone 2 Admission - $25.00 Zone 3 Admission - $22.00 Youth - $12.00 Youth tickets are available only at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center ticket office window. Youth defined: 18 or under Call Box Office for assistance: Call 641-472-ARTS (2787)
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In performance of classical as well as original music, Danish concert pianist and composer Werner Elmker emphasizes the importance of improvisation as the main source of all great music. Improvised music is 'fresh' music created in the moment, and often gives a stronger experience than music notated on paper. Most of the great composers used improvisation during recitals and composing. Like the classical masters, Mr. Elmker improvises in his own tonal language which finds its origin in previous styles of classical music. Mr. Elmker will be performing selections from Bach, Grieg, Liszt, Chopin, Debussy, Rachmaninov, Mussorgsky and some of his own original compositions. General Admission Adults $15 Students/Seniors 65+/IA Course $12 Children 12 and under free Tickets also available through Chamber Music Society Fairfield, P. O. Box 1271, Fairfield, IA 52556. Checks to the order of Fairfield Creates Foundation
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Get ready as Street Beat invades the Center on Tuesday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. Street Beat is a high-energy explosion of urban rhythm, hip hop moves, astonishing break dance acrobatics and a full evening of original entertainment for all ages. Street Beat’s 10-member company of drummers, musicians and dancers perform what critics have called "… an urbanized journey through percussion," which brings the raw rhythmic originality of many popular street-style performances together in a dynamic and thrilling stage production. Zone 1 Admission - $24.00 Zone 2 Admission - $20.00 Zone 3 Admission - $16.00 Youth - $12.00 Youth tickets are available only at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center ticket office window. Youth defined: 18 or under Call Box Office for assistance: Call 641-472-ARTS (2787)
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Sweet Dreams: A Patsy Cline Tribute brings Patsy to life Saturday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m. Sweet Dreams recreates the sentimental sound, style, mannerisms and personality of the legendary Patsy Cline. "Patsy" twirls onto stage in an authentic cowgirl outfit from 1963, complete with white fringe and personalized cowboy boots. You are immediately taken back in time to the year just before Patsy's plane went down west of Nashville. From the first note of "Crazy" the crowd is seduced by "Patsy's" voice and stage presence. "Patsy" talks with the audience. She flirts and she dazzles. She captures hearts. And in her second act, "Patsy" mesmerizes the audience in her evening gown and diamonds as she belts out her classic ballads against an elegant backdrop. The audience leaves the theatre in a state of awe, as they try to bring themselves back to the present day. Zone 1 Admission - $24.00 Zone 2 Admission - $20.00 Zone 3 Admission - $16.00 Youth - $12.00 Youth tickets are available only at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center ticket office window. Youth defined: 18 or under Call Box Office for assistance: Call 641-472-ARTS (2787)
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Carol Negro conducting L'Histoire du Soldat. Other works include Ballade for Violin and Piano, Three Pieces for Clarinet, Duet for Two Bassoons and the Pastoral. General Admission Adults $15 Students/Seniors/IA Course $14 Children 12 and under free Tickets also available through Chamber Music Society Fairfield, P. O. Box 1271, Fairfield, IA 52556. Checks to the order of Fairfield Creates Foundation
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Organist Christopher Houlihan brings his virtuosic fireworks to the Sondheim Center on January 29 at 7:30 p.m. Houlihan is hailed as an organ phenom and has already been called one of the brightest stars in the new generation of American organists. Houlihan has rekindled excitement about the age-old instrument among people of all ages and the audience should be prepared to be mesmerized. His playing exhibited supreme musicianship and expressivity beautifully balanced within a controlled sense of timing and impeccable technique. It’s only fitting Christopher Houlihan be the inaugural organist to the Artist Series. Youth tickets are available only at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center ticket office window. Youth defined: 18 or under Zone 1 Admission - $18.00 Zone 2 Admission - $15.00 Zone 3 Admission - $12.00 Youth - $12.00 Call Box Office for assistance: Call 641-472-ARTS (2787)
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Fairfield will be amazed at Gregory Popovich’s Comedy Pet Theater Tuesday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a family-oriented blend of the unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich, and the extraordinary talents of his performing pets. His amazing cast of dogs and cats have been rescued from animal shelters and transformed into stars by performing a variety of stunts and skits. We will be delighted to see this extravaganza of European-style clowns, amazing juggling and balancing acts, and of course, very talented performing pets. As seen on the Tonight Show, Letterman, and America’s Got Talent this is guaranteed to surprise and delight the audience and is a perfect family show. Comedy Pet Theater is a family-oriented blend of unique comedy, world-championship juggling, and the extraordinary talents of performing pets. Whether it be jumping, dancing, flying through the air, or balancing in ways you've never seen before, Comedy Pet Theater is sure to delight and amaze every audience. Zone 1 Admission - $28.00 Zone 2 Admission - $25.00 Zone 3 Admission - $22.00 Youth - $12.00 Youth tickets are available only at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center ticket office window. Students defined: 18 years or under. Call Box Office for assistance: Call 641-472-ARTS (2787)
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Spencers: Theatre of Illusion is a spectacular production filled with never-before-seen-illusions coming Saturday, February 19 at 7:30 p.m. For the Spencers, magic is no longer merely about baffling the audience by doing something seemingly impossible. Magic these days is about drama, spectacle, interaction, danger, and personality. And that’s exactly what separates The Spencers from every other magical performer in the field. The husband-wife team can penetrate through walls and levitate with the best of them, but they do it with world-class charisma and style, packing one of the biggest, most state-of-the- art illusion rigs in the business. People have been known to levitate, walk through walls, vanish, and reappear. The Spencers have been described as "Modern Day Houdinis" by the critics. The duo presents a big, high-tech stage show that combines drama, comedy, romance and suspense with elaborate stage illusions. You won’t believe your eyes. Zone 1 Admission - $28.00 Zone 2 Admission - $25.00 Zone 3 Admission - $22.00 Youth - $12.00 Youth tickets are available only at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center ticket office window. Students defined: 18 years or under. Call Box Office for assistance: Call 641-472-ARTS (2787)
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Bus Stop, this warm and affecting hit comedy examines some of the many faces of love on Saturday, March 5. As down home characters interact in a street corner restaurant on a hilariously turbulent night, extraordinary qualities are revealed in seemingly ordinary people. Frustration, tears and laughter result as characters are forced to confront their own motivations. Romance blossoms, and love banishes loneliness. A lot can happen in a single night…and it’s coming to the Sondheim Center. Zone 1 Admission - $24.00 Zone 2 Admission - $20.00 Zone 3 Admission - $16.00 Youth - $12.00 Youth tickets are available only at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center ticket office window. Students defined: 18 years or under. Call Box Office for assistance: Call 641-472-ARTS (2787)
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Craicmore brings their contemporary traditional Celtic music to the Center Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. With deep roots in the music of Scotland and Ireland, Craicmore features the critically acclaimed vocalist Nancy Johnston. Her deep, rich, contralto voice is rare in the genre. Driving rhythms from guitar, bass, Bohdran drum, conga and other percussion, along with high-spirited whistles, flutes and bagpipes, powerfully render jigs and reels. Top that with four part harmony, rhythmic hardshoe dancing, and a myriad of world instruments and you will experience the excitement, humor and sheer joy of this music from Craicmore. Zone 1 Admission - $18.00 Zone 2 Admission - $15.00 Zone 3 Admission - $12.00 Youth - $12.00 Youth tickets are available only at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center ticket office window. Youth defined: 18 years or under. Call Box Office for assistance: Call 641-472-ARTS (2787)
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Orchestra Iowa comes to the Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts with Anthony Arnone, cello. Founded in April 1921, Orchestra Iowa is one of the oldest symphony orchestras in continuous operation west of the Mississippi River. The 82 professional musicians present the classics with a performance of Haydn's Cello Concerto in C Major (one of two cello concertos written by Haydn) and Mozart's Great G minor Symphony No. 40 (one of only two symphonies Mozart wrote in a minor key). The program will also include a rarely performed work of Gustav Mahler. First composed in 1884 as incidental music for a play, Blumine formed the kernel of which Mahler’s First Symphony was born. Mahler eventually removed the movement from the symphony (completed in 1888), perhaps because the gentle trumpet solo performed over a small orchestra was a sharp contrast to the gigantic scoring of the rest of the piece. General Admission $25 Adults $15 Youth (18 yrs and below)
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Ricky Nelson Remembered is a unique multimedia entertainment event featuring the live music of Ricky Nelson's hit songs (including "Hello Mary Lou", "Travelin' Man", "Garden Party") performed by Ricky's own twin sons Matthew and Gunnar and includes never before seen big screen video footage of the Nelson family with interviews from celebrities influenced by Ricky Nelson. The show appeals to a wide audience and multiple generations and celebrates the life of America’s original ‘Teen Idol’. The show’s stars Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, the identical twin sons of Rock’n’Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson and grandsons of ‘50s TV icons Ozzie & Harriet Nelson. When Matthew and Gunnar hit #1 on the Billboard with their rock band NELSON with their self-penned #1 mega hit "(Can't Live Without Your) Love & Affection" it put the Nelson family in the Guinness Book of Worlds as the only family in entertainment history with three generations of #1 hit makers. With their rock band Nelson, Matthew and Gunnar have five Top 40 Billboard hits, four number one MTV videos and have sold over 6.5 million albums worldwide. Zone 1 Admission - $28.00 Zone 2 Admission - $25.00 Zone 3 Admission - $22.00 Youth - $12.00 Youth tickets are available only at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center ticket office window. Students defined: 18 years or under. Call Box Office for assistance: Call 641-472-ARTS (2787)
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The award winning Neil Diamond Tribute comes to the Sondheim Center from Branson - a 75 minute nonstop show that tells the story of Neil's life through his own songs. Look- and sound-alike Keith Allynn, known to his fans as “The Diamond Image” and winner of Branson’s Show Awards and Tribute Artist of the Year 2009, will sing favorites like “Cherry Cherry,” “Sweet Caroline,” “Play Me,” “Brother Love” and “America,” to name a few and features the duet, "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" with wife, Diana Lynn. The World’s Youngest Elvis, 5-year-old Bobby Darin, will open for the show. Bobby, son of Keith and Diana, has been opening for Daddy’s shows since he was just 20 months old. $19 General Admission
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Soprano Deborah Raymond, together with pianist Robert Mills, will return to Fairfield April 30 at 7:30 p.m. to perform a hilarious piece on a Julia Child recipe by composer Lee Hoiby, titled “Bon appétit”. She will sing the recipe while actually making the cake. Raymond will also sing Puccini arias and songs by George Gershwin and Cole Porter, as well as some German songs by Hugo Wolf. Raymond was part of the inaugural 2009-10 Artist Series and returns to her hometown to entertain once again. Zone 1 Admission - $18.00 Zone 2 Admission - $15.00 Zone 3 Admission - $12.00 Youth - $12.00 Youth tickets are available only at the Sondheim ticket office window. Youth defined: 18 years or under. Call Box Office for assistance: Call 641-472-ARTS (2787)
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The Artist Series concludes with Divapalooza Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. Imagine Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin and Bette Midler all together on one stage - three magnificent solo artists combining forces to blow the roof off of any venue. That, in a nutshell, is the experience of DIVAPLOOZA. When Janelle Lauer, Jane Pini and Lynne Rothrock get together, there is something for everyone - rhythm & blues, jazz, musical theatre, rock & roll, folk, gospel - you name it, they will nail it. They will also bring a band of the best musicians and back-up singers in the Midwest. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable night of musical energy and artistry. We may have to reinforce the roof. Zone 1 Admission - $18.00 Zone 2 Admission - $15.00 Zone 3 Admission - $12.00 Youth - $12.00 Youth tickets are available only at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center ticket office window. Students defined: 18 years or under. Call Box Office for assistance: Call 641-472-ARTS (2787)
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