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SUMMARY:Spring Sonata: Violin & Piano in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield favorite pianist Eugene Gaub returns for an intimate evening of chamber music\, joined by his wife\, violinist Nancy Gaub\, in a radiant program for violin and piano. Part of the Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series\, Spring Sonata explores expressive melodies and rich harmonic textures\, highlighting the lyrical interplay between these two instruments. \nEugene Gaub is Professor of Music Emeritus at Grinnell College and an internationally sought-after soloist\, with performances spanning the United States\, Canada\, and Europe. A graduate of Juilliard with advanced degrees from the Eastman School of Music\, his artistry is rooted in the baroque and classical-romantic repertoire\, bringing both technical mastery and deep musical sensitivity to the stage. \nThe Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series features master organists and pianists who showcase the beauty of our Barhydt Organ and Steinway grand piano at their finest. \nAdmission is free\, with voluntary donations accepted at the door ($10 suggested).
URL:https://fairfieldacc.com/event/threads-of-light-violin-piano-in-concert/
LOCATION:Fairfield Arts & Convention Center\, 200 North Main St\, Fairfield\, IA\, 52556\, United States
CATEGORIES:Barhydt Organ Series
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SUMMARY:Unstopped: Works for Organ by Women Composers
DESCRIPTION:Unstopped: Works for Organ by Women Composers celebrates the depth\, brilliance\, and expressive power of organ music written by women across centuries and styles. This thoughtfully curated program highlights voices that have too often been overlooked\, featuring works that range from intimate and meditative to bold\, virtuosic\, and triumphant. From historic figures to living composers\, the evening explores how women have shaped—and continue to shape—the organ’s repertoire through innovation\, lyricism\, and spiritual depth. \nThe performance will be presented by Dr. Karen E. Black\, Rudi Inselmann Endowed Professor of Organ at Wartburg College in Waverly\, Iowa. An accomplished organist\, conductor\, and educator\, Dr. Black teaches organ\, church music\, music theory\, and aural skills\, serves as organist for weekday chapel and worship services\, and conducts both the Kantorei choral ensemble and Handbell Choir. She holds degrees from St. Olaf College and Indiana University\, where she earned her Doctor of Music in organ performance and literature. \nDr. Black is an active recitalist and clinician who has performed throughout the United States and internationally\, including recitals in Germany at the Castle Church in Wittenberg and St. George’s Church in Eisenach. She has been featured on the nationally broadcast Pipedreams program and is a published composer and arranger with Augsburg Fortress and Morningstar Music. Her 2021 album Ein feste Burg celebrates the Dobson organ at Wartburg College\, and she currently serves as President of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians. \nThe Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series features master organists and pianists that show our beautiful Barhydt Organ and Steinway grand piano at their finest. Admission to all performances is free! Voluntary donations will be accepted at the door ($10 suggested). \n  \n 
URL:https://fairfieldacc.com/event/unstopped-works-organ-women-composers/
LOCATION:Fairfield Arts & Convention Center\, 200 North Main St\, Fairfield\, IA\, 52556\, United States
CATEGORIES:Barhydt Organ Series
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SUMMARY:Holiday Sing-Along
DESCRIPTION:The most wonderful time of the year is here—and we’re bringing the joy back to the theatre for our beloved annual Holiday Sing-Along! Join us for an afternoon of festive music featuring the incredible talents of Dee Sandquist\, Doug Daller\, and this year’s special guests\, The Cherub Society\, a youth choral ensemble from Fairfield Youth Performing Arts. \nLift your voice in celebration as we sing both cherished Christmas hymns and favorite contemporary holiday classics. Dee Sandquist will accompany on the magnificent Barhydt Chapel organ\, while Doug Daller fills the theatre with the rich tones of our Steinway grand piano. The FYPA Cherub Society will add their bright\, heartwarming harmonies to make this year’s event truly unforgettable. \nLyrics will be projected onto the silver screen\, so everyone can join in the music and merriment. \nGather your friends\, family\, and neighbors for this joyful community tradition—it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season together through the universal language of song. \nFREE ADMISSION\nCome share the spirit\, the laughter\, and the music. We can’t wait to sing with you!
URL:https://fairfieldacc.com/event/holiday-singalong-2025/
LOCATION:Fairfield Arts & Convention Center\, 200 North Main St\, Fairfield\, IA\, 52556\, United States
CATEGORIES:Barhydt Organ Series,Community Events,Event
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SUMMARY:Piano Gala 2025
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music! The Fairfield Arts & Convention Center will come alive with the extraordinary talents of five local pianists showcasing an eclectic mix of musical styles. \nJoin pianists Werner Elmker\, Steve Hillis\, Ed Kelenyi\, Katie Ward\, and Geoff Shaffer as they perform a dynamic program of classical\, jazz\, pop\, patriotic\, religious\, and original compositions. \nAdmission is free\, but your generous donations are welcome to support the maintenance of our cherished Steinway grand piano and Barhydt pipe organ. \nDon’t miss this exciting celebration of local talent—it’s a night of music you’ll want to be a part of!
URL:https://fairfieldacc.com/event/piano-gala-2025/
LOCATION:Fairfield Arts & Convention Center\, 200 North Main St\, Fairfield\, IA\, 52556\, United States
CATEGORIES:Barhydt Organ Series,Community Events,Event
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SUMMARY:Holiday Sing-Along
DESCRIPTION:The most wonderful time of the year is upon us\, and we have something special in store for you! We invite you to join us for our annual Holiday Sing-Along with the incredibly talented Dee Sandquist and Doug Daller. Bring your beautiful voices to the theatre and fill the air with the sweet sounds of traditional Christmas hymns and contemporary holiday classics. \nDee Sandquist will grace us with her accompaniment on the legendary Barhydt Chapel organ\, while Doug Daller will enchant us with his masterful playing on the Steinway grand for our favorite contemporary standards. To make things even more special\, the lyrics to all the songs will be projected onto the silver screen. \nWe can’t wait to share this magical afternoon with you and your loved ones. So come one\, come all\, and let’s spread the joy and cheer of the holiday season together with music and song. See you there! \nFREE ADMISSION
URL:https://fairfieldacc.com/event/holiday-sing-along-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Arts & Convention Center\, 200 North Main St\, Fairfield\, IA\, 52556\, United States
CATEGORIES:Barhydt Organ Series,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072045
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SUMMARY:Piano Gala
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music! The Fairfield Arts & Convention Center will come alive with the extraordinary talents of seven local pianists and one organist\, showcasing an eclectic mix of musical styles. \nJoin LeAnne Edgeton\, Werner Elmker\, Michael Gookin & Juli Bey (four-hand music)\, Steve Hillis\, Ed Kelenyi\, Dee Sandquist\, and Geoff Shaffer as they perform a dynamic program of classical\, jazz\, pop\, patriotic\, religious\, and original compositions. \nAdmission is free\, but your generous donations are welcome to support the maintenance of our cherished Steinway grand piano and Barhydt pipe organ. \nDon’t miss this exciting celebration of local talent—it’s a night of music you’ll want to be a part of!
URL:https://fairfieldacc.com/event/piano-gala/
LOCATION:Fairfield Arts & Convention Center\, 200 North Main St\, Fairfield\, IA\, 52556\, United States
CATEGORIES:Barhydt Organ Series,Community Events,Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T210000
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SUMMARY:Barhydt Organ Silent Film Series: Alfred Hitchcock's The Lodger
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of vintage thrills & chills with Alfred Hitchcock’s great silent thriller The Lodger\, accompanied by a live organ performance of the original score. Immerse yourself in the glamour and mystery of the Roaring 20s at what promises to be the most ghoulishly glam Gatsby party in Fairfield! \nAdmission is FREE\, and we encourage you to arrive in your best 1920s attire. Whether you prefer dapper suits or flapper dresses\, this themed occasion will transport you back to the golden age of cinema. Plus\, indulge in cocktails from our speakeasy-inspired bar while mingling with other guests. \nDoors open at 7:00 PM\, with the event starting at 7:30 PM. Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of suspense\, style\, and vintage charm! \nThe Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series features master organists and pianists that show our beautiful Barhydt Organ and Steinway grand piano at their finest. Admission to all performances is free! Voluntary donations will be accepted at the door ($10 suggested). \nABOUT THE ORGANIST \nChicago’s foremost photoplay organist\, Jay Warren brings all the color\, excitement\, and glamour of the silent film era back to life with his original scores for the silver screen.  As a regularly featured photoplay organist for the Silent Film Society of Chicago\, he has accompanied most of the great silent films throughout his forty year career in his famous rousing style.  He has been featured annually for the highly regarded Silent Summer Film Festival since its inception in 2000.  Jay has appeared 14 times playing the huge E.M. Skinner pipe organ for silent films at the University of Chicago’s famed Rockefeller Memorial Chapel.  He also performs film accompaniment on the beautiful Letourneau pipe organ in the Crimi Auditorium of Aurora University.  Jay has also made several silent film photoplay appearances on the incredible 5 manual Wurlitzer located at the Sanfilippo Foundation’s Place de la Musique in Barrington\, Illinois. \nABOUT THE FILM \nA serial killer known as “The Avenger” is on the loose in London\, murdering blonde women. A mysterious man arrives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bunting looking for a room to rent. The Buntings’ daughter is a blonde model who is seeing one of the detectives assigned to the case. The detective becomes jealous of the lodger and begins to suspect that he might be the avenger. One of Alfred Hitchcock’s most respected classics\, The Lodger is a psychological thriller that still delivers.
URL:https://fairfieldacc.com/event/barhydt-organ-silent-film-series-lodger/
LOCATION:Fairfield Arts & Convention Center\, 200 North Main St\, Fairfield\, IA\, 52556\, United States
CATEGORIES:Barhydt Organ Series,Cinema Fairfield,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072045
CREATED:20230830T172400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T160112Z
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SUMMARY:Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series: Abby Chen
DESCRIPTION:This Spring\, we welcome Abby Chen for her first appearance on the Sondheim stage! A seasoned performer\, Yu-Hsiang Abby Chen is an award-winning organist who regularly can be heard ministering through the historic Krapf Organ for St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Iowa City. Currently pursuing her Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Iowa\, under the direction of Dr. Gregory Hand\, Abby also serves as a teaching assistant\, offering organ lessons to non-majors and undergraduate secondary students. \nAbby earned a Master’s degree from Manhattan School of Music\, under the direction of McNeil Robinson\, and she holds a Performance Diploma from Indiana University\, where she studied with Dr. Janette Fishell. While in Indiana\, she also served as Organist at Northwood Christian Church\, Indianapolis. \nA native of Taiwan\, Abby has served as Executive Director of American Guild of Organists\, Taiwan Chapter\, and was a lecturer at Taiwan Theological College and Seminary. Her album\, “Singing Organ in the Rainy Night: Hear The Oldest Organ in Taiwan” won both Best Performance and Best Recording honors at the 30th “Golden Melody Awards for Traditional Arts and Music” in Taiwan. \nThe Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series features master organists and pianists that show our beautiful Barhydt Organ and Steinway grand piano at their finest. Admission to all performances is free! Voluntary donations will be accepted at the door ($10 suggested).
URL:https://fairfieldacc.com/event/barhydt-organ-spotlight-series-abby-chen/
LOCATION:Fairfield Arts & Convention Center\, 200 North Main St\, Fairfield\, IA\, 52556\, United States
CATEGORIES:Barhydt Organ Series,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072045
CREATED:20230830T173939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T173101Z
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SUMMARY:Steinway Piano Spotlight Series: Eugene Gaub
DESCRIPTION:A Fairfield favorite performer\, Pianist Eugene Gaub is Professor of Music at Grinnell College and an internationally sought after soloist\, recently appearing in London\, Quebec\, Chicago\, and beyond\, with a specialty in baroque and classical-romantic composers. \nThe Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series features master organists and pianists that show our beautiful Barhydt Organ and Steinway grand piano at their finest. Admission to all performances is free! Voluntary donations will be accepted at the door ($10 suggested). \nMore About the Performer \nEugene Gaub is Professor of Music (Senior Faculty Status) at Grinnell College\, where he taught music theory and courses in music history focused on opera\, as well as piano\, from 1995 to 2022. Along with his wife\, violinist-composer Nancy McFarland Gaub\, he founded and directed the Roycroft Chamber Music Festival in East Aurora\, New York from 1994 to 2016. A graduate of the Juilliard School\, he holds a doctorate and performer’s certificate from the Eastman School of Music. \nHis New York debut took place at age 22 at Lincoln Center in a performance of Bartók’s First Piano Concerto with the Juilliard Orchestra. Other notable performances include recitals at New York’s Weill Recital Hall and at Washington’s Kennedy Center and National Gallery of Art. His performance of Mozart’s Concerto in G Major\, KV 453 with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra was named one of the year’s best by the Buffalo News. During the Covid lockdown\, he learned the Prokofiev Third Piano Concerto\, which he performed for the first time in 2022 with the Grinnell Symphony. \nWhile living in Fairfield from 2002 to 2022\, Gene sang with the Chamber Singers of Southeast Iowa for most of that time. He now lives in Boulder\, Colorado.
URL:https://fairfieldacc.com/event/steinway-piano-spotlight-series-eugene-gaub/
LOCATION:Fairfield Arts & Convention Center\, 200 North Main St\, Fairfield\, IA\, 52556\, United States
CATEGORIES:Barhydt Organ Series,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T150000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Sing-Along
DESCRIPTION:The most wonderful time of the year is upon us\, and we have something special in store for you! We invite you to join us for our annual Holiday Sing-Along with the incredibly talented Dee Sandquist and Doug Daller. Bring your beautiful voices to the Sondheim and fill the air with the sweet sounds of traditional Christmas hymns and contemporary holiday classics. \nDee Sandquist will grace us with her accompaniment on the legendary Barhydt Chapel organ\, while Doug Daller will enchant us with his masterful playing on the Steinway grand for our favorite contemporary standards. To make things even more special\, the lyrics to all the songs will be projected onto the silver screen. \nWe can’t wait to share this magical afternoon with you and your loved ones. So come one\, come all\, and let’s spread the joy and cheer of the holiday season together with music and song. See you there! \nFREE ADMISSION
URL:https://fairfieldacc.com/event/holiday-sing-along/
LOCATION:Fairfield Arts & Convention Center\, 200 North Main St\, Fairfield\, IA\, 52556\, United States
CATEGORIES:Barhydt Organ Series,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T213000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072045
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SUMMARY:Barhydt Organ Silent Film Series: Hunchback of Notre Dame
DESCRIPTION:The film that launched Lon Chaney’s prolific career as “The Man of a Thousand Faces\,” Hunchback of Notre Dame is still lauded today as an example of horror at its finest. Wear your best Roaring 20’s attire and experience it as the original 1923 audience would have\, with live organ accompaniment by Jay Warren bringing you all the thrills and chills! \nThe Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series features master organists and pianists that show our beautiful Barhydt Organ and Steinway grand piano at their finest. Admission to all performances is free! Voluntary donations will be accepted at the door ($10 suggested). \nABOUT JAY WARREN \nChicago’s foremost photoplay organist\, Mr. Warren brings all the color\, excitement\, and glamour of the silent film era back to life with his original scores for the silver screen.  As a regularly featured photoplay organist for the Silent Film Society of Chicago\, he has accompanied most of the great silent films throughout his forty year career in his famous rousing style.  He has been featured annually for the highly regarded Silent Summer Film Festival since its inception in 2000.  Jay has appeared 14 times playing the huge E.M. Skinner pipe organ for silent films at the University of Chicago’s famed Rockefeller Memorial Chapel.  He also performs film accompaniment on the beautiful Letourneau pipe organ in the Crimi Auditorium of Aurora University.  Jay has also made several silent film photoplay appearances on the incredible 5 manual Wurlitzer located at the Sanfilippo Foundation’s Place de la Musique in Barrington\, Illinois.
URL:https://fairfieldacc.com/event/silent-film-series-hunchback/
LOCATION:Fairfield Arts & Convention Center\, 200 North Main St\, Fairfield\, IA\, 52556\, United States
CATEGORIES:Barhydt Organ Series,Cinema Fairfield,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072045
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SUMMARY:Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series: Synergy
DESCRIPTION:A synthesis of classical and contemporary\, this will be an evening of lively flute\, piano\, and organ music featuring Eastern European composers. Expect native folk melodies in a modern style with classical techniques\, tonal yet fresh with dance-like rhythms and sophisticated harmonies. Also music by Herman Beeftiink\, whose cinematic compositions have made an extensive contribution to film and television\, as well as works by Johann Sebastian Bach on the Barhydt Organ. \nThe Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series features master organists and pianists that show our beautiful Barhydt Organ and Steinway grand piano at their finest. Admission to all performances is free! Voluntary donations will be accepted at the door ($10 suggested). \nAbout the Artists: \nKAREN AOKI KOUIDER\, FLUTEKaren studied classical flute and piano from an early age\, graduating from the Interlochen Academy and the Eastman School of Music with a flute major. Her celebrated teachers were Tyra Gilb\, Lorant Kovacs\, and Bonita Boyd. Karen is a frequent performer for Maharishi International University and community events and has been a flute soloist for the Chamber Singers of Southeast Iowa since 2009. She is delighted to be joining Paul Skevington for this fall recital.  \nPAUL SKEVINGTON\, PIANO & ORGAN\n\nPaul Skevington is the newly appointed Music Director at St. Alphonsus Catholic church in Mount Pleasant\, Iowa.  Known for his artistic skill in supporting choral voices\, he accompanied many of the large\, symphonic choruses in the Washington D.C. area in performances at all the major concert venues and cathedrals including numerous engagements at the Kennedy Center. \nFor 28 years Paul was Director of Music and Liturgy at Saint Luke Catholic Church in McLean\, Virginia\, where he developed a highly acclaimed sacred music program\, founded the Music in McLean Concert series hosting 18 musical events a year\, and recorded five compact discs on the Saint Luke Pipe Organ including the internationally released Rheinberger Organ Concertos on the Naxos label. As adjunct faculty member of Northern Virginia Community College and instructor with the Potomac Organ Institute\, he taught private organ lessons.
URL:https://fairfieldacc.com/event/synergy-barhydt-organ/
LOCATION:Fairfield Arts & Convention Center\, 200 North Main St\, Fairfield\, IA\, 52556\, United States
CATEGORIES:Barhydt Organ Series,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072045
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SUMMARY:Barhydt Organ Silent Film Series: Charlie Chaplin's The Kid
DESCRIPTION:Chaplin’s best-loved and most influential film turns 102 this year\, but its special blend of slapstick and sentiment still lands today. Organist Jay Warren accompanies with the original score to bring you\, as the opening title card states\, “a picture with a smile—and perhaps\, a tear.” \nABOUT JAY WARREN \nChicago’s foremost photoplay organist\, Mr. Warren brings all the color\, excitement\, and glamour of the silent film era back to life with his original scores for the silver screen.  As a regularly featured photoplay organist for the Silent Film Society of Chicago\, he has accompanied most of the great silent films throughout his forty year career in his famous rousing style.  He has been featured annually for the highly regarded Silent Summer Film Festival since its inception in 2000.  Jay has appeared 14 times playing the huge E.M. Skinner pipe organ for silent films at the University of Chicago’s famed Rockefeller Memorial Chapel.  He also performs film accompaniment on the beautiful Letourneau pipe organ in the Crimi Auditorium of Aurora University.  Jay has also made several silent film photoplay appearances on the incredible 5 manual Wurlitzer located at the Sanfilippo Foundation’s Place de la Musique in Barrington\, Illinois. \nThe Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series features master organists and pianists that show our beautiful Barhydt Organ and Steinway grand piano at their finest. Admission to all performances is free! Voluntary donations will be accepted at the door ($10 suggested). \n\nTo Get \n\nUpcoming movies & showtimes\nInvitations to exclusive cinema events\nThe inside scoop on Fairfield film festivals\, film clubs & workshops\nPlus a coupon for FREE POPCORN\, just for signing up!
URL:https://fairfieldacc.com/event/the-kid/
LOCATION:Fairfield Arts & Convention Center\, 200 North Main St\, Fairfield\, IA\, 52556\, United States
CATEGORIES:Barhydt Organ Series,Cinema Fairfield
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Arts and Convention Center":MAILTO:info@fairfieldacc.com
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SUMMARY:Karen Black on the Barhydt Organ
DESCRIPTION:Organist Karen Black is the Rudi Inselmann Endowed Professor of Organ at Wartburg College and is nationally known for her historical organ expertise\, with an emphasis on hymns and sacred music. \nThe Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series features master organists and pianists that show our beautiful Barhydt Organ and Steinway grand piano at their finest. Admission to all performances is free! Voluntary donations will be accepted at the door ($10 suggested).
URL:https://fairfieldacc.com/event/karen-black/
LOCATION:Fairfield Arts & Convention Center\, 200 North Main St\, Fairfield\, IA\, 52556\, United States
CATEGORIES:Barhydt Organ Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Arts and Convention Center":MAILTO:info@fairfieldacc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072045
CREATED:20220908T181439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T180748Z
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SUMMARY:Eugene Gaub on the Steinway
DESCRIPTION:Pianist Eugene Gaub is Professor of Music at Grinnell College and an internationally sought after soloist\, recently appearing in London\, Quebec\, Chicago\, and beyond\, with a specialty in baroque and classical-romantic composers. \n  \nThe Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series features master organists and pianists that show our beautiful Barhydt Organ and Steinway grand piano at their finest. Admission to all performances is free! Voluntary donations will be accepted at the door ($10 suggested).
URL:https://fairfieldacc.com/event/eugene-gaub-on-the-steinway/
LOCATION:Fairfield Arts & Convention Center\, 200 North Main St\, Fairfield\, IA\, 52556\, United States
CATEGORIES:Barhydt Organ Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Arts and Convention Center":MAILTO:info@fairfieldacc.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260520T072045
CREATED:20220908T181039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T181515Z
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SUMMARY:Barhydt Organ Silent Film Series: Phantom of the Opera
DESCRIPTION:Lon Chaney’s horror masterwork comes to life once more—just as audiences would have experienced it nearly 100 years ago! Jay Warren’s live organ accompaniment provides all the chills and thrills in this special Prohibition-style Halloween extravaganza. \nCome early and enter our ghoulishly Gatsby-glam speakeasy beginning at 6:30! Don your best 1920’s attire and come ready to dance the Charleston while enjoying classic Prohibition-era cocktails and mocktails. Whether your alter ego is a spats-wearing tough or a bold flapper girl\, you’ll fit right in as we recreate your authentic 1925 filmgoing experience. \nABOUT JAY WARREN \nChicago’s foremost photoplay organist\, Mr. Warren brings all the color\, excitement\, and glamour of the silent film era back to life with his original scores for the silver screen.  As a regularly featured photoplay organist for the Silent Film Society of Chicago\, he has accompanied most of the great silent films throughout his forty year career in his famous rousing style.  He has been featured annually for the highly regarded Silent Summer Film Festival since its inception in 2000.  Jay has appeared 14 times playing the huge E.M. Skinner pipe organ for silent films at the University of Chicago’s famed Rockefeller Memorial Chapel.  He also performs film accompaniment on the beautiful Letourneau pipe organ in the Crimi Auditorium of Aurora University.  Jay has also made several silent film photoplay appearances on the incredible 5 manual Wurlitzer located at the Sanfilippo Foundation’s Place de la Musique in Barrington\, Illinois. \nThe Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series features master organists and pianists that show our beautiful Barhydt Organ and Steinway grand piano at their finest. Admission to all performances is free! Voluntary donations will be accepted at the door ($10 suggested).
URL:https://fairfieldacc.com/event/phantom-of-the-opera/
LOCATION:Fairfield Arts & Convention Center\, 200 North Main St\, Fairfield\, IA\, 52556\, United States
CATEGORIES:Barhydt Organ Series,Cinema Fairfield
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield Arts and Convention Center":MAILTO:info@fairfieldacc.com
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