Erth's Shark Dive
2027-03-05 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
Individual Tickets on Sale September 1
From the internationally acclaimed creators of Dinosaur Zoo Live and Prehistoric Aquarium, Erth Australia invites audiences on an unforgettable underwater adventure with Shark Dive. Journey beneath the ocean’s surface and discover a vibrant world of marine life before coming face-to-face with some of the sea’s most extraordinary and misunderstood creatures.
Using Erth’s signature lifelike puppetry, audiences will encounter bull sharks, nurse sharks, and the awe-inspiring great white in a theatrical production that blends breathtaking artistry with fascinating science. Designed to captivate children and adults alike, Shark Dive transforms the stage into an immersive ocean environment where learning and imagination swim side by side.
Created by one of Australia’s leading visual theatre companies, Shark Dive is both entertaining and thought-provoking, inspiring a deeper appreciation for the ocean and the incredible animals that call it home. Through stunning puppetry and unforgettable storytelling, Erth encourages audiences of all ages to see sharks and the natural world from an entirely new perspective.
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YAMATO The Drummers of Japan
2027-03-20 19:30 - 21:30
Individual Tickets on Sale September 1
Experience an unimaginable amount of energy when the internationally acclaimed YAMATO The Drummers of Japan perform their all-new world tour, Tamayura: Echoes of the Soul! Having performed over 5,000 performances in 55 countries since their founding over 30 years ago, YAMATO transforms traditional Japanese taiko drumming into an unforgettable theatrical experience. Surrounded by more than 40 drums, including the massive “Odaiko,” YAMATO performers push their physical limits to create rhythms that are both thunderous and deeply expressive. In Tamayura, YAMATO explores a central question: What is taiko? Through sound, movement, and spirit, they invite audiences into a shared experience that resonates far beyond the stage. Soul-stirring!
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Changemaker Speaker Series: Dr. Mireya Mayor - Pink Boots and A Machete
2027-04-16 19:30 - 21:30
Individual Tickets on Sale September 1
Join world-renowned scientist and National Geographic explorer Dr. Mireya Mayor on a wild and inspiring romp through her unconventional path to success. From her early days as an NFL cheerleader to near-death experiences in the Congo and co-discovering the world’s smallest primate in Madagascar, Mireya shares her incredible journey with us. Mireya hosts a wide variety of TV series, including the Discovery Channel’s hit series Expedition Bigfoot. Between field expeditions, on-screen work, and her real-life drama of juggling a family of eight, Mireya reminds us that we are capable of more than we can imagine.
Bio
Dr. Mireya Mayor is a primatologist, explorer, National Science Foundation fellow, Fulbright scholar, and Emmy Award–nominated wildlife correspondent for the National Geographic Channel. Her explorations have led to several scientific discoveries, most notably her co-discovery in Madagascar of the world’s smallest primate. Mireya has hosted dozens of documentaries, including her Nat Geo WILD series, Wild Nights with Mireya Mayor; Expedition Africa on the History Channel; La Cuba De Hoy on Nat Geo Mundo, and currently stars in Discovery Channel’s hit series Expedition Bigfoot. She is the author of a best selling book,  Pink Boots and a Machete, and the subject of an award winning children’s book, Just Wild Enough. Mireya is also executive director of exploration and science communications at Florida International University, where she is helping scientists effectively communicate complex topics. She’s been recognized as a National Geographic Emerging Explorer, a Fulbright Global Changemaker, and one of Stony Brook University’s “40 under Forty.”
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Who Turns Out the Light: Caroline Shaw & Sō Percussion featuring Ringdown
2027-05-08 19:30 - 21:30
Individual Tickets on Sale September 1
Grammy-winning ensemble Sō Percussion joins forces with Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Award-winning composer, vocalist, and musician Caroline Shaw, featuring special performances by her acclaimed electro-pop duo Ringdown, for an evening of genre-defying music that pushes the boundaries of contemporary performance.
The program features selections from Rectangles and Circumstance, Sō Percussion and Caroline Shaw’s Grammy-winning collaboration, alongside music from their acclaimed album Let the Soil Play Its Simple Part. The performance also includes music by Ringdown, Shaw’s innovative duo with singer-songwriter Danni Lee Parpan, whose cinematic electro-pop sound brings a fresh and intimate dimension to the evening.
Known for redefining percussion for the 21st century, Sō Percussion transforms everyday objects and traditional instruments into an extraordinary musical landscape, while Shaw’s expressive vocals, inventive compositions, and collaborative artistry create music that is both deeply moving and strikingly original.
Blending contemporary classical music, inventive percussion, and atmospheric songwriting, this unforgettable performance invites audiences into a world of rhythm, texture, and sound unlike anything else on today’s concert stage.
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Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience
2027-05-21 19:30 - 21:30
Individual Tickets on Sale September 1
Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience is more than a Beatles tribute concert—it’s a one-of-a-kind musical journey shaped by the audience. Before the show begins, audience members submit requests for their favorite Beatles songs along with the personal stories and memories behind their selections. Moments before showtime, those requests become the evening’s unique setlist, ensuring that no two performances are ever the same.
Created by brothers Billy, Matthew, and Ryan McGuigan, the show seamlessly blends the audience’s memories with the band’s own stories of growing up with The Beatles’ music. The result is an engaging, heartfelt performance that celebrates the songs that have become the soundtrack to generations of lives.
With sold-out performances across the country, multiple entertainment awards, and a reputation as one of the nation’s premier Beatles tribute experiences, Yesterday and Today has captivated audiences with its exceptional musicianship, authentic performances, and unforgettable audience connection.
Whether it’s “Hey Jude,” “Let It Be,” “Come Together,” or a hidden favorite, every performance is guided by the audience, creating a shared evening of music, memories, and timeless Beatles classics.
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