Fairfield Arts & Convention Center

Fairfield Cares: Helpful Village
2025-04-26 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Cambridge and Smith Meeting Rooms, 200 N Main St, Fairfield, 52556, United States
Saturday, April 26 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Free Admission
Don’t miss this opportunity:
To hear about Fairfield Cares exciting progress, Jennifer Hamilton RN, BSN
To learn about and sign up for the revolutionary Helpful Village
To become a member, for free, to request services
To learn about “Critical Changes in Social Services”, Tricia Jacobs BSW
To hear the important results of Fairfield Cares Home Healthcare Survey
To ask Questions and get Answers
To sign up to volunteer

Fairfield Cares is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to helping people of all ages and levels of disability to receive needed care at home.
For more info: fairfieldcares.net
Thank you to Greater Jefferson County Foundation Grant, LOST Grant from City of Fairfield

Fred Gratzon's: The Lazy Show
2025-05-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-08 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
THE LAZY SHOW
May 3, 4, 5, & 6 | 7:30PM
May 8, 9, & 10 | 7:30PM
General Admission – $35
Students – $15

This performance is not associated with the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center’s 2024-2025 Season.
WORLD PREMIERE
Lyrics and book written by long-time Fairfielder, Fred Gratzon
Music by Jake Cassman, Alejandro Villanueva Medina, and John Howard
Music direction by Jim Edgeton
Stage direction by Richard Morell
Projection design by Rodolfo ‘Wox’ Rincones

THE LAZY SHOW takes you on a topsy-turvy romp to witness pivotal moments when laziness changed the course of history.

Fred Gratzon's: The Lazy Show
2025-05-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
THE LAZY SHOW
May 3, 4, 5, & 6 | 7:30PM
May 8, 9, & 10 | 7:30PM
General Admission – $35
Students – $15

WORLD PREMIERE
Lyrics and book written by long-time Fairfielder, Fred Gratzon
Music by Jake Cassman, Alejandro Villanueva Medina, and John Howard
Music direction by Jim Edgeton
Stage direction by Richard Morell
Projection design by Rodolfo ‘Wox’ Rincones

THE LAZY SHOW takes you on a topsy-turvy romp to witness pivotal moments when laziness changed the course of history.

Commotion: A Tribute to the Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival
2025-05-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
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Get ready to rock with Commotion, Fairfield’s own ultimate tribute band delivering a stunningly accurate recreation of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s legendary sound and electrifying live performances. From “Bad Moon Rising” to “Fortunate Son,” they capture the raw energy and spirit of CCR’s music.
Commotion’s attention to detail and authentic sound transport audiences back to the late ’60s and early ’70s, evoking the era’s revolutionary spirit and timeless rock anthems. Their performances are a celebration of CCR’s enduring legacy, offering a night of nostalgia and high-energy rock that’s sure to delight fans of all ages.
Tickets: $15-$33
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Eraserhead (1977)
2025-05-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
Not Rated ‧ 1977 ‧ Horror/Fantasy ‧ 1h 29m

Showtimes:
Thursday, 5/22 | 7:00 PM (Bonus content begins at 6:45 PM)

David Lynch Retrospective: May 22-27
Join us for a close look at how David Lynch’s unique eye has impacted the film industry over the decades. Come early for preshow conversations with those who knew and worked with this iconic filmmaker! Preshow discussions begin at 6:45 pm each evening of the Retrospective. New speakers and stories every night!
See the full lineup of David Lynch screenings HERE. Created in partnership with the David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts.

Henry (John Nance) resides alone in a bleak apartment surrounded by industrial gloom. When he discovers that an earlier fling with Mary X (Charlotte Stewart) left her pregnant, he marries the expectant mother and has her move in with him. Things take a decidedly strange turn when the couple’s baby turns out to be a bizarre lizard-like creature that won’t stop wailing. Other characters, including a disfigured lady who lives inside a radiator, inhabit the building and add to Henry’s troubles.

Dune (1984)
2025-05-23 19:00 - 21:30 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
PG-13 ‧ 1984 ‧ Sci-fi/Adventure ‧ 2h 17m

Showtimes:
Friday, 5/23 | 7:00 PM (Bonus content begins at 6:45 PM)

David Lynch Retrospective: May 22-27
Join us for a close look at how David Lynch’s unique eye has impacted the film industry over the decades. Come early for preshow conversations with those who knew and worked with this iconic filmmaker! Preshow discussions begin at 6:45 pm each evening of the Retrospective. See the full lineup of David Lynch screenings HERE. Created in partnership with the David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts.

In the year 10191, a spice called melange is the most valuable substance known in the universe, and its only source is the desert planet Arrakis. A royal decree awards Arrakis to Duke Leto Atreides and ousts his bitter enemies, the Harkonnens. However, when the Harkonnens violently seize back their fiefdom, it is up to Paul (Kyle MacLachlan), Leto’s son, to lead the Fremen, the natives of Arrakis, in a battle for control of the planet and its spice. Based on Frank Herbert’s epic novel.

Spring Fusion Live Event
2025-05-24 13:30 - 15:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
Join us as we celebrate creativity, connection and community! Our Spring Fusion event will include amazing performers, wonderful giveaways and announce our BIG RAFFLE winners!

When: May 24th 1:30-3:00pmWhere: Fairfield Arts & Convention CenterCost: $10 at the door or FREE entry with raffle ticket purchase

Special performances include Iowa Dance Collective, Maharishi School students, and presenting our first Annual Alumni Awards.
Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of talent, community, and generosity!

To purchase raffle tickets visit:https://maharishischool.betterworld.org/

Blue Velvet
2025-05-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
R ‧ 1986 ‧ Mystery/Crime ‧ 2 hours

Showtimes:
Saturday, 5/24 | 7:00 PM (Bonus content begins at 6:45 PM)

David Lynch Retrospective: May 22-27
Join us for a close look at how David Lynch’s unique eye has impacted the film industry over the decades. Come early for preshow conversations with those who knew and worked with this iconic filmmaker! Preshow discussions begin at 6:45 pm each evening of the Retrospective. See the full lineup of David Lynch screenings HERE. Created in partnership with the David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts.

College student Jeffrey Beaumont (Kyle MacLachlan) returns home after his father has a stroke. When he discovers a severed ear in an abandoned field, Beaumont teams up with detective’s daughter Sandy Williams (Laura Dern) to solve the mystery. They believe beautiful lounge singer Dorothy Vallens (Isabella Rossellini) may be connected with the case, and Beaumont finds himself becoming drawn into her dark, twisted world, where he encounters sexually depraved psychopath Frank Booth (Dennis Hopper).

I Know Catherine, The Log Lady
2025-05-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
2025 ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 54m

Showtimes:
Sunday, 5/25 | 4:00 PM
Sunday, 5/25 | 7:00 PM (Bonus content begins at 6:45 PM)

David Lynch Retrospective: May 22-27
Join us for a close look at how David Lynch’s unique eye has impacted the film industry over the decades. Come early for preshow conversations with those who knew and worked with this iconic filmmaker! Preshow discussions begin at 6:45 pm each evening of the Retrospective. See the full lineup of David Lynch screenings HERE. Created in partnership with the David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts.
Wear your best “Twin Peaks” inspired outfits and join the celebration!
I Know Catherine, The Log Lady is a touching and insightful documentary that dives into the life of Catherine E. Coulson, best known for her iconic role as the mysterious Log Lady in the TV series Twin Peaks. The film explores her personal journey, career, and the deep connection she shared with her most famous character. Through interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and reflections from those who worked with her, the documentary highlights Coulson’s unique talent, her love for acting, and the lasting impact of the Log Lady on fans and the world of television.

I Know Catherine, The Log Lady
2025-05-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
2025 ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 54m

Showtimes:
Sunday, 5/25 | 4:00 PM
Sunday, 5/25 | 7:00 PM (Bonus content begins at 6:45 PM)

David Lynch Retrospective: May 22-27
Join us for a close look at how David Lynch’s unique eye has impacted the film industry over the decades. Come early for preshow conversations with those who knew and worked with this iconic filmmaker! Preshow discussions begin at 6:45 pm each evening of the Retrospective. See the full lineup of David Lynch screenings HERE. Created in partnership with the David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts.
Wear your best “Twin Peaks” inspired outfit and join the celebration!
I Know Catherine, The Log Lady is a touching and insightful documentary that dives into the life of Catherine E. Coulson, best known for her iconic role as the mysterious Log Lady in the TV series Twin Peaks. The film explores her personal journey, career, and the deep connection she shared with her most famous character. Through interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and reflections from those who worked with her, the documentary highlights Coulson’s unique talent, her love for acting, and the lasting impact of the Log Lady on fans and the world of television.

Wild at Heart
2025-05-26 19:00 - 21:15 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
R ‧ 1990 ‧ Crime/Romance ‧ 2h 4m

Showtimes:
Monday, 5/26 | 7:00 PM (Bonus content begins at 6:45 PM)

David Lynch Retrospective: May 22-27
Join us for a close look at how David Lynch’s unique eye has impacted the film industry over the decades. Come early for preshow conversations with those who knew and worked with this iconic filmmaker! Preshow discussions begin at 6:45 pm each evening of the Retrospective. See the full lineup of David Lynch screenings HERE. Created in partnership with the David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts.

After serving prison time for a self-defense killing, Sailor Ripley (Nicolas Cage) reunites with girlfriend Lula Fortune (Laura Dern). Lula’s mother, Marietta (Diane Ladd), desperate to keep them apart, hires a hit man to kill Sailor. But he finds a whole new set of troubles when he and Bobby Peru (Willem Dafoe), an old buddy who’s also out to get Sailor, try to rob a store. When Sailor lands in jail yet again, the young lovers appear further than ever from the shared life they covet.

Mulholland Drive
2025-05-27 19:00 - 21:30 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
R ‧ 2001 ‧ Thriller/Mystery ‧ 2h 27m

Showtimes:
Tuesday, 5/27 | 7:00 PM (Bonus content begins at 6:45 PM)

David Lynch Retrospective: May 22-27
Join us for a close look at how David Lynch’s unique eye has impacted the film industry over the decades. Come early for preshow conversations with those who knew and worked with this iconic filmmaker! Preshow discussions begin at 6:45 pm each evening of the Retrospective. See the full lineup of David Lynch screenings HERE. Created in partnership with the David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts.

A dark-haired woman (Laura Elena Harring) is left amnesiac after a car crash. She wanders the streets of Los Angeles in a daze before taking refuge in an apartment. There she is discovered by Betty (Naomi Watts), a wholesome Midwestern blonde who has come to the City of Angels seeking fame as an actress. Together, the two attempt to solve the mystery of Rita’s true identity. The story is set in a dream-like Los Angeles, spoilt neither by traffic jams nor smog.

Observer
2025-06-01 15:00 - 16:30 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
2025 ‧ Documentary/Travel ‧ 1h 34m

Showtimes:
Sunday, 6/1 | 3:00 PM

In OBSERVER, filmmaker Ian Cheney embarks on an experiment in which he brings a series of keen-eyed observers – scientists, artists, a hunter – to a range of locations around the world, often without telling them where they are going, and asks them simply to describe what they see.
What unfolds is a deep exploration and celebration of the power of observation: what happens when you find new ways to sense and perceive the world around you? With customary whimsy and a small painted red square that Cheney brings on every journey, the film is an invitation to viewers to find beauty and meaning in even the most quotidian of locales.

Short Film: The Land of Nothing by Amine Kouider
2025-06-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
Showtime:
Saturday, 6/7 | 7:30 PM
FREE ADMISSION
Local filmmaker Amine Kouider will present a special screening of The Land of Nothing, a new surrealist short film ten years in the making.
The film weaves poetic imagery and dreamlike storytelling to follow a poet’s search for his lost muse through a vibrant, colorful, and mystical landscape where the threads between worlds are thin and the boundaries of reality begin to blur.
The film was created as part of the David Lynch MFA in Filmmaking at Maharishi International University and supported by a grant from the Iowa Arts Council.
The screening will include some of Amine’s other creative work and will be followed by a Q&A session with the filmmaker.

FACT Presents: Freaky Friday A New Musical
2025-06-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
Fairfield Area Community Theatre (FACT) proudly presents Freaky Friday A New Musical, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films. Bridget Carpenter, co-executive producer and writer of the TV hits, “Friday Night Lights” and “Parenthood” wrote the book. Music and lyrics are by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, the Pulitzer Prize-winning composers of Next to Normal and If/Then. An updated script and contemporary music make this an engaging, modern, relatable story. When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right.
According to Music Theatre International, the story is a “heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other’s shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another’s struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter”.
Freaky Friday stars local talents both on-stage and in the orchestra. Katherine and Ellie are played by Tena Edlin and Ella Holderbaum respectively. The production team consists of Betsie Wotherspoon, Noel Wotherspoon, Jim Edgeton, and Rachel Biggs.
Freaky Friday, A New Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
This performance is not associated with the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center’s 2025-2026 Season.

Fairfield History Series: When Maharishi Came to Town
2025-06-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-06-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
2025 ‧ Documentary

Showtimes:
Friday, 6/20 | 7:30 PM
Saturday, 6/21 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, 6/22 | 3:00 PM
Free Admission
The sixth in the critically-acclaimed Fairfield History Series, “When Maharishi Came to Town” continues where “Parsons” left off. It tells the story of those first years of how Maharishi International University came from California to Fairfield. No doubt, this is an integral part of our town’s history.

One to One: John & Yoko
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
R ‧ 2024 ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 40m

Showtimes:
Thursday, 6/26 | 7:00 PM
Friday, 6/27 | 7:00 PM
Saturday, 6/28 | 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM

An expansive and revelatory inside look at John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s life in Greenwich Village in the early 1970s, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO delivers an immersive cinematic experience that brings to life electrifying, never-before-seen material and newly restored footage of John and Yoko’s only full-length concert. Featuring mind-blowing music newly remixed and produced by Sean Ono Lennon, the film is a seismic revelation that will challenge pre-existing notions of the iconic couple.
