Fairfield Arts & Convention Center

JERRY'S LAST MISSION
2023-09-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
Documentary Biography History War
Fighter pilot Jerry Yellin flew the last combat mission of World War II and returned home to a dark life of survivor’s guilt and daily thoughts of suicide. Married with four sons, Yellin was forced to face his enemy once again when his youngest son moved to Japan and married the daughter of a Kamikaze pilot.

Director Louisa Merino
Producer Ed Cunningham

There will be a special, pre-show presentation of the award winning, short documentary
The MetallDetektor

The Metalldetektor tells the story of Georg, an Austrian man who takes up metal detecting in his retirement. Curious about the story of a World War II-era B17 Flying Fortress that crashed on a neighboring hillside — a crash witnessed by his mother while standing on their lawn — he ventures into the woods and, much to his surprise, immediately begins exhuming engine parts. What follows is an emotional journey into the difficult history of his town… … into the lives of the American Airmen who perilously parachuted into this one-time enemy territory … into locating and contacting their bewildered descendants … into ultimately uniting the town and the families of these Airmen on the 75th anniversary of the crash.
The film features MIU graduate Mick Berry . Mick is an acclaimed writer, actor, and director. One of his more recent projects is “Keith Moon: The Real me”
Produced and directed by Brendan Patrick Hughes
Executive Produced by Amelia Hirsch
Edited by Katharina Stroh and Superteam Fancy
Cinematography by Emily Topper
Music by Spencer Spivy
Austrian Unit Directing by Clemens Thurn

Frederica von Stade - A Life of Lovely Song
2023-09-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
This is not an Artist Series performance and is excluded from 2023-2024 Season Passes and Packages.

Mezzo-Soprano Frederica von Stade with James Meredith, international concert pianist, composer, and conductor.
The concert program will be a biographical travelogue through her long career, including songs from the classical literature, Broadway tunes, and opera arias.
Tickets: $27-42
Presented by Maharishi School. Proceeds from this performance will go to benefit Maharishi School.

The City Without Jews
2023-09-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
With live original music composed and performed by world-renowned klezmer
violinist Alicia Svigals and celebrated silent film pianist Donald Sosin!
Set in the Vienna-like city of Utopia, H. K. Breslauer’s 1924 The City Without Jews (Die Stadt ohne Juden) follows the political and personal consequences of an anti-Semitic law to expel the city’s Jews. When things start to decline, the National Assembly must decide whether to invite the Jews back. The film’s stinging critique of Nazism is part of the reason it was no longer screened in public after 1933. Masterfully restored by Filmarchiv Austria.

The City without Jews (Die Stadt ohne Juden) (1924) Trailer from Gartenberg Media Enterprises on Vimeo.

More information about the artists:
Alicia Svigals

Donald Sosin

Hotel California: Eagles Tribute
2023-10-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
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For over three decades, HOTEL CALIFORNIA has thrilled global audiences with their legendary recreation of THE EAGLES’ sound, boasting incredible vocal similarity, accurate instrumental work, soaring harmonies, and top-flight performances, making them the world’s most accomplished tribute production and the ultimate choice for all fans of The Eagles!
If you love The Eagles, then welcome to the Hotel California – you’ve just found the next best thing.
Tickets: $21-43
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Fairfield History Series: PARSONS
2023-10-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
“Parsons” tells the tumultuous 98-year history of Parsons College. It delves into how this college attempted to redefine higher education up until its tragic closure in 1973. Was Parsons a small, midwestern college with a good reputation OR was it what LIFE Magazine called Parsons in 1966, “Flunk-Out U?”

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Fairfield History Series: PARSONS
2023-10-08 14:30 - 16:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
FILM PREMIERE
Oct. 6-8th, 2023

“Parsons” tells the tumultuous 98-year history of Parsons College. It delves into how this college attempted to redefine higher education up until its tragic closure in 1973. Was Parsons a small, midwestern college with a good reputation OR was it what LIFE Magazine called Parsons in 1966, “Flunk-Out U?”

Blood Drive - ImpactLife
2023-10-11 15:00 - 18:00 | IA
ImpactLife provides lifesaving blood products to more than 125 hospitals in a four-state region. We’re headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, and have distribution hubs and donor centers in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin. In your area, ImpactLife is the exclusive provider to Jefferson County Health Center.
We have implemented our Emergency Plan here at the Blood Center to protect donors and our staff. This includes:
• Placing only one screening station on a table (observing social distancing)
• Wiping down all machines and equipment after each use
• Spacing beds apart to continue social distancing
• Wiping down beds after each use
• Encouraging donors to allow space in the refreshment area
In addition, donors who want to limit time at the drive can complete the EarlyQ prior to coming to the drive; we scan the barcode emailed to them and they move directly to the vital station, then to donation. Feel free to share the link with your donors: www.bloodcenter.org/earlyq
Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please call the Blood Center at (800)452-1097. Donors are eligible to donate whole blood every 56 days.
Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure may be accepted as eligible donors.
To schedule an appointment or view upcoming blood drives, visit www.BloodCenterIMPACT.org or call 800-452-1097.

COMMON GROUND
2023-10-11 19:00 - 20:45, 2023-10-12 19:00 - 20:45, 2023-10-13 19:00 - 20:45 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
DOCUMENTARY 1h 45m
The film premiered at Tribeca Film Festival (Winner of Human/Nature Awward) in June and features a star studded cast: LAURA DERN, ROSARIO DAWSON, JASON MOMOA, WOODY HARRELSON, IAN SOMERHALDER, DONALD GLOVER. This is the highly anticipated follow-up film to Kiss the Ground, also directed by the Tickells, which is narrated by Woody Harrelson and won over 75 major film festival awards.
COMMON GROUND is the hopeful and uplifting story of the pioneers of the “Regenerative Movement” who produce tremendous quantities of nutritionally dense food and are working to balance the climate – all while bringing our entire ecosystem back to life. The film explores how Americans from different walks of life, different political backgrounds and different parts of the country share one thing in common – the very soil beneath their feet. The film investigates the power of “regenerative” farming systems – from large to small scale farmers who are the champions of soil health as the key to unlocking more (and healthier) food to feed America and the world.

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Glenn Miller Orchestra
2023-10-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
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The world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings timeless classics like “In the Mood,” “Moonlight Serenade,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “Pennsylvania 6-5000,” “String of Pearls” and “Tuxedo Junction” back to the stage. Even 80 years after founding his famous orchestra, Glenn Miller’s music is alive and well! Over 18 musicians and singers bring the unforgettable Glenn Miller sound and perform those songs that everyone remembers. This is a show not to miss for jazz and swing fans alike or the incurable romantics who want to step back in time.
Tickets: $21-43
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Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series: Synergy
2023-10-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
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.
The 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).
About the Artists:
KAREN 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.
PAUL SKEVINGTON, PIANO & ORGAN

Paul 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.
For 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.

The Creator
2023-10-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 | IA
PG-13
2023 ‧ Action/Thriller ‧ 2h 13m
CAPTIONS 10/23

As a future war between the human race and artificial intelligence rages on, ex-special forces agent Joshua is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI. The Creator has developed a mysterious weapon that has the power to end the war and all of mankind. As Joshua and his team of elite operatives venture into enemy-occupied territory, they soon discover the world-ending weapon is actually an AI in the form of a young child.

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Barhydt Organ Silent Film Series: Hunchback of Notre Dame
2023-10-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
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!
The 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).
ABOUT JAY WARREN
Chicago’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.

STOP MAKING SENSE
2023-11-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-11-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
1984 ‧ Documentary/Music ‧ 1h 28m
Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Stop Making Sense stars core band members David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison along with Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steve Scales, Lynn Mabry and Edna Holt. The live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads’ most memorable songs.

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Fairfield Concert Association: Holland-Coots Jazz Quintet
2023-11-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
This performance is presented by Fairfield Concert Association and is not part of the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center’s 2023-24 Season. Learn more about Fairfield Concert Association.

Since their auspicious debut at the 2017 Durango Ragtime and Early Jazz Festival, the Holland-Coots Jazz Quintet has amazed the jazz and ragtime world with their energy, musicality, and humor. As a group, they work together as brothers – each a wonderful soloist and an absolute marvel as a team player, ready to be lyrical or hot, bluesy, rampaging, or sentimental. The HCJQ recorded their first CD in July 2017, a tribute to the great Thomas “Fats” Waller called This Is So Nice It Must Be Illegal, which was met with radiant reviews.
“Their expression of musical creativity, lyrical, warm, sometimes hilarious, celebrates the joyous merrymaker, but it is more an outpouring of devotion for Fats and what he did so open-heartedly … the band made magic happen, song after song.” –Michael Steinman, Jazz Lives
“The spirit of Waller’s music is captured by these cats, but they put their own stamp on it. Each of the players is a first-rate exponent of playing classic jazz.” –Joseph Lang, Jersey Jazz

Mark Shafer Memorial Dinner and Auction
2023-11-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
Join us for a formal evening to celebrate the life and art of Mark Shafer, a Fairfield icon. The money raised will help fund two projects: An outdoor art installation in Mark’s honor at the Fairfield Art Association gallery AND a Fine Arts scholarship for FHS graduating seniors pursuing a degree in the arts. This fun and meaningful event will include dinner and drinks, entertainment, and a live auction featuring some of Mark’s works of art.

After Death
2023-11-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
PG-13
2023 ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 50m
CAPTIONS 11/13
Based on real near-death experiences, After Death explores the afterlife with the guidance of New York Times bestselling authors, medical experts, scientists, and survivors that shed a light on what awaits us.

https://youtu.be/HOSmGMHs7ps?si=hAVxDAVkEzDp3zZQ

Vienna Boys Choir
2023-11-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
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The illustrious group of child musicians has been delighting music lovers across the globe for six centuries with their purity of tone, distinctive charm and diverse repertoire which includes everything from medieval to contemporary to experimental music. These gifted musicians with voices of unforgettable beauty are part of four touring choirs that hail from dozens of nations and together give over 300 concerts a year around the world.
Tickets: $23-51
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