Fairfield Arts & Convention Center

Fairfield Concert Association: Holland-Coots Jazz Quintet
2023-11-06 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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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SEISO Presents: KIDSymphony - Peter and the Wolf
2023-11-19 13:30 - 14:30 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
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The Concert for Families
Our 2023 Kidsymphony is BIGGER and BETTER than ever before!
Professional Storyteller Michael Boudewyns of Really Inventive Stuff returns to SEISO with an unforgettable presentation of Prokofiev’s iconic Peter and the Wolf, plus music from Star Wars and Disney’s Encanto. This 45 minute concert is fun, interactive, and educational – perfect for families and children of all ages.
Tickets: $5 for Adults, Kids are Free
In addition to the orchestra demonstration, everyone is invited onstage to everyone meet the instruments and the musicians after the concert!
For more information and tickets, visit www.seiso.us today.

Irish Christmas in America
2023-11-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
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Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, the hugely popular Irish Christmas in America show features top Irish music, song, and dance in an engaging performance rich in humor and boundless energy. The tour features special guest singer Caitriona Sherlock, a stunning addition to this year’s show showcasing the very best of new Irish female vocal talent.
This family-friendly performance features lively instrumental tunes on fiddle, flute, uillean pipes, and harp, along with thrilling Irish old-style dancing from Samantha Harvey. In addition, evocative photographic images provide a backdrop to some of the rich historical traditions of Ireland. Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as the finest traditional artists from Ireland bring you on a fun-filled start to the holiday season.
Tickets: $23-51
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Fairfield History Series: PARSONS
2023-11-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

“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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Christmas Craft & Vendor Event
2023-12-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Expo Hall

The Well Presents: A Holiday to Remember
2023-12-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
Proceeds support The Well Resource Center in our Fairfield community! www.thewelliowa.org
This performance is not associated with the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center’s 2023-2024 Season.
Ticket price $25 General Admission

A Holiday to Remember is a masterful one-man performance of two beloved Truman Capote short stories, “A Christmas Memory” and “The Thanksgiving Visitor.” Performed in Fairfield’s Sondheim Theatre accompanied with original music by Paul Carrol Binkley, promises to be a highlight of Fairfield’s holiday season.
“The Thanksgiving Visitor”
The story centers around the character, 7-year-old Buddy, his only friend and elderly cousin, Miss Sook, and other characters from the beloved Capote short stories. They prepare their old country house for Thanksgiving, but at the same time, Buddy finds himself a target of the freckled bully, Odd Henderson. As the story unfolds, themes of love and friendship are revealed, wrapped up in the heart of the Thanksgiving holiday.
“A Christmas Memory”
Another Capote favorite, this poignant story also follows Buddy and his favorite cousin as they complete their Christmas traditions. They make fruitcakes, trek through the woods to choose the perfect Christmas tree, and fly their homemade kites on Christmas day. Unfortunately, it is their last Christmas to spend together.

About David Alford
David Alford is a graduate of the Juilliard School for Drama. He was the founder and Artistic Director of Mockingbird Theatre in Nashville, TN, and later Executive Artistic Director of Tennessee Repertory Theatre. Most recently, he served as Visiting Artist-in-Residence in Theatre at Berry College in Rome, Georgia.
David appeared as Bucky Dawes in the television series Nashville (ABC) for its six seasons. Other screen credits include The Good Fight (CBS) The Blacklist (NBC), The Last Castle (DreamWorks),  A Death in the Family  (PBS/Masterpiece Theatre), Stoker (Warner Bros), and the web series Local Air.
Recent stage credits include Mr. Marshall in the Broadway revival of Little Foxes (Manhattan Theatre Club), Billy in the workshop production of Donald Margulies’ Long Lost (Illinois Theatre), and the title role in The Columnist (Tennessee Rep). His one-man performance of Truman Capote’s  A Christmas Memory  was a holiday staple for Nashville audiences for over a decade.

For information contact: The Well Resource Center | (641) 819-4047 | email: kerryd@thewelliowa.org
Run time: 1 hr. 45 min. with intermission.

Holiday Sing-Along
2023-12-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
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.
Dee 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.
We 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!
FREE ADMISSION

Blood Drive - ImpactLife
2023-12-06 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.

Iowa Dance Collective Winter Showcase 2023
2023-12-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
An all blacks, informal look into what the kids have been working on thus far this season.
Ticket price $15 General Admission
Run time: 1 hr. 30 min

The Nutcracker Ballet
2023-12-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-12-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-12-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
The Nutcracker Ballet has become a cherished holiday tradition in many cultures, and its enduring appeal lies in its magical storytelling, beautiful music, and stunning dance performances. The timeless tale of Clara’s fantastical journey continues to captivate audiences of all ages and has secured its place as one of the most cherished ballets in the world.
Performance Dates & Times: Thursday, December 14th and Friday, December 15th at 7:30 PM; Saturday, December 16th at 1:00 PM
Tickets: $28-70
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Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet is a timeless and enchanting masterpiece in the world of classical dance and music. Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1892, the ballet is based on the adaptation of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by Alexandre Dumas. It has since become one of the most beloved and frequently performed ballets around the world.
Set during the festive season, the ballet begins with a Christmas Eve party at the Stahlbaum family’s house. Among the guests is young Clara Stahlbaum, who receives a magical nutcracker doll from her mysterious godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer. After the party, when everyone is asleep, Clara sneaks back to the living room to check on her beloved nutcracker. To her astonishment, the room transforms, and a battle ensues between the toy soldiers led by her Nutcracker and an army of mice, headed by the Mouse King.
As the Mouse King is defeated, Clara’s Nutcracker transforms into a handsome prince. Grateful for her bravery, the Prince invites Clara to a magical journey to the Land of Sweets, ruled by the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Tchaikovsky’s captivating score brings the story to life with its memorable melodies and expressive orchestration. The ballet is known for its captivating choreography, beautiful costumes, and timeless storytelling.

The Inventor
2023-12-20 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-12-22 19:00 - 20:30 | IA
PG
2023 ‧ Animation/Adventure ‧ 1h 32m
Academy Award® nominee Jim Capobianco is bringing the world of Leonardo da Vinci to life in a new stop motion puppet and 2-D hand drawn animated feature film, The Inventor.
The insatiably curious Leonardo da Vinci leaves Italy to join the French court, where he can experiment freely, invent incredible machines and study the human body. He is joined on his adventure by the audacious French princess Marguerite de Nevarre.
Starring Stephen Fry as Leonardo Da Vinci, Daisy Ridley as Princess Marguerite, and Marion Cotillard as Louise of Savoy

TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR (movie)
2023-12-29 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-30 19:00 - 22:00 | IA
PG-13
2023 ‧ Musical/Music ‧ 2h 49m
The cultural phenomenon continues on the big screen! Immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime concert film experience with a breathtaking, cinematic view of the history-making tour. Taylor Swift Eras attire and friendship bracelets are strongly encouraged!

Did you know you can enjoy a glass of beer or wine with your movie? We offer a variety of bottled beers, as well as select white and red wines for you to pair with our fresh buttery popcorn, and your favorite boxed candies.

The Holdovers
2024-01-05 19:00 - 21:15, 2024-01-06 14:00 - 16:15, 2024-01-06 19:00 - 21:15, 2024-01-07 19:00 - 21:15 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
R 2023 ‧ Comedy/Drama ‧ 2h 13m
CAPTIONS 1/7
Starring Paul Giamatti and Da’Vine Joy Randolph
Directed by Alexander Payne (About Schmidt, Sideways, The Descendants)

A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school remains on campus during Christmas break to babysit a handful of students with nowhere to go. He soon forms an unlikely bond with a brainy but damaged troublemaker, and with the school’s head cook, a woman who just lost a son in the Vietnam War.

Rhinestone Cowgirls: Legendary Ladies of Country Music
2024-01-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
Pay homage to the iconic female vocalists of yesterday and today with RHINESTONE COWGIRLS: Legendary Ladies of Country Music! Three powerhouse singers perform fresh arrangements of classic and contemporary country hits in this elegant and authentic journey celebrating the evolution of country music’s humble beginnings to the giants of today’s music industry.
Relive classics like Patsy Cline’s “Crazy,” Tammy Wynette’s “Stand By Your Man,” and Loretta Lynn’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter” as well as new favorites like Martina McBride’s “Independence Day” and Carrie Underwood’s “Last Name.” This high-energy show is a celebration perfect for audiences of all ages!
Tickets: $21-43
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THE BOY AND THE HERON
2024-02-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-02-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-02-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
PG-13
2023 ‧ Fantasy/Adventure ‧ 2h 4m
2/2 &3 Dubbed English version
2/4 Japanese with English subtitles

Mahito, a young 12-year-old boy, struggles to settle in a new town after his mother’s death. However, when a talking heron informs Mahito that his mother is still alive, he enters an abandoned tower in search of her, which takes him to another world.

Director: Hayao Miyazaki
