Fairfield Arts & Convention Center

POSTPONED - Lucy Loves Desi: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom
2023-02-07 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
**UPDATE: We’ve just been informed by L.A. Theatre Works that 3 members of the cast of Lucy Loves Desi: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom have tested positive for Covid-19. Due to SAG-AFTRA union regulations, the company has had to cancel their February 7th engagement with us.
We are just as disappointed as you are by this development. If you are a ticket holder, watch your email and look for a phone call from us regarding what to do with your tickets.
Please stay tuned to find out whether we’re able to reschedule this fantastic show!**
Live onstage, the hilarious and true story behind one of America’s most beloved TV comedies!
Lucille Ball paved the way for many of today’s top comediennes, while forcing Hollywood to begin dealing with the rising power and influence of women artists both on-screen and behind the scenes. Her iconic series, I Love Lucy, remains one of the most groundbreaking and influential shows in television history.
Told in a nostalgic, live-radio-play style, playwright Gregg Oppenheimer—son of I Love Lucy creator Jess Oppenheimer and the foremost authority on all things Lucy—spins this witty, fast-paced tale of Lucy and Desi’s battles with CBS over the pioneering ideas that changed the face of television forever.
Call the Box Office at (641) 472-ARTS for group rates and youth discounts!
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AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER
2023-02-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-02-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-02-03 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-02-02 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-02-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-01-29 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-01-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-01-27 19:00 - 22:00 and 1 more date
“I was completely taken in by Avatar: The Way of Water and overwhelmed by its fluid, kinetic action scenes, eye-popping production design and propulsive storytelling. This is a movie filled with wonder, which has become a rare commodity in the age of CGI.” –Leonard Maltin

Jake Sully and Ney’tiri have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together. However, they must leave their home and explore the regions of Pandora. When an ancient threat resurfaces, Jake must fight a difficult war against the humans.
Ticket are just $6 and will be sold at the door
Special Closed Captioned Screenings Jan. 30th and 31st

AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER (CC)
2023-01-31 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-01-30 19:00 - 22:00
“I was completely taken in by Avatar: The Way of Water and overwhelmed by its fluid, kinetic action scenes, eye-popping production design and propulsive storytelling. This is a movie filled with wonder, which has become a rare commodity in the age of CGI.” –Leonard Maltin

Jake Sully and Ney’tiri have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together. However, they must leave their home and explore the regions of Pandora. When an ancient threat resurfaces, Jake must fight a difficult war against the humans.
Get your tickets at the door!
Please note: THIS IS A SPECIAL CLOSED CAPTIONED SCREENING

Baby Boomer Comedy Show
2023-01-14 19:30 - 21:00
Want to experience a night of comedy you can relate to??
Then you NEED to check out the Baby Boomer Comedy Show!
In this hilarious 90-minute theater event, fellow baby boomers and veteran comedians Jan McInnis and Kent Rader hit all the familiar topics you’re dealing with…family, kids, work, do-it-yourself projects, dieting, aging and all…AND they do it with clean humor that’s been a hit for thousands of audiences. It’s the Baby Boomer Comedy Show — clean humor for people born before seatbelts, safety helmets, and Facebook.
*Presented by special arrangement — not eligible for Season Pass or Package sales.*
Bringing a group? Call the Box Office at (641) 472-ARTS for group discounts!

CINEMA FAIRFIELD: The Fabelmans
2023-01-13 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-01-12 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-01-11 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-01-10 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-01-09 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-01-08 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-01-07 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-01-06 19:00 - 21:30 and 2 more dates
Named one of the top ten films of 2022 by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute
A deeply personal portrait of 20th Century American childhood, Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans is a coming-of-age story about a young man’s discovery of a shattering family secret and an exploration of the power of movies to help us see the truth about each other and ourselves.
The Fabelmans is written by Spielberg and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner (Angels in America, Caroline, or Change), who has earned Oscar nominations for his screenplays for Spielberg’s Lincoln and Munich. The film is produced by three-time Oscar® nominee Kristie Macosko Krieger (West Side Story, The Post), Spielberg and Kushner.
*Please note the the Sun. Jan 8th and Mon. 9th screenings will include Closed Captioning

Cinema Fairfield: DEVOTION
2022-12-18 19:00 - 21:30, 2022-12-17 19:00 - 21:30, 2022-12-16 19:00 - 21:30
Devotion, an aerial war epic based on the bestselling book of the same name, tells the inspirational true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots who helped turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War: Jesse Brown, the first Black aviator in Navy history and his fellow fighter pilot and friend, Tom Hudner. Their heroic sacrifices and enduring friendship would ultimately make them the Navy’s most celebrated wingmen.
Directed by: JD Dillard
Written by: Jake Crane & Jonathan A. H. Stewart
Based on the book by: Adam Makos

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A Very Electric Christmas
2022-12-15 19:30 - 20:30
Brighten your holidays with Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas! Audiences of all ages will treasure this magical and captivating tale of family, friendship and hope set to timeless holiday hits.
In this wonderful story, Santa’s helpers are putting the final touches on presents as a young bird named Max and his family head south for the winter. Poor Max gets blown off course during a snowstorm, and he ends up alone and lost at the North Pole. As he tries to make his way home, his adventure begins when he encounters friendly caroling worms, dancing poinsettias, Nutcracker soldiers, mischievous mice and an evil Rat King. This delightfully festive production will make children wide-eyed with delight and warm even the smallest of hearts.
Since bursting to national acclaim after appearing as semi-finalists on ‘America’s Got Talent’ and winning the top honors on TRU TV’s ‘Fake Off,’ Lightwire Theater has gone on to enthrall audiences worldwide with their unique combination of skill and grace as told through the technological innovations of moving light characters. People of all ages will be captivated by the dazzling visuals and unique menagerie of characters that magically appear out of the darkness. Combining the arts of puppetry, theater and dance with the music of timeless holiday hits, this magical and captivating tale of family, friendship and hope creates a truly one-of-a-kind, inspired and exhilarating holiday experience that will be a treasured memory for years to come. Based in New Orleans, Lightwire Theater continues to create and deliver innovative theatrical experiences to audiences worldwide.
Call the Box Office at (641) 472-ARTS for group rates and youth discounts!

SOUNDS LIKE A HOLIDAY!
2022-12-07 19:00 - 21:00
Sing-Along — 7 p.m.
Pianist Doug Daller & organist Dee Sandquist lead a sing-along of popular carols and hymns to get you in the holiday spirit!
Reader’s Theater: Stories, Plays & Poems — 8 p.m.
The Thirsty Word reading series presents original creative works written and/or performed by Meredith Siemsen, Dave Patterson, Lou Bolster, Sidney Hunt, Solomon Davis, Corrine Stanley, Richard Kurtz, and Matt Mullenneaux—with storybook art by Caroline Mullenneaux. From family-friendly fairytales and heartwarming true stories to classic Christmas-movie spoofs, there’s fun to be had by all!
Admission is a non-perishable food item for donation to the Lord’s Cupboard
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CINEMA FAIRFIELD: The Banshees of Inisherin
2022-12-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-04 19:00 - 21:00
PLEASE NOTE: This screening will include subtitles
On a remote island off the coast of Ireland, Pádraic (Collin Farrell) is devastated when his buddy Colm (Brendan Gleeson)suddenly puts an end to their lifelong friendship. With help from his sister and a troubled young islander, Pádraic sets out to repair the damaged relationship by any means necessary. However, as Colm’s resolve only strengthens, he soon delivers an ultimatum that leads to shocking consequences.
Director: Martin McDonagh
Awards: Volpi Cup for Best Actor, Best Screenplay Award

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