Fairfield Arts & Convention Center

Blood Drive - ImpactLife
2023-10-11 15:00 - 18:00, 2023-09-06 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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?”

Fairfield History Series: PARSONS
2023-10-07 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-10-06 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?”

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.

Hotel California: Eagles Tribute
2023-10-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
Save up to 20% off ticket prices with a Season Pass or fully customizable Pick Package!
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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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

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.

JERRY'S LAST MISSION
2023-09-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 | 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

CatVideoFest
2023-09-10 19:00, 2023-09-09 19:00, 2023-09-08 19:00, 2023-09-07 19:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
2023 | 74min | Edited by Will Braden

“Watching silly cat videos is good for you.”
— The Wall Street Journal
The world’s #1 cat video festival is back with screenings in theaters across the USA and around the world starting August 2023!

Oscilloscope Laboratories presents CatVideoFest 2023, a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses.
Each year, across the country, local theaters partner with nearby cat-focused charities, animal welfare associations and shelters alike — a portion of ticket proceeds from every show goes directly to local cats in need.

***Send us a picture of your cat, and we’ll display it outside of the theater for CatVideoFest!
Email to cinema@fairfieldacc.com!

CatVideoFest
2023-09-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
2023 | 74min | Edited by Will Braden
“Watching silly cat videos is good for you.”
— The Wall Street Journal
The world’s #1 cat video festival is back with screenings in theaters across the USA and around the world starting August 2023!

Oscilloscope Laboratories presents CatVideoFest 2023, a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses.
Each year, across the country, local theaters partner with nearby cat-focused charities, animal welfare associations and shelters alike — a portion of ticket proceeds from every show goes directly to local cats in need.

BLUE BEETLE
2023-09-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
PG-13
2023 ‧ Action/Adventure ‧ 2h 7m
Jaime Reyes suddenly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology called the Scarab. When the Scarab chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he’s bestowed with an incredible suit of armor that’s capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the superhero Blue Beetle.
CAPTIONS 9/4

PEN DENSHAM
2023-08-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
Writer-Producer PEN DENSHAM, screenwriter for ROBIN HOOD, one of the most beloved and highest grossing films of the 1990s ($873,000,000 in 2023 dollars) will be in Fairfield to share his personal motivation behind the writing of the screenplay as well as his involvement in the making of many other classic films, including ROCKY II, MOLL FLANDERS and the documentary MEETING THE BEATLES IN INDIA. Join us for an on-stage interview with Pen, clips of his films followed by a Q&A with the audience.
Admission is FREE.

OPPENHEIMER
2023-08-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-23 13:30 - 16:30, 2023-08-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
R
2023 ‧ Drama/Thriller ‧ 3 hours

CAPTIONS 8/21

During World War II, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. appoints physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to work on the top-secret Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer and a team of scientists spend years developing and designing the atomic bomb. Their work comes to fruition on July 16, 1945, as they witness the world’s first nuclear explosion, forever changing the course of history.

Director: Christopher Nolan
