Fairfield Arts & Convention Center

POOR THINGS
2024-03-25 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
R
2023 ‧ Comedy/Sci-fi ‧ 2h 21m
CAPTIONS 3/25
11 OSCAR NOMINATIONS INCLUDING BEST PICTURE
Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

Here is every Oscar nomination for “Poor Things.”
Performance by an actress in a leading role — Emma Stone
Performance by an actor in a supporting role — Mark Ruffalo
Achievement in cinematography — Robbie Ryan
Achievement in costume design — Holly Waddington
Achievement in directing — Yorgos Lanthimos
Achievement in film editing — Yorgos Mavropsaridis
Achievement in makeup and hairstyling — Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier and Josh Weston
Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score) — Jerskin Fendrix
Achievement in production design — James Price and Shona Heath; Set Decoration: Zsuzsa Mihalek
Best motion picture of the year — Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone, Producers

CABRINI
2024-03-29 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-03-30 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-30 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-03-31 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-04-01 19:00 - 21:30 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
PG-13
2024 ‧ Drama ‧ 2h 25m
CAPTIONS 4/1

Arriving in New York City in 1889, Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini is greeted by disease, crime and impoverished children. She soon sets off on a daring mission to convince the mayor to secure housing and health care for society’s most vulnerable. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini uses her entrepreneurial mind to build an empire of hope unlike anything the world has ever seen.

Step Afrika!
2024-04-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
“This is movement as communal celebration”
-The New York Times
Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional West and Southern African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding.
Tickets: $21-43
Call the Box Office at (641) 472-ARTS for group rates and youth discounts!

DUNE: PART TWO
2024-04-05 19:00 - 21:45, 2024-04-06 14:00 - 16:45, 2024-04-06 19:00 - 21:45, 2024-04-07 19:00 - 21:45 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
PG-13
2024 ‧ Sci-fi/Adventure ‧ 2h 46m
CAPTIONS 4/7

Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

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Spring Craft & Vendor Show
2024-04-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Expo Hall
40-50 crafters and vendors! Chillin N Grillin and DeLovely’s Delicious Mini Doughnuts will be at this show!!

Steinway Piano Spotlight Series: Eugene Gaub
2024-04-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
A Fairfield favorite performer, Pianist Eugene Gaub is Professor of Music at Grinnell College and an internationally sought after soloist, recently appearing in London, Quebec, Chicago, and beyond, with a specialty in baroque and classical-romantic composers.
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).
More About the Performer
Eugene Gaub is Professor of Music (Senior Faculty Status) at Grinnell College, where he taught music theory and courses in music history focused on opera, as well as piano, from 1995 to 2022. Along with his wife, violinist-composer Nancy McFarland Gaub, he founded and directed the Roycroft Chamber Music Festival in East Aurora, New York from 1994 to 2016. A graduate of the Juilliard School, he holds a doctorate and performer’s certificate from the Eastman School of Music.
His New York debut took place at age 22 at Lincoln Center in a performance of Bartók’s First Piano Concerto with the Juilliard Orchestra. Other notable performances include recitals at New York’s Weill Recital Hall and at Washington’s Kennedy Center and National Gallery of Art. His performance of Mozart’s Concerto in G Major, KV 453 with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra was named one of the year’s best by the Buffalo News. During the Covid lockdown, he learned the Prokofiev Third Piano Concerto, which he performed for the first time in 2022 with the Grinnell Symphony.
While living in Fairfield from 2002 to 2022, Gene sang with the Chamber Singers of Southeast Iowa for most of that time. He now lives in Boulder, Colorado.

Job Fair - IowaWORKS
2024-04-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Expo Hall
EMPLOYERS RECRUITING FOR:
Production, Maintenance, Machine Operator, Molders, Grinders, Assembly, Delivery Drivers, CDL Drivers, Sales Associates, Correctional Officers, Food Service Aide, Academic Manager, HR Recruiters, Social Dev. Specialist, Nutrition Center Manager, Healthcare, Accounting, Front Desk, Electrical Technician, and More…

GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE
2024-04-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
PG-13
2024 ‧ Comedy/Fantasy ‧ 1h 56m

CAPTIONS 4/22

The Spengler family returns to the iconic New York City firehouse where the original Ghostbusters have taken ghost-busting to the next level. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must unite to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age.

Earth Day- Resilient Fairfield Challenge
2024-04-20 10:00 - 18:00 | Expo Hall
Please Join Us for an Exciting New Phase of the Fairfield Experiment
The event will take place across two venues within walking distance of one another, each offering different opportunities to dive into experiencing and building components of a circular model.
Event Schedule:
*Speakers*
National Heroes Speakers 11 am – 12:30 pm
• 11 am -11:30 am: David Levine, President of the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN)
“ASBN’s Circular Economy Working Group” Interview by Faith Reeves, Fairfield’s Sustainability Coordinator
•11:30 am – 11:45 am – Alden Wicker – Author of ‘To Dye For – How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick—and How We Can Fight Back’
“The True Cost of Modern Fast Fashion”
•11:45 am – 12 pm – Martin Wolf – Chief Sustainability Officer of 7th Generation eco-friendly cleaning products
“The successes and challenges of creating a truly circular household products line”
•12 pm – 12:15 pm – Amber Lasciak CEO of ReDu sustainable furniture
“Scrap rescue and re-purposing into furniture and interior decorating products”
• 12:15 pm – 12:30 pm – QnA with our National Heroes
Local Heroes Speakers 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
• 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm – Francis Thicke, Radiance Dairy
“A Circular and Regenerative Dairy Model”
• 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm – Cheyanne Holiday, Golden Magnolia Sanctuary
“A farm to table to farm circular model”
• 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm – Terry Philips, Mill Seed CO. and TK Enterprises
“Reusing, repurposing and reimagining in building design”
• 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm – QnA with our Local Heroes
• 3:00 pm -3:30 pm – Maharishi School Global Solutions Class
“Alternates to Plastic”
Eco-Jam Fashion Show 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
*All Day Activities*
~ Interact with local sustainable organizations
~ Buy from local artisans
~ Repair Fair – Repair any broken item – knives, tools, shoes, if it’s broken, bring it in and we will fix it
~ Clothing exchange – An alternate to fast fashion, bring clothes to swap!
~ Demos and workshops
10:30 am -11:00 am & 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
• Food waste “Bokashi” at-home composting by Faith Reeves
• Building preservation and reuse by Terry Philips
11:15 am – 12:00 pm & 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm
• Making upcycled notebooks by Alison Stimson
• Paper making by June Breffle and Melissa
• E-zone bag building by Alison
• Grow your own Microgreens by Dean Menigoz
All day demos
• DIY eco-friendly home cleaning products by Jenny Connor
• Make your own wildflower seed balls by Shreya Sood
~ Eco-jam Fashion show – 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
~ Games, music and much more!
*Food*
11 am – 2:30 pm
Addis Ethiopian Food
All day
Pollo Rico Mexican Food
Ice cream by the scoop by Scream
Pastries by June Breffle
Kombucha by Hedgeapple
Fire Cider and Health Bars by Simple Life Foods

Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series: Abby Chen
2024-04-26 19:30 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
This Spring, we welcome Abby Chen for her first appearance on the Sondheim stage! A seasoned performer, Yu-Hsiang Abby Chen is an award-winning organist who regularly can be heard ministering through the historic Krapf Organ for St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Iowa City. Currently pursuing her Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Iowa, under the direction of Dr. Gregory Hand, Abby also serves as a teaching assistant, offering organ lessons to non-majors and undergraduate secondary students.
Abby earned a Master’s degree from Manhattan School of Music, under the direction of McNeil Robinson, and she holds a Performance Diploma from Indiana University, where she studied with Dr. Janette Fishell. While in Indiana, she also served as Organist at Northwood Christian Church, Indianapolis.
A native of Taiwan, Abby has served as Executive Director of American Guild of Organists, Taiwan Chapter, and was a lecturer at Taiwan Theological College and Seminary. Her album, “Singing Organ in the Rainy Night: Hear The Oldest Organ in Taiwan” won both Best Performance and Best Recording honors at the 30th “Golden Melody Awards for Traditional Arts and Music” in Taiwan.
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).

Fairfield Concert Association: Branden & James ft. Effie Passero
2024-04-30 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.

“DAZZLING CELLO AND SOARING TENOR VOCALS” – NPR Music

BRANDEN & JAMES bring the soulful timbre of James on his cello combined with Branden’s emotional and powerful vocals, creating a sound that leaves audiences feeling moved and inspired. They have “become a brand-name in the classical-crossover music world alongside the likes of Josh Groban, The Piano Guys, and Jackie Evancho.” The Bay Area Reporter
“Hardly a supporting player, but, rather, a true co-creator and co-star” (Robert Windeler, NY Times Music Correspondent) Australian cellist James, began creating arrangements of familiar tunes that make you listen as you’ve never heard them before. Branden, a former finalist on America’s Got Talent & resident tenor at The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Los Angeles Opera; recently penned a memoir entitled, Lyrics of My Life which entered Amazon Books new releases at #9. It was published by Simon & Schuster in September, 2020.
Powerhouse vocalist Effie Passero rocketed to fame on the ABC reboot of popular talent show American Idol. Passero impressed both the judges and fans of the show, most notably on her standout performance of ‘Barracuda’, the classic track by rock group Heart with Judge Luke Bryan favourably comparing her vocals to Ann Wilson. Passero was an early favourite in the show and placed top 20, and since then she has performed across the globe and has worked on various different studio projects including her debut album of original songs, Better.

METHOD SAMPLING: How to Build the Future Together
2024-05-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
“Best Musical Documentary at DTLA Film Festival”
DTLA Film Festival
“One of the rare films you’ll see this year which will not just get your mind going but force you to rethink how you see the world.”
Unseen Films
“An appealing celebration of sound, movement, and creativity”
Yes! Weekly

Method Sampling is the principle used by Ensemble Mik Nawooj, an Oakland, CA globetrotting orchestra which fuses hip-hop and classical music to magical effect. JooWan Kim, its Korean born composer, believes that any paradigm shifting change only happens by sampling and reframing differences and sparking innovation. To test his hypothesis, he meets a disabled choreographer who revolutionized modern dance, a self-taught Black mycologist who wrote the first books on Cordyceps cultivation, and a tiny house builder with a shipbuilding background who looks at houses as inverted boats. In addition, he meets the Italian Critical Theorist Fabio Vighi to explore how Method Sampling may allow society to overcome the challenges it faces today.
Q&A with the artists following the film!
Plus, see Ensemble Mik Nawooj LIVE with Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience, ft. Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra, on Friday, May 3rd!

Hip Hop Orchestra Experience
2024-05-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
What IS the Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience?
Part concert, part dance party, and part club night, with explosive original music that samples from classical and hip-hop, the Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience starts with the seminal works of Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven, then builds something completely NEW.
Featuring members of Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra (SEISO) alongside San Francisco’s Ensemble Mik Nawooj, the music uniquely pushes the boundaries of both hip-hop and concert music, with resident MCs, a lyric soprano, turf dancer, woodwinds, french horn, strings, piano, and drums.
The result is a seamless tête-à-tête with “textures swimming through the sound…like the world’s fastest ping-pong game” (Pitchfork) and is considered the “cutting edge of hip-hop” (Huffington Post).
Tickets: $21-43
Note: This performance may include strong language; those with sensitivities please be advised.
Get more out of your Hip-Hop Orchestra Experience with Cinema Fairfield! On May 2, see how hip hop could solve some of society’s biggest issues.

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Mother's Day Craft & Vendor Show
2024-05-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Expo Hall
40-50 crafters and vendors for your Mother’s Day shopping!
Chillin N Grillin BBQ will be there!

CIVIL WAR
2024-05-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
[R] 2024 ‧ Action/War ‧ 1h 49m

CAPTIONS 5/13

In a dystopian future America, a team of military-embedded journalists races against time to reach Washington, D.C., before rebel factions descend upon the White House.
Starring Kirsten Dunst
Directed by Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Annihilation, MEN)
