The Secret of NIMH
2024-07-24 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, 52556, United States
[G] 1982 ‧ Family/Fantasy ‧ 1h 22m

“Purely delicious, a perfect summer treat for the entire family, and finally a cartoon film that will not insult the intelligence of any child from 6 to 60!” – Rex Reed | New York Daily News

Mrs. Brisby (Elizabeth Hartman), a widowed mouse, must move her children out of their home in a field before the local farmer starts plowing. Unable to leave because her son is ill, Mrs. Brisby seeks the help of nearby rats, who have heightened intelligence after being the subjects of scientific experiments. She receives an unexpected gift from the elder rat, Nicodemus (Derek Jacobi). Soon Mrs. Brisby is caught in a conflict among the rats, jeopardizing her mission to save her family.

Release date: July 2, 1982 (USA)

Director: Don Bluth

FREE Summer Outdoor Concert Series
2024-07-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-08-08 19:30 - 21:00
The 2024 FREE Summer Outdoor Concert Series returns this June!
Catch awesome Iowa bands every other Thursday night at 7:30 pm starting June 27th.
Gather your lawn chairs and come out to 200 N. Main Street to enjoy great music in great company!
**In cases of inclement weather, concerts will move inside the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center.
June 27th
THE RIVERDOGS: Powerhouse blues with electrifying vocals
July 11th
ROYCE JOHNS: The classic country voice you’ve been craving
July 25th
JENNY SAMMONS: Smooth, soulful, and sunny
August 8th
WINTERLAND: The music of The Grateful Dead (presented in partnership with KMCD’s Live on the Square!)

**In cases of inclement weather, concerts will move inside the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center.**

INSIDE OUT 2
2024-07-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-07-27 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-07-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-07-29 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-07-30 19:00 - 20:30
[PG] 2024 ‧ Family/Comedy ‧ 1h 36m
Captions Monday 7/29
“This is probably its best film since Coco, and best sequel since Toy Story 3!” -Olly Richards – Empire Magazine
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust have been running a successful operation by all accounts. However, when Anxiety shows up, they aren’t sure how to feel.

Kubo and the Two Strings
2024-07-31 13:00 - 15:00
[PG] 2016 | Family/Fantasy | 1h 42m
“Sweeping tableaux, a wonderful voice cast and adventure that feels genuinely folkloric make this a film that definitely deserves to be taken out of cellophane.” – Tara Brady, Irish Times
A young boy named Kubo must locate a magical suit of armour worn by his late father in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past.
Release Date: August 19, 2016

2001: A Space Odyssey
2024-08-04 19:00 - 21:30
[G] 1968 ‧ Sci-fi/Adventure ‧ 2h 29m

“One of the most influential of all sci-fi films – and one of the most controversial – Stanley Kubrick’s 2001 is a delicate, poetic meditation on the ingenuity – and folly – of mankind.” -RT aggregator
****

An imposing black structure provides a connection between the past and the future in this enigmatic adaptation of a short story by revered sci-fi author Arthur C. Clarke. When Dr. Dave Bowman (Keir Dullea) and other astronauts are sent on a mysterious mission, their ship’s computer system, HAL, begins to display increasingly strange behavior, leading up to a tense showdown between man and machine that results in a mind-bending trek through space and time.

Release date: April 3, 1968 (USA)

Director: Stanley Kubrick

THELMA
2024-08-05 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-06 19:00 - 20:30
[PG-13] 2024 ‧ Comedy/Action ‧ 1h 37m
“[June Squibb], the lively actor on the verge of another Oscar nomination, has been liberated to be a leading lady for once in a 40-year career. The thieves may have grabbed this grandma’s stash, but Thelma steals the audience’s hearts” -Max Weiss | Baltimore Magazine

Thelma Post is a 93-year-old grandmother who loses $10,000 to a con artist on the phone. With help from a friend and his motorized scooter, she soon embarks on a treacherous journey across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her.

An American Tail
2024-08-07 13:00 - 15:00
[G] 1986 | Family/Adventure | 1h 17m
“[It] celebrates the rich diversity of our melting-pot heritage; it doesn’t insult kids (or adults) with fifth-rate Saturday-morning non-animation; and it gives us some wonderfully memorable characters that weren’t already sitting on the Toys R Us shelves.” Eleanor Ringel Cater, Atlanta Journal Constitution
A young mouse named Fievel Mousekewitz (Phillip Glasser) and his family emigrate from Russia to the United States by boat after their home is destroyed by cats. During the trip, a fierce storm throws Fievel from the ship, and he loses contact with his family. Luckily, he manages to sail to New York in a bottle. There, Irish mouse Bridget (Cathianne Blore), an Italian mouse named Tony (Pat Musick) and a kindly cat named Tiger (Dom DeLuise) help Fievel search for his loved ones.
Release Date: November 21, 1986
Director: Don Bluth

The Boxtrolls
2024-08-14 13:00 - 15:00
[PG] 2014 | Family/Fantasy/Comedy | 1h 40m
“The Boxtrolls is smart, absurd, wonderfully ugly, and brilliantly put together. From its atmospheric design to its wonderfully self-aware mid-credits sequence, it is a superb family film. It is not just for its time but for generations of children to come too.” – Grant Watson, Australian film critic
Eggs (Isaac Hempstead-Wright), an orphan, lives with the Boxtrolls — a community of quirky, mischievous creatures who inhabit a cavern beneath the city of Cheesebridge. When villainous Archibald Snatcher (Ben Kingsley) hatches a plan to get rid of the pretty harmless beings, Eggs decides to go above ground, where he meets and befriends feisty Winnifred (Elle Fanning). Together, Eggs and Winnifred devise a daring plan to save the Boxtrolls from extermination.

The Art of Screenwriting
2024-08-23 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for The Art of Screenwriting, a captivating live conversation and Q&A featuring acclaimed screenwriters Anya Leta and J.V. Hart.
Fairfield resident Anya Leta is known for her work on popular TV shows like Homeland, Fellow Travelers, and The Morning Show.
J.V. Hart’s impressive credits include the classic films Hook (directed by Steven Spielberg), Bram Stoker’s Dracula (directed by Francis Ford Coppola), and Contact (directed by Robert Zemeckis).
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from these industry veterans as they share insights into the world of screenwriting. Presented by MIU’s David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts. Admission is free!

Rally Caps
2024-08-30 19:00 - 20:30
[PG] Sports/Family/Drama 2024
“A charming coming-of-age tale inspired by a kid’s book, ‘Rally Caps’ shows the power of baseball and its impact on a young boy’s life.” – Cinemacy
Summer legends unfold with the flip of a hat! After an injury during a little league baseball tryout, young Jordy goes to summer camp and is inspired to return to the pitching mound by catcher Lucas, a hearing-impaired boy who has just undergone cochlear implant surgery.
Q&A with the producer and director following the film!

Directed by Lee Cipolla

Starring Judd Hirsch and Amy Smart

Rally Caps
2024-08-31 14:00 - 15:30
[PG] Sports/Family/Drama 2024
“A charming coming-of-age tale inspired by a kid’s book, ‘Rally Caps’ shows the power of baseball and its impact on a young boy’s life.” – Cinemacy
After an injury during a little league baseball tryout, young Jordy goes to summer camp and is inspired to return to the pitching mound by catcher Lucas, a hearing-impaired boy who has just undergone cochlear implant surgery.

Directed by Lee Cipolla
Starring Judd Hirsch and Amy Smart

Field of Dreams
2024-08-31 19:00 - 21:00
PG | 1989 ‧ Sport/Fantasy | 1h 47m

DOUBLE HEADER
Rally Caps at 2PM
Field of Dreams 7PM

When Iowa farmer Ray hears a mysterious voice one night in his cornfield saying “If you build it, he will come,” he feels the need to act. Despite taunts of lunacy, Ray builds a baseball diamond on his land, supported by his wife, Annie. Afterward, the ghosts of great players start emerging from the crops to play ball, led by “Shoeless” Joe Jackson. But, as Ray learns, this field of dreams is about much more than bringing former baseball greats out to play.

Field of Dreams
2024-09-01 14:00 - 16:00
PG | 1989 ‧ Sport/Fantasy | 1h 47m

When Iowa farmer Ray hears a mysterious voice one night in his cornfield saying “If you build it, he will come,” he feels the need to act. Despite taunts of lunacy, Ray builds a baseball diamond on his land, supported by his wife, Annie. Afterward, the ghosts of great players start emerging from the crops to play ball, led by “Shoeless” Joe Jackson. But, as Ray learns, this field of dreams is about much more than bringing former baseball greats out to play.

It Ends With Us
2024-09-14 14:00 - 16:15, 2024-09-14 19:00 - 21:15, 2024-09-15 19:00 - 21:15, 2024-09-16 19:00 - 21:15, 2024-09-17 19:00 - 21:15
[PG-13] 2024 ‧ Romance/Drama ‧ 2h 11m
Showtimes:
Saturday, 9/14 | 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Sunday, 9/15 | 7:00 PM
Monday, 9/16 | 7:00 PM (with closed captioning)
Tuesday, 9/17 | 7:00 PM

IT ENDS WITH US, the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents’ relationship. When Lily’s first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle is upended, and Lily realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future.

Content Warning: This film includes references to domestic violence. Sensitive viewers are encouraged to use their discretion.

Additional Note from Fairfield Arts & Convention Center: There’s been much discussion around this highly anticipated adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s It Ends With Us, particularly regarding casting and the portrayal of its sensitive themes. At Cinema Fairfield, we invite you to watch the film and form your own opinion, and we welcome you to join the discussion.

Fairfield Concert Association: Alliance Brass
2024-09-27 19:30 - 21:00
This performance is presented by Fairfield Concert Association and is not part of the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center’s 2024-25 Season. Learn more about Fairfield Concert Association.
Tickets on sale September 12!
Alliance Brass – Celebrating Stage and Screen is acclaimed as “the perfect blend of virtuosity and vitality” (Chicago Brass Festival), the Alliance Brass has emerged as one of the country’s most exciting ensembles. Dazzling audiences with a repertoire ranging from the early Renaissance to jazz and beyond, the ensemble’s rigorous performance schedule has brought audiences to their feet all over the United States.
Sample Program

Selections from Porgy and Bess – George Gershwin
Flight of the Green Hornet (from The Green Hornet) – Al Hirt
Simple Gifts (from Appalachian Spring) – Aaron Copland
Bohemian Rhapsody – Freddie Mercury
Overture to The Barber of Seville – Gioachino Rossini
Moon River (from Breakfast At Tiffany’s) – Henry Mancini
Ashokan Farewell (from The Civil War) – Jay Ungar
If I Only Had A Brain (from The Wizard of Oz) – Harold Arlen
Suite from Star Wars – John Williams

https://vimeo.com/833832183

One Hand Clapping: Paul McCartney & Wings
2024-09-28 19:00 - 20:15, 2024-09-29 19:00 - 20:15
[unrated] 2024 ‧ Music Documentary/Rockumentary ‧ 1h 7m
Showtimes:
Saturday, 9/28 | 7 PM
Sunday, 9/29 | 7 PM

Directed by David Litchfield, this film captured a moment when Paul McCartney and Wings had found and defined their signature sound. Filmed over four days at Abbey Road Studios in August 1974, the film provides an insight into the inner workings of the band as they work and play together in the studio. Including performances of tracks from Wings masterpiece Band on the Run (released in 1973), intimate footage of the band hanging out in the studio, combined with audio interview snippets, the film also includes previously unreleased in full footage of a solo acoustic performance by Paul called The Backyard Sessions.
In addition to the film, this screening event includes an introduction by Paul McCartney recorded exclusively for movie theatre audiences as well as unseen Polaroids of the band. Learn more at onehandclapping.film/home.

Widow Clicquot
2024-09-30 19:00 - 20:45, 2024-10-01 19:00 - 20:45
[R] ‧ 2023 ‧ Drama ‧ 1h 30m

Showtimes:
Monday, 9/30 | 7:00 PM (with closed captioning)
Tuesday, 10/1 | 7:00 PM

Widow Clicquot is based on the true story of the “Grande Dame of Champagne,” Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin (1777–1866) who, at the age of 20, became Madame Clicquot after marrying the scion of a winemaking family. Though their marriage was arranged, a timeless love blossomed between Barbe-Nicole (Haley Bennett) and her unconventional, erratic husband, François (Tom Sturridge). After her husband’s untimely death, Barbe-Nicole flouts convention by assuming the reins of the fledgling wine business they had nurtured together. Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she defies her critics and revolutionizes the champagne industry to become one of the world’s first great entrepreneurs.

Critics are calling it a dramatic, romantic, elevated “girl boss” story that effervesces. A regional exclusive screening!

“Centering around Haley Bennett’s sparkling performance, Widow Clicquot is a visually impressive tale of resilience that leaves a pleasing aftertaste on the palette.”
~ Rotten Tomatoes

Fallin' For the Blues 2024
2024-10-05 19:00 - 22:00
**Presented by the Southeast Iowa Blues Society — Not included in Fairfield Arts & Convention Center season passes or packages. All proceeds to Southeast Iowa Blues Society.**
This October, Fall for the Blues with Southeast Iowa Blues Society!
Dance the night away in Fairfield Arts & Convention Center’s Expo Hall with not one but TWO powerhouse blues bands.
First, the Cedar County Cobras get the night set off right with their “old time,” boot-stompin’ blues sound from 7:00 – 7:45 pm.
And then superstars Ghost Town Blues Band take it home from 8:00 – 10:00 pm with horns, harmonies, and raspy “Dr. John-like, whiskey and gravel-soaked vocals.”
Sweet n’ Saucy BBQ will be there to keep you going, and a full cash bar will be ready to soothe your dancing feet.
Tickets on sale at the door or right here beginning September 12th. $20 ($15 for SIBS members)
Click here to learn more about Southeast Iowa Blues Society.
Click here to learn more about Cedar County Cobras.
Click here to learn more about Ghost Town Blues Band.
