Blog Entries tagged 'Arts and Entertainment'

Joseph's Last Weekend! Banjo Boy Next!

tracy@fairfieldacc.com — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100

The vibe in the theatre today has a foot in two worlds. One foot is in the world of Canaan and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, which will move into its last weekend on Thursday evening. It’s only here for 5 more performances and I guarantee after seeing it only onc

MY FINAL WEEKEND PERFORMING IN 'JOSEPH'

sondra@fairfieldacc.com — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100

After serving as Director of Marketing for the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, I am truly thrilled to be making my stage debut at the Sondheim Center! Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is definitely "amazing" and it is an honor for me to experience our beauti

Randy Jones Stars in Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

tracy@fairfieldacc.com — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100

The big bursting seed called Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is growing like Jack and the Beanstalk’s bean seed. In the last few days the Sondheim Center has exploded into activity. The youth ensemble, the local actors, the interns from places near and far&hellip

"Macho Man" at Disco Karaoke Party at FACC!

tracy@fairfieldacc.com — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100

On July 16, 8-11 p.m., the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center Pavilion will be transformed into a Disco Dance ballroom for one night to remember! The star of the night will be Randy Jones, the original cowboy from the 70s disco sensation, the Village People. Randy will be performing a song fr

Brucemore Announces Flood Benefit Performance July 10-19

source@lisco.com — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

In an unpredented collaboration, six Cedar Rapids arts organizations are putting together an outdoor benefit production at Brucemore that will feature music and stories inspired by the city's recent floods. This event will replace the previously scheduled "Classics at Brucemore" pr

Robby Benson's Open Heart

tracy@fairfieldacc.com — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

I hope you will join us for what may truly be the most honest and authentic performance this year thus far: Robby Benson’s Open Heart, June 20-29 at the Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, www.fairfieldacc.com.

More Flood News from Cedar Rapids

source@lisco.com — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Here's the latest news from Mel Andringa and John Herbert, of CSPS, the innovative community arts organzation in Cedar Rapids, just 3 blocks from the Cedar River and smack dab in the heart of the worst flooding:

"The good news is that today we gained access to CSPS. We can no

Iowa City Swamped: 1993 Redux?

source@lisco.com — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Remember the floods of 1993? I had just bought a house in the country north of Fairfield, and that spring after what seemed like 40 days and 40 nights of rain, I watched water cascading down the basement walls, a beautiful trickling waterfall. Lucky for me, the basement never flooded—whatev

"When Gold Blossoms": South Indian Jewelry at the Figge

source@lisco.com — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Traditionally, Indian women wear their wealth in the form of gold necklaces, bejeweled nose rings, dazzling bracelets, bejangling anklets. Now you can get a glimpse of a gorgeous assortment of Southern Indian gold jewelry—including hair pendants and jeweled crowns—at the

Artist Marcia Wegman: Heifer International Tour

source@lisco.com — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Iowa City artist Marcia Wegman traveled to Lithuania and Latvia with Heifer International, the organization that helps

Deadline for Tipton's Hardacre Film Festival

source@lisco.com — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Does Iowa have more film festivals per capita that any other state? Sure seems like it. A deadline is fast approaching for submissions to Iowa’s first independent film festival, the 2008 Hardacre Film & Cinema Festival, August 1-2, in Tipton, Iowa. Filmmakers—your features, docume

Fairfield First - May 15

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

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Fairfield - Follywood News

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

GODSPELL OPENS THIS FRIDAY!!

sondra@fairfieldacc.com — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:00:00 +0100

FAIRFIELD, IOWA – The Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts is gearing up for the opening of The Way Off Broadway production of Godspell, which will be running for three weekends only, April 18 – 20, 24 – 27, and May 1 - 4. Rehearsal are underway and the cast

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ON GODSPELL TICKETS!

sondra@fairfieldacc.com — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Take advantage of the Sondheim Center's Early Bird Special on Godspell tickets! Purchase your tickets before April 1 and receive 15% off regular ticket prices.

The hit pop-rock musical will be performed at Fairfield's Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts for three w

EDGES IS THE NEXT RENT!!

sondra@fairfieldacc.com — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

With all the attention that Edges has been receiving, it is being dubbed the next RENT! I can't say enough about this show and the talented performers. Check out my interview with Justin Paul on FPAC today. He is one of the young creators/wirters/composers of the show and you will see him on

EDGES OPENS TONIGHT- ONE WEEKEND ONLY!

sondra@fairfieldacc.com — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Don't miss EDGES playing for one weekend only at the Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts in Fairfield, IA. We are so thrilled to have the opportunity to present this innovative new work to Midwest audiences before it heads to Broadway this summer

University of Iowa Symphony Tonight

sondra@fairfieldacc.com — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Check out the tuxedo-clad Hawkeyes tonight at the Sondheim Center! This symphony, made of up students from the U of I School of Music, doesn't tour often, so don't miss this rare opportunity. It will be the first symphonic performance at the new Sondheim Center.

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