Blog Entries tagged 'Iowa arts'

Vintage Trucks, Mammoth Bones and Root Beer Floats

source@lisco.com — Fri, 13 May 2011 01:00:00 +0100

Saturday, May 14 is Iowa Museum Day! With the weather gods dashing any hopes for a warm and sunny weekend, museum-hopping might be just the ticket. Many are offering free or reduced admission, and some have special one-time only events.

Take the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum, for st

Finding Fairfield and the Holiday Spirit

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:00:00 +0100

Iowa Films Win Big at the Wild Rose Film Festival

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 01:00:00 +0100

I just back from the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival in Des Moines last night. It is a week-long affair that r

Follywood Films to Play at Wild Rose Independent Film Festival

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 01:00:00 +0100

Kora, my documentary film about a month long journey to Mount Kailash, the world's holiest mountain and source for the major rivers of Asia, has been n

Salute to the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Tue, 04 May 2010 01:00:00 +0100

Fairfield First salutes the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center and the City of Fairfield for structuring a public-private partnership that supports the continued success of our Sondheim Center

Iowa's Hairapalooza!

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 01:00:00 +0100

From the Huffington Post:

While no one was looking, Fairfield, Iowa has become

21st Century Bookstore Announces Closing!

source@lisco.com — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:00:00 +0100

We’re truly sad to announce that 21st Century Bookstore, an institution in Fairfield since 1983, is closing its doors! It’s doubly sad for us at the Source since 21st Century opened in October 1983, six months before our very first issue!

But for independent book

Before You Decide on What Fairfield Should Do with the FACC, READ THIS!

source@lisco.com — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:00:00 +0100

Whether you think the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center is a fiscal fiasco or a fabulous small-town amenity, please read this guest editorial from Mark H. Cohen for the facts of the matter.

A Conversation with a Small Cactus

rustinlarson@gmail.com — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:00:00 +0100

Some thoughts about that: if not in an opera house then here under the girders of a new civilization in which the contemplative norm is that of a cheeseburger with a face full of sesames. McCheese is one's neighbor and mayor, and his clown same-sex partner is a cook of sorts, and I gues

Homemade Thanksgiving Pies

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

SEVA Pies for Thanksgiving – apple, sugar-free apple, and pumpkin.

All apple pies are unbaked and boxed. Bake some for Thanksgiving and freeze the rest for later. Pumpkin pies are all baked. Price is $18 each.

Order at

James McCartney in Fairfield Concert

source@lisco.com — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:00:00 +0100

It’s a triple whammy—headlining the November 14 David Lynch Foundation concert in Fairfield are Laura Dawn with The Little Death, plus perennial favorite Donovan, AND very special guest. . . James McCartney, who will be making his debut performance unde

Sustainable American Indian Community Conference

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:00:00 +0100

President Bill Clinton will deliver the opening address via a special
videotaped message to leaders of Indian Country who will be participating in
the American Indian Sustainability Conference, which will be held September 25 to 27 at Maharishi University of Managemen

Tiny Circus & Colin Gee

source@lisco.com — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:00:00 +0100

I'm still here in Ontario, waiting for my U.S. visa to process, but if I were in Iowa I'd probably head to Des Moines' Art Stop next Friday (Sept. 11) to catch Tiny Circus . In a world of larger-than-life Imax movies and Loudapaloozas, this quiet little

Sustainable Living Fundraiser Aug. 22nd

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:00:00 +0100

The Sustainable Living Center-Fairfield Ecological Design Center Fundraiser, Saturday, August 22nd,will raise funds for an executive director post. The SLC Board has selected Frank Cicela, presently with Clipper Turbine Works in Cedar Rapids.

A Slow Food 5-course meal will feature the talen

Indian Musicians in Concert at the Sondheim Aug. 16

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Fresh from touring the famous music festivals of Europe, Ranajit Sengupta, sarode player extroardinaire and Indian and European film score composer from Calcutta, will perform with Fairfield's own David Hurlin on tabla, Sunday, August 16 2 p.m., Fairfield Arts and Convention Center. Part of t

Jazz Prodigy Keelan Dimick Performs June 22

source@lisco.com — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0100

From KRUU Program Director James Moore: Mark Monday, June 22rd, at 8 pm on your calendar. Jazz phenom Keelan Dimick will be back in Fairfield to tickle the ivories as only he can for one night only at the Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts.

If you missed his last Sondheim

Hancher's 2009-10 Season: On the Move

source@lisco.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Once again, Hancher tackles the impossible—presenting a full season of events without a performance venue. Of course, it is possible—since that’s exactly what organizers did last year, relocating as many events as they could after floodwaters from the Iowa River severel

Fairfield Beautification: Adopt-a-home Edition

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0100

The City of Fairfield’s Beautification Commission is looking for individuals and corporate teams who would be interested in volunteering their time to help spruce up the exterior of the approved Adopt-A-Home properties.

Fairfield First!, Fairfield Cultural Alliance and KRUU-L

Quilt Raffle for ARC of Jefferson County

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Wed, 27 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100

The Arc of Jefferson County is launching raffle ticket sales for a queen-sized quilt made locally and donated to The Arc, to raise funds for camp for local and area individuals who are intellectually or otherwise developmentally disabled. The quilt design is “Log Cabin – Star,” mac

Fairfield First! Buzz - May 8th

burt@fairfieldfirst.biz — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Way Off Broadway - Fun Raiser - 2-for-1 tickets for Fairfield First! Members
Friday, May 8th, Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts Center. Featuring special guest, Mr. Stan Brown who appeared in the June of 2008 production of Robby Benson’s Open Heart.
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