January 2012 Events
- January 20 and 21 - Tribute to the Boss: Music of Bruce Springsteen
8:00 PM; Enjoy a topnotch tribute to the music of Bruce Springsteen by some of Farfield's finest musicians
Sponsored by KRUU 100.1 FM
Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts - January 24 - David Malis, Baritone
7:30 pm; featuring Steve Berg, Organ and Werner Elmker, piano
Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts - January 26 - Low Dough Comedy Show featuring April Macie - The Raunchy Redhead
7:30 PM; Seen on the Howard Stern Show and the Bob and Tom Show; PLEASE BE ADVISED: THIS SHOW CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND CONTENT
Fairfield Arts and Convention Center - January 28 - 29 - Introduction to Beekeeping
8:30 am – 4:00 pm; Learn the skills required to become a beekeeper. The Nature Center, 2003 Libertyville Road - January 31 - Blue Zones Winter Walk
12:00pm (1-kilometer; 15-minute walk) Start at Howard Park, Cambridge, Fairfield Schools, Jefferson County Health Center (JCHC), Maharishi University (MUM) or any location of your choice. Part of Fairfield's Blue Zone project
FREE
February Events
- February 2 - The Official Blues Brothers Revue
7:30 pm; Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts - February 3- 1st Fridays Art Walk; Festival of short films
6 - 10 PM; located inFairfield’s Cultural District - February 4th - Eagle Watch
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Pack your lunch and grab your binoculars. We'll load up the vans and head south to watch Eagles and other winter birds along the Des Moines River. This program, co-sponsored by the Jefferson County Conservation Board and Southeast Iowa Audubon Society, will be led by Diane Porter and Therese Cummiskey. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. - February 11 - Kick the Winter Blues with Bryce Janey - Down Home Blues
7:30 PM; 2011 Iowa Blues Challenge Winner - Solo/Duo
Presented by Southeast Iowa Blues Society
Fairfield Arts and Convention Center - February 11 - Song, Dance and Bad Romance
7:30 pm; A fun, light-hearted song'n'dance pre-Valentine's show at the Sondheim Center - February 11 - Jane Roman Pitt: Lady Lullaby's Pajama Party for Grown-ups
8:00 pm; Cafe Paradiso - February 18 - Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart
8:00 pm; Cafe Paradiso - February 19 - Southeast Iowa Bridal Expo
11:00 AM; The Southeast Iowa Bridal Expo features a bridal and prom gown style show highlighting the latest styles from today's hottest designers along with an opportunity for one registered bride to win a $500 gift certificate from Gardner Collier Jewelers. DJ services, cake decorators, floral designers, caterers, wedding planners are just a sample of those who attend.
Fairfield Arts and Convention Center - February 20 - Great Backyard Bird Count
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m; The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers across the country in counting birds. The information gathered helps researchers learn more about how birds are doing. Anyone can participate and it takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event! This year's event runs from February 17th - 20th. To learn more about it or to find out how you can participate visit the official website at www.birdcount.org. Or consider joining ornithologist Diane Porter and naturalist Therese Cummiskey on our bird count on February 20th. Those interested can meet Therese at the Jefferson County Park nature center and from there we will caravan to Diane Porter's property for an hour of birding. - February 21 - Clifford the Big Red Dog LIVE!
7:00 pm; Celebrate the beloved big dog's 50th anniversary at the Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts - February 25 - Burlesque to Broadway
7:30 pm; A sizzling Show Stopper
Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts
March Events
- March 2 - 1st Fridays Art Walk
Through the Lens; a look at the art of Photography. 6:00 - 9:30 pm - March 10 - Ventriloquist, Taylor Mason
2011-12 Sondheim Artist Series
7:30 PM; Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts - March 11th - Waterfowl Watch
1:30 p.m.Mid-march is a great time to watch migrating ducks and geese. Sponsored by Jefferson County Park - March 11 - Fry Street Quartet
Presented by the Fairfield Concert Association
2:00 PM; Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts - March 17 - Street Corner Symphony
7:30 PM; An Exciting All-American A Capella Sextet
2011-12 Sondheim Artist Series
Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts - March 22 - Terri Clark
7:30 PM; Roots and Wings Unplugged Tour
Multi-platinum Country Music Recording Artist
Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts - March 23 - Yesterday A Tribute to the Beatles
2011-12 Sondheim Artist Series
7:30 PM; Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts - March 31 - Jason Bishop
America's Hottest Illusionist
2011-12 Sondheim Artist Series
7:30 PM; Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts
April Events
- April 6 - 1st Fridays Art Walk
6:00 - 9:30 pm Lost and Found Art:Vintage, Recycled and Found Art On the Fairfield Square - April 10th - Pelican Watch
Pelicans stop only for a brief time at our wetlands and it's usually during the second week of April. We'll cross our fingers and hope they've arrived...or that we haven't missed them! Meet at the trailhead of Cedar View Trail at 7:30 a.m. Wear boots. Participants can expect to walk up to two miles. - April 16 - Metales M5
7:30 PM Presented by the Fairfield Concert Association
Tickets available exclusively through memberships to the Fairfield Concert Association. For more information call 641-472-4347
Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts - April 28 - Golden Dragon Acrobats
7:30 PM The acrobats combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.
Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts
May Events
- May 4 - 1st Fridays Art Walk - Art in Motion
6:-10 pm; features local and regional dancers at the Sondheim Center and at various venues around the Square. - May 5th & 6th - Learn to Build Your Own Bow
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The ancient skill of building bows from one piece of wood is an art form and this spring we are bringing back master bow maker Gene Winter, owner of Winter Bow Shoppe in Waterloo, for a two-day workshop. The workshop runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Pre-registration required. - May 5 - JD Crowe and the New South
7:30 PM; The Heart of Bluegrass
2011-12 Sondheim Artist Series
Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts - May 12 - The Lowe Family
7:30 PM; Branson's Favorite Family
2011-12 Sondheim Artist Series
Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts - May 19 - Wild Edibles
9:00 a.m. - Noon; Mike Krebill, vice president of the Prairie States Mushroom Club and a member in the National Wild Foods Association Hall of Fame, will take participants on a fascinating, mouth-watering exploration of Jefferson County Park. This workshop will involve identification of spring edibles and mushrooms, plant preparation, and sampling of wild foods, including some delicious dandelion dishes. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. - May 26th - Backroads Birding
Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Jefferson County Park and head out along the back roads of Jefferson County and Van Buren County to find birds of pasture and fence row. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
June Events
- June 1 - 1st Fridays Art Walk
On The Fairfield Square - June 6-9 - Vintage Power Wagon Rally
Owners of Dodge trucks gather for a large Power Wagon truck show; "Come for the Trucks, Come back for the People"
Registration at Jefferson County Fairgrounds - June 16 - Dutch Oven Cook off
Cooks can compete in four categories: dessert, bread, meat/main dish, and a "mystery ingredient" meal. The public is invited to come and taste test! Jefferson County Park - June 16 - All Things Italian Street Festival
5-10pm The Fairfield Square is transformed into an Italian Piazza. Taste homemade lasagna and fresh-filled cannoli! Visit large fresh fruit stand. Enjoy authentic Italian dance troupe, play bocce ball or visit local Madonnari street chalk artists, en plein aire artists and figure drawers or try your hand at hand-carving Italian marble. Named an Iowa "must see event".
9am - 5pm Daytime Talks, Tastings and Demonstrations
Beginning at the Saturday morning Farmer's Market with a Commedia dell' arte performance, the series of Italian events hosted by local businesses and throughout the Fairfield Square. Includes learning how to make a perfect espresso at home, taste Italian chocolates vs. chocolates of the world, learn how to cook like an Italian grandmother or score a soccer goal and win a slice of pizza.
