Your Support is Needed for the FACC’s Continuing Success
Under the leadership of Rustin Lippincott, the Center has been busier than ever serving our community this year. Nearly 100 local organizations held meetings and events in the Center. The Sondheim Theatre hosted a variety of popular entertainment events – an impressive 262 in total – and the Meeting Rooms and Expo Hall were utilized 325 times. The economic good news is that events and meetings in the Center drew approximately 14,000 visitors to Fairfield in 2009, generating an estimated $5 million of additional spending in our community.

The FACC's operating and capital budget for 2010 calls for $360,000 to be raised to supplement annual revenues and run the facility slightly above breakeven. To meet this goal, we've kicked off our 2010 Annual Fundraising Campaign and ask for your support. All it's going to take is 300 people to commit to a monthly donation averaging $100. Your monthly gift does not have to be $100, but your commitment to a monthly donation is the key. We already have 50 on board and are asking you to become one of our "300 for 100" supporters to help the Center continue to bless our community is so many wonderful ways.

This executive summary of our business plan provides a great overview of our success and our 2010 plan. If you're interested, a full business plan is available for your review as well, here.

The Center is at an important crossroads, and what happens during the next three to four months will determine the future of this facility, its dedicated staff, and all that it provides for Fairfield's economic sustainability and quality of life. To that end, won't you please join the growing group of monthly supporters to continue the positive momentum that will inspire the rest of our community to take us through and beyond our current challenge?

To donate, simply download this PDF file, fill out the card, and mail it to 200 North Main Street Fairfield, IA 52556 – Att: Rustin Lippincott.

Or, you can donate quickly and securely, via PayPal. To participate in 300 for 100, click "subscribe" otherwise simply click "donate" for a one-time donation. Thanks so much!
 Support the Arts and Convention Center
At The Arts and Convention Center, we've created numerous opportunities for corporate and individual sponsors and donors, providing a unique opportunity to support your community as well as the arts. In addition to individual donations, which are always greatly appreciated, we're currently seeking sponsors for the 2009-2010 Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts Artist Series.

The Season kicks off with Second City On Tour from Chicago, September 10. On October 22, the Center welcomes the River Rats Dueling Pianos from Mississippi. Diana Upton-Hill and her Pop Orchestra brings a cast of singers and dancers for Holiday Extraordinaire, December 5. Critically acclaimed An Evening of Opera with Fairfield native Deborah Raymond comes to the stage, December 19.

The New Year kicks off with The Winter Dance Party, the number one tribute to Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper, January 24. Tomás Kubinek, Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible performs on Valentine's Day, February 14 which will include a special children's show on February 15. In the Mood presents a retro 1940's musical featuring singers, dancers and String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra on March 10. The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, known as the "most prestigious classical piano contest in the world," comes to the Center on April 16. The Artist Series wraps up with Pippa White and her solo performance of Voices of Ellis Island May 14. Pippa will also offer a special children's show on May 15 as part of the Gallagher-Bludorn Kaleidoscope "Buck a Kid" series for the area's school children.

We would like to invite you to support the Arts and Convention Center and to collaborate to bring the best of music, dance, comedy, and theater to the Sondheim. This partnership will assist the facility to remain viable, provide the community with a unique entertainment option, and to attract visitors to Fairfield.

Season sponsorships start at $5,000 while individual shows may be sponsored for as little as $1,000. For additional information about corporate or individual sponsorships or donations, please email or call Rustin Lippincott at rlippincott@travelfairfieldiowa.com and 641-472-2828 respectively or Mark Cohen at markhcohen@gmail.com or 319-224-0432.

Thanks so much for your continued support of the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center!