INFORMATION:
What:   Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk - pARTY in the Park
When:  Friday, July 2, 2010
Time:    6:00 - 10:00 pm
Where: Downtown Fairfield

Special Events

ICON is pleased to present Tiny Circus at the 1st Friday Art Walk, July 2nd. Tiny Circus is a collaborative project whose members engage communities to develop a show entitled: "The Other Histories of the World," a series of short, stop-motion animated films. Fairfielders are invited to participate in the film making process. The films will be projected on the Square from a vintage airstream trailer, a rolling magic lantern.

Tiny Circus was piloted as a creative collaboration in the summer of 2008 in Grinnell, Iowa. By exploring various subjects through stop-motion animation, the Circus developed a creative storytelling structure that serves a range of voices. The animations are simple and accessible, as they have been created with a broad audience in mind. Tiny Circus hopes to inspire audiences to reconsider the ways that we use assumptions, beliefs and storytelling to order our world.

Music:

The Suits are celebrating their twelfth year of entertaining Southeast Iowa with their mix of 1960's vintage Rock and Roll and R&B classics,  will perform from 7:30 to 10:30 for your dancing pleasure.   The band favors up tempo, danceable numbers with the occasional ballad to allow you to catch your breath.

Apple Pie Contest:

The Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk is calling amateur bakers and pastry pros for the coveted blue ribbon of the best apple pie, in their 3rd annual contest.   The apple pie drop off 6 - 7 at the Art Walk booth. The winner will be announced at 8 p.m. at the gazebo. After the winners are announced slices of all the pies will be available for sale at the Art Walk booth.

 Square Dancing;

 World-renowned square dance caller-"Jerry Story" in Central Park 6 to 7:30 pm.  Jerry began calling square dances in 1969 as a 14-year-old in his hometown, Fairfield, Iowa.   "This guy is probably the top square-dance caller in the world" said Bob Asp, of Rockton, Ill., himself a regionally renowned caller.   Square Dancer from all over Southeast Iowa will be kept on their toes once Jerry grabs the microphone and begins his stream of rapid-fire instructions.  Bring your dancing shoes - dancers and non dancer, as well as those who just love to hear Jerry call, are in for a super special treat.

Lord's Cupboard collecting canned goods for summer pantry;

Help the Lord's Cupboard fill their pantries for the summer.   Representatives will be on hand with grocery carts to fill.  Look for them in the exhibitor area.

Children's Activities:  

Party Hats - Fairfield Public Library, Dunk Tank - Girl Scouts,  THE TINY CIRCUS - ICON Gallery.  Clown, Balloons, Cotton Candy and much more!! 

Partnering with 1st Fridays Art Walk is Mid-West One Bank, who have been instrumental in providing special entertainment for the evening.