Poster Project 2026 Show–Poster sized illustrations of poems & artwork July 31-September 7, Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM, with opening reception Friday, July 31, 5:00 PM -7:00 PM
Leaf Peeper (Sterling) Art Show – Judged show, open to all & all media October 10 & 11 and 17 & 18, Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM, with closing reception on Sunday Oct 18, 5:00 PM -7:00 PM Leaf Peeper Weekend - October 17 & 18 Details to follow
Performances*
1968 by Carol Marquart Friday, August 14 at 7 pm Saturday, August 15 at 4 pm 1968 was an unusual year - some say it was the year that rocked the world. In this staged reading we get a glimpse of the time through the voices of selected persona from that generation, accompanied by visual images.
Born Yesterday by Garson Kanin Fridays, Aug 28 & Sept 11 at 7 pm Saturdays, Aug 29 & Sept 12 at 4 pm A comedy set in the 1940’s that follows a corrupt politician who comes to Washington trying to buy political influence there. His plan backfires when his lively showgirl mistress becomes “educated” and turns on him – choosing integrity & love over wealth.
A Reading of A Child’s Christmas in Waleswith a visit from Father Christmas By Dylan Thomas December 12, 3pm December 13, 3pm
* Performance Series is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by Auburn Public Theater
Film Series 2026: Music Legends Join us on Tuesday evenings for free films about musical artists Free - 6:30 PM
August 4 What’s Love Got To Do With It (1993) PG 13 - Musical/Romance ‧ 2h 16m The story of singer Tina Turner's rise to stardom and how she gained the courage to break free from her abusive husband, Ike Turner.
September 1 Deliver Me From Nowhere (2025) PG 13 - Biographical drama - 2h Jeremy Allen White delivers a stellar performance as Bruce Springsteen, chronicling the making of Springsteen’s 1982 album Nebraska, which emerged as he recorded Born in the USA with the E Street Band.
October 5 Walk the Line (2005) PG 13 - Musical/Romance ‧ 2h 16m The story of how Johnny Cash overcame early struggles, gained music fame in Memphis, and falls in love with singer June Carter. Acclaimed performances by Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon, who won Best Actress Oscar.
Listening Room – Second Tuesday of the month Performances begin at 6:45 pm (please arrive by 6:30 pm to select a time slot)
August11: Spoken word (poetry, storytelling) September 8: Fair Haven’s Got Talent October 13: Storytelling with a Halloween Theme
Book Discussion Group – Fourth Tuesday of the month 6:30 – 8:00 pm Sessions are open to everyone. Please feel free to attend every month or pick and choose the months you would like to join in. The August book is written by a local author who will be attending the session. The first book was chosen by the Art Center board members. Future book selections will be made by participating readers. August25: Dreams of Freedom by Marilyn Higgins featuring a discussion with the author. Signed books available to order. September 22: TBD October 27: TBD
Benefits go to the Fair Haven Arts Center and the Sterling Historical Society
Summer Solstice Show – open to all & all media Registration form can be found at https://www.fairhavenarts.org/registration-form.htm June 19- July 19, Saturdays & Sundays, 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM, with opening reception on Friday, June 19, 5:00 PM -7:00 PM
The registration deadline is Monday, June 15. To register email us at [email protected] and specify the number of entries in each category, along with your contact info. Fee is $5.00 per entry. No fee for youth entries. Members: 3/$10. The completed registration form and fees are due at time of drop off.
Art must be dropped off on Wednesday, June 17, 4-6 pm at the Fair Haven Arts Center on Main Street, Fair Haven. All entries need to be ready to hang or to be displayed.
Art work must be picked up between 3:15 and 4:00 PM on Sunday, July 19, unless other arrangements have been made at the time of registration. We will not be responsible for artwork left after pick up times.
FHAC requests a 20% donation on all sales.
FHAC and committee members are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged art during the exhibition of submitted art work.
The People’s Choice ribbon will be awarded at 3:15p.m. on Sunday, July 19.
Spring Photography Solo Show – Impression of Nature: Landscape & Fish Portraits from the 20TH Century, 1983-1999 By Mart Giovannetti Opening Reception:: Friday, May 22, 5:00PM-7:00PM Show Hours:: Saturdays & Sundays, 11:00AM-3:00PM, May 23 & 24, May 30 & 31, June 6 & 7 Come and enjoy the beautiful photographs of natural landscapes and underwater portraits of local freshwater fish! Masterfully created by local photographer, Mark Giovannetti. Taken and printed pre-digital age, all of the photographs were taken with Kodachrome film and printed as Cibachrome prints, which creates high quality, brilliant color prints directly from color transparencies (slides). It offered exceptional sharpness, color purity and high resistance to fading. Due to the digital revolution and the high cost of production, both the Cibachrome process and Kodachrome film no longer exists.
Film Series 2026: Music Legends
Past Films May 5 Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) : PG-13 ‧ Musical/Documentary ‧ 2h 14m Rami Malek won the Oscar for Best Actor for his incredible portrayal of iconic Queen singer Freddie Mercury in this biopic inspired by the band's tumultuous rise to fame and personal struggle.
June 2 Yesterday (2019) PG-13 ‧ Comedy/Romance ‧ 1h 57 Imaginative, entertaining film about a struggling musician who realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality where they never existed. Wonderful performances by Himesh Patel, Lily James, and Ed Sheeran. Great Beatles soundtrack!
July 7 Deliver Me From Nowhere (2025) PG 13 - Biographical drama - 2h Jeremy Allen White delivers a stellar performance as Bruce Springsteen, chronicling the making of Springsteen’s 1982 album Nebraska, which emerged as he recorded Born in the USA with the E Street Band.
Listening Room – Second Tuesday of the month Performances begin at 6:45 pm (please arrive by 6:30 pm to select a time slot)
August11: Spoken word (poetry, storytelling) September 8: Fair Haven’s Got Talent October 13: Storytelling with a Halloween Theme
Book Discussion Group – Fourth Tuesday of the month 6:30 – 8:00 pm Sessions are open to everyone. Please feel free to attend every month or pick and choose the months you would like to join in. The August book is written by a local author who will be attending the session. The first book was chosen by the Art Center board members. Future book selections will be made by participating readers.
Friday, July 10 at 7 pm Saturday, July 11 at 4 pm Get ready for a whimsical ride with this Pulitzer Prize-winning gem, starring the lovable Edward P. Dowd and his invisible buddy, Harvey! Packed with humor and heart, this play reminds us to chase joy and kindness, even if society raises an eyebrow! Golden Spike A part of the Fair Haven Old Railroad Day in the Gazebo at the Park on Main Street by Carroll Grant & Robert Kolsters Saturday, August 8 at 4:00 pm Experience the 1871 event of the Golden Spike, connecting the Lehigh Valley RR from PA to Lake Ontario. Enjoy an interactive play as actors portray the historical drama, and choose a side in the debate!
* Performance Series is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by Auburn Public Theater