PIPES & PERSONALITIES Online

Marion Flint's Notes:

PIPES & PERSONALITIES Online

November 1998 (updated 11/1//98) Welcome to the Tenth (Monthly) Edition of PIPES & PERSONALITIES Online (Comprehensive 1998-99 Concert Season)

The geographical organization of Theatre Organ "Promotions" shows the proximity of venue locations in the United States and Canada. Theatre organ enthusiasts are often interested in several venues within an area. Therefore, the listing is not alphabetical.

PIPES & PERSONALITIES Online will be updated and amended frequently. Venues, dates, and artist listings are newsworthy items. We encourage readers to contribute program listings and news items, and to submit data upgrades and appropriate phone contacts, to be included for Internet publication.

We hope to raise public awareness. We encourage readers to attend the programs of our theatre organ associates, or become involved in a theatre or pipe organ restoration effort. Before making travel plans, contact the sponsoring organization for changes or our unintentional errors.

The diversity of theatre pipe organ enthusiasts' musical interests is reflected in a number of classical and electronic program listings, which have been requested by those who travel.

Marion Flint, Editor

The Editor is solely responsible for the "Promotions" in PIPES & PERSONALITIES Online. Organizations listed send their official newsletters and promotion sheets, and public relations directors maintain this "Promotions" feature on their mailing lists. Phone contacts have been gathered from official publications. Dates, times, artists are checked as thoroughly as possible.   The Editor regrets any errors which may occur. Readers are encouraged to communicate information and concerns.
        e-mail (messages) to: MFlintNts@aol.com
        fax (hard copy documents) to: 215/953-1976*51

Local organizations related to selected "Promotions" listings: refer to links under specific venues.

For further information about national organizations related to selected "Promotions" listings:
          American Guild of Organists (AGO): http://www.agohq.org   and http://www.tneorg.com
          American Theatre Organ Society (ATOS): http://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/atos/
                      (Addresses are listed for theatre pipe organ installations.)
          Organ Historical Society (OHS):   http://www.organsociety.org
          Organ Literature Foundation: organlitfnd@juno.com
           Theatre Historical Society (THS): http://www2.hawaii.edu/~angell/thsa
"Pipe Chat"   http://www.pipechat.org
"Pipe Dreams"   http://pipedreams.mpr.org
"Pipe Organs and Related Topics"   http://albany.edu/~piporg-l
Wurlitzer Opus List: http://theatreorgans.com/AU/opus/
Recordings listed for sale at OHS and OLF websites, and at this website:   http://theatreorgans.com
Silent Films accompanied by pipe organ, electronic organ, orchestra: search silent film ..
LIVE CINEMA CALENDAR, "Silents with Piano, Organ, Orchestralor Other Live Musical Accompaniment": http://www.cinemaweb.com/lcc
"The Silents Majority," with pix and info on Films of Silent Era:   http://www.mdle.com/ClassicFilms/
Silent films on video: http://www.cinemaweb.com/silentfilm/video.htm   and   http://theatreorgans.com
Movies Unlimited, 1-800-4-MOVIES, will track down anything that is available.
Kino on Video (New York, NY), silent films with organ accompaniment: http://www.kino.com/

PROMOTIONS--- REGIONAL VENUE LISTING (North to South, East to West)

NORTHEAST (North to South):
        CANADA (Eastern), ME, VT, NH, MA, RI, CT, NY (Western,Central,Eastern, vic. NYC)
MID-ATLANTIC (North to South):
        NJ (Northern, Southern), PA (Eastern, Central, Western), DE, MD, DC, VA
SOUTHEAST (North to South):
        NC, SC, GA, AL, FL
SOUTH CENTRAL (East to West):
        WV, KY, TN, MS, AR, LA, OK, TX
NORTH CENTRAL (East to West):
        OH (Eastern,Central,Western), IN, IL (Northern,Southern), MI (Eastern, Western) , WI, MN, ND, SD
MIDWEST (East to West):
         IA, NE, MO, KS
MOUNTAIN (North to South):
        MT, WY, ID, CO, UT, NV
SOUTHWEST (East to West):
        NM, AZ
WEST COAST AND HAWAII (North to South):
        AK, CANADA (Western), WA, OR, CA (Northern,Southern), HI

NORTHEAST (NORTH TO SOUTH) -
CANADA (Eastern), ME, NH, MA, RI, CT, NY (Western), NY (Central), NY (vic. New York City)

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CANADA (Eastern)
Church of the Redeemer, Kingston, Ontario, Canada (3/26Kimball)
Sun. services, 11am, Dr. Godfrey Fisher, et al;
Fri, 8pm, occasional concerts presented by Kingston Chapter ATOS:
Schedule pending
(613/542-7601).
Hockey Rink, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada (3/19Hilgreen-Lane)
[Organ not played.]
O'Brien Theatre, Renfrew (vic. Ottawa), Ontario, Canada.
[Ottawa Valley Theatre Organ Society is installing a hybrid theatre pipe organ, which when completed will be 3/21 plus, with percussions and toys. Robert Morton console will control all 21 plus ranks, and restored Warren (straight) console will control only its original 13 ranks, thus master/slave, to demonstrate the Warren organ as an example of the work of an indigenous Canadian organ builder.]
(Reported on Piporg-l by Ross Robinson).
Ottawa Valley Theatre Organ Society (OVTOS): http://theatreorgans.com/canada/ottawa
Casa Loma, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (4/19Wurlitzer)
Mon, 8pm, monthly concerts presented by Toronto Theatre Organ Society:
Oct 5, Stanley King.
416/323-1304 or 964-7176).
Organ Grinder Restaurant, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
[Closed 1/5/96; 3/12 hybrid theatre pipe organ removed; installed in Stephen’s Restaurant, Dillsburg, PA,
now closed; organ for sale; see PA (Central) in listing.]
Ancaster High School, Ancaster, Ontario,Canada (3/17Warren)
Hamilton Area Theatre Organ Society installation completed; finishing in progress.
(ISO appropriate phone contact).
St. Clare Church, Windsor, Ontario, Canada (2/7Wurlitzer)
Weekly masses Sat, 7pm, Sun, 10:30am & 4pm.

MAINE
State Theatre, Portland, ME (2/8Wurlitzer)
[Theatre temporarily closed, financial reasons.]
Merrill Auditorium, Portland City Hall, Portland, ME (4/97Austin, classical)
June-Sept 1999, Tues or Wed, 7pm, "87th Annual Summer Series,"
presented by The Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ:
Oct 31, 1998, Halloween silent film, Dennis James.
(207-774-3427 or 443-9700).
Loranger School, Old Orchard Beach, ME (3/13Wurlitzer)
Second Sun each month (except holidays), 3pm, mini-concerts presented by
Pine Tree Chapter ATOS for members/guests, open console w/meetings:
Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13.
(978/670-1269).

VERMONT
There are no theatre pipe organs playing in public venues in Vermont.
[It is reported that a theatre is being refurbished in Rutland, VT,
and a large organ needs a console, for a possible installation project.]

NEW HAMPSHIRE
Berlin Middle School, Berlin, NH (2/10Wurlitzer)
Organ played occasionally, local activities.
Palace Theatre, Manchester, NH
[ISO info. Report, organ purchased in 80's, and placed in storage; installation planned;
funds to be raised in capital campaign..]

MASSACHUSETTS
Stoneham Town Hall, Stoneham, MA (2/14Wurlitzer)
Organ played occasionally, local activities.
(617/279-2650)
Babson College, Wellesley, MA (4/18Wurlitzer)
Sat, 7:30pm, monthly concerts/silent films presented by Eastern Massachusetts Chapter ATOS:
Nov 21, "Fall Spectacular," Jelani Eddington, w/vocalists.
Sun, 2pm, occasional mini-concerts, presented by Eastern Massachusetts Chapter ATOS for members/guests at meetings: Sept 27, Oct 18.
(617/244-9447).
Eastern Massachusetts Chapter ATOS (EMCATOS): http://www.emcatos.com
Sherman Student Union, Boston University, Boston, MA (Skinner, classical)
Silent Film Series: Fri, 7:30pm, summer/fall schedule pending.
(ISO appropriate phone contact).
Memorial Music Hall, Methuen, MA (classical)
Summer Recitals, schedule and guest artists appear on web page (below).
May -Sept, 1999, Wed, 8pm.
Other events: Oct 16 (Fri), 1998, David Craighead.
(508-685-0693).
Methuen Memorial Music Hall: http:www.tneorg.com/mmmh
Chevalier Theatre, Medford, MA
[Pine Tree Chapter ATOS installing Wurlitzer/Marr & Colton in auditorium of former high school.]
Zeiterion Theatre, New Bedford, MA (2/8Wurlitzer)
Overtures at all children shows and most evening shows,
presented by several members of Southeastern New England Theatre Organ Society.
(508/994-2900).
Paramount Theatre, Springfield, MA (3/11Wurlitzer)
Overtures for weekend Classic Film Series, Sept-May, bi-weekly.
(413/734-5874).

RHODE ISLAND
Providence Performing Arts Center, Providence, RI (5/21Wurlitzer)
"Wonders of the Wurlitzer," Wed, 12 noon-1pm, brown bag series, no admission, complimentary refreshments: Sept 9, Sept 16, Sept 23, Oct 14, Oct 21.
Sun afternoon, concerts presented by the theatre:
Schedule pending theatre availablity, due to stage shows.
(401/421-ARTS).
Columbus Theatre, Providence, RI (2/6Wurlitzer)
[Organ not played.]
Jane Pickins Theatre, Newport, RI (2/8Marr&Colton)
[Theatre closed.]
Stadium Theatre, Woonsocket, RI (2/10Wurlitzer)
[Organ playing not reported.]

CONNECTICUT
Thomaston Opera House, Thomaston, CT (3/15Marr&Colton)
Sun, 2pm, two concerts annually, presented by Connecticut Valley Chapter ATOS:
Nov 29, Holiday Concert, Juan Cardona Jr.
(860/868-7226).
Shelton High School, Shelton, CT (3/12Austin, theatre)
Sat, 8pm, two concerts annually, presented by Connecticut Valley Chapter ATOS:
Sept 26, Silent Film Festival, Ralph Ringstad.
(508/675-7524) (860/969-7226).
Bushnell Memorial Hall, Hartford, CT (4/75Austin)
Organ played occasionally, local events.
Windham Technical School, Willimantic, CT (3/15Wurlitzer)
[Organ playing not reported.]

NEW YORK (Western)
Dale (Lockport) Senior Citizens Center, Lockport, NY (2/8Wurlitzer)
Mon, 7:30pm, presented by Lockport Theatre Organ Society:
Sept 14, Fr. Andrew Rogers; Oct 19, Byron Jones (England).
(716/433-4440)
Rivera Theatre, North Tonawanda, NY (3/18Wurlitzer)
Overtures for stage shows, school children programs;[
Wed, 8pm, w/matinee at 1:30pm (where noted), presented by Niagara Frontier Theatre Organ Society:
Sept 16, Fr. Andrew Rogers; Oct 21, David Nelson (Canada); Oct 28, Robert Wolfe (England);
Nov 18, Bill Campbell; Dec 9, Lance Luce.
(716-692-2113)
Shea’s Buffalo Center for the Performing Arts, Buffalo, NY (4/28Wurlitzer)
Sun, 2pm, presented by theatre and Buffalo Area Chapter ATOS:
[May 31, 1998, concert was the last concert before theatre closed for a year, for renovation of theatre auditorium and addition of totally new stage house.]
(716/847-1410).
Cazenovina Park Baptist Church, Buffalo, NY (2/6CharlesViner)
Sun. services.
[BuffaloArea Chapter ATOS restoring 1929 Charles Viner theatre pipe organ; OHS claims it is the last original instrument built by Viner, and still with its original church, which moved to a new building in 1938.]
All Saints R. C. Church, Buffalo, NY (3/35 pipe organ, with 9 Wurlitzer ranks, twin consoles)
Sun, 4pm, occasional theatre organ style "pops" concert: schedule pending.
(Henrietta & Esser Ave, 716/875-8183).
Auditorium Theater, Rochester, NY (4/22Wurlitzer)
Fri or Sat, 8pm, presented by Rochester Theater Organ Society:
Sept 12 (Sat), Walter Strony; Oct 10, Lew Williams; Nov 6 (Fri), Jonas Nordwall;
Dec 5 (Sat), Dan Bellomy.
(716/544-6595).
Rochester Theater Organ Society (RTOS): http://theatreorgans.com/rochestr
Eisenhart Aud., Rochester Museum & Science Center, Rochester, NY (3/12Wurlitzer)
Sat/Sun, 2pm/2pm, presented by Rochester Theater Organ Society
(advance tickets required at this venue, due to auditorium space constraints):
Monthly open console, 9am-4pm, call to sign up: Sept 13, Oct 25, Nov 8, Dec 6.
(716/544-6595).
First Universal Church, Rochester, NY (3/13Hope-Jones, Opus 2)
Sun. services, Dr. Michael Scott.

NEW YORK (Central)
New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY (3/11Wurlitzer)
Sun, 7:30pm, occasional concerts presented by Empire State Theatre and Musical Instruments Museum:
Schedule pending auditorium availability.
(ISO appropriate phone contact).
Capitol Theatre, Rome, NY (3/7Moller)
Overtures, Christmas season movies.
(315/337-6277).
Proctor High School, Utica, NY (3/13Wurlitzer)
Overtures, intermissions, school/community programs; organ crew practice sessions, most Sat. morn.
(315/274-7793).
Old Main Auditorium, State University New York, Cortland, NY ( / Link)
[Auditorium closed, campus construction.]
Roberson Center For The Arts And Sciences, Binghamton, NY (3/17Link)
Occasional programs.
(607/772-0660).
Broome Center for Performing Arts (Forum Theatre), Binghamton, NY (4/24RobertMorton)
Occasional overtures for theatre events.
(607/778-2480).
Clemens Center for Performing Arts, Elmira, NY (4/22Marr&Colton)
Concerts, overtures, occasionally, David Peckham.
Sun, 3pm, occasional concerts presented by Clemens Center:
Nov 15, David Peckham, Clark Wilson.
(607/733-5639).

NEW YORK (Eastern)
Palace Theatre, Lake Placid, NY (3/8RobertMorton)
[Report, new theatre owner is implementing organ restoration; Jonathan Ortloff will be house organist.]
Proctors Theatre, Schenectady, NY (3/18Wurlitzer)
Theatre tours with organ, one Sat. each month, 10am-noon, Ned Spain;
noon-time recitals, one Tues., monthly, Carl Hackert, Ned Spain, David Lester, Gene Zilka, et al;
Sun, 3 pm, presented by theatre and Hudson Mohawk Chapter ATOS:
Oct 18, Allen Mills.
(518/382-1083) (518/346-6204).
Round Lake Auditorium, Round Lake, NY (Ferris 3m tracker)
Summer Recital Series: August 1999, w/several theatre organ guest artists.
Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Poughkeepsie, NY (2/7Wurlitzer)
Overtures, occasionally, Larry Hazard, Martin Boehling, Juan Cardona, Jr;
Programs and Silent Film Series, presented by theatre and New York Chapter ATOS:
Schedule pending.
Bardavon Theatre: http://www.bardavon.org
(914/473-5288).
Roosevelt High School, Hyde Park, NY
[New York Chapter ATOS in early planning stages of installing the Robert "Gus" Pratt 3/15 Wurlitzer
in Roosevelt High School; school board has approved project; architect is preparing chamber plans;
organ crew is being assembled.]
New York Military Academy, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY (4/33Moller)
Sun, 4pm, presented by New York Chapter ATOS:
Dec 6, Martin Boehling.
(914/457-5393).
Paramount Theatre, Middletown, NY (3/10Wurlitzer, RobertMorton console being replaced)
Overtures with family and children’s shows, Lowell Sanders, Rolf Krohn.
[New York Chapter ATOS has acquired 3-manual French style Wurlitzer console, similar to one originally installed in theatre, which is being prepared with new relay, and is now in place.]
Lafayette Theatre, Suffern, NY (2/11Wurlitzer)
Overtures, Fri & Sat, 7:30pm, Bernie Anderson, Martin Boehling, Keith Gramlich, Dave Kopp.
Occasional concerts/programs, presented by New York Chapter ATOS.
Mon, Oct 26, 7:30pm, Phantom of the Opera, Dave Kopp.
(914/357-6030).

NEW YORK (New York City and vicinity)
Long Island University (Brooklyn Paramount), Brooklyn, NY (4/26Wurlitzer)
Organ for all LIU home basketball games, Keith Gramlich, David Kopp, Eddie Layton;
Sun, 3pm, presented by New York Chapter ATOS:
Sept 27, Ron Rhode.
(914/266-8177) (914/457-5393) (973/305-1255).
New York Chapter ATOS (NYTOS): http://www.nytos.org
Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY (4/4/58Wurlitzer)
Overtures for Christmas and Easter shows, occasional film festivals, Bob Maidhof:
call for Grand Tour tickets (report: AAA buy 1, get 1 free).
(212/247-4777).
[Report on Piporg-l in early Dec, New York Times reported that RCMH has been leased to Cablevision Systems Corp, "which plans to renovate the famed Art Deco theater and use it for televised performances." CSC also purchased the rights to Rockettes and Christmas Spectacular. $25 million will be spent on restoration of theater and installation of new TV studio. Also noted, theater is NYC Interior Landmark, and cannot be altered in any way that compromises its integrity.]
Beacon Theatre, New York, NY (4/19Wurlitzer)
[Organ playing activity not reported.]
The United Palace (Loew’s Theatre), New York, NY (4/23RobertMorton)
[Organ playing activity not reported.]
Chaminade High School, Mineola, Long Island, NY (3/15Austin, theatre, RM console)
Sun, 4pm, presented by New York Chapter ATOS:
Schedule pending.
(718/225-1643).
Elks Hall, Queens, Brooklyn, NY (3/8Wurlitzer)
[New York Chapter ATOS is exploring the possibility of refurbishing the 3/8 Wurlitzer,
Hope-Jones Unit Orchestra; talks are proceeding.]
Castlegould Mansion, Sands Point, Long Island, NY
[New York Chapter ATOS is refurbishing the Ian MacKenzie 2/8 Wurlitzer,
an original installation at that venue; main chamber installed and winded; solo in progress.]

MID-ATLANTIC (North to South) -
NJ (Northern), NJ (Southern), PA (Eastern), PA (Central), PA (Western), DE, MD, DC, VA

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NEW JERSEY (Northern)
Darress Theatre, Boonton, NJ (Allen electronic)
Overtures, intermissions, silent films, Ralph Ringstad;
(973/334-9292)
Wheels in Motion Roller Rink, Wharton, NJ (electronic)
Mon, 8:30, Fri, 10:30 am, theatre style music for skating, Al DeLuca.
"Hot Tropics," Baker Theatre, Dover, NJ (Allen Electronic)
Theatre refurished and turned into restaurant and catering hall;
theatre style entertainment w/guest artists.
(210-507-8900) (973/537-8600)
Trinity United Methodist Church, Clifton, NJ (2/6Wurlitzer)
Sun. services, 10am.
[Concert presented last year by Garden State Chapter ATOS].
Galaxy Theatre, Guttenberg, NJ (3/12Kimball) (2/6Moller)
Overtures, Fri & Sat, Jeff Barker; lobby organ played prior to Sun. matinee;
Sat, 2pm, Silent Film Series, Jeff Barker, presented by theatre:
Sept 19, Queen Kelly; Oct 30 (9:30pm & Midnight), Nosferatu, The Vampire.
(201/854-6554)
Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel (Broadway Theatre), N. Bergen, NJ (3/12RobertMorton)
Masses, Sat, 5pm, Sun, 9am & 11am, Jeff Barker.
Mayfair Triplex Theatre, West New York, NJ
[Garden State Chapter ATOS installing, and augmenting, 3/4 Kilgen, info 201/833-4822;
organ playing as of Aug 9, 1998; originally from Rivoli Theatre, Hastings, NE.]
Garden State Chapter ATOS (GSTOS): http://members.aol.com/GSTOrgS/index.htm
Park Theatre, Union City, NJ (3/20 Moller, orchestral organ)
Overtures for stage shows.
Loew’s Jersey Theatre, Jersey City, NJ
[Garden State Chapter ATOS rebuilding, to install duplicate of original 4/23 Robert Morton (Wonder Morton), from the Bronx’ Paradise Theatre; projected finish date, not before April 2000, info 973/256-5480; theatre being restored by Friends of Loew's.]
Newark Symphony Hall (Mosque Theatre), Newark, NJ (0/16 Griffith-Beach, theatre)
[Garden State Chapter ATOS planning to install Marr and Colton console to control organ;
work in progress to clean and repair organ, info 973/256-5480. ]
Union County Arts Center (Rahway Theatre), Rahway, NJ (2/7Wurlitzer)
Overtures for stage shows, Garden State Chapter ATOS artists..
Occasional concerts/silent films presented by theatre.
(908/499-8226).
Brook Theatre, Bound Brook, NJ (Allen electronic)
Overtures, Sat, 6:45pm, Eric Fahner, George Fenn, Doug Heine, Barry Lesher, Coralie Romano. Sun, 3pm, occasional programs, presented by Garden State Chapter ATOS:
Oct 25, Phantom of the Opera, Lee Erwin.
(732/469-9665) (201/670-6660).
[Garden State Chapter ATOS installing 2/8 Wurlitzer from Pascack Theatre,
info 201/445-1128.]
Northlandz, Flemington, NJ (5/37Wurlitzer hybrid)
Theatre pipe organ in opera house setting; doll collection; showcase art galleries;
"Great American Railway" scenic extravaganza, world’s largest miniature railroad; 10am-6pm daily, later Fri. & Sat; TPO hourly, Bruce Conway, Harry Ley, Mel Page, Bruce Williams Zaccagnino.
(908/782-4022).
Trenton War Memorial Auditorium, Trenton, NJ (3/16Moller)
[Building renovation by State of New Jersey,]
First symphony performance planned for December 1998, and concerts presented by Garden State Chapter ATOS will resume in spring 1999.

NEW JERSEY (Southern)
Asbury Park Convention Center, Asbury Park, NJ (3/12Kilgen)
[Building closed for code violations; work being planned for renovations.]
Ocean Grove Auditorium, Ocean Grove, NJ (4/125 Hope-Jones, hybrid; 4/17 original, opus 1)
Most Wed or Thurs 7:30pm, and most Sat.. 4pm, Summer Recital Series, Gordon Turk, guest artists:
Summer 1999, July - Sept , most performances are no admission charge;
Several special "pops" programs and silent film presentation :
Schedule pending.
(908/775-0035 or 800/773-0097 or 732/988-0645).
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, NJ (7/455 Midmer-Losh) (4/42Kimball)
Overtures when requested by organization and show rentals, Tom Hoag;
Atlantic City Convention Hall Organ Society (ACCHOS) formed,1997, to lead publicity/fundraising efforts.
Atlantic City Convention Hall Organ Society (ACCHOS):   http://www.acchos.org
Cinnaminson High School, Cinnaminson, NJ (3/16Wurlitzer)
[Concert series under consideration, in cooperation with SJTOS.]
Broadway Theatre, Pitman, NJ (3/8Kimball)
[Southern Jersey Chapter ATOS rebuilding original installation organ.]
(609/694-1471).
Southern Jersey Chapter ATOS (SJTOS):   http://www.acy.digex.net/~harryb
Sweetwater Casino, Mullica, NJ (electronic)
Every Sun, 2-7pm, Candi Carley-Roth.

PENNSYLVANIA (Eastern)
Roxy Theatre, Northampton, PA (2/7Wurlitzer).
Overtures, most Sat, 6:30pm & 9pm, Henry Thomas.
(610/262-7699).
Nineteenth Street Theatre, Allentown, PA (3/7Moller)
Organ played occasionally.
Allen Organ Company, Macungie, PA (Allen electronics, classical and theatre).
Octave Hall Concerts, 7:30pm:
Nov 7, Walter Strony; Dec 4/5 (Fri/Sat), Christmas Concert, Allen Organ Sales Staff (sold out 1 week before concert in 1997).
(610/966-2202).
Allen Organ Company: http://www.allenorgan.com
Reformed Church of Willow Grove, Willow Grove, PA (3/46 hybrid, concert pipe)
Fri, 8pm, "Pops Concerts" and Silent Film Series, presented by church's music ministry:
Feb 12, "Chaos Among The Ranks," Don Kinnier, w/Judy Townsend (vocal), silent film, sing-along, barbershop; April 23, Scott Foppiano.
(215/659-5207).
Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA (3/19Moller).
Overtures for travelogues, community programs, stage shows, Barry Lesher, et al.
(215/572-7650).
Grand Court at Lord & Taylor, Philadelphia, PA (6/469 Wanamaker Organ).
Organ daily except Sunday, 11:15am-12noon, 5:15-6pm, Peter Richard Conte, Rudolph Lucente, et al.
Sun, 2:30pm, concert series present by Lord & Taylor (no admission charge):
Sept 27, Tom Hazleton
(215/241-9000).
Annual "Friends of the Wanamaker Organ" Day (no admission charge):
Sat, June 1999 (to be announced), w/performances at scheculed times.
Peter Richard Conte, Rudy Lucente, et al.
Summer 2002, AGO National Convention performance.
Friends Of The Wanamaker Organ: http://www.dtrmusic.com
Curtis Organ, Irvine Auditorium, U. Of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (4/162Austin, classical)
[Noontime Recitals suspended pending several-years restoration of auditorium.]
Civic Center Convention Hall, Philadelphia, PA (4/4/88 Moller, theatre & classical consoles)
[June 30, 1996, last day of building function; program for National Convention of Organ Historical Society (OHS); reported on 10/29/98 that Hall will remain for indefinite time, while all other parts of facility will be razed for expansion of University of Pennsylvania Hospital located across the street. ]
Church of the Saviour, Wayne, PA (classical pipe organ and electronic classical organs)
April (Fri, 8pm) 1999, presented by Wayne Concert Series: date pending.
The Philadelphia Organ Quartet (Peter Richard Conte, Colin Howland, Rudolph Lucente, Michael Stairs). (651 N. Wayne Ave, 610/687-8809).
Science Center Theatre, Montgomery County Community College, PA (electronic)
Early May 1999, "10th Annual Betzwood Silent Film Festival":
May (Fri, 7:30pm), Don Kinnier;
May (Fri, 7:30pm), same program, but at West Campus Community Room, Pottstown.
(215/641-6505 or 6518).
Sunnybrook Ballroom, Pottstown, PA (3/14United States)
Sun (except special show weekends), 10am-2pm,
Brunch with theatre pipe organ, George Batman, Glenn Eshbach, Barry Lesher.
(610/326-6400).
Occasional programs/concerts presented by Delaware Valley Chapter ATOS:
Sun, Sept 20, open console, after brunch-until 2pm.
(610/275-5623).
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA (4/146 Aeolian)
Sun, 2:30pm, Pipe Organ Concert Series:
Oct 4, Peter Conte; Jan 24, Stefan Kozinski; Jan 31, Justin Hartz.
Special programs, presented by Longwood Gardens:
Tues, Oct 13, "Senior Citizen Day," Don Kinnier, w/Judy Townsend (vocal), 12:30/1:30/2:30/3:30pm (last performance only, behind-the-schene look at 10,010-pipe organ).
Annual "Christmas At Longwood," Nov 26-Jan 3, 10am-9pm daily, w/organ sing-alongs at 1:30/2:30/3:30/4:30pm, and additional sing-alongs at 7pm/8pm on Nov 26/27, Dec 24-Jan 3,
Marc Cheban, Peter Conte, Paul Fleckenstein, Justin Hartz, Don Kinnier, Rudolph Lucente.
(610/388-1000).
Longwood Gardens: http://www.longwoodgardens.org
PENNSYLVANIA (Central)
Hershey Community Theatre, Hershey, PA (4/71 Aeolian Skinner)
Overtures, Sat, 7pm, with Classic Film Series, Jack Goodman
(717/534-3405).
Marietta Theatre, Marietta, PA (3/37Wurlitzer, Page console)
Overtures, most Sat, 7pm, Glenn Hough.
(717/426-1280).
Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York, PA (3/15Wurlitzer)
Sun, 3pm, mini-concerts presented by Susquehanna Valley Chapter ATOS for members/guests: schedule pending.
Sat, 7:30pm, concert presented by theatre and Susquehanna Valley Chapter ATOS:
Nov 21, "Songs My Mother Never Taught Me-Part 2!"Don Kinnier;
Feb 6, Bob Ralston; April 17, Clark Wilson.
Sat, 7:30 pm, Variety Series w/ film, sing-along, presented by theatre:
Oct 24, March 20, May 1, "Old Fashioned Vaudeville Fun," Don Kinnier (organ), Judy Townsend (vocal), and special entertainment guest acts.
(717/846-1111).
Strand-Capitol Theatre: http://www.strandcapitol.org
Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg, PA (4/28Moller)
Overtures for selected shows & films, 7pm;
Fri. 12:15-1pm, occasional "TGIF" lunchtime series: schedule pending.
Sun, 3pm, occasional mini-concerts/open console presented by Cumberland Valley Chapter ATOS for members/guests:
Sept 20 w/FSTOS and SVTOS, Bob Eyre Jr..
Sun aft, occastional programs presented for community by theatre and Cumberland Valley Chapter ATOS artist Bob Eyre Jr:
Sept 13 (1pm), annual "ArtsWalk '98," w/5-5:30pm mini-concert; Oct 4 (3pm), second annual "Capitol Concert Band," 45-member concert band, w/2:30pm band and organ duo selections.
717/262-0202).
Cumberland Valley Chapter ATOS rebuilding and augmenting original installation organ.
(717/532-9322).
Cumberland Valley Chapter ATOS (CVTOS): http://theatreorgans.com/pa/chambersburg/
Wilson College, Chambersburn, PA (4/62Moller classical)
Nov 15 (Sun, 4pm), CVTOS' Bob Eyre Jr, playing theatre organ favorites, Laurel and Hardy silent film, sing-along, tribute to Virgil Fox (who designed the Wilson Moller).
Stephen's Restaurant, Dillsburg, PA (3/12hybrid)
[Toronto Organ Grinder 3/12 hybrid theatre pipe organtalled and played in restaurant;
establishment closed since April 1997; organ for sale, 717/432-2085].

PENNSYLVANIA (Western)
Keystone Oaks High School, Dormont, PA (3/19Wurlitzer)
Sat, 7:30 pm, concert series presented by Pittsburgh Area Theatre Organ Society:
Sept 12, Bob Ralston; Oct 17, Tom Hazleton; Nov 28, Jelani Eddington;
Feb 13, Valentine Dinner Show; March 13, Clark Wilson; May 1, Lew Williams.
(412/653-5060).
Venango Museum of Science and Industry (Old City Post Office), Oil City, PA
[ISO info. Report, 3/8 theatre pipe organ, from Latonia Theatre (1929) in Oil City, installed last year.]
Warner Theatre, Erie, PA
[Erie Theatre Organ Society plans to install 2/10 Tellers previously installed in Gannon University;
console on display in theatre lobby; theatre being restored.]

DELAWARE
Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE (3/66Kimball)
Sat, 8pm, concert series presented by Dickinson Theatre Organ Society:
"30th Anniversary Season 1998-99,"
Sept 12, Dennis James; Oct 24, Carlo Curley; Dec 5, Jelani Eddington;
Fri/Sat/Sun, eve/aft&eve/aft, Dec 11/12/13, 1998, "The Nutcracker Ballet," ballet w/TPO, David Peckham;
Jan 30, Dick Smith "Happening," March 13, Donna Parker; April 24, Simon Gledhill; June 5, Ken Double.
(302/995-5630).
Dickinson Theatre Organ Society (DTOS): http://theatreorgans.com/delaware/dickinson/
Everett Theatre, Middletown, DE (electronic)
[75th Anniversary Celebration held in December]
Silent Film Series, pending.

MARYLAND
Rice Auditorium, Spring Grove Center, Baltimore, MD (2/7RobertMorton/ Wicks)
Sun, 3pm, mini-concerts/open console presented by Free State Theatre Organ Society for members/guests:
Oct 25, Ginny Vanore.
(410/592-9322)
[Report, FSTOS is rebuilding a 3/ Wurlitzer, and is looking to install it in a public venue in Baltimore area.]
Weinberg Center for the Arts (Tivoli Theatre), Frederick, MD (2/8Wurlitzer)
Fri, 8pm, Silent Film Series:
Oct 29 (Thurs, 7:30pm), Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Nosferatu;
April 6 (Tues, 7:30pm), Ben Hur.
(307/694-8585).
Weinberg Center for the Arts: http://www.cityoffrederick.com
University of Maryland, College Park, MD (3/10Kimball)
[Potomac Valley Chapter ATOS refurbishing organ.]
Maryland Theatre, Hagerstown, MD (3/15Wurlitzer)
[Installation completed; finishing pending; inaugural postponed until further notice.]
Sat, May 23, 7:30pm, Phantom of the Opera, Jeff Weiler
(301/791-0688).

WASHINGTON, DC
Carmichael Auditorium, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D. C.
[Lowell Ayars' 2/8 Wurlitzer rebuild in progress; installation in auditorium pending appropriation of funds.]
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C. (electronic)
Occasional silent film presentations:
Sat, May 2, 3pm (no admission charge), Faust, Dennis James.
(202/842-6799).

VIRGINIA
Harris Theatre, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA (2/9Wurlitzer)
Sun, 3pm, concert series presented by Potomac Valley Chapter ATOS:
Nov 22 (2:30pm), Phantom of the Opera, Ray Brubacher and Jamie Olthoff;
Feb 7, "Sound of the Silents," Tom Hazleton, w/Fairfax Choral Society.
(703-993-8888).
Potomac Valley Chapter ATOS (PVTOS): http://www.pvtos.org
Byrd Theatre, Richmond, VA (4/17Wurlitzer)
Overtures, every Sat night, prior to 7:15 and 9:30pm shows, Bob Gulledge.
(804/353-9911).
Byrd Theatre: http://members.tripod.com/~g_cowardin/byrd/index.htm
Virginia Chapter ATOS meets frequently in Richmond area.
Carpenter Center For The Performing Arts, Richmond, VA (3/13Wurlitzer)
Organ played on special occasions, and at meetings.
Mosque Auditorium, Richmond, VA (3/17Wurlitzer)
[October 1996 gala reopening, following auditorium renovation; organ not playable, due to water damage.]
"Stalacpipe Organ," Luray Caverns, VA (Classical console, tuned Stalactites & solenoid beaters)
[Interesting venue for tourists!]

SOUTHEAST (North to South) - NC, GA, AL, FL

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NORTH CAROLINA
Calvary Church, Charlotte, NC (5/205 Moller, classical, w/gospel division of theatre ranks)
Metrolina Chapter ATOS presents occasional mini-concerts/open console for members/guests.
(704/567-1066).
Carolina Theatre, Charlotte, NC
[Metrolina Chapter ATOS active in Carolina Theatre Preservation Society, making plans to restore theatre; possible theatre organ installation upon completion of restoration. ]
Williams High School, Burlington, NC (3/17Wurlitzer/ Marr&Colton/hybrid, Barton console)
Organ playing activity not reported.
[Piedmont Chapter ATOS built/installed insturment several years ago].
(910/570-6161).
Carolina Theatre, Greensboro, NC (2/6RobertMorton)
Organ being refurbished.
(910/333-2600).
Scottish Rite Temple, Greensboro, NC (2/8Wurlitzer)
Sun, 2pm: concerts quarterly, dates/artists pending; tours by advance appt. only.
(910/275-3579).
Carolina Civic Center, Lumberton, NC (2/8RobertMorton)
Organ playing activity not reported.
[Piedmont Chapter ATOS presented Inaugural Concert several years ago.]
(910/738-4399).

SOUTH CAROLINA
There are no theatre pipe organs playing in public venues in South Carolina.

First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, Charleston, SC (4/71 Ontko & Young Organ)
Spotlight Concert Series: Fri, May 29, 8pm, The Cameraman, John Schwandt.

GEORGIA
Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA (4/42Moller)
Theatre tours, Mon & Thurs @ 10am, Sat @ 10am and 11:30am;
overtures, occasionally , during film festivals.
(404/881-2100).
Grant Park Methodist Church, Atlanta, GA (3/6Kimball)
Playing for services.
Occasional mini-concerts/open console presented by Atlanta Chapter ATOS for members/guests.
[Original horseshoe console; Kimball originally installed in theatre, Pottstown, PA.]
Theatrical Paraphernalia, Atlanta, GA (2/9RobertMorton)
[Report, organ reported in storage.]
Stephenson High School, Atlanta, GA (4/17Page).
[Atlanta Chapter ATOS installing 4/17 Page, "twin" to Page in Embassy Theatre, Ft. Wayne, IN;
Auditorium, 525 seats; organ chambers, located in back on both sides of projection booth, were built
when school was constructed and finished in Aug.1996; possible debut in fall/winter 1998.]
Atlanta Chapter ATOS (AC-ATOS): http://theatreorgans.com/georgia/atlanta/atos/
(ISO appropriate phone contact).
Rylander Theatre, Americus, GA
[Report, 3/ Moller planned for installation in theatre, currently undergoing restoration.]

ALABAMA
Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL (4/22Wurlitzer)
Overtures, intermissions, most weekends, and for Summer Classic Movie Series;
frequent school children tours.
Sun, 2pm (usually 3rd Sun, please call ahead for details),
mini-concerts/open console presented by Alabama Chapter ATOS for members/guests:
Nov 8, artist tba
[theatre reopened Oct 17 after complete auditorium restoration. Once again, Alabama Theatre
is "Showplace of the South," stated by Adolph Zukor, pres. Paramount Pictures, 1927.]
Sat, Oct 31, 1998, 8pm, Phantom of the Opera, Tom Helms.
(205/252-2262).
Alabama Theatre and Alabama Chapter ATOS: http://www.alabama theatre.com
Lyric Theatre, Birmingham, AL
[Theatre lobby and offices being restored; Wurlitzer organ currently in storage, for future installation after theatre restoration; console used at Alabama Theatre, across the street, until "Big Berta" console returns.]
Foster Auditorium, Southside Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL (3/6Kimball)
[Organ playing activity not reported.]
Fairview United Methodist Church, Birmngham, AL (2/8Wurlitzer)
[Organ playing activity not reported.]
Saenger Theatre, Mobile, AL (2/10RobertMorton)
[Theatre owned and operated by University of Southern Alabama, as performaing arts center;
original 2/10 Robert Morton returned, and re-installation is in progress. ]
(334/433-2787).
Saenger Theatre: http://www.usasaenger.com

FLORIDA
Saenger Theatre, Pensacola, FL (4/25RobertMorton)
Overtures, occasionally.
Occasional concerts presented by Gulf Coast Chapter ATOS, pending theatre availability.
(850/444-7686).
Jacksonville area, FL (pipe and electronic)
North Florida Chapter ATOS members meet in church and private home installations .
(904/879-6579).
Lake Brantly High School, Altamonte Springs (Orlando), FL (3/17 Wurlitzer)
Community programs/open console presented by Orlando Chapter ATOS:
schedule pending.
Sat/Sun, Oct 17/18, 7:30pm/2pm, "Don Baker Memorial Wurlitzer Dedication Concert,": Bob Ralston.
(407/331-4271).
Polk Theatre, Lakeland, FL
[Installation of 3/ Robert Morton in progress; console completed, and on display in theatre.]
(941/682-7553).
The Kirk of Dunedin, Dunedin, FL (4/100 hybrid pipe)
Sun. service, 11 am;
Thurs/Fri/Sat, 8pm/8pm/2pm, Kirk of Dunedin Concert Series:
Oct 15/16/17, Terry Charles; Nov 12/13/14, Peter Conte;
Dec10/11/12, 16(2pm)/17(2pm)/18/19, Terry Charles. [1999 schedule available from Editor, upon request.]
(813/733-KIRK).
Kirk of Dunedin, organ and concert series: http://theatreorgans.com/florida/kirk/
Civic Hall, Pinellas Park, FL (2/4Wurlitzer)
[Central Florida Chapter ATOS installation of 2/4+ Wurlitzer nearing completion.]
(813/535-3677).
Tampa Theatre, Tampa, FL (3/12Wurlitzer)
Sun, 3pm, Silent Film Series presented by theatre and Central Florida Chapter ATOS:
Aug 30, Mark of Zorro, Rosa Rio [Report: attended by 900 patrons.]
Oct 25, Phantom of the Opera, Rosa Rio.
Sun, 2:30pm, mini-concerts/open console for members/guests at meetings, presented by Central Florida Chapter ATOS:
Theatre tours by appt.; overtures for films, daily, presented by Central Florida Chapter ATOS members, Bob Baker, David Braun, Stephen Brittain, June Carter, Al Hermans, Sandra Hobbis, John Otterson, Doug Pennoyer, Clifford Shaffer.
(813/274-8981).
Roaring 20's Restaurant, Ellenton (between Tampa and Sarasota), FL
[Report, former Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN, 4/42 "Paramount" Wurlitzer,
will be installed in a new restaurant, under construction at Ellenton Mall (off I-75), opening Sept '99.]
Freedom Plaza Auditorium, Sun City Center, FL (F 100 Technic Console)
Occasional theatre organ programs by Rosa Rio, public invited:
Nov 8 (Sun, 2pm).
(813/633-0902)
Ringling Mansion, USF Campus, Sarasota, FL (3/32 Aeolian).
[Manasota Chapter ATOS restored Aeolian, which was silent for over 20 years.]
Occasional mini-concerts/open console presented by Manasota Chapter ATOS for members/guests.
(941/924-0674).
Grace Baptist Church, Sarasota, FL
[Manasota Chapter ATOS is rebuilding and installing the former Andre Hall, Miami, FL, 4/15 Wurlitzer,
in new church building; new 4-manual replacement console will control organ.]
Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, Naples, FL (classical)
Jan/Feb,7:30pm, (call to check for possible Walt Strony concert again this season).
(941/597-5410) or (941/992-8228).
Amaturo Theatre, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
[Report: 2/12 Wurlitzer, opus 1623, originally installed in 1927 in Palace Theatre, Auburn, NY,
has been donated to the South Florida Chapter ATOS, and it will be leased to Broward Center,
where it will be installed in chambers built for it. South Florida will raise $80,000 installation cost..
Report, Piporg-l, 3/8/98, by Bruce Hannover]
Gusman Cultural Center (Olympia Theatre), Miami, FL (3/15Wurlitzer)
[Organ playing activity not reported.]
(305/374-2444).
Miami area, FL (pipe and electronic)
South Florida Chapter ATOS members meet in private home installations.
(954/491-8853 or 305/443-2651).

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WEST VIRGINIA
There are no theatre pipe organs playing in public venues in West Virgina.
[Several instruments are reported to be in storage, but there are no reports of installations being planned].
Mountain State Chapter ATOS members meet in private home installations.
(ISO appropriate phone contact).

Trinity Episcopal Church, Huntington, WV (Austin classical)
"Music at Trinity" concert/silent fim series: schedule pending.

KENTUCKY
Louisville Gardens, Louisville, KY (4/17Kilgen)
[Organ playing activity not reported.]
(502/587-3800).
Kentucky Theatre, Lexington, KY (3/14Wurlitzer)
[Original 3/14 Wurlitzer returned to theatre for installation;
project organized by Kentucky's Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Organ Project, Inc. (KMW-TOP, Inc).]
(606/259-0390).

TENNESSEE
Paramount (Theatre) Center for the Arts, Bristol, TN (3/11Wurlitzer)
Overtures for special events;
Sat, 7:30pm, presented by Piedmont Chapter ATOS:
Oct 24, Jelani Eddington.
(336/384-2870).Piedmont Chapter ATOS (PTOS): http://www.lostprovince.com/PTOS/
Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, TN (3/14Wurlitzer)
Overtures for movies, events, Dr. Bill Snyder.
(423/5221174).
Tivoli Theatre, Chattanooga, TN (3/12Wurlitzer)
Overtures, occasionally, played by Chattanooga Chapter ATOS members, et al.
(423/757-5050).
Orpheum Theatre, Memphis, TN (3/13Wurlitzer)
Overtures, occasionally, John Hittonsmith.
(901/525-3000).

MISSISSIPPI
Temple Theatre, Meridian, MS (3/8RobertMorton)
[Organ playing activity not reported.]
[Concerts have been presented by Magnolia Chapter ATOS.]
Saenger (Theatre) Center, Hattiesburg, MS (3/8RobertMorton)
[Organ playing activity not reported.]

ARKANSAS
Shorey Auditorium, U of Arkansas Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR (2/8hybrid, theatre)
[Organ playing activity not reported.]
Pine Bluff area, AR (pipe and electronic).
Arkansas Headquarters Pine Bluff Chapter ATOS members meet in private home installations.
(ISO appropriate phone contact).

LOUISIANA
Strand Theatre, Shreveport, LA (2/8RobertMorton)
[Organ not played.]
Republic Of West Florida Historical Association Museum, Jackson, LA (2/10Wurlitzer)
Theatre pipe organ play back system and open console for museum visitors, daily except Mon, 10am-5pm.
(504/634-7155).
Republic Of West Florida Historical Association Museum: http://www.feliciana.com/jackson/museum
Saenger Performing Arts Theatre, New Orleans, LA (4/23RobertMorton)
[Organ playing not reported.]
(504/524-2490).

OKLAHOMA
Coleman Theatre, Miami, OK (3/10Wurlitzer)
Tours daily except Sun, 10am-4pm, organ playback system
(appt. 918/540-2425, ext. "Coleman Theatre").
Sat/Sun, 7:30pm/2pm:
Concert schedule pending.
Civic Center Music Hall. Oklahoma City, OK (4/15Kilgen)
[Auditorium rebuild plan has "no room" for organ; instrument to be removed;
report, possible move to install in theatre in nearby state.].
Tulsa Technology Center, Broken Arrow, OK (3/13RobertMorton)
Monthly mini-concert, open console, presented by Sooner State Chapter ATOS.
(914/834-6255).
Christ Chapel, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK (4/21Wurlitzer)
[Organ reported not playable. Report, organ for sale.]
Orpheum Theaatre, Okmulgee, OK (4/14+RobertMorton)
[Former Central Assembly of God Church, Tulsa, OK, 4/14+ Robert Morton being enlarged and installed by theatre owner and Sooner State Chapter ATOS members.]

TEXAS
Lakewood Theatre, Dallas, TX (3/8RobertMorton)
Overtures for stage shows, community meetings, Don Reasons, Danny Ray, Paul Allen.
North Texas Chapter ATOS meets and presents mini-concerts for members/guests.
(214/931-0305).
Scottish Rite Temple, Dallas, TX (2/15Wicks)
[Organ playing activity not reported.]
Casa Manana Theatre, Fort Worth, TX (2/11 Wurlitzer)
[Organ playing activity not reported.]
(817/332-2272).
Jefferson Theatre, Beaumont, TX (3/8RobertMorton)
Concerts occasionally, presented by Southeast Texas Chapter ATOS.
(409/832-6649).
San Jacinto Auditorium, Houston Community College, Houston, TX.
[Houston Area Theatre Organ Society 3/15 Wurlitzer (Opus 1501) from Metropolitan Theatre, Houston installation in progress;
HATOS Main chamber plays, Solo chamber under construction. Completion expected sometime 1999.] Houston Area Theatre Organ Society Page
Majestic Theatre, San Antonio, TX
[Report: organ is being rebuilt for installation in theatre].
Alamo Chapter ATOS meets in San Antonio area.
(210/656-4711).
Plaza Theatre, El Paso, TX
[Report, theatre pipe organ just redone by Visser Roland, Houston, TX, and now installed in Sunland Park shopping mall
in El Paso. According to plan, it will go to Plaza Theatre when the theatre is refurbished.]
Plaza Theatre: http://theatreorgans.com/tx/elpaso

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OHIO (Eastern)
Bazetta Christian Church, Cortland, OH (2/6Kimball)
Sun. services, 8am & 10:45am.
Gray’s Armory, Cleveland, OH (3/13Wurlitzer)
Sat, 7:30pm, presented by Western Reserve Chapter ATOS:
Sept 26, Karl Cole; Dec 12, Tom Hazleton.
(216/531-4214).
Western Reserve Chapter ATOS (WRTOS): http://theatreorgans.com/clevelan.arm
Palace Theatre, Cleveland, OH (3/15Kimball)
Playhouse Square (Allen, Ohio, State, Palace Theatres) tours first weekend each month, 10am-noon. (216/771-4444).
Plum Creek Inn, Olmsted Township, OH
[Western Reserve Chapter ATOS owns 3/11 Kimball that was removed from Plum Creek in June '94; members are interested in rebuilding and installing instrument in a Cleveland public venue.]
Palace Theatre, Lorain, OH (3/11Wurlitzer)
Overtures for Classic Films Series, usually second Mon/month, Pete Schneider.
(ISO appropriate phone contact).
Akron Civic Theatre, Akron, OH (3/13Wurlitzer)
Overtures for films and stage productions, most weekends.
[Report, organ is undergoing extensive renovation and addition; console now at Carlton Smith's shop; organ will be upgraded to 3/19; report, console completed as of 10/15/98;organ scheduled to be done by end of 1998.]
(216/535-3179).
Palace Theatre, Canton, OH (3/11Kilgen)
Overtures for movies, one evening of most weekends, 7:15pm, Bob Beck.
Occasional concerts, presented by the theatre and Friends Of The Kilgen.
(330/454-8172).

OHIO (Central)
Renaissance Theatre, Mansfield, OH (3/20Wurlitzer)
Overtures for films and stage shows, 2-3 weekends each month;
slide/video program of Wurlitzer shown frequently & available to ATOS members no charge;
open console welcome, 4th Mon. starting 3pm; theatre tours w/organ by appointment;
June-Sept 1998, "7th Annual Theatre Organ Thursday @ Wurlitzer," 11:30am-1pm,
presented by Mansfield Theatre Organ Society:
Sat, 8pm, presented by Mansfield Theatre Organ Society:
schedule pending.
(419/522-2726) or (614/747-2699).
Palace Theatre, Marion, OH (3/10Wurlitzer)
Overtures, occasionally , for current film releases.
(614/383-2101).
Strand Theatre, Delaware, OH (Baldwin Cinema II, electronic)
Silent Flim Series, Tom Hamilton, program schedule pending.
(614/363-4914).
Worthington High School, Worthington, OH (3/16Wurlitzer)
Fri, 7pm, presented by Central Ohio Chapter ATOS:
schedule pending console rebuild.
(614/760-0211 or 614/885-4908).
Ohio Theatre, Columbus, OH (4/34RobertMorton)
Overtures for Summer Classic Film Series, presented by CAPA, 1/2 hour prior to showtime, Clark Wilson;
June -Aug , classic movies, most Wed/Thurs/Fri @ 7:30pm, most Sat/Sun @ 2 & 7:30pm;
Silent Film Classic, Clark Wilson:
schedule tba in spring 1999.
(specific movie dates, possible substitute artist, 614/469-0939).
Center For The Arts, Shawnee State U., Portsmouth, OH.
Summer/Fall 1998 Silent Film Series w/orchestra, Dennis James, schedule pending.

OHIO (Western)
Victoria Theatre, Dayton, OH (3/16Wurlitzer)
Overtures for "Young at Heart" film series for youths, once/month in Nov- May, 2 Sat. shows, 3 Sun. shows, Trent Sims, Martin Bevis.
(937/228-3630).
The Music Palace, Sharonville, OH
[Report, new restaurant is opening (perhaps in April), with 'Springdale Music Palace' organ installed,
now about 30 ranks, new 'Paramount Music Palace/Organ Stop Pizza (former)' "waterfall" console type.]
Location, Chester Road, just off I-275, near I-75 & 71, next to new Sharonville Convention Center.]
Shady Nook Restaurant, Millville, OH (4/32Wurlitzer)
Organ, Tues-Sat, 6-9pm, Sun, 1-8pm, Martin Bevis, Betty Satterfield, Gary Smith.
(513/863-4343).
Emery Theatre, Cincinnati, OH (3/29Wurlitzer)
Overtures w/Nostalgic Film Series, Sat, 7:30pm, Sun afternoon, most weekends except Labor Day weekend, 12 Ohio Valley Chapter ATOS member staff organists;
Summer 1999 schedule pending.
(513/721-2741).
Occasional mini-concerts/open console presented by Ohio Valley Chapter ATOS for members/guests:schedule pending
Allen County Museum, Lima, OH (2/4Page)
Extensive social and natural history exhibits; theatre pipe organ from Lima’s Page Organ Co.;
open console by appt. only; museum hours, daily except Mon, 1-5pm.
(419/222-9426).
Ohio Theatre, Toledo, OH (4/10Marr&Colton)
Occasional concerts, presented by Toledo Area Chapter ATOS:
Concert date pending organ refurbishment project.
[Special trip, Sun, Nov 22, for mini-concert/open console at Baldwin Theatre, Royal Oak, MI, at 1:30pm, John Lauter.).
(419/478-9224).

INDIANA
Elco Theatre, Elkhart, IN (2/11Kimball)
[Organ not played.]
Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, IN (4/16Page)
Overtures for films & travelogues, most Sun, 2pm;
Sun, 2pm, concert series, presented by the theatre:
schedule pending.
(219/424-5665 or 219/424-6287).
Sun, 2pm, occasional mini-concerts presented by Central Indiana Chapter ATOS for members/guests at meetings: tba in Jan 1999.
Long Center For Performing Arts, Lafayette, IN (3/21Wurlitzer)
Sat, 8pm, concert series presented by Long Center Theatre Organ Society:
Sept 19, Bill Tandy; Nov 14, Karl Cole; Feb 6, 1999, Lyn Lunde; May 1, Simon Gledhill; June 19, Ken Double.
(765/742-5664).
Sun, 2pm, occasional mini-concerts presented by Central Indiana Chapter ATOS for members/guests at meetings: Oct 11, Ken Double.
Paramount Theatre, Anderson, IN (3/12Page)
Sun, 2pm, occasional concerts presented by theatre:
Sept 11 (Fri, 7:30pm), Phantom of the Opera, Jeff Weiler; October 25, Ken Double;
Nov 29, Bill Tandy; Feb 4(Thurs, 7:30pm), Wings, Lin Lunde; Feb 21, Jelani Eddington.
(765/642-1234 or 800/523-4658).
The Paramount Theatre Centre and Ballroom: http://www.astralite.com/parathea
Sun, 2pm, occasional mini-concerts presented by Central Indiana Chapter ATOS for members/guests at meetings: tba in Jan 1999.
Manual High School, Indianapolis, IN (3/26Wurlitzer)
Sun, 2:30pm, concet series presented by Central Indiana Chapter ATOS::
Nov 15, Karl Cole;   Feb 14, Barry Baker.
(317/356-3561).
Central Indiana Chapter ATOS (CIC): http://www.in.net/~felenzer/theatre/cicatos.htm
Sun, 2pm, occasional mini-concerts presented by Central Indiana Chapter ATOS for members/guests at meetings: Dec 13, 1998 artists to be announced by CIC-ATOS.
Hedback Theatre, Indianapolis, IN (2/11Wurlitzer, Page console).
Weekend stage shows;
1/2 hour overtures presented by Central Indiana Chapter ATOS members Larry BoneBright, Rodney Charles, Ken Double, Martin Ellis, John Ferguson, Randy Morris, Tim Needler, Tom Nichols, Floyd Perry, Mike Rolfe, Dwight Thomas, Ruth Ward, Warren York.
(317/926-6630).
Sun, 2pm, occasional mini-concerts presented by Central Indiana Chapter ATOS for members/guests at meetings: Jan 10, artist pending.
Warren Center For Performing Arts, Indianapolis, IN (3/18Barton)
[Central Indiana Chapter ATOS recently presented the Barton installation;
former IndianaTheatre, Indianapolis, organ remained in storage for many years, and now plays regularly.]
Sun, 2:30pm, concert series presented by Central Indiana Chapter ATOS:
Sept 13, Jelani Eddington; May 9, Simon Gledhill.
(317/356-3561).
Sun, 2pm, occasional mini-concerts presented by Central Indiana Chapter ATOS for members/guests at meeting: Nov 8, artist pending.
Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN (orchestra w/Rodgers concert theatre electronic).
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra "Reel Hollywood" Silent Film Concert Series:
Fri/Sat/Sun, 8pm/8pm/7:30pm, presented by Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra w/Dennis James::
spring 1999 pending.
(317/639-4300 or 800/366-8457).              http://www.in.net/iso/
Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN
[Report, on Piporg-l, the 4/42 "Paramount" Wurlitzer is be installed in Ellenton, FL;
see FL in listing;   January '95, organ was removed from PMP, to be rebuilt by Crome, and moved to Germany for installation in musical instruments museum; owner subsequently changed his mind, and organ was then purchased for restaurant.]
Green Auditorium, Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN (3/12Wurlitzer)
Mid-February, 8-11pm (Indianapolis Time), annual "Valentine’s Dance," George Smith.
(812/888-4354).
Mid-October 1998, 8-11pm (Indianapolis Time), "26th Annual Dinner Dance,"
George Smith, w/percussion, vocalists.

ILLINOIS (Northern, and vicinity Chicago)
Coronado Theatre, Rockford, IL (4/17Barton)
Occasional concerts, presented by theatre and Land o' Lincoln Theatre Organ Society:
(847/335-2148).
Sat, 10am, mini-concerts presented by Land o' Lincoln Theatre Organ Society for membert/guests: schedule pending.
(847/827-2005).
[Report, theatre will undergo 18-mo renovation to improve stage and staging support facilities;
main auditorium, the magnificent atmospheric Moroccan village, will not be disturbed by massive project.]
Genesee Theatre, Waukegan, IL (3/10Barton)
[Theatre closed.]
University Of St. Mary Of The Lake, Mundelein, IL (4/24Howell/Wurlitzer)
Occasional programs, presented by Chicago Area Theatre Organ Enthusiasts.
Place de la Musique, Sanfilippo Music Salon, Barrington, IL (5/80Wurlitzer)
Annual "Concert For Life" Hopeful Heart Benefit Concerts, Lyn Larsen, w/guest artists.
[Tickets go on sale in spring; details and order forms mailed to mailing list,
appropriate address posted in early April: Hopeful Heart, Inc.-PO Box 16786-Phoenix, AZ 85011]
Simon Gledhill, Lyn Larsen, Ron Rhode recordings@ Larsen, Rhode Home Pages: http://theatreorgans.com
North Shore Center for Performing Arts, Skokie, IL
[Chicago Area Theatre Organ Enthusiasts planned to install 4/32 Kimball, from Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville, PA, pending completion of chamber construction by North Shore Center;
alternative venue now being considered for Palace Theatre in Bismark Hotel, Chicago, when theatre is restored.]
(630/653-4986).
Temple Shalom, Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL (4/32Wurlitzer, church organ)
[Report, Opus 2065, 1929, is Wurlitzer's largest church organ; 2/ Wurlitzer also housed at location.]
Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL (4/29Wurlitzer)
Overtures, occasionally, for stage plays.
(312/263-0709).
[Report, in March 1996, a set of pipes was reported missing, namely, a 15" English Post Horn rank, which was originally part of the Uptown 4/28 organ, and moved to the Chicago and installed at the request of Jesse Crawford during the 1920's; though not part of the original Chicago Theatre organ, it is considered to be historically part of the organ from the Jesse Crawford era;
return of Chicago Theatre "Uptown Post Horn" would be appreciated.]
Copernicus Center (Gateway Theatre), Chicago, IL (3/17Wurlitzer/Kimball)
Overtures, occasionally;
occasional mini/concerts for members guests, presented by Chicago Area Theatre Organ Enthusiasts: schedule pending.
Silent Film Series, Fri, 8pm: schedule pending
(847/470-0743).
Patio Theatre, Chicago, IL (3/17Barton)
Sun, 2pm:
occasional film, mini-concert, sing-along programs;
occasional concerts, presented by Patio Theatre Showcase:
Sun, Sept 13, Hal Pearl, with Tony Barron Orchestra.
(773/282-0037) .
Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, IL (3/10Wurlitzer)
[Organ playing activity not reported.]
(312/561-9500).
Chicago Stadium, Chicago, IL
[Chicago Stadium was demolished several years ago, and the 6/51 Barton was stored in 7 or 8 semi-trailer storage trucks, to eventually be moved to a storage warehouse in Phoenix area;
fire destroyed much of the instrument, including the 3/12 Barton from 19th Hole Lounge, Lyons, IL;
console and remaining pipework was purchased by Phil Maloof, to be merged with the former Granada Theatre Barton, playing in his music room; refer to Las Vegas, NV, in listing, for website photographs.]
Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago, IL ( /126 Aeolian Skinner)
Sept 25 (Fri, 7:30pm), Silent Film Presentation,The Ten Commandments, Dennis James. (Michigan & Delaware, 312/787-2729)
Pickwick Theatre, Park Ridge, IL (3/11Wurlitzer)
Overtures for "Christmas Shows" & morning "Childrens Stage Productions," March-June.
Sun, 3pm, presented by theatre and supported by Chicagoland Chapter ATOS and Chicago Area Theatre Organ Enthusiasts:
Oct 29 (Thurs, 7:30pm), Phantom of the Opera, Jay Warren.
Sun, aft or eve, presented by theatre and Chicagoland Chapter ATOS: schedule pending.
(847/825-5800).
North Avenue Rollerway, Melrose Park, IL (3/11Wurlitzer)
[Rollerway closed at end of March; organ sold ; Walgreens purchased the property, and the building torn down.]
York Theatre, Elmhurst, IL (2/7Barton)
Overtures, Sat, 6:30pm, Evelyn Dee, Freddy Arnish.
(708/782-1800).
Sat, 10am, mini-concerts presented by Chicagoland Chapter ATOS for members/guests at meetings: schedule pending..
Theatre Historical Society (THS) & ATOS Archives, American Music Palace Museum
@ York Theatre Building, Elmhurst, IL.
Tues.-Fri, 10am-4pm, archives by appt.
(630/782-1800).
Sat. Open House Series, 11:30am-3pm, dates pending.
Elmwood School Of Dance, Elmwood Park, IL (2/9Barton)
[Report: organ being moved to private residence, by owner.]
Hinsdale Theatre, Hinsdale, IL (3/21hybrid)
Sun,1:30pm:
Occasional silent film, sing-along programs.
(847/470-0743).
Tivoli Theatre, Downers Grove, IL (3/10Wurlitzer)
Overtures, Mon/Fri/Sat, 6:30pm, Jerry Kochka, Freddy Arnish, Dennis Scott.
Oct 4 (Sun 2pm), "Gala 70th Anniversary Celebration," Seventh Heaven, Dennis Scott.
(630/968-1600).
Downers Grove North High School, Downers Grove, IL (3/10Wurlitzer)
[Program recently presented by Chicagoland Chapter ATOS.]
(847/864-2923).
Arcada Theatre, St, Charles, IL (3/16Geneva)
Overtures, 6:30pm, Ron Newman, Les Hickory.
(708/968-1600).
Baker Hotel, St. Charles, IL (3/10 Geneva)
[Hotel remodeled, reportedly reopened late Dec 1997, poss. New Year’s Eve.]]
(708/584-2100).
Beggar’s Pizza, Lansing, IL (3/17Barton)
Organ, Mon/Tues/Wed nights, David Wickerham, Dean Cook.
(708/418-3500)

Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL (4/24Barton)
Sun, 3pm, monthly mini-concert/open console, presentd by Joliet Area Chapter ATOS for members/guests: Dec 6, annual Christmas Party, Barry Baker.
Sept 13, annual fund raiser: "Texas Barbecue Party," Dan Bellomy.
(708/562-8538) (815/752-8770)
Fri-Sun, Nov 13-15, 1998, "Rialtofest III," (weekend) presented by Joliet Area Chapter ATOS, featuring: Nov 13(Fri, 2pm), Jelani Eddington, Tom Hazleton @ Sanfilippo's Victorian Palace;
Nov 14 (Sat, 7pm), "Extravaganza III" (concert) presented by theatre and Joliet Area Chapter ATOS: Jelani Eddington, Tom Hazleton, Kay McAbee, Walt Strony, Lew Williams, and 30 piece "Rialto Symphony Orchestra"; Nov 15 (Sun, 11am), Kay McAbee, Walt Strony.
(708/562-8538) (815/752-8770) (box office 815/726-6600)
Joliet Chapter ATOS (JATOE): http://www.theatreorgans.com/IL/Joliet

ILLINOIS (Southern)
Fisher Theatre, Danville, IL
[Report: theatre being restored, and has a 3/14 Barton which was donated for installation.]
Virginia Theatre, Champaign, IL (2/8Wurlitzer)
Overtures for stage shows, Warren York..
Sat, 2:30pm, occasional open house/open console presented by Central Illinois Theatre Organ Society: schedule pending.
(217/356-9053).
Central Illinois Theatre Organ Society http://www.thevirginia.org and http://www.in.net/~felenzer/theatre/virginia/
Springfield High School, Springfield, IL (3/12Barton)
Fri, 7:30pm, presented by Springfield Theatre Organ Society: schedule pending.
(ISO appropriate phone contact).
Wicks Organ Factory, Highland, IL (2/6Wicks)
Tours, Mon-Fri, 8am-3:30pm, appt. appreciated, Jack Jenkins.
(618/654-2191).
Lincoln Theatre, Belleville, IL (3/18 hybrid)
Overtures for movies, Fri & Sat.eve, David Stephens, et al;
Sun aft or eve, concert/film series, presented by theatre:
Oct 25, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Dennis Ammann, Bob Heil, overture; Dec 6, Christmas Vaudeville and short silent; Dec 30 (Thurs), "Pipe in the New Year"
(618/233-0018).

MICHIGAN (Eastern)
Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI (4/34Wurlitzer)
Sat, 7pm, presented by Detroit Theatre Organ Society::
Sept 19, Charlie Balogh;
Oct 17, Joel Gary; Nov 21, Scott Foppiano; Dec 6 (Sun, 3pm), Tony O’Brien.
(313/894-4100 or 0850).
Redford Theatre, Detroit, MI (3/10Barton)
Sat, 8pm, presented by Motor City Chapter ATOS:
Sept 13 (Sun, 3pm), John Lauter and Mike Tyo (also featuring new Technics SX-F100 organ);
Oct 3, The Merry Widow, Lee Erwin; Oct 24, "Gala 70th Anniversary Celebration," John Lauter w/Hotel Savarine Society Orchestra, Our Hospitality, Tony O'Brien;
Nov 13 (Fri, 7pm), 6th annual "Salute To Our Veterans," Sharron Patterson, and sound film;
Nov 14 (Sat, 7:30pm), "Vaudeville 1998," overture, Don Haller.
Dec 12, Christmas Program, Steve Schlesing, Pierre Fracalanza, Dan Maslanka.
Overtures for Classic Film Series, Fri & Sat @ 7:30pm, Sat @ 1:30pm, bi-weekly,
presented by Motor City Chapter ATOS members: Newton Bates, Gus Borman,
Dave Calendine, Jennifer Candea, Brian Carmody, Don Haller, John Lauter, Lance Luce, Evelyn Markey, Tony O’Brien, Sharron Patterson, Ron Reseigh, Wilma Steslick.
(313/531-4407) (313/537-2560) (248/258-5806)
Redford Theatre/Motor City Chapter ATOS (MCTOS): http://theatreorgans.com/mi/redford
Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI (4/36Wurlitzer) (3/12Moller)
Overtures, intermissions, selected movies & shows,
John Lauter, Lance Luce, Steve Schlesing, Dave Calendine, et al.
(313/396-7600).
[Original woodgrained slave console refurbished, and now working, thanks to efforts of dedicated crew;
fake stop tabs....don't read them while your're playing; used for "Nutcracker," recently.]
Baldwin Theatre, Royal Oak, MI (2/7Wurlitzer)
Overtures with stage plays, occasioally, weekends, John Lauter;
Silent Film Series, Sat/Sun, 8pm/2pm: schedule pending.
Sun, 1:30pm, occasional open house/open console presented:
Nov 22, for Toledo Area Chapter ATOS, John Lauter.
(810/541-6430).
Michigan Community Theatre, Ann Arbor, MI (3/14Barton)
Overtures, most nights for films, cultural events, Henry Aldridge, Bud Bates, John Lauter,
Jim Leaffe, Scott Smith.
(313/668-8397).
Southeast Michigan area, MI.
Wolverine Chapter ATOS meets in private home installations.
(ISO appropriate phone contacts).
Temple Theatre, Saginaw, MI (3/11Barton)
Overtures, bi-weekly for feature films, 7:30pm; theatre tours by appt..
Monthly program/ open console, presented by Temple Theatre Organ Club for members/guests.
Annual film presentation:
Sept 25/26/27 (Fri/Sat/Sun), rare movies, shorts, silent films accompanied on the Barton.
(517/793-8940) (517/754-2575) (517/652-8881).
Flint Institute of Music Recital Hall, Flint, MI (3/11Barton)
Sun, 3pm, presented by Flint Theatre Organ Club:
Concert date pending.
(810/238-1350) (810/732-2279).

MICHIGAN (Western)
Grand Ledge Opera House, Grand Ledge, MI (3/20Barton/hybrid)
Sun, 3pm, "Riverside Pops" Series, presented by Lansing Theatre Organ:
Sept 13, "Gershwin Centennial Spectacular," Barry Baker;
Nov 15, Steamboat Bill Jr, Scott Smith; Feb 21, Wings, David Peckham;
April 18, "An Afternoon of American Music," Patti Simon/Dick Kroeckel, organ/piano.
(517/372-0945) (888/333-POPS).
The Mole Hole, Marshall, MI (2/6Barton)
Organ, playback system, daily on request of shoppers, Scott Smith, recorded artist;
Nov & Dec, live on weekends & week prior to XMAS.
(616/781-5923).
Strand Theatre, Sturgis, MI (2/ Wurlitzer)
[Organ not playing.]
State Theatre, Kalamazoo, MI (3/13Barton)
Sun, 3pm, occasional mini-concerts/open console for Southwest Michigan Chapter ATOS members/guests: schedule pending.
[Report: organ not in use at present time; preservation/restoration project with grant received from ATOS at July '98 convention.]
(ISO appropriate phone contact).
April 29-May 7, 2000, (bi-annual) Gilmore Keyboard Festival,
feature length and short silent films at several locations, possibly State Theatre.
(info 616/342-1166).
Public Museum of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI (3/30Wurlitzer)
Tours by appointment, and ATOS guests
welcome to hear organ @ Thurs. noon weekly story time slides program, David Cogswell;
Fri/Sat, 7pm/4pm:
Oct 2/3, Charlie Balogh; Dec 4/5 (4pm&7pm), Bob Ralston.
(616/456-3977).
Organrama, Hastings, MI (3/hybrid MIDI, pipework, percussion).
Traveling Theatre Organ Exhibit, Ken Bohn, Jim Fles;
1998 Summer Series, Michigan C of C community shows:
Sept 4/5/6, South Haven, MI; Oct 9/10/11, Scotts, MI.
(info and addresses during season, 616/945-2527).
Frauenthal Theatre for Performing Arts, Muskegon, MI (3/8Barton)
Overtures for community programs, travelogues.
(616/722-4538).
The Music House, Acme (vic. Traverse City), MI (4/34Wurlitzer)
[Installation in progress, "Paramount" Art Deco replica console completed.]
Several buildings house collection of vintage automatic musical instruments in live performance;
refreshments in rustic settings, musical gifts; guided tours daily, May1-Oct. 31;
special musical programs, weekends, Nov. 15-Jan. 1, and Christmas week.
(616/938-9300).
Mac Innes Student Ice Arena, Michigan Tech., Hancock or Houghton, MI (3/15Wurlitzer)
[ISO info. Report, from a Spring Issue of "Tech Topics" relating to 1925 Wurlitzer donated in 1971, rebuilt
by Wicks in 1974; built for church in Utica, NY, moved, donated to MTU; played yearly at commencement.]
Ironwood Theatre, Ironwood, MI (2/7Barton)
Programs, occasionally; tours by appt.
(906/932-0618).
Crystal Theatre, Crystal Falls, MI (3/21Moller)
Overtures for special events, stage shows, tours by appt..
Fri, 7pm:
Occasional concerts.
(906/875-3334).

WISCONSIN
Theatre Guild Playhouse, Racine, WI (2/7Wurlitzer)
Occasional programs, presented by Dairyland Chapter ATOS for members, guests.
(414/633-4218).
Organ Piper Music Palace, Greenfield (Milwaukee), WI (3/27Kimball/Wurlitzer)
Organ daily except Mon, 4pm, Dave Wickerham, Barry Baker, Ralph Conn, Gary Hanson.
[Report, during summer months, organ will be moved to to west wall of room, with new console.] (414/529-1177).
Riverside Theatre, Milwaukee, WI (3/14Wurlitzer)
Sun, 2:30pm, presented by theatre and Dairyland Chapter ATOS:
Concert schedule pending theatre availability.
(414/224-3000).
Avalon Theatre, Milwaukee, WI (3/27Wurlitzer)
Overtures, Sat, 6:30pm, Sun aft or eve, Bill Campbell, Jerry Johnson, Ralph Conn, Gary Klechowiz.
Sun, 2pm, presented by theatre and Dairyland Chapter ATOS: schedule pending.
[Report, organ being refurbished by Dairyland Chapter ATOS.]
(414/483-4869).
Oriental Theatre, Milwaukee, WI (3/38Kimball)
Overtures, for films, shows, Fri/Sat, times vary between 6 & 7pm, Ralph Conn;
Sun, 1pm, presented by theatre and Kimball Theatre Organ Society: schedule pending.
(414/276-8711 or 920/994-4813).
Pabst Theatre, Milwaukee, WI (4/20Moller)
[Organ playing activity not reported.]
Historic Old St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Tess Corners, WI (2/8Barton)
[June 1997, "140th Anniversary Celebration" in old (former) church building. Dairyland Chapter ATOS repaired 1926 organ, from Park Theatre, Waukesha, for the Anniversary Celebration.]
Grand Theatre, Wausau, WI (3/6Kimball)
[Organ playing activity not reported.]
(715/842-0988).
Al Ringling Theatre, Baraboo, WI (3/9Barton)
Theatre tours, usually w/organ, by appt.
[Theatre, built by Ringling family, is "miniature" replica of Paris Opera House.]
(608/356-8864).
Al Ringling Theatre: http://www.baraboo.com/bus/alringling/barton.htm
Oscar Mayer Theatre, Madison Civic Center, Madison, WI (3/14Barton)
Sun, 3pm: "Sounds of Silents" Film Series:
Nov 10 (Tues 7:30pm), Phantom of the Opera; Feb 14, Bood and Sand;
April 27 (Tues, 7:30pm), College
(608/266-9055).
Madison Civic Center: http://www.madcivic.org
House On The Rock, Madison, WI (Museum)
Organ Room of interest to theatre pipe organ enthusiasts, open daily.
(608/935-3639).
Timbers Restaurant, Plattville, WI (3/Conn theatre electronic organ w/4 ranks and traps winded).
Organ daily, summer/winter schedules; Marty Dohm, et al.
(608/348-2406).
Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, WI (3/15Wurlitzer)
Fri or Sat, 8pm, presented by Center for the Arts:
Season schedule features Lyn Larsen, Jelani Eddington, Fr. Jim Miller, Paul Roberts, Jeff Weiler; dates not known.
(715/386-2305)

MINNESOTA
Sheldon Theatre, Red Wing, MN (2/11Kilgen)
Occasional programs and silent films presented by the theatre:
Annual Silent Film Festival, Tom Erickson: schedule tba spring 1999:
(612/388-2806).
All God’s Children Metropolitan Community Church, Minneapolis, MN (3/12hybrid)
Organ reported playing for services.
Powderhorn Park Baptist Church, Minneapolis, MN (3/13RobertMorton)
Organ reported playing for services.
Land O'Lakes Chapter ATOS meets in Minneapolis area venues.
(715/262-5086).
Fitzgerald (World) Theatre, Minneapolis, MN (3/22Wurlitzer)
Organ played occasionally.
( 612/290-1221) (612/224-4728).
"Festival Organ" Exhibit, Minneapolis MN
"Festival Organ" Exhibit, MN Public Radio, info Michael Barone:
Information: http://www.mpr.org and http:www.win.bright.net/~montre/images/stpaul01.jpg
Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN
[5/122,4/24Kimball, w/classical and theatre consoles, in storage, pending installation in new facility.]
Hibbing High School, Hibbing, MN (2/29Barton/Berschdorf).
[Organ playing activity not reported.]
[High school auditorium modeled after Capitol Theatre, New York City; Barton Theatre Pipe Organ
originally installed, and some pipework reported to be included in present installation.]
Denfeld High School, Duluth, MN.
[ISO info. Report, a theatre pipe organ may be installed at the 40th Ave West & 3rd St. location.]
Lester Park Methodist Church, Duluth, MN.
ISO info. [Report, a Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ may be installed at the 60th Ave East & Superior location.]
Fairmont Opera House, Fairmont, MN (2/5Marr&Colton)
[Original instrument returned; in storage pending reinstallation, and enlargement to 8 or 9 ranks.]
Palace Theatre, Luverne, MN (2/5Smith-Geneva)
[Organ playing activity not reported.]
Fergus Falls Center for the Arts, Fergus Falls, MN (3/12Wurlitzer)
Occasional Silent Film programs, presented by Fergus Falls Center for the Arts @ Fergus Theatre, artist, Lance Johnson:
Fri/Sat, Oct 23/24 & 30/31, 8pm, Phantom of the Opera;
Noon Brown Bag Lunch Concerts, presented by Center, artist, Lance Johnson:
Summer 1999, tba in spring 1999.
(218/736-5453)
Weld Auditorium, Moorhead State U., Moorhead, MN (2/7hybrid, theatre)
Film classes, and summer cinema series for public, David Knudtson.

NORTH DAKOTA
Fargo Theatre, Fargo, ND (3/15Wurlitzer) (2/7theatre, removed)
Overtures, most Fri/Sat/Sun. eves. w/movies; theatre tours and short silents by appt. for groups of 25;
Fri/Sat, 7:30 pm: Silent Film programs occasionally;
Dec, "Noon Hour Christmas Concerts," 12:15-12:45pm, Lloyd Collins, Dave Knudtson, Lance Johnson.
Red River Chapter ATOS meets in Fargo area venues.
(701/239-8385 or 235-4152).

SOUTH DAKOTA
There are no theatre pipe organs playing in public venues in South Dakota.

MIDWEST (East to West) - IA, NE, MO, KS

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IOWA
Capitol Theatre, Scott Community College, Davenport, IA (3/12Wicks, Moller)
Overtures for community events.
Occasional concerts, presented by Quad Cities Chapter ATOS:
Schedule pending.
(ISO appropriate phone contact).
Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids, IA (3/12Wurlitzer)
Sun, 2pm, presented by theatre and Cedar Rapids Chapter ATOS:
Schedule pending.
(319/398-5211).
*Oct 16-18, Cedar Rapids Regional Convention, presented by Cedar Rapids Chapter ATOS*
Sat, Oct 17, That Certain Thing, at the Paramount, Dennis James
(319/364-6300) (319/362-0508).
Cedar Rapids Community Theatre (Iowa Theatre), Cedar Rapids, IA (3/14Barton)
Overtures for community events.
(319/857-4203).
Ames Union Building (3/24Barton, hybrid)
[Report: Local group is organizing, to bring this organ back to life. (515/232-5420).]
Pella Opera House, Pella, IA (3/12Barton)
First weekend in May, presented by Opera House, at annual Tulip Festival:
May 1999 (Thurs-Sat), 11:30am (mini-concert/silent comedy), 3pm (if parade is cancelled due to weather), 6:30pm (with local band), artist pending.
(515/628-8628).
Sioux City Municipal Auditorium, Sioux City, IA (3/13Wurlitzer)
Organ played for events, hockey games, graduations, ceremonies;
Easter Interdenominational Sunrise Service, David Solberg.
(712/279-4905).

NEBRASKA
Orpheum Theatre, Omaha, NE (3/13Wurlitzer)
[Organ playing activity not reported.]
Rose Theatre, Omaha, NE
[River City Chapter ATOS involved in installation of 3/17 Wurlitzer.]
(402/624-5655).
Durand’s Sky Ranch, Omaha, NE (2/5Barton)
Occasional programs, presented by River City Chapter ATOS for members/guests.
(402/624-5655).).
Little Theatre Playhouse, Bellevue, NE (2/5Wurlitzer)
[Organ playing activity not reported.]

MISSOURI
Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO (4/36Wurlitzer) (2/10Wurlitzer)
Theatre tours, Tues, Thurs, Sat, 10:30am.
Lobby organ overtures for movies periodically, & one hour prior to all shows,
presented by St. Louis Chapter ATOS members.
[Report: Stan Kann returned to St. Louis in Oct 1998.]
(314/534-1678).
Music Hall, Kansas City Convention Center, Kansas City, MO (4/27RobertMorton)
Overtures for public events.
"Pops" Concert/Silent Film Series:
Oct 16 (Fri, 8pm), Stan Kann.
(816/861-1234).
Jones Auditorium, College Of The Ozarks, Point Lookout (vic. Branson), MO (3/15Wurlitzer)
[Organ playing, local activities.]

KANSAS
Granada Theatre, Kansas City, KS
[Barton Theatre Pipe Organ, centerpiece for many "Presidents' Weekend Workshops,"
purchased by Phil Maloof; now playing in his music room home installation; see Las Vegas, NV.]
Kansas City area, KS
Kansas City Chapter ATOS meets in Kansas City area.
(816/471-6316).
Exhibition Hall, Century II Center, Wichita, KS (4/39Wurlitzer)
Sat, 8pm, "Wichita Pops" Series, presented by Wichita Theatre Organ:
Oct 3, "Silent Movie Night," Sunrise, Jim Riggs;
March 13, Ron Rhode; May 1, Jonas Nordwall, w/baritone and percussionist.
Mid-May, 1999 "Wichita River Festival":
Fri, 7:30pm, 8th Annual "Big Band Night at the Paramount" at Century II Center,
[Report, almost 3000 attended in 1997.]
****ATOS Regional Convention, Labor Day Weekend, 1999****
(phone/fax 316/838-3127).
Miller Theatre Wurlitzer, Little River Studio Residence, Wichita, KS (3/19 Wurlitzer)
Occasional public events presented by Wichita Theatre Organ (tickets required, seating limited to about 75, directions provided upon request): schedule pending.
****ATOS Regional Convention, Labor Day Weekend, 1999****
(phone/fax 316/838-3127)

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MI (Eastern), MI (Western), WI, MN, ND, SD

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There are no theatre pipe organs playing in public venues in South Dakota.

MIDWEST (East to West) - IA, NE, MO, KS

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