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The Chicago-Midwest Chapter of the Organ Historical Society
is pleased to announce two upcoming events in September
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Sunday September 28th at 4 PM Greenstone United Methodist Church, Chicago, IL., (East 112th Street and South St. Lawrence Avenue) Christine Kraemer will be the featured recitalist for the Chicago-Midwest Chapter's traditional season-opening venue. Seasoned OHS Chapter members know well the 1882 Steere & Turner, Op. 170, two manual, 23 rank, mechanical action organ. The program will include works by Bach, Buxtehude, Diemer, Hindemith, Rheinberger, Vaughan Williams, and Widor. A free-will offering will be accepted for the church's continuing maintenance of this beloved instrument.
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"SILENTS PLEASE" 2003-2004 Season..CLASSIC FILM PROGRAMS with a Vaudville Flair presented by the KIMBALL THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY Oriental Theatre, 2230 N. Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, Wi., General admission tickets $8 for adults and $5.50 for children 12 & under. Tickets available from theatre box office prior to show times. Special season and group rate tickets available. For more information contact KTOS@execpc.com or call "Silents Please" office at 262-634-8394 (Racine).
Saturday September 13th at 1PM Kimball Theatre Organ Society presents the silent film " TILLIE'S PUNCTURED ROMANCE" starring Charlie Chaplin, Marie Dressler & Mabel Normand with live accompaniment by Dennis Scott on the Kimball Theatre Pipe Organ. Live act West End Jazz Band
Saturday October 11th at 1PM Kimball Theatre Organ Society presents the silent film " PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" starring Lon Chaney live accompaniment by Dennis Scott on the Kimball Theatre Pipe Organ. Remastered print is a stunning version of the famous Chaney horror classic.
Sunday October 12th at 3:30PM St. Matthews Episcopal Church presents David Schrader in concert to rededicate the newly restored E.M. Skinner pipe organ. St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 5900 Seventh Avenue, Kenosha, Wi. For additional information email: jkbraun@wi.rr.com or phone the church at: (262) 654-8642
Friday October 31st at TBA "HUNCHBACK of NOTRE DAME" silent on a big screen at St. James Cathedral, Huron & Wabash, Chicago, David White, organist, 4m100 rank Austin/Skinner (The OPERA HOUSE organ is included in the 100 ranks). Fee and time to follow; This is a charitable event.
Saturday November 15th at 1PM Kimball Theatre Organ Society presents the silent film " THE EAGLE" starring Rudolph Valentino with live accompaniment by Dennis Scott on the Kimball Theatre Pipe Organ. Live act West End Jazz Band
Sunday November 16th at 5PM The Primarily Pedals and Pops concert has been re-scheduled for Sunday, November 16th at 5:00 PM, Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St.,Glenview Admission is free; a free-will offering will be received.
Saturday December 13th at 1PM Kimball Theatre Organ Society presents the silent film " A CHRISTMAS CAROL with live accompaniment by Dennis Scott on the Kimball Theatre Pipe Organ.
Saturday January 10th at 1PM Kimball Theatre Organ Society presents the silent film " SADIE THOMPSON" starring Gloria Swanson and Lionel Barrymore with live accompaniment by Dennis Scott on the Kimball Theatre Pipe Organ.
Saturday February 14th at 1PM Kimball Theatre Organ Society presents the silent film " BROKEN BLOSSOMS" starring Lillian Gish with live accompaniment by Dennis Scott on the Kimball Theatre Pipe Organ.
Saturday March 13th at 1PM Kimball Theatre Organ Society presents the silent film " THE FRESHMAN" starring Harold Lloyd with live accompaniment by Dennis Scott on the Kimball Theatre Pipe Organ.
Saturday April 10th at 1PM Kimball Theatre Organ Society presents the silent film " THE LAST LAUGH" starring Emil Jannings with live accompaniment by Dennis Scott on the Kimball Theatre Pipe Organ.
Saturday May 8th at 1PM Kimball Theatre Organ Society presents the silent film " THE ITALIAN STRAW HAT" starring Rene Clair with live accompaniment by Dennis Scott on the Kimball Theatre Pipe Organ.
