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May 4, 2008
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Alabama

Alabama Theatre (4/29 WurliTzer)
1817 Third Avenue North, Birmingham
(205) 252-2262
May 18, 2008 - 2:00 P.M. - John McCall in Concert. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Alabama Chapter, ATOS.
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Alaska

State Office Building (2/8 Kimball)
333 Willoughby Avenue, Juneau
(907) 465-5689
Organ concerts Friday at Noon
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Arizona

Organ Stop Pizza (4/74 Wurlitzer)
1149 East Southern Avenue, Mesa
(480) 813-5700
Charlie Balogh and Lew Williams, principal artists.
Call in advance to verify the organist for any particular evening.
Summer organ hours: 5:30 - 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 10:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving through mid-April organ hours: 4:30 - 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 10:00 p.m.
Orpheum Theatre (3/30 Wurlitzer)
203 W. Adams, Phoenix
(480) 460-7699
Silent Sundays Film Series. Pre-show Concerts 2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Concerts and film accompaniments are provided by Ron Rhode.
Phoenix College Bulpitt Auditorium
1202 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix
(480) 777-7282
March 9, 2008 - 2:30 P.M. - "Wings" (1927) starring Clara Bow and Gary Cooper. Winner of 2 Academy Awards plus Best Picture. Ron Rhode performs a short pre-film concert and accompanies each film on the temporary Allen Digital.
Adults $10, Students $8, and children 12 and under, Free

Proceeds benefit the Phoenix College 2/12 Wurlitzer Theatre Organ restoration!

A presentation of the Valley of the Sun Chapter of ATOS.

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California (Northern)

Berkeley Community Theatre (4/35 Wurlitzer)
1930 Alston Way, Berkeley
(510) 632-9177
Sunday concerts at 2:30 p.m.
Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse (3/13 Morton-Wurlitzer)
7997 California Ave., Fair Oaks
(916) 682-9699
Johnson's Alexander Valley Winery (3/10 Morton)
8333 Highway 128, Healdsburg
(707) 433-2319
The organ can be heard daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bella Roma Pizza (3/16 Wurlitzer)
4040 Alhambra Avenue, Martinez
(925) 228-4935
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 6:00 -10:00 p.m.
Dave Moreno: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
Bob Reichert: Thursday
Kevin King: Friday, Sunday
Grand Lake Theatre (3/14 Wurlitzer)
3200 Grand Avenue, Oakland
(510) 452-3556
Friday intermissions: Warren Lubich
Ironstone Vineyards (3/15 Robert Morton)
1894 Six Mile Road, Murphys
(916) 682-9699
Paramount Theatre (4/27 Wurlitzer)
2025 Broadway, Oakland
(510) 465-6400
Public tours on 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
Movie overtures, Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Stanford Theatre (3/21 Wurlitzer)
221 University Avenue, Palo Alto
(650) 324-3700
The organ is played before and after the 7:30 p.m. movie
David Hegarty, Jerry Nagano or Bill Taylor. Film accompaniments are provided by Christian Elliot and Dennis James.
Call to verify that the theatre is open for the evening.
Towe Auto Museum (ATOS 3/16 Wurlitzer)
2200 Front Street, Sacramento
(916) 442-6802
Sunday concerts (Free with $6 museum admission)
Castro Theatre (4/21 Wurlitzer)
429 Castro, San Francisco
(415) 621-6120
Intermissions played nightly by David Hegarty, Warren Lubich or Keith Thompson
(San Francisco Silent Film Festival)
California Palace of the Legion of Honor (4/63 E.M. Skinner)
Lincoln Park, 34th and Clement Streets, San Francisco
Played Sat. and Sun. 4 p.m. Call in advance to confirm.
Angelino's Restaurant (3/13 Wurlitzer)
3132 Williams Road, San Jose
(408) 243-6095
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Dean Cook
Saturdays, 6:30-11:00 p.m., Dean Cook and the A Street Band
Silent movies third Sunday of the month
Bob Hope Theatre (4/21 Morton)
242 East Main Street, Stockton
(209) 369-4184
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California (Southern)

Avalon Casino Theatre (4/16 Page)
1 Casino Way, Catalina Island
(310) 510-2414 ext. #3
Pre-show concert Fridays and Saturdays, 6:15 p.m., John Tusak
Old Town Music Hall (4/26 Wurlitzer)
140 Richmond, El Segundo
(310) 322-2592
Organ played before movies on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and for silent movies.
Plummer Auditorium (4/36 Wurlitzer)
201 East Chapman, Fullerton
(714) 671-1300
El Capitan Theatre (4/37 Wurlitzer)
6838 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles
(800) 347-6396
Organ played for weekend intermissions and special showings. Organists: Rob Richards, John Ledwon and Ed Vodica.
Mission Inn Hotel & Spa (3/4 Kimball)
3649 Main Street, Riverside
(951) 788-6159
Copley Symphony Hall (Fox Theatre) (4/32 Robert-Morton)
1245 Seventh Avenue, San Diego
619-235-0804
Film accompaniments are provided periodically the symphony and/or Dennis James. Check website for dates and times.
Spreckels Organ Pavilion (4/72 Austin)
Balboa Park, San Diego
(619) 702-8138
Sunday Concerts at 2:00 p.m.
Arlington Theatre (4/27 Robert-Morton)
1317 State Street, Santa Barbara
(805) 963-9503
Bay Theatre (4/42 Wurlitzer)
340 Main, Seal Beach
(562) 596-8520
Trinity Church (4/24 Wurlitzer)
3902 Kenwood Drive, Spring Valley (San Diego)
(619) 286-9979
Nethercutt Collection (4/74 Wurlitzer)
15200 Bledsoe Street, Sylmar
(818) 367-2251
Guided tours Tuesday through Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Free admission by reservation. The organ is played at the end of each tour.
Fox Theatre (4/22 Wurlitzer)
308 W. Main Street, Visalia
(559) 625-1369
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Colorado

City Auditorium (3/8 Wurlitzer)
Corner of Weber and Kiowa Streets, Colorado Springs
(303) 635-3703
Sacklunch Serenade, Thursdays, May through Aug, 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m., Free.
Features local and guest artists playing music and a silent short
The Paramount Theatre (4/20 Wurlitzer)
Glenarm at 16th Street Mall, Denver
(303) 466-3330
Pipes and Stripes
February 10, 2008 - 2:00 P.M. - Free admission (no ticket required)

The Denver Paramount's Mighty WurliTzer Theatre Pipe Organ featuring twin consoles (1,650 pipes) and Colorado's own 101st Army Band, Colorado National Guard featuring their Concert Ensemble Big Band and Dixieland Bank (127 Stripes)
Holiday Hills Ballroom (4/33 Allen)
2000 West 92nd Avenue, Federal Heights
(303) 466-3330
Avalon Theatre
645 Main Street, Grand Junction
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Connecticut

Shelton High School (3/12 Austin)
120 Meadow Street, Shelton
(203) 426-2443
Thomaston Opera House (3/15 Marr & Colton)
158 Main Street, Thomaston
(860) 283-6250
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Delaware

Dickinson High School (3/66 Kimball)
1801 Milltown Road, Wilmington
(302) 995-2603
Concerts at 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted
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Florida

The Kirk of Dunedin (4/100 Hybrid)
2686 Bayshore Boulevard, Dunedin
(813) 733-5475
Thursdays and Saturdays at 2:00 p.m., Fridays at 8:00 p.m.
Roaring 20's Pizza and Pipes (4/41 Wurlitzer)
6750 US Highway 301, Ellenton
(941) 723-1733
Sunday through Thursday: Organ performance 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: Organ performance 5:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
Afternoon performances on Saturday and Sunday: 12:30 p.m. - 2:30p.m.
Dwight Thomas and Bill Vlasak, organists
Gusman Center For The Performing Arts (3/15 Wurlitzer)
111 East Flagler Street, Miami
(786) 586-8644
Grace Baptist Church (4/32 Wurlitzer)
8000 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
Tampa Theatre (3/14 Wurlitzer)
711 Franklin Street, Tampa
(813) 274-8981
Movie overtures: Bob Baker, Stephen Brittain, Bill Brusick, Sandy Hobbis, Bob Logan and Cliff Shaffer.
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Georgia

Rylander Theatre (3/14 Moller)
310 West Lamar Street, Americus
(229) 931-0001
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 7:30 p.m. Georgia Southwestern University "Faculty and Friends" Concert with guest appearance by John McCall at the Frank Sheffield Memorial Moller; General admission tickets $10.00 each available at the Rylander Box Office, 229.931.0001 or visit www.rylander.org.

Saturday, February 16, 2008 - Premiere screening of the motion picture "Man From Plains" with former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalyn Carter in attendance. John McCall will play the Frank Sheffield Memorial Moller from 6:15 until 7:00 p.m. Film time is 7:00 p.m. with a complimentary on-stage reception afterwards. General admission is $5.00 available at the Rylander Box Office, 229.931.0001 or visit www.rylander.org.
Fox Theatre (4/42 Moller)
660 Peachtree NE, Atlanta
(404) 817-8700
Larry Douglas Embury plays before each show
St. Margaret's of Scotland Episcopal Church (Allen 317-EX)
1499 South Main Street, Moultrie
(229) 616-1116 or (229) 891-2424
May 16, 2008 - 7:30 P.M. - Nick Bowden inaugurates the new Allen C-8 organ at St. Margaret Episcopal Church in an evening of classics and lighter music. Concert is free and open to the public.
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Hawaii

Palace Theater (4/13 Robert Morton)
38 Haili Street, Hilo
(808) 934-7010
Weekend movies, pre-show entertainment, Bob Alder. Weekly Wednesday morning Hawaiiana shows. Frequent silent movies, special events and concerts. Various organists. See website for current info.
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Illinois

Sanfilippo Residence (5/80 Wurlitzer)
Plumtree Road, Barrington Hills
Lincoln Theatre (3/15 Hybrid)
103 East Main Street, Belleville
(618) 233-0018
Movie overtures: Friday - David Stephens; Saturday - volunteers
Biograph Theatre (Allen)
2533 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago
(773) 205-7372
Gateway Theatre (3/17 Wurlitzer/Kimball)
5216 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago
(773) 777-9438
Silent films as scheduled throughout the year.
Silent Film Society sponsors a silent film festival each summer.
York Theatre (2/7 Barton)
150 N. York Road, Elmhurst
(630) 834-0675
Theatre organ Saturday nights
Rialto Square Theatre (4/27 Barton)
102 North Chicago Street, Joliet
(815) 726-6600
Beggar's Pizza (3/14 Barton)
3524 Ridge Road, Lansing
(708) 418-3500
Glenn Tallar, Tuesday evenings 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.,
Saturday and Sunday evenings 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Coronado Theatre (4/17 Barton)
312 N. Main Street, Rockford
(815) 547-8544
Arcada Theatre (3/16 Geneva/Marr & Colton)
105 East Main Street, St. Charles
(630) 845-8900
Springfield High School (3/12 Barton)
101 South Lewis, Springfield
(217) 523-8609
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Indiana

Paramount Theatre (3/12 Page)
1124 Meridian, Anderson
(800) 523-4658
Embassy Center (4/17 Page)
125 West Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne
(219) 424-5665
Hedback Community Theatre (2/11 Page/Wurlitzer)
1847 North Alabama Street, Indianapolis
(317) 926-6630
Manual High School (3/26 Wurlitzer)
2405 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis
(317) 356-3561
Warren Center (3/18 Barton)
9500 East 16th Street, Indianapolis
(317) 295-8121
Long Center for the Performing Arts (3/21 Wurlitzer)
111 North Sixth, Lafayette
(765) 742-5664
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Iowa

Paramount Theatre (3/12 Wurlitzer)
123 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids
(319) 393-4129
Pella Opera House (3/12 Barton)
611 Franklin Street, Pella
(641) 628-8625
Orpheum Theatre (3/20 Wurlitzer)
528 Pierce Street, Sioux City
(712) 279-4850
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Kansas

Exhibition Hall, Century II Center (4/39 Wurlitzer)
225 West Douglas, Wichita
(316) 733-0035
Little River Studio (4/19 Wurlitzer)
6141 Fairfield Road, Wichita
(316) 733-0035
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Louisiana

Republic of West Florida Museum (2/10 Wurlitzer)
Charter Street, Jackson
St. Joseph Catholic Church (2/5 Wicks)
Highway 22 and Pine Street, Ponchatoula
(504) 858-7689
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Maine

Merrill Auditorium (5/107 Austin)
389 Congress Street, Portland
(207) 883-9525
February 8, 2008 - 7:00 P.M. Dennis James accompanies the film It
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Maryland

Rice Auditorium (2/8 Morton)
Stoddard Street, Cantonsville
(410) 592-9322
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Massachusetts

The Shanklin Music Hall (4/34 Wurlitzer)
130 Sandy Pond Road, Groton
(508) 674-0276
Sunday, April 6, 2008 - 2:30 P.M. Simon Gledhill in Concert
Sunday, June 1, 2008 - 2:30 P.M. Chris Elliot

Tickets: (508) 674 0276
Stoneham Town Hall (2/14 Wurlitzer)
35 Central Street, Stoneham
(781) 438-2466
Knight Auditorium (4/18 Wurlitzer)
Babson College, Wellesley Avenue, Wellesley
(508) 674-0276
Saturday, April 5, 2008 - 7:30 P.M. Simon Gledhill in Concert

Tickets: (508) 674 0276
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Michigan

Music House Museum (3/13 Wurlitzer)
7377 US 31 North, Acme
(231) 938-9300
July 17, 2008 - 7:30 P.M. - Chamber Concert Series presents John McCall in "Chestnuts for Theatre Organ." Adults $10, Ages 6-15 $5, Ages 5 and under, free.
Michigan Theatre (3/13 Barton)
603 East Liberty, Ann Arbor
(734) 668-8397
Wednesday-Sunday All Performances
Director: Henry Aldridge, Staff Organist: Steven Ball, Newton Bates, Wade Bray, Loren Greenwalt and Stephen Warner
Crystal Theatre (3/21 Moller)
304 Superior Avenue, Crystal Falls
(906) 875-3208
Fox Theatre (4/36 Wurlitzer and 3/12 Moller)
2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit
(313) 471-3200
Lobby organ played for 45 minutes prior to some shows.
Call for dates and times.
Redford Theatre (3/10 Barton)
17360 Lahser Road, Detroit
(313) 531-4407
Movie overtures, Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Guest Organists include Newton Bates, Gus Borman, Dave Calendine, Jennifer Candea, Brian Carmody, Gil Francis, John Lauter, Lance Luce, Tony O'Brien, Emily Seward.
April 11 and 12, 2008 - Laurel and Hardy in "Way Out West" and "The Music Box"
April 19, 2008 - 80th Anniversary Show: "80 Years Under the Stars: A Gala Celebration" with Buster Keaton's "Electric House" accompanied by John Lauter. Hotel Savarine Society Orchestra, Dancers, new fiber-optic ceiling stars unveiled.
April 25 and 26, 2008 - Three Stooges Festival with 6 20 minute two-reelers
May 16 and 17, 2008 - "Grease"
Senate Theatre (4/34 Wurlitzer)
6424 Michigan Avenue, Detroit
(313) 894-4100
All concerts start at 3:00 p.m., admission $12
Grand Ledge Opera House (3/21 Hybrid)
121 South Bridge Street, Grand Ledge (Lansing)
(888) 333-7677
Central Reformed Church (5/80 Shantz)
10 College N.E., Grand Rapids
(800) 341-2612
Public Museum of Grand Rapids (3/30 Wurlitzer)
272 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids
(616) 459-4253
Tours by appointment; ATOS guests are welcome to hear the organ each Thursday at noon.
Story time slides program during school year. The organ is played Sundays from 1:00 to 3:00p.m. by Ken Bohn.
The Mole Hole (2/6 Barton/Kimball)
150 West Michigan Avenue, Marshall
(616) 781-5923
Organ is played daily: Scott Smith, recorded artist.
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Minnesota

Sheldon Theatre (2/13 Kilgen)
443 West Third Street, Red Wing
(800) 899-5759
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Missouri

Kansas City Music Hall (4/28 Robert Morton)
301 W 13th St, Kansas City
(913)-568-2613
All performances start at 2:00 P.M.

April 6, 2008 - Jim Riggs
June 29, 2008 - Ken Double
September 21, 2008 - Marvin Faulwell with the silent film The General