Upcoming Events:
November 9, 2pm: Carma Labs
Alex Jones, Featured Artist
Carmex Warehouse, 9750 South Franklin Drive, Franklin WI, 53132
*This event is open to the public
*Open seating, no tickets needed
*Bringing a lawn chair is advised as we are expecting to run out of seating
December 7- Christmas Program at Jonas’
Donnie Rankin, Featured Artist
Alex Jones, Featured Artist
Carmex Warehouse, 9750 South Franklin Drive, Franklin WI, 53132
*This event is open to the public
*Open seating, no tickets needed
*Bringing a lawn chair is advised as we are expecting to run out of seating
December 7- Christmas Program at Jonas’
Donnie Rankin, Featured Artist
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October: Silent Film at OrientalWe were happy to once again partner with Milwaukee Film to screen The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923). Accompanied by Chicago organist Dennis Scott, this was a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the theatre pipe organ presented for it's original purpose.
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September: Doors Open MKE & East Troy Railroad MuseumWe had a blast with Doors Open Milwaukee this year, showing off two instruments! On Saturday, September 27th, we helped show off the world's largest theatre organ at Carma Labs to almost 2,000 people... in one day!!
Sunday brought us to the Riverside Theatre, where we were able to show off our club-owned Wurlitzer, the last original installation left in a theatre in Milwaukee. Amongst all of that excitement, we managed to also hold a social at the East Troy Railroad Museum, where member Gary K. showed off his Yamaha ELX-1, which gets played ahead of each Dinner Train that is offered at the Museum. |
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August: Summer Picnic | Alex SwansonPerfect weather prevailed for the annual DTOS summer picnic this year. About 70 people came to Cornue’s shop in Lake Geneva. With the grill master, Mike Jacklin, grilling burgers, the smell of good food was in the air. Everything came together for a great afternoon. At John Cornue’s 4/31 organ this year was Alex Swanson, from Fargo ND. Alex is an accomplished classical, and theater organist. Alex did a great job utilizing the 31 available ranks, using many of the colors, and once in while, tastefully showing off the power of this instrument, which it has a lot of! Especially, with the combination action not yet operational, Alex made his way around the console with ease, hand registering for all of his music. That’s no easy, or low stress job, especially when playing a program. But Alex made it look easy! Thank you, Alex, for playing a great program!
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July: ATOS Annual Convention
After 20 years, DTOS once again hosted the American Theatre Organ Society for their annual convention, here in Milwaukee. Approximately 260 people, representing four countries enjoyed 2-3 concerts per day for an entire week of fun! Below is a sampling of photos taken throughout the week. We would like to extend a thank you to all who joined us and especially the committee who worked tirelessly for over two years to ensure the convention's success!
June: Bieck Ice Cream Social | Ben ForsthofferIt was a wonderful Sunday afternoon at the home of Gary and Nancy Bieck, as around 70 DTOS members and guests enjoyed the warm weather, and the sounds of their always-stunning 3/19 Wurlitzer. Although it was quite warm outside, many guests toured Gary’s stunning flower gardens located behind the home before settling into the air conditioned music room for the afternoon program.
We were thrilled to welcome a new face to DTOS in the form of Ben Forsthoffer, coming to us from Pennsylvania. At only 18 years old, Ben’s playing displays the kind of technique, precision, musicality, and flair normally reserved for players much his senior. Thank you Gary and Nancy for hosting us once again! |
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May: Datz Social | Steve Datz / Open ConsoleOn Sunday, May 18th, it was well worth the drive to the home of Steve and Ellen Datz in the town of Grafton for the May DTOS social, with organ program played by Steve. The setting for enjoying his music could not have been more lovely. Steve has three Yamaha instruments in his home. The CHX-1 console organ, HX-1 console organ and Clavinova Piano. The musical sounds from Steve's Yamaha CHX-1 console organ were great as he performed for us. Thank you Steve and Ellen for hosting us!
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April: Organ Piper | Zach FrameWe returned to Organ Piper Pizza in Greenfield for an all you can eat pizza and soda buffet, coupled with a concert! Members enjoyed the talents of Zach Frame at the Wurlitzer for an afternoon of music. Thanks to the Paikowski family for their hospitality!
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March: Carma Labs Social | Justin StahlWe sure had fun as Justin Stahl entertained a full house (167!) for the DTOS March social yesterday at Carma Labs. Justin was particularly attentive to the many first-timers in the audience, demonstrating and explaining the tonal scope and diverse array of effects this magnificent organ can so capably deliver. He then presented a varied and colorful program that fully exploited all of those resources.
If you weren't there, you missed out on a particularly memorable performance. Make sure you follow us here and mark future events on your calendars! |
February: Oriental Theatre | Jelani EddingtonSaturday evening, February 22nd was a fun time at the Oriental Theatre on north Farwell Ave in Milwaukee. More than 300 people gathered in the main auditorium to experience the screening of a classic silent comedy entitled “The Cameraman,” starring the legendary Buster Keaton. This showing was a part of Dairyland’s partnership with Milwaukee Film, which started last fall with the showing of the classic, “The Phantom of the Opera,” accompanied by organist, Jay Warren. This time, the film was accompanied by Dairyland’s own, Jelani Eddington.
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Geneva Theater ProjectWe are excited to be installing our club-owned original Style H Wurlitzer into the Geneva Theater in downtown Lake Geneva, Wisconsin!
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