Sample of Past GSTOS Events

2012

Saturday, January 14, 2012, 11 AM - 1 PM, Union County Arts Center, open console on the 2/7 "Biggest Little" Wurlitzer, and a brief meeting, Rahway, NJ

2011

Saturday, December 17, 2011 Christmas Party, Open Console. 3/24 Griffith Beach, Little Falls, NJ

Sunday, November 13, 2011, 3 PM Juan Cardona, Jr. in concert. 3/16 Magnificent Möller Trenton War Memorial, Admission $15, $13 seniors and students. Juan will entertain you with music ranging from popular standards, classics, Broadway music and other favorites.  Don't miss hearing thistalented artist.

Sunday, October 30, 2011, 2 PM - Rahway Senior Center, 1306 Esterbrook Avenue, Rahway, NJ - Bernie Anderson, 3/10 Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ

Monday, October 31, 2011, 8 PM - Brook Arts Center, 10 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook, NJ - Bernie Anderson, 3/11 Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ 

Sunday, October 9, 2011, 3 PM Jelani Eddington in concert on the Loews Jersey Wonder Morton.

FROM BROADWAY TO HOLLYWOOD   

Returning to the Loew's Jersey Theatre Wonder Morton Organ by popular request, Jelani Eddington, the American Theatre Organ Society’s 2001 Theatre Organist Of The Year, will present a program of well-known popular standards and music from the silver screen from the 1930s to 2000s by composers such as George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Andrew Lloyd-Weber, John Williams and countless other luminaries. This program promises to be a thrilling musical presentation you won’t want to miss.

Saturday, September 10, 2011, 3 PM 9th Annual Harmony in New Hope, 3/23 Wurlitzer Hybrid. Business Meeting, Don Hansen Miniconcert, Open Console, Picnic Buffet.

Sunday, August 14, 2011, 2 PM Jeff Mazza miniconcert, Open Console, Business Meeting. Allen MDS Theatre III + electronic theatre organ. Manchester, NJ. Advance Reservations Required.

Saturday, July 16,2011, 1 PM, 15th annual GSTOS picnic at Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Sunday, June 5, 2011, 3 PM, Business meeting, organ installation tour, open console at the Brook Arts Center, Bound Brook. 3/11 Wurlitzer undergoing installation.

Special Invitation To All of The Patrons & Friends of the Loew's
To Remember
Ralph Ringstad, Jr.


Saturday, May 7 at 7PM
The program will include:
  • Entrance music by one of Ralph's colleagues at the Loew's, Paul Citti.
  • A half-hour concert by Bob Maidhof on the organ that Ralph helped restore.
  • An introduction of Ralph's family, including his father, who was also a member of the crew that restored our organ.
  • A 35mm screening of the classic silent short "One Week," starring Buster Keaton, with live  accompaniment on the organ by Bernie Anderson.
  • Shared memories of Ralph and his music.
  • Exit music by Eric Fahner, another of Ralph's colleague's here at the Loew's
  • Light refreshments in the Lobby.




Ralph Ringstad
Ralph at Wonder Weekend - October, 2008



SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011, 3:00 PM

RUDOLPH

VALENTINO

“THE  EAGLE”

 Classic Silent Film  - Rarely Screened

With live organ accompaniment by

 Don Kinnier

on the Loew's Jersey Wonder Morton Organ

On the Loew’s BIG 50ft Wide Screen


The Eagle

Sunday, April 3, 2011, 3 PM Jonathan Ortloff in concert at the 3/16 Magnificent Möller Trenton War Memorial, Trenton, NJ $15 Adults, $13 students and seniors

Saturday, March 12, 2011, 1 PM 2½ hour tour of Ray Scheffy’s lifetime music collection including reed organs, band organs, player pianos, etc. in Allentown, PA (near Dorney Park amusement park). 
Tour limited to 20 people. Reservations Required – first come first served. (Scheffy tour is NOT an official GSTOS event.) 
4:30 PM Theatre Tour, Open Console, Short business meeting, Roxy Theatre, Northampton, PA 
6:30 PM pre-show by Bernie Anderson, Jr. You may stay for the 7 PM movie.

Saturday, February 19, 2011, 2 PM, Second of two Budget Meetings – Residence Wurlitzer, Brielle, NJ

Sunday, January 30, 2011, 3 PM - 6PM, Rahway Seniors Center. First of two Budget Meetings, Rainbow Room Wurlitzer, Rahway Senior Center, Rahway, NJ

2010

Saturday, December 18, 2010, 2 PM, Christmas Party, Little Falls, NJ.

Saturday, November 7, 2010, 3 PM, Nathan Avakian in concert on the Trenton War Memorial 3/16 Möller Theatre Organ. "Nathan Avakian: A New Kind of Music"

 


Saturday, October 2, 2010 – 7:30 PM:

 THE MARK OF
ZORRO

 Starring

DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS

Musical Score by Chris Elliott

Playing the

4/23 Wonder Morton Theatre Pipe Organ

The Mark of Zorro



Sunday, September 12, 2010, 3:00 PM, Mini-concert, Candi Carley-Roth will play the 3/23 Wurlitzer Hybrid. Business meeting, installation of officers, picnic and open console.  New Hope, Pa. Reservations Required.

Sunday, August 22, 2010, 3:00 PM, Ken Double miniconcert and Open Console, Walker electronic theatre and classical organs, Carversville, Pa.

Sunday, July 18, 2010, 1:00 PM, 14th Annual Summer Picnic, Lake Hopatcong, NJ.

Sunday, June 6, 2010, 3:00 PM, mini-concert and meeting. Earle Seely will play the residential Allen Electronic organ in Manchester, NJ.

Sunday, May 2, 2010, 2:00 PM, Ashley Miller Memorial Concert. David Peckham will be playing solo and duet arrangements on the Bob Balfour Memorial Wonder Morton with the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra. There will also be a short silent film. Loew’s Jersey, Jersey City, NJ. This event will NOT take place at 3:00 PM, as originally scheduled. It WILL take place at 2:00 PM.

Sunday, April 11, 2010, 3:00 PM, 3/16 Magnificent Möller, Trenton War Memorial. Bernie Anderson will accompany the silent film "King of Kings."

Saturday, March 20, 2010, 2:00 PM, musical introduction by Bernie Anderson on the 3/11 Wurlitzer; meeting; a few pieces played by the young musician, Andrew Van Varick, who GSTOS helped sponsor for the ATOS Theatre Organ Youth Summer Camp last year; light refreshments; and open console. Brielle, NJ

Sunday, February 28, 2010, 3:00 PM, Don Hansen mini-concert on an Allen Electronic Theatre organ; meeting. This event is in Skillman, N.J.

Sunday, January 24, 2010, 3:00 PM, Business Meeting, Change of Venue -- This event will NOT take place in New Britain, Pa. as originally scheduled. The venue has been changed to the Rahway Senior Center, Rahway, NJ

2009

Saturday, December 19, 2009 2:00 PM, "16th Annual Holiday Party," Christmas Party, Mini-Concert, and Open Console. Wayne Zimmerman will entertain during catered buffet dinner on the 3/24 Griffith Beach Theatre Pipe Organ. Open console will follow. Little Falls, NJ

Sunday, November 22, 2009, 3:00 PM, Greg Owen concert at the Bob Balfour Memorial Wonder Morton to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the instrument.  Greg’s program will center on presubmitted requests from the audience. He  will also accompany the Laurel and Hardy short silent film, "Big Business."
Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre, Jersey City.

Friday, October 30, 8:00 PM Rodgers 327 Marquee Electronic Theatre Organ. Brook Arts Center, Bound Brook, NJ. Bernie Anderson on the accompanying "Phantom of the Opera" silent film.

Sunday, October 11, 2009, 3:00 PM,
3/16 Magnificent Möller, Trenton War Memorial. Silent Film with Dennis James accompanying two short silent films, "A Dog's Life" and "The Pilgrim," both starring Charlie Chaplin.

Sunday, September 27, 2009 3:00 PM, "Autumn at the Shore," Business Meeting, Open Console & Mini-Concert. Young Artist competitor at the American Theatre Organ Society’s national convention, Eric Fricke will play the Allen Electronic Theatre Organ previously owned by Ashley Miller. Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Friday, September 18, 2009, 8:00 PM. Commemoration continued. Bernie Anderson will accompany "The Winning of Barbara Worth," a 1926 silent movie, on the Rodgers 327 Marquee Electronic Theatre Organ. Admission $10 -- to support the Brook Arts Center. Brook Arts Center, Bound Brook, NJ

Thursday, September 17, 2009, 6:00 PM. The 10th Anniversary Commemoration of Hurricane Floyd will take place at the Brook Arts Center on September 17 and 18; not September 19 as previously stated. Bernie Anderson will play the Rodgers 327 Marquee Electronic Theatre Organ. Event includes ribbon cutting, entry music, the National Anthem will be sung (and possibly include the organ), discussion program, and departure music.Brook Arts Center, Bound Brook, NJ

Sunday, August 30, 2009 2:00 PM, "Harmony in New Hope," Business Meeting, Picnic, Open Console & Mini-Concert. Barry Lesher will be playing the 3/23 Wurlitzer hybrid. Picnic Cost is $10, payable to GSTOS. Please make reservations and send payment to Catharine Oliver. Feel free to bring a dessert to share if you would like to do so.
New Hope, PA.

Saturday July 18, 2009 1:00 PM and on, "13th Annual Summer Picnic." You are invited to bring food to share for the picnic. Call Cathy or Bob Martin to let them know that you are coming and also to say what, if anything, you would like to bring along.
Lake Hopatcong. NJ

Saturday June 13, 2009 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Business Meeting, Mini-Concert, and Open Console. 
Paul Citti, Associate Organist for the Loew's Jersey, will provide our mini-concert. There will also be a business meeting and a chance for open console. We are inviting anyone who would like to do so to bring along something to share for lunch.
Bob Balfour Memorial Wonder Morton
Landmark Loew’s Theatre, 54 Journal Square, Jersey City, New Jersey

Sunday, May 3, 2009 Business Meeting and mini-concert with Susan Muhler, 3/11 Wurlitzer, Brielle, NJ

Red  White & Blue Ragtime Revue

Sunday, April 5, 2009 - 3:00 PM
Dave Wickerham (organ) and Dick Kroeckel (piano) team up for this
fun toe-tapping show filled with Ragtime favorites and American music from composers such as Joplin, Gershwin, Cohan, and Sousa.  
3/16 Möller Theatre Organ
Patriot's Theatre, Trenton War Memorial, Trenton, NJ

Tickets $15 adult; $13 seniors and children
Tickets at the Box Office or
1-800-955-5566 or www.tickets.com

Handicap Accessible - Easy Access Free Parking

Sunday, March 8, 2009 - 3:00 PM Tom Hoehn (organ) and Avery Tunningley (piano) in Concert
Bob Balfour Memorial Wonder Morton

Tickets $15 adult; $13 seniors and children
Landmark Loew’s Theatre, 54 Journal Square, Jersey City, New Jersey

February 1, 2009, 2-5 PM  Business Meeting (Budget Part II), plus mini-concert on Hammond X-66 with Bernie Anderson. Rahway Senior Center

Saturday, January 24, 2-5, Business Meeting (Budget Part I and discussion of potential by-law change on term limits for Treasurer, Secretary, and VP for Crews), plus mini-concert on Griffith-Beach pipe organ with Michael Xavier Lundy.

2008

Saturday December 13, 2008, 2:00 PM GSTOS Christmas Party 3/24 Griffith Beach Theatre Organ
Little Falls, NJ

Sunday, November 23, 2008, GSTOS business meeting and open console on the electronic organ. Salaam Shrine, Livingston, NJ

Sunday, November 2, 2008, 3:00 PM Don Kinnier Concert at Trenton War Memorial, 3/16 Möller
Don will perform a zany mix of show tunes, little known gems, novelty pieces and some music for democrats, independents and republicans in honor of Election Day.  (The music will offer absolutely no help for those who remain undecided, nor will Don.)

October 3-5 Wonder Weekend, Loew's Jersey

September 7, 2008, 2:00 PM (NOTE LOCATION CHANGED) GSTOS Installation of Officers and 35th Anniversary Celebration, Meeting, Refreshments, and Open Console. 3/23 Wurlitzer Hybrid
New Hope, PA

Sunday August 17, 2008, 1:00 PM GSTOS Picnic with piano and virtual theatre organ.
Lake Hopatcong, NJ

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GSTOS / NYTOS 
Saturday, March 29, 2008 9AM - 1PM, Meet the President, Open Console, Q&A, and Miniconcert by Ken Double, President of ATOS, 4/23 Wonder Morton
Loew’s Jersey, Jersey City, NJ
Details to follow.

Sunday, February 3, 2008 - 1 PM-5 PM, Annual Budget Meeting, (Committee Meetings at Noon)
Rahway Sr. Citizens Center, 1306 Esterbrook Ave, Rahway, N.J.
A pizza party will follow the meeting.
View the Rainbow Room Wurlitzer being installed at the center.
 

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Rainbow Room Wurlitzer Console Rainbow Room Wurlitzer Console
The Art Deco Console at the Wurlitzer factory
Photo: Jeff Weiler Collection
Rainbow Room Wurlitzer Art Deco Console in 2005
Photo: Bill Londell

Rainbow Room Wurlitzer Console
Second Rainbow Room Wurlitzer Console
Photo: Mike Fox

Saturday January 12, 2008, 2:00 PM  Don Hansen in concert. 3/11 Wurlitzer  
Brielle, NJ.

Don Hansen at the Theatre Pipe Organ, New Hope, PA

Don Hansen at the Theatre Pipe Organ,  New Hope, PA

2007

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Loew's Jersey – Friday, December 14, 2007 - 7:00 PM Organ "pre" & "post" show entertainment and a fun holiday "Sing Along" with the organ.  
4/23 Robert Morton
Organ music starts at 7:00 which is 30 minutes before the movie "Miracle on 34th Street" starts.
Loew's Jersey, Jersey City, NJ   Phone: (201) 798-6055

Saturday, December 15, 2007 – Christmas Party & Open Console
3/24 Griffith Beach
Reservations Required
Little Falls, NJ

GSTOS / NYTOS – Saturday, December 8, 2007 - 1:00 PM  Open Console Holiday Party & Organ Preview
4/23 Robert Morton
Loew's Jersey, Jersey City, NJ
This event is ONLY OPEN TO Garden State Theatre Organ Society & New York Theatre Organ Society Members.
You can use the membership application to become a GSTOS member.
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Wonder Morton Console
Bob Balfour - ATOS Convention
Bob Balfour at an ATOS Convention

On behalf of Garden State Theatre Organ Society and on behalf of New York Theatre Organ Society, Michael Cipolletti and John Valentino, the respective officers are inviting the memberships to come together for a celebration of the season and a listen to the Bob Balfour Memorial Wonder Morton at the fabulous Loew's Jersey Theatre.

The theatre is available on Saturday, December 8 and through the cooperation of the management and Bob Martin, we have arranged to use the building.  Members are asked to bring snack food and/or sweets and drinks to share.  The party and open console will begin at 1:00 and last until everyone has had a chance to play and  we are tired of listening.  We have it on good word that Lew Williams will be in town and we might encourage him to play for us.  

This is a short notice invitation but we don't want to pass up an opportunity to gather at Loew's with members of our neighboring chapter and to hear the Wonder Morton.


GSTOS – Saturday, November 3, 2007, 10AM Short Business Meeting, Organ Demonstration, and First Open Console & Organ Trials. Loew’s Jersey 4/23 Wonder Morton

Jersey City, NJ This organ preview event is ONLY OPEN TO GSTOS MEMBERS.  A current GSTOS membership card is needed at the door.  You can use the membership application to become a GSTOS member.

Sunday October 14, 2007 - Ron Rhode Concert, Trenton War Memorial

Sunday September 9, 2007 John Baratta's Traveling Organ Show Designed For School Students, Business Meeting, and Open Console, Little Falls, NJ
 
Sunday August 19, 2007
3/23 Wurlitzer Hybrid, New Hope, PA
Sunday July 22, 2007 – Picnic
Saturday May 19, 2007 – Greg Owen Concert
3/11 Wurlitzer, Brielle, NJ

Sunday April 29, 2007 –  Updated: Friday 4/20/07

The GSTOS business meeting previously scheduled at the Brook Theatre on Sunday April 29, 2007 has been changed to:

April 29, 2007  Rahway Senior Center, 1306 Esterbrook Ave., Rahway, NJ
  • 12:30 PM Program and Publicity Committee
  • 1:30 PM General membership businegrokss meeting. Important issue: By-Laws Proposal
 
Sunday February 11, 2007  1:00 - 4:00 PM Newark Symphony Hall

Newark Symphony Hall
Inside the Sarah Vaughan Concert Hall
at Newark Symphony Hall

Marr & Colton console connected
to the Griffith Beach organ

Photo: Tony Rustako - August, 2005


1030 Broad St. Newark, NJ 07012  (map)  (Newark, NJ weather)
For more information contact GSTOS Vice President & Program Chairman: Michael Cipolletti 732-899-1588 send me mailsend me mailsend me mailsend me mail

2006

Saturday, December 16, 2006, 2 PM, 13th Annual Holiday Party 
3/24 Griffith Beach Little Falls

November 11, 2006; 1:00 PM GSTOS General Membership Meeting
Brook Arts Center
, 10 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook, NJ  

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2006 2:00 PM A program of pops and standards with world-renowned organist and pianist from the Lawrence Welk TV Show BOB RALSTON at the Möller Theatre Pipe Organ & Steinway Grand Piano, Trenton War Memorial, Trenton, NJ

Sunday, September 10, 2006, Noon - 5PM, Installation of Officers, Luncheon, 5th Business Meeting, and Open Console Walker Theatre Organ, Wayne, NJ

Sunday, August 13th, 2006  Organ Crawl with SJTOS and TOSDV for members only.  Open Console, Chamber Tours, Music, Fun
3/16 Möller Theatre Organ, Trenton War Memorial
 
and 3/21 Wurlitzer hybid in a private residence, New Hope, PA. 

Sunday, July 9, 2006, 1 PM, 10th Annual GSTOS Picnic, Cottage on Lake Hopatcong. Water, Sun and Fun. Come have a good time... discover new and interesting things at the lake.

Saturday, June 25, 2006, 2 PM, Jim Kozak in concert, Trenton War Memorial

Saturday, May 20, 2006, 1 PM, 3/11 Wurlitzer Theatre Organ, Open Console & 4th Business Meeting.  Brielle, NJ  

Saturday, April 22, 2006, 1 PM, 3/19 Wurlitzer, Levittown, PA, “Farewell to the Mighty Wurlitzer”. The organ is being sold.. This will be our last chance for music and merriment at this fabulous installation. Advance reservations absolutely required, call Virginia Messing 973-736-2090

2005

Sunday, September 25, 2005 12:30 - 4:30 PM Rahway Senior Center GSTOS Business Meeting, 3/10 Wurlitzer from the Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center in New York City, Rahway, NJ

Saturday, August 13, 2005 Noon - ? Open console and BBQ at private residence. 3/23 Wurlitzer Hybrid, New Hope, PA. GSTOS members only; Limited to 75; Advanced RESERVATIONS REQUIRED; RSVP to Greg Klingler @ 718-227-2600 by NO LATER than 3:00 pm, Friday August 5th; leave message

Sunday, July 17, 2005, 9 th Annual GSTOS Summer Picnic at Lake Hopatcong. Reservations required.

Sunday, June 12, 2005, 2 PM Open Console and Refreshments (No Business Meeting) Allen 3/18 Theatre III Plus and Electronic 88 Key Piano with hammer action. Manchester, N.J. Due to space limitations, this event is limited to the first 35 people to make reservations. Contact Don Hansen 732-350-0483 to reserve your spot.

Sunday, May 15, 2005, 2 PM – 5PM OPEN CONSOLE AND SHORT BUSINESS MEETING Allen 3 Manual 4500 Electronic Theatre Organ St. George Theatre Staten Island, N.Y. Sharp Reservations required. Call Greg Klingler at 718-227-2600 by Wed., May 11th.

Sunday April 10, 2005 at 2:00 PM Open Console and Bob Raymond Mini-Concert 3/11 Wurlitzer Brielle, NJ

Sunday April 3rd, 2005 - 2:30PM Silent Film KID BOOTS - 1926 Original Score performed on the Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ by Bernie Anderson, Jr. Union County Arts Center., Rahway, NJ

Sunday March 13, 2005 2:00 - 6:00 PM Business Meeting and Open Console 3/15 Griffith Beach at Newark Symphony Hall

Sunday February 20, 2005 - 2:30PM Silent Film MATINEE IDOL -1928 Original Score performed on the Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ by Bernie Anderson, Jr. Union County Arts Center., Rahway, NJ

Sunday, February 20, 2005, 2 PM Emergency Business Meeting and Open Console Allen 3/13 Theatre III, Skillman, N.J.

Sunday January 16, 2005 1:30 PM GSTOS Annual Budget Meeting. Rahway Sr. Center

2004

  • Sunday December 19, 2004 3:00 PM GSTOS Christmas Party, 3/24 Griffith Beach, Little Falls, NJ
  • Saturday November 27th, 2004 - 8PM Silent Film THE GENERAL 1927, 73 Min. Original Score performed on the Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ by Bernie Anderson, Jr. Union County Arts Center., Rahway, NJ
  • Saturday, November 13, 2004, 2:00 PM Open Console and Business Meeting 5/39 Marr & Colton Hybrid, Northlandz Train Museum, Flemington, NJ
  • Saturday October 30, 2004 - 2:30PM Silent Movie NOSFERATU - 1922, 92 minutes Original Score performed on the Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ by Bernie Anderson, Jr. Union County Arts Center., Rahway, NJ
  • "Cavalcade of Stars"

    Saturday October 16, 2004 - Starting at 2:30 PM
    Free Pops Organ Concert on the Biggest Little Wurlitzer

    You're invited to enjoy an afternoon of musical entertainment in the beautifully restored Union County Arts Center (formerly Rahway Theatre). Several talented theatre organists will be performing popular favorites. This pops concert has something for all music lovers.

    Union County Arts Center
    1601 Irving St., Rahway, NJ

    FOR INFORMATION CALL: (732) 499-8226 OR www.ucac.org

  • Sunday September 19th, 2004 - 2:30 PM Silent Movie LITTLE ANNIE ROONEY - 1925 93 minutes. Original Score performed on the Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ by Bernie Anderson, Jr. Union County Arts Center, Rahway, NJ
  • PENNSYLVANIA PIPES ON PARADE! GSTOS ORGAN CRAWL
    Saturday, August 14, 2004 11AM-2PM, 2/11 Hybrid Pipe Organ & Musical Instrument Collection New Britain, PA
    3PM B.B.Q SUPPER & BERNIE ANDERSON MINI-CONCERT 3/23 Wurlitzer Hybrid Pipe Organ, New Hope, PA
    A Barbeque Supper, followed by a Miniconcert by Bernie Anderson will take place in New Hope, PA.

  • Saturday, July 25, 2004 GSTOS Picnic

  • Saturday, June 12th, 2004 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM GSTOS/NYTOS Open Console Day @ Dickinson High School 3/66 Kimball Wilmington, DE

  • Sunday April 25th, 3:00 PM Dancin with Hansen 3/24 Griffith Beach, Little Falls, NJ.

  • Sunday April 18th GSTOS Business Meeting and Open Console 3/11 Wurlitzer, Brielle, NJ.

  • Saturday April 10, 2004 8:00 PM the 1927 silent film classic. Wings Starring: Clara Bow, Charles "Buddy" Rogers, Richard Arlen

    Live music accompaniment with this 35mm print by Bernie Anderson on the Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ. Union County Arts Center 1601 Irving Street St. Rahway, NJ 07065 $5.00 General Admission
    For Tickets Call: (732) 499-8226 or Buy Online at: www.ucac.org Travel Directions

  • Saturday April 10, 2004 3:00 - 6:00 PM Open Console 2/7 Wurlitzer Union County Arts Center, Rahway, NJ

  • Saturday, March 13, 2004 GSTOS Business Meeting & Open Console. 3/24 Griffith Beach, Little Falls, NJ.

  • Sunday February 8th Organ Crawl Lafayette Theatre in Suffern starting 10:00 am till about 1:30 pm then 3:00 pm at the Middletown Paramount, NY.

  • Sunday Jan. 25, 2004 2:30 PM the 1927 romantic comedy & silent film classic...My Best Girl - Live music accompaniment with this 35mm print by Bernie Anderson on the Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ. Union County Arts Center 1601 Irving Street St.
    Rahway, NJ 07065

  • Sunday, January 18, 2004. GSTOS Business Meeting at the Rahway Senior Center, 3/10 Wurlitzer (being installed) Rahway, NJ.

2003

  • Sunday December 14, 2003 Christmas Party, 3/24 Griffith Beach Little Falls, NJ
  • Saturday, November 8, 2003 Meeting 12 Noon – Open Console to Follow Open Console and Important Business Meeting At the “Biggest Little Wurlitzer”, 2/7 Wurlitzer Union County Arts Center, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ
  • Saturday, August 23, 2003
    11 AM - 2 PM 3/19 Wurlitzer, Residence, Levittown, PA.
    3 PM - ? 3/23 Wurlitzer Hybrid, Residence, New Hope, PA
  • Saturday, June 26, 2003 GSTOS Picnic
  • Sunday, June 22, 2003 2:00 - 5:00 PM Tour of the St. George Theatre on Staten Island, NY This will be a combination Theatre Tour and Business Meeting with a pizza lunch.
  • Saturday, June 14, 2003 ~ 5:00 - 8:00 PM "Dancin with Hansen & Hamilton" 3/24 Griffith Beach Theatre Pipe Organ and piano $15.00. 
  • Saturday May 17, 2003, 10:30 AM Theater / Chamber Tour and Business Meeting at Loew's Jersey City + possible film later in the day. Jersey City, NJ
  • Saturday May 3, 2003 1:00- 4:00 PM Open Console Union County Arts Center (Rahway Theatre), 2/7 Mighty Wurlitzer
  • April - no event
  • Sunday, March, 30, 3:00 PM GSTOS 30th Anniversary. Food, open console and other music. 3/24 Griffith Beach Theatre Pipe Organ, Little Falls, NJ.Seating is limited to 65.

  • Sunday February 16, 2003, 1:00 PM Business Meeting, Open Console, Mini-Concert, Lunch (food = $4.00) 3/15 Griffith Beach Theatre Pipe Organ Newark Symphony Hall 1020 Broad Street, Newark, N.J. A light lunch of cold cuts, snacks and sodas will be served for $4.00 per person. No lunch reservations required. Pay at the door. (There is no charge for attendance at the business meeting.)

  • Sunday, January 19, 2003 at 12:30 GSTOS business meeting. Rahway Senior Center, Rahway, NJ where GSTOS is in the process of installing the famous Rainbow Room Wurlitzer.

2002

  • Sunday December 15 at 3:00 PM Holiday Party 3/24 Griffith Beach Theatre Pipe Organ, Little Falls, NJ.
  • Saturday November 30 at 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Open Console, 2/7 Wurlitzer - "Biggest Little Wurlitzer" , Union County Arts Center, Rahway NJ. More information about the organ, including sound samples, see Biggest Little Wurlitzer
  • Sunday October 27 Silent Movie - Bells - Ralph Ringstad Organist, Bound Brook, NJ
  • Sunday September 22nd at 5:00 PM Installation of new GSTOS officers, organist Barry Lesher mini-concert, and open console afterwards. 3/24 Griffith Beach Theatre Pipe Organ, Little Falls, NJ. 
  • Sunday, August 11 Joint Chapter Organ Crawl: SJTOS, GSTOS and TOSDV. Trip to Pitman Theatre and Cinnaminson High School in southern NJ.
  • Sunday, July 21 GSTOS Picnic

Lew WilliamsTrenton War Memorial 3/16 Möller Theatre Pipe Organ  Sunday, June 23, 2002 3:00 PM
Patriots Theater, Trenton War Memorial, Trenton, NJ

  • Sunday, May 19  2:00 - 5:00 PM GSTOS Business Meeting Nomination of Officers & Open Console 2/3 Estey Minuet Pipe Organ + Ampico Reproducing Grand Piano, Vanore Residence, Ridgewood, NJ
  • Saturday, May 11 "Dancin' with Hansen" Theatre Organist Don Hansen and Pianist Edna Hamilton 3/24 Griffith Beach  Theatre Pipe Organ, Little Falls, NJ
  • Sunday April 28 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM 3/11 Wurlitzer Residence, Brielle, NJ
  • Sunday, March 10 2:00 PM Wurlitzer Open Console 3/19 Wurlitzer and Short GSTOS Business Meeting. Levittown, PA
  • Open Console is great for organists and listeners alike. Experience in the group ranges from none to expert. There are always professionals available with helpful pointers (notice the pointing finger in the picture), if desired. If you don't play organ, come anyway, there is lots of good music to be heard.
  • TRENTON WAR MEMORIAL
    3/16 Möller Theatre Pipe Organ Rededication Concert

    Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002 3:00 PM Jelani Eddington at the Mighty Möller

    Patriots Theater, Trenton War Memorial, Trenton, NJ

  • Sunday, January 20 at 2:30 PM Two Buster Keaton Silent Films
    & Sing-Along The Balloonatic (1923), Cops (1922) Organist Ralph Ringstad, Jr
    . Brook Theatre Bound Brook, NJ  Also Annual GSTOS Budget Meeting

2001

  • Sunday, December 16 at 3:00 PM Annual Holiday Party, Dinner, Open Console, Jam Session 3/24 Griffith Beach Theatre Pipe Organ, Little Falls, NJ
  • Saturday, November 10 at 2:30 PM After being silent for 50 years, the newly restored 3/15 Griffith Beach Theatre Pipe Organ sings once again... Silent Movie: Steamboat Bill, Jr. starring Buster Keaton, with live organ accompaniment Rededication Concert on the Griffith Beach Theatre Pipe Organ Historic Newark Symphony Hall 1020 Broad Street, Newark, NJ Ralph Ringstad - Organist
  • Saturday October 27 8:00 PM "Phantom of the Opera" Film, Greg Klingler - organist Brook Arts Center, Bound Brook, NJ  
  • Sunday October 21 2:30 -3:30 PM Business Meeting, 3:30 PM Silent Movie Open Console after the Movie. Silent Movie: "The Love of Sunya" (1927) Jeff Barker - Organist 2/11 Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ,  Private Residence Wallington, NJ 
  • Sunday, September 23 2:30 PM Jerry Mendelson in Concert Popular Melodies, Requests, Show Tunes, Sing-a-Long on the Griffith Beach Theatre Pipe Organ Little Falls, NJ
  • Sunday, July 22  1:00 PM Afternoon GSTOS Picnic and short business meeting (4:00 PM). Lake Hopatcong, NJ 
  • Saturday, June 16 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    Mr. Ashley Miller Theatre Organ Master Class and Open Console.
    (theatre organ playing techniques, registrations, demos, etc.)  3/11 Wurlitzer,

    Residence, Brielle NJ
  • Sunday, May 20, 2:30 PM  "Showtime at the Park" Martin Boehling in Concert 3/20 Möller Orchestral Pipe Organ,Park Theatre Performing Arts Center, 560 32nd. St., Union City, NJ
  • Sunday, April 29, 2:30 PM Open Console and Important GSTOS business meeting. 
    3/24 Griffith Beach, Little Falls, NJ
  • Saturday, March 17 Visit to two homes with theatre pipe organs and other mechanical musical instruments in PA.
    10:30 AM - 2:00 PM, 2/11 Hybrid Theatre Organ, band organ, "mini movie theatre", New Britain, PA
    3:00 PM - 6:30, 3/19 Wurlitzer, Levittown, PA
  • Saturday, January 27, 1:00 - 4:00 PM  Annual Budget Meeting, Tour, and  Video Presentation.  Rahway Senior Citizens Center, Rahway, NJ 3/10 Wurlitzer being installed.

2000

NJ ORGAN FESTIVAL

9 NJ Organs,  9 NJ Venues, Concerts, Food,Open Console, Organ Demonstrations, Theatre and Chamber Tours ! 
Friday Oct. 27– Sunday Oct. 29, 2000

Friday, October 27, 2000

1:30 PM Northlandz  5/37 Wurlitzer / Marr & Colton hybrid 

6:15 PM Ralph Ringstad in Concert    3/24 Griffith Beach, Dinner, and Open Console.

Saturday, October 28, 2000

8:30 AM  Galaxy Theatre 3/12 Kimball  and  2/6 Möller Lobby Organ   Jeff Barker Organ Demonstration and open console

11:00 AM Loews Jersey City   4/23 Robert-Morton
Loews Theatre Tour

2:00 PM Newark Symphony Hall   3/15 Griffith Beach,  Open Console 

6:30 PM  George Pasquaye Residence   2/11 Wurlitzer  Organ and Piano Jam Session 

Sunday, October 29, 2000

8:15 AM Park Theatre  3/20 Möller Orchestral Organ, Open Console 

10:45 AM  Mayfair Theatre 3/4 Kilgen, Open Console

2:00 PM Lafayette Theatre, Suffern, NY

  • Sun, October 22 9:30 AM  3/14 United States Theatre Pipe Organ, Multiple Local Theatre Organ Chapter Gathering, Brunch , Open Console Sunnybrook Ballroom Pottstown, PA
  • Sat., September 23 Little Falls, NJ
    3/24 Griffith Beach Theatre Pipe Organ 2:00 - 3:00 PM Business Meeting  3:00 - 6:00 PM Officier Installation Luncheon, Mini-Concert Barry Lesher, and Open Console
  • Sat., August 26 4th Annual Organ Crawl
    9:00 - Noon Open Console 2/11 Wurlitzer Lafayette Theatre , Suffern NY 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Open Console 3/11 Wurlitzer and Special Guest Speaker - "Doc" Bebko Middletown Paramount South Street, Middletown, NY
  • Sun., July 16 1:00 PM GSTOS Picnic & Organ Day (2/7 Robert Morton) at Lake Hopatcong, NJ  
  • Sun., June 25 1:30 PM Organ Workshop & Open Console   2/11 Wurlitzer Pasquaye Residence , Wallington, NJ
  • Sun., May 7 at 3:00 PM GSTOS Business Meeting & Open Console   3/20 Möller Orchestral Organ  Park Theatre, Union City, NJ
  • Sat. April 15   10:30 AM Asbury Park Convention Hall, Paramount Theatre & Organ Chamber Tour
    Sat. April 15 2:00 PM  Jelani Eddington, Concert to benefit GSTOS organ projects. 3/11 Wurlitzer
    , Brielle NJ
  • Sun, Mar26 1:00 PM Open Console & Business Meeting 3/19 Wurlitzer, Levittown, PA
  • Sun. Feb 20 3 PM Greg Owen Concert  3/24 Griffith Beach Theatre Organ, Little Falls, NJ
  • Sun. Jan 30 2-5PM Annual Budget Meeting  2/6 Wurlitzer Trinity Methodist Church Clifton, NJ.

1999

  • Sat Dec 18 3:00 PM Holiday Party 3/24 Griffith Beach Theatre Organ, Little Falls, NJ
  • Sunday Nov 7  Business Meeting & Organ/Theatre Video Presentation Newark Symphony Hall
  • Sat Oct. 16 Peragallo Pipe Organ Company Technical Workshop "All about pipes" and factory tour, Paterson, NJ
    Sat Oct. 16 Pasquaye Residence 2/10 Wurlitzer
    , Wallington, NJ
  • Sun. Sept 19  SunnyBrook Ballroom, Pottsown PA  3/14 United States Theatre Pipe Organ
  • Sat. Sept 25 GSTOS Business Meeting & 2/7 Wurlitzer Open Console, Union County Arts Center, Rahway NJ
  • August  28 Sat. ORGAN CRAWL - GSTOS and NYTOS
    3/12 Kimball Galaxy Movie Theatre Guttenberg, NJ
    3/12 Robert-Morton Theatre Organ, Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, North Bergen NJ
    4/23 Robert-Morton Loew's Jersey City Theatre and Organ Tour
  • July 18  Organ Day and Picnic at Lake Hopatcong NJ
  • June 26 Business Meeting and Open Console, 3/19 Wurlitzer. Levittown PA
  • May 14
    Tour of former Stanley Theatre, Jersey City
    3/23 Griffith Beach Buffet Supper, Mini Concert, Open Console
    May 15
    2/7 Wurlitzer Open Console at Union County Arts Center
    5/39 Marr & Colton hybrid Tour of Northlandz
    2/9 Wurlitzer Open Console
    May 16
    (4/23 Wonder Morton) Tour of Loew's and Visit Restoration Work in Progress at Loew's
    3/4 Kilgen Open Console at Mayfair Theatre
    3/20 Möller Orchestral Organ Mini-Concert & Open Console at Park Theatre
  • April 25 Jelani Eddington Concert 3/11 Wurlitzer, Brielle, NJ
  • Mar 21 Mayfair 3/4 Kilgen GSTOS Business meeting / Ralph Ringstad Mini-Concert, Open Console
  • Feb 7 Trenton War Memorial Tour  &  Northlandz  - Model Train Museum Open Console  5/39 Wurlitzer Hybrid Flemington NJ 
  • Jan 17 Park Theatre Performing Arts Center 3/20 Möller Orchestral Pipe Organ:  Mini-Concert, Meeting

1998

  • Dec 19  Winter Holiday Party 3/24 Griffith Beach Theatre Organ, Little Falls NJ
  • Nov 21  General Business Meeting & Open Console (2/3 Estey), 
  • Oct 25  Halloween Silent Film (Phantom of the Opera) with Lee Erwin at the Organ Brook Theatre
  • Sept. 19 Officier's Installation Party & Concert by Don Hansen,  3/23 Griffith Beach Theatre Organ, Little Falls NJ
  • Aug Wurlitzer Open Console and Mini Concert featuring Bernie Anderson, Long Island University, Brooklyn
  • July Organ Day and Picnic at Lake Hopatcong NJ
  • June Theatre Pipe Organ 5/37 Open Console at Northlandz
  • May Frank Cimmino Theatre Organ Concert, 3/24 Griffith Beach
  • May GSTOS Meeting & Open Console 3/11 Wurlitzer
  • April GSTOS 25th Aniversary Party Galaxy Theatre
  • March Meeting and Social at the home of Jim and Dot Shean  3/19 Wurlitzer Levittown, PA
  • Feb Martin E. Boehling In Concert 3/20 Möller Orchestral Organ 3:00 PM Park Theatre Performing Arts Center Union City, NJ
  • Jan Business Meeting & Mini Concert Ralph Ringstad
    Darress Theatre, Boonton, NJ

1997

  • Dec. Christmas Party Little Falls, NJ
    Dec. Ashley Miller GSTOS Christmas Concert Brook Theatre
  • Nov. Meeting & Chamber Tour Newark Symphony Hall ™ Griffith Beach Theatre Organ
  • Nov.  Al DeLuca and other guest artists. Live Theatre Organ Music, Mini-Concert & Roller Skating Session
  • Oct. GSTOS Technical Workshop at Mayfair Theatre
  • Sept. GSTOS Meeting Open Console 2/3 Estey
  • Aug. Organ crawl with NYTOS
    • 3/12 Kimball and 2/6 Moller 10 AM - 12:20 PM Galaxy Theatre East Guttenburg
    • 3/12 Robert Morton 1PM - 3 PM Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel Broadway North Bergen
    • 3/20 Moller Orchestral Organ 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Park Theatre Performing Arts Center Union City, NJ
  • July  Loew's Jersey Arrival and Unloading of Wonder Morton
  • July  1-6 PM GSTOS Picnic, Lake Hopatcong

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