Pizza and Pipes: Gourmet Pizza Dinner and Concert

Featuring Red Wings Organist, Dave Calendine

The Music House presents Pizza and Pipes, a delicious gourmet pizza dinner and a very special concert from Red Wings organist, Dave Calendine, on the ‘Mighty Wurlizter’ theater organ.  Enjoy a great dinner and dessert with great music. Doors open at 6 pm for dinner, with the concert around 7 pm.  This is a very popular event so reservations are highly recommended. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under.
Dave Calendine is an amazingly talented organist and pianist and a great entertainer.  A resident of the Detroit area, Dave is the organist for The Detroit Red Wings, is a staff organist at The Fox Theater, performs at The Redford Theater and at his church as, well as concerts at the Sanfillipo Foundation in Illinois, and at the national Music Box Society International conventions.

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Before the Mouse: Walt Disney’s Alice Comedies

The Music House film series present shorts that will be fun for the whole family for our August selection. Red Wings organist Dave Calendine has chosen to bring some of Walt Disney’s first films out to the vault. Before Mickey, there was Alice and her friends in one of Disney’s first series of films, the Alice Comedies.

The first of the “Alice Comedies”, Alice’s Wonderland, was made by Disney and his staff in 1923 at his failing Laugh-O-Gram Studio in Kansas City, MO. While it was never release, Disney took it with him to Los Angeles, CA, where he sent proposals for an Alice series to several studios. A deal was finally arranged with Winkler Pictures where Disney made 57 films in the series between 1923 and 1928.

The Alice Comedies are live-action animation where Alice, played by 4 young actresses over the course of the series, interacts with cartoon characters in a cartoon world. The comedies take Alice and her cartoon friends on many adventures and mysteries. Disney did almost all of the animation himself with some help from staff.
While many of these shorts have been lost, there are still some remaining in collections. Calendine is choosing some of his favorites to share. This is a rare opportunity to see these amazing Disney works with live accompaniment!

Dave Calendine is an amazingly talented organist and pianist and a great entertainer. As a young organ student, Dave visited the Akron Civic Theater, where organist Lyn Larsen performed on The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. Dave was wowed by this incredible pipe organ. By l6, his skills were so impressive that he was offered a job playing the Wurlitzer at the theater. He played there for three years and eventually went on to perform on several theatre organs around Ohio, the US and overseas.  Now a resident of the Detroit area, Dave is a staff organist at The Fox Theater, is the organist for The Detroit Red Wings, performs at The Redford Theater and at his church as well as concerts at the Sanfillipo Foundation in Illinois, and at the national Music Box Society International conventions.

Dave is a frequent performer for our silent film series at the Music House Museum on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ, which made its way “up north”.

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Before the Mouse: Walt Disney’s Alice Comedies

The Music House film series present shorts that will be fun for the whole family for our August selection. Red Wings organist Dave Calendine has chosen to bring some of Walt Disney’s first films out to the vault. Before Mickey, there was Alice and her friends in one of Disney’s first series of films, the Alice Comedies.

The first of the “Alice Comedies”, Alice’s Wonderland, was made by Disney and his staff in 1923 at his failing Laugh-O-Gram Studio in Kansas City, MO. While it was never release, Disney took it with him to Los Angeles, CA, where he sent proposals for an Alice series to several studios. A deal was finally arranged with Winkler Pictures where Disney made 57 films in the series between 1923 and 1928.

The Alice Comedies are live-action animation where Alice, played by 4 young actresses over the course of the series, interacts with cartoon characters in a cartoon world. The comedies take Alice and her cartoon friends on many adventures and mysteries. Disney did almost all of the animation himself with some help from staff.
While many of these shorts have been lost, there are still some remaining in collections. Calendine is choosing some of his favorites to share. This is a rare opportunity to see these amazing Disney works with live accompaniment!

Dave Calendine is an amazingly talented organist and pianist and a great entertainer. As a young organ student, Dave visited the Akron Civic Theater, where organist Lyn Larsen performed on The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. Dave was wowed by this incredible pipe organ. By l6, his skills were so impressive that he was offered a job playing the Wurlitzer at the theater. He played there for three years and eventually went on to perform on several theatre organs around Ohio, the US and overseas.  Now a resident of the Detroit area, Dave is a staff organist at The Fox Theater, is the organist for The Detroit Red Wings, performs at The Redford Theater and at his church as well as concerts at the Sanfillipo Foundation in Illinois, and at the national Music Box Society International conventions.

Dave is a frequent performer for our silent film series at the Music House Museum on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ, which made its way “up north”.

Buy Tickets Online Kick off your family Christmas celebration at the Music House Museum on Friday, Nov. 25th with a very special Christmas Concert/Sing-a-long of your favorite Christmas music with organist Dave Calendine leading
the fun on the ‘Mighty’ Wurlitzer theater organ. The museum will be decked out in its holiday splendor and attendees will also be treated to delicious holiday fare to sweeten the evening. What better way to begin the holidays with your family than to enjoy the beautiful sounds of the season and sing along with your favorites! You also can take a break from your Thanksgiving leftovers with some wonderful holiday desserts. Relax after the Black Friday shopping frenzy or get some extra shopping in at the Music House’s gift shop for your music loving family and friends.

Dave Calendine is an amazingly talented organist and pianist and a great entertainer.  Dave has been playing the theater organ professionally since the age of 16 having, performed on several theatre organs around Ohio, the US and overseas.  Now a resident of the Detroit area, Dave serves as the live organist for The Detroit Red Wings, is a staff organist at The Fox Theater, performs at The Redford Theater and at his church as well as concerts at the Sanfillipo Foundation in Illinois, and at the national Music Box Society International conventions.

The fun will begin at 7 PM. Tickets for the event are $10 for adults and $5 for students.

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For our November Silent Film, The Music House presents Buster Keaton’s Spite Marriage with accompaniment by Dave Calendine on the “Mighty” Wurlitzer Theater Organ. This 1929 classic was Buster Keaton’s final silent film, and, while not as well known as some of his other films, it contains some of the funniest scenes he ever committed to film.

In this film Keaton plays Elmer, a humble worker in a dry cleaning establishment, idolizes stage actress Trilby Drew (Dorothy Sebastian). She, in turn, is carrying a torch for fellow actor Lionel Benmore (Edward Earle). When he spurns her for the younger Ethyl Norcrosse (Leila Hyams), she impulsively asks Elmer to marry her, only to regret it almost immediately. Her handlers extricate her from the marriage, and when Elmer finds himself first in the hands of criminals and then at sea, he is more than happy for the opportunity to forget her. But a series of coincidences throw Elmer and Trilby back together again, and she will have cause to re-evaluate her opinion of him.

Dave Calendine is an amazingly talented organist and pianist and a great entertainer. As a young organ student, Dave visited the Akron Civic Theater, where organist Lyn Larsen performed on The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. Dave was wowed by this incredible pipe organ. By l6, his skills were so impressive that he was offered a job playing the Wurlitzer at the theater. He played there for three years and eventually went on to perform on several theatre organs around Ohio, the US and overseas.  Now a resident of the Detroit area, Dave is a staff organist at The Fox Theater, has served as the live organist for The Detroit Red Wings for numerous seasons, performs at The Redford Theater and at his church as well as concerts at the Sanfillipo Foundation in Illinois, and at the national Music Box Society International conventions. Dave is a frequent performer for our silent film series at the Music House Museum on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ, which made its way “up north”.

Buy Tickets Online For our November Silent Film, The Music House presents Buster Keaton’s Spite Marriage with accompaniment by Dave Calendine on the “Mighty” Wurlitzer Theater Organ. This 1929 classic was Buster Keaton’s final silent film, and, while not as well known as some of his other films, it contains some of the funniest scenes he ever committed to film.

In this film Keaton plays Elmer, a humble worker in a dry cleaning establishment, idolizes stage actress Trilby Drew (Dorothy Sebastian). She, in turn, is carrying a torch for fellow actor Lionel Benmore (Edward Earle). When he spurns her for the younger Ethyl Norcrosse (Leila Hyams), she impulsively asks Elmer to marry her, only to regret it almost immediately. Her handlers extricate her from the marriage, and when Elmer finds himself first in the hands of criminals and then at sea, he is more than happy for the opportunity to forget her. But a series of coincidences throw Elmer and Trilby back together again, and she will have cause to re-evaluate her opinion of him.

Dave Calendine is an amazingly talented organist and pianist and a great entertainer. As a young organ student, Dave visited the Akron Civic Theater, where organist Lyn Larsen performed on The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. Dave was wowed by this incredible pipe organ. By l6, his skills were so impressive that he was offered a job playing the Wurlitzer at the theater. He played there for three years and eventually went on to perform on several theatre organs around Ohio, the US and overseas.  Now a resident of the Detroit area, Dave is a staff organist at The Fox Theater, has served as the live organist for The Detroit Red Wings for numerous seasons, performs at The Redford Theater and at his church as well as concerts at the Sanfillipo Foundation in Illinois, and at the national Music Box Society International conventions. Dave is a frequent performer for our silent film series at the Music House Museum on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ, which made its way “up north”.

Pizza and Pipes: Gourmet Pizza Dinner and Concert

Featuring Red Wings Organist, Dave Calendine

The Music House presents Pizza and Pipes, a delicious gourmet pizza dinner and a very special concert from Red Wings organist, Dave Calendine on the ‘Mighty Wurlizter’ theater organ.  Enjoy a great dinner and dessert with great music. Doors open at 6 pm for dinner, with the concert around 6:30 pm.  This is a very popular event so reservations are highly recommended. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under.
Dave Calendine is an amazingly talented organist and pianist and a great entertainer.  A resident of the Detroit area, Dave is the organist for The Detroit Red Wings, is the staff organist at The Fox Theater, has accompanied the Rockettes in both Detroit and New York,  performs at The Redford Theater and at his church as, well as concerts at the Sanfillipo Foundation in Illinois, and at the national Music Box Society International conventions.

Pizza and Pipes: Gourmet Pizza Dinner and Concert with Dave Calendine 

The Music House presents Pizza and Pipes, a delicious gourmet pizza dinner and a very special concert from Red Wings organist, Dave Calendine, on the ‘Mighty Wurlizter’ theater organ.  Enjoy a great dinner and dessert with great music. Doors open at 6 pm for dinner, with the concert around 6:30 pm.  This is a very popular event so reservations are highly recommended. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under.

Dave Calendine

Dave Calendine is an amazingly talented organist and pianist and a great entertainer.  A resident of the Detroit area, Dave is the organist for The Detroit Red Wings, is the staff organist at The Fox Theater, has accompanied the Rockettes in both Detroit and New York,  performs at The Redford Theater and at his church as, well as concerts at the Sanfillipo Foundation in Illinois, and at the national Music Box Society International conventions.

Thank You for a Great 2017 Event Season!

2018 Season Schedule Coming Soon!!

We will have more great movies, concerts and fun for the entire family.

Broadway Concert

Dave Calendine

Dave Calendine is an amazingly talented organist and pianist and a great entertainer. As a young organ student, Dave visited the Akron Civic Theater, where organist Lyn Larsen performed on The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. Dave was wowed by this incredible pipe organ. By l6, his skills were so impressive that he was offered a job playing the Wurlitzer at the theater. He played there for three years and eventually went on to perform on several theatre organs around Ohio, the US and overseas.  Now a resident of the Detroit area, Dave is a staff organist at The Fox Theater, has served as the live organist for The Detroit Red Wings for numerous seasons, performs at The Redford Theater and at his church as well as concerts at the Sanfillipo Foundation in Illinois, and at the national Music Box Society International conventions. Dave is a frequent performer for our silent film series at the Music House Museum on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ, which made its way “up north”.

Broadway Concert with Dave Calendine

Everyone loves the music of Disney. It is something that children, parents and grandparents can share together. The Music House is bringing together the brilliant talent of Red Wings organist, Dave Calendine, and Broadway Disney Classics performed on the ‘Mighty’ Wurlitzer theater organ!! Over his long career as a theater organist, his vast repertoire has come to include dozens of beautiful Broadway tunes including many Disney favorites.  The Wurlitzer theater organ allows him an entire orchestra of sound at his fingertips (and feet). We may even throw in a few guest vocals from local artists!

Dave Calendine

Dave Calendine is an amazingly talented organist and pianist and a great entertainer. As a young organ student, Dave visited the Akron Civic Theater, where organist Lyn Larsen performed on The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. Dave was wowed by this incredible pipe organ. By l6, his skills were so impressive that he was offered a job playing the Wurlitzer at the theater. He played there for three years and eventually went on to perform on several theatre organs around Ohio, the US and overseas.  Now a resident of the Detroit area, Dave is a staff organist at The Fox Theater, has served as the live organist for The Detroit Red Wings for numerous seasons, performs at The Redford Theater and at his church as well as concerts at the Sanfillipo Foundation in Illinois, and at the national Music Box Society International conventions. Dave is a frequent performer for our silent film series at the Music House Museum on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ, which made its way “up north”.

Kick off your family Christmas celebration at the Music House Museum on Friday, Nov. 23rd with a very special Christmas Concert/Sing-a-long of your favorite Christmas music with organist Dave Calendine leading the fun on the ‘Mighty’ Wurlitzer theater organ. The museum will be decked out in its holiday splendor and attendees will also be treated to delicious holiday fare to sweeten the evening. What better way to begin the holidays with your family than to enjoy the beautiful sounds of the season and sing along with your favorites! You also can take a break from your Thanksgiving leftovers with some wonderful holiday desserts. Relax after the Black Friday shopping frenzy or get some extra shopping in at the Music House’s gift shop for your music loving family and friends.

Dave Calendine is an amazingly talented organist and pianist and a great entertainer.  Dave has been playing the theater organ professionally since the age of 16 having, performed on several theatre organs around Ohio, the US and overseas.  Now a resident of the Detroit area, Dave serves as a live organist for The Detroit Red Wings, is a staff organist at The Fox Theater, performs at The Redford Theater and at his church as well as concerts at the Sanfillipo Foundation in Illinois, and at the national Music Box Society International conventions.

The fun will begin at 7 PM. Tickets for the event are $10 for adults and $5 for students.

Buy Tickets Online For our November Silent Film Series we are offering a triple feature of heroic women. Organist Dave Calendine has chosen three shorts where the woman leads save the day during these adventures. This a bit surprising given that the films were made between 1912 and 1915, however this was at the height of the suffragette movement. They  were all incredibly popular. Two of the films, starring Helen Gibson, were part of the “Hazards of Helen” series. This incredibly popular series ran from late 1914 to early 1917. it is one of the longest non-feature-length motion picture series ever filmed, and is believed to be the longest of the film serial format.

The third short features actress Anne Q. Nilsson, “Anne Q”, who became an immediate sensation after her first film role in 1911. In 1914 she was chosen the most beautiful actress “in the world” and Photoplay magazine named her “the ideal American girl” in 1919. This third film does not focus on her beauty but on strength and intelligence.

The “Hazards of Helen” films are “The Wrong Order Train” and “The Leap for the Water Tower”. In the first Helen finds herself on the rear observation deck of a runaway express train with the door to the inside closed, with the air-brake of the engine damaged, the engine itself full of steam and inaccessible, and the train speeding ahead on the wrong track. In the second film “Leap From the Tower”, a disgruntled fired worker decides to get even by tampering with the brakes of a large train.  Helen receives the news at an intermediate station and has to try and fix the problem before disaster strikes. In keeping with the ‘train’ theme, the third film features Anne Q. as the telegraph operator at the local train station in “The Grit of the Girl Telegrapher”. She discovers that a notorious car thief is in town and decides to bring him to justice.

Dave Calendine is a Music House Museum favorite! Now a resident of the Detroit area, Calendine has served as an organist for The Detroit Red Wings, is a staff organist at The Fox Theater, performs at The Redford Theater and at his church as well as concerts at the Sanfillipo Foundation in Illinois, and at the national Music Box Society International conventions. He also serves as the national president of the American Theatre Organist Society (ATOS).

Buy Tickets Online For our November Silent Film Series we are offering a triple feature of heroic women. Organist Dave Calendine has chosen three shorts where the woman leads save the day during these adventures. This a bit surprising given that the films were made between 1912 and 1915, however this was at the height of the suffragette movement. They  were all incredibly popular. Two of the films, starring Helen Gibson, were part of the “Hazards of Helen” series. This incredibly popular series ran from late 1914 to early 1917. it is one of the longest non-feature-length motion picture series ever filmed, and is believed to be the longest of the film serial format.

The third short features actress Anne Q. Nilsson, “Anne Q”, who became an immediate sensation after her first film role in 1911. In 1914 she was chosen the most beautiful actress “in the world” and Photoplay magazine named her “the ideal American girl” in 1919. This third film does not focus on her beauty but on strength and intelligence.

The “Hazards of Helen” films are “The Wrong Order Train” and “The Leap for the Water Tower”. In the first Helen finds herself on the rear observation deck of a runaway express train with the door to the inside closed, with the air-brake of the engine damaged, the engine itself full of steam and inaccessible, and the train speeding ahead on the wrong track. In the second film “Leap From the Tower”, a disgruntled fired worker decides to get even by tampering with the brakes of a large train.  Helen receives the news at an intermediate station and has to try and fix the problem before disaster strikes. In keeping with the ‘train’ theme, the third film features Anne Q. as the telegraph operator at the local train station in “The Grit of the Girl Telegrapher”. She discovers that a notorious car thief is in town and decides to bring him to justice.

Dave Calendine is a Music House Museum favorite! Now a resident of the Detroit area, Calendine has served as an organist for The Detroit Red Wings, is a staff organist at The Fox Theater, performs at The Redford Theater and at his church as well as concerts at the Sanfillipo Foundation in Illinois, and at the national Music Box Society International conventions. He also serves as the national president of the American Theatre Organist Society (ATOS).