The Suffield Historical Society Presents: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA!

On Saturday, November 5, 2011 the Suffield Historical Society members and friends will gather to enjoy a screening of the 1927 silent film "The Phantom of the Opera" starring Lon Chaney as the Phantom. The musical score will be created and accompanied by Brian Ebie on the pipe organ, just as it was in theaters in the 1920's. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited so contact the Suffield Historical Society for more details.

Accompaniment will be provided by Brian Ebie a 1941 Schantz Pipe Organ which he rebuilt and enlarged and is currently installed in this location.
Come out and treat yourself to this wonderful old film, the sound of the pipe organ, and a great time with friends. We hope to see you there!

What: Phantom of the Opera With Organ Accompaniment

When: Saturday, November 5, 2011, 7:00 p.m.

Location: 2200 State Route 43, Mogadore, Ohio 44260.

The Ebie's Performing at the Reed Organ Society Fall Gathering, Moline, Illinois

Laura and I are playing at the Reed Organ Society's Fall Gathering in Moline, Illinois on October 14, 2011.  We're playing at the Butterworth Center (http://www.butterworthcenter.com/) on the 3 manual Bennett-Stannke pipe organ.  In 1892, Charles Deere built Butterworth Center a block from his own home, Overlook (now Deere-Wiman House), as a wedding gift for his youngest daughter Katherine and her husband William Butterworth. Over the years, the Butterworths tripled the size of their home, which they named Hillcrest. Included in the additions were two unique features. As part of the 1909 addition to the living room, a pipe organ built by the Bennett Organ Company was installed. Later in 1938, Mrs. Butterworth hired the Stannke Organ Company of Rock Island, Illinois, to perform extensive rebuilding and additions. At that time, the organ was probably one of the largest residential organs in the Midwest. A major restoration of the Bennett-Stannke organ was completed in the spring of 2008 and should sound great on our program which will feature a sonata for Flute and Organ by Handel, Boelmann's Gothic Suite, and will have other pieces suggesting a fall theme. 

Visit the Reed Organ Society webpage for more information on the organization and the Fall Gathering.  http://www.reedsoc.org/