{"id":206,"date":"2025-09-06T18:36:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T18:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tosdv.org\/?page_id=206"},"modified":"2026-10-25T22:38:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T22:38:37","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tosdv.org\/index.php\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"EVENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Theatre Organ Society of the
\nDelaware Valley<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Events \u2013 August – December, 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n


\nAll Take Place at the Colonial Theatre Wurlitzer,
\n227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
\n(Unless otherwise specified).<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Visit the Colonial Theatre Website HERE<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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SATURDAY, August 15, 2026<\/span>
\n10:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM
\nOpen Console & Theatre Organ 101
\nYou get to play! Give it a Try! FREE!<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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SUNDAY September 27, 2026<\/span>
\n2:00 PM \u2013 4:00 PM
\nTheatre Organ Concert, and a Short Silent Film,<\/span>
\nBuster Keaton in “Cops” (1922)<\/span>
\nAccompanied by Richie Gregory<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\nGet ready for an unforgettable musical journey spanning more than 100 years of entertainment!<\/p>\n

Richie Gregory<\/strong> will bring the TOSDV Mighty Wurlitzer<\/strong> to life with an exciting program featuring something for everyone from classic Swing and Doo-Wop<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0\u201880s Rock<\/strong>, a special tribute to Mel Brooks<\/strong>, and much more.<\/p>\n

In recognition of National Silent Movie Day<\/strong>, Richie will also provide a live accompaniment to the classic silent short\u00a0Cops<\/strong><\/em> (1922)<\/strong>, featuring legendary silent-film star Buster Keaton<\/strong>, one of the most celebrated actors of the silent era. Experience the incredible sound of the Mighty Wurlitzer as music and film come together for an entertaining celebration of more than a century of American popular culture.<\/p>\n

Read all about the film<\/span> HERE<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Richie Gregory is an organist based in Ohio. A native of Columbus, he was introduced to the theatre pipe organ at an early age through visits to the Roaring 20’s Pizza & Pipes, where he was influenced by performances of Bill Vlasak and Dwight Thomas. These early experiences fostered a lasting interest in the theatre organ repertoire and tradition.<\/p>\n

Richie holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Capital University. He currently serves as Organist and Music Associate at New Hope Church in Powell, Ohio, and as Associate Organist at the Ohio Theatre in Columbus, Ohio.<\/p>\n

In addition to his professional musical activities, Richie enjoys composing, golfing, and spending time with his nieces and nephew.<\/p>\n

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SUNDAY, October 25, 2026<\/strong><\/span>
\n2:00 pm- 4:00 PM
\n1922 Silent Film: A Symphony of Horror \u201cNosferatu\u201d
\n<\/strong>Organ Accompaniment by Dennis James<\/span>
\nRead all about the film HERE<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Dennis James began formal organ training at the age of 12. He began performing for silent films in 1969 and began working with symphony orchestras in 1971. He attended Indiana University\u2019s School of Music where he earned his bachelor and master degrees. He has been resident organist at various venues including the El Capitan in Hollywood and Paramount Theatre in Seattle, where he specialized in period-authentic music. Along with organ, James plays the Franklin glass armonica and the theremin. In the 1980s, James toured with silent stars Lillian Gish and Charles \u2018Buddy\u2019 Rogers, providing musical accompaniment.<\/p>\n

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WEDNESDAY, November 11, 2026
\n<\/span>Special Veterans Day Show<\/span><\/strong>
\n6:00 PM\u00a0 \u00a0 Wurlitzer<\/span> Organ Preshow Patriotic Music by
\nGlenn Hough<\/span><\/strong>
\n7:00 PM\u00a0 \u00a0 1957 Film: The Wings of Eagles.<\/strong>
\nStarring John Wayne, Dan Dailey and Maureen O’Hara<\/strong>
\nRead all about the film HERE<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Starting to play at the age of four, Glenn Hough has always had a passion for the piano. He has turned his passion into a fulfilling career. He started out by making his name known in the Quarryville, PA area, where he and his wife raised four children. He has played events ranging from weddings to holiday parties. Entertaining age groups from kindergarten to senior citizens, his specialty is classic standards, music from the 20\u2019s, 30\u2019s and 40\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Along with the keyboard and piano, he has greatly enjoyed playing the Theatre Pipe Organ. For a span of eleven years he played for silent movies at the Marietta Theater. He has current memberships with the Susquehanna Valley Theatre Organ Society and the Dickinson Theatre Organ Society. Along with solo work, he has performed with a couple of country bands including: Fiddlesticks and Big River. He currently plays in Just the Two of Us with drummer and singer, Joe Volk. He performs regularly at the Pennsylvania State Dairy Princess Pageant and special events at Dickinson High School, Wilmington, Delaware, including the Nutcracker and 75th anniversary celebration of the organ. He plays for services at two area churches: Memorial Methodist in Quarryville, PA and Clearfield Methodist in Rawlinsville, PA.<\/p>\n

With over forty years experience in the field of music, Glenn has given his all to playing joyful music that brings smiles to his faithful listeners.<\/p>\n

TOSDV THANKS MEMBER GARY COLLER FOR SPONSORING THIS SHOW!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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SATURDAY November 14, 2026<\/span>
\n10:00 AM – TOSDV Annual Members Meeting
\n(In Person at the Colonial Theatre, and Online)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

10:30 AM- 1:00 PM<\/strong>
\nOpen Console & Theatre Organ 101<\/strong>
\nYou get to play! Give it a Try! FREE!
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SUNDAY December 13, 2026
\n<\/span>Special Holiday Show<\/span><\/strong>
\n12:30 PM Wurlitzer<\/span> Organ Preshow Music by Bernie McBorrey<\/span><\/strong>
\n1:30\u00a0 PM\u00a0 \u00a0 1954 Film: Sing-Along Version of White Christmas<\/strong><\/span>
\nStarring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye & Rosemary Clooney<\/strong><\/span>
\nRead all about the film HERE<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bernie McGorrey is a Philadelphia-area musician whose playing styles range from jazz\/pops to classical and church music. His grandfather, Charlie Mohacey, ran house bands for legendary nightclub entrepreneur Frank Palumbo at Philadelphia\u2019s \u201cClick Club\u201d and \u201cCiros \u201c He is the current Vice President of TOSDV and Crew Chief of our 3\/19 “Magnificent” M\u00f6ller theatre organ at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA. Bernie \u00a0also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Theatre Organ Society (ATOS).<\/p>\n

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