For Adults 18+

Witness the history and sounds of one of Rochester's best kept secrets! The West Herr Auditorium Theatre is home to a 95-year-old, world-class theatre pipe organ. Installed in the RKO Palace Theatre in 1928 to accompany silent films, the Mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ entertained movie and concert audiences for years before falling silent. Enthusiastic volunteers resurrected the sleeping giant years later and rescued it from the wrecking ball before the 1965 demolition of the RKO Palace, forming the all-volunteer Rochester Theater Organ Society (RTOS). Today, you can experience the sounds, excitement and grandeur of this magnificent, historical instrument (and technological wonder!) at concerts performed by both accomplished and budding theatre organists from across the country and around the world.

As a bonus, each attendee will receive a complimentary pass to attend a Wurlitzer concert, compliments of the Rochester Theater Organ Society!

Please register by calling 225-8951 or online: https://greecepl.librarycalendar.com/event/rochesters-best-kept-secret-unveiling-mighty-wurlitzer-28009

Disclaimer(s)

Staff often take pictures at library programs. The library uses photos in its publicity, in social media, and on its website. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know before the program begins.

The Greece Public Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-225-8951 at least 10 days prior to the event, or you may contact us via email through our website.