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Christmas 2024 Sacklunch Serenades

On December 2, 2024 0 Comments - Announcements

Christmas 2024 Schedule

Sacklunch Serenades 2024 Schedule

On May 23, 2024 3 Comments - Announcements
Sacklunch Serenades Summer 2024

Important:

  • Organ concerts are at 12:00 noon on Thursdays with the exception of the last three concerts, which begin at 11:30 AM
  • All concerts are at the Immanuel Lutheran Church Organ Gym, 828 East Pikes Peak Avenue, CO Springs
  • Bring friends and a sack lunch (if you want).
  • Free admission and donations are welcome!
  • Schedule is subject to change
  • You are our best advertising – thank you for your continued support!

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December 14th Christmas Concert Cancelled Due to Weather

On December 14, 2023 0 Comments - Announcements
Cancelled due to icy roads
‘Nuff said?
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2023 Christmas Sacklunch Serenades

On November 16, 2023 0 Comments - Announcements

Christmas ornament sits on a musical score

Music for Christmas and the Holidays — 2023

The Pikes Peak Area Theatre Organ Society (PPATOS) proudly presents “Music for Christmas and the Holidays.” The performers will be Jim Calm, Kenny Orr, and Nick Taylor. All Christmas sacklunch serenades are from noon to 1:00 p.m. on the following Thursdays:

  • November 30th
  • December 7th
  • December 14th
  • December 21st

The location will be the home of the “Mighty Dave Weesner Theatre Pipe Organ,” Immanuel Organ Gym, 828 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO. Remember: all concerts start at noon on Thursdays!

Bring family, friends, and neighbors for fun and music! Bring your sack lunch, if desired. No admission charge, but donations are gratefully accepted. The Pikes Peak Area Theatre Organ Society thanks you for your generous and continuing support. Have yourself a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Sacklunch Serenades 2023 Schedule

On June 13, 2023 0 Comments - Announcements

Sacklunch Serenades are back at the COS City Auditorium!

Important Announcements

2023 Summer Sacklunch Serenade Schedule (Thursdays at COS City Auditorium!)

Date Who and What
June 8th Jim Calm – Startin’ the Season Off Right!
June 15th Randy Morris – Good Times with Music and Requests
June 22nd Doug Thompson – Caressing the Keys - Smooth Sounds
June 29th Nick and Mike – Music for the Fourth and Beyond!
July 6th Randy Morris – Fun Times Are Comin’
July 13th Nick Taylor – Potpourri (Great American Songbook)
July 20th John Ledwon – Direct from Las Vegas and Disney Theatre
July 27th Jim Calm – Happy Days are Here Again
August 3rd Randy Morris – Summer Treats
August 10th Jim Calm and Nick Taylor – Ragtime Is A Good Time
August 17th Mike Guyote and the Dixielanders
August 24th Jim Calm – Those Lazy, Crazy Dog Days of Summer
August 31st Season Finale – Lots of folks get to play?

2022 Christmas Season Serenades

On November 14, 2022 4 Comments - Announcements
Christmas Snowflakes

You’re Invited to the Christmas Serenades — Spread the Word!

The Pikes Peak Area Theatre Organ Society (PPATOS) presents “Music for Christmas and the Holidays.” Yes, sacklunch serenades are coming in December, all starting at noon on Thursdays:

  • December 1st –- Jim Calm – Dashing Through the Snow!
  • December 8th –- Randy Morris – A Christmas Party
  • December 15th –- Nick & Mike – An Old-Fashioned Christmas
  • December 22nd –- Jim Calm – “Wrapping Up” the 27th Season

Location will be the home of the Mighty Dave Weesner Theatre Pipe Organ, Immanuel Organ Gym, 828 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO. All concerts start at noon on Thursdays.

Bring family, friends, and neighbors for fun and music! Bring your sack lunch, if desired. No admission charge, donations accepted. The Pikes Peak Area Theatre Organ Society thanks you for your generous and continuing support. We wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Sacklunch Serenades 2022

On July 12, 2022 1 Comments - Announcements

Sacklunch Serenades 2021, written on blackboard

Great Music and Movies to Eat Your Lunch By

SACKLUNCH SERENADES

2022 – Our 27th Season

The Pikes Peak Area Theatre Organ Society presents music and movies at the Immanuel Lutheran Church Organ Gym, 846 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO.

*Home of the Mighty Dave Weesner Theatre Pipe Organ*

  • Bring your own sack lunch – Don’t miss a single show!
  • No admission charge! Your donations are most welcome!

Saturday Concerts begin at 1 PM

  • Saturday, July 23rd – Jim Calm – Kickin’ it off right!
  • Saturday, August 6th – Doug Thompson – Smooth Sounds!
  • Saturday, August 13th – Stephen Brittain from Ft. Myers, FL

Thursday Concerts begin at 12 Noon

  • Thursday, August 18th – Randy Morris – Melody Maker!
  • Thursday, August 25th – Jim Calm – Musical Mayhem & Ragtime!
  • Thursday, September 1st – Nick & Mike – Keyboard Surprises!
  • Thursday, September 8th – 27th Season Finale

The Pikes Peak Area Theatre Organ Society thanks you for your understanding and continuing support of the Sacklunch Serenade Shows!

You are our best advertising! Please invite your friends and neighbors!

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In Memory of Dave Weesner

On November 19, 2021 0 Comments - Announcements

Dave with the Wurlitzer in CO Springs Auditorium

Dave with the Wurlitzer in CO Springs Auditorium

Hello Members and Friends of the PPATOS,

Today I have the sad duty to inform you that this morning Dave Weesner, Vice Chairman of the PPATOS unexpectedly passed away. He will be missed by all of us. Dave was one of the charter members of this organization. Dave generously shared his instrument installed the the organ gym with our organization.

John Grunow, Chairman PPATOS (November 17, 2021)

Memorial Service for Dave Weesner

  • When: 11:30, Wednesday, 24 November 2021
  • Where: First Lutheran Church, 1515 N Cascade Ave, CO Springs

David Nils Weesner (1949 – 2021)

David N. Weesner, 71 passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Dave was born November 29, 1949, to MSgt Howard and Ruth (Taylor) Weesner in Newburgh, New York. Growing up in a military family, Dave moved around the country before settling in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He graduated from Widefield High school and received an architectural degree from University of Colorado in 1972. Dave had a highly successful career as an architect and his work can be seen throughout the state.

Dave was married to Karen Weesner (Sielken) on July 27, 1974. He was a man of God, a loving husband, and a great father and grandfather. He was an active member of First Lutheran Church where he sang in the choir and played in several musicals. He was a member of the Pikes Peak Area Theatre Organ Society (PPATOS) and was instrumental in the Sack Lunch Serenade programs held at the City Auditorium. He was fond of the “Mighty Wurlitzer,” but he loved playing programs and silent movies on his own personal theater organ, one of the largest in the state, now housed in the gymnasium at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Robert Weesner. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Karen; his brother Phil and his wife Lori Weesner of Phoenix, Arizona; son Matthew and his wife Ashley Weesner of Kearney, Nebraska; and grandchildren Rylan and Ellie Weesner. He will be dearly missed by all he touched as he lived his life for the Lord.

Burial services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery at 10:00 am on Wednesday with a Celebration of Life Service at 11:30 am at First Lutheran Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Sacklunch Serenades 2021

On June 8, 2021 0 Comments - Announcements

Sacklunch Serenades 2021, written on blackboard

Great Music and Movies to Eat Your Lunch By

Where?

Due to continued closure of the Historic City Auditorium, shows will be at the Immanuel Lutheran Church Organ Gym, located at 828 East Pikes Peak Avenue. Enter from alley north of the gym.

When?

Thursdays at noon all through the summer. Come one, come all, and bring your friends! There's no admission charge but your donations are most welcome. Arrive earlier if you want time to get the lunch special.

What?

Schedule for Our 26th Season:

  • June 10: Jim Calm - Our first show since December 2019
  • June 17: Randy Morris - His first time at the Organ Gym
  • June 24: Mike Guyote - Summer has officially begun
  • July 1: Dave Weesner - 60's favorites & more
  • July 8: Jim Calm - Fun times… including 7/8, 5/4, and 3/4
  • July 15: Randy Morris - More good times & great music
  • July 22: Mike & Nick - Share the stage
  • July 29: John Ledwon - Direct from Las Vegas & Disney Theatre
  • August 5: Jim Calm - Ragtime in the good old summertime
  • August 12: Randy Morris - Third time is a real charm
  • August 19: Mike & Nick - Piano and organ, together again
  • August 26: Dave Weesner - Wester music, bring your hat
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  • Septermber 2: Season Finale - Lots of folk get to play

What About Lunch?

Bring your own or buy it here. The $6.00 lunch special includes dessert!

Caveat

Schedule is subject to change. Changes will be announced at the shows. Call Dave Weesner with questions or to confirm scheduled artist at 719-473-2010.

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February 2020 All Gospel Show V at the Organ Gym

On February 24, 2020 0 Comments - Announcements

Upcoming Theatre Pipe Organ Event
At the “Organ Gym” – 828 E. Pike’s Peak Ave

All Gospel Show V

Sunday, February 23rd – 2:00 pm

Special Guests: 4Given Gospel Quartet
And Featuring the Immanual Jubilante Choir

Sing along on your favorite gospel songs accompanied on the mighty theatre pipe organ!

Refreshments!! The event is free – Donations accepted

Questions? – call Dave at (719) 473-2010