Silent Movie - Theater Organ
Sun, Apr 26
|Immanuel School Gym
Benjamin Kolodiejz will accompany the silent movie, "Seven Chances" (starring Buster Keaton). Pizza, popcorn, and Soda will also be provided!
Time & Location
Apr 26, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Immanuel School Gym, 828 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
About The Event
Following the Hymn Fest, the celebration moves to the church’s school gymnasium at 4:00 p.m. for a special screening of the 1925 silent comedy masterpiece, Seven Chances, starring Buster Keaton. This portion of the afternoon features the legendary "Mighty Kremer Wonder Organ," a 1927 theater organ that holds the distinction of being the largest theater organ in Colorado.
In the unique setting of the "Organ Gym," Kolodziej will provide a live, improvised soundtrack to Keaton’s hilarious tale. He will recreate the authentic "golden age" cinema experience using the organ’s roughly 2,500 pipes and its wide array of built-in percussion effects and "toy counter" sounds. Both events are free and open to the public.
"We are thrilled to welcome Benjamin Kolodziej to Immanuel as we celebrate 125 years in Colorado Springs," said Dr. Donald Zimmerman, Music Director at Immanuel Lutheran Church. "This is a rare opportunity to hear two very different types…