Course Detail: 15THEATRE - 15 Detroit Historic Theatres Tour

Harken back to the days of Danny Thomas and make room for the daddy of all pipe organs in this quirky theatre and music hall tour. Begin the day with guide Kim Rusinow, owner of Destination Detroit Tours, for a tour of the Senate Theater, designed by architect Christian Brandt and opened in October of 1925. Though the Senate served mainly as a movie theater, it also was a stage to young comedians and entertainers on their way to stardom, such as the illustrious Danny Thomas. In addition to the Senate's past connection to old Hollywood, it currently serves as home to the eighth largest Wurlitzer organ ever constructed, originally installed in Detroit's Fisher building. After a guided tour of the Senate, organ concert and silent movie showing, the group will enjoy lunch at Fishbones restaurant in Greektown. To finish out the day, OLLI will take you on a guided tour of Detroit's Music Hall, featuring 90 years of music in Detroit through a detailed gallery of performers, shows, artifacts and more. Please Register by October 29.

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