“The Sounds of Christmas” Concert  2018

One of the South Coast’s longest running traditions, “The Sounds of Christmas” concert will again be presented at The Egyptian Theatre on Saturday, December 8^th, at 12 o’clock noon.  Lee Littlefield, Paul Quarino and members of the Christmas Brass will delight young and old with the rich sounds of Christmas through familiar holiday songs, snappy arrangements of familiar tunes and lively Christmas caroling with the Wurlitzer.

Sponsored by the Egyptian Theatre Preservation Association, this special event has been a gift to the community from the musicians and the theatre for forty-four years.

Concert goers will enjoy the power of the 1925 Wurlitzer organ when Lee and Paul take their place at the console.  The only one of its kind in Oregon still played in its original installation, there is a tremendous on-going effort to restore this wonderful instrument to its former glory.

Lee Littlefield has performed since high school days on the Wurlitzer and in this concert since its inception in 1974, having returned to Coos Bay after college to teach music in the North Bend schools. She has worked tirelessly on the theatre restoration and currently serves on the ETPA Board of Directors.

Paul Quarino, one of the West Coast’s premier Wurlitzer concert artists, has given nearly four decades of expertise and elbow grease to the efforts in keeping the organ operational.  Paul has relocated to the coast from Portland, serves on the ETPA Board of Directors and is the organist at Harmony United Methodist Church in Coos Bay.

The Christmas Brass, a 40+ year presence in the longtime concert, will offer memorable traditional holiday music and novelty tunes. The brass players come from all walks of life here on the coast and they share a joy in playing and making beautiful music with their horns (and drums). Trombonist Steve Simpkins serves as organizer/conductor.  Joining Simpkins in the ensemble are:  Steve Krajcir  and Corindee Stauffers, trumpet; Sarah Massey, French horn; Cameron Jerde, euphonium; Dan McGraw, tuba;  Steve Simpkins and Don Walden, trombone; and Trevor Edd, percussion.

The musicians champion keeping the spirit and tradition  of Christmas alive through the great blend of organ and  brass music, and sharing it  with community members young and old in the beautiful auditorium of the Egyptian Theatre –  it is part of what a South Oregon Coast Christmas is all about.

This is a free concert, donations appreciated, with theatre concessions available.  Any donations received will be applied to the Wurlitzer Organ Restoration Fund.  Please take the time to make this wonderful concert part of your holiday plans and traditions.

“1…2…10!” It’s that time of year again!

Join the Coos Bay Police Officers’ Association along with the Coos Bay Professional Firefighters’ Association for a special holiday event and showing of Home Alone at the Egyptian Theatre at 2:00 PM on December 15th 2018. Sponsored by South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team (SCINT), Pacific Power, Porter’s R.V.s, Walmart Coos Bay, Epuerto, Cascade Farm and Outdoor, The Mill Casino and AFSCME. All kids will be entered to win prizes.

Admission: FREE, “keep the change!” All kids get a free popcorn and soda.