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20th Anniversary Concert, 5 October 2008.

    The Great Theatre Organ of the Arlington arrived in Santa Barbara on 7 September 1986 as 20 tons of miscellaneous organ parts.  In the next two years, over 36000 volunteer hours were spent refurbishing and installing the organ.  The first concert was on 1 October 1988 with Tom Hazleton to a sold-out house (2007 seats).

    We are having a 20-year celebration concert on Sunday, October 5th 2008 at 2 PM featuring Scott Foppiano (Tom Hazleton's student) who will play favorites and accompany two Laurel & Hardy silent movie comedies.

    Anybody who wants to be part of the concert preparation and advertizing is most welcome.  We sure can use the help.  Call the hotline (805-685-9891), or send an email (sbtos@cox.net).

Foppiano flyer




Overview of Arlington Theatre from the Balcony.  Main Chambers I and II are in the spanish village on the left.  Solo Chamber is in the spanish village on the right.  The percussion shelf is in back of tower at the left of the stage.  The organ rises on a lift from the middle of the forestage.  The ceiling is semi-elliptical which is acoustically very kind to the organ.  The theatre seats 2007 people.