Silent Film Event! "Nosferatu" with Organist Jay Warren

Sat Oct 26 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Experience the thrill of vintage cinema at Opus 327's fourth annual silent film event! This year, we're proud to present a Halloween-themed screening featuring the iconic vampire film 'Nosferatu.' Special guest organist Jay Warren of the Silent Film Society of Chicago will provide a captivating live score on the mighty Opus 327 organ.

Before the main feature, the whole family can enjoy a special showing of the 1920s Mutt & Jeff cartoon, 'Slick Sleuths,' where the dynamic duo faces off against a mischievous ghost.

Dress to impress for our costume contest, with two generous prizes of $100 gift certificates to Chicago-Main Newsstand. Don't miss this unforgettable evening of vintage entertainment, perfect for film enthusiasts and Halloween fans alike!

Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy the magic of silent film as it was meant to be experienced - with live music and a captivated audience. Whether you are a long-time fan of silent cinema or a newcomer to the genre, this event is sure to delight and entertain.

All proceeds from this event benefit Opus 327.

Tickets are $25 for adults; children 18 and under are free.

Tickets at the door are $30.

Visit our website to learn more about our organization, Opus 327 nfp.

Jay Warren, Chicago's foremost photoplay organist, brings all the color, excitement, and glamour of the silent film era back to life with his original scores for the silver screen. As a regularly featured photoplay organist for the Silent Film Society of Chicago, he has accompanied most of the great silent films throughout his forty-year career in his famous rousing style. He has been featured annually for the society's highly regarded Silent Summer Film Festival since its inception in 2000. Jay has performed film accompaniment on the E.M. Skinner pipe organ at the University of Chicago's Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, the Letourneau pipe organ in the Crimi Auditorium of Aurora University, and the five-manual Wurlitzer located at the Sanfilippo Foundation's Place de la Musique in Barrington, Illinois.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 939 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, United States