Picture Gallery > Literary stars shine at benefit concert (29)
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"The Place de la Musique"
The Sanfilippo Estate is a 44,000-square-foot private residence nicknamed "The Place de la Musique" for its magnificent collections of musical intruments and machines.
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This huge art glass and crystal chandelier hangs above the entry hall to the residence and concert hall.
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Welcome Address
CWA President Randy Richardson welcomes the crowd.
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The organ console and curtain are patterned after originals from Chicago's Paradise Theatre. Behind the curtain is the organ's main chamber composed of 8,000 pipes, percussions and sound effects. The organist also can control the concert piano on the stage from the console.
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A "Slam" Dunk
Marc Kelly Smith, founder of the Poetry Slam movement, emcees.
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Reading Studs
Author Elizabeth Berg reads Hall of Fame inductee Studs Terkel.
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Joe Meno
Author Joe Meno reads Hall of Fame inductee Nelson Algren.
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The Sanfilippo Wurlizter, the world's largest restored theatre pipe organ, is the musical centerpiece of the Music Theatre.
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About 150 guests enjoyed touring the mansion followed by a program and concert in The Sanfilippo Estate's 350-seat Music Theatre.
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