Hats Off to Stage Performers, and Who is Going to Win America's Got Talent 2012?

Real American Treasure:

This week, We'd like to salute those folks brave enough to be live performers. Their creative spirits bring so much valued entertainment with real human connection, a different thing altogether from watching actors on screen.

And it is terrifying to perform live whether in front of a packed theater, or a sparsely populated coffee house! So hats off to you performers out there. Even here at the American Treasure Tour  it is like a live performance to be a tour guide. Fortunately for us, we have more props than a Hollywood movie lot to back us up!
 

Quotation of the Day ~ "The piano keys....

Thursday's Quote:

                                      

"The piano keys are black and white

but they sound like a million colors in your mind."

- From "Spiders web” 
― Maria Cristina Mena

Above photo of an arranger's piano, used to make piano rolls for Nickelodeons, Player Pianos and other Mechanical Music ... hear more about this special piece and who owned it at the American Treasure Tour.

Accordion Music ... Bring it On!

This beautiful accordion sits atop of one of our dance hall organs in the Nickelodeon Room.  Lighting features it when the accordion plays along with the organ music.  Just one of thousands of sights and sounds at The American Treasure Tour.  Call us for reservations!

http://americantreasuretour.com/

National Fallen Firefighters Association

Every Monday the American Treasure blog posts about people and organizations who are American Treasures.

This week we are highlighting the 

"National Fallen Firefighters Association". 

 This association is to remember fallen firefighters

 as well as help their families.

http://www.firehero.org/

Above is the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Exquisite Porcelain Dolls ~ Beautiful Music

Beautiful porcelain dolls adorn our Nickelodeon Room. 

Must see the dozens of highly collectible dolls ~ they are gorgeous!

Quote for the Day:

"Music is the shorthand of emotion."

Leo Tolstoy

Read more athttp://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_music3.html#6hV24LRbMSLfQ7s8.99

We have great music at the American Treasure Tour ~ see below one of our many band organs ~

Here's Your Sign!

Here is the new sign at the doors of the American Treasure Tour ~ just installed today.

Credit Bryan Kirkwood for design and J. J. Frey & John Bowman for putting up with incredible heat today to hang the sign.  Good work gentlemen.

In other news...progress continues on our gift shoppe and new rest room facilities.

Things are moving and shaking here at the American Treasure Tour.

Wounded Warrior Todd Nicely ~ A real American Treasure

The American Treasure Tour highlights real treasures ~ American heroes every Monday.

Here is USMC Corporal Todd Nicely's story:

http://origin.ksdk.com/news/difference/story.aspx?storyid=204888

Nicely shown here with his wife Crystal and Gary Sinese during a May benefit concert.

Thanks to:  http://www.tunneltotowersrun.org/concert_nyc.aspx  for the image.

Check out:  http://www.tunneltotowersrun.org/ for more information. 

Jinks pops by with a musical quote...

Quote for the Day brought to you by our pal Jinks:

"Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy."  ~Ludwig van Beethoven

Hear the sounds of wonderful music at The American Treasure Tour.  Over 200 Nickelodeons and Band Organs as well as a Calliope and Music Boxes.  Check out our web site:
http://americantreasuretour.com/

Read more at:
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_music2.html#9TXC6HmUq4L8ER7Z.99

Moving Day ...

Today at the American Treasure Tour we had a bit of a remodel in the Nickelodeon Room so that we could add more mechanical music for our visitors to hear.  Here we see Mark Chester in the background with Marlin Douglass and Joe Helferty in the foreground moving a "red key" Wurlitzer Nickelodeon.  The transformation is complete and we are ready for this week's tour groups.  Shout out to Jay Kreider for the new electrical work and thanks also to Seth Gammache who did all the technical work to make these instruments play at the touch control of our iPads.  There is always something new to see in our 100,000 square feet.

Tours by reservation.  Group size, minimum of fifteen people.

For more information: http://americantreasuretour.com/

American Hero Quilts ~ a real American treasure!

Every Monday American Treasure Tour highlights an American Hero.  Today we are saluting Sue Nebeker of Washington State who heads up the American Hero Quilt web site and service organization.  Read her story here:  http://www.americanheroquilts.com/story.htm

In the face of her debilitating condition due to multiple sclerosis, Sue found a way to help wounded war soldiers.  Denying the opportunity to pity herself, she works hard to help others and as a result, many people have been blessed by her efforts.  

The American Treasure Tour Salutes Sue & Clark Nebeker ~ real American treasures!

TGIF ... Have a GREAT weekend!

So how was your week? 

Here at the American Treasure Tour it was a busy one.

Remember to book a reservation with us if you need a little "get-away"

americantreasuretour.com

Thanks to:  http://cliviavogel.wordpress.com/2012/05/04/the-weekend-tgif/ for today's image.

Answer to today's trivia question:    

Don McLean recorded a well known song "American Pie" in 1971, released on the album of the same name.  The song made its debut at which university?
a.  Georgetown
b.  U Mass
c.  USC Berkley
d.  Temple

d. Temple University in Philadelphia, PA

Today is MUSIC TRIVIA TUESDAY!

Don McLean recorded a well known song "American Pie" in 1971, released on the album of the same name.  The song made its debut at which university?
a.  Georgetown
b.  U Mass
c.  USC Berkley
d.  Temple

Answer later today!