"The Automobile is the Art"
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News & Views for the Car Enthusiast!
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From the Desk of Darrel Burnett
Executive Director
“And I think to myself
what a wonderful world.”
Louis Armstrong, 1967
I was reminded of those lyrics from that great classic by Louie Armstrong this past Friday night. The Automobile Gallery & Event Center had long since closed for the day and the Memorial Day weekend was already underway for most when I was leaving the office to go home at the end of a very long week. Just as I was reaching my car, I noticed two people at our front door turning to walk away. I greeted them and asked if they could come back tomorrow when we were open. The gentleman politely shook his head no and it quickly became apparent that they weren’t from the area. As he tried to explain, I quickly realized they weren’t from America.
Martin and Marie Zimmermann had traveled more than 4,400 miles from their hometown near Munich, Germany to visit elderly relatives they had never met, one in Green Bay and the other in Marquette, MI. This was their first time in the U.S., and I wasn’t about to disappoint them. Their English was much better than my German but, together, we managed to piece together a conversation. As I unlocked the doors and turned on the lights to The Automobile Gallery & Event Center, suddenly something truly wonderful happened. We began fluently speaking the universal language of automobiles.
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Martin and Marie’s eyes danced as they soaked in our collection and read every storyboard. I learned Martin is a mechanical engineer who loves cars, but his real passion is trucks…and not just any trucks…..the Mercedes Unimog. If you aren’t familiar, you aren’t alone because Unimogs aren’t sold in the U.S. Martin owns four of them including a 1951 Unimog, the first year Mercedes took over production.
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Unimogs are the most rugged trucks on the planet. Not opinion. Fact. Unimogs are famous for working in places no other equipment could survive including holding the world record for climbing to 21,692 feet on the Ojos del Salado volcano in Chile.
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As they left with big smiles on their faces, Martin and Marie kept thanking me for what I had done for them. What they didn’t know is what they had done for me. We don’t save lives or cure diseases at The Automobile Gallery & Event Center. The Memorial Day weekend was a reminder of that as we honored the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom and safety. To the best of our ability, we simply try to make people feel good, rekindle memories, and most of all….smile!
That’s why those lyrics from What a Wonderful World washed over me as I left the Gallery Friday night. Louie Armstrong was a great trumpet player. He was a great entertainer. He was not a great singer. Louie Armstrong is proof that words that come from the heart are far more important than those that come from the mouth. From the heart I want to tell you how much you mean to us! Get ready to enjoy an incredible month of June with us at The Automobile Gallery & Event Center!
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Don’t miss Darrel Burnett’s Steering Column coming to an inbox near you June 15th…..The Cowboy Cadillac Rides Into The Automobile Gallery & Event Center!
If you aren't signed up for it, let us know HERE (scroll to the bottome of the page)
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Green Bay Toy Maker Touching the World!
The Automobile Gallery & Event Center salutes the compassionate and inspiring work of our friend and partner Rick Brunner from Rick’s Toy Box. Rick and a team of volunteers recently brought smiles to the faces of hundreds of refugees in war torn Ukraine. Rick worked around the clock to send hundreds of his unique wooden cars to Ukraine children. Thanks to Rick for all you do!
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Rick was featured on WBAY-TV, watch his video HERE, and then see Rick in-person at our Cars & Guitars Car Show June 18th where he'll delight children of all ages with his wooden cars, tasty suckers and crayons!
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In 1947, Raytheon introduced the very first microwave oven in the world called the Radarange. The Radarange was as large as a refrigerator, weighed 750 pounds, was nearly 6 feet tall and cost $5,000! That was a staggering $1,600 more than a 1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible.
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In 2022, $44.95 will buy you a microwave and the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Costs $125,980. We call that microwave food for thought!
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CARes for the Community comes to The Automobile Gallery & Event Center!
Our area leaders have generously allowed us to display their extraordinary vehicles all in the name of raising money for our area's youth services.
If you're interested in participating, contact us at inquire@theautomobilegallery.org!
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Only 15 More Days to Get Your American English Tickets!
June 15th The Automobile Gallery & Event Center is celebrating Sir Paul McCartney’s 80th birthday at the Meyer Theatre and you’re invited! It promises to be a night you’ll never forget as nationally renowned Beatles tribute band American English takes the stage for the first time ever at the Meyer playing the Beatles legendary hits including a special birthday tribute featuring hits from Paul McCartney’s solo career.
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Win this Exclusive Beatles Box Set!
sponsored by Downtown Green Bay
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Includes:
- The complete Beatles 16-album collection!
- 252-page Beatles history book in color
- Digital download of entire collection to ensure the value of the collection (never have to open the original collection)
This collectors' edition is valued at $1,750. All you need to do is purchase a ticket to the American English concert to be automatically entered into the drawing(must be present to win)!
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A Visitor from Switzerland
Our team was excited to welcome Fabio Di Canio, Lead Product Manager for Travelhouse in Switzerland to The Automobile Gallery & Event Center last week. Fabio was accompanied by Brad Toll, President & CEO of Discover Green Bay. We’re honored that Fabio is arranging tours of our area and plans to make The Automobile Gallery & Event Center a regular stop for our foreign friends.
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Lap the Lake
Lap the Lake event made a pitstop at the Gallery last month! People from all over the midwest began at the Chicago Yacht Club in their own collector vehicles and toured all the way around Lake Michigan, stopping at their favorite hotspots. We're thrilled one of those hotspots was the Gallery. Thanks for visiting us; you all were so great!
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Featured Car Clubs
We had the great fortune of being a destination for our Corvette Club partners out of the Kettle Moraine, WI area. In June we have the Wisconsin Ferrari Club stopping by on the 25th so feel free to motor in to see their group's collection as well!
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Discover Green Bay features the Gallery
At the end of May our friends from Discover Green Bay paid us a visit! With all the changes Green Bay has undergone, Discover Green Bay was in need of new imagrey to showcase, so a film crew and photographers came to the Gallery to shoot new beautiful photos and videos of all the new collection.
We can't wait to see the footage!
Also, Discover GB has a podcast called The 920 Show where they feature things to do in the area and share a list of their top three favorite things to do at each place! TAG made the 2nd show! To listen, follow THIS link (TAG is at time stamp 24:14)
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Memberships at
The Automobile Gallery
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We have memberships for individuals, couples, families, and corporations!
All memberships include:
- Unlimited visits to the Gallery for one year
- Discounts on all gift shop purchases
- Discounts on Special Event Tickets
- Early ticket sales for special openings and special events
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The Automobile Gallery is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the enjoyment and enrichment of our visitors and community. Becoming a member of The Automobile Gallery helps support its mission, which in part is to educate, inspire and share the passion of the automobile with others. Through the generosity of memberships, donations, admissions and event income, The Automobile Gallery will continue for generations to come as one of the finest galleries of its kind in the country.
You may support The Automobile Gallery by making a gift to our endowment fund. This endowment will provide funding in perpetuity for the Gallery to serve the community through various educational programs, exhibits, and interactive learning environments to teach the history of the American Automobile.
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Joyce-Lyn & Steve Altieri
Brent Baker
James Bednarowski
Christopher Boland
Ann & Steve Bradford
Kaleb Cieslewicz
Grant De Broux
Joe Griffiths & Family
Michael Sullivan &M2Logistics
Keith Obermiller & Family
Tom & Dawn Olejniczak
Jeff & Cheryl Tyndall
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Contemporary Automobile Gallery and Event Venue Where
"The Automobile is the Art"
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Gallery open 9:00am - 3:00pm daily, hours subject to change.
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