Surely, We`re Not Joking - Travel Wisconsin`s Otto Pilot Landing at

Today’s Date: Friday, June 13, 2014
Contact:
Russ Warren, Marketing Director
russ@birchcreek.org
PO Box 230
3821 County E
Egg Harbor, WI 54209
Ph: (920) 868-3763
Lisa Oswald, PR Intern
Oswaldl0673@my.uwstout.edu
Ph: (715) 661-2466
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SURELY, WE’RE NOT JOKING –
TRAVEL WISCONSIN’S “OTTO THE AUTOPILOT” HAS LANDED AT EGG
HARBOR
Mascot from the 1980s hit “Airplane!” and Travel Wisconsin’s new tourism TV ad
to make an appearance at the Birch Creek Music Performance Center
Egg Harbor, Wis. – June 13, 2014 – “Otto the Autopilot,” star from the movie
“Airplane!” and Travel Wisconsin’s new TV ad has taken a detour from his
journey flying over Wisconsin to visit Egg Harbor, WI. Otto will be at the Birch
Creek Music Performance Center.
Otto will make his appearance at the
Drumming Comedy and Pops program on
Thursday June 27 at Birch Creek. This show is
sure to provide fun-filled entertainment for the
entire family. Otto will surprise concertgoers as
he pops up from time to time and in inventive
ways to interact with musicians and attendees.
“Otto the Autopilot” is traveling around the
state to help promote “fun” in Wisconsin as a
part of the 2014 Travel Wisconsin ad
campaign that spoofs the original 1980s comedy hit, “Airplane!” The ads were
directed by Hollywood directors and Wisconsin-natives David and Jerry Zucker,
and Jim Abrahams, and feature Otto’s co-stars from the movie, Robert Hays and
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
“Flying all over the state with the Wisconsin wind in my cheesehead has really
inflated my ego,” said “Otto the Autopilot.” “I may be full of hot air, but I am pretty
sure that I’ve made it to the A-list, so I am really looking forward to landing in Egg
Harbor and seeing everyone at the Birch Creek Music Performance Center.”
Birch Creek Music Performance Center is a summer music school in Door
County, WI, for advanced young musicians. With a performance emphasis,
students are taught by nationally known performers and educators during the
day, and perform alongside them in concerts at night. Five sessions focus on
percussion and steel band, symphony, big band jazz and vocal jazz. Applications
are welcome.
2014 Season Concert Schedule
Percussion & Steel Band – June 19 – 28
Symphony – July 3 – 12
Big Band Jazz – July 16 – August 9
Vocal Jazz – August 12 – August 16
Travelers looking for year-round Wisconsin getaway ideas, travel planning,
events and free guides can discover their own fun at TravelWisconsin.com on
their desktop, tablet, and mobile device. You can also choose to “Like” us at
Facebook.com/TravelWisconsin, follow along on Twitter at Twitter.com/TravelWI
and find us on Pinterest.com/TravelWisconsin. And earn your “Brag Badge” as
you travel with the free Travel Wisconsin™ iPhone or Android app.
[PHOTO CAPTION: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Otto the Autopilot and Robert Hays
filming Travel Wisconsin ads.]
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