Davis-Moore Blog

Marvin Hamlisch, presented by The Grumpy Old Men, is coming to Wichita, Friday, July 30th!  Get a $5 discount when you call 316-263-0884 and mention Davis-Moore.

Marvin Hamlisch’s life in music is notable for its great versatility as well as substance.

As composer, Hamlisch has won virtually every major award that exists: three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globe awards; his groundbreaking show, “A CHORUS LINE”, received the Pulitzer Prize.

He is the composer of more than forty motion picture scores including his Oscar-winning score and song for “THE WAY WE WERE” and his adaptation of Scott Joplin’s music for “THE STING”, for which he received a third Oscar. His prolific output of scores for films include original compositions and/or musical adaptations for “SOPHIE’S CHOICE”, “ORDINARY PEOPLE”, “THE SWIMMER”, “THREE MEN AND A BABY”, “ICE CASTLES”, “TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN”, “BANANAS”, ”SAVE THE TIGER” and his latest effort ”THE INFORMANT”, (Sept.2009)  starring Matt Damon and directed by Steven Soderbergh.

Marvin Hamlisch holds the position of principal pops conductor for the National Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Symphony and San Diego Symphony.

Mr. Hamlisch was Musical Director and arranger of Barbra Streisand’s 1994 concert tour of the U.S. and England as well as of the television special, “Barbra Streisand: The Concert” (for which he received two of his Emmys).

Hamlisch is a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music and Queens College (where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree). He believes in the power of music to bring people together. “Music can make a difference. There is a global nature to music, which has the potential to bring all people together. Music is truly an international language, and I hope to contribute by widening communication as much as I can.”

Davis-Moore Mazda is proud to again be a sponsor of Celebrate – Wichita’s official Fourth of July fireworks show at Lawrence Dumont Stadium on Sunday, July 4.  KAKE TV has presented Celebrate for 35 consecutive years now, and we are thrilled to again be part of this exciting community event.  In addition to great baseball and dazzling fireworks, this year the celebration features a 30-minute concert by the United States Air Force Heartland of America Concert Band!

Celebrate 2010 begins at 6:30 PM with an NBC Showcase baseball game featuring the Denver Cougars and the Haysville Heat. Following the game at approximately 9:00 PM the Celebrate program will begin, hosted by KAKE News anchors Jeff Herndon & Susan Peters. In addition to the concert, Celebrate will include a salute to a Hometown Hero from McConnell Air Force Base and the largest fireworks show in Wichita.  The fireworks finale will begin at approximately 9:45 PM.

Tickets are required for admission inside the stadium and can be purchased by calling 264-6887. General admission tickets start at $5.00.

Thanks to all our fellow sponsors of Celebrate 2010… Papa Johns Pizza, the City of Wichita, Advanced Pain Medicine Associates, Wichita Wingnuts and KAKE TV.

The USAF Heartland of America Band is an innovative, professional, military music organization dedicated to providing local, national and global audiences with incomparable musical products while directly impacting the overarching Air Force mission. They cultivate both patriotism and kinship while bridging cultural barriers utilizing music.

Delighting audiences since 1943, this 45-member unit represents more than 325,000 dedicated Air Force professionals who diligently watch over the skies of our country and our national interests.  The Heartland of America Band dramatically conveys the bravery, sacrifices and commitment of our expeditionary Airmen.

The Heartland of America Band is an Air Force squadron of professional musicians whose backgrounds include advanced degrees in music performance and cover a broad range of music styles.  Known throughout the United States for outstanding performances and recordings, the Heartland of America Band reaches more than one million people annually through live, radio and television appearances.

Davis-Moore Service Departments offer more than just repairs!

Many people have the misconception that taking your vehicle to a dealership for service will be more expensive than taking it to an independent service outlet – or they think that dealerships only have limited services available.  At Davis-Moore, we pride ourselves on the fact that during our 50 years of business in Wichita, we’ve kept our prices competitive with national mass merchandisers and chain stores.  Plus, we offer a full line of automotive services – some of which may surprise you!

Davis-Moore service departments are open Monday –Friday 7am-6pm and Saturdays from 8am-1pm.   For your convenience, we offer early bird and night drop box service – as well as a weekday courtesy shuttle to take you home or to work anywhere within the metro area!

Davis-Moore employs ASE certified Master Technicians and has over 25 factory Master Techs working in our service departments, because we believe only highly trained technicians should work on your vehicle. Davis-Moore can also service ALL makes and models of vehicles, (not just the New brands we sell!), and is equipped to handle almost any automotive service or repair. Most factory parts we install come with a lifetime warranty.  Additionally, we offer paintless dent repair, window tinting, complete touch-ups, vinyl and cloth repair, complete interior and exterior details, custom stripes and graphics AND we carry a full line of automotive accessories!  Need a new set of tires?  We stock most brands.  Wreck your vehicle?  We’re an authorized AAA approved auto and body repair facility.

Special Davis-Moore Service offers can often be found in your mailbox, online at davis-moore.com or click directly on the coupons below.  We’ve also included a few great ones for you here – call us for an appointment and give us a chance to show you just how great our service is!

We strive to make service appointments convenient for ALL our customers!  Open Monday – Friday 7am-6pm and Saturday 8am-1pm

$19.95 oil change plus a complimentary 23 point vehicle check-up! (up to 5 quarts of standard oil) GET COUPON

10% off any other services at ANY Davis-Moore service department! GET COUPON

Fireworks can be a fun part of July 4th celebrations, but they can also cause severe injuries if they’re not handled carefully. Here are a few fireworks tips that can help keep your 4th of July festivities injury free:

-Purchase fireworks from reliable sources. Make sure they’re legal in your area, and read the warning labels and directions before lighting them. Do not experiment with homemade fireworks!

-Prepare a safe place outdoors, preferably one that has a large flat surface. Make sure the area is clear of other fireworks, combustible materials like dried wood or grass, and away from buildings.

-Keep bystanders a safe distance away from where the fireworks are being set off – especially when they’re being lit.

-Make sure children are under adult supervision at all times.  Even fireworks that are considered “safe” for children are dangerous when not handled properly.  Sparklers, for instance, burn at 2000 degrees Fahrenheit, and can cause serious burns if they’re picked up or stepped on before they cool off completely. (Last year, sparklers were the top cause of injuries – 50% higher than even firecrackers!)

-Keep water nearby, like a bucket or garden hose, for emergencies and for dousing fireworks that don’t go off.

-Don’t ignite fireworks in any sort of container or place any portion of your body directly over fireworks as they are being lit.

-Never point or throw fireworks at another person.

-If a firework malfunctions, do not attempt to relight or handle it.  Douse and soak it with water – then throw it away.

From all of us at Davis-Moore, have a happy – and safe – Fourth of July!