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"Full of heart, courage, and imagination, our must-see The Wizard of Oz opens in May."  KCRep Journey to the magical land of Oz in this enchanting stage adaptation of The […]

A new New York State Historical Marker will be unveiled in Mattydale to commemorate the life and legacy of L. Frank Baum, beloved author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and one of America’s most enduring literary figures. The unveiling ceremony will take place on Friday, May 15--the 170th birthday of L. Frank Baum--at 3 […]

Join us for a celebration of the 125th anniversary of the publication of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz! Books of wonder hosts a panel of veritable Oz experts, including Danielle Paige, author of Dorothy Must Die, Angelo Thomas author of Somewhere..., and Peter Glassman, founder of Books of Wonder and editor of the Books of Wonder […]

It's The Wizard of Oz in person May 22 with visits from the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda from The Spirit of Oz character cast. Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars as we present MGM's classic film, The Wizard of Oz (1939), on a big outdoor screen in the library […]

Check the website regularly for this year's details and forthcoming special guest announcements. This will be the 49th festival in Chittenango! It always attracts thousands of people and is an annual can't-miss tradition for countless Oz fans. "Whether you are a first time visitor or a well-traveled Ozian, we invite you to journey through Oz […]

This year the Judy Garland Museum offers fans a "reunion" to celebrate all things Judy. Meet at the museum Thursday and attend the kick off dinner at 6. John Kelsch will be giving guided tours of the museum, including one specific to the theft of the Ruby Slippers, and an update on fundraising for the […]

Join of fans and the Spirit of Oz performing troupe as they converge for another delightful festival in Hollis Park. Family friendly, outdoor fun with performances, contests, vendors and more. Details are all yet to be confirmed, but last year's event remains on the website to give you an idea of what to expect.   […]

The streets of downtown Wamego become the Yellow Brick Road with an OZ Costume Contest, Toto look-a-like contest, an outdoor OZ Arts & Crafts Market, Classic Car Show, Wizard's Beer […]

TeslaCon 16, the largest immersive Steampunk convention in North America, welcomes attendees to four days in Oz this November. The event continues its tradition of creating an immersive experience where […]