A grant from the William Pomeroy Foundation for a New York State Historical Marker has been awarded to the Lyman Frank Baum Foundation Inc. of Syracuse. A celebration of the announcement is planned May 17, 2025, on the grounds where the new marker will be placed. The Mattydale, NY, location is the site where Baum's […]
Universal Pictures will re-release of The Wiz--the 1978 Oscar-nominated musical starring Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Lena Horne, and Richard Pryor--nationwide for screenings Sunday, May 18 and Wednesday, May 21. Universal has restored The Wiz in 4K using the original 35mm negative, the 35mm magnetic audio stems, and both the 1” 8-track stereo music masters and […]
Judy Garland's legacy as an LGBTQ icon is deeply intertwined with her work, particularly in The Wizard of Oz, which serves as a narrative of self-discovery, acceptance, and the quest […]
Join Oz fans in Chittenango, New York, June 6-8 as the community hosts its annual celebration of native son L. Frank Baum. The All Things Oz Museum is the center […]
The annual Judy Garland festival in her birthplace, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, returns with John Kelsch, the museum's curator leading tours, and John Fricke, Judy Garland author and authority as emcee. […]
OzCon International will be held this year in Burbank, California. Their website promises a weekend packed with Oz: "Each year, we explore different Oz themes, and in celebration of the […]
‘Sensory Feast’ in Indianapolis follows the Yellow Brick Road all the way to an innovative dining experience inspired by The Wizard of Oz. Using projection mapping technology and a themed […]
Join members of the International Wizard of Oz Club as we gather in Aberdeen, South Dakota, to explore the city L. Frank Baum once called home. From our opening reception […]
Butler Haynes Park in Mapleton, Illinois takes center stage again this year Aug. 9th. This family-friendly annual celebration of Oz includes meet-and-greets with the cast members from the Spirit of […]
The Everland autumn festival, The Everland Of Oz, remains open through Nov. 16. Join Everland characters Lenny & Friends as they play the roles of Dorothy's friends and take you […]
Scavenger hunt in downtown shops, treat bags at the Lions Tent in Munchkin Land, ax throwing, character appearances, puppet shows at 1pm and 3 pm and more! Plus Oz, antique, […]
There’s no place like…being on stage or playing a part in the story as it unfolds! In this fully interactive experience, you’ll be transported to Kansas, Munchkin Land, Emerald City, […]