Certified genealogist Pam Anderson will present “W. W. Denslow: The Wonderful Illustrator of Franklin County,” at the 12th annual meeting of Antietam Historical Association Wednesday, April 16. Denslow (1856–1915), a […]
Join us for a marathon, half marathon, 10k, or Munchkin Marathon through the beautiful streets and trails of Olathe. This year marks the 22nd anniversary of the event. The city of […]
Join the Friends of the Carbondale Public Library for their annual meeting and program, including a talk by Carl Rexroad, former owner of the Bookworm Book Store. Rexroad will present […]
An extraordinary whirlwind of adventure lands in Pittsburgh with the PBT premiere of the whimsical The Wizard of Oz. Based on the beloved book and film, this ballet follows Dorothy […]
The only all-blind theatre company in the USA, LA's Theatre by the Blind, presents the world premiere of The Enemy of Oz by Christopher Ureña. Reimagining the classic world of […]
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 […]
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 for a place to belong. "Over the Rainbow", a song that was almost cut from the film, is a metaphor for a place of hope, […]
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 of activity each year. Their 2025 theme is Ease on Down the Wicked Road. "We will relive and rediscover the musical sensation The Wiz, celebrating […]
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. The festival promises tours, talks, films and fun for Judy fans of all ages. A meet & greet with Judy's son Joe Luft will be […]
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 40th anniversary of Return to Oz, this year’s themes will include a deep dive into the beloved, lost and lesser-known Oz projects of the Walt […]
‘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 three-course dinner and show, the timeless tale of Dorothy, Toto and her new-found friends comes to life in a completely new and unique way. From […]