Oz art and activities at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod

Cultural Center of Cape Cod offers an opening event Saturday, July 27, from 10am – 3pm for its Wizard of Oz exhibit. Event tickets are $25.

Central to the exhibit are thirteen mural-sized canvases by Christina Schlesinger. “The Dorothy  Paintings” reimagine Dorothy’s adventures as the symbol of youthful resilience and independence. “Through my paintings, I wanted to capture Dorothy’s journey as a  powerful metaphor for the challenges and triumphs young girls face in discovering their own  strengths,” says Schlesinger.

Families can engage in hands-on activities both indoors and out by building LEGO creations in the “No Place Like Home” room cooling off in the “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” sprinkler. The Palette supper club offering dishes inspired by the  world of Oz, complemented by Oz-centered jazz performances. Renowned  pianist Laszlo Gardony will provide fresh takes on American Songbook classics and  riginal compositions, including his arrangement of “Over the Rainbow.”

The exhibit itself remains open through Sept. 27. The website indicates “donations encouraged” for admission following the opening event.