We know you have all been waiting for news of the 2016
Wizard of Oz Festival, so without much ado, here it is. The dates are:
Thursday, June 9th – Saturday, June 11th.
Thursday, June 9th – Saturday, June 11th.
Please note: We will put out a new schedule by May which may reflect changes, additions and/or more defined information about this even. Please stay turned.
Josh Gallagher, who wowed the crowd with his
amazing
performance last year has been asked back. This year, for
the 80th Anniversary of Judy Garland’s film debut, Josh will
give us a sparkling jazz tribute to Judy’s film work.
Thursday Eve, June 9th
4:00 - 5:00 - High Tea and Style Show in the Judy Garland House
Will include a tour of the house, fashion show with replicas of Judy's costumes
and coffee/tea with pastries. Details to be announced later.
and coffee/tea with pastries. Details to be announced later.
7:00 pm - Josh Gallagher – Piano Jazz Concert
Josh Gallagher, who wowed the crowd with his
amazing performance last year has been asked back. This year, for
the 80th Anniversary of Judy Garland’s film debut, Josh will
give us a sparkling jazz tribute to Judy’s film work.
8:00 pm - Film - “Pigskin Parade”
In keeping with the celebration of Judy’s film
career, we will be showing her first feature-length film. Made in 1936 at 20th
Century Fox when Judy was fourteen, the film also stars Jack Haley, Betty
Grable and Patsy Kelly. It’s a combination college musical and football film. Judy,
barely in her teens, demonstrates her already remarkable her talent. (93
minutes)
Introduction by John Fricke & Michelle Russell
Friday, June 10th - Judy’s Birthday!
Free Admission all day and treats (can't say what they'll be)
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
– “They Remember Judy”
John Fricke shows a rare video montage with
commentary. These are video excerpts and anecdotes from interviews he conducted
in the 1980s and 1990s; the participants Wilma Casper (who lived with the Gumms
in 1925), June Allyson, Alan King, Hugh Martin,
Norman Jewson, and many others.
Norman Jewson, and many others.
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – The “Judy Around Town” Tour
Paul Herrick, who has spent years studying Garland/Gumm sites in Grand Rapids will conduct a tour by car and on foot, showing the sites important to Judy and her family’s life while they lived here in Grand Rapids.
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – “Judy Remembers Dorothy”
John Fricke will lecture on Judy’s memories of “The Wizard of Oz,” what it meant to her and the manner in which Dorothy Gale accompanied her throughout her life. This will be a straight lecture with no video.
8:00 p.m. – Pizza and Snack Food Truck
(More information on this later)
9:30
p.m. – 11:00 p.m. - “The Wizard of Oz”
Showing of the classic 1939 film, "The Wizard of Oz" starring
Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Margaret Hamilton
and Billie Burke on a JUMBO Screen outdoors.
Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Margaret Hamilton
and Billie Burke on a JUMBO Screen outdoors.
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Saturday, June 11th
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon – Judy/Wizard of Oz Jeopardy
Come play
the game. Lots of fun and PRIZES! FREE
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Emerald City Fest
A fun
event for kids of all ages at the Central School
in the heart of Grand Rapids. "Horse of a Different
Color" carriage rights, Face Painting, Hair Chalk/Braiding,
Tatoos, Manicures, Instrument Petting Zoo, Dress-Up for
Photos, Wizard of Oz characters, games and more.
in the heart of Grand Rapids. "Horse of a Different
Color" carriage rights, Face Painting, Hair Chalk/Braiding,
Tatoos, Manicures, Instrument Petting Zoo, Dress-Up for
Photos, Wizard of Oz characters, games and more.
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Oz Trivia and Oz Anti-Bullying Talk
John Fricke
gives a short, fun Oz talk for kids of all ages!
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Dorothy’s Farm
Animals
Judy Garland Memorial Garden – Come and see animals of all kinds: Alpacas, lambs, a calf, rabbits, goats, chickens, ducks, dog, and cat with kittens.
John Fricke presents and
comments on clips of the best of Judy's television work
across the last years of her life: dazzling solos, plus duets with
Vic Damone, Sammy Davis, Jr., Perry Como and others. Includes a special
showing of one of the museum's prime treasures: Judy’s famed
microphone from the CBS television series and "The Ed Sullivan
Show" (1965).
6:00 p.m.
– 9:00 p.m. - "THE SLIPPERS" - SPECIAL
EVENT!!!
Grand Rapids' premiere showing of “The Slippers,”
a Tricon Film and Television documentary about
the history of the famed Ruby Slippers. Includes historic film footage, celebrity interviews, and sequences filmed in Grand Rapids. This will be a very exciting event! Director/producer Morgan White will be present to discuss the film.
5:00 p.m. social hour with live music, followed by dinner and film.
*We are trying to see if, in addition to this showing, "The Slippers" can also be shown outdoors on the Jumbo Screen. We will let you know if this can be arranged.
5:00 p.m. social hour with live music, followed by dinner and film.
*We are trying to see if, in addition to this showing, "The Slippers" can also be shown outdoors on the Jumbo Screen. We will let you know if this can be arranged.
We have a few changes and refinements coming up which we will post in a new newsletter, so stay turned.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL EVENTS and INFORMATION here MAYBE CHANGED
WITH OUT NOTICE.
Take the "Oz" Train
We thought you’d all
like to know the latest news about Oz! Warner Bros. is trying out a new "Wizard of Oz" train -- in the fashion of their holiday-time "Polar Express" train. The Oz train began its first trips this month, and they'll continue (across long weekends) through mid-April. The train leaves from French Lick, Indianna. If you are in that area, you might like to try it!
For more information on Warner Bros. "Wizard of Oz" train, please visit:
Judy Garland - Star of the Month on Turner Classic Movies!
April means Judy Garland is Turner Classic Movies Star of the Month! For those of you who get TCM, be sure to check out the line-up of great movies.
Each Friday from 8:00 p.m. (depending on what coast you are on) until early in the morning, Judy Garland movies will be shown. As an example, on April 1st the following films will be shown:
Pigskin Parade
Listen, Darling
Love Finds Andy Hardy
Babes in Arms
Everybody Sing
Thoroughbreds Don't Cry
Broadway Melody of 1938.
In the old days, the old way for people to see these films was to wait for the networks to play them. Although now, many fans own these films, this is still a great event. A lot of people who have never seen them will be enjoying Judy, co-stars, some wonderful stories and great music.
Happy April!
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Please make sure you view the updated version of the schedule on the next blog after this or visit the Judy Garland Museum website! Most of it is correct but there have been some changes as well.
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