For the past several weeks we have been fine-tuning our 2018 Wizard of Oz Festival events. We have also been listening to your questions and comments, so some times have been adjusted and some descriptions are more complete. In addition, a new event has been added for Judy Garland fans!
Thank you. We look forward to seeing you there!
THURSDAY,
JUNE 14, 2018
Festival
Opener - A Musical History Event in the Judy
Garland House
Learn more
about the history of the Gumm family in Grand Rapids and hear the songs they
sang by a cast of adults and children. (Limited space. If sold out, may be
repeated.)
Date: June
14th
Time: 3:30
p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Place: Judy
Garland Museum
Price: $10.00
A “Rat Pack” Dinner
Come
and enjoy a dinner that Judy, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and friends might
have enjoyed at one of their summer BBQs: broasted chicken, coleslaw, mashed
potatoes & gravy or
waffle fries (Please specify) & garlic bread. Drinks provided. Must
purchase tickets in advance.
Date: June
14th
Time: 6:00
p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Place: Judy
Garland Museum
Price: $13.00
Judy Garland’s Miracle Year, Part 1 - Judy,
Frank and Dean
John Fricke
introduces “Judy’s Miracle Year – 1962!” She tallied Oscar and Emmy
nominations; her first Gold Record; and Grammy, Golden Globe, and SBI Awards.
From being told in 1959 that she’d never work again, she soared to the greatest
triumphs of her career!
The
thirty-minute talk will be followed by a screening of the 1962 television
special, The Judy Garland Show, with
guests Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin -- on the big screen. This rare
black-and-white copy of the show (as taped and telecast) includes the original
commercials and neatly sidesteps image distortion caused by inept 1980s
colorization.
Date: June
14th
Time: 7:00
p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Place: Judy
Garland Museum
Price: $10.00
The Wizard of Oz, Young Performers Edition
The Wizard of Oz – a children’s production
– will be presented by Young at Art, a youth theater company. Great fun for
families. (Additional performances on Friday and Sunday.)
Date: June
14th
Time: 7:00
p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Place: Ives
Theatre, The Reif Center, 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids
Price:
$10.00
FRIDAY,
JUNE 15, 2015
Oz and Judy Jeopardy!
Don't miss the annual fun as fans compete for
prizes while playing a very special edition of the classic TV game show. Once
again, popular hosts Joe Malinovsky and Paul Herrick provide the answers - and,
in response, the contestants have to provide the correct questions about The Wizard of Oz movie and its star!
Date: June
15th
Time: 10:00
a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Place: Judy
Garland Museum
Price: $5.00
“Hidden Treasures at the Museum with John
Kelsch”
Come
and see some of the unique items related to Judy Garland that have never been
seen by the public. During the last twenty-three years, the Judy Garland Museum
has received some lovely and unusual items related to Judy and her family
history. Hear the stories behind them, as only museum director John Kelsch can
tell them! A unique experience.
Date: June 15th
Time: 1:00
p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Place: Judy
Garland Museum
Price: $10.00
“Judy’s Miracle Year, Part 2”
Hear
the backstory of the making of I Could Go
on Singing (prior to the evening’s screening); see the film’s premiere
footage (and two songs) from The Ed
Sullivan Show. Extensive research enables the presentation of new
anecdotes, facts, and fun about Judy’s extraordinary performance. Presented by
John Fricke.
Date: June 15th
Time: 3:00
p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Place: Judy
Garland Museum
Price: $10.00
A Community Picnic and Live Entertainment!
Join us for some entertainment and good food!
Dreams Come True Dance Studio will be
entertaining the crowds with some of the acts they are taking to Disney World
this summer. Log Home Wood-Fired Pizza and Chad’s
Meat Wagon will be cooking up
some real delicacies. Vouchers will be given to those who purchase this event
in advance to turn in for their meals at vendor stands. Bring a blanket or some
chairs and set up to watch the classic Wizard of Oz film on the big screen
beginning at 9:00 p.m. Those attending I
Could Go on Singing should line-up early!
Date: June 15th
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30
p.m.
Place: Judy Garland
Museum Garden
Price: $15.00 dinner vouchers (or may buy individual
items)
I
Could Go On Singing
Judy’s final screen triumph, made in 1962, will
be shown in Blu-Ray on a 12’ screen. Beautifully filmed in London, I Could Go on Singing is a
semi-autobiographical drama-with-songs about international singing star, Jenny
Bowman – professionally a legend, but personally adrift – who reaches out to
the man she loved and lost (Dirk Bogarde), as well as to the young son who
never knew her. Costarring Jack (The Odd
Couple) Klugman and featuring fantastic scenes of Judy performing at the
London Palladium.
Date: June 15th
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00
p.m.
Place: Judy Garland
Museum
Price: $10.00
The Wizard of Oz, Young Performers Edition
The Wizard of Oz – a children’s production
– will be presented by Young at Art. Great fun for families. (Additional
performances on Thursday and Sunday).
Date: June
15th
Time: 7:00
p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Place: Ives
Theatre, The Reif Center, 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids
Price:
$10.00
Children’s Wizard of Oz Costume Contest
Dress as your favorite Oz character and join
the contest just before the film screening.
Prizes awarded!
Date: June
15
Time: 8:30 p.m.
– BEGINNING PROMPTLY!
Place:
Evergreen Terrance Lawn, next to the Judy Garland Museum
Price: FREE!
“The Wizard of Oz,” (1939)
The
classic 1939 film, starring Judy Garland, will be shown in the finest Blu-ray
on a JUMBO Screen under the stars.
Screening begins at 8:30.
Date: June 15th
Time: Approximately 9:00 p.m. (1 hour & 52
minutes)
Place: Evergreen Terrace
Lawn, next to the Judy Garland Museum
Price: FREE
SPONSORED BY
and
SATURDAY,
JUNE 16, 2018
Dash for the Ruby Slippers 5K Run/Walk
Our second annual Dash for the Ruby Slippers
5K will be off and running!. First Place Winner receives a trophy, as does the
"Best-Dressed Oz Costumed Runner.” Each pre-paid participant will receive
a T-shirt!
Date: June 16th
Time: 8:30 a.m. – Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
Place: Judy Garland
Museum Parking Lot
Price: Early Bird - $25! After MAY 19th - $35. Children 4-12 - $15
Family
(includes 2 T-shirts) - $70
Children under 4 - Free – If want T-shirt - $10
Land of Oz Kids’
Activities - Carriage Rides
A memorable event for kids of all ages: Carriage
Rides, Scavenger Hunt, Art Exploration and Tornado Tubes!
Meet characters from The Wizard of Oz and take pictures with them!
Date: June 16th
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00
p.m.
Place: Under the Tents -
Outside the Judy Garland Museum
Price:
FREE
SPONSORED BY
Historic Judy
Garland Festival & House Film Clips
Recently, the Museum transferred old news footage
and found some treasures from the last twenty-five years. Come and see: the
Judy Garland Birthplace being moved to its present locations, plus interviews
with Munchkins, John Kelsch, Lorna Luft and others from decades ago! A unique
retrospective that fans will love!
Date: June 16th
Time: 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Place: Judy Garland
Museum
Price: $10.00
Ask Anything about The Wizard of Oz with John Fricke
Perfect for the whole family!
Historian/documentarian John Fricke discusses the most frequently-asked
questions about the world’s best-known, best-loved film – and addresses any
wonders you might have! (Also: a brief reminder of the wonderful anti-bullying
themes in The Wizard of Oz.)
John Fricke is
regarded as the preeminent Judy Garland and MGM Wizard of Oz
historian and has written seven books on these topics. He is the recipient of
Emmy Awards as co-producer of the PBS American Masters and A&E Biography
Garland documentaries, and a Grammy Award nominee for his liner notes on the
Capitol CD, Judy Garland: 25th Anniversary Retrospective. John has appeared as a programmer and
co-host on the Turner Classic Movies network and at their Los Angeles Film
Festival. In addition, he’s been interviewed on The Today Show (four times),
CNN, Entertainment Tonight, The Joan Rivers Show, National Public Radio and
Sirius Satellite Radio. He’s a long-time regular at the Judy Garland/Wizard of
Oz Festival, and we are happy to welcome him back this year.
Date: June 16th
Time: 1:00
p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Place: Judy
Garland Museum
Price: FREE!
A Musical Event in the Judy Garland
Birthplace
A variety of singers will
pay tribute to Judy Garland and celebrate her legacy. Stuart Boehr will
accompany on piano.
Date:
June 16th
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Place: Judy Garland Museum
Price:
$10.00
Judy Garland Talent Contest at the Reif - CANCELLED
Young people, ages six
thru eighteen, will compete. We welcome singers, dancers, musicians, actors, magicians
and comedians. Winners will receive:
Date:
Saturday, June 16th
Time: 7:00
p.m.
Place: Ives
Theatre, The Reif Performing Arts Center
Price:
$10.00
CO-SPONSORED
BY THE REIF CENTER
Judy Garland Fan
Event – “Hooray for Hollywood”
Fan-hosted banquet dinner honoring the legendary star.
This elegant evening will start off with cocktail hour at 6 p.m. and a sit-down
dinner at 7 p.m. Two talks will be given by long-time fans and Festival
attendees.
- Joe Malinovsky will take us back in time as he relives the
highlights of many past Judy Garland Festivals with a multi-media presentation.
Joe, a Minnesota resident, has been attending the Festival since the 1970s.
- Andrew Jurss, an avid collector of Judy Garland
memorabilia and other things, will give a talk on “Finding Judy.” Jurss will
show a few items from his personal collection and talk about the adventures
he’s had collecting them. Andrew, a resident of Wisconsin, is the president of
the Depression Glass Society of Wisconsin.
*Since this is a fan-hosted event, we ask that you pay at
the door. Please make your reservation with Andrew Jurss – andyjurss@icloud.com or
call: 262-344-1268 (Reservations must be made by June 5th.)
For those who are attending the Judy Garland Talent Show,
please feel free to join the event after the dinner for fellowship, spirits and
good music. The banquet room will be open until midnight.
Date: Saturday, June 16
Time: 6:00 p.m.-
Midnight
Place: Timberlake Lodge
Hotel & Event Center
Cost:
$35.00 – includes the meal. Fans joining
after the dinner are free. Cash Bar provided.*
** Please note, this is a "fan-hosted" event, not hosted by the Judy Garland Museum.
Sunday, June 17,
2018
The Wizard of Oz, Young Performers Edition
The Wizard of Oz – a children’s production
– will be presented by Young at Art, a youth theater company. Great fun for
families. (Also presented on Thursday and Friday).
Date: June
17th
Time: 2:00
p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Place: Ives
Theatre, The Reif Center, 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids
Price:
$10.00
PLEASE NOTE: ALL
EVENTS and INFORMATION MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE
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