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July 2027

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	===OzCon International, Portland, Oregon===		===OzCon International, Portland, Oregon===
	'''July 9-11, 2027: OzCon International, Portland, Oregon.''' After a year off, the world's longest-running Oz convention is back, and back in Portland for the first time in a decade. Stay tuned for more information!		'''July 9-11, 2027: OzCon International, Portland, Oregon.''' After a year off, the world's longest-running Oz convention is back, and back in Portland for the first time in a decade. Stay tuned for more information!

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			==August 2027==
			===Oz Festival Illinois, Mapleton, Illinois===
			'''August (exact date to be announced), 2027: Oz Fest Illinois, Butler Haynes Park, Mapleton, Illinois.'''. For more information, see the event's website at https://www.hollispark.org/oz-fest, or the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OzFestIllinois/.

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2026-08-10T20:54:47Z

Oz Festival Illinois, Mapleton, Illinois

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	==August 2026==		==August 2026==
	~~===Oz Festival Illinois, Mapleton, Illinois===~~
	'''August 8, 2026: Oz Fest Illinois, Butler Haynes Park, Mapleton, Illinois.'''. For more information, see the event's website at https://www.hollispark.org/oz-fest, or the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OzFestIllinois/.

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	===''The Wizard of Oz'' screening, Palm Springs, California===		===''The Wizard of Oz'' screening, Palm Springs, California===
	'''August 22, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'' screening, The Plaza Theatre, Palm Springs, California.''' Watch the famous 1939 film adaptation as it was meant to be seen, on the big screen. The Plaza Theatre showing starts at 3:00 pm, and special guest Vanessa O'Neil will answe questions after. O'Neil is Judy Garland's only granddaughter and administrator of the Judy Garland estate's social media presence. For more information, visit https://www.palmspringsplazatheatre.com/events/detail/wizard-of-oz.		'''August 22, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'' screening, The Plaza Theatre, Palm Springs, California.''' Watch the famous 1939 film adaptation as it was meant to be seen, on the big screen. The Plaza Theatre showing starts at 3:00 pm, and special guest Vanessa O'Neil will answe questions after. O'Neil is Judy Garland's only granddaughter and administrator of the Judy Garland estate's social media presence. For more information, visit https://www.palmspringsplazatheatre.com/events/detail/wizard-of-oz.

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Wicked play, around the world

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	* ''Wicked'' is also touring the United States and Canada. For more information and updates about the tour, see [https://tour.wickedthemusical.com/?_gl=1mot6tj_gcl_auOTIwMTMwNzA1LjE3NzQ4NDE5NjY._gaMTY0MzQ2MzM1Ni4xNzc0ODQxOTY2_ga_DGMCRNLESF*czE3NzU2OTIzOTAkbzIkZzAkdDE3NzU2OTIzOTckajUzJGwwJGgyNzM2OTIyMzI. the tour website]. Here's the current schedule (locations and dates are subject to change):		* ''Wicked'' is also touring the United States and Canada. For more information and updates about the tour, see [https://tour.wickedthemusical.com/?_gl=1mot6tj_gcl_auOTIwMTMwNzA1LjE3NzQ4NDE5NjY._gaMTY0MzQ2MzM1Ni4xNzc0ODQxOTY2_ga_DGMCRNLESF*czE3NzU2OTIzOTAkbzIkZzAkdDE3NzU2OTIzOTckajUzJGwwJGgyNzM2OTIyMzI. the tour website]. Here's the current schedule (locations and dates are subject to change):
	** Now through August 9, 2026: [https://hennepinarts.org/events/wicked Orpheum Theatre], Minneapolis, Minnesota
	** August 12-30, 2026: [https://kansascity.broadway.com/shows/wicked/ Music Hall], Kansas City, Missouri		** August 12-30, 2026: [https://kansascity.broadway.com/shows/wicked/ Music Hall], Kansas City, Missouri
	** September 2-20, 2026: [https://www.desmoinesperformingarts.org/whats-on/events/2025-26/broadway/wicked Des Moines Civic Center], Des Moines, Iowa		** September 2-20, 2026: [https://www.desmoinesperformingarts.org/whats-on/events/2025-26/broadway/wicked Des Moines Civic Center], Des Moines, Iowa

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June 2027

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	===Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York===		===Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York===
	'''June (exact dates to be announced), 2027: Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York.''' This village in upstate New York honors its native son, L. Frank Baum, with an annual festival honoring his creation, the Land of Oz. For more information, see the event's website at http://www.oz-stravaganza.com/.		'''June (exact dates to be announced), 2027: Oz-Stravaganza, Chittenango, New York.''' This village in upstate New York honors its native son, L. Frank Baum, with an annual festival honoring his creation, the Land of Oz. For more information, see the event's website at http://www.oz-stravaganza.com/.

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			==July 2027==
			===OzCon International, Portland, Oregon===
			'''July 9-11, 2027: OzCon International, Portland, Oregon.''' After a year off, the world's longest-running Oz convention is back, and back in Portland for the first time in a decade. Stay tuned for more information!

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Ericgjovaag: /* The Wizard of Oz screening, Palm Springs, California */

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The Wizard of Oz screening, Palm Springs, California

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	===''The Wizard of Oz'' screening, Palm Springs, California===		===''The Wizard of Oz'' screening, Palm Springs, California===
	'''August 22, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'' screening, The Plaza Theatre, Palm Springs, California.''' Watch the famous 1939 film adaptation as it was meant to be seen, on the big screen. The Plaza Theatre showing starts at 3:00 pm, and special guest Vanessa O'Neil will answe questions after. O'Neil is Judy Garland's only granddaughter and administrator of the Judy Garland estate's social media presence. For more information, visit https://www.palmspringsplazatheatre.com/events/detail/wizard-of-oz.		'''August 22, 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'' screening, The Plaza Theatre, Palm Springs, California.''' Watch the famous 1939 film adaptation as it was meant to be seen, on the big screen. The Plaza Theatre showing starts at 3:00 pm, and special guest Vanessa O'Neil will answe questions after. O'Neil is Judy Garland's only granddaughter and administrator of the Judy Garland estate's social media presence. For more information, visit https://www.palmspringsplazatheatre.com/events/detail/wizard-of-oz.

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			===''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Drone Light Show'', Frederick, Maryland===
			'''August 22, 2026: ''The Wondelful Wizard of Oz: The Drone Light Show'', Nymeo Field, Frederick, Maryland.''' Celestial, the British drone company, crosses the Atlantic for a rare American presentation of their lighted drone retelling of ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz''. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.milb.com/frederick/events/wizard-of-oz-drone-show.

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Ericgjovaag: /* Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina */

2026-07-29T23:33:31Z

Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina

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	==September 2026==		==September 2026==
			===Cinecon, Los Angeles, California===
			'''September 3-7, 2026: Cinecon, Nuart Theatre, Los Angeles, California.''' The classic film and television festival holds its 62nd edition this year with a diverse line-up of classic movies. This year's festival includes the world premiere of Nate Barlow's restored version of L. Frank Baum's 1914 silent movie ''The Magic Cloak of Oz'', based on his novel ''Queen Zixi of Ix''. The showing is Friday, September 4 at 10:20 am. For more information, visit https://cineconfilmfest.org/.

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	===Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina===		===Autumn at Oz Party, Banner Elk, North Carolina===
	'''September 11-13, 18-20, and 25-27, 2026: Autumn at Oz Party, Beech Mountain, Banner Elk, North Carolina.''' The Wizard of Oz Park on the mountain may no longer be in regular operation, but it's still there, and Oz and park fans get together once a year for a party. For more information, check out https://landofoznc.com/autumn-at-oz.		'''September 11-13, 18-20, and 25-27, 2026: Autumn at Oz Party, Beech Mountain, Banner Elk, North Carolina.''' The Wizard of Oz Park on the mountain may no longer be in regular operation, but it's still there, and Oz and park fans get together once a year for a party. For more information, check out https://landofoznc.com/autumn-at-oz.

Ericgjovaag: /* The Wizard of Oz national telecast, MeTV */

2026-07-28T22:14:57Z

The Wizard of Oz national telecast, MeTV

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	===''The Wizard of Oz'' national telecast, MeTV===		===''The Wizard of Oz'' national telecast, MeTV===
	<html><center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UCcDfF-dPus?si=r3nV32LqWgvpiUzq" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></center></html>		<html><center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UCcDfF-dPus?si=r3nV32LqWgvpiUzq" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></center></html>
	'''October (exact dates to be announced), 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'' national telecast.''' For the first time since 2005, the famous 1939 film version of ''The Wizard of Oz'' will get a national over-the-air telecast, as part of MeTV's Halloween BOO-nanza. For more information, keep an eye on [https://www.metv.com/ MeTV's website].		'''October (exact dates to be announced), 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'' national telecast.''' For the first time since 2005, the famous 1939 film version of ''The Wizard of Oz'' will get a national over-the-air telecast, as part of MeTV's Halloween BOO-nanza. Lisa Welchel of the network's ''Collector's Call'' hosts, and there will be visits with collectors, performers, and other Oz contributors. For more information, keep an eye on [https://www.metv.com/ MeTV's website].

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Ericgjovaag: /* Wizard of Oz Days, Macon, Missouri */

2026-07-25T17:59:13Z

Wizard of Oz Days, Macon, Missouri

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	==To Be Determined==		==To Be Determined==
	===Wizard of Oz Days~~, Macon~~, Missouri===		===Wizard of Oz Days, Missouri===
	'''Exact date to be announced: Wizard of Oz Days~~, Hannibal~~, Missouri.''' For complete details, see the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WizardofOzDays.		'''Exact date to be announced: Wizard of Oz Days, Missouri.''' For complete details, see the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WizardofOzDays.

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			===''Wicked in Concert'' tour
			'''''Wicked in Concert.''''' This touring production has a symphony orchestra playing the songs of ''Wicked'' and ''Wicked: For Good'' while the movies play onscreen. Keep checking in for updates of the tour's dates and locations.

	<div style="text-align:center;">[http://thewizardofoz.info/index.html "There's no place like the home page."]</div>		<div style="text-align:center;">[http://thewizardofoz.info/index.html "There's no place like the home page."]</div>

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July 2026

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	===Stories of Cinema: Identity exhibit, Los Angeles, California===		===Stories of Cinema: Identity exhibit, Los Angeles, California===
	'''Now through January 10, 2027: Stories of Cinema: Identity exhibit, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles, California.''' The Academy Museum has brought its pair of Ruby Slippers back for the public to view. This exhibit also includes costumes and design studies from such movies as ''Flower Drum Song'', ''Dreamgirls'', ''Moulin Rouge!'', ''Amadeus'', ''Ma Raimey's Black Bottom'', ''Barbie''…and ''Wicked''! For more information, see the museum's website at https://www.academymuseum.org/en/exhibitions/stories-of-cinema-identity.		'''Now through January 10, 2027: Stories of Cinema: Identity exhibit, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles, California.''' The Academy Museum has brought its pair of Ruby Slippers back for the public to view. This exhibit also includes costumes and design studies from such movies as ''Flower Drum Song'', ''Dreamgirls'', ''Moulin Rouge!'', ''Amadeus'', ''Ma Raimey's Black Bottom'', ''Barbie''…and ''Wicked''! For more information, see the museum's website at https://www.academymuseum.org/en/exhibitions/stories-of-cinema-identity.

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	~~==July 2026==~~
	~~===''The Wiz'', TCM===~~
	'''July 21, 2026: ''The Wiz'' cabelcast, TCM.''' Turner Classic Movies shows the 1978 adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of ''The Wizard of Oz''. Scheduled for 12:30 am EDT/PDT (check your local listings for exact time).

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Ericgjovaag: /* The Wizard of Oz national telecast, MeTV */

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The Wizard of Oz national telecast, MeTV

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	==October 2026==		==October 2026==
	===''The Wizard of Oz'' national telecast, MeTV===		===''The Wizard of Oz'' national telecast, MeTV===
			<html><center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UCcDfF-dPus?si=r3nV32LqWgvpiUzq" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></center></html>
	'''October (exact dates to be announced), 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'' national telecast.''' For the first time since 2005, the famous 1939 film version of ''The Wizard of Oz'' will get a national over-the-air telecast, as part of MeTV's Halloween BOO-nanza. For more information, keep an eye on [https://www.metv.com/ MeTV's website].		'''October (exact dates to be announced), 2026: ''The Wizard of Oz'' national telecast.''' For the first time since 2005, the famous 1939 film version of ''The Wizard of Oz'' will get a national over-the-air telecast, as part of MeTV's Halloween BOO-nanza. For more information, keep an eye on [https://www.metv.com/ MeTV's website].