The Wizard of Oz - 85th Anniversary

Today is the 85th Anniversary of the original screening of The Wizard of Oz. The film premiered at the Orpheum Theatre in Green Bay, Wisconsin on August 10, 1939.

According to the US Library of Congress exhibition The Wizard of Oz: an American Fairy Tale (2010):

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is America's greatest and best-loved home-grown fairytale. The first totally American fantasy for children, it is one of the most-read children's books ... Despite its many particularly American attributes, including a wizard from Omaha, [the 1939 film adaptation] has universal appeal... Because of its many television showings between 1956 and 1974, it has been seen by more viewers than any other movie".

Join us as Fairfield celebrates all things Oz with favors, prizes, a photo op display, and a quick bit of movie trivia before we start the show. Bring your memorabilia - nothing too fragile.

We are asking all participants young and old to wear as much green as possible. Let's create our own Emerald City!

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