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With Oz-Stravaganza! just a few days away we have more updates on what is going on this weekend in Chittenango.  Here is an update on what is happening at the schools:
Most of the events of the 32nd annual Oz-Stravaganza! being held June 4th - 6th are held in Oz-Stravaganza! / Dr. West Park, however there are several important happenings at Chittenango High School beginning with the Spaghetti dinner with the Munchkins hosted by the Wm. Cain American Legion from 4:00 pm to 7:00pm Friday June 4th.  During the dinner Munchkins, Jerry Maren, Margaret Pellegrini and Karl Slover and other guests of Oz-Stravaganza! will hold an autograph session. The United States Postal Service will  be available from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm with one of two special Oz cancellations with the second cancellation available Saturday. Also available Friday evening during the dinner are Oz souvenirs, Oz artwork,  Oz books by the authors of Author's Alley and the first "Wizard's Wonderful Silent Auction" of the weekend. At 7:00 pm is a free Oz program in the auditorium hosted by John Fricke featuring the Munchkins, Judy Garland's movie stand in Caren Marsh-Doll, and L. Frank Baum's great grandson, Bob Baum and his wife Clare. There will also be a special tribute to Meinhardt Raabe, the Munchkin Cororner. Following the program plan to attend the fireworks in Community Recognition Park.

Events at the high school begin at 6:15 pm Saturday evening with an awards ceremony for the winners of the second annual "Royal Historian of Oz" writing contest, followed by Grand Marshals Jane Lahr and Maya Gottfried with memories of Bert Lahr, The Cowardly Lion, the centennial of "The Emerald City of Oz" and remembering Cynthia Baum Tassini. The evening will conclude with The Wizard of Oz in ballet. The Saturday evening event is free.

The complete Oz-Stravaganza! shedule of events and details about the free shuttle and free parking are available at: www.oz-stravaganza.com
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Oz-Stravaganza! 2010 offers a wide variety of Oz art for collectors. The 3 silent auctions being held Friday June 4th from 4:30pm - 6:30pm at Chittenango High School, Saturday June 5th from 1:00pm - 4:00pm, and Sunday June 6th from11:30 pm - 2:30 pm in Oz-Stravaganza! / Dr. West Park offers a Wicked Witch painting by Eerie Von valued at $500.00, an autographed print by Rick Ewigelben w/ matching blanket, autographed Oz caricatures  from 2008, 2009, and 2010 by artist Mike Carter, "The Emerald City of Oz-Stravaganza!" framed print by artist Sally Bloss and much more.

Baum's Bazaar will have for sale a wide variety of Oz art and artists will be available to sell and autograph their artwork throughout the weekend.

Also available at the silent auctions are Oz pictures signed by the Munchkins and framed Oz prints by Shelby the painting dog.

Oz-Stravaganza! details are updated daily at: www.oz-stravaganza.com or questions can be directed to 415-8546 or 430-0765.

 


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