Friday, Jun 20, 2025 at 10:00am
Schedule:
10 am – Special Access Guided Tour with museum curator, John Kelsch
11 am – Ruby Slipper Theft Tour with a special guest appearance
11 am – Renowned Judy and Oz book Author, John Fricke Presents
"I'll Come To You, Smiling Through The Years"
That phrase - from the lyric of Judy's favorite song provides the title of a combination video clip and conversational presentation in which author/producer John Fricke celebrates Judy's incomparable legacy in some of the less widely-seen and some of the most popular Garland appearances. It's proof positive that there's never been any other performer who approaches the magic or majesty of The Girl from Grand Rapids.
12 pm – Ruby Slipper Auction Overview with Museum Executive Director, Janie Heitz and 38-year Museum Expert, John Kelsch
The pair will share first hand experiences from the ruby slipper auction with hopes to introduce a special guestle
6:30pm – Judy Bingo at Klockow Brewing
8pm - Broadway Performer, Marjie Shrimpton Sings Judy Garland
9pm - Free Outdoor showing of "The Wizard Of Oz" at Pokegama Dam