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Apr 10, 2017

Smithsonian Is Taking Dorothy’s Ruby Red Slippers Off Display This Month

“The Wizard of Oz” fans have until April 23 to view the iconic shoes at the National Museum of American History before they’re removed for conservation.

Dec 19, 2016

A Resonant ‘Wicked’ Flies Into The Kennedy Center

Magic, talking animals, and green skin aside, it is a surprisingly relatable play.

Jul 21, 2015

Abandoned States: The (Not-So) Abandoned Land of Oz

On the peak of Beech Mountain in North Carolina lies a defunct, Wizard-of-Oz-themed amusement park. It’s a surreal sight for sure, but it’s far from abandoned.

 
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