Friday Night Flicks continues their outdoor movie series with a special showing of “The Wizard of Oz” this Friday, August 7th in Pitts Park. The favorite classic, which debuted in 1939, will begin around 8:30PM (dependant on sunset).
Based on the popular children’s book by L. Frank Baum and made famous by the MGM film starring Judy Garland, The Wizard of Oz is a musical adventure centered on Dorothy Gale, a young girl unhappy with her drab existence on her aunt and uncle’s dusty Kansas farm. Dorothy yearns to travel “over the rainbow” to a different world, and she gets her wish when a tornado whisks her and her little dog, Toto, to the Land of Oz Having offended the Wicked Witch of the West, Dorothy is protected from the old crone’s wrath by the ruby slippers that she wears. In order for Dorothy to get back to Kansas, Glenda the Good Witch of the North suggests that she see the all powerful Wizard who lives in the Emerald City. As Dorothy and Toto head down the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, along the way, they befriend a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion.
Movie attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket or chairs to enjoy this movie under the stars. Concessions will be available.
The event is free and open to the public. For weather updates, visit Clarkesville on Facebook or www.clarkesvillega.com.
