Behold the Magic of Oz at the Library

Historical Presenter Michelle Gibbons will visit the library on Tuesday, March 12 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the beautiful yet tragic life of Judy Garland. Gibbons will explain how Garland would receive worldwide fame for her role as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz. She will explain how she went on to star in other notable movies such as Meet Me in St. Louis; The Harvey Girls; Easter Parade; and Summer Stock. Gibbons will discuss how Garland was let go from MGM in 1950 for personal struggles yet went on to star in the Emmy-nominated television show, The Judy Garland Show and was the first female to receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement. She was also awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award after her death, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and was placed on the Top 10 Greatest Female Stars of the American Cinemas list by the American Institute.

There is no cost or registration. While the event is geared toward adults, all ages are welcome to attend. The library is located at 431 W. Center Street in Whitewater.

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