we're off to see the Wizard

If there is one movie Anna-Claire loves it is the Wizard of Oz! At the age of three, she was hooked. The brilliant colors, the magic of film, the songs, the lions, tigers and bears "oh my" ...all of it captivated her little heart and mind! Her Gigi, the amazing grandmother she is, started an annual event of taking her to the Summer Movie Series at the Orpheum to see the Wizard of Oz on the Big Big Screen. This year marked our 2nd Annual trip and it was one that I hope Anna-Claire will remember for a very long time! This year's showing was extremely special because all the girlfriends that Anna-Claire has spent the past three years going to "school" with got the pleasure to join us in our annual Wizard of Oz movie night! For many it was their very first time to see the film and to be able to see it on the Orpheum's Big Screen was just icing on the cake! Anna-Claire was given her very first pair of Ruby Red Slippers! Do you remember your first pair of sparkly shoes? Well you can just imagine her excitement when she opened the box and the prettiest little red ruby sparkly shoes were just her size. And as if ruby red slippers weren't enough...Gigi found the cutest smocked Wizard of Oz dress! She was adorable! The Orpheum crew made the event especially fun and interactive for us all. There was a dress up contest, a carnival piano player playing songs before the movie began and Wizard of Oz fun facts. With Popcorn, Candy and Drinks in hand the lights went dim and the movie screen came to life! And before we knew it we were off to see the Wizard ...the Wonderful Wizard of Oz!