Charlotte is about to transform into the magical world of Oz this Summer.
CharlOz, UNC Charlotte’s new celebration of L. Frank Baum’s Oz books, films, and the Land of Oz amusement park, is almost here. The festival, featuring speakers, Oz character drawing demos, a Land of Oz exhibition, music, Oz gaming, puppet shows, and meet and greets with Land of Oz characters, will run from September 26 to 29, 2024. Events are held at both UNC Charlotte campuses and other locations, including Knight Theater and ImaginOn.
Children’s events will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ImaginOn. Most events are free. The Charlotte Symphony will provide orchestral backing to the 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz, on September 27 and 28.
CharlOz Venues:
- Knight Theater
- Popp Martin Student Union Art Gallery
- J. Murrey Atkins Library
- Projective Eye Gallery
- Belk Theatre
- ImaginOn
- The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City
CharlOz Schedule:
Thursday, September 26:
- Knight Theater: 7 to 9:30 p.m.: Talk and book signing by Gregory Maquire
- Popp Martin Student Union Art Gallery: Student art exhibition “Oz Illustrations”
Friday, September 27:
- J. Murrey Atkins Library: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Talks, demos, tutorials
- Popp Martin Student Union Art Gallery: Student art exhibition “Oz Illustrations”
- Projective Eye Gallery: Land of Oz exhibition
Saturday, September 28:
- ImaginOn: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Family activities and author talks
- Popp Martin Student Union Art Gallery: Student art exhibition “Oz Illustrations”
- Projective Eye Gallery: Land of Oz exhibition
Sunday, September 29:
- The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City: Screenings, talks, and performances
- Projective Eye Gallery: Land of Oz exhibition
For more information, visit CharlOz website here.
