Take a trip down the Yellow Brick Road at 6 p.m. Thursday when the North Central Louisiana Arts Council (NCLAC) and the Lincoln Parish Library will co-host a free showing of the classic musical fantasy "The Wizard of Oz."
The screening will be in the library meeting room and is part of their Art of Film series.
Moviegoers are invited to come as their favorite character and be in a costume contest. There will be popcorn, other treats and movie trivia.
"The Wizard of Oz" has been called the first truly American fairytale and gained popularity from 1959 to 1991 when it was shown annually on television. It has since become one of the most beloved films of all time and often ranks among the top 10 best movies of all time in various critics' and popular polls.
In addition, its signature song, "Over the Rainbow," sung by Judy Garland, who plays Dorothy, has been voted the greatest movie song of all time by the American Film Institute. Upon its release in 1939, "The Wizard of Oz" was nominated for several Academy Awards, including best picture, best visual effects and best song. The film is famous for its innovative mixing of Technicolor, sepia and black and white.
Begun in 2007, the Art of Film is a free, monthly film series that features notable movie classics in all genres.What: "The Wizard of Oz"
When: 6 p.m. Thursday
Where: Lincoln Parish Library
Cost: Free
Info: (318) 513-6411 or (318) 255-1450.
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