A $5,000 donation to the All Things Oz Foundation! Featuring (left to right): Marc Baum, Mark Sample, Dennis Kulis, Colleen Zimmer, and Lynne Bunce.

The dream team of Oz-Stravaganza! (left to right:) Marc Baum, Dennis Kulis, Lynne Bunce, Colleen Zimmer, and Mark Sample.

Fun with good friends and new friends as we oogle Glinda’s dress from the Broadway production of “Wicked,” on loan to the All Things Oz Museum for the next two months! (Left to right:) Paul Miles Schneider, Ryan Jay, Vincent Myrand, and Emma Ridley.

Part of my collection as a “pen pal” of Margaret Hamilton’s (the Wicked Witch of the West), on display at the All Things Oz Museum during Oz-Stravaanza! 2016.

The brilliant collection of Judy Garland’s screen-worn costumes on display at the All Things Oz Museum, during Oz-Stravaganza! 2016, courtesy of Jonathan Shirshekan.

Emma Ridley, who played Princess Ozma in Disney’s “Return to Oz,” proudly displays one of my T-shirts for “Silver Shoes,” during Oz-Stravaganza! 2016.

MGM Munchkin-by-marriage Myrna Swensen and her delightful daughter Nancy, honoring Clarence Swensen at Oz-Stravaganza! 2016.

Good vs. Evil at the parade for Oz-Stravaganza 2016, as Paul Miles Schneider and Grant Menzies battle with a wand and broom. All in good fun. Authors of “Silver Shoes” and “Mrs. Ziegfeld,” respectively.

A group of flying monkeys, courtesy of Trader Joe’s, ready themselves for the big parade, during Oz-Stravaganza! 2016.

A wonderful group of friends gather below the plaque honoring L. Frank Baum, during Oz-Stravaganza 2016. (left to right:) Ryan Jay, Michael Carter, Emma Ridley, and Paul Miles Schneider. Chittenango, NY.

It began with a whirlwind of activity, visiting nine schools in two days. Paul Miles Schneider gives a talk about how he came to write his novel “Silver Shoes” and its subsequent sequels “The Powder of Life” and the current novel-in-progress “The Magic Belt,” during OZtoberFest 2016.

It began with a whirlwind of activity, visiting nine schools in two days. Paul Miles Schneider gives a talk about how he came to write his novel “Silver Shoes” and its subsequent sequels “The Powder of Life” and the current novel-in-progress “The Magic Belt,” during OZtoberFest 2016.

It began with a whirlwind of activity, visiting nine schools in two days. Paul Miles Schneider gives a talk about how he came to write his novel “Silver Shoes” and its subsequent sequels “The Powder of Life” and the current novel-in-progress “The Magic Belt,” during OZtoberFest 2016.

Enjoying a lunch break during OZtoberFest 2016, with Clint Stueve, John Fricke, and Paul Miles Schneider.

The stage was set in the lobby of the Columbian Theatre in Wamego, KS, during the murder-mystery fundraiser for OZtoberFest 2016! Paul Miles Schneider knows “whodunit.”

Film critic Ryan Jay snaps photos of the wonderful table displays prior to the murder-mystery fundraiser for OZtoberFest 2016.

Author Paul Miles Schneider enjoys the festivities with twin fans, during OZtoberFest 2016 in Wamego, KS.

The Saturday festivities begin for OZtoberFest 2016, with host Corey Reaves and guests John Fricke, Roger S. Baum, Charlene Baum, Jane Albright, Johnpaul Cafiero, Ryan Jay, Paul Miles Schneider, and Jane Lahr.

The fabulous new facade for the Oz Museum in Wamego, KS. OZtoberFest 2016.

Jane Lahr, daughter of MGM’s Cowardly Lion Bert Lahr—a special guest at OZtoberfest 2016. Jane couldn’t have been more delightful as she represented her father’s legacy.

“Silver Shoes” author Paul Miles Schneider enjoys a meet-and-greet with young fans during OZtoberFest 2016.

Forever enshrined. “Silver Shoes” author Paul Miles Schneider is seated next to his handprints and signature in the Oz Museum. Wamego, KS, 2016.

A panel discussion during OZtoberFest 2016, hosted by author and Oz expert John Fricke. (left to right:) Jane Albright, Johnpaul Cafiero, Ryan Jay, Charlene Baum, Roger S. Baum, Paul Miles Schneider, and Jane Lahr. The Colombian Theatre, Wamego, KS.

Two “Oz treasures” pose in the Oz Museum next to the Cowardly Lion’s display in Wamego, KS, 2016. Charlene Baum, and L. Frank Baum’s great-grandson Roger S. Baum.

Record-breaking crowds turn out for OZtoberFest 2016 in Wamego, KS.

The highlight of OZtoberFest 2016 was meeting Jane Lahr, daughter of MGM’s Cowardly Lion Bert Lahr. She was delightful, funny, kind, and beautiful in all respects.