Judy Garland Museum® - There's No Place Like Home

2008 Judy Garland Festival Slated for
Thursday, June 26 through Saturday, June 28, 2008
By popular demand, the Judy Garland Festival is returning to the fourth weekend in June. PLUS -- Michael Siewert will be back along with Judy Garland's son, Joe Luft, and we will have an encore piano concert by Richard Glazier at the Reif Performing Art Center. And of course, the wonderful Munchkins will be here!
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Click Here for some candid photographs of the 32nd Annual Judy Garland Festival.

*The Judy Garland Birthplace Historic House*

The poppies in June, 1999! Visit the Judy Garland Birthplace -- Located at the southern gateway to Grand Rapids, Minnesota

The Judy Garland Museum® is open

January - March: Friday and Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

April - Memorial Day: Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday

Memorial Day through Labor Day: Monday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

September: Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 Noon to 5 p.m.

October - December: Friday and Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed: New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

General admission for all ages is $7 per person - age one & under FREE! Includes Children's Discovery Museum.

The Judy Garland Museum® is NOW OPEN!

Click here for a special open letter to all Judy Garland fans from Lorna and Joe Luft!

Visit Lorna online at www.LornaLuft.com.

*Our Vision Statement:* To honor the talent and legacy of America's Treasure, Judy Garland. *Our Mission Statement:* The Judy Garland Museum's mission is to engage people in exploring the life and times of Judy Garland. Through educational exhibits, publications, and special events, the Museum encourages people to learn about this great 20th Century artist. The Judy Garland Museum® is supported in part by the Judy Garland Heirs Trust.
Color print, assembly (carbro) process of Judy Garland, 1945 by Nikolas Muray (American, b. Hungary. 1892-1965) From the collection of the Judy Garland Museum.
"Thank you so much for all the efforts of the Judy Garland Museum® on behalf of Judy Garland -- With warmest regards, Liza Minnelli" (Daughter of Judy Garland) - Liza Minnelli (left) and her mother, Judy Garland.
	For additional information contact: John Kelsch, Exec. Director Toll-free 1-800-664-JUDY (5839) 218-327-9276 (Historic Birthplace) Judy Garland Museum® 2727 US Hwy 169 South PO Box 724 Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Web Site: www.judygarlandmuseum.com

Click here for an important message about keeping Judy's memory alive!

Minnesota proclaims June 22, 2006, "Judy Garland Day"
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and Lt. Governor Carol Molnau approved a special resolution establishing a day to recognize and honor Judy Garland for her dedication and exemplary achievements and to salute her as an outstanding citizen and patron of the Arts.
In short:
"We recognize the Judy Garland Museum in, and Grand Rapids, Minnesota as, the birthplace home of Judy Garland and congratulate Judy's surviving children as heirs to a great American and Minnesota legend; thus we proudly proclaim June 22, 2006, as the official celebration of the life and times of the child, the women, the lady and legend, 'Miss Show Business,' Judy Garland."

Unique "Faith Wick Fairyland" doll exhibit opens at Judy Garland Museum!
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You can "adopt" a Munchkin for the 2008 Judy Garland Festival by sponsoring a Munchkin's appearance here! Contact the Judy Garland Museum® for details!

Postal service honors Judy's memory with the JUDY GARLAND COMMEMORATIVE STAMP!
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Is there a wedding in your future?
Now you can have it in the parlour of the Judy Garland House! (Click for details)

We are proud to announce that the Bob & Dolores Hope Charitable Foundation has awarded a grant to the Judy Garland Museum®! The contribution has been made for the Judy Now Campaign, a drive to raise capital for our Judy center. All gifts continue to be matched dollar-for-dollar. Other donors include The Streisand Foundation and Alan King Productions. It's not too late for you or a loved one to be acknowledged in the foyer of the JGM by making a tax deductible contribution that fits your particular budget.

CONTRIBUTION SPOTLIGHT
Come and explore the latest addition to the Judy Garland garden! Because of the wonderful donation by Judy fan, Carol Ann Ritchey from Oklahoma, we have a special gazebo custom made for our beautiful garden by the Grand Rapids High School Shop class. Fans can enjoy it during the festival and any time they come to visit the house and museum. Thanks, Carol Ann, for your most generous contribution!
Hundreds of fans have made significant contributions of artifacts and memorabilia for our core Judy Garland collection since 1994. From an original painting of Judy in "A Star is Born" to a simple 5x7 photograph signed in blue ink, we simply can't mention all the wonderful pieces that have found a safe home here at the Garland Center.

Most extensive Judy Garland collection in the world opens in museum!
To read all about it, click here!

The Greatest Song of the 20th Century!
According to a 2001 poll of students, teachers, journalists and people in the music industry, "Over the Rainbow" is the best tune of the 20th century. The survey was conducted by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Recording Industry Association of America.

ABC Mini-series boosts interest in Judy Garland Museum

Planning a visit to the Museum or Historic Birthplace? Here's travel and lodging information.

Looking for the basic facts about Judy Garland? Look here first: Judy: Just the Facts

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Click on the ruby slippers to email John Kelsch
(Executive Director, Judy Garland Museum®)
Judy Garland Museum® & House
2727 US Highway 169 South
PO Box 724
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Local phone: 218-327-9276
Toll free: 1-800-664-JUDY (5839)
Fax: (218) 326-1934
Web Site: www.judygarlandmuseum.com

Judy Garland Museum® is a non-profit, educational organization. All contributions are fully tax deductible to the extent provided by law.

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