Graduation at OHS - Saturday, June 13, 2009

It's the end of an era, and the beginning of a new one. Our youngest, my nephew, is graduating high school. It will be another generation before I see another one. Or visit the school to pick him up from the sick room. The next time I go to Oconomowoc High School will be to vote -- or visit the new theatre.

Oconomowoc has always been dedicated to the cultural arts. We have an impressive art gallery and store downtown, a local theatre arts group and live theatre, organized concerts at different venues, and of course, the VFW band plays at the band shelter.

Did you know that the original movie,"The Wizard of Oz"premiered in Oconomowoc? To celebrate the grand opening of the new Theatre at OHS, {also known as the Oconomowoc Arts Center} the Oconomowoc Area Historical Society made a display of Wizard of Oz history and memorabilia exhibit. If you enjoy the exhibit, drop an email to the Society at oahs-m@sbcglobal.net and let the hardworking volunteers know.