First Church Screens 1925 Silent Film Version of “The Wizard of Oz” with LIVE Organ Long Beach, CA — First Congregational Church of Long Beach will screen the 1925 silent film version of “The Wizard of Oz”–an early adaptation that inspired the acclaimed 1939 version–on Friday, October 24th at 6:30p.m., with live organ accompaniment by Robert York. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume to kick off the week leading up to Halloween.

Robert York, a professional musician, composer, church organist and pianist has performed at numerous venues including the historic Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles. On October 24th, he will return to First Church to accompany the film screening of “Oz” on First Church’s powerful 70-rank Moeller Organ.

First Congregational Church of Long Beach is a 1914 historic landmark and sits at the corner of “Arts & Justice” as a local leader in social justice & outreach initiatives and has a passion for bringing music and art events to the downtown Long Beach area. The church invites the greater Long Beach community to be part of its 10a.m. services every Sunday at 241 Cedar Avenue. For more information, visit First Church online at www.firstchurchlb.org.

This event is presented by First Church’s Board of Cultural Arts. For reasonable ADA accommodations, contact the church office at 562-436-2256. Parking info is at www.parklb.com.

Doors open at 6:00p.m. and a free-will offering is welcome.