The Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove will welcome the holidays with its annual holiday film festival, and special showings of “It’s A Wonderful Life.”
The festival runs from Dec. 7 to 11 with classics spanning several decades. Tickets are $5 per person and available at the theater, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove, or online at www.classiccinemas.com.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early to participate in a sing-a-long accompanied by Tivoli’s Wurlitzer Theatre pipe organ.
“Home Alone” (1990), starring Macaulay Culkin and Joe Pecsi. An 8-year-old boy who is accidentally left behind while his family flies to France for Christmas must defend his home against idiotic burglars. Showing at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7.
“The Miracle of the Bells” (1948), with Frank Sinatra and Fred MacMurray.Granting her final request, a Hollywood press agent brings the dead body of an actress, who died after making her first and only film, back to her hometown for burial. Showing at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8.
“Bell Book and Candle” (1958), with James Stewart and Kim Novak. A modern-day witch likes her neighbor but despises his fiancée, so she enchants him to love her instead only to fall in love with him for real. Showing at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9.
“White Christmas” (1954), with Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney. A successful song and dance duo team up with a sister act to save a failing Vermont inn owned by their former commanding general in this holiday favorite. Showing at 4, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10.
“National Lampoon’s: Christmas Vacation” (1989), with Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo and Randy Quaid. The Griswolds’ plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. Showing at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11.
The showings of “It’s A Wonderful Life” are a benefit for Sharing Connections Furniture Bank. Showtimes are 1:30 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14.
Released in 1946, “It’s A Wonderful Life” tells the story of George Bailey, a caring family man who has fallen on hard times and contemplates suicide on Christmas Eve. But just when he thinks all hope is lost, his guardian angel Clarence appears to take George on a trip down memory lane. Through a series of flashbacks, Clarence shows George how his actions have positively impacted citizens in the community of Bedford Falls. In the end, he realizes that no one is a failure who has friends.
Sharing Connections Furniture Bank is a nonprofit organization that collects and distributes furniture as well as other basic necessities to make a home for families and individuals in need.