Tivoli's 'It's a Wonderful Life' showing benefits Sharing Connections Furniture Bank

In an event that would make George Bailey and Clarence proud, the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove will show "It's a Wonderful Life" to benefit the Sharing Connections Furniture Bank.

The magical town of Bedford Falls will flicker onto the screen at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13 and 14, at the theater, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Admission is $5 per person; tickets can be purchased at the theater or online at classiccinemas.com. Audiences will hear preshow music on the Tivoli's Wurlitzer pipe organ.

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 and takes George on a trip down memory lane. Through 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. Based in Downers Grove, the organization serves families in DuPage County and surrounding communities.

"Sharing Connections is a way for us to share with others, and we provide furniture as well as other basic necessities to make a home for families," said Leeanne McGrath, founder and life trustee of Sharing Connections. "We are grateful that the Tivoli is contributing to this effort."

For information about Sharing Connections, visit sharingconnections.org.