***You’ll find plenty of easy, free parking in Wilmette’s Village Center. In addition to no time-limit, on-street parking in the evening, there are parking lots across from and behind the Wilmette Theatre. Also within a short walk are parking lots behind Village Hall and the Metra Commuter Lots that are free and available in the evenings and weekends.
DAY AT THE RACES (1937)
The 1937 Marx Brothers comedy classic on the big screen!
French with English Subtitles
A mysterious red balloon affectionately follows seven-year-old Simon
around Paris. His mother Suzanne is a puppeteer who uses her vocal
talents to bring life to the shows she writes. Completely absorbed in
her new show, Suzanne becomes overwhelmed by the complications of
modern daily life. She decides to hire Song Fang, a Taiwanese film
student, to help her care for Simon. Starring Juliette Binoche.
Prepare to be entertained by the inspiring individuals of
YOUNG@HEART, a New England senior citizens chorus that has delighted
audiences worldwide with their covers of songs by everyone from The
Clash to Coldplay. As Stephen Walker's documentary begins, the
retirees, led by their demanding musical director, are rehearsing
their new show, struggling with a discordant Sonic Youth number and
giving new meaning to James Brown's 'I Feel Good.' What ultimately
emerges is a funny and unexpectedly moving testament to friendship,
creative inspiration, and reaching beyond expectations.
The Alexandria Ceremonial Orchestra arrives in Israel to play at the
opening of the Arab Cultural Center. Dressed in full regalia and
observing all military police protocol, the members of the orchestra
are looking forward to playing at what might be the most important
venue of their careers. But its not just the political nature of an
Arab music in Israel that makes this event so important; budget cuts
and many reorganizations have threatened the continued existence of
the Orchestra. Faced with the heavy burden of this assignment, the
stoic conductor Tewfiq (Sasson Gabei) is determined not to foul their
excursion.
Come see this classic cult film at the Wilmette Theatre! It's the full Rocky Horror Picture Show experience with audience participation and a live performance with the film by the Midnight Madness Rocky Horror Picture Show cast of Chicago!