The 78th Anniversary Celebration of “It’s a Wonderful Life”
Seneca Falls, NY
December 13-15, 2024
We suggest you arrive Thursday, Dec. 12 and leave Monday, Dec. 16 since there will be three full days of activities and special events.
Featuring Cast Members
Karolyn Grimes (“Zuzu Bailey”)
Jimmy Hawkins (“Tommy Bailey”)
Donald & Ronald Collins (“Young Pete Bailey”)
Where to Stay: Hotels Will All Fill Up — Reserve Your Rooms Early
(Shuttles will be available from Friday evening through Sunday night from the Hampton Inn, Microtel and Quality Inn to the Gould Hotel, downtown, and specific venues)
The Gould Hotel — (315) 712-4000 (located on the main street of Seneca Falls)
The Hampton Inn (Seneca Falls) — (315) 539-3939
The Microtel (Seneca Falls/Waterloo) — (315) 539-8438
Lux Hotel (Waterloo) — (315) 577-6068
Del Lago Hotel & Resort (15 minutes from Seneca Falls) — (315) 946-1777. Del Lago has a special block of rooms at a discounted rate. Ask for the “It’s a Wonderful Life” block when you call.
Program of Presentations & Special Events
Check back in mid-June for Draft Schedule and Ticket Information
(Tickets for special events will go on sale by early July and always sell out quickly)
Friday, December 13:
6:00 — 9:00 pm: Frank Capra’s Preview Dinner. MC: Monica Capra Hodges. Advance Tickets Required. Del Lago Resort, located off Exit 41, NY State Thruway.
Saturday. December 14:
7:00 — 9:15 pm: Special Screening of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Free Admission. Douglas Avery Performing Arts Center, Mynderse Academy, 105 Troy St.
7:30 — 10:30 pm: “Dance by the Light of the Moon.” Music by Andy Stobie and the Greater Finger Lakes Jazz Orchestra (18-piece swing band). Free Admission. Mynderse Academy Gymnasium, 105 Troy St.
Sunday, December 15:
8:30 — 10:30 am: “A Toast to Karolyn . . .” — Karolyn Grimes’ 22nd Anniversary Celebration Breakfast. Arrive by 8:45 to secure your seat. The Gould Hotel, 108 Fall St.
6:00 — 9:00 pm: “For Auld Lang Syne – The Final Scene Dinner.” Seneca Falls Country Club.
