It’s a Wonderful Life

Ah, the holidays. Rain in your boots, Christmas music playing in every store, having to find gifts for people you only pretend to like — it’s all enough to drive one mad. But don’t despair! Remember what Grandma (or was it Charlie Brown?) told you: “‘Tis better to give than to receive.” Hurrah!

So if you’re sick of giving to people you don’t like, here’s a better idea: Give to people you don’t know. On Dec. 11, Associated Ministries will host two benefit showings of the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” to support the Family Emergency Fund, which meets the urgent needs of at-risk families. Attending the invitation-only night screening will probably put a dent in your pocket, but you might sleep better at night. Happy philanthropy! — Suzy Stump

[Blue Mouse Theatre, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m. screening $10-$15, 6 p.m. reception and screening $50, 2611 N. Proctor, Tacoma, 253.383.3056]

 

Daily

Museum of Glass Downtown Tacoma. The Time of Lino and White Light: Glass Compositions by Daniel Clayman, 10 am to 5 pm Mon-Sat, noon-5 pm Sun, 10 am to 8 pm 3rd Thurs. $4-$10, free Third Thursday Art Walk 5-8 pm (1801 Dock St., 253.396.1768).

Dec. 6-7

Capitol Theater Olympia. BANFF Mountain Film Festival — grab a celluloid high, Dec. 6 7 pm, Dec. 7 6 pm. $10-$12 (206 E. Fifth Ave., 360.754.6670).