The Tivoli Theatre opened as a movie picture palace in 1921, so it’s only fitting that nearly 100 years later the Tivoli Theatre Foundation is announcing a new lineup of the Bobby Stone Film Series in the historic venue. The new lineup, embracing classic films as well as new releases, follows a few different themes that lie at the heart of both the Tivoli Theatre as well as the Chattanooga community.
Tickets for the summer lineup will go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m.
“The Tivoli has been Chattanooga’s home for film and entertainment since the 1920s, we are thrilled to announce another exciting lineup of movies through the rest of summer,” said Nick Wilkinson, executive director of the Tivoli Theatre Foundation. “Just like back when the Tivoli first launched film programming, we hope movies lovers from all walks of life will enjoy this incredible lineup and will join us inside the beautiful, and always cool, Tivoli Theatre.”
Here are the upcoming films and reviews:
Sweet, Sweet Music
People are used to seeing great musical performances at the Tivoli Theatre. Therefore, we thought it only fitting this summer we bring some great music to the silver screen and make joyful noise through film.
Woodstock - Saturday, July 6, 7 p.m.
Rocketman - Saturday, July 13, 3 and 7 p.m.
Amazing Grace - Sunday, July 28, 2 and 6 p.m.
Pavarotti - Saturday, Aug. 24, 3 and 7 p.m.
Summertime Classics
When it comes to blockbusters, it’s all about summertime. This lineup of movies are truly momentous events. Come take a break inside the former picture palace and the South’s first air-conditioned building. Beat the heat and check out these summer spectaculars.
Jaws - Saturday, July 20, 3 and 7 p.m.
Ben-Hur - Sunday, Aug. 3, 3 p.m.
Family Hits
What better way to spend an afternoon with the family than at a movie? A movie at the beautiful Tivoli Theatre of course. Whether you’re a kiddo or a just a kid at heart, these movies will surely take the whole family back and really come to life on North America‘s largest drop-down screen and incredible brand new digital cinema projection system.
The Goonies - Sunday, July 7, 2 and 6 p.m.
The Wizard of Oz - Sunday, Aug. 4, 2 and 6 p.m.
Raiders of the Lost Ark - Saturday, Aug. 31, 3 and 7 p.m.
Sam Jackson is Our Man
What better way to bring our classic Chattanooga theatre to life than with a famous Chattanoogan? We think local hero Sam Jackson is the man, and these films highlight some of his most iconic roles throughout his massive career.
Pulp Fiction - Saturday, July 27, 3 and 7 p.m.
Do The Right Thing - Sunday, Aug. 18, 2 and 6 p.m.
Bobby's Favorites
The Bobby Stone film series is named after Chattanooga filmmaker Bobby Stone. Bobby‘s vision of bringing back films to the Tivoli Theatre lives on both through the series and now through these selections which were some of Bobby‘s favorites, touching on various cinematic themes and issues important to him. This is a tradition we’re proud to carry-on.
The Apartment - Saturday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m. free showing
Night of The Iguana - Sunday, Aug. 25, 6 p.m. free showing
Hud - Sunday, Sept. 1, 2 and 6 p.m.
To learn more about the Bobby Stone Film Series or to buy tickets, please visit tivolichattanooga.com. To learn about how to become a Friends of the Tivoli and receive benefits like discounts to the Bobby Stone Film Series through the year, please visit tivolichattanooga.com/friends