BOARDMAN, Ohio – Movies 8, a discount theater, will permanently close. Its final day will be Dec. 31, according to a post on social media Tuesday evening by co-owner Paige DeCiancio.
The theater reported several weeks ago that its business was not doing well and that it might have to close.
“I can’t begin to explain the devastating feeling, DeCiancio said in her post. “We want to say thank you for your support over the last 11 years. We knew [discount pricing] was important for people because life’s expensive …” She said Movies 8 does not have the financial ability to improve its theater as its competitors have with reclining seats, alcohol and more food options.
Her company still owns the Skyway Drive-in in Warren, which is closed until spring.
Vietnam Veteran Added to ‘Modern Warrior Live’
WARREN, Ohio – Leon Bibb, award-winning Cleveland broadcast journalist and Vietnam veteran, will join “Modern Warrior Live” for its special Veterans Day performance at the Robins Theatre. The show will begin at 7 p.m.
“Modern Warrior Live” is an immersive musical and narrative experience that explores the emotional journey of military veterans. The production features Jaymes Poling, a Warren native and U.S. Army veteran, who shares his personal story of coming home from battle. The show also includes music by Dominick Farinacci.
Bibb will bring his own powerful story of service and resilience as a Vietnam veteran, adding a unique perspective to the evening.
“This is an event meant to start the conversation – to better understand one another,” said Herm Breuer, founder of Cover Down Fund, which is presenting the show. “By combining storytelling, music and lived experience, we hope to foster empathy and healing across generations.”
Tickets are free and can be obtained in advance at RobinsTheatre.com.
Brass Express to Perform at Robins Theatre
WARREN, Ohio – Brass Express, a tribute to Chicago and other great horn bands, will come to the Robins Theatre on Jan. 17.
Presale will begin at 10 a.m. Nov. 6 at RobinsTheatre.com. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday on the website and the box office, 160 E. Market St.
Lecture on the Life of Pretty Boy Floyd
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Tim Brooks will discuss the life of gangster Pretty Boy Floyd and his connection to East Liverpool at 10 a.m. Nov. 15 in the meeting room of Denny’s restaurant, 4020 Belmont Ave.
His address is presented by the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society.
The criminal was killed by pursuing police on a farm near East Liverpool in 1934. The story riveted the nation.
Brooks, of East Liverpool, is a retired lawyer and was the president of the East Liverpool Historical Society from 1984 to 2024. He has published articles on historical topics and is a Civil War fan and speaker.
Admission is $15 ($10 for McGuffey members). The event will include a raffle and live entertainment. Reservations are suggested; call 330 726 8277.
Writers Group to Meet at Bookstore
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio – Monday Night Writers will meet from 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Leana’s Books & More, 4317 Kirk Road.
Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited to attend.
Led by author Nancy Christie, the meetings offer an opportunity for members to get group feedback on works-in-progress.
There will be no meeting in December. The first meeting of the new year will take place Jan. 19.
For information, contact Christie at nancy@nancychristie.com.