{"id":203549,"date":"2026-03-08T20:43:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T01:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=203549"},"modified":"2026-03-08T20:43:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T01:43:59","slug":"history-presentation-free-movie-planned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2026\/03\/08\/history-presentation-free-movie-planned\/","title":{"rendered":"History presentation, free movie planned"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Submitted information<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Van Wert Cinemas will host a special community celebration as part of the statewide&nbsp;Ohio Goes to the Movies&nbsp;initiative on&nbsp;Wednesday, March 11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The evening will begin with&nbsp;complimentary hors d\u2019oeuvres at 6 p.m., followed by a&nbsp;brief presentation at 6:30 p.m. exploring the history of movie theatres in Van Wert County. After the presentation, guests will enjoy a screening of the cult classic film&nbsp;Howard the Duck&nbsp;on the big screen.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"147\" src=\"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Van-Wert-Cinemas-logo-copy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-203550\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Admission to the event is&nbsp;free but seating is limited. Guests are encouraged to&nbsp;reserve tickets online or at the Van Wert Cinemas box office&nbsp;in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMovie theatres have always been more than just places to watch films,\u201d said&nbsp;Donna and Rod Saunders, owners of Van Wert Cinemas. \u201cThey are gathering places where communities come together to share stories, laughter, and memories. We\u2019re excited to celebrate that history here in Van Wert County and invite everyone to join us for a fun and nostalgic evening.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Ohio Goes to the Movies&nbsp;program is part of the statewide&nbsp;America 250-Ohio&nbsp;celebration, recognizing Ohio\u2019s deep connection to film and moviegoing while bringing communities together through special screenings and events across all 88 counties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests attending the Van Wert event will enjoy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complimentary\u00a0hors d\u2019oeuvres beginning at 6 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A\u00a0short presentation on the history of movie theatres in Van Wert County\u00a0at 6:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A\u00a0free screening of\u00a0<em>Howard the Duck<\/em>\u00a0immediately following the presentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Van Wert Cinemas invites the community to experience a fun night celebrating movie history, local heritage, and the magic of the shared theatre experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Submitted information Van Wert Cinemas will host a special community celebration as part of the statewide&nbsp;Ohio Goes to the Movies&nbsp;initiative on&nbsp;Wednesday, March 11. The evening will begin with&nbsp;complimentary hors d\u2019oeuvres at 6 p.m., followed by a&nbsp;brief presentation at 6:30 p.m. exploring the history of movie theatres in Van Wert County. 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