Book Launch Event

On Sunday, May 31st, The Mahoning Drive-In Theater and 1984 Publishing present the most sensational skip day, with a 40th anniversary 35mm screening of John Hughes ode to high school hijinks, FERRIS BUELLERS DAY OFF (1986)! And to make you say Danke Schoen even louder, were hosting a book release party for Jason Klamms new book about the making of the film, FERRIS BUELER&YOURE MY HERO: THE STORY OF THE WORLDS MOST FAMOUS DAY OFF, from 1984 Publishing!It wouldve been just another dull day of senior year at Shermer High, but cunningly creative Ferris Bueller crafts an outrageous outing for himself, his girlfriend Sloane, and best friend Cameron, running riot across 80s Chicago, with Dean Of Students Mr. Rooney hot on his truant trail. Will this righteous dude and his pals pursue plentiful pleasures and make it home without getting caught, or will Rooney prevail?!? With Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, Alan Ruck, Jennifer Grey, Jeffrey Jones, Charlie Sheen and Ben Stein!Arrive early and dance to the live DJ spinning the hits, meet author Jason Klamm and get your Early Release definitive deep dive into Buellermania signed like your high school year book!Gates open at 6pm, Showtime at Sundown.Tickets are $8.00 General Admission, $5 for children 12 and under.All events are Rain or Shine. No refunds or transfers.