Comments on: Memories http://historicstatetheater.org Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:33:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: larry lile http://historicstatetheater.org/memories/comment-page-1/#comment-82 larry lile Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:30:39 +0000 http://66.147.240.163/~historj7/?page_id=67#comment-82 the year was 1965, i was a 11 year old boy that was just given my freedom from my mothers ever present forced conpanionship,as well as the responsibility of helping look after my younger siblings. i had earned an allowance and was given my first freedom in downtown Elizabethtown, with a time and a location to meet back up with my mother. my big adventure led me first to the old pool room where i had a hot dog, and then a walk past the old square to the to the state where i went to see my first movie that did not include the whole family and the family car. it was the film Dr Zhivago, and i remember the film and experience as clear today as i did those 45 years ago. i am glad to see the theatre in its present condition Thanks Larry Lile the year was 1965, i was a 11 year old boy that was just given my freedom from my mothers ever present forced conpanionship,as well as the responsibility of helping look after my younger siblings.

i had earned an allowance and was given my first freedom in downtown Elizabethtown, with a time and a location to meet back up with my mother.

my big adventure led me first to the old pool room where i had a hot dog, and then a walk past the old square to the to the state where i went to see my first movie that did not include the whole family and the family car.

it was the film Dr Zhivago, and i remember the film and experience as clear today as i did those 45 years ago.

i am glad to see the theatre in its present condition
Thanks
Larry Lile

]]> By: Berni (Skees) Miller http://historicstatetheater.org/memories/comment-page-1/#comment-80 Berni (Skees) Miller Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:20:49 +0000 http://66.147.240.163/~historj7/?page_id=67#comment-80 In 1960 I can remember wanting to go to the movies while staying with my Mammaw Magers. The movie on at the State Theater was "The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake". Mammaw was concerned the movie was not appropriate for my 4 year old cousin. But we assured her we would take care of him. So we got to go. I can remember laughing at him more than being scared of the movie. During the scary parts he would put his hands over his eyes and his thumbs in his ears....but he would open up his fingers where he could see the movie. He said he was scared of the sound.... In 1960 I can remember wanting to go to the movies while staying with my Mammaw Magers. The movie on at the State Theater was “The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake”. Mammaw was concerned the movie was not appropriate for my 4 year old cousin. But we assured her we would take care of him. So we got to go. I can remember laughing at him more than being scared of the movie. During the scary parts he would put his hands over his eyes and his thumbs in his ears….but he would open up his fingers where he could see the movie. He said he was scared of the sound….

]]> By: Pam Harlow http://historicstatetheater.org/memories/comment-page-1/#comment-79 Pam Harlow Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:58:28 +0000 http://66.147.240.163/~historj7/?page_id=67#comment-79 I hit dating age back around 1977 or so. I was raised in Bardstown, KY and we didn't have a whole lot to do and it was a treat to get to come to Etown! My boyfriend at the time took my on an impressive date to the State in Etown! I am having a hard time remembering the movies.. Haha...but I think I saw A Star is Born with Barbra Streisand in the State. I also saw ET and the first Star War movie, which was amazing. I know that the Theatre seemed so fancy and exciting at the time. I am glad it is restored! My daughter tells me her class is gonna go on a trip and see a movie there. I am thrilled!!! I hit dating age back around 1977 or so. I was raised in Bardstown, KY and we didn’t have a whole lot to do and it was a treat to get to come to Etown! My boyfriend at the time took my on an impressive date to the State in Etown! I am having a hard time remembering the movies.. Haha…but I think I saw A Star is Born with Barbra Streisand in the State. I also saw ET and the first Star War movie, which was amazing. I know that the Theatre seemed so fancy and exciting at the time. I am glad it is restored! My daughter tells me her class is gonna go on a trip and see a movie there. I am thrilled!!!

]]> By: Maria http://historicstatetheater.org/memories/comment-page-1/#comment-77 Maria Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:09:11 +0000 http://66.147.240.163/~historj7/?page_id=67#comment-77 My father passed away this summer and the State Theater provided a perfect venue to memorialize his life. My brother and I had put together a picture slide show and a video of our dad. We wanted to share it with family and friends, and the State Theater happened to reopen right when we needed it. The cost was VERY reasonable and the staff put his name on the marquee. Although it was very non-traditional, it created a positive memory for our family. Seeing his name on the marquee brought a smile to my face because I was so very proud to have been his daughter. This theater is beautiful and pristine inside. Many of the original details have been preserved and restored. Elizabethtown is lucky to have such a beautiful, historic establishment. I hope people in E-Town will continue to support it through their patronage. My father passed away this summer and the State Theater provided a perfect venue to memorialize his life. My brother and I had put together a picture slide show and a video of our dad. We wanted to share it with family and friends, and the State Theater happened to reopen right when we needed it. The cost was VERY reasonable and the staff put his name on the marquee. Although it was very non-traditional, it created a positive memory for our family. Seeing his name on the marquee brought a smile to my face because I was so very proud to have been his daughter. This theater is beautiful and pristine inside. Many of the original details have been preserved and restored. Elizabethtown is lucky to have such a beautiful, historic establishment. I hope people in E-Town will continue to support it through their patronage.

]]> By: pkbr1954 http://historicstatetheater.org/memories/comment-page-1/#comment-71 pkbr1954 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:54:08 +0000 http://66.147.240.163/~historj7/?page_id=67#comment-71 Just started new memories at the state, actually volunteered to help worked concession stand then went to see White Christmas. It was great. YOU Gotta to go check it out . Great price and great movies that are for the whole family Oldies but goodies. Just started new memories at the state, actually volunteered to help worked concession stand then went to see White Christmas. It was great. YOU Gotta to go check it out . Great price and great movies that are for the whole family Oldies but goodies.

]]> By: Drew Johnson http://historicstatetheater.org/memories/comment-page-1/#comment-69 Drew Johnson Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:23:51 +0000 http://66.147.240.163/~historj7/?page_id=67#comment-69 I used to love the midnnight shows at the State Theater back in the 80's. I remember sitting among a packed house watching "Escape From New York"! It made the film seem more like an event. I saw a lot of cool films there. The design of the theater always lent the experience some style, like the Vogue and Uptown Theaters in Louisville, both, sadly, gone. I've not yet seen a film in the newly revamped theater, but I will soon. I used to love the midnnight shows at the State Theater back in the 80’s. I remember sitting among a packed house watching “Escape From New York”! It made the film seem more like an event. I saw a lot of cool films there. The design of the theater always lent the experience some style, like the Vogue and Uptown Theaters in Louisville, both, sadly, gone. I’ve not yet seen a film in the newly revamped theater, but I will soon.

]]> By: Carol Mays Dillard http://historicstatetheater.org/memories/comment-page-1/#comment-64 Carol Mays Dillard Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:12:18 +0000 http://66.147.240.163/~historj7/?page_id=67#comment-64 Thought it was a real treat to buy candy cigarettes at the concession stand. As I recall, they were yummy. I remember the record store next door, where I also spent many hours of fun. cd Thought it was a real treat to buy candy cigarettes at the concession stand. As I recall, they were yummy. I remember the record store next door, where I also spent many hours of fun. cd

]]> By: Carol Mays Dillard http://historicstatetheater.org/memories/comment-page-1/#comment-63 Carol Mays Dillard Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:09:56 +0000 http://66.147.240.163/~historj7/?page_id=67#comment-63 My first memory of the State Theater is seeing Elvis in "Jailhouse Rock". I was one of the invitees to Winnie Jo Perry's birthday party (I would guess about age 10), which included seeing this movie together. It was a blast. Somewhere about that same time, my grandmother took me to see Charlton Heston in "The Ten Commandments". Later in high school (EHS class of '64), the State was the place to be seen with your boyfriend on a Saturday night. Many, many wonderful memories of the State Theater. cd My first memory of the State Theater is seeing Elvis in “Jailhouse Rock”. I was one of the invitees to Winnie Jo Perry’s birthday party (I would guess about age 10), which included seeing this movie together. It was a blast. Somewhere about that same time, my grandmother took me to see Charlton Heston in “The Ten Commandments”. Later in high school (EHS class of ‘64), the State was the place to be seen with your boyfriend on a Saturday night. Many, many wonderful memories of the State Theater. cd

]]> By: Robin Nichols Bush http://historicstatetheater.org/memories/comment-page-1/#comment-62 Robin Nichols Bush Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:59:51 +0000 http://66.147.240.163/~historj7/?page_id=67#comment-62 As a child my older brother & I would go watch what was a scary movie. They were great. Then at 17 met my husband of 27 years & went on a couple of dates there until it closed. So happy to see it reopened - planning on seeing The Ghost & Mr. Chicken. As a child my older brother & I would go watch what was a scary movie. They were great. Then at 17 met my husband of 27 years & went on a couple of dates there until it closed. So happy to see it reopened – planning on seeing The Ghost & Mr. Chicken.

]]> By: Linda Buchanan http://historicstatetheater.org/memories/comment-page-1/#comment-61 Linda Buchanan Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:22:47 +0000 http://66.147.240.163/~historj7/?page_id=67#comment-61 My mother had made me a new skirt.I wore it to the movies that night.My date and i which is now myhusband of 49 yrs. went to see The Hound of The Baskervills.This mean dog jumped down suddenly on Sherklock Holmes.It scared me so bad that the coke that i had in my hand went stright up into the air and came right down in my lap.What a mess!! My mother had made me a new skirt.I wore it to the movies that night.My date and i which is now myhusband of 49 yrs. went to see The Hound of The Baskervills.This mean dog jumped down suddenly on Sherklock Holmes.It scared me so bad that the coke that i had in my hand went stright up into the air and came right down in my lap.What a mess!!

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