Lasso the Moon
One of my favorite clients that I work with throughout the year is the State Theatre in downtown Bay City. I can remember going to see movies there when I was a little kid (for whatever reason, Disney's The Rescuers is the one that keeps coming to mind) and I always really loved the State.
After moving home a few years ago, I was lucky enough to meet Mike Baciagalupo who is the executive director of the State Theatre. Mike has asked me to take photos at the State about four or five times over the past few years. I've seen (and shot) a few fun shows there, but I hadn't seen a movie there for many years.
So when I saw that the State was playing It's a Wonderful Life as part of Bay City's Sundays in the City series, I couldn't wait for my chance to see one of my all-time favorite films on the big screen for the first time.
Last Sunday afternoon Michelle and I bundled up and headed over to the State and we had a really great time. First off (and maybe it goes without saying) the movie was fantastic. To see it on a screen larger than a television screen was a real treat. I think the best thing about the day wasn't the movie, though. It was the crowd. The movie wasn't packed, but there were a lot more people than I would have expedted. It was just a great day to spend a couple of hours stocking up on the holiday spirit and enjoying a classic film
Events like this help make Bay City what it is. I was really happy to see so many people out supporting the work that Mike is doing. I'd like to see the State show more classic films, but there are quite a few events coming up in the next year that you should check out. I linked to their site above, so if you get the chance please take the time to visit their site and check out the schedule of upcoming events.
I hope everyone reading this is having a great week. Check back later this week for another new blog post.
posted by 989 Design @ 12/09/2008 11:46:00 PM
1 Comments:
I also love the state and have a lot of fond memories of seeing movies there as a kid... And even now. Fred's Anime gig last year was pretty fun and we like to see the foreign film series when it rolls through... BUT. I seriously think the electronic marquee was a mistake. It totally takes away from the character of the oldness and classicness (is that a word) of the old theater. It was a real pleasure to drive by on my way home some evenings to see the old marquee lit up and some young kid out there with a suction cup on a stick changing the sinage.
I realize the reason for the change, but I am, by far, not the only Bay-Cityite (is THAT a word???) that feels this way. The new sign is functional and nice looking, but I feel it's now lacking that certain old-school charm that my old State used to have.
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