Why don't you make plans to meet us for a matinee?
Meeting: 1:00 p.m.
Movie Time: 2:00 p.m.
Easter Parade
Admission: $1.00
RSVP by February 27
to
Linda Dickerson
364-3492 (H) or 225-4338 (W)
or
email at ldickerson@oag.state.va.us
We are pleased to hold our March meeting at the newly reopened Henrico Theatre. This great old art deco movie house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005 and was reopened in October 2007 after a $5.8 million renovation and restoration by Henrico County.
The Henrico Theatre first opened on April 25, 1938, with the Performance of Thin Ice starring Sonja Henie. According to the Theatre Historical Society of America, the admission was 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children 12 and under. Those were the days!
The theater was closed for several years before the county purchased it in 1999. The renovation and restoration expanded the theatre from 11,000 to 17,800 square feet to accommodate a stage, orchestra pit, backstage dressing rooms and an elevator. Modern theater projection, sound and lighting systems and new electical and mechanical systems were also installed.
As usual, we will begin with a short business meeting. Following that, we will be treated to a talk on the history and renovation of the theater. Popcorn, soft drinks and other goodies will be provided for your enjoyment.
Make plans to stay after the meeting for the two o'clock screening of Easter Parade. Admission is only a dollar.
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