The 100th Anniversary of the Historic Empire Theatre and Dedication as the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre

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Through my relationship with Richmondmom.com Theatre IV has become an important part of my family.  Theatre IV productions have offered a chance for my kids to experience a variety of theatrical performances.  We have also enjoyed supporting Hugs and Kisses and our annual evening at the Fairy Tale Ball.  For Christmas I asked for tickets to the 100th Anniversary of the Historic Empire Theatre and Dedication as the Sara Belle and November Theatre.

On Thursday, January 12, 2012 The Empire Theatre rededicated the theatre in honor of Sara Belle and Neil November’s $2million gift to restore the theatre.  The (now) November Theatre celebrated 100 years and the dedication of the theatre with catering by Cateraide Fantaste and performances by past and present cast members.  The evening also included a tribute to the Novembers by Honorable Gerald Baliles and a presentation about the history of the November Theatre (former Empire Theatre) by Dr. James Bynum and Joe Inscoe. The history presentation was wonderful and I hope it is made available on the their site.

 

The next Theatre IV production at the Sara Belle and November is the Stinking Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales which will run February 17 – March 18, 2012 .  Check out this great Buy One, Get One Free Matinee deal! 

Kate Semp

Kate Semp is a SAHM of 5 with a passion for travelling, cooking, technology and living life BIG. After graduating from William & Mary she did a stint in West Africa with the Peace Corps and teaching High School Biology. Trading in her passport for a wedding ring Kate moved to Richmond in 2001.

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