When I was a teenager, my boyfriend took me to the Lowe’s Theater in downtown Richmond. It was a beautiful theater. As I descended the staircase from the Mezzanine, I felt like a princess surrounded by plush carpet, dark velvet and gold trimmed drapes. The lovely pinkish, subdued lighting made me feel like a star on the screen. This was in the early 1960’s. Remembering the vibrant Wurlitzer played by (I think) Eddie Weaver still brings a smile to my face. What a grand time. I was born and raised in Richmond and moved to the beautiful Shenandoah valley 30 years ago. I attended a performance at the Carpenter Center several years ago and I am so pleased that steps are being made to preserve this beautiful landmark. I remember well going to the S & W Cafeteria just up the street and shopping at The May Company, LaVogue, and Thalhimers. What a great time in my life. Wonderful memories!!!!!
When I was a teenager, my boyfriend took me to the Lowe’s Theater in downtown Richmond. It was a beautiful theater. As I descended the staircase from the Mezzanine, I felt like a princess surrounded by plush carpet, dark velvet and gold trimmed drapes. The lovely pinkish, subdued lighting made me feel like a star on the screen. This was in the early 1960’s. Remembering the vibrant Wurlitzer played by (I think) Eddie Weaver still brings a smile to my face. What a grand time. I was born and raised in Richmond and moved to the beautiful Shenandoah valley 30 years ago. I attended a performance at the Carpenter Center several years ago and I am so pleased that steps are being made to preserve this beautiful landmark. I remember well going to the S & W Cafeteria just up the street and shopping at The May Company, LaVogue, and Thalhimers. What a great time in my life. Wonderful memories!!!!!