Lovely updated venue! We have enjoyed every production that we have attended. We will continue to…read moresupport this well run local theater!

Ah, the Emma Parrish Theater - a smaller local theater (compared to others in the area) but still…read morefinding enough good talent to put on some really good live shows. The place has been remodeled as of late and the director is super friendly and doing his best to bring the most entertaining shows to the Titusville area. The restrooms are a bit small, but they have a bar and a decent waiting area. Although the place is smaller than most, this provides its advantages as even the "cheap seats" have a good view of the play.

I've been to a few shows at the playhouse and the most recent show was fabulous!…read more I wasn't aware that most of their funding is from community donations. Before and during intermissions, they have a 50/50 raffle which goes to the cast members who volunteer their time. After this most recent show, The Prince of Egypt I have decided to get season tickets. I'm all about supporting the local arts!

I came here for the first time during my sons school field trip. I thought the playhouse did a…read moremarvelous job. The play was Go, Dog, Go! The school organized the field trip but the entire process was very seamless. We arrived in our school bus and all the actors were waiting for the children waving and smiling. It made the entire introduction so exciting. We didn't do concessions so I can't comment on this. The theatre is pretty small but it did fit 6 classes of kindergardeners. The seats were comfortable and I believe everyone has a good view. We were promptly seated and the play started. The children loved how interactive and fun the play was. I couldn't beleive these talented individuals were really entertaining and holding the attention of all these 5 and 6 yearolds. I also enjoyed the production. I found it funny with great singing. The costumes and sets were impressive too. The children really loved when they walked around the seats high fiving all the kids. At the end we were escorted to an outside seating area for the children's lunch and they got the opportunity to meet the actors and get pictures. As if this entire process wasn't great enough, they gave each child a copy of the Dr Seuss book. Overall a very lovely experience. I look forward to coming back for an adult play.

**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more Given the fact that Titusville was specifically made to be the housing and commerce town for workers of NASA and their families since its founding, it is understandable why Downtown Titusville would have a museum dedicated to space and space travel. The American Space Museum and Space Walk of Fame - which I will shorthand simply to the ASM for the remainder of this review - is a local museum dedicated to educating both locals and tourists to the history of space and space travel. As a "one and done," the ASM surely fits the criteria of a small space museum. The question, however, to ask is if it is worth it? Only if you don't mind burning $10 for a short experience. Though an address is provided, ASM is located on the westside of Downtown Titusville, just west of the Downtown Titusville Visitor Center and Pritchard House. Firstly, there are some displays right outside of the museum along with a photography opportunity. Given the fact it is "free to view," I will place this part of the ASM "outside" of my review as anyone can partake in them. For the paid museum part of ASM, $10 gives you a large room with three smaller rooms of history and lore pertaining to space and space travel, specifically the history of NASA. You will see a selection of items used on numerous space exploration flights as well as history lessons. The one room I really enjoyed spending time in was the one dedicated to the many female astronauts and space program workers throughout the years. There are many women who did a lot for the space race, too, but may not be well-recognized given the fact the space program in general is male-dominated. The rest of the museum is a hodgepodge of space history from past to present and the potential for the future. Some standouts include the space suits, the operating control panels of mission control, and the map of all the launch pads used throughout NASA's history. For $10, this is not too bad, but I guarantee you will get a better experience pertaining enjoying space history at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center, especially if you're a local and you go during one of the local events in which tickets can be just $20 to $30. You can even get more of an organized museum experience at Sands Space Museum in Cape Canaveral, too. Ultimately, I will only refer people to ASM if 1.) they are tight on money and will want some educational experience with space and 2.) want to stay within Downtown Titusville. So... three-out-of-five stars for this review. It is a-okay, a one-and-done in my opinion, but there are better educational space options let alone museum options in Brevard County.

Took my dad here because he loves space and he had a blast. I really liked it too, particularly the…read moresequencer. I personally really liked the Women in Space room and how there were little plaques saying whhich women were currently in space! The employees are so nice and knowledgeable. This place is way better than Kennedy Space Center.

I was here for a field trip. The kids really enjoyed the old cars and motorcycles and looking at…read moreold artifacts. The kids were disappointed when the badges they were making were just a picture of a cartoon policeman the colored and bring it to the front and they made it into a pin. They should look like a badge. They do have a few games, but you better bring quarters because you need to pay for them. The volunteers were very nice, but they don't have any guides to describe what you're looking at and that would've made it much better trip for the kids. They really need a lot more space and a lot more material. The best and worst part the memorial wall with the names of all fallen officers since 1960 and the statues Displays accompanying it. My child and I did go in and say a prayer. I wish they had pictures or a garden for fallen dog officers. We will return and update our review when all of the phases of this property are complete because they are supposed to be adding three or four additional buildings and that may change things. The eternal flame should be pretty spectacular.

The American Police Hall of Fame (will shorthand to APHOF for the rest of this review) is located…read morenext to what used to be the Astronaut Museum which is now Star Command for Lockheed Martin. Along with a shooting range and training academy, the APHOF showcases the history of police while honoring those who walked the Thin Blue Line. To be fair, the museum is not the biggest in size but it packs a lot in its small space just like the Veterans Museum in Merritt Island does. Going counter-clockwise, you'll learn the history of police and law enforcement over the centuries including the 1600s to 1800s which used stocks to today which uses our more modern means. You'll also learn about different branches of police like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Protection Service and many others. I definitely enjoyed sitting in the boat for Police Coast Patrol. The center of the museum is a memorial to police officers who died during duty. It is filled with many flowers and pictures from families who want to remember and honor their fallen loved ones. There is also a chapel which possibly does services or memorials. Ultimately, this is one nice museum and a definite must-visit for those who respect the Thin Blue Line. Only issue I have is the entry fees not being readily available for everyone to see. We found out about the price of admission when we got there. Still, the APHOF should at least be visited once if you live on the Space Coast. And if you're someone who belives in the 2nd and shoots guns, they also have a shooting range too.

We go to many haunted places and this is a great place to spend the day. I highly recommend this…read moreplace!

HAVE to say, best Haunted House. Interactive actors, great scene design and attention to detail…read more Personal experience and not a rush through. Every scene different and creative. Family business where the owners take pride in the experience. All actors are volunteers who do it for love of the scare. See them at Halloween and hopefully again on Vakentine:s Day.

Love the place! The owner was very friendly and helpful in letting us know about everything. He was…read moreespecially friendly about the fact me and my son got there right before closing and let us have to full hour. Both me and my son had a blast with the escape room vr. We will definitely come back again to try the zombie shooter next!

A nice place for a private event in Melbourne, Fl According…read moreto their website, Funky Dog is "...a nonprofit improv comedy troupe and theater based in Melbourne, FL. As a 501(c)(3) organization." Their stated mission is to bring improv education, performances, and artistic collaboration to the community. It is located near downtown Melbourne and is pretty easy to find as it is one of the locations that opens onto the north side of Eau Gallie where the road splits right next to the bridge. I consider that there is limited parking. Their website shows a lot that was full when we arrived and I ended up parking on the street. Even though the venue seems to host a wide range of improv performances, from classic short-form games to long-form storytelling and themed nights, I visited for a private event, the Melbourne Independent Film Festival Replay. Aaron, the staff who took care of us was professional, friendly, and went above and beyond to make everything run smoothly. From helping set up the films that we were there to see to selling drinks at the intermission. It is an intimate affair with a stage to the right as you enter with a series of tables and chairs that can be configured as needed for any affair. We were there in full daylight and they had blackout type curtains that did a pretty good job of keeping the sunlight out and the street sounds down. Overall, it was a very nice experience and I would suggest using it for future events.

While exploring historic Rockledge I discovered a beautiful historic home across from the Indian…read moreRiver. In front of the home is a historic marker that is part of the Historical Marker Program, one of the Division of Historical Resources' most popular and valued public history programs. The markers raise awareness of Florida's cultural history while enhancing the enjoyment of historic sites for residents and tourists. The blue historic markers tell the stories of the people and places that were important to Florida's history and they can be found in front of schools, forts, roads, battlefields, cemeteries, churches, historic districts, archaeological sites, and buildings like this one. Historic marker F-609 was installed in 2007 by the Brevard County Historical Commission, Preservation Education Trust-Brevard County Tourist Development Council and the Florida Department of State. This home is named Lawndale and it is one of the last remaining examples of Queen Ann architecture in Cocoa. Examples of this style of architecture than can be found in this home are the tall proportions, a variety of surface textures and the irregularity of plan. A classic example is the the turret located on the southeast corner of the house, with the exterior walls showing several combinations of shapes and styles of shingles. Lawndale was the homestead of Hiram Smith Williams, his wife Cornelia, and their children Sydney and Myra. Williams was born in 1833 in Montclair, New Jersey. His family had lived there for several generations and were successful horticulturists. During the Civil War, Williams enlisted in the Confederate Army and served with the 40th Alabama Volunteer Regiment. During that time he kept a journal which has been useful to historians to understand what it was like to be a soldier during that time. In 1873 Williams came to Florida to check it out with his brother. He returned to live and purchased 54 acres in Rockledge in 1874. Lawndale was built in two phases, the first beginning in 1874, and the second phase completed in the mid 1890's, when the house looked as you see it today. The first floor of the house has the foyer, two parlors, a dining room with a turret, a restroom and a kitchen. The second floor includes three family bedrooms, a bathroom, library, guest room, and the school room. Hiram Smith Williams became one of the first Indian River Fruit citrus farmers, shipping his fruit under his label of Lawndale. He was also the first Postmaster for the City of Rockledge and established a post office at Lawndale. He founded the Brevard Telephone Company and served as Brevard County Treasurer and the first State Senator representing Brevard County for two terms beginning in 1884. Williams was a strong advocate for education and one of the first schoolrooms in Brevard County was established on the second floor of Lawndale. Brevard County purchased Lawndale in 1989 and restored it over fifteen years. In 2012 the house opened as a museum. For a $10 donation you can get a glimpse of what Central Florida was like in the 1880's by touring the house when it is open on Saturdays 10 to 3 PM.