Geyer is an amazing place to experience live theater and also a wonderful, supportive place to…read moreparticipate in community theater. They offer a variety of programming every year. There are usually several main stage adult musicals and plays every year in addition to two or three children's focused productions. Everyone involved puts their heart and soul into the productions, and it really shows on the stage. You really get an insane amount of value for the price that you pay for tickets (usually around $20). The theater lobby was recently renovated including a much needed redo of the bathrooms. They have a fairly well stocked concession stand that offers a variety of chips, candy and popcorn. In the summer months, they also often serve ice cream in the ed center located next door. Seating is either in the balcony or on the ground level and seats are decently spaced out and fairly comfortable. There is on street parking nearby but also several larger lots within quick walking distance. I highly recommend checking out a performance here. You won't regret it!

I love to support small town performance art centers. This opera house had its beginnings in the…read morefall of 1900, thanks to Andrew Geyer, the designer and builder. 119 years later, the community is still enjoying quality acts and productions. I cannot believe the outstanding level of talent, and entertainment, I have experienced for less than 20.00 dollars a performance. This two- level theater is small, and intimate. Dedicated staff, and volunteers, add their personal touch to help their patrons have an enjoyable outing. Because the theater is small, foot traffic in, and around lobby can get a little tight at times. Especially if ticket purchase, snack counter, and rest room lines overlap. During intermission, it has been a tradition to offer a serving of ice cream in exchange for a small donation. Nice gesture and well-received. I highly recommend taking the time to catch one of their upcoming shows.

A perfect place to spend an afternoon or evening with your family!…read moreFirst, this ballpark is beautiful! Everything is well maintained and there are a lot of amenities like a sensory room and a playground. I love that this is a very family friendly, affordable way to enjoy time together, even with the youngest ones. They have a Kids Club that gives kids free admission on Sundays! But even without that, their tickets are very affordably priced. Food is also affordable compared to other similar attractions and there is a nice variety of options. A really fun and unique feature is the cookies and milk being offered during a mid inning break for only $1! They often have additional family activities like meeting mascots (they always have the Wild Thing there). If you are looking for affordable family fun, this is a great place to check out.

The Washington Wild Things are by far one of the best values in Pittsburgh-area sports and…read moreentertainment. Tickets are always reasonable but this summer even more so as they are running $2.50 Tuesdays. That price is for tickets (!), parking which is usually $5, and selected concessions such as hot dogs, popcorn and beer. The games are legit good baseball and they have a competitive team, winning their division last year. There's a sign on one of the walls showing players who have gone on to be signed by MLB teams. The games are also packed with entertainment where fans get the chance to play for prizes, and don't miss the $1 chocolate chip cookie and milk combo, yes both for $1, behind home plate in the middle of the game. They will sell out so get in the line early. Concessions overall are so fairly priced, such as eight dollars for some interesting funnel cake fries (Reese's or Fluffernutter toppings) and $5 for a soft serve ice cream in a size you won't believe. In all this is a really fun night out! Very nice ballpark, too. My only small complaint is that they need a couple more vegetarian and/or GF options at the food stands. We had one of each dietary need in our crowd and all the GF person could eat were french fries or waffle fries, and as a vegetarian my choices were pretty much sweets, soft pretzel or snack pierogies which I am assuming are going to be Mrs. T's, while others have so many choices of different types of sandwiches etc. Maybe get a pizza vendor in here and offer some GF hot dog buns; it's a pretty frequent dietary need these days.

This review is of the fairgrounds, NOT the Christmas show vendors…read more The parking lot would benefit from gravel walkways. It was a muddy, sloppy mess. I'm glad I wore duck boots. The bathrooms were horrible. I am not referring to port-a-johns. I am referring to the brick and mortar female bathroom. In the ceiling is a hole with a bird's nest poking through. All the corners had extensive spider webs. Three stalls??? Perhaps they need to re-think that number. The ability to take a trolley ride was nice touch.

Do you have to be a redneck to enjoy the county fair? Not necessarily, but it helps. Seriously…read morethough, it's more helpful if you are a firm believer and supporter of 4-H clubs, agriculture and the farming community for starters. A trip to the county fair should not be overlooked and taken for granted. One can easily find themselves on activity overload in no time at all, so be sure to pace yourself. The fair is held for a full week if a one day visit is not enough. If you have never been to a county fair, here is a list of what one should expect: Lots of food vendors. Healthy eating is not an option but you should check each place for safe sanitary conditions and practices. You will see lots of animals. Mainly farm animals, though I did see 2 camels at the petting zoo exhibit. I enjoyed visiting the rabbit section and seeing the various horse breeds. Lots of exhibits. Mainly items that were submitted for judging. Photographs, homemade wine and beer, quilts, baked goods, floral arrangements, canned fruits and vegetables, quiltwork, crochet and needlework, and so much more. You will hear live music, watch a tractor pull, demolition derby or bottle rocket launch, attend a square dance social, observe milking parlor demonstrations, watch live bees at work, or just simply opt to find a nice spot to sit, and people-watch. You never know, you might just spot a few rednecks in the crowd!

Last year I was really impressed with the effort and this year was no exception to that. However,…read morebeing their second year...a few things stood out a little more. It's still good, but there's a lot of ground they have to cover yet. I'd say that you should check them out if you're in the area, and I hope they continue to improve and work on the rough edges that are still present. Pro Tip: Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes or boots, you'll be doing a lot of walking/running out there! If you'd like to know more, check out the full review of 2014's Haunted Hillside: http://kitsuneverse.blogspot.com/2014/11/haunt-review-haunted-hillside-still.html

I went here for the first time five years ago and it was actually really fun. Ever since then it…read morehas only gotten worse and worse. Every actor does not care whatsoever and seems bored. The only entertainment was the painfully awkward dialogue of the actors, and the entire experience was not scary at all. The challenges did not make sense and were not interesting. The grave digger challenge involved lasers that "used to be blue but now are red because of the blood." Yes, it is truly this ridiculous. The entire experience was laughable and a waste of money. The challenge trail was nightmarish, but not in the way intended.

This was a beautiful night, watching the water glisten and listening to Commonheart sing Rivertown…read more Great concert and pleasant setting. Bring your chairs and sit anywhere, pick your seat. Food trucks lined the road behind us and we had excellent wood burned pizza by the "Wooden Peel" and beer to quench your thirst.

Always fun for their summer series concerts. Love watching…read morethe boats on the river and their food trucks are there if you're looking for a bite to eat or an adult beverage.

I live in the South Hills of Pittsburgh which puts me not at all far from this spot, and I don't…read moreunderstand how I haven't been here previously. A friend asked me if I would like to go out to get some berries. We got there after berry picking time for the day, which closed around 2 PM, but there was still plenty of time to buy berries in their market, freshly picked by their workers, and enjoy other fun things at the farm! We fed the goats, who were the sweetest, tamest goats I have ever met. (Frankly, they completely changed my opinion about goats, with which I have had some unpleasant memories in the past.) You can pay a quarter for some food and feed it to them by hand, and not a single one took it from me anything less than gently. There is also a super cute feature where you can send some food up to goats standing at the top of the pen via a pulley system. There were several baby goats here when we visited and they were ridiculously adorable. From there it was a stop at the café window where we ordered strawberry lemonade slushies that were an absolute delight. It was late in the day and they were out of several of the food offerings; I was told by my friend that the hot pretzel is fantastic, but didn't get to find out. So I went with some freshly made donuts, and it was only a few dollars for half a dozen blueberry donuts. They are wonderful eaten fresh just like this, but when you take them home you can heat them up for 10 seconds to get that just-out-of-the-oven taste. Finally we stopped in the shop which is full of all kinds of home, pantry and fresh food items. I came home with a pint of raspberries, a big bunch of strawberries (last of the season!), jars of pickled beets and bread and butter pickles, and a block of baby Swiss cheese. Everything has been absolutely fantastic and it would be easy to go absolutely wild in this store. Lots of events here during different seasons, especially apple and pumpkin season in fall which is their busiest time. After that they close for the year at Halloween. Come out and pick some berries or fresh lavender here this summer! It's a local gem.

This was an extremely disappointing experience from start to finish…read more We were told there were "plenty of blueberries to pick," yet after spending our time in the fields, this was all we were able to collect. Paying $20 for such a poor experience felt like a complete waste. What was even more disappointing was how the situation was handled. I returned the box and explained the issue. The employee simply took it back without any apology, explanation, or attempt to make things right. There was no offer of a partial refund, a voucher to come back when berries were actually available, or any acknowledgment that the experience had fallen far short of expectations. I understand that crops and harvest conditions can vary. What I don't understand is advertising a good picking experience when there is very little fruit available and then showing complete indifference when a customer expresses disappointment. Customer service matters just as much as the product. Unfortunately, this business failed on both counts. I won't be returning, and I would encourage others to call ahead and verify conditions before making the trip.

Food, service and winery are all excellent! I would recommend Bella Terra to everyone! Great…read moreentertainment as well!

Bella Terra Vineyards is a winery, restaurant, and event venue in the small town of Hunker in…read moreWestmoreland County. It sells a variety of dry and sweet wines (e.g., red, white, rose, sparkling, and cider), cocktails, mocktails, and beers. Some vineyards are on the grounds as are many barrels and bottles of wines. The restaurant has both indoor seating and seasonal outdoor seating in lakeside cabanas and winter igloos. It is open for brunch/lunch and dinner. It is a nice setting for daily dining as well as special events such as weddings, bridal and baby showers, and private parties. Furthermore, the website lists activities such as bingo, painting and candle-making classes, live music with dancing, and more. For my husband and me, I made a reservation for lunch in an igloo. Our igloo was large enough to fit eight people and cost $50 plus foods and drinks. A larger "party dome" fits up to 14 people and has a fee of $75. The temperatures outside were very cold, but our igloo was kept warm by an electric fireplace and a zippered door. Throughout our meal, our waitress provided timely and friendly service. The Bistro menu listed shareables (e.g., pretzel sticks and charcuterie board), several smash burgers, several flatbreads, mains (e.g., fish and chips, cajun chicken pasta, and quinoa bowl), several salads, several handhelds (e.g., turkey melt, veggie wrap, and Italian panini), many sides, and a couple of desserts. Prices were moderate. (The menus for Sunday Brunch and a group Gathering differ.) The waitress first brought our Sweet Wine-Cookie Flight (4.5 stars), which consisted of the following pairs: Diamond Reo with Brown Sugar Pop Tart, Sweet Finley with Chocolate Salted Caramel, Riesling with Cookies and Cream, and Rose Cider with Strawberry Crunch. The wine glasses came in a wooden box, which was slightly too small, so I needed several minutes of time to carefully pull each wine glass out of the box. I, however, did enjoy the sweet flavors of the wines and cookies. Next our waitress brought out our shareable and two mains. The Hummus Plate (4.5 stars) consisted of fresh and tasty hummus, feta, olives, top seedz crackers, tomatoes, cucumbers, green and red peppers, carrots, celery, and tzatziki. My main course was Crab Cakes (4 stars) with a substituted side of salad. Two crab cakes were a decent size of 4 ounces each, but I would have preferred more crab meat. I liked the garlic aioli. My husband's main course was the Cali Burger (4 stars) with a side of fries. In a brioche bun, a beef patty was topped with fontina cheese, applewood-smoked bacon (which he would prefer be crispier), avocado, avocado ranch, lettuce, and pickles (which he commented were nicely crunchy and sweet-sour) (no tomato at his request). The total price for the flight, shareable, two mains, and a soda was $98 plus sales tax and tip (plus the earlier $50 fee for the igloo).

This is such a wonderful small business to support. I had my bridal shower here and it was so…read moreidyllic and lovely. You get full control of the event space and the staff is there to support you and ensure everything runs smoothly. Highly recommend!