Located on the second floor of the building occupied by St. Matthew United Church, Anthony Bean has…read morecreated his own little piece of theater paradise. It's a quaint operation with a big heart. Bean put a lot of work into the effort, building a box office, providing refreshments including wine, a crawfish spinach artichoke dip, and hot dogs, chips, etc. for the kiddos. :-) The menu mixture threw me off for a minute until I thought about young theater-goers. The theater puts on good productions which normally win praises from people who truly appreciate seeing local talent at work. Bean's dedication to providing that venue for local actors and playwrights, who are mostly African-American, has been a joy to follow. His acting school component provides an opportunity for amateur thespians to learn and sharpen their skills. Most impressive is the effort the Anthony Bean Community Theater has put into the little things which make the theater experience enjoyable. The chairs are nicely covered, the surrounding curtains and risers make you forget that you are on the second floor of an old school, and (best of all) the lighting and sets are very good.

If you want a great live theater experience, Anthony Bean Community Theater and Acting School is…read morethe place for you. This theater is a credit to the entire New Orleans community theater. I have heard nothing but positive comments and stories from the audience members. Mr. Bean directs his focus on developing the talents and acting skills of local children. When you attend a production at the theater, you get the whole theater package with superb actors, dancing, set design, and costumes as well. This has to be one of New Orleans best kept secrets, a small theater company with first-class productions that will rank way beyond your expectations. I am looking forward to the new location in Gentilly on Paris Ave.

Re: COVID-19 operations and safety practices…read more I gotta slow clap for y'all because I am loving the new implementation of the appointments online and how serious the JCC is taking COVID-19. Members of JCC Uptown are able to book appointments up to three days in advance for one hour block sessions. Everyone has to wear a mask upon entry and get your temperature checked. Per their constant email communications all members must arrive ready to workout (lockers are only available for bathrooms so no showers or storage purposes) and bring in your own towel and water bottle. They allow no more than 7 people at a time in the cardio room and around 8/9 in the weights room. Within the cardio room every other machine is shut down to practice social distancing. You'll also find plenty of marked disinfected and used cleaning sprays so you can wipe your machine before and after. Their team also cleans the machines CONSTANTLY. Like I seriously would get off the cardio machine wipe it down, just to then see them wipe it down again themselves. I feel safe coming here and appreciate there isn't a crazy occupancy capacity happening right now. TAKE MY MONIES. *Just know you will have to sign a waiver the first time you initially go during COVID-19, because liability and lawsuits ya know...

Left the JCC around 4 today and encountered at least 100 people coming in for family swim. There…read morewas even a dog in a stroller ! Something has to be done to control and organize the crowds. It's not fair to the regular members or the front desk. The workout facilities are excellent. However, effective 8-01-26, they are closing both locker rooms for 9 months!

Great chiropractor James. Always feel like a family. Great adjustments and acupuncture. They accept…read moreVA payments which is great value. And good quality.

The gym is always very clean and the equipment is in great condition…read more The staff is always very friendly and professional

When I first put my youngest in the program at Church's Karate Academy, with Master Jason, I was in…read morea whirlwind of finding the right extra-curricular for my sweet but hyperactive, anti-disciplined 5 year old girl...Much different than her older sister, she didn't respond to the same type of after school activities that her sister found her "calm" and fulfillment in. So after trying out several different options, she clearly picked out karate, at Church's. I found this interesting, because the results after each session was a state of mind and behavior much different than what went with the grain of her being. A very calm, focused, determination that I had not yet seen in my daughter. It has now been a few months that she has been enrolled, and she shows a strong desire to continue, and looks forward to her "karate days". She is more focused in school, for her homework, in her home life, and in how she handles her interactions with me, and her sister. I highly recommend this amazing program, Master Jason is great with the kids, the times are perfect in coordinating with homework and after school time, and my kid has found an inner peace through the discipline that she was feeling lost with finding in other activities. Thanks Church's!

Church's karate has been amazing with there day camp. The staff is nice and they are so flexible…read more Kids always have a great time.