Yumi is an excellent flamenco dancer! We hired her for a Spanish theme party and all guests were…read moreamazed by her dance performance!!

Not only does my wife study the art of Flamenco with Yumi, but my daughter just started taking…read morelessons with Yumi. And my wife conned me into taking some lessons when we went to Seville with some other Flamenco students for a week over the summer. Come on people, how many chances do you get to study Flamenco in Spain. When one of your family members takes lessons with Yumi, you join the Yumi community. Sort of like Groupon, we visit various venues around the city to see Yumi dance. Also, the students perform several times throughout the year at festivals and events. It all started when my wife decided that we would go see Mujeres 1 at the Tempe Center for the Arts. At the end of the show, my wife decided that she wanted to start taking dance lessons with Yumi. And now my wife has performed in Mujeres 2 and Mujeres 3. My wife recalls a different set of events, but you can rest assured that my telling is the truth. I posted it first on Yelp. Mujeres is the main show that everyone trains for each year and occurs in the Spring at the Tempe Center for the Arts. By the way, don't tell anyone, but it looks like I'm going to take lessons with Yumi. .

A lovely breakfast experience! The staff are exceptional with their service, and I truly felt…read morewaited on and cared for when I took myself out for a meal before my spa appointment. The only downside is that the chorizo was a bit too greasy and oily - I know chorizo leans that way, but the pendulum swung a little too far into oily (it was dripping outside of the burrito) for what I would expect from an elevated restaurant like Prado. If it was a bit less oily, it would have gotten 5 stars from me. Everything else was exceptional! Pro tip: if you're coming for a meal while the sun is out, sit on the patio overlooking the grounds. It's stunning and a total vibe!

Love coming here. Such a romantic setting. The outside is so cozy with comfy big chairs and several…read morefire pits to relax by with your cocktail. Every time we come, service is stellar. We always start out with some tapas, amazing delicious wine and then entrees. Never had a bad meal or experience. I highly recommend you visit this place.

I came here during a work trip--my first time visiting Arizona. I was looking for something to do…read moreon my last day, and several people recommended checking this place out. I arrived just before sunset, and it was absolutely beautiful. The gardens were well-maintained, peaceful, and offered some amazing views as the sun went down. I really enjoyed taking my time walking through the different areas and soaking in the scenery. The grounds were very clean, and the pathways were easy to navigate, making for a relaxing and enjoyable experience. If you're visiting the area and looking for a scenic way to spend a few hours, I would definitely recommend stopping by.

Always a lovely spot!…read more The desert really does bloom! Well-attended and great walking trails.

The Reel Moment at great time photographing Blake Rose while he performed live at the Crescent…read moreBallroom in Phoenix, AZ on 05/05/24! Incredible venue, staff and show! Would recommend! - TRM

Went for the first time as Sons of Legion were in town playing there. It's a small (sold out at…read more550), cozy venue. Clean, well maintained and nicely decorated. It's mostly standing room only with a few bleacher type seating options. I'm getting old, so standing the entire time has me thinking Celebrity Theater is the better venue for me. But, if you're good with standing it's a nice experience. Parking deck is conveniently located across the street and reasonably priced, the area is well lit and they have a full bar.

This is an amazing facility. The design and lay out is quite stunning. The small cafe and outdoor…read moreseating area is grand to enjoy a snack and adult beverage before the show. The theater was comfy. We did not care for balcony 2 - if you have height issues might stick to main level. Parking easy and validated. Restrooms spacious and on 2 levels.

As the self-appointed king of events in Phoenix, I've been to pretty much every major event venue…read morein Phoenix and surrounding areas over the past 10 months. And it's safe to say that Tempe Center for the Arts is one of my favorites. First off, you can either park in the parking garage a few minutes away from the venue by foot or you can park in the gravel lot that is a minute or two farther away. If you park in the garage, they will validate your ticket. Guaranteed parking is always a big win in my book. I've been to the Tempe Center for the Arts (TCFTA) twice. Once for a concert and once for a play put on by the Arizona Theater Company. Both have been A+ experiences. First off, the venue is located right by Tempe Towne Lake which makes for a picturesque location. The venue itself is just as beautiful with stunning architecture, both inside and out. It's clean. It's comfortable. The ushers are friendly. There is plenty of seating to hang out outside before the show, during intermission, or after. You can also hang out on the patio where there's a fire pit and seating. On a certain day of the week that's escaping me, they do an open mic night out there. I haven't tried any of the concessions, but they have a bar and some snacks. There's complimentary water. The theater is pretty intimate which makes for a better experience. It's designed well. There are even often some art installations you can check out. Overall, you can't ask for much better than this when it comes to an event experience! I've become a season ticket holder of the Arizona Theater Company, so I can't wait to be back!

Let me say this, I have lived in the Valley all my life. Yes, I am a full fledged native. The City…read moreof Chandler has rapidly grown over the years and this was my first visit to Chandler Center For The Arts. On this Saturday night the artist performing was Pat Metheney. At the onset before the performance we were told that this would be the last concert of the season. The Chandler Center is going to get a renovation and probably will not be open until late October or early November. This Center houses a large venue and on this Saturday night it was pretty much a sold out crowd. When Pat Metheney came out he didn't waste any time and just started playing. The crowd was really into the music and so was I. The place has provisions for the handicapped and does allow for drinks during the performance. I really don't know what else to add other than the place is impressive. When it opens up again in the Autumn maybe take a look at what they have in the concert venue. I guess we got lucky to attend their last concert of the season.

As the self-appointed king of events, I'm back at it with another venue review. I have been to the…read moreChandler Center For The Arts twice: once for a UB40 concert and once for a screening of a Louie Armstrong documentary (live jazz ensemble included). Located in a nice part of Chandler, with lots of cool bars and restaurants within the vicinity, they do have a complimentary parking lot. For one of the events, I was able to find a spot without much trouble. For the other, I had to park on the street a few minutes away by foot. I guess it depends on how popular the event is. The venue itself is beautiful. Clean and modern with nice amenities. You get a program once you enter the theater, which I always appreciate. It's a good size-venue, but still small enough that it's intimate. My only real complaint? The seats are packed pretty close to each other, so you don't much shoulder room or leg room. A little too snug. Outside of that, and parking being a bit of a wild card, it's a phenomenal venue.

Derek the bartender is the friendliest face and warmest energy you'll feel when you step into this…read moretheater, whether you're grabbing a drink, a snack or simply saying hello. The shows are great, parking can be a challenge when busy but the garage just outside Az88 is a great option. Acoustics and theater layout are great.

First, this place is situated a little weird. You can't really see the front of the building…read morebecause there is a parking garage immediately in front of it and immediately behind it. If you didn't know where it was you could miss it. That's the only negative thing I can say about this place. The lobby has plenty of seating areas with sofas, which is a really nice touch. There is a gift shop with many lovely gifts, and the concession stand with cocktails, wine, so does, and water is incredibly reasonably priced compared to other venues. What really makes this place stand out is that there is not a single bad seat in the house. The show we were at did not have a lot of choices left when we we're looking for tickets, and I was concerned that we would have bad seats. That is impossible here. This is a great venue and I'll be looking into more shows here because of the fantastic seating arrangement.

Accessible parking for all. Easy access to seats. Shows have been very enjoyable. There are some…read moresnacks for purchase. I look forward to repeat visits. I think it's been about 6 times.

REALLY REALLY REALLY LOUD. Kids dance performance. The back…read morewall of the auditorium was vibrating. If this is the way it is, not coming back. We don't need to do this. It's not 1965. Speakers don't need to be cranked up to hear.