December 16 is the 250th birthday of author, Jane Austen. Celebrating early, I went to see, "Emma,"…read moreat the Repertory Theater of St. Louis. First, the location of this theater is excellent. It's near Webster University in the suburbs, a more convenient area than St. Louis City where other theater venues are located. Second, if patrons go to a matinee, there is plenty of free parking. I went on to the 2 p.m., Sunday afternoon showing of "Emma." There are ways to get discounted tickets at the last minute. I recommend visiting their website for more details on how to do this. I bought a flash sale offering which included three shows, "Emma," being the first one. The show itself was 2 1/2 hours with a 15-minute intermission. I recommend getting everything you need before you go into the theater. 15 minutes doesn't give patrons enough time to get in and out of the restroom or get a drink because of the lines. Speaking of drinks, there were three specialty offerings. Each one had a theme relating to, "Emma." My personal favorite was the Emma Expresso Martini. Almost every seat gives you an excellent view of the stage. If you are not familiar with the layout, show the ushers your ticket and they are happy to direct you to your seat. There were not many open seats. It depends on the production if it's going to be a sellout or not. Evidently, there were a lot of people who are fans of Jane Austen that were in attendance. The costumes and stage sets were top-notch. The scene from the berry-picking party and its aftermath was absolutely hilarious. I loved how the actors interacted directly with the audience as if we were co-conspirators in the events as they were unfolding. There are deviations from Austen's novel; however, I feel this production faithfully follows the spirit of "Emma." In addition to the play itself, the Rep's Christmas decorations were festive and welcoming. If you are in the St. Louis area and love the theater, I highly recommend putting the Repertory Theater of St. Louis on your to-do list.

Always enjoy the Repertory Theater. Saw The Egnimatist and The Ring of Fire and both were…read moreexcellent. Enjoy both the studio theater and the mainstage!

Her balloon sculptures of cartoon characters and her gigantic whoopi cushion are my favourites from…read moreher gigs!

Silly Jilly entertained my 3 grandkids and a friends child, and it was a hit! I've never seen…read morethem laugh so hard. An added touch was calling the kids by their names and finding out their favorite cartoon characters beforehand. The balloon creations were amazing.

Always enjoy the opera and especially the festival garden before, during and after the show! Really…read moreis a special, little known opportunity. Highly recommend for everyone to try at least once.

Enjoyed the English version of Cosi Fan Tutti. Thought the production was well done on a small…read morestage. The pre show 'picnic' was casual and made it nice to be at the theater before hand with plenty of time to enjoy the setting, people watch, be parked and no hurrying last minute. Would do it again.

This venue was perfect for our celebration of my mother's 90th birthday party. The rate was very…read moreaffordable compared to other venues and I especially appreciated that the rental was for the entire day. So helpful to not feel rushed. The beautiful fireplace made a nice background for photos. It was very easy to make all of the arrangements via email. Instructions for entry were clear and easy to follow. If you are looking for a mid sized gathering spot, I would definitely recommend.

We hosted our brother's celebration of life at the Hearth Room on April 2, 2022…read more Making arrangements for the facility was smooth and easy. Ginger consistently responded to inquiries and requests very quickly. We had a beautiful day at a wonderful facility-- Thanks to Ginger and all the staff and volunteers who make this facility available at a very reasonable price. It' a hidden gem.

This was first reading, and I was very nervous. The moment we started our conversation, I was…read moreimmediately put at ease. Things were so spot on! One person came through who I never thought would, as I growing up I rarely saw her. But she had a message for my mom that just hit home. As soon as we finished the reading, I had to call my daughters right away to let them know what I had heard. It was great, can't thank you enough for the peace I now feel.

Such an amazing connection thankful for people like Susan. Truthful - Beyond words ...read more

We went here for a sound bath experience. We had a great space and the group had really set the…read moremood for the experience. They had a bathroom right in our space which was great. They have a huge parking lot with plenty of space. It's a great place to have an event. This was my first time being here but I enjoyed the space and my event.

We had a weekend wedding here. The staff was very helpful. The venue was very spacious. Everything…read moreturned out amazing.

We LOVE Berry Patch. Our son is in the Blueberry (Toddler) room and his teachers take such great…read morecare of him. He was home with me for a year and a half before he went to daycare to help with socialization. Theresa was helpful and responsive in the enrollment process. We went and visited for an hour one morning before he started, and had the option of doing a second visit if it made us feel more comfortable. I loved being able to see what his morning would be like! His teacher, Jena, is AMAZING. She is always so communicative, and very understanding and reassuring when he has a hard time saying goodbye to us in the morning. The toddler room shares a half wall with the infant room and the infant lead, Kathy, is so sweet with him too. We love the assistants as well! We drive 15 min to get here (passing numerous daycares along the way) because I trust them and feel their care is above and beyond.

Both of our kids attend the Berry Patch and we have nothing but positive experiences. We're so…read moreclose to the teachers that as my girls get older and switch rooms, we get emotional because they're just so awesome, but then know what's coming is going to be great too! The center is exceptionally staffed, great with communication, amazing teachers - I could go on and on. We highly recommend.