I performed here once, and was groped by a director. I came forward about it a few years later, and…read morewhile they had some response, they essentially continued to utilize that director. Years that same director abused me again following a request he remove a photo of me having a costume malfunction in another production (see screenshots.) As this event was very public, as a courtesy I made them aware. They essentially dismissed it as not their problem, ands said they'd review "Not in our house" guidelines for anything new. For me, it's very much in their house. At the end of the day, they continue to use and enable a documented abuser of women. As a result, I'll never return or act here again.

Very funny and well-done recent performance of Blyth Spirit. Strong cast. It was done simply but…read morethat made the funny parts more obvious.

BCS opened earlier this year. It's a studio with great instructors in the areas of voice, various…read moreinstruments, acting, dance, yoga and production. It's open to all ages. This summer BCS will host its first workshops for students. The young, energetic instructors are wonderful with kids. Rates are very reasonable for the quality of education.

I would give more stars if I could. Very friendly staff. A lot of artistic education to offer…read more Clean studio with positive quotes. Positive vibes and organized visions. Very well put together. A great place for the youth of today to focus on the Performing Arts!

Parents out there.... if you want any chance to have grandparents or other family members watch…read moreyour child dance in a recital... DON'T SEND YOUR CHILD TO DEFOREST DANCE ACADEMY! It is already crazy that families have to spend $17 on each ticket to attend a performance that they already paid a ton of money leading up to with classes but Deforest doesn't even have enough tickets available to purchase.

The Owner does NOT care about any of the dancers. Kids who have been here 5-6 years leave because…read morethey are ignored and she does not care. This place is a total money grab. RUN to a different dance studio if you want to keep you child's self-esteem intact.

Another year, another Itasca Fest…read more We live minutes from the Itasca border, so getting here is a breeze. And so is parking -- though you do have to be willing to walk a block or two. But downtown Itasca is lovely. I think most people, if they drove through this little village of 8,300 people, would not expect very big happenings. But Itasca Fest is pretty impressive for the size of the town. Free admission, and there's a huge carnival, a big tent set up with plenty of tables for noshing at and a stage with live entertainment, bingo, a rummage sale, educational events for the kids (including interacting with wild animals) and of course plenty of greasy food to go around. Last year, there was a super-cool NASA trailer set up where you could play with various gadgets and learn about life in a spaceship. Honestly, I enjoyed it as much as the kid with us did. Unfortunately, no NASA trailer this year. Still, four stars for a solidly good time nearby and on the cheap.

Considering the majority of my big fat Italian family lives in Itasca, it's shocking that this was…read moremy first time here. And let's be honest, I came for the Bingo. We started here on Sunday night, the last night of the fest. Bingo is run by the Lyons Club and they do a great job of keeping the natives restless while having some personality. The guy working our row was awesome, was so friendly. Cards are 3 for a dollar and my dreams were crushed when I saw they were the sliders and not the stamp kind of cards. I was really looking forward to having a big purple stamper to dot up my cards. Each round of Bingo could win somewhere between $50-$70 but alas, I didn't have any luck. The final round was a cover-all game and cards were $1 each. The jackpot for that final round was above the $200 mark. In order to entertain us before the final round (and possibly because it was the last night of the fest, we were able to get as many free drinks as we wanted before the last game). I spent about $13 total on an hour of Bingo, which I don't consider to be too much of a loss. Did I really just write about Bingo for a full paragraph? Back to the fest. They have about 8-10 vendors for food including local restaurants. Rides are plentiful here, I couldn't even guess how many. Upwards of a dozen? Games were also not scarce, and they had all the classic games. I ended up winning myself a stuffed monkey. It's what every 29 year old adult female needs. I can only compare Itasca fest to Bartlett fest or Naperville's Rib Fest. I would probably prefer Itasca fest over both because it has WAY more games and rides than Bartlett, and isn't as crowded as Rib Fest. It's a new summer tradition.

Evolution is an amazing studio! Every detail from the fun colors they chose, to the amazing custom…read morewood table at the party room! I have had two birthday parties for my daughter there. Amazing! All the girls had a blast! Plus the price was great! I went to a moms dance party as well and we exercised and had the coolest evening! Elmhurst is really lucky to have such a great studio! The owner and staff are so talented and professional!

Our youngest started with Evolution Dance last year. She LOVED it and for the 1st time was excited…read moreevery time she had class. When Covid-19 closed everything she was still able to take her class via zoom, see her instructor AND her classmates. The studio has fantastic protocols in place to protect all the dancers AND instructors but still has the warm and welcoming feel. Cannot wait to start another season with EDC!!!

We had my Fathers Celebration of Life event here. The staff was excellent! very nice and…read moreaccommodating. Staff/bartenders superb. Never waited for a drink. We roughly had 150/200 people in attendance. Big LED screen with a running picture album. Music playing. Plenty of room with low tables and high tops. Food was great. Buffett style. We came in on Monday night to help set up for Tuesdays party. Highly recommend!!

Attended the1985band performance on 11/22/2025…read more The band was amazing and I truly hope they come back. This was the first time at this venue and we really saw much to like, great place to hang out listen to good music and dance. Ticket process was very simple and easy online and reasonable. Easy parking, courteous, helpful staff, and all around great people and experience. Did I mention an awesome band that would love to see you again as well.?!

Actually called Elmhurst Records now. Small place but great selection and friendly staff. Go visit…read moreOzzy!

Pretty decent place, decent collection of records. You won't find a cutout section here, but a $5…read moresection. But it's right around the corner from Gem comics and Elmhurst in general, which has a great library

We drove a long distance for my daughter to audition for Winnie-the-Pooh after she spent…read moreconsiderable time preparing. We participate in auditions regularly and have never encountered anything like this. When we arrived, a staff member dismissively said, "We don't take little kids," in a condescending tone, as though the situation was amusing. There was nothing in the casting notice indicating that the audition was limited to adults or that there were any age restrictions whatsoever. It is incredibly unprofessional to omit such an important detail and then treat families with disrespect after they have invested their time and effort. My daughter was excited and prepared, only to be turned away in a humiliating manner. I would strongly recommend avoiding this organization. There are many other theater companies and casting organizations that communicate clearly and treat children and families with the professionalism and courtesy they deserve.

Amazing Theatre for Young Audiences! Great prices and kid-friendly shows that are engaging for all!read more