To the Director and Board: A good amount of money was spent to buy tickets to Verdi's Requiem. I, a…read more76 year old native Austinite arrived at the Long Center about 20 minutes early (at the entrance to the parking garage). The next 15 minutes were spent looking for a parking place in the garage. I ended up parking at the very top and taking the elevator down. There were several other older ladies as well there who don't quite move quickly. By the time we walked to the door of the Long Center it was 3 minutes after the start of a 90-minute opera. I raced to get to my seat but was escorted to the upper balcony. As I entered there was a lady bandaging her leg on the stairs. From falling there. When I got to the upper balcony it was pitch dark and the helper had a flashlight that didn't work. It took me a while for my eyes to adjust and finally was able to be seated, slightly short of breath from the race and the altitude of those seats. Other nicely dressed older ladies came in after me and stumbled around to find seats. We were informed we would have to sit there for the duration as there was no intermission for a 90 minute performance. Why? I ask you why? Along with a canteen of water, a flashlight and a first aid kit do I need to bring a catheter to the Opera? This is ridiculous. I am pretty ticked off and will not attend again until something is done to remedy the deeply flawed, user-unfriendly experience I had. Navigating in the dark for a 76-year-old is not something that is a healthy activity. You do realize a lot of your audience are seniors, don't you? You do realize that you all probably go to the valet or VIP parking I passed at the one minute marker entrance to the parking lot and then go to your box seats? You're not experiencing what other people are experiencing and I'm afraid you've lost track. I hope you will do something to remedy.

I had the opportunity to see Cruzar de la Luna last night with friends and had such a great time…read more The storyline had beautiful depth and the orchestra was outstanding too. Great experience overall, Austin Opera knows how to put on a show!

Our Home Owners Association held it's first neghborhood movie in the park last night with Fun…read moreFlicks, and it was great. I had not seen an inflatable screen before and did not know what to expect, but their 28 foot screen exceeded my expectations. Video was crisp and bright, and the sound was awesome. Darrell and Mitchell really took care of us during the reservation process, and ensured we had everything we needed to hold a successful community movie for our neighborhood, even the things that we never thought of ourselves. I can say for sure that I would recommend Fun Flicks and we are already planning an end of summer movie night with them as well.

Great employees, friendly service techs that set up and can assist your party. They try to make…read morethings right if something happens to be less than par.

After countless search for the perfect band, we came across The Pictures Band and picked them for…read moreour event. And they did not disappoint - they were fantastic! They were so good that I booked them for two different events the following year. Byron and the band are so easy to work with. Byron is very responsive to emails and genuinely a nice guy! The Pictures Band are total professionals and they know how to get folks on the dance floor. They dress great and sound great! I love working with these guys!

This band is unbelievable!!!! So so good! All of our wedding guests loved them! They had everyone…read moreon their feet dancing! They sound amazing and the energy is electric! They made the wedding reception so fun and we were blown away!!! They are super easy and friendly to work with. We had them play mainly current popular music because many in the crowd were recent college graduates. They LOVED it!! Their sound is amazing and the lights are so cool!! I cannot stop raving about them!

Have you ever gone some place and felt totally transported to another place in time? That is…read moreexactly how I felt today. The is the one of the coolest art galleries I have ever been to. A05 gallery features work from a variety of artists in so many mediums. Dr. Seuss collection is one of their consistently highlighted pieces. In addition, they also have a Disney section. The key thing I like most about this art gallery is the uniqueness of the pieces - from African inspired pieces to Austin-centric pieces. There are works of art portrait-like to many items that are abstract, my personal favorite pieces of art. Today, I wanted to see if they had any lacquered pieces. The ones on display were of Marilyn Monroe and Madonna. Not sure I want to view these ladies every day... Smile. It was great to see Todd again, the manager of the store. He reminded me that they were open 7 days a week and that they had more pieces online. Todd is always so pleasant to talk to. Another joyful aspect of visiting A05 gallery is that you do not have any high-pressure salespeople putting you in a chokehold trying to sell you something. Some of their art pieces are quite pricey, and some very affordable. Net, net, I love frequenting this gallery.

Are you looking to enrich your knowledge with art ? Do you want a fun evening with cocktails, art…read moreand also meet the artist in person ? Then the Ao5 Gallery in the Arboretum in Austin is your place. The gallery is daily open with a large art exhibition where you can stroll around and admire the art displayed. Free admission for the exhibition. The posted events may ask for a cover charge. One of my favorite events is the evening with cocktails , art and meeting the artist. Ted the manager is a talented entertainer and a must meet personality. The events are thoughtfully curated and make for a blissful experience. Some of the events include live music. If you either visiting Austin or are a resident this place calls for a visit

Lovely school! Both of my children attend the school and we are so pleased with their progress. My…read moreson is in the older program and is definitely ready for kindergarten in August. They have done a great job of determining what skills he needed to work on in a way that matched his interests. My youngest is in the toddler program and her teachers have been phenomenal too! Ms. Mayada is like a second mother to my daughter with her loving hugs and warm personality. My youngest has gained so much independence with the Montessori teaching and I look forward to seeing how much more she will learn! Finally, the administration is exactly what I wanted. Always available to discuss my concerns and proactive to potential hurdles. They have been great at keeping me updated on the progress of the kiddos!

Does your child's teacher let you know at pick up time if your child has been moody, constipated,…read moreisn't eating something out of their lunchbox, or has noticed their attitude change when they eat too much starch or sugar? Is your four year old reading, writing, doing basic geometry, naming the continents and oceans, and counting in 3 different languages? I am absolutely not embellishing, my daughter is doing these things. International Montessori House of Children is exceptional in every way. Each child is treated with one-on-one attention, by teachers who truly care. I gave them a wild toddler, they send me back a thoughtful, bright child. This is the best place to begin investing in my daughter's education. Highly recommended!

I am a co-teacher/mom at Austin Classical and fall more in love with the school and community each…read moreday. The classical curriculum is not only engaging and challenging but has shown me that this is how children are meant to learn (especially after experiencing a public school education). The community is one of love and support, each family is there for a deeper purpose and that shines in the relationships that are built not only in the children, but in the adults as well. "For Christ and His glory" goes much beyond a motto and is truly the cornerstone and mission of ACS. We are so thankful to be a part of this beautiful school and community!

Austin Classical School has been an incredible blessing for our family. We changed schools half way…read morethrough the educational journey part of our parenthood and came in cautiously after having a poor experience elsewhere. Austin Classical met and exceeded every hope and expectation we could have for our 4 children who are different learners. I couldn't name all the wonderful things but: incredible leadership, quality educators, beautiful and thorough curriculum, and stellar community are true benefits of this school. My children are thriving and love school. We are so grateful for ACS!