I love the new entryway/lobby. It's great. So, they have returned to theater at their home stage…read more The plays are still mask required, which helps prevent spread of any virus. Such an easy, simple thing to do. I've only missed one play in over 10 years of going here. They have always been quality produced by volunteers. Marcy'sDinerTantrumScale 5/5- NoScreamingKids. CyHawkApproved, despite the fact he's never been here(he gets a 2+hour break from me). Lot parking. Great staff.

Community theater is so underrated - your friends and neighbors are bringing classic theater to you…read morefor a discount, and much of the talent remains. Ames Community Theater brings plays and musicals to the small college town casting Iowa State University students, music teachers, townies from inside and surrounding counties, and even sometimes casts local kids. Audition; it's fun and they find something to do for everyone! The building is accessible, seating is roomy, it's clean, they sell alcohol and often serve hors d'ouevres on opening and closing night, and the tickets prices haven't gone up in over a decade - $15/ticket for plays and $20/ticket for musicals. It's a nice space for anyone with a love for shows whether it's in volunteering your time and talents or as an audience member!

I have seen so many amazing shows here. This All Ages venue definitely has a solid community behind…read moreit.

Informative classes in expression through illustration, dance, and performance…read more Instructors are a published comic artist and an experienced troupe leader. Both received college education from ISU.

Had an absolute blast over the holidays doing karaoke here with friends. We didn't have any food…read morebut the drinks we had were good. It wasn't super busy but we had a good time

Last place in the world I would have thought I would have liked. Yes, college kids a sure bet. But…read moreme, at 50 something? I felt like a kid the whole time. Played a one on one Pac-Man game, the legendary Skee ball, won a silly stuffed toy and finished by very very badly singing karaoke. The whole time we felt welcomed and laughed like crazy. If you need a fun night out to remind yourself you are still young check out Time Out. If you're the younger generation enjoy and forgive us old folks stopping by every once in awhile.

I literally had no idea that Ames even had a music store in town. After a recommendation on…read moreFacebook while trying to find a guitar (I want to play TODAY!), I decided to check out this place. It's a nice little shop with a lot of stuff for sale including standard musical instruments, guitars, pianos, and a lot more. It's located on Main Street next to a Salon. I had no idea what I was looking for, so when the owner asked me how he could help, I told him I wanted a beginner-friendly guitar that didn't cost too much. It's obvious it's a passion of his as he was happy to give me as much information as I wanted. He explained the various price points of guitars as well as what you get for each price point. He doesn't carry any guitars under $200 since most of those are absolute garbage, but when I mentioned that that was over my budget, he gave me a couple brands and suggestions for something that would be okay until I was ready to upgrade. After that, he recommended a fantastic tuner that I ended up purchasing as well as taught me the differences between guitar picks and how it would effect my playing and the sound. He even gave me a couple guitar picks, free of charge, to try out and figure out which ones I'd like to come get more. Throughout the entire transaction, he was extremely friendly, very understanding of my questions, and pretty much was the ideal experience of customer service. Final thoughts: The owner seems to be a great guy, and I had a seriously amazing experience. If I end up loving the guitar, I'll be back to purchase a higher-quality one from here. I'm impressed. Plus, I love supporting a local Ames business!

I've only been here a few times, but someone always greets me as I walk in and asks if I need help…read morefinding anything. This may not sound like something to get all excited about, but consider how many times you've walked into a store...and it almost seems like the staff is AVOIDING you! Good customer service is a feature worth raving about. While usually I do opt to search on my own, the one time I was in a hurry and did accept assistance, the person helping me was able to take me right to what I wanted. She showed me the various options in the category of item I needed, and I was able to make an informed decision and get right on my way. Everyone working at this store is always friendly and available to help, and--at least in my experience thus far--they always have what I need. All in all, it's a pleasure to visit this location.

Gorgeous jazz bar with exceptional drinks. I'm a huge Old Fashioned fan. I tried both the smoked…read morebutter pecan and the cinnamon one. Delicious. Service was excellent from a new bartender on his second night. Ice cubes were a fun touch. This is a great date night location.

My husband and I love speakeasies, whenever we visit cities we get excited about trying one out, so…read morewe've been to quite a few. This one was disappointing. LOWS: Food: Mozzarella sticks were pale and bland. The red sauce tasted like canned tomato paste. The charcuterie board was a let down too. The prosciutto was overly slimy and smelled spoiled. The bread wasn't a fresh sourdough like advertised, it was a Texas toast. HIGHS: Cocktails: The drinks we had were great! They have over 100 different bourbon and a variety of cocktails. Mixed Feelings: Music: The band Nola was fantastic. They matched the vibe we were expecting. But no one told us about the $5 (per person) cover charge. It wasn't on the menu, the website or the reservation nor was it mentioned to us verbally. Ambiance: The decor and dark chairs were great. However I've never been to a speakeasy with wide open windows that let so much light in.

Super cool recording space in Ames! I had been to Alexander Recording Kompany years ago in it's…read morelocation under Reimans' music.. So when I got to the new spot I was pretty blown away! I was just here watching a recording session, for a collaborative recording project that Christopher the Conquered is doing at Studios around Iowa.. But it was great exposure to this studio, I got to see a song being performed, recorded, and mixed.. So I was in all the spaces of the studio.. Really comfy control room, with great lighting! Nice iso room! Great live room! Also killer green room! Everything is super clean and so were the sounds! They have nice mics and a good digital protools set up! So nice to see an Actual recording console in a digital studio! Dennis the owner is so welcoming, offering water, coffee, and hey even a shot of whiskey if you need it... Dan the engineer did a great job as well! A clean, cool, comfy spot to be creative! How can you go wrong! I felt very at home here!

I recorded my first LP here between May and September of 2010. Dennis Haislip, the owner/engineer,…read morewas an absolute pleasure to work with and has one of the best ears around. He has two ears, that's just a figure of speech. The quality of the tracks are comparable to the stuff you hear on the radio, and the environment is always relaxed yet professional. Any musician in the area that wants a great recording at $35 per hour would be crazy to go anywhere other than the ARK.

I was traveling through on my way back home and wanted to see a movie, not just go to sleep…read more It was a small theater. Nothing bad to say. Just don't go out the side door when seeing a late movie. You have to go around the building. Or be smart and just park on the back side.

Worst movie theater I ever been to, it was terrible. I paid $42 for 5 people and we had to sit in…read morethe back which I thought no problem but when we got there the seats are flat and aligned with the ones in front of us and we couldn't see and screen, peoples heads were in the way, and the seats were in the way. The screen itself isn't even full screen, you can see both sides of the movie being all black and the audio was terrible. The seats sound like there are plastic bottles in them whenever you adjust the seat. I want my money back.

Inside North Grand Mall. Park where you like. The sign on…read morethe east facing entry gets you in. Walking in there is indoor golf. The guys I held the door for carried in their own clubs. Spit on the other side of the wall was a large party. This is the axe throwing area. Not knowing where we were going, we headed back through this area. There are some pool tables and dart boards. Cool! We then were stepping "out" into the mall area. Set up like an outdoor patio. There were tables, chairs, cornhole and more. We crossed the mall and headed into Duck Pin bowling. 8 lanes. Much like regular bowling, just enough room to congregate. Short lanes, pins on strings, small balls. We had to wait, so we hung out in the bar and kitchen area. More dining space, a couple of arcade games, and a batting cage occupied this space. The boys tried their hand at batting. Rather trippy if you ask me. You choose the game. Don your helmet and bat. Get in there, step up, and look"down field." The entire wall of the other side of the cage is video. One tiny square has a trap door that opens just as the pitcher lets go. The ball comes out at the speed that can be 100 mph. It's cool. It helped kill the time as we waited our turn for duck pin bowling. We enjoyed the music, drinks, food, and conversation as we waited. When we got to play, we got a quick run down of how it worked. Top tip. Don't get your fingers pinched by the returning balls! It was fun and easy for everyone to enjoy. The staff was friendly, the atmosphere was fun. If I lived closer I'd go regularly. Great indoor space for the cold Iowa days.

Great customer service, competitive prices and plenty to keep you busy. Food and drinks are also…read morepretty good! Thanks for another great experience!

My wife, son and I went together and had a horrible experience. The employees barely paid attention…read moreto the children that were running amok. My son slipped on a busted pumpkin on the ground, breaking his arm. When the owner came out, she was very disrespectful and told us if we came after her for it, she would win because she has lawyers for situations such as this. Steer clear of this place. Not only is it a dangerous environment, but she clearly has no regard for the customers that visit the farm.

My family and I visited Blacks Heritage Farm and had a wonderful experience. Staff was very…read morefriendly and showed us where everything was . We enjoyed seeing all the animals and picking pumpkins. 10 out of 10 would recommend!