A colleague of mine had his wedding reception here on a steamy summer Saturday afternoon in 2016…read more Since I was traveling from NYC and needed to utilize the NJ transit system, I was pleasant that the trip was rather stress free. The Knights of Columbus is literally 5 minutes away from the Metro train station. You can either cab it or use uber. I'd say with tip you can invest $6. This is a small yet spacious and rather personal place for a get together. I admire the simplicity and you can be creative with decorating it to your likings. They had a bar sort of hidden in the back with all the booze you can think of. Let the party begin!!! The groom and bride had their own catering services. The set up was quite appealing, not to mention the food was delicious. Now this was an awesome hall. Please check it out if looking for an intimate space to celebrate with close family and friends in New Jersey!

Theater was clean and well kept. The theater space itself isn't huge but sound for our kids' show…read morewas just fine, and seats didn't feel crowded nor did the kids seem to have visibility issues in adult chairs even when adults were seated in front of them. Staff were organized and friendly. I had my purse searched upon entry; all bags were looked at. My ticket was purchased through Vivid Seats, and apparently they didn't provide me a legit theater-issued QR so I had to visit the box office. They were friendly and promptly issued me printed tickets. Lobby was a con because it's just small and cramped. This old building probably didn't have to house as much food and merch purchasing back in its day but the multiple concession lines were blocking people from just getting to the theater and accessing their seats. They have tons of low quality junk food for sale. The huge group sitting next to us had chicken fingers, fries, a ketchup smell that wouldn't go away... it was honestly ridiculous the food they allow in people's laps just to turn profits. I was surprised these people were buying full huge meals (that had to cost $40+ each for junk) at 3:30pm to hold it in their laps for a 1.75h kids' show. Whatever. Point is, if you haven't eaten and want to pay $40 for crap that will linger in your body, you will not go hungry here. Clean bathrooms were the right size to allow a packed house to process themselves in the 20min intermission timeframe. This includes the ladies room, which always takes longer, and it was for a kids' show, which adds even more time. I recommend pairing your visit with the Rutgers Zimmerli Art Museum if you have time. They are open until 6pm most nights.

Great night at THE State Theatre! I won tickets for a Ladies Night concert with Raheem DeVaughn and…read moreEric Benét, orchestra level, row P, seats 109/110. Perfect view of the stage, but I don't think it really matters much where you are seated due to the design of the auditorium. The opener was a rising singer/songwriter named Aniyyah, born and raised in New Jersey. Aniyyah's DJ had some technical issues loading her music at the start of her set, but wow, she has a voice on her. She, along with Raheem DeVaughn and Eric made for a fantastic show. They are all extremely talented vocalists, but Raheem DeVaughn without a doubt stole the show with his stage presence. Eric Benét however truly surprised me. His voice is absolutely incredible live. The State Theatre did a major renovation back in 2020 and the interior was previously renovated in 2004. It's as if we have a piece of Broadway right in the middle of New Brunswick, New Jersey. I felt like I stepped right into the 1920s with their vintage design and architecture. The acoustics inside the theatre are phenomenal. I'm not sure if it was my seating, but the sound was so crisp and well balanced. I can understand why any artist would choose this theatre as their preferred venue to perform in. One important note is their designated passageway to the closest parking deck which would otherwise be a long walk in the freezing cold. We were able to use the enclosed heated hallway as a shortcut which leads directly from the garage to the State Theatre located on Livingston Ave. We almost walked right past the entrance to the passageway, so I wanted to make sure I shared it with anyone who has read this far into my review : ) It's been many years since I've come to see a show here, and I had an enjoyable experience. I look forward to checking out any of their other events in the near future.

Always a charming spot to visit, it's rare you'll empty handed. Friendly, caring staff, wide…read morevariety of goods. Plenty of parking.

I happened to be in the area so I decided to pop in and browse. There was a sign on the door…read morestating everything in the store was 50% off during my visit. First floor was housewares and the middle hallway was books. The second floor was Men's, Women's, children's clothing and even a separate room for shoes. While they did have some nice things, some of the shoes had damaged (cracked soles) for $15. I never made it to the 3rd floor since two different women came through and told me they were closing just before 3PM. Not sure if the hours have changed since online hours state open until 4PM. Although my visit was a bit rushed, I found some things to buy anyway.

I think this place is wonderful to keep the history of Coney Island readily accessible to the…read morepublic. I was raised in Coney Island and it felt great to walk down memory lane and view images I haven't seen since my childhood. It helped me to learn more about the place I spent most of my life and still do. They do not charge anyone to visit the space which is cool. However, donations are accepted for the upkeep of Coney Island History Project. Thank you to the organizers who keep the history of Coney Island alive through this project.

This is an excellent place to learn about Coney Island history. I went hear a couple years ago and…read moresaw an exhibit on Fred trump, our president's father. I learned a lot of not so great things about this man and this family. Fred Trump really screwed up Coney Island. The current exhibit is on the Coney Island Creek. I knew nothing about this, but it's actually really interesting and dates back to the early days in Coney Island. I'm glad I went and it's pretty stimulating. There's a lot more to the story here beyond the amusements.

Best Moose Lodge for food and friendship I have been to. I live in Delaware and keep my membership…read morethere. Stop in and join!

An amazing garden club in the historic town of Keyport. Fabulous group of Volunteers working to…read moreenhance the natural beauty of Keyport NJ since 2008. The town beautification committee works hard throughout the town cleaning up and planting flowers throughout the year. The KGC does so much for the community. The Keyport GardenWalk is the yearly biggest event in town. It's an incredible weekend. Www.keyportgardenclub.com

KEYPORT: Keyport GardenWalk is one of the nicest dog friendly events in NJ! The Keyport Garden Club…read moreputs on a beautiful event featuring a free and self-guided tour of gardens all over town. The weather was perfect to walk around and explore the marked map of pet friendly treasures. It was so beautiful along the waterfront with views of the NYC skyline and through the streets of the charming town. Some homes are just getting started with their flowers and are adorable and some have been through years of intricate planning and are so amazing! This event happens annually usually the first Saturday and Sunday in June.

What a great place. Clean and new. Great staff. Trustworthy. Stimulating environment. My kid loves…read moreit! Would highly recommend.

I have known Juliet for 20 years. She is an extremely trustworthy, caring and nurturing person not…read moreonly with her own child but with other children as well. I have watched her with children and would highly recommend her to anyone who needs to find an establishment to place their child for daycare services or an after school program. If you are looking for these services, and live in the area, Buzzing Scholars is such an adorable and inviting spot. The artwork is also so impressive and inviting that any young child's imagination would run wild and parents will be so impressed with how beautiful each space is laid out. There is plenty of outdoor space for children to play as well. There is so much to offer at Buzzing Scholars! I recommend Buzzing Scholars especially after seeing what else is out there with such run down facilities. As mother of a 3 year old it is very hard to find such a beautiful clean and colorful fun place like this! Also it is difficult to find a place where you feel you can entrust someone to watch over your little ones while also seeing that they are not just sitting, bored. Check it out you will see, I promise you will not be disappointed.

A wonderful little thrift store with limited hours. There's none of the upcharging that you will…read moresee in corporate thrift stores - just genuine people with the money going to a good cause. Most prices ranged between $2-10 I've seen and they take Venmo. Hours are 12-4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.