My daughter attended language immersion schools for 4 years (school taught 80-100% in a foreign…read morelanguage by native speakers) when we decided to homeschool. Our biggest concern with this choice was losing the years of language we had invested in our daughter and her losing a something she absolutely loved learning. We discovered chicle when exploring Carrboro and decided to write them about a possible group class for homeschoolers. I worked with Sara Biondi, their office manager, and she was able to organize a homeschool group class. However, the first day of class we were the only family in attendance as all the other families had decided to cancel at last minute. Sara and the Chicle team worked with us and our budget to find a tutor solution for our daughter. We now have daytime classes at Chicle twice a week with two different teachers, Alma Manso and Perla S. which provide a fun and diverse learning experience. We feel our daughter has grown her Spanish skills more this year tutoring with Chicle than spending her entire days at an immersion school. We have been very impressed with her progress!! We have been attending Chicle classes for almost a year now and it has been an all around fantastic experience. From the organized office manager to the awesome teachers to the convenient location. We feel blessed to have found this little jewel in Carrboro!!! Keep up the amazing work you are doing CHICLE!!!! :)

I signed up at Chicle after wanting to freshen up my Spanish after almost 10 years wanting to try…read moreout a private lesson and it really is the best thing I've done to help dust off the language and get into practice again. I really like how they tailor a class or lesson to your needs. If you know of several people who want to do a class they can set that up or put you in one that is already set up. They also do private tutoring which is what I am doing now after my teenage daughter and I did a group class together over the Summer. It's a little more expensive but for me having the personalized attention and ongoing interaction has been very helpful and worth the extra cost. I took Spanish in grad school and didn't learn as much as I am learning now. I really love my instructor, Pilar. She is good at drawing you out and giving you feedback real time to help you speak more fluently. She is also very personable and warm and entertaining. I had Perla once and she was very nice and got both my daughter and I to practice and we enjoyed her instruction style as well. They offer children's programs (though might be in the summer), study abroad experiences and translation services as well.

I remember when I was a kid growing up in the Bronx and saving empty soda bottles so I could put…read moretogether 25 cents and go to our local movie to see a double feature. For another 10 cents you got a big bowl of popcorn and a drink! Ah yes, those were the days! I saw all kinds of movie musicals in those days, but when I saw West Side Story I knew that I loved musicals and so my longtime passion with live theater began. Over the years I have seen dozens and dozens of Broadway musicals, and so when I moved permanently to Greensboro in 1989, I was thrilled to discover the incredible theater scene in our area. Between community theaters, colleges and universities and grassroots and professional offerings, Greensboro has it all, or should I say did and will have it all again once this crazy pandemic is over. So when I heard that New York had decided to try out Phantom of the Opera in a university setting and they handpicked Elon University's theater department to present this pilot project, I knew I had to be in the audience. So in 2008 for the first time I traveled 70 East to Elon's campus and was blown away by the beauty of it all. Gorgeously landscaped, great dining options, outstanding buildings and amazing facilities. I eventually ended up at the Center for Performing Arts and The McCrary Theatre to see this production of Phantom. For over two and a half hours I sat there with my jaw dropped to the floor. These were college students? How could that be? They were all triple threats; with professional acting dancing and singing skills. The costumes were out of this world. It was beautifully directed and choreographed. The scenery and lighting were lush and innovative. The orchestra and music was outstanding, and I could go on and on and on. After that I was hooked! One of my favorite things to do is to get two tickets and turn one of my friends in Greensboro on to this amazing jewel right down the road . I love to watch their jaw drop as well!! LOL Some of the more outstanding productions that stick out in my mind are rent Ragtime, We Will Rock You and Sweeney Todd. But I also loved In the Heights and Crazy For You. See what I mean? Before the pandemic you could not attend a Broadway production without noticing several Elon students in the cast. Several times I have seen students in an Elon production to joyfully see them playing the lead in shows like Cinderella and Newsies on Broadway just months after their graduation. Parking is easy, the price is very modest and you're going to see performers and future stars at Elon on and back stage right before the professional world gobbles them up. My heart breaks for all these talented Elon musical theater students waiting for the stage to reopen, but when it does, I will be heading over to campus to get my ticket and hope to see you sitting next to me in the audience! Intermission candy is on me!!

What a great package! Grounds and buildings are emaculet. The students presented the school well…read moreand the statistics are very impressive. The cost is what you would expect from a private University.

The classes here are wonderful! Extremely informative and useful. Srini, the instructor who seems…read moreto work all the time, thoroughly knows the material and teaches it in a very understandable manner. He's patient, funny and personable. Side notes-register as early as you can, these classes fill up super fast! Also, the building is right next to the Duke police, so if you don't want to end up with a ticket, you better make sure you get a parking pass!!

I truly don't have the words to fully express how grateful I am for Carrie. Having her as my doula…read morethrough both pregnancy and postpartum was one of the best decisions we made. She has such a calming, steady presence that instantly made me feel safe and supported, no matter what was going on. During labor, she was exactly what I needed--gentle, reassuring, and so intuitive. She helped me stay grounded and confident, and brought such a sense of peace into the room. And even after bringing baby home, she continued to show up for us in the most meaningful ways. Carrie has a true gift for what she does. She made such a lasting impact on our experience, and I will always be so thankful we had her by our side during such an important time in our lives. I can't recommend her enough

I remember doing Legacy back in the day with Lori and her team then. Wow. What an experience. I did…read morethis when I was 22, and now, 15 years later, I see how my life is much, much better for it. Definitely recommended. Thanks guys.

Ok' what a strange bunch! There system works for the right people! Even though there methods are…read morestrange just trust the system. Its not brain washing.

My oldest son invited me to see his girlfriend performed that night. It was about a 30min play…read morewhich was very enjoyable and entertaining. The actors were naturals and professional. The audience appeared to enjoy the show as well. I will follow them on social media to keep up w upcoming events in the near future.

I went on a visit with my son to view the campus and meet with a coach. We also met with the…read moreDepartment Chair of Health Sciences and toured the campus. It's a small school, close to downtown and UNCG, and everyone was very welcoming. My son is looking forward to attending and playing for the college.

This review is a direct result of the behavior in lack of providing information and appropriate…read morecare of my child. I find the increasing prevalence of neglect, dismissive and passive aggressive emotional outtakes are inappropriate and unprofessional. The behavior seems to be initiated by the inconsistent level of care that is being provided as it pertains to inappropriate diapering and lack of re-clothing of my child in an environment prone to constant germ hazards and cool air during the winter months. The level of the neglect has caused a frequent diaper rash and constant viral infections that have resulted in emergency room visits with my child. Upon trying to initiate results driven communications with her providers and the director I have been unable to receive the information that I have requested that would determine the validity of the claims of inappropriate cleanliness and diapering neglect. The facility and claimed higher authorities have been unable to materialize any documentation or video footage upon my request, and in fact neglected to complete an investigation but instead decided to "disenroll" my child as a result of the hearsay and contradictory lies from the campus director. Her classroom teachers were unskilled and emotionally reactive,one in which quit after being questioned about diapering issues. I received an email from an Amy Boyette, a person whom I have never met, alerting me that the cause of my child dismissal is due to hostile behavior and a myriad of other claims of inappropriate behavior in which are completely false,slandering the character of myself and my child's father simply because we are concerned parents. It is also evident that this email was not situational or applicable to the events in question pertaining to my daughter, but instead copied from a previous email that was sent to a different parent claiming events that did not happen with my family. When calling to speak with Ms. Boyette about these discrepancies she had stated that she has no knowledge of my case or issues I was experiencing within the daycare and that no child should have to experience this but still chose to exspell my daughter without investigation of my claims. Ms Boyette also verified that she is the director of another offsite facility who had be contacted to assist in acquiring the video surveillance contradicting that she had no knowledge of the claims in which I am asserting. This place seems to be more about cover-up instead of the true welfare of all children. BEWARE!!!!!

I previously had posted a 5-star review due to the impressive staff at the Kingston location,…read morenoting the importance of paying attention to nonverbal communication. We had a fantastic experience with my son from 2015-2017, but had multiple health, dietary, hygiene, and communication issues with my daughter since the new age 2+ building opened in summer 2017. With the move, there were a number of unannounced changes (e.g., child:teacher ratio increases, less outdoor time, centralized lesson planning). The culture and new rules also seemed more focused on image and profit than on what's best for kids, teachers, and families. Efforts to form a parent advisory group were rebuffed, and there seems to be ongoing tension between the teachers and administrators. Some teachers are excellent, but there are big differences in the experience and practices of the teaching teams from room to room. I'd say it's now comparable to other large chains in the area.

OQZO studio is hands-down the best equipped metals studio I have ever seen. The owners have…read morecreated a terrific resource for beginning Metalsmiths to learn, both from their own experience as well as from some of the best known instructors in the business. Whether you're a beginner who doesn't know wire from sheet, or an experienced 'smith looking to pick up new skills, THIS IS THE PLACE for you. Set on wooded acreage in the lovely, historic town of Hillsborough, you will love the camaraderie with like-minded learners, and the openness and sharing of the instructors during the monthly weekend workshops covering a variety of Metalsmithing topics that range from etching to fabrication to enameling and more. Got skills, but no place to work? OQZO has you covered with affordable open studio times. If your toolbox is empty, you can fill it up at Oqzo - many of the tools are available for sale. (I am not aware of any other place in the state of NC that sells Metalsmithing tools, so this is an excellent resource!) Check out the website and sign up for a workshop. Class sizes are deliberately kept small, so everyone has room to work, and gets plenty of individual attention from the instructor. If you're looking for a great place to work, check it out!

Three days in Lynn's OQZO Metalsmith studio this past weekend was a jewelry maker's dream! The…read morestudio is absolutely pristine with a massive variety of tools and equipment at the ready. All of the work stations have their own bench with tools and equipment within arm's reach as well as ample lighting throughout the spacious and airy studio. It was very easy to stay working since you had everything you needed at your station(s) instead of waiting in line to get to the next step of the jewelry making project's process. Both Lynn (and Terry) and the guest instructor were very helpful during the workshop. Demonstrations of the technique we were learning could be seen at the teacher's jewelry bench or overhead on a screen which I found very convenient. If you want a day or more of whimsy in a lovely setting to create - this is the place! Lynn teaches a variety of jewelry classes and also has workshops with guest instructors that are also very accomplished. The studio is perfect for beginners and master metalsmiths alike..there is always something new to learn in the field of jewelry making and she is prepared with exactly what you need to make it. I am definitely coming back.