The theater is kind of a death trap. Even in the seats for the audience, the flooring alternates…read morebetween spongey and hard. The seats have a surprising extra bit of recline. The walkway is awkwardly carved into the floor, with an inch or two of raised, spongey flooring you could trip over. But, if we're talking backstage? Oh, my God. Someone please contact the fire department. There are hundreds of loose boards, many of which are all just leaning precariously against a wall, possibly even with nails attached. There are random bits of junk everywhere. Sawhorses, folding chairs, props and costumes. There is hardly room to walk through at all. The people who are involved with this place are kind of cult like. As best as I can determine, most of them lead fairly pathetic lives. They largely work minimum wage jobs. The one thing these actors/directors/chairs have going for them is their involvement with community theater. It is their sole source of joy, what they really live for, even though most of these people don't earn one red cent from singing or acting here. It wouldn't be so bad, except they take it far too seriously. I ended up quitting a show after I dared to criticize a director (note: their directors change with each individual show, with the title passed around incestuously amongst a small group of involved theater people). Part of my criticism was that the actors were only doing the show for the fun of it, so if she was going to make the show no fun, there was no point in continuing to do it. Reactions were extreme. Pearls were clutched. Theater people passionately defended their fellow theater people. I, exasperated, quit the show and continued with my real life. You know. Where my career is actually important to me, and meaningfully contributes to the world. These are people who passionately proclaim that this ugly, run-down, trashy building is deeply meaningful to them. Never mind that the stage looks like it is made of a bunch of boxes painted together. (Surprisingly, Racine's theater is much classier than Kenosha's). No, the small group of theater nerds who run this place are completely incapable of understanding that the directors they appoint amongst themselves only have imaginary power, in their imaginary worlds. Better to keep your distance from this place.

I love the Bristol Renaissance Faire. I've been trying to make a tradition to go at least once…read moreevery summer, and this was my 4th time here. Even this being my 4th time, there's still so much I have yet to do! The activities, games, shopping, and shows are endless. It's open from 10am-7pm, and you really need to spend all day here. The time goes by extremely fast. We arrived at around 12pm and left around 6pm and it felt like we were only there for like an hour. It was raining though, so most of our time was spent seeking cover lol. Usually it is very crowded, but the rain pretty much scared everyone off and there were basically no lines for food which was great for us. I tried a few things I haven't before, including sassafras ($2), corn fritters ($11), and curly fries. We also got an affogato ($10) and a turkey leg ($19)--a must when at the ren faire. All the food is pretty good and I've never been disappointed by anything. There are so many shops selling beautiful and some handmade things. Everything is going to be pricey so plan accordingly. For two people combined, we probably spent around $200-$300 on everything including for tickets and parking. The nice thing is all the shows are free (tips accepted), so if you see multiple shows it's worth it. The ticket prices go up about $4 every year, but you can get a small discount if you buy them from Menards (this year was $44 vs the $48 online price, plus you get the 11% rebate). There are two parking lots. One that is right outside the entrance ($20) and one that is a bit of a walk away but you can save $10. My favorite activities and shows the past few years are definitely archery, vegetable justice (hilarious), the joust to the death, maypole dance, drum jam finale, fire whip show, and the lady with the cat that does tricks. If you stay until the very end, you can watch the queen and everyone parade outside and wave goodbye to you! Hopefully next year I can finally try out one of the wooden carnival rides.

Well, first I need to say I haven't been to the festival in probably 15-20 years. I was blown away…read moreby how big, and I mean big, it was. There used to be a time where it was small and intimate. Now, I had no clue which way to go. You actually need two days to walk around. I am an active 70 year old and was exhausted. Of course, the festival was packed. Lines were extremely long for food/drinks. I can't say I enjoyed the experience. When it was smaller, at least you were able to visit the vendors. The price for entry is high. I have no interest in returning.

The teachers have pulled my daughter out her shell and made her confident not just in her dance,…read morebut in her every day life as well.

From the owner: At Em’s Dance Center, we believe dance is for everyone. Our studio offers a wide variety of…read moreprograms designed to inspire movement, creativity, and confidence. From competitive teams to recreational classes, we welcome dancers of all ages—children, teens, and adults alike. In addition to traditional dance styles, we’re proud to offer aerial classes, giving students the chance to explore movement in a truly unique and exciting way. What makes us different? Our community-first approach. Whether you’re training for competition, taking your very first class, or joining an adult program for fitness and fun, you’ll find encouragement, support, and a place to belong. Our experienced instructors are passionate about helping every dancer grow, not only in skill but also in self-expression, confidence, and joy. At Em’s Dance Center, you won’t just learn choreography—you’ll discover friendships, strength, and the freedom to move. Join us and see how dance can uplift, challenge, and inspire at every stage of life.

Amazing pies, goodies and apple cider! From the Dutch apple to the high top apple, one thing is…read morecertain all their pies are great and delicious! They definitely don't skimp on the filling. Beautiful location with a lot of fun activities. During the holidays this place is truly magical! A must stop location! Everyone is friendly and welcoming.

Apple Holler is a you pick apple orchard, restaurant, shop, and bakery…read more In recent years, I noticed that they offer holiday catered meals and finally gave it a try this past Christmas. The menu was prime rib (with gravy and horseradish sauce), sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, apple bread stuffing, carrots, rolls, dutch apple pie and more. We were able to order a few a la carte items to go along with it (hard apple cider, extra sides etc). It was plenty of food and our family loved everything. They included easy instructions for reheating in the oven so on Christmas our house still smelled like all the delicious food (without all the work!). Everyone was so nice and they even gave us a $10 gift certificate to come back and try their restaurant (which we plan on doing!). Get to it!

My daughter wanted voice and piano lessons and we chose to have her take classes here. I like the…read moreproximity to my home as well as how clean and pretty this location is! The instructors are very good, professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do. My daughter is definitely in good hands with these instructors as they guide her into developing her musical skills and abilities. At first, it was a little weird finding that the location is in a basement when entering through the front doors but the rear entrance leads directly to the downstairs studio. This business is perfect for us and our needs. Thank you RG Performing Art Studio! I highly recommend this place for your musical needs!

From the owner: Voice lessons, piano lessons, theatre workshops, dance classes, yoga classes, and audition prep.read more

This company was absolutely Awsome! They are great for private parties. They always make sure each…read morechild has a balloon everywhere we ran into them. We also used them for my moms surprise 60th at the Birchwood grill.

I CANNOT say enough about the Big Balloon Tycoon! He was SO professional and did AMAZING work!…read moreEveryone just LOVED him! He was punctual, VERY nice and dressed very well for the part! His balloon creations were simply INCREDIBLE! He even made the birthday boy a Buzz Lightyear! He went well above what we expected (even fixing broken balloons before he left!) We found him to be quite reasonable and WELL WORTH the money! We will DEFINITELY be calling again!

This is a fabulous little music venue. These musicians play great folk, blues, soul etc that is…read moretheir original songs. I have never been disappointed after having been here 10 times or so. The venue is run by people who love artists and their work. Capacity is about 50 so so every seat is great. It is well worth stopping in for a show and trying it out.

Intimate music venue with great ambiance. I've seen two concerts there and will be going back.read more

We booked Simmons Auditorium in May 2015 with Allison for our wedding reception Saturday, May 28,…read more2016 and we were very pleased with the location and it did not disappoint. Cindy the event coordinator that started in January 2016 was great! We were disappointed that one of our vendors told us about the staff change at the Kemper Center and that Allison was no longer there as of November 2015. As the bride, I did not hear directly from anyone at the Kemper Center about the staff change. As a professional courtesy, at the very least they would reach out to their clients that have events booked when there is a staff change, but they didn't. Lucky for the "powers that be" Cindy is wonderful and wow'd us! She is super friendly and knowledgeable about weddings and events and all around great to work with. From the first phone call to the goodbye hug at 11:45pm on the night of our reception Cindy was so helpful, professional, accommodating and amazing. She went above and beyond with helping us with the plans for our reception. Cindy explained everything and made sure we understood all our options for drinks and liquor services. The day/night of the event the entire staff was incredible and the venue was clean and perfectly set up! The staff was super efficient and effective! The AC was cranking out and everyone had an amazing time!! The entire staff at the Kemper Center was amazing as well. James was particularly helpful and definitely provided extraordinary customer service at the reception. He went above and beyond in terms of service and all around was simply great! The grounds were lovely and it was a picture perfect day to take lots of photos. We loved every moment. The only slight disappointment was the fountain was not on so we didn't take any pictures around it otherwise it was a splendid day that we will cherish for many years to come!!!

We had used Founder's Hall for our wedding reception March 2020. The room was great and worked…read moreperfectly for our event, but when it came to communication last before the event, they were on the slower side to respond and answer questions, however all questions got answered. When it came to the event the hosts were extremely kind and so helpful when needed. They are quite pricey, but worth it. They were accommodating when and where possible. I do recommend them for future events to those who are looking.

This is one of my favorite museums in southeastern Wisconsin. Right in Lake Michigan with ample…read moreparking. Donations welcomed a beautiful gift shop with so much to explore. So many beautiful artifacts in history layout.

This is a great free museum! Drove out to Kenosha for the day and was pleasantly surprised by the…read morepublic museum. It's free so I wasn't expecting much, but it was very nice. I really enjoyed the lay out. It was the perfect size. My kiddo really enjoyed the animals upstairs and the Dino skeleton. Kenosha is so lucky to have free museums. Definitely worth a visit! The civil war museum is in the same lot. We stopped there too but the woman at the front said it was a lot of reading and didn't really recommend it for my 6 year old.

I've gone to Pacetti's for almost 12 years now. From when I started piano till now, a senior who's…read morelearned two new instruments since then. Always had the best prices around, friendly staff, clean place. All around best music store in Kenosha.

From the owner: With Musical services provided at this location since 1953, Pacetti's Maestro of Music is Kenosha's…read morehome of outstanding musical instrument rental, repair, customer service, sales and more! Our emphasis is on Band, Orchestra and Percussion.