A Hidden Gem for Events in the Valley…read more
I recently organized a surprise 50th birthday party for my husband and was looking for a venue that was close by, clean, spacious, and reasonably priced. My soul sister found Artist Lounge, and I'm so glad she did!
From the very beginning, Irene, the owner, was incredibly accommodating. She happily scheduled an ocular visit, answered all of my questions, and was flexible with my requests throughout the planning process. As the event host, having someone who's easy to work with makes a huge difference, and Irene was exactly that.
The venue was the perfect size for our event. It includes a spacious reception area, two clean restrooms, an art room, and a large dance studio that we transformed into our main event space. We also loved the balcony, which became a great spot for guests to step out, mingle, and can also be a spot for photo ops, etc.
Since our celebration was a jam night for my musician husband, we converted the dance studio into a live music venue. We comfortably fit a full band on one side of the room, a widescreen for our slideshow and karaoke on the other, and seating for about 60 guests using six rectangular tables and three round tables without the room feeling overcrowded.
Another feature I appreciated was having two staff/storage rooms, which helped us keep supplies, gifts, and personal items tucked away so the venue stayed neat throughout the party.
For anyone hosting a family event, the art room is a wonderful bonus. It's stocked with art supplies and gives children a fun place to stay entertained while the adults enjoy the celebration. I thought that was such a thoughtful touch and something you don't often find in event venues.
The venue also includes several useful amenities, including microphones, mic stands, a music stand, a speaker, and party lighting. We chose to bring our own PA system, microphones, and projector because we had a live band, but it was nice knowing those items were available.
Despite the 100-degree weather that day, the air conditioning kept everyone comfortable all evening. I also liked that the venue is located on the second floor, giving the event a more private and exclusive feel. Even better, because it's in a commercial complex, parking was plentiful, which our guests really appreciated.
The biggest compliment of the night? Our guests kept asking where I found the venue--and several said they'd consider it for their own future events.
From setup to cleanup, everything went smoothly. Our guests loved the venue, and as the host, I couldn't have been happier with how the event turned out.
The only suggestion I'd make is to consider adding a more robust sound system for events with live entertainment, as that would make the space even more convenient for hosts.
I highly recommend Artist Lounge for birthday parties, family celebrations, showers, workshops, and other private events. It's refreshing to find a venue that's clean, versatile, affordable, and run by someone who genuinely cares about helping make your event successful.
Thank you, Irene, for creating such a wonderful space. I hope Artist Lounge continues to grow and become one of the Valley's go-to event venues!
