Visited Notre Dame during Labor Day weekend and truly enjoyed my time there. The campus is gorgeous…read moreand everyone from students, university volunteers, staff to the President made us feel welcome. During the weekend, we caught the Tennessee State University vs Notre Dame football game (Go BIG BLUE!) - both teams played their hearts out and the marching bands put on an incredible halftime performance (AOB in the House!). The whole gameday atmosphere was electric from vendors on the streets to the alumni enjoying the many festivities! The Basilica of the Sacred Heart and the Grotto were highlights, though I'll admit I didn't fully understand their significance until taking a self-guided tour (which I recorded - so glad I did!). During my tour of the Basilica, I was fortunate enough to witness people gathering in the pews, awaiting the organist's performance. I stayed for the small concert and was completely moved - the music echoing through that sacred space was truly special. You can see the magnificent instrument from the main floor. The entire church interior and exterior with the spectacular dome is a beautiful sight before your eyes. Later I learned the Basilica dates back to 1871 with one of the largest collections of 19th-century French stained glass anywhere. The Grotto is actually a one-seventh replica of the famous one in Lourdes, France, built in 1896. It's a sacred place where visitors light candles for prayer and reflection - an important spiritual landmark that represents the university's Catholic heritage. I lit several candles while I was there, it was a very peaceful and spiritual experience. Some quick tips: *Be careful where you park or you'll get ticketed. There are parking fees too. *Don't miss their bookstore - it's amazing and has something for everyone. The associates in the bookstore were very helpful. *Book hotels early, especially during football season. *There are good grocery stores nearby for room snacks and plenty of restaurants downtown. *Ubers and Lyfts are plentiful if you don't rent a car. *Do a little homework before you arrive so you can plan your day, in other words check the website before you arrive on campus. Knowledge is power! *Wear comfortable shoes - you'll do tons of walking, especially with kids at football games! Absolutely worth visiting for the beautiful architecture, grounds, and rich history that unfolds as you explore and don't forget to check out Touch Down Jesus too! As their fight song goes: 'Wake up the echoes cheering her name!'

Came here for the NIU and Notre Dame football game. Go Huskies!…read more ND has a nice campus. It's extremely open, green, and has plenty of outdoor seating. The architecture is cool; it has a cathedral type feel. We tailgated in the parking lot and took the bus over.

Notre Dame fans, I forgive your chanting "O-VER RA-TED" on January 1, 1993. Our visit to your…read morelovely campus and historic stadium was great in almost every way. (Please quadruple the number of restrooms in the student center.) For a true college football fan like me, this was a pilgrimage of sorts, and it didn't disappoint! Most importantly, the people were great. Would we go back, given the chance? Absolutely!

Notre Dame Stadium is my favorite college football stadium. Since my daughter was a student I…read moreattended games. I have the program from the game one year. I'll post it if I find it buried away somewhere. They changed the stadium a little adding seats. I'm partial to the historic stadium. I would watch Notre Dame play anywhere but being in this historic stadium is always spiritually moving.

Keelan performed at a backyard poolside surprise party and was enjoyed by all. A perfect blend of…read moremagic and comedy. An all around great experience enjoyed by everyone at the party. Wouldn't hesitate to book him again. Recommend highly!

Hired Keelan for my wife's birthday party and he absolutely killed it! He involved the kids and…read moreadults equally and had our guests mesmerized. Highly recommend Keelan!

This was my first time ever stepping foot on Notre Dame campus, but when I tell you this place is…read moremagical!! Wow!! The campus is absolutely beautiful. I was in pure amazement by the structures of the building. It felt like I was on the grounds of a palace where only elites are welcome lol. Be mindful of the bag policy. I had a fanny pack, but my fanny pack was a little bigger than the standard Fanny pack that's to fit in your hand. I ended up having to get rid of it. To the trash it went. Was here for a WNBA preseason Dallas Wings Vs LV Aces game. I most definitely enjoyed my time here!

I've attended several NDWBB games in the renovated Purcell Pavilion, and it's a really intimate…read morestadium so all seats honestly are great. It seats 9,000. Concessions are decent and the decor and atmosphere are really nice. There's a small sports shop where you can buy gear as well on the first level. Don't hesitate to visit!

Was staying nearby and I was kinda hungry and it was pretty late and just asked the receptionist…read morewhat good food was open at hour. She told me about this place. Will say this def gave a young fun vibe in the inside. They were definitely playing some bangers!! If I'm honest I was blind so I couldn't see much but the vibes were amazing!! If I was able to see I would probably def enjoy the ambience more. Honestly I came for the food and not the bar itself lolz. Double cheeseburger 8/10 idk how you can mess up a cheeseburger but it tasted like a cheeseburger. The people were pretty nice and very helpful. Kinda sad that they had to still ID me for just food but hey it's bar so it's understandable lolz. If it was just food I would gladly east outside to not get ID'd lolz. But no complaints lolz.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. The pizza, burgers, and fries were all delicious. We left…read moreFilling Station to come here and are glad we did!

Visited Notre Dame Law School in early January...just when the campus had been reopened from…read moreChristmas break. There still were no classes or students on campus, but the buildings were open so we could get a peek inside. Notre Dame Law School is smack dab in the middle of the campus...easy reach from everything. The facilities - split between Eck Hall (mostly classrooms and faculty offices) and Biolchini Hall (mostly administrative offices and a few large classrooms, besides the four story Kresge Library) - are very nice...everything concerning the Law School is contained in these two interconnected buildings. This location happens to be on the marching band route on football days also, so it is a very popular site. The Law School facilities are nice and modern and they have tons of room. The law school used to be smooshed into Biolchini Hall...but the 2009 addition of Eck Hall pretty much doubled the space and gave everything more room. As you enter Eck Hall, you enter a three-story atrium connecting the first few floors with the classrooms and the main courtroom. The moot courtroom is laid out as a normal courtroom, but it also has a large sliding screen in front that shields the judges bench for straight classroom seating...nice convertible addition. This is where most of the guest speakers deliver the goods. As to the classrooms - many are laid out like traditional rectangles, others in the pie-wedge shape...all seem to have up-to-date technology keeping students plugged in. The lecture and seminar rooms were very nice and on the newish side. It is obvious the Law School is reinvesting in its property. The Kresge Law library in Biolchini Hall is superb. Carrels, large tables, easy seating, breakout rooms, and more are strewn about all four floors making for loads of options for the students. There are only enough carrels for 100 or so, so not everyone can have one assigned for the semester. Overall seating is over 550 though, so there is lots of space. With all the seating and study space, there is also a main reading room in the library. With soaring gothic windows and atrium space this library has a very open and spacious feeling. Lockers for the students are on the lower level in Biolchini Hall. The second floor connecting link between the two buildings houses a cafeteria for students and faculty. Notre Dame's Law School is well-ranked in the top-25 tier of schools and the faculty is well regarded. Being located less than two hours away from the major legal market of Chicago, the school has the benefit of job/internship opportunities for students. When we were out looking at law schools, we stopped by for a visit...even though we showed up unannounced they had someone in the Admissions Office who set us on a self-guided tour of the facilities...nice touch. It just showed a welcoming attitude, and a school that is not resting on its laurels. A good choice for a top-25 law school less than 2 hours from Chicago.

The University of Notre Dame is my favorite university for many reasons but mainly because it's my…read moredaughter's Alma Mater. I remember freaking out when she was accepted because I know my father would have wanted her to attend. The acceptance letter arrived postmarked on his birthday. It was a message from heaven I couldn't ignore. Reality set in when I had to budget the expense for travel, tuition, room and board and more. My daughter worked in high school and she had to hold a part time job through college and full time in summers. She's definitely the product of a single parent household with no financial support from anyone else! As for campus Notre Dame Stadium is my favorite college football stadium. Since my daughter was a student I attended games. They changed the stadium a little adding seats. I'm partial to the historic stadium. I would watch Notre Dame play anywhere but being in this historic stadium is always spiritually moving. Another campus favorite is the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. It is a historic college landmark. I've been to the University of Notre Dame on many occasions over the years. I've also visited during every season of the year. I always visit the grotto when I tour the campus. Naturally I light a candle for my hearts desire at the time I visit. I remember my daughter's Senior Year I prayed for my daughter to get a job when she graduated! Education is the bottom line including the support the university provides to the students they accept. Whatever assistance you need to pass a required course is available to students. My daughter had a Tudor for her math class. On campus employment is available and definitely job placement after graduation. My daughter applied to have a job mentor in her senior year. Her mentor helped her dress and coached her regarding everything from resume writing to job interview skills including how to dress. I can't count all the blessings and the change in my life because my child has a degree from the University of Notre Dame. I'm definitely riding on her coattails. If you or your child are fortunate enough to get accepted by all means attend and take your studies seriously! You won't regret it.

The campus is beautiful and the math faculty and outreach is amazing! The involvement of the math…read moredepartment with the community and research is incredible.

I took a road trip to G&A from Louisville, Kentucky to pick up a vintage Cleveland-era Rogers Drum…read moreKit that I bought for a great price through Facebook Marketplace. Throughout the process, Mike and Andy were communicative, knowledgeable, and very helpful. The shop itself is small, but it is carefully curated and the selection is excellent. The inventory caters to guitarists and bassists, primarily, but they will occasionally have a drum kit or two in the store as well. I peaked at a high-end-Gretsch, a vintage Fender jazz bass, and a blackface Bassman amp they had kicking around. I might have walked out with an impulse purchase if I hadn't been so pressed for time. The whole place was clean and well organized - not often a feature common to music shops. They had a wonderful selection of 60s-70s music playing in-store. Both Andy and Mike seem to love what they do; there was none of the jadedness you often find in retail. I'd highly recommend them, and I also recommend checking out the owner's pet project, a recording studio called "Dirty White Couch."

Every time we come in, we're warmly greeted and given exceptional and friendly customer service…read more They take the time to listen carefully to your needs in order to recommend the right fit of instrument or gear...something I especially appreciate since I'm a beginning player. There's no high pressure to buy, and everyone is very knowledgeable. We've taken guitars for set ups/adjustments and the work was done quickly and efficiently with explanation of what was done (again, as a beginner, this was really appreciated). Daughter bought her first electric guitar here and it was an awesome experience all around, in every way.