Review: Jan 2026 The experience was everything I expected…read moreand more! I went to Alicia Keys Broadway Play "Hell's Kitchen." She is my childhood/ adulthood favorite. Of course the event was on one of the coldest night we experience this past Winter in STL. For fashion, I decided to ditch my bulky coat in the truck and take the lighter instead. Fortunately, I arrived early and was able to find street parking close by and didn't have to endure the bitter cold too long Design: The architectural designs are breathe taken! It's something about "antique designs that I am always fascinated with. Food: My friend & I decided to have dinner at the restaurant next door (don't remember the name). I wanted to grab a drink at the Fox, however didn't want to miss out on any of the play standing in long lines. Service: Everyone hustled to get in after going through the metal detector or being scanned by security. There were staff members present to guide you to your seat. Overall Experience: I truly enjoyed myself. I definitely will be back!

Saw Hadestown and it was awesome. I really knew almost nothing about this musical and did not know…read moreany of the songs, but thoroughly enjoyed it. Listened to the original cast recording and I thought this production had even better voices than the original for almost all the players. Just a great production!

MX Movies & bar downtown STL is a no frills, small theater located on Wash Ave. if you don't live…read moredowntown or aren't staying downtown, there is a parking garage attached to the building, and the theater workers will ask if you need parking validated when you get purchase your tickets. On Wednesday's the MX has $5 tickets for all the movies being shown, even new releases! Saturday & Sunday, they have $5.50 tickets for the early bird showing of each movie. If you join the rewards program, you can earn stars that can be redeemed towards concession stand and food purchases. Concessions and food are appropriately priced for a movie theater. I love having an affordable movie theater to take my kids to!!!

Last night me and my kids went to see a movie here & it was the Worse movie experience I've ever…read morehad. The women at the concessions were very rude. Food was trash and THEY NEVER HAVE NACHO CHEESE according to the review and they didn't last night. The seats are old & don't recline & the screen is small... THEY ASK TO CHECK OUR BAGS LIKE WE WAS AT A AIRPORT OR CLUB... even my purse. This was a horrible experience and the place seemed dirty ... The staff there seem to hate working there .. DONT GO TO THIS ONE!!!!

Went to the Casa Loma Ballroom for the Dwarfanators Midget Wrestling event...WOW! Had a great time,…read morethe event space was wide open, plenty of space, two open bars, lots of bathrooms! The owner/manager was very nice and accommodating, helping people find good seating...it was PACKED and they handled it with table service for drinks! So awesome! Check this place out, a great venue!!!

Really neat area. Great restaurants in the area and the layout is pretty cool…read more I went there for midget wrestling (a first for me) and it was a blast. Had so much fun watching the show and interacting with the wrestlers. Very funny, very athletic performance.

This is a cozy speakeasy. Nicely decorated and well kept establishment. They recently opened. The…read moreowner and staff was working hard to make sure the customers were enjoying themselves. The Jack Daniel wings were very good. The fries were good. They had other specials like sliders and $5 margaritas. I don't know if the wings were on a special but if not they need to increase the price. There is parking on the street in front. They have outdoor seating as well as inside seating. The have a full bar. It was an amazing experience.

The 2025 Edwardsville Art Fair was an absolute blast! The Edwardsville Arts Center (EAC) once again…read moretransformed City Park into a three-day celebration of incredible regional talent. Over 100 artists brought their work, showcasing media from intricate ceramics, crisp photography, and shiny metal jewelry to unique polished wood pieces and, of course, brilliant paints. My personal favorite? Felicia Olin, whose whimsical paintings on canvas and wood keep me looking for her year after year. (I have several of her pieces, including one I got during the Edwardsville Art Fair last year and another at the Fair in 2018!) Other regulars include an artist who uses puffy 3D paints, SIUE art students, a wood and collage artist who makes the most beautiful boxes and mirrors, and, new the last 2 years, an artist who makes beautiful paintings of silly embroidery and nother who makes incredible realistic-looking flower arrangements from a flexible clay. ​The atmosphere was great, too. thanks to the warm but not too hot temperatures (we got lucky there) and the live music on the bandstand (especially the SIUE Jazz Band). And, if you wanted, you could grab a drink, an ice cream, or some food from a food truck or tent, including Global Brew and Cold Stone Creamery, and then sit down to enjoy your selection while enjoying the music and other performing arts. Plus, the fair is a perfect family event, offering kids activities like the Maker's Space. It's awesome knowing that the fair supports the EAC's mission to keep art accessible for everyone. Mark your calendars for next year--you won't want to miss it! Maybe I'll see you there!

I've been to 2 concerts at the Stifel and both experiences have been nothing but wonderful. First…read moreof all, if you haven't been here, it is a beautiful space and a must see. The golden pillars, high decorative ceiling and the whole architectural structure of the place is reminiscent to a classic opera house. I've only ever sat at the lower mezzanine close to the loge boxes. The seats are plush and comfortable and roomy enough to not feel like you're atop one another. They also have built in cup holders for your beverage. Their concession stands sell adult beverage and soft drinks or bottled water and popcorn. The prices are akin to that of other concert venues (e.g., a can of seltzer or beer for $13-14). They have canned wine but generally not a fan of wines in a can. I would imagine they would be more of the boxed wine quality but who knows. I've attended the Radiohead x Brahms concert here which was amazing and more recently, Tori Amos. Phenomenal venue for the concerts I've attended! The acoustic is excellent, nice stage production lighting, and the incline of the mezzanine seating are perfect that even if someone tall is in front of you, you will still get a good view of the stage. Their ushers are very helpful and the concession workers are very friendly. Basically, from the moment you come in, there's always someone helping you if you have issues locating your seats, the bathroom, etc. I need to check their event calendar more often and attend more shows here. Until next time!

This was a wonderful venue to see a concert. The lines outside were a little bit of a mess. The…read morestaff didn't make it clear until very late that we should not be on the side of the building lined up where there were hundreds and hundreds of people, but rather we should be on the front. But they held the start of the concert and we were able to get in before everything started. Inside the venue, it was nice. The bar staff was working really hard and they were very competent and the restrooms were large and things moved quickly. It's a lovely historic facility that was very enjoyable.

GC Cuisine & Garden Gate Venue has ALL you are looking for. I highly Recommend you Check It Out…read more I really think you will be Very Pleased. I have been to Several Events there and all have enjoyed the Venue. The Ambiance in the Crystal Room is Magical. Karol is one the Owners & she is the Chef. Her Food is Excellent & she is very accommodating. http://www.gccuisine.com/

GCC markets itself as a combination Deli/Catering/Chef service. I've experienced it exclusively as…read morea venue for receptions, fundraisers, and meetings. The Crystal Room (larger space) is well lit, and very lovely. The Cherub Room (smaller space) has no windows, white walls, tiled floors, a Greek Revival sort of aesthetic that, even with imported floral displays, is just a little too stark for me. This weekend, I was there for a fundraiser in the smaller room while a reception was taking place in the larger. The food was good, but the buffet service was about 15 minutes behind schedule getting started (it must be difficult to serve two large rooms at approximately the same time). Bill was especially helpful in greeting people at the door, directing them to the proper space, and in helping with our audio-visual set up.

Great to have a movie theater in a small town. Show a great lineup of current movies. Counter…read morestaff courteous. Popcorn fresh. Theater clean.

Went to see a movie on a Saturday morning at Waterloo RMC. Had never been before, arrived to a…read moreclean and organized lobby. No clear idea or signage on where or how to purchase tickets. (Realized after watching the couple in front of us you purchased them at the snack counter.) Also 4 people were behind the counter but only one person running a register while the others chatted. No greeting or indication that the other registers were offline. Decided to leave before purchasing anything, to avoid any further disappointment. I'd rather drive further and spend more for better customer service and welcoming environment.