Went to see the Hans Zimmer orchestra performance. Got there an hour early, when doors opened. Had…read moreno problem getting on street parking right across the street at that time. Got snacks and beverages with no problem. The staff was helpful and welcoming. One snafu was purses. They have to be small. I used a tiny purse for feminine products and the older gentleman at the door was holding his small paper over it, trying to judge if it was small enough. It was right at the limit, but obviously not huge. He almost sent me back to the car with it. Another woman next to me was turned away with her larger purse. So be mindful to keep it small!

Went to see the Nutcracker Saturday night. Not knocking the show, it was great! Never a fan of this…read moreplace. Uncomfortable. Always a hassle. Always feel like there is a lack of staff at events. Literally a guy on his phone having a conversation during the show. An employee was near and I asked them to do something and they said "not my job" I'll have to go out to the lobby and find so and so. Crazy, I hate the not my job attitudes and will never give a good review when I experience this. Also, very poorly understaffed at the concessions, it shouldn't take 20 minutes to purchase water during a 15 minute intermission. If you can avoid this place, I recommend strongly considering it. Hopefully the service here can improve, and some upgrades wouldn't hurt either.

This is such a great venue. It seats fewer people than say the Landmark but the seats are more…read morecomfortable. We saw Joe Turner's Come and Gone which was very well presented. The story line was easy to follow and the actors were spectacular. Parking is available off street or across the street at the Phoebe's lot for a fee. There is a concession stand and bar inside that offers candy, snacks, coffee, and alcoholic drinks (even a special creation for whatever play is showing). There are also memberships offered if you think you'll go to multiple shows. A great experience! I hope to return soon!

Had my first visit to Syracuse Stage last night to see the Jason Alexander directed Last Five…read moreYears! This review is for the venue/theatre itself and not the show. As a regular theatre-goer here in Rochester, I was SUPER excited to finally check out Syracuse Stage. They do co-productions with our LORT theatre Geva, and I have heard great things. The venue itself is classy, well maintained, with reasonable prices on everything from snacks to wine to tickets. Every staff member I interacted with was SO friendly. Special shoutout to the AMAZING box office staff! I had a conflict come up for my original show date and they exchanged me into a new date - no questions asked. At many theatre's, you have to pay an exchange fee or exchanges are only allowed for subscribers. That kind of accommodation will keep me coming back the next time they are doing a can't miss show (helllllo Amadeus next season!) Thank you to them for being so helpful and easy to work with! Even though the show I saw was not my cup of tea, I look forward to coming back and deeply appreciate them bringing high level talent to the upstate/central NY area. We are SO lucky to have a rich theatre scene, and Syracuse Stage is worth the special trip up from Rochester if there's something you're keen on seeing!

I'm a regular visitor to Auburn in the summer months and I never miss a production by the REV. The…read morebest theater you will find.

A fabulous theater space in middle of the Finger Lakes, and completely worth a drive from the…read moreRochester area. I have been to this theater pre-covid in 2019 and after they opened again in 2021. Both fabulous shows (South Pacific and 42nd Street), both Broadway-level talent and professionalism. The theater itself is/was called the Merry Go Round Playhouse as it used to house a carousel. I believe the building is about 100 years old. The grounds are in a park and overlooking a lake, and there is a patio area and seating to enjoy wine and snacks before the show or during intermission. The restrooms (at least the women's) could use some extra attention and/or a renovation - they are small and not going to pass a stringent cleanliness check. Other than that, the experiences here have been a fun date night/road trip. If you like musical theater, this is a must do!

We had a great experience here on a Saturday night with my nephew. He had a ton of fun for $5.50…read moreand two hours of bounce time. There were not many people here but the kids that were, were very polite. The staff members were great and super nice. Just bring socks (parents included) so you don't have to pay the $2 for socks. Had a great time!

After touring the nearby Stickley factory we drove a few miles to the Fayetteville library where…read morethis gem of a museum is located on the second floor. This used to be the factory years ago. The library on the first floor is hands down the best furnished library we've been in since it was all Stickley furniture! The museum is small but well done with good displays. The curator Amanda was very helpful and enthusiastic. We learned a lot on top of the tour we just did. Highly recommend but check the days and hours that the museum is open since they are limited.

We planned to tour the Stickley Museum as an add-on rather than a focal point of our family's…read morevacation itinerary, but it turned out to be the highlight of our trip! In fact, we enjoyed it so much, we were surprised we stayed so long! And, we hope to return! I must say that our enjoyment was mainly due to the personableness and knowledgeability of the director and curator, Amanda Clifford, who communicated effectively from day one; that is, the day I emailed before the trip, and that's out of the country since we're not even Americans! We're Canadians and we're antique furniture artisans. Amanda was so attuned to our passions--perhaps sharing them even--that the three of us covered a lot of territory together at once. We felt like the tour was a real treat, being able to discourse deeply over the mechanics, aesthetics, history, sentimental values plus the current appreciation of antique furniture. We discussed the variety of woods, the types of structural techniques, the idiosyncrasy per Stickley brother, and enjoyed listening to all the fascinating stories behind specific pieces, time periods, and personalities. The visit really adds meaning to our own work! Moreover, the museum is situated above a lovely public library, which kept our kids, who preferred to do something other than to study old furniture, busy with computers and books while my husband and I toured the floor above. The librarians were friendly and accommodating. Even more, every space in that building, including the washrooms, seems to be furnished with prized pieces of Stickley antiques! The venue, including its outdoor garden and indoor cafe, has a wonderful atmosphere all around! While explaining some of the history of the Stickley company, Amanda ended up also covering information on Fayetteville, a quaint, history-preserving community, plus other cities and regions in the state of New York. Every question we asked her--be it regarding furniture, geography, history, or just plan tourist-related interests--was answered with expertise, courtesy, and thoughtfulness. Thank you, Amanda, for making the tour a thorough pleasure! We hope to return in the near future for a visit to the Stickley factory in nearby Manlius, NY, too! ------------------------------- People may not realize this as personally until they visit a museum like this one, but the pieces of wood we use as furniture in our homes are items we live with day and out, and throughout history. How we make them, use them, decorate with them, choose them, maintain them, and value them speaks a great deal about the culture from which we come and about the characters who own them. This is what makes furniture both pragmatic and personal, functional and fascinating, and why so much of ourselves as human beings is invested into antiques; hence, making a visit to the Stickley Museum so significant. (Written by the owner of "Olden Wood Revivals", a co. of artisans who specialize in restoring antique furniture in Northumberland County, Ont., Canada)

the production value, the scarers, the price! everything about this place was fantastic. The…read morecostumes and makeup were phenomenal on all of the haunters. we did a haunted hayride and the haunted house and it was all perfectly scary and immersive. every room in the haunted house was so detailed and so well done. the haunted hayride had amazing scenes and the cast member leading the hayride was great too. the sets and everything was mind blowing - I highly recommend demon acres for anyone looking for some haunted fun next halloween!!

hi I went with my family and a friend on October 19 not only was the line unbearably long. but I…read morehad an experience with a scare actor I don't think I'll ever forget. I was on the haunted hayride and this guy comes up behind me and touches my back. I got scared and yelled don't touch me. this man proceeds to climb onto the hayride and berate me till his final goodbye. told me that he gets paid to touch me and that I can't tell him what to do. told me I was being a tough guy and threatened to kick me off when the ride was stopped in the middle of the woods. I'm sorry but I will not be coming again.

This is just one of Auburn's local treasures. I have been to several events here and am thankful…read morethat this venue makes available to us many different artful experiences. Some of the events I have been a part of here are: I have seen many live theatre shows (both local and national acts) I have come here to listen to bands. Once again, local, national, and even international performances I have watched comedic acts here... including the owner as well as famous acts I have watched movies here I have come here for film and discussion events My grandson has taken acting classes I have attended photo and art exhibits, as well as demonstrations There may be other opportunities that I am missing, but I have had the pleasure to attend many interesting events at this venue. The owners are very community oriented and have done a really nice job bringing cultural events and workshops to our small city. Definitely worth checking out!

I've been to numerous events here recently: music, comedy shows and open mics that happen every…read moreTuesday at 7:30. All great! Highly recommended. Plus the attached Cafe 108 serves delicious food.

The Kallet Civic Center is a beautiful and spacious venue for any large party. Carlie was…read moreextremely helpful in helping us to obtain the venue, fill out the paperwork and answer any questions that we may have had in the planning of our senior ball. She was always available by both phone and e-mail for anything that we needed. The venue itself is large enough to seat our senior class, has access to wifi, which is important to our teenagers, has the ability to dim or turn off the lights and is, thankfully, air conditioned. On the day of our event Carlie was a life saver. She made sure that our event was all that we and our students envisioned because she truly cares about her customers and the reputation of the Kallet Civic Center. Carlie took time to greet us when we arrived, spent a great deal of time reassuring us and helping us work though some seating arrangement issues. She stayed with us well into the start of the event to make sure that we had everything that we needed, and left us in Bill's care. Bill was also very helpful and available to assist us in any way possible. The Kallet provided us with tables and chairs which were set up by the Kallet staff. They also have other amenities available that we did not use. Thanks to Carlie and Bill and the Kallet Civic Center our students had a wonderful and memorable senior ball.