Wonderful organization, dynamic team members and impactful mission. So thankful to have ROCO in the…read moreHouston community. If you have not seen a show definitely check it out - such a talented group of folks! Love the collaborations and interactive experiences they are creating also. Huge fan and will continue to attend as many shows as possible!

For those of you not familiar with the large lexicon of Yelpisms, the acronym, FTR, stands for…read more"first to review". Yelp acknowledges FTRs on its site to encourage their review community to further expand its coverage of reviewed businesses. In the Houston area, I often get acknowledged for FTRs because I primarily review places outside the loop (OTL) which are ripe pickings compared to the over-Yelped establishments found inside the loop (ITL). When I stumble upon an ITL FTR opportunity these days, it usually represents an under-appreciated gem. This is the case here in spades. The River Oaks Chamber Orchestra (known as ROCO to its fans) was founded four years ago by its very talented Principal Oboist, Alecia Lawyer. It is long overdue to be acknowledged here with a five-star FTR. I was prompted to write this today because I was listening to Performance Today Online ( http://performancetoday.publicradio.org/?month=1&day=27&year=2009 ) and heard a lilting performance by ROCO of Bach's Concerto for Violin and Oboe. I thought, "Wow! They're being discovered around the country, but we still barely know them in our own backyard!" Hence, this review. ROCO is one of a bevy of chamber groups in the Houston area that deserve four or five star recognition. Others include Da Camera, Mercury Baroque and Ars Lyrica. As a professional singer in town, I've had the opportunity and privilege to perform with all these groups when they needed a chamber choir to round out their performing personnel. I most recently performed with ROCO last November. What impressed me most about this group in addition to their virtuosity, sensitivity and flexibility was their very innovative way of engaging their audiences and make their performances fun. Most of the ROCO musicians are quite young and they defy any of the "stuffy" or "boring" stereotypes that are hung on classical music by those who really don't know better. These musicians rock. Let me explain more. They perform works in an order that doesn't necessarily reflect what is printed in the program, they always add "surprise" works, and they allow raffle winners to sit on stage amongst the orchestra during one of the works. Their coolest innovation is their ROCOrooters program. It's a child care / music education program that runs in tandem with their concerts and allows couples with kids to have a date night while giving their kids an opportunity to learn about the music that made Western civilization great. Kudos upon kudos to ROCO for this! Their principal venue is the Church of St. John the Divine in River Oaks. Come to a concert and hear them. You'll be better for it.

This is a wonderful place and I have enjoyed every plan. I am so glad we got the season tickets…read more The entertainers are so good. One of the plays we saw was all teenagers and they were great. All the employees there are great including the owners. Keep up the good work. I know we're buy 4 tickets again.

I love this theatre. I have never been disappointed in any of their productions. They are first…read moreclass from the acting, to the singing, to the incredible sets and direction. Been going to their shows since 2010 and will continue for as long as I'm around!

Small venue. Dedicated volunteers. And the acting was pretty darn good as well…read more Is it Broadway? Absolutely not. But the Sugarland Skeeters aren't MLB ... not even close. And Galveston is hardly Bermuda. Get my drift? If you're a theater person, you owe it to yourself to get in on the shows here. Not a bad seat in the house. And it's truly an intimate and fun experience.

Wow. They may not charge a lot for tickets but be prepared to be amazed at the outstanding talent!…read more It's a small theater set off of NASA Road One that truthfully I never knew was there until a friend was in their production of "Legally Blonde The Musical"; it's super easy to find, but the parking is a little funky as the lot's lines are almost non-existent. It's not real big and it's not real fancy, but who cares? The seats are comfortable and there is plenty of room between seats so you don't feel like you're sitting on top of one another like in a movie theater. The sound system and lighting is fantastic! We have some seriously talented people in the Clear Lake area and they all congregate here! They do have a small concession area with drinks and snacks; my bottle of water was $1.00. You can't beat that! They also have BYOB with a teeny $3.00 corkage fee that includes two glasses. They do a lot with a little; the sets aren't super elaborate but they work hard at making them believable and part of the show. Plus, it's okay to use your imagination; you don't have to have everything spelled out for you with CGI. The bathroom is behind a curtain house right, so if you sit house left you will have to cross in front of the stage if you need to use it during the show. Not a huge thing, just be aware. The show was sold out today, and it was delayed a few minutes since they were trying to find seats for the waiting list people. It was fine though, as everyone was in a good mood and ready to enjoy. Buy your tickets online though to make sure you get the seat you want, and get there fairly early. The show today started at 2:30 pm; I got there around 2:00 pm and got a good seat. I can't say enough great things about this place and the people. This is a real hidden gem in this area and if you haven't checked it out you have been missing out! Why travel into Houston when we have such fantastic talent right here in Clear Lake?! Stay local and enjoy all that Clear Creek Community Theater offers!

How do i put this experience into words! such a wonderful dinner theatre with delicous food,…read moreBroadway style shows, and a wonderful children theatre program. The Art Park Players put on almost 10 productions a year including adult and child plays, musical, musical review, and fundraisers. If you are a fan of theatre of any kind, you NEED to experience the Art Park Players dinner theatre. With affordable tickets, kindness that fills the air, and wonderful talent. It is one of the best community theatres I have ever had the privilege of watching 1000/10 would recommend!!!

Wow'd again with this Delightfully Talented .ORG Deer Park dinner theatre. Great director, cast…read moreand set. You will be VERY pleasantly surprised at how well everything is put together and how much you enjoy their productions.

Our daughter is starting her 12th year at PDA and she has grown tremendously in her dancing and…read moreperformance ability. The culture is great as well, the teams encourage and support one another and so do the parents. My daughter has been a student here since she was 2. The director is so kindhearted and always strives to do the best for everyone. You can tell teaching, coaching and mentoring is her passion.

We have been with Precision since my daughter was 18 months old (she is now 6) and she loves…read moreattending her classes. Not only does she learn how to dance, but she also learns may life lessons that will carry her through adulthood. We look forward to many more years with them.

My friend and I had a fantastic time checking out this new paint and sip concept! (the sips are…read moreBYOB) Pretty easy to get to and located in Pearland. It's in a generic shopping strip but surprisingly large inside. You upload whatever picture you want so everyone does something different. Of course we went with our pups The format is innovative and our hosts were super fun and welcoming. Definitely some "trust the process" moments during painting LOL Great place for date night, girl's night, showers, bachelorettes, etc.

Aupreez isn't your ordinary paint and sip. It's a unique craft-making experience where you get to…read morecreate a personalized piece of art made just for you. The atmosphere and tech is impressive. The music selection is great and the dim lighting creates a chill vibe. I got really into my artwork once I saw it on the phone and even more when I saw it projected onto my canvas. I'd highly recommend this experience because it's clear the owner took their time curating a luxurious experience from purchasing your ticket to doing an Aupreez catwalk once you're finished.

What a fun show!!! So glad we took advantage of this. I would recommend this entertaining seance.read more

Rating this was hard - on kitsch factor, it clearly deserves a "5," while I'd imagine its seance…read moreauthenticity and genuineness is about a "1." The evening is divided into two parts. Hour 1 takes place on the first floor of the wonderful La Carafe. While you imbibe beer or wine, a slight of hand magician visits with you, performing tricks with cards, coins, and other objects. Hour 2 takes place on the second floor, in the front corner by the windows. The person conducting this section is also a slight of hand magician. You'll sign a release agreeing not to sue if killed or injured by unruly spirits, make a pendulum out of a coffin nail, and then... well, you'll have to check it out yourself! If you have a free night during these last days of October (and really, what says Halloween better than a seance at the haunted La Carafe?) and $20 burning a hole in your pocket, go! There are two sessions a night (at 8pm and at 10pm) and while you can purchase your ticket online, they also allow walk ins.

Your premier dance and events professionals. Your looking for the best in town? Well here they are…read moreand doing major things for this community.