This is my 3rd show in the last year at this theatre. The seats are very comfortable with ample leg…read moreroom. The ushers are all very friendly and more than happy to get you to your seat and answer any questions you have. The actors/performers really get into their parts and make the show what it is. Parking underneath the Rep is easy and you can even pay online ahead of time to park and avoid the machines on each floor to pay parking before you leave.

Date of visit: 11/14/21…read more I still remain impressed by the quality and intimacy of this theatre, especially given its previous life as part of a power plant. The seat quality and overall condition of the theatre and lobby are excellent, and it's easy to find your seats after crossing the skybridge from the lobby to the auditorium. They are verifying COVID vaccinations before entering the theatre, which I greatly appreciated. My only issue with this venue is that there isn't enough room for those of us that are above-average height. My legs and feet felt a bit cramped over the course of the show, and I was incredibly pleased that the seat next to me was empty so I could stretch out a tad. I'm only 5'11", I can't imagine what those even taller than me would go through here!

We recently attended the Black Panther film performance and sound bites dinner at the Milwaukee…read moreSymphony Orchestra. The Symphony Center is a beautiful, massive space great for any event. They open up early before the performances to allow guests to grab a drink, snack, or mingle with others. There is a couple bar and snack area open to purchase items. TLDR: Sound Bites Dinner: 4/10 MSO performance and experience: 10/10 We arrived 90 minutes early for the Sound Bites dinner and were seated at our own table in a separate section of the dining area. The tables were huge for two people and I felt a little far away from my husband. Everyone was seated and a little confused on how the dinner was going to go. We snacked on some hors d'oeuvres and got our drinks before dinner was served. There were crackers, cheese, vegetables, salmon bruschetta, a salad, and vichyssoise (potato soup). Soon after, we were served our appetizer, ratatouille, which was very good. Next was beef and fries with some sauce, then a pork chop and piece of casserole to share. It was difficult to know what we were eating as they only thing we were told what it was, was the ratatouille. Also, about halfway through the dinner our waitress that we had disappeared and another person came to to serve us. We were kind of getting ready to leave, since she wasn't there, but then another person came out to give us more food. The whole experience lacked information. We weren't given a menu of what we were eating before we starting eating, we were only told what one dish was, and we weren't sure how many courses/plates of food we would be getting. It would be nice to get an email leading up, a print out, or at the very least told what we would be eating to prepare. We ended up not eating a lot of the last dish since we had filled up on the others, thinking that was it. The food was mediocre, and I was not sure how it was chosen, by what the performance is? seasonal items? It would've been cool if the chef came out and announced anything. I would've been more satisfied going to the food and beverage cart and not doing the formal dinner. It wrapped up about 5 minutes before we headed to our seats, due to the delays with the waitstaff and no one knowing if we needed to stay for another surprise plate of food. I would not do the Sound bites experience again. The performance hall is a beautiful restoration and space. The seats are comfortable and have enough space. We sat on the lower level and had a great view of the stage and move screen. I would like to try sitting up on the balcony to see all of the performers. The whole performance was great, we had a special guest appearance from Massamba Diop, playing the Senegalese talking drum that is featured in the film. The orchestra played SO well, you wouldn't know the difference. It was a fantastic experience and will love to go back to see another show!

Gosh, we love everything about the MSO. The performance hall is lovely, and I loved seeing the…read morehistoric photos and hope that they will build that lower level out to be more about the history and plans for the MSO. The organization tries to bring a range of music experiences to the Milwaukee community, and I have always appreciated the season offerings. The programs are well organized, and it's so great that they provide backgrounds on composers in addition to the performers. More education in the programs is great, given how much goes into preparing them for the season. I can't wait to attend more performances in the new space!

Not happy at all with this place. We have two daughters going here. Our oldest is in a class that…read morehas been working since September on the wrong performance for the December recital, now we have had three weeks to get the new performance ready and we were told to work on it at home. Our youngest has a teacher who is rude to the kids and sits on her chair and let's the school aged helper work with the girls. They do ballet for half the class and then tap for the other half. The girls are three so they need help changing shoes. One day they put my daughters shoes on her wrong feet and made her do tap. I will not be going back to this place!!!

I worked here for two glorious years before I relocated to Los Angeles. Best.Job.Ever!…read more Adam and Annie made sure that Everyone feels like they had a home there. The staff is always highly qualified, knowledgeable and professional. They are also friendly, approachable, and LOVE where they work and what they do! The students, parents, and supporters are equally charming and thoughtful. This studio has excellent location, facilities, and goals. It's great for beginners and experts alike!

I love the plays at Over Our Head Players! Snow Dance is so fun, we try to attend every year now…read more We also saw Misery last year, and it was so good! The cast was incredibly talented, and the intimate theater setting made it feel special. Racine is lucky to have such a fun and vibrant local theater. I highly recommend checking out a show!

When I heard the Milwaukee Film Fest was considered to be in the top 10 film festivals in the US…read more(according to a variety of measurables), I was intrigued. When I picked up their festival guide and saw their impeccably curated list of thought provoking and artistically rendered independent films, my interest was officially piqued. And, then, when I read that they were playing a documentary on Bill Nye, the science guy? I was downright excited. I mean. C'mon. Bill Nye. The Science Guy. AmIright?!? Intensely cool. The film was being played at the Downer Theater, which is an wonderful little theater in the upper East Side offering vintage charm and some of the best buttered popcorn on planet Earth. The film was wonderful. The director of the film was on hand to answer questions after the film as well, which was an added bonus. They do encourage patrons to arrive 15 minutes prior to the show to ensure a seat. We arrived 25 minutes prior, purchased our tickets, got in line for entry, grabbed some snacks at the concessions, and took our seats with 10 minutes to spare. You can eliminate a step by purchasing your tickets online, of course. But, I would still recommend getting there at least 15 minutes early. These shows are popular and fill up quickly. If we'd been much later, our party of three wouldn't have been able to get seats together. Their prices are reasonable (not sure if it varies by film, but our tickets were $12) and the service was fast and friendly. We're so lucky to have such an amazing organization bringing the best in thoughtful, independent films to Milwaukee. Truly. The Milwaukee Film Fest is a local gem. Get to it!

It looks like nobody has (positively) reviewed the MFF. I've attended for four years: 2012, 2013,…read more2014 and 2015. It has been amazing to see the festival grow and gain popularity year after year. The best advice I can give you is ARRIVE 15 MIN BEFORE YOUR FILM STARTS. This is communicated when you buy your tickets. Otherwise your seat may be given away to somebody else. This year in particular I rushed for three films...and got into all of them. For those who have never attended a film festival, "rushing" for a film means all of the tickets have been purchased for the showing. The rush line is slowly let in when the ticket holders have been seated (5-10 minutes before the film starts) based on the number of seats available. If you want to rush for a film, get there early. One film I was there an hour early. Depending on popularity, 30-60 minutes is the right amount of time. I was really glad to see that Milwaukee had a film festival when I arrived from Madison where the Wisconsin Film Festival is held. Having attended both festivals, I believe Milwaukee's festival is better than Madison's. It has been great to see more guests and filmmakers arriving in Milwaukee over the years. One of the things that brings more filmmakers to Milwaukee vs. other festivals is that there is not a fee to enter films to be considered for the festival. This means smaller filmmakers are more likely to apply and we in Milwaukee benefit because we get to see the works of those chosen. Many of them have never been to Milwaukee before and leave with a positive sense of our community.

Did plenty of walking around the fairgrounds this year to see all the attractions and sample some…read morefood. We stayed for Bulls-N-Barrels, in the Grandstand area. The entertainment was great, and there were no serious injuries. Racine County Fair does a great job with the entertainment and vendors; walking through the barns and seeing all the animals and artwork is fun, especially if you're bringing kids. Getting to the Grandstand area early would be my advice if you plan on seeing a show. Get there at least 30 minutes before it starts, or you'll likely be frustrated with finding a place to sit. They sell ear protection for kids, which is wonderful for those who forget theirs at home. My advice? Bring your own because everything gets loud, and you'd be well-advised to bring ear protection.

Attended Racine County Fair this year. Same organized and well managed event. Came here on a…read moreSunday when the crowds were low. $10 admission for adults which includes parking. Food prices are a little steeper because of the economy, but still delicious! Goat barns let you actually milk a goat! Horse costume parade too! Great time!

We took my son and his girlfriend to see "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane" this past Saturday night…read more They loved it!!!! We go to a lot of theater both in Milwaukee and Chicago, and this play was probably one of our favorites, ever! The cast was amazing and hilarious! They took a very campy movie and turned the volume way up!!!!! The crowd participated and it was wonderful!!! It is too bad that the theater is so small, because more people should have been able to have been treated to this production!!!

Our daughter, age 4, has been involved with Next Step since Fall of 2016. Miss Terri and the NSDS…read moreTeachers have been astounding. They run a great customer service and dancer based program. Whether it's getting girls to participate, use the bathroom, or engage them in a recital, she has a process and thought out plan for all. I actually love that she doesn't have a visible window (from the inside) for dancers to get distracted during practice. The recital was run in a top notch fashion. Girls were engaged, everything ran fluidly, and the program absolutely delivered! Very great addition to SE Wisconsin, and a very strongly run program overall. Can't wait to see what the 2018 recital brings!

Our daughter has taken classes at Next Step since fall of 2015. She enjoys the classes and they…read morestudio is very well run and organized. At age 3, she begs to go to dance class every week. Costumes and routines are very age appropriate. I would highly recommend this studio for any aspiring dancers!