Five star dance studio in Greenwood was one of the best parts of preparing for my wedding. My…read morehusband and I were at very different skill levels and Jeff did such an amazing job at working with us as a team, helping us navigate the best way to support each other on the dance floor. Until these lessons my Husband and I could not dance together. The way we are able to connect on and off that dance floor now is all thanks to Jeff''s help. This experience is worth every single penny. The lessons are incredibly fun, the staff is talented and encouraging. I can't recommend this experience enough, honestly. My husband and I took these lessons for our first Dance for our wedding- which was incredibly wowing- but received so much more. Now our first dance was beautiful. Jeff made sure it was elegant and exactly what we wanted. It brought our family to tears watching us on the dance floor for our first dance, to be honest the experience was better than I could have ever imagined. We've been compared to a Prince and princess the way we moved. Thank you Five star Dance. You will always hold a special place in my heart.

Chloe who works the front desk is welcoming and so kind. Jeff, is not only an exceptional owner,…read morebut an amazing dance instructor. He in the 3 to 4 lessons I have taken has shown patience and works always on making sure that you not only grow in how you dance but makes it fun as well. He does not rush you and gives you his undivided attention. Thank you to the other dance instructors who also put time into you during the group dances they do. I love Five Star Dance Studio and they definitely get a 5 star rating from me. Jeanette

The Brick Room is awesome. The price is really a good value, the comedy was entertaining. It's a…read morereally small venue so be there when the doors open to get the best seats. And bring cash for concessions.

Hard to believe no one has reviewed the Brick Room. Maybe they are trying to save this hidden gem…read morefor themselves. An amazing place for comedy. Very small. Get there early.

From the moment we walked in--feeling secure with visible security and welcomed by friendly…read moregreeters--this experience was fabulous. Smiles were everywhere, setting the tone right away. My son and I went on a special date to see A Christmas Story, and it did not disappoint. The cast was incredible! Their energy was contagious and drew us into the story from the very first scene all the way to the end. I truly can't say enough good things about how amazing this show was. We will absolutely be back for more plays!

Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre is the largest of more than 70 community theatres in Indiana and one…read moreof the ten largest of over 7000 active community theatres in the U.S. It is also considered the nation's longest continuously active community theatre. In operation since 1915, Civic Theatre offers 90 performances and 500 opportunities to participate onstage or behind-the-scenes in a professional theatre setting annually. Since its beginning, Civic has had five different homes. In 1915, it started at the Herron Art Institute before moving to the 240-seat Hedback Community Theatre in 1924. In 1973, Civic moved to the 645-seat Showalter Pavilion at IMA before relocating in 2004 to a 490-seat theatre at Marian University. Finally, Civic moved into the Tarkington at the Center for the Performing Arts in 2011. The current theatre has 513 seats. Mainstage productions include everything from musicals to comedies to dramas with an average of 30,000 patrons annually. Education has also always been a strong component of Civic programming with education and outreach programs reaching over 20,000 people each year through classes, workshops, and educational performances for all age groups from toddlers through older adults. As someone who believes strongly in inclusive theatre (I was a drama minor in college myself), Civic does one of the better jobs in Central Indiana of addressing accessibility issues. They are known to offer sensory friendly performances, have offered audio-described performances (and have large print programs), and also offer accessible parking, accessible entrances, and accessible seating that can be reserved. They also offer shows with ASL and Assisted Listening. For those with disabilities, I recommend contacting Civic for more detailed information. I've seldom attended a show here without seeing other wheelchairs or individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. I've never been on-stage at Civic, but I have worked behind the scene in years past. Most recently, I've attended as both an audience member and media member. My experience has been that Civic leans toward more well known, fairly mainstream productions. For example, the 2022-23 season includes The Diary of Anne Frank, The Cat in the Hat, The Sound of Music, and Murder on the Orient Express. Jr. Civic is an amazing opportunity for the kids to get involved. Civic Theatre is definitely one of Central Indiana's longtime stage gems. With an outstanding group of professionals and volunteers, Civic offers consistently high quality performances and a great experience for theatergoers. Located in Carmel, it's an easy drive and a great entertainment in a beautiful setting.

I was hanging out in the Beech Grove area today for a bit of a change of pace. I have a long…read moreweekend for Memorial Day, and I decided to try to visit some "new to me" businesses. I was wheeling on Main Street when Beech Grove Clay Works caught my eye. This is a storefront directly on Main Street. As you might guess, it's a ceramics studio. It's an adult community ceramics studio where members enjoy access to "instructional classes at all experience levels." They have as much as 40+ hours of open studio time a week - however, it's worth noting they do not offer walk-in classes or studio time. All classes are scheduled in advance, and only paid members can participate in the open studio times. There's a front gallery space, my primary interest today, where you can buy local and support indie artists. I saw everything from refrigerator magnets to kitchen wares to decor to quite a bit more. It was really quite impressive. The class and studio area is visible from the gallery, and it's also a quite impressive space. The front entryway is accessible, not always true in Beech Grove, and I was acknowledged when I entered. I believe the owner was in conversation with someone - perhaps a potential member or someone for an event - and I waited patiently for my turn while checking out the gallery. I stuck around 15-20 minutes. My turn never came. I'd grown interested in a couple items, however, I had some questions (including price, as these items were out of my reach). After waiting what felt like a reasonable time, I finally left without further acknowledgement and without a purchase. Buying local is wonderful, but that doesn't negate the requirement that you actually serve the customer. I'm actually pretty low maintenance, but if I'm not served I don't buy. Pretty simple. So, cool shop. Cool gallery. Great concept. Needs some work in the area of customer service. I may or may not be back.

Do yourself a favor and get your group to schedule a reservation to go throw some pots. Perfect…read moregirls night out. Huge plus, we were able to bring our own wine!! We had a party of 6 and each got our own wheel. Nathan gave us a tour of his cool building, gave us a brief tutorial, and we went to town. Perfect for beginners or pros!

Last spring I took a watercolor class here with some friends. It was fun. Today, I was at Indy Art…read moreCenter for an event. We did Pilates, yoga and breath work in the library. How cool is that? It's a beautiful campus. Lots of fun stuff to look at and create. I like the location a lot. It's surrounded by trees and near the Monon Trail. Support the Arts whenever possible! AI is just not the same.

Attended a sold out showing of the Radiance Film Festival featuring film shorts by Ball State…read moreUniversity students in the Frank Basile Theatre, with new seating. The building also has several small galleries with interesting artwork on display. Parking is scarce for an event of this size, so arrive early!

As an entertainer, I can say this is an amazing place to perform. The sound people and crew know…read moretheir stuff inside and out, and are SO helpful! Great place to do business. As one who goes to enjoy a show, I can say there's not a bad seat in the house, and the sound in the auditorium is nothing short of amazing. It rivals any theatre I've been to, and I've been to a lot. Ten West is certainly a gem in central Indiana. I highly recommend seeing a show here.

I found a Groupon for an 'alcohol and art' class ( similar to the wine and canvas theme ) and it…read morewas so much fun! For $60 four of us ( great idea for double date night ) were taught to paint over the course of two hours. All paint, canvases, smocks, and cleaning supplies were included. And the best part is they encourage you to BYOB! We brought a cooler full of craft beer and a bottle of wine and it was awesome to relax and drink and be creative with friends. The teacher was fun and patient and we loved our final result. ( check out purple and maroon painting pics above ) We have the paintings hung in our living room as a reminder of that night. Good times!! I wish there was another locations closer than Fortville, other than that no complaints at all.

My friend and I had the best time designing our own custom sneakers. The vibe was relaxed,…read moreinspiring, and perfect for getting creative without feeling rushed. There were tons of paint colors and supplies to choose from, and the staff was super encouraging and helpful if you needed ideas or guidance. I went with a cartoon-style design on mine, with a sketch outline, bold details, and a hand-drawn look. I LOVE how they turned out. They look like wearable art! My friend went in a totally different direction, which made it even more fun seeing how unique each pair became. It's such a cool concept for a girls' night, date night, birthday, or just something different to do. You walk out with something you actually get to wear and show off. Highly recommend if you're looking for a creative experience that's both fun and memorable!

This was a top favorite birthday gift/experience! While I ran out of time and will have to finish…read morepainting my shoes at home, I learned a lot and was able to get the largest part of the process finished. We all really enjoyed the experience and were so pleased with the help and advice we received from their instructors. I was really appreciative of the way they really stepped in to help my 2 children as they needed, allowing me to keep on working away in my own art project. They have some examples to help give you ideas and believe them when they tell you that they can help you draw items onto your shoes for you to paint. It felt like they are dedicated to helping people carry out the vision they have for their project.

I have always wanted to try out the plant nights that I have seen. So I was browsing on Groupon and…read moreI came across the coupon for yay maker. The hostess was extremely friendly and she appeared to be very knowledgeable about the plans and how to take care of them. Not only did we get to make our own planter, but we also got to check out a new brewery or 'new to us' as We both had never been to Round Town brewery. The tender there was very courteous and offered samples and even suggested a really good mixture of their beers. For the actual event, it's pretty low-key and casual. You walk in and make sure you find whoever is hosting it so you can check in. Then you find the class that you want and sit there. Whomever is leading the event will walk you through every step of the way and answer any questions you have. The only thing that I felt was a little bit misleading about this event was that you pay for admission and then you also have to pay for a supplies fee on top of that. I feel like it would just be so much easier if you just clumped it all into one free.

I can't believe nobody has reviewed this yet, but let me do the honors and be the first to do so…read more Actually this was my third time attending an event. I like the variety of their pictures as well as the location of their events. They travel to various restaurants to use as venues. Two of my visits have been to the Hard Rock Cafe downtown Indianapolis and one to the Spaghetti Factory since that is fairly close to my home. The restaurant staff tends to be very friendly and you get your choice of the entire menu and bar. So lots of variety, a big plus... but you also need to tip, a little downside... well I do tend to spend way too much on food and drink always... Generally the event is set up in a smaller private room, this way we can paint and follow the instructor without the usual restaurant/bar noises, which is a good thing. The instructors/artists tend to be funny or at least try... there are just so many jokes you can make and so if you go more often, you'll hear the same jokes again. They also try to entertain you with silly games while you wait for your paint to dry, because we all know, just watching the paint dry is not a highly rated activity. So far they have always been helpful if you need more paint, towels, help with the picture, repeat instructions cause you were running your mouth and not paying attention... And let's just mention that you really truly do NOT need any talent in order to paint a picture once the artists break it down for you into little easy to follow steps. And generally there are some discount codes flying around, I found a Groupon for my session and you can win a free event sometimes, and generally they give you a discount code to use for your next event.. that's how they keep you coming back ... a fun experience, a cool picture to brag with and a discount code...