Just saw an amazing production of Damn Yankees. It was so good and the actors were all young ,…read moretalented people. Bravo!

We have been here twice and both performances were outstanding! The acting, singing and dancing are…read moretop notch. And everyone is friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to see another play!

We went to ser Phil Wickham here. The place, like any other arenas during a concert or any sporting…read moreevent is loud but the flow of traffic is good. There are enough security people and ushers to assist you so you shouldn't have any issues. There are food and drinks throughout the arena though you'll need a credit or debit card to make a purchase. It is definitely a good place to see an event.

Visited the Santander Arena this past weekend for an old school hip hop concert. I didn't even know…read morethe arena existed prior to my friend suggested this concert. After this show, I doubt I'd see another show here. The area is conveniently located across from a hotel, which is great if you're traveling to Reading, PA like we were from another city or state. Unfortunately I cannot review the parking situation, because with took a Lyft there. But it seemed like everyone parked away from the arena. All of the staff was extremely friendly. From the attendant that helped us find our seats to the nice lady who sold us the $15 deuce-deuce can I'd Trulys. It's really sad how ridiculous these arena prices arena! The seats at the Santander were horrible. Of course because it's a concert, everybody was dancing and having a great time, but the seats were wobbling and moving more than we were. I felt like I was going to end up in the floor! The sound system wasn't the best either. Most times, the music was completely overpowering the artist. For these two reasons, I doubt I'll be back. But the concert was great!

Amazing show put on by kids around grades 1-9 or so. They did a great job. We paid for parking with…read moreour tickets.

3.5 stars. I didn't realize A Christmas Carol wasn't the traditional story here but once that shock…read morewore off, it was an enjoyable show and a creative modern story line. The cast's enthusiasm made up for some lacking talent but the actor who played all three spirits stole the show! He was the best part of the show. Wanted more of him! Could have done without the political commentary in the show though as it made it a bit too real and uncomfortable. And if you're not from Berks County, like me, you won't get the numerous local references at all. A solid community theater. Would be great if they got a new grant for more comfortable seats with leg room. Would go back to try another show. Glad to see they had a parking lot as the area not so keen at night.

My daughter-in-law was excited to bring us here for the holiday boutique. She had never been but…read morehad heard wonderful things about it. Apparently, they host other events as well. The Holiday Boutique boasted local artisans & German food. We were NOT disappointed. There were a variety of local vendors selling their products. From jewelry to candles to ceramics to woodworking to glass blowing to knitting to clothing...you name it, it was here. I was able to purchase quite a few special gifts . If you're a supporter of small businesses, then you'll love it just like me. You will find so many talented artisans. In addition, there was food & drink to be had as well. On this chilly day, we opted for hot cider. If you get cold, you can warm yourself up at the many little fire pit stops. This was a super fun day!

Excellent food and service! It's one of our favorite family dinner restaurants in Berks County.read more

Absolutely phenomenal theatre experience with upgraded and heated adjustable seating. Best popcorn…read moreavailable in a theatre! A must-go with digital projection and groundbreaking HPS-4000 sound created by legendary audio engineer John F. Allen (in the non-IMAX auditoriums) which provides an incredible sonic experience for every movie. Clear intelligible dialogue making movies easier to enjoy and a wide open soundstage. No other standard theatre can match this.

The atmosphere is good. I usually go to afternoon movies. If you park in the garage across from the…read moretheater. You will not need to pay the garage fees.

Tickets are pricey just like everyone else in the world right now. Nothing to do with the venue…read more Though I think it's slowly killing the industry. I'm a relic. I remember playing at the silo and going to shows there. I haven't been to a show in Reading since the Silo days. I was pleasantly surprised that this place has been open for sometime. It's pretty clean and looks well maintained. Good sound if you aren't smack dab in the middle. Friendly staff from parking attendants to bar tenders! parking is only $10. Seemed like a good bit of parking too. My friend was kicked out a few mi the ago for doing backflips at GWAR but he didn't experience anything like that this time.

My first time at this venue and I was honestly really pleasantly surprised with how nice it was!…read moreThere was ample free parking, although online it does say sometimes they charge. The venue must have somewhat recently been updated as my boyfriend said the layout was different then when he was last there. We went for a metal show and the doors opened promptly. The staff was nice, they did have someone checking bags, keys, pockets and doing a pat down at the door. Once inside our tickets got scanned and ids checked if we wanted to drink. We were given a wrist band for that. The bar was in the back and they did have a room off to the side that appeared to be like a snack bar. They had a smoking section out back since there was no re-entry. The sound and lights were great. Overall it was a good show and a nice venue. I'd go again. It was in the middle of Reading but not a super congested area, mostly residential.

Really nice venue for minor league baseball. Reasonable prices and polite staff. Can't wait to come…read moreback with some friends sometime.

Gave up looking for a parking space. Why have a stadium if you can't supply the parking. Paid for…read more2 tickets and made paper airplanes out of them. Thanks for nothing.

I have long enjoyed Renaissance faires, having attended my first one when I was a teenager and they…read morewere simpler gatherings with tents & music. Over the years some became "purpose built" sites with permanent structures owned largely by the merchants, entertainers & purveyors who occupy them. Renaissance faires don't run all year. Some are restricted by local ordinances to only a certain number of weekends. The rest of the time the sites just sit there. Pennsylvania's Renaissance Faire is built on the grounds of another business - the Mount Hope Estate and Winery. Th I s means part of the site is used all year. In past years, Mount Hope has run many other seasonal events, such as Dickens themed dinner theater inside the Estate Mansion. It was only a matter of time before they came up with an outdoor event that captures the experience of a Faire: Yuletide. In its second year, it's becoming popular. Why? Because it's fun. Yuletide operates on a smaller scale than the summer Faire. Part of the grounds are closed off and not all the merchants are open - though plenty are. That means easier parking and few long lines. Yay! Lion and I attended this year. It was his first Faire and honestly I think he was largely motivated by a desire to secretly ship for Christmas & birthday gifts for me. Not a bad strategy on his part. We got there just before they opened. Just like at summer faires there was the ubiquitous "Faire-gating" where people hang out by their cars, many putting on or accessorizing their garb. It's jovial and laid back. We headed to the entry, where people were mingling, waiting for the gates to open. There were characters - Krampus, The Snow Queen, Jack Frost and others. Lion made a beeline to the Mount Hope Distillery where he had a few samples & purchased a bottle. They held it for him to pick up when we left. Nice! We then went to walk the grounds, stopping at various merchants. We played games, I got to smash some glass bottles at the Wreck It stall (cathartic), caught some shows abc generally enjoyed the atmosphere. Not everyone dresses up, just like at any Faire, and there are usually some who dress as sci-fi/fantasy/superhero characters. They're fun too, and it's a welcoming environment. I did. Lion didn't. It was fine. Pro tip: compliment anyone dressed up in period style clothing. People spend a lot of time putting these together and Ed all love it when others say "wow! That's a great hat!" for example. It was chilly of course. It's December. For "Rennies" it's a chance to wear heavier clothing pieces that we'd melt in during the warmer months. They had some of this big propane outdoor heaters you see at restaurant outdoor dining places, there are some indoor places, and there's lots of walking to help keep you warm. We had an excellent time and will definitely go again.

Attended Yuletide on the grounds of the PA Renaissance Faire on a cold day in December with a group…read moreof friends. We love that the PA Ren Faire grounds have permanent structures and spaces that retained their theming and usefulness even in the cold. Only portions of the Faire were up and running. The maps of the event were very helpful to figure out what we wanted to see, participate in and to eat. One member of our party was dismayed by the lack of scotch eggs. There were many characters roaming around to meet and with whom to take photos. Some attendees outfits were so beautiful and elaborate that it was difficult to tell if they were characters or attendees We watched a show by a hysterically raunchy comedian, took photos with Krampus. We did some shopping. Most of the vendors we saw were also from the Ren Faire, some offering holiday specific goods. There were many areas set up for taking the perfect Instagram shot. We had an AMAZING lunch at the Anchor and Mermaid Tavern. The pot roast and mashed potatoes were really good- tender and beefy, with a good amount of gravy. Plus it's an inside restaurant where we could take off our coats and winter layers for a little while. I had a great time with my friends, and talking with other people at the firepits making s'mores with a complete kit that they were selling. Also, don't miss going through the mansion and see all of the amazing decorated Christmas trees.