Have you ever driven by a vacant building and found yourself fantasizing about all the…read morepossibilities? You think to yourself "What if?" It kind of seems like that's what's happened with Shelbyville's Christi's Off-Broadway Theatre, a former church turned small regional theater that serves as performance space, event space, stand-up comedy host, and host for Christi's School for the Arts. While Christi's may lack the pizzazz of the nearby Strand Theatre, it's the sort of place that you look at and you immediately understand why someone was tempted to pick it up off the market and try to turn it into something special. In this case, owner Tina Frankl has, indeed, guided it toward a small but special place in the community of Shelbyville and this small theatre, seating is right about 120, is quite the delight. The only reason I'm knocking off a star, which I have to do out of a sense of integrity, is due to the fact that as an old church turned theatre there's no question that accessibility is a bit of a concern here. Parking is generally to be found either in a small parking lot about a block away or along the street. As this is a smaller city, parking is free with no meters to worry about. The Christi's website does note not to use the lot behind the building, which appears to go with it but apparently belongs to someone else who doesn't respond well to its use. While there's a lack of truly "accessible" parking, it's worth noting that Shelbyville is a fairly quiet city and it's not really difficult to find manageable parking. Curb cuts do exist along the sidewalks, though with some degree of disrepair. The front entrance into Christi's is not wheelchair friendly - there's several steps into the building. There is, however, a wooden ramp along the side of the theatre that gives you access via a backstage wing. The ramp itself isn't ADA compliant, though it's rather workable. This might be a ramp best tackled with the assistance of a companion. Seating is old auditorium style. There's a back row that leaves plenty of room for wheelchairs. If comfort is your thing, just be aware that the seats are somewhat old school. I found it rather adorable, but if you need extra cushioning I'd suggest you bring it. The stage itself is also not accessible, though I didn't check if you could access the stage from the back. I'm not sure how old this building is, but it's definitely well before ADA was even a thought. In all likelihood, I think Central State was still a popular option when this building was created. So, accessibility is a concern. Realistically, there goes one star. However, the rest of the experience is an absolute delight. Those who work the theatre are warm, friendly, accommodating, and quite hospitable. The theatre itself is warm and intimate enough that you don't really have a bad seat in the house, while the sound system is really surprisingly good. Christi's hosts a wide variety of shows - from comedy to stage plays to music events and more. They do rent the space out for special events, which is how I finally visited the place I'd long heard about, and I was quite impressed while working with them from beginning to end. There's a small marquee out front - one can't help but wish they had better signage, but better signage can come as the theatre grows. I sure hope it does. The best way to contact them is either via their website, social media, or actually at a show. Christi's is more of a passion project for those involved, most of whom have other jobs and you're not really going to reach the theatre any other way. I definitely give my Christi's experience a thumbs up. While noting accessibility concerns, this is a terrific venue and a great option for area residents seeking either local theatre experience or a place to hold a special event. I do wish I lived a bit closer, but there's simply no doubt I'll go back.

If you were fortunate enough to snag tickets for Into The Woods musical performance at this…read morewonderful playhouse you know what I'm talking about. This first class production was amazing! Every attention to detail was seen in the costumes, the set was awesome, the actors were flawless with beautiful voices, and a wonderful live orchestra provided the music. Good news travels fast - every show was a sellout. The venue seating is nicely tiered so there is not a bad seat in the house. Very reasonable priced refreshments are available for purchase and there is plenty of parking. Keep an eye out for the entrance sign, it's tricky to spot. I have been here 50 times over the years for various shows, including some plays that my granddaughters have been in, and have volunteered to usher. The local talent is always top notch. Buck Creek Players is a not-for-profit organization, run by volunteers, and they are are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.Buckcreekplayers.com accepts donations online, offer internship programs and memberships, and have an exciting new season coming up!

The Buck Creek Players is a great little community Theater tucked away on the South East side of…read moreIndianapolis. Unless you were looking for it, like me, you might not know of it's existence! I went to see Little Women musical and the cast did a wonderful job. Even though I have seen the story many times I was still drawn in to the story. The actors played their parts well and left me laughing several times. I followed my GPS to take me there and once I got off the interstate I noticed a few small signs to direct me further. Make sure you pay attention to where the turn is into the Theater. There is a sign, but my GPS did want to take me a tad further on the road. The building sits alone and just looks like a warehouse. There was plenty of parking and no traffic to get there. The surroundings inside were comfortable as well. They do have a small selection of snacks if you want some thing to munch on during the performance. The seats were comfortable and they offered one intermission. The cost of the performance was $20 which was very reasonable. You can purchase your ticket online and show them your ticket electronically. When I arrived at the ticket counter they were very organized and I just had to give them my name. This was their 48th season in production and it appears like they perform Six shows in the season. I will definitely be bookmarking this place to go back for the next season

Cant go to the theatre? Live theatre comes to you at home!…read more Stellar performances in December 2020 from the casts of two plays: Miss Nelson is Missing and It's a Wonderful Life Radio Play Both plays are available to stream on your laptop, iPad, or phone. Purchase your tickets on the shelbycountyplayers.com website. Additional information on the website. Kudos to SCP for figuring out how to entertain us during this pandemic thing. Bravo to all the actors, crew, and staff!!

Super Cool venue in the middle of Corn Fields in Indiana - Loved the Patsy Cline show. Brad and…read moreRuss the owners are very charming friendly and handsome men - a lot of fun to see them performing in a show. They should be on Broadway they are so talented. The meatloaf they served at the buffet was fantastic. Not sure they still have the buffet anymore but was so tasty. Only thing is I think I put on some extra pounds from the buffet and now need a Size 48 jacket and stretch waist size 40 pants. Some of the best shows I have ever seen are at Boggstown Cabaret.

Another great show at Boggstown Cabaret! Tonight a group of friends and I enjoyed An Intimate…read moreEvening With Patsy Cline, performed by Julie Powers. Julie Powers was amazing, and the audience loved the show. Dinner buffet was excellent. We all especially loved the vegetarian lasagna. As always, Bananas Foster Boggstown prepared on stage. The servers are friendly and attentive.

I am not a gambler. Slot machines, card tables, spinning roulette wheels are fun to look at and…read moreappreciate but I'm not at all drawn in to risk money. It just isn't something that interests me. Instead, I was here for the Brew Brothers restaurant where I hoped to sit for a bit with my laptop, some air conditioning and a beer or two to pass the time. The casino definitely has curb appeal. They have a huge parking deck which is attached to the hotel and casino. There is also a large surface lot which is where I parked my sprinter van as it would not fit in the deck. Inside, a quick security check followed by shiny bright lights, ringing slot machine bells and some signage pointing the way to the restaurants. I found Brew Brothers easily after walking through the not completely unsmoky casino. People smoke, and the casino does what they can to purify the air. It wasn't working well this afternoon. I did my time at the restaurant and then departed. On the way out, I found the men's room which has good signage directing the way. It was clean and properly stocked. Pro tip: If you leave the casino and turn right onto Michigan Avenue, it's a looooooong way - 6+ miles - on this service road before you can access I-74. Turn left out of the parking lot! [Review 1015 of 2026 - 221 in Indiana - 26194 overall]

Afternoon racing on a beautiful August day. The horseshoe is pretty this time of year with flowers…read morein full bloom. I'm not much for betting, but I will seek an occasional long shot.

10 theatres with usually a good variety of new release films…read more $6.00 admission for seniors and the popcorn is very good. Serve yourself drinks, which can cause a backup if you go when several movies are being shown at the same time. This also creates a mess at the butter/salt station which is right by the drink machine. Friendly staff, ample parking, and clean theatres. We love Studio 10!

We decided to do a weekday matinee and see Disclosure Day. It is located in a small strip mall with…read moreparking in front of the theater. We discovered that there was a senior discount ticket price of $5 which was great and also a snack special of a medium drink with a small popcorn for only $5. The employees were friendly and the facility was clean and well maintained. The theater seats do not recline but the leg room was ample. BTW the movie was great. A word of caution on that parking lot-beware of several deep potholes.