I am a huge fan of AMC Movie Theaters, so much so that I own stock (Fellow APES Unite!) and had a…read morechance to see the new Willy Wonka movie while I was home for the holidays. My brother was so kind as to purchase our tickets while I was in charge of snacks. It was basically my lucky day because as an AMC Stubs Insider, I was able to get my popcorn or drink (I can't quite remember) *FREE* due to December being my birthday month - yay! The seats are SO nice and comfortable. I love the fact they recline and even have a little table area. The movie screen and sound quality were both fantastic. I have some really, really nice AMC Theaters in Los Angeles and am pleased to report the AMC Maple Ridge 8 is in the upper echelon of theaters, too! Highly recommend - best theater in the WNY area.

Just had to walk out on a film, the projector screen was so filthy the movie appeared completely…read morewashed out making it unwatchable. The bathrooms looked like a bomb went off. No soap or paper towels, puddles of urine on the floor you could boogie board across. What has happened to my childhood theater. Place has gone so far down hill, a damned shame.

This has always been my favorite theatre in Buffalo, from the days of Studio Arena to 710 to…read moreMusicalfare. It has had some very nice changes since becoming 710/Musicalfare. The lobby has expanded with the bar having moved to the other side of the lobby into a space that was not there before and the old bar area is now filled with tables and chairs where patrons can sit comfortably while waiting for the theatre to open. The seats inside the theatre have always been very comfortable. I do not remember there being cup holders attached the back of the seat in front of me, so that might be part of the upgrade. The rows are spaced so that one can easily cross in front of a seated patron without the patron having to stand up. The steps are also more gradual than in the old Musicalfare Theatre, and well lighted. By the way, we were there to see "Jesus Christ, Superstar", a great production.

This was my first time at Shea's 710. It is a lively theater with good view and good acoustics from…read morealmost all the seats, and the seat is roomy and comfortable. However, the people working at the theater seemed not being trained well. I had my e ticket in my phone wallet, she didn't know how to scan it and kept telling me I need to get it from my "wallet" but it was in my " wallet". She insisted on seeing a barcode so I had to get it from my email to show her. Later, while I was waiting for the door to open, I overheard another person showing her how to scan. Apparently, everyone had the same on their tickets with her. The play " Dial M for Murder" was nicely done, kudos to the director and the actors.

I went to this event many years ago so thought I would check it out again. The event was fine…read more There was a $3 fee to enter so my $12 gyro was now $15. I realize this is an event to raise money but thought that was a little high priced. The gyro was good. We also got some fried dough...6 small rounds for $4...they were fine. Tickets need to be purchased and there are no refunds on tickets so you need to figure out exactly how many to get. Did bring home some baklava which I was told came from Florida...haven't tried that yet!!!

Wonderful experience! Live Music and the Dancers are exciting and awesome, The food is simply…read moredelicious. Everywhere you walked, inside and outside under the tents, was well organized, lines moved quickly, and there was lots to space to gather with friends! Bravo to all the volunteers and to the organizers and leaders. Nicely done! I only have one suggestion, is to have more chairs at the bar tent, where space was available, but chairs were needed. We attended on Saturday around 4 pm. 2025

Gaming floor was busy, but not in an inconvenient way. Hundreds of slots. No table games…read more Super clean. There's a hotel attached, at least one restaurant, and a sports bar in the part that i was in. Apparently, there's also a concert venue (i saw Quiet Riot was going to be there) and a horse track. It's a pretty nice place and there are lots of stores and restaurants near by.

I would like to note that the dining experience and the horse racing part were FOUR stars. The…read morecasino and interior atmosphere, TWO starts. So this is a compromise. Go for a good brunch, it was good, not too salty and everything, including a breaded chicken with a roux (white flour) gravy with a hint of lemon that was delicious. The standards, eggs, sausage, bacon, were cooked well, although the sausage could have had a little darker outer color to make it looked cooked (it was). The racing was fun, and I did a little betting, lost a little, won a little more than I lost and prepared to leave. Going through the casino, it is sad. It's only machines, its a beautiful summer day, and there are mostly elderly, with walkers, scooters, oxygen masks, spending what time and money they have left in the dark looking at a screen. Ironic, isn't it? If our kids did that we would be horrified. I wanted to say "go out and play!" but whatever. So if gambling is not that important, good food and I know they have an entertainment and hotel that I have not experienced, so I think the potential for a meal and entertainment without spending anyone's inheritance. One note, I grew up here and used to come to the track with my mom in particular as a fun and exciting nite out. Those machines were not allowed then so you went for the horse racing. If they could have table games or at least an environment that didn't feel like a farm for taking your money, that could be fun.

The Alleyway is a fine little theater. I always enjoy the performance whenever I attend. This last…read morevisit was no exception. Step into the way back machine as you sit in the lobby. Pretend you're on the lam and waiting for a bus to hightail it out of town. The current production "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" was terrific. The seating arrangement enhanced the audience experience by making you feel as if you're part of the show. Although the chairs are not too comfortable. Some people might benefit from bringing a cushion.

Terrific show tonight! Closing their 45th season with…read moreChristie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, an adaptation by Heidi Armbruster, a cast of seven playing multiple roles gave fantastic performances. This is a MUST-SEE. The play runs April 11 through May 3, 2025. Major opening is April 16. Tonight and 3 more nights are "preview" nights. Admission for preview nights is "pay what you can." Great opportunity for theater lovers on a tight budget. Acting, direction, lighting, sound effects all contribute to an evening of suspense and. . . a lot of laughs. Bet you weren't expecting that. Come out and experience a most enjoyable evening. Other reviews will give you more information about Alleyway Theater location, parking, and bar drinks. Call 716-852-2600 with questions or to make reservations.

Was invited by my sister to Canal Fest and I'm glad I decided to go. This was my first time ever…read more It was really fun we all had a good time. They had rides for all ages, games, food, snacks, and live music. It literally was something for everyone to do. Only issues I had was there were not enough sitting areas for people to sit and enjoy the food and like 90% of all the vendors only accepted cash which I normally don't carry around with me. Thank God I did that day. Also parking can be an issue if there is a huge crowd. Overall really nice festival to attend every year.

If it were a festival of boring idiosyncracies, it would be Banalfest. And if it were the San…read moreFernando Valley it would obviously be an*lfest. However it's actually the flagship fair & carnival of the Tonawandas, and it really really rocks. I came here many times, in fact I performed here once or twice thanks to a friend, and it was always a great time, in the summer, by the Erie Canal in the Tonawandas, with good food, excited people, interesting music (unless I was playing in which case it was crap), and lots and lots and lots of very good looking people. If you live in WNY or are visiting at the right time of year, and you've never been to Canalfest, you should come down. There are a thousand reasons to have a great time here and only one reason not to, which was me performing live music here, which no longer is a problem. At some point it'll be purchased by a conglomerate and watered down, at which point it'll become Clearchannelfest. You don't want that to happen, so get here and enjoy it before it does.

Had a blast! Every year it's something to look forward to. Good food good people and fantastic…read moremusic!

This jazz festival gets better and better year after year. This is our fifth or sixth time going…read moreand everything went smoothly. Plenty of security and police, food, vendors and retail booths abounded. But most importantly, the music was excellent. They had two large stages, about 300 yards apart on Center Street and a smaller stage on the side of the street equi-distant between them. The spacing worked well as you couldn't hear the music from any other stage interfering with the performance you were attending. The performances year after year get better and better. This year we actually purchased tickets so we could sit right in front of the main stage in comfort which was very enjoyable. In prior years, we listened to the music from the sidelines, which was also fine. The village of Lewiston has many restaurants, coffee shops, and nooks and crannies to explore. We look forward to this every year.

I'm super excited that vivid will be expanding soon with a larger space and bar. We found Vivid VR…read moreafter I saw an Instagram ad for the rec room. The rec room locations in Canada had really terrible reviews and we decided to look local. Vivid's website was pretty easy to use and book our appointments, we went with the $30 pp premium for an hour (all the standard games + some others). I suggest coming earlier to get used to the controls, it's a little different. We had so much fun, highly recommended. I do love the free classic arcade games in the front that we can play as we wait. Thoughtful touch. Wish it was located more downtown near all the bars and nightlife, this place would be an even bigger hit. Looking forward to the new developments. I'd def come back again.

Wow!! It was super fun! I have always wanted to try VR gaming. Because of the price of owning on…read moreitself is expensive, this is a great opportunity for people who never experience VR gaming before. I forgot the name of the games that I played, but definitely try the one where you shoot the robots. It was so exciting and a bit scary as the game went on. You had the ability to move around and shoot them. Another game that I played was fighting off the demons. Had a blast killing them!! But the one down side of it was that, we weren't able to move around. Just station at one spot, but it was still fun. I'm probably the worst gamer...not coordinated at all and have a high chance that I will die first. But it was pretty easy to pick up, so I can imagine that anyone like me can have fun too. Before it was our turn, we were waiting on a group of 3 kids. Anyone could see their excitement in playing the game. It's perfect for all ages, and another way for parents to bond with the children. The customer service was great! I believe his name was Ken... Could be wrong. But he was super helpful for us beginners.