Veterans Pavilion

9.5 mi

Provided helpful advice when I needed a place to rent for an event. The quick reply was nice. Thank…read moreyou!

From the owner: Did you serve in the Marines? Were you an FMF Sailor? Come join your brothers and sisters in the…read moreMarine Corps League. We are a veterans service organization that is involved in community service in the Durham and Raleigh area. Come join us for a meeting on the second Thursday of the month. Dinner is served at 6 and the meeting starts at 7. We meet at the Triangle Shooting Academy in the Brier Creek area. Let's get your adventure started again!

One of our programs is the recognition of Eagle Scouts in our area.

RDU members with Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter

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American Legion

3.3 mi

Absolutely amazing location that is kind enough to provide the members of Venturing Crew 505 and…read moreBoy Scout Troop 505 a location to call home!

Veterans Life Center

18.1 mi

I visited this beautiful facility with a group of Of…read morevolunteers and was given a tour by Lisa Assistant Executive Director- of this beautiful institution- it takes Veterans under the age of 50 - usually no charge - just a beautiful organized facility with library - up To date technology center - laundry area - dining area - the design of the facility all laid out to assist those with accessible needs. This location is tucked back back behind an older Psychiatric Facility located in Butter N.C. - lots of area to walk and work out. We were treated with much courtesy and respect. Beautiful out lay of the building- many designs for accessibility and those with accessible needs.

Volunteer Group Extension Group Oxford NC

Beautiful Team Member

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Decor

The American Legion

3.8

(6 reviews)

24.1 mi

Recently joined the Legion! I'm looking forward to volunteering and supporting the veterans in…read moreneed. Cold beer is also a huge plus!!

I was getting a few chairs ready for a line dancing class that happens every Wednesday evening when…read morean older, female staff member walked into the room interrogating me. I had taken class there many times and had seen the staff member act suspiciously similar to other patrons, but I wasn't prepared for this interaction that left me never wanting to set foot in that establishment ever again. After her unnecessary interrogation, which I tried to politely respond to, she left for a few minutes, then walked back into class on two separate occasions to complain about me to the instructors while I was in the same room. I was a paid customer and the instructors are longtime renters of the community center. As if that wasn't bad enough, the staff member waited until I was near the entrance, bumped into me, then directed her attention to the thermostats. There were a lot of patrons in the room, so it was quite hot. The thermostats were set to 71, but she felt the need to turn them both to 72. After raising the temperature in the room, she finally walked back behind the bar. As a paid customer who was simply volunteering his time to help set up the room for dance class, the treatment I received from this staff member was deeply unfortunate. I will never do business there again.

Great summer evening at American Legion.

O 62!

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POST 116

Franklin-Sloan Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7383

13.8 mi

Awesome place, awesome people! Love seeing the veterans together, and doing what's right for them!read more

Vietnam Veteran receives his Vietnam War Commemoration Pin from members of the RDU Civil Air Patrol

Boy Scouts participating in a flag retirement ceremony at the Post

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Main Hall decked out for a wedding. For more info on our Hall Rentals visit https://caryvfw7383.org/hallrental.php

Wonderland Book Club

It was about time I met a few of my kind on this new ground I was covering. (Recently moved North…read moreCarolina) A collection of amazing individuals. This book club is to be able to share experience, insight and secrets. Aside from the obvious of discussing books of all sorts. Whether a Writer, Author or just a reader. I attended the final meeting for the year and was able to contribute to the new years reading lists. Which also has Author appearances for 8 out of the 12. Pretty rad. There was a book gift exchange and I got to unwrap 2 new books! (nerd moment) The coordinator of the club is Alice an amazing real life character, Author and Editor. She was great and inviting. As well as the other folks. This club is open to the public. (No hecklers allowed) Meet up is last Friday of every month. I will try to put up a list of the books and Authors of our upcoming year as a picture if anyone is interested.

Cary American Legion Post 67

4.3

(3 reviews)

13.3 mi

Our all woman veterans group held quarterly meetings at this location. Most of the experiences were…read morepositive. The last meeting we held in December of 2024 was followed by a letter by the post adjutant with multiple unfounded allegations of leaving the post "so dirty it took 3 members 90 minutes to clean." We never used the kitchen, yet were accused of leaving it dirty. When we tried to call this person we were ghosted. They were also emailed repeatedly We never received a return phone call or a response to the emails. A mature, adult discussion should have transpired. A simple conversation would have cleared up the unfounded accusations AND we would have returned immediately to clean up anything that was left. We can't help but believe that if we were an all male organization this would have been treated differently. Unfortunately because of bad faith of one person in the AL Post 67 organization a previously wonderful fellowship was broken.

They have great efforts in engaging the community and helping youth in many programs. Veterans can…read morecome together in community and support each other in an uplifting network. Thank you veterans!

Veterans Guardian

3.5

(21 reviews)

58.9 mi

Hello, A friend…read morerecommended VetsGuardian to me. I made an appointment online and spoke to a person the next day April 21st. The person I spoke to was quite condescending but I sent the requested documents fast. I was then told i would receive a "strategy" phone call the next week. I didn't receive a phone call but called them and they said they were very busy helping other people and I should receive a call by 5/8 and instructed me to call if I did not. Today is the 8th and I did not receive a phone call. At this point I am not sure if it's a correct fit for me to continually try to reach them. I know they're really busy.

I worked with Veterans Guardian almost 2 years ago. They assigned me Kirsty English to work…read morethrough my first claim. The organization developed a strategy for cronic pain to set as a point to move forward with all my other issues. It became the basis point to ensure I would be able to receive the compensation I deserved from the VA. I had wasted my time with the DAV and other services that do not ensure the paper work and backing of medical records are submitted correctly. I also helped another fellow veteran and he ultimately received a 100 Percent P & T. Highly recommend! Be patient and spend the time to do what is necessary to reach your goal.

Founders Scott and Bill speaking with Congressman Hudson.

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Governors Club

3.8

(15 reviews)

6.5 mi

We went here for a wedding. It was a beautiful venue! The ceremony was held on the lawn at 4pm…read more Cocktail hour was outside in the patio. And dinner and dancing was in the dim all room. All the workers were friendly, helpful and hard working. The venue itself was beautiful! Decorations and ambiance was wonderful. Weather cooperated. People seemed happy with their food. I had their beef, while my friend had halibut. We both ate all our food! The women's bathroom was impressive! It had fabric hand towels along with a refreshing station: breath mints, hair spray, dry shampoo, panty liners, tampons, gentle face wipes, and slippers! It was awesome. All the girls were happy for the night! The only reason why I gave 4 stars instead of 5 stars is because there were several, not just one, issues with the sound system and the music during the ceremony. I don't know how much it cost, but because this is a private golf club, I have higher standards for making sure the audio was correct if it was my wedding. The person played the wrong song for the bride's walk down the aisle, they had to restart the bridesmaid song because it wasnt long enough, the officiant's lavalier microphone kept cutting out, and the hand held mic for the bride and groom to say their vows didn't even work so they had to use the officiant's lavalier. It might be my protective nature and wanting my friend (the bride) to have an amazing wedding. Overall it was great.

My wife and I had a blast at the UNC Ophthalmology holiday party held at the Governors Club in…read moreChapel Hill earlier this month. Simply put, it was a great event with excellent and food, drink, and service provided by the club. There was a dance floor and DJ too. I hadn't heard of the Governors Club until we were invited to this event. I looked up the club online beforehand. The first comparison that came to mind for me is TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, Georgia (outside of Atlanta), just because I'm from Atlanta and I'm familiar with TPC Sugarloaf. Both are private, gated, country club communities with lots of big houses and 27 holes of golf. In the case of Governors Club, the course was designed by Jack Nicklaus. I thought it was impressive/interesting, but not too surprising, that Chapel Hill had a private neighborhood like this. It's something you expect to find in bigger metropolitan areas, but Chapel Hill and the Triangle do have affluent populations that can support a neighborhood of this scale. According to the club's website, this is the only private golf club community in the Triangle that is gated. There are over 900 homes. It's a big site. Doing a quick view of available homes, I saw a 3-bed, 3-bath, 3,600-square-foot home with a list price of $750,000 up to a 4-bed, 6-bath, 8,325-square-foot home with a list price of $2,785,000. Not your typical Triangle home prices. We visited at night, so I wasn't able to get a good look at the houses and golf course as we made the windy drive to the clubhouse. But from what I was able to see, the Governors Club neighborhood reminded me of what Lee Trevino once said about the Country Club of the South in Johns Creek, Georgia -- words to the effect of, "Every house is a clubhouse." I don't think it was that pronounced here, but the thought did come to mind. There are other clubs with the name "Governors Club" or similar around the country. For example, in Acworth, Georgia, there's Governors Towne Club. The course there was designed by Wake Forest grad Curtis Strange, but I digress. *This* Governors Club was founded in 1988. Despite its age, the parts of the clubhouse that I saw looked up-to-date and in great condition. It's a sign of a healthy membership and perhaps a thriving club, in my opinion. I've been in my fair share of country club clubhouses over the past three decades. Some clubs have fared better than others since the Great Recession. Governors Club looks good. I guesstimate the party I attended had roughly 80+ guests. There were two parties going on the Saturday night of our visit, one on the first floor of the clubhouse and ours on the second floor. The room was beautiful, floor to ceiling. Just really nice and elegant - what you'd expect of a top-tier club. There was a bar, dinner buffet, carving station, and a dessert table. As mentioned in the first paragraph of this review, I thought the food, drink, and service was excellent. The buffet had Caesar salad, a variety of pastas (meat, seafood, vegetarian), and enchiladas. The carving station featured beef tenderloin. The desserts were a colorful assortment of mini, finger-food desserts, from small cheesecake bites to cones filled with delectable vanilla and chocolate frosting. I thought the chef(s) and staff did a wonderful job. The Christmas tree inside the front part of the clubhouse was gorgeous, as was the clubhouse in general. They did a terrific job with the look and decor here. It was classy, modern, and stylish. I'd love to return and play 18 sometime.

Outside the clubhouse entrance. Holidays 2022.

Outside the clubhouse on Sunday afternoon, November 13, 2022.

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Inside the clubhouse lobby, getting some coffee.

DPAC

I've been coming here for years and just haven't reviewed it yet…read more... There is truly not a bad seat in the house. I've sat in Orchestra, on the first floor, the grand tier, and the balcony and they've all been great. You can see everything. I have enjoyed every show I've ever seen here (Chicago, Wicked, Something Rotten) as well as concerts (Alison Krauss, Singer/Songwriter) to name a few. The employees are SO friendly and helpful. They go out of their way to make sure you know where you're going and that you're having a good time. I'm always impressed with the customer service when I go. They have those Bavarian nuts that are so delightful and a bar with domestic beers and wines. Quite a few soda options to chose from as well. There is a parking deck right next to the venue and if you get there early enough you shouldn't have a problem. There are other parking decks in the area as well. There are numerous places to eat surrounding the DPAC, so many amazing choices. I would highly recommend buying tickets to see a show here and make an evening of it with one of the close by restuarants or bars. Downtown Durham has become utterly amazing!

Wine was good $24 for a glass!!…read moreService was good Ambiance was good I don't recommend sitting in the nosebleed we had to leave early

Will call

Sec 2 row Y, great view

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Cinemark

3.7

(308 reviews)

14.1 mi

OMG! 31 new menu items! Fried pickles and street corn are my favs. Need more chips with street corn…read moretho. The crispy fried chicken with the slaw is huge and out CFA to shame. Try the new pizzas too. My fav is the street corn pizza. It will surprise you. The new chicken tenders are huge!! You can now get a 2 or 4 piece meal. Many new sauces to choose from.

I returned to Cinemark Bistro Raleigh after two years as that is one of the theaters showing Rental…read moreFamily. I don't see myself returning anytime soon, though. It takes me about 45 minutes to get there so it better be worth the drive. The lobby was remodeled, and some concessions are available to grab yourself. Then, when you get to the front of the line, it tells you which register to go to. The theater was actually clean, but some of the seats were still worn. The restrooms were still not clean enough and could use more attention. With all the staff working there, they had plenty of staff to keep the building clean.

Chucky popcorn bucket - lifewithhanny

Cup holders

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Carolina Theatre

4.5

(143 reviews)

6.5 mi

I went to see Muscadine Bloodline at the Carolina Theatre and honestly, I can't recommend this…read morevenue enough! If you love live music but aren't a fan of huge crowds and overpriced everything, this theater is a total gem. First off, the vibe here is just cool and intimate. It's one of those places where, even if you're sitting a bit farther back, you still feel close to the action. The acoustics were great, every note and every lyric was super clear, which really made the performance feel special. Muscadine Bloodline killed it, by the way! One thing I really appreciated: the whole experience felt easy and relaxed. Getting there was a breeze and there's a parking garage directly across the street, so no crazy searches for a spot or long walks in the cold/rain/heat. You can literally be inside the theater within minutes of parking. Inside, the concessions were surprisingly reasonable. I was bracing myself to pay $20 for a beer like most venues, but nope, drinks and snacks were actually affordable. It's a little thing, but it made the night even better. Being able to sit for the show was also huge for me. The seats were comfortable, with a good view from just about anywhere. I loved not having to stand the whole time or jockey for space. It's honestly the perfect size, big enough for a killer crowd atmosphere, but small enough that it's not overwhelming. All in all, the Carolina Theatre just nails it for live shows. Great music, chill atmosphere, reasonable prices, and zero hassle. Can't wait to catch another concert here!

First time going to Carolina Theatre to see EarHustle (IYKYK). The theater is lovely, nice…read moreintimate setting. We sat in the 4th row and gelt immersed in the performance but there really isn't a bad seat in the house. Parking was right across the street and reasonably priced. My only complaint was their concessions didn't have much variety. I should have done my research because I went to the event without eating dinner and popcorn just didn't do it for me. I'm looking forward to seeing more shows here.

Field trip with Harrison's class!

Betty enjoyed the Fabulous The War and Treaty concert at the Carolina Theatre 9/26/23!!

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Brand new seats in Fletcher Hall (Aug. 2024)

Full Frame Theater

4.7

(6 reviews)

6.2 mi

I've walked by this building many times and often forget that there is a small theater in there. I…read morewas even in the lobby area for an open house event but it wasn't until recently that I attended an event in the actual theatre. Seating is limited but seats are comfortable and spacious. I know they have occasional free screenings here but I'm not sure where those are listed. Nice reuse of industrial space. I'll have to research this venue and its offerings more closely.

Full But Full Frame Theater AMERICAN TOBACCO CAMPUS: I_ I I I I I I Frame Theater is a place for LOVERS! Located in the heart of American Tobacco Campus, you…read morecan't help but notice the old fashioned, neon-at-night, knockout sign including lightening boltZ and POWER PLANT blazing bright along the top along with the black-and-white FULL FRAME THEATER text. You should know, going to see a show at Full Frame is rather difficult to do during the year. The building itself, which houses offices on the top floors, an impressive boiler room and a LOVELY art gallery next door {Power Plant Gallery} is open to the public during the day for typical office hours. It IS WORTH IT just to stop in during the day, because the building is AMAZING! Truly one of the MOST spectacular sites to see in Durham, this old power plant has been converted into a fully functioning theater, venue and office space. Besides its use of the theater for special events, it also houses the Full Frame Film Festival offices [a WONDERFUL annual international event dedicated to the theatrical exhibition of nonfiction cinema. The festival takes place from morning to midnight every April, showing 100's! of films, discussions, panels and brings in people from all over the world to experience Durham hospitality at its finest!]. is MUCH MORE then just the film festival, they show FREE documentary screenings May through November, although typically only once a month on Durham's Third Friday Art Walk. Tickets are free, but you must reserve a ticket the morning of, beginning at 9am. The theater itself is a DREAM. State-of-the-art projectors, HD resolution, surround sound, comfy seating: amazing, amazing, AMAZING! When you think of a refurbished power plant theater, you might think: OLD fashioned, restored, not great quality BUT lovely space. Well, Full Frame is not only an amazing building with lots of history BUT a great theater as well! You walk through the front door of the theater, and immediately are located in the old BOILER Room of the power plant: hard to describe because it's just so impressive, but think brick exterior, massive windows, polished concrete floors; contemporary while in a historical setting. This building has been standing since the 1930's and should be celebrated along with its partner and Durham icon: the Lucky Strike Smokestack and Lucky Strike Water Tower! So visit with lovers, visit with friends, visit with family, just VISIT this iconic site. rendition by your's truly [Rose L.]; of Full Frame Theater! __________ _I I L I I U I I C I I K I I Y I I OO I *o* I OOO I * * I OOOO I S I OOOO I T I OOOO I R I OOOO I I I ___OOOO___ I K I I FULL I I E I I FRAME I ___I______ I_______I THEATER I ____ I___________ I I ___________ I I I I I I * I * I I _I_____I_____ I_ I

Full Frame Film Festival offices.

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Hooky Entertainment Cary

3.7

(13 reviews)

6.3 mi

It's a good spot - seems to go through ownership changes and name changes. The bowling is great - I…read morewish they split up the name so people would know. Price is reasonable, However, I wish the advance booking rate was also competitive. It seems if you walk in, it is half the price of advanced booking which makes us not want to book in advance and organizing a bit larger parties feels a bit risky. The people are nice even though they seemed to be stretched a little thin. I love that they have QR code right in your line and you could order, keep the tab open and re-order and have food magically appear while you enjoy playing. Food prices are reasonable on the bowling/arcade side unlike the movie theater side.

We came specifically for the arcade to play some games with my young son. We visited during the…read moreweek and had the arcade to ourselves. I felt the games were extremely reasonably priced. You put money on a card that keeps track of points earned, so my son was able to pick out some prizes. The staff were super sweet and allowed him to pick out a piece of candy to finish off his points even though he was just shy of the points needed for the candy. The arcade was next to the bowling alley & bar. There's also a movie theater. Lots to do in this spot!