Best Burns Night Celebration in Atlanta! Great poetry, music and dance!…read moreThanks to Academy Theatre for your support

According to their website, Aris or Arís (pronounced ah-REESH) is the Irish word for "again" (in…read morereference to "encore"). I'm telling you this because I would have pronounced it AHR-ris, and I would have been embarrassingly incorrect. It seems like this particular theater company is all about the Celtic arts. The plays they produce have Celtic influence (Irish, Welsh, Scottish, and English), which in and of itself makes this theater company different. They've been around since 2013, and I'm not entirely sure if for these past few years, they have all of their plays at Georgia Broadcasting, or not. But since that's where I saw the play I went to yesterday, I'm going to venture that they are operating out of it for now. Who would have thought that within the heart of the city, there was a gem of a theater company like this? As someone who can't do an Irish or Scottish accent to save my life (well, I CAN pronounce car and party, but that's pretty much thanks to "The Boondock Saints"), the immersion of the actors on stage able to produce this accent is incredibly impressive. This theater company doesn't seem to produce the kind of theater you take your middle school class to (unless, of course, you want to enlighten them, but since parents want to pretend the night isn't dark and full of terrors...), it's much more enjoyable to an adult audience. And I am definitely okay with that! Cutesy fluff has a time and a place, but dark and witty is more of my preference. PROS: - This has to be one of the only places you can do to downtown that has free parking! I would recommend coming here a dash early, though, as the parking garage can be hard to navigate as a first timer. -Superb acting, and the actors did a good job with their various accents. They thickened up at parts, but I was still able to pick up the conversation, regardless. -A small, intimate stage, with stadium seating means the acoustics are easily heard throughout. -It's unassigned, seat-yourself seating, so you can pick a seat wherever your heart desires. -It seems like they offer more adult/mature plays (intellectual, witty, no fluff), which is my favorite kind of theater. CONS: -The lot was kind of hard to find. I drove past it the first time. (see below tip to help you figure out where to go!) -Lots and lots of walking, which means you really need to get here around AT LEAST 30 minutes early, in case you get lost. THE VERDICT: It's a smaller, intimate theater, with stadium-style seating (the front is lower that the chairs behind). On the way into the theater, they did their best to assuage confusion, with a bunch of signs pointing towards this way or that way. They also made sure to have ushers stationed around to help. (For directions to the theater, look at the below tip) I really adore smaller theaters, and despite its petite size, I had no problem hearing the actors on stage; they utilized their space very well. It fills a definite niche market as yet seemingly undefined in Atlanta acting, and I love that they do that. I'm excited to see what else this theater has to offer. TIPS: For parking, when you see the building, drive towards it. The parking garage is set off from the road, and isn't initially evident. A small bar goes up and down (no ticket retrieval necessary). Drive up from the ground level two levels (so you go to parking level 2), and park. There will be two sets of elevators. Go towards the far left elevators, and you'll see a sign telling you how to get to the proper floor. From there, go down the long hallway on your right (you'll see secretaries set up at large tables), and go to the left of them. There you'll see a table set up for the theater. You'll then be ushered down another hall and see people handing out programs.

Always heard about this place over the years . Came here for a date night and had a blast . Tickets…read morewere affordable and speedy service With hot food and strong drinks ! Can't wait To come back

I recently went to the Hot Boys of Comedy Tour and instantly wanted my $90 back! The $45 I paid for…read morethat ticket and then once we got there they ask that you purchase two items from the menu or pay a $10 surcharge. I mean, we planned to purchase food anyways but I have an issue with being told to purchase food after spending money on a ticket to get in, that was a real reach! Then they are serving, $13 drinks out of little plastic cups-I was not happy! I ordered lemon pepper wings that were an oily flavorless mess, they forgot the lemon and the pepper and served with questionable lukewarm fries. The service was pretty decent and I like the look of the place, but for the most part I was disappoint with the show, the food and their hustling tactics, it would be easier to have good food and good drinks and people will come and spend money..... beware of the hidden fees on the receipts, I mean what is a non-cash fee for $1.50??? Needless to say I won't be back!

I have seen the Battle Acts performance, and it was a great evening. I laughed myself silly. The…read moreway the games are played engages the audience, and the nicest part is that they stay away from potty-humor, so the show never makes you cringe or roll your eyes thinking "gross!". Avondale Estates is such a pretty area, and there's a great little Irish pub about a block away that you can visit after the show. Delightful!

I am not sure if I should give them 3 or 4 or 5 stars. Here is what happened:…read moreScene: My father's 60th birthday party at a decent hotel ballroom. About 50 people. 99% Indians and about half were older than 45. Most do not understand the concept of improv. The Show: We had 2 improv comedians from the LM perform for about 45 mins. The Result: The first half of their performance was mediocre. The later half was decent. Analysis: My wife and I had gone to see a show by a group of LM comedians with a couple of our friends. At that show, the same thing happened - it took them half the show to warm up. The audience at that show was small and most of the people had not been to an improv show before. So, it seems to me that if I was hiring improv comedians, I should only do it for a crowd that has seen something like this before. And for LM, they should not be taking half the show to warm up. With about 10 years of experience for their experienced comedians, they must start with being funny and by the end of the show, people should be rolling on the floors. So, all in all, rating an improv show is also about rating the audience. In our case, the audience was not ready for such a show. Thus, overall, the show is rated as average or below average.

This is a very must stop for all aviation buffs. Visit the First B747-400 built. Visit a photo with…read moreB7 and DC9 and tour a DC3. Look and tour the Spirit of Delta an aircraft bought by employees for the airline. Numerous other exhibits of the first 100 years of what Delta is today. The best part of the museum was the simulator. Not only is it great fun but you might be as lucy as I was to meet Rudy, the instructor. Trained by a Tuskegee Airman and one of a small group of African American airline pilots back in the day. This man isn't a historian but part of history himself. The time spent with him was well worth the entire experience. His personal history and knowledge and true life experiences far exceed anything google could ever offer.

We want to visit new places local to Atlanta. We went to this location as a family of 4 with kids…read moreon age 4&9. Our kids had a wonderful experience and we did too. It was so amazing to see all the nice planes and the history of how delta came into being. The staff at this place are so wonderful and helpful. Don't miss out the attraction of the virtual flight screen where you can pick your destination and see those places in a boarding experience. In the end you get to take photo and get a printed copy courtesy of the museum. You will pick that up in the shop. We thought we could get some souvenir of model plane. But in my opinion the prices are in the order of a first class tickets. There is also outer area with different planes and also the 747 that you can get to experiment inside and out. Overall a great spot to visit by if you are closer to the airport.

A free museum that provides a little Hapeville history. It's small but has many historical items to…read moreview and from high school, Delta, train depot.... all things Hapeville. When I entered I was provided a brief introduction and a list of rules. You can take pictures but no flash and no touching items unless it specifically says you can. Employees were welcoming. They have a museum donation box so you may want to arrive with cash to support. You can find benches outside in a shaded area and a water feature and a piano. I went through the museum in about 30 minutes. I did a scan and read a few items. I definitely recommend if you're in the area. And Hapeville has free parking! You can find spots a few feet from the museum.

Patty was a great tour guide. small but filled with great Atlanta history and memorabili…read more Free and next to cute shops and restaurants

My 12-year-old son and I had an unforgettable experience last night at Peter Morrison's magic show!…read more We came early for the pre-show and enjoyed some mind-blowing card tricks. Peter engaged so warmly with my son and me. He took note of Charlie's birthday and remembered other details of our conversation, which he wove into his show. In fact, he did this with all of his guests. I was not only amazed by the magic, but at his attentiveness and kindness! During the show, he called guests out by name and occasion. (There were many other birthdays and anniversaries in the room). It's one thing to perform some incredible magic tricks. It's a whole other thing to create a community and bring delight. Peter did all of the above! We will definitely be back. Some notes: Valet parking at the hotel was easy and fairly-priced. Just make sure you tell them you're there for the magic show. Parking was $15. Also, we purchased the VIP tickets for front-row seats. The theater is very small and I'm sure any seat is great, but we loved being in the front row!

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME 10/10 recommend the show if you're…read moreever in Atlanta. We were staying at the embassy and just stumbled upon Peter Morrison. He did a cool card trick and got us tickets up row 2 and discount for being hotel guests. It's a small show but it made it more fun and the vibe was just off the roof. I couldn't take my eyes away from him and I'm a HUGE believer in allagic and supernatural so I was entrance by all the acts. I took a course and watched so many debunking shows about magicians and psychics but I couldn't not figure out how anything was possible. He made the effort to remember guests from last week and even remembered us the next day. Such a fun evening activity and definitely recommend going. I know for a fact when we go back to Atlanta, this is something I need to go to again.

Beware before booking All Out Gaming Atlanta…read more I chose All Out Gaming despite their significantly higher price because I was specifically told they had a Nintendo Switch 2 available. That was a major deciding factor in booking with them. On the day of the event, a different gaming company showed up instead. They arrived late, with an inferior gaming truck, and no Switch at all--which was not what was promised or contracted. It was clear the event had been outsourced to a cheaper third-party provider. Due to constant game updates and extremely long loading times, the kids were only able to use the gaming truck for about 30 minutes total. They quickly lost interest and ended up playing on our own PS5 and Switch inside the house, which worked far better than the truck. The experience we paid for was essentially unusable. After the event, All Out Gaming acknowledged that the service delivered did not match what was promised and offered a refund. Despite multiple follow-ups on my end, no refund has ever been issued. This experience was incredibly disappointing and did not come close to what was advertised or paid for. I would strongly caution others to confirm exactly who will be showing up, what equipment will actually be provided, and to get everything in writing before booking

Fun and happy times. Everyone should experience this kind of family fun at least onceread more

Little Linguists International Preschool (LLIP) truly has the "EX-factor". They are EXceptional at…read morethe service they provide. They have an EXcellent program and staff. And, it is an EXciting place for children to be. Our daughter has been at LLIP since she was 1.5. She is now 4. During the past two and half years she has developed a strong sense of self and self esteem, a love for learning, and a passion for languages. While we (her parents) are her first teachers, LLIP has been a phenomenal partner in her education process. EXCEPTIONAL - After conducting a rather search for immersion programs for our daughter, we could not find an institution better than LLIP - then or now. Out of all the schools at which we looked, LLIP best demonstrated the understanding that a language immersion program format had to be grounded in sound education principles and an adherence to professional standards. With almost every programming choice that is made at the school, there are a team of professionals providing input on what is best for the child(ren) and how that choice meets/exceeds what is professionally required. From the programming to the food program to the physical layout/resources, LLIP is committed to doing the best. EXCELLENCE - The qualifications of the staff at LLIP is outstanding. With the majority of the teaching staff holding undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in education or education related fields, the students are taught by prepared professionals. Beyond their education backgrounds, the staff is CONSTANTLY enhancing their knowledge and skills by participating in professional development workshops and programs. In addtion to their professionalism, no parent could ask for a more compassionate, attentive, and loving staff to be present with their child(ren) on a dailty basis. They sincerely care about/for each child and take a special interest in each child's development as a LLIP student. The school undergirded its commitment to excellence by doing the rigorous work to earn a NAEYC accreditation. They offer Spanish and French language options, with Chinese (Mandarin) for enrichment. EXCITING - The children who attend LLIP LOVE being there!! It shows on all of their faces every morning. After her first week, my daughter begrudgingly came home because she enjoyed her learning environment so much. She is the same way to this very day. LLIP is always looking to do more and to expand its capacities as an educational institution. Parental invovlement, while required, is truly a pleasure. LLIP actively seeks input and new ideas that it is willing to implement and/or try. The new school director has been particularly instrumental in working to create/instill new concepts to keep LLIP ahead of the game and moving forward. I would be remiss not to make reference to the two negative reviews on this site. I'm not sure to which LLIP they could be referring, but it is certainly not this one! I, too, was a parent with a child whose classroom went through a period of transition with changes in teachers. While we were intially troubled, the LLIP staff did an EXcellent job of explaining the situation, the planned course of action, and the impact it would have on my child and her classmates. The transition was seamless and handled well. Careful, consistent, and considerate communication made the process go smoothly. Perhaps the two reviewers should consider that parental perspective and involvement is equally as important in helping a child to understand changes in an imperfect world as the choices and actions of a school and its staff. Intoxicated while eating peanut butter shandwiches?! Now THAT's a baloney sandwich!! The staff professionalism at LLIP extends beyond the classroom. With each year the food program has gotten better and better. LLIP is a now a no nut, majority organic food environment. The kids may eat better there than they do at home!! If you are committed to expanding your child's ability to live and operate in a global society and to him/her being a good global citizen, start now, start young, and start at LLIP!! It is worth every dime!!

Wow! What a great place to bring your child or children. I brought my daughter here as a toddler…read morecoming from a nanny. They took my hourly constant phone calls daily during her first few weeks with grace. They always provided me with good updates about my daughters progress and areas to work on. My favorite aspect is that I really found this place by accident, and what a great suprise it turned out to be. I love that my child is learning multiple languages in a fun, safe and caring environment. Everyone here is great, from the staff to the parents and every one in between. Another major selling point is the vegetarian option. All the food looks, smells and tastes good. I can not say enoughh good things about this place, other than its the BEST. period.