Angela recently completed 3 items for my home. All three are pictures of my children and were a…read moresurprise for my wife on Mothers Day. HUGE Thank You for all your help and expertise when we were looking at frames and discussing options. I was very pleased with the final product and even better Mothers Day was a huge success!! I will definitely be coming back soon! Highly recommend The Great Frame Up for all your framing needs - they have a great selection of art for sale as well!

I have used Angela's services several times and have always been very impressed with the quality of…read morethe work. She recently framed my business's "Best of Des Moines" award and she did a very nice frame setup when my wife's dog passed away that had the dogs paw print and a photo. Highly recommended!

Had the best experience! Wanted to have some fun with clear instructions on how to throw some…read morepottery on a wheel. The entire family at Kunzler and their awesome shop/studio was just above and beyond my expectations. Well worth every penny of class. 12/10 stars

A friend and I decided to take a pottery class here without any experience whatsoever. We had a…read moreblast. There are only four people in the class because the instructor stays in the middle of four pottery wheels so she can assist. She did not take the project over she just verbally instructed with one or two instances of having hands on to shape or repair the clay. I was shocked at how wonderful our projects came out. It was one of the most therapeutic things I have ever experienced . My friend and I are both in the nursing field so this was greatly needed. We want to take another class so we can get even better but we are waiting till cooler weather since we are both outdoor girls. I would highly recommend taking this class at least once.

Ruffage! Local! Delish!…read more What a great addition to the DWNTWN DSM Farmers Market and I believe they may attend the Valley Junction one as well! The customer service is awesome I have always been helped by the owner/grower and he will sell me as much or as little as I want. Everything is done by scale! They have this one salad mix that is spicy and I really mean spicy as in peppery! They will give you a taste of any of there offerings! Hoping to see them in the 2018 market season!

Although I'm not crafty, I agreed to give The Glitter Factory a try. We grabbed our tween girls and…read morebought the 2 hour unlimited package. Mosaic art, painting, vision boards, and clay are just a few of the stations. We had a great time. Left with many art pieces to display at home. Fun time without a mess at home.

What a cute new place! There are tons of different workshops and it is an extremely welcoming…read moreenvironment. With memberships and individual classes and open crafting hours, there are definitely tons of options for seasoned crafters! If you're a beginner like me, you may want to work on a few projects on your own before you sign up for a workshop or watch a few tutorials before you go. I have been to three and definitely felt frustrated and confused most of the time, but that's because I am a true beginner crafter! I think those who have a little art background would really enjoy themselves, and maybe I'll try again in the future when I have more experience!

My son is a crazy SlipKnoT fan and I have seen SlipKnoT a few times myself. We like to rock. My…read moreson is a musician and we love and appreciate the skill it takes to play real music. That is what we like. This review is supposed to be about the Slaughterhouse. We got there early because with our SlipKnoT meet and greet we got in early to meet the band and be one of the first inside the haunted attraction. The entire experience was fun. The inside was very dark in places where i couldn't see a thing and got a bit lost inside trying to find my way. I tried to turn my screen on to see the way and i was yelled at saying "no phones" which I can understand but we should be able to know where we are going. I also tried to get a couple sneak peek shots inside for the Yelp community!! The attraction was fun and it looked well put together. The costumes were not just face paint either. It looked like they spent some time putting together the costume. It is a drag when the employees do not put in any effort. These guys were NOT like that. One guy even swung over the top of the group. I think anyone would enjoy this whether SlipKnoT was there or not.

I don't care if Halloween is over. I wish this place was around as an option all year…read more The price is about right. If you want VIP you pay a little more and walk right to the front of the line. After you pay you are fair game. The ghost and zombies are there to get you. They pick and scare and work you as you get in line to get into the house. Fantastic makeup and commitment as they make you jump. Once your group is let in, you are in for a treat. I am not going to ruin any surprises cause I bet they will be back next year and I hope so. The smell of the place really contributed to the whole experience. We had a great time and I would recommend this to everyone who loves a good scare.

The Iowa Stage Theatre was a merger between to incredible local production companies The Repertory…read moreTheatre of Iowa and StageWest Theatre Co. They put on intimate productions at the Kum And Go Theater at the Des Moines Social Club. This past year they won multiple Cloris Awards, including Best Play, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress! They do everything from Shakespear to Tony Award winning more modern productions! Our city has a vast group of local theater talent, and this is a fantastic company if you are looking to catch a show!

This studio is literally as good as it gets! This studio focuses on the development of a child--…read moreboth as a dancer and as a person! Ms. Evie is incredibly creative, enthusiastic and fun. She has theme weeks (like pirates, mermaids and super heroes!) My daughter is very shy and reserved typically-- dance at Encore has helped her to really come out of her shell. You will absolutely love it here!

I've attended many of this dance studio's competitions and recitals. The themed recitals and…read morecompetition dances are inspiring to watch. The owner is very passionate about dance and enjoys sharing her love and knowledge of dance with her students. She genuinely wants to see them achieve success in life and dance. I would highly recommend taking your children here as each child is treated with love, respect, patience, and encouraged to have fun dancing and achieve their goals. Encore is more than a dance studio, it's an extended family where kids have fun with their current friends, make new ones, and get to learn about the wonderful world of dance in a safe, fun, and supportive environment. This year there were many great dances in the recital and competitions but I was really impressed with the dance "Hallelujah", it was very moving!

Bingo night! It was okay! Definitely better than sitting at home, not quite as fun as Top Golf…read more Good people, good times!

we went on 10/30/25:…read more We were running a little late, but when we walked into the room, the energy was off -- the people didn't seem friendly, and no one offered to help. I wasn't sure where to buy a package, and when I finally found the right place, the man handing them out was very discouraging. He mentioned there were only a few games left out of 28 and seemed reluctant to sell me a package. I told him that was fine -- I still wanted to buy one just to enjoy the experience. My friends arrived a little later, and he refused to sell them a package. They came over to wait with me since I had already purchased mine. One of my friends was allowed to stay, but when the other arrived, they told us she had to leave -- and the way they approached us was very rude and made us feel uncomfortable. At that point, I didn't even feel like staying to finish my games. I ended up giving my $25 package to a kind lady who was helping me understand how bingo worked since I'm new to it. We were just trying to have a fun girls' night out, but instead, we basically got kicked out and treated poorly. To make matters worse, when we asked for the name of the woman who told us to leave, she refused to give it, and they were talking about us as we were leaving. It was an unprofessional and disappointing experience. I would not recommend this place.