Enjoyable site, though seats are a bit close. Always clean…read more Bathroom is small for number of people, but again kept clean. Seating is fast and enough help to get everyone to their seats. If I recall, no issues with people in front, enough height to see over them, but right next and not easy to get out of seats, without people standing and stepping back. Almost no room for coats (many do not check), but floors very clean, so can be placed on floor

I've lived in the area for 25 years and recently was the first time I had ever been to the Ames…read moreCenter. We saw a cover band of Queen songs. I'm so glad I was finally able to experience this venue. Parking is easy with free ramp and street parking next door to the theatre. Our seats were right in the middle of the center section. The steepness of the seats was great in that the person in front of you never blocks your view. Drinks were available for purchase and you can bring them to your seat. Staff was super friendly. It felt a little odd to see a 'Queen' concert in a theatre when I felt people should be up dancing and singing but the band did a good job of engaging the audience and the last few songs got the crowd on their feet. Nice experience.

Ten minutes well spent Might not be great most the time…read moreBut it is great now This review is not so much for the Bloomington Center for the Arts (not Bloomington Art Center as Yelp has it listed), but for the current exhibit that they have going on right now featuring the artwork of Thomas Fluharty. I actually probably spent more than ten minutes there. Call it twenty. If you are older than 30, you have probably seen some of his work at one time or another in your life. It has been featured on numerous magazine covers. Usually, caricatures of political figures seen on the front of Time, U.S. News & World Report, etc. He has also had work published in Mad Magazine and other periodicals. Much of his stuff will definitely give you a chuckle. My only complaint about the exhibit is there was not a ton of stuff in it. Just one smallish room with maybe fifty or so pieces and many of those being sketches and not paintings. In addition to the caricatures, there were many pieces featuring dogs, religious work and a few other odds and ends. If you are interested in drawing yourself, he will be teaching a class at the Center in August. Per his Wikipedia page, he currently resides in Minnesota.

Our first visit to this grand theatre marked by grand pillars and a bright facade off Old Shakopee…read moreRoad. The Bloomington Chorale presented the Shining-holiday show. Plenty of parking; grand entry where City Council meets; grand theatre and perfect ambiance. The theatre two levels and helpful guides and greeters. Restrooms main lobby and a sizable venue I could not tell if there were other auditoriums but it was very accommodating. More concerts in the future!

This is THE place to find stone sculptures from the Shona people of Zimbabwe. I've bought several…read morepieces from Rex -- he takes the time to explain each piece and the artist who created it.

The Great Frame Up has been my "Go To" store for a number of years. As a professional artist, I…read morehave sometimes unusual requests, requests that go beyond framing works. From assistance with placards, to professional advice, this store, and the professionalism of Marilyn and Tim, always shine through. More importantly, their professionalism extends to the community. Workshops assisting new and upcoming artists, tight deadlines for the inexperienced show installers, and generosity of time and talent exemplify this store. Thank you for always being a strong community arts advocate!

Their website and voice message said they are experiencing a staff shortage. My framing order was…read moreplaced on 3/20/26 with an estimated completion 4/24/26. I had to make a 50% downpayment. I called last week to check on my order. No answer at the Burnsville location. I went to the website where I saw the staff shortage message. They disabled their "Contact Us" feature on their website. I called their second location and heard a voice message which said they would email customers when the order was ready. They don't have my email though. I tried to leave a voice message, but it is unclear as to whether the message was recorded. I am very disappointed. At a minimum, they should allow us an opportunity to retrieve our items. Like many others, my items are of sentimental value. I am not sure what to do next.

I moved to Eagan this past winter and would walk past Eagan Art House when it was being built this…read morepast spring and now that it's open am happy to report it is beautiful and has a lot of fun classes for both kids and adults and a warm community

On my final full day in Eagan earlier this month, I took a drive around the area. I saw a red art…read moreinstallation that looked like red toy airplane had been in a fight with a red pylon, and both had lost. I kept on driving down Lexington Avenue South to shop at Walgreens before making my way over here. Eagan Art House is located in Patrick Eagan Park. It offers art classes for children, so parents can enjoy the park if they want to as their kids create their masterpieces. There are also art classes for adults. I was there on a Sunday, so nothing was happening. There are a ton of parking spaces at the park, and a few around Eagan Art House itself. Because it is on a park, some activities that it offers, such as the Art Block kickoff, can take place either in front of Eagan Art House or in the park if there is a need for more room. The Art Block series of events highlights art creations, music, performances, outdoor art exhibitions, and more within the community. Some of the classes offered include pottery and weaving. They mainly target kids from ages 4 through 16. There are also adult classes, but I didn't see what classes were being offered. It's encouraging that there's always room to learn and be artistic! I'll need to return and see if I can take a crash course in a craft when I'm back. I'm still not sure what the art installation signifies, but it's definitely open to interpretation. (121)