Short Version Talent +…read moreSeating - Originality - Productions - Environment - Although they have some phenomenal actors, talent only goes so far. The seating is lacking, uncomfortable, and has no real accomodations for the handicapable. Their productions are often ripoff of old 80s films with unclever title and character name changes. Music is canned, audio is hit or miss, lighting leaves a lot to be desired, badly timed changes and intermissions, overall feels almost High School Drama Quality. Not worth admission fees. The environment... It smells reminiscent of old sweaty gym socks, the building design is confusing and inconvenient, the seating area looks almost like it was once a pool or gym or something, the stage is tiny, it feels as if everything about this place is a hand me down after thought that reaks of B.O. As a patron of the arts and retired performer/director, I love supporting local theatre, thankfully there are other options in this town. Sorry the review is negative, I hate writing bad reviews. Hopefully you can use this as constructive criticism and work on it. I always give multiple chances and hopefully I can edit this in the future as a 5 star.

What a hidden gem in Redding! Enjoyed the preview (pay what you can) last night - there was very…read morefew seats left so I'm glad I got there early! Enjoyed their lounge pre-show! Great seating! Great talent and can't wait for the Christmas Show

What feels almost impossible to ever get tickets to attend a show, my grandma was able to secure…read moretickets for the December 26 "A Christmas Star" and the "Oasis in Space" shows a whole month in advance. I can see why that they sell out fast; 65-ish seats inside the viewing area under the dome. I recommend sitting in the last 2 rows for optimum viewing when looking up. However, as a Christian believer, the story of "A Christmas Star" was special to watch with an interesting perspective on the North Star. There was an intermission between both shows where the exhibits were opened up for people to walk up to interact and explore. The exhibits were within the same room, so a very small space. Half of the people left after the first show. The small gift shop at the entrance of the planetarium was open as well. Oasis in Space was more of a show regarding our solar system which was interesting, but nothing too exciting like the first show. I am glad I got to have this experience of coming here to this little Redding, CA gem as I am a lover of stars and planets. Just know that you will need to book tickets in advance!

Took eight friends last night to the Schreder planetarium. Horribly disappointing. To start off,…read morethe temperature was in the high 70's and very stuffy. The technology was right out of the 60's, blurry, scratchy, dim, etc. The presentation was very dry, and quite frankly boring. Four of our party left within the first 45 minutes. I wished I had something nice to say about the experience, but I guess my expectations were way too high.

I am an event planner and my daughter was on the planning team for her prom, so I worked closely…read morewith the kids to execute the event. From the first contact with the Stirring, Tim the venue manager was incredibly helpful, prompt in his replies and willing to do what ever was needed to make the space perfect for the event. During set up, Tim was there with his team hanging décor for us and making sure we had all the tables and chairs we needed. They were all very helpful and gracious to work with. Our caterer was thrilled with the kitchen access. The café area was the perfect place to hang out away from the loud music and dancing. The kids LOVED the way it looked and felt. It was a huge hit and is now the hottest new prom venue in town. From an event planners point of view, The Stirring is easy and fun to work with. I will be doing more events there in the future! Heidi Marker Event Design by Heidi

I had my nieces baby shower here! The space and staff (Tim) where so amazing. Everyone was very…read morehelpful and easy to work with. It's a wonderful venue to hold a party. I would defiantly recommend having your next party here!

We just hired Barplicity for my son's wedding. Such great customer relations in planning and…read moreserving at our event. They were super friendly, on time and made our event amazing! I recommend booking them ASAP!

Quick to respond and so awesome to work with. They're rustic bar is one of a kind with so much…read moreattention to detail. As a small business owner myself I absolutely recommend.

Wonderful place to bring the whole family or just go on a cute date. We go a few times a year,…read moreother than just to walk around. We go for special events, the Christmas lights are impeccable every year, and each year they change something or add something new to keep it interesting but still familiar. They have adult beverages as well as stuff for kids, in the center of it all they have lights that react to music and you can sit on a bench or stand with the family and enjoy some beautiful music while watching a light display follow the tune. The staff are always helpful and kind, and everything seems clean and orderly, whoever's in charge of this event does an amazing job! As for Turtle Bay in of itself, it's a great place to just go and hang out with the family or some friends. I haven't gotten to see the animals yet I hope to one day. Most of the time I just walked the Park a few times and enjoy the safe clean scenery. And who doesn't love crossing the sundial bridge?

A nice stroll around the park after checking out the Sundial Bridge. During our visit, they had a…read moreGlowing Wild lights event. Not a free admission to the event. Plenty of things to do and see for both adults and kids. Walking around the park was fun and refreshing. Some trails did not have much shades so it got really hot. Free parking, Plenty of spaces.

What an amazing time we had at the Shasta Renaissance Faire !…read more There were knights in armor fighting, jugglers , musicians, brilliant stage shows, wandering minstrels, a very funny jester, a king and his court.. Pirate ship, Viking ship..too much to list. They had turkey legs, meat pies as well as mead! I will be back next year for sure!

This place is adorable!!! I felt that everything was reasonably priced and there were enough things…read moreto keep us all busy. We enjoyed the blow up obstacle course, playground area, petting zoo, train ride, pony rides and the concession stands with fresh squeezed lemon aid :) We also loved being able to walk into the fields of pumpkins and pick the perfect one off the vine. I don't live in Redding but when I come up to visit I will make sure it's around this time of year again so I can revisit!!!!

Another amazing year in the books with my family at Nash Ranch pumpkin patch. Each year they truly…read morehave upped their game. Adding local craft and food vendors as well as making the corn maze extra special and fun. The petting zoo is always my girls favorite and although they've outgrown the face painting, they never pass up the train ride or the play time in the bounce house. Locally owned by a hard working local family. Great people. We love going each year and showing our support.

Talent + Seating +…read moreOriginality + Production + Environment + Talent in spades, it never ceases to amaze me how much talent is hidden in this Northern California gem. Seating is cozy, comfy, tiered, and has plenty of accessible seating for the other abled. They do so much with such a small area it's commendable. Originality, not only do they put on some of the best classics, masterfully converted to a smaller setting, but plenty of original ideas as well. Production is fantastic! Lighting, stage, set, even the canned music and audio are fantastic, I did experience some technical difficulties during one showing, but the actors and stagehands handled it gracefully. Environment, the atmosphere is professional yet casual enough that you can enjoy it without feeling you require a black tie. Perfect for dates, as even with the smaller tables in the middle section, they have "candlelight", the lounge is always a great place to be, plenty of snacks, even baked goods, and cocktails to die for. The staff are always pleasant, I couldn't be happier. Update: there was a bit of a fire and they're currently using the historic Cascade Theatre for shows for now. The seating there is a bit outdated but absolutely worth it to enjoy the finest the Axiom has to offer.

Such a wonderful theatre! I am quite surprised that the production and venue is so good. Fair…read morewarning, I am not super knowledgeable when it comes to theatrical productions but maybe my inexperience is a plus? What I do know is that Axiom is a community gem. The environment is intimate and comfortable with a nice space during intermission. Beer, wine, other drinks, and snacks are available. I loved having a little bistro table during the performance to enjoy my wine. I believe you can also rent the bar/dining room area for events. Last time I checked, I heard they also have connections with good caters. Kinda like a plug and play event space - awesome! I love seeing local talent in action!