Home and Garden Show, was a very informative while being hands on. There are allot of vendors in…read moreEllis county and surrounding counties participating. I attended the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension seminar on Rose Rosette Demystified. It was really informative, the presenter was very nice and answered all necessary questions needed to maintain a beautiful rose garden. I show pictures of vendors but the only way to get the full effect of everyone present would be to attend, I didn't get everyone although I wanted to.. Thank you Waxahachie Civic Center for hosting such an informative and family friendly event. God Blesses your path.

My fiancé and me are extremely disappointed with how the Waxahachie Civic Center handled our…read morewedding booking. Our reservation was canceled because they double booked the day and called it a "glitch". This is a mistake that should NEVER happen, especially for something as important as a wedding. What makes this even more frustrating is that the Lori (staff member) who we spoke with the day we reserved the venue was not helpful and came across as very rude. But, she sure was quick to take our deposit without knowing what was and wasn't available on their own schedule. No glitch there, huh? This situation shows a serious lack of organization and accountability. If you're managing bookings for MAJOR life events, you need to be fully aware of what is and isn't reserved before taking people's money. This was a completely avoidable mistake, and it caused unnecessary stress during what should be an exciting time. I strongly urge them to improve their booking system, communication, and staff so no one else has to go through this.

Here for a National Weather Service Training event with at least another 100 plus storm spotters…read moreand chasers. This is an easy to find venue with lots of parking! It is very open and looks like it could be used as a small convention site, huge social function, a bazar, wedding or large party! In fact, there were left over streams that looked like a wedding reception had been held. It seems like an old building but had been recently refurbished/painted. For our event, we were seated at large round tables which means some had to turn their chairs. Although we were only there about 3 hours, the venue worked.

Forest Hill is a small city with a need for a gathering place/community center, like the Forest…read moreHill Civic & Convention Center. One of my relatives mentioned that she wanted to host a mini family reunion but she needed a venue in the Fort Worth area. After brainstorming with a few other relatives, this venue came up. The venue is fairly new and has already hosted many events, from gospel concerts to weekly church services to other gatherings. There are smaller rooms that can be transformed to accommodate the needs of various groups and there is also the grand ballroom that can be rented for more formal events. The prices are very reasonable (think around $300, that's a steal for 4 hours) and includes tables and chairs. You will have to pay a deposit but if you clean up after your event, you deposit will be returned. In addition to being very spacious on the inside, there is plenty of parking outside as well. This is a great venue and should not be overlooked because of its location.

I attended the concert at HEB Center to see Anthony Hamilton and Fantasia and purchased the All In…read morePremium Loge Package. The Great The All In Premium Loge package was a strong value. It includes two tickets in a semi private area, a parking pass, two alcoholic drinks each, unlimited non alcoholic beverages, and a full buffet. The view was unobstructed and excellent. There is an elevator that takes you directly to the correct level, which makes access easy. The bathrooms were clean, close by, and had no lines. The dedicated area for food and drinks meant we avoided the long bar lines, which was a big plus. The buffet included salad, vegetables, mashed potatoes, chicken, carved beef, rolls, and desserts. The line moved quickly and the food was enjoyable. The Good While the food was solid, the seating area does not include tables to place your food or drinks. The seats did not appear to be larger than standard seating and there is no additional legroom. (I'm 5'10") That was a bit surprising for a premium package. Although the view was unobstructed, the venue could benefit from additional jumbo screens placed around the arena. The main screen could also be zoomed in more to enhance the experience. The Bad The sound quality was the most disappointing part of the night. The music was too loud and at times you could not hear the artists clearly. Both Anthony Hamilton and Fantasia are powerhouse vocalists who do not need heavy production. Instead of clear, crisp voice isolation, they sounded muffled. After multiple audience complaints, the sound improved, but it was distracting and took away from the experience. The package also advertised dedicated guest services and event staff support. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. We could not find anyone to help us locate our seats or answer questions. The only visible staff were those managing the buffet and the check in area. For a premium experience, that was frustrating. Overall Despite the issues, I had a great time with my friend and we truly enjoyed the concert. I would consider using the All In Premium Loge Package again, but with adjusted expectations. Tips * Avoid the main entrance and use a secondary entrance for quicker entry. * If you do not have a bag, use the express line. (We had small clear bags and were allowed to use th express lane) * Download your tickets to your wallet before you get to the event. * The highway exit for the event can feel chaotic with heavy traffic and aggressive drivers. Consider driving past the first entrance and heading to the second exit. * Take your time after the event to avoid the traffic jam. All in all, it was a fun night. With a few operational improvements, especially around sound quality and guest services, the experience could move from good to great.

It's a little tricky to review an entire venue, because what are you really judging, the arena…read moreitself, the food, the parking, the bathrooms, the overall experience? But the H-E-B Center does a lot of things right. First and most pleasantly surprising, parking was free and plentiful! That alone puts this place ahead of a lot of similar venues. Lots of food options with a mix of recognizable chains like Chick-fil-A and Tim Hortons, along with standard stadium food stands. With so many options, quality and price will vary, but overall prices felt reasonable for a venue like this. It didn't feel like an aggressive cash grab. Bathrooms were about what you'd expect for an arena. You're not getting Buc-ee's quality, but everything was working and functional. I went for a Texas Stars game, which is the AHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars. It was the Star Wars themed night so my experience may have been a bit unique in terms of atmosphere and activities, but these games are worth going to any time, even without a themed or specialty event. I love that the crowd shouts 'STARS!' when the word comes up during the national anthem, and everyone says 'Thank you!' when the announcer gives the one-minute warning to the end of the period. My biggest complaint was around getting food from the stands that are built into the arena wall (as opposed to the freestanding carts). Some items like hot dogs and nachos are ready to hand over immediately, but many items at these locations are prepared to order, which is great in theory, but in practice it means waiting anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes after ordering. The problem is there's no designated place to wait. Once you step out of line, you're basically standing right in front of the stairways leading into the seating area. As game time approaches, this becomes a crowded bottleneck with people constantly trying to get past you. I wish there was a dedicated pickup spot for made-to-order food, or a more streamlined system so people aren't awkwardly hovering in high-traffic areas. While the H-E-B Center is more intimate than venues like Q2 Stadium or DKR, it still delivers on the energy of a major sporting event, and I recommend checking out a Texas Stars game.

This place was wonderful. The staff were exceptionally helpful before and during the event…read more Meghan, the coordinator, made sure we were taken care of, provided cost conscious, yet quality focused alternatives for our food and drink. The place was perfectly set up and extremely clean. I can't say enough about it and beside all that; it's a deal. The way they price the venue your food and drink order works against that..you won't get a better deal for such a high quality place with great parking, exceptional food and service thats second to none.

We had our sons Rehearsal Dinner at The Hall and it was amazing!! Meghan and Lindsey were so…read morehelpful and easy to work with. The staff was very welcoming and attentive all night. Our event planner Lindsey was so helpful In planning our event and helping our night run smoothly. We had Italian food and it was absolutely delicious. We also had a drink menu and dessert bar for our event. Everyone loved it and the event space is beautiful.