Shoutout to the Gwinnett Fairgrounds for providing the surrounding citizens with a variety of…read moreexperiences. This is no different. The Winter Lantern Festival is a unique shindig with a combination of interesting light sights and sounds. Because we chose a later slots to tour the grounds, we were not able to get the full experience. There is a multi-faceted program if you go at the right time. It would be a wise venture for the parents out there to take a couple hours out and carry the kids down to see the sights.

I had the absolute pleasure of attending the opening night of the 30th Anniversary run of…read more#ChristmasCanteen at @aurora.theatre, and let me tell you--it was the perfect way to kick off the holiday season! I am truly so glad I got to experience this festive masterpiece. From the moment the curtain went up, the production was pure holiday magic! The set, the dazzling lights, and the powerful live band were incredible. Major kudos to all the unseen heroes behind the scenes--the stagehands, lighting designers, and choreographers. Every single detail was so meticulously crafted and flawlessly executed! The Cast and the Heart But the cast... wow! I've never witnessed such a large ensemble be so flawlessly in sync with each other. As someone with a background in theatre, I was actively counting beats as each performer hit their mark--it was a true masterclass in ensemble precision! What truly touched my heart was the moment the ensemble chose to honor our vets--the genuine respect and beautiful fashion in which they did it was unlike anything I have ever seen on stage! It's a moment of profound gratitude and connection. Behind the Scenes Dedication Even during intermission, the spirit of excellence continued! Every usher and server handled the busy crowds heading to the snack bar and bathrooms with such pride and professionalism. It's truly wonderful to see a team execute their jobs with such care. A special note: while this is Ann-Carol Pence's last time performing, she remains an intricate and cherished part of the company and isn't going anywhere! Her legacy shines brightly throughout the show. I had the most incredible, heartwarming night out! A huge thank you to @auroratheatre for the gracious invite. Get Your Tickets Don't miss your chance to see this spectacular holiday tradition! #ChristmasCanteen runs now through December 21st. Get your tickets and explore their other outstanding upcoming shows at auroratheatre.com. I'm not always great with words here, but I'll have a few more festive details in my upcoming blog feature! Stay tuned! #ashsaidit

This was simply an Amazing theatre. I Saw Wicked on Divine 9 night and it was top notch for a such…read moresmall company. I will definitely be going back and checking for more shows.

have been with Ed Freeman State Farm for many years. They have always been easy to contact and I…read morenever had to wait or have them call me back because they are busy. You always end up talking to the same people and not a different person ever time you call. They take their time to get to know you. When I call them, they always seem to know who I am and not just a number. They are the most friendliest group of people that I have ever done business with. I would recommend them to anyone who wants an Insurance company that fights for them. I never have plans to leave this particular Allstate group of people.

This is such a great dance studio. Well organized and professional. The teachers are talented and…read morereally take the time to work with the students. I love the diversity of the students. The prices and fees are super reasonable. My daughter has been coming here for a couple of years now and she absolutely enjoys every minute of it. The recitals are amazing and well done.

Not my style but when I feel disrespected something has to be done…read more I never checked to see reviews or anything about this school and to my surprise the feeling is shared. My wife (thank god, deals with schools and so on but last week when I went to see my daughter in practice after 1 hour or so I had something to take care of out the school and was to go back and pick up my daughter. My wife told me Lori Zamzow is the owner and I went over to let her know that my daughter would miss 2 shows on the 20th and 21st because I had booked in April a family trip to celebrate her 15th birthday. She did not even let me start talking, She ignored me and said to talk to Brooke Burgess (School Director) I said, I was told it was going to be difficult and they both looked at each other but I still went to talk to Burgess. I let her know that my daughter would be missing 2 shows me thinking is the right thing to do but nope, what a mistake, Burgess had no idea on what to do and went back to Lori Zamzow. She came over and told me about the commitment and all on the contract and I said, I understand but when the trip was made I chose the dates I did base on last years show dates (picture of last year schedule attach) She said to me that I need to cancel the trip I said I cant. told me to get my money back, I said impossible. Told me of the contract and I said I understand but I cant re-schedule this trip, ships don't leave at my convenience and I already had made a payment back in April for over 10k. At the end of the conversation I did say that the situation was making my blood boil and I took full responsibility for booking this trip thinking school would be over by the 18th but no, It did not work out that way. After almost 4 years committed to making sure this company gets paid on time, credit card on file for automatic payments and my wife taking my kid there and me after work picking her up what did Lori Zamzow do? she told Brooke Burgess like 20 min after I left the school to call me and she said, can you cancel that trip? Can you get a refund? can your reschedule? NO NO NO, this is a bully that barks because they know they have are kids there and they know how to crush them. She kicked my daughter out of: The Nativity Ballet show The NUTcracker show and all company pieces and future performances . Also, kicked her out her company beginning the next evening Nov 21st. I can understand being charged the $300 dollars If my daughter wanted to quit company, but all of the above looks very personal to me. Someone there also made a treat via email to send my account (1000% on time payments) to collections. what? Email is also attached. To my point, Bully and bark and keep talking and treating people the way you do, The only reason I don't yank my kid out of there is because from something this sad she said to me that she likes her teachers and friends. She will learn soon that when you are a paying client is true that customers are not always right, being a business owner my self, I would never treat someone like that. I told my daughter that this will make her stronger, because if for having a father that wanted to do the right thing and for this company to treat my daughter like that is unacceptable. My understanding is that many parents have pulled there kids out, I want out but my kid at 14 has no idea what a bully is, I do. I will keep supporting my kid no matter what and one last thing, care full if English is not your first language, Some there act like they cant understand you and for some sick sad reason they think is funny. Can you relate ?

Absolutely love SPA. My daughter feels at home here, loves her teachers, and the instruction is…read moreexcellent. Glad we made the move and would recommend them to anyone looking for a dance studio.

These ladies know how to belly dance!…read more We had the pleasure of seeing them perform at Nicola's Restaurant in their first full length show and they did not disappoint! They had a troupe of dancers of every experience level there and their dancing incorporates a little burlesque, tribal, belly dancing, jazz/funk and probably almost every other kind of dancing! They used fire, swords, silk sheets and of course all the normal belly dance accouterments that you might know like scarves, coin chains, bindhi's and so on. The dancers all performed wonderfully and were mesmerizing to watch. Oracle and Carolanne were my personal favorites to watch because it seemed like they really got into their routines (not that the others didn't mind you, but these two really seemed to have a knack for moving their hips in just the right way you would think of a belly dancer moving!) They did two "sets" with each set comprised of about 8 different dances with all different dancers circulating between the dance numbers. These ladies truly know how to work a room. Everyone was watching intently, mesmerized you might say, and everyone looked as if they were having a great time. At the end of their show, they let everyone get out in the middle of the room and dance to the music. Oh, and the music was great as well! Some very nice middle eastern themed music for some of the numbers, but they also had some Squirrel Nut Zippers and one song from Godsmack (Voodoo! One of my favorites!) I would highly recommend checking these ladies out when they have another show! They are worth watching!

Watching these ladies perform at Nicola's Restaurant for their first full length show made me want…read moreto pick up belly dancing. Who can resist learning to move your body with such precision. They are not strictly classical belly dancing, and that really works for them. Dance is a form of expression, of communication. They drew the crowd in with traditional middle eastern belly dance to more contempory music, still belly dance...but completley fun loving. Check them out in Lawrenceville.

Love going to AMC DINE-IN. I come here all the time, and it's consistently a great experience. The…read moredine-in service is really good if you're ordering food during the movie, the chairs are super comfortable, and the overall ambiance is nice. The sound quality is great, the theaters are clean, and it's honestly one of my favorite movie theaters to go to in the area. 10/10 experience overall.

Theater is back of the shopping center but easy to locate. This AMC has ample parking. I had no…read moreissues finding anywhere to park. Upon entering, there were plenty employees there to assist and direct you. They do have a bar with some Avatar drink specials. No bar for me today. They have self service kiosks in lobby to place food and drink orders. It's been a while for me. The food prices have increased. They suggest you order at kiosk if you dont arrive early to the theater. The theater was nice and clean. The seats were nicely spaced apart. We found our seats no issues. Some of the seats need to be oiled. Lol. My friend raised her feet which made a loud sound. A few other seats inside made same loud noise. My seat was quiet. Far from home definitely would come to this theater again. Nice and clean!!

Snellville Framing and Fine Art is a high quality store without the high prices, and I am so glad I…read morefound them! The owner is knowledgeable, personable, and a huge fan of art, and it shows in his work. I came in with an oversized art print (30x40) and an idea of how I wanted it framed. He gave me two ways of framing and quotes for art glass and regular glass--no pressure to buy, just giving us the information. I appreciate that he wanted to give us options that were in our budget. I chose a floating mat and maple frame with an inch border around, and the price was more than reasonable. He completed the framing in 3 business days (!) and even helped us carry it to the car. The most impressive thing is that Eric remembers every person's art piece, without even needing to look it up. It's a personal touch that I found remarkable, compared to other shops I've been to (which were prohibitively expensive). The shop does also showcase Eric's own work which is really cool! All in all, I would trust Eric with framing any keepsakes or cherished art that you may have.

Eric (the owner) is great. He is an artist himself so he has a natural eye for flow and what looks…read moregreat. We have an art collection , so he has framed at least 30 or more pieces for us. Eric is fair, friendly, knowledgeable, and is able to make a deadline. Eric cares about every single piece brought into his shop. Eric is incredibly professional and talented. We won't go anywhere else and we drive from Monroe. Eric had different options and price points to fit your budget. Come on down, tell him what you need and he will make it happen. Thanks Eric. Richard and Cindy

Hear ye, hear ye! :)…read more I did not go to the show, I went to the shop that sells the really cool replicas and figurines. I was assisted by the merchant Stephanie who helped me pick out an amazing new addition for my collection! Friendly, quick, and so very attentive, I will definitely be a return customer if all staff are like this. Thank you again, Stephanie!

We recently went to Medieval Times at Sugarloaf Mills to celebrate 3 of my friends' birthdays. We…read morehad a decent size group of 18 people and had such a fun experience! None of us had ever been before, so we didn't fully know what to expect -- but it ended up being such a memorable Sunday evening. We were able to get the group discount (if you have 15+ guest), and tickets came out to about $57 per person after taxes and fees, which felt reasonable for dinner and a show. We were originally scheduled for January, but had to reschedule due to the two "winter storms" we had -- the process was smooth and hassle-free, which we appreciated thanks to Wendy the Group Ticket Rep. We all decided to dress up, which honestly made the experience 10x more fun. If you're planning to going, I highly recommend getting into character. The show was about 1.5 hours long and kept everyone entertained the entire time. Even though our team lost (still a little salty about that ), the energy, cheering, and crowd involvement made it a blast. The food was better than expected! The chicken was surprisingly juicy, and the corn was actually the standout of the meal. Everything was served hot and fresh. Shout out to our Server i believe her name of Melissa or Melanie. She played along with wondering what "utensils" were when I was using them during the meal. Overall, it was such a fun group outing and perfect for celebrations. Definitely a great experience, especially if you've never been before!