Cowan Center

4.5 mi

Went there with a good friend from out of state to see "Footloose". It was very enjoyable and every…read moreseat is a good seat. The actors were very good. If another play comes that I'm interested in, I would definitely go back!

Great people that do a great job…read more I went and saw "The Drunkard". This was my first visit and was welcomed with open arms. The volunteers and staff were very easy to talk with and very warm. It is a very different experience from the big theatre companies of Dallas, Houston, Vegas, Sacramento and such. It is a small house and all of the thespians are more than friendly. This is not a small time production company just because it is in a smaller venue. At the end of the show all of the cast and crew were easily accessible for autographs and general dialogue. Parking is a first come first serve and so is seating. In saying that, neither are an issue.

Small theater. Not a bad seat.

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Henderson County Performing Arts Center

4.0

35.8 mi

Such a nice out-of-the-way & off-the-beaten-path place for a theatre. I came here to see "39 Steps"…read moreseveral months ago. Last night I came with a group of other single ladies in the area, since they had an extra ticket for "Legally Blonde". It was weird that to check in to this location, I had to step outside. People were saying that the metal building blocks phone signals. But it was a wonderful play! It was difficult to get in & out of the parking lot, & it may get crowded out there. But I hope to go to other plays here!

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Rose City Comedy

3.5

(6 reviews)

6.4 mi

I always have a good time at Rose City Comedy and as I did the last time I was there. I must say…read morethough the food sucks. The drinks are good but overpriced. Antonio or Tony the waiter is like the food.

I purchased tickets specifically to see Alex Stein. Alex did not appear as I understand management…read moreand Stein parted ways. I was not notified or offered a refund. Very disappointed with the bait and switch. And the food was just bad, along with comics who were at times pretty funny, but a little too much emphasis on trannies, butt you know what and their junk. Obvious talent wasted on low hanging crude jokes. But most of all, the change up did not make up for Alex being canceled who in my opinion was the main attraction.

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Lamp-Lite Playhouse Theater

57.4 mi

I love this local theatre! The plays are wonderful and each season brings a new and talented group…read more I make sure to stop here each year when I return to East Texas. You can call ahead to reserve tickets, purchase in advance, or purchase at the door. There are light refreshments for purchase such as sodas, coffee, chips, and candy. The seats are spacious with ample leg room, the view is great no matter where your seat is, and the staff is very courteous and accommodating. I highly recommend this stop to everyone!

Perot Theatre

2.5

103.5 mi

Seats are old and out of date but nostalgic to a bygone era. It's a crowded environment but has a…read morevery intimate feel. We watched a great concert there and had a blast. If you don't have huge expectations, then this location will succeed in carrying the night. It feels like you are an old time theater from the turn of the century.

We spent $200 and drove 3 hours for Rodney Carrington. Worst experience! We had box seats and could…read morenot understand one word out of the man's mouth. After reporting this to the staff during the 1st act, we were told they are working on it. So Rodney comes out- we still can't hear anything. I speak with a lady named Tiffany. She was so rude and hateful that I asked to speak to a manager. She said she was the manager. I asked for a refund- she said no. We asked for other seats- but it was sold out. After I said we would just leave, this woman has the nerve to say 'have a nice trip home" with the rudest look on her face. I swear if she is management- she should be fired! I have sent the theater 3 emails asking them to make this right and I haven't heard one word! So in short- don't waste your time or money going here for any event. He was in Oklahoma the next night- that is what we should have done!

Neat environment

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Rockwall Community Playhouse

81.8 mi

We had such a good time seeing "1776." My wife and I rarely get opportunities to do stuff like…read morethis, and I'm so glad that we did. The space is quaint, and because of the size, you feel like you're right in the action. Plus the actors are really good and out on a great show. I can't wait to come back and see something else.

Went here to see Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with my son. The space itself is small, but they utilize…read moreit well. The ticket takers and everyone we met were very enthusiastic and obviously loved being there. The production itself was great. Very impressed with all the players. The show was very funny and they all had pretty dang good voices. I was very pleasantly surprised. They all are quite obviously passionate about what they do her and I will be back for future shows.

McKinney Performing Arts Center

4.1

(13 reviews)

99.8 mi

I love new usage for old buildings, and this place is a classic example of that. It was previously…read morethe Collin County Courthouse, and it has been a excellently converted over to a performing arts center. I believe most of its usage is usually musical artists and small intimate concerts, but I was here to see a play. Specifically, I was watching "A Christmas Carol", a work I have always been fond of for my entire life. This was a special one hour adaptation of the play, written by Dr Andrew Harris. We did not come to McKinney specifically to see the play, but while we were there we were looking for a particular bookstore. Tiny Tim was outside the Performing Arts Center drumming up people to come in and watch the play when my wife asked him (really her) where we would find the bookstore. When we got to the bookstore, wouldn't you know, there was Dr Harris, doing an Author/Writer visit. How could we not take that as a sign and attend the play! Glad we did, it was a great experience!

Old courthouse turned into an intimate music venue, this little place rocks. Literally tonight it…read morerocked with blues revival artist Jax Hollow. She was born and raised in New York City by a firefighter father( injured in 911 and school teacher mother. After appearing on and doing well on the 14 Season of American idol, she's worked hard getting her musical career up to speed. Great performance tonight and after her very first Texas Performance,the Lone Star state wishes her all the best. The system keeps giving me error messages I apologize if this gets posted more than once

Little bit of Hendrix guitar slingin

Awesome guitarist

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Great to see young people that are pure entertainment energy like Jax Hollow

Times Square Grand Slam

3.5

(116 reviews)

3.6 mi

This place is busy. Came here to watch the new Mortal Combat movie but I'm too early so it's not…read moreplaying. I got the dates wrong. Decided to check out the restaurant, but it was closed. I asked one of the workers when they would open. He sent me to the VIP lounge to get my dinner. I ordered some French fries, a house salad and some bourbon glazed salmon. It was amazing. It is very clean in here wasn't cheap but it was well worth it. $24. I will be checking out the games shortly and might even try a few frames of bowling. I am very impressed. The staff were very nice. Super polite. It did not take long for my food to come out either.

My "go to" theater for movies . Nice seats , and close to my home. Also appreciate discounts for…read moreseniors .

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Liberty Hall

This is a great venue to see a show. Cozy, plenty of leg…read moreroom, not a bad seat in the house.

Great place to catch a some good entertainment. If you ever get a chance to catch Card 53 comedy,…read moredo it!

The incomparable Edwin Holt.

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Lake Country Playhouse

4.6

(5 reviews)

27.6 mi

Love this local theater. Prices are reasonable for tickets and concession stand. Very friendly (…read morealmost like family) staff!!

Great place !! Friendly town and very nice people…read more Incredible selection of monthly movies

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Times Square Grand Slam

3.5

(116 reviews)

This place is busy. Came here to watch the new Mortal Combat movie but I'm too early so it's not…read moreplaying. I got the dates wrong. Decided to check out the restaurant, but it was closed. I asked one of the workers when they would open. He sent me to the VIP lounge to get my dinner. I ordered some French fries, a house salad and some bourbon glazed salmon. It was amazing. It is very clean in here wasn't cheap but it was well worth it. $24. I will be checking out the games shortly and might even try a few frames of bowling. I am very impressed. The staff were very nice. Super polite. It did not take long for my food to come out either.

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Serenade Range

(4 reviews)

This place is fun. Just plain wonderful fresh air nice people good music and food kinda…read moretime....ALWAYS

Serenade Range is an incredible place in East Texas (Tyler/Bullard/Whitehouse). Every event we have…read morewent to was awesome. Every Friday night from 7-9pm. A chance to set out under the stars and listen to great music.

Pinot's Palette

4.1

(8 reviews)

We did a self guided painting this week. I have done a wine and canvas before where I am from. I…read morelike this concept vs the instructor lead class because we could choose a printed guide and follow it OR just do whatever you wanted. We were able to pump our own paint and choose the colors we wanted. I chose the dog because she looks like my dog and I followed the instructions and put my own little twist on it by referring to a photo of my dog. The woman in charge was very nice and helpful when needed. We had a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend them to others. Thank you!

Pinot's palette is a fun way to relax and test out your painting skills! You first book online an…read moreappointment for the date you want. Each day has a different painting that will be done, so you can choose a day with a painting you like! The experience is BYOB and you just bring yourself and everything else is supplied such as the canvas, brushes, and paint! There is a seating chart but they do place you next to your party to make the experience more enjoyable. There will be an instructor in each class that goes through each and every step to complete the painting. Although I'm not much of a painter, the instructor was very helpful in fixing anything I didn't like and answering any questions on steps I had missed. She made the experience very fun with her upbeat, funny personality. I also loved that she wasn't strict in what we were allowed to draw. We could add or omit any part of the painting we wanted! The only complaint I would have is that pricing. It is quite expensive ranging from $35-$45 usually.

Art By Melody Noel

So glad to welcome this amazing artist to downtown Edom, just 4 miles from our Retreat. Your…read morebeautiful art, bright smile & gracious manner add a breath of fresh air to our community. Ten of our guests visited Melody's gallery the last 2 weeks were singing her praises. Glad to add Melody's studio to our Out & About Dragonhead Retreat so our guests can find her! Again, welcome to our corner of NE Texas. Jeff Basehore, Architect & Kathy Holdway, Innkeepers Dragonhead Retreat

On Stage Dance Tyler

On Stage Dance is a wonderful studio! The instruction is very one on one and the teacher is very…read moreparticular about technique.

Edom Art House

(3 reviews)

I was so impressed with the Edom Art House. I was led here by the ladies at Vintage Cork in Ben…read moreWheeler. It was a Sunday and I popped in not long before they closed. The man working there was so friendly and informative. He was proud of their offerings and welcomed me coming in close to closing. I was just passing through and didn't want to keep them, but this is definitely a place worth checking out. The whole town is super cute and caters to local artists and this place is really a surprise when you find yourself just meandering through East Texas.

Justin Brown is an amazing artist but that's just the foundation. He has a vision for sharing his…read morelove for art through his gallery and classes; multi options for novice and artists with existing abilities wishing to become better. Justin champion's other artist using his model of rotating exhibits. Always something sweet and new @EdomArtHouse

Gaston Museum

So much history in a small place. I will definitely go back. I love learning about The East Texas…read moreOil Boom!

One of the best small town museums I've ever visited. We were guided and assisted by Mrs. Osteen, a…read morefascinating and personable woman who volunteers at the museum. The Gaston Museum is a must-see in the Piney Woods.

Sheila's Club

Shelia is such a presence. This is a country western "get down" atmosphere and when things are…read morehopping there is no stopping Shelia o. The dance floor

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