Arts & culture abound in the Garden State, particularly in the state's rare gem of Morris County…read more Nestled on South Street in the heart of Morristown, the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) stands as a beacon for art lovers and music enthusiasts alike. With its rich history dating back to 1937, this establishment has transformed from a movie theater into a vibrant hub for performing arts boasting an assortment of exciting events year-round that features everything from in-person concerts and comedy shows to livestreams and virtual events. Walking through its doors feels like stepping into another world--one filled with anticipation and excitement. My partner and I were lucky to obtain tickets via an online market reseller (the Tickets Center) at Left Orchestra, row P, for last night's performance of Riverdance 30. Upon entering this warm and inviting venue as first-timers with an orchestra and the balcony section, we were greeted by the staff and waited for the doors to open 30 minutes before the start of the show. The bar on the main floor had alcohol, soda, chips, and other light snacks. Our cushiony seats were comfortable, providing a clear view of the stage and a great sound system. The show was a fusion of traditional and contemporary Irish as well as international dance. The music is choreographed with stunning costumes and cutting-edge visuals, bringing its magic to audiences. Prices were comparable to the area and artist. Parking was offered via the online market reseller, and I purchased it. The location was a 15 min walk, and we were okay with that. It was so easy to enter and exit without the congestion. However, the QR scan ticket provided by them was not able to be scanned at the destined location machine. As a result, I had to pay twice. When communicating with this reseller, they refused to refund, as it was a final sale. We had an amazing time and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great night out by contacting directly the Mayo PAC and not Tickets-Center.

Last night, my husband and I went to The Nutcracker at Mayo Performing Arts Center. It was a…read morecollaboration between the NJ Ballet and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO). We attend NJSO concerts, but this was our first time seeing the New Jersey Ballet. The entire experience at Mayo was wonderful. We drove into Morristown and parked at one of the nearby municipal lots. Going through security went alright and ticket scanning went without a hitch. It was a packed house and very crowded. Ushers helped us find our seats in row J, where we had a good view of the stage. Seats were comfortable, too. The show was about two hours with a 20 minute intermission. There are concessions on both the first and second floor. It was a cold night, so we bought hot drinks to warm up before the show - a $3 hot tea for him and my $6 "snow queen special" hot cocoa (it was worth the $). People working at concessions on the 1st floor were nice and kept it moving. With this kind of performance, the orchestra was in the pit and the dancers were on the stage. MPAC's space has good acoustics. The stage sets and lighting design exceeded any expectations I may have had. Photography and video recording is prohibited during performances, and it appeared from my seat that audience members complied. The Nutcracker was fantastic! It won over two grinches like us last night; we both said how we should go again if it runs at MPAC next year. MPAC surpassed any expectations we had last evening and we hope to see other acts/shows during the 25/26 season (and recommend you do also).

2/7/26 Visit (Update) The next best thing to being at the Mardi Gras is to celebrate "Mardi Gras…read morewith Thaddeus Expose" at the Bickford Theatre. Lots of New Orleans style music performed by wonderful musicians. A lot of interaction with audience members to sing and dance in the aisles to the New Orleans style music. I certainly did. : ) The musicians finished up the evening walking up and down the aisles performing "When the Saints Go Marching In" . The Bickford Theatre is located inside the Morris Museum. A large parking lot is available.

Solid 4 stars. SimplyBlue and I saw Southside Johnny accompanied with his Asbury Jukes keyboardist…read moreJeff Kazee perform an acoustic set and it was magnificent. Great acoustics, intimate setting (312 seats), just wonderful. I had taken my kids here years ago to see The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, and forgot what a great space this is.

I was there for lunch to celebrate my granddaughter's birthday…read moreFour of us each enjoyed something different and we agreed everything looked and tasted great....it was a perfect day to sit outside...we were leaving and asked for our parking to be validated..very surprised to find that that is not part of the service Consequently we pd $11 each for parking..we will certainly consider that when deciding if we will be back.

It's always an amazing experience here, and this is the perfect spot for a special occasion dinner…read more We started off with lobster rolls which were perfectly portioned and delicious. An appetizer order comes with three small slider style rolls. For mains we shared the chicken parm and veggie ravioli. The chicken parm was an absolute show stopper. They do that thing where they come to the table with a hot pan of cheesy sauce and pour it over the cutlet. It tasted even better than it looked, and I love that this came paired with paccheri pasta. The spring ravioli is a nice and light dish and came with lots of fresh veggies. Love the vibes on the patio and an aperol spritz was the perfect drink to enjoy outside on a nice day. Shoutout to Daniel who is the best server ever and was so nice to bring us out a little treat for my hubs birthday. I'm never disappointed here!

I'm from out of town and I don't typically like going out at night anymore but damn did I have fun…read moreat The Laundromat on Saturday night. The music was the best part! They keep a good mix of 80s, 90s, new, sing alongs, etc. The security guys were nice. Bar didn't take too long, definitely a wait but I've had way worse. Bathroom was a little gamey but it was later in the night and the St. Patty's day crowd was out so I'm sure it's usually much nicer. Definitely give this place a shot. So fun!

My girlfriend and I decided to visit The Laundromat, a speakeasy that came highly recommended by…read morefriends. From the moment we arrived, the entrance was a standout disguised as a regular laundromat with a bouncer outside. The door itself was cleverly hidden, blending in as a regular washing machine, and if you weren't in the know, you'd probably miss it entirely. Once inside, we descended into a spacious area with two bar stations and a stage set up for live music, which gave the place an exciting, eclectic vibe. Since it was our first time, we asked for the cocktail menu and were fortunate to have Dan as our bartender, easily one of the best bartenders I've ever encountered. His drink-making skills were on another level, and we immediately struck up a great conversation. Dan started us off with some unique choices from the menu. I tried the Smoked Apple Fashion, which was incredibly smooth with a crisp apple flavor and a subtle smoky finish. It was so easy to drink almost too easy! My girlfriend ordered the Gangnam Style, which was visually stunning with boba pearls, though not very strong if you're after a more potent drink. Next, I had the Cider House Mule, and it was hands-down the best mule I've ever tasted. They swapped out the typical vodka for spiced rum, and it was a game changer bursting with flavor and perfectly spiced. This is when things started to get really fun. Dan, seeing that we were enjoying ourselves, began crafting custom drinks for us, starting with Dan's Malibu Special for my girlfriend. She loves Malibu, and this drink was fruity, smooth, and delicious. It was so good, I had to order one for myself. Dan recommended adding a shot of tequila to give it a bit more kick, and he wasn't wrong this was next-level good. Honestly, Dan's Malibu Special needs to be a permanent item on their menu. It's that good and would definitely be a hit. Dan then served up a Peanut Noir Old Fashioned. I know I know, peanut in a cocktail sounds odd, but it was incredible! I was blown away by how well the peanut flavor worked in an Old Fashioned. It was one of those drinks that make you question why you haven't had something like it before. Dan mentioned that unlike many places that use store bought ingredients, they make a lot of their mixers and components from scratch. For instance, their ginger root is muddled fresh for mules rather than relying on ginger beer, which really makes a difference in flavor and freshness. Following that, I tried a Chocolate Old Fashioned, which, while still very smooth, was probably the weakest of the Old Fashioneds I had that night, but it still went down easy. By this point, I was starting to feel the effects of all these fantastic cocktails, especially since I hadn't eaten all day! I ended my night with a Summer Old Fashioned, garnished with either rosemary or thyme (I can never tell the difference). It had that signature smoothness Dan brought to all his Old Fashioneds and was a perfect end to the night. The ambiance of The Laundromat was fantastic. It had a lively yet relaxed feel, with a mixed crowd of both older and younger patrons. Sports were playing on the TVs, and you could tell the energy would pick up even more when the live music kicked off around 7:30. Unfortunately, we had to leave before that to grab some food (after all that drinking, I needed something in my stomach!). Thankfully, I had the foresight to take a Lyft to The Laundromat, easily the best decision of the night. Overall, The Laundromat is an absolute gem. The drinks were some of the best I've ever had, the conversation with Dan was great, and the atmosphere was perfect for a fun, laid-back night out. I'll definitely be coming back, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and memorable cocktail experience.

I was a little nervous to visit after reading some other reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised…read moreduring my visit. This AMC is located inside the Hyatt hotel. The hotel and theater share a parking garage. After purchasing your movie tickets, you can validate your parking ticket inside at the kiosk right behind the ticket booth. Once inside the theater, there were power reclining seats, which were very comfortable and spacious. There was a little bit of something spilled on mine, but that's to be expected at a movie theater. Bathrooms were pretty clean. I recommend checking out this theater if you are looking to see a movie in the area.

On 5/14/26 I entered theater 9 to watch the movie Sheep Detective. As I went to my seat F4, I was…read morehit with a stench words cannot describe. The mix of sour butt and BO was sickening. Eventually my friend and I could not take it anymore and ran to the bathroom. Sadly, we did not make it and threw up on the entrance floor (sorry about that). In the future we hope AMC can maintain clean standards.

My sister gave me a Groupon accidentally for this location and it was such a great mistake. Jojo…read moreand Natalie were great teachers for our private and then the group class was so fun and a great learning experience. Jojo's very talented and all the other participants were fun-loving and jovial. It's a great spot to learn, improve, and practice dance!! Cristina, the mastermind of all lessons, is so amazing too and patient!! A gem :)

Better and more fun than any gym anywhere. Been a student for over 7 years and can't really imagine…read morelife without ballroom dance in it. No partners needed !!

Eric came and did a magic show for my 5 year old boy. He was very good and entertaining. The kids…read moreand parents had an amazing time being wow'd by his tricks. Eric came on time - his performance consisted of 45 mins of magic and 15 mins of balloon twisting for the kids. Glad to have met and hired Eric to do the birthday show. Fun fact: Eric was able to make a balloon dog figure behind his back in under 10 seconds.

Amazing Q was a hit at my recent Friendsmas gathering. A small group of 10 people, the show was…read moreadored by all and Q made sure to include everyone in his show. 10/10 recommend.

Purchased 2 Hulk Avengers popcorn containers at Norwalk CT theater that were sold to us as having…read morefree refills for life. What a scam. No Bowtie theater will honor the promo. I have tried to contact corp offices many times, spoken to managers, they all say corp office told us not to honor the promo. TOTAL SCAM. Have been trying to get a refund but no one responds or care. AWFUL!!!

We were at your theater on August 5 to see Detroit. The theater was freezing. TWICE WE COMPLAINTED…read moreTO THE MANAGER. He did nothing and we believe he turned it up. In the past we visited this theater and it is run poorly. We will never be back!

My sister and mom were in town visiting and we decided to check it Canvas and Grapes for an…read moreafternoon activity. We had SO much fun from the moment we arrived to the minute we left. The atmosphere and decor was amazing. It was so cute!Luis the head painter and our host was incredible. I thought we were going to maybe be tracing the image onto the canvas (as I have done that in previous paint studios) and we did not. We did everything free hand and he was an excellent teacher and was very helpful. There were several times where I thought I had ruined my painting and he helped me fix little mistakes which just added character and made it unique. There was an awesome playlist going the whole time that kept us excited and signing along (I wish I had a copy of it). I encourage everyone to try this place out and support this new business! I can't wait to go back.

You want to talk about a great time? This is it! We painted a snowman painting and boy was it fun…read more What really made this experience extra special was our host/instructor/just all around great person was Jen!!! The energy she exuded was contagious I can't compliment her enough. Thank you Jen!