I heard about this 5 or 6 months ago but never was able to make it out because of weather or other…read moreplans, but finally made it yesterday for the monthly viewing open to the public. They have 1 fee viewing night open to the public a month so be sure to check out the website in advance to see when it's open, if weather will be good for viewing and what you'll be able to see that month. It's a bit difficult to locate as its way off in the corner of the campus and not really visible from the street and requires a short stroll down a paved path to get out to the actual observatory. Walking with my smartphone navigation was definitely the way to go to locate the actual spot. Once you get there there were a couple observatory rooms as well as 5 or so other telescopes set up, each viewing a different moon, planet, nebula, galaxy or supernova. By each telescope, there was a member of the Southwestern Physics or Astronomy department on hand to clearly explain what you will be seeing, how far it is away, as well as give you other interesting facts about it as well as answer any questions you may have. We got a couple fantastic looks at the moon with lots of detailed pics of craters, hardened lava flows, etc... as well as a look at Jupiter, it's rings and moons and also a Supernova and various other galaxies and gas cloud formations. A couple minutes was as long as we waited for any of the telescopes and the staff on hand were very helpful and knowledgable. A great date night activity, or something different to do with the kids and family as well.

Came here for the AFI concert. I liked the venue and it seemed really organized. I had a cranberry…read morevodka and it was reasonably priced. We had table seating and the view was nice. The employees were very helpful getting us in and out of there with ease.

I'm only reviewing for the tour of the facility (not a live show), but it was the highlight of my…read moretrip to Austin. Our tour guide Gordon was a gem. He had so many nuggets about the venue and performers. The photographs and art were amazing. Being able to walk on and around the stage was killer. Seeing the green room and backstage operations was fun. If you can take the tour, do it.

This place is awesome!!!…read more Capacity of about 6000 people so you're sure to get a good view of the stage. Over the years I've seen a lot of amazing acts here including Willie Nelson..... I think he loves this place because he plays here almost every year. It's pretty easy to grab a drink since they have a giant standing general admission area. I would try to get there a little bit early because sometimes there's a line and to check in to get in is really slow.

Yikes, this places has A LOT of hate! Yelp fam, y'all are cold blooded! I came here about two weeks…read moreago (the day before I went to the concert at Dickie's Arena). Getting to this venue isn't difficult but what is difficult is getting IN to the venue. Specifically, I had VIP parking but I still had to wait in a single lane to get into the parking lot for more more than 30 minutes. I literally missed the beginning of the show I was supposed to see because I was sitting in my car waiting for the police to direct the one lane of traffic to the general parking lot vs the venue parking lot. Once inside the venue, concert/event goers will see different lines for VIP check-in vs. regular check-in. As I was late to this concert and was VIP, I didn't necessarily have the same problems as the Yelpers who mentioned overly long waits to get in. Once I was in the venue, I went directly to the VIP suites that are located upstairs. The suite I was in had a bar right next to it, therefore when I requested food or drinks, the waitstafff came quickly as they were within earshot. Unlike others who mentioned long waits for service, I think it largely depends upon what tye of admission you are have (general, standing room vs. suite, vs. lower level seating). This is the first outdoor venue I've been to in Central Texas that has suites. It should also be noted that those who have suits also have thier own VIP bathrooms (not porta-potties). Therefore, my opinion of the seating, bathrooms and view of the event is probably slanted because of the type of access I had. *Here's a tip, if you have a membership to the golf course next door, you can sit and listen to the music for free* Once outside the suite, the general merchandise area and event merchandise area was fairly lackluster. Aside from the stereotypical astronomical prices, this section and selections was generally unimpressive. There appeared to be several food options from Texas Barbecue to Nachos with minimal wait for food offerings. The sound of the event was good but not great. This isn't a deal breaker for me as some of the performers had trouble with their equipment. Also for this event, I went to see Blues Travler and John had COVID so this wasn't the best showing for the group. There was another lead singer reading lyrics from a sheet and as everyone knows that no one can be John other than John Popper. I left this concert early as I wanted to avoid the same issue I had getting into the venue with the traffic. I am not sure based upon this showing that I would return to an event here.

I have to say Emo's is one of my favorite live music venues…read more The sound and acoustics are fantastic! I like the setup of the stage and floor/dance area. It's not a huge club but they also don't pack folks in so badly that you can't move about. Free water station and most times employees will hand it out to patrons. Bar prices are fair and on par with other similar venues. Bathrooms are ok, meaning clean and not gross. Like most places in Austin, parking can be a challenge. They've got a pay lot (I think it's pay by the hour) that fills up super fast. Best bet is to use a car service.

I have been going to Emo's since the 90s, and don't expect much, however:…read moreWent to a show Saturday, purchased one Lone Star because I wasn't feeling like getting my buzz on. Sunday received a fraud alert on my debit card for local and online purchases, and Monday see they charged me $14.00 for said Lone Star (plus the tip i left.) Pretty sure that isn't what the screen said when I checked out. Your bartender is a thief. I may have to go there to see some bands, but they certainly will never get any further funds.

Great place to get your cabinets and metal work. Quality material and great custom service give…read morethem a call to start your renovation on your offices and new buildings

Nice place, however lots on uneven ground both parking lot and table area…read more Went for an outside concert, was very nice til people around us started smoking cigarettes and cigars just as we started eating. Would not go again as long as they allow smoking. No wind didn't help.

didn't know it was an outdoor place. I won tickets to an adult prom was told all exclusive and…read moreturns out the owner told me only the tickets where covered not the food or the two drinks. the place doesn't look as nice as the pictures that are shown

ACL Live had a free Community Day on Sunday, February 23. Celebrating 15 years of the venue, the…read moreevent featured tours of the mezzanine, balcony, and backstage and included free popcorn and Torchy's queso;, and free live music by Dead Eye, A Phish cover band. The event was very family friendly. They created Willie bandana and braids for participants who wanted them, making it more fun to walk around. B Each person received a passport with all of the stops on tbe tour to explore. - 3-Ten building with a 10-minute introductory film - Mezzanine - Balcony - Backstage tour - PNC hall - ACL Live Shop Volunteers would stamp each venue upon completion. You could turn in completed passports at the end to be entered to win free tickets. It was a willie fun activity! .

I've been to ACL Live on multiple accounts, and if you ask me how the venue will be, I couldn't…read moretell ya! ACL Live is an event planner's dream. The venue can be configured for whatever you need. Billboard's Peso Pluma Concert? Standing GA on the lower level and the standard seating on the upper levels. The iHeartPodcast Awards? A free Christmas concert with a full orchestra? Auditorium style. Surprisingly, even though the seats are mobile, the chairs are surprisingly comfy!! Depending on the staff the event hires, the seamlessness of security check and lines can vary. If it's a SXSW event, you can expect experienced line managers and heavy security. But, if it's something on a smaller scale, it can be tragic and lead to chaotic, lost crowds. I've had the pleasure to be invited to the PNC Hall for an after-party event, and I love how easy it is to access as it's right next to the exit. The space is a bit tiny, but can hold a solid catering spread and reduced bar. IN: the permanent photo booth located in the open air is a nice touch for a keepsake. Also, the bathrooms are well maintained, (but wishing there were more stalls!) OUT: Parking is available via street or in nearby paid garages. The City Hall Garage is the preferred option due to its proximity and sometimes has a reduced rate for event goers.

A venue that is really not fully equipped to handle such large crowds for the events they…read moreconsciously take money from. The lack of accessibility not only to access the venue which is off of a FM Road, but accessibility for anyone in general is missing. The parking lots are literally dirt lots which is a nightmare when it comes to heavy rain, lack of even hay or loose gravel is irresponsible. They should really make it a point to have all events here require designated park and ride to avoid the congestion of the one lane, two way road.

I attended an event here and there was no notice that there was a fee for parking. There are no…read moreother parking options so you are forced to pay. Directions to the event were not clear. GPS took us a route on a dirt road by houses that led to a closed gate. Lots of cars backed up because we couldn't get through the gate and everyone had to turn around on this narrow dirt road. We all had to wait while 1 car at a time did a turn around. As we were driving back down that road we passed so many cars also going the wrong way. The ranch has a 2nd entrance near a landscape supplier. There were no signs, etc. leading us to the event. I think they could do a better job hosting events.

Lacuna Coil for the third time - Cristina, you are one COOL woman! Lets Go!…read more Aztec you did a great job putting together shows. Ambiance is fantastic.

Good place to see music. Seen a few shows here. Not a huge place. The sound is good. The stage is…read morehuge. They have a lot of bars, so you can get drinks fairly easy. The bathrooms are a different story. Only two bathrooms for men and two for women. That I know of. I believe they have snack for food. I got me a beer, the bartender was nice. They were super nice to Maria, she got some water. Going back for a few more shows in the new year. Ran into a few guys I know, and are in bands.