The theater is kind of a death trap. Even in the seats for the audience, the flooring alternates…read morebetween spongey and hard. The seats have a surprising extra bit of recline. The walkway is awkwardly carved into the floor, with an inch or two of raised, spongey flooring you could trip over. But, if we're talking backstage? Oh, my God. Someone please contact the fire department. There are hundreds of loose boards, many of which are all just leaning precariously against a wall, possibly even with nails attached. There are random bits of junk everywhere. Sawhorses, folding chairs, props and costumes. There is hardly room to walk through at all. The people who are involved with this place are kind of cult like. As best as I can determine, most of them lead fairly pathetic lives. They largely work minimum wage jobs. The one thing these actors/directors/chairs have going for them is their involvement with community theater. It is their sole source of joy, what they really live for, even though most of these people don't earn one red cent from singing or acting here. It wouldn't be so bad, except they take it far too seriously. I ended up quitting a show after I dared to criticize a director (note: their directors change with each individual show, with the title passed around incestuously amongst a small group of involved theater people). Part of my criticism was that the actors were only doing the show for the fun of it, so if she was going to make the show no fun, there was no point in continuing to do it. Reactions were extreme. Pearls were clutched. Theater people passionately defended their fellow theater people. I, exasperated, quit the show and continued with my real life. You know. Where my career is actually important to me, and meaningfully contributes to the world. These are people who passionately proclaim that this ugly, run-down, trashy building is deeply meaningful to them. Never mind that the stage looks like it is made of a bunch of boxes painted together. (Surprisingly, Racine's theater is much classier than Kenosha's). No, the small group of theater nerds who run this place are completely incapable of understanding that the directors they appoint amongst themselves only have imaginary power, in their imaginary worlds. Better to keep your distance from this place.

This review is hurting my heart to make. My husband and I have been going to the BRF for almost 20…read moreyears. We never missed (aside from Covid). Every year we'd go multiple times. We started a family, we'd bring everyone we knew and loved. It has always been a special tradition for us. We would spend a lot of money. Get the friends of faire passes. Buy food, swords, play games, support the artists and vendors and performers, Etc. Until the prices hikes. The last 2-4 years, we only started going once a year. And what's wild, we were making more money? So how is it that we were having to spend less because of how expensive faire became? We were no longer spending extra because pricing on everything was so expensive. And not just a little expensive... the price jumps have become outlandish. It would be different if there were significant improvements or changes to the grounds, additional bathrooms, better water access or if the workers were getting paid more or new shows were being added. But none of these things have happened from what I've seen or heard. Even some of our favorite vendors left and haven't returned. I'm not sure if my family will be attending BRF this year or any year going forward. And that makes me so incredibly sad. It's always been such a big part of our lives. We started as teenagers that helped in the sand pits during gladiator battles before the joust, to being in our 30s introducing it to our babies, thinking we'd keep going to faire even after we were old and grey. Now faire feels overly commercialized and like the only thing worth caring about is money. I know how popular faire got. Especially after becoming viral on social media. So I understand the need to hike prices a little to compensate for supplies for the amount of people attending, inflation, etc. But what is happening is price gouging, and it's unbelievable. This is not the faire we've always known and loved. If things change we may come back. But until then we will be looking into other alternatives... please do better Bristol. You're losing your long term customer base...

Another summer, another visit to Bristol! We were there for the opening day of Faire which was a…read morelot of fun and tends to be less crowded than later in the season when the themed days start up. We also saved money this year by ordering their "Holidazzle" tickets (buy tickets online in the winter for the following summer season: rather than the $40 gate price or $36 Menards price, we paid $30 for each adult ticket; they are only valid for certain weeks). Despite it being a hot day, there was a breeze most of the time, and there are trees in a lot of spaces, so that helped. One piece of infrastructure I wish they would improve is the sun tarps above the seating areas of all the stages; they are all faded through and really do nothing to stop the sun, and the summers are only getting hotter.... Shows are great, as always. We saw Tiny Girl Big Show, Don Juan and Esmeralda, Dora Viellette the Hurdy Gurdy Lady, Menage a Moi, and Cirque du Sewer. Laugh, interact, and tip your performers!! Lots of food options (I had the amazing garlic mushrooms, a pulled pork sandwich, a Pina colada slushy and candied pecans to take home). Be sure you're hydrating in this weather; a girl passed out while watching one of the shows we were at! Enjoy all the artisan crafts (my friend bought a ring, I always look at Gnome and Fairy Pottery, we got some reading material at Arte of the Book) and of course souvenir merch at the gift shop. At this time of summer the grounds are also particularly lovely: orange day lilies were blooming , and other areas near rest areas with fountains looked nice. Overall, still a solid faire to visit! Huzzah!

The teachers have pulled my daughter out her shell and made her confident not just in her dance,…read morebut in her every day life as well.

From the owner: At Em’s Dance Center, we believe dance is for everyone. Our studio offers a wide variety of…read moreprograms designed to inspire movement, creativity, and confidence. From competitive teams to recreational classes, we welcome dancers of all ages—children, teens, and adults alike. In addition to traditional dance styles, we’re proud to offer aerial classes, giving students the chance to explore movement in a truly unique and exciting way. What makes us different? Our community-first approach. Whether you’re training for competition, taking your very first class, or joining an adult program for fitness and fun, you’ll find encouragement, support, and a place to belong. Our experienced instructors are passionate about helping every dancer grow, not only in skill but also in self-expression, confidence, and joy. At Em’s Dance Center, you won’t just learn choreography—you’ll discover friendships, strength, and the freedom to move. Join us and see how dance can uplift, challenge, and inspire at every stage of life.

Apple Holler is a you pick apple orchard, restaurant, shop, and bakery…read more In recent years, I noticed that they offer holiday catered meals and finally gave it a try this past Christmas. The menu was prime rib (with gravy and horseradish sauce), sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, apple bread stuffing, carrots, rolls, dutch apple pie and more. We were able to order a few a la carte items to go along with it (hard apple cider, extra sides etc). It was plenty of food and our family loved everything. They included easy instructions for reheating in the oven so on Christmas our house still smelled like all the delicious food (without all the work!). Everyone was so nice and they even gave us a $10 gift certificate to come back and try their restaurant (which we plan on doing!). Get to it!

A wonderful apple orchard that has plenty for the kids to do is a great place to visit…read more Was able to eat at the restaurant several times so an overview is in order. The establishment is very clean and has a gift shop with all sorts of tasty offerings. The apple pie is simply wonderful, a scoop of ice cream is an excellent ad and once you have this dessert you will certainly be back. The restaurant menu has a nice variety of selections, the Ruben is great, the French Dip is awesome but unfortunately the 1/2 burger was pretty sad, dry, probably microwaved and the thousand island dressing pretty much nonexistent. However, the fries are exceptional! You order at the counter and the food came out very quickly by some very friendly staff.

My daughter wanted voice and piano lessons and we chose to have her take classes here. I like the…read moreproximity to my home as well as how clean and pretty this location is! The instructors are very good, professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do. My daughter is definitely in good hands with these instructors as they guide her into developing her musical skills and abilities. At first, it was a little weird finding that the location is in a basement when entering through the front doors but the rear entrance leads directly to the downstairs studio. This business is perfect for us and our needs. Thank you RG Performing Art Studio! I highly recommend this place for your musical needs!

From the owner: Voice lessons, piano lessons, theatre workshops, dance classes, yoga classes, and audition prep.read more

This company was absolutely Awsome! They are great for private parties. They always make sure each…read morechild has a balloon everywhere we ran into them. We also used them for my moms surprise 60th at the Birchwood grill.

I CANNOT say enough about the Big Balloon Tycoon! He was SO professional and did AMAZING work!…read moreEveryone just LOVED him! He was punctual, VERY nice and dressed very well for the part! His balloon creations were simply INCREDIBLE! He even made the birthday boy a Buzz Lightyear! He went well above what we expected (even fixing broken balloons before he left!) We found him to be quite reasonable and WELL WORTH the money! We will DEFINITELY be calling again!

Intimate music venue with great ambiance. I've seen two concerts there and will be going back.read more

truly a beautiful intimate venue, great sound a good drink selection and attentive staff, the…read moreattention to detail in micro venues like this make them more memorable than big venues

We booked Simmons Auditorium in May 2015 with Allison for our wedding reception Saturday, May 28,…read more2016 and we were very pleased with the location and it did not disappoint. Cindy the event coordinator that started in January 2016 was great! We were disappointed that one of our vendors told us about the staff change at the Kemper Center and that Allison was no longer there as of November 2015. As the bride, I did not hear directly from anyone at the Kemper Center about the staff change. As a professional courtesy, at the very least they would reach out to their clients that have events booked when there is a staff change, but they didn't. Lucky for the "powers that be" Cindy is wonderful and wow'd us! She is super friendly and knowledgeable about weddings and events and all around great to work with. From the first phone call to the goodbye hug at 11:45pm on the night of our reception Cindy was so helpful, professional, accommodating and amazing. She went above and beyond with helping us with the plans for our reception. Cindy explained everything and made sure we understood all our options for drinks and liquor services. The day/night of the event the entire staff was incredible and the venue was clean and perfectly set up! The staff was super efficient and effective! The AC was cranking out and everyone had an amazing time!! The entire staff at the Kemper Center was amazing as well. James was particularly helpful and definitely provided extraordinary customer service at the reception. He went above and beyond in terms of service and all around was simply great! The grounds were lovely and it was a picture perfect day to take lots of photos. We loved every moment. The only slight disappointment was the fountain was not on so we didn't take any pictures around it otherwise it was a splendid day that we will cherish for many years to come!!!

We had used Founder's Hall for our wedding reception March 2020. The room was great and worked…read moreperfectly for our event, but when it came to communication last before the event, they were on the slower side to respond and answer questions, however all questions got answered. When it came to the event the hosts were extremely kind and so helpful when needed. They are quite pricey, but worth it. They were accommodating when and where possible. I do recommend them for future events to those who are looking.

This is one of my favorite museums in southeastern Wisconsin. Right in Lake Michigan with ample…read moreparking. Donations welcomed a beautiful gift shop with so much to explore. So many beautiful artifacts in history layout.

This is a great free museum! Drove out to Kenosha for the day and was pleasantly surprised by the…read morepublic museum. It's free so I wasn't expecting much, but it was very nice. I really enjoyed the lay out. It was the perfect size. My kiddo really enjoyed the animals upstairs and the Dino skeleton. Kenosha is so lucky to have free museums. Definitely worth a visit! The civil war museum is in the same lot. We stopped there too but the woman at the front said it was a lot of reading and didn't really recommend it for my 6 year old.

I've gone to Pacetti's for almost 12 years now. From when I started piano till now, a senior who's…read morelearned two new instruments since then. Always had the best prices around, friendly staff, clean place. All around best music store in Kenosha.

From the owner: With Musical services provided at this location since 1953, Pacetti's Maestro of Music is Kenosha's…read morehome of outstanding musical instrument rental, repair, customer service, sales and more! Our emphasis is on Band, Orchestra and Percussion.