Hot dog! How do I get to be the first person to review Pontiac's Little Art Theater? Well, it's an…read morehonor. To be fair, this place wasn't even on my radar until recently they were hosting a screening of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari complete with live musical accompaniment. If you have never seen a silent movie presented with live accompaniment, I highly recommend you keep your eyes open and jump at any chance you get. Well, this little theater was absolutely darling! From the concession stand, that included Michigan booze, Michigan candy, and some serious hot dogs compete with sauteed onions and peppers, to the gorgeous light fixtures, and even the charming bathrooms that could have been pulled right out of a bed and breakfast magazine. The staff was friendly. Street parking was easy to find. Admission was reasonable. Acoustics were good. Seating was comfortable. Downtown Pontiac seems to be a bit of a work in progress. The theater was what drew us there. I'll certainly be on the lookout for more events in the venue. Methinks the place probably isn't on your radar, but it should be. Check it out. Make the drive. Be delighted.

We got married at the Lafayette Grande this past weekend (July 2026) and I truly, truly can't…read morerecommend it enough. If you haven't toured their spaces, please go check it out. I initially found the venue through a comment on a Reddit thread about Metro-Detroit venues and I'm so glad I stumbled upon it. As soon as we toured the building and saw the gorgeous 1920s architecture, we knew we'd found the right place. As the building was formerly a Masonic Temple, the craftsmanship and design flourishes in the building were absolutely unmatched compared to anywhere else we looked. We did our rehearsal dinner the night before in The Pontiac Lounge, our ceremony and reception in The Crystal Ballroom, then threw an afterparty in The Speakeasy Lounge downstairs. We had a total of roughly 170 guests, but they have space for a lot more than that if you need it. It was such a fun party and our guests (and vendors!) spoke so highly of the space, the food, the staff and the atmosphere. The entire process was unbelievably smooth. Everything went flawlessly before, during and after. That's a testament to the whole team that made it happen there. From the initial tour, to tastings, to setup and teardown, everyone was so helpful and easy to work with. They execute events with unrivaled professionalism and experience, which in turn, removed a ton of stress from our planning process. A few other perks and great things worth mentioning: -There is plenty of free parking, which is a huge bonus and made the travel logistics very simple. -There are a bunch of cool spots within walking distance in Downtown Pontiac that we used for exterior photos. Lots of great architecture and murals as backdrops. -There are several other gorgeous rooms available in the building, that they could honestly accommodate your wedding in a million different ways. -The food was incredible. -The Crystal Ballroom has beautiful architectural details (insanely cool handcrafted woodwork, trim, etc.). The decor of the room is so good on its own, that we didn't have to bring in a ton of outside decorations. -Our main points of contact were the owners (and it's worth mentioning that this is a family-owned business). You can tell they really love what they do and have a passion for their events, food and historic building. -The new floors in the bar area upstairs are gorgeous. The new chandeliers and work they've done in the Speakeasy is stunning. -On that note, the Speakeasy was a great party space (my wife and I DJ'd the afterparty along with some other musician friends and it was a great way to top off the night). -We did every single thing we wanted at a price point that was right in our budget. Our wedding looked and felt like it cost much, much more than we paid. To Greg, Rob, Ryan, Lauren and the whole team: thank you so much. 10/10 every step of the way. I've passed your info along to some friends who are in the early stages of planning their wedding and will be recommending the Lafayette Grande to anyone and everyone who asks. Thanks a million, Devin and Sarah

Beautiful facility and WONDERFUL PEOPLE!! The taste testing's through the months were the bomb, and…read morea great way to get a feel for the food. You'll get to know the staff very well, as they help you up and down the elevators and give you tips and tricks. The brothers were all so nice and present throughout the entire process, along with Lauren, always stopping at every table to make sure you have everything you need. I love that they even have the bar open during the testings. The day of my wedding went perfect. They fed everyone so fast, and everyone complimented the food. We provided our own charger plates and this facility even washed them all for us before we went to pick them up the next day. They had the few things we left in an area for us, loading everything in and out was perfect, I just loved it. They really made my wedding day so special. I recommend them to everyone. We toured numerous venues and as soon as we saw this one it was a no brainer. We booked the Crystal Ballroom and it was just so amazing. We loved it. It's also a great venue to have kids.

The Crofoot is a great space for an event. There is a lot of areas to chill. I was very impressed…read morehow much space is available. I will definitely be back here!

This is one of my favorite concert venues in Michigan, so local and so much fun. It's small so it's…read morenever overwhelming to be in here. Most of the staff I've interacted with have been very lovely. I always get excited when I get to see a concert here.

We had our daughter's wedding at the Pine Knob Mansion on July 19,2026. Every aspect of the wedding…read morewas absolutely perfect. Anna, the wedding coordinator for the Mansion was awesome, always there when you needed her. The food was the best wedding food Ive ever experienced. Our guest raved about the venue beauty. I highly recommend this venue. I cannot say enough how great it was.

"Review #500" :-D…read more October 31, 2024 On Friday October 4th I attended a Beautiful Fall wedding at The Pine Knob Mansion for My Dear and Close friends Phil & Jessica. The main road entrance starts with a welcome sign to Pine Knob Golf Course. The winding road will lead you pass the greens with golfers, then several expensive residential homes. There are two venue banquet buildings called The Carriage and this one called The Pine Knob Mansion. Both have valet parking service at their entrance doors. My photos attached will show how wonderful this place was from start to finish. The ceremony was outside in the Garden Gazebo area overlooking the ski lifts and property of Pine Knob with fold up chairs on the grass area. This venue can accommodate all seasons of the year for many memorable and personal events. The outdoor brick patio was large enough for both cocktail hour after ceremony and again in the evening with a DJ for music and dancing. The Bride and Groom performed their special dances together on it plus with their parents. The wedding and party time continued till midnight! The efficient servers were very attentive when eating the plated sit-down dinner. They also served refill of waters quickly too. The Formal banquet room was very elegant with Chiavari Chairs, along with great lighting. Check out my attached photos of Jess and Phil's special and lovely wedding which expresses it all! The Food was Fantastic and Oh My Deeeelicious along with Great plate presentation! This location can be found on The Knot and has different price packages based on your event for food and desserts. My Friends Phi and Jess opted to bring in their own seasonal desserts with cider and donuts along with mini parfait desserts for that special Fall Style Theme. My photos attached shows a wooden wall with pegs on it for displaying the variety of donuts. What a wonderful and impeccable wedding venue for Phil & Jessica. Thanks to the terrific and pleasant staff who showed teamwork working together serving here at The Pine Knob Mansion. Sincerely, Karen N. SpecialK :-)

We came here for a baby shower event, which was really cool. But this is the area with office…read moreworkspaces. Apparently on weekends they rent space out for other events while people aren't using the office space area. It looks like a pleasurable space where I would set my office, and could work from no problem. I don't know what the prices are so it's really hard to comment on how that would work but from looking at some of the offices I saw there in they're two story building, someone could basically hold a meeting in the meeting space, have lunch in the lunch area with a client, and then have their own private workspace. The bathrooms are clean, and the air is very professional.

Outstanding place to work at while in town visiting family. The managed Olivia was incredibly…read morehelpful and made my experience super easy. I also rented their conference room to close a deal and she made it feel like I was at home! I would highly recommend 429 main to anyone considering renting an office, conference room, or just to get out of the house occasionally to work somewhere else. Not to mention, the interior design of this place is awesome. I loved the green theme everywhere. Thank you team 429 main!

2gather is the best venue by far!!! My husband and I just got married yesterday on May 19th. When…read moreI tell you they went above and beyond they did exactly that. We were their first circle ceremony with a guest count of 225. From the ceiling decorations to the all elegance of their venue, and the staff are a dream. Kim and Jennifer thank you for the heart and soul you poured in us and our day along with what you do! Your passion truly shows!!! You guys book with them you will not be sorry!!! Warmly the Szpanelewskis!!!!

Very beautiful setting for a wedding! Spacious rooms and chapel. Ample parking as well.read more

My wife and I stay with Joan and Buck once a year when visiting family. 2019 was our 8th year in a…read morerow. Our room is comfortable and quiet. The breakfast menu is VAST. Pancakes Pecan, blueberry or cheese. Try the cheese you'll thank me:-) Eggs and omelettes made to order. Home made yogurt, chai tea, scones and coffee cake, or muffins rotated on alternate days. The meal is rounded out with fresh fruit and hot coffee. Oh stop by the coffee cart for fresh baked cookies if you need an afternoon or bedtime snack before turning in for the night. In May 2015 we were married in CA. My future father in law could not make the trip due to health reasons. Joan and Buck to the rescue. We had a small ceremony in August which her father and mother attended. The Mill Pond Inn's garden setting was perfect for our second wedding.

This is a wonderful and elegant Inn to stay in. It's in the heart of downtown Clarkston which is…read moregreat because the restaurants Clarkston has to offer are so good. Honcho and the Fed are my personal favorites. I love The park downtown had to offer, also!! Great location and great Inn!