The Forum Theatre's production of Elf was just what we needed to kick off the holiday season! The…read morecast was energetic, passionate, and perfect for every role they played. The sets were well done and full of character. The whole performance had us smiling. It was a great take on the now classic movie. The theatre seating is intimate, I can't say there's a bad seat in the house. The concessions were tasty and affordable. The seats themselves are not incredibly comfortable but there was plenty of legroom. My one note of caution is that the theatre is in the middle of an area very heavy populated by the homeless community. Overall, a great experience and a wonderful display of local theatre!

Highest recommendation for Forum Theatre, Wichita. Their…read moreproduction of Titanic was, I have to say, EPIC. I don't use that word lightly. Large cast, nearly 30, costumes incredible from 1st class, long ball gowns & tiaras, 2nd class, the wanna-be's wearing their cheaper finery, and 3rd class hopefuls, traveling with nothing but hopes & dreams for a future. The Titanic staff & crew equally perfectly attired, (ie.number of brass buttons on captains jacket). Stage set, huge open stairways leading to upper decks, to lowest engine room where the stoker "shoveled" coal into red-glowing lighted, really smoking, fire pits. Amazing! But it is the singing and yes dancing, but the voices which carried the story, each word of song perfectly understood. We met the characters, true to real life, and hoped & dreamed with them, learned to love and hate some, as the true details played out. The Tony award winning score made us laugh, then wish for a different ending. We hoped for each, as we listened & watched. We cried for the strength & courage of these men & women, and cheered through tears after the final song. Bravo Forum! Can't wait for your November 5 2022 show, Words & Music of Diana Ross.

Visiting the Frank Lloyd Wright Allen House in Wichita is a rewarding little detour, even if you're…read moreonly taking it in from the sidewalk, since the grounds are private and not open to the public, but you can still see a surprising amount while being respectful of the property. Designed in 1915 for Henry and Elsie Allen, the house is a beautiful example of Wright's Prairie Style, all long horizontal lines, art glass, and a low roofline that settles into the neighborhood in that unmistakable Wright way. They do offer tours, but this random weekday after lunchtime wasn't one of those times, so I just walked the perimeter and appreciated how the geometric detailing and symmetry reveal themselves from different angles, making it absolutely worth a quiet stop. [Review 729 of 2026 - 80 in Kansas - 25910 overall]

Every time I go to a new FLW I always say "this is my favorite one." I truly think - 'could I live…read morehere right now?' This one I would say yes. The gift shop is so little and that is fine but it is difficult to herd the guests and the tour guide we had was really knowledgable. The house is nice and I think the normal tour is the one people should opt for because it covers what you want anyway. The best part, they accommodated us last minute and I really appreciate that. I wish that the gift store had enamel pins :)

I visited Lazy Moon Ranch this month with my elderly parents and a good friend, and we had a…read morejoyful, awesome experience. I cannot recommend this place more. It isn't just the place, it's the people, Erin and Jerramy, the owners of the Ranch, go above and beyond and have really created a beautiful place. My parents are 86 and 91 years old and my Mom has mobility issues. Erin and Jerramy were so kind and accommodating. They met us at the car with the golf cart and drove us to each enclosure since my Mom cannot walk far. When we reached the Patagonian Mara's, they had a chair prepared for my Mom to sit in, and we all got to feed them crispy lettuce. Such interesting little creatures, like a mix between a rabbit, a deer, and a capybara. We fed a huge 80 lb African tortoise over 20 years old, met goats of different types (I loved the Nubian goats with their velvety floppy ears), ducks, chickens, beautiful cats, different types of sheep, alpacas that are so so so cute, and an unforgettable experience with Penelope. Who is Penelope? She is the cutest ever African Crested Porcupine. I never thought I would pet a porcupine, but she is very sweet and loves her animal cracker treats. She takes them from you gently, but with gusto, lol. Petting her feels somewhat like petting vinyl straws. I saw that her ears are remarkably human-like in appearance. The idea that they "throw" their quills is a complete myth. They are pointy, but do not have barbs and she is not interested in using them unless threatened. She even likes to lay on her side to get belly scritches! We also signed up for the Painting With Alpacas, and I'm so glad we did. At first my Dad was a little intimidated and said he would just watch. But then when he saw how Erin was giving such easy, step by step instructions, and how fun it was, he took over my Mom's painting and ended up doing it all himself (sorry Mom, lol). We painted hummingbirds and were very pleased with the results. My friend had never painted anything before in her life, but ended up with a beautiful painting. And being surrounded by alpacas (and Larry, the llama) made it really cool. They are so incredibly curious. They came right up to us while we were painting and just stared, which kept making us laugh. At first we weren't sure we would be able to do the painting because it was a really weirdly hot and humid day (never that hot in October normally), and I didn't want my parents to get overheated. But when we got to the spot where the painting is, in the shade, with the cool fans blowing on us, and Erin gave us cold water, we cooled down completely and were actually very comfortable and completely enjoyed just sitting there, taking in the nature, and painting while relaxing. Afterwards, we stopped by the gift shop and picked up some cute items. I got some alpaca wool socks (love them), a t shirt, and some alpaca wool shoe inserts. My friend got a little miniature alpaca that is so cute. They had a surprisingly good selection of many cute items, including earrings made from porcupine quills. My only regrets are 2 things, and neither of them are a reflection in any way on the experience itself: I just wish I had been able to see more of the property and ALL of the animals, like the emus, and feeding the donkeys or horses, and I would have liked to buy some fresh eggs. But because my parents were with me, I didn't want to wear them out too much. But that was my own decision, and not because the owners neglected to show us everything. I will just have to come back, enjoy doing another painting, and meet and interact with all the animals we missed the first time. Even if you do get to see most everything on your first visit, you could come back many times and have a unique experience every time. My second regret is that I forgot to pre-medicate with allergy medication before I went. So I had some hay fever the next day. I happen to have really annoying allergies, and the hay combined with the animals, irritated my allergies. After a few days of allergy pills I was back to normal. But my friend who pre-medicated and took her allergy pill before we went, had zero symptoms. So that would be my recommendation for anyone who has allergies.....pre-medicate. And I will remember to do that next time I go. Beautiful unique experience that I recommend for all, young or old, and for everyone in between. Thank you, Erin, Jerramy, and your large extended 4-legged family, for an unforgettable day!

If I had a lot of money and I never had to work again, I would create a place like Lazy Moon Ranch,…read moreand I would be forever happy. Just a place where animals can live out their lives in peace, and where every day is Halloween, with a barn that's been converted to a haunted house, and an outdoor space full of games and fun surprises around every corner. A place outside where you can create art with the farm animals who live with you, and just be surrounded by color and zaniness. A visit to Lazy Moon Ranch is a must if you're in the Augusta area. You'll have a lot of fun playing wall ball, disc golf, playing on the playground, fishing in the fishing hole, racing ducks and lots more. There are animals everywhere that you can interact with. (Feed a capybara or pygmy goat!) Pet a donkey! Watch a tortoise go from one house to another. It's hard to describe Lazy Moon Ranch, but it reminds me a lot of Pee-wee's Playhouse: there's something interesting to look at around every corner. One of the things that Lazy Moon Ranch specializes in is painting parties, where you can paint with alpacas. I didn't know what to expect with this activity, because I'm always wary of animals, but the alpacas are very gentle and tame, and the painting activity is structured enough that it put me at ease. Our instructor, the owner, is an artist herself, so she made the painting lesson easy to follow and fun. I walked away with a really cool painting! Afterward, you can feed the alpacas. Lazy Moon Ranch also celebrates Halloween 365 days a year. You can tell from the haunted house they have in their barn, and all of the Halloween decorations everywhere. This is the place for any Halloween lover to visit, for sure. This is one of those places where it's difficult to describe just how great it is, because you need to visit to experience it. So: Just visit Lazy Moon Ranch! It will probably be one of the most unique and memorable places you have ever visited.

MakeICT is an amazing place. They have basically every tool and machine imaginable and for only $25…read morea month you can get 24/7 access to all of them! They have a pottery room, wood shop, metal shop, laser cutters, 3D printers, sewing machines, a computer lab, screen printing, electronics lab, and more! You can basically create anything you can imagine in this wonderful space! Everyone is super friendly and helpful. It's run by volunteers and is supported by grants and the monthly dues. I recently joined and I have spent so much time there already! I might be addicted to creating.

I really like this place! I've been a member for about a year, and have had no problems. I've…read moretaken a lot of classes, both paid and free, and they have always been great. I am looking forward to the move to a bigger space, at the old Booth grade school. Best use of $25.00 each month I know of!

Second time there. First time was several years ago. I like the mixture of historic artifacts…read more The Greek and Roman sections were my favorites. I spent a lot of time reading the information posted. I spent over two hours there. There is a children's play area on the third floor if you want to bring your youngsters.

I am a sucker for old school encyclopedic museums, and this one is pretty iconic in this arena…read more It's eclectic, filled with oddities, and super fun for the whole family. Where else are you going to see dinosaurs, mummys, and a handwritten letter by Elizabeth I? I really enjoyed walking around, exploring, and I know my kiddo did as well. It's in an old building downtown and has loads of charm everywhere you look. 4/5 stars because I thought the kids play area was a bit of a letdown - it felt a bit dirty and neglected. There also isn't a cafe, which I think would be a fun addition if they ever plan on expanding or remodeling. The exhibits were wonderful though, and I thought for the price it was a great deal. Overall I'd for sure go back and if you're the kind of person that enjoys something off the beaten path, or has a love for old stories and a solid diorama, this is the place for you.

The Mid-America All-Indian Center disappointed us. The…read moreprice of admission provided access to an art exhibit and the gift shop. Maybe the place has cut back due to Covid.

Although the museum is small and there is an low admission fee, the exhibits were informative and…read moreprovoking. We also enjoyed that the museum supported Indigenous artists by displaying art pieces for sale within the museum. They have hands-on exhibits that are perfect for small children, and the staff was very helpful and kind. It's also conveniently near the Keeper of the Plains statue.

It's small but I liked it. The docent Henry was very friendly and knowledgeable. Henry told me a…read morelot about the 4-8-4 locomotive. If you love trains I think it's worth a visit.

I loved this place. I was visiting in from California and the locomotives were so cool!!!!! we also…read moresaw some trains go by the museum too! I do want to add that the docents were amazing and Robert who was the cashier was so nice and he was such an amazing person and I'm glad he rung me up for my souvenirs. Thank you and I will for sure be visiting next time I'm here.

I hired Four Points for their "Portable Event," which is essentially a mobile petting zoo, for my…read moreson's first birthday. Their prices were totally reasonable, they were awesome to work with, and they were extremely professional. They showed up early and were fully prepared to setup in any location we desired. They setup a pen in the back yard and created their amazing petting zoo which for this occasion included an alpaca, 2 miniature goats, a miniature pony, a miniature donkey, a 2-week-old baby lamb, a duck, a chicken, and a bunny. The animals were clearly loved, well looked after, and clean. They are a family business and all 4 of them came (Mom, Dad, son, and daughter). Everyone had a specific job so things were safe and fun for the kids. The kids LOVED it and we got pictures that will last us a lifetime! If an animal left a dropping (which they will) it was instantly cleaned up off the grass! At the end, they left my yard EXACTLY the way they found it with absolutely no evidence that a petting zoo had ever been there. Not one rogue alpaca poo! Every parent came to me asking for their information because they wanted to book them for their next kids party. I can't wait to take my son to their ranch because the pictures on their site look amazing! These people are professional, the animals are friendly, and the combination of fun and education is something both parent and child can appreciate together. I think they should change their name to Five Points Ranch though because they are clearly a 5 star place!!!