Our family was at Oak Hall for way longer than we should have. It was announced recently that their…read moreHead of School resigned. Their Lower School principal also resigned recently to relocate (although many would say that was a good thing). The academics at Oak Hall are not great in my opinion and the favoritism, again in my opinion, is unlike anything I've ever seen. Unless you are a big donor or friends with an administrator please don't even consider Oak Hall. Over the last few years many of the best teachers and brightest students have left for Frazier or other private schools. I also know for a fact about behavior issues and racism that have occurred that would shock you. The fancy gates and prestigious price tag status entice many families until they actually get to know the school. Some of their buildings are around 50 years old and are in desperate need of work. After 'nationwide searches' they tend to hire parents or people that many teachers and parents don't even want.

Dont waste your time for drama summer camp If your child is…read morenot active student in the school

Had my teens bday party and gotta say it was pretty fun. The place was kept pretty clean, it wasn't…read moregrimy and run down like some reviews I read. In fact the paint looked fresh, carpet was ok, place was decorated decently. The skating rink was decent and the shoes- well they're rental shoes so not the best by a long shot - they have rollerblades if you want for extra $- still expect rental shoe quality. We were shafted out of our go cart rides (thanks rain) but were offered other activities to do- rock wall climbing- bouncy kid house thing- or jumping on trampolines with bungee cords. The kid house thing was a huge hit with the littles. The other stuff we didn't do - nobody wanted to. The video game area is pretty small but good i thought. The staff was very very nice but if you schedule a party here they seem kind of rush rush when your having you r cake and pizza stuff. They need more party rooms. That would prob help. They let us bring in a fruit tray which was awesome cuz some places don't. I would do it again. *edit * My partner actually complained to me about for 40 min straight about how crappy the food court area was- took like 30 minutes to wait for a couple of pretzels, pizza was sh*tty, if somebody had an order ahead of yours forget it. He said all that junky good should be already ready and not made to order in an airfryer, takes too long. He also complained about how rushy the place was in using the party room. He said the hostess needed to stop hassling us about getting stuff done-might as well said 'hurry tf up and finish your pizza & get out'. Said the whole organization was chaotic & "completely inefficient". I mean I didn't see it that way but I'm not all tightly wound up. At least not on that day.

I am absolutely disgusted by what happened at Skate Station tonight…read more My six-year-old daughter was using a skate assist while skating on the roller rink. The rental period for the skate assist had come to an end, and an employee from skate rental came onto the rink to retrieve it. He came onto the rink while my daughter was at the inside wall and took the skate assist from her. I was on the complete opposite side of the rink watching her skate, nowhere near her. He then left her there clinging to the wall, screaming and crying because she could not skate by herself. She is SIX YEARS OLD. I understand that the rental period for the skate assist had ended. That is not the issue. The issue is that he removed the skate assist she was relying on while she was still on the rink and left her without a way to safely get around or get to me. If an employee needs to retrieve a rented skate assist from a child who is still on the rink, the absolute bare minimum should be making sure that child has a safe way to get off the rink before taking it away. Instead, he took the skate assist and walked away. When I confronted him, he tried to justify his actions rather than acknowledging what had happened or recognizing how unacceptable it was to leave a six-year-old stranded without her skate assist. I immediately spoke with the manager. Unfortunately, I was equally disappointed by how management handled the situation. The manager went over and spoke with the employee, who appeared to be his buddy, but I saw no meaningful accountability, no genuine apology, and no indication that management understood the seriousness of what had just happened. I am not upset that the skate assist rental ended. I am upset that an employee removed a skate assist from a six-year-old child and left her clinging to the wall, terrified, screaming and crying for help because she could not skate independently, while her mother was on the other side of the rink. There is a massive difference between retrieving rental equipment and safely transitioning a child away from that equipment. My daughter deserved to be treated with care and dignity. Instead, she was left crying against the wall while the employee walked away with the very thing she needed to skate. That should never happen to another child.

They host many events for various organizations and offer good discounts and deals for members of…read morethe armed services. The venue is good for a small to medium sized gathering and offers two restrooms and multiple photo opportunities outside and inside. It features and auditorium and a adequate amount of parking. It's secluded enough to offer privacy to host fundraisers, celebrations, etc. Overall it is a great venue to host an event.

I have seen two plays and I am amazed each and every time! I saw Beauty and the Beast and Grease!…read moreBoth of them blew me away! The staff were all super kind, the prices for snacks and drinks were all reasonable. You even get a nifty memorabilia cup for any purchase of beer or wine! Prices are $12 a student and I think it's a great price! It's definitely a must do in Gainesville to come here and watch a play! The best part is immediately after the show you can go ahead and meet the performers!

Wish we had taken more pictures! We saw Mamma Mia at Gainesville Community Playhouse last night. It…read morewas wonderful. The sets were high quality, loved the choreography, and the actors were stellar. I'm glad they spent the extra and simply bought the music rather than do it live. It was...ABBAsolutely amazing. GCP has been doing great shows for years; community theatre generally thrives off of word of mouth, so I'm surprised there aren't more reviews here singing their praises. The prices aren't outrageous. Acting is always great. Sets are always great. If you're in Gainesville, and haven't seen a show here--why not? Take a night off from going downtown and see some more Gainesville culture.

Just Celebrate is my go-to bakery in Gainesville! I had one of their cake decorating parties for my…read morebirthday this year. It was such a great experience and everyone was so thoughtful making sure we had a great time! We each got to decorate our own cake and choose what color we wanted the frosting. You can choose whether you'd like to use fondant or piping to decorate. The set up was so beautiful! They allow outside drinks so we set up a mimosa bar to enjoy during the cake decorating too! It was such a unique experience and I highly recommend it! I was gifted a martini glass cake from there as well and the flavor was DELICIOUS. I also recommend their cake pops! You can order those on short notice and they make a great gift! Plus they have football cake pops for football and tailgating season!

Just Celebrate is absolutely amazing. Everything is so delicious and looks spectacular. They are…read morevery creative and very meticulous about their presentation. A must go to for any celebration or just for a tasty bite

This is such a fantastic shop! Not only did I find the perfect dress, but I found it with great…read morecompany. Alisha was very insightful and patient. My only regret is that I didn't shop here first. I will recommend The Wedding Cycle to anyone looking for a beautiful gown and having a great experience while doing so.

Fantastic experience! Gretchen and Alicia are very kind and personable. They had took my vision and…read morealready had several dresses pulled when I arrived all within price range. Gretchen's communication and punctuality is top knotch. She made sure my alteration process went seamless, as well. I felt treated as family. I would recommend this shop to anyone who is getting married or needs gently used gowns for any event!

My mom and I went to Corks & Colors and ended up painting mugs. We thought we'd be there for an…read morehour, but it easily turned into three because we were so relaxed and having such a good time. They have a great variety of pieces to choose from, and the whole environment feels cozy and creative. The only thing I'd mention is that the music kept shifting from loud to soft, which was a little distracting. If you're sensitive to sound, sitting outside might be a better option next time (the outdoor seating was full when we went). Overall, we loved it and will definitely be back. It's such a peaceful way to spend an afternoon.

The place was adorable, lots of art on the walls and examples of ideas for your own pottery. Very…read morefun, my only issue was that the paintbrushes were very bad, so it was difficult to paint accurately. But it was a lot of fun and I'll be back soon!!