Had the pleasure to see The Rainmaker during its last week. The cast members did a fantastic job of…read moremaking you feel like you were right outside their door watching the drama unfold. Exceptional use of a small stage - the set was well laid out & realistic for a period piece. Theatre is well equipped and staffed with people who care that you have a good time. Sad to say I was excited to smell the popcorn when we opened the front door..you can take in to eat while watching the play however we devoured ours beforehand! Recommend this gem for a great date night.

Wonderful theatre here! Great box office staff (we bought tickets this time since the performance…read morewas in high demand) but have done rush tickets before and the box office staff was wonderful. This is the old movie theater that still has a lot of life to it! The productions are amazing and transporting! Concessions available before and at intermission (including beer, wine, pop, coffee, candy, and fresh popcorn)-which they allow you to take into the theater to enjoy.

I'm extremely disappointed with how Anoka Technical College handled my situation. I had to withdraw…read morefrom the semester due to a miscarriage--something completely out of my control and already incredibly difficult to go through. Instead of showing even a basic level of compassion or flexibility, the school denied my tuition reimbursement request. It's honestly shocking how rigid and unsupportive the process was. You'd think an institution that claims to support students would be able to recognize extraordinary circumstances like this. Instead, I was met with cold policy enforcement and no willingness to help. I understand that rules exist, but there should be room for humanity in situations like this. This experience has left a really negative impression. If you're a parent or dealing with any kind of family or medical situation, I would strongly reconsider coming here--because when something serious happens, don't expect understanding or support.

I have had wonderful experiences at Anoka Tech! All of my teachers were excellent and very…read morehelpful; I also felt they genuinely cared about my education and wanted the best possible outcome. I highly recommend this school. I attended once in the 1990s and decided to return to Anoka Tech in the mid 2020s for a career change. Both times, I've been very happy with the teachers and the skills that were so enthusiastically shared with me. Highly recommend!!

What brought me here was that it was the setting for a pie contest, hosted by Sweet Potato Comfort…read morePie. I was in the audience. I don't get to many art galleries. Wall to wall paintings. Many would be good for a child's room and would make a great gift. For a shower as well. They have such novelty paintings i.e. the history of jeans, Dad's rootbeer, Rod Serling from the Night Gallery days. I loved meeting Kelly and was in awe of this place. Another reason to come to the West Bank. It's on the block for the Wednesday weekly West End days with all the vendors.

They never followed through on texts or phone calls . A business needs to be reliable .read more

Attending this school was the most traumatizing experience of my life, and I am still affected by…read moreit to this day. I graduated in 2019, and throughout my time there, both students and teachers displayed extreme racism that the administration continuously ignored or excused. Students on the worship team would call us "monkeys" and tell us to "go back to Africa." When we reported it, the principal's response was, "I don't think they meant it like that." This dismissal became a pattern,every racist act was brushed aside instead of being taken seriously. During my senior year, a teacher, Todd Manske, physically and verbally attacked my friends and me in the school parking lot. We were listening to clean music in our car when he ran up, slammed on the door, and screamed: "Do you think little kids want to hear N-word, N-word, this early in the morning?!" He actually said the full racial slur multiple times, with rage in his face as he hit the car. I was terrified he was going to hurt us. The school did absolutely nothing. This teacher is still employed there today.Another student, Austin Strandlund, repeatedly threatened my sister's life, saying he would lynch her and shoot her if she ever came to his house. Once again,the school did nothing. This same student and another mocked George Floyd's death as if it were a joke. When students of color stood up and told them it was wrong, another student, Mark Ustimchuk, told us to "LEAVE AMERICA." The school ignored it until we exposed the incident on social media and it went viral. Even then, the students only received a light slap on the wrist. Austin also brought a Confederate flag to prom in 2019. When we reported it, the secondary principal excused it by saying, "Well, his parents said it was okay." Yet, in the same breath, the school forced me and another Black student to remove our "Black Excellence" shirts. Austin would also "joke" daily about shooting up the school and said that my sister and I would be the first targets. Despite reporting this, nothing was ever done to protect us.This school is not a Christian school,it is a breeding ground for racism, hate, and trauma. The administration enabled both students and teachers to degrade and threaten students of color without consequence. To this day, I am deeply scarred by how I was treated there, and I am speaking out so no other family has to go through what mine did. Do not bring your kids to this school.

Great school that teaches the Bible and challenges students educationally! Graduated in 2017 and…read morethankful for the experience I had here

Friendly staff, wonderful shows, adorable atmosphere! We've always been wildly impressed with the…read moreproductions we see at Northern Starz. The facility is always clean and the volunteers very welcoming.

From the owner: Northern Starz Theatre Company is a non-profit, educational and community theater of Ramsey, MN…read morewho's mission is to promote awareness, appreciation, and fundamentals of theater arts through education of, and performances by, students of all ages. Our roots are with an informal organization called Broadway on Site began in 1996. It was designed to bring the theater experience to young students in the north suburban area of the Twin Cities who had a desire to learn about theater (or who perhaps just wanted to be in a play). Broadway on Site continues to offer theater programs through local Anoka Hennepin School District's Community Education programs. Starting in 2010, Broadway on Site added an "advanced, audition-only group" experience for students who have satisfactorily completed four previous Broadway on Site productions. In 2012 the informal organization producing the advanced shows was organized into what is now known as Northern Starz Theatre.

Mary is a nice lady. Her at works are breathtaking especially the landscapes. Really easy to talk…read moreto. I will recommmend her to anyone.

From the owner: Bring Art into Your Life! Choose from beautiful, ready-made…read morepieces or request something custom—just for you! Mediums: Calligraphy, Watercolors, Acrylics, Ink, & Architectural Drawings Unleash Your Creativity: Join our inspiring art classes: Calligraphy Painting: Watercolors & Acrylics Ink Drawing Matting & Mounting Artwork Love what you see? Prints are available for most original artwork—perfect for gifts or home décor!

We went to a class today at the Andover Y. It was a painting class. We didn't know what we would be…read moredoing till we got there. This is a big Y. It is part of Andover Community Center too. I look forward to trying some other classes at this Y.

I popped here this past weekend for working out. I used one of my guest passes with a friend. The…read moreprocess was very smooth and easy. Bonita at the front desk who helped was so helpful and friendly. I know some Y locations have some lockers that have code locks on them and you don't need a personal lock. This location did not. I didn't realize that till I was in the locker room. I did go back up to the front desk and Bonita was able to borrow me a lock with me just giving my car keys in exchange. There is huge amount of various machines here for anyone and everyone to get a workout in. They have numerous squat racks as well. It was definitely busy on a Saturday morning but I was able to get a workout in without having to wait for a machine. Definitely an awesome Y location!

It is a very affordable place to get your college education. But the school is very outdated and…read morethe only building that they keep nice is the main building. The other buildings that are not the main building. Are falling apart and they are the most outdated. But the teachers do care about you though and they want to see you to succeed in your classes. So, Long story short. The building looks like shit, but the people here are nice.

From the owner: Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an open-door, comprehensive higher education institution…read morecommitted to excellence in teaching and learning. Anoka-Ramsey is committed to responding to the educational needs of its changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment. Anoka-Ramsey Community College is committed to developing articulate, critical and creative thinkers who are responsible contributors to the community.

If you have a complicated dress or are worried about the complexity of the alterations you need…read moredone, GO HERE!! Brenda is truly an expert and will make sure everything is complete to perfection! She never rushes you as well, which is so nice (especially if you're an anxious bride like I was!). My dress had countless layers including some that were thick, horsehair. She altered it with ease and made the whole process so much less stressful!

I am extremely disappointed with my experience at this alterations shop, especially considering I…read morewas referred here by the bridal shop where I purchased my wedding dress. My second appointment with Brenda was honestly one of the most frustrating experiences I had throughout my wedding planning. I waited about 15 minutes while she ate, and then she left me for another 10 minutes to look at an email. When I brought up sleeves for my dress, which we had already discussed during my first appointment, she became visibly upset. She threw scissors across the room and told me I was being "difficult." After spending another 10 minutes looking for sleeves, she brought out beautiful glittery lace sleeves. The problem was that my wedding dress had no glitter whatsoever, so they obviously did not coordinate with my dress. When I politely rejected them, she told me I was "hard to impress" and that it would be difficult to find something that would work. A few minutes later, she brought out lace material instead. She then told me that if I went through with the sleeves, I would probably eventually have to cut them off because they were likely to rip. Needless to say, this was extremely concerning to hear about something being altered onto my wedding dress. At my third appointment, I worked with Sarah instead, and she was absolutely lovely. She was kind, patient, and explained everything to me without making me feel like I was being difficult. She was actually surprised when I told her I had been told I would eventually have to cut the sleeves off and assured me that shouldn't be the case. Unfortunately, even though Sarah was wonderful, I still left with an unfinished dress. There were safety pins left in my wedding dress that I didn't notice until I put it on. My photographer had even taken photos of the dress hanging, and you can clearly see the safety pins in the dress. When I removed the pins, a significant amount of loose fabric came off. The extra fabric had never been properly removed. My bridesmaids and maid of honor ended up having to cut off a large amount of excess fabric themselves right before I was supposed to be taking photos with my photographer. After paying nearly $1,000 for alterations, I never expected to have to finish my wedding dress myself on my wedding day. I called the shop afterward to see if there was anything they could do to compensate me for the situation. I only received a voicemail saying they would speak with the last person who had worked on my dress. I have yet to hear anything back. The most disappointing part is learning that Brenda is an owner of the business. I believe she knows what she is doing when it comes to alterations, but her customer service and the way she treated me were completely unacceptable. Being called "difficult" and "hard to impress," having scissors thrown across the room, and ultimately leaving me with an unfinished dress is not how a bride should be treated--especially when she has paid nearly $1,000 for the service. Sarah was kind and professional, and I truly appreciate how she treated me. Unfortunately, the overall experience was overshadowed by my experience with Brenda and the fact that my dress was not finished properly. I was so excited to have my wedding dress altered and ready for my wedding day, and instead, this added unnecessary stress to an already emotional and important time. Because of this experience, I will not be returning to or recommending this business.