Fantastic hidden gem! The downstairs nature exhibit was worth the price of admission alone!…read more Each sub-section was displayed beautifully so that the pieces of art, be it Western, Asian, African, Nature or Automobile, could be appreciated.

I visited this museum on Mother's Day with my family while 21 weeks pregnant. I had been here once…read morebefore and previously had a wonderful experience, which made this visit especially disappointing. Shortly after arriving, I noticed a water bottle refill station inside the museum and refilled my water bottle there. While quietly viewing an exhibit with my family, we were suddenly approached in a very loud and confrontational manner by a female staff member who stated, "Ma'am, ma'am! There is no food or drink allowed in the museum. You either need to leave or throw your water bottle away." I was surprised by both the tone and the interaction, especially considering the museum itself provided the refill station inside the building. I explained that I had filled the bottle there, but was told that people are apparently expected to "refill their bottles and then leave the museum to drink from them," which honestly made very little sense. Because I am pregnant, I asked if I could simply keep the bottle closed while inside, rather than repeatedly separating from my family whenever I became thirsty. She reluctantly agreed, but after that interaction, staff members continuously followed my family throughout the museum for the remainder of our visit, seemingly monitoring whether I drank water. What should have been an enjoyable family outing became extremely uncomfortable and unenjoyable. Being closely followed from exhibit to exhibit over a closed water bottle felt excessive and unnecessary, especially under the circumstances. Unfortunately, the experience left my family and I not wanting to return. I truly hope future guests are treated with more kindness, professionalism, common sense, and dignity.

Great experience decorating at this venue space. The staff was professional, cordial, and easy to…read morework with throughout the entire process. My team and I had the pleasure of creating a beautiful custom backdrop for our client's special celebration, and the venue provided a wonderful setting to bring the design to life. To see more of our work and this event, visit www.fourfortyfourevents.com

Husband golfs, I enjoy the amenities. We love the…read morerestaurants and the bar. The warm pastries upon seating for brunch is divine. I love the views and so do our kiddos. It's a nice place to bring friends and family. The food is a wonderful price and the portions are very large. It's definitely a "taking a box to go" meal.

Gosh, I really hate to only give 3 stars but I really want to be honest about what you get when…read moreconsidering Hawaii Fluid Art for your child's birthday party. 1. $350 for 10 kids. $30 for each additional child - I was totally ok with this price but after booking, I found out that's for 1 hour. Who throws a birthday party for only one hour? If you want an additional hour it's an extra $150. Felt like a bait and switch -- I went back on the website to see if there was a disclaimer about parties being only 1 hour -- there is, but it's very discreet. It should definitely be more clear so there aren't any surprises. 2. The art project takes quite literally 5 minutes (no wonder only one hour is included...). While I'm sure the art is going to be beautiful, I would go as far as saying this was boring for a crew of 7 year old girls. After all of the instructions were given it was truly.. 5 minutes of fun... I quote the birthday girl.., "mom, we poured paint in a cup and then poured it in paper. That's it." I really wish there was something else to make the party a bit more fun and engaging. Play a game? Sing? Literally anything to extend the fun. The art itself is simply not enough to justify having a party there.

The young lady at check in was very friendly and knowledgeable. She was so patient explaining…read moreeverything to our daughter. Our daughter had a great time creating beautiful art. We will definitely be returning.

Great experience decorating at this venue space. The staff was professional, cordial, and easy to…read morework with throughout the entire process. My team and I had the pleasure of creating a beautiful custom backdrop for our client's special celebration, and the venue provided a wonderful setting to bring the design to life. To see more of our work and this event, visit www.fourfortyfourevents.com. -- Four Forty Four Events

A great, big shout out for the great service provided by The Bridges Golf Club. The special event…read morecoordinator, Sharon, was so pro-active in the planning and execution of my spouse's 70th birthday celebration over the Labor Day weekend. She made the planning process so easy and manageable. Could not thank her enough for all her support. It's been over a week after the celebration; our family and friends (a great number of them are foodies) still talks about how delicious and perfectly the kitchen executed the the hors'd oeuvres (lamb loli-chop, crab cakes, chicken tandoor and spanakopita) and entrées (beef tenderloin, salmon, and stuffed mushroom) and how impeccable the services were. Thank you, The Bridges (Sharon, Michelle, Manny, Freddie, et al), for making the celebration a success!

I came here for a baby shower in East San Ramon, I thought the center was really nice, large and…read morenice outdoor area. I thought it definitely didn't feel cramped and felt very spacious. Lots of ample parking as well. The bathrooms in the center were also nice and cleaned, so I was able to feel comfortable bringing my kids in there. I felt like the room we were in for the party was large and there were definitely options to for the host to be creative with it. The flooring was interesting, it felt like a hybrid between tiles/hardwood and carpet. I believe DVC is also nearby, I think it's walking distance.

This is a great location. It's easy access from Bollinger Canyon Road. And it is just beside the…read morelibrary. It is so convenient. I take my kids here for their dance classes on Saturday. And I take a short walk to exercise while waiting for them to be done. After their class, I take them to the library to play, read, and pick some books. The community center has a lot of facilities: Theater, Gym, Dance Studios, and other function rooms. It's very well-maintained. It's always clean, the bathroom has several stalls, and there's a big waiting area to relax and/or have some snacks. This community center may eventually lose it's quiet and secluded feel when the bridge from the Gale Ranch area is done. Regardless, this place was well-planned and situated.

I attended one of Bottle and Bottega's paint parties with some friends in East Bay and had a…read morefabulous time. The artist was very good at giving directions and our paintings looked lovely. Would love to have a painting party for my daughters next birthay!

Nish walked me through the process smoothly and even helped us secure a venue…read more The artist was endearing and talented, the set up was tidy and protective of clothing and surfaces and the painting was a fun, therapeutic way of bonding with our group in a fantastic setting which created a highlight memory for sure. I will hire them again and know I won't have to worry about anything, they handle everything!

Vivian is amazing! Totally reliable and was able to get us exactly what we needed for our price…read morepoint. She put together a beautiful arrangement for us to use at our good friends, baby shower and it was the hit of the party. We got great pictures and it really set the ambience For the event. I would highly recommend!

We did a grab and go balloon garland complete with a Taylor Swift inspired bracelet and it did not…read moredisappoint! Vivien styled the colors perfectly to my theme and it turned out fabulous! I just gave her the theme and colors and showed her where I was thinking and she took it from there. Installation was fairly simple if you're handy with tape and have another person. We had a mid size SUV that fit over a 10ft inflated garland. I highly recommend Balloon Boutique and will certainly be using her again for a future event.

Where do I even begin!…read more Enchanted forest theme for a teen milestone birthday and how does one pull that off!! I'm so grateful to have stumbled upon Tasha's business IG page Savvy Chic Events. What caught my eye was some of the adjectives her reviewers used were 'sweet', 'warm', 'kind', 'patient', 'dedicated'. How do you have all that while putting together an event when anything could go off at the very last moment I thought. I reached out to Savvy Chic Events via phone, a couple text messages and an email ensued. It took just a phone call to know how invested Tasha is in knowing YOU to understand what you are and what your likes or interests, your thoughts or ideas on your event are. As a parent I was involved to the extent of picking the right people to make sure this celebration was eventful! Tasha politely asked if she could speak with my teen and have my teen involved in the creative process. From understanding the theme to picking a venue, touring the venue a couple or more times, working with the vendors, color schemes, accents (the silver colored moon is a story by itself), the decor, the activities, the favor picks & it's display, music arrangements, the food & the signature drinks, creating custom menu, drink, dessert boards , making sure everything worked into the given budget, communicating back and forth between the texts, phone calls, emails - I mean many many times just to make sure you have a PERFECT magical experience! I have often joked around and said Tasha has a soothing voice- you can't really say no to. She is utterly patient, very very giving into the process, has the sweetest voice and the kindest heart. She gives it her ALL- it almost seems like it is HER event with all the running around, the working tirelessly behind the scenes, the numerous trips she makes to see places or to meet people. She builds this beautiful kinship between her and clients. It is not only the event but the onset or the prelude to the event that Savvy Chic makes it memorable.

Tasha helped us with the day-of coordination of our wedding reception sometime last month! She is…read morewonderful to work with, always makes time to be available (email/call/video call) for any questions and advice, even before the official kick off she was supposed to come in to help. Once the kick off, she just works quickly, introduced herself to the other vendors we hired, and helped with the events flow based on the timeline we agreed beforehand. Now not everything could be 100% based on the timeline, but Tasha was quick on her feet to help "improvise" and made it look so seamless! Thank you so much for your help and I know where to go to whenever I need help with event coordinating !

The Arts are back at Dougherty Station! Music, poetry,…read morevisual art, choir, drama, dance and more. It's a wonderful place for community at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center and I'm hoping to experience as much as possible.

This is a great place. It's a small theatre that allows the audience to have a 'front row' view of…read morethe stage. My daughter had her dance recital here and we're also watching a children's play today. This theatre is conveniently located within the same area as the Dougherty library and the Dougherty Station Community Centre. There's adequate parking and minimal walking distance from the parking lot to the theatre. This is a perfect place to watch any performance. It's not hige, but it can fit a little over 100 people.