The Bradley Playhouse

A bunch af thieves. We were doing month to month voice lessons. We canceled in the middle of…read moreOctober and we were charged a one month penalty. When we called to cancel it was never explained to us that there was going to be a penalty. When we called to ask for an explanation the lady on the phone was very rude.

My son started going to the Complex this past fall and LOVES it. Everyone is so welcoming and…read moreinclusive. He looks forward to every practice and wishes he could be there everyday! Thank you, Complex! You have no idea the impact you made on one person!

The Stomping Ground

4.1(196 reviews)

First was opened late on a Tuesday night which was great since I was traveling thru and was hungry…read morefor some food. They had amazing wings. I had both the buffalo and teriyaki. They were done in a dirty style which is really good. Had a good crunch but still be tender on the inside and not soggy at all. The drinks selection and prices were awesome and to top it off some live music which plays each night. I love the decor inside and the names of the items on the menu was unique to musical artists which was cool. I will personally make the trip back to this place again. Their service was fast and friendly.

Great atmosphere and art. Truly one of a kind and worth a visit just to see. Great apps and live…read moremusic, definitely recommend.

Bar area

Pretzels and beer cheese

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Sawmill Pottery

5.0(6 reviews)

0.1 mi

This was my second time at Sawmill Pottery and I would recommend this experience to anyone who…read morewants to try to make pottery! The first time we made two bowls and this last time we went for Valentine's Day and make a bowl and mug. The teacher was so nice and friendly and really helpful. We had Dot as a teacher and she was so bubbly and had us very excited to make the pottery. I loved how Dot gave us all one on one attention and really let us do our own bowls and mugs. I love the way she taught us and helped us along the way. It's hard to do, but also very fun and I love making something of my own. Such a great experience and I can't wait to go back and make more!!

My sister bought me an unfinished teacup for Christmas and planned a day together to go to the shop…read moreand paint it. So much fun! Combination of a couple of hours of creativity and a day off to spend with my sister was the perfect gift. Shhhhhhhhhhh I am surprising her with the same thing for her upcoming birthday.

Smoke fired !

You can make these too!

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The Cosmic Cat

3.3(3 reviews)

To be honest it's been years 2013) since I was at the Cosmic Cat but I saw they didn't have any…read morereviews (sad face). It's was very small shop. Quiet. Huge aloe plants. Neat decorations. Knowledgeable. My kiddo wanted a mystic crystal and the Cosmic Cat had a nice selection. I'm not that "into" the life style and probably wouldn't know "real" from "fake" but in my opinion it was a nice shop and I may go again if I was in the market for that sort of thing again. The downtown area the shop is located is nice. Lots of food options and antiques.

All through the years, I have never come across anyone like Nadine at The Cosmic Cat. What a store!…read moreI love it. Her readings are fabulous. And, such a friendly atmosphere. Nadine is a super person, and if you haven't been to the Cosmic Cat in Putnam my friend, you are truly missing out.

Boston Hysterical Society

5.0(12 reviews)

53.2 mi•Downtown

We hired Peter for an intimate client event and he was even better than we imagined. Seamlessly…read moreinteracting with all of our guests and making a point to engage with everyone at one point in the night (even the tough ones!). Everyone was raving about his tricks, he truly worked the room! But in a very discrete, sophisticated way - which is exactly what we were looking for when we hired him for "strolling" magic. We even had clients inquire for his contact details after the event. 10/10 all around!

Peter came to our company picnic and entertained our tough crowd for about an hour. He was early…read morewith no pressure for us to get started, he had great energy and from the moment we shook hands I knew I made a good choice. He has a great demeanor and was really able to make our toughest nuts crack. Very different than what I had originally imagined or expected, which was entirely OK because his show exceeded my imagination. He included humor, thoughtful insight, and sincerity into the show. If you are second-guessing or wondering if you should book him: DO IT! It is well worth it! I highly recommend him!

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Silver Circle Art Center

4.3(3 reviews)

•$$$

Stumbled upon this place while antiquing the other day. It has very unique art in this store- from…read morepaintings to picture jewelry to home decor! Check it out if ever in the area- its definately worth it!! You can also order things from them online I believe

An interesting selection of paintings and mixed media art andread more

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Chantelle D.

8 years ago

If I could give the Bradley 10 stars, it still wouldnt be enough. My dad and I went to a play a couple of years ago after my mom was not able to go with my dad. The play was incredible, funny, and the seats were great too. What started out as a fun night with my dad, turned into a whole crazy adventure that ended with my husband and I getting married at the Bradley. I had secured a location for our wedding and at a fairly last minute, we were told that they would not be able to do our wedding their because they were double booked and we were out of luck. So we tried several other places in the area (Putnam, Woodstock area), and we were sadly let down that nothing was close to what we had envisioned. I had decided that the Roseland Cottage would be perfect and they had the date open. Come to find out, they wouldnt let us have that date because they were staking the yard for the Columbus weekend that year and they couldn't start later than 8 am (that's a whole other review in itself). Desperate for ideas, and ready to take a lesser venue, my mom came up with the idea of looking right in downtown Putnam (and even possibly just doing an outdoor wedding in town) and we landed on talking to the Bradley. It was perfect and couldn't have turned out better. Monique helped us with every step of the way, and she said that they had never done a wedding and what a unique idea and place it would be. The day we arrived was perfect because in addition to all the help the staff gave us setting up, the stage was set for their play that evening and we got to use the stage set up for the backdrop! They even let us take some of our wedding pictures on the stage with the décor. It was all rounded out with getting to see that night's play as a courtesy from the staff. All in all, I cant say enough about the Bradley. A beautiful, old worldly theatre set in a quaint section of Putnam, with free parking, great plays, and shops to accentuate the towns appeal, the Bradley is a MUST SEE place for a play or even just to see something uniquely beautiful on your way through. read more

Penny W.

8 years ago

Wonderful experience. It's not Boston-less traffic, free parking, more personalize experience. In fact I would rather go here then to a bigger city. I especially enjoy the comedy shows. Great Job!! read more

Allison T.

3 years ago

Bradley is wonderful for local theatre. The performances are always spectacular and the people are so kind. I've volunteered and preformed here and every time it has been a positive experience. read more

Caroline S.

3 years ago

Don't miss Into the Woods. There's a matinee on 4/30 and then only one more weekend for this talented cast and orchestra. An excellent production of this Sondheim musical. read more

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