Brides, don't let one bad review turn you from booking this place!…read more Because of one previous review I was a bit skeptical, but I am so glad I booked Fort Worth Country Memories for my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary in November. We were so happy with all of their services and accommodations. Lynae, Mark and all of their staff were so helpful! I actually had to go a few times before to make sure my elderly mother could walk the entire place (it's huge!) and every time I'd go, I fell in love with it more and more!

DO NOT CHOOSE THIS VENUE!! This was the first venue my daughter and now husband toured, the owners…read moredid not seem interested or have any excitement at all. We got it booked, after that our "planning session" got rescheduled by the owners about 3 times. The day of the wedding was probably the most awful and stressful. We got there at 11am, you would assume everything would have been cleaned. NOPE, it rained the night before and there was mud EVERYWHERE. They hadn't wiped anything down, blew off any acorns or leaves. There was no workers to be found. Called the owner and she seemed pissed and said "umm there should be workers there to help you" I said yeah..well there isn't... then a few minutes later here comes a pissed worker on a golf cart, she was the "lead worker" and all she says extremely rude is "what's the problem?!" I explain to her nothings cleaned and she says "you realize it rained yesterday right?" "This was cleaned this morning" there was absolutely no way it had been cleaned that morning for it to be as dirty as it was. She then continued to sit in her golf cart for OVER AN HOUR chatting with the DJ and gossiping. The only reason our wedding was as beautiful as it was is because myself and aunt, busted there asses to make sure everything was cleaned. DONT GET ME STARTED ON THE DJ DONNIE HAYDEN. I had a planning session with him prior and explained all the details I wanted he wrote everything down... he called me about 3 times after the fact just to ask the same questions. So you would think he would have everything perfect right? NOPE if you want to waste $700 use the DJ they recommend! He started playing my isle song before I was even walking down it!! Then stood there and argued infront of everyone with my husband and mom that he was not in the wrong! Then their first dance he's starts playing our song when we're not even on the dance floor so now we have to rush! The whole night he was rushing us, didn't play any of my playlist besides the songs HE WANTED. AWFUL NIGHT...the owners are rude and don't care, the head of the workers is extremely rude and lazy, even while I was getting ready she came up to check if I was ready just to tell me "your really not ready yet??" Then goes to tell my husband to tell him she's still not ready... so the only good thing I can say about this place is whoever they hired for the servers and drivers were AMAZING, they were extremely helpful and treated us how we should have been treated. If you want a venue that is cute but rundown, owners that are bothered by you, a lead worker that looks over her own life and a old DJ that doesn't have his $hit together. Please book them I am the mother of the bride and posting this because it seems that people think they can threaten, bully and try to intimidate my daughter for speaking out and speaking the truth! Seems about par for the course after all the unprofessionalism we experienced on her wedding day

We enjoyed the AirOtic show for the most part. When I compare what we paid vs what I pay to go to a…read moreCirque show it was disappointing. This was FAR more expensive...and the performers asked for tips at the end. There were only 5 performers and you can meet them after the performance if so inclined. Glad we went and tried something new but doubt we will go back unless tickets are substantially cheaper.

This hidden gem makes you feel like an insider. Uber drivers have been known to balk; "there can't…read morebe anything back here - this street is a dead end!" But then you arrive to find plenty of parking in a low-key manufacturing district. Show your ID's at the door, show your tickets inside. Put on the wristband, and get a drink at the bar. Find a seat (most are GA - so look around), then get ready for a great show in a small venue. Best place for Burlesque in Dallas!

No, no and no. I…read morewent there for a school counselor conference at the same time as a cheerleading competition. Mind you these cheerleaders are little girls with the oldest maybe being 16. The staff at the convention certain kept yelling at us and them, saying how annoying they were and go to the other side of the convention. I get its safety and you want the kids secured, but they were rude as hell to those kids and parents, and I'm not even a cheerleading fan. As someone whose like cheerleading, whatever, for me to feel bad for those girls, that's something. They are actually strict about food and drinks brought in, but other convention centers have more options or don't care. Like the vending machines here were stupid expensive and there was no credit card feature so you were out of luck. The coffee shop had limited hours. Again, I think the organization of the conferences, the way the staff was rude and yelled at people, was out of line. I get it cheerleaders are loud and peppy, but come on their little kids and the whole point was for them to be loud and obnoxious cause i'm pretty sure chant volume counts for something with how loud they were. And if I as a non cheerleader fan can get over it, how can the staff that is supposed to be professional not be kind to them. If you even looked like a mom, you got yelled at. Thankfully I had school counselor gear on the whole time so no one yelled at me or I would have been livid. The layout is confusing and where one main entrance from another is confusing to those from out of town. This convention center nearly made me hate Fort Worth. I hope they work on teaching the staff to deal with these crowds and events or hire friendly people. Because if the George R. Brown in Houston can have grumpy people be polite and professional to people wearing star wars clothes during comicpalooza, these folks can freaking not yell at patrons. And you had to QR code every time the bathrooms were filthy. Ew. On a positive note, the carpet has a cute flower design. That is the only thing I liked. Otherwise, major fail.

The Metroplex Challenge was a great event. The facility was clean. I love that the level 10s…read morecompeted on the raised events. Happy to have been here this weekend!!

I found this place cause of a meetup that I attend on Tuesday and it's a really cool place to have…read moremeetings at. I like the fun environment and the video game vibe the place has. I've only been in two of the rooms but the place overall looks cool.

So I scored some tickets to see a play here and turns out, I've been here before and had completely…read moreforgotten about it!! About 5 years ago a local nonprofit had one of their fundraisers here and I remember thinking it was a really great venue. We got to wander around the 5 different galleries and watch the harpist they had in what I now know is one of their two theaters. After cocktails we were ushered into a large space that they had cleared out- but left all the paintings on the walls- for dinner. The room had floor to ceiling windows overlooking the rest of the arts district around the building. It would definately be a great wedding reception venue. The play was fantastic- On the Mississippi Delta- and we were able to walk around a few of the exhibits during the intermission. Check their website for upcoming plays!!!

I live in Arlington Heights and I had not been here until just a week ago. Shame on me! I think in…read moremy ignorance I assumed it was part of the museum. I was wrong! It's 2 theaters, an art gallery, local art for sale, etc. There's tons of local community theater projects going on. I came to see a play with a friend and we really enjoyed the experience! I loved the current gnome themed art they have in the gallery entry as well as the wooden pieces. Everything I saw was available for purchase. I'll be back!

I know nothing of the Scottish Rite masons so I can't tell you much. But what I can do is point out…read morethis amazingly beautiful building that I had the chance to see from the outside as I wandered around the exterior. The building dates back to 1913 as a headquarters for local Masonic lodges (I'm not a mason). Built in the Neo Classical / Beaux Arts style, it was added to the Texas Register of Historic Places in 1978. The marker in front reads, "Samuel P. Cochran (1855 - 1936), a prominent Mason and community leader, headed the committee that initiated plans for this building in 1902. Masonic officials assembled for the cornerstone laying in March 1907 and for the dedication ceremony in April 1913. Herb Miller Greene and J. B. Hubble, both Lodge members, designed the Neo-classical structure. A Dallas landmark, it is a showcase of fine materials and craftsmanship." The Scottish Rite of Dallas is also responsible for the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children that was founded in 1921. [Review 785 of 2024 - 541 in Texas - 21816 overall]

It has a gorgeous ballroom! Working with the staff there has been very easy. I can't wait to get…read moremarried there in November.

Beautiful venue with wonderful owners! We hosted our first baby shower here, and they went above…read moreand beyond to make our special day absolutely perfect.

Thanks-Giving Square is a non-denominational space that is world class in so many ways. It' was…read moredesigned by Philip Johnson- truly one of the behemoths of modern architecture, and the real deal when it comes to evoking a sense of timelessness. Set in the middle of downtown Dallas, Thanks-Giving Square is a place that feels very calming despite being in the middle of a busy business district. There are fountains, some works of art like "The Golden Rule" by Norman Rockwell and a glorious non-denominational chapel where you can sit in silent contemplation and admire the beauty. Inside the chapel is an incredible spiral ceiling that is mesmerizing. The whole site is wonderful, and I highly recommend spending some time looking at the site from different perspectives and admiring the architecture from varied angles to get a true appreciation of the brilliance of this design. Thanks-Giving Square is truly a gift to the city of Dallas, and one of my fave places to be. So glad this is in my city. You never really hear much about this place, but I think it's a true gem.

How absolutely wonderful to stumble across this as a break from the concrete and steel jungle of…read moredowntown Dallas. Sitting at a table next to the water feature, it completely drowned out the sounds of honking horns and screaming ambulances and everything else. I spent about a half hour relaxing here and allowing my senses to reset. It is quiet, it is calm, it is peace. I opted not to visit the chapel. [Review 778 of 2024 - 535 in Texas - 21809 overall]