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    The Lyric Theatre

    3.9 (26 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Great lil place
    Daniella S.

    What an absolute delight to stroll along the quaint coastal historic streets of Stuart and come across the Lyric theater. I thought how quaint a community theater for the small population of this quiet little pretty town. When I saw the line up I had to look twice as I saw among other internationally known musicians and performers was on the very nights I was there in town: Branford Marsalis!!! And.... Pat Metheny!!!! Sold out. I called the box office and got in a waitlist yes they have that option. Luckily I snagged two tickets top center balcony and was a magical evening. No crowds though the house was full, a couple of drunkards yes but it was more embarrassing for them than bothersome for us. Impeccable theater with intimate seating and a gentle staff to make your visit as memorable as the performance.

    Ariel W.

    This historic theater in downtown Stuart was built in 1926 by John C. Hancock who came to Stuart in 1902 where he grew pineapples and opened an insurance business. He eventually became a judge. The lyric was actually the third and grandest theater built as it was constructed at the height of the Florida land boom. It was used to show silent movies until the Great Depression. It was sold several times and used as a church in 1978. When the church moved out in 1987 there was a push to save the historic buildings in the downtown Stuart area. A group Friends of the Lyric formed and were able to restore the theater. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 12, 1933. In 2095 the Lyrics stage was enlarged and a dressing area was added. In 2014 the lobby was remodeled and new seating was added to the orchestra section. Since 1987 the 500 seat Lyric has been a venue for classical, rock, country, and jazz performances as well as dance and school performances. Upcoming performances can be found on the Lyric Theatre website.

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    Andrew C.

    In the historical section of downtown Stuart on would find along the railroad tracks the Lyric Theater. Built in 1926, this theater had been a place to watch silent movies. Sometime in 2014, they renovated and upgraded the theatre which provides about 500 comfortable seats and a sizable bar area in the lobby. The acoustics were also enhanced as well. We were there to hear a copy Chicago band that was from the local area. They were entertaining the crowd for about two hours. A wonderful evening in a historical quaint town.

    A Christmas Carol at the new and beautifully renovated Lyric theater in downtown Stuart, FL. Looks amazing!!

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    Lovely intimate theater not a bad seat in the house. Parking is a problem. Acoustics very good

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    Very nice unique venue, Tab was great as well as the leading artist. I will definitely be attending upcoming events.

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    Too small. No parking. Staff extremely rude. Not welcoming to families with babies.

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    Arts Council

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    (1 review)
    0.2 mi

    Founded in 1980, the Arts Council of Martin County, is a non profit located in Stuart Florida…read more Their mission is to bring the arts to Martin County through education and programs for students and the public. The run an annual two day ArtsFest in Memorial Park every February. A complete list of their events can be found on the cultural calendar posted to their website. The Arts Council offices are on the second floor of the restored historic 1937 Martin County Courthouse which has been turned into the Court House Cultural Center. They operate two galleries with rotating free art exhibits on the first floor. I recently visited the gallery for the current exhibit, Horizons A Retrospective Exhibition of Jim Houser & Dan Mackin. The Arts Council current venture is the SHS Arts Campus Project. SHS is the Art Deco 1923 Stuart High School. The class of 1964 was the last to graduate from SHS. In recent years the building has been used as the Martin County School District Administrative Offices and the Instructional Center for Education. All offices have now moved out of the building and the school board meets in the former auditorium. The Arts Council would like to save this historic building and turn it into multiple mixed-use venues which will include space for working artists, performers, lectures, commerce, and office space. You can see updates of the project on Arts Council website. You can help them reach their goal by supporting their various programs and leaving donations at the Court House Cultural Center.

    From the owner: The Arts Council of Martin County, a 501(c)3 organization, has been a leader in the arts community…read moresince 1980. The arts and culture programs we support inspire creativity, learning, strengthen the fabric of our community ultimately benefiting all of us. We provide services and programs to visual and performing artists, arts organizations, students and the general public. Arts education, such as Arts Day and Cultural Conversations, Community events such as our annual ArtsFest in Memorial Park, our Gallery at the Court House Cultural Center in downtown Stuart, our support to local Cultural Organizations and Artists, including professional development for artists and cultural organizations and serving as a clearinghouse for cultural information county-wide via our family of MartinArts publications (on-line and in print)

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    Court House Cultural Center

    Court House Cultural Center

    5.0
    (1 review)
    0.2 mi

    I am such a fan of courthouse that I even have a collection of them on Yelp. This courthouse…read morebuilding actually started out as a school in 1908 on land donated by Mr. R.R. Frazier. You can see pictures of the history of the building on the second floor landing. A new school was built in 1923 and the old school became the courthouse for the newly formed Martin County in 1925. In 1936, the Works Progress Administration rebuilt the courthouse based on the Art Deco design by architect L. Phillip Clarke. This is actually very rare as most courthouse of this time are of a Neo Classical design. The walls are poured concrete and the building has terrazzo floors. Unique features of this building are the cast friezes and cornices symbolizing the ideals of presidents Roosevelt's Work Progress Administration. On the front of the building are reliefs of justice, one nation, and law. The courthouse was completed in 1937 but by 1954, the county had outgrown the courthouse and they purchased and automobile dealership west of the building that they turned into a courthouse annex. Later on it was decided to build an entirely new courthouse and tear down all of the old buildings. In 1989 the old 1937 courthouse was saved by the citizens of Stuart. Funds provided by the city of Stuart were matched by a grant from the Florida State Department of Historic Preservation. The building was restored and added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1997. Today the courthouse is managed by the nonprofit Arts Council. On the first floor there are two exhibit galleries while the second floor houses their offices. Different artists are featured in the galleries and there are sculptures outside in the adjacent gazebo park. Admission to the cultural center is free. On the day I visited there was an art exhibition by Jim Houser and Dan Mackin called Horizons. There were also some glass pieces in the lobby from the Corning Museum. I love how this historic building was saved and turned into a showplace for the arts. I can't think of a better use for the building. Come out and support the Arts Council by visiting the cultural center the next time you are in Stuart.

    From the owner: The long history of the Court House Cultural Center begins in 1908, as the first schoolhouse in…read moreStuart, built on land originally donated by Mr. R.R. Frazier. When a new schoolhouse was completed in 1923, the old building became the Martin County Courthouse. In 1936, the County applied to the Works Progress Administration for aid. The approved project addition, designed by architect L. Phillip Clarke, is a rare example of post-depression Art Deco. The addition features symbols and inscriptions attesting to the vigorous and idealistic era of Roosevelt's W.P.A., as are the cast friezes and cornices adhered to the top of the building. Scheduled to be demolished in 1989, it was saved by concerned citizens, who lobbied for grant money from the Florida State Department of Historic Preservation and matched by funds from the City of Stuart. The old Martin County Courthouse has been restored to its original 1937 architectural design and houses two fine art galleries.

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    Locals Lanes

    3.9
    (11 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    We visited Locals Lanes while on vacation and were excited to spend some family time bowling. The…read morespace itself is new, nice, and has a great atmosphere. We also ordered the happy hour pretzel and guac, which were both good and added to what started as a positive visit. When we arrived, I specifically asked about the bowling policy, including whether there were any limits on time or on the number of games we could play. I was told there were no limits and that we would simply pay per game. Our group of five played quickly, and our first game took less than 30 minutes. When the game ended, we asked to play a second game and were told we could not because someone was waiting. That was disappointing because it was different from what had been explained to us upfront. Had we been told that additional games depended on whether others were waiting, we would have understood and set expectations accordingly. We are reasonable, and we would have been fine limiting ourselves to two games out of consideration for other guests. The frustrating part is that because we arrived early and finished first, we ended up being the ones disadvantaged. Our kids spent the first game learning and were excited to play a second round. Meanwhile, guests who arrived after us appeared to have a better chance of playing longer simply because they were still in the middle of their first game. I would return because the place is nice, the food we had was good, and it has a lot of potential. The main issue was not the venue itself. It was the lack of clarity and consistency in how the policy was communicated and applied. Better staff training around lane policies and customer expectations would make a big difference.

    Loud and fun place to take the family.. 4 short lanes for Duck Pin bowling. Would be fun to tent…read moreout for a party. We sat at the bar. Heather was great, drinks were good. Food sub par. It is owned by the Marriott. It is loud so a chill drink and quiet conversation, this place is not that.

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