We had a nice visit here. The staff were nice and kept the lines moving; both at the gate and in…read morethe snack bar. The snack bar had the traditional faire, and a few surprises. We had their loaded fries which is topped with a homemade sweet n tangy meat sauce. Not bad. A Philly cheesesteak. Even better. The star of the show was a blueberry sundae fried dough. For a moment, I thought my wife was going to leave me and move in to the theater so she could have them every day... After tasting it, I wouldn't blame her. Make sure to support the snack bar, it is how theaters like this stay in business. Obviously you can't beat the value of 2 for 1 priced movies, so what's not to love? I'd stop by again if I were in the area and recommend you do the same.

This place needs a write-up on Atlas Obscura for being a pitch perfect example of Upstate ephemera…read more It's such a great piece of vintage Americana in CNY. Located in the sleepy town of Palatine Bridge, El Rancho Drive-In was a fixture of my childhood and adolescence. In fact, it's the only drive-in I've ever been to. (Not surprising when you learn that there are only 400 left in the USA.) There's really not much to this spot except a tall, concrete wall with a screen overlay. An entrance booth outside (double-features are $5 for kids/$8 for adults, cash only) and a small building that houses a digital projector, a concession stand, and restrooms. The building is somewhat run down but serviceable with small bathrooms and a spot to grab a soda or any number of menu items. Besides that, it's pretty much an open field where you park your car and turn the radio to 90.5 for audio. (No old-school clip-on speakers here.) The owners and staff are amiable, and you can tell that they genuinely love bringing this unique experience to the community. They do have a no outside food and drink policy, which they really can't enforce. However, it's highly recommended that you purchase something from the snack bar as they really need the support to stay operational. A few years back, they were required to buy a digital projector that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. It's a family-owned small town business, so that's no small sum. Concessions are affordable and tasty here. Far less expensive and a much more romantic experience than your generic cineplex. It's also worth a drive if you are visiting nearby Sharon Springs or Cooperstown. In the future, it would be amazing if they could start showing a wider range of films and promoting themselves a little better. Right now, they're good at getting the most recent releases and bring them to the local audience, which is great. These offerings are usually kid-friendly. However, it would be terrific if they also did nights with classic films or allowed you to rent it for events. I would imagine that seeing something like "Casablanca" or "Back to the Future" here would be so cool!

Wow! Nostalgia. My family and I would watch movies in the 1980s here. Came back after 40 years and…read morenothing has changed. The managers are top notch, friendly and knowledgeable. You couldn't ask or dream for better custodians. Watched the new Superman movie and couldn't plan a better experience. They should play all 1980s here. They should play Stranger Things here!

Very friendly. Reasonable prices. Recently renovated. Clean theaters and restrooms…read more Ample parking.

The staff here were pleasant, kind and helpful. We came for a Saturday night light show in the…read moreplanetarium. About 45 minutes long, a good time you can't beat it. A few jokes from the ticket-taker as well. Tip: try and grab the seats toward the back, to keep your neck more comfortable. We arrived ~15 minutes before start time and were able to peruse around the different displays and interactive exhibits. A place for all ages. This was a nice indoor activity to get out of the house and not be in the frigid cold.

Visited the planetarium to see James Hood's "Beautifica" on date night, the event itself was a…read morewonderful visual meditative experience! The building itself could definitely use some updating (the bathroom is kind of falling apart). The staff were super friendly! True to brand we showed up late and the show had already started, but staff were kind enough to sneak us into our seats without disrupting everyone else's experience. I look forward to going back here to see the rest of the museum!

"Legally Blond" I'd seen the movie several times, but this was a first for me. Same plot overall,…read moregreat casting, very good talent. But, as usual, the sound needed help. The band at times overwhelmed the speaking/singing actors, and sometimes it was just too hard to discern what the actors were saying. Best row is "E" because the row "D" is down about 6 inches, so you don't have to look around others' heads.

I'm a huge proponent of local theater, so maybe that makes me a little biased here. I've been going…read moreto SLOC productions for years, and I'm almost always satisfied. The theater itself is housed in an old synagogue. I hadn't been to a play here, however, in a few years until the other night. I'm a big fan of French cabaret musicians like Jacques Brel and was quite excited to see that SLOC was doing the musical revue, "Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris." The show was set up cabaret-style, with tables instead of theater seats and a little fruit-and-cheese platter for each table. Each ticket was redeemable for a glass of wine or soda too, which I thought was kind of cute. The production was good, but it wasn't great. The acting and music was done well, but I thought it should have been a larger cast to really create a fuller, more theatrical sound. Still, it was an enjoyable night out and I'm happy to see local theater being kept alive. I'd like to see some more younger people in the audience though - I'd hate to think such a great tradition will die out with our elders. Prices for shows at SLOC are, of course, much lower than, say, Proctors, but they're also lower than some of the other local theater companies. They also do a lot of kids' programming, which is a nice way to get the youngsters into it. I'm subtracting a star for the crappy parking lot.

I loved this place. It was a fun thing to do on a Sunday afternoon with some friends. The price of…read morethe painting INCLUDED a mac&cheese bar. I had 2 helpings, and it was so good. Kudos to the owners for such a cool environment. The summer sangria was also very tasty. We need this in Ulster County!

Daughter, Neice and I planned to attend. Neice found this place & thought the macaroni cheese bar &…read moredrinks were intriguing. The macaroni & cheese was included with the paint & sip but drinks were extra. There were 4 or 5 types of pasta...my favorites were the bacon, the mushroom truffle butter...surprise there were leftovers we were able to take with us, yeah!! There were aprons, space to work and step by step instructions. The music that played was instrumental, kept the flow going and kept us upbeat! We enjoyed ourselves and were grateful to do something creative for sure, Thank you!! Our larger crew may be back in September

What a lovely venue in the heart of Schenectady's beautiful Central Park. I went to enjoy a movie…read morealfresco and it was a delightful experience. A food truck offered light fare and drinks. There were stadium seats or you could bring your own chair to sit in the lawn.

The Agnes McDonald Music Haven Stage in Schenectady's Central Park is an excellent venue for…read moreoutdoor concerts. Plenty of plastic outdoor chairs on level ground in front of the stage and lots of (crab)grassy sloped area for blankets and lawn chairs. The sound system and stage lighting are really good also. Apparently there are plans to add more permanent seating and upgrade the entire facility in the future. Restrooms are available and only a short walk from the performing area. Parking is along the access roads (Ashmore Avenue and Fehr Avenue). The concert we enjoyed tonight was by a Ukrainian group called Dakha Brakha. Wearing strange colorful outfits, playing numerous percussion instruments plus accordions and a cello, they created beautiful harmonies and wild animal sounds. But this is not a review of the concert. Why should you go here? The shows are always FREE!

After three visits to the Electric Grinch, I know this for sure:…read more1. a nice selection of brews in draft, can and bottle form. All the bartenders have been super friendly and have given great service during my exchanges. 2. the craft cocktail menu seems to be a hit! The bar has been filled with fancy looking drinks the first two times I visited, leading me to choose my own fancy cocktail during visit #3 - the Jumanji, a rum based fruity drink that hit the spot. 3. I love, love, LOVE that we have found a new music venue for local tunes several nights of the week. I've seen one new-to-me artist and came back another night when a band I've seen before was visiting. Both nights had good sound, great lighting, and people dancing in the building. My kinda night! 4. the vibes are chill enough to not feel stuffy and updated enough to feel like you are in a trendy spot with the cool kids 5. haven't visited when it isn't chilly, yet, but I am STOKED to spend time on the outdoor back patio, after taking a look during my last visit. So much seating and space for porch beers. 6. the Simone's connection make the food avaialble a YES, PLEASE

I stop in here at least once a week and truly love the food, drink and atmosphere....yet I'm still…read moresurprised as I'm open to try new things. I just tried the following: 1) Simone's Award Winning Sticky Sumac & Pomegranate BBQ wings. There is hint of BBQ...but the seasoning (including the sumac & pomegranate) truly set it apart! Extremely tasty....and surrounded w/ great garnishes as well! 2) Electric Grinch "mule". The E.G. "take" on the craft cocktail Mule is the perfect blend of mint and ...even kicks like a....well....a mule! :) Service is always top-notch (even when busy)! Love the lighting of the establishment...and Mitch ensures the bands sound their best as he provides the PA system! Come see for yourself!

CLOSED ON SUNDAYS..at least - heard good things about this museum, but arrived with my kids on a…read moreSunday after opening and the parking lot was blocked with a sign reading closed..Google says it's open every day. Kids were bummed and there's nothing else in the area for them so whoever runs the place needs to update that.

Absolutely amazing! If you love hunting and fishing and are looking for something to do this is the…read moreplace for you. Admission was cheap and well worth it. This museum has a huge variety of gorgeous mounts, specifically bucks. It took use almost 2 hours to walk through everything and we still could have spent another hour looking around. 100% recommend!