Great venue for a comedy show, dueling pianos, maybe a small play. But I don't recommend this for…read morecultural events like ballet , opera, or anything that requires staging. We saw the Grand Kyiv Ballet and felt embarrassed on behalf of the dancers: -It was about 100 degrees in there. If it's uncomfortable for the audience, how does it feel for the dancers? -They blasted funk music in the auditorium before the show and at intermission. It's the BALLET, not a comedy barn. -The stage was so small that the dancers were struggling not to run into each other. (That part was fitting for comedy barn?) -The sound of popcorn and cans being opened in the second half. Again, it's the ballet. Can this venue class it up a bit? "Grand historic"? The dancers were great but we came away with a really negative impression of this venue.

Terrible! The theater never paid us. In fact, they handed someone from our show a check and then…read moreput a "stop" on it. I would heavily recommend staying away from this theater if you want to get paid. What a terrible way tot do business or not do business - never again!

This group is passable as amateur symphonies go. As you would expect, the strings run into…read moretechnical problems with difficult pieces, and overall they're not tight: the sections seem oblivious of each other at times. Most of the principals are very good, and the conductor does a nice job. At intermission, there are no refreshments available free or for purchase. Other community orchestras enlist local high school groups to sell refreshments as a fundraiser, which is nice, but the Salem Phil has nothing. The audience is sparse, which is not surprising: they put on performances on both Friday and Saturday nights (a mistake) and tickets are pricey for the quality of the performance. And my understanding is that the players are not only unpaid, they don't even get free tickets to share with family members (which helps explain why the audience is so small) and the Board doesn't even honor them with an annual thank-you dinner (all standard stuff with amateur groups). I'm sure that they would attract better musicians if they treated their players better.

Very nice performance last night of Copland, An Outdoor Overture and Lincoln Portrait as well as…read moreBeethoven's Fifth. Not the greatest I've ever heard; could use some passion in the performance as well as better command of the music in some quarters of the orchestra. Nevertheless, happy with the experience.

What a wonderful surprise here at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art. Really unique exhibits and even a…read morefew from seniors students at neighboring Willamette University - we must have timed it right because entry was free the day we attended! It looks deceivingly small from the outside but there are two levels and many rooms of exhibits. It also has a small gift shop at the entry.

This gallery is a treasure. They have contemporary art, indigenous art and ancient artifacts! You…read moremust visit!

Great space for large gatherings with a cool museum of Keizer's history downstairs. It was clean &…read morespacious, I'll have to keep this in mind for future gatherings

Came here for a wedding, and it was OK, I guess. The wedding was upstairs and the area where the…read morewedding was held had the smallest dance floor I had ever seen. No joke, this thing was like 8' x 8'. Really weird. There's only one single use bathroom upstairs, but downstairs there is a multi-stall. Lots of parking, and right next to the Keizer Police station. Not sure if the police station being near by is a plus or minus.

My sister and I came here to do a wine tasting on a Friday afternoon. This area of Oregon is known…read morefor producing some great Pinot Noir. I generally am not a huge fan of Pinot Noir but that all changes if it's from Oregon's Willamette Valley, which has the perfect climate and soil for it. Coleman is located up a dirt road and the unpretentious tasting room is located within their barrel room, the perfect laid-back, down-to-earth place to enjoy a tasting flight. Their vineyard is just outside, and on a nice day you can sit and enjoy some wine while gazing at the grapes. After being invited to take a seat at the bar, Krystal was informative, friendly, engaging, and conversational as she poured the wine. Water and crackers were provided to cleanse our palates between wines. Our flight consisted of six wines, three of which were Pinots and were the ones I found most pleasing. My favorites were a 2019 and a 2020 Pinot Noir Estate Reserve, both of which I purchased a bottle of to take home. I also had the pleasure of talking with one of the owners, Kim, who was a joy to speak with and learn about the back story of Coleman Vineyard. It's a small production wine and not found in stores in my area so my future purchases will be made via their website.

A real wine tasting room. You sit amongst the wine as it ferments. Randy and Kristal are extremely…read moreknowledgeable and personable. Absolutely love the selection.

I love small town theaters. I bring my son here once in awhile. It's small and quiet. He likes it…read morejust for those reasons. I remember coming here years ago and watching "The Fugitive". Great movie. Recently I came here and saw "Batman VS Superman". It's not the greatest theater, but they upgraded the sound system and for the cheaper prices it still gives you a good theater experience for the price.

The Fox Theatre is a good old small town theatre. I spend most of my younger years watching movie…read morehere. This is place is dated but the movie theatre expression is still the same. There is only one screen here. The concession stand carries traditional theater food. The staff is friendly and nice. The only con is the bathroom, very small.

I've hosted many parties here. From small intimate gatherings to large 50 person brunch/dinner…read more-it's just amazing. You seriously can't beat this French country mansion. The courtyard and golf course make for great photos. I'll continue to book it for birthdays, anniversary or work events. Whatever the event is.

This museum is obviously a labor of love for the people who work here…read more I was surprised by the size and variety of the exhibits. I especially enjoyed the exhibits highlighting the communities of Polk County, large and small, even the ones now ghost towns. I learned a lot from my visit here; for example, Camp Adair, a World War II military installation once located nearby, was once the second largest community in the state of Oregon and served as a detention center for Italian and German POWs. Many of the personal items displayed, especially upstairs, were poignant reminders of the passage of time. Also, the agricultural history displays were more interesting than they might sound, and I learned that Dallas, Oregon once carried the nickname of "Prune City." It looked like they had some local history books for sale, as well as some miscellaneous cookbooks and other books that didn't seem to have a local focus. Admission was five dollars, and at the time I visited, their credit card reader was not working, so cash was required. The restaurant next door has an atm that comes in handy if, like me, you don't have any cash with you. If you are at all curious about the history of the area, I definitely recommend this well-rounded museum!

If you're in the area this has to be on your to-do list. Plan to spend AT LEAST an hour there. This…read morearea has lots of history and you will want to have time to read some stories. All the staff there are very passionate about what they do. The gift shop also has some unique items. Don't just drive by!