Every time I come to this place, I am amazed with the music acts that play here…read more I need to make a personal vow that I will come in and patronize this place more often because the couple who organizes this space do such a good job. Just be aware that the North End sometimes feels a bit sketchy. Especially when you're by yourself after dark.

This place is SO COOL. They have lots of community events, art for sale, and the staff is so nice…read more You should definitely check it out for local arts/culture/music events. High recommended. Anne Marie was great!!

The Lab is truly my favorite spot since moving to New Haven half a year ago, and I only go to one…read moredance class there per week. The owner, Gerald Lovelace, is, for real, a renaissance man who runs the studio, teaches, and is a tech wiz with all sorts of video and light production. (His photo studio, Lovelace Studios, is a testament to many of his skills outside of dance, check that out, too.) Classes are affordable, insanely fun, incredibly accessible and welcoming (I had danced a lot growing up but never in the style I take at The Lab), and the folks at The Lab are just the nicest, ever. Beginner classes are indeed beginner-friendly, but they're *not* boring!! They also film at the end of every class, which helps me learn where I can improve AND document an incredibly fantastic experience. Filming is optional but I recommend it! I'm just repeating myself but I can not recommend this studio enough. Check out their YouTube page or Instagram if you want to get a good sense of the choreographers/teachers and the styles you'll find here. I could spend a year going on and on about the experience dancing at the Lab. It's an oasis in a desert (where are the other dance studios!? But now I don't even need 'em lol, nothing would beat this spot). Logistical Bits: If you're coming to visit, parking is in the back of the building (I don't do what my phone says and I just turn in from E Main St to High Street, before you hit the Dunkin' Donuts), and the door is a little bit nondescript (imho) so be confident as you walk in, you're in the right place. ;) TLDR The *best* spot, the best people, truly a space buzzing with creative energy - at least every single second I've spent there. Can't wait to keep going!!

I joined Edanse Ballroom April 2016. I have taken lessons, participated in competitions, attended…read moreevents & socials.?the owners & instructors are passionate about their craft and are wonderful people. Today , I still participate in many events & classes! Wonderful Studio!

Edanse is the best studio around. The owners are super friendly and fun. A great lesson is…read moreprovided at the start of the dance. All the dancers who attend are welcoming. The music is by far the best around.

Not just a dance school - a wonderful little community. Happy to have been a part of it for over a…read moredecade. Hopefully my sons like dancing because this is an environment I want them to grow up in.

"So what you gonna do When you look up one day…read moreAnd see your playhouse tumbling down?" (Graham Parker and the Rumour) In 2021, I fell into a nice post-retirement gig as a published free-lance writer. One of my articles was a profile of an extraordinary gentleman by the name of Eddie Jaku. https://aish.com/the-happiest-man-on-earth-eddi-jakus-inspirational-story-of-survival-forgiveness-and-love/ When I saw that his life story was now the subject of a stage play - "The Happiest Man on Earth" - being performed at the Playhouse on Park, well, I knew I'd be in that audience someday. I was there at today's matinee, and it was my first visit to the Playhouse. The theater doesn't have a dedicated parking lot, but we easily found a spot on Park Road. One very helpful usher scanned our tickets and a second guided us to our rows and seats. The seat numbers are easily visible and it's a snap to find your way. The seats were large and very comfortable, in my opinion better than those at the Bushnell. The theater has four rows of seats along three sides of the stage and seats a total of 160 customers. Each of the three sections has only four rows. So, although we sat in the last row of the center stage area, we were in the fourth row. There isn't a bad seat in the house. The sight lines were excellent, and the rows of seats are elevated just enough so you aren't staring at the back of the head of the customer in front of you. The show was a one-man tour-de-force by Robert Resnikoff who brought Eddie Jaku to life in an 80-minute monologue. His performance was supplemented by audio and lighting effects to recreate things like broken glass, train engines, gunshots, etc. Everything was very well done. What a great theater experience.

Gutenberg ! the Musical The 2 actors- Jeremiah Michael Ginn…read moreand John Wascavage and the pianist/ musical director/"orchestra", Miles Messier are absolutely amazing! I do not know how they have managed to create this play. Their acting and character portrayals with their song and dance and their " hats" is hysterical , full of laughter and so much fun to watch and enjoy! Latanya Farrell was our guest Broadway producer !! There is not a bad seat in the house. All of the shows we have seen the actors all play to the audience and it is very true of this cast! It is a must see for everyone!!

I have taken vocal lessons here for years and in the last 6 months added drum and guitar lessons…read more The instructors are knowledgeable, patient and kind. I have seen dramatic improvement in my singing abilities thanks to the excellent instruction I have received. They have established a wonderful community of performers and teachers, which really comes through at the monthly open mic sessions they hold. These sessions give students the opportunity to practice their craft in front of a supportive crowd. The benefit of singing with a live backing band rather than just a canned recording cannot be overstated and is a huge benefit when you are trying to learn how to perform on stage. Highly, highly recommended!

One of the most inviting educational music spaces I've ever seen. With multiple specialty rooms and…read morea phenomenal production lab with state of the art equipment- a great addition to the local music community. They offer a long list of specialties in both classical and modern methods, for nearly every instrument and voice. The owners Kasey and Ben are passionate, kind, and have a contagious kind of inspiration. Would highly recommend Fox Hill School of Music to anyone looking to learn about music, production, and performance, from the novice starting out on their musical journey to the seasoned veteran looking to improve their talent. Fox Hill is The Real Deal!

Doreen's is a wonderful place! My daughter has danced there for two years & she absolutely loves…read moreit. The teachers are amazing and extremely dedicated. They are so well prepared & can teach all ages. I can't believe how far my daughter has come in just two years - she has learned so much!! The recital is the best - it's not just a show - it's an amazing production. You are not just a number at Doreen's - you become part of their family. I would recommend Doreen's to anyone & I have recommended them to many friends already! They also offer Zumba classes & adult dance classes.

DDC is a fabulous place for the youth of today to learn the art of dance,commitment, and life long…read morefriends. The teachers are great with all the students. My daughter is a LD and all the teachers have never let her disability be a issue with dance. The studio is like a second home b

I'm a theater nut. I subscribe to TheaterWorks, Hartford Stage, The Goodspeed, and The Long Wharf,…read moreso I see a lot of plays. Every show I've seen at The Hole in the Wall (I think I've been to 4) has been lovingly presented with surprising talent and passion from its all-volunteer cast and crew. The latest show Mauritius was a fabulous script and I was at the edge of my seat--I could not predict the plot at all--great choice, whoever picked that play. Kudos to all involved.

Came to the hole in the wall theater with friends to see Radium Girls. This is a small community…read moretheater that was very entertaining. All of us enjoyed ourselves greatly. The cast was wonderful. The intimate theater made us feel part of the show. The reason for the four stars was the cigarette smoking in the play itself. Multiple times people were smoking in the play, which did not give anything to the show. It was very bothersome and painful for me. I was concerned it would cause me to have an asthma attack. I think if I came to a show again, I would definitely ask if they're smoking in the show. As this was the only show I've been to at this location. I don't know if it's a common thing or not. I would definitely recommend checking out this small community theater.