I kind of dig REO Town. It's not Old Town, but I like that's it's not trying to be either. It has…read moreits own vibe. Just a quick skip across I-496 from downtown Lansing, the shops, salons, and eateries offer a small town feel as there's just enough walkability/bike access. However, it has plenty of edgy eclectic charm to balance the adjacent park and garden spaces making it an attractive location for many festivals. The anchors of the area include GM's Grand River Assembly Plant. the Board of Water & Light that occupies a former train depot, and several visual and performing arts hubs. The area has seen good BBQ, coffee, craft beer, New American, breakfast, and pizza but longevity continues to be a challenge. Even this month's review, REO Town Clubhouse, has gone through a change over the last 24 months having just been Ellison's Brewing Co. which we reviewed in August of 2023. REO Town Clubhouse took over a massive footprint on S. Washington and benefits from the previous facility upgrade work turning the warehouse into a brewhouse. The transition to the Clubhouse has been nothing short of extraordinary with modern lighting, seating, and décor in abundance. Marketed as an Italian restaurant, pizza shop, event space, and pool hall, REO Town Clubhouse aims to have a lasting place in the area and serve as a new anchor for entertainment. Walking in and you will be immediately taken aback by the sheer vastness. To the left, you'll find the upstairs event space, which is spacious and lovely, as is the main dining room on the first floor. To the right sits the pool hall, which is also quite large offering sharks and beginners alike enough room to run the table. In the middle sits the pizza shop with its rounded stone hearth oven shrouded in beautiful teal tile. What's Uneven? The brunch menu is intriguing, offering many traditional American breakfast items and others with a more Italian flare. I arrived around 11 on a Sunday morning with my much better half and the littlest of my daughters, having seen the brunch service started at 9 AM on REO Town Clubhouse's own social media. We walked into a mostly empty restaurant and a service crew that seemed to be scrambling to find their sea legs as coffee had not yet been brewed and the waitstaff, while very pleasant, reminded me of a team that hadn't yet had their first cup of coffee yet either. The food was also fairly uneven. My Biscuits and Gravy ($15) was quite tasty. The gravy was creamy and savory with notes of black pepper and the biscuits were dense enough to stand up to the gravy but not sit too heavy afterwards. The golden fried potatoes were crispy, and the sausage patties were large and packed with sage flavor. My much better half enjoyed a Bloody Mary ($9) that had a Caprese skewer atop the glass. She also ordered the Sweet Crespelle Crepes ($15) that looked better than they tasted. The lemon curd overpowered the palette, and the Sugar Cured Ham ($4) is an absolute waste of protein and money. Limp and lifeless with not a single hint of sugar to be found nor a streak of a sear on the meat itself. What's Better I met a mentor/friend/colleague for lunch and had a much better experience. We both ordered the Lunch Pasta Combo. The Caesar salads were fresh and plentiful, especially to be part of lunch combos. I had the Spaghetti and Meatballs ($14) and though the crushed tomatoes will never be my favorite, the meatballs were large and packed with layers of garlic, herbs, and parmesan cheese. The pasta was a bit overcooked, but the dish overall was solid. My companion ordered the Chicken Alfredo ($16) and said it was one of the best she'd ever had. Thick and creamy alfredo sauce was a yummy revelation. The chicken was more well done than I typically care for but spot on for her. She wanted me to be sure to relay that she would return at least 17 times. Best Bite The Fried Shrimp ($16) with a Calabrian pepper sauce were very good. The breading on the shrimp had been fried hard enough to withstand the oil and butter-based bath in which they rested. The sauce was tasty and perfectly spicy for lunch.

I really love what they've done with the place. I've been a few times and so far the best thing on…read morethe menu is the wood fired pizza. Esp if you do the Build-Your-Own. The pasta is CONSISTENTLY a miss. I'm not sure what it is with the sauces but they never turn out right. The chicken Marsala sauce was gelatinous. The flounder with lemon butter and capers, was sour. The Tuscan chicken pasta was just olive oil. All in all, I keep coming back because they have so much potential and I don't want them to close. But man do they need some work when it comes to pastas and actually making sauces that taste good and actually stick to the noodles.

This company does not deliver the quality of product or service that they promote, and are…read moredifficult to get a hold of and communicate with. On top of that, employees are rude and condescending. Showtime Events/Michigan Events is not above insulting their customer to make themselves look better. We actually had an excellent experience with them during the sales process, but once the final check was cut (prior to the event), it was all downhill, and we did not receive what was in our contract or what was verbally communicated to us. Naturally there are two sides to every story, but at no time should a request for assistance with which a company disagrees be met with insults in place of actual dialogue or reasoning.

From the owner: We specialize in complete event management. Anything you may need in the events industry can be…read morecreated, produced and implemented right here at Showtime Events! Our specialists have been in the special events, entertainment and hospitality industries for over 20 years and are experienced professionals. Experts including event producers, event planners, sound & lighting technicians, designers, in-house artists, and interactive entertainers are ready to guarantee that your vision becomes reality. Showtime Events success can be attributed to our attention to detail, exceeding expectations, and satisfying all of our clients with our ongoing goal of perfection. We have a tremendous amount of resources to assist you and with offices and warehouses in North Carolina, Michigan, and Florida, we are truly able to service the entire country and locations throughout the globe. No matter what your needs; big or small, single or multiple day, near or far, we are here to help you.

Totally fine for normal kids. Not good for whiny little brats who get upset & throw a fit at every…read morelittle inconvenience because they'll get stuck up on the jungle gym, crying & complaining that they can't get down & one of the poor attendants will have to navigate the apparatus with no harness to "save" them. Raise your kids properly or keep them at home where abominations belong.

Took my granddaughters today for the first time and I was disgusted. It was very dirty. There was…read moretrash scattered here and there, the floors were gross -looks like they haven't been cleaned in a long time. There was trash in the ball pits, socks scattered throughout. It's too bad because it really has a lot to offer. They still had fun but I will not return until they clean it up.

I've known the owner for many years and she has always done a wonderful job for her clients. We've…read moreworked the same weddings on many occasions.

I went to a wedding event on 10/15 2016 and it was plan by events& Moore /owner/planner Kimberly C…read more More She had poor service , she didn't help us with anything . She helped us on the last day of the wedding . She did not do a good job on helping us we paid her 1500 for no help . She fed us 1 hour and 45 minutes late . So if you are looking for someone please choose someone else that will give you special service .

This company does not deliver the quality of product or service that they promote, and are…read moredifficult to get a hold of and communicate with. On top of that, employees are rude and condescending. Showtime Events/Michigan Events is not above insulting their customer to make themselves look better. We actually had an excellent experience with them during the sales process, but once the final check was cut (prior to the event), it was all downhill, and we did not receive what was in our contract or what was verbally communicated to us. Naturally there are two sides to every story, but at no time should a request for assistance with which a company disagrees be met with insults in place of actual dialogue or reasoning.

From the owner: Michigan Events is a full service event production and entertainment company. An extension of…read moreShowtime Events in Raleigh, NC and Santa Rosa Beach, FL. We provide complete event production and management, audio/visual, decor, and entertainment services - anything you may need in the events industry can be created, produced and implemented right here at Michigan Events! Our experienced professionals have been in the special events, entertainment and hospitality industries for over 20 years. Experts including event producers, event planners, sound & lighting technicians, designers, in-house artists, and interactive entertainers are ready to guarantee that your vision becomes reality.

they had us waiting outside this club for 2 hours. they clearly don't know how to organize an event…read moreaside from a ghetto makeshift club outside a strip mall. my friends and i drove 2 hours to come to this event and it isn't even happening: do not attend any events organized by this company.

Love this spot and this couple! Due to Covid- our wedding venue got canceled 3 weeks before our…read morewedding and I went into a panic! This was one of the only options and they were willing to accommodate EVERYTHING. Chris and Mary were our photographers as well. Sweetest couple ever!! They made our wedding day spectacular despite all the negativity going on in this world. I would recommend them 100X over and over again and this location!

I can't say enough positive things about my experience here with Chris and Mary. The facility…read moreitself was stunningly beautiful, but what really makes this place amazing was Mary and her unwavering support. I could visibly see my bride and mothers shoulders relax after meeting Mary for the first time, a few weeks before the wedding. Mary had all sorts of supplies we could use (all for free) and really knew her stuff. During our rehearsal, Mary instructed everyone to come to her on the day of the wedding. Not me (the groom), not my mother, not the bride, but her. She played the QB and handled everything. Guys, and girls, in a world where couples getting married are nickled and dimed for every little thing, this place is the opposite. Never once did Mary say something like "Sure, we can do that for an extra fee". Everything was "Oh sure, here's what I have, what do you think?" You can tell both Chris and Mary really enjoy their work. I have nothing but glowing comments to say about them and their facility. I would recommend them a hundred times over if I could. Go with them and their facility, you won't regret it.