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November 2023 by Becky Stewart
Thank you, good people of Hopewell, for resurrecting this gem of a venue. Great sound inside the old brick walls. Cool, eclectic and genuine.
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November 2023 by Francis Stone
Great restored theater. Perfect for Mia x Ally.
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November 2023 by Barry Judkins
Beautiful theater in downtown Hopewell. Good venue for lots of events!Saw the DeLoreans, great dance ? ? party!
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November 2023 by Marvin Wright
A really great venue. It was the perfect size for the show I attended. The staff was very helpful in assisting with locating seating and the concert went perfectly. I would gladly attend another show at this location again.
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October 2023 by Leigh Trefry
Horrific experience with staff. My sister was there to see a friend perform. She was in merchandise area for over 2.5 hours then harassment started by a staff member over a WATER BOTTLE! Staff demanded she get rid of her water bottle. We understand rules but the staff lied as to the reason the water was not allowed and there is a certain decorum and professional way to communicate a point without harassment! Then we heard staff member SEAN say to another staff member that my sister was wearing a wig. She was not but Omg what if she had. Do they make fun of cancer patients here?!?! Then the female security guard chimed in. We found out the manager was jealous of my sister and decided to harass her. If you are not from this part of VA which we are NOT or if you carry yourself well, dress nicely and actually act like a decent human being you are not welcome here! Manager is a very jealous person and will harass you if you threaten her intellect and or appearance in anyway. Sounds like manager has self esteem issues and should see a therapist instead of harassing patrons OVER A WATER BOTTLE!
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October 2023 by E W.
Horrific experience with staff. My sister was visiting a friend who was performing and was stalked regarding a WATER BOTTLE. Claiming ABC doesn't allow outside water in which I researched and is a LIE which clearly means my sister was being HARASSED! Apparently this venue has a problem with outsiders. We are not from this area of VA. We heard security degrading my sister and questioning who my sister was. My sister is stunning so jealousy lurks in this theater. Heaven forbid anyone look decent then you have a target in your back. Disgusting behavior from employees over A WATER BOTTLE! So employees not only harass but LIE.
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October 2023 by Wayne Pinkleton
The Players were at the Beacon last night 9/22/23 the best band we have ever heard at the venue AWESOME.
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October 2023 by Marjorie Thrash
Female manager is rude… explains turnover of staff and events. Staff are friendly and helpful, but you feel bad for them having to walk on eggshells around the manager. Renters feel uncomfortable and unwelcome because of her.
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October 2023 by James Jones
Haven't Been to the Beacon Church yet, But enjoy the Food Bank. Just Hard if you are Unable to Walk or can't find handicap parking, cause the Parking for Handicap is far away. That shouldn't Be. Leave it to the City of Hopewell to make it Difficult for People Disabled.
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October 2023 by Kubbi *
Lady Supreme A Diana Ross Tribute Band performed at the Beacon. They were amazing. They came out into the Audience. So it was an interactive show. The Beacon is a great Venue with great shows. I hope the invite Lady Supreme Back Next Season. Just incredible!!
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October 2023 by Barbie Firooz
Our band Crystal Visions has had the honor of playing at the Beacon on three occasions. I’m also a patron and have seen many shows there. You couldn’t ask for a nicer venue and wonderful staff and management. I just saw a review that disparaged The Beacon and somehow our band was mentioned. I want to be clear that we are professional folks and take what we do seriously and treat our patrons and venues we play with utmost respect. We have not and would not disparage or risk our wonderful relationship with The Beacon. We do our best to visit and thank everyone who attends our shows but they must understand there are limits. To use and abuse our kindness to them by mentioning our name to try to make their point about a non issue makes me sad. I hope that the patron will reconsider their unkind words which mostly were untrue as we have not been hired by them among other things mentioned. I would have loved nothing more today than to see reviews from folks at the show who loved what we offered up heart and soul and the wonderful memories created but someone chose to take a low road. Thankfully our long relationship with the Beacon and the venue knowing us better than that has not been hurt by hateful, false words. Peace to all. We love the Beacon and can’t wait to be back.
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October 2023 by Jennifer H.
The Beacon is a fabulous venue; great shows and ample parking either in their lot or in the public library lot, which is right next door off of Library St. Cool restaurants nearby on Main St. or The Boathouse, which sits right on the river, there in Hopewell. The staff that works there is friendly and accommodating. Some of the best tribute bands come through this venue!
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October 2023 by Rob K
Very , very clean. Nice sized small theater. So all seats are good. Very organized. Friendly staff.. great easy parking..easy to get in and out of.. lots of different shows..does have a side bar, so you can purchase drinks and go back and fourth to your seats.. nicely impressed..
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October 2023 by Jeffrey H.
Beautiful venue but filled with bad eggs. Bartenders were great but "security" took their rent a cop roles a bit too seriously.
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September 2023 by Ron Martin
Very clean and nicely restored venue for events.Had plenty of parking when I was there.
