Center Stage Gallery

Monique N. _{on Google}

Aug 26th, 2021

DISORGANIZED AND UNPROFESSIONAL!! (I provided proof via texts and ads)
10/30/18 I reached out to Kelli about 12/15/18. She told me that the date was available at BOTH the Sugarland and Missouri City locations. Then, I confirmed with her several times that I would visit them both the following day, starting with the Sugarland location at 4pm and then immediately following to the Missouri City location.
The next day I arrive at 4 with deposit money in hand. Right after the rep let me in, he called Stacy, the "owner," and I could hear her saying "12/15?! Who told her that?! Those dates have BEEN booked!" When she got on the phone, there were myriad excuses...
1) "oh we were running a special that ended today (i.e. the day I was there) and we MAY have had a lot of people trying to book online"
(OK, but didn't you JUST say the dates had BEEN booked? And how drastic is the lack of communication that I left a voicemail AND talked to an actual representative, yet no one followed up when the system updated with the supposed influx of bookings?)
2) YOU could have submitted your deposit to reserve that date too.
(not so, the only option for deposit specifically said NOT FOR WEDDINGS.)
3) that was our representative...she should have known that those dates are booked
(not sure how she would know. There is an apparent issue with communication despite your seeming success with two locations. Poor Kelli.)
All in all, the owner never truly took responsibility for being so disorganized that they didn't even give me the common courtesy of a phone call. So, I drove an hour through afternoon traffic with money in hand just to have Stacy and her Centerstage staff waste my time. Is this what we get when we try to support black businesses? !smh.
I will not recommend them for anything - EVER. Get it together.
ANSWER TO OWNERS RESPONSE---
Dear Stacy,
Thanks for illustrating my point about your unwillingness to take responsibilty for your part in this foolishness! As for your reply...I never truly HAD THE CHANCE to do business with you because you dropped the ball. Additionally, i understood your ad quite well...it said i COULD NOT RESERVE ONLINE FOR WEDDINGS...please explain how many other ways exist to interpret the words YOU wrote. As for my tone, elevated yes and rightfully so, and at the end of the day, you did it so you earned this review and IT IS VALID.

Robert Frost _{on Google}

Sep 7th, 2020

They owe money for the sign sold to them 11 months ago. Never paid.
Their corporation "25/8 Management LLC dba Center Stage Gallery has been forfeited by the State for failing to pay franchise taxes. Stacee Lewis the owner will not return calls. Found 20 reviews showing where she refused to pay back deposits and refunds and more than 200 1 star reviews. Sounds like the worst place ever...

oscar boulden _{on Google}

Aug 11th, 2020

Nice setup.

Tan G _{on Google}

Jun 4th, 2020

Let me start by saying my last experience with this venue in Sugar Land five years ago met my expectations and Stacy and her staff worked well with me. Unfortunately I recently booked another event for this year and I booked with Stacy. I called several times before booking and each time I asked to check the availability for the specific date. Upon on booking the date was confirmed and my deposit was paid. A few weeks later I called back to inquire about early access and was told by Stacy that she would call back. She called back and explained that she had bad news and the news was that she had already booked the space for this date earlier on. I was very unhappy because my event was a month away and I’m left to find another place. She did offer another date but that didn’t help as my invitations were already sent out for my original date. I would recommend a better scheduling system because had I not called her I would’ve probably showed up with someone else double booked!
Update***I’ve been waiting on my refund from Stacey Lewis since 09/04/19. She double booked the venue and wasn’t able to keep my original date. She refuses to provide a refund/cancellation letter to this date which is her way of keeping my money. Be aware before you book with her!

Deedie BumbleBee _{on Google}

Apr 24th, 2020

Boy I have never had such an experience!! Pre-outlined canvas ready at your table, paint brushes, water and everything you need to start painting your pic, ha! The music which was played by a live D.J. just set the mood right. We had wine of our choice, sweet red for me. It was such a relaxing moment. The host dared us to come on the floor and dance, I wasn't finished with my pic so I skipped the dancing. I laughed hard at the experience because it was just that relaxing, just memorable. The actual owner came out to make sure we had everything we needed, she even cleaned our brushes and got us fresh water. We took photos individually and as a group. This was well put together and I want my next birthday or special event, heck anything I'd say right here. I had a blessed time. A blast to remember!!