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Rome Braves to celebrate St. Patrick's Day: Join the Braves for some “Luck of the Irish” on Wednesday March 17, at State Mutual Stadium.  Gate 1 opens at 4 p.m. for Happy Hour food & drink specials all night long. The party features a Karaoke DJ, green beer and Guinness specials with no cover charge.

Rome Braves' single-game tickets go on sale Saturday, March 20:

(News release) The Rome Braves' single game tickets will go on sale Saturday March 20, starting at 10 a.m. at State Mutual Stadium.  Ticket prices are as follows: Club Level, $10; Field Level, $8; Box Level, $6; and general admission (Home Run Hill), $4.   The promotional calendar for 2010 promises to be the most exciting yet and features five fireworks nights; two bobble head giveaway games; military appreciation night; Parrot Head Paradise; and much more. Six-packs and 12-pack flex plans will also be on sale and will be available in all seating areas.  The home opener is Friday, April 16, at 7 p.m. against the Savannah Sand Gnats> www.romebraves.com

Redneck  Rummage Sale returns to State Mutual Stadium March 20: "Redneck Rummage Sale 5.5" is set for 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. March 20 at State Mutual Stadium, hosted by the Rome Braves. Spaces are 18 by 18 feet and are priced at $25 per space. Availability is on a first come, first serve basis. No more than two spaces reserved in sequence per party. Participants can begin setting up at 5 a.m. There will be live entertainment in the parking lot all day during the sale. Proceeds from the event will benefit local charities. The "Fifth Annual Redneck Rummage Sale" held this past September was a sellout. Details: 706-378-5144.

Rome Braves launch 'official fan page' on Facebook

(News release) As the home opener of the 2010 season ticks closer, the Rome Braves are challenging Braves Nation to join the Rome Braves Official Fan Page on Facebook  If the team reaches 5,000 fans by Opening Day, April 16, one lucky fan chosen at random from the Fan Page will receive a Deluxe Party Package for 15 people at one of the 2010 home games. 

The Fan Page is a one-stop shop for Rome Braves news throughout your day.  Keep up with game day weather-related alerts, player moves and community appearances all at one online stop.  Leading up to Opening Night and throughout the rest of the season, the Fan Page will offer fans opportunities to win free tickets, merchandise, and memorabilia.   Join at www.facebook.com/romebravesofficialfanpage   

For ticket information call 706-378-5144 or visit www.romebraves.com.

Rome Braves announce 2010 promos: fireworks, Hanson bobble head

(Media release) The Rome Braves announce the 2010 promotional schedule which includes many new promotional nights as well as familiar favorites to make it the most exciting promotional calendar to date.

Highlights in 2010 include five themed fireworks nights presented by Chick-Fi- A. Each fireworks extravaganza will feature a special theme using music and video to complement the show in the sky. This season includes: April 16th (Opening night/History of Champions); May 28 (Salute to Georgia Music); June 18th (Classic TV Themes); July 3rd (Salute to America); Aug. 28 (staff musical favorites).

This season’s giveaway nights offer two bobble head giveaway nights (April 17th – Romey, and July 24 – Tommy Hanson); batting gloves on April 23rd; beach bags on June 19; lunch boxes on Aug, 21; and much more.

Popular acts like Birdzerk and Zooperstars all return to State Mutual Stadium in 2010 as well as themed nights like military appreciation, Parrot Head Paradise and Christmas in July.

Sundays will continue to feature the Family Fun Fest where a family of four get purchase four box seats, four hot dogs, four soft drinks, and four popcorns for just $25. Fans can buy All You Can Eat Seats on Mondays for $20, and Tuesdays it’s KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets. Buy 1 Ticket, Get 1 Free by presenting a KRAFT Singles package wrapper. Wednesday is Wing Night with specials on wings in the Three Rivers Club and the All You Can Eat section. Seniors (55+) can get half price seats on Wednesday and the popular dollar drink night continues at each Thursday home game.

New in 2010, all college students receive a $1 off any ticket with college ID and once again this season, members of the Armed Forces will receive $1 off any ticket with military ID (four maximum) all season.

The Rome Braves home opener is April 16 against Savannah. For more information please call 706-378-5100 or log onto www.romebraves.com.