Model Middle School eighth grader Sara Grace Abernathy recently won the Optimist International GATEway District Oratorical Contest. While representing the Rome Noon Optimist Club, Sara Grace placed first place in the District finals held in Tucker after hundreds of students throughout Georgia and Eastern Tennessee over the last couple of months have competed in local… Read more
Today: Forum On Ice will open Sunday from noon-6 p.m. for the season through Jan. 6. We are offering ice skating, an ice slide, and endless family fun. Purchase a season pass for $49.99. Come experience a season full of winter magic at Forum River Center, the coolest place in Rome! Purchase season pass here: Forum-on-ice/ Today: Making a Difference,… Read more
Today: The 16th Annual Rome International Film Festival. Venues include DeSoto Theatre, Rome City Auditorium. Click here for film guide and schedule. Today: Bluegrass and Blessings at Morrison Campground from 5-7 p.m. featuring Dixie Jubilee. Devotionals presented by Tracy Hardy and Brad Prater. Coffee and hot cocoa will be available for purchase. This is a… Read more
Sunday: Christmas Village returns to the Clarence Brown Conference Center in Cartersville. The third annual event includes 79 vendors with items for gift giving and Christmas decor for your home. Fire It Up BBQ will be onsite with lunch options. Presenting Sponsors are The Daily Tribune News and Glitzy Chiks. Tickets are $5 at the door. Sunday hours:… Read more
Sunday: Southeastern Cowboy Festival and Symposium at Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville. Gunfight re-enactments, Native American dancing, art-related events, roping demonstrations, children’s activities, Cowboy Church. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Details Sunday: The 55th annual Chiaha Harvest Fair at Ridge Ferry Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 Adults; $4 Seniors; $1… Read more
A look ahead to next weekend, Oct. 24-27: Thursday-Sunday: The 17th annual Southeastern Cowboy Festival and Symposium at Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville. As the largest Western themed event in the South, thousands of participants are expected to visit the four-day event, which is packed with activities such as gunfight re-enactments, Native American dancing, art-related… Read more
Sunday: The 2019 Georgia Mushroom Festival returns to Cave Spring. Speakers, participate in mushroom forays in Rolater Park and on the Pinhoti Trail, participate in workshops our growers provide and admire the cool stuff our vendors have to offer. GeorgiaMushroomFestival.com. Entrance: $5 per person/free under 12 years old. Sunday: The Three Rivers Singers will present “An… Read more
Today: Pick up for entries at Coosa Valley Fair is today from 1-4 p.m. at the Community Building. Today: Final day of Going Caching: Geo Caching event in Rome. Details and Schedule. Today: Berry College Theatre Company presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at Berry College Sisters Theatre. In this hilarious Tony and Drama Desk award-winning… Read more
Sunday: The Rome Shakespeare Festival at the Town Green wraps up today. This year’s productions include: Hamlet, and Two Gentlemen of Verona. General lawn seating is free. Private tables and individual seats at tables are available for all Town Green performances. Reserve a table or seats. Schedule: Sunday: 6:30 p.m. A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 8 p.m. Two Gentlemen… Read more
Sunday: The Rome Shakespeare Festival at the Town Green returns through Sept. 29. This year’s productions include: Hamlet, and Two Gentlemen of Verona. General lawn seating is free. Private tables and individual seats at tables are available for all Town Green performances. Pre-show entertainment starts an hour and a half prior to each show. Reserve a… Read more
EVENTS Sunday: Rome Little Theatre presents “Mamma Mia!” at the Historic DeSoto Theater. ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father… Read more
Today-Sept. 14: Northwest Georgia Regional Fair continues through Sept. 14: “Celebrate the harvest season with fun, food, entertainment, and friendship. Exhibits, rides, fantatsic food, and more are all on the menu.” Fairgrounds at 1060 Liberty Road SW in Calhoun just off Ga. 53 before the split. Admission: $5. Unlimited carnival rides: $25 nightly. Other… Read more
Friday-Sept. 14: Northwest Georgia Regional Fair opens Friday, continues through Sept. 14: “Celebrate the harvest season with fun, food, entertainment, and friendship. Exhibits, rides, fantatsic food, and more are all on the menu.” Fairgrounds at 1060 Liberty Road SW in Calhoun just off Ga. 53 before the split. Admission: $5. Unlimited carnival rides: $25 nightly.… Read more
The Labor Day edition: Today: The Armuchee Bluegrass Festival returns for Labor Day. Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. Details Today-Monday: Rome Braves host Asheville in their regular-season finale. Games will be at 2 p.m. Sunday and 1 p.m. Monday. Sunday: The $50 Family Fun Day Package (over $100 value) includes 4 tickets, 4 hamburgers… Read more