The Brewhouse will host singer/songwriter Travis Meadows tomorrow from 9 p.m. to midnight.
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A partnership between the City of Rome’s Downtown Development Authority and the Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation brings “Holiday Hangout at the DeSoto” on Saturday starting at 6 p.m.
Beginning Jan. 16, Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home will present “Of Influence: Portraits of Cherokee People,” a traveling exhibition on loan from the Oklahoma History Center and funded by a grant from the Rome Area Council for the Arts.
Thursday, Dec. 12, 1968
Many Rome residents have heard of, and attend DragonCon, a multigenre science fiction and fantasy convention held annually in Atlanta.
As printed in the December 1918 editions of the Rome Tribune-Herald
The Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation’s “The Polar Express” Pajama Party has become a family tradition in downtown Rome. Once again, the little ones will get to wear their pajamas, robes and slippers, and head downtown to the theater.
As printed in the December 1918 editions of the Rome Tribune-Herald
Sunday, Dec. 1, 1968
As presented in the November 1918 editions of the Rome Tribune-Herald
Monday, Nov. 25, 1968
A three-day event running from Friday through Sunday aims to provide a platform for various social, religious, ethnic and cultural groups to share how they embrace the festive time of year.
The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism invites the public to the 2018 Winter Art Market, held December 1-2 at the Rome Civic Center. The market will be open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
The Rome Area Heritage Foundation will present trolley tours of Rome’s historic neighborhoods on Dec. 1, at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Christmas Back Home returns to the Rome City Auditorium on Dec. 7 and 8 at 7 p.m.
Rome and Floyd County residents are preparing for a big event in December. Our neighbors, coworkers and friends have a big performance coming up.
A night of storytelling takes place Saturday with the annual Tellabration event.
Life in a cage is no life at all.
The Rome Symphony Orchestra's upcoming concert will honor sports and military heroes with a music-filled tribute.
The Berry College Theatre Company presents the untold story of a pioneering woman astronomer in “Silent Sky” Nov. 14 – 18.
An unusual tradition is taking place at Shorter University right now which has its roots in ancient Japan.
Siri Selle has reached a personal and professional milestone and she wants to share that with the Rome community.
Monday, Oct. 28, 1968
100 years ago as presented in the October 1918 editions of the Rome Tribune-Herald
The Berry College Music Program will host its first-ever Songwriters’ Summit featuring Jim Lauderdale, Griffin House and Pierce Pettis on Friday.
Community members come together to honor and celebrate the lifelong contributions of canine caregivers to cancer patients at the American Cancer Society Bark For Life event on November 3 at The Coosa Valley Fairgrounds.
Chiaha Harvest Fair returns to Ridge Ferry Park Oct. 27 and 28, bringing food, music and lots of arts and crafts.
If Rome and Floyd County residents want a cool handmade bowl created by a local artist while supporting a great organization, they need to get tickets now for one of Rome’s most popular fall events.
Country legend Travis Tritt will perform at The Forum River Center on Friday. Doors open at 7 p.m.
The Rome Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 97th season with performances celebrating “Rome” as well as our nation’s military.
Several members of the Rome High School Cross-Country team took full advantage of their fall break by spending five days at Disney World and participating in the 22nd Annual Disney Cross-Country Classic at the ESPN Wide World of Sports.
The New River Arts District Playhouse is set to open its 2018-19 season on Oct. 25.
Rome residents and visitors alike will have a lot to do this weekend when the Northwest Georgia Air Show as well as Fiddlin' Fest bring entertainment to the skies above Rome and to Broad Street.
Five years ago, a client at Salon Ten 17 was having her hair done. Her name was Gladys and she was a volunteer at Cancer Navigators. She happened to ask the salon’s owner, Cindy Stansell, if she and the other stylists might help organize the wig room at Cancer Navigators.
As presented in the October 1918 editions of the Rome Tribune-Herald
Tuesday Oct. 8, 1968
Rome Little Theatre’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ opens Friday at the Desoto Theater.
Bluegrass Music returns to downtown Rome Oct. 13 with the third annual Fiddlin’ Fest Between the Rivers.
When he’s not busy being Rome’s City Planner, Artagus Newell is seeking the thrill of roller coasters.
The Neil Simon comedy “Rumors” comes to The Sisters Theatre at Berry College Oct. 3-7.
More and more Rome residents descend on Broad Street each year in October for an annual event that has come to symbolize the community’s unity and its willingness to support an important cause.
TJ Cochran had dreams of moving to Nashville after graduating from Pepperell High School. He told all his friends that’s what he’d do. He was going to pursue a career in music.
The Coosa River Basin Initiative’s annual Harvest Moon Paddle is set for Monday night, Sept. 24, on the Coosa River.
Georgia Highlands College students are getting some important lessons in “adulting” as the college is continuing its free workshop series which focuses on practical skills students can use in their everyday life.
There are those in the community for whom independence is a luxury, a gift.
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1968
As presented in the 1918 editions of the Rome Tribune-Herald
The eleventh annual Rome Beer Festival, presented by the Foundry Growler Bar, will return to Heritage Park on Sept. 22, featuring over 100 types of beer from all over the globe.
Rome’s Own Musical Ensembles Inc. will present “Beatles ‘68” at the Rome City Auditorium on Sept. 15.
On Oct. 18, Rome’s newest social venue, The Vogue, will host Oktoberfest — an evening of fun, festive music and, of course, German food and beer.
