National Entertainment News
Independence Day usually consists of grilling burgers and hot dogs, playing in sprinklers and watching fireworks at the end of the night. However, it’s important to know how to safely celebrate with these activities.
The Neil Simon comedy “The Odd Couple” opens July 9 at the River Arts District Playhouse.
The novel coronavirus isn’t stopping Rome Little Theatre from continuing its popular summer academy program, but it has required the nonprofit theater to pivot to an online format.
The Rome Area History Center will have a soft re-opening on Tuesday, July 7.
One of Rome’s most popular historic attractions — Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum, is open for tours.
After being closed for over 12 weeks, Canyon Mouth Park is set to reopen.
Theta Omicron Omega Chapter rose to the challenge to ensure they could continue the business of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated during this time of social distancing. Theta Omicron Omega Chapter embarks on new ways to continue the “service to all mankind.”
The Spires at Berry College opened its doors to new residents recently and what these new residents came home to was a stylish, modern living and community spaces.
There are things you can do to help keep your child safe around swimming pools, bath tubs, and other open water areas.
Monday, June 29, 1970
Following a decision of its board of directors, Schnauzerfest Rome 2020 will be postponed until Oct. 22-24, 2021.
Next month, Rome Little Theatre Academy will offer three innovative online opportunities for students in grades 4-12.
The City of Rome is one of eight Georgia municipalities which will receive a federal subgrant from the Georgia State Historic Preservation Office to support historic preservation activities.
The Rome Area History Center will host the first Rome Clocktower Tours of 2020 on Saturday, July 11.
The Triumphant Quartet, a gospel group, will perform a concert at the Rome City Auditorium tonight starting at 7 p.m.
The Northside Swim Center is set to open on Saturday with Georgia Department of Public Health guidelines in place.
Oak Hill & The Martha Berry Museum will reopen starting Monday, June 29.
Alabama State Parks has instituted advanced cleaning procedures to open zip line courses at several venues.
There is a window on Broad Street that gives passersby a glimpse at vibrant colors and beautiful images.
Monday, June 22, 1970
The time has come to introduce your little kid to the beauty of bike riding. The key is to make sure the kids are protected properly so they are free to learn and test their capabilities. Here are a few tips that will help.
The new River Arts District Playhouse will host “Voices of Color,” on Saturday, June 20.
Paradise Garden Foundation will presents the 3rd Outsider Art Trail Tour this Saturday, June 20.
Despite moving to remote operations this spring, Georgia Highlands College has continued its annual student art exhibit in a virtual format, allowing students to place their work on display and giving others the opportunity to see students’ talent and creative efforts.
A Rome artists is using her talent and her voice to call for change.
There are over 900 children in state custody in Floyd and the five surrounding counties and just 167 foster homes available.
Three rallies are planned this weekend in Rome and another on Monday.
Two honey bee infestations were safely removed and transferred to a safe location this week by local beekeeper Monica Sheppard.
Here are some general tips for children’s safety around portable pools.
Monday, June 15, 1970
Though she hasn’t seen even seen it yet, artist Cheryl Parris’ exhibit at Floyd Medical Center is bringing a little light and color people who need it the most.
Local visual artist-turned-writer, Lee Field, recently self published three new novels and hopes to soon see his work on the shelves of a major national bookseller.
Chieftains Museum Director Heather Shores has come up with a unique Summer Camp in a Bag program to give elementary-age children, their parents and grandparents something to do this summer.
Paradise Garden Foundation presents the 3rd Outsider Art Trail Tour on Saturday, June 20.
Two of Darlington’s upcoming summer camps promise entertainment and creativity as well as physical activities for area kids.
Jeremy Smith is an artist.
Dr. Robert Price’s routine of going to work and coming home used to be drama-free and pretty ordinary.
Three local students are among the 10 Northwest Georgia graduates to win appointments to U.S. military academies through Rep. Tom Graves, R-Ranger.
If you live around Saddle Mountain Road in East Rome, you may have noticed a group of women and a couple men walking down the road around 7:30 a.m. every day.
Blood Assurance is in critical need of donors due to low donor turnout and an increase of usage in their service area. Only one day’s supply of O-positive remains on the shelf and O-negative, A-positive, A-negative and B-positive red cells are also in need at this time.
