Charlotte’s Web

  • August 26, 2011
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See Rome Little Theater’s live play of Charlotte’s Web at the historic DeSoto Theater in Rome, Georgia opening on August 26, 2011. This show was adapted by Joseph Robinette from the book by E.B. White. It is being directed by Wayne Jones and Angela Jones.

The show will run August 26, 27, 28, and September 2, 3, 4. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM. Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM. Tickets purchased in advance are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. On the day of the show, tickets are $13 for adults, $11 for students and seniors. For more information, call 706-295-7171.

Historic DeSoto Theater
530 Broad St.
Rome, GA

Gary Tillman Memorial Road Race

  • August 10, 2011
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Take part in the Gary Tillman Memorial Clocktower 5K Road Race and 2 mile Health Walk in Rome, Georgia on August 20, 2011 beginning at 8 AM. The race headquarters is at Heritage Park behind the Levee on 2nd Avenue. The race will be run through downtown Rome. Register on race day from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM and all events are $25.

The 5K race will be chip timed and awards will be given for 1st place in Overall, Masters, and Grand Masters for male and female. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will be awarded for each age group.

Spend the afternoon enjoying the shops, restaurants, and the sidewalk sale being held after the race by the downtown merchants in downtown Rome. Head to Heritage Park at 6 PM for River Revelry and have some fun, food, and music. For more information, call 706-235-3035.

Proceeds from the race will benefit The Exchange Club Family Resource Center for the prevention of child abuse.