City of Rome Georgia – Floyd County GA

2011 4th of July Celebration

2011 Independence Day CelebrationCelebrate the 4th of July at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome, Georgia on July 4, 2011 with a  day of fun and entertainment. There will be live music, food, plenty of entertainment for the children, and a “bang” of an ending with a spectacular fireworks show. The gates open at 6 PM. There is free parking and free admission. For more information, call 706-291-0766. Come on out and join in the salute to America!

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July.

Ridge Ferry Park is located at:
300 West Third St.
Rome, GA

Some Like it Hot!

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to Bridgepoint Plaza in downtown Rome, Georgia on June 11, 2011 for “Some Like it Hot”, the first movie in the Summer Outdoor Movie Series. This movie is a comedy starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon.

The movie will begin at dusk (around 8:30 PM) and is brought to you courtesy of the Downtown Development Authority, the Downtown Improvement District and the Rome/Floyd Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call 706-236-4520.

Bridgepoint Plaza is located on Tribune Street in downtown Rome, GA.

Cave Spring Arts Festival

Visit Rolater Park in Cave Spring near Rome, Georgia on June 11 and 12, 2011 for the 36th annual Cave Spring Arts Festival.  It will be a juried show with cash awards. Many artists will have their art work on display for you to enjoy and purchase. The weekend is sure to be a great one with music, food and lots of beautiful art.

The show hours are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 12 Noon to 5 PM. For more information and details on this event, call 706-777-9232.

Rolater Park is located on Cedartown SW Street in Cave Spring, Georgia.

Firefly Fling and More

May 7, 2011 is going to be an eventful day in Rome, Georgia. Enjoy taking a walk down Broad Street to see a wonderful variety of art work that will be on display from 10 AM to 5 PM as part of Art Walk.

Celebrate International Museum Day by visiting Oak Hill and Martha Berry Museum. Admission is FREE from 10 AM to 5 PM. See demonstrations on how to use a weaving loom and spinning wheel as well as the “Rich Tapestry” exhibit that shares the history of handicrafts at Berry College.

Learn about the Spirits of the Civil War from 1 PM to 2:30 PM at the Rome/Floyd County Visitor’s Center. Take a tour of downtown Rome on the Toonerville Trolley to learn about the major Civil War sites in the area. The tour is FREE but tickets are required. Call 706-295-5576 for tickets. 

Finish the evening with the Firefly Fling: An Evening of Bluegrass and Barbecue at Oak Hill. Have a tasty meal of barbecue provided by the Harvest Moon Cafe as you listen to the great sounds of recording artists Larkin Poe. The show will begin at 7 PM. Tickets are $20 for this event. Contact the Rome-Floyd County Visitor’s Center 1-800-444-1834 for more information and to purchase tickets.

Berry College is located at:
2277 Martha Berry Highway NW
Rome, Georgia

April Events at Shorter University

The School of Fine and Performing Arts at Shorter University in Rome, Georgia has many events planned for April, 2011. There will be plays, recitals and concerts. Below is a list of events. All shows are free unless otherwise stated. If the show requires tickets, you can get them at the Shorter University Box Office. For more information on any of the shows or to get tickets, call 706-233-7288.

April 8 at 3:10 PM - Senior Recital – Rebecca West on piano, Hannah Freeman, soprano in Brookes Chapel.

April 8 at 7:30 PM – Band Concert in Brookes Chapel. Tickets are required.

April 9 at 7:30 PM – Shorter University Chorus Spring Concert in Brookes Chapel. Tickets are required.

April 11 at 7:30 PM – Senior Recital – Evan Meisser, baritone in Brookes Chapel.

April 12 – 17 at 7:30 PM – Spring Musical – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown in the Callaway Theatre. Tickets are required.

April 15 at 3:10 PM – Junior Recital – Mary Diesch, soprano, E.J. Laird, baritone, and Ryan O’Leary, tenor in Brookes Chapel.

April 16 at 7:30 PM – Shorter Chorale Spring Concert at the First Baptist Church in Rome, Georgia. Tickets are required.

April 18 at 7:30 PM – Senior Recital – Jasmine Habersham, soprano in Brookes Chapel.

April 19 – 21 at 7:30 PM – Dark Night Series in the Callaway Theatre. This is a series of new plays being read in recital format. The audience will get a chance to hear these plays before they come out. Tickets are required.

April 25 at 7:30 PM – Senior Recital – Michelle Kelly, soprano in Brookes Chapel.

April 28 at 7:30 PM – Senior Showcase – Emily Duke, Jennifer Holcombe and Chris Lewis in the Callaway Theatre.

April 29 at 7:30 PM – Senior Show – Hannah Brown in the Callaway Theatre.

April 30 at 7:30 PM – Senior Showcase – Vandi Enzor and John Carucci in the Callaway Theatre.

Shorter University is located at:
315 Shorter Avenue
Rome, Georgia

Jazz in Rome

Get ready for a night of  hot jazz at the City Club in Rome, Georgia on March 18, 2011. Studio 712 Jazz presents “Jazz Madness” featuring The ATC Quartet (formerly known as the Marc Johnson Quartet) along with soulful singer Keysha. The event beings at 7 PM and performers will be on stage from 8:30 PM to 12 Midnight. Appetizers and a cash bar of beer and wine will be available.

Tickets are $10 per person. Attire is casual.

City Club is located at:
327 Broad St.
Rome, GA

Tryouts for Up at Bat

BaseballTry out for a reality television series Up at Bat at State Mutual Stadium in Rome, Georgia on March 26, 2011. Tryouts will start promptly at 10 AM. All participants should arrive by 9:30 AM. Free Rome Braves hats will be given to the first 100 contestants!

This one day promo being cast by 10 Ten Entertainment and Crazy Legs Productions will give anyone 18 or older a chance to play professional baseball. The casting for this TV show involves baseball tryouts. Bring your own gear and give it a shot. The better you are, the better chance you have of making the cut. There will be professional scouts, managers, reporters, and players on hand. Concessions will be available so bring your family out to cheer you on!

State Mutual Stadium, home of the Rome Braves, is located at:
755 Braves Blvd.
Rome, GA