Northwest Georgia Winds Celebrates 40 years! |
Apple Fest Opens In Ellijay! Oktoberfest Continues in Helen! Looking Forward to RIFF! |
NWGA WINDS celebrates its 40th season with an October 8 anniversary concert at Rome City Auditorium.
The program combines old favorites and new hits, featuring vocalists Rachelle Barr and Marvin Williams.
Artistic director and conductor Dr. Sam Baltzer leads the ensemble.
Admission is free.
The evening offers a chance for longtime listeners and first-time visitors to celebrate four decades of community music. Read More... |
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Rome Little Theatre’s PLAYSPACE meets Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 6:30–9:30 p.m. at the RLT Building, 502 East First Street in Rome, GA, for a table read of John Bishop’s The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.
The session welcomes adults 18 and older to read characters’ parts, discuss the play and meet fellow theatre enthusiasts. Seasoned actors and newcomers can join the conversation.
A script and some company offer a friendly way into local theatre, with a comedy full of mystery and increasingly ridiculous complications waiting at the table. Read More... |
The Rome International Film Festival returns to downtown Rome, GA, November 5–8, 2026, opening Thursday with a 6:15 p.m. red carpet outside the Historic DeSoto Theatre and a 7:15 p.m. screening of The Accountant with special guest Ray McKinnon.
For four days, the next good story may be waiting inside a theater rather than on your television. Screenings and conversations also take place at Rome City Auditorium, SPAM Studios and Screen 417.
Danny McBride, this year’s Flannery O’Connor Award honoree, gives comedy fans an obvious entry point. Visiting filmmakers, independent features, documentaries and regional shorts offer plenty of other reasons to head downtown.
Friday expands the program, Saturday brings McBride appearances with event-specific admission terms, and Sunday closes with awards, films and a Dolly Parton tribute concert.
This preview highlights the weekend’s draws before you choose individual screenings. Check the official RIFF schedule for current venues, times and reservations. Read More... |
Trivia Question❓In what year was the city of Rome, Georgia founded, named after the capital of Italy? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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 Rome, GA • October 7–15, 2026 • Temperatures °F. Source: The Weather Channel (weather.com), checked October 6 at 9:34 p.m. EDT. |
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🎉 Welcome to Seven Hills Spotlight! 🎉 I have been sending this newsletter out for the past 6 months in one form or another. My wife and I sit down every few weeks to check our calendars to see what events we might like to support or attend. These always include Rome Little Theatre, Rome Shakespeare, Rome International Film Festival, Shorter University Theatre, Berry College Theatre, Rome Festival Brass, Three Rivers Singers and Rome’s Own Music Ensembles. Sadly, until now there is no place that has been a single, comprehensive calendar that includes all of these events.
Thank you.
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Three Rivers Singers’ Haydn to Hallelujah |
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In the year 2000, The Three Rivers Singers emerged from the disbandment of the Rome Symphony Chorus. What started as a small community chorus has grown into a dynamic ensemble of approximately 75 members. While our ranks are primarily retirees, we also welcome younger singers and students into our musical family.
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A Night of Latin Jazz |
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Guest celebrity Andy Nevala and his jazz combo perform with special guest leading jazz saxophonist, Sergio Albacete.
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Coosa Valley Fair |
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The Coosa Valley Fair marks the beginning of fall for the residents of the Coosa Valley, including Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama.
Known as Fall’s Finest Festival, the fair has been sponsored by the Exchange Club of Rome continuously since its founding in 1949.
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The Educated Guess Wine Experience |
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Five wines. Five pairings. One very Educated Guess.
Join us at Chophouse on Broad Street for an exclusive five-course wine experience featuring Educated Guess wines from California’s celebrated wine regions, thoughtfully paired with a chef-curated progression created specifically for the evening.
AMUSE-BOUCHE Educated Guess Chardonnay Reserve – Napa Valley paired with Seared U-10 Scallop Sweet Potato Purée • Brown Butter • Crispy Pancetta • Chive Oil
INSALATA Educated Guess Sauvignon Blanc – Sonoma Valley paired with Apple & Fennel Salad Honeycrisp Apple • Shaved Fennel • Baby Arugula • Goat Cheese • Candied Walnut • Champagne Vinaigrette ASSAGGINO Educated Guess Pinot Noir – Carneros paired with Gulf Shrimp Ravioli Whipped Ricotta • Brown Butter • Roasted Tomato • Fresh Tarragon • Parmigiano-Reggiano INTERMEZZO Blackberry & Thyme Sorbet w/ Fresh Mint
SECONDO Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley paired with Sanchoku Australian Wagyu Filet — 4 oz Red Wine Shallot Jus • Roasted Garlic Confit
CONTORNI Truffle Parmesan Whipped Potatoes Creamed Spinach Creamed Corn
DOLCE Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – Oakville paired with Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bourbon Caramel • Vanilla Chantilly |
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Two October weekends give Rome readers a chance to explore Ellijay’s Georgia Apple Festival, with handmade crafts, demonstrations, music and food. Plan around the fairgrounds’ hours, $10 admission and pet policy, or consider the separate, free, pet-friendly Apple Arts event downtown. Read More... |
Helen is a little farther than we usually wander for Worth The Drive — about two and a half hours from Rome — but some fall events are simply too big to ignore.
The 56th annual Helen Oktoberfest is already underway and runs through November 1, with weekend celebrations through September and daily events beginning October 1. It is the longest-running Oktoberfest in the United States, and year after year Helen lands among the country’s most recognized Oktoberfest destinations.
And if you’re going to drive that far, I’d... Read More... |
City Springs Theatre presents Anastasia |
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Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox |
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Vintage vibes meet modern hits with Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox! |
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Cave Spring Pickle Festival |
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Enjoy a fall day in Cave Spring with food, live music, local vendors and family-friendly activities at Rolater Park. Georgia's Rome lists the festival as an all-day event. For Event details click HERE. |
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Dailey & Vincent |
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Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent perform bluegrass, country and gospel harmonies. |
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Pumphouse Unscripted Improv Comedy |
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Live improv games and unscripted comedy from Pumphouse Players. Mature content; minors must attend with a guardian. Seating begins at 7:30 PM. |
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Rome, Georgia was founded in 1834, and named after the capital of Italy to attract settlers to the area. |
Q&A Questions |
Q: Why do three rivers appear in so many descriptions of Rome? A: Downtown sits where the Oostanaula and Etowah rivers meet to form the Coosa. That confluence shaped the city’s early development and still gives its riverfront a distinct sense of place. Q: What’s the story behind Rome’s Clock Tower? A: The landmark began as a water tower in the 1870s. Today, its hilltop setting makes it a recognizable symbol of the city, with broad views across downtown. Q: Where can visitors explore local Cherokee history? A: Chieftains Museum preserves the former home of Major Ridge, a Cherokee leader. Its exhibits examine Cherokee life and the difficult history of removal. |
