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It’s no secret that the week of Thanksgiving is here and that means more opportunity for good times in Downtown Rome. Many Romans are planning a full day of grubbing down with family on Thursday and many will be making their return to the enchanted land in hopes to catch up with old friends. This makes it seem like Wednesday is a weekend night! Therefore we bring you this report earlier this week.

 Wednesday night will host to good times aplenty with some of Rome’s finest and favorite musical acts, including David Bell, Scott Thompson, Jerry on the Moon, and Kneckdown. With a lineup like that, this Thanksgiving will surely be one to remember, but make sure to play it smart and safe because nobody wants to ruin their own or anyone else’s holiday.

 Thursday will obviously be pretty quiet but there may be some places open if you must get out of the house. Friday and Saturday are business as usual downtown and will offer more great live music from acts like My Ninja, Sarah Peacock, Donny Hammonds, Dixie Duncan, and the Sam Hunt Band. Gobble, gobble! Enjoy your giblet gravy!

…as seen on HometownHeadlines.com…

By Bryan Mullins

www.mullinsmania.com

There are a couple of cool events going on this weekend that are not on the typical weekly roster. For one, the City Club above Old Havana is hosting an Open Mic Comedy Night featuring local cut-ups. If you have a short routine up your sleeve get in contact with James Schroeder on Facebook. It’s free to get in but donations never hurt.

It’s also the season finale for the Rome Rollergirls. I’ve been meaning to catch them all season long but always have conflicting schedules. From what I’ve heard, these roller derby bouts are super fun and something fresh for Rome. I’ve also heard that this is not a sissy sport. They’ll be taking on the River Region Rollergirls.

When it comes to music, then have no fear. There are top shelf acts in the respected venues in town including Thunderbolt Patterson, the dynamic duo of song and sound. The blues drenched rockabilly ramblings of the John Lee Hookers are on tap, as well as the cranked up country and Southern rock of Runnin’ Wild. Badluck Road is an alternative and modern rock band from Cedartown. They’ll be getting down this weekend as well as the funky fresh keyboard driven stylings of My Ninja.

…as seen on HometownHeadlines.com…

By Bryan Mullins

www.mullinsmania.com

I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Halloween. It was definitely exciting and eventful. Typically the week after Halloween is pretty mellow but this year has been full of fun things to do throughout Rome.

If you still have a hankering for some Halloween action and some good laughs, then you’ll want to check out the dinner theater this weekend at 333 on Broad. The Acts of Random Theater group strikes again with a family dinner theater comedy called Dracula’s Daughters. Make reservations as soon as you can because seats are going fast.

The local venues will be providing great music this weekend including the funky alternative rock of the Cornbread Killers; great singer/songwriters like Cory Tucker and Brent McDonald; the wild space jams of Dingus Con; the rock ‘n’ roll favorites performed by Daddy Irv; and the Atlanta area’s number one jump blues and rockabilly swing band, Atomic Boogie.

With artists like this in town this weekend, folks who aren’t still worn out from Halloween will have plenty of great options to choose from. For the venues and more entertainment options, please see MullinsMania.

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