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© Ann Litrel, Heaven and Earth – On Brasstown Bald, 2025, watercolor, 16 x 20, Collection of the artist
The Rink at Ridge Ferry Park Thru Jan 20 Ridge Ferry Park, Rome A seasonal outdoor ice rink providing fun for the whole family. rfpra. com / iceskating
GA Natural Wonders: A Journey from Marshland to Mountains
Jan 6-Mar 1 Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville A showcase of original works from Georgia artists Ann Litrel and Charles Seabrook’ s new book 35 Natural Wonders of Georgia to See Before You Die. boothmuseum. org
Three Rivers Bull Riding Jan 9 & 10, 6pm Forum River Center, Rome
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Two nights of nonstop action and high adrenaline rodeo fun. forumrivercenter. com
Cartersville Glass Show & Sale
Jan 17 & 18 Clarence Brown Conference Center, Cartersville Annual event featuring antique and collectible glass in styles such as milk glass, hobnail, and barware. cartersvillemuseumcity. com / events
Cowgirl Collective Jan 23 & 24 Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville
Join 100 women from across the country for a weekend that will bring out the fierce cowgirl in everyone. boothmuseum. org
Muscadine Bloodline Jan 24, 7:30pm Forum River Center, Rome The country duo from southern Alabama performs. forumrivercenter. com
ThunderBeard Jan 24, 7:30pm GEM Theatre, Calhoun The ultimate ZZ Top tribute band brings their energy to hits like“ Tush” and“ Sharp Dressed Man.” calhoungemtheatre. org
Northwest Georgia Wedding Expo
Feb 1, 1pm Forum River Center, Rome An afternoon of wedding inspiration and celebration, with exhibits from 40-plus vendors, fashion shows, and more. forumrivercenter. com
The Ultimate Doors Feb 6, 7pm Rome City Auditorium, Rome The Doors tribute band performs the legendary band’ s greatest hits. romeauditorium. com
Sense and Sensibility Feb 6-8 & 13-15 Legion Theatre, Cartersville The Pumphouse Players’ playful adaptation of Jane Austen’ s beloved novel follows the fortunes and misfortunes of the Dashwood sisters. pumphouseplayers. com
Tiny Beautiful Things Feb 6-8 & 13-15 DeSoto Theater, Rome A Rome Little Theatre performance based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed. romelittletheatre. com
The Highwaymen Feb 7, 7pm Grand Theatre, Cartersville Pays tribute to the great American outlaws of country music: Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson. thegrandtheatre. org
Sweet Baby James Feb 20, 7:30pm Grand Theatre, Cartersville Nashville singer-songwriter Bill Griese brings his acclaimed James Taylor tribute to town. thegrandtheatre. org
Quintet for Piano and Winds Feb 28, 7pm Rome City Auditorium, Rome The Rome Symphony Orchestra presents Mozart ' s famous Piano Quintet in E-flat major, alongside a piano quintet by Fritz Spindler. romesymphony. org