This past weekend Rome, hosted the sixth annual Schnauzerfest. Schnauzerfest is the largest gathering of schnauzers in North America, with nearly 800 schnauzers in attendance. The celebration began with a barbecue and meet-and-greet last Friday evening at Burk Farm. Dogs took part in a variety of activities, including barn hunt, fast cat and agility competitions. Continue reading Rome hosts sixth annual Schnauzerfest
Behind the scenes of the Valkyries Cabaret as they prepare for their performance. Continue reading Valkyries Take Center Stage
Thursday marks opening night for Berry College Theatre Company’s (BCTC) “Valkyries Cabaret.” The show is set to begin at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets can be purchased at berry.edu/onstage and at the box office in Sisters Theatre preceding each showing. The show, themed “I Love You, I Do,” features various ensembles performing distinct musical numbers that celebrate the different ways love can manifest in one’s life. Continue reading BCTC to present love-struck show
The Berry Winds performed their inaugural concert of the season, “Echoes Through Time,” on Tuesday, delivering a performance that took listeners on a journey through the evolution of music. The concert featured pieces from the elegance of the Renaissance to the inventive sounds of modern era. The program highlighted the ensemble’s range of musical skills and their deep understanding of how music has changed and grown over time. Continue reading Berry Winds take listeners through history of music
In this episode, we will be talking about BCTC’s upcoming production, “The Valkyries Cabaret.” We will be interviewing Shiloh St. Claire and Keegan Rook (What You Mean to Me), actor and assistant director Brian Thomas, and we’ll end with Grace Lenox, Ella Hazel Rambin, Morgan Griffin, Emma Loeslein, Emily Pilgrim, and Sara Hernandez (Ex-Wives). Continue reading Troupe Talk Episode 5: “The Valkyries Cabaret”
A look into the Berry culture through the annual Solidarity Week Fashion show, and the importance of representing different cultures. Continue reading Fashionably United
Rome Little Theatre’s (RLT) production of “Now and Then” opens Friday at the DeSoto Theatre. Performances will run for the next two weekends, with showtimes at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Continue reading Rome Little Theatre presents new show
Solidarity Week featured a wide range of events representing unity from September 15th – 19th on campus. Continue reading Berry College’s Annual Solidarity Week
On Wednesday, the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) hosted a pop-up dance class in Richards Gym, featuring Latin styles of dance and music. The class was open to everyone, regardless of previous dance experience. According to sophomore and NDEO co-president Alyssa Cruz, some of the dance styles incorporated into the class included salsa, bachata and merengue. Cruz collaborated with sophomore Mary Angel Castillo to choreograph and instruct the class. Together, Cruz and Castillo led attendees in warm-ups, technique exercises, and a short, choreographed dance. Continue reading Students explore Latin dance
From a bustling county fair to a frightening haunted house, there is no shortage of fun things to do in Rome this fall season. To kick off the festivities, the Downtown District Association’s Promotion Committee will host a “Fall for All” event Saturday in downtown Rome. Throughout the day, street performers will provide lively entertainment and give attendees a chance to explore downtown’s shops and restaurants. Promotions Committee Chair Jamie Baker and her husband, Jerry Baker, own RAD Toys, a specialty toy shop located on Broad Street. Continue reading Upcoming Rome events usher in the fall season
