Latin Nights Dance Class and Practice Party
2023-08-30 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
Did you know??

Dancing can be a way to stay fit.
Dancing can improve your muscle tone, strength, endurance and fitness and dancing is a great way to meet new friends.
So join us every Wendesday for dance classes!!

The month of August will be a mix of Latin Dances taught by Daniel Cruz!

Doors Open at 6:00pm
Class – 6:30-7:45 pm
Practice Party – 7:45 – 8:30pm
Price for the whole night is $15!
If you prepay for all of the classes before the first one you receive the discounted price of $65 for the month!

Westie Wednesday Dance Class with 315 Dance
2023-09-06 18:30 - 21:30, 2023-09-13 18:30 - 21:30, 2023-09-20 18:30 - 21:30, 2023-09-27 18:30 - 21:30 | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
Everyone is welcome to attend and dance in an atmosphere that fits all skill levels from beginners to experienced dancers. Our instructors from 315 Dance do an amazing job and create a class that makes everyone want to leave their living room and dance together . So don’t miss out!!
The Month of September will be West Coast Swing Dance!!
Classes will be taught by Marty Comstock, GDPIA Certified, and Lili Piplica the fabulous instructors from 315 Dance.
Dance Class – 6:30pm
Open Dance – 8:00pm
$15 for the evening
$5 for just open dance
Save $10 when registering for the whole month in advance!
According to Jason Tockey the executive director – “Dancing has a way of helping people build connections and community. Having Westie Wednesdays here at the RACC has helped us build friendships with a new group of people who are connected to each other through the shared experience of learning and socializing together. I think this connecting around the arts is exactly what Mrs. Carpenter had in mind when she offered the chance for her home to become a community space committed to the arts.”
“Nothing like a night of dancing, with friends old and new

Jam with The Band - The Boom Chickens
2023-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
Jam with The Band is back!!!
Every second Monday of the month the Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association joins us for a concert and Jam Session.
Doors open at 6:30pm
$5 suggested donation
Beer, wine, and refreshments will be available by donation.
Musicians who play bluegrass music are encouraged to bring their instruments to join in and jam with the band after the concert. Our host for the evening and leading the jam session is Bill Fahy.
The first one of the season will feature The Boom Chickens!!
The Boom Chickens are a local, free range folk trio based out of Utica, NY. Their upbeat shows treat audiences to a mix of original tunes, folk classics, and acoustic covers— all delivered with their signature three-part harmonies and creative instrumental arrangements. These long-time friends bring a joyful energy to their shows, drawing listeners in with a mix of earnest sensitivity and raucous play.

Halloween House Family Events
2023-10-06 06:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
This event is fun for all ages!!

For children and families there is a Trick or Treat Street, a Haunted Trail, storytelling, face painting, crafts, tarot card reading, and a bounce house. Dracula’s Pub is open for take-out snacks and refreshments. Most activities are $3 and some are FREE!!

Family and children’s events will be from 6pm – 9pm on
Friday, October 6th and Saturday, October 7th & Friday, October 13th and Saturday, October 14th.

If adults are looking for something more terrifying head into our Paranormal Manor!

Paranormal Manor - Haunted House
2023-10-06 18:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-07 18:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-13 18:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-14 18:30 - 21:30 | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
Our Annual haunted house’s theme this year will be Paranormal Manor!! Join us as we transform our Carpenter House into a terrify test of fortitude, that will make your walk through the perfect Halloween experience.

The Paranormal Manor portion of our Halloween House is meant for adults. We recommend that children 12 and under enjoy the outside events and activities that we have available for them!

Events will be from 6:30pm – 9:30pm on Friday, October 6th and Saturday, October 7th & Friday, October 13th and Saturday, October 14th.
Entrance to this years Paranormal Manor is $6 per person.

Holiday House - Opening Night Gala
2023-11-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
Every November Rome Art and Community Center transforms the architectural masterpiece that is the Carpenter House into the beloved tradition, Holiday House. Adorned with decorations, trees, lights, and a little holiday magic the majestic Tudor mansion will become the scene for “A Carpenter Christmas”. This event is one of The Center’s largest fundraisers of the year. It allows them to provide numerous community activities including FREE summer concerts, music, stories, and art for kids, dinner concerts, summer camp, Montessori style pre-k and so much more community enrichment. Once the stage is set over 40 vendors move their products into the house for a two weekend long shopping extravaganza that supports not only The Art Center but numerous local businesses. This year back by popular demand is their Opening Night Gala on Friday, November 10th at 6pm

Our Opening Night Gala will kick off our two weekends of shopping! Tickets are $25 per person and include complimentary hors d’oeuvres, wine, and beer. There will be a raffle from Englebert’s Jewelers as well as a lottery tree and the wine will be donated by Black River Wine and Spirits.
What better way to support your Art and Community Center than joining us for our Opening Night Gala!
Thank you to all of our sponsors, we couldn’t do it without you!
Title Sponsors – Nascentia Health and Key Bank
Gala Night Sponsor – Berkshire Bank
Ladies Night Sponsor – Birch Wealth Management
Other Sponsors – Plumley Engineering, 19 Ripley Dr. LLC, and Rome Electronics Custom Cables Inc.
Our vendors this year will include
Lil Angels From Heaven AlpacasRed Barn Country CraftsFaithful FriendsKarlen Wood WorksPiles of CraftsIsn’t It Sweet/The Nut Lady
Elegant Crafts
The Princess Shop
Ann Lynch Interiors
Cats in the Attic Cards
First Presbyterian Church Crafty Ladies
Fin Zoe Boutique
Petals By 2 Hons
Thrown Pottery Studio & Artisan Market
Daisy Designs of CNY
Generous Brands
Just Sparkle
Joyce Backus Designs
Heartfelt Designs
Caribou Candles
Olney’s Flowers
Jazzy Jane
Broasters Coffee Company
Danielle Madonia
Boards and Burns Woodcrafts
Jennifer Tyczinski
Honey Me 101
Beth Wagner Art

Opening Night Gala – Friday, November 10 – 6:00-9:00pm
Shopping Day – Saturday, November 11 -11:00-5:00pm
Shopping Day – Sunday, November 12 – 12:00-4:00pm

Ladies Night – Friday, November 17th – 6:00-9:00pm
Shopping Day – Saturday, November 18th – 11:00-5:00pm
Shopping Day – Sunday, November 19th – 12:00-4:00pm

We are grateful to our sponsors for ensuring we are able to put on this annual community event.
Title Sponsors – Nascentia Health and Key Bank
Gala Night Sponsor – Berkshire Bank
Ladies Night Sponsor – Birch Wealth Management
Other Sponsors – Plumley Engineering, 19 Ripley Dr. LLC, and Rome Electronics Custom Cables Inc.

Holiday House Shopping Day
2023-11-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-12 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
This year is our 35th annual Holiday House and will the biggest yet! Every year we turn the Carpenter House into a holiday treasure of local vendors for all your Christmas shopping needs. As our beautiful Carpenter House turns 100 this year our theme is A Carpenter Christmas.
With over 35 local vendors this is your opportunity to find one of kind and unique gifts for your loved ones all in one place!
So come out shop, enjoy, and support local businesses and your art and community center all at once.

Opening Night Gala – Friday, November 10 – 6:00-9:00pm
Shopping Day – Saturday, November 11 -11:00-5:00pm
Shopping Day – Sunday, November 12 – 12:00-4:00pm

Ladies Night – Friday, November 17th – 6:00-9:00pm
Shopping Day – Saturday, November 18th – 11:00-5:00pm
Shopping Day – Sunday, November 19th – 12:00-4:00pm

We are grateful to our sponsors for ensuring we are able to put on this annual community event.
Title Sponsors – Nascentia Health and Key Bank
Gala Night Sponsor – Berkshire Bank
Ladies Night Sponsor – Birch Wealth Management
Other Sponsors – Plumley Engineering, 19 Ripley Dr. LLC, and Rome Electronics Custom Cables Inc.

Holiday House Ladies Night
2023-11-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States

The Hustle with 315 Dance
2024-01-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-01-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-01-17 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-01-24 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-01-31 18:30 - 20:30 | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
The Month of January will be The Hustle!!

Everyone is welcome to attend and dance in an atmosphere that fits all skill levels from beginners to experienced dancers. Our instructors from 315 Dance do an amazing job and create a class that makes everyone love learning to dance!
Classes will be taught by Marty Comstock, GDPIA Certified, and Lili Piplica the fabulous instructors from 315 Dance.

Dance Class – 6:30pm
Open Dance – 8:00pm
$15 for the evening
Save $10 when registering for the whole month in advance!

According to Jason Tockey the executive director – “Dancing has a way of helping people build connections and community. Having Westie Wednesdays here at the RACC has helped us build friendships with a new group of people who are connected to each other through the shared experience of learning and socializing together. I think this connecting around the arts is exactly what Mrs. Carpenter had in mind when she offered the chance for her home to become a community space committed to the arts.”
“Nothing like a night of dancing, with friends old and new

Jam With The Band - Summit Park Rangers
2024-01-08 19:00 - 21:00 | NY
Every second Monday of the month the Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association joins us for a concert and Jam Session.
Doors open at 6:30pm
$5 suggested donation
Beer, wine, and refreshments will be available by donation.

Musicians who play bluegrass music are encouraged to bring their instruments to join in and jam with the band after the concert. Our host for the evening and leading the jam session is Bill Fahy.
Summit Park Rangers are a duo featuring Mark Zappavigna on Vocals, Guitar, and Dobro and Bill Fahy on Banjo, Mandolin, and Dobro. They bring together the sounds of Bluegrass, Classic Rock, and Americana.

Fun and Games at Rome Art and Community Center
2024-01-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
Every Tuesday we will have a room set up for games of all kinds. Board games, Mahjong, cards or whatever other games you want to bring.
Everyone from the community is welcome to join us from 1-3pm for FREE

Paper Quilling Cards Class
2024-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
Quilling is the art of making intricate and beautiful designs out of paper strips. This class will include instruction, wine, snacks, and a card to design and take home. Join us for a relaxing evening and leave with a new skill!
Members receive a $5 discount.

Westie Wednesdays Presents The Waltz
2024-02-07 18:30 - 21:30 | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
Everyone is welcome to attend and dance in an atmosphere that fits all skill levels from beginners to experienced dancers. Our instructors from 315 Dance do an amazing job and create a class that makes everyone love learning to dance!
Classes will be taught by Marty Comstock, GDPIA Certified, and Lili Piplica the fabulous instructors from 315 Dance.

Dance Class – 6:30pm
Open Dance – 8:00pm
$15 for the evening
Save $10 when registering for the whole month in advance!

According to Jason Tockey the executive director – “Dancing has a way of helping people build connections and community. Having Westie Wednesdays here at the RACC has helped us build friendships with a new group of people who are connected to each other through the shared experience of learning and socializing together. I think this connecting around the arts is exactly what Mrs. Carpenter had in mind when she offered the chance for her home to become a community space committed to the arts.”
“Nothing like a night of dancing, with friends old and new

Rome City School District Art Show
2024-02-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
Rome City Schools will be having a district wide art show for grades K-12. This gives students a wonderful opportunity to have their work shown in a professional gallery, while allowing the community a chance to see it. The opening reception will be February 9th from 4-6pm and the show will run though February 23rd for the community to view. The Rome Art and Community Center is open Monday – Thursday from 9-4pm and Fridays from 9-2pm. Entrance to the reception and Rome Art and Community Center is free to everyone!
