Piano Thursdays | Alliance Classical Players
2025-07-31 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Rome Art and Community Center, 308 West Bloomfield St., Rome, NY, 13440, United States
Join us for a night of music featuring Alliance Classical Players and showcasing Sar Shalom-Strong.
Free Admission.
Beer and Wine are available for a donation.

These Thursday Piano concerts are supported by generous donations from the Syracuse Sounds of Music Association, Inc., The Sears Family Foundation, and The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties.

Music, Stories, and Art - Anansi the Spider
2025-08-02 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for a morning of lively music, a narrated retelling of Anansi the Spider, a lively West African folktale, and a fun art project.
These mornings of art are open to the public and FREE!!
These fun summer morning events are designed for preschool to early elementary-age children and families.
Music will be performed by husband-and-wife duo Karl and Kristin Kelly Hahn.
Each concert starts at 10:00 am and will last thirty minutes and includes a narrated story with music. The concerts are followed by an art project at 10:30 am led by RACC’s instructors.

Maybe Sunday @ the RACC
2025-08-04 18:00 - 21:00
Join us at the RACC, Monday, August 4th @6:30 PM for Maybe Sunday!
Free Admission.
Beer and wine available for a donation.
Biography:
Maybe Sunday is a rock band out of Rome, New York. Formed in 2018, originally a quintet consisting of Bryan Honeywell (lead guitar/vocals), Bruce Flanders (guitar/vocals), Duane Womack (bass), Jim Grogan (drums) and Julie Grogan (keys/vocals). The band got to work writing songs, 4 of which would be included on the 2020 EP release…Above the Trees.
On the cusp of recording their follow up LP, Bruce unexpectedly had to leave the band. Shortly thereafter, Duane left as well. In August of 2023, Nick Mellace (bass/vocals) joined Maybe Sunday.
Maybe Sunday has been influenced by Classic Rock, Blues, Punk, Prog, Alt Rock and Psychedelic genres creating a rhythmic sway of melodies.
On the same day Maybe Sunday released their latest EP Tabula Rasa, they were awarded top prize for their performance at the Kirkland Arts Center local original music showcase.
The Tabula Rasa EP was also nominated for a SAMMY (Syracuse Area Music Award) for best Rock recording. With new music in the bank, expect more releases from Maybe Sunday in 2025.

Simple Essence | Art Exhibit Opening Reception
2025-08-07 18:00 - 20:00
Join us at the RACC for the “Simple Essence” Opening Reception!
Thursdays, August 7th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
“Simple Essence” is a free, non-juried, salon-style exhibition dedicated exclusively to black-and-white photography.
This show celebrates the timeless elegance and raw emotion found in the absence of color, focusing on light, shadow, contrast, and form.
Exhibition Dates: August 7 – August 29

SUBMISSION DEADLINE | Mixed Up: A Group Exhibition Exploring Mixed-Media and Collage Artwork
2025-08-08 08:00 - 17:00
Mixed Up is a free, open-call, non-juried, salon-style group exhibition open to Mixed-Media and Collage artwork. Artists are encouraged to explore the reaches of mixed media and collage through the use of a variety of materials and subject matter.
Submit artwork to executivedirector@romeart.org by Friday, August 8th, 2025.
Due to a priority on diversity of artists, please limit artwork to 4 pieces.

Exhibition Dates
September 4 to September 26
Opening Reception
Thursday, September 4
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Artwork must be submitted electronically by the deadline. All accepted work must be ready for hanging and delivered between August 25 and August 29.
Please email executivedirector@romeart.org or call (315) 336-1040 with any questions.

Dinner & A Show with Opus Black Strings
2025-08-08 18:00 - 20:30
Join us for a fun evening of Music, Food, and Wine featuring Opus Black Strings on Friday, August 8th.

Dinner is catered by Delta Lake Inn at 6:00 pm, followed by a performance by Opus Black at 7:00 pm .
Dinner includes entrée, sides, salad, dessert, a glass of wine, and other included beverages.

Tickets: Dinner $45 for members and $50 for non-members
Performance-only tickets $20
BUY TICKETS HERE
Kris-Tech Wire Co. and The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties sponsor the Dinner and Show Series

The Summit Park Rangers with The Ingersolls | Bluegrass
2025-08-11 18:30 - 20:00
Join us at the RACC for The Summit Park Rangers with The Ingersolls!
Monday, August 11th at 6:30 PM
Free Admission.
Refreshments available for a donation.
Biography:
Summit Park Rangers –
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.
The Ingersolls –
Jeff and Liz Ingersoll started making music together late in 2022 and have been exhilarating audiences throughout the east coast ever since. Though each of them have a unique set of varied influences, they find common ground in singer/songwriter, folk and American genres of music. The two wield a beautiful folk-grass sound. They have moments of harmonic beauty and fire through bluegrass standards while blending the accompaniment of fiddle and guitar. A foot-stomping good time with respect to traditional roots.

Piano Thursdays | Alliance Classical Players
2025-08-14 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for a night of music featuring Alliance Classical Players and showcasing Robbie Padilla.
Free Admission.
Beer and Wine are available for a donation.

These Thursday Piano concerts are supported by generous donations from the Syracuse Sounds of Music Association, Inc., The Sears Family Foundation, and The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties.

Jess Novak | Performance & Songwriting Workshop
2025-08-18 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for a Songwriting Workshop and Performance with Jess Novak at the Rome Art and Community Center.

Workshop at 4:00 PM – sponsored by the Mohawk Valley Bluegrass Association.
$30 for MVBGA and RACC members, $40 for nonmembers.
Reserve your spot at mvbga2002@gmail.com, pay fee at https://paypal.me/mvbga.
Must pre-register to attend. Workshop limited to 12 attendees.

Concert at 6:30 PM – Admission is free. Refreshments available for a donation.
Biography: Jess Novak is a triple threat singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist. With a shredding electric fiddle, powerful vocals and captivating songs, Novak is a force in any formation: solo, duo or band. Having touched audiences across the country – from Burlington, VT to Key West, FL to San Diego, CA – Novak plays more than 150 shows every year and has released 13 original albums, and a book, to date.

Movie Night at the RACC
2025-08-19 19:30 - 21:30
Join us at the RACC, Tuesday, August 19th, for a free outdoor movie night brought to you by the City of Rome!
Movie starts at sundown.

Piano Thursdays | Alliance Classical Players
2025-08-21 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for a night of music featuring Alliance Classical Players and showcasing John Krause.
Free Admission.
Beer and Wine are available for a donation.

These Thursday Piano concerts are supported by generous donations from the Syracuse Sounds of Music Association, Inc., The Sears Family Foundation, and The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties.

The Country Gentlemen Show at the RACC
2025-08-22 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for an evening of bluegrass with The Country Gentlemen Show!
Friday, August 22nd at 6:30 PM.
Outside on the RACC lawn. Weather pending.
Free Admission.

Biography:
Few names in the bluegrass world are as celebrated as The
Country Gentlemen. Their harmonious blend of traditional and
contemporary styles have made a lasting impact on the genre.
Today The Country Gentlemen Show, composed of talented
musicians, carries the legacy of honoring the original band’s
music and spirit.
This band is not just a cover band; they are a tribute in the
truest sense. They don’t merely replicate the songs; they breathe
new life into them. With members like Mike Phipps on vocals and
guitar, Lynwood Lunsford on banjo and vocals, Darren Beachley
on Resophonic Guitar and vocals, Wayne Lanham on Mandolin,
Fiddle and vocals and Eric Marshall on bass and vocals the band
brings a wealth of experience and passion to the stage.

Geller Scholarship Concerts Presents: A PREformance by Paris Hill
2025-08-24 15:00 - 16:30
Join us for a Geller Scholarship “PREformance” with Paris Hill.
Sunday, August 24th | 3:00 PM
This event honors the legacy of Herb Geller, whose influence lives on through the talents of his son Jeff and through the Herb Geller Memorial Scholarships, which support graduating seniors from VVS and RFA pursuing music degrees.
Admission is free – voluntary donations will be gratefully accepted to benefit the Geller Scholarship Fund.

Paris Hill Biography:
Trumpet – Brian Picente is the principal trumpet of the Paris Hill Brass Quintet. Brian is a former band director and runs a private music studio out of his home. As an active community musician, Brian can also be seen performing with La Banda Rossa, the Floyd Community Instrumental Ensemble, the New Hartford Citizens Band, and many other local performing groups.
Trumpet – Henryk Lotyczewski grew up in Palmyra. NY., earning a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from SUNY Fredonia and a Master’s Music Education from Nazareth College. For the past 20 years Henryk has been an Instrumental Music Teacher at the Sauquoit Valley Central School District in Sauquoit, NY., where his responsibilities include instrumental and general music in grades 5-8, and the Sauquoit Jazz Band. As a trumpet and French horn player, Henryk plays in the Paris Hill Brass Quintet and plays in musical pit orchestras throughout the year. Henryk interests include baseball, outdoor activities, and spending time with his wife, Jessica and dog, Carl in Sauquoit.
French Horn – Robert Verkuyl – Originally trained in classical performance in Los Angeles, hornist Robert Verkuyl has developed a versatile repertoire that spans orchestral and chamber literature, in classical as well as pop genres. Bob has extensive symphonic experience, with such esteemed conductors as Michael Tilson Thomas and Maurice Abravanel. He also played in the main showrooms of casinos in Reno and Lake Tahoe, supporting headliners Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, Sammy Davis Jr., Rosemary Clooney and many others. His wind ensemble experience includes the Columbia Brass Band, performing 19th-century military and park music in the gold rush country of Northern California. In addition to his performance career, Bob enjoys his opportunities to teach and coach brass ensembles. A founding member of the Paris Hill Brass Quintet, Bob has enjoyed playing in a brass quintet everywhere he’s landed.
Trombone – Richard China is the Band Director and Middle School Drama Club Director at Clinton Central School District in Oneida County, where he has taught for the past 10 years. He holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Music Education from The College of Saint Rose. An active trombonist, he performs in local pit orchestras, concert bands, and marching bands. He’s also involved with Rome Community Theatre and the Rome Capitol Theatre as both a musician and actor.
Tuba – Dana Jerrard’s first instrument was trombone, but for the past 30 years he has performed as a Dixieland tuba player for groups such as The Clef Dwellers, North Country Preservation Jazz Band and the Gutbucket Five. As a trombonist, he has played a wide range of musical styles, from the horn band sound of Soul Injection, to the big band sound of the Stage Music Big Band, the classical repertoire of the Utica Symphony, and musical pit orchestras for area shows and touring productions.

Jazz Concert Series | COLLAGE JAZZ
2025-08-25 18:30 - 20:30
Jazz Concert and Jam 6:30 PM to 8:30PM forth Monday of each month.
August 25 – Reflections
Collage will present two great sets of favorites tunes from throughout the summer. A special guest or two may also appear! Join us in the gardens at Rome Art and Community Center for a jazzy send off to summer 2025.

Doors open and 6
Concert at 6:30

Free Admission (A suggested $5 donation at door to support the Rome Art and Community Center)
Beer and wine available for a donation.

Welcoming Fall Paint & Sip
2025-08-26 18:00 - 20:00
Fall is right around the corner!
Join us for a Sip and Paint event on Tuesday, August 26, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
We will be creating a welcome fall painting to decorate your home or give as a gift!
Get into the mood with a bit of fun, wine, and painting! Join us for a delightful evening of creativity, relaxation, and socializing, all while enjoying snacks and drinks.
$40 for RACC Members, $45 for non-members.
Register Here

Andrea Grellman-Smith will be leading the class. With over a decade of experience teaching and designing paintings for classes like these, she makes it easy for anyone to create a beautiful work of art!

Biography
Andrea Grellman-Smith is a painter who has focused her art on landscapes, portraits of people, and pets, created in oil, acrylic, and watercolor. She is a graduate of SUNY Oswego with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art. After graduation, she worked as an instructor at Painting With A Twist, teaching people how to paint with acrylics. She also worked with Painting With A Twist Corporate as a design artist to create new art for all the franchises nationally. Recently relocated to the Rome, NY area, Andrea has set up her studio and is currently taking commissions and teaching privately.

An Opera Recital Featuring Mariah Taylor
2025-08-31 17:00 - 18:00
Join us at the RACC for a voice recital by soprano Mariah Taylor, including a variety of selections including those of Italian, French, German and American composers.
Free Admission. Donations accepted to benefit the artist.
Biography:
Ms. Taylor graduated this past May with a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Geneseo, where she majored in math and music. She is a Rome native and member of the RFA class of 2021. Mariah Taylor recently returned from a five-week intensive opera program in Villefranche De Rouergue, France, where she sang and acted in the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet, and performed in local recitals and concerts. She noted, “my experience in France solidified my love for opera music and my intent to pursue music professionally. I’m so excited to continue this journey and especially to share my upcoming performance, as I plan the next steps in my singing career!”

Mixed Up | Art Exhibit Opening Reception
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00
Join us at the RACC for the “Mixed Up” Opening Reception!
Thursday, September 4th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
“Mixed Up” is a free, open-call, non-juried, salon-style group exhibition open to Mixed-Media and Collage artwork. Artists are encouraged to explore the reaches of mixed media and collage through the use of a variety of materials and subject matter.
Exhibition Dates: September 4 – September 26

Women and War - A DramaSphere Theatrical Production - | 2 Performances
2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-06 14:00 - 16:00
DramaSphere Theatrical Production of Staged Reading Women and War at the RACC.
Written by Jack Hilton Cunningham. Directed by Suzanne Murdock Rodio.
Friday, September 5 @ 7:00 PM | Saturday, September 6 @ 2:00 PM
$10 Admission | $5 w/Military ID
Purchase Tickets Here

Music, Stories, and Art – It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
2025-09-06 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for a morning of lively music, a narrated retelling of It’s The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, a holiday classic, and a fun art project.
These mornings of art are open to the public and FREE!!
These fun summer morning events are designed for preschool to early elementary-age children and families.
Music will be performed by the Jewel Wind Trio: Jan Bookhout, oboe; Colleen O’Neil, clarinet; and Judy Marchione, bassoon.
Each concert starts at 10:00 am and will last thirty minutes and includes a narrated story with music. The concerts are followed by an art project at 10:30 am led by RACC’s instructors.

Pocket Change @ the RACC
2025-09-08 18:30 - 20:30
Join us at the RACC for Pocket Change!
Monday, September 8th at 6:30 PM
$5 Donation at the Door.
Refreshments available for a donation.
Biography:
Pocket Change is a bluegrass, blues, folk, americana and roots music band from Central NY.

Traditional Irish Singing Workshop & Concert | Kevin Elam & Tim Ball
2025-09-19 16:00 - 20:30
Craobh Dugan-O’Looney is proud to announce a singing workshop with 2019 All-Ireland
Men’s Singing Champion Kevin Elam, from Washington, DC. Later in the evening he will be accompanied
by well-known Upstate Traditional Musician Tim Ball for an unforgettable night of traditional Irish and
American music.

Friday, September 19th

Workshop @ 4:OO PM

Concert @ 7:00 PM

$10 – Workshop Only
$20 – Concert Only
$25 – Workshop & Concert

Advance Sale Tickets through Venmo @MichaelTHoke or by calling/texting 315-225-6292.

This concert is sponsored by Craobh Dugan-O’Looney with the grateful support from the Government of

Ireland Emigrant Support Program and Meitheal North America.

Biography:
Kevin Elam is a multi-instrumentalist and 2019 All-Ireland Champion in Men’s Singing, only the second
American ever to win the coveted “Dalaigh Shield” in its 65-year history. In 2020, Kevin was awarded a
grant from George Mason University’s Young Artist Commissioning Project, and consequently recorded
his debut album of traditional ballads, If I Were A Small Bird, released in September 2021. Most recently
Kevin was honored to be selected as one of six Artists in Residence at Strathmore Music Hall in
Bethesda, MD for the 2023 season.
Kevin enjoys a busy performance schedule in the U.S. and abroad, appearing at many of the top Irish
and Scottish festivals, venues and concert series as a soloist, alongside Scottish National Fiddle
Champion Sean Heely, and with many other groups.
Tim Ball is an accomplished American fiddler, singer, and guitarist whose playing is deeply rooted in the
rich traditions of Ireland, New England, Canada, and Appalachia, tied together by the distinct musical
heritage of his native upstate New York. With over two decades of experience performing in Celtic and
contra dance ensembles, Tim has built a reputation for his expressive style and deep musical knowledge.
His latest album, Upstate Crossroads, marked a major milestone in his career, earning the No. 1 spot on
the January 2023 Folk Alliance International music chart.
Tim is well-known to upstate New York audiences as the guitarist for the acclaimed Celtic trio Arise &
Go, appears frequently with Pennsylvania-based Irish band Poor Man’s Gambit, and has performed with
popular Renaissance festival acts Empty Hats and Cantiga. When he is not on stage, Tim directs the
Finger Lakes Fiddle Orchestra, leads Irish sessions, serves as a visiting lecturer in violin at Cornell
University, and maintains a private violin and fiddle studio in Ithaca, NY.

Fall Cookie Decorating with Kim
2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:30
Join us at the RACC for a Fall-Themed Cookie Decorating Class with instructor Kim Ocuto.
This class will follow a Sip and Paint structure. Cost includes supplies, snacks, wine, and other refreshments.
$45 for RACC Members, $50 for Non-Members.
Register Here

Origami Box Make & Sip
2025-09-23 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for an Origami Box Make & Sip event on Tuesday, September 23, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Participants will make two 3″X3″ boxes that can hold jewelry, candy, gift cards, and other small items.
Keep it for your home, or give it as a gift!
Get into the mood and join us for a delightful evening of creativity, relaxation, and socializing, all while enjoying snacks and drinks!
$40 for RACC members, $45 for non-members.
Register Here
Admission includes all supplies, food, wine, and other drinks.
Biography:
Carol Bandych is a retired Physical Therapist who has had an interest in art since childhood. She learned Origami as a child. Carol has taught how to make Origami boxes for over 18 years to a variety of ages and groups.

Royalty & Rogues Renaissance Festival
2025-09-27 11:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-28 11:00 - 18:00
Stop in to the RACC from 11 AM to 6 PM on September 27th & 28th for the Royalty & Rogues Renaissance Festival.
$5 Admission at the Door.

Halloween Kids Paint Class
2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:00
Join us on Saturday, October 4th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a fun Halloween-themed paint class for children ages 6-12.
Kids will create one of six Halloween paintings!
$20 for members and $25 for non-members.
Tickets include all materials and snacks!
Register Here
Andrea Grellman-Smith will be leading the class. With over a decade of experience teaching and designing paintings for classes like these, she makes it easy for anyone to create a beautiful work of art!

Biography:Andrea Grellman-Smith is a painter who has focused her art on landscapes, portraits of people, and pets, created in oil, acrylic, and watercolor. She is a graduate of SUNY Oswego with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art. After graduation, she worked as an instructor at Painting With A Twist, teaching people how to paint with acrylics. She also worked with Painting With A Twist Corporate as a design artist to create new art for all the franchises nationally. Recently relocated to the Rome, NY area, Andrea has set up her studio and is currently taking commissions and teaching privately.

Ghostly Halloween Paint & Sip
2025-10-07 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a Sip and Paint event on Tuesday, October 7, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
We will be creating a fun Halloween themed painting to decorate your home or give as a gift!
Join us for a delightful evening of creativity, relaxation, and socializing, all while enjoying snacks and drinks.
Get into the mood with a bit of fun, wine, and painting.
Cost: $40 for RACC Members, $45 for Non-Members
Tickets include all materials, drinks, and snacks!
Register Here

Andrea Grellman-Smith will be leading the class. With over a decade of experience teaching and designing paintings for classes like these, she makes it easy for anyone to create a beautiful work of art!
Biography:
Andrea Grellman-Smith is a painter who has focused her art on landscapes, portraits of people, and pets, created in oil, acrylic, and watercolor. She is a graduate of SUNY Oswego with a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art. After graduation, she worked as an instructor at Painting With A Twist, teaching people how to paint with acrylics. She also worked with Painting With A Twist Corporate as a design artist to create new art for all the franchises nationally. Recently relocated to the Rome, NY area, Andrea has set up her studio and is currently taking commissions and teaching privately.

The "Unknown" Halloween House
2025-10-10 16:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-11 16:30 - 21:00
The Rome Art and Community Center Presents the “Unknown” Halloween House!
Complete with our Trick or Treat Street event for kids ages 2 to 12 and our Haunted House for ages 12+!

The “Unknown” Halloween House will run for two weekends! October 10 & 11 and October 17 & 18.

Come down to the RACC from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM for the Trick or Treat Street! Enjoy free activities like the “Not So Scary” Haunted Trail and Ghostly Story Telling, or make a stop at the ticket station and enjoy the Trick or Treat Street, Bouncy Houses, and the Spooky Cafe! Tickets are $3 each.

Unlock the mysteries of the “Unknown” Haunted House from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. For those brave enough to face the unknown, entrance tickets are $6. Will you dare to enter???

Get in the spooky spirit with one of Rome’s favorite Halloween traditions!
