Unbelieveable! Although this is not the first production of this company, it is the first major…read moremusical they have produced, and it performed at two venues, the Cedartown Civic Auditorium and in Rome at the DeSoto Theatre. The cast was mostly very young, but the hard work was so evident from the production I saw in Cedartown, which was actually the final dress rehearsal that I had been invited to see since I would be out of town for the actual performances. My wife and I enjoyed seeing the show again so much, which we have seen many times professionally and in fact I even played Old Deuteronomy ten years ago! But these kids sang and danced their hearts out, and the set was very simple and yet effective, and the costumes and props were magnificent. I knew many of the performers but did not even recognize many of them until well into the show because of the excellent make-up. This production was surely just as good as many of the others I have seen. Director Don Rusaw once again outdid himself on this third reincarnation of his "Cats"-life ;-) and musical director Donna Hester excelled with the beautiful singing she coaxed forth from these kittens. If you missed this one, be sure to attend and support UTC's next production, to be announced on the Facebook page. Congratulations to all on a rousing success!

Great group of caring, supportive and knowledgeable theatre professionals with a true desire to…read moregive back to the community. My children are having an amazing experience and will be auditioning again!

I am so happy we found From the Top Theatrics. I have THREE daughters involved and they all love…read moreit! The directors give incredible instruction while making rehearsals and the entire experience a ton of fun. The culture is extremely supportive...and that stems from the top down. If you have a son or daughter who loves acting - this is the organization to know! And they are charitable...which I think is awesome! A portion of what they do goes to help others.

Great place to watch a movie. The tickets are a reasonable price. The popcorn and drinks are priced…read morecheaper than most places. The theater is very clean and everyone is really friendly and nice. Showtimes are usually 7&9 Friday -Sunday.

A throwback to the old times where it did not cost you an arm and a leg to go to the movies. They…read moreonly have two screens but you cannot beat the prices. After popcorn and drinks you will be sitting at about 1/2 the price of a normal theater. The movies play at 7 and 9 Friday and Saturday and 7 on Sunday and Monday. Always!

My daughter has been dancing here for over a year now, and we absolutely LOVE it!! The owner is…read morefantastic; my daughter loves all of her teachers who each specialize in different areas of dance. The performances are what really sold us on this dance center over others in the area. I had two daughters attending different dance studios each similar in costs per class. Bravo goes above and beyond with their shows and it's like attending a Broadway show!!! I highly recommend this dance studio to anyone in the Acworth, Powder Springs, Kennesaw, or west Marietta area!

My daughter attended tiny tots last year and she really enjoyed it! The end of year recital is just…read morean amazing production!!

Great place to see a show. We have been here several times and never been disappointed. The…read morecustomer service is top notch as due to the recent weather events here in Georgia we had to ask if we could reschedule our tickets. It was handled by Scott with out any issues. Next thing I know I got an email with new dates. They have gotten a customer for life and I will be there every season for a show. We travel 30 miles each way and gladly do it.

What a gem of a theater. Love the shows here. They are seriously like odd-broadway productions in…read morethe making. Hilarious and s great way to spend an evening. Go see First Date. Loved this show!!

The 57th Annual Great Locomotive Chase Festival typically celebrates the historic Civil War event…read moreknown as the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862, where Union spies attempted to sabotage Confederate railroads. The festival usually features a variety of activities, including parades, reenactments, live music, craft vendors, and family-friendly events. Attendees can expect to enjoy historical exhibits that provide context about the original chase, along with activities aimed at engaging the community. Food vendors often play a significant role, offering local cuisine and festival favorites. Community participation is a highlight, with locals often dressing in period costumes and taking part in reenactments. The festival serves not only as an educational experience but also as a way to foster community spirit and celebrate local heritage. If you're looking for specifics about this year's events, attendance numbers, or standout moments, those details might depend on local news or festival updates.

IT'S FALL FESTIVAL SEASON!…read more Festival season is now underway and this year I have decided that we will attend a new crop of festivals that we have never attended. Our first fall festival happened to be the The Great Locomotive Chase Festival in Adairsville. The festival commemorates the great chase of "The General" after it was stolen, (by a group of Union soldiers), during a layover at the Kennesaw Depot. It traveled through Adairsville before being abandoned near Tunnel Hill. This festival features carnival rides, arts and crafts booths, food vendors, entertainment on a couple of stages, a parade and fireworks. It takes place over three days, (full days Friday and Saturday and half of a day on Sunday). Saturdays are always the biggest days and have the greatest amount of attendees so this is obviously the best day to attend. Admission is only $3 and allows you to attend all three days. Parking was only $3 and less than a block away from the festival. Festival day is very important so you start preparing the night before. Get that uniform ready, get a good night's sleep, have a plan for breakfast and make sure you have all of the pertinent information regarding time, place and weather. You want to leave early so that you can get there early because the vendors will. Many of the items such as jewelry and art are "one of a kind" so you definitely want first choice. This is the ultimate Yelping opportunity because it allows you to "shine the light" on small businesses that otherwise go unnoticed. Many of the vendors will offer unique items and this is the perfect time to start thinking about Christmas gifts. Adairsville was the perfect town to host this festival because of its historic roots, small town status and community spirit. Small towns really make the best festivals because of the "warm" people, family friendly atmosphere and great parking. Also, you not only get to experience the festival, you also get to explore the town, its history and local shops. This festival while not as large as other festivals was perfect for us. It was held at the center of Town along the Public Square with the town's historic buildings as the backdrop. The vendors were nicely spaced and there was a separate food court that including picnic tables for sitting and eating. During many festivals, you have to either stand and eat and find your own limited seating. We actually ate before arriving so did not purchase food from the court. When you travel to the smaller towns, you always encounter interesting groups like SOC, (Sons of the Confederacy,) and Georgia Carry, (Second amendment restoration). Don't presume to know what these groups are about. Step up to the table and ask them about their group or cause because they don't bite. These guys have always been very courteous and very informative while providing plenty of written information. Whenever possible, go to the source for your information instead of allowing others to interpret it for you. You will definitely be enlightened. I was happy that they started the music at the start of the festival (instead of hours later like some festivals). Browning Automatic was the group that performed this morning and they were great. I loved the classic rock tunes and was surprised at how talented these guys are, they really surprised me. We were able to sit on the bleachers to listen to them and enjoyed hearing them while we walked around the square. Today's festival included a parade which was the typical small town parade. It included the local sheriff and local community based sport teams and their little cheerleaders. It was cute to see all of these little athletes following along behind the high school football players. The parade route went right through the square, (no barriers) so it not only allowed everyone a close view, but made for great photos as well. The biggest surprise of the day was the local high school band which obviously spends a great deal of time practicing with a talented director because they could compete with any college band! They were great!

I went here two weekends before Halloween. Not very scary. The should've had it darker in there.read more

This is, without a doubt THE Haunted Attraction to visit in Rome... And worth visiting from out of…read moretown or state! Ranked BEST overall haunt in the state of Georgia (by scare factor, not by website views) according to the premier authority on haunts: http://www.hauntworld.com/georgia_haunted_houses Gates of Misery is fresh each year. New scenes, New characters, New storyline and new scares. Cutting edge animatronics and stunning visual effects mix well with the troupe of skilled actors and actresses, giving you the most bang for your buck. Plenty of paved parking (no mud!) lighted parking lot, and policemen on site make this a safe venue to visit. Waiting room is indoors (extra busy nights may have some spillover to outdoors) Group rates available. Check website often for information and be sure to like GoM on Facebook for chances to win tickets or merchandise! https://m.facebook.com/GatesOfMisery/

We come here every year and will continue to do so! Great beer and local festivities! We always…read morehave fun.

So much fun!! I'm a wine lover but these craft beers were wonderful! Music was so infectious!…read more Everybody was dancing and singing and some joined the fun on stage. Chef Henry was awesome...he kept everybody entertained with throwing beads and gifts cards into the crowd!