ROME — Birch Wealth Management will sponsor Rome Art and Community Center’s Holiday House Ladies Night, to be held 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at the art center, 308 W. Bloomfield St.

In its 34th year, the Holiday House at RACC will be held the weekends of Nov. 11-13 and Nov. 18-20. The Holiday House will have unique merchandise from more than 35 local artisans and small businesses. Proceeds will benefit RACC’s educational programs.

“We are proud to be able to support this hidden gem in our community,” Iris Buczkowski, CEO of Birch Wealth Management. “Rome Art and Community Center provides many wonderful opportunities in the arts to our neighbors, and the Holiday House event is a wonderful time to explore the center while experiencing the magic of the holiday season.”

Rome’s unofficial kickoff to the holiday season is presented this year by Key Bank and Wicked Sweets, and is also sponsored by Bank of Utica.

RACC Executive Director Jason Tockey said with more than 35 artisans and local small businesses being featured, Holiday House is a great place to purchase gifts for family and friends for the holiday season.

“Holiday House is a favorite event for all of us here at the RACC,” said Tockey. “It’s nice to see the house decorated for the season and we look forward to welcoming our fellow Romans to shop and enjoy the beauty of the house.”

Admission

$10 - Friday, Nov. 11, 6-9 p.m., includes a ticket to the Premiere Night raffle

$10 - Friday, Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m., includes a glass of wine.

$5 - Saturday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, noon to 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20, noon to 4 p.m.

In addition, Coppercino’s will have a café during shopping hours in RACC’s Carriage House, and Santa will visit on Saturday, Nov. 12 and Saturday, Nov. 19 from 1-3 p.m.

Rome Art and Community Center, (RACC) is Rome’s only multi-arts facility offering both cultural and community programming at little or no cost to the public. RACC welcomes almost 5,000 visitors annually including those from all over the U.S.

Tockey said RACC is committed to making programming accessible to all regardless of age, race, economic status, or physical ability.

“RACC plays an important role in fostering creativity, cultural awareness, and strong community connection through a broad range of programming and services,” he said.
“RACC offers unique opportunities to experience the arts on a very personal level, whether it be through hands-on instruction, a quiet walk through a serene gallery space, or even as a part of a large community event.”

RACC has been a part of the Rome community since 1967, and is also known as a home-away-from-home for hundreds of artists each year — whether they exhibit their works in the galleries or perform there.