Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation

08/20/2026

Have you stopped by to shop iconic mel&mimi looks at the iconic DeSoto? Come by and let Melanie Morris and Mimi W**d outfit you for the fall!

But shopping was far from the only thing happening at the DeSoto today…At 97, our old lady is still going strong!

1) Major stage and proscenium arch construction all day in the auditorium
2) Morning tour for the Georgia Downtown Association Conference
3) Afternoon tour and Happy Hour for the Conference.
4) Follow-up fundraising meeting with a major donor, impressed by the multiple uses of the theatre.

29 SHOWSTOPPING YEARS!
🧡🥳💙 We're thrilled to be celebrating our 29 Birthday at The one and only Jewel of Broad Street- The Historic Desoto Theatre! All new Fall Fun awaits you! See you today 10 till 5:30!
Melanie Morris Mimi W**d

08/05/2026

Join The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Fall Ramble in Rome Sept 25-27! Registration is now open.

We could not be more excited that our community is hosting The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation's Fall Ramble, Sept. 25-27!

Patrons will enjoy exploring beautiful historic homes, districts, and points of interest all across Rome, Cave Spring, Lindale, and Berry College!

Details & Registration:
www.GeorgiaTrust.org/tours-events/Fall-Ramble

Rambles feature exclusive self-guided tours and social events in historic properties not usually open to the public.

📸: The Columns (1910)
Between the Rivers Historic District

07/21/2026

Great fun at the DeSoto with our partner RIFF and TTW!

07/18/2026

Let’s do some dancing tomorrow! Rome International Film Festival Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc. and the DeSoto bring you Dirty Dancing!

Dirty Dancing tix

The countdown is on! Experience the timeless romance, unforgettable music, and iconic dance moves of Dirty Dancing on the big screen at the The Historic DeSoto Theatre with us 2026. Grab your tickets and get ready to have the time of your life!

07/17/2026

We appreciate our ongoing partnership with ! The organization recently gifted a capital campaign donation to us in the name of our President Leanne Hand Cook, who also was Executive Director of the Festival for three years. We are so thrilled for their support as we continue renovating our building.

Giving back to the community is at the heart of what we do. The Rome International Film Festival Board of Directors was honored to present a donation to support the Historic DeSoto Theatre Foundation in honor of Leanne Leanne Hand Cook's service to RIFF. We also love to preserve this treasured landmark for generations of filmmakers, artists, and audiences to enjoy.