![]() I really believe Rome has found its niche as an arts city." People come from long distances to take part. "We now have several music studios, dozens of studio artists who come here as part of the Rome Art Association, a wide array of movies and live performances, outdoor arts classes, and more. But over the past several years, I have worked each and every day downtown. I watched retailers and restaurants move in, and move out just as quickly. "At the time, I obviously loved the theater, but the neighborhood was somewhat dismal. "I began volunteering for the Capitol Theatre when I was in high school," she recalled. Her new bookshop, to be located in the 200 block of West Dominick Street next to the Capitol Theatre, is a reflection of Whittemore's passion for silent films and books. ![]() The Sentinel reported that when Julie Whittemore, assistant director of operations at Rome Capitol Theatre, began "noticing the hustle and bustle that was beginning to build downtown, she wanted to become part of this thriving arts community." Keaton & Lloyd Book Shop will open this fall in Rome, N.Y. ![]()
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