The Classic Center Blogs

Athens’ favorite wine event is almost here, and you don’t want to miss out on any of this year’s excitement. From casual tastings to gourmet, multi-course meals, this highly anticipated event is happening February 3-5; sit back and take notes from our experts on a weekend you don’t want to miss.

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through Grand Hall,
Not a player was stirring, not even for Pickleball.
The Angel Tree was set up in the lobby with care,
In hopes that gifts soon would be there.

Thinking back to any classic holiday movie, what first sets the scene? Falling snowflakes? Twinkling lights? A frozen pond with lazy figure eights etched across the surface? Here in Georgia, we may not get the first option very often (and our excitement quickly turns to the dread of driving when we do), but that magical frozen lake is well within our grasp right here in Athens. When fall hits, it’s almost time to start installing the rink in Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center for UGA hockey games and our famous Athens on Ice, public ice skating that begins on November 25. Read on to find out why Athens on Ice public ice skating is the most magical experience around town.