2023 - 2024 Season

Your favorite, Athens On Ice public ice skating, returns for a completely outdoor season at the 440 Foundry Pavilion at The Classic Center November 25. Lace-up your skates and join us for 75 minutes of holiday fun! 

December 1, 2023

Deck out in your favorite fan gear, and don’t miss a moment of the action as the women’s team faces South Carolina on Friday, December 1. 

December 1, 2023

Join us as the Ice Dawgs begin their home season in an exciting match against Oklahoma State. Tickets for this event are SOLD OUT. 

December 3, 2023

We are excited to share that the UGA Ice Dawgs Division III hockey team will call The Classic Center home for their inaugural season! The Division III team competes in the College Hockey South conference within Division III AAU club hockey. Don't...

December 3, 2023

Cheer on the Ice Dawgs as they take on Alabama at the second home match of the season. Set a reminder to wear purple in support of Ice Dawgs Fight Cancer. 

December 9, 2023

Santa is coming to Athens early this year at this event benefiting The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Little ones will get to tell Santa their Christmas wishes, create holiday crafts, enjoy a full breakfast buffet, and help spread holiday cheer!

December 9 & 10, 2023

Sit back and enjoy an evening of holiday classics with the Athens Symphony! Hear holiday favorites like "White Christmas," "Away in a Manger," the "Hallelujah Chorus," "Sleigh Ride," and more. Reserve your tickets o...

December 14, 2023

Mean Girls is a ferociously funny new musical from an award-winning creative team. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naive n

December 17, 2023

Grammy® award-winning country star John Berry is returning to the Classic City for his 27th Annual Christmas Tour. John Berry is well known for his seasonal fan-favorite holiday performances, filled with traditional Christmas songs, including his ...

December 22 & 23, 2023

The Nutcracker, performed by The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, is the beloved holiday fairytale that follows a young girl's journey through a fantasy world of fairies, princes, toy soldiers - and an army of mice! 

January 19, 2024

Watch as the Ice Dawgs hit the ice at their first home game of 2024 against the Clemson Tigers.

January 20, 2024

Bundle up and continue the hockey fun this winter with tickets to see the Ice Dawgs take on Alabama.

January 26, 2024

Join us as the Ice Dawgs face the Auburn Tigers in a series of back-to-back matches to round out the home season.

January 27, 2024

Enjoy the final match of the home season before the Ice Dawgs transition to The Classic Center Arena.

February 2-4, 2024

Sip and sample the best wine and cooking artistry during this weekend of exquisite taste! These three days are packed with four different wine events, guaranteed to be a favorite for the wine lover in your life. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 17.

February 13, 2024

Take A Chance On MANIA...and you won’t be disappointed! The world’s number one touring ABBA tribute is heading to Athens. MANIA has toured the world in its quest to bring the music of the Swedish "supergroup" to their millions of fans, old and n...

February 25, 2024

The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour features the funniest teacher-comedians joining comic forces on stage for a night of laughter you DO NOT want to miss... Put the lesson planning aside, set that red pen down, and come burn off the stress from the school year...

February 28, 2024

On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. This stirring and inspiring musical takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of the small town in Newfoundland that opened its homes to 7,000 stranded travelers on 9/11.

March 3, 2024

Experience the legendary! Swan Lake, the ballet of all ballets, will be performed one night only as a part of the World Ballet Series. See the iconic Dance of the Little Swans, count the 32 fouettés performed by Odile, and immerse yourself in m...

April 12, 2024

In a groundbreaking tribute to Athens's history, the captivating musical production Linnentown - The Musical is set to take center stage in April 2024. Written by Hattie Thomas Whitehead, author of Giving Voice to Linnentown.

April 30, 2024

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® is the sequel to Menopause The Musical®, a groundbreaking celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change.&a...

May 7, 2024

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award...

May 11, 2024

The Bonnie Raitt performance originally scheduled for May 2023 at The Classic Center Theatre has been rescheduled for May 11, 2024.  Ticket holders should retain all tickets to the May date; original purchases will be valid for the new date.&...

From Breweries to Bees, Signs of Innovative Solar Integrations in the Southeast

The Classic Center is highlighted in the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Article "From Breweries to Bees, Signs of Innovative Solar Integrations in the Southeast."

Event Planners' Guide to Georgia for 2023

The Classic Center is highlighted in ConventionSouth's "Event Planners' Guide to Georgia," Athens-Clarke County feature.

Menopause The Musical 2 - Cruising Through ‘The Change’® To Hit Downtown Athens Next Spring

Plan the perfect girl’s night with tickets to Menopause The Musical 2 - Cruising Through ‘The Change’®, taking The Classic Center Theatre stage on Tuesday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m.

 Menopause T...

Athens Local Receives National 20 in their Twenties Award

ATHENS, Ga – The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) selects a class of 20 professionals in the global event industry in their twenties to be recognized each year for making a difference in their workplace and the industry. Alison Melvin...

2023 Community Grant Recipients Announced

ATHENS, Ga – The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is pleased to announce the 2023 community grant recipients. Join the Cultural Foundation in congratulating the following organizations on their efforts to support the arts and workforce develop...

Wine Lovers Unite for Athens Wine Weekend This February

Join us in the excitement as Athens’ favorite wine event, Athens Wine Weekend, returns at The Classic Center in Downtown Athens February 2-4, 2024. 

The weekend begins with an Amuse-Bouche, or “A Little Surprise,” on ...

President/CEO of The Classic Center Recognized Among State Influential Leaders

ATHENS, GA – Georgia Trend Magazine selects 500 of the Most Influential Leaders in Georgia each year to publish in a special magazine edition, Georgia 500. This year, Paul Cramer, President/CEO of The Classic Center, was among the group selected...

"A Marvel: Dazzling & Hilarious!" Mean Girls Musical to Hit Downtown Athens December 14

You can sit with us! Classic Entertainment invites you to join us for Mean Girls on Thursday, December 14, as part of the 2023-2024 Broadway Entertainment Series at The Classic Center Theatre.

Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing...

Experience the Magic of the Holidays at Breakfast with Santa on December 9

Santa is leaving his workshop early this year! Mark your calendars for Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 9, at 8:30 a.m. at The Classic Center Atrium, benefiting The Classic Center Cultural Foundation.

Little ones will have the chance to tell Sant...

The 15 Best Things to Do in Athens, Georgia

The Classic Center is highlighted in Wandering Wheatley's blog post "The 15 Best Things To Do In Athens, Georgia," by Jacqueline Gualitieri.

Athens, Georgia, may be best known as the home of the University of Georgia and for being one of the best...

“The Best Musical of The Century,” The Book of Mormon Coming to The Classic Center Theatre May 7

Nine-time Tony Award® -Winning Best Musical The Book of Mormon will take the stage for one night only in Athens on Tuesday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. at The Classic Center Theatre. 

Since opening on March 24, 2011, The Book of Mormon has become...

The Nutcracker Returns for Back-To-Back Performances at The Classic Center Theatre

Classic Entertainment is thrilled to announce the return of The Nutcracker, performed by The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, for two performances on Friday, December 22 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 23, at 2:00 p.m. at The Classic Center Theatre.&a...

Loverly Grey's Ultimate Guide to Athens, GA

The Classic Center is highlighted in Loverly Grey's blog post "Ultimate Guide to Athens, GA."

Providing valuable resources to create successful career paths

ATHENS, Ga – Six participants from Bread for Life’s Career Connect spent five weeks this summer exploring different career fields while getting paid to work part-time at The Classic Center. 

Bread for Life is a nonprofit that has been in Athens, G...

Local Receives National 40 under 40 Award

ATHENS, Ga – The National Parking Association selects a class of 40 professionals in the parking industry under 40 years of age to be recognized each year for making a difference in their workplace and in their industry. This year, The Classic Center is h...

Athens Local Receives 30 under 30 Award

ATHENS, Ga – The International Association of Venue Managers selects a class of 30 venue professionals under 30 years of age to be recognized each year. This year The Classic Center is honored to have one of its own among the recipients.

Abigail ...

Largest Solar Rooftop Display Begins

ATHENS, Ga – The first phase of the 1,600 solar panels that will be placed on the rooftops of The Classic Center’s buildings is underway. The Classic Center is partnering with Cherry Street Energy to build Georgia's largest municipal rooftop sola...

The Classic Center Cultural Foundation Awards Scholarships to Eight Regional High School Students

ATHENS, Ga - The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2023 performing and visual arts scholarships: Laila Carter, North Oconee High School; Seager Hunt, Athens Academy; Kaylor Jones, Prince Avenue Christian Schoo...

Four students receive scholarships from the 2023 Paul T. Martin Hospitality Education Fund

ATHENS, Ga - The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Paul T. Martin Hospitality Education Fund: Haynes Baker, University of Georgia; McKenna Ezekiel, Athens Community Career Academy, Athens Technical Colleg...

Creating paths for a successful career

ATHENS, Ga – Explore different career fields while getting paid to work part-time at The Classic Center during Bread for Life’s Career Connect, May 30-June 27, 2023. Bread for Life’s Career Connect is a 5-week program open to...

The Classic Center Awards Employees with Scholarship Funds

Four employees of The Classic Center were recently awarded scholarships to further pursue their career goals in the hospitality industry.   The Classic Center has long been a driving force in workforce development. The addition of the Paul M. Cra...

Explore Georgia to Celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day March 30

Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is proud to support Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) on March 30

The Classic Center Reveals New Brand

(Athens, Ga) –The Classic Center unveiled its new logo, inspired by the stainless-steel structure, “Nest” by artist Maureen Kelly, hanging in the atrium of The Classic Center.

Kaptiv8, an Athens-based creative agency, designed...

New Members added to Arena Project User Group

(Athens, Ga) – Athens-Clarke County Manager Blaine Williams has appointed two new members to the SPLOST Project User Group for The Classic Center Arena, which is set to open in early 2024. The Project User Group provides input and guidance to th...

Increased Support for Hospitality Learning Lab

ATHENS, Ga. – The Classic Center Cultural Foundation receives a grant from The Newland Family Foundation, Inc., that will be used to support the experience for students in The Classic Center Learning Lab.

The Newland Family Foundation is...

Georgia Music Hall of Fame Support Grows

Georgia Music Hall of Fame Support Grows

 ATHENS, Ga. – The Riverview Foundation awarded The Classic Center Cultural Foundation a grant totaling $100,000 in support of the ELEVATE Campaign. This grant will enhance the experience of the G...

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