Posted on: November 21, 2023
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.
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Posted on: November 16, 2023
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...
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Posted on: November 14, 2023
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...
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Posted on: November 14, 2023
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 ...
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Posted on: November 1, 2023
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...
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Posted on: November 9, 2023
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...
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Posted on: November 3, 2023
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.
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Posted on: September 15, 2023
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...
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Posted on: August 15, 2023
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...
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Posted on: August 15, 2023
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...
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Posted on: September 18, 2023
The Classic Center is highlighted in Loverly Grey's blog post "Ultimate Guide to Athens, GA."
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Posted on: July 6, 2023
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...
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Posted on: July 6, 2023
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...
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Posted on: May 30, 2023
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.
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Posted on: May 17, 2023
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...
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Posted on: May 15, 2023
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...
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Posted on: May 15, 2023
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...
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Posted on: April 24, 2023
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...
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Posted on: April 4, 2023
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...
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Posted on: March 30, 2023
Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is proud to support Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) on March 30
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Posted on: March 3, 2023
(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.
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Posted on: February 20, 2023
(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...
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
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.
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Posted on: January 26, 2023
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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Posted on: December 12, 2022
The Classic Center and New Arena Powered by the Sun
Athens-Clarke County Approves Largest Municipal Rooftop Solar in Georgia
Athens, GA—Athens-Clarke County Commission unanimously approved an agreement to allow The&...
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