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Posted on: March 3, 2023

The Classic Center Reveals New Brand

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(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

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...

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Posted on: February 14, 2023

First-Ever Athens Beer Fest

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The Classic Center Cultural Foundation will celebrate the region’s most hoppin’ breweries at the inaugural Athens Beer Fest on Sunday, April 16th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the 440 Foundry Pavilion at The Classic Center. ...

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Posted on: February 13, 2023

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.

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Posted on: February 8, 2023

Golf for a Cause

The Classic Center Cultural Foundation Golf Tournament

ATHENS, Ga –Tee up for The Classic Center Cultural Foundation Golf Tournament on March 20, 2023.   Enjoy a round at the picturesque Chancellor’s Course, a private course located at The Georgia Club, while raising money for a g...

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Posted on: February 6, 2023

Legally Blonde – The Musical Comes to Downtown Athens this March

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America’s favorite blonde, Elle Woods, is ready to prove who’s in charge (again) as Legally Blonde - The Musical hits the stage in Athens on Monday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m. at The Classic Center Theatre. 

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Posted on: January 26, 2023

Georgia Music Hall of Fame Support Grows

Georgia's music collection has a new home at The Classic Center Arena

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

The Classic Center Arena Rendering

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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Posted on: December 12, 2022

Country Music Legend Tracy Lawrence to Play 440 Foundry Pavilion at The Classic Center April 21

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Six String Southern Productions is pleased to announce country music legend Tracy Lawrence will perform live in concert at the 440 Foundry Pavilion at The Classic Center in downtown Athens on Friday, April 21, 2023. 

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Posted on: December 6, 2022

Multi-Platinum Selling and Award-Winning Artist Travis Tritt to Bring 2023 Tour to The Classic Cent

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Multi-platinum-selling and award-winning artist Travis Tritt will bring his recently announced Travis Tritt 2023 tour to The Classic Center Theatre on Thursday, June 22, 2023, along with special guest Tyler Reese Tritt....

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Posted on: November 28, 2022

Bonnie Raitt's "Just Like That...Tour 2023" Continues at The Classic Center

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The Classic Center is thrilled to present Rock and Roll Hall of Fame star Bonnie Raitt on Wednesday, May 17, at 7:30 p.m. at The Classic Center Theatre. She will be joined onstage by singer-songwriter Maia Sharp. 

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Posted on: November 11, 2022

Ben Rector Announces Spring 2023 “The Old Friends Acoustic Tour”

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Ben Rector Announces Spring 2023 “The Old Friends Acoustic Tour”

Tickets on Sale November 18, 2022

NASHVILLE, Ten. (November 11, 2022) - Indie superstar Ben Rector announces forthcoming tour, “The Old Friends Acoustic Tour&...

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Posted on: October 10, 2022

The Price is Right Live™ Is Coming to The Classic Center Theatre

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The Classic Center will play host to The Price is Right Live™ stage show on Friday, April 7, 2023, at The Classic Center Theatre. 

 Tickets will be available on Friday, October 14th, at 10:00 a.m. at Classiccenter.com.&...

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Posted on: August 30, 2022

Single Tickets for 25th Anniversary Broadway Season at The Classic Center Available Now

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Classic Entertainment is thrilled to present the upcoming 25th Anniversary Season of the Broadway Entertainment Series at The Classic Center Theatre. Single tickets for this show-stopping lineup are available now. 

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Posted on: July 27, 2022

Premier Comedian Jerry Seinfeld to Perform at The Classic Center in Athens, GA

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JS Touring announced today that America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, has rescheduled 2020’s postponed show at The Classic Center. 

Jerry Seinfeld, originally slated for April 2020 will now hit the stage at The Classic Center Theatre on Frid...

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