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…
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Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is proud to support Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) on March 30 and this year’s “Meetings Matter” theme by…
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The new Classic Center Arena in Athens, Georgia, has reached a major milestone and has begun vertical construction. The arena will be a regional destination for music, sports, entertainment, and other events, with 5,500 permanent seats and the ability to host up to 8,500 people for in-the-round shows. The venue is expected to open in spring 2024…
Continue ReadingAthens-Clarke County Approves Largest Municipal Rooftop Solar in Georgia Athens, GA—Athens-Clarke County Commission unanimously approved an agreement to allow The Classic Center Authority to contract…
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ATHENS, Ga. – Athens Wine Weekend is back and better than ever, returning to The Classic Center February 3-5, 2022. Tickets to this weekend of exquisite taste go on sale Wednesday, November 9th, at…
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What puts you in the holiday mood? Drummers drumming? Pipers piping? Singers singing? There's all that and more at the UGA Performing Arts Center's Holiday Music Festival, which runs Dec. 2-21. Eight…
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Athens Farmers Market, Cathead Vodka, Athens Restaurants Collaborate to Support Food Accessibility in Athens Local restaurants across Athens are crafting limited-edition cocktails using unique and…
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The Wild Rumpus is a large-scale crowd-participation Halloween holiday, music and arts celebration in downtown Athens, GA. It is one of the Southeast’s premier Halloween celebrations and one of Athens’ most-loved festivals. 2021 is the Wild Rumpus' 13th year. The Wild Rumpus is FREE to attend, and All Are Invited. The public is invited to dress in Halloween costume and march through the streets of “The Classic City."…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Destiny Cornelison, Destiny@ClassicCenter.com 706.357.4414 Athens Chautauqua Society Brings History to Life with this Free Event! ATHENS, Ga. – The…
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Classical, Jazz, and Roots Music Artists Featured Throughout 25th Anniversary Season The UGA Performing Arts Center has celebrated diversity as long as it has been open. In 1996, the new facility was…
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