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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Everyone’s Favorite Wine Event Returns to Athens This February

Break out the wine glasses and get ready for a weekend of exquisite taste, as Athens Wine Weekend returns to The Classic Center, February 7-9, 2025. The event kicks off on Friday evening with an Amuse-Bouche, or “A Little Surprise,” featuring several talented chefs from Athens area restaurants. Each chef offers a sampling of their cooking artistry paired with the perfect wine to arouse the palate. During Saturday afternoon’s Grand Tasting, participants can peruse and sample wines from around the

The Classic Center Cultural Foundation

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

An Evening with Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

The songwriting duo of Gillian Welch & David Rawlings comes to The Classic Center Theatre on April 3, 2025. Woodland On Tour supports the duo’s latest album release on their label, Acony Records. With a partnership spanning over twenty years, Welch and Rawlings have been hailed by Pitchfork as “modern masters of American folk” and “protectors of the American folk song” by Rolling Stone. Recently, they were crowned with the Berklee American Masters Award and honored by the Americana Music Association

The Classic Center

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Akins Ford Arena to Host Clarke Central and Cedar Shoals Basketball Teams for Inaugural Classic City

ATHENS, Ga. –Rival Clarke Central and Cedar Shoals basketball teams face off in a head-to-head battle at the Classic City Championship at Akins Ford Arena. Mark your calendars for Friday, December 20, and join us for an action-packed day of games! Game Schedule: - Clarke Central vs. Cedar Shoals Junior Varsity Women’s Teams | 1:00 p.m. - Clarke Central vs. Cedar Shoals Junior Varsity Men’s Teams | 3:00 p.m. - Clarke Central vs. Cedar Shoals Varsity Women’s Teams | 5:00 p.m. - Clarke Central vs. Cedar

The Classic Center