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Ella Langley Extends Sold-Out 'The Dandelion Tour' with 21 New Dates
Today, Ella Langley announced an extension of her sold-out The Dandelion Tour, adding 21 new dates to her headline arena run. The newly announced leg kicks off August 20 in Green Bay, WI and continues through October 31 in Saint Paul, MN, with stops across the country, including landmark performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and two nights at Los Angeles’ famed Greek Theatre. The announcement arrives amid a landmark year for Ella. Fresh off a sweep at the ACM Awards where she won all seven awards she was
Ten ACCA Students Receive IAVM's Certificate of Venue Management Studies
ATHENS, GA – June 16, 2026— The Classic Center, in partnership with the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), and the Clarke County School District’s Athens Community Career Academy (ACCA), is celebrating a major milestone as the first class of students successfully completed the Entertainment, Sports, and Event Management pathway program. To recognize the achievement of the inaugural graduating class, IAVM President and CEO Trevor Mitchell traveled to Athens, GA, this past May to attend the
The Classic Center Cultural Foundation Launches Annual ''A Heart for Art'' Summer Donation Drive
The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is proud to launch its annual community initiative, “A Heart for Art,” running now through July 31, 2026. This summer-long program invites the public to donate art supplies that will be distributed to Clarke County Elementary Schools for use in student creative projects throughout the upcoming school year. Last year’s “A Heart for Art” campaign allowed the Cultural Foundation to donate 1,400 individual art supplies to Howard B. Stroud Elementary School to use
Celebrate 10 Years of RuPaul's Drag Race Werq the World with Tour Stop in Athens, GA
Asia O’Hara Anchors Both Legs of this 50 City North American Tour Featuring the top queens from the RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise, including a tour stop at The Classic Center Theatre on Saturday, February 13. ATHENS, GA — May 28, 2026 — World of Wonder and Voss Events announced the full cast and tour dates for Werq The World News (WTWN 10), the tenth anniversary edition of the world’s largest touring drag production, including a stop at The Classic Center Theatre on February 13. Tickets go on sale Friday,
Josh Turner Brings This Country Music Thing Tour to The Classic Center Theatre in Athens, GA
ATHENS, GA – May 26, 2026— Country music star Josh Turner will bring his Josh Turner: This Country Music Thing Tour with special guest, Belle Frantz, to The Classic Center Theatre on November 5, 2026. Tickets are on sale now at ClassicCenter.com. More than 20 years after his breakout debut, Turner remains one of country music’s most recognizable artists, known for his deep bass voice, timeless sound, and dedication to authentic country storytelling. With his 10th studio album, This Country Music Thing, the
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