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Celebrated Jerusalem Quartet returning to Athens for program of classics
Released by the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center: “ Passion, precision, warmth, a gold blend: These are the trademarks of...
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2 days ago2 min read
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Returns to Athens with beloved masterworks
The following was released by the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center: “The most elegant and articulate words fail to do...
Classic City News
Mar 223 min read
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Jazz Pianist Jason Moran Makes UGA Presents Debut with Ellington Program
Released by the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center: He always delivers drama, satisfying tension and release, and postmodern...
Classic City News
Feb 72 min read
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Eighth Blackbird music group joins the UGA Wind Ensemble
From the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center: It proved a charmed collaboration — it was hard not to be, when working with music...
Classic City News
Feb 63 min read
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Moms Unhinged returns to the Morton Theater
Enjoy a night of laughter as the comedians of Moms Unhinged explore everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce,...
Classic City News
Feb 51 min read
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Movies by Moonlight moving indoors for free screening of Groundhog Day
The county Leisure Services Department is moving its Movies by Moonlight series indoors this weekend for a special screening of a classic...
Classic City News
Feb 11 min read
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Jackie Robinson play to be performed at Morton Theatre
The following has been released by the Morton Theatre Corporation: Renowned theatre artist Mike Wiley will portray famed baseball player...
Classic City News
Jan 92 min read
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Chorus to perform Handel's Messiah at UGA
“There’s plenty of beauty to be heard here.”—ClassicsToday.com At the UGA Performing Arts Center, tiny lights blanket the lobby and...
Classic City News
Dec 9, 20244 min read
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Vienna Boys Choir returns to Athens in time for Christmas
Nothing welcomes Christmas like the sound of children's voices. For centuries the gold standard in youth singing has been the Vienna Boys...
Classic City News
Dec 5, 20243 min read
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Outdoor presentation of “Frozen” at Sandy Creek Park
The Leisure Services Department will host a “Movies by Moonlight,” presentation on Thursday, December 19 at 6:00 p.m.at Sandy Creek...
Classic City News
Dec 2, 20241 min read
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Next at The Morton: Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
From Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services: Come to the Morton Theatre for August Wilson's "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" presented by...
Classic City News
Nov 27, 20241 min read
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Kathy Mattea visits Athens with beguiling program of Christmas music
“Kathy Mattea reaffirms her standing alongside artists like Judy Collins and Joan Baez who have a way of recasting and reconstructing...
Classic City News
Nov 24, 20242 min read
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Canadian Brass to kick off UGA Presents holiday music series
From the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center: “ Nothing proclaims celebration and festivity like the sound of brass instruments....
Classic City News
Nov 13, 20242 min read
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Jug Tavern Festival this Saturday in Winder
The following was released by the city of Winder: Jug Tavern Festival is back this Saturday with live music from 12-9pm, a classic car...
Classic City News
Nov 8, 20241 min read
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Athens Uncovered: Revival to showcase the legendary music of Athens for the benefit of Nuci’s Space
Athens Uncovered is back for another unforgettable night of music, celebration, and support for an important cause. This year’s event, ...
Classic City News
Oct 30, 20242 min read
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Exquisite Chamber Choir The Sixteen Makes Athens Debut with Old and New Music
From the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center: Exquisite Chamber Choir The Sixteen Makes Athens Debut with Old and New Music ...
Classic City News
Oct 17, 20243 min read
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James Brown tribute at the Morton Theatre
From the Athens-Clarke County Department of Leisure Services: James Brown Tribute Show at the Morton Theatre Funky Like Sunday, The...
Classic City News
Oct 16, 20241 min read
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Grammy Award-winning jazz singer to make UGA Presents debut
The close precision and frothy power of her voice stand out immediately … so does the depth of her comfort within the jazz...
Classic City News
Oct 3, 20243 min read
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Composer and virtuoso pianist Marc-André Hamelin returns to Athens for world premiere
The man is a miracle.”—Gramophone “ A performer of near-superhuman technical prowess” ( New York Times ) Pianist Marc-André Hamelin is...
Classic City News
Sep 27, 20243 min read
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Coming to The Morton Theatre: “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale”
The Morton Theatre Corporation (MTC) will present an exclusive student performance of a musical adaptation of “Mufaro’s Beautiful...
Classic City News
Sep 23, 20241 min read
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