The Greek community in Istanbul has taken its voice around the world through an online radio station called The Sound of Istanbul, which debuted on Oct. 30 during a ceremony in the auditorium of the Secretariat General of Information and Communication in Athens. This was an initiative taken by the Greeks of Istanbul. “Six months [...]
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‘Apology of Socrates’ to be Presented at Acropolis
One of the most important scripts of ancient Greece, “The Apology of Socrates,” will be revived in its natural scenery, under the sacred rock of the Acropolis in Athens. The play is directed by Broadway veteran Loukas Skipitaris, starring Emmy award winning actor Yannis Simonidis. After 250 performances in 14 countries and in 6 languages, [...]
Red Hot Chili Peppers to Perform in Athens for the First Time
It has almost become an urban legend in Greece, but finally, after many years of rumors and talks, famous LA rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers is visiting Greece for the first time this year for a one night only concert that is expected to gather fans from all across Greece. Live Nation and Big [...]
Opus Elgin Opera to Bring Light to Return of Parthenon Marbles
“Opus Elgin: The Destruction of the Parthenon,” the opera’s world premiere, will take place at Athens Concert Hall, Megaron Mousikis, May 29. This opera work is composed by Theodore Stathis, and renowned Peter Tiboris will be the musical director. The performance, organized by the non-profit organization Imeros for Culture, is the artistic response to discussions [...]
Benaki Museum of Athens to Host Sean Scully’s ‘Doric Order’
Internationally acclaimed Irish-American artist Sean Scully will be presenting his work for the first time to the Greek audience from May 8-July 14, 2012. The exhibition will be hosted at the Benaki Museum (Piraeus Street) in Athens and will showcase different artworks inspired by the Greek capital city. The exhibition is entitled “Doric Order” and [...]
The Museum of Cycladic Art Presents New Work from Jannis Kounellis
Jannis Kounellis will be exhibiting his new and site specific work at the Stathatos Mansion of the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens from April 5th. Kounellis, one of the most important artists of the Arte Povera movement, left Greece at a young age to leave behind the trauma of the Civil War. He studied art [...]
Repower Greece: The New Game Plan
My laptop always freezes when I need it most. When Firefox has at least ten tabs open, when Facebook chat has four heated conversations going, when there are six Word documents minimized, and when the one I am furiously working on has yet to be saved, my laptop flashes me the virtual equivalent to the [...]
A Comforting Winter in Greece Amidst The Crisis
When home for the holidays, I initially welcome the onset of New York’s holiday season, but as it progresses, I find myself packing my bags for Timbuktu. Christmas lights, goofy-looking Santa Clauses, and jeering reindeer envelop our neighborhood all too quickly. The family at the end of the block positions a blow-up snowman in their [...]
The Parthenon’s Ever-Changing Veneer
The ruins of the Parthenon crown the modern city of Athens with a hazy ambiguity. To the world outside of Athens, the stunning monument identifies the birthplace of Western civilization, reflecting its founding ideals and embodying absolute perfection. It bestows upon the city a unique dignity, gracing the horizon with elegance and grandeur. You can [...]
The Bone I’d Like to Pick with Greece: Where Have All the Dances Gone?
Every college campus has its local hang-out place. Aside from the fact that this place probably offers the cheapest food around, it is also the place that stays open after everything else has closed, serving irresistibly greasy foods. For those returning to Boston College from a night out on the town, Roggie’s is the primary [...]
The Other Side of Athens
To most who arrive in Athens, the city resembles something between a complex of industrial factories, and the dodgy areas of Detroit. Smokestacks shooting out dark clouds pepper the skyline, above the endless maze of concrete and cement. It is a claustrophobic monstrosity, with street after street of wearisome grayish-white buildings and sidewalks. At night, [...]
Is the Economic Crisis Partially Rooted in “Philotimo”?
Look up the Greek word philotimo and you will find one of the longest entries in your dictionary. Ask a Greek what he means by philotimo and you will see this dictionary entry personified. The individual you have chosen to ask will most likely embark upon a lengthy oration, emphatically waving his hands to illustrate [...]
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Calendar – Exhibits, Concerts, Fun
- Greek-Australian Conferences in Thessaloniki, Lemnos June 18, 2013
- 35th River Party at Aliakmonas June 18, 2013
- Greece Keeps On Running in Crete June 17, 2013
- Mount Athos Area Gourmet Ends in Success June 17, 2013
