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Snowvibes.com Brings Greek Entertainment Home

The Greeks of the Diaspora are often nostalgic for their homeland. One reason for this is the way Greeks entertain and rarely can this be found abroad. This desire for Greek entertainment can now be brought to Greek homes, through...

Eva Mendes Ready for “Greek Fire”

The story of Maria Callas, renowned Greek opera singer and Aristotle Onassis, the richest man of his time will be brought to life on screen in 2011. The film is based on the book, Greek Fire by Nicholas...

10th Annual Athens Dance Festival Takes Place May 18th-June 11th

The Athens' annual Dance Festival marks its 10th anniversary this year, with a record participation of seventy-three dance troupes. The program of the festival, which begins on May 18th and runs through June 11th, includes ninety choreographies and a new event...

Grandchildren of Ellis Island Immigrants to Sing Tribute to their Ancestors at Gabby Awards

Emanuel Ayvas and George Psomas, two young professional entertainers, grew up hearing stories of their grandparents’ emigration from Greece to the United States through Ellis Island. At next month’s Gabby Awards ceremony, the pair will sing a tribute to...

Transfiguration Grecian Festival 2011 in Massachusetts

Through the weekend 24-26 June, visitors to historic Lowell in Massachusetts will be able to participate in everything Greek and enjoy an exciting cultural experience. The annual festival celebrates the Transfiguration of the Greek Orthodox Church and as part...

Melbourne Holds Pontian Genocide Ceremonies

In Melbourne, ceremonies dedicated to the Pontian Genocide have already begun. Representatives of the Greek community honored the memory of their ancestors at the Greek Monument. A lecture was addressed by Greek visitor, journalist and writer, Panagiotis Kaisidis. The...

Eurovision 2011 Winners – Azerbaijan With ""Running Scared" – Greece to 7th place

Congratulations to this year's Eurovision winners... Azerbaijan who won the contest with 221 points. The song "Running Scared", sung by Eldar and Nigar was followed by Italy in second place (189 points), with the song "Follia D'Amore" sung by Raphael...

Antonis Remos Scheduled to Perform for Prince William & Catherine!

A special evening is planned with Antonis Remos and in the audience, newlyweds William and Catherine will be present! The popular Greek singer will perform at a charity gala in London under the auspice of Prince Charles, which will be...

Ambassador John Negroponte Addresses World Affairs Council of Orange County

The World Affairs Council of Orange County presented Greek-American Ambassador John Negroponte to a prominent audience of members and guests during its annual Spring Gala Celebrition on May 12 . Ambassador Negroponte spoke about "America’s Foreign Policy in a...

Open Cellars Wine Festival Launches in Northern Greece

The "Open Cellars Wine Festival" will be held this weekend in northern Greece, with the wineries from the "Northern Greece Wine Roads" opening their doors to the public from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. "Open Cellars"...

Hellenic Foundation For Culture Hosts Greek Communist Activity Lecture, Bucharest

A lecture on the activity of Greek communists in Bucharest during the period 1944-1948 will be held at the Center of the Hellenic Foundation for Culture, by Dr. Oana Barbălată.  She is a professor of History and researcher at...

Greece Among 2011 Eurovision Finalists

Loukas Giorkas, the singer representing Greece in Tuesday's Semi-Final for the 2011 Eurovision contest passed to the final round, together with nine other finalists. The other countries are: Iceland: Sigurjon's Friends - Aftur Heim (Coming Home) Russia: Alexey Vorobyov - Get...

Pontians of Russia Honor Lefteris Pantazis

The Pontic Greeks honor their own. Lefteris Pantazis will fly to Russia, where he will be honored for his contribution to the Pontic song. The pop singer was officially invited to sing for the Greek Russians who are living...

European Tour of "The Wall' Rocked by Scandal

Roger Waters European tour of "The Wall" which will include Athens on July 8th  has been marred by unfavourable publicity surrounding the court appearance of Charlie Gilmour, the adopted son of Pink Floyd's guitarist David Gilmour. The 21-year old pleaded guilty...

Roger Waters Formerly of Pink Floyd Schedules Concert July 8th, Athens

Roger Waters, a former leading member of the globally-acclaimed band Pink Floyd, will bring the legendary The Wall to the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (OAKA) on July 8th. He changed the dates of their performances in other cities throughout Europe for...