NEW YORK – After the great success and the triple sold-out of ‘The Artaud Diptych’ project last spring, the Tank NYC presents as part of this May’s program at The Tank's Proscenium Theater, 312 West 36th Street in Manhattan, ‘The Cenci Family,’ directed by Ioli Andreadi.
NEW YORK – The Greek-American community was saddened by the news of the death of the honorary president and benefactor of the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York, Vasilios (Bill) Stathakos, who passed away at the age of 92.
NASHVILLE, TN – Olive oil can be used in a variety of ways beyond food, including for cosmetics and soaps, like the Korres Shower Gel that accidentally ended up in one family’s dinner.
STOCKTON, CA – The Stockton Daughters of Penelope (DOP) Sparta Chapter #18, which was originally established in 1934, hosted their fourth virtual Bingo night fundraiser on April 11 via Zoom.
NEW YORK – With the calls of “Long live March 25th,” “Long live Greece,” and “Long live Cyprus,” this year's pre-parade grand celebratory reception at the Pierre Hotel was held on April 14.
NEW YORK – "We are waiting for you on Fifth Avenue with our flag held high," said two-time NFL champion, George Karlaftis, in the Greek language, concluding his speech to all those present at the New York Greek Independence Parade Gala on April 13 at the New York Hilton Midtown hotel, amid applause.
ATHENS – The Herbalists Without Borders, Athens Chapter, hosted a public groundbreaking garden event on April 9 to establish the Dioscorides Garden on the iconic grounds of the Zappeion in Syntagma, Athens.
LITOCHORO – Ecogenia announced the start of the new Social Service Program in Litochoro, Pieria, at a press conference on March 29.
CHICAGO – The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) presents the Trial of Pericles on Wednesday, April 17, 7 PM, at the Harris Theater, 205 East Randolph Street in Chicago.
ATHENS – The Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum (ILJM) Jewelry Artist in Residence Program (JaIR) accepts applications throughout the year.
FRANKLIN, TN – After the amazing success of first two Annual Greek Adoptee Reunions in Nashville, TN, in August 2022 and in their homeland of Greece in October 2023, Greek-born adoptees are poised to converge on Louisville, KY, for the Third Annual Greek Adoptee Reunion, June 20-22.
ASTORIA – The GRis Festival kicked off with the play ‘Sofia Vembo, I Remember You’ at the Hellenic Cultural Center in Astoria on April 12 transporting the audience to another era as iconic singer, portrayed skillfully by actress and singer Eleanna Finokalioti, shared her remarkable life story.
The economic crisis has had, and in many ways continues to have, a profound effect on contemporary culture in Greece.
STATEN ISLAND – It seemed as though the entire Greek community of Staten Island, the parish of Holy Trinity - Saint Nicholas, including the participants in its youth programs, Greek and Sunday schools, ‘Syllogos Kritiki Filoxenia' - Cretan Hospitality association, the Pancyprians of Staten Island ‘Aphrodite’ and the Hellenic Classical Charter school turned out for this year’s Greek Independence parade on 5th Avenue in Manhattan.