THRU JULY 23

ATHENS – The year 2023 marks the 25th anniversary since the death of photographer Elly Sougioultzoglou-Seraidari (1899-1998), better known as Nelly’s. The Benaki Museum, to which she entrusted her valuable oeuvre in 1984, pays tribute to her with ‘NELLY’S’ – a retrospective exhibition which reintroduces the artist to today’s public. The exhibition takes place at the Benaki Museum/Pireos 138, located at Pireos 138 and Andronikou Street in Athens, until July 23. Hours: Thursday and Sunday 10 AM-6 PM, Friday and Saturday: 10 AM-10 PM, closed Monday-Wednesday. Exhibition admission: € 12, Reduced: € 9. More information is available by phone: +30 210 3453111 and online: https://www.benaki.org/.

NEW YORK – The art exhibition Chryssa & New York runs through July 23 at the Dia Chelsea Gallery, 537 West 22nd Street in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. Co-organized by Dia Art Foundation and the Menil Collection, Chryssa & New York is the first comprehensive survey of works by Greek-born artist Chryssa (1933–2013) to take place in North America since 1982. The exhibition premiered at Dia Chelsea, New York, in March 2023 and will open at the Menil Collection, Houston, in September 2023 and at Wrightwood 659, Chicago, in May 2024. A leading figure of the New York art world in the 1950s and ’60s, Chryssa developed an innovative approach to activating sculptural surfaces through subtle manipulations of light and shadow. Pathbreaking in its use of signage, text, and neon, her vastly under-recognized body of work bridges Pop, Conceptual, and Minimalist ideas of art making. This exhibition focuses on works from these decades through to the early 1970s, bringing together Chryssa’s deeply formal concerns and critical interest in exploring the United States following World War II. More information is available online: https://www.diaart.org.

THRU SEPTEMBER 30

CHICAGO – ‘Beyond Antiquity‘ be exhibited at the National Hellenic Museum (NHM) through September 30. In Beyond Antiquity, architect and artist John ‘Yanni’ Fotiadis explores classical antiquity in Greece and takes us into the present and future with a series of 40 drawings, paintings and digital artworks that explore architecture, myth and landscape. This exhibition is generously sponsored by The John S. Koudounis Family, and is curated by Dr. Katherine Kelaidis. Regular museum hours are Thursday through Sunday from 10 AM-4 PM. Tickets are $10 and include admission to all exhibits, with special discounts available for seniors, students and children. Admission to the museum is always free for NHM Members. For more information on current exhibitions, events and memberships, call 312-655-1234 or visit the Museum’s website: https://nationalhellenicmuseum.org/.

JULY 19-23

WARREN, OH – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church hosts its Greek Festival July 19-23 at the St. Demetrios Banquet Center, 3223 Atlantic Street NE in Warren. Enjoy traditional Greek foods, drinks, pastries, live Greek music and dancing, Greek dancers, rides and games. Free admission and free parking. Hours: Wednesday, July 19, and Thursday, July 20, 4-10 PM; Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22, 4-11 PM; and Sunday, July 23, 1-9 PM. More information is available by phone: 330-394-9021 and online: https://www.warrengreekfest.com.

JULY 21-22

MUSKEGON, MI – Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 185 E. Pontaluna Road in Muskegon, hosts its Greek Festival Friday, July 21, 3-11 PM, and Saturday, July 22, Noon-11 PM. Enjoy music, dances, gifts, and, of course, delicious food, pastry, and drink. Tour the beautiful church and ask about the Orthodox Faith. Entertainment includes live Greek music with Hellenic 5 band, Greek folk dancing, and KidZone. More information is available by phone: 231-799-0185 and online: https://www.orthodoxmuskegon.church.

JULY 28-30

SIOUX CITY, IA – Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 900 6th Street in Sioux City, hosts its Geek Festival July 28-30. Enjoy authentic Greek foods, gyros, spanakopita, baklava, bake sale, jewelry, clothes, Mediterranean grocery store. Curbside drive-thru available and Church tours. Entertainment includes Greek music and dancing. Admission is free. Hours: Friday, July 28, 6-10 PM; Saturday, July 29, 11 AM-10 PM; and Sunday, July 30, 11 AM-3 PM. More information is available by phone: 712-255-5559 and online: https://www.holytrinity.ia.goarch.org.

NEWBURYPORT, MA – Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 7 Harris Street in Newburyport, hosts its Greek Festival July 28-30. Enjoy homemade Greek food and pastries, Greek music and dance. Rain or shine. Air-conditioned hall. Hours: Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29, 11:30 AM-8 PM, and Sunday, July 30, 11 AM-3 PM. More information is available by phone: 978-465-5757 and online: https://www.annunciation.ma.goarch.org.

OCEAN CITY, MD – The St. George Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival takes place at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 41st Street and Coastal Hwy Bayside in Ocean City, July 28-30. Enjoy delicious, authentic traditional Greek cuisine. All menu items are available for lunch or dinner, dine in or carry out, including: baked lemon chicken, lamb shank, keftedes, dolmades, spanakopita, tiropita, Greek salad, pastitsio, moussaka, baked veggies, and gyro sandwich. Have a leisurely lunch and shop from the many unique vendors of jewelry, imports and art. Buy a ticket or two for the raffle. For dessert, enjoy real Greek coffee and sweets from the amazing selection of pastries, loukoumades, or our Festival famous rice pudding. To extend your Greek Festival experience, stock up on pastries like baklava and other Greek pastries, they freeze great (if they last that long)! Air-conditioned hall, handicap access, ATM on site. Visa/Mastercard/Discover accepted for food and vendor purchases. Free admission and free parking. Live Greek band and authentic Greek dance performers. Hours: Friday, July 28, Noon-10 PM; Saturday, July 29, 11 AM-10 PM, and Sunday, July 30, 11 AM-9 PM. More information is available by phone: 410-524-0990 and online: https://www.stgeorgebythesea.org.

JULY 29

FLUSHING, NY – The Loukoumi Foundation on Saturday, July 29 is supporting the New York Mets Summer Food Drive. Donate 10 food items and get a free ticket to the 7:10 PM game as the Mets face the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. The Loukoumi Make A Difference Foundation has 100 tickets. RSVP via email: [email protected].

MIDDLETOWN, OH – Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2500 Grand Avenue in Middletown, hosts its Greek Festival Saturday, July 29, 11 AM-8 PM. Enjoy Greek foods, pastries, baklava sundaes, live Greek music and dancing, Greek jewelry, Church tours, glass blowing, and cultural experiences and games for the kids. More information is available by phone: 513-422-2312 and online: https://www.gostsconstantineandhelen.org.

JULY 29-30

LOWELL, MA – Greek Music and Dancing at the Lowell Folk Festival July 29-30 with Revma performing music from a wide spectrum of Greek traditions, ranging from lively island dances to mesmerizing polyphonic ballads. This quartet of virtuosos will be joined by the dancers from the Boston Lykeion Ellinidon, on Saturday, July 29, 1:15-2:15 PM at the Dance Pavilion, 3:05-3:45 PM at Boarding House Park, and on Sunday, July 30, 3-3:45 PM, at Saint Anne’s Churchyard. More information is available online: https://lowellfolkfestival.org.

AUGUST 5-6

DUNKIRK, NY – The Siatista Association-USA will be celebrating its 101st year with an annual convention to be held at the Clarion Resort Hotel in Dunkirk, NY on August 5-6. Contact [email protected] for more information.

AUGUST 8

EASTCHESTER, NY – The Loukoumi Foundation 2023 Golf Outing takes place Tuesday, August 8, hosted by Daniela Fogliano and the Loukoumi Make A Difference Foundation at the Leewood Golf Club, 1 Leewood Drive in Eastchester. Proceeds to benefit the Loukoumi Foundation Treatment Room at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Loukoumi Foundation Curriculum at the San Carpoforo School in Lake Como, Italy. The event begins at 10 AM with registration/BBQ, 12:30 PM Shot Gun start, and concludes with cocktails, open bar, and dinner reception starting at 5:30 PM. Registration and more information available online: https://www.loukoumifoundation.org/golf-outing.

AUGUST 11

PLYMOUTH, MA – The Alpha Omega Council presents its Inaugural Golf Classic on Friday, August 11 at Crosswinds Golf Club, 424 Long Pond Road in Plymouth. Registration begins at 10:30 AM. The event includes practice green and range, all-day Greek-themed lunch, 11 AM $5K Putting Contest, 1 PM Shotgun Start, and 5:30 PM Dinner and Awards. Golf, dinner, and gift bag: $225 per golfer. Dinner event and gift bag: $75 for non-golfers. Register online. Net proceeds to benefit the various Alpha Omega Charities. Platinum, Gold, Silver, Tee and more Sponsorships available. Visit AlphaOmegaCouncil.org/GolfClassic for details or contact Anthony Menounos via email: [email protected] or by phone: 781-910-8955. Make checks payable to Alpha Omega Council and mail to: P.O. Box 752, Foxboro, MA 02035.