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FEBRUARY 24-26
MIAMI– Join the 39th annual Greek Festival which opens on Friday, Feb. 24 and continues through Sunday, Feb. 26. The event takes place at Saint Sophia Cathedral, located at Coral Way (SW Third Ave.) and 24th Road, near Miami’s historic Roads neighborhood.
Discover Greek Cuisine, Wine, Dance and your Kefi! * February 24,25 & 26, 2017. Festival hours are Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 9 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and free to children 12 and under.
FEBRUARY 26
FLUSHING, NY – The Pan Gregorian Fund of Metro New York and Long Island, Inc. invites you to its Academic, Arts, and Community Gala, honoring Mr. & Mrs. Dimitrios and Georgia Kaloidis, on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 6 PM at Terrace on the Park in Flushing, NY. Please visit http://pgefund.eventbrite.com for details.
FEBRUARY 27
MANHATTAN – The Manhattan Chapter of AHEPA, Delphi 25, invites you to its Monthly Social & Networking event on Monday, Feb. 27 from 6-8 PM, which regularly takes place every last Monday of the month, at Kellari Taverna in NYC. All existing members and those interested in becoming members are invited to attend. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres – cash bar. Please RSVP to ahepa25.delphinyc@gmail.com
PALM DESERT, CA – St. George Greek Orthodox Church of the Desert Greek Festival, 74109 Larrea Street in Palm Desert, CA, takes place on Saturday, Feb 25 through Monday, Feb. 27. Admission: only $3, active US Military and kids under 12, always Free. The Palm Desert Greek Festival is a community celebration of Greek culture – from guided Church tours to Byzantine icons; live Greek music and traditional folk dancing; souvenirs, ethnic groceries, and religious items. But, the heart of our festival is the wonderful homemade Greek food and pastries created from generational, family recipes. OPA! more information is available online http://pdgreekfest.org/about.htm and by phone: 760-568-9901.
FEBRUARY- MARCH 31
MANHATTAN – Philo4Thought is launching a Fundraising Campaign this month for their 2017 Spring Conference, “Greek Legacies: Dynamic Narratives in Film & Performance Arts,” at Columbia University. Please visit https://greeklegacies-philo4thought.eventbrite.com or contact p4tinfo@gmail.com for details. The campaign ends March 31. Their Board thanks you in advance for your generous support!
MARCH 4
MANHATTAN – Rebetiko Night with Rebet Asker at Drom, located at 85 Avenue A between 5th and 6th Streets in Manhattan on Saturday, Mar. 4 at 10:30 PM. General Admission is free, Dinner tickets are $35. Rebet Asker NY is a musical group dedicated to playing authentic rebetika – a popular genre of Greek urban music developed more than 100 years ago. The rebetiko style is a synthesis of elements of European and traditional Greek music, as well as Byzantine and Ottoman Turkish music. Based in New York and performing throughout the US, the group presents familiar rebetika melodies from a unique and contemporary perspective. Among the performers scheduled are Christos Papadopoulos on bouzouki and vocals, Rena Tsapelas vocals, Mavrothis Kontanis on oud and vocals, and Costas Baltazanis on guitar. Special Menu: Kofte or chicken souvlaki, mezze plate- dolmadakia, tzatziki, feta, and hummus, glass of wine, beer, or raki/ouzo. Online tickets will be on sale until 5PM on the day of the show. If available, some tickets may be purchased at the door. Table reservations can be made online at dromnyc.com or by phone: 212-777-1157.
MARCH 5 TO APRIL 2
NEW YORK – The Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great is celebrated at 9:30 AM every Lenten Sunday (from March 5 to April 2) at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow. Various themes are highlighted every Sunday as part of the Orthodox Tradition of Great Lent. All services are conducted in English. The liturgy is followed by coffee hour with Lenten foods. The full schedule for Great Lent and Holy Week can be found on the parish website’s calendar at www.htocem.org. For more information, contact us at 516-483-3649 or info@htocem.org.
MARCH 10-12
LOS ANGELES – The National Hellenic Student Association (NHSA) of North America is excited to host our Hellenic Weekend & Convention #XVII in Los Angeles, CA, on March 10-12, 2017! NHSA is the umbrella organization for over 50 university chapters of Hellenic Student Associations across North America. The NHSA has two conventions per year offering educational, networking, and social opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, PhD candidates, and alumni. Tickets: $15- $180, depending on the package. The Ultimate Weekend Package includes hotel for Friday and Saturday, admission to all weekend events, and eligibility for attendance scholarships. More information is available online at www.nhsaofamerica.org or by phone: 917-805-3430. To register: www.eventbrite.com/e/hellenic-weekend-i-los-angeles-2017-i-an-international-convention-xvii-tickets-29359286416.
MARCH 26
DETROIT, MICH.
The Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade Committee is announcing the date for this year’s annual parade, set for Sunday, March 26 at 3:00 p.m. ET, which marks the sixteenth year of celebrating Greece and Greek-American culture in Detroit.
The annual Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade features traditional Greek dancers and musicians, handmade floats by local schools and businesses, a variety of church and non-profit groups, collegiate groups and Michigan State University’s “Sparty”, characters from Detroit’s famous “Big Head Corp,” and more. More info: http://www.detroit.greekparades.com/
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