Eclipses Group Theater Presents the Greek Play Project NY
NEW YORK – Eclipses Group Theater New York (EGTNY) presents The Greek Play Project New York, a series of public staged readings in collaboration with the Greek Play Project (www.greek-theatre.gr) and...
View ArticleGreek Interns at Simon Fraser Univ. for “Rebooting the Greek Language” Program
On Monday, April 16th, 2018, three Greek interns arrived at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Centre for Hellenic Studies at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada. This cohort includes a Graphic...
View ArticleSecond Homeland: Kiriakou Greek Book Launch, Whistleblowing Talk
ATHENS – Unafraid of jail after revealing CIA torture methods, former spy-turned-whistleblower John Kiriakou is back in the Greek capital where he worked to break up the notorious November 17 terrorist...
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Greek-American Artist Michael Papadakis “Paints” with the Sun
NEW YORK – “I wanted to become a traveler and an artist, but I didn’t want to carry all the weight of my equipment in my backpack,” said Michael Papadakis, a Greek-American artist who uses the sun’s...
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Jimmy Pantelidis Beats Pancreatic Cancer, Conquers Boston Marathon
BOSTON – In February 2017, Jimmy Pantelidis was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, a challenge he tackled full-on, as he does all the challenges of life. He vowed to beat cancer and also run the Boston...
View ArticleCappella Romana Concert Explores Venice in the East: Renaissance Crete
PORTLAND, OR – The professional vocal ensemble based in Portland, Cappella Romana presents the extraordinary concert Venice in the East: Renaissance Crete for three performances beginning in Seattle,...
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Ta Filarakia – Bromance, with Tzortzoglou, Pantelidis, Karydis, April 27- May...
ASTORIA – The comedy Ta Filarakia – Bromance, directed by Lukas Skipitaris and with text adaptation by Giorgos Vouros, stars Stratos Tzortzoglou, Manos Pantelidis, and Tasos Karydis. The play opens...
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Hellenic Film Society’s Greek Film Expo in New York (Photos)
NEW YORK – The Hellenic Film Society USA (HFS) announced its first ever Greek Film Expo, a showcase for six outstanding Greek comedies and dramas, to be screened April 27-May 3 in the New York...
View ArticleJudge Delays Ruling on Andrea Constand’s Confidante
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Bill Cosby’s lawyers want jurors at his sexual assault retrial to hear from accuser Andrea Constand’s confidante before deliberations get underway next week — but they’re having...
View ArticleAmb. Lalacos at USC on Greece: Economy Improving, Pillar of Regional Stability
LOS ANGELES, CA – For the first time in many years the Greek community in Los Angeles had the opportunity to welcome the Ambassador of Greece to the United States. Amb.Haris Lalacos and his wife, Anna,...
View ArticleGreek-American John Stamos Inspired by Youth Gun Control Protests (Video)
At the WE Day event in California, John Stamos, Lily Collins and Dierks Bentley discuss being inspired by the teen-organized gun control protests. “They are using their voices in such a powerful way....
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Prof. Tsoukalas Lecture on The Greek Revolution as a Global Event (200 Years...
NEW YORK – A fascinating lecture was given by Professor Konstantinos Tsoukalas, President of the Hellenic Foundation for Culture, on The Greek Revolution as a Global Event (200 Years Later). The event...
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Evzones Intro’d at Federation’s Final Meeting before the Parade (Vid & Pics)
ASTORIA – The presence of the Evzones, the Presidential Guard, who will be marching on 5th Avenue, as well as some of the official guests who will be on the official dais on Sunday, were the most...
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Pan Arcadian Federation Launches Registry Project, New Website
NEW YORK – The Pan Arcadian Federation of America launched its Arcadian Registry Project and a new website at a reception on Aril 20 at the Metropolitan Club in Manhattan. The informative event...
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Greek American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey Honors Past Presidents
GARFIELD, NJ – The Greek American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey held its Annual Awards Gala, honoring the Chamber’s Past Presidents, at The Venetian in Garfield, on April 19. The honorees were:...
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Greek Independence Day Parade History
NEW YORK – Greek Independence Day is celebrated everywhere Greeks reside, across the globe. Parades have been a part of the commemoration since the first part of the 20th century in the United States....
View ArticleStudents’ Artwork on Display at St. Demetrios Astoria Exhibition (Vid)
ASTORIA – The opening of the annual exhibition of students’ artwork and handicrafts was held on April 19 at the St. Demetrios Elementary School in Astoria, in the special room “Nikos Andriotis.”...
View ArticleObituaries in Greek-American Community
GORITSAS, RAINA WORCESTER, MA (from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, published on Apr. 7) – Raina Goritsas, 18, was called home to heaven on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Raina born and resided in...
View ArticleAHEPA in Reading, PA Celebrates its 93rd Anniversary
READING, PA – “Never underestimate the power of your character. You never know how many people are watching.” That was the essence of the message about the power of character that keynote speaker Dr....
View ArticleHelping Women Make Better Decisions Event in Midtown Manhattan
NEW YORK – Inspiring and Educating Women to Make Better Decisions by “America’s #1 Phobia Relief Expert” Kalliope Barlis, author of the Phobia Relief: From Fear to Freedom, takes place on April 25. The...
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