Our Everyday Greek: Actors, Ethos and Hypocrisy: Greek–English Connections
Though many English words from the performing arts’ field come from the Greek theatrical tradition, the English word for the actor doesn’t come from Greek. The ancient one was υποκριτής (hypocrite) and...
View ArticleObituaries in Greek-American Community
PANOS, CHRISTOS SHREVEPORT, LA (from the Shreveport Times, published on Feb. 24) – Christos Gregory Panos, 83, of Shreveport, died peacefully at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center on February 21. Magda,...
View ArticleGoing on in Our Community
THRU MARCH 23 MANHATTAN – Garden Muses, a solo exhibition of recent paintings by Greek-born artist Margaret Tsirantonakis is on view February 23-March 23 at the Prince Street Gallery, 530 West 25th...
View ArticleNHSA Selects Chicago for Conference: Inspiring Next-Gen Leaders
The National Hellenic Student Association (NHSA) of North America has announced that its 21st Convention will be held in Chicago, April 5-7. With the theme Inspiring Next-Gen Leaders, this conference...
View ArticleHellenic Film Society Presents Olympia with Post-Screening Talk with Olympia...
ASTORIA – The Hellenic Film Society USA will present a screening of Olympia, a new documentary about Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis, at the Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Avenue in...
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ACS Athens to Honor Stephanie E. Joannides in Alumni Achievement Award Event
WASHINGTON – ACS Athens (American Community Schools) will honor alumna Stephanie E. Joannides, Senior Superior Court Judge, Anchorage Alaska, class of ‘71, with this year’s “Lifetime Achievement...
View ArticleHoly Cross Whitestone Announces School Partnership with St. Demetrios
WHITESTONE – Following the celebration of the Divine Liturgy and the Litany of the icons for the First Sunday of Lent, known as the Sunday of Orthodoxy, on March 17, Fr. Dionysios Anagnostopoulos,...
View ArticleScenes of Infinite Beauty at the Leadership 100 in Florida
BOCA RATON – Scenes of infinite beauty took place in the presence of Archbishop Demetrios of America at the recent Conference of the Leadership 100 in Florida with protagonist George Tsandikos,...
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NJ Businessman Pleads Not Guilty in Slaying Greek Woman and Her Family
FREEHOLD, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey businessman accused of killing his brother, his brother’s Greek-American wife and two children has pleaded not guilty to felony murder and other charges. A public...
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Athenian’s Society of NY Celebrates Greek Independence Day with Cultural...
ASTORIA – In celebration of Greek Independence Day, March 25, 1821, the Athenian’s Society of New York presented a cultural evening which including the screening of a historical documentary, Walks in...
View ArticleBolaris: Greeks Residing in UK to Vote Normally in EU Elections
Deputy Foreign Minister Markos Bolaris on Tuesday presented to parliament a draft amendment for ensuring that Greek citizens in the UK can vote in the European elections without any problems. “The...
View ArticleHoly Cross School of Theology Observes Great Lent
BROOKLINE – The community of the Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts observed the start of Great and Holy Lent with a day-long retreat on Clean...
View ArticleMemory Eternal Presvytera Anastasia Karastamatis
SANTA CRUZ, CA – Presvytera Anastasia Karastamatis fell asleep in California at the age of 75. She was born in Nea Anchialos (near Volos), Greece on February 10, 1940 to her proud parents, Hrisoula and...
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Documentary Premiere Screening in Tarpon Springs, Dancing as One
TARPON SPRINGS, FL –The premiere screening of the documentary Dancing as One which reveals the vibrant traditional culture of the Greek community of Tarpon Springs took place on March 14 at...
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Queens Elected Officials Celebrate Greek Independence Day & Community Leaders...
ASTORIA – The elected officials of Queens celebrated Greek Independence Day with traditional dances, awards, and speeches, on March 15 at the Stathakion Cultural Center in Astoria. New York State...
View ArticleJohn Stamos Continues Pranks with Jonas Brothers
LOS ANGELES – Greek-American actor John Stamos continues his pranks on Instagram aimed at the Jonas Brothers, the recently reunited boy band. The humorous jabs began when Stamos wore a Jonas Brothers...
View ArticleNHM Greek Independence Day Family Celebration
CHICAGO – On Saturday, March 23, the National Hellenic Museum will hold its annual Greek Independence Day Family Celebration. The program features students in the NHM Greek Language Program performing...
View ArticleSen. Gianaris Celebrates Queens at the State Capitol (Video)
ALBANY, NY – Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris welcomed leaders from Queens to Albany on Tuesday, March 19 to celebrate the annual “Queens Day” at the state Capitol. In his speech, he spoke...
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Cathedral School Students’ Writing Inspired by Art Exhibition at Greek Consulate
NEW YORK – The eighth graders of The Cathedral School, accompanied by their English/Modern Greek Teacher Panagiota Lilikaki, visited the Consulate General of Greece in New York on February 15 and...
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President Trump Honors Greek Independence Day at White House (Vids & Pics)
WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump was delighted to welcome a throng of leaders and members of the Greek-American Community that was dominated by enthusiastic supporters to the annual celebration...
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