The Greek Cultural Center, in collaboration with the New York Film Academy and Cineaste Magazine, will present a tribute to the memory of internationally-acclaimed Greek filmmaker Theodoros (Theo) Angelopoulos. Reconstruction, his first feature film released in 1970, will be screened. The film will be introduced by Dan Georgakas, a long-time editor of Cineaste magazine, consultant [...]
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Former Gov. Charlie Crist to Speak at Democratic Convention
Republican-turned-Independent former Florida governor Charlie Crist (Cristodoulou) of Greek descent will enjoy another politician re-incarnation when he speaks at the Democratic National Convention that begins on Sept. 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina, CBS News reported. “The Democratic convention will be about bringing people together to continue the progress we’ve made in rebuilding our economy from [...]
Metropolitan Methodios of Boston Gives Prayer at GOP Convention
Metropolitan Methodios of Boston offered the prayer on Aug. 29 at the Republican Party’s Convention in Florida during prime time coverage on television. Methodios has been associated for years with the GOP nominee Mitt Romney, who was governor of Massachusetts. Archbishop of America Demetrios will not be able to attend the convention, as he was [...]
Daughters of Penelope Honor U.S. Reps Berkley, Titus
Congresswoman Shelley Levine Berkley, Nevada/Las Vegas – Iota Phi 1970, 1991 Delta Zeta Woman of the Year, was honored by the Daughters of Penelope at their National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also honored was Dina Titus, former Congresswoman from Nevada. Every other year the Daughters of Penelope hold an event known within their organization [...]
Fox TV Headlines An Animated “Athena”
Following film studios who are producing more movies based on comic book heroes and graphic novels, television studios are turning to them as well. Fox TV is moving ahead with with an adaptation of the relatively obscure graphic novel titled Headache, the tale of a seemingly-ordinary 23-year old woman who discovers she is actually Athena, [...]
AGAPW Honors Tennis Star Eleni Daniilidou in Astoria
The Association of Greek American Professional Women (AGAPW) presented Eleni Daniilidou, Greece’s best professional tennis player, during a special ceremony in Astoria Park, New York, on Aug. 26. Daniilidou is former world #14, participant in three Olympic Games, and has played in all major Grand Slam tournaments, including this year’s Australian, French, Wimbledon, and the [...]
Seattle’s Top 10 Greek Restaurants
A famous Seattle blog released a Top 10 Seattle Greek restaurant list. The writer appeared really enthusiastic about the Greek cuisine. The article refers to restaurants where eaters with a hankering for flaming cheese and moussaka can express their Hellenic allegiances. The order is arbitrary: 10. Myconos Greek Grill 9. Byzantion 8. First Hill Bar [...]
Greek-American Cyclist Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver
A 41-year-old Greek expatriate, Alexandros Motsenigos, was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bike in his neighborhood in the affluent town of Wellesley, Massachusetts by a hit-and-run driver on Aug. 24, police said. Police said they had two people and were seeking witnesses. Police said in a statement that officials located [...]
Olympian Christina Loukas Honored by Metropolis of Chicago
Chicago’s Greek Orthodox Community celebrated two-time Olympian Christina Loukas, welcoming her back home from the 2012 London Games, with a ceremony at the Annunciation Cathedral on Aug. 26. She finished eighth in the 3-meter springboard diving competition, ranking her among the best in the world, although she fell short of winning a medal. Loukas, a [...]
Juno Statue Finds a Home at MFA’s Behrakis Wing
In March, the the George D. and Margo Behrakis Gallery, a wing at the the Boston Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) welcomed a 13-foot marble sculpture of the goddess Juno. Due to its enormous size, the sculpture was airlifted into the gallery through an opening made in the roof. Over the past several months, conservators [...]
Greek Director Pozeli’s Dark Mark on Mediterranean Arts Festival
After a successful beginning, the Between the Seas Festival returns to the East Village, N.Y. for its second summer celebration of contemporary Mediterranean culture, from Aug. 20-26 at the Wild Project, featuring Greek director/performer Olga Pozeli in a solo performance exploring the limits of political corruption and responsibility. Olga – co-founder of critically-acclaimed Noiti Grammi [...]
Joanne Saltas: Daughters of Penelope’s New President
The Daughters of Penelope (DOP,) a pre-eminent international women’s organization, elected Joanne Saltas of Salt Lake City, Utah, as Grand President for the 2012-13 administrative year. Elections were held July 25th at the 90th Annual AHEPA Supreme Convention in Las Vegas. “It is an honor and a great thrill to be elected Grand President,” said [...]
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