Today, April 22, Earth Day is celebrating its 43rd year as over one billion people in countries around the world help make the world a little “greener.” The very first Earth Day in 1970 led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and [...]
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Rita Wilson Performing in NYC Through April 20
As her husband Tom Hanks performs on Broadway in “Lucky Man,” Rita Wilson is taking the stage to sing songs from her album AM/FM at New York City nightclub 54 Below, with performances through April 20. The actress, and “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” and “Mamma Mia!” producer, released her debut solo album in 2012. [...]
Greek Actress Set to Star in Solo Play in NYC
Greek-British/American actress Kathryn Hunter is gearing up for her solo play, “Kafka’s Monkey,” in New York City next week. The performance is being presented by Theater for a New Audience at the Baryshnikov Arts Center. The play, an adaptation of Franz Kafka’s “A Report to an Academy,” stars Hunter as Red Peter, a reluctantly civilized ape [...]
Filmmaker Gets Greenlight to Begin Filming ‘Papou’ in Michigan
Young filmmaker Michael Angelo Zervos has been given approval to begin shooting his feature film debut, “Papou,” in Michigan. The 24-year-old will get behind the camera to tell the story of a grandfather named Archie and the bond with his grandson, Demetri. The cast features Yorgo Voyagis, Evan Kole and popular Greek-American comedian Basile. Also attached [...]
Ben and Jerry’s Introduces Even More Greek Frozen Yogurt Flavors
Seems the Greek frozen yogurt business is doing rather well for ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s. After recently introducing a Liz Lemon flavor in honor of Tina Fey’s character on “30 Rock,” the company just released two additional flavors – Pineapple Passionfruit and Vanilla Honey Caramel. The tag line for the new flavors encourages people to [...]
Sounds of Greece @ SXSW: Imam Baildi Ready for the American Dream
Imam Baildi is the first young Greek band that has managed to bring Greek music from the 40s, 50s and 60s to an audience around the world. Their music is based on remixing songs by legendary composers and singers, as well as combining them with new sounds and production techniques to make them contemporary. As [...]
Sounds of Greece @ SXSW: Stereo Mike Ready to Take Over Austin
Stereo Mike, one of the Greek artists participating in the Sounds of Greece at SXSW event, talks about his success, as well as his upcoming performance in Austin. This year marks the first time Greek music will have a presence at the hugely popular SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. The event, which highlights music, film [...]
Olympia and Apollo Dukakis Star Together in Shakespeare & Company Play
Siblings Olympia and Apollo Dukakis are hitting the stage together for “Mother Courage and Her Children,” a play presented by Shakespeare & Company. Considered by many to be one of the greatest plays of the 20th Century, “Mother Courage and Her Children” is set against the backdrop of the Thirty Years War and follows the fate [...]
John Varvatos Relaunches Website
Menswear designer John Varvatos has a new look to his website thanks to a relaunch on Tuesday. The site – www.johnvarvatos.com - now features a section for each of the designer’s collections, including John Varvatos U.S.A. and Boys, John Varvatos Collection, Converse by John Varvatos as well as Fragrances. The agency behind Tory Burch and Alexander [...]
Greek-Austrian Designer Debuts Lingerie Line for ASOS
Greek-Austrian designer Marios Schwab, who has created high-fashion apparel, including gorgeous Grecian inspired sandals, has branched out to lingerie for the popular ASOS website. The collection, Kallisti, which launches this fall, is the first time Schwab is designing undergarments and he plans to expand the line every year over the next few years. He first [...]
Aliki Vougiouklaki is Covergirl for New Book
Ali Smith’s novel Artful is out on bookshelves, and the interesting cover choice would notably catch the eye of those familiar with famous Greek actress Aliki Vougiouklaki. Artful is narrated by a character who is haunted—literally—by a former lover, the writer of a series of lectures about art and literature. The book is about the things art can do, the [...]
Platon: The Greek Who Captured Most World Leaders
Greek-Brit Platon has been a photographer for 25 years and counting. His images are likely a snapshot in your mind that you’ve seen through one media outlet or another – whether on television, web, or even a poster you may have passed on the street. He’s captured moments in time around the world with the [...]
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