For the fourth year, Kronos Gyros & Cafe in Chicago will be offering free gyros, with more than 50 restaurants taking part, asking only that those partaking consider making a donation to the Fisher House Foundation to help military family members. The deal is available on Aug. 28 and is sponsored by Kronos Foods, which [...]
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‘Kouzina’ Gastronomy Event at the National Hellenic Museum of Chicago
The National Hellenic Museum of Chicago is organizing its 5th Annual Kouzina event for September 20 (6-9p.m.) in collaboration with eminent Greek-American and Philhellene chefs and talented cooks. The signature event aims at raising funds fo the museum to help preserve Hellenism in the United States. This year’s Kouzina is co-chaired by NHM Board Members [...]
Skyline Restorations Golf Classic Raises $76,000 for Charity
The Greek-American construction firm, Skyline Restorations, based in Long Island, N.Y., raised $76,000 in its 4th annual Golf Classic, to benefit the charity Smile Train. Visitors had the opportunity to enjoy their favorite sport and mingle with fellow Greek-Americans and others from the construction industry while raising money for Smile Train, an organization that provides [...]
Oedipus El Rey Performance in Chicago: A Sexy, Modern Take Focusing on Latin Gangs of the USA
Oedipus was a mythical Greek King of Thebes, who, according to Sophocles, killed his father and married his mother. This strange but typical ancient Greek myth became known worldwide, especially when Sigmund Freud decided to name his theory of the psychodynamics that binds a young boy to his mother after the hero in the Oedipal [...]
John Calamos of Chicago’s National Hellenic Museum Tries to Make the World See the Contributions of Greek-Americans Abroad
John Calamos is a successful businessman of Greek heritage. He founded Calamos Asset Management in 1977 and since then, he excels in the money management and investment sectors in the USA. Talking to chicagobusiness.com, he commented his position as chairman of the board of trustees in the Chicago-based National Hellenic Museum as well his homeland’s difficult [...]
Ancient Greek Forged Coin Battles it Out in Chicago Court
Ancient Greek coins have traveled all cross the world in the hands of rich collectors. Despite the seemingly unending wealth of the ancient Greek world, there are cases when items sold as ancient Greek are nothing but elaborate forgeries. That’s how the story goes for a similar case in Chicago, brought to light by courthousenews.com [...]
Kouzina Event Hosted by National Hellenic Museum of Chicago
The National Hellenic Museum invites people of Chicago to attend one more interesting event, as always focused on Greek culture. On Thursday, September 20th museum staff are offering a gourmet night for everyone interested in Greek cuisine. Top chefs from around the country including George Alpogiannis, Jimmy Bannos, John Boudavas, George Bumbaris, Jack Funderberg and [...]
Summer ‘Young Muses’ Event for Kids at the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago
The National Hellenic Museum is situated in the heart of Chicago’s Greektown and organizes many interesting events all year round. Officials of the Museum try to “prove that Greeks are a small part of America’s history” and thus, this fascinating place calls Greeks as well Americans to visit its exhibitions. And because a trip to [...]
National Hellenic Museum of Chicago Appointed New Director, Connie Mourtoupalas
Connie Mourtoupalas, whose family emigrated to the USA in 1966, was elected new director of the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago. It is America’s most important museum featuring Greek history, culture and arts from the ancient through modern times. Mrs Mourtoupalas has been working for the Greek Embassy in Washington DC for the past 16 [...]
PAA’s AGAPE on the Terrace Raises $75,000 for Charities in Crete
The Pancretan Association of America’s Philanthropic Committee hosted its first annual Agape on the Terrace fundraiser on June 8 on the rooftop terrace of the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago. The event, along with silent and live auctions, raised more than$75,000 to benefit orphans, adults and the elderly in Crete in need of healthcare. The fundraiser will [...]
Christina Loukas Makes U.S. Olympic Team for the 2nd time
Christina Loukas finished second on the 3-meter springboard diving trials to grab a spot on her second straight Olympic team. The Greek community of Illinois is going to be very well-represented by Riverwood’s Christina Loukas in the upcoming Olympics in London. Loukas is known internationally as the best American female medal contender and has been steadily [...]
PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation Hosts Stellar 10th Annual Gala; Honors Alexander Payne
It was a night filled with great pride, heartfelt passion and true promise for the 40 “best and brightest” star scholarship recipients, their families and the more than 450 guests who attended the stellar event that featured Academy Award winning filmmaker, Alexander Payne as the 2012 Paradigm Recipient and Chicago’s own Dean Richards, Emmy Award [...]
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