The Disneyland Resort in California will be hosting Opa! A Celebration of Greece, from May 25 to 27. It is the first time such an event has taken place in Disneyland and it will offer a series of authentic Greek experiences addressed to both children and adults. Mickey Mouse will be dressed in traditional “fustanella” [...]
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Mickey Mouse in Fustanella
Opa! A Celebration of Greece, from May 25-27 at Disneyland Resort, California, featuring music, dance, art, food, history among others, is certainly a choice for those who love Greece. Festivities will take place in “It’s a small world” Mall in Disneyland Park and Paradise Gardens in Disney California Adventure Park. Each day from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., these two [...]
Sounds of Greece Rocked SXSW: Watch Video & Interviews
SXSW 2013 went Greek this year with the sounds of some of GREECE’s top music exponents, including MTV Best Greek Act award winner Stereo Mike, Imam Baildi and Plastic Flowers. Brothers Lysandros and Orestis Falireas and their eight-piece band called Imam Baildi performed on Friday, March 15th, at the International Day Stage of the Austin [...]
Papathanasiou Film Wins Seattle Festival
The Nymphs of Hindu Kush, directed by Anneta Papathanasiou, won the first place prize at the first South Asian International Documentary Festival in Seattle, Washington that was held on Feb. 23-24. The documentary was also nominated for the best documentary-award at the Sichuan TV Festival of China, and has participated in major film events in [...]
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 [...]
Karavokiros Keeps Mobile Dancing to OPA!
For more than 20 years, Mike Karavokiros, a chemical engineer at Chevron Pascagoula Refinery, has honored his Greek identity by making sure that Greek dancing remains alive in Mobile, Alabama. His students will host a dance during Greek Fest, Nov. 1-3 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Karavokiros learned the dances while growing up in [...]
Markopoulos Tabbed for Pheidippides Award in N.Y.
One of Greece’s best-known composers, Yannis Markopoulos, give a concert in New York, where he will also receive the 2012 Pheidippides Award in honor of his great offer to Hellenism. He has had a long and distinguished career and became internationally known through his works, particularly for his score to the hit British TV series [...]
N.Y. Greek Film Festival Screens Oct. 17
Thousands of people will have the opportunity to watch trailers from Modern Greek films from uncompromising filmmakers. The screenings will be part of the 6th Annual Greek Film Festival held in New York City. Festival Director James DeMetro told the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (AMNA): “Come to celebrate with us the Greek creativity in culture,” noting [...]
Atlanta Greek Festival Speeds Up With iPads
The 37th Atlanta Greek Festival is aiming to attract visitors from the metro Atlanta area with Greek food as well as drinks, festivities and fun. Cashiers this year will be using iPads to keep tabs and speed the lines. According to Neighbour Newspapers, the Chairman of the Festival, Sandy Papadopoulos said: “We traditionally have a [...]
Coming Soon to Chicago, Greek Film Fest!
Greek Film Fest Chicago! 2012 will be a movie oasis for cinema-lovers this autumn. The festival will be held from Oct. 4-8 to showcase a new wave of Greek films and directors with an array of films. On Oct. 8, festival officials will present the award-winning documentary Kisses to the Children from 2011, written and [...]
2012 LA GreekFest Welcomes Thanos Petrelis; Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson to Host
One of the most popular Greek festivals in Southern California kicks off Friday, September 7 at 5pm. Actor Tom Hanks and his actress/musician wife Rita Wilson will take to the stage once again to host some of the festivities at the L.A. GreekFest. This year’s special guest is popular Greek singer Thanos Petrelis, who will [...]
Pasadena GreekFest Gearing up to Celebrate 54th Year
GreekFest is celebrating 54 years in Pasadena beginning Friday, September 14. The 3-day festival, which runs through Sunday, September 16, will take place at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia. With everything from Greek souvlaki and salad to baklava and other Mediterranean delicacies, the festival promises to be a good time for all. As part of [...]
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