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Greek Film Fest Chicago Opens Today

By on September 29, 2011 in Chicago, Events, featured, Festivals, Illinois

The 1st annual Greek Film Fest Chicago! will take place September 29 – October 2, 2011 at the Pickwick Theater in Park Ridge, the new National Hellenic Museum and the Portage Theater (Sunday only) in Chicago. The four-day event will include screenings of internationally-acclaimed films, as well as works from up-and-coming filmmakers. Over the course of [...]

Pasadena Goes Greek This Weekend

By on September 16, 2011 in Events, Festivals, SoCal, West Coast

Pasadena goes Greek this weekend, with the Annual Pasadena Greek Fest, September 16-18 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. “This event has always has been a draw for residents and visitors seeking a culturally diverse and fun event with a myriad of activities for the entire family. Come visit us and we will wine, [...]

Constantine Maroulis to Perform at Dallas Greek Food Fest

By on September 14, 2011 in Events, Festivals, Other, The South

The Greek Food Fest of Dallas, in support of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, will take place September 23-25. Billed as “one of the country’s largest, longest running, and most authentic celebrations of all things Greek,” this is the festival’s 55th year.  The festival will open on Friday with OPA Hour in which visitors will [...]

Greek Film Fest Chicago! Announces Complete Schedule and Lineup

By on September 13, 2011 in Chicago, Events, Festivals, Illinois, News

FilmHellenes, sponsor of Greek Film Fest Chicago! (GFFC) has announced the complete schedule and lineup for its 1st annual festival, to take place September 29 – October 2, 2011 at the Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge, the new National Hellenic Museum (Greektown) and the Portage Theater in Chicago. The four-day event will include screenings of [...]

Indianapolis Goes Greek This Weekend

By on September 9, 2011 in Events, Festivals

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Carmel, Indiana will host its 38th annual Greek festival September 9-10.  Highlights include dance performance by the Holy Trinity Hellenic Dance Troupes, live Greek music and more.  9/11 Commemoration will be held both evenings.  

St. Mary’s in Minneapolis Hosts 23rd Annual Greek Festival

By on September 9, 2011 in Events, Festivals

St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church in Minneapolis, Minn. Will host their 23rd annual Minneapolis Greek Festival – A Taste of Greece. September 9-11. Festival highlights include Taste of Greece 5K Run/Walk for Children with Autism Deserve Education (CADE) and Kids 1K Fun Run.There will be wine tastings, Greek dance performances, church tours, cooking demonstrations and [...]

Toledo Church Hosts 41st Annual Greek American Festival

By on September 8, 2011 in Events, Festivals, Ohio

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Toledo, Ohio will host their 41st annual Greek-American Festival starting September 9.   This year’s festival features a memorial service Sunday marking the 10th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The service will be conducted by the Rev. Aristotle Damaskos and the Rev. Chris Hadgigeorge. Remarks will be delivered [...]

Greek Film Fest Chicago! Announces 2011 Lineup

By on September 7, 2011 in Chicago, Events, featured, Festivals, News

FilmHellenes, sponsor of Greek Film Fest Chicago! (GFFC), has announced the featured films for its 1st annual festival, to take place September 29 – October 2, 2011 at the Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge, the new National Hellenic Museum (Halsted at Van Buren) and the Portage Theater (Sunday only) in Chicago.     The Festival’s program categories are: Hellenic Current (recent narrative features, short subjects, animation, feature [...]

Chicago’s World Music Festival to Feature Megitza Quartet

By on September 7, 2011 in Chicago, Events, Festivals

From September 15 to 22, the City of Chicago transforms into a global center for the best of today’s international music when the 13th annual World Music Festival: Chicago 2011 returns. Presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture (COTC), the city-wide, multi-venue, eight-day [...]

4th Annual NYC Greek Film Festival Launches on October 23rd

By on October 16, 2010 in East Coast, Events, Festivals, New York, News

In its fourth year running, the New York City Greek Film Festival is “getting better and better every year” states Stamatis Ghikas, its festival manager. This year the opening night held in Astoria, Queens will be October 23rd and opening night in Manhattan will be October 26th. The NYC Greek Film Festival is presented annually [...]

Omaha Greek Festival

By on August 19, 2010 in Events, Festivals

A celebration of the Greek culture will take place, the well-known Omaha Greek Festival. There one can find wonderful Greek foods, drink Greek wine, enjoy Greek dancers, listen to Greek music. The annual celebration of all things Greek will be at Lewis & Clark Landing downtown on the riverfront. Visitors will have the opportunity to [...]

“Saturday’s Salon Night” in Maine has Greek Poetry & Musical Theme

By on July 28, 2010 in Events, Festivals

This Saturday’s Salon Night will feature poetry and music inspired by Greece. In the gallery, the photos of “Vintage Greece” by Audrey Gottlieb of York will set the stage for poet professor Mary Snell and musician Carol Coronis. Salon Night runs from 7 to 9 p.m. July 31st at The Red Door Pottery Studio at 44 [...]