The Greek Embassy in Washington honored the students who successfully participated in the Greek Language Adequacy Exams in May 2011, on the day of celebration of Greek Letters and the Feast Day of the Three Hierarchs. On Sunday, the 22nd of January, Antonis Marmarinos, Counselor for Education of the Embassy of Greece in Washington D.C, [...]
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Official NY Presentation of Tango Acropolis 2012
Tango Acropolis 2012 will be officially presented to a US audience in NY on January 28 and 29, at the Greek-owned venue Lafayette Grill on Franklin Street, NY, 10013. Under the auspices of the Greek and Argentine Consulate in New York and the Ministry of Culture of Buenos Aires, the event takes place within the [...]
Greek-Born Multi-Instrumentalist Spyros Koliavasilis to Perform in Bethesda
Spyros Koliavasilis will perform with his two bands — Mortes and the Mediterranean Colors — at a benefit concert for the Greek School of The Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Bethesda on Saturday. Originally from Greece, Koliavasilis plays music from his homeland and the greater Mediterranean region on as many as 14 different [...]
“Greece: Staying with the Euro vs. Default and Exit” Dinner – Lecture in Los Angeles, CA
On Sunday, February 2, 2012, the American Hellenic Council and the Hellenic University Club of Southern California, in association with the Basil P. Caloyeras Center for Modern Greek Studies, will host a Dinner – Lecture at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles with the subject of “Greece: Staying with the Euro vs. Default and Exit”. [...]
First Greek-American Library Inaugurated in New York City
The inauguration of the first Greek-American library, established and operated in New York City, was celebrated on Friday, January 20, 2012 at the Pan-Macedonian Studies Center in Whitestone, New York. The inauguration and blessing of the new Greek-American library was officiated by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America. In 1995, Elias Neofytides founded the Pan-Macedonian [...]
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Celebrates The Greek Letters and Three Hierarchs
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has organized several events to celebrate the Greek Letters and the Feast Day of the Three Hierarchs, St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory the Theologian and St. John Chrysostom. On Saturday, January 28, at 5:00 p.m. His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America will present the Three Hierarchs Awards of [...]
Agora Gallery To Host New Eleni Tsotsorou Exhibition in February
Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the captivating work of Greek artist Eleni Tsotsorou in Elemental Realms. The exhibition is scheduled to run from February 10, 2012 through March 1, 2012 (opening reception: Thursday, February 16, 2012). Eleni Tsotsorou’s artwork has developed in a non-linear manner over time, reflecting the artist’s psychology at the moment of [...]
Archbishop Demetrios of America Presents Three Hierarchs Awards of Excellence
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America organized a series of events in celebration of Greek Letters and the Feast Day of the Three Hierarchs, St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory the Theologian and St. John Chrysostom. On Saturday, January 28, at 5:00 p.m. His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America will present the Three Hierarchs Awards [...]
Ladies Philoptochos Society Raises Money for At-Risk Childrens’ School
A Vasilopita dinner was held on January 8th, hosted by the Ladies Philoptochos (“friends of the poor”) Society of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Wilkes-Barre. At the dinner, parishioners raised approximately $1,000 for St. Basil Academy, a residential school for at-risk students run by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in Garrison. From left to [...]
Andrew Liveris and Nicole Petallides to Address Leadership 100 Conference
Andrew Liveris, Nicole Petallides and Rev. Fr. Charles Joanides will address a prominent crowd of Greek-Americans at the 21st annual Leadership 100 conference which will take place February 9th-12th, 2012 at The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach, Manalapan, Florida. The conference is the most important function of Leadership 100, one of the most prestigious Greek-American organizations. Andrew N. [...]
Tennessee Couple of Greek Origin Named Business Legends of the Year
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has named Jim and the late Doris Demos 2011 Business Legends of the Year, as the chamber announced Wednesday. The Chamber will honor the couple at the Chamber’s annual Business at its Best celebration on Friday, Feb. 3, at the Embassy Suites Murfreesboro Hotel and Conference Center. Jim and [...]
Greek Singer Panos Kiamos to Perform in North America
Panos Kiamos is preparing for his first ever North American Tour starting in January 2012. His new album, entitled “Olokainourgios”, went 10x platinum in one day! He’s considered one of the most popular and beloved Greek singers, because of his anti-star attitude and his friendly relationship with the audience. He has worked with some of [...]
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02 / 10 Greek Investor Anastasios Economou to Hold a Talk at IU’s Kelley School of Business
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02 / 10 Archangel Michael GOC Presents 2012 Greek Festival
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02 / 10 US Media Focus on Greek Financial Developments
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02 / 09 Tyne Daly as Maria Callas of “Master Class”
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07 / 23 St. Nicholas of Manhattan in Ruins while Mosque Rises
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08 / 03 George Demos Tells Fox News We Must Rebuild St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at Ground Zero
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12 / 27 Greek Orthodox Community of America Renounced Anti-Semitic Statements by Metropolitan Seraphim of Piraeus
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02 / 09 St. George Community of Lynn, Massachusetts, Refuses to Pay its Contribution to the Archdiocese
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