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Pasadena Goes Greek This Weekend

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, [...]

Princeton Basketball Player Signs with Aris

Dan Mavraides, a senior at Princeton University from San Mateo, CA, is the latest Greek-American to go to Greece to play ball. The 22 year-old star basketball player recently signed with Aris in Thessaloniki for the next three seasons. His contract took affect September 1. The talented young point guard is very excited about his new [...]

Kalomira.net Celebrates 7 Years Online

Kalomira.net, known as singer Kalomira’s #1 forum, is celebrating 7 years online. Featuring the American-born Kalomira who shot to stardom after winning Fame Story 2 in Greece, the website includes all the latest information on the singer. Read a complete bio, view pictures and video, join the fan club and soon, shop. She thanked her [...]

Daren & Evan Metropoulos Honored by the Eagle & Badge Foundation

The Los Angeles Police Protective League’s (LAPPL) Eagle & Badge Foundation hosted a gala to celebrate 10 years of the foundation’s commitment to supporting Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers, their families and the children in the communities they protect and serve. The evening paid tribute to the Lakers Organization, including owner Jerry Buss and [...]

George Argyros: “Greece Needs Tough Medicine”

In an exclusive interview Ambassador Argyros talks about the crisis in Greece, US Politics and Libya.

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Ambassador John Negroponte Addresses World Affairs Council of Orange County

The World Affairs Council of Orange County presented Greek-American Ambassador John Negroponte to a prominent audience of members and guests during its annual Spring Gala Celebrition on May 12 . Ambassador Negroponte spoke about “America’s Foreign Policy in a World in Turmoil.” Ambassador John D. Negroponte has been ambassador to Honduras, Mexico, the Philippines, the [...]

Day Long “Iliad” Reading at Getty Museum, Malibu

A special event at the famous Getty Museum in Malibu, California, was held last Saturday and was organized by the International Greek Theatre, with main characters the “Readers of Homer.” This special event, which proved once again that the poetry of Homer continues to travel around the world and fascinate crowded audiences, took place in [...]

Chancellor Linda Katehi in a Tell All Interview

UC Davis Chancellor Dr. Linda Katehi talks about her life, the importance of science & technology for the US and the economic crisis in Greece

“Diva” Teaches Lessons, Reminds Women They are Strong

BOOK REVIEW We all make mistakes; we’re only human. Sometimes we make the same mistakes over and over. Fortunately, it is possible to learn from others’ mistakes, and that’s what is presented in The Diva Doctrine: 16 Universal Principles Every Women Needs to Know, by Patricia Volonakis Davis. The book will be released next month.   [...]

American Hellenic Council to Honor Katehi, Vlahakis, Anagnostopoulos, and Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen

On Saturday April 9, 2011 the American Hellenic Council of Southern California (AHC), a political organization which promotes Greek-American interests, will host its 36th Annual Honors Dinner Dance at the Omni Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. Each year, AHC celebrates the achievements of dedicated political and community leaders who have made major contributions to Hellenic [...]

Daphne’s California Greek Unveils New Brand Identity

Less than a year after being purchased out of bankruptcy, the San Diego-based Greek fast casual chain known as Daphne’s Greek Cafe has a new name, California-inspired menu and plans for an updated look. Now based in Carlsbad, the renamed Daphne’s California Greek restaurant company announced this week its plans for the makeover of the [...]

FBI Honors 11 Greek Officers at U.S. Embassy, Athens

Eleven Greek officers, both men and women, received cooperation awards by the FBI during a ceremony taking place in the house of the American ambassador. The American embassy in Athens honored today eleven members of the Hellenic police.  The police took part in a mission searching for three kidnapped children by their own fathers in [...]