The official ribbon-cutting of the new building hosting the National Hellenic Museum of Chicago has been covered by many big US media, which dedicated long reports on the artifacts displayed at the Museum and the importance of its uniqueness in the USA. Citing the museum’s executive director Stephanie Vlahakis, CBS wrote that “This museum is [...]
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The New National Hellenic Museum Officially Open
Today, Chicago’s new National Hellenic Museum, the first of its kind in the United States, officially opened to the public. The stunning 40,000 square foot facility was unveiled on December 8 with a special[...]
National Hellenic Museum of Chicago to Open in December
The National Hellenic Museum is the only major museum in the United States dedicated to telling the story of Greek history, culture and arts from ancient times to today. The Museum connects all generations – past, present, and future – to the rich heritage of Greek history and the Greek American experience. Located at the [...]
Visitors Get a Sneak Peek at New National Hellenic Museum
This month, the National Hellenic Museum, the newest thing in ancient history, welcomes its first visitors for a month-long preview. The new museum opened its doors on November 8, allowing visitors to be among the first to experience Chicago’s newest cultural The only museum in the US devoted to telling the story of Greek history, [...]
Chicago’s Greektown Comes Alive with Kouzina
Day 2 of the National Hellenic Museum‘s Kouzina kept the buzz going, as a sold-out crowd gathered for a Premium Dinner, from Food Network star and Owner/Executive Chef of Taxim, David Schneider. The four course dinner, with wine pairings by Ted Diamantis of Diamond Imports, took the senses on a gastronomic adventure. Each dish was [...]
Kouzina Gives First Peek at New National Hellenic Museum
The new National Hellenic Museum in Chicago, opened its doors last evening, for Kouzina, a three-day extravaganza of Greek food, wine and culture. For many, it was their first look at the newly constructed museum. The stunning 40,000 square foot facility will officially open later this fall. A capacity crowd tasted specialties from various area [...]
Greek Film Fest Chicago! Announces 2011 Lineup
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 [...]
Diane Kochilas is Honorary Chairperson of National Hellenic Museum’s “Kouzina” Event
Diane Kochilas, famed chef and cookbook author, is the honorary chairperson for Kouzina, the National Hellenic Museum‘s three-day celebration of Greek food, wine and culture, set for September 21-23, at the new museum, at 333 S. Halsted in Greektown. The first night features a Chef Tasting. Guests will sample delicacies from dozens of Chicago’s trendiest [...]
Greek Film Fest Chicago! to Open with “Gold Dust”
FilmHellenes, sponsor of Greek Film Fest Chicago! (GFFC), has announced the featured films for its 1st annual festival, 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, ATTENBERG, PLATO’S ACADEMY, EDUART, and the Academy-Award-nominated, DOGTOOTH, as well as works from up-and-coming filmmakers, including THE [...]
Mayor Daley, Others Gather to Celebrate National Hellenic Museum
Chicago’s Mayor Richard M. Daley, among other notable guests, including Congressman Danny Davis and Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr., plus a virtual ‘Who’s Who’ of Greek Chicago, gathered in Greektown on August 27 to celebrate the completion of the first phase of construction of the new National Hellenic Museum. It was also as a kickoff for [...]
Heritage Ride for Hellenic Pride to Benefit Museum
The Greek American Motorcyle Association (GAMA) has teamed up with the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago for a motorcycle fundraising ride to benefit the museum. Heritage Ride for Hellenic Pride will take place on July 31. Founded in the mid 1990s by John Corasis and his cousin Deno Bisbikis, GAMA brings together Greek Americans who [...]
Percy Jackson “Invades” Hellenic Museum
The National Hellenic Museum in Chicago is buzzing with the sights and sounds of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: A Look Inside the Lightning Thief.” The action-packed film, based on the popular book series by Rick Riordan, is the hottest thing since Harry Potter. The stories are based on figures from Greek mythology; the first [...]
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