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Michael and Mary Jaharis donated $10 million dollars to the Art Institute of Chicago where Mrs. Mary Jahari has studied fine arts. With this donation, the galleries dedicated to Greek, Roman and Byzantine art will be renovated and expanded....

Michael and Mary Jaharis donated $10 million dollars to the Art Institute of Chicago where Mrs. Mary Jahari has studied fine arts. With this donation, the galleries dedicated to Greek, Roman and Byzantine art will be renovated and expanded....

The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) and the Mies van der Rohe Society will co-host an event on Thursday, May 19th that will explore the blend of classical Greek influences and constructivist form in Mies van der Rohe’s architecture. Titled "Classical...

American historian and academic Katherine Elizabeth Fleming became an Honorary Greek Citizen in 2016 for her contributions to Greek culture.

Young Hellenic scholars participating in CrossRoad, the 10-day academic institute run by the Hellenic College Holy Cross, attended a workshop, a tour and keynote luncheon at the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago this week, sponsored by the John P....

British artist Elizabeth Price reconstructs on video works of art of the Minoan civilization that were formerly reconstructions of late archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans, according to a New York Times feature article. Price spent two years in residence at the...

The CrossRoad Summer Institute for high school students of the Hellenic College Holy Cross has announced the summer 2018 program. The 10-day program will take place June 16-26 in Boston, July 2-12 also in Boston and July 21-31 in Chicago. The...

Over 600 guests attended the 2nd Annual Black Tie “Wings to Cure Gala” in support of the Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation on Saturday, October 14. Dignitaries included Illinois Governor Bruce and Diana Rainer and His Eminence Metropolitan Nikitas of...

The opening of the “Heaven and Earth, Art of Byzantium from Greek Collections” exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago took place on Saturday, September 27, with a great turnout. Heaven and Earth: Art of Byzantium from Greek Collections presents...

When Alexander the Great conquered Ancient Egypt he became yet another in the long line of Greeks who were stunned by the country and its rich culture. Alexander’s general, Ptolemy, was sent to Egypt to rule. Ptolemy found it...

The floors of ancient Greek palaces dating back to the Bronze age, were made of plaster that was engraved and painted with colorful patterns and marine animals. Doctoral student at the University of Cincinnati Department of Classics, Emily Catherine Egan,...

The Art Institute of Chicago will open its new Mary and Michael Jaharis Galleries of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Art on Nov 11, displaying 550 works, made possible through a $10 million donation from the philanthropic couple. Among the exhibits...

Greek-owned and award-winning green company Earth Friendly Products will exhibit its first line of cleaning pods at Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, September 20-22, 2012. EFP also announced its 2012 “Free and Clear” October, a Breast Cancer Research...

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...

The Runners, a 16-foot sculpture by Dr. Theodoros Papagiannis, was accepted into the Chicago Public Art Collection in a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at O'Hare International Airport. Donated by the Athens Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International...