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Harvard University Publishes Two Collections by Elytis
Harvard University has published the two last collections of the Greek poet Odysseas Elytis, Oxopetra Elegies and West of Sorrow. Both collections, translated by David Connolly, are included in the series Harvard Early Modern and Modern Greek Library. The 100 page...
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Concert Tribute to Odysseus Elytis in Astoria
The Greek Cultural Centre is organizing a concert tribute to the Greek writer Odysseus Elytis, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1979.
During the concert, special excerpts from 'Axion Esti' will be set to music by Mikis Theodorakis,...
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Greek Community of Corona Celebrates Centenary from Elytis and Gatsos’ Brith
The Greek Orthodox Community of the Transfiguration of Christ paid a musical tribute to Greek poets Odysseas Elytis and Nikos Gatsos on November 13.
In its fourth cultural event of the year, the Greek community celebrated the centenary from the...
Art
National Hellenic Museum Reopens with Exhibition by Prince Nikolaos
The National Hellenic Museum in Chicago, Illinois will reopen this fall on September 26th with a special photography exhibition titled "Resilience" by Prince Nikolaos of Greece and Denmark.
The museum, the second oldest institution in America centered on Greek and...
Diaspora
Businessman and Philanthropist Nikos Mouyiaris Dies
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It is with deep regret and sadness that the Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC) announced the passing of its founder, Nikos Mouyiaris, on January 5, 2019 in New York City.
A poor student from Cyprus, Nikos pursued studies in chemical...
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"Greek Music Journey" Huge Success (video)
On Friday, November 2, 2018, the New York-based non-profit cultural organizations AKTINA Productions and CYPRECO of America, hosted once again the renownedGreek singer Babis Tsertos at the Kaye Playhouse theater in Manhattan in a magnificent performance which revived the...
Culture
Harvard Library Acquires Archive of Greek Poet Nikos Gatsos
The archive of Greek poet and lyricist Nikos Gatsos has found a permanent home at Harvard Library. The acquisition is a key addition to the Library’s collections in Greek literature and civilization and will be made available to students...
USA
2015 ‘Honor to the Greek Teacher’
The Federation of Hellenic-American Educators & Cultural Associations of America and Hellenic PAIDEA of America held its tenth annual “Honor to the Greek Teacher” testimonial on Sunday afternoon, May 3, 2015, at the Holy Trinity Cathedral Culture Center in...
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New York: Concert Dedicated to Greek Composer Manos Hadjidakis
On Friday, November 7th at 8:30pm, AKTINA’s Greek Music Journey 2014 continues with yet another memorable concert dedicated to the world renowned and Oscar winning Greek composer Manos Hadjidakis (Never on Sunday) at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College,...
Culture
Tribute Concert to Mikis Theodorakis in NYC
On May 3, a tribute concert to the renowned Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis was held in NYC to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the city’s Greek Cultural Center (GCC).
More than 2,000 people attended the concert held in the assembly...
USA
Alkistis Protopsalti Sings in New York
Alkistis Protopsalti sang famous Greek songs by Mikis Theodorakis, Dimitra Galani and many more artists at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, next to exhibition rooms with priceless artifacts that showcase the timeless values of Greek culture.
The...
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Concert Dedicated to Greek Children with Cancer
The award-winning Greek soprano Anastasia Zannis, sent a message of love, solidarity and hope to Greece, singing in a concert at the historical "Carnegie Hall."
The concert, organized by the Federation of Greek Societies of Greater New York, was dedicated...
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"My Cavafy" – A Photo Exhibit by Stathis Orphanos
On July 24th an interesting exhibit by Stahis Orphanos titled "My Cavafy" opens in West Hollywood in Southern California.
Stathis Orphanos was born in North Carolina of Greek parents. Educated in the US he maintains his homes in California and...
USA
Rethinking the Ottoman Rule – Lecture at Deree College by Dr. Molly Greene from Princeton University
Dr. Molly Greene (foto), a specialist in Hellenic studies and associate chair of Princeton’s Department of History, will explore the impact of the four centuries of Ottoman rule in Greece at this year’s Kimon Friar Lecture.
The lecture, the 15th...
USA
Greek-French Artist George Perris Wowing Audiences on a Global Scale
His name is 100 percent Greek, but singer / songwriter George Perris is as much French as he is Greek. Born in Athens, George grew up immersed in both cultures. His diverse background and beautiful voice make him an...