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  • A very special Christmas

    by Harry Mark Petrakis Every writer’s story is an individual journey. A few seem to make an effortless leap into print. For most, however, a long, arduous apprenticeship is required before they understand that developing any writing...

    • Posted December 14, 2013
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  • Anna Myrha ,PHOTO BY CHRISTOS KAVVADAS
    Anna Myrha Takes Center Stage

    by Eleni Kostopoulos In a cut-throat world of beautiful, capable people, what makes one actress stand out from the rest? For exotic beauty Anna Myrha, it takes a lot more than mere talent to reach the top;...

    • Posted November 15, 2013
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  • AHEPA Raises Funds for Cyprus

    by Eleni Kostopoulos Cyprus, while facing longstanding political challenges, was not immune to the effects of the Great Recession, and the country continues to struggle for economic stability. As such, the Order of the American Hellenic Educational...

    • Posted November 15, 2013
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  • From left, journalist Keri Douglas, Ambassador Christos Panagopoulos, and GAEA's CEO Aris Kefalogiannis
    Greek Embassy hosts reception on Entrepreneurship and Innovation

    Ambassador Christos Panagopoulos hosted an event on November 5 to introduce the “Re-Inspire Greece from the Youth Up” initiative that aims to substantially support youth, innovative agro-entrepreneurship in Greece, and tackle the staggering 65% youth unemployment that...

    • Posted November 15, 2013
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  • The Hellenic Initiative Raises $2 Million at Inaugural Banquet to Support Greece

    At the Inaugural Banquet, marking The Hellenic Initiative’s (THI) one year anniversary, the organization raised $1.9 million, making the event one of the most successful fundraising evenings ever within the Greek-American community. Focusing on the theme “Investing...

    • Posted November 15, 2013
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  • American and World Personalities at the 3rd Annual Washington OXI Day Celebration

    Once more the world was reminded that it was the people of Greece who produced modern history’s most consequential act of David vs. Goliath courage and other acts of bravery during WWII, at the Third Annual Washington...

    • Posted November 15, 2013
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  • HANAC Honors Harry Giannoulis at 41st Annual Gala

    Harry E. Giannoulis, President of The Parkside Group, a renown strategic communications and public affairs firm, received the “Man of the Year” Award at HANAC’s (Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee) 41st annual HANAC gala that took place...

    • Posted November 14, 2013
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  • ANEMόESSA
    ANEMόESSA: New Album by Vakia Stavrou

    Vakia Stavrou, a singer and songwriter born in Cyprus and based in Paris, ex Sony Artist, who has performed in various venues across Europe, has released a new CD, “ANEMόΕSSA”, with 12 original songs of hers in...

    • Posted November 14, 2013
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  • Mike Pantelides
    Mike Pantelides Wins Annapolis Mayoral Race

    It took election officials more than 24 hours reviewing and counting absentee and provisional ballots, but at the end Republican newcomer Mike Pantelides was proclaimed winner of the Annapolis, MD, mayoral election, defeating incumbent Mayor Josh Cohen...

    • Posted November 14, 2013
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  • Ionian Village Reflection

    by Eleni Sabracos Take a moment and imagine a place free of judgment, a place where it doesn’t matter what you are wearing, how much money you have, what school you go to, who your parents are,...

    • Posted November 14, 2013
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  • AHEPA's District 6 Gold Coast Chapter members at this season's inaugural meeting. First row, left to right are Louis Arvanitis, Greg Stamos, Supreme President Anthony Kouzounis, Tom Dushas, Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos and the chapter's Vice President Paul Macropoulos.
    AHEPA’s Gold Coast Chapter Hosts Supreme President and Preps for Annual Christmas Gala

    by Eleni Kostopoulos As the cold weather approaches, the anticipation for the holiday season grows, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a festive soiree. AHEPA’s District 6 Gold Coast Chapter No. 456 is...

    • Posted November 14, 2013
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  • Bobby Geroulanos signs the $1 million check to School of Plato.
    Bobby Geroulanos Donates $1 Million to Greek School of Plato

    October 28 was another historic day for the Greek community and the Greek School of Plato, in Brooklyn, New York. Not only did the school come together in honor of the heroism exhibited in that fateful morning...

    • Posted November 14, 2013
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  • TV Talk Shows Series on Orthodox Christianity

    Discovering Orthodox Christianity, a 26-part series of talk shows and Bible Studies produced by Greek Orthodox Telecommunications (GOTelecom) and designed to educate viewers about the basic teachings of Orthodoxy, was made possible with a $270,000 grant from...

    • Posted November 14, 2013
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  • Eleni Traganas
    Eleni Traganas Receives Inaugural Dino Anagnost Award

    The Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York has honored acclaimed Pianist Eleni Traganas with the first Maestro Dino Anagnost Award. Ms. Traganas, who served as the Cathedral’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence during the 2012-2013 season, was...

    • Posted November 14, 2013
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  • DAVID CICILLINE (D-RI-01)
    David Cicilline (D-RI-01)

    District: Rhode Island’s 1st, which includes Bristol County, Newport County, and Providence County. Committee/Leadership Assignments: Foreign Affairs (Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa; and Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations) Contact:...

    • Posted November 13, 2013
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  • Xen Sia
    Xen Sams: Greek America’s Wonder Woman

    by Eleni Kostopoulos Her flawless features will surely capture your attention, but Xen Sams is more than just a pretty face. The Greek-Canadian-American actress is a business-savvy beauty who has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theater,...

    • Posted October 10, 2013
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  • Cyprus Federation Testimonial Dinner to Benefit the Island’s Children in Need

    Michael & Mary Jaharis, who along with George David, were the honorees at the Cyprus Federation of America’s 2013 Testimonial Dinner, held recently in New York, pledged an additional $200,000 to the Cyprus Children Fund, citing and...

    • Posted October 10, 2013
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  • Marilu Henner
    Presenting West Coast’s Primary Greek Event: Hellenic Charity Ball 2013 by the Elios Foundation

    The Elios Charitable Foundation announced the program and honorees for the highly anticipated 9th Hellenic Charity Ball, to be held on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Westin St. Francis on Union Square (335 Powell Street, San Francisco)....

    • Posted October 10, 2013
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  • This year's Honoree Harry Giannoulis
    HANAC to Host 41st Annual Gala

    by Eleni Kostopoulos The Hellenic American Action Committee (HANAC), a multifaceted social services organization, is hosting its much awaited annual gala on Friday, October 25 at the The Mandarin Oriental in New York City. Anywhere between 300...

    • Posted October 10, 2013
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  • Tulsa Opera Conductor Kostis Protopapas
    Mozart performances highlight Greek talent in Tulsa, Oklahoma

    Thessaloniki-born soprano Eleni Calenos stars and Athens-born conductor Kostis Protopapas leads a production of Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” presented October 18 and 20 by Tulsa Opera. Calenos graduated from the Municipal Conservatory of Thessaloniki and moved...

    • Posted October 10, 2013
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  • CTY Executive Director Elaine Hansen, U.S. Rep. John Sarbarnes, Anatolia College President Panos Vlachos, Stavros Niarchos Foundation President Andreas C. Dracopoulos, Johns Hopkins University President Ronald J. Daniels
    Johns Hopkins University Inaugurates New Program for Bright Greek Students

    CTY Greece, a new partnership designed to challenge and engage bright, pre-college students from Greece, was lauded as an incubator of ideas and innovation that provides real hope for the future at a celebration of the program...

    • Posted October 10, 2013
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  • Nitzia Logothetis, Founder and Executive Chairwoman of The Seleni Institute
    Leadership 100 to Hold Annual Conference in Naples, FL

    The Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund will mark its 30th Anniversary at its 23rd Annual Conference, February 13-16, 2014 at The Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida, according to Charles H. Cotros, Chairman. Since its beginnings in 1984...

    • Posted October 10, 2013
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  • Zach Galifianakis
    How Zach Galifianakis whipped Justin Bieber but then slimed himself

    Zach Galifianakis doesn’t suffer fools gladly. When Justin Bieber came on Galifianakis’ spoof interview web show Between the Ferns, Galifianakis typically held nothing back: “It’s really exciting to talk to you; especially in the middle of your...

    • Posted October 10, 2013
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  • From left, Callie Lappas, Estelle Nikolopoulos. PHOTO: ELENI KOSTOPOULOS
    Designs Dazzle on the Runway at Greek American Fashion Week

    by Eleni Kostopoulos The chic, all-white decor at New York City’s Studio450 provided an ideal backdrop for the aesthetic Spring/Summer 2014 collections showcased at Greek American Fashion Week’s Runway Event this past September. The second annual show-...

    • Posted October 10, 2013
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  • Lavrentis Machairitsas
    AKTINA FM Presents Lavrentis Machairitsas in Concert

    On Thursday, November 7th AKTINA Productions Inc. concludes its cycle of celebrating 20 years of broadcasting with a concert featuring Lavrentis Machairitsas, Greece’s leading singer/songwriter, in his debut performance in the U.S. The event will take place...

    • Posted October 10, 2013
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