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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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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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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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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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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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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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Sculptor Nikos Floros Exhibits at the “Tsaritsyno” in Moscow
From September 5th 2013 through March 2, 2014, art lovers in Moscow will have the opportunity to travel to the surrealist world of the artist Nikos Floros and be as captivated by his incredibly original creations as...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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Argiro Barbarigou Showcases Greek Cuisine in the US
by Dina Pinos When Mickey Mouse and his beloved Minnie replaced their traditional polka-dotted outfits and dressed as Greek tsoliades donning the famous, traditional Greek pleated foustanella, this past May at the Disney California Adventure Park in...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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GRACE MENG (D-NY-06)
GRACE MENG (D-NY-06) District: New York’s 6th which includes parts of Flushing, Forest Hill, Middle Village, Kew Gardens, Bayside, Murray Hill etc. Committee/Leadership Assignments: House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, House Small...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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Third Annual Washington Oxi Day Celebration
Modern history’s most consequential, yet forgotten, David vs. Goliath story — Greece’s role in the defeat of Adolph Hitler and preservation of freedom and democracy during WWII— will be celebrated in Washington on October 24th and 25th...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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Greek education in America
My father Constantine was a mainstay of Greek education in America by serving as a principal of parochial schools in Montreal, Chicago and New York spanning nearly four decades of service. Recently I visited Chicago and roamed...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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Google’s Brent Callinicos: is all business
by Cindy Klimek As the company’s VP, Treasurer and Chief Accountant, with a multitude of employees under him and billions of dollars to manage, Callinicos has definitely achieved his boyhood dream of businessman success. The odyssey of...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Greek-American Style Icon Patricia Field: “Don’t look at magazines for what to dress”
by Maria Athens Greek-American style icon Patricia Field sat down with Neo Magazine to discuss her heritage, accomplishments and ties to Greece. The winner of two Emmy Awards, five Costume Designers Guild Awards and a Satellite Award...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Another Challenge (and Opportunity) for the Divided Island of Aphrodite
by Elena Nicolaou* As I walked through the Larnaca Airport this past July, Cyprus seemed exactly the way I had left it two years ago. The plane had made a slow descent over the dark Mediterranean waters,...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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The Hellenic Initiative to host Inaugural Banquet in NYC
The Hellenic Initiative (THI) will host its first annual banquet on Thursday, October 3rd at 583 Park Avenue to honor three outstanding individuals for their many contributions to Greece and to raise funds to support families impacted...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Achilles Liarmakopoulos: From Athens to the Entire World!
by Demetrios Kastaris Young Achilles Liarmakopoulos has already made an indelible mark as a rare gem among trombone virtuosos. His vast musical sensitivity, artistry, and exceedingly wide choice of tone colors on his instrument are only equal...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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FAITH Endowment Awards 2013 Financial Aid Scholarships
For the seventh consecutive year, “FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism” sponsored a series of financial aid scholarships this summer through its “FAITH Birthright Hellas” program to campers participating in the Ionian Village Summer Camp program....
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Summer Soiree at the Tribeca Rooftop in Honor of Consul General Koula Sophianou
The Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity hosted its Summer Soiree in celebration of Koula Sophianou, Consul General of the Republic of Cyprus to New York. The event was held at the Tribeca Rooftop in Lower Manhattan...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Greek America Foundation Hosts 2nd Annual Fashion Week in New York City
The Greek America Foundation is hosting “Greek American Fashion Week” September 4-8, 2013 with multiple events taking place throughout New York City during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. CBS news rated Greek American Fashion Week as “top three events...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Lithos Estiatorio: New Jersey’s Greek Gem!
by Maria Athens After an exquisite dining experience at New Jersey’s Lithos Estiatorio, it is easy to understand why it consistently receives 4+ star ratings from major food critics. Just over a year old, the fine dining...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Greg Palast: Why Are the Greek People Agreeing to Their Own Destruction?
by Michael Nevradakis* In his career as an investigative journalist, economist, and bestselling author –“Vultures’ Picnic”, “Billionaires and Ballot Bandits”, “The Best Democracy Money Can Buy” – Greg Palast has not been afraid to tackle some of...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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My Vision for a Better Astoria
by Costa Constantinides* I have a story for every corner. My name is Costa Constantinides; I am a lifelong Astoria resident and share in the proud experience of growing up as a Greek-American in this great city...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Greek student-racers in Austin Texas for the Formula 1
“F1 in schools” is an international technological competition which takes place in 34 countries. There are about 17,000 students who participate with a gnomon to engineer, market and promote their race car that is manufactured out of...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Dimitris Mpasis on Tour in the US
By Elizabeth Tzoumaka The lyrics from “TA XAMOPOULIA“, one of Dimitris Mpasis’ songs , say “Small are the dreams of this earth, large are the burdens.” For the child of Greek immigrants born in Stuttgart, Germany, who...
- Posted September 7, 2013
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Multi-Talented Singer-Songwriter Angelina Alexon
by Pandora Spelios We recently met with an up and coming popular singer/songwriter and asked her all about herself and her music and we wanted people to learn more about this popular youtube sensation – Angelina Alexon....
- Posted September 7, 2013
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