Sep - Athens Biennial International Contemporary Art Exhibition

Athens Biennial International Contemporary Art Exhibition
The Parthenon, Athens. Photo courtesy of Athens Tourism & Economic Development AgencyWhen:Sep 2008 (annual)Where:AthensAs part of the Athens Biennial, this contemporary art exhibition is aligned with the "Destroy Athens" concept that lies at the heart of the events and activities in 2007.
The exhibition encourages artists to destroy preconceptions and challenge the city's universal and timeless associations. It aims to challenge Athens in all its stereotypes - as a lived city, as a site-to-visit and as an emblem of western certainty.

Please visit the Athens Biennial website for the latest venue details and further information.

May-Sep - Lycabettus Hill contemporary arts Festival

Lycabettus Hill Festival

A perfect way to spend the hot summer nights in Athens in stunning surroundings and with first class entertainment is to attend some of the items presented at the annual Lycabettus Hill contemporary arts festival. The various performances take place in the open-air theatre atop the hill which provides magnificent views across Athens. The programme includes contemporary jazz, pop, rock and dance shows. For more information contact the Lycabettus Theatre on (0)210 722 7233.

Venue: Lycabettus Hill Amphitheatre (travel up by funicular, or walk); Date: May to September 2008, TBC

3 Sep - Goran Bregović in Greece at the Odeon of Herod Atticus

The acclaimed artist is here to take local audiences by storm once again.
Roots in the Balkans where he stems from, head in the 21st Century which he fully inhabits, Goran Bregović's music marries sounds of a gypsy brass band with traditional Bulgarian polyphonies, those of an electric guitar and traditional percussion with a curious rock accent. After his successful 1996 tour the renowned artist returns in Greece for shows which will be completed at the Odeon of Herod Atticus by September 3.

September 3, 21:00
Odeon of Herod Atticus, Αthens
Admission: €80,00-60,00-50,00-40,00

to 28 Sep - The Modern Arab World photo exhibition at Benaki Islamic Art Museum

Within the framework of the anniversary events for the twenty years of operation for Apeiron Photos, the Benaki Museum hosts an exhibition the goal of which is to promote the understanding of the contemporary image of the East and to cultivate the ideal of multiculturalism by presenting the many facets of the Middle East with accuracy and fidelity. The Modern Arab World at the Benaki Islamic Art Museum.

The exhibition is a unique international production that highlights the face of contemporary Arab communities around the world. It all started in January 2006, when the Stanley Foundation commissioned the internationally renowned VII Photo Agency to record and highlight accurately the modern face of the Arab World and contemporary daily life in the Middle East.

The photographers who participated in the project recorded the rise and catalytic effect of ever increasing information media in the Islamic world, the Western influence on the lifestyle of the local communities, as well as everyday life experiences in the Middle East. The motivation behind this exhibition and its purpose are finally and irrevocable to demystify the East and stop its demonisation in the eyes of the West.

Where

Benaki Islamic Art Museum
http://www.benaki.gr
Ag. Assomaton 22 & Dipilou 12, Keramikos
tel:+30-210-3251311
fax:+30-210-3225550
islamic_collection@benaki.gr

When
02/07/2008 - 28/09/2008
Tu-Th-Fr-Sa-Su: 9:00-15:00
We: 9:00-21:00
Mo: closed

Contact
T. +30-210-3251311
F. +30-210-3225550
e-mail: islamic_collection@benaki.gr

Organizers
Benaki Museum
http://www.benaki.gr/
1, Koumbari str & Vassilissis Sofias Ave., 10674 Athens
tel:+30-210-3671000
fax:+30-210-3671063
benaki@benaki.gr

12-20 Sep - MIR festival (Video Dance Festival)

When:12 - 20 Sep 2008 (annual)Where:AthensMIRfestival is the latest international contemporary art festival to hit Athens. Organised by a non-profit company, it aims to promote contemporary art through performing arts and visual new media.
If this sounds familiar, it's because the event used to be the long-standing VideoDance festival, which has slowly mutated and evolved to become MIR.

The programme for the 2008 edition includes performances, small-scale dance and theatre productions, live media projects, installations, and experimental film and video. Please visit the festival website for the latest news.
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12-14 Sep - Svetlana Zakharova, the acclaimed Russian dancer, at the Athens Concert Hall

For three evenings only on September 12, 13 and 14, the acclaimed artist Svetlana Zakharova along with eight more stars of Russian Ballet present an outstanding dance gala at the Athens Concert Hall.
More specifically, the exquisite dancer is being accompanied by Nina Kaptsova, Nelli Kobachidze, Denis Matvienko, Andrej Merkurev, Anna Nikulina, Artem Spilevskij, Andrej Uvarov and Ivan Vasiliev. All together they present famous highlights from dance works by M. Petipa, J. Grigorovich, K. Pastor et al.

Where
Athens Concert Hall-Athens
http://www.megaron.gr
Vas. Sofias & Kokkali Street, Athens
tel:30-210-7282333
fax:
pressoffice@megaron.gr

When
12/09/2008 - 14/09/2008
20:30

How much
€120,00 (VIP)
€85,00 (ZoneΑ)
€68,00 (Zone Β)
€50,00 (Zone C)
€35,00 (students)

Contact
T. +30-210-6728080
F. +30-210-6728078
e-mail: contact@elvaevents.gr

Organizers
ELVA Art Events


ELVA Art Events
http://www.elvaevents.gr
18 Stratigou Makriyanni St., 15451 Neo Psychiko
tel:+30-210-6728079-80
fax:+30-210-6728078
contact@elvaevents.gr

15 Sep-22 Oct - 1st Meeting for Visual Arts Glass at Apopsi Center of the Letters and the Arts-Vrassidas Tsouchlos Ateli

An attempt to approach the unknown material
On the occasion of the celebration for the 25 years of its operation Apopsi Centre for Literature & Arts, Athens, is organizing the 1st Meeting for Visual arts Glass. Twelve artists talk through their creations made of glass, this almost unknown material to both the viewers and artists from September 15 to October 22.

From the very beginning, Apopsi Centre for Literature & Arts aims to explore artistic issues and set the foundation for ongoing presentations, invitations and challenges.

In the context of the Glass exhibition it presents lectures, as well a major workshop are to be realized. Those interested to attend should apply by September 30.

Where
Apopsi Center of the Letters and the Arts-Vrassidas Tsouchlos Atelier
http://www.apopsi.org.gr/
35 Deinokratous St., 10676 Athens (Kolonaki)
tel:+30-210-7272009
fax:+30-210-7272009
info@apopsi.org.gr

When
15/09/2008 - 22/10/2008
Mo-Fr: 10:00-14:00 & 18:00-20:00
Sa & Su: closed

How much
admission free

Contact
Τ/F. +30-210-7227009
e-mail: info@apopsi.org.gr

Organizers
Apopsi Center of the Letters and the Arts-Vrassidas Tsouchlos Atelier
http://www.apopsi.org.gr/
35 Deinokratous St., 10676 Athens (Kolonaki)
tel:+30-210-7272009
fax:+30-210-7272009
info@apopsi.org.gr

19 Sept - BHCC Two Nations British Business Education in Greece

British/Greek Golf Tournament
19 September 

24 September
Back-to-Business BBQ 2008
29-30 September
Conference “Investing Opportunities in Real Estate”
End September
Fashioning the Future
October
Energy Conference
13 October
Economic & Business Conference
15 October
British School at Athens Lecture
17 or 24 October
Closing Gala Dinner
3 November
Piraeus-London Maritime Partnership Conference
21/22 November
2Nations Classic Car Show – Classic Car Rally