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Monday, 27 August 2018 10:05
“Beading, Felting, Weaving, Drawing”: Sofia Archangelou & Aikaterini Koutroubi Εxhibition Αt FokiaNou Art Space
FokiaNou Art Space is an artist-run project space in the intimacy of a small apartment in an old building in the center of Athens. The apartment has been transformed into an open space that encourages collaborative creative efforts between Greek and foreign artists, thereby promoting and supporting the local art community. The space hosts exhibitions, workshops and projects under the direction of two artists, Mary Cox and Panagiotis Voulgaris
Aikaterini Koutroubi hails from Nauplio, and studied art conservation and restoration, painting and icon painting, as well as jewelry-making and weaving. Much of her work is inspired by Greek traditions, particularly the folk art involved in the making of the dowry chest. Her jewelry, the installation of which can be seen as a singular work itself, blends painting, weaving and embroidery into beautiful pieces.
Likewise, Sofia Archangelou’s work mixes drawing, painting, weaving and wet-felting in a series she completed in the last few years while in residence in London and Avanton, France. An Athenian artist and musician, she studied piano at the National Conservatory and participates regularly in various musical programs.
Schedule: Wednesday to Saturday | 17:00 - 20:00
Workshops: “Thread and Color”, with Aikaterina Koutroubi, Saturday, 15 September, 15.00 and “Felting”, with Sofia Archangelou, Saturday, 29 September, 15.00.
Aikaterini Koutroubi hails from Nauplio, and studied art conservation and restoration, painting and icon painting, as well as jewelry-making and weaving. Much of her work is inspired by Greek traditions, particularly the folk art involved in the making of the dowry chest. Her jewelry, the installation of which can be seen as a singular work itself, blends painting, weaving and embroidery into beautiful pieces.
Likewise, Sofia Archangelou’s work mixes drawing, painting, weaving and wet-felting in a series she completed in the last few years while in residence in London and Avanton, France. An Athenian artist and musician, she studied piano at the National Conservatory and participates regularly in various musical programs.
Schedule: Wednesday to Saturday | 17:00 - 20:00
Workshops: “Thread and Color”, with Aikaterina Koutroubi, Saturday, 15 September, 15.00 and “Felting”, with Sofia Archangelou, Saturday, 29 September, 15.00.
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Monday, 10 September 2018 12:04
Burger Fest 2018
The first and largest food festival in Athens returns from September 14th to September 16th at the old Amaxostasio of OSY for a delightful 3 day burgers extravaganza!
Some of the best restaurants and burger houses of Athens will be attending the festival, ready to serves visitors with their own unique taste suggestions.
The festival will also be featuring parallel actions that will provide guests with the ultimate gastronomic experience, allowing them to indugle in unpretentious burger flavors!
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Sunday, 06 January 2019 17:12
From The Forbidden City: Imperial Apartments Of Qianlong - Acropolis Museum
A rare exhibition on China's Emperor Qianlong (1711-1799) is going on display at the Acropolis Museum, with a first time presentation to the public of remarkable artifacts representing over 100 years of Chinese culture of the 18th century.
One of the most renowned emperors in Chinese history, Qianlong (Qing Dynasty, 1644-1911) is the Emperor who reformed China,doubled its size and population, tended to the well-being of its citizens and nurtured the arts and letters with passion. He remained on the throne for sixty years (1736-1795) leaving his personal mark on the art of China.
This Acropolis Museum exhibition design was inspired directly by the buildings, colors and forms of the Palaces of the Forbidden City. The exhibition boasts 154 exquisite works of art, ceremonial robes, furniture and functional objects from the Emperor's private apartments in the Palace of Many Splendors (Chonghua Gong) where, as he himself wrote, he spent his youth and drew inspiration for his subsequent plans for the successful management of his vast country.
On first entering the exhibition the visitor meets the Emperor's embroidered gold ceremonial attire and the huge portrait that depicts Him immediately after his ascent to the throne. The Empress’ impressive ritual dress follows, and immediately after, the complete presentation of the Imperial throne with all its accompanying furniture and accessories. A next display presents the tea services used by the Emperor and his guests, his poetic texts and theatrical costumes from the private performances held at the Palace.
The Room of Fragrant Orchids that follows reveals the heated bed of the Imperial couple, wall screens with rare floral decoration and ornamental works of art of the Emperor’s personal choice. Two large exhibits, a second brocaded throne with accessories and the Emperor's study decorated with white jade plaques come after, and it at this desk that the gifted leader spent many hours of his day writing texts about his country's beauties, human relationships and the proper exercise of royal powers.
The exhibition ends with exceptional Buddhist artworks of precious materials: ritual vessels, tributes and great proverbs, but dominating are the statues of the young Buddha, the third Dalai Lama and a Buddhist missionary, demonstrating the predominant role of Buddhism in the Emperor's life.
The exhibition “from the forbidden city: imperial apartments of Qianlong” is organized in cooperation with the Palace Museum in Beijing as part of the cultural program set forth by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture for the “Year Greece-China”.
The exhibition aims to draw the western world closer to a deeper appreciation of Chinese culture, revealing its distinctive qualities during the glorious period of Emperor Qianlong's reign.
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Wednesday, 05 September 2018 19:25
Ballet Zorba At The Panathenaic Stadium
35 Countries - 3,000,000 Spectators!
The classic work, famous all over the world, Zorba by Mikis Theodorakis and Lorca Massine, is presented at the Panathenaic Stadium for a single magnificent performance on Sunday 16 September.
The literary hero of the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis is animated by the dancers of the Sofia Opera Ballet, the Orchestra of the National Opera and the Mixed Chorus, at the Kallimarmaro Stadium, in the music direction of Nikos Haliasas.
Watch the trailer HERE!
The literary hero of the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis is animated by the dancers of the Sofia Opera Ballet, the Orchestra of the National Opera and the Mixed Chorus, at the Kallimarmaro Stadium, in the music direction of Nikos Haliasas.
Watch the trailer HERE!
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Tuesday, 28 August 2018 18:54
A Tribute to Leonard Cohen At The Megaron Garden
A special evening dedicated to Leonard Cohen at the Megaron Garden.
On the day when Leonard Cohen would have celebrated his 84th birthday, three young performing artists interpret songs sealed by his characteristic deep voice, accompanied by three talented musicians.
Join Nalyssa Green, Sugahspank! and Lou is as they take us on a voyage to Leonard Cohen’s enchanting universe.
A magical night devoted to Leonard Cohen to be a memorable highlight of the Megaron’s marvelous summer line-up of outdoor performances in their Concert Hall Gardens.
The energetic Sugahspank trio will showcase the great poet and musician who, throughout his full life, was both a teacher and a student, and who touched many across the world with his meaningful music.
On the day when Leonard Cohen would have celebrated his 84th birthday, three young performing artists interpret songs sealed by his characteristic deep voice, accompanied by three talented musicians.
Join Nalyssa Green, Sugahspank! and Lou is as they take us on a voyage to Leonard Cohen’s enchanting universe.
A magical night devoted to Leonard Cohen to be a memorable highlight of the Megaron’s marvelous summer line-up of outdoor performances in their Concert Hall Gardens.
The energetic Sugahspank trio will showcase the great poet and musician who, throughout his full life, was both a teacher and a student, and who touched many across the world with his meaningful music.
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Tuesday, 11 September 2018 03:23
Athens Flying Week 2018
The greatest air show of Greece, Athens Flying Week (AFW) Tanagra International Air Show 2018, with more than 350,000 loyal fans from around the world, returns for the 7th year in a row, and takes off for the third time from the Tanagra Air Base, on 22 and 23 September 2018!
Are you ready to take off with us?
At the Tanagra airport, you will experience an exciting and unique experience, having the chance to:
Enjoy easy and quick access to the main area of the show from the FREE parking located INSIDE the airport, RIGHT NEXT TO the spectators’ area.
You will experience take-offs and landings by the most popular jet and turbo prop aircraft, just a stone’s throw away.
- Enjoy a spectacular Air Show
- Take a picture of yourself next to the planes, with the fighter jet pilots as well as the world-famous aerobatic pilots, at the largest static aircraft display in recent years.
- Browse and make your purchases at the trade fair, but also learn about every type of aviation training from the competent air schools, Αero clubs, and the Hellenic Aeronautical and Air Sports Federation (ELAO).
- Our young friends can spend carefree moments at the exceptionally safe playground
- Take a short break & dine in the fully-equipped restaurants with shaded areas
- Enjoy full visual access to giant screens which will be installed in various parts of the airport
- Enjoy aeromodelling demonstrations
- Have fun at the numerous unique happenings and events
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Sunday, 30 September 2018 10:34
Meet Greece Music Journey: A Unique Culture Exchange Between the Two Ancient Civilizations
“2018 Meet Greece Music Journey” started its fourth-year project since 26th September this year, as the annual project of Meet Culture, a leading culture organization which has been focusing on the culture exchange between Greece and China.
A cultural group from China consisting of the two famous Chinese musicians Chang Jing and Zhang Di and the well-known travel blogger and producer Miao Bin, is embarking on a unique cultural journey in Greece, who will travel to Athens, Crete, Nafplio and Epidaurus to explore the ancient beauty of Greece through music and culture.
A cultural group from China consisting of the two famous Chinese musicians Chang Jing and Zhang Di and the well-known travel blogger and producer Miao Bin, is embarking on a unique cultural journey in Greece, who will travel to Athens, Crete, Nafplio and Epidaurus to explore the ancient beauty of Greece through music and culture.
The “Meet Greece Music Journey” is aiming at deepening the mutual understanding between Greece and China through the means of travel, art and music. Being the fourth year of this project, “2018 Meet Greece Music Journey” is honored to invite the virtuoso Chinese musician Chang Jing, who is also the cultural ambassador between China and Greece and solo performer of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, together with Chinese flute master Zhang Di.
During their journey in Greece, they will have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves with genuine Greek culture and art through various events and exchanges.
In Athens, they are honored to be invited by Ms Marina Kotsamani, the Associate Professor from University of Peloponnese, to participate in Cultural Capital of Books 2018 in Athens and visit the exhibition of Heinrich Schleimann and Antonis in Gennadius Library. They are also invited by the Vice Mayor of Athens to visit the city hall, to get to know better about the city.
Moreover, they will participate in an ancient Greek music workshop by the Ancient Greek Lyre musician Aliki Markantonadou, singer Athena Chioti and the flute musician Pan Kaperneka, which will give them the deeper insight on the Greek music. They will also have an Ancient Greek Instrument Workshop by the well-known Greek instrument maker Nikolaos Bras. As the international supporter of Hermes project in University of Athens, the group will visit the project to share the achievements. They will also watch an ancient Greek drama “Persian” to get their precious experience.
In Crete, they will have the opportunity to meet Cretan Lyre master Ross Daly in Houdetsi, and organize a concert “China Meets Crete” for the Chinese musicians and Ross Daly at Basilica of Saint Mark in Heraklion, which is supported by the Municipality of Heraklion. They will also visit Knossos to learn more about the Minoan civilizaiton.
In Nafplio, they will collaborate with the Department of Theatre Studies of University of Peloponnese to organize a cultural event named “When Chinese Music Meets Greek Theatre”. Furthermore, they will also visit ancient Mycenae and the theater of Epidaurus accompanied by the professors.
Since 2014, Meet Culture has successfully done quite many cultural exchange projects between the two civilizations, and the annual project “Meet Greece Music Journey” has combined music and tourism to create a new efficient model. As we know, Greece still remains mysterious for most of the Chinese people, who should learn more about the ancient civilization in the West.
The Music Journey has been proven on the significant influence on the facilitating the mutual understanding between the people in both countries, and more projects and ideas have been generated from the Music Journeys. More and more Greek and Chinese partners have joined in the Music Journey organized by Meet Culture.
The Music Journey has been proven on the significant influence on the facilitating the mutual understanding between the people in both countries, and more projects and ideas have been generated from the Music Journeys. More and more Greek and Chinese partners have joined in the Music Journey organized by Meet Culture.
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Tuesday, 25 September 2018 17:49
Taste Of Athens
From September 29th to October 2nd, Athens welcomes the largest gastronomical event in Greece at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center!
Taste of Athens, brings the best restaurants, food and drink brands of the city together and invites its guests to get to discover them through immersive experiences. From cooking lessons by world-class chefs, to wine tastings and cocktail preparation classes, Taste of Athens offers numerous experiences that inspire, educate and entertain.
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of a luxurious picnic that will mark the end of the summer on the calendars of foodies everywhere.
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Wednesday, 12 September 2018 11:35
European Heritage Days 2018
Greece celebrates "European Heritage Days" on Saturday 29 September and on Sunday 30 September 2018 and during the weekend museums & and archaeological sites will be open to the public with free admission.
Visitors of the Acropolis Museum will be able to enjoy the permanent exhibition areas and the temporary exhibition “From the forbidden city: imperial apartments of Qianlong”.
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Thursday, 06 September 2018 17:23
Nine Lives Autumn Bazaar
Due to a conflict with the Race for the Cure and associated road closures and transport difficulties, we are moving our Autumn Bazaar one day forward, to Saturday 29th September.
Bargain prices for:
All proceeds directly benefit stray cats in Athens through food & vet care.
Donations of cat-food are welcomed with open paws!
Bargain prices for:
- Books/CDs
- Clothes
- Fashion accessories
- Jewellery
- Household ornaments
- Homemade Cakes and pies but also sweets & savoury treats kindly offered by La Chocolatiere
- Coffee/tea/soft drinks
- Nine Lives merchandise
All proceeds directly benefit stray cats in Athens through food & vet care.
Donations of cat-food are welcomed with open paws!
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