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Tuesday, 23 April 2019 13:32
Athens Festival - Angelica Liddel And Nora Chipaumire
Two unconventionally artistic women will perform at Peireos 260 on the 30th of May, each with their own unique show.
Angelica Liddell returns to the Athens Festival five years after her last performance "All the Sky Above the Earth". In Genesis 6, 6-7, Liddell blends poetry and theatre, weaving together the myth of Medea with the Old Testament.
The title refers to the first book of the Old Testament and more specifically in that moment when God regrets creating humankind and decides to destroy all life on the planet.
In #PUNK, first part of a music trilogy, the choreographer Nora Chipaumire, draws inspiration from her years in Zimbabwe during the 1970s and 1980s.
The word ‘punk’ refers to the music of that period, but also to an uncompromising, anti-commercial way of living, built on the principles of self-reliance and do-it-yourself.
Through her one-of-a-kind visual landscapes and soundscapes, she tackles concepts such as self-depiction, biography, emancipation, independence, adopting a distinctly punk take on the concept of ‘future’: there is no future; the future is already embedded in the present.
Schedule:
- Angelica Liddell: Genesis 6, 6-7 (May 30-31 at 21:00)
- Nora Chipaumire: #PUNK (May 30-June 1 at 23:00)
XpatAthens is proud to be a Media Sponsor Of the Athens & Epidaurus Festival
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Friday, 14 June 2019 13:42
Oedipus Rex - Sophocles
Fimonoi Stage presents the immortal world literature classic “Oedipus Rex” by ancient Greek playwright Sophocles, with English and French overtitles, June-September 2019, in Athinais Theatre located at 34 Kastorias St, Votanikos, Athens.
The plot:
After Oedipus was born, his father, King Laius of Thebes, learned from an oracle that he, Laius, was doomed to perish by the hand of his own son, and so ordered his wife Jocasta to kill the infant. But faith decided differently.
Oedipus Rex is long considered the greatest Greek tragedy and hailed by Aristotle as the tragedy par excellence. It remains a model of what tragedy should be; deftly plotted and perfectly executed, it has a sympathetic protagonist, a crushing climax, inspirational poetry, and a wealth of meaningful themes. The play remains on the very short list of exceptionally and undeniably great world literature masterpieces that are taught all over the world.
About Fimonoi:
“Fimonoi Stage” is a professional theatrical group, with the vision to inspire visitors and spread the message of Classic Greek culture and Ancient Drama to tourists from all over the world. Fimonoi’s vision is for foreigners visiting our country to have the complete cultural experience, watching theater, poetry and music performances, adding up to the overall travel experience, and get to know the role of Athens and Greece in the global cultural life.
From May 30 to September 26, 2019
Every Thursday at 20:30
The plot:
After Oedipus was born, his father, King Laius of Thebes, learned from an oracle that he, Laius, was doomed to perish by the hand of his own son, and so ordered his wife Jocasta to kill the infant. But faith decided differently.
Oedipus Rex is long considered the greatest Greek tragedy and hailed by Aristotle as the tragedy par excellence. It remains a model of what tragedy should be; deftly plotted and perfectly executed, it has a sympathetic protagonist, a crushing climax, inspirational poetry, and a wealth of meaningful themes. The play remains on the very short list of exceptionally and undeniably great world literature masterpieces that are taught all over the world.
About Fimonoi:
“Fimonoi Stage” is a professional theatrical group, with the vision to inspire visitors and spread the message of Classic Greek culture and Ancient Drama to tourists from all over the world. Fimonoi’s vision is for foreigners visiting our country to have the complete cultural experience, watching theater, poetry and music performances, adding up to the overall travel experience, and get to know the role of Athens and Greece in the global cultural life.
From May 30 to September 26, 2019
Every Thursday at 20:30
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Tuesday, 14 January 2020 13:22
Women Of Passion, Women Of Greece
For a fourth season, after a successful series of performances in Athens, on tour in cities of Australia (Sydney, Adelaide, Darwin) and in Brussels as well as in the 8th Theatre Olympics in India (New Delhi, Bangalore) the theatrical performance “Women of Passion, Women of Greece” is back for another season of performances in the Railway Carriage Theater to Treno sto Rouf. The theatrical play in English by Eugenia Arsenis is directed by the well- known Greek actress Tatiana Ligari, creator of the Railway Carriage Theater to Treno sto Rouf, which is the unique cultural venue in the world that operates in vintage wagons of the Orient Express inside “Rouf” railway station in Athens. The performance that moves a wide variety of different audiences thanks to the powerful play, the distinctive directorial approach, the great acting by Evelina Arapidi in the 3 leading roles, the exceptional live music and the impressive video design continues its journey every Saturday at 7.00 pm in the Theater Wagon.
Three mythical female figures, Medea, Maria Callas and Melina Mercuri, travel among a crowd of passengers by a train of the 50’s.
Medea, the tragic figure of ancient Greek drama, blinded by her deep love for her husband, murdered her own children.
Maria Callas, the internationally celebrated opera diva, devoted her life to music and let her fate be sealed by a “fatal” romance.
Μelina Mercouri, one of the most beloved greek actresses, singer, and politician, who starred in the most well-known international films, fought for culture and democracy.
The departure station of this journey is ancient Greece while contemporary Greece is its destination. The tragic ancient drama heroine Medea, meets the two great priestesses of modern Greece, Maria and Melina. A common feature unites their different paths, and that is passion. Passion for life, passion for love, passion for creation, passion for freedom. History, culture, the power of the human soul, the struggles for democracy come alive by an actress and a musician, who accompany us to this fascinating journey of creative memory, humor and emotion where Greece is at the same time the starting point and final destination, with the feelings of people all over the world as stopovers.
Shows:
Every Saturday at 19:00 hrs (as of June 1, 2019
The shows may be followed by dinner in the Wagon Restaurant or at the open-air Bar & Restaurant “Apovathra” (dishes from 5€ / glass of wine 3,5€ / spirits 6€)
The theatrical performance is under the auspices of the Greek Tourism Organization and with the kind support of the Organization of Culture, Sports & Youth of the City of Athens while it has been attended with great interest and emotion by the President of the Hellenic Republic, English-speaking audience of various nationalities, women societies and unions, ambassadors, diplomats, Greek expatriates, high-school and university students, etc.
Three mythical female figures, Medea, Maria Callas and Melina Mercuri, travel among a crowd of passengers by a train of the 50’s.
Medea, the tragic figure of ancient Greek drama, blinded by her deep love for her husband, murdered her own children.
Maria Callas, the internationally celebrated opera diva, devoted her life to music and let her fate be sealed by a “fatal” romance.
Μelina Mercouri, one of the most beloved greek actresses, singer, and politician, who starred in the most well-known international films, fought for culture and democracy.
The departure station of this journey is ancient Greece while contemporary Greece is its destination. The tragic ancient drama heroine Medea, meets the two great priestesses of modern Greece, Maria and Melina. A common feature unites their different paths, and that is passion. Passion for life, passion for love, passion for creation, passion for freedom. History, culture, the power of the human soul, the struggles for democracy come alive by an actress and a musician, who accompany us to this fascinating journey of creative memory, humor and emotion where Greece is at the same time the starting point and final destination, with the feelings of people all over the world as stopovers.
Shows:
Every Saturday at 19:00 hrs (as of June 1, 2019
The shows may be followed by dinner in the Wagon Restaurant or at the open-air Bar & Restaurant “Apovathra” (dishes from 5€ / glass of wine 3,5€ / spirits 6€)
The theatrical performance is under the auspices of the Greek Tourism Organization and with the kind support of the Organization of Culture, Sports & Youth of the City of Athens while it has been attended with great interest and emotion by the President of the Hellenic Republic, English-speaking audience of various nationalities, women societies and unions, ambassadors, diplomats, Greek expatriates, high-school and university students, etc.
XpatAthens is proud to be a Media Sponsor of Women Of Passion, Women Of Greece
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Wednesday, 13 February 2019 00:57
Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2019
The deadline to apply to join the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2019 has been extended!
GES 2019 invites the world’s most exciting entrepreneurs who offer transformative solutions in one of our five focus areas - Agriculture/Food, Connectivity, Energy, Health, or Water - to this year’s ninth annual summit hosted by the United States and the Netherlands in The Hague, the Netherlands, June 4-5, 2019.
If you are an entrepreneur with a scalable enterprise in one of this year’s focus sectors this could be a game-changing opportunity for you! Entrepreneurs who apply and are invited will join investors, business leaders, policy makers, and ecosystem partners at this premier global event.
Apply to join by March 1st HERE!
GES 2019: The Future Now
At GES 2019, we expect 2,000 participants, including 1,200 entrepreneurs, 400 investors, and 400 policy makers from over 120 countries. Business, government, and non-government leaders will bring billions of dollars of investment funding to distribute to GES entrepreneurs.
GES 2019 will be a two-day interactive event, with an inspiring program aimed at facilitating new partnerships. Matchmaking and networking at GES 2019 will give entrepreneurs an opportunity to showcase their solutions, share their insights and, perhaps, to meet that next partner or investor to help scale-up and make a deal that matters! For selected entrepreneurs, hotel accommodations are provided in The Hague.
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Wednesday, 24 July 2019 17:28
9th Athens Open Air Film Festival
Our summer will be cinema! This is the program of the 9th Athens Open Air Film Festival The beloved cinephile summer date, the Athens Open Air Film Festival, co-organised with the City of Athens Cultural, Sport and Youth Organisation (OPANDA), returns for its 9th year with magical screenings from June to August.
Special parts of the city, archaeological sites, parks, squares, beaches and some of the most beautiful museums of Athens transform into open air cinemas with free entry to the public. The highly anticipated cinema celebration in and around Athens is an alternative and disarmingly beautiful way to watch films while simultaneously experiencing the city in a way you never imagined. A summer night’s outing lit up by the magic of cinema.
This year, especially, the screenings of the 9th Athens Open Air Film Festival aim to revive the grand experience of re-watching classics and other cherished films on the big screen, in extraordinary settings. For this reason this year’s programme is comprised of masterpieces of world cinema by directors such as Federico Fellini, David Lynch, Michelangelo Antonioni, Luis Buñuel, Akira Kurosawa, Jean-Pierre Melville, Mike Leigh, Stephen Frears, Alfred Hitchcock and more.
Finally, following last year’s momentous and popular first screening in an ancient theatre (having screened “Electra” by M. Cacoyannis at the Ancient Epidaurus Little Theatre) the Ancient Epidaurus Little Theatre will open its doors for a second film screening, this time for the showing of “Vertigo”, the best film of all time as stated by Sight & Sound and CINEMA magazine.
Special parts of the city, archaeological sites, parks, squares, beaches and some of the most beautiful museums of Athens transform into open air cinemas with free entry to the public. The highly anticipated cinema celebration in and around Athens is an alternative and disarmingly beautiful way to watch films while simultaneously experiencing the city in a way you never imagined. A summer night’s outing lit up by the magic of cinema.
This year, especially, the screenings of the 9th Athens Open Air Film Festival aim to revive the grand experience of re-watching classics and other cherished films on the big screen, in extraordinary settings. For this reason this year’s programme is comprised of masterpieces of world cinema by directors such as Federico Fellini, David Lynch, Michelangelo Antonioni, Luis Buñuel, Akira Kurosawa, Jean-Pierre Melville, Mike Leigh, Stephen Frears, Alfred Hitchcock and more.
Finally, following last year’s momentous and popular first screening in an ancient theatre (having screened “Electra” by M. Cacoyannis at the Ancient Epidaurus Little Theatre) the Ancient Epidaurus Little Theatre will open its doors for a second film screening, this time for the showing of “Vertigo”, the best film of all time as stated by Sight & Sound and CINEMA magazine.
To view the full schedule of screenings click HERE!
XpatAthens is proud to be a Media Sponsor Of The Athens Open Air Film Festival
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Monday, 20 May 2019 11:58
18th African Cultural Festival
The African Embassies and Honorary Consulates accredited to the Hellenic Republic have the pleasure to invite you to the “18th African Cultural Festival” to be held from 8 - 9 June 2019 on the premises of the Galatsi Olympic Arena (137 Veikou Avenue, Galatsi).
The African countries participating in the Festival (Algeria, Angola, Burundi, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Seychelles, South Africa, Sudan, Tunisia, Zambia and Zimbabwe), will give visitors a chance to acquaint themselves with the customs of each country by showcasing and promoting folklore costumes, music and dancing. Kiosks will be selling handicrafts, clothing, traditional dishes, and beverages.
Part of the funds raised from the 18th African Cultural Festival will be donated to “The smile of the child” organization, to strengthen its Panhellenic work.
Festival Hours:
Saturday, 8 June 10:00-22:00
Sunday, 9 June 10:00-19:00
Entrance ticket:
Adults: €3 Children under ten: Free
For information:
Embassy of South Africa Tel.: 210 6178044 / 210 6178020 «The Smile of the Child» Tel.: 2103306140
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Thursday, 30 May 2019 11:23
Athens Zero Waste Festival
The Athens Zero Waste Festival organized by Plastikourgeio Shop & Lab and Impact Hub Athens will run this year during two-days at the Kypseli Municipal Market.
Inspired and influenced by the zero waste philosophy proffered by Bea Johnson and the experience achieved by Plastikourgeio Shop & Lab, Athens Zero Waste Festival invites the general public to discover that the zero waste movement can be a moral, economic, effective and visionary goal. It guides us to change our way of life and everyday habits to imitate viable natural circles where all rejected materials are recovered to become resources for others.
The event aims at sensitizing participants on the importance of reducing waste at the source, promoting the exchange of ideas, the emergence of new opportunities and encouraging the transition to a more sustainable lifestyle.
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT MAINLY REPLY TO THE NEEDS OF OUR CITY ENVIRONMENT
• The reduction at source of raw materials and / or recyclables.
• The attainment of zero-waste.
• The reduction of food waste.
• Repair, repackaging or reusing used products.
• Improving behaviors (citizens, businesses, institutions, etc.)
The festival will feature product stalls, info stands and organizations that will inform visitors about their actions, workshops for adults and children, talks/debates and documentaries/videos.
We want to offer a holistic approach to the issue and show that zero waste is a movement and a way of life that concerns all of us. Adopting Refuse, Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle and Rot, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in creative workshops, buy zero waste products, listen to speeches and get to know important actions in our city and country that are actively engaged in: waste disposal, material repurposing, reuse, local decentralized waste management, water pollution (8/6 is International Ocean Day), fast fashion, recycling or repairing appliances, permaculture, but also disposal and handling such as energy, water and food.
In the context of Zero Waste Production, please bring with you: reusable items such as glass / bottle, container.
Inspired and influenced by the zero waste philosophy proffered by Bea Johnson and the experience achieved by Plastikourgeio Shop & Lab, Athens Zero Waste Festival invites the general public to discover that the zero waste movement can be a moral, economic, effective and visionary goal. It guides us to change our way of life and everyday habits to imitate viable natural circles where all rejected materials are recovered to become resources for others.
The event aims at sensitizing participants on the importance of reducing waste at the source, promoting the exchange of ideas, the emergence of new opportunities and encouraging the transition to a more sustainable lifestyle.
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT MAINLY REPLY TO THE NEEDS OF OUR CITY ENVIRONMENT
• The reduction at source of raw materials and / or recyclables.
• The attainment of zero-waste.
• The reduction of food waste.
• Repair, repackaging or reusing used products.
• Improving behaviors (citizens, businesses, institutions, etc.)
The festival will feature product stalls, info stands and organizations that will inform visitors about their actions, workshops for adults and children, talks/debates and documentaries/videos.
We want to offer a holistic approach to the issue and show that zero waste is a movement and a way of life that concerns all of us. Adopting Refuse, Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle and Rot, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in creative workshops, buy zero waste products, listen to speeches and get to know important actions in our city and country that are actively engaged in: waste disposal, material repurposing, reuse, local decentralized waste management, water pollution (8/6 is International Ocean Day), fast fashion, recycling or repairing appliances, permaculture, but also disposal and handling such as energy, water and food.
In the context of Zero Waste Production, please bring with you: reusable items such as glass / bottle, container.
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Wednesday, 26 June 2019 12:45
Athens Photo Festival 2019
The Athens Photo Festival, true to its long-standing commitment, will celebrate for one more year photography and contemporary visual culture in Greece.
The Athens Photo Festival 2019 is inaugurated on Thursday, June 13 at the Benaki Museum/Pireos 138. This year’s Festival comprises photographic artwork, videos and installations by 132 emerging and established artists from 30 countries, encouraging artistic, social and political dialogue, as well as experimentation with related media. The Festival’s exhibition program is spread at the two floors of the Benaki Museum, as well as in 10 more venues in Athens.
Α wide range of activities –screenings, educational programs, talks, performances, social networking projects and parallel events– is at the core of this year’s programming, composing a dynamic platform that shows up contemporary photography practice and integration with the cultural community at large.
International experts and photographers are invited from all around the world, rendering the Festival an opportunity for gathering and cooperation of cultural bodies and institutions from different countries, aiming to artistic synergies and exchange.
The Athens Photo Festival 2019 is inaugurated on Thursday, June 13 at the Benaki Museum/Pireos 138. This year’s Festival comprises photographic artwork, videos and installations by 132 emerging and established artists from 30 countries, encouraging artistic, social and political dialogue, as well as experimentation with related media. The Festival’s exhibition program is spread at the two floors of the Benaki Museum, as well as in 10 more venues in Athens.
Α wide range of activities –screenings, educational programs, talks, performances, social networking projects and parallel events– is at the core of this year’s programming, composing a dynamic platform that shows up contemporary photography practice and integration with the cultural community at large.
International experts and photographers are invited from all around the world, rendering the Festival an opportunity for gathering and cooperation of cultural bodies and institutions from different countries, aiming to artistic synergies and exchange.
For the Athens Photo Festival detailed program click HERE!
Opening: Thursday, June 13 at 8:30 p.m. – Benaki Museum/Pireos 138
Visiting hours: Thursday & Sunday 10:00-18:00, Friday & Saturday 10:00-22:00
Entrance is free for the opening night.
XpatAthens is proud to be a Media Sponsor Of The Athens Photo Festival
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Wednesday, 17 July 2019 16:30
The Athens Photo Festival 2019 Continues At The Benaki Museum
The Athens Photo Festival's main exhibition program will be on view until 28 July at the Benaki Museum.
The Festival brings together 75 emerging and established visual artists and photographers from 30 countries with the aim to reflect the diversity of photography and contemporary visual culture, and to create a dialogue between different perspectives, approaches and practices.
Exploring multiple cultural, artistic, social and political positions, the Festival features a wide variety of works, ranging from fine art to documentary, photo-based installations, and multimedia works.
At the core of the Festival, is an extensive and multi-layered program of events and initiatives, including learning and public programs, talent development initiatives, social practice, and community outreach.
For the Athens Photo Festival detailed program click HERE!
Visiting hours: Thursday & Sunday 10:00-18:00, Friday & Saturday 10:00-22:00
For the Athens Photo Festival detailed program click HERE!
Visiting hours: Thursday & Sunday 10:00-18:00, Friday & Saturday 10:00-22:00
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Tuesday, 04 June 2019 12:20
Athens Gardens Festival
Athens Gardens Festival is bringing chamber music into the Athenian gardens.
The festival was born in the gardens of Athens and has been taking place since 2013 in the National Gardens of the city!
This year’s version is a contest between small music ensembles, performed inside the National Garden and on the gardens of the Center of Arts in Eleftherias Park. During the 14th, 15th and 16th of June, the participating music ensembles are going to be presented in the National Garden (morning) and the Center of Arts (evening) Melodies from the worldwide anthology of the classical, romantic, impressionistic, modern and neoclassical music are going to be played.
Athens Gardens Festival 2019 is co-hosted by the Athens Art Network and the Organization of Culture, Sports and Youth of the municipality of Athens.
The festival was born in the gardens of Athens and has been taking place since 2013 in the National Gardens of the city!
This year’s version is a contest between small music ensembles, performed inside the National Garden and on the gardens of the Center of Arts in Eleftherias Park. During the 14th, 15th and 16th of June, the participating music ensembles are going to be presented in the National Garden (morning) and the Center of Arts (evening) Melodies from the worldwide anthology of the classical, romantic, impressionistic, modern and neoclassical music are going to be played.
Athens Gardens Festival 2019 is co-hosted by the Athens Art Network and the Organization of Culture, Sports and Youth of the municipality of Athens.
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