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Monday, 06 January 2020 11:50
Harvard’s Greek-Themed Online Course Attracts More Than 40,000 Participants
Through EDX, an innovative online learning platform, Harvard University will be offering a free online course called "The Ancient Greek Hero." To date, more than 40,000 candidates have registered for the class that starts on January 9th, 2020.
Here is a brief description of the course:
'Explore what it means to be human today by studying what it meant to be a hero in ancient Greek times.
In this introduction to ancient Greek culture and literature, learners will experience, in English translation, some of the most beautiful works of ancient Greek literature and song-making spanning over a thousand years from the 8th century BCE through the 3rd century CE: the Homeric Iliad and Odyssey; tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides; songs of Sappho and Pindar; dialogues of Plato, and On Heroes by Philostratus. All of the resources are free and designed to be equally accessible and transformative for a wide audience.
You will gain access to a supportive learning community led by Professor Gregory Nagy and his Board of Readers, who model techniques for "reading out" of ancient texts. This approach allows readers with little or even no experience in the subject matter to begin seeing this literature as an exquisite, perfected system of communication.
No previous knowledge of Greek history, literature, or language is required. This is a project for students of any age, culture, and geographic location, and its profoundly humanistic message can be easily received without previous acquaintance with Western Classical literature.'
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Sunday, 05 January 2020 23:47
Fast Love - A Tribute To George Michael
He's the artist who performed countless songs we still sing today. And with his biggest hit ''Last Christmas'', how could a tribute to him not take place at the Christmas Theater? Straight from London's West End, the biggest tribute to George Michael comes to Athens!
The incredible Andrew Browning and his band will take you on a journey through the artist's biggest hits from his era at Wham, as well as the 80s and 90s.
An unforgettable experience not to be missed! You will get emotional, dance and sing along to tracks like Careless Whisper, Last Christmas, Freedom, Faith, Jesus To A Child, Father Finger and many more!
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Monday, 20 January 2020 23:36
Wozzeck By The Greek National Opera
One of the 20th-century lyric theatre masterpieces, Alban Berg’s Wozzeck, will be presented for the first time by the Greek National Opera in a new production directed by the top French director Olivier Py.
In the title role, the internationally acclaimed Greek baritone of the GNO, Tassis Christoyannis, will sing for the first time one of the most taxing roles in the modern repertory.
The opera is based on Georg Buchner’s play Woyzeck, which remained unfinished and was published in 1879, more than forty years after the writer’s death. It recounts scenes from the miserable life of soldier Wozzeck in a village. When his wife cheats on him, Wozzeck kills her and after that, in his attempt to cover his tracks in a state of delirium, he drowns in a lake. Wozzeck is one of the first extensive operas of the 20th century written in an atonal idiom with the use of Sprechgesang – a type of vocalization between speech and song.
Both due to its importance for the history of music modernism and for the quality of its music in itself, it has been a staple of the repertory of all major opera houses in the world.
On January 19, 23, 26, 31 and February 2. Starts at 19:30 (Sundays at 18:30).
Both due to its importance for the history of music modernism and for the quality of its music in itself, it has been a staple of the repertory of all major opera houses in the world.
On January 19, 23, 26, 31 and February 2. Starts at 19:30 (Sundays at 18:30).
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Monday, 03 February 2020 23:23
The Phantom Of The Opera Live In Athens
The Phantom Of The Opera is here! The iconic musical viewed by more than 140.000.000 people worldwide.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical, one of the world's greatest hits with more than 12,000 performances at Her Majesty's Theater in London, is presented by People Entertainment Group, with an all-star cast from London's West End, in the biggest theatrical production that has ever been presented in Greece!
Andrew Lloyd Webber's romantic and monumental musical with famous classical songs that have left their mark in history, the suspense and mystery, and the tender love story between Christine and the mysterious Phantom of the "Paris Opéra House" comes to life on the new state-of-the-art ''Christmas Theater" in February and March 2020.
A "bigger than life" production that will fascinate and enchant even the most demanding spectators!
Information & group reservations: 216.800.46.68
Information & group reservations: 216.800.46.68
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Friday, 03 January 2020 00:00
Athens English Comedy Club | Open Mic
Happy New Year from the Athens English Comedy Club!
What better way to start the year than with something new and bright? We will be hosting our first English open mic, this Sunday January 5th!
MC: Dimitris Dimopoulos
Comedians in alphabetical order:
- Vangelis Harissopoulos
- George Iliadis
- George Karamanlis
- Kinthia
- Maria Koufomanoli
- Lefteris Koulonis
- Nefeli Louizou
- Vaggelis Moularas
- Stavroula Pabst
- John Papadopoulos
- Kanelli Scalcoyiannis
- Odysseas Deniz Ürem
Some performers will be doing stand-up for the first time ever, so bring your loudest applause and all of the love you can give! Others will be trying out new material, so bring your most honest giggles and open hearts and come see comedy being born!
We need YOU to make comedy happen!
Come and laugh! Nay! Come and chortle. Or better yet, guffaw!
For reservations:
- Message us directly on Facebook
- Call us at +30 698 799 4689
- Email us at athensenglishcomedyclub@gmail.com
For reservations:
- Message us directly on Facebook
- Call us at +30 698 799 4689
- Email us at athensenglishcomedyclub@gmail.com
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Thursday, 02 January 2020 16:42
European Emergency Number Has Become Fully Operational In Greece
The European emergency number (112) has become fully operational in Greece according to a statement of the General Secretariat for Civil Protection. The control center for 112 in Greece is located at the fire brigade operations center in Chalandri and employs 100 people.
Each shift includes an OTE telecoms operator–who responds in Greek, English, or French–and liaison officers from the Hellenic Army, Greek Police, the Coast Guard, and the ambulance service.
The European emergency number is free and can be reached 24/7 from Greece, Switzerland, and any EU country.
Other Greek emergency numbers are:
- 100 - police
- 199 - fire brigade
- 166 - emergency medical service
- 108 - coast guard
- 197 - emergency social assistance
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Monday, 30 December 2019 17:48
Tom Hanks Receives Honorary Greek Citizenship
Tom Hanks has been awarded Greek citizenship as Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos signed an honorary naturalization order allowing the actor to claim citizenship, his office told The Associated Press on Friday.
Tom Hanks and his wife, actress and producer Rita Wilson, often spend their summer vacations in the house they own on the Greek island of Antiparos. The couple have also produced several films in Greece; In 2002 they produced the hit "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and its sequel that was released in 2016. Hanks was also the executive producer of the 2008 musical "Mamma Mia!" and the 2009 comedy "My Life in Ruins."
In Greece, honorary naturalization is granted to people “who have provided exceptional services to the country or whose naturalization serves the public interest.”
To read this article in full, please visit: nbcnews.com
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Tuesday, 24 December 2019 11:32
The Festive Wish Lanterns Of Volos
If you happen to be in Volos during Christmas time, you might get the opportunity to witness a beautiful long-standing tradition. On the night of December 26th, people gather along the seaside promenade and propel thousands of wish lanterns into the sky!
The lanterns represent Christmas wishes, and people hope that when they reach the sky, they will be fulfilled.
We hope all your wishes come true!
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Friday, 20 December 2019 18:40
Christmas Bazaar At Domatio Every Weekend Of December!
Are you passionate about handmade crafts? If so, then December is your month!
Domatio will showcase a great variety of handmade creations, for all tastes, at its first art-bazaar! Craftspeople of various practices are waiting for you with works of Art for the decoration of your house, your Christmas tree, your body, and your mood!
Fresh ideas are shared and coexist in our colorful and aesthetic space, stuffed with objects made with passion.
Fresh ideas are shared and coexist in our colorful and aesthetic space, stuffed with objects made with passion.
Come join us so that you can meet all of the artists in person and see their suggestions for personalized gifts for every age group!
Don't miss Domatio’s creative team participation, inspired by ethnic motifs and iconic personalities of the art-world. We made crochet Christmas ornaments, jewelry from vintage buttons and loads of color.
Every weekend of December, starting Saturday 30 of November you will find :
Jewelry, Christmas Ornaments, Raw Materials for Crafts (vintage buttons & powder paints), Sculptures from various materials, Paintings printed on Plexiglass, Pillows, Dolls (for both young and old), Sweets with Christmas Motifs, Painted Tote Bags, Up-cycled Musical Instruments, Children- Themed Murals, Lamps, Natural Soaps, Batic Fabrics and Scarves, Various articles of Clothing and Accessories, Essential body oils, Natural Cosmetics and many more..
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Keep in mind that every weekend you will find a variety of different artists!
Domatio is a place that is open to the promotion of artists and ideas, adequately equipped, versatile and adaptable to the needs in question, and this is offered alongside the expert guidance and support of the members that form its frame.
We are here anytime you wish to make use of the opportunity to house any form of expression in the space of ‘domatio’ .
Domatio is a place that is open to the promotion of artists and ideas, adequately equipped, versatile and adaptable to the needs in question, and this is offered alongside the expert guidance and support of the members that form its frame.
We are here anytime you wish to make use of the opportunity to house any form of expression in the space of ‘domatio’ .
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Thursday, 19 December 2019 07:00
Two 3,500-Year-Old Royal Tombs Discovered In The Peloponnese
According to a statement by the Greek Ministry of Culture, two monumental royal tombs dating from about 3,500 years ago near the Bronze Age palace of Pylos in the Peloponnese have been discovered by American archaeologists.
The ministry stated that the domed roofs of both tombs had collapsed during antiquity, filling them with so much earth and rubble that tomb raiders couldn't get in to ravage them. Among the recovered grave goods are a golden seal ring and a gold talisman of an ancient Egyptian goddess.
It is worth mentiong that the Mycenaean era, which dates from about 1650 B.C. to 1100 B.C., was the foundation for many Ancient Greek myths and legends, including that of the Trojan War. The graves lie near the Palace of Pylos, which features in Homer's Odyssey as the seat of the wise King Nestor.
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