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Greek National Opera: Byron In Greece
As part of the tribute to the 2021 bicentennial of the Greek Revolution.
Approaching the Greek adventures of Lord Byron by means of the tradition of the Greek folk shadow play known as “Karagiozis” is not an arbitrary choice, as might be imagined, given that the multifarious Lord is known to have been among the spectators of a performance of the early, Turkish version of the play in an Epirus coffee-shop in 1809!
In this new commission of the GNO Alternative Stage, the important shadow puppeteer Athos Danellis uses his cardboard figures to tell the story of Byron’s two visits to Greece (first as part of his youthful Grand Tour and then in the service of the Greek War of Independence) within the telescoped, dreamlike space-time of the “berdes” (the traditional backlit cloth that acts as screen-stage for the shadow play).
The gradual conversion of Lord Byron from a “superstar” Romantic tourist-poet to a conscious philhellene, a critic of Greek factionalism and benefactor of the Revolution, eventually gaining the status of a national hero in the Greek popular imaginary, is highlighted through his imaginative absorption by the archetypal world of Karagiozis and enriched by deft references to historical figures such as John Cam Hobhouse, Ali Pasha and Tereza Makri – better known as “Maid of Athens” from Byron’s poem of the same title that paid tribute to the twelve-year-old girl with whom the poet fell passionately in love while lodging in her mother’s house in 1810.
When: March 28th, April 4th & April 11th
Time: 11:00
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FokiaNou Art Space: "Ephemeral” Ioanna Terlidou & Piyi Wong
Opening: Thursday 31 March, 17.00
Duration: 31 March – 16 April, 2022
Hours: Thursday – Saturday 17.00-20.00
FokiaNou Art Space, Fokianou 24, 7th Floor, Pagrati Metro: Evangelismos
Awesome Athens Experiences - Discover Awesome Street Art In Athens
Together with Awesome Athens Experieces you will discover 5 cool neighborhoods that support and showcase street art and you will explore a lesser-known part of Athens. With the view of a local, you will experience the city in an unconventional way. We will end our tour to Kerameikos neighborhood, which is according to Forbes magazine among the 12 coolest neighborhoods around the world! There, we will taste the best Greek souvlaki in Athens!
This is a great opportunity to come and discover the 'real Athens' from an expert local's perspective.
Phoenix Athens - Wunderkammer : A Cabinet Of Curiosities
Phoenix Athens proudly presents the group exhibition Wunderkammer : A Cabinet of Curiosities with works by Dimitri Yin, Paperman, Karl Heinz Jeron, Melina Fakitsa, Yiorgos Kaltsidis, Stefan Riebel and Anna Theodorakis.
The Wunderkammer or cabinet of curiosities, is the name given to relics and objects of natural history that were presented in museums and cultural spaces in the sixteenth century. The exhibition questions the notion of the exotic as well as the dialectic between memory and normative canons in contemporary art by exploring the dialogues and interrelationships between narratives of artists from different backgrounds and the manner in which they employ “craft” as a pathway towards [free] individual expression.
The spectacle of the inane, the sensation of the obvious or the hidden gem, the diamond in the rough, l’idée “insolite” as the French say ? There is of course fool’s gold, the epiphanic revelation, the freakish paroxysm, jubilant enchantment and hidden secrets revealed.
More specifically, the exhibition addresses healing and rebuilding broken and rebuilding through symbols and histories. In a time when the art world is replete with assemblages, appropriation and desperation, the exhibition is an effort to rekindle our fascination with the curious and the curiouser, redefining our notion of mysticism, memory and questioning into the realm of more universal memories and potentially concrete outcomes.
Gallery days & hours: Monday to Friday 12 - 6 pm - Saturday and Sunday by appointment
For more information please contact Dimitri Yin 6970516245 at director@phoenixathens.org or Chara Kasaraki 6978036738 at phoenixathensoffice@gmail.com
Athens Photo World 2021
Athens Photo World makes a dynamic comeback from the 21st of May with a series of exhibitions and events following the launching of 2019. With photojournalism as its central point, the APW aims to highlight the work of contemporary photojournalists of Greek and international photojournalism. In an age of limitations and redefinitions of the global daily life, the image has been –more emphatically than ever in modern history– the only real channel of information and communication. Photojournalists around the world are among the few professionals who have worked tirelessly, facing indefinable risks, revealing aspects of a new and unexpected reality.
With Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) as its Lead Donor, this year’s Athens Photo World presents to the public older and contemporary works from the international news, focusing a part of its presentations on sports as this year is rich in sporting events. Through the exhibitions, the discussions with the professionals of the field and the two awards for Greek and foreign photojournalists, the dialogue between the audience and creators will be revived.
Athens Negotiations Tournament 2021
The Athens Negotiations Tournament (ANT) is an initiative of the Business Administration Department of Athens University of Economics and Business, supervised by Assistant Professor, Dr. Ilias Kapoutsis.
The aim of the competition is to be the annual meeting place for students across Greece and the world to resolve disputes and strengthen the negotiating skills that are necessary for transition and prosperity in the 4th industrial revolution.
The first two qualifying rounds are divided into two phases (8-9 May and 15-16 May respectively), and will be held remotely. The 24 teams that will collect the highest scores from the first qualifying round will progress to the second and then, the 8 highest ranking teams will participate in the third round on May 22nd. On May 23rd the two highest- scoring teams will participate in the finale of the competition. Participants, throughout the qualifying rounds, will get the chance to show off their negotiating skills, test their speed and effectiveness and gain valuable experience.
Those interested may submit their application from 18 March to 18 April 2021 through the website of the event: www.ant.aueb.gr (Website is in Greek).
Participants will be selected based on their education, past work experience, any awards and distinctions, their geographical origin, as well as, an accompanying video in which they explain the reasons why they believe that they should be selected to take part.
Athens Technopolis Jazz Festival
After one year of absence and with 2021 still having a few surprises in store for us, Technopolis City of Athens invites us to a new hybrid 3-day version of the oldest music event of the city, from 28 to 30 May 2021.
Athens Epidaurus Festival 2021: Live!
The 2021 summer season will be focused mainly on works by Greek artists, leaving the autumn season to shoot for the safer actualization of international events. Due to the ongoing pandemic, all performance dates are subject to change so do make sure to regularly check with the festival’s schedule.
This content was originally published on: thisisathens.org
Daily Thematic Fountain Shows At The SNFCC
From Tuesday 1 June, the program of the Fountains is enriched with impressive water shows that will present daily at 21.00 and 21.30 thematic choreographies on a different type of music per day. The program follows in detail:
Monday - Opera & Greek Composers
Georges Bizet, Carmen: Habanera Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Don Giovanni: Fin che dal vini Giacomo Puccini, Madama Butterfly, Act II, Un bel di vedremo (Instrumental) Nikos Skalkottas, Epirot dance (Ser. I/4) George Koumentakis, Serra
Tuesday - Disco
The Jacksons, Blame it on the boogie BeeGees, Saturday Night Fever Weather Girls, It's Raining Men Boney M, Daddy Cool ABBA, Dancing Queen
Wednesday - Soundtracks
Michael Nyman, theme from The Piano John Williams, theme from Harry Potter Carlos Gardel, Por una Cabeza (Scent of a Woman) Vangelis, theme from Conquest of Paradise Ennio Morricone, The Ecstasy of Gold
Thursday - Classical Music
Antonín Dvořák, Furiant, No. 1 in C major, from Slavonic Dances, op. 46 Dmitri Shostakovich, Waltz II, from the Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 2 Tchaikovsky, Nutcracker Ludwig Minkus, Don Quixote, Kitri Entrance Vivaldi, Four Seasons, Autumn (1st mvt)
Friday - Disco
The Jacksons, Blame it on the boogie BeeGees, Saturday Night Fever Weather Girls, It's Raining Men Boney M, Daddy Cool ABBA, Dancing Queen
Saturday - Soundtracks
Michael Nyman, theme from The Piano John Williams, theme from Harry Potter Carlos Gardel, Por una Cabeza (Scent of a Woman) Vangelis, theme from Conquest of Paradise Ennio Morricone, The Ecstasy of Gold
Sunday - Classical Music
Antonín Dvořák, Furiant, No. 1 in C major, from Slavonic Dances, op. 46 Dmitri Shostakovich, Waltz II, from the Suite for Jazz Orchestra No. 2 Tchaikovsky, Nutcracker Ludwig Minkus, Don Quixote, Kitri Entrance Vivaldi, Four Seasons, Autumn (1st mvt)
Pool Your Cinema At The Hotel Grande Bretagne
For a second year in a row, the GB Pool of Hotel Grande Bretagne dresses up its absolute summer attire and bows to the magic of the seventh art while it turns into a summer cinema.
The Pool Your Cinema, on the 7th floor of the legendary hotel, opens its doors and welcomes its honorable guests to a distinct summer cinema experience in the heart of the captivating center of Athens. All-time classic favorites and Hollywood blockbusters show up on the big screen to entertain us on the nostalgic summer evenings in a romantic setting by the pool overlooking Lycabettus Hill and the city lights at nightfall.
Since taste plays a leading role in this scenario, Executive Chef Asterios Koustoudis has curated the absolute fingerfood set menu to pair with your drink while you unwind at the relaxing lounge chairs. Handmade nachos, slow fermented pizza, Black Angus cheeseburger and caramelized popcorn with Madagascar vanilla and fleur de sel will transform every minute into a delectable and luxurious experience. Discover the menu->
THURSDAY – FRIDAY – SATURDAY – SUNDAY
Arrival Time: 21.15 | Start Time: 21.30