NATIONAL

DELPHI BANK 26TH GREEK FILM FESTIVAL
The Delphi Bank Greek Film Festival (GFF) is back next month for the 26th year with an exciting program, featuring 15 features, three engaging documentaries, and one Australian short film. From the poetic drama Epiphany starring AACTA award-winner Alex Dimitriades and irreverent black-comedy The Taverna, to the latest masterpiece by weird wave auteur Yorgos Lanthimos The Favourite, the festival will showcase diverse stories from trailblazing Greek filmmakers across the globe. Dates: SYDNEY 8-20 October; MELBOURNE 9-20 October; ADELAIDE 10-13 October; BRISBANE 15-20 October; PERTH 20 October-10 November; and CANBERRA 29 November-1 December. For more information and to book tickets, visit https://greekfilmfestival.com.au/

VIC

SPRING ORCHARD SHOW
Warringal Orchid Society Inc’s Spring Orchard Show is taking place this weekend, Saturday 28 September (9.00 am-4.30 pm) and Sunday 29 September (9.30 am-4.00 pm) at St Sava Community Centre (212 Diamond Creek Rd, Greensborough). There will be quality show displays, free potting workshops, premium orchard and bark sales, as well as raffle prizes to be won. Admission $5.00 (cash only). For more information, visit https://warringalorchidsociety.com.au/

2019 TESSELAAR TULIP FESTIVAL
The Tesselaar Tulip Festival (357 Monbulk Road, Silvan) is on now until 13 October, celebrating tulips and all things Dutch! Open every day from 10.00 am-5.00 pm, see close to a million tulips flowering in the fields, with over 130 different varieties in all the colours of the rainbow. There’s also an array of food and market stalls to enjoy, live entertainment on stage every day, plenty of fun activities, as well as photo opportunities. For event entertainment details and to purchase tickets ($15-$29, FREE ENTRY for children 16 and under) visit http://www.tulipfestival.com.au/

ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW
It’s that time of year again! The Royal Melbourne Show is in full swing at the Melbourne Showgrounds (Epsom Rd, Ascot Vale) until 1 October. This year the Show promises to be unlike any other Show you’ve experienced before! There’s a whole new layout, with a huge range of all-inclusive, interactive, and fun activities and attractions. There’ll be farm animals, with a chance to try your hand at sheep shearing and milking cows, carnival rides, show bags, as well as entertainment by talented performers, and a diverse offering of award-winning food and drink, ensuring something for all ages. Tickets $19.00-$85.00. To find out more and to book, visit https://royalshow.com.au

BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY
La Trobe University’s Modern Greek Studies Program is hosting an information session on Monday 30 September at The Greek Centre (168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne) from 7.00-8.00 pm. Students will find out about subjects currently offered and the structure of the Greek Studies Program at La Trobe. Among the participants on the night will be some university students who are studying Greek in a variety of ways including a Bachelor, Diploma or Cross-Institutional who will speak about their experiences. At the end of the session students and parents will have the opportunity to ask questions. Free to attend. To register visit https://bit.ly/2kKPpNK

‘ANTHEM’
Anthem, the long-awaited follow-up to one of Australian theatre’s most acclaimed collaborations, asks a bold question: does Australia share a dream and do we really sing with one voice? Twenty-one years ago four playwrights and a composer came together to create Who’s Afraid of the Working Class?, a series of powerful interwoven vignettes that captured the zeitgeist of Melbourne and Australia in the 1990s. Now the same team – featuring Christos Tsiolkas and Irine Vela – reunite to take the pulse of our nation today with director Susie Dee and an incredible ensemble cast. What emerges is a funny and ferocious portrait of a country unable to reconcile its past, uncertain of its future and political vision. The colliding voices that make up this anthem might not always be in harmony, but they cannot be silenced. Who’s Afraid of the Working Class? was an ode to tiny struggles writ large; Anthem turns up the volume on the everyday injustices we choose not to hear. The diverse and multi-generational cast includes Greek Australians Tony Nikolakopoulos and Maria Mercedes. On at Arts Centre Melbourne from 1-6 October. Tickets from $59. To book, visit https://bit.ly/2kxx9rh

GREEK WINE EVENT: MEET THE MAKER – KATOGI AVEROFF
Enjoy an intimate Wine Dinner with Averoff Estate’s Commercial Director Vasilis Anastasopoulos at Grounds of Arcadia (280 William St, Melbourne) on Tuesday 1 October from 6.30-9.30 pm. Vasilis will take you on a vinicultural journey of the Estate, showcasing wines perfectly matched with each course. $95.00 p.p. includes 3-course dinner and matched wine. Limited seating available. To book, call (03) 9642 1889 or email info@groundsofarcadia.com.au

LA TROBE LECTURE: THE HISTORY OF GREEK CINEMA IN AUSTRALIA
La Trobe University’s Greek Studies program and the Dardalis Archives of the Hellenic Diaspora in conjunction with the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria are presenting a series of free lectures. The next will be delivered by Peter Yiannoudes on The History of Greek Cinema in Australia on Wednesday 2 October at The Greek Centre (168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne) at 7.00 pm. To be delivered in the Greek language. Free to attend.

ENGAGING OUR YOUTH IN MODERN GREEK EDUCATION
The Greek Community of Melbourne’s Schools and the Modern Greek Teachers’ Association of Victoria is hosting an event, exploring how we engage out youth in Modern Greek education. Simone Karanicolas will present her teaching pedagogies and the YouTube channel she has created in an effort to engage her students in the learning of Modern Greek. Taking place on Thursday 3 October at The Greek Centre (168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne) from 7.00-10.00 pm. Free to attend.

LIVE AT THE GREEK: ‘AUGOUSTOS’ A TRIBUTE TO NIKOS PAPAZOGLOU
Melbourne Epirotic Ensemble are back at Live at the Greek to pay tribute to Nikos Papazoglou on Friday 4 October from 8.30-11.30 pm. Taking place at the Greek Centre (168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne), their performance will be followed by a traditional glendi. Tickets $20-$22. To book, visit https://bit.ly/2mfVH8x

CYPRIOT COOKING WORKSHOP: SHEFTALIES & TASHINOPITES
The Greek Cypriot Youth of Melbourne – Apostolos Andreas (10 St Andrew St, Sunshine West) is hosting a Cypriot cooking workshop on Saturday 5 October from 10.30 am-2.30 pm. All are welcome to join the youth group as they teach you how to make two Cypriot delicacies: sheftalies and tashinopites, including tips and tricks, in this hands on workshop followed by a sit down lunch together. Ticketed event: $30.00 p.p. To book your spot, visit https://bit.ly/2ZuzFkh

(GREEK) GIRLS TO THE FRONT
Head to the Greek Centre (168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne) on Friday 18 October for a night of Greek girl power! There will be live music by the Bandidas, Dj Pazz and DJ Randy Lipz XXX, with spoken word poetry by Koraly Dimitriadis. Women from all backgrounds welcome, especially those from migrant communities, as well as men who support the girl power cause. On from 8.30-11.30 pm. Tickets $18 full, $15 concession/members. To book, visit https://bit.ly/2mmvEwq

GREEK COOKING CLASS
Join Kelly from The Hellenic Odyssey on Saturday 19 October at Sandybeach Centre (2 Sims St, Sandringham; 12 noon-3.00 pm) to create a generous spread of food and to learn about the Mediterranean diet, its origins and its benefits. As the Mediterranean diet places a lot of focus on the role of food within the home environment, everyone will prepare the meals together and sit down on the table to enjoy eating together afterwards. You’ll also get a take home recipe book and a thank-you gift. $99 per person. Bookings require a minimum of 4 people. To book, visit https://bit.ly/2l0d9xF

GREEK MASTERCLASS: TAKING THE FEAR OUT OF PHYLLO
Find yourself intimidated by phyllo? On Saturday 19 October Kathy Tsaples of Sweet Greek will help put your fears to rest in the Relish Mama kitchen (Warehouse 1/347 Bay Rd, Cheltenham). Kathy will expertly lead the class to help you master the art and science behind making phyllo pastry. Starts at 11.00 am. For more info and to book, visit https://bit.ly/2kuAmHX

AROMA & TASTES FROM LEFKADA
The Lefkadian Cultural Association is hosting its annual event ‘Aromas & Tastes from Lefkada’ on Sunday 20 October at Normanby House (22-24 Normanby Ave, Thornbury) at 12.30 pm. The program includes live cooking demos by Anastasia Vrettos and daughters, Irene Kourtis and sons, and Evagelia and Nick Katiforis. There will also be traditionally made sweets and wines to try, a cookbook exhibition and music by DJ Joe. The event is being dedicated to the renowned Lefkadian cook, Evie Voutsina. Tickets only $30 p.p. (children attend free). To book (essential by Monday 7 October), call 0413 958 279.

NSW

ANCIENT WARFARE IN THE GREEK AND ROMAN WORLD
The Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens is hosting a short course, exploring warfare in ancient Greece and Rome. The course will take us from the Bronze Age battle fields of the Trojan War to the collapse of the Roman Empire in the West. Examine the key equipment, fighting tactics and major battles of the Classical World, including the Persian Wars, the Peloponnesian War, Alexander’s conquest and the rise of Rome. We will survey the conflicts between Greece and Rome and Rome’s sometimes disastrous ‘barbarian’ encounters. This course charts over 1,000 years of military history and we will witness the evolving nature of warfare over this vast time scale. Taking place this Saturday, 28 September from 10.00 am-1.00 pm. To book, visit https://bit.ly/2m7AuNU

TRIBUTE TO GIANNIS SPANOS AND GIORGOS HATZINASIOS
In the ‘Piano Bar’ tradition, popular trio Cyano will pay tribute to Giannis Spanos and Giorgos Hatzinasios, two of Greece’s most celebrated pianists and composers, on Sunday 29 September at Django at Camelot (103 Railway Pde, Marrickville) from 7.00-10.00 pm. Nikos Sousamidis (guitar/vocals), Anna Papoulia (piano/vocals) and Irene Vacondios (vocals) will present timeless songs from the 60s and beyond, sung by some of Greece’s best vocalists including Parios, Poulopoulos, Mitsias, Kokotas, Marinella, Galani, Alexiou, Kanelidou and Tsanaklidou. For tickets, visit https://bit.ly/2MOwwWH

GEOMETRIC GREEK POTTERY MASTERCLASS
Join Dr Stavros Paspalas (Acting Director, Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens) for a unique opportunity to explore the history and development of ceramic traditions of the Geometric period (c. 900-700 BC) from Athens and other production centres with an expert archaeologist on Saturday 5 October at 12 noon. Handle objects from the Nicholson Museum collection as Dr Paspalas examines stylistic developments, manufacturing methodologies and functionality of the pottery. Tickets $25.00 p.p. To book, visit https://bit.ly/2lDIjLi

SA

GREEK MUSEUM OF ADELAIDE EXHIBITION
See the Greek Museum of Adelaide Exhibition on the history of spinning and textiles, life and art in Greek culture from 14-20 October at Hamra Centre Library (1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton). Free entry.

* If you know of any Greek events taking place across the country, including those organised by Greek community groups, please forward details to anastasia@neoskosmos.com.au