VIC

UNKNOWN PLEASURES – TRIBUTE TO IVAN GAAL

Australian independent cinema is a series of regular screenings featuring the best of Australian independent cinema, both classic and contemporary, presented in conjunction with the film-makers. The series is co-curated and presented by Chris Luscri & Bill Mousoulis, with assistance from Colin Hodson, at the Thornbury Picture House. This month Thornbury Picture House pays tribute to one of Melbourne’s living legends of independent cinema, Ivan Gaal, who migrated to Australia from Hungary in the 1950s, and got involved with the Melbourne Filmmakers Co-op among other groups in the ’70s, and now has a body of work behind him 50 years long. A special night, with a Q&A moderated by Jake Wilson from The Age.

When: Tuesday, 13 September at 8.15pm

Where: Thornbury Picture House, 802 High St. Thornbury.

Tickets: $19.50 / $15.50 / $12.50 via www.thornburypicturehouse.com.au/film/st00001822/

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE HELLENISM OF ASIA MINOR

The Australian Hellenic Memorial Foundation is holding a memorial service for the Hellenism of Asia Minor to be conducted by Archbishop Makarios of Australia at the Australian Hellenic Memorial Domain Gardens.

The event coincides with the21st Anniversary of the unveiling of the Monument where all the Greeks and Australians who gave up their lives during the First and Second World Wars will be honored.

RSVP by Wednesday, 21 September. Following the service, light refreshments will be provided.

When: Saturday 24 September at 10am

Where: Australian Hellenic Memorial Domain Gardens, Corner Birdwood Avenue & Government House Drive, Melbourne, VIC

Info: Steve Kyritsis, OAM on 0418 571 800 and steve.kyritsis@hotmail.com

I HEART ARTEMIS

I heart Artemis is a story about a mythological love and a very real crisis, which asks the most pressing questions about humanity’s future. The Consort of Melbourne is a vocal ensemble that champions both historic and contemporary repertoire. The Australian premiere of a ground-breaking new piece by award-winning composer Wally Gunn and librettist Maria Zajkowski. I heart Artemis is a concert-length reimagining of Greek mythology told through a series of scenes and tableaus rendered in glorious six-part vocal harmony.

When: Tuesday, 27 September, 7.30pm

Where: Melbourne Recital Centre, 31 Sturt Street, Southbank, Melbourne, VIC

Tickets & bookings: $55 via e.melbournerecital.com.au/booking/production/syos/19312?performance=

OAKLEIGH TRAILS – THE GREEK FOOD WALKING TOUR

The much anticipated Oakleigh Trail; a 40-minute walk along the restaurant and café-bar precinct of the most Greek suburb in Melbourne begins. Renowned for its strong European influence with the most prevalent vibe in the area being that of Greek eateries and live music venues, Eaton Mall continues to gain momentum as a major Hellenic precinct. On the Greek food walking tour, taking place not once but three times this year attendees can share their stories of migration and what role food played in upholding culture and tradition. Interested parties can sample traditional baked goods made fresh daily on-site, taste deli produce and learn about the products that heavily feature in Mediterranean home kitchens, visit a cultural store to learn about religious customs and traditions and, lastly, enjoy a delicious progressive meal and a chat. Vegan options are available – make sure the option is selected when booking.

When: 1 October and 3 December, 2.30pm

Where: Outside Oakleigh Train Station – Portman Street side, Oakleigh, VIC

Pricing & tickets: $138.51 via www.eventbrite.com/e/oakleigh-trails-tickets-80613594431?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1

REBETIKO CARAVAN @ GREEK FRINGE

Straight from the source, Fotis Vergopoulos is coming to down under to perform three unique shows in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney! Leading this all-star line-up of local and inter-state musicians, Fotis represents the next generation of talent from Greece and his musicianship and feel for rebetika is inimitable. Fotis was initiated into the world of music at the age of six by his father, Nikos, an inaugural member of the Apodimi Kompania. He has toured Europe extensively as well as Africa, Australia and New Zealand. He currently lives in Athens where he has performed with many notable artists including Agathonas Iakovidis, Martha Fritzila, Babis Gkoles and Manolis Pappos to name a few. Joining Fotis on stage are special guests and stalwarts of the Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne rebetika scene.

When & Where: Melbourne 20 October @ Brunwick Ballroom, Canberra 28 October @ Smith’s Alternative, Sydney 29 October @ Mytelenian Brotherhood of Sydney.

Tickets & information: www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/rebetiko-caravan/

NSW

PAOLA LIVE

Paola, Greece’s most entertaining contemporary laika artist, known not only for her vocal skills but her passion on stage, is coming to Australia in September.

The famous Greek singer he will grace the stage at the newly renovated Enmore Theatre on 16 September with her own full band and her current two support acts Anastasios Rammos and Christina Salti giving us their entire show supported by spectacular lighting and sound effects.

Paola will then fly to Melbourne for a performance at the Q Room on 17 September and another live gig on 23 September (0437 888 085 for bookings and tables).

On 24 September Paola will appear on the stage of the Krystal Function Centre in Adelaide (for bookings call 0413 311 318).

When: When: 16 September at 8.15pm

Where: The Enmore, 118-132 Enmore Road Newtown, NSW

Tickets: $100.95 to $148.35 and are on sale via www.enmoretheatre.com.au/event/paola/

GIORGOS TSALIKIS Featuring VASILIKI NTANTA 2022

Singer and songwriter Giorgos Tsalikis has once again teamed up with popular laika singer Vasiliki Ntanta for a much anticipated performance on 17 September at The Bellevue Venue – so gather the troops, mark your diary and secure your tickets. The two had to postpone their sold-out shows due to COVID-19 last year and have promised to make up for the wait, ten-fold.

When: Saturday, 17 September at 8pm to 18 September, 1am

Where: The Bellevue Venue, 2-10 Restwell Street, Sydney, NSW

Tickets: allevents.in/hurstville/giorgos-tsalikis-ft-vasiliki-ntanta-2022/200022838170210aq

29TH ANNUAL GREEK-SERBIAN FRIENSHIP DAY

The Serbian Orthodox Church-Parish and School Community of St Archdeacon Stephen, in Rooty Hill, Sydney, invites the Sydney & New South Wales Greek and Serbian communities, families and friends to the “29th Annual Greek-Serbian Orthodox & Cultural Friendship Day” on Sunday, 18 September. The program will commence with the Christian Orthodox Holy Liturgy from 9.30am. From 12pm, there will be a wide range of hot foods and cold drinks for purchasing. From 12.30pm until 4pm, a rich musical and dance program will take place with the presentation of Serbian and Greek dance groups to celebrate the strong historical, geographical, cultural, and religious bonds between Serbs and Greeks as well as dancing for all at the end of the day. This annual event was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic in NSW so it is happening again this year with the same deep appreciation between the Serbian and Greek communities and nations.

When: Sunday, 18 September, 9am

Where: St Archdeacon Stephen, 259 Hyatts Rd (corner Woodstock Ave) Plumpton, Rooty Hill (near the suburb of Blacktown), Sydney, NSW

Entry $15. Further info via Ilija Glisic: 0408 986 953 (afternoon hours) and Dimitrios Kametopoulos: 0414 714 807 (afternoon and evening hours).

SA

PYX LAX @ THEBARTON THEATRE

The biggest selling band in Greek History, PYX LAX, brings a musical experience for the ages to Thebarton for all ages on Friday 16 September. The voice and soul of a generation comes to Australia with a repertoire of songs which changed the musical landscape of Greece. Just like the Beatles changed western music, Pyx Lax changed modern Greek music.

When: Friday, 16 September, Doors 7pm, Show 8pm

Where: Thebarton Theatre, 112 Henley Beach Rd, Torrensville, SA

Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com.au/event/13005C819DF11CC4

WA

ORESTES

Written by Euripides, translated by Anne Carson, directed by Matt Edgerton, Orestes comes to life again at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), performed by 2nd year acting students. Orestes has killed his mother to avenge her murder of his father. Now he is being driven mad by the Furies, and there are calls for him and his sister-in-crime, Elektra, to be executed. Desperate, they dream up a harebrained scheme to save their lives. Acclaimed translator Anne Carson breathes exhilarating new life into this ancient Greek tale with her sharply modern take on Euripides’ darkly comic tragedy. The play contains adult themes and violence and is open for ages 12+.

When: Thursday 8 September to Thursday 15 September, 9.30pm

Where: Enright Studio, Building 1, Room 1.241, Perth, WA

Tickets: www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/performances-and-events/performances/2022/orestes-20?

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