VICTORIA
GREEK SHORT FILM FESTIVAL POSTPONED
The Athens Short Film Festival which was to have been shown at the Greek Centre at 7pm on Saturday, 7 May has been postponed with a new date to be announced in the near future.
FAMILY FUN DAY
Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Australia (TASCA) are having a Family Fun Day this Saturday for patients, supporters and families. While there will be free coffee and tea, participants are advised to bring their own snacks. Face painting for the kids and there will be an ice cream van. Event is free but donations welcome
When: 11am to 2pm, Saturday, 7 May.
Where: Park Crescent Playground area, Caulfield Park.
Further information: Pat on 0408 341 331.
BOOK PRESENTATION
The author of A River Divided, George Paxinos will be in conversation with fellow author Phil Kafcaloudes. A River Divided is a novel that poses the most important moral and social questions of today.
When: Thursday, 12 May at 6.30 pm
Where: Readings, 701 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn
Bookings, additional information: This event is free to attend but bookings are essential through Try Booking
COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE FOR PONTIAN GENOCIDE
The Pontian Coordinating Committee for the Commemoration of the Greek Genocide in Melbourne, under the auspices of the Australian Federation of Pontian Associations, is hosting a Memorial Service and a Wreath Laying Ceremony to commemorate the Genocide of the Hellenes of Pontos on Sunday morning, 15 May. The event will take place at Saint Eustathios Greek Orthodox Cathedral, following by the wreath laying ceremony at the Australian Hellenic Memorial.
When: Sunday 15 May at 10am
Where: Saint Eustathios Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 221 Dorcas St South Melbourne
Further information: Apostolis Alexiadis on 0412 145 100.
DIMITRIS BASIS GREEK NIGHT AT STARS HALL
The Institute of Macedonian Studies is bringing famous Greek singer Dimitris Basis to Melbourne in collaboration with the Greek and Cypriot Communities and the Australian Research Institute, for a concert and dance evening on 28 May at the fully renovated Stars International Hall. The cultural event comes after the publication and release of the book on Imvros and Tenedos, and will be dedicated to the Hellenism of Asia Minor. A dance performance along selected songs loved by the Greeks worldwide will follow. Doukissa Filippou and her orchestra will also perform at the event. Ticket prices range from $120 to $150 and include complete dinner, menu, with two bottles, desserts, soft drinks and coffee.
When: 28 May, from 7.30pm to 1.30am
Where: Stars International Hall, 1c Bell Street, Preston
Bookings and further information: 0436 415 999 or email anastasios.tamis@aims.edu.au
NSW
FECCA 2022 CONFERENCE
After a long hiatus, FECCA 2022 Conference will come together face-to-face next year in Melbourne holding a conference where multicultural communities, policy makers, service providers, academics and many more, can delve into several current topics. The initial lineup of excellent speakers include Patricia Turner AM, Behrouz Boochani, Megan Davis, Kumi Taguchi, and Nyadol Nyuon.
When: 16-17 June
Where: Sofitel Melbourne, On 25 Collins
Bookings: www.fecca2022.org.au
NORTHERN TERRITORY
INTERNATIONAL HELLENIC DIASPORA CONFERENCE
Charles Darwin University is hosting is hosting Perspectives on the Hellenic Diaspora III in conjunction with the University of the Aegean and the University of Macedonia. Over 60 speakers drawn from Australia, Europe, North America and Africa will talk about all aspects the Hellenic Diaspora through the ages.
Where: Charles Darwin University, Darwin and online
When: 26 to 28 May-check website for the times
Booking and information: Attendance is free but participants will be required to register on each day of the conference via https://hellenic-diaspora.cdu.edu.au/program-schedule/
QLD
PANIYIRI GREEK FESTIVAL
The Paniyiri 2022 Greek Festival, Brisbane’s world-renowned cultural festival where everyone is encouraged to dine, dance, and party like a Greek, will take over Musgrave Park in South Brisbane on Saturday 21 & Sunday 22, May. Paniyiri is the longest running cultural festival in Queensland, the largest Greek festival in Australia, and a global celebration of culture and community. Tickets include cultural presentations, cooking demonstrations, entertainment including live music, dancing and DJs; art exhibitions, fashion parades, even a pop-up Greek village to visit!
When: Saturday 21 May at 12pm – 10pm | Sunday 22 Mayat 10am – 7pm
Where: Musgrave Park, West End, Brisbane
Tickets: www.tickets.paniyiri.com/outlet/event/
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
AMBER GLOW OVER ADELAIDE
The Adelaide City Library, in association with 2022 South Australia’s History Festival, is presenting Amber Glow Over Adelaide. An exhibition of new paintings that re-imagine Adelaide’s heritage buildings as alfresco social spaces, in oils by artist George Linou.
Where: Amber Glow Over Adelaide is showing at the Hutt Street City Library, 235 Hutt Street Adelaide,
When: 1 – 31 May.
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