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Author Polychronis Koutsakis’ crime novels to be adapted for TV
Renowned crime novels by Greek Australian author Polychronis Koutsakis are set to make their way to the small screen, marking a new milestone in his career. Koutsakis, a celebrated author …
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30th Anniversary of Kalamata Dance Festival, an international celebration of movement arts
The Kalamata Dance Festival, synonymous with the evolution of contemporary dance in Greece, marks its 30th anniversary this year. Running from July 12 to July 21, this year’s edition is …
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George Kapiniaris and Tahir team up for comedy show in Melbourne
The comedy festival season may be over, but the laughs must continue. Later this month, two Australian comedy legends, George Kapiniaris and Tahir Bilgiç, team up for a show in …
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Time spent in Greece with yiayia and papou inspires Adelaide teacher to paint
What started as a hobby to cope with postpartum anxiety, Adelaide primary school teacher Christina Katsiokalis’s artwork has seen her start her own small business. Christina’s art consists of floral …
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Greece through the lens of Robert McCabe at the Acropolis Museum
Visiting Greece? A photography exhibition by Robert McCabe titled “Χαίρε Ξένε. In the Land of Dreams”, a retrospective of McCabe’s “Greek era” will run from May 28 to September 8, …
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‘Tomorrow’s Trees’: Adam Lichoudaris’ family production honouring his yiayia and pappou
Filmmaker Adam Lichoudaris has spearheaded an intergenerational family endeavour, incorporating his children and grandparents to create the short film ‘Tomorrow’s Trees” which he hopes to release worldwide this year. The …
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Markos Seferlis is coming to Australia to “deliver” laughter
The famous Greek comedian, Markos Seferlis, is coming to Australia this year, offering “laughter delivery” services to the audiences of Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide. With over 50 TV shows and …
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Revisiting the magnificent portraits of Anzacs: George Petrou OAM’s ongoing tribute
A recent presentation of the book “The Art of Sacrifice” at the Hawthorn Arts Center provided a glimpse into the captivating world of acclaimed artist George Petrou. Known for his …
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Capturing legacy: A Melbourne photographer’s tribute to her father’s journey
It was just another day for Melbourne based portrait photographer Joanne Flessas. She was in her St Kilda Road studio when her 87-year-old father Konstantinos Flessas dropped by for a …
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Christos Papadopoulos shortlisted in Sadler’s Wells ‘dance Oscars’
Britain’s internationally renowned Sadler’s Wells theatre on Monday announced the shortlist for the first global dance prize, aimed at raising the profile of contemporary dance just as the Turner prize …