Arts
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Lycabettus Theater in Athens set to reopen after 15 Years
The renowned Theater of Lycabettus, perched atop a hill that offers breathtaking views of the Greek capital, is set to reopen its doors this summer after undergoing extensive upgrades, according …
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RESIO brings Kalamata olives to life in the heart of Thornbury
When RESIO, a popular Greek street artist was tasked with the job of painting a mural for the side of 2 Gooch Street in Thornbury Melbourne, he was excited. Melbourne …
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Vassilis Tsabropoulos and Nektaria Karantzi bridge East and West in a one-off concert at the Hellenic Museum
In an exclusive Australian concert, the Hellenic Museum welcomed and celebrated international musicians Vassilis Tsabropoulos and Nektaria Karantzi in Melbourne for a one-night-only, live performance titled Between East and West …
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Twenty Two: A heart-wrenching journey through the Asia Minor Catastrophe
There will be a second performance of the theatre and music production, Twenty Two by the Creative Drama & Arts Centre of the Greek Community of Melbourne. The performance explores …
‘A woman ahead of her time’: Greek-Australian Writers’ Festival honours the legacy of writer Charmian Clift
The Greek-Australian Writers’ Festival proved to be one of the most successful events of this year’s 41st Greek Festival of Sydney, focusing intently on Australian author Charmian Clift and highlighting …
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Sweet and salty comedy: ‘Maple Syrup Souvlaki’
Having an ethnic background in Australia, can be a multi-flavoured experience. Montana Papadinis, Richard Meneses and Peter Josip are making their Melbourne International Comedy Festival debut, by “cooking up” some …
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Koraly Dimitriadis: “Our culture is transitioning from survival to healing”
Growing up in an environment where survival was on the forefront, mental health seemed to be less of a priority. Acknowledging the sacrifice and struggles that her Cypriot parents went …
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Periodical Antipodes celebrates 50 years – submissions open
The 69th issue of the literary periodical Antipodes will be launched οn Sunday, 14 October marking its 50th year of continuous publication. The issue will be dedicated to the Philhellenes …
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Christopher Papakaliatis: Australia is a fairytale country that I can’t wait to visit
Christoforos Papakaliatis’ series ‘Maestro’, has become the first Greek TV series to air worldwide on Netflix, on 17 March under the title ‘Maestro in Blue’. The popular series, which will …
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An evening of poetry by Dimitris Tzoumacas at the Greek Centre
The Greek Community of Melbourne hosted a poetry event by Dimitris Tzoumacas last Sunday at its mezzanine level in collaboration with the Greek-Australian Cultural League and the Hellenic Writers’ Association …