Arts
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Greek Guide: What’s On for the end of July
Melbourne’s own Estudiantina of Melbourne returns to the stage on July 25 with Songs of the Soul, a tribute concert honouring two iconic figures in Greek urban music: Rita Abadzi …
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Māori-Greek artist Jimmy James Kouratoras illuminates Manhattan with an ancestral message
Jimmy James Kouratoras has made a return to New York, with his painting “Hei Tiki – For the Love of Our Ancestors” which is displayed on a towering 10-metre digital …
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Lives in light: Jim Pavlidis and the icons of the ordinary
Jim Pavlidis, the award-winning illustrator who took out a Quill in 2022 for his satirical ‘Net Zero, Zero Net’ in The Age – of former PM Scott Morrison as a …
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Con Kalamaras is going ‘Off the Map’ to unearth migrant melodies
Melbourne-based musician and events producer Con Kalamaras is shining a light on global musical traditions through his radio program Off the Map. Aired on community station 3MDR, the show features …
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Deadline extended for GACL’s 2025 Literary Competition – entries now close 1 August
Writers have been granted more time to polish their work, with the Greek-Australian Cultural League (GACL) extending the deadline for its 2025 Literary Competition to Friday 1 August. The annual …
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MIKIS + MANOS: A ‘heartfelt’ celebration of two music giants
The audience at the Greek Centre was treated to a celebration of two musical giants: Manos Hatzidakis and Mikis Theodorakis last Sunday. Both born in 1925, they created songs that …
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From thesis to TikTok sensation: Jorge Rivera-Herrans’ EPIC brings Homer’s Odyssey to a new generation
What started out as a college thesis for Jorge Rivera-Herrans has turned into a musical reimagining of Homer’s Odyssey. The ancient epic explodes onto the scene, fuelled by the power …
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Scents of the Gods: Thematikos returns to Athens with mythic immersion
In the heart of Athens this July, myth will meet memory once more as Melbourne-born candle and fragrance brand Thematikos returns to the Psyrri district for its second immersive exhibition. …
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Apology for hurt and pain as Venice arts duo reinstated
An artistic duo axed and then reinstated as Australia’s pick for one of the world’s most prestigious arts events has received an apology. Wesley Enoch, the acting chair of arts …
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Hellenic spirit in a classic tale: Zakaria Vasiliou joins “The 3 Little Pigs”
Greek Cypriot Zakaria Vasiliou is among the cast bringing the classic tale “The 3 Little Pigs” back to stage these July school holidays in Melbourne. The children’s musical returns for …