Arts
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The Greeks are coming
The Greeks are coming but not in their black ships. They arrive in a mission of for peace, beauty, and learning. Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes includes 170 objects …
Architect Kavellaris’ Toorak home shortlisted for world architecture prize
If you go down to leafy Toorak in Melbourne, you will may notice a house quite unlike any other in that affluent suburb. The design of the “JARtB” house draws …
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What’s On 29 October – 5 November
QLD BENDIGO BANK ITALIAN HELLENIC BUSINESS LUNCH Indulge in our custom Mediterranean cuisine with special guests the Hon. Consul of Greece in Queensland Jim Raptis, the Consul of Italy and …
Pratanos novel is a wonderful witness of Kazantzakis’ final journey to Crete
It was just over a month ago when the whole of Greece paused to pay their respects to the great Cretan composer Mikis Theodorakis. His body lay in state at …
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Shipwreck lying in sea off Peloponnese carried a load of amphorae
A shipwreck from the Classical era first, discovered in the narrow channel between the island of Kythira and Neapolis on the Peloponnese in 2019, was found to carry several amphorae, …
Call out for all artists to register on GACL’s new online directory
The Greek-Australian Cultural League (GACL) is updating its website to include a Greek-Australian artist directory (performing and visual arts) and is calling on artists to register for inclusion in the …
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Lex Marinos OAM, the ‘wog from Wagga Wagga has been advocating for cultural diversity on Australian stages and screens for half a century now
Back in June, Sydney’s lockdown may have prematurely closed Lex Marinos’ well-received Happy Days at Old Fitz Theatre, but the veteran actor has kept busy. While he patiently awaits his …
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The “Infinite Affection” that is passing down traditions through generations
Had the Melbourne lockdown not put a stop to plans, 23-year-old Luke Macaronas and 67-year-old Christos Konstantinides would having been bumping in their Melbourne Fringe Festival show Infinite Affection | …
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Ariadne’s red thread is a link to freedom from the labyrinth
Alkisti Pitsaki has devised “audio theatre”, Αριάδνη/Ariadne, as part of her MA in Theatre and Direction for the Victorian College of Arts (VCA). The 24-year-old has been through the maze …
Greek workers’ league to hold “Equinox” exhibition in November
The Greek Democritus Workers League will hold the inaugural “Equinox” art exhibition in early November at the Steps Gallery in Melbourne. The title of the exhibition is drawn from the …