Arts
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Exploring the nostalgia of migration through art
The vast expanse of sea, the crashing waves are among Stella Zicopoulos-Grieg’s strongest first memories. Together with her parents and two sisters, Stella, aged seven, like many migrants before and …
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Health Minister Jenny Mikakos went on a Greek vay-cay and came back with a huge scoop for Australia
The Greek government has promised Australia a huge antiquities exhibition for 2021 to coincide with 200 years since Greek Independence in 1821. Health Minister Jenny Mikakos, the Victorian MP who …
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WHAT’S ON Guide: Greek-inspired events across Australia, 1 August onward
VIC MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) kicks off today, 1-18 August at the refurbished Capitol Theatre. The program features 382 films and 31 premieres. Among them …
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Art prize entrants called for Adelaide’s Hellenic Cultural Festival Odyssey
Adelaide’s Hellenic Cultural Festival Odyssey is celebrating its 14th year with a series of arts and cultural events kicking off on 4 October, 2019. The theme, “Education Through Greek Arts” …
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GACL celebrates 50 years with anniversary event
The Greek Australian Cultural League (GACL) is celebrating its 50-year anniversary on Saturday, 17 August, 2019. For the past half century, the non-profit organisation has been working towards the advancement, …
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Yannos Kourayos brings Despotiko to life in revival of Greek antiquity in the Cyclades
Despotiko, a small island in the Cyclades, has drawn the attention of archaeology enthusiasts in recent years, after excavations uncovered a religious site of major significance, dating from the Archaic …
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Immigration Museum may no longer be a space for immigrants
On July 19, a small report appeared in the Herald Sun on the proposed name change for the Immigration Museum to Museum of Shared Humanity. The Immigration Museum began life …
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WHAT’S ON Guide: Greek-inspired events across Australia, 25 July onward
VIC OPEN SEMINAR: GREEK FOLK SONGS: THE BRIDGE OF ARTA This Thursday, 25 July head to the Greek Centre (168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne) to see Dr Stephie Nikoloudis give a …
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‘Wentworth’s’ Artemis Ioannides hits the stage in sci-fi thriller
Artemis Ioannides has been a busy woman. The young actress is fresh off the back of the award-winning Australian series Wentworth, starring as Vicky Kosta, and is now on stage …
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WHAT’S ON Guide: Greek-inspired events across Australia, 18 July onward
VIC GREEK TAVERN NIGHT AT ELENI’S Eleni’s Kitchen + Bar (28 Anderson St, Yarraville) is hosting a Greek tavern night this Friday 19 July at 7.00-10.00 pm. Experience the best of Greek …