Arts
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A new museum for the new Colossus
“Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,” begins Emma Lazarus’ well-known poem affixed to the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. That Greek giant, the Colossus of Rhodes, was …
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Greek Australian Cultural League to host bilingual poetry afternoon
The Greek Australian Cultural League (GACL) is hosting a bilingual poetry afternoon this weekend in Melbourne. Taking place at Step Gallery in Carlton, the event’s theme is ‘Mining Experiences, Excavating …
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Dimitris Basis: ‘Concert with Newtown school is a career highlight’
Stuttgart-born Greek singer Dimitris Basis and the Newtown High School of the Performing Arts Orchestra collaborated in an historic concert, titled ‘Byzantium to Zorba’, on Wednesday in the framework of …
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Greek Writers’ Festival program provides a smorgasbord of offerings
The Greek-Australian community is no longer an island. It needs to open up and be a vital, relevant part of the broader cultural, political and literary dialogue. And there will …
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The Greek Australian Cultural League has your arts cravings covered
This year, Melbourne’s Greek Australian Cultural League (GACL) celebrates its 50th anniversary while it prepares its annual buffet of art and literature degustation. The non-profit organisation is continuing to tirelessly …
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Brisbane Paniyiri, a history of growth and expansion
Brisbane Paniyiri will take place again this year. The event is a success story that began in 1976 when a group of passionate Greek Australians got together to share their …
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‘Me & My Left Brain’: Alex Lykos’ promising new film debuts this week in Australia
Alex Lykos is one of the most successful theatre producers, writers, directors and actors that Australia has produced. In 2015 he released his first film, the critically acclaimed box office …
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Fun photos from Perth Castellorizian Association’s Agora Market Day
When the Greek community comes together, anything is possible. The Perth Castellorizian Association’s Agora Market Day, held on Saturday, 11 May was a wonderful testament to this. The day was …
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Athens and Epidaurus Festival program announced
The Athens and Epidaurus Festival is held annually from May until mid-August and is one of the oldest performing arts festivals of Europe. The beauty of the ancient venues attract …
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Meet Lis Johnson, the artist of the George Devine Treloar memorial statue
The George Devine Treloar Memorial Committee, established by Merimna Pontion Kyrion of Oceania, has appointed Lis Johnson to produce the statue of Major George Devine Treloar to be located in …