Athens and Epidaurus Festival 2015

Three months full of art and culture in the region of Athens thanks to the "Athens and Epidaurus Festival"(http://greekfestival.gr/en)!
 This event that has lasted for 56 years (summers specifically) was the reason for National Geographic to put the city of Athens among the best trips for the summer 2015!
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/best-summer-trips-2015/#/athens-epidaurus-festival-greece_90108_600x450.jpg

The Greeks – Agamemnon to Alexander the Great

Are you visiting Quebec this summer?
The Canadian Museum of History hosts an exhibition on 5,000 years of Greek Culture! It showcases over 500 priceless artifacts garnered from 21 Greek museum!

http://www.historymuseum.ca/thegreeks/

Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF)

The 9th Annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival took place on June 3 - 7, 2015! 
It showcased new films from Greece and Cyprus, and included works by international filmmakers of Greek descent.
Congratulations to all participants!
http://lagff.org/
 
 

Are you familiar with Greek wine?

Greek wine producers will try to increase their exports to US. According to a survey conducted by the Association of Greek wine producers, 80% of the Americans drinking wine on a weekly basis said that they are familiar with Greek labels and 14% answered they had tasted Greek wine within the month asked.
For more information, please read the article posted in Greeknewsagenda:
http://www.greeknewsagenda.gr/2015/06/greek-wine-american-market.html

The First Line - Greek film screening at Georgetown University

What is your opinion on international art repatriation? Are you aware of the Parthenon Marbles issue?
Join us on Thursday, May 28 for the screening of the film called "The First Line"!
The trailer can be found here: https://vimeo.com/112039858
Panel discussion and reception will follow!
Book your place immediately by emailing us: rsvp@greekculture.us

"The Iliad", Wine, and Cheese

Come to the Embassy of Greece TONIGHT (05/29) at 7PM and enjoy a night of classic Greece. There will be a staged reading of the Homer's "The Iliad," followed by a wine and cheese reception with the cast, director, and embassy officials.

For more information, visit http://www.scenatheater.org/currentshow.htm.

What Would YOU Do With 100 Tons of Pure Marble?

The Greek Marble Initiative gives Greek and foreign sculptures the chance to showcase their talents and give 120 sculptures to Myro Antiques House. The project seeks to attract and revive Greek contemporary sculpture.

Source: Greek News Agenda