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Friday, 31 March 2023 19:11
Acting Intensive Course | Fontainebleau School of Acting
This intensive training course by the Fontainebleau School of Acting focuses on movement, voice and acting, is designed to open your mind, challenge you and build your on-stage confidence. You will be taught by highly-qualified and industry-recognised directors and instructors in a supportive and welcoming environment that celebrates creativity and growth.
When: 10th to 21st April
Time: 10h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to 18h00
Where: 41 Evmolpidon, 118 54 Athens
Price: 700 €
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Wednesday, 22 March 2023 21:44
First L'Etape Greece by Tour de France to Take Cyclists on Scenic Route from Ancient Olympia
The first-ever L'Etape Greece by Tour de France is set to take place on April 23, 2023, in Ancient Olympia. This exciting event will bring together cycling enthusiasts from all over the world for a challenging race that will take them through some of Greece's most stunning landscapes.
L'Etape is a series of amateur cycling races that are held in various locations around the world, and the event in Greece will be the first of its kind in the country. The route for the race has been carefully designed to showcase the beauty of Greece, with riders passing through ancient ruins, coastal villages, and breathtaking mountain ranges.
The event is expected to attract a large number of participants, including both experienced cyclists and those new to the sport. The organizers have made sure to include different levels of difficulty, with routes ranging from 30km to 150km, to ensure that there is something for everyone.
In addition to the race, there will also be a number of other activities taking place throughout the weekend, including a cycling expo, live music, and local food and drink stalls. The aim of the event is to promote cycling in Greece and to showcase the country's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty to a global audience.
the L'Etape Greece by Tour de France promises to be an unforgettable experience for anyone who loves cycling or who simply wants to explore the beauty of Greece in a unique and exciting way. With stunning scenery, challenging routes, and a vibrant atmosphere, this event is sure to be a highlight of the 2023 cycling calendar.
the L'Etape Greece by Tour de France promises to be an unforgettable experience for anyone who loves cycling or who simply wants to explore the beauty of Greece in a unique and exciting way. With stunning scenery, challenging routes, and a vibrant atmosphere, this event is sure to be a highlight of the 2023 cycling calendar.
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Friday, 24 March 2023 21:28
Jimmy Carr Live In Athens | November 2023
Jimmy Carr is one of the most popular comedians in the UK, known for his distinctive laugh, quick wit, and edgy sense of humor. He has been performing stand-up comedy for over two decades, and his shows are always highly anticipated events.
On his latest tour, Terribly Funny 2.0, Carr is bringing his unique brand of humor to the stage once again. The show promises to be an evening of non-stop laughter, as Carr tackles a wide range of topics with his signature irreverent style.
From politics and religion to relationships and sex, no subject is off-limits for Carr. He's known for pushing the boundaries of what's considered acceptable in comedy, and his shows often feature controversial and provocative material.
But Carr's humor is never mean-spirited or hurtful. He has a talent for making even the most taboo subjects funny, while still managing to be clever and insightful.
What sets Carr apart from other comedians is his incredible delivery. His timing and pacing are impeccable, and his ability to read the audience and adjust his material on the fly is truly impressive.
Whether you're a fan of stand-up comedy or just looking for a fun night out, Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny 2.0 is not to be missed. With his sharp wit, irreverent style, and razor-sharp punchlines, Carr is sure to have you laughing until your sides hurt.
So grab your tickets now and get ready to spend an evening with one of the funniest and most talented comedians in the world. Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny 2.0 is a show you won't soon forget.
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Friday, 24 March 2023 20:52
Athens Music Week 2023 | Open Call For Participation
For the 5th consecutive year, Athens Music Week (AMW) returns from May 29th to June 1st, 2023, for a celebratory four-day event filled with showcase concerts, discussions, workshops, parties, and of course the Live stage on the central stage of Technopolis!
Once again, Athens Music Week and the Technopolis Municipality of Athens becomes the meeting place for all people on the music map - professionals, artists, and music lovers - inviting them to share their passion for music through the festival's numerous activities.
Interesting discussions on the most pressing issues and emerging trends in the music industry, such as the mental health of artists, "green" solutions in the festival program, and the future of music creation in AI reality, multiple opportunities for contact and networking among industry professionals through speed meetings, pitch sessions and networking events, as well as opportunities to empower young, ambitious people in the field through specialized workshops and professional orientation seminars, are just a few of the things offered by the rich program of Athens Music Week 2023.
Of course, live, musical action cannot be absent from this, both through the special showcase acts and the hot concerts on the central stage of Technopolis. With regards to the former, new talents and notable bands from Europe and neighboring countries will have the opportunity to present fresh, musical ideas, while the latter promises to excite and entertain the audience with dynamic and memorable performances.
Call for participation in AMW Showcases!
Call for participation in AMW Showcases!
Applications for participation in the line-up of AMW Showcases are exclusively made through the Athens Music Week website until April 9, 2023.
Declare your participation HERE!
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Wednesday, 22 March 2023 23:03
TEDx MaviliSquare | εὖtopia
Mavilians we are back! On Saturday, the 6th of May of 2023 at 09:00, the annual hybrid event of TEDx Mavili Square by Deloitte, returns to Ioannina Campus for the 6th year in row, in order to discover its own εὖtopia!
The biggest celebration of spreading ideas is back with new surprises. Book, now, the ticket that suits you and experience the most unique TEDx experience, full of speeches, performances, workshops, as well as the 2nd Mavilians Career Fair with many surprises, either live at “Karolos Papoulias” Conference Center, or online!
The biggest event of ideas in western Greece promises you a day full of optimistic messages and unique career opportunities from more than 15 companies.
Want to live an even more intense TEDx Mavili Square experience? Apply to become a member of the TEDx Mavili Square volunteer team and get in touch with the organization of our annual event, until 21/03/2023!
The biggest celebration of spreading ideas is back with new surprises. Book, now, the ticket that suits you and experience the most unique TEDx experience, full of speeches, performances, workshops, as well as the 2nd Mavilians Career Fair with many surprises, either live at “Karolos Papoulias” Conference Center, or online!
The biggest event of ideas in western Greece promises you a day full of optimistic messages and unique career opportunities from more than 15 companies.
Want to live an even more intense TEDx Mavili Square experience? Apply to become a member of the TEDx Mavili Square volunteer team and get in touch with the organization of our annual event, until 21/03/2023!
Visit www.tedxmavilisquare.com and choose the ticket
you want or apply to become a volunteer at Ioannina’s biggest event.

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Wednesday, 15 March 2023 19:29
Maria Christodoulou | The Greek Herbalist
Maria Christodoulou is a clinical herbalist exploring the wisdom and whimsy of ancient Greek herbal medicine. Based in Athens, she offers the Myths & Medicine Plant Walk in the National Garden and educational herbal tours throughout Greece. She also provides herbal consultations and teaches virtual courses based on the bounty of medicine and folklore of her ancestors. As a volunteer, Maria leads the Herbalists Without Borders, Athens, Greece Chapter.
Maria is the author of “The Greek Herbalist's Guide to the Mountains” (2023) and "The Greek Herbalist's Guide to the National Garden, Athens" (2022). She has been published on numerous herbal platforms and has presented at various conferences, including the International Herb Symposium, Panhellenic Conference on Traditional Folk Medicine, and Archaeological Institute of America | Society for Classical Studies Conference. In 2022, Maria was the recipient of the Ancient Worlds, Modern Communities Award from the Society of Classical Studies at New York University.
Maria earned a Bachelor's degree in Classics from Bucknell University, a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from Drexel University, and a clinical herbalist certificate from ArborVitae School of Traditional Herbalism in New York, where she is from.
For more adventures through antiquity, visit her website at www.thegreekherbalist.com.
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Saturday, 18 March 2023 15:45
Exclusive Nonino Tasting Event At Alexander's Cigar Lounge
The Alexander’s Cigar Lounge welcomes the acclaimed Nonino distillery in an exclusive tasting event.
On Thursday, 23rd of March 2023, Head Sommelier Evangelos Psofidis and Executive Chef Asterios Koustoudis invite you to live an exclusive culinary experience dedicated to the renowned Nonino distillates in the Alexander’s Cigar Lounge on the 1st floor of Hotel Grande Bretagne.
Guest of honor Elisabetta Nonino, proud member of the Nonino family, will guide you through their century-old art of 100% artisanal distillation in combination with a unique pairing menu specially designed for this evening.
Reserve your seat in the colonial atmosphere of Alexander’s Cigar Lounge to join an exploration of the secrets that have made Nonino distillates so famous in the world.
Nonino Distilleries
Originating from Friuli, North Italy, the Nonino Family has devoted itself to the art of Distillation since 1897. Quality, innovation, research and love for their work are their distinctive mark. Nonino spirits have been awarded for their exceptional quality and innovative production methods, and in 2019 the family's distillery was voted the best distillery in the world by Wine Enthusiast in San Francisco.
Nonino Grappa and ÙE® are obtained from fresh primary products distilled 100% with artisanal method in their own copper batch steam stills in Ronchi di Percoto, followed by a natural ageing in barriques and small casks under official seal in the 5 Grappa Ageing Warehouses (M.I.G.) of the Nonino Distilleries and are bottled with 0% color additives. The Noninos carry on the evolution of Grappa – Italian Cocktail Spirit, protagonist of fabulous cocktails and Aperitifs.
ALEXANDER’S CIGAR LOUNGE
1st floor - HOTEL GRANDE BRETAGNE | Vasileos Georgiou 1 A, Athens, 105 64
Thursday, March 23rd 2023
Arrival time: 20:15
Start time: 20:30
Price per person: 85€ (reservation is required)
For reservations and more information kindly contact us on +30 210 3330748
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Saturday, 18 March 2023 15:26
Glyfada Maritime Pro-Am: The First Maritime Pro-Am Tournament In Glyfada
Golf and the maritime community join forces for another year offering competitive action and countless thrills on a historic golf course of Athens. Glyfada Maritime Pro-Am is the first pro-am golf tournament for the maritime industry that takes place in Greece, at the Glyfada Golf Course, on Saturday April 1, 2023, with the participation of both professional and amateur golfers.
The first maritime pro-am tournament is expected to attract the interest of Greek and global maritime industry, as more than 70 leading executives will take part. Participants will compete, at a team level, in a shotgun scramble, having the opportunity to play golf on an 18-hole, par 72 championship course.
In the pro-am tournament, teams, consisting of four members, include both professional and amateur athletes. In the Glyfada Maritime Pro-Am format, each team consists of one professional golfer and three amateur athletes from the maritime industry. The benefits of a pro-am tournament are multiple, as it offers an opportunity for amateur athletes to compete and learn alongside a professional, it reduces the pressure a player can have as everyone competes with their own handicap, develops teamwork, offers highly valuable gifts to the participants, and most importantly it provides athletes with the chance to compete on a top golf course.
The Glyfada Golf Course “K. Karamanlis” of the Municipality of Glyfada, is a spot for sport, recreation and culture, with an excellent view. The golf course matches international standards and is a green space, set in a landscape of low hills, large trees and low Mediterranean vegetation. At the same time, it acts as a venue for daily participation in the Greek and International institutional events and competitions, also contributing to the creation of cultural awareness and values in golf. The Glyfada Maritime Pro-Am event will contribute to the development of golf’s relations with the maritime industry and the promotion of sports tourism in the Municipality of Glyfada and the wider region.
Teams participating in Glyfada Maritime Pro-Am will claim prizes for the top three positions in the overall standings; while special awards will be given to players who will achieve the best scores in the special categories of “Longest Drive” and “Closest to the Pin”.
Moreover, non-golfers will have the opportunity to attend a Golf Clinic.
The event will conclude with the awards ceremony which will be held at the outdoor area of the all-day highly aesthetic Colonial restaurant at Golf Prive in Glyfada, of the Papatheoharis Group of Companies, with an unlimited and beautiful view of the golf course.
Mainline Shipping Company is the event’s Gold Sponsor.
IRI/The Marshall Islands Registry, Jotun Hellas, DNV and Marine Tours are Silver Sponsors.
Miele is the Official Sponsor.
Under Armour is the Official Clothing Partner.
Minoa Water is the event’s Official Water.
Beluga, Ipirotissa and Miran are the event’s Partners.
Boo Productions is the Audio Visual Partner.
The tournament is organized by Birdie Events and ActiveMedia Group and it is an initiative of the recognized Greek PGA golfer, Mr. Thanos Karantzias. The event is exclusively addressed to distinguished executives of the Greek shipping community.
The award-winning sports marketing agency of ActiveMedia Group has undertaken the event’s Golf Production.
Hashtag: #glyfadamaritimeproam
Photo by Boo Productions
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Saturday, 18 March 2023 14:47
Animeria Escape & Experience Rooms
Teams of 10-30 people will play in Puzzle, Experience,
Tests and Exams from their favorite anime for about 40'-50' per ticket.
Learn more HERE!
Tests and Exams from their favorite anime for about 40'-50' per ticket.
The Puzzle and Experience rooms will be:
–Bleach (Anime Knowledge Recommended, Experience)
–Kakegurui (Card Games, Semi Room)
–Pokemon (Semi Museum, Escape)
–Boku no hero Academia (Fun to play, Experience)
–Fullmetal Alchemist (Magic and Circles, Escape)
In close proximity to Serafio:
-9 minutes from Keramikos Ble metro station
-9 minutes from the green train station of Petralona
You can book tickets from:
-Animeria.eu
-EscapeAll.gr
-At the Event
Details:
Cosplay friendly
Special changing rooms for Cosplayers
Special room to leave your belongings (at your own risk)
Special anime foods
Anime store with themed room items
Outdoor activities when they stay outside the main rooms
Aesthetics based on Japanese lanternsLearn more HERE!
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Wednesday, 13 November 2024 08:08
Helen's Greek Strays
Helen's Greek Strays is a loving dog shelter in Kozani, located in Western Macedonia with numerous adorable dogs of all genders and ages available for adoption.
All the dogs are vaccinated and in good health, with the females having undergone neutering. The shelter offers an adoption contract with rescue backup and can also provide assistance with transportation to other parts of Greece.
Helen's Greek Strays Facebook page features albums showcasing all the dogs available for adoption.
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