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Monday, 10 September 2018 12:04
Burger Fest 2018
The first and largest food festival in Athens returns from September 14th to September 16th at the old Amaxostasio of OSY for a delightful 3 day burgers extravaganza!
Some of the best restaurants and burger houses of Athens will be attending the festival, ready to serves visitors with their own unique taste suggestions.
The festival will also be featuring parallel actions that will provide guests with the ultimate gastronomic experience, allowing them to indugle in unpretentious burger flavors!
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Saturday, 01 September 2018 10:17
Registrations For Navarino Challenge 2018 Will Soon Be Completed!
The registration period for those wishing to take part in “Navarino Challenge” comes to an end September 14th ; The award winning sports tourism event will be held for the 6 th consecutive time in Messinia and in Costa Navarino, October 12 th to 14 th 2018.
The open water swimming race of “Navarino Challenge” will be held for the first time with timing at Navarino bay, the place where the historic naval battle that changed the history of Greece was held. The Olympic sport of swimming will be organized with the approval of the Hellenic Swimming Federation and the supervision of the Greek federal coach Nikos Gemelos.
Nikos Gemelos highlighted on the event: “A few days before Navarinia, we celebrate the opening of the events with the activity of swimming at the splendid landscape of the bay, at the very beautiful port of Pylos with the valuable assistance of the Mayor of Pylos-Nestor and the local businesses that really stand as helpers and support Navarino Challenge for the 6th year. The race is held with complete safety thanks to the efforts of the Port Authority of Pylos and the Maritime Athletic Pylos Association “Nestor”, the lifeguards of the credible Lifeguard Patrol School, the stunning Explore Messinia team, Surf Salad and the conditions and regulations set by the Hellenic Swimming Federation and FINA.
The second day of Navarino Challenge with sport activities such as sup, swim and sailing with optimist & laser boats gives the motto of this year's event, which is that Sports Unite People (#sportsunitepeople)! Come and swim this year and experience the magic of Navarino Challenge!”.
Registrations continue for a few more days and can be completed through the special form available HERE!
The pre-sale is available also via www.viva.gr , by phone at 11876, as well as at the pre-sale points of the Viva network
One of the biggest online gaming companies worldwide, Bwin, consistent with its efforts to enhance Greek sports, supports the event as the Grand Sponsor of this year's Navarino Challenge. By promoting actions of public good, Bwin recognizes the goal of Navarino Challenge, which is to raise awareness of the issue of childhood obesity and to promote physical and mental well-being through the message “sports unite people”. Bwin will be
The pre-sale is available also via www.viva.gr , by phone at 11876, as well as at the pre-sale points of the Viva network
One of the biggest online gaming companies worldwide, Bwin, consistent with its efforts to enhance Greek sports, supports the event as the Grand Sponsor of this year's Navarino Challenge. By promoting actions of public good, Bwin recognizes the goal of Navarino Challenge, which is to raise awareness of the issue of childhood obesity and to promote physical and mental well-being through the message “sports unite people”. Bwin will be
there to welcome the participants of Navarino Challenge by organizing the Bwin Welcome Party with the voice of Penny Baltatzi, in retro swing and jazz music rhythms (#sportsunitepeople #bwincares).
For the second consecutive year “Navarino Challenge” innovates with Samsung the event’s official technology partner. Samsung will enrich the experience of those participating and attending the event with the innovative Samsung Galaxy ecosystem services such as the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ coupled with the Gear 360 and Gear VR with unique content at 360 degrees, as well as the QLED TVs with their outstanding picture quality and stylish design. For the days of the event, Samsung will create a special Samsung Business Lounge and a Samsung Gaming Corner and offer endless fun, information and entertainment to the Navarino Challenge participants. At the same time, it will sponsor the Samsung King & Queen Beach Volley Tournament by Triantafyllidis Beach Arena that will be held at Costa Navarino.
Everything you know and love on the Ford Focus. Add a brand new level of smart design, a modern style and more space than ever before. Combine them now with the highly advanced connectivity and a range of impressive technological driver assistance systems that you will truly appreciate. This is the new Focus. At Costa Navarino you can discover them all... driving it!
At Navarino Challenge, we believe in the ancient saying of “a healthy mind in a healthy body” and this year, with the support of the Hippophae of Meteora, Hippocrates Farm, we realize it.
The Greek Hippophae of Rezos Brands is grown on the model multifunctional farm Hippocrates Farm in Meteora and aims to promote the hippophae as a top Greek super food with unique beneficial quality for the human body. An excellent food, a fruit with 190 beneficial elements!
Navarino Challenge participants who will book their accommodation package at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and choose to take part in at least one of the main activities (running, swimming, SUP) will also be able to enjoy the organization’s full program of activities free of charge, including:Tae kwon do, climbing, cycling, pilates, basketball, golf, kick boxing, baby swimming, aqua aerobics, kids’ athletics, beach volley, tennis cross training, crossfit, beach yoga, boxing, beachathlon and demonstration race with optimist boats.
More information about the accommodation packages may be found HERE!
Official sponsors of the event are for another year the Natural Mineral Water “Vikos” and Ford Motor Hellas. Luanvi is the official sports supplier of the event for the first time.
Official supporters are Poseidonia, BIC®, BIC® Sport, Avance and the Municipality of Pylos-Nestor.
Navarino Challenge is co-organized by Costa Navarino , The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and Active Media Group with the support of the Municipalities of Pylos- Nestor and Trifilia. Navarino Challenge will take place with the approval of the Hellenic Swimming Federation, under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organization.
Grand Sponsor: Bwin
Official Technology Partner: Samsung
Official Sponsors: Natural Mineral Water “Vikos”, Ford Motor Hellas
Official Sports Supplier: Luanvi
Official Supporters: Poseidonia, BIC®, BIC® Sport, Avance Rent A Car, Hippocrates Farm, Municipality of Pylos-Nestor
Partners: Navarino Outdoors, Swim Academy, Surf Salad, Triantafyllidis Beach Arena, FitnessArt, Vizantinos target sport club, Red Swim Academy, Fysiotek Sports Lab
Strategic Partner: National Geographic
Assisted by: Lifeguard Patrol, Navarino Racquet Academy, Pylos Association of Enterprises for Tourism Development, Maritime Athletic Pylos Association “Nestor”, Explore Messinia, Navarino Golf Academy, Target Security, The Diner, Hellenic Recovery Recycling Corporation, Athens Easy Transfers, Anazoe Spa, Kayak, Collective Resort, Department of Sports Organization & Management from University of Peloponnese, Karalis City Hotel & Spa, Karalis Beach Hotel
Hashtags: #navarinochallenge #costanavarino #sportsunitepeople #eatwell #runwell
Photo credit: Elias Lefas
Photo credit: Elias Lefas
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Monday, 27 August 2018 10:05
“Beading, Felting, Weaving, Drawing”: Sofia Archangelou & Aikaterini Koutroubi Εxhibition Αt FokiaNou Art Space
FokiaNou Art Space is an artist-run project space in the intimacy of a small apartment in an old building in the center of Athens. The apartment has been transformed into an open space that encourages collaborative creative efforts between Greek and foreign artists, thereby promoting and supporting the local art community. The space hosts exhibitions, workshops and projects under the direction of two artists, Mary Cox and Panagiotis Voulgaris
Aikaterini Koutroubi hails from Nauplio, and studied art conservation and restoration, painting and icon painting, as well as jewelry-making and weaving. Much of her work is inspired by Greek traditions, particularly the folk art involved in the making of the dowry chest. Her jewelry, the installation of which can be seen as a singular work itself, blends painting, weaving and embroidery into beautiful pieces.
Likewise, Sofia Archangelou’s work mixes drawing, painting, weaving and wet-felting in a series she completed in the last few years while in residence in London and Avanton, France. An Athenian artist and musician, she studied piano at the National Conservatory and participates regularly in various musical programs.
Schedule: Wednesday to Saturday | 17:00 - 20:00
Workshops: “Thread and Color”, with Aikaterina Koutroubi, Saturday, 15 September, 15.00 and “Felting”, with Sofia Archangelou, Saturday, 29 September, 15.00.
Aikaterini Koutroubi hails from Nauplio, and studied art conservation and restoration, painting and icon painting, as well as jewelry-making and weaving. Much of her work is inspired by Greek traditions, particularly the folk art involved in the making of the dowry chest. Her jewelry, the installation of which can be seen as a singular work itself, blends painting, weaving and embroidery into beautiful pieces.
Likewise, Sofia Archangelou’s work mixes drawing, painting, weaving and wet-felting in a series she completed in the last few years while in residence in London and Avanton, France. An Athenian artist and musician, she studied piano at the National Conservatory and participates regularly in various musical programs.
Schedule: Wednesday to Saturday | 17:00 - 20:00
Workshops: “Thread and Color”, with Aikaterina Koutroubi, Saturday, 15 September, 15.00 and “Felting”, with Sofia Archangelou, Saturday, 29 September, 15.00.
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Monday, 10 September 2018 07:00
How One Canadian Artist Became Inspired By Greece
After traveling to Greece with family in the spring of 2017, Ontario-based artist Lynn Pinchin became inspired to create. Her new work is titled 'Glorious Greece' and is now on display at the Art With Panache in London, ON.
Pinchin said to the London Free Press, “I attempted to capture in these paintings the feeling of joy that is everywhere in Greece by choosing dancing colours and recreating fun in the movement of windswept brush strokes inspired by the spectacular views of dazzling white houses and hills, along with the amazing Blue Domes of Santorini."
Her work is popular at the art gallery and is a regular contributor of beach scenes. If you find yourself in London from now until September 29, 2018, head to the Art With Panache gallery.
Article source: The London Free Press
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Monday, 10 September 2018 07:00
Parking Made Easy In Athens' Center With New Smartphone App
This summer, the Municipality of Athens launched a new smartphone app called "myAthensPass" that will help connect drivers with available parking spaces in the center of Athens. With only 10,500 open parking spots, Athens is making use of everyday technology to make parking easy and reliable.
Smartphone users can download the “myAthensPass” application through the Google Playstore or Apple’s Appstore; charge their credit, debit or prepaid card with the desired sum starting from 50 cents and up to 20 euros; choose a parking space on the digital map, the parking duration and type in their licence plate number.
The "myAthensPass" app only covers Athens' controlled parking zones and has replaced the scratch card parking system. The app is part of Athens' ongoing effort to provide better digital services to residents and visitors.
Article source: Greek Travel Pages
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Thursday, 30 August 2018 13:36
Athens Beer Festival 2018
A festival with an enormous Beer Bar offering the finest quality beer, full of craze, plenty of delicious food at the Micro Food Garden and endless live music that will keep you entertained and make your nights magical and unforgettable.
Guests are invited to pick their favorite ice-cold beer, indulge in tasty food selections and sit down and enjoy it at the Pairings Garden.
After 17 years of continuous presence,the Athens Beer Festival is changing and adapting to the needs of beer fans in Attica and beyond.
The rapid growth of Greek Micro Brewers, as well as the strong demand for imported craft beer, leads to the need to create the largest beer bar ever, where the Organization itself will offer beers of unique values.
The event will also be featuring Kiosks that will be offering beer restaurant food and street food, both based on the type of food and its origins.
Information on tickets is available in Greek here!
Information on tickets is available in Greek here!
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Wednesday, 12 September 2018 13:14
Athens Souvlaki Festival 2018
This event has been postponed until further notice!
After hosting both Athens Beer Festival and Athens Street Food Festival in absolute sucess, the old Amaxostasio in Gazi will soon be welcoming the Athens Souvlaki Festival 2018! Souvlaki, the most famous and favorite Greek street food will also be bringing incredible happenings and of course many delicious souvlaki choices for two full days in October.
More information to be announced soon!
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Thursday, 06 September 2018 07:00
Tilos Island Leads The Way In Creating Renewable Energy
The island of Tilos in Greece is going green by implementing an environmentally-friendly network of wind and solar power that will charge batteries, creating an energy-storage system. Tilos will test this new system in the next few months.
While Tilos only has 400 people living there year-round, during the summer months the population rises to 4,000, putting a strain on the islands energy resources.
The project has a total cost of 13.7 million euros (11 million euros being supplied by the EU), and if it is successful, this could be used and replicated on all the islands, encouraging the use of renewable energy.
To read this article in full, please visit: Greek Reporter
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Monday, 03 September 2018 11:21
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Two Diverse Programs Over Seven Performances Featuring Music by Jazz Legends Ella Fitzgerald, John Coltrane, Nina Simone, Dizzy Gillespie, and Duke Ellington.
Seven Dynamic Works Including International Debut of Ailey Dancer Jamar Roberts’ Members Don’t Get Weary and Alvin Ailey’s Must-See American Masterpiece Revelations.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.S. Congress as “a vital cultural ambassador to the world,” returns to Megaron, The Athens Concert Hall to perform two diverse programs from September 11-15, 2018. After a 21-city North American Tour hitting major theaters from coast-to-coast, Artistic Director Robert Battle leads the Company into its 60th anniversary year with a month-long international tour beginning with the Company’s 10th visit to Greece. Audiences in Athens can experience the unparalleled artistry of Ailey’s 32 renowned dancers, as they perform an expansive repertory highlighting the marriage between modern dance and jazz – America’s two original art forms. Each performance closes with Alvin Ailey’s must-see American masterpiece Revelations.
The engagement opens on Tuesday, September 11 at 9pm with Program A, featuring Billy Wilson’s The Winter in Lisbon, a rhythmic and colorful celebration of the great Dizzy Gillespie. Ailey star Jamar Roberts will internationally debut his blues-inspired work Members Don’t Get Weary – his first world premiere for the Company, which he joined in 2002. Set the powerful music of the legendary jazz saxophonist and composer John Coltrane 50 years after his death, the work is “a response to the current social landscape in America” and aims to allow the audience to momentarily transcend their own personal blues. The program also includes Robert Battle’s tour-de-force duet Ella, intricately paired with Ella Fitzgerald’s scatting in her song “Airmail Special.” Program A repeats on Wednesday, September 12 at 9pm, Friday, September 14 at 9pm, and Saturday, September 15 at 9pm.
Program B takes the stage on Wednesday, September 12 at 4:30pm with a performance of founder Alvin Ailey’s 1975 classic Night Creature, a dazzling ballet set to music by jazz legend Duke Ellington; Robert Battle’s gripping solo In/Side, set to soul-stirring music by Nina Simone; and beloved choreographer Ronald K. Brown’s spiritually charged Four Corners. Program B repeats on Thursday, September 13 at 9pm and Saturday, September 15 at 4:30pm.
To close each performance, the incomparable Ailey dancers will perform Alvin Ailey’s must-see American masterpiece, Revelations, which is a tribute to his African American heritage and a testament to his genius. Seen my more people than any other modern dance work since its debut in 1960, Revelations has moved audiences around the world through its powerful storytelling and soul-stirring music, evoking timeless themes of determination, hope, and transcendence.
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Monday, 03 September 2018 07:00
Top Things To Do In Athens This September 2018
As the city fills up once again and our summer memories still fresh...what are we saying?! It's still summer! Gather your family and friends and enjoy Athens this September with these indoor and outdoor festivities. It's time to celebrate the month of new beginnings!
With Athens fulfilling its title of the 2018 'World Book Capital,' Zappeion is hosting the 47th book festival that will feature a handful of interesting events! The festival has already started and will last through mid-September.
Book lovers unite! Venture on over to Radio Athènes, the Goethe Institute, and the Benaki Museum for the ultimate event. Greek and international publishers, authors, editors, and artists will present their work in lectures, talks, performances, and book signings!
The classic work of Zorba by Mikis Theodorakis and Lorca Massine, famous all over the world, is coming to Athens for a single magnificent performance. Reserve your tickets now!
Discover the traditional side of Greece by watching folk dances from every corner of the country. Or take a swing at learning a dance step or two yourself! From now until November.
Comicdom Press and the Hellenic American Union, in cooperation with the Hellenic American College are hosting the group comics and illustrations exhibition that will feature 83 Greek creators. Participating artists come from a wide range of styles and schools that will give visitors a chance to see a diverse range of creativity.
You know him, you love him. One special evening, one his 84th birthday, the Megaron Garden will celebrate Leonard Cohen with three young performing artists and musicians. This outdoor performance is sure to make for a memorable and enjoyable night!
Please click here to see more events in Athens.
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