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Monday, 02 April 2018 10:42
Geometries ~ Onassis Foundation
Have you ever come across the endless gardens of the Agricultural University of Athens? Do the visual arts have a role to play in academic life? Can you imagine Athens as a ‘green’ city? The Onassis Cultural Centre in a project curated by locus athens aims to reintroduce the Agricultural University to Athenians, inviting them to discover one of the country’s first academic institutions as a relevant and necessary oasis within the urban landscape.
Soil, food, seeds, eco-systems will be some of the vital bi-products of research into the primary materials on hand. Academic knowledge, technological methodologies, agricultural practices will be understood through the prism of contemporary art.ave you ever come across the endless gardens of the Agricultural University of Athens? Do the visual arts have a role to play in academic life? Can you imagine Athens as a ‘green’ city?
The Onassis Cultural Centre in a project curated by locus athens aims to reintroduce the Agricultural University to Athenians, inviting them to discover one of the country’s first academic institutions as a relevant and necessary oasis within the urban landscape. Soil, food, seeds, eco-systems will be some of the vital bi-products of research into the primary materials on hand. Academic knowledge, technological methodologies, agricultural practices will be understood through the prism of contemporary art.
Soil, food, seeds, eco-systems will be some of the vital bi-products of research into the primary materials on hand. Academic knowledge, technological methodologies, agricultural practices will be understood through the prism of contemporary art.ave you ever come across the endless gardens of the Agricultural University of Athens? Do the visual arts have a role to play in academic life? Can you imagine Athens as a ‘green’ city?
The Onassis Cultural Centre in a project curated by locus athens aims to reintroduce the Agricultural University to Athenians, inviting them to discover one of the country’s first academic institutions as a relevant and necessary oasis within the urban landscape. Soil, food, seeds, eco-systems will be some of the vital bi-products of research into the primary materials on hand. Academic knowledge, technological methodologies, agricultural practices will be understood through the prism of contemporary art.
Geometries will be a dense three-month cycle of sowing and reaping, activating different layers and locations of academic life, and an open invitation for a walk through the University’s gardens. An exhibition, with new productions, contemporary and historical works, will provide the framework for a public programme with seven Sundays dedicated to our environment: a procession honoring urban rivers, a rowing competition and an open-air cinema with a film programme dedicated to the issues raised by climate change. The exhibition unfolds in the Agricultural Museum, in the University’s central building and the extensive gardens of the Agricultural University of Athens.
The public programme is divided into 7 themes – salt, fire, gardens, seeds, water, earth and air – within which numerous events will take place: workshops, cooking sessions, food, talks, recordings, performances, walks and readings amongst other things. Throughout the public programme Athenians will be invited to discover known and lesser known aspects of the University – the vineyard, the orchard, the botanical gardens, whilst becoming living participants in the University’s constantly evolving history, from Ottoman times till now.
Visitors will have the chance to learn alternative farming practices, discover hands on the philosophy of building from earth, meditate on the history of stones, discover new ways of communing food, gain insights into the history of man’s own evolution set off by the agricultural revolution, focus on climate change as well as be immersed in many more vital facets of our natural world.
Dates and opening hours:
During Easter holidays the exhibition will be closed from Thursday 5/4 until Sunday 8/4.
Thur-Fri 17:00-21:00
Sat-Sun 12:00-21:00
Visitors will have the chance to learn alternative farming practices, discover hands on the philosophy of building from earth, meditate on the history of stones, discover new ways of communing food, gain insights into the history of man’s own evolution set off by the agricultural revolution, focus on climate change as well as be immersed in many more vital facets of our natural world.
Dates and opening hours:
During Easter holidays the exhibition will be closed from Thursday 5/4 until Sunday 8/4.
Thur-Fri 17:00-21:00
Sat-Sun 12:00-21:00
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Sunday, 01 April 2018 13:56
Celebrate Greek Easter 2018 At The Athenaeum InterContinental Athens
Celebrate Greek Easter this year at the Athenaeum InterContinental Athens! Here is what's on the menu for this major Greek holiday.
THE CONTEMPORARY CAFEZOE
THE CONTEMPORARY CAFEZOE
On Holy Saturday, we crack red Easter eggs, while enjoying "magiritsa" (traditional soup) along with dozens of accompaniments. Holy Saturday, April 7, 23:00 – 02:00 39,50€* / person
*Unlimited consumption of buffet delicacies, refreshments, beers & house wine. Red Easter eggs & Easter sweet breads are offered.
On Easter Sunday, enjoy the traditional cooking of our lamb on a spit, while live music and songs elevate the mood.
Easter Sunday, April 8, 12:30 – 16:00 49,50€* / person
*Unlimited consumption of buffet delicacies & ouzo welcome drink. Red Easter eggs & Easter sweet breads are offered.
THE COSMOPOLITAN CAFÉ VIENNA
Enjoy cookies, Easter sweet breads and chocolate eggs at Café Vienna and as you leave, shop from us, delicious Easter gifts for you and your loved ones!
Traditional Cookies €10 / 750 gr
Chocolate Eggs €17 / item
Easter Sweet Breads €13 / item
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Tuesday, 07 August 2018 11:21
Art Project: A Book Affair
The ultimate event for book lovers. Greek and international publishers, authors, editors, and artists will present their work in lectures, talks, performances, and book signings. Taking place across three venues, Radio Athènes, The Goethe Institute, and The Benaki Museum, the topics covered range from fashion to psychoanalysis, architecture to literature.
Days & Hours: Wednesdays 14.00-20.00, Saturdays 13.00-17.00
Days & Hours: Wednesdays 14.00-20.00, Saturdays 13.00-17.00
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Wednesday, 11 April 2018 09:41
Jerome Kaluta ~ Stage of the Stavros tou Notou Club
On Wednesday, April 11, Jerome Kaluta and his orchestra climb for the first time on the Stage of the Stavros tou Notou Club, presenting a dynamic multicultural musical show!On Wednesday, April 11, Jerome Kaluta and his orchestra climb for the first time on the Stage of the Stavros tou Notou Club, presenting a dynamic multicultural musical show!
Actor Stratos Lykos takes a raid on stage with a hilarious interactive Stand Up Show where he intervenes, comments and "sings" ... even when not necessairy. One thing quarranted.. laughter with tears!!
The Afro Greco performer and his companion, blend for their spicy music soup, Afro, Funk, Soul, R’ n ’b, Hip-Hop, Latin, Reggae sounds and by adding Jerome’s original singles like “Home” and «Le Courageux » we get a perspective of the contemporary “black” music scene.
Jerome’s musical caravan makes stops in Afrika here he meets Papa Wemba & Manu Dibango, he embraces James Brown’s funk, New York’s dj’s and rap music, he gives us a glimpse to New Orleans Mardi Grass, borrows Cuba’s Latin boogallo and ends up in Greece, where the biggest inspiration for his songs remains the city of Athens.
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Wednesday, 11 April 2018 10:12
“The Same Party” A Group Art Exhibition In Multiple Media
FokiaNou Art Space celebrates its four-year anniversary with a group show of artists who have hadexhibitions in the space. Under the name Fo Kia Nou 24/7, the endeavor was started by BlankaAmezkua as an alternative project space in an old apartment in the center of Athens, at a time whensuch independent spaces were rare. Over the years projects of all kinds have taken place, with artists ofvarious backgrounds collaborating on creative efforts.
After their joint show, “Distant Nature”, in April2016, two artists, Mary Cox and Panagiotis Voulgaris decided to take over the space upon BlankaAmezkua’s departure in the fall of the same year. Since then Fokianou Art Space has hosted exhibitions,workshops, talks and projects, while promoting synergy and a sense of community between Greek andforeign artists.This exhibition revisits those artists, who are for the most part showing new work.
Participating artists: Blanka Amezkua, John Bicknell, Mary Cox, Irini Doukas, Angeliki Douveri, SarahEttlinger, Extra-Conjugale, Apostolos Fanakidis, Chrisostomos Galathris, Roxani Giannou, Sarajane KiddLeone, Loula Levendi, Ioanna Terlidou, Marios Trichas, Ira Vlahaki, Panagiotis Voulgaris, KiveliZachariou.
Curated by Mary Cox and Panagiotis Voulgaris.
Opening: Wednesday, 18 April, 2018, 20:00
Hours: Thursday to Saturday, 17:00-20:00
After their joint show, “Distant Nature”, in April2016, two artists, Mary Cox and Panagiotis Voulgaris decided to take over the space upon BlankaAmezkua’s departure in the fall of the same year. Since then Fokianou Art Space has hosted exhibitions,workshops, talks and projects, while promoting synergy and a sense of community between Greek andforeign artists.This exhibition revisits those artists, who are for the most part showing new work.
Participating artists: Blanka Amezkua, John Bicknell, Mary Cox, Irini Doukas, Angeliki Douveri, SarahEttlinger, Extra-Conjugale, Apostolos Fanakidis, Chrisostomos Galathris, Roxani Giannou, Sarajane KiddLeone, Loula Levendi, Ioanna Terlidou, Marios Trichas, Ira Vlahaki, Panagiotis Voulgaris, KiveliZachariou.
Curated by Mary Cox and Panagiotis Voulgaris.
Opening: Wednesday, 18 April, 2018, 20:00
Hours: Thursday to Saturday, 17:00-20:00
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Saturday, 07 April 2018 21:24
Greek-Irish Society ~ Horse Racing Activities For Children
Did you know that some of the most successful thoroughbreds in Greek horse-racing are Irish? In order to cheer them on, and to win a few bob, members and friends of the Greek-Irish Society will gather at the Markopoulou Racetrack on Saturday, 21 April, for the Hellas Horse Races Family Race Day.
The following free children's activities will run from 12 noon:
- Pony ridesHorse carriage rides
- Bouncy Castles
- Musical entertainment
From 2pm, we will watch the races from the VIP bar and restaurant.
Admission is free, food can be bought at the track or you can bring your own, and the first drink will be free for GIS members. There will be special prizes for the most stylish hat and loudest shirt.
As space is limited, please let us know by 18 April if you plan to attend.
As space is limited, please let us know by 18 April if you plan to attend.
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Wednesday, 25 April 2018 10:06
Re-Cycle: New & Old Work By Mary Cox
The Space is pleased to present “Re-Cycle”, a two-part show by Mary Cox comprising a series of mixed media works and paintings on the theme of cycling as well as her new collage boxes.
The bicycle-themed work was inspired by her community involvement in the local bicycle advocacy group as well as her personal pleasure-riding around the southern coast of Attica. The theme of recycling figures in both the recycling of the older work and the collage boxes in the newer work, cut-up reproductions of other artists’ work from the pages of cast-off art magazines, adhered to boxes of various sizes.
Open for viewing all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday.The Space is pleased to present “Re-Cycle”, a two-part show by Mary Cox comprising a series of mixed media works and paintings on the theme of cycling as well as her new collage boxes. The bicycle-themed work was inspired by her community involvement in the local bicycle advocacy group as well as her personal pleasure-riding around the southern coast of Attica.
The theme of recycling figures in both the recycling of the older work and the collage boxes in the newer work, cut-up reproductions of other artists’ work from the pages of cast-off art magazines, adhered to boxes of various sizes. Open for viewing all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Mary Cox has been living in Greece since 1993 and has showed her work in Athens and abroad. She holds a Masters in Fine Arts from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and co-runs FokiaNou Art Space in Pagrati.
Opening: Thursday, 26 April, 2018, 19:00-23:00
Duration: 26-28 April, 2018 / Hours: 13:00-21:00
The bicycle-themed work was inspired by her community involvement in the local bicycle advocacy group as well as her personal pleasure-riding around the southern coast of Attica. The theme of recycling figures in both the recycling of the older work and the collage boxes in the newer work, cut-up reproductions of other artists’ work from the pages of cast-off art magazines, adhered to boxes of various sizes.
Open for viewing all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday.The Space is pleased to present “Re-Cycle”, a two-part show by Mary Cox comprising a series of mixed media works and paintings on the theme of cycling as well as her new collage boxes. The bicycle-themed work was inspired by her community involvement in the local bicycle advocacy group as well as her personal pleasure-riding around the southern coast of Attica.
The theme of recycling figures in both the recycling of the older work and the collage boxes in the newer work, cut-up reproductions of other artists’ work from the pages of cast-off art magazines, adhered to boxes of various sizes. Open for viewing all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Mary Cox has been living in Greece since 1993 and has showed her work in Athens and abroad. She holds a Masters in Fine Arts from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and co-runs FokiaNou Art Space in Pagrati.
Opening: Thursday, 26 April, 2018, 19:00-23:00
Duration: 26-28 April, 2018 / Hours: 13:00-21:00
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Sunday, 22 April 2018 13:34
Grand Opening - Athenians Rugby Club
New Sports Club Calling on Athenians to Come and Try Rugby
The newly formed Athenians Sports Club will hold a ‘grand opening’ on Saturday 28th of April at Aiolos Glyfadas FC in Vari.
Co-founders Lina Norman and Vasilis Katsakos are encouraging people of all ages to attend and try their hand at rugby and enjoy the other exciting activities planned for the launch.
Both Norman and Katsakos are experienced rugby players and coaches who have a passion for the game and would love to see more Athens residents enjoying the sport as much as they do.
“We decided to start ‘Athenians’ because we want to give more children the chance to play rugby,” said Norman who played in the 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cup for Sweden.
“Rugby has some great values connected to the sport. Respect for others, respect for rules and laws, solidarity with your teammates, discipline and passion. I believe that children who learn to understand and treasure these values early on will benefit in all their social, family and work relationships.’’
Rugby has given Vasilis (Billy) Katsakos the opportunity to play at the elite level in Spain and France as well as Greece and he is now ready to help the next generation reach their goals. “Academies for all kinds of sports have been my biggest dream since I was a student at university. Now I feel ready to start something and share my knowledge with the best people there are, kids! “Rugby is a lot like life.
Sometimes you have to compete with someone taller, faster or heavier than you. The magic thing is that you have to win this “fight” for you and your teammates with the attributes and skills that you have and always respecting the rules of the game and the laws of life. “Rugby is a sport that everybody can join and play an important role on the field whether you are big, small, tall or short.”
Currently there are eleven active rugby union clubs in Greece with approximately three hundred players. There are seven women’s teams. The grand opening will include tag rugby games for the kids, rugby activities for all ages, blue building blocks for the youngest kids, barbecue and drinks for sale and a DJ. There will be the chance to win a family holiday to Italy courtesy of Nova Travel.
If you are undecided whether you should attend, Lina Norman has a simple message for you. “Come! We promise you it will be fun. We have so many activities going it’s gonna be like a rugby fun fair! For the youngest and the oldest and those in between, there will be things to do for everyone.
It doesn’t matter if it’s the first time you see a rugby ball or if you have played in a world cup, rugby is for everyone.” DETAILS: Athenians Sports Club grand opening. Saturday 28 April at 17:00. Venue: Aiolos Glyfadas FC Papandreou Andrea 2, Vari Greece.
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Thursday, 26 April 2018 13:54
CYA/DIKEMES Lecture Series ~ The Urban Realities of Athens
The unique heritage with which Athens has been blessed is in stark contrast to the often chaoticdaily realities. In everything we do, build or aspireto, western values are intermingled with longembedded character traits.So which way forward for the city we love?
Vassilis Sgoutas is a practicing architect with works in Greece and abroad. Former President of the International Union of Architects(UIA). Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)
A reception will follow the lecture.
Vassilis Sgoutas is a practicing architect with works in Greece and abroad. Former President of the International Union of Architects(UIA). Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)
A reception will follow the lecture.
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Saturday, 07 April 2018 21:43
Athens Street Food Festival 2018
The Athens Street Food Festival, the festival that changed the gastronomic scene in Athens, had now become an institution for foodies,and is returning with this year's third edition this May.
The great success that Athens Street Food Festival witnessed in 2016 and 2017 (with 100,000 visitors) resulted in the concept of "street food" becoming more popular and being embraced by even renowned chefs.
This year's most feelgood festival in Athens will present an even greater variety of cuisines where dozens of participants will suggest their own view of what "street food" is.
Like every year, Athens Street Food Festival promises new taste suggestions that will be discussed and will be loved by the public, with - pop-up stores exclusively for the festival and many surprises to be announced soon.
The 3rd Street Food Festival will take place this year during the first three days of May (4-5-6, 11-12-13, 18-19-20 May) in the area of the OHS Depot. in Gazi.
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