Fall colors with Greek culture!

Fall, 2012

GREEK CULTURE. US CALENDAR OF GREEK CULTURAL EVENTS IN WASHINGTON DC

Fall colors with Greek culture!

Dear Friends of Greek Culture,

The Embassy of Greece wishes everyone a wonderful fall season. As the leaves change colors, we have many cultural events planned to stimulate and excite.

Our fall cultural program includes many exciting opportunities. Greece’s participation in the Kids Euro Festival features a play for children that is free to the public. The AFI theatre’s European Union Showcase is featuring two Greek films, and a Greek-Cypriot collaboration. The AVALON theatre, in their ongoing Panorama of

Greek Cinema, is hosting a new interesting film from Greece. Finally, the Embassy of Greece is hosting an exhibition, movies and lectures on Dr. George Papanicolaou, inventor of life saving Pap test, as part of UNESCO’s tribute on the 50th anniversary of his death.

This and lots more of information on Greek culture, along with the Photo of the Day, well-kept old recipes, secrets never revealed before on wellbeing and longevity, hot destinations off-the-beaten-track, event invitations and special offers you may discover, enjoy, and share with others can be found by visiting our Facebook page  www.facebook.com/GreekCultureUS.

Below, you will find a brief schedule of upcoming Greek cultural events, while more detailed announcements will follow in the next few days. Thank you all for your continuous support and I look forward to seeing you at any of our upcoming events.

Zoe Kosmidou, Ph.D. Minister Counselor Cultural Affairs Embassy of Greece

and US Representative Hellenic Foundation for Culture

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“Byzantium after Byzantium”

This fifty-three minute documentary follows the footsteps of famous Post-Byzantium families from all over the world. The producer, Dr. Erato Paris of the International Center for Hellenic Research, will give opening remarks before the screening, and will be meeting with attendees during the following reception. Presented by AHI and the Hellenic Society Prometheas.

Tues. Oct 30, 2012 @8pm

St. Sophia Cathedral/Frosene Education Center

36th Street and Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20007

www.prometheas.org

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“A Cretan Musical Night”: To Benefit the PAA Cretan Relief Fund

This reception and dance features delicious food, Mezedakia and wine on each table, and music from Giorgos Xilouris, Zaharis Spiridakis, and Nikos Xilouris. Proceeds from the event will benefit the PAA Cretan Relief Fund, a philanthropic fund designed to support soup kitchens and provide medicine to the needy in Crete. Tickets are $45 for adults and $30 for children and college students. Presented by the Creatan Association of Greater Washington, DC "Nikos Kazantzakis"

Friday, Nov 2, 2012 @7:30pm

At St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Church

3149 Glen Carlyn Road

Falls Church, VA 22041

For tickets or to donate, contact Tasso Christian

(703) 568-5677

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Kids Euro Festival. Greek Participation: “Short Dragon’s Code”

A combination of theatre, music, and puppets. Four reptile friends live on a river: a wise dragon with strong wings, a crocodile who can only think of food, and her two brothers. One day, the dragon finds a chest. It’s the most exciting thing that’s happened in a long time—but what’s hiding inside the chest, and how will it change the four friends? Short Dragon’s Code has an important truth to tell about working together for the good of everyone.

Sat. Nov 3, 2012 @1-1:45pm, Sun. Nov 4 @3-3:45pm

Saturday at the Publick Playhouse

Sunday at the Strathmore Mansion

Publick Playhouse

5445 Landover Road

Cheverly, MD 20784

301-277-1710

Strathmore Mansion

10701 Rockville Pike

North Bethesda, MD 20852-3224

301-581-5100

For more information or to reserve tickets, please go to:

http://shortdragonscode.eventbrite.com/#

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Interactive Theatre from Greece at the Kids

Film: “The Mountain in Front”

In its continuing program, “Panorama of Greek Cinema”, the AVALON Theatre presents a film by Vassilis Douros, a tragedy about men completely at odds with one another, and the unfortunate who gets between them.

Wed. Nov 7 @8-10pm

At The AVALON Theatre

5612 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20015 (202)966-6000

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“AFI European Union Showcase”

In 2012 the annual AFI-EU Film Showcase will celebrate its 25th Anniversary, with a 2-week festival of special events featuring filmmakers, film premieres, European happy hours, and

Opening Night, Centerpiece, and Closing Night parties. Greece’s submissions include Fish n’ Chips, L, and Unfair World.

Fish N’ Chips

Sat. Nov 10 @1:10pm, Mon. Nov 12 @7:10pm

Unfair World

Fri. Nov 16 @7:00pm, Mon. Nov 19 @10:00pm

“L”

Sun. Nov 18 @9:10pm, Mon. Nov 19 @9:10pm

At the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

8633 Colesville Road

Silver Spring, MD 20910

301.495.6700

Ticketing information to come at http://www.afi.com/silver/new/nowplaying/EUshowcase/

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“George Papanicolaou: A Pioneer in Medical Research”

The Embassy of Greece, UNESCO and the Hellenic Foundation for Culture commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of George N. Papanikolaou, one of the greatest medical scientists of the 20th century. Papanikolaou invented the famous "Pap-test," a test which detects uterine cancer in the early stages and which has saved the lives of millions of women worldwide.  The tribute to George Papanicolaou, includes an exhibition, presentations and movies on his life and work.

Exhibition Opening Wed. Nov 14@6:30-8:30pm

Exhibition Dates: Thurs. Nov 14, 2012 - Fri. Jan 25, 2013

Mon-Fri @11am-3pm

At the Embassy of Greece

2217 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington DC, 20008

For more information and to RSVP for the Opening Presentation, contact