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| CULTURAL & SOCIAL EVENTS |
| JUNE |
Wednesday 10 June 10.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00 to 5.00pm Colour - Discovery A workshop on the nine colour personalities, which are based to the 'enneagram' an ancient system used in Greece. In the workshop you will learn how to find out the colours of your date of birth and those of others, how their colours relate to yours and how to use this knowledge for happy and fulfilling relationships. You will also have the chance to colour a 'mandala' with your personal colours. There will be two workshops as above with 15 people as the maximum number of participants in each workshop. Fee £25, concessions £20. Further information and bookings on 020 7487 5060 Venue: Friends Room, Hellenic Centre |
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Thursday 11 June 7.30pm Charity Concert of World Music classical and contemporary given by KOSMOS and the Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) Music Group. HBF works with people who have survived genocide, torture, trafficking, rape and other atrocities and are seeking safety, healing and refuge. It is a group of human rights specialists - including doctors, lawyers, interpreters, therapists, caseworkers who respond with compassion and creativity to the legacy of cruelty. Tickets £25 from Elizabeth on 020 7631 4492 Venue: Great Hall , Hellenic Centre |
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Saturday 13 June 12 noon Architectural Tour of the Greek Cemetery organised by the Anglo-Hellenic league. A donation of £5 - £10 per person, in aid of the Friends of West Norwood Cemetery is kindly requested. Further information and bookings on 020 7486 9410 (answerphone) or info@anglohellenicleague.org by 10 June. |
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Saturday 13 June to Tuesday 16 June 2nd EKON Festival for Young Talent: Greek Music and Performing Arts A vibrant artistic event that seeks to explore the world of art through the lens of Greek culture in new and exciting ways, inspired by the sounds and colours of the Mediterranean. A dynamic space for young artists, celebrating talent and innovation. Saturday 13 June Flights of Sound with Rebetika: Songs of the Greek Underworld with the band Tzivaeri and Yiannis Palykandriotis and his bank Folk Traditional Music: The New Generation of Diaspora Sunday 14 June Young Talent A range of workshops, exhibitions and performances featuring young talent. Performances by the Greek Secondary School of London theatre group; Konstantinos Tsahourides accompanied by a live band; the Glasgow Hellenic Dancers; the Greek Community School at St Cyprian's dance group; Lykion ton Hellinidon of Athens and Kalamata and exhibition "Ruby Ginner: Classical Greek Dance" organised by the National Resource Centre for Dance in association with the University of Surrey. Monday 15 June Classics Revisited with Chamber Music with the EKON Resident String Quartet, led by George Zacharias. Tuesday 16 June The Body Electric with Greek Blues and Jazz with Theo Tsoumanis and The Nighthawks plus special guests. This programme is provisional. A final programme will be available at a later stage. Further information and bookings on www.ekon.org.uk, info@ekon.org.uk. Organised by EKON with the generous support of the Hellenic Centre. Sponsored by Westminster Arts and Westminster City Council. Media Sponsors ANT1 Europe, LGR. Supported also by the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in London, the World Council of Hellenes Abroad (SAE); Press Office of the Greek Embassy in London; the PHF Greek Dance Archives and IOV-HELLAS of UNESCO. Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre |
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Sunday 14 June 10.00am to 5.00pm Marylebone Summer Fayre Don't miss this action packed event which takes place all over Marylebone High Street and Paddington Gardens - all that good in Marylebone, let's hope the weather is good - it usually is! For more details see http://www.hdwe.co.uk/en/summer-fayre-2009/ |
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Monday 15 June to Friday 26 June Cinema (from kinein "to move") A photographic exhibition dedicated to Greek Cinema organised by the London Greek Film Festival and supported by the Hellenic Centre. Photographs to be exhibited have to be submitted online by 22 May. Further information on www.londongreekfilmfestival.com or 07949 422071. Venue: Friends Room, Hellenic Centre |
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Monday 15 June 6.30pm Kate Lentakis Award organised by the Anglo-Hellenic League in memory of the late Kate Lentakis, former Vice Chairman of the League. Open to the public but please confirm attendance on 020 7486 9410 or info@anglohellenicleague.org by 11 June Venue: Council Room, King's College London, Strand, London W1 |
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Wednesday 17 June 9.30am Guided Tour to Clandon House one of the best examples of Palladian architecture, with a two-storey white marble floor and a superb collection of Meissen porcelain. A visit to Wisley Gardens, where the roses will be at their best will follow. Organised by the Fundraising Committee of the Hellenic Centre. Departure from the Hellenic Centre at 9.30am promptly. Tickets £40; maximum number of participants 20. Bookings and further information on 020 7937 6448 or 07768 470709 |
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Monday 22 June 6.30 to 10.30pm Hellenic Centre Bar Late Opening Enjoy live Greek music, a game of backgammon or chess, snacks and drinks at reasonable prices |
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Tuesday 23 June 7.15pm Language and National Identity in Greece, 1766-1976 Peter Mackridge, Emeritus Professor of Modern Greek, Oxford University will be presenting his new book on the history of "the great language controversy that has occupied and impassioned Greeks for over two hundred years." Organised by the Press Office, Embassy of Greece and the Hellenic Centre. Free entry but please confirm attendance on 020 7563 9835 or press@helleniccentre.org Venue: Great Hall , Hellenic Centre |
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Wednesday 24 June 12 noon to 2.00pm Morning Coffee and Lecture entitled Ethelontismos, Tropos, Zois by Mrs Edmee Leventis, Ambassador-Permanent Delegate of Cyprus to UNESCO. Organised by Lykion ton Hellinidon for its Members and Friends. Bookings and further information on 020 7224 1969 Venue: Friends Room, Hellenic Centre |
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Monday 29 June to Friday 31 July Epithimion Anabasis, Enotites Treis Exhibition of paintings by Syni Anastasiadi. Private view Tuesday 30 June, 6-9.00pm. Please contact 020 7487 5060 for opening hours Venue: Friends Room , Hellenic Centre |
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| JULY |
Saturday 18 July 7.15pm Documenta Cypria by Mary Plant Private View of the Exhibition. Reception to follow. Organised by the Cultural Department of the Cyprus High Commission. Free entry but please confirm attendance on 020 7321 4125 or cultural_chc@btconnect.com. Duration of exhibition 18 - 31 July opening hours 11.00 - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday Venue: Great Hall , Hellenic Centre |
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Wednesday 22 July 7.15pm Excavating at Salamis in Cyprus, 1952-1974, 34 years later screening of the documentary directed by Paschalis Papapetrou, featuring the renowned archaeologist Dr Vassos Karageorghis revisiting Salamis, the legendary ancient city of Cyprus, still under Turkish occupation. Dr V Karageorghis will be present to speak at the event. Reception to follow. Organised by the Cultural Department of the Cyprus High Commission. Free entry but please confirm attendance on 020 7321 4125 or cultural.chc@btconnect.com Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre |
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Friday 31 July 7.15pm Flight to Freedom Concert by Rosamunde Trio, with acclaimed director and soloist Martino Tirimo, piano; Daniel Veis, 'cello; Ben Sayevich, violin. Programme to include works by Beethoven, Dvorak and young Cypriot composer Andreas Moustoukis. Reception to follow. Organized by the Cultural Department of the Cyprus High Commission. Free entry but please confirm attendance on 020 7321 4125 or cultural_chc@btconnect.com Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre |
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| AUGUST |
There will be no cultural events during the month of August Our cultural activities will resume in September |
| CONFERENCE FACILITIES AT THE HELLENIC CENTRE |
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| A number of rooms available all with natural light, accommodating from 2-200 people. Ideal for all events, from small business meetings to large conference and/or corporate events. Standard conference and audio visual equipment available, including wireless internet & PA system. Parking at Masterpark in Chiltern Street and Moxon Street, London W1, close to the Centre. For further information, click Venue Hire or contact Kay Stavrinou on: Tel: 020 7563 9834 or 020 7487 5060 Fax: 020 7486 4254 Email: bookings@helleniccentre.org |
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| CATERING FACILITIES AT THE HELLENIC CENTRE |
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| Catering arrangements for lunches, dinners and parties. For further information please contact Maria Kalli on 020 7563 9833.. |
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| GREEK DANCE LESSONS |
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Organised by Lykion ton Hellinidon Easter Break: 16 March - 28 March Summer Term: 10 May - 12 July 2.00 - 3.00pm Children, 3.00-4.00pm Adult Beginners 4.00 - 5.00pm Adults Intermediate, 5.00 - 6.00pm Adults Advanced Term Fees: Adults £45, Students £30, Children £20 |
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| Information given in The Hellenic Centre calendar was correct at the time of writing. Events may be cancelled or changed without prior notice. |
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