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| CULTURAL & SOCIAL EVENTS |
| APRIL |
Friday 4 April Gia Sena - For you A theatre-dance performance based on Nobel Prize-Winner Odysseas Elytis's Monogramma. Choreographer Iraklis Briasoulis, composer Nicolas Spiliotopoulos. Organised by the Hellenic Centre and the theatre-dance company Pnoes. Tickets £10, £8 concessions. Further information and bookings on 020 7487 5060 Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre |
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Tuesday 8 April to Thursday 24 April In Theseus' Footsteps: An Englishman's Odyssey A retrospective exhibition of paintings of Aelred Bartlett (1918-2004) undertaken during his exploration of the eastern Peloponnese. Private view on Tuesday 8 April, 6-8.00pm Please contact 020 7487 5060 for opening hours Venue: Friends Room, Hellenic Centre |
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Tuesday 8 April 7.30pm Briefing A new piece of physical theatre, based on Nobel Prize-Winner Doris Lessing's Briefing for a Descent into Hell exploring magical changes in space and using a classical chorus re-imagined for the 21st century. Directed by Avye Leventis. No performance on Mondays. Further information on www.mercurialproductions.net; bookings on 0870 0600100 Venue: Camden People's Theatre, 58-60 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 |
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Tuesday 8 April 6.30 - 10.30pm Hellenic Centre Bar Late Opening Enjoy live Greek music, a game of backgammon or chess, snacks and drinks at reasonable prices Venue: Bar, Hellenic Centre |
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Wednesday 9 April THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED The Use of Coinage in Antiquity Lecture in Greek by Dr Eleni Papefthymiou. Organised by Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon. Open to the public. Further information on www.eteriaellinonepistimonon.org Venue: Friends Room, Hellenic Centre |
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Thursday 10 April 7.15pm Holly Blue Launch of Yianoulla Nicola's first book set in the 1970s and tells the life and loves of a Greek girl living in England. Organised by HandE Publishing and the Hellenic Centre. Free entry but please confirm attendance on 020 7563 9835 or press@helleniccentre.org Venue: Friends Room, Hellenic Centre |
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Friday 11 April 7.30pm Tango Night A recital of music by Astor Piazzolla and others (including Mikis Theodorakis) performed and organised by Tangissimo; Mark Tropp (piano), Yi Yao (accordion), Anete Graudina (violin), Simon Davis (guitar) and Johny Gee (double bass). Tickets £10, £7 concessions, children free. Drinks provided. Further information and bookings on 07931 902923 Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre |
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Tuesday 15 April 6.45pm Book Club Book to be discussed Day by A L Kennedy. New members welcome. Further information on 020 7487 5060 Venue: Hellenic Centre |
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Thursday 17 April 8.00pm Cyprus Problem - Current Developments Legal, Political and Economic Aspects Lecture in Greek by Dr Christos Psilogenis. Organised by the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK. Free entry. Further information on 020 8445 9999 Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre |
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Friday 18 April 7.00pm Dinners and Wines of Ancient Greece An illustrated talk in English by Dr Spyros Retsas, MD FRCP. To be followed by the presentationof an Honorary Life Membership of the Macedonian Society of Great Britain to the historian and broadcaster Michael Wood. The event includes a reception with Macedonian wines and live music. Organised by the Macedonian Society of Great Britain. Further information and bookings on 020 8908 5010 or sec@macedonia.org.uk. Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre |
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Saturday 19 April 7.00pm An evening of classical music dedicated to Constantinos Leventis: 70 years from his birth with the Oxford Philomusica; Marios Papadopoulos (director, piano), Victoria Mavromoustaki (violin). Programme to include Fur Elise, Piano Sonata No 14 in C Minor, Op 27 'Moonlight' Sonata by Beethoven, Autumn and Winter from the Four Seasons by Vivaldi. Organised by the Hellenic Centre and Oxford Philomusica. Free entry but please confirm attendance on 020 7563 9835 or director@helleniccentre.org Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre |
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Sunday 20 April 7.00pm O Gliki Mou Ear A music and dance performance with Nena Venetsanou and the group Diastasis. Under the auspices of the Cyprus High Commission in London, sponsored by the Ministry of Education and Culture, Cyprus and supported by the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood. Tickets £20, £15 and £12. Further information and booking on 020 7730 4500 Venue: Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London, SW1X 9DQ |
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Monday 28 April 7.15pm - 8.15pm 'Cello and Piano Recital Including works by Brahms, Franck and Chopin with Asterios Pouftis ('cello), co-leader Athens State Symphony Orchestra and Thaleia Athaniti (piano). Organised by 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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| MAY |
Friday 2 May 7.30pm The Ecumenical Patriachate - Ottoman Empire - The Lausanne Convention Lecture in Greek by Professor Konstantinos Svolopoulos. Organised by the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain. Free entry but please confirm attendance on 020 7563 9835. Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre |
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Tuesday 6 May 6.45pm Book Club Meeting New members always welcome. Please contact 020 7487 5060 for further information Venue: Hellenic Centre |
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Wednesday 7 May to Friday 30 May Exhibtion of Five Colourists Paintings by Chrystalleni Georgiou, Loretta Cohen, Elaine Fine, Diana Glanfield and Helena Spearman. Private view on Wednesday 7 May, 6-9pm. Please contact 020 7487 5060 for opening hours Venue: Friends Room, Hellenic Centre |
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Wednesday 7 May 6.30 -10.30pm Easter Celebration at the Hellenic Centre Bar Come and crack red eggs with us! As well as enjoying another Greek tradition with Greek music, a game of backgammon or chess, snacks and drinks at reasonable prices Venue: Bar, Hellenic Centre |
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Saturday 10 May 8.00pm The Greek Independence Ball organised by the Greek Orthodox Charity Organisation. Black tie. Tickets £100. Bookings and further information on 020 7586 5332 or 07860 322500 Venue: The Grand Ballroom, The London Hilton, 22 Park Lane, London W1 |
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Tuesday 13 May to Thursday 15 May Changing China: in the Year of the Cultural Exchange between Greece and China A photographic exhibition by Greek photographer, Stephane Gripari. Private view on Tuesday 13 May by invitation. Open to the public on Wednesday 14 May and Thursday 15 May, 10 am to 5pm. Further information on 07899 990990 or china@sgripari.com Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre |
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Thursday 15 May 7.30pm Aphrodite and the Ancient Coinage of Cyprus Lecture by distinguished archaelogist, numismatist Dr Andrew Burnett, Deputy Director of the British Museum . Organised by the Cultural Department of Cyprus High Commission. Followed by reception. Free entry but please confirm attendance on 020 7321 4125 giving number of persons attending. Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre |
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Thursday 15 May 8.00pm Poetry in the Cypriot Dialect Lecture in Greek by Dr Eleftherios N Papaleontiou. Organised by the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK. Free entry. Further information on 020 8445 999 Venue: Britannia Centre, Britannia Road, North Finchley, London N12 9RU |
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Saturday 17 May Annual Ball organised by the Hellenic Bankers Association-UK. Black tie. Further information and bookings on hba@hellenicbankers.org.uk Venue: Claridges Hotel |
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Sunday 18 May 2.00pm Spring Outing organised by the Cypriot Estia of London. Further information and bookings on 020 8883 9864, 020 8883 6984 or 020 8444 7142 Venue: Royal Chase Hotel, 162 The Ridgeway, Enfield, Middlesex EN3 |
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Thursday 22 May 7.15 pm An Evening in Homage to Cecil Thomas and his Connection to Greece An opportunity to hear and see examples of the work of Cecil Thomas, sculptor and gem engraver, his student and heir Nikos Lambrinidis, master gem engraver and founder of the School of Glyptic Arts in Athens and of Cosmochaos, a group of Lambrinidis' students carrying on his and Thomas' tradition of excellence and inventiveness. Presentations by Dr Emmanuel Minne, Royal Society of British Sculptors; Michael Hatiris, Donor of the Cecil Thomas Archives, Dr Haris Livas-Dawes and members of Cosmochaos. Organised by the Hellenic Centre. Free entry but please confirm attendance on 020 7563 9835 or press@helleniccentre.org Venue: Friends Room, Hellenic Centre |
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Thursday 29 May 7.00pm Runciman Award Ceremony organised by the Anglo-Hellenic League in honour of the late Sir Steven Runciman. Reception to follow. Open to the public but please confirm attendance on 020 7486 9410 or info@anglohellenicleague.org before 27 May Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre |
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Saturday 31 May Annual Dinner and Dance organised by the Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon. Further information on www.eteriaellinonepistimonon.org Venue: Thomas Lord Suite, Lord's Cricket Ground, London, NW8 |
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| JUNE |
Monday 2 June to Friday 27 June Exhibtion of Six Artists Paintings by Valerie Conrich, Ros Crowley, Jane Furst, Eve Peters, Jose Sheldon, Stephen Starr. Private view on Tuesday 3 June, 6-9pm. Please contact 020 7487 5060 for opening hours Venue: Friends Room, Hellenic Centre |
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Friday 6 June, 7.00 - 8.00pm and Saturday 7 June, 12 noon -1.00pm Apology of Socrates A theatrical solo performance by the Emmy Award winner Yannis Simonidis (Yale College '65, Yale Drama '72), directed by Broadway and television veteran Loukas Skipitaris. Oscar and Tony Award winner Theoni Vahliotis Aldredge is the costume designer, and percussive suport is provided by Caryn Heilman. The English and Greek translations are by Yannis Simonidis and Loukas Skipitaris. A delightful and humorous dramatisation of the famous philosopher's defence while on trial for his life in Athens, ancient Greece. Performance on Friday in Greek and on Saturday in English. Organised by the Hellenic Centre. Supported by A G Leventis Foundation. Free entry but please confirm attendance on 020 7563 9835 or press@helleniccentre.org Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre |
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Saturday 7 June 6.30 -10.30pm Crossroads: Songs from Greece, Brazil, Agentina, Portugal, Italy and Cyprus A musical voyage into the sounds of the songs of Greece, Portugal, Argentina, Italy, Cyprus and Brazil - the joyful tarantela, the passion of tango, the bittersweet nostalgia of fados, the genuine character of rebitiko, the relaxing and magical rhythm of bossa nova. A colourful evening of melodies and songs that Vakia Stavrou has recently performed during her concerts in Paris theatres, where she lives and works. Muscians: Marios Takoushis (piano), Lefteris Moumtzis (double bass, guitar). Organised by the Hellenic Centre. Tickets £7, £5 concessions (price inluces a glass of wine). Further information on 020 7487 5060. Venue: Bar, Hellenic Centre |
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Saturday 7 June 8.00pm Annual Ball organised by the Hellenic Medical Society. Tickets £75. Bookings and further information on 07949 127877 Venue: The Landmark Hotel, London |
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Sunday 8 June 10.00am Trip to Eltham Palace organised by the Fundraising Committee of the Hellenic Centre. Departure from the Hellenic Centre at 10.00am promptly; return at 4.00pm. Tickets £30; price includes return trip, entrance to the palace and guided tour. Bookings and further information on 020 7487 5060. Proceeds in aid of Kaleidoscopio, a Greek non-profit making organisation working for the rehabilitation of people with mental health problems and other disabilities |
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Tuesday 10 June 6.45pm Book Club Meeting New members always welcome. Please contact 020 7487 5060 for further information Venue: Hellenic Centre |
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Sunday 15 June Hellenic Centre and Lykion ton Hellinidon Dancers at the Marylebone Fayre Enjoy an amazing dance performance by the Lykion ton Hellinidon dancers. Greek snacks, drinks and iced coffee at the Hellenic Centre Bar from 1.00 - 4.00pm. Further information on 020 7487 5060 Venue: Hellenic Centre Bar |
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Wednesday 18 June 12 noon -2.00pm Morning Coffee organised by the Lykion ton Hellinidon for its members and friends. Further information and bookings on 020 7224 1969 Venue: Friends Room, Hellenic Centre |
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Wednesday 18 June 7.30- 9.00pm Psyche and Soma A concert of folk music from Pontos and Epirus performed by the award winning brothers Konstantinos and Matthaios Tsahourides. Organised by 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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Monday 23 June 6.30pm Katie Lentakis Award organised by the Anglo-Hellenic League in memory of the late Katie Lentakis, former Vice Chairman of the League. Open to the public but please confirm attendance on 020 7486 9410 or info@anglohellenicleague.org before 18 June Venue: King's College London, The Strand, W1 |
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Wednesday 25 June 11.30am Coffee Morning organised by the Women's Committee of the Cypriot Estia of London. Further information and bookings on 020 8883 9864, 020 8883 6984 or 020 8444 7142 Venue: St Michael's Church Hall, Golders Green Road, London NW11 |
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| JULY |
Monday 7 July to Friday 25 July Coastlines Paintings by Vassilis Pafilis. Private view on Wednesday 9 July, 6-9pm. Please contact 020 7487 5060 for opening hours Venue: Friends Room, Hellenic Centre |
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Wednesday 9 July , 6.30 - 10.30pm Hellenic Centre Bar Late Opening Enjoy live Greek music, a game of backgammon or chess, snacks and drinks at reasonable prices Venue: Hellenic Centre |
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Tuesday 15 July and Wednesday 16 July Events Organised by the Cultural Department of the Cyprus High Commission. Details to be advised. Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre |
There will be no cultural events at the Centre during the month of August |
| 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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