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Monday 2 June to Friday 27 June Exhibition 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 includes a glass of wine). Further information on 020 7487 5060. Venue: Bar, Hellenic CentreSaturday 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 CentreWednesday 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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