DIARY of EVENTS for the UK GREEK COMMUNITY

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Wednesday 11 January, 10am to 5pm

Greece in our Eyes Part of The World in our Eyes, Reaching out to People through Art, a series of exhibitions exploring different cultures and building a strong bridge between Britain and other nationalities. Private view on Wednesday 11 January, 6-9pm. For further opening hours call 020 7487 5060. Supported by the Hellenic Centre.

 Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre

Thursday 12 January to Sunday 22 January

Nude An exhibition of installations by Eva Caridi, representing time as a human condition. Opening hours: Thursday to Sunday, 11am-7pm. Further information on 020 7911 5876

 Venue: Ambika P3, 35 Marylebone Road, London NW1

 Thursday 12 January, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Vasilopitta organised by the the Mount Athos Society and launch of the book Κόκκινα Φανάρια στο Περιβόλι της Παναγιάς, a biography of the well known Oscar nominated director Alekos Galanos by George Kamvysellis. Tickets £20. Bookings and further information on 020 7589 2371 or at maria@andipa.com

 Venue: Andipa Gallery, 162 Walton Street, London SW3

Friday 13 January, 7pm

Vasilopitta organised by Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon for its Members and Friends. Further information on 07887 878719

Venue: Friends Room, Hellenic Centre

Sunday 15 January, 2pm

Vasilopitta organised by the Macedonian Society of Great Britain for its Members and invited guests. Further information on 020 8361 4512.

 Venue: The Crypt, St Sophia, Moscow Road, London W2

Tuesday 17 January to Thursday 2 February

Every Picture Has a Story An exhibition of paintings by Tatyana Hunter. Private view on Wednesday 18 January, 6.30-8.30pm. For opening hours call 020 7487 5060. Supported by the Hellenic Centre.

Venue: Friends Room, Hellenic Centre

Thursday 19 January, 7pm to 10pm

Hellenic Centre Vasilopitta and Greek Evening Share with us our traditional New Year’s cake and enjoy an evening of Greek live music, dance and food! For further information and bookings call 020 7487 5060. Tickets at £10 include a plate of Greek meze. Cash bar available. Organised by the Hellenic Centre.

Venue: Bar, Hellenic Centre

 Thursday 19 January, 7.45pm

Το Παιδί μου Φοβερίζει ή Φοβερίζεται από τους Συμμαθητές του. Τι Φταίει; Μπορώ να Βοηθήσω; Lecture in Greek by Faidi Faidonos, University of Cyprus. Organised by the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood. Free entry. Further information on 020 8445 9999.

Venue: Britannia Centre, Britannia Road, N. Finchley,  N12

Friday 20 January, 7pm

Vasilopitta Greek Celebration for the New Year with Tombola and traditional Greek dancing organised by Lykion ton Hellinidon. Further information on 020 7224 1969, 020 8201 8332 or at enquiries@lykiontonhellinidon.co.uk  Free entry.

Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre

Friday 27 January, 8pm

Vasilopitta organised by the Hellenic Medical Society for its Members and Friends. Further information at secretary@hellenicmedicalsocietyuk.org

Venue: Boardroom, Hellenic Centre

Monday 30 January, 7pm – Great Hall, Hellenic Centre

Lecture in Greek by Paschalis Kitromilidis. Part of the celebrations for Christian and Greek Literature organised by the Archdiocese of Thyatira and Great Britain. Further information on 020 7723 4787. Supported by the Hellenic Centre.

 Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre

 Tuesday 31 January, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Vasilopitta organised by the Ionian Society. Tickets £15. Bookings and further information on 020 7589 2371, 07930 531098 or at anastasia.savidu@hotmail.co.uk

Venue: Andipa Gallery, 162 Walton Street, London SW3