Apokrisi: Greek events in Britain list

Byzantium 330-1453

Lazaros — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:30:34 -0400

From: Sat 25 October 2008 to: Sun 22 March 2009

An ambitious exhibition, a collaboration between the Royal Academy of Arts and the Benaki Museum in Athens, provides a grand-scale survey of 1,000 years of Byzantine history. Highlighting the splendours of the Byzantine Empire, Byzantium 330-1453 will incorporate over 300 objects. Some of the works have never been displayed in public before. The Royal Academy of Arts is on Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BD. For further information click here or see the press release

4th Hellenic Observatory PhD Symposium - Call for papers

Souel — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:10:46 -0500

From: Thu 6 November 2008 to: Sat 28 February 2009

The Hellenic Observatory invites submissions for the 4th PhD Symposium on "Contemporary Greece and Cyprus" on 25 & 26/06/2009. Contributions from research students across any field of the Social Services and Humanities, whose research focuses on contemporary Greece and Cyprus, are welcome. Deadline for abstract submission and travel grant application is 21/03/2009. Detailed information here.

Newton International Fellowships

Souel — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:59:01 -0500

From: Tue 11 November 2008 to: Mon 12 January 2009

The Newton International Fellowship scheme will select the very best early stage post-doctoral researchers from all over the world, and offer support for two years at UK research institutions. The Newton International Fellowships scheme is run by The British Academy, The Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society. The Fellowships cover the broad range of natural and social sciences, engineering and the humanities. Detailed information here.

Isobel Pravda Paintings

Lazaros — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:30:23 -0500

From: Fri 14 November 2008 to: Sat 13 December 2008

Oxford
First Exhibition of Isobel Pravda The paintings, oils on canvas, are a mixture of nudes and landscapes which stretch from Corfu to Corinth and were inspired by a year spent in Greece. A lively bouzouki night with wine will be held on Sunday 23 November at 18:00. The exhibition will take place at The Jam Factory, 27 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HU

11x11

Lazaros — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:35:47 -0500

From: Sun 30 November 2008 to: Sat 13 December 2008

A retrospective on travelling photography from the last 10 years together with the release of the 11x11 book in Bodhi Gallery/Bar, 214 Brick Lane, London, E1 6SA. Further information at Lomef.net which should become fully operational on the 11/11.

LSE, Hellenic Observatory new vacancies

Souel — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:22:21 -0500

From: Thu 4 December 2008 to: Tue 3 February 2009

1. A.C. Laskaridis Postdoctoral Fellowship on Greece 2. National Bank of Greece Senior Research Fellow/ Research Fellow in Contemporary Greek Studies. Closing date for receipt of applications is 3 February 2009 Information here. Administrative and Research Assistant: South East Europe and the European Union. Closing date 11 December 2008. Information here.

The CrypT - Christmas Party

Lazaros — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:10:19 -0500

On: Sat 6 December 2008 - 20:30

The CrypT at Moscow Road organizes various events for its members every year. Next event is the Christmas Party on Saturday 06 December and will include Greek Music and drinks. Free entrance for registered members, £8 for non-members. The members of the CrypT meet every Sunday at 12:30pm. To join, email crypt.members@gmail.com. The CrypT is on Moscow Rd, St Sophia, Bayswater, London, W2 4LQ.

Aniseed

Lazaros — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:14:52 -0500

On: Sun 7 December 2008 - 18:30

Taking its' name from the main ingredient of the national drinks, Rakı and Ouzo, Aniseed is made up of musicians from Greece and Turkey (Pavlos, Çiğdem, Dimitris) who play a fusion of Greek and Turkish traditional music with strong reference to Rebetiko and Fasil. Join, for a nostalgic journey that will take you to the shores of the Mediterranean, with music that is sad but also full of joy at the same time. After a few glasses of Rakı or Ouzo it will be hard to resist the lure of the dance floor! The venue is at the Gem Restaurant, 256 Upper Street N1 2UR. Tickets are at 6 in advance (£8 at the door) from Hasan Sahan 07786 6262064, hasan.sahan@gmail.com, www.wegottickets.com/event/40249 (booking fee applies).

Lunchtime Concert: ''Mediterranean Composers on a Journey through Folk Song''

Souel — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:57:07 -0400

On: Mon 8 December 2008 - 13:10

Mezzo-soprano Marina Karagianni sings folk-inspired songs of exquisite beauty from Spain and the Antilles, Italy and Greece. Programme includes Cinco Canciones Negras by Xavier Montsalvatge, Quattro Canzoni Popolari by Luciano Berio, and songs from Megalos Eroticos (Magnus Eroticus) by Manos Hadjidakis. Piano – Maki Yoneta. Venue: St Anne's Lutheran Church, Gresham Street, London EC2V 7BX. Free admission.

Does the Euro-Zone Experience show 'one size fits all' has been a failure?

Lazaros — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:59:48 -0500

On: Wed 10 December 2008 - 18:30

Panel debate organised by the Hellenic Observatory with Prof Ray Barrell and Prof Nicos Christodoulakis at Room U8, Tower 1, LSE, Clements Inn, London WC2A 2AE.

Hippolytus

Lazaros — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:18:40 -0500

From: Wed 10 December 2008 - 19:30 to: Sat 13 December 2008 - 19:30

Leeds
You only want what you can't have... An older woman falls in love with a young man... her stepson. He rejects her. And revenge becomes the only way to preserve her honour. An original adaptation of Euripides' (428 BC) play directed by George Rodesthenous which translates the action into a contemporary working-class amateur boxing club. According to David Blunkett, "the decipline of amateur boxing training can give young people the chance to keep fit, learn sportsmanship and self-disipline". Hippolytus combines re-worked text with physical theatre and music to present a fresh and exciting perspective on desire, guilt and human injustice. Venue, Stage@Leeds, Box office 0113 343 8730. For further information click here.

REBETIKO REPUBLIK

Souel — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:00:27 -0500

On: Fri 19 December 2008 - 18:30

The Christmas party of the Famous SOAS Rebetiko Band entitled REBETIKO REPUBLIK. Cockpit Theatre, Gateforth Street , NW8 8EH [Off Lisson Grove and Church Street]. Think of it as the perfect symposium - a sublime combination of music, intellect, eating, drinking, singing and dance. Seminar PLUS Concert PLUS Dance Party. The seminar (6.30) is free and is open to all members of the public. The concert and jam session (7.30+) is ticketed £7 and £4 concessions.Tickets must be booked in advance by sending an e-mail to rebetiko@soas.ac.uk and stating the number of tickets required. WEBSITE: www.geocities.com/soasrebetikoband

New Year's Eve Party at the Greek Community Centre, Leeds

Lazaros — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:29:17 -0500

From: Wed 31 December 2008 - 19:30 to: 01:30

Leeds
Buy your tickets now for the greatest party of the year: the Greek Community New Year's Eve dinner dance. For only £25 (£20 for students and £10 for children 12 yrs and under) you get a four course meal, LIVE Greek music and dance. Cash bar with reasonable prices and a raffle draw with exceptional raffle prizes. To order your tickets ring the Secretary on 07984 075973 or send an email to enquiries@goc-lsd.org.uk. A three-piece band is coming from Thessaloniki and specialise in Rembetiko, Laiko and Traditional music. For more details visit the community website: www.goc-lsd.org.uk.

Armenian Genocide

Lazaros — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:03:32 -0500

On: Thu 1 January 2009

MSNBC has organised a vote on the question: Should the United States formally recognize the World War I-era killing of Armenians as genocide? If you wish to cast your vote for this issue click here.

Nikos Vertis Live

Lazaros — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:22:29 -0500

On: Sat 17 January 2009 - 19:00

Karozas Entertainment presents Nikos Vertis live in a very special concert at the Hammersmith Apollo Theatre, London, W6 9QH. At present Vertis is one of the most sought after singers and is at the high point in his career touring Australia, North America, Canada and Europe. His presence in London is awaited with a mixture of expectations at his 3 hour show at the Apollo which will includes a 25 piece band. This is will be one of the best Greek shows ever to be seen in London and not to be missed if you like modern, entertaining Greek music at its best! For further information and tickets see the press release or email akarozas@karozas.gr