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Beneath the Waves: Art Trembanis to Speak in Wilmington on Greece’s Submerged Past
Marine scientist Art Trembanis, featured on Drain the Oceans, will speak in Wilmington on March 7 about underwater research at the ancient port of Kenchreai.
Photography Contest for U.S. 250th Anniversary “Hellenic Footprints: Greek Stories in Midwest”
The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago and the Hellenic Museum of Michigan launch a Midwest photography contest for the U.S. 250th anniversary. Deadline April 20, 2026.
Name Days this Week: March 1 – 7, 2026
Greek name days for the first week of March 2026, listing names celebrated between March 1 and 7.
Koliva (Κόλλυβα): The Sweetness We Share When We Remember
Koliva (κόλλυβα) is the ceremonial wheat dish prepared for Greek Orthodox memorial services and Saturdays of Souls, rooted in centuries of tradition.
Antigone (This Play I Read in High School): A Different Kind of Return at The Public Theater
A new staging of Antigone at The Public Theater in New York reimagines the classic Greek tragedy for today, with early previews pointing to a contemporary shift in focus.
Consul General Iphigenia Kanara to Speak at Museum of the American Revolution Fundraiser
Iphigenia Kanara, Consul General of Greece in New York, will speak at a March 15 fundraiser hosted by Tritonia #129 Daughters of Penelope in Philadelphia.
Hope & JOY Koliva Workshop This Friday at Annunciation in Elkins Park
Young parishioners at Annunciation in Elkins Park will learn the meaning and preparation of koliva in a Hope & Joy workshop on February 27.
Ikariotiko Dinner Dance Draws Overflow Crowd in Cherry Hill
Overflow crowd fills Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill for the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood’s annual Ikariotiko Dinner Dance.
Inside an Athens Workshop Keeping Ancient Greek Sandal-Making Alive
A small Athens workshop continues the ancient craft of Greek sandal-making, with every pair shaped by hand using traditional techniques.
Who Owns Trabzon’s Lost Treasures? 497 Qur’ans and Restitution Debate
Turkey has reopened its bid to recover 497 Qur’ans removed from Trabzon during World War I. The case raises broader questions about restitution and memory.
Name Days this Week: February 22 – 28, 2026
See which Greek name days are celebrated from February 22 to 28, 2026, according to the Greek Orthodox calendar.
THI Backs Solar Projects at SOS Children’s Villages in Greece
The Hellenic Initiative invests $60,000 in solar and clean energy upgrades at three SOS Children’s Villages facilities across Greece.
