Category: Cultural Life
Exploring Greek heritage, culture, and identity.
“Yiayia’s Kitchen Children’s Books” Share Life Lessons with Children, Celebrates Cooking with Family
The recently published Yiayia’s Kitchen Children’s books follow a young girl of Greek heritage and her grandmother as they spend time together cooking and baking. Not only are they cooking and baking together, but they also…
Zesty’s Presents Live From Greece Konstantinos Nazis
On December 11, 2021, Zesty’s on Main Street in Manayunk, will feature Greek singer Konstantinos Nazis. The performance will start at 10:00 pm and include food. Tickets include food. For more information and to purchase tickets,…
Follow the Greek Tradition with Honey Nest Lambades
Whether it’s Easter, a baptism, or a wedding celebration, lambades are a part of Greek tradition. At Honey Nest, they have all the different types of lambades you can imagine and combine passion and creativity to…
Welcoming Clean Monday with the Greek Culinary Tradition of Lagana
Lagana is a traditional Greek bread that is only baked once a year for Kathari Deftera, or Clean Monday, the first day of Lent in the Greek Orthodox Church. This period of time lasts 40 days…
“Once We Were Here” by Christopher Cosmos
As World War II intrudes upon their home, three young friends risk everything for freedom, love, and a chance at a better life. On October 28th, 1940, Mussolini provided Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas with an…
A New Mythology: Astromythos – Era of Stars by Jon Sideriadis
Jon Sideriadis is a Greek American illustrator, author, and college professor who is taking his life-long love for mythology to a whole new level with the upcoming publication of his new book Astromythos: Era of Stars…
The Greek Orthodox Church In America, A Modern History
In this sweeping history, Alexander Kitroeff shows how the Greek Orthodox Church in America has functioned as much more than a religious institution, becoming the focal point in the lives of the country’s million-plus Greek immigrants…
Greek Night At Zesty’s Restaurant
It’s party night at Zesty’s in Manayunk. This Saturday evening, March 7, 2020, the fun starts at 9:00 pm. Come out and enjoy the singing of Maria, Niko, and the Apollonia Greek Band. Enjoy a great…
Giorgos Tsalikis In Concert At Greektown Square
Giorgos Tsalikis will be the guest singer on Friday, March 13, 2020, at the Greektown Square in Baltimore, Maryland. The evening will also feature special guest Vasiliki Ntanta, an opening set by George Tsakiris, Eugenia, and…
Thanos Petrelis In Atlantic City
Greek Concert Promotions will be featuring Thanos Petrelis at the Resorts Casino Hotel this February 29, 2020. Book your tickets early; seats are going fast for this performance. When you order, enter promo code “COSMOS” to…
George Dalaras To Perform “The Songs Of Our Life” Concert
George Dalaras will perform “The Songs of Our Life” concert as part of his North American tour in Atlantic City, NJ., at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, on Sunday, February 16, 2020. George Dalaras, apart…
Aivali: A Story Of Greeks And Turks In 1922
Philadelphia, PA – The Penn Book Center played host to a book signing this past Friday evening. The graphic novel Aivali: A story of Greeks and Turks in 1922 was presented by author and artist Antonis…
