Cultural Life
Exploring Greek heritage, culture, and identity.
A Street Car Named Desire, Remembering Elia Kazan
Sixty-two years ago today, the film, A Streetcar Named Desire, based on the Pulitzer Prize winning stage play by Tennessee Williams, had its United States release on September 18, 1951. Its director was the Greek-American, Elia…
City Bar & Grill Presents: Bouzoukia Live With Seizmos!
Philadelphia, PA – Seizmos is back! The Greek community’s first big end-of-summer concert kicks off on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at City Bar & Grill. Seizmos will perform a high-energy mix of the latest and greatest…
Atlantis Of Philadelphia, The Mega Greek Band
Upper Darby, PA – They are one of the few mega Greek bands in America. Atlantis of Philadelphia, has been around for more than 30 years now, entertaining the Greek-American community with traditional and contemporary Greek…
Film Project To Show Greek Resistance During Nazi Era
Most of us have heard the expression history repeats itself. and that the only way to avoid the same patterns is to learn from the lessons that history teaches us. We learn through stories, passed down…
Short Film “Least” – Official Trailer
A short film about a young woman in Greece who’s strangling to find her place in a big, unfriendly world which has changed so suddenly and dramatically. Η «Ελάχιστη» είναι μια ταινία για το τέλος του…
Reworks Festival Coming To Thessaloniki
Grab your glowsticks and get ready to dance. Electronic music is coming to Thessaloniki this fall in the form of the Reworks International Music Festival. Billed as the 6th best festival in the world for the…
Haris Alexiou Dazzles Audiences In Israel
Legendary Greek singer Haris Alexiou was warmly received by fans in Israel last week as she and Tel Aviv’s Philharmonic Orchestra put on two spectacular shows at the Mann Theater on June 26 and 27. Alexiou…
300 Sequel Official Trailer Released
Packed with immense set pieces, dramatic naval warfare, and loads more of its unique and gripping special effects, the “300” movie series returns with its next installment for eagerly awaiting fans of the first. An initial…
Van Vlahakis, He Was Green Before Green Was Cool…
April 17, 2013. Philadelphia. – He’s not the “Jolly Green” giant, but he is Green and he is a giant in the “Green” industry. Van Vlahakis’ company Earth Friendly Products has the number #1 selling (environmentally safe)…
“Vegas” Leaves Mark On Philly’s Greeks
April 13, 2013. Philadelphia. – Pop band “Vegas” was in Philly this past Saturday evening. The trio are on a North American tour that is taking them through Boston, New York and in to several other…
Pop Trio “Vegas” Visits Philadelphia
April 13, 2013. Philadelphia. – Pop band “Vegas” was in Philly this past Saturday evening. The trio are on a North American tour that is taking them through Boston, New York and in to several other…
A Cretan Green Story: From Kazantzakis To Vlahakis
Dr. Maria Hnaraki, director of Greek Studies, invites you to an eco friendly evening: The Terrestrial Gospel, a book presentation and signing by Professor Thanasis Maskaleris, and A Green Story screening, a film about Dr. Van…
