Cultural Life
Exploring Greek heritage, culture, and identity.
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…
GOYA Sights And Sounds Returns To St. Thomas
Cherry Hill, NJ – Nearly a thousand people came out to the annual “SIGHTS AND SOUNDS” Youth Festival this weekend at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church. More than 13 churches participated in this annual event that…
American Idol, Dancing With The Stars, Philly’s Greek Community Has “Sights And Sounds”
Cherry Hill, NJ – Nearly a thousand people came out to the annual “SIGHTS AND SOUNDS” Youth Festival this weekend at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church. More than 13 churches participated in this annual event that…
Gordon Ramsey visits “Retsina” to compete as “The F World’s best local restaurant”
March 3, 2013. Belsize Park, North London, England.- Gordon Ramsay visits Retsina Greek restaurant “RETSINA” in Belsize Park, North London, to see if it’s good enough to compete as The F Word’s best local restaurant. Season…
“My Excuse” Greek Rock Band Visits Philly
Straddling contemporary rock from the eighties to the nineties, “MY EXCUSE” (Greek rock band) is on a path of “ANABASIS” (ascension). Like the Greek professional soldier/writer “Xenophon”, from Antiquity, lead singer-band leader Steven Triant and his…
Bouzouki Night At City Bar & Grill
All the Greeks love to dance. The film, “Zorba The Greek” arguably popularized this concept to the rest of the world more than any other. Whether we’re home in the motherland or in any Greek community…
Elli Kokkinou Sings At Whispers In Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – Some 300 members of the Greek community came out on December 3, 2012, to Elli Kokkinou’s performance at Whispers nightclub. Cosmos Philly’s entertainment reporter Marilena Drakou met and talked with some of the…
