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Manolis Kontaros to Perform at Cretan Glendi in South Jersey on November 28

Manolis Kontaros holding a laouto on a promotional image for the November 28, 2026, Cretan Glendi at The Merion in Cinnaminson, New Jersey.

Cretan singer and laouto player Manolis Kontaros will perform in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at a dinner dance organized by the Cretans of Delaware Valley–Knossos.

The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. at The Merion, 1301 Route 130, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077. The program includes a cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, and a performance by the White Mountains Dance Group.

Tickets are available in several categories:

  • General admission: $150
  • VIP front-table seating: $200
  • Students: $110
  • Children ages 5–12: $60
  • Children under 5: Free

General admission and VIP tickets include an open bar for guests 21 and older.

Originally from Vrysses in the Apokoronas region of Chania, Kontaros began studying the laouto as a teenager. His repertoire includes rizitika, traditional songs associated with western Crete. His career has taken him throughout Greece and abroad.

Reservations can be made through the organizers’ online ticketing page.

For additional information, contact Paul Tsiknakis at 609-217-4046 or John Galanos at 609-287-1512.

Event flyer for Manolis Kontaros performing at the Cretan Glendi on November 28, 2026, at The Merion in Cinnaminson, New Jersey.
Flyer for the November 28 Cretan Glendi and Dinner Dance.

Please confirm event details with the organizers before attending, as dates, times, locations, and registration information may change.