Greek Space

SHOSTAKOVICH 100

Vicky Yannoula & Jakob Fichert Perform the complete repertoire for 2 pianos and 4 hands by Dmitri Shostakovich. Suite - Concertino - Merry March - Tarantella - Waltz & Polka - The Chase - Symphony No.9 Monday 25 September 2006, 4.30pm Festival -...

Voice & Piano Recital

Vicky Yannoula, voice. Jakob Fichert, piano. Greek art-songs by Manos Hatjidakis Tuesday 16 May, 7.00pm - Free entry Bluthner Piano Centre 1 Davies Street, Berkeley Square, London W1K 5 minutes walking distance from Bond Street underground station.

Buxton Fringe 06

BUXTON FRINGE FESTIVAL - the biggest Fringe in England! 7th to 13 of July will be featuring work by Eileen Botsford or EBnefsi - www.ebnefsi.com Screenings: 10th + 17th of July For invitations and more info email pr@ebnefsi.com More at: http://www.buxtonfringe.org.uk

Space Enterprise 06

Space Enterprise 06 will be featuring work by EIleen Botsford of EBnefsi! - www.ebnefsi.com Space Enterprise 06 Arts Festival Launch, withh be taking place on May 2nd at 7.30 at The Space - "The most extraordinary building on the Isle of Dogs" About the Evening and Enterprise 06: On the 2nd May 2006 the Space will launch the Enterprise 06 Arts Festival. An evening of snippets, glimpses, films, bits and...

ACT ART 4

ACT ART 4 will be featuring work by EIleen Botsford of EBnefsi - http://www.ebnefsi.com ACT ART 4 will be taking place Friday 5th May @ Central Station, 37 Wharfdale Road, Kings Cross, London. Doors open at 7.30pm till 5am. About ACT ART: "Oliver Frost and Marc Massive curate this biannual interdisciplinary art event, and with over 60 artists showing work to an audience of 800+ in one night. This is the 4th year...

Naked Branches I For String Orchestra

The composer CHRISTINA ATHINODOROU, commissioned by with the Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra, conducts her new work written for Strings. 20th May 2006, 7:30 pm Venue: Way Hall, Reading Blue Coat School, Sonning-On-Thames, Reading Programme: Glinka-Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila Athinodorou-Naked Branches I For String Orchestra (Premiere) Shostakovich Cello Concerto No 1 (Soloist Juliet Colyer) Borodin - Symphony No 2 Andrew Taylor: Conductor (APO...

ATHENA

Sunday 22 January 2006 - �12.50 adv / �15 door � 7pm - 12 Womad star Athena plays a contemporary fusion of Greek and English songs, mixed with jazz, traditional & world music. �People talking about Athena Andreadis use words like �enchanting, �beguiling� and �breathtaking�. Totally devoted to her art, she has combined an early passion for the traditional songs and poetry of her native Greece with elements of jazz, contemporary, classical and world music, evolving a songwriting...

Katina Kangaris Gigs in January 2006

Friday 27th Jan ��7.30pm Greenwich Picture House, 180 Greenwich High Road, SE10 Tuesday 24th Jan � 7.30pm �5 The Cobden Club, 170-172 Kensal Road W10 Contact littlemanrecords@tiscali.co.uk to join guest list. Tuesday 17th Jan � 8pm FREE The Spitz, 109 Commercial St E1 Please visit www.katinakangaris.com for more info. Shine EP Out Now.

Greekolata

Greekolata is parading once again and this time its going to be big... at the heart of the West End. Friday 27th of January and EVERY Friday. 10PM till 3:30ish. We bring Athens to London @ Number3 Bar EVERY Friday. Resident DJs: Paris (LGR, Greekolata) and Leon (M1NT Club) 3 New Burlington Street Mayfair London W1S 2JF Table reservations: 07951953606 www.pantheonnights.co.uk

Shine EP - Katina Kangaris

Shine is the first EP by London based singer/songwriter Katina Kangaris, released in association with the acclaimed F-IRE Collective, whose limited roster of artists include Polar Bear (Mercury Prize Nominees, 2005), Acoustic Ladyland and Julia Biel. ...

GET YA GREEK ON

Club �ILLUSIONS� December 11th, 9.30pm - 3am Entry: �10 21 Clumber St, Mansfield, Notts, NG18 1NU For those travelling from afar, accomodation is available. For further info please contact christina at christina_mavro@hotmail.com

Vicky Yannoula on Piano

18 October 2005, 7.30 pm Council Chamber, Deptford Town Hall New Cross, New Cross Road, London SE14 6AS (nearest stations: New Cross or New Cross Gate, approx. 7 minutes walk) Admission free Lina Johnsson, soprano Chloe Maloney, mezzo-soprano Vicky Yannoula, piano Repertoire:...

Cycle

EBnefsi piece 'Cycle' has been accepted by the Salonika Cinema Museum for its new exhibiton, Strange Screen starting October 11th. For more information on how to view 'Cycle' in Salonika please email pr@ebnefsi.com

Music by Christina Athinodorou

Music by the composer Christina Athinodorou can be heard in a concert with new pieces written by graduating MMus Guildhall composers. Her recent work Istories for bass-clarinet and piano will be performed by Richard Russell and Anton Lyakhovsky in the Guildhall Music Hall....

Tales from a Greek Island

Often surprising, sometimes bizarre, never dull. Roger Jinkinson takes us far off the tourist-beaten track to explore life - and death - in a small village on a remote Greek Island. Meet the people he has come to know over 25 years - at once traditional and modern, hard-bitten and generous, stoic and resourceful. Learn how they fish, keep bees, hunt goats, make music. Read about the man who tried to ransom a floating crane, about the mule that outwitted the German army and the death of a...

Cycle

This is a one-off evening presenting site specific video projections by Public Artist Eileen Botsford with music by Villy Koutsoyanni. A great opportunity to catch the next wave in public art and socialise with creatives from a vast range of fields. Saturday, September 3rd, from 9pm till late, at Gallery Bar+Restaurant, 33 Adrianou St., Plaka, Athens. For table reservations please call +30210 3249080 For email invitations and more information please email...

Love, Sex and Tragedy

Simon Goldhill, Professor in Greek Literature and Culture, University of Cambridge will be presenting a lecture at Birkbeck College entitled "Love, Sex and Tragedy", based on themes from his latest bestseller of the same title. This event will be followed by a garden party in Bloomsbury. Event is being sponsored by Cypressa Foods. Thursday 30th June 2005, 7pm Admission to members of the public will �2.00. Room 1, Birkbeck College, 43 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0PD For...

Art Athens 2005

Art Athens 2005 May 20th-24th - Eileen Botsford of EBnefsi will be showing work, please email pr@ebnefsi.com for invitations and more information www.artathina.gr

International Interdisciplinary Conference �Science and Art�

Eileen Botsford will be presenting her work at the International Interdisciplinary Conference �Science and Art�. June 16-19, 2005 Athens, Eugenidis Foundation. On 'The use of the natural human form and its existence through digital formats and mass exposure methods, for its presentation within the public domain' Info in Greek: www.eef.gr/05_00030.htm location:

From Einstein to Ice Cream � Exploring Our World

The British Council has organised this exciting event with the National Hellenic Research Foundation. Sunday 22 May 2005, 11:00 am � 3:00 pm Free entrance National Hellenic Research Foundation 48 Vas. Konstantinou Avenue, 116 35 Athens Telephone: 210 727 3501 Lecture Atoms...

In aid of UNICEF - Asia Tsunami Children's Emergency Appeal

Friday 11th February 2005, 7.00pm St George the Martyr Church, Holborn (nearest tubes Russell Square and Holborn) Tickets: �8 (in advance or at the door) Repertoire for voice & piano Voice: Samantha Houston, Penny Ormerod, Rachel Gee, Aurore Lacabe, Jonathan Goldsmith,...

Vicky Yannoula Piano Recital

Vicky Yannoula Thursday 3rd February 2005, 6.00 pm Piano recital - Admission free Deptford Town Hall Council Chamber New Cross Road New Cross London SE14 6AS

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Greek Space

Greekolata Xmas Party

Saturday 4th December 2004 from 10:00pm – 03:00am Blagclub 222 Kensal Road, London W10 5BN Colourful, Hypnotic, Rejoicing, Inviting, Sexy, Tantalising,...

Celebration concert for the 200 years from Mikhail Glinka's birth

Vicky Yannoula(piano) Thursday 18 November 2004, 8.00pm Centre for Russian Music, International Series 2004. Alexander Ivashkin(cello), Stephen Cottrell(clarinet), Vicky Yannoula(piano). Admission...

The Minoans on Channel 4

Saturday 23th October 7:10-9:10pm Channel 4 Just over 100 years ago archaeologist Arthur Evans went to Crete to explore the roots of one of the most compelling Greek myths, the story of the Minotaur and the Labyrinth. Instead, while there, he claimed to have unearthed evidence of the first civilisation of the Western World. In this feature-length documentary historian Bettany Hughes follows in the Victorian archaeologist's footsteps and reveals how recent discoveries...

Greekolata Hit Parade

Greekolata Hit Parade Saturday 30th of October 2004 from 10:00pm - 03:00am Blagclub 222 Kensal Road, London...

Yet Another Greek Space Update

Little over a month since Greek Space relaunched we have undergone yet another makeover in what should be it for some time. We hope you like the new look, again. Please inform us if you encounter any problems with the site. While we have endeavoured to make sure it looks fine in most browsers there have been on or two minor layout issues in Internet Explorer. How surprising.

Glimpses of Greece

Wednesday 15 December - Monday 10 January Renos Wideson - Glimpses of Greece. An exhibition of photographs on the occasion of the publication of the Lykion ton Hellinidon 2005 Diary. Further information from 020-7794 -4949 Venue: Gallery K, 101-103 Heath Street, London NW3 6SS

Athena

Saturday 4 December 7:30 pm A concert with Athena Andreadis and her group. A Greece in Britain event. Tickets and further information from 0870 401 8181. Venue: Purcell Room, South Bank Centre.

Literature and Performance in Ancient Greece

Tuesday 30 November 6:30 - 8:30 pm The Hellenic Centre Literature in ancient Greece was a shared experience usually performed in public, not read in private. The colloquium, organised by the Hellenic Centre and the Department of Greek and Latin, University College London, will explore some of these performed works. It will focus on drama but will also include lyric song and heroic epic. Introduced...

Stones and Colours

Monday 29 - Friday 17 December The Hellenic Centre An exhibition of painting by Karin Dracoulis and jewellery by Daphne Krinos and Marina Kulukundis. A Greece in Britain event. Please contact 020 7487 5060 for opening hours. Venue: Friends Room, Hellenic Centre.

Rebetiko at SOAS

Friday 26 November 6:00 - 9:00 pm Seminars on the history of Rebetiko organised by the Institute of Rebetology (London). Further information from rebetiko@soas.ac.uk Venue: School of African and Oriental Studies, Thornhaugh Street, London WC1

Cello and Piano Recital

Wednesday 24 November 7.30 pm The Hellenic Centre Cello and Piano Recital with Pavlos Carvalho (cello) and Andrew Quartermain (piano). Programme to include works by Debussy, Sostakovich, Rachmaninov and Theodorakis. Organised by the Hellenic Centre. Free entry but early booking is advised as places are limited. Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre.

History and Restoration of the Propylaia of the Athenian Acropolis

Monday 22 November 7.00 pm Lecture in English by Dr Tassos Tanoulas, Director of the Propylaia Restoration Project, Greek Ministry of Culture. Organised by the Greek Archaeological Committee. Open to the public. Venue: Great Hall, Strand Campus, King's College London.

A Greek Evening with Plastic Chairs

Saturday 20 November 7.30 pm The Hellenic Centre The Hellenic Centre presents the group Plastic Chairs in a Greek evening with rebetika, folk and popular songs. Tickets �25, �20 (students) from 020 7487 5060. Ticket price includes food. Proceeds in aid of the Hellenic Centre. Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre.

An Evening in Mani

Tuesday 16 November 7.00 pm The Hellenic Centre A fascinating journey to the southern tip of the Balkans in words and pictures, presented by Dr Peter Greenhalgh (coauthor with Edward Eliopoulos of Deep into Mani), together with Professor Elias and Vivianna Eliopoulos, and Professor Roderick Beaton. This event is the first in the series "Discover Greece and Cyprus". To be followed by a...

Melina Nicolaides - Abstract Paintings exhibition

Monday 15 November - Sunday 12 December Further information from 020 7794 4949. Venue: Gallery K, 101-103 Heath Street, London NW3 6SS

Scalcottas Anniversary Event

Thursday 11 November 7.00 pm Scalcottas Anniversary Event with Alexandra Gravas (soprano) and Orama Ensemple. A Greece in Britain event. Tickets and further information from 020 7286 3944. Venue: Purcell Room, South Bank Centre.

Memorial Event for Dino Leventis

Thursday 11 November 5.30 pm Organised by the Hellenic Society, the British School at Athens, the Friends of the British School at Athens and the Anglo-Hellenic League. A forum of four short lectures followed by a reception. Tickets at �8 and further detail from 020 7862 8730. Venue: Rooms 329-330, 3rd Floor, Institute of Classical Studies, Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU.

25 Years of the A G Leventis Foundation

Tuesday 9 November 7.30 pm The Hellenic Centre 25 Years of the A G Leventis Foundation, Activities and Services to Hellenism. Lecture in English by Mr Tassos Leventis, CBE organised by the Cypriot Estia of London. Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre.

Rebetiko at SOAS

Friday 29 October 6:00 - 9:00 pm Seminars on the history of Rebetiko organised by the Institute of Rebetology (London). Further information from rebetiko@soas.ac.uk Venue: School of African and Oriental Studies, Thornhaugh Street, London WC1

Moments in Greece

Friday 29 October - Friday 26 November The Hellenic Centre Exhibition of photographs by Yioryos Kordakis. Please contact 020 7487 5060 for opening hours. Venue: Friends Room, Hellenic Centre.

Greek Folk Music Educational Workshop

Tuesday 19 October 11.00 am - 1.00 pm The Hellenic Centre Greek Folk Music Educational Workshop for Primary and Secondary School pupils with the group Plastic Chairs. Organised by the Hellenic Centre. An opportunity for children and teenagers to become familiar with folk and popular Greek music, traditional dances and instruments and be introduced to the sights, sounds, tastes and colourful history of...

Cello and Piano Recital

Saturday 16 October 7.30 pm The Hellenic Centre Cello and Piano Recital with Christos Grimpas (cello) and Vicky Yannoula (piano). Programme to include works by Michaelides, Skalkottas, Martinu, Glazunov and Brahms. Organised by the Hellenic Centre and sponsored by General Secretariat of Greeks Abroad. Free entry but early booking is advised as places are limited. Venue: Great Hall, Hellenic Centre.

Classical Music Educational Workshop

Saturday 16 October 10.00 am - 12.00 pm The Hellenic Centre Classical Music Educational Workshop for pupils of the Greek Schools in London with Christos Grimpas (cello) and Vicky Yannoula (piano). Adults and pre-school children also welcome. Organised by the Hellenic Centre and sponsored by General Secretariat of Greeks Abroad. The workshop will include a historical and practical introduction to...

Stathis Vatanides - Recent Works

Thursday 14 October - Thursday 11 November An exhibition of paintings. Further information from 020-7794-4949 Venue: Gallery K, 101-103 Heath Street, London NW3 6SS

Recital of Choral Music composed by Sir John Tavener

Wednesday 13 October 6:30 pm Recital of Choral Music composed by Sir John Tavener sung by the London Concord Singers and conducted by Malcolm Cottle. Organised by the Anglo-Hellenic League in commemoration of John Leatham. Tickets at �12 from 020-8863-6780 Venue: St Mary's Church, Cadogan Street, London SW3

Theogonies

Saturday 25 - Monday 27 September The Hellenic Centre Seven solo dances representing iconic women from history and mythology inspired by the sculptures of George Kyriacou. Choreographed and performed by Millicent Hodson. Organised by Gallery K in association with the Hellenic Centre. Tickets �12, �10 (concessions) from 020-7487-5060, 020-7794-4949 Supported by Libra Holidays. Venue: Great...

Rebetiko at SOAS

Friday 24 September 6:00 - 9:00 pm Seminars on the history of Rebetiko organised by the Institute of Rebetology (London). Further information from rebetiko@soas.ac.uk Venue: School of African and Oriental Studies, Thornhaugh Street, London WC1

Glass in Line

Monday 20 September - Monday 11 October Effie Halkidis - Glass in Line. An exhibition of glass sculptures. Further information from 020 7794 4949. Venue: Gallery K, 101-103 Heath Street, London NW3 6SS

Theogonies

Thursday 16 September - Tuesday 26 October The Hellenic Centre Drawings by Millicent Hodson. Call 020 7487 5060 for opening hours. Venue: Friends Room, Hellenic Centre.

Greekolata RE-LOADED

Pantheon Nights presents Greekolata RE-LOADED Saturday 18th September at the Blagclub (Kensal Road, London) For a mad Greekolata night full of surprises join our...

Forums Now Online

We are pleased to announce that the Greek Space forums are now back online. Feel free to sign up and post a message or two. To our previous forum members we apologise for the need to re-register to use the new forum. We are now using a unified content management system throughout the site for both the news/article content and the forum. This entailed starting from scratch and redesigning both the site and the database back-end management. We hope you like the updated site. Please visit...

Celebrating Cyprus

Thursday 11 November 2004 at 5:30 pm A joint event with the BSA, Friends of the BSA, and Anglo-Hellenic League in memory of Mr Dino Leventis. Speakers: Mr Gerald Cadogan; Dr Louise Steel; Miss Julian Chrysostomides; Dr Marina Terkourafi. Click here to see the full details, lecture titles and booking form.

Welcome back to Greek Space

We hope you like the new and improved site. As well as the cosmetic update Greek Space has also been improved behind the scenes allowing us to add more forthcoming features. An improved forum will be online shortly which will be better integrated into the rest of the site. If you had previously registered for our forum you will have to reregister. Apologies for the inconvenience. However, the registration will also allow for interaction with other aspects of the site when the planned...