Greek Fest Darling
Harbour  After
the phenomenal success of 2004 with 100,000 people celebrating the
metamorphosis of Greek fest darling harbour the Greek Orthodox Community
of NSW is delighted to bring you Greek Fest 2005!
A day full of music,
dancing, food, sport, stalls, workshops, comedy and loads of other
exciting Greek Entertainment. |
It's A Mother
by Sidetrack
Starring Alex Blias & Elena Carapetis & Phaedra Nicolaidis
It’s a mother... “When I meet a woman who can make a better
galaktoboureko than my mother, I’ll marry her.”
A night of short, sweet, bitter and twisted comic pieces about young (and
not so young) men and the love of their lives.
Zorba in Paris
Zorba was never actually in Paris as far as we know! And yet, in a sense,
he was born there! His creator, Nikos Kazantzakis, studied French at school
in Naxos and went to the French capital for postgraduate study in 1907-9.
We will recreate the atmosphere of
the Paris he knew through music, slides, brief talks, and readings.
Thursday Outings with Ana Sevo
Greek Community Seniors get together each year for an afternoon of laughing,
dancing, singing and food. Open to all Seniors.
Ala Ellinika
by Action Theatre
Four early adult Australian born Greeks are on their way to watch a session
/ play based on the very best of Greek Cinematogrophy.
"Synapsis" (Connections)
by Mick Tsikas
Mick will present approximately 40 photographs from his collection he
has taken as an AAP photographer and in his 'spare time'.
Pan Hellenic Games
SAE Oceania has revived the Pan Hellenic Games to be held in Sydney in
March 2005 and to be held in a different Australian city every two years.
Ancient Wisdom from a new world: The Philosophy of Freedom
by Edward
Spence
Explores hellenistic philosophy of Epicirus (341bc - 270bc) and Epictetus
(55AD-135AD) through talk, play and discussion. Epictetus says that our
passions and desires for things outside of our control enslave us to the
vicissitudes of fortune. Real freedom lies entirely within us. According
to Epicurus real happiness consists in the pleasures of a simple life
that result in freedom from anxiety and tranquillity.
Sandy Constantopodes
Sandy along with George Doukas will play a selection of their favourite
songs from across the ages
Zeus the Koala - storytelling & workshop
with Beth Georgellis
Storytelling & workshop on Children's Literature & illustrations
Alexander the Great - A Feast of an Empire
SOLD OUT
The tastings of Alexander's conquering journey through Greece, the Aegean,
Turkey, etc
Alexander the Great. The Man And His Vision
A lecture on the early days of a leader that was named Great. The origins of his education and his values that helped him form his Vision.
Moda Blue
SOLD OUT
Moda Blue, presented in association with Cafe Carnivale.
The awesome eight-piece Greek/English Concert Band with mighty lead singer,
George Karantonis. With all original music, a fusion of Greek, Jazz and
Latin, this fabulous band produces a unique perspective to modern music.
Hugh Gilchrist's "Australians and Greeks"
Hugh Gilchrist's three-volume work is a unique publication about the history of the Greek community in Australia seen with the eyes of a former Australian Ambassador in Athens.
The Magic of Greece
Nick's Bar & Grill in conjunction with the Greek Festival of Sydney
2005 present a night to celebrate and create the magic of Greece with
food, wine and dancing on the promenade at King Street Wharf!
Maritime Museum Welcome Wall - Greek migration to Australia
Greek migrants to Australia invited to have their name placed on Welcom
Wall at Maritime Museum. Event to include Greek guest speakers, Greek
musicians and possibly dancers.
Dionysios Solomos Awards
(Railcorp & GOC presents)
Annual Celebration of students achievements in HSC Greek and Classic Greek
studies
Laughter, Art and Real Fun, A LARF! workshop
with Nina Angelo
In Association with Canterbury City Council Library Services, we bring
you Nina Angelo inspiring community artist. The workshops will lift spirits
through humour and creativity, allowing children to express their personal
joy with their own laughter and choice of colour.
Out of the Blue (Thurs 14 April 8.15pm SOLD OUT)
Presented in association with Cafe Carnivale
HURRY - SECOND CONCERT now on sale - 8.15pm on
Wednesday, 13 April
A rousing night of traditional Greek music from the islands and mainland,
performed on Greek folk instruments including baglama, accordion, bouzouki,
tzoura, violin and guitar, with evocative vocals and dancing."
Balcano
The Greek Festival of Sydney and The Community Relations Commission are
proud to present singer songwriter George Doukas. Bringing the sounds
of world music to the festival with BALCANO - an exciting fusion of Greek,
Serbian and Balkan Gypsy music and dance.
OMPHALOS
The Omphalos project is a multi-speaker sound installation and interactive
oracle. Omphalos is the Greek word for navel, and it is often used to
refer to the oracle at Delphi – which was considered to be the navel
of the world in ancient times.
Grozzie Live!
Ana Sevo presents a night to showcase Greek Australia’s rich and
amazing young musical talent that are taking their deep Greek roots and
blending them with their unique Australian experiences to create something
new, something unique, something all our own.
Hellenic Tennis Association
Tennis weekend Tournament
23-25 April
Cintra Park, Concord
registration fee
Melina of Greece
Melina Mercouri was one of the few women of modern day Greece who left
such an imprint on the cultural and political landscape. This lecture
will be an opportunity to reflect and celebrate her values and contributions.
With Anastasia Anastasiades and Assoc. Prof. Vrasidas Karalis.
DREAMS FOR LIFE
DREAMS FOR LIFE, the long awaited first feature by Melbourne based Greek
immigrant filmmaker
Anna Kannava, will be released in cinemas in March/April 2005.
Radio National On-Air Greek Festival
Greek Programming by ABC Radio National.
Copyright GOC 2005
