TORONTO Greek Events Previews - Week of October 1st, 2012
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Week of October 1st, 2012 |
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Dear readers,
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We had the pleasure of meeting Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis at the Moonstruck Greek America Foundation fundraiser last month. What an inspiration! Her passion for Hellenism and knowledge of Greek-issues impressed us! If only all Greek-heritage celebrities were as vocal and proud to be Greek...
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Summary of Events: ü Traditional Dance Program at Greek Community of Toronto ü Pan-Macedonian Dinner/Dance ü Kostas Martakis Live ü Ola Kala Greek Night ü Scholarship Opportunity for Students Studying in Manitoba ü HCBT Fall Networking Event ü Pitsa Papadopoulou Live in Concert ü Prophet Elias 25th Anniversary Gala ü Greek Canadian Enosis Vlahon Dinner Dance ü Nikos Kazantzakis Lecture ü Greek Community Participates in Toronto Marathon ü Spiritual Dinner and Lecture at St. George s Church ü Giorgos Mazonakis Live in Concert ü Nafpaktion Association Annual Dinner Dance ü OXI Day Parade ü Demis Roussos Live in Concert ü Greek Community of Toronto Fundraising Gala ü Greek Boys Sought to Form Basketball Team ü Greek Community of Toronto Greek School Registration ü HCCY Saturday Greek School Registration Now Open for 12/13 ü Greek Canadian History Project (updated) ü Greek Orthodox Metropolis Social Media Programs ü CATCH OF THE DAY: Goddess of the Hunt Website |
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Traditional Dance Program at Greek Community of Toronto |
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The Greek Community of Toronto is offering traditional dancing program to children and adults.
Dionysos Dionysos is the Performing traditional dance group of the Greek Community of Toronto. It is open to students ages 14 and up. The dance group not only learns the traditional dances of our homeland, but also performs to audiences outside the Community. Members will be taught by certified instructors and will have guaranteed performances. Registration Fee: $120 for 68 hours of instruction throughout the year.
Dionysakia Students will be taught traditional Greek dances from all regions of Greece, then showcase what they have learned at various Greek Community events. Dionysakia is open to students ages 5 to 14. Registration Fee: $60 for 34 hours of instruction throughout the year.
Traditional Dance Classes for Adults Have you ever wished you could go to a Greek Syllogo dance, wedding or baptism and join in on the dancing? This is your opportunity to learn the dances you will need to know to party like a Greek. We are offering two 10 hour sessions for Adults, ages 19 and older. Registration Fee: $100 for 10 hours of instruction.
Further information: Register online at www.greekcommunity.org |
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Pan-Macedonian Dinner/Dance |
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The Pan-Macedonian Association invites you to celebrate 100 years since the liberation of Macedonia. Performing at the dinner/dance will be the dance group from Neo Panteleimona Katerini, and the band H Parea .
When: Saturday, October 6th, Cocktails - 7:00 pm, Dinner 8:00 Where: Εllas Banquet Hall, 35 Danforth Road Tickets: $60
Further information: 647-242-6400 |
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Kostas Martakis Live |
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Greek pop sensation Kostas Martakis will be performing live in Toronto. DJ Stoim will also be spinning Top 40 Greek music.
When: Sunday, October 7th, 10 pm Where: The Local Company, 511 Danforth Avenue Tickets: $25
Further information: www.greekworldmusic.com |
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Ola Kala Greek Night |
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Join OlaKala s Thanksgiving ritual, as we celebrate and give thanks that Everything is OK!
When: Sunday, October 7th Where: Brassaii, 461 King Street West
Further information: www.olakala.ca |
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Scholarship Opportunity for Students Studying in Manitoba |
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The Winnipeg AHEPA Chapter offers two special scholarships for those who study in a Manitoba University. The application forms have full details on qualifications and requirements. The scholarships are awarded at the annual Banquet to honor October 28th 1940 ( OXI Day ), organized yearly by AHEPA in Winnipeg at the end of October. If you receive a scholarship you will not be given advance notice. A non-transferable complimentary ticket will be reserved for this Banquet for each applicant. AHEPA Scholarships for University studies in Manitoba, sponsored by Paul Kostas: A) Kleovoulos Scholarship for Hellenic Studies; worth $2,500. Students from any heritage from Manitoba, Canada, The Hellenic Republic, Cyprus or any other country; students must be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate Hellenic Studies at a Manitoba University. B) Kleovoulos Scholarship for Studies in Manitoba; worth $2,000. Students of Hellenic heritage from any Canadian Province other than Manitoba, The Hellenic Republic, Cyprus or any other country; students must be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate Studies at any Faculty of a Manitoba University.
Application Deadline: October 8, 2012
Further information: Katopo...@gmail.com 204-261-1482 |
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HCBT Fall Networking Event |
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Join the Hellenic Canadian Board of Trade for a wonderful fall evening at one of Toronto s most celebrated venues, Brassaii, located in the heart of fashionable King Street West. Reminisce about the summer with longstanding friends and expand your network in their private event space.
When: Wednesday, October 10th, 5:30 pm Where: The Library at Brassaii, 461 King Street West Tickets: HCBT members Free; Non-Members - $20
Further information: www.hcbt.com |
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Pitsa Papadopoulou Live in Concert |
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Greek singing legend Pitsa Papadopoulou will be performing live in Toronto. Joining her on stage will be Eleni Dimou and Toronto s own Michalitsa Katsilira. The terrific live band will be led by Nikos Stratigos.
When: Friday, October 12th, 7:30 pm Where: Εllas Banquet Hall, 35 Danforth Road Tickets: $95
Further information: 416-421-5562 |
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Prophet Elias 25th Anniversary Gala |
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Prophet Elias 25th year anniversary gala
When: Saturday October 13th, Cocktails - 6 pm, Dinner 7 pm Where: Renaissance by the Creek, 3045 South Creek Road, Mississauga (HWY 427 & Dundas) Tickets: $100, Children under 12 - $55
Further information: 905-238-9491 prophe...@bellnet.ca |
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Greek Canadian Enosis Vlahon Dinner Dance |
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The Greek Canadian Enosis Vlahon invites you to its annual dance. Performing with the band Ambares will be clarinet player Nikolaos Zarkos and singer Efstratios Karaiskos. In addition a 24 member dance group from different parts of Greece will be performing.
When: Saturday October 13th, Cocktails - 6 pm, Dinner 7 pm Where: Metropolitan Center, 3840 Finch Avenue
Further information: Zisis 905-607-4771 or Apostolos 905-282-9415 |
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Nikos Kazantzakis Lecture |
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Professor Michael Antonakes is coming to Toronto and offering a 1-hour lecture, "A Tribute to the Life of Nikos Kazantzakis". Admission is FREE and immediately following the lecture there will be coffee & dessert served.
Professor Antonakes, a life-long Kazantzakis scholar, wrote the dramatic play, He Who Must Die, which is being staged at the Richmond Hill Performing Arts Centre on January 4-6, 2013. His lecture will talk about the play, and offer a unique biographical insight into the life of Nikos Kazantzakis. The lecture is part of the AHEPA Annual District 23 Leadership Conference and Symposium on Hellenism.
When: Saturday October 13th, 1 pm Where: North York Council Chambers, North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge Street Tickets: Free
Further information: 905-903-6649 de...@dmajorproductions.com |
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Greek Community Participates in Toronto Marathon |
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The Greek Community of Toronto; Hellenic Hope Centre; The Greek Orthodox Community of Mississauga; the Greek Orthodox Community of Markham; and Hellenic Home for the Aged are all participating in this year s Toronto Waterfront Marathon through the Neighbourhood Challenge program .
These Greek organizations are co-organizing the GREEK TOWN station at Broadview and Eastern. The Cheering Centres are a great excuse for us to come out in great numbers, to celebrate our different neighbourhoods, to enjoy the music, dancing, performers and food on hand; to shout ourselves hoarse cheering on our friends and neighbours, and our thousands of charity runners. Most of all, we can cheer for and put a pledge or two on a Neighbourhood Champion, a friend or neighbour who has committed to go the entire 42 kilometres, half or 5 km on behalf of an important community cause.
When: Sunday, October 14th, 10:25 pm 2:15 pm Where: Broadview and Eastern Avenue
Further information: www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/nc/nc10.htm |
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Spiritual Dinner and Lecture at St. George s Church |
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The Parish Council of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, under the auspices of the Consul General of Greece invites you a spiritual dinner with a religious keynote address from the Honourable Dimitrios Azemopoulos. All Greek Orthodox Christians are invited to participate in this spiritual event that is being organized for raising funds to continue the repair and restoration projects at our Church.
The dinner menu will include appetizer platters, Prime Rib of Beef, two bottles of wine per table, coffee and dessert.
When: Sunday, October 14th, 5 pm Where: St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 115 Bond Street Tickets: $60
Further information: 416-977-3342 off...@stgeorgestoronto.org |
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Giorgos Mazonakis Live in Concert |
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Modern Laika and Greek pop singer Giorgos Mazonakis is coming to Toronto for a live performance. Joining him are Tamta and Stelios Maximos.
When: Friday, October 19th, Doors 8 pm, Show 10 pm Where: Hazelton Manor, 99 Peelar Road, Vaughan Tickets: $75, $100, $125, $150. $175, $200
Further information: www.signatureproductions.ca 416-391-5888 |
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Nafpaktion Association Annual Dinner Dance |
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The Nafpaktion Association of Toronto invites you its annual Dinner Dance. Enjoy a delicious dinner, with two bottle of wine at each table, and dance the night away!
When: Saturday October 20th, 7 pm Where: Ellas Banquet Hall, 35 Danforth Road Tickets: $50, Children under 12 - Free
Further information: 416-568-6103 jbro...@yahoo.ca |
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OXI Day Parade |
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The Greek Community of Toronto invites you to the annual OXI Day Parade. This parade commemorates the anniversary of Italy's attack against Greece on October 28, 1940, and the resistance of the Greek people against fascism during World War II. Come out, participate and show with pride your blue and white colours!
When: Sunday, October 28th, 1:00 pm Where: Danforth Avenue between Jones and Chester
Further information: 416-425-2485 or www.greekcommunity.org |
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Demis Roussos Live in Concert |
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Legendary singer Demis Roussos is returning to Toronto for one night only. Roussos was born in Egypt from ethnic Greek parents and raised in Alexandria, where he was influenced by the sound of Arabic music. Although he played trumpet as a youngster, once Demis picked up the guitar he was hooked. His distinctive operatic vocal style is legendary but he is also known for playing the guitar and bass guitar.
When: Monday, October 29th, 8 pm Where: Sony Centre For The Performing Arts, 1 Front Street East Tickets: $85, $115, $140
Further information: www.greekworldmusic.com |
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Greek Community of Toronto Fundraising Gala |
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The Greek Community of Toronto invites you to its Fundraising Gala in support of educational and cultural programming.
When: Friday, November 2nd, Cocktails 6 pm, Dinner 7pm Where: Crystal Fountain Banquet Hall, 60 McDowell Gate, Markham Tickets: $125
Further information: 416 425 2485 in...@greekcommunity.org |
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Greek Boys Sought to Form Basketball Team |
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AHEPA Toronto is looking boys of Greek heritage aged 13 to 15 years old (born 1997 to 2000) to try out for our tournament basketball team to compete against teams from other cities in tournaments. Practices will be on Sunday afternoons from 3:00 to 5:00pm at the Northwood Community Centre Gymnasium from mid October to April.
Further information: jimf...@hotmail.com |
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Greek Community of Toronto Greek School Registration |
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The Greek Community of Toronto proudly begins the 2012/2013 school year. Find out where and when to register at the link below. The Greek Community provides Greek language education at a variety of levels: primary, junior-elementary, high school (credit) and adult programs. Learn about the Greek language as well as about Greek history, geography, traditions, dances, and music.
Further information: http://greekcommunityschools.blogspot.ca/2012/08/blog-post.html |
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HCCY Saturday Greek School Registration Now Open for 12/13 |
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The Hellenic-Canadian Community of York Region's popular Saturday Greek School Program (the Hellenic Academy of York) has commenced its registration period for the school year commencing in September 2012. The program runs from September to June (30 weeks), on Saturdays, between the hours of 9:30am - 2:30pm. The HAY operates out of Pleasantville Public School on Mill Street in Richmond Hill. The program includes instruction in Greek language, history and culture, as well as Greek music and Greek dancing lessons. The children also have the opportunity to participate in several pageants throughout the school year.
Further information: www.hccy.ca in...@hccy.ca |
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Greek Canadian History Project (updated) |
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The Greek Canadian History Project (GCHP) is an initiative designed to preserve the memory and experiences of Canada s Greek immigrants and their descendants. It is designed to collect and preserve primary source documents (papers, photographs, books, pamphlets, diaries, letters, audio and visual materials, etc), which reflect the activity of ordinary individuals and organizations. In short, the GCHP is an archival venture meant to preserve the knowledge and memory of Greeks in Canada. Currently, we are actively seeking donors who wish to contribute materials, especially those that are in danger of being destroyed or disposed.
For a more detailed overview of the project, please send an email to the address below to receive the mission statement which is available in both Greek and English. The GCHP is a non-profit community outreach program stewarded by Dr. Sakis Gekas, Department of History, York University, and Ph.D. Candidate Christopher Grafos, Department of History, York University, in collaboration with the Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections, York University.
Learn more: http://archives.library.yorku.ca/gchp/
Further information: Sakis Gekas: age...@yorku.ca or Christopher Grafos: cgr...@yorku.ca |
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Greek Orthodox Metropolis Social Media Programs |
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The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto (Canada) is embracing social media!
On the Metropolis YouTube Channel, you can watch Metropolitan Sotirios as he delivers the weekly Orthodox Voice television program, and view videos from Metropolis events and the Ecumenical Patriarchate. www.youtube.com/user/GOMetropolisToronto
On the Metropolis Twitter account, you can receive Scripture Readings, wisdom of the Saints and Metropolis news and photos a fast and simple way to stay close to Christ and to the Church wherever you are! Follow the Metropolis @GO_Metropolis |
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CATCH OF THE DAY: Goddess of the Hunt Website |
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The Goddess of the Hunt (aka GOTH) is a Greek creative collective designed to deliver food-for-thought for the contemporary and antsy Greek spirit. Our obsession is to dig up the undiscovered and under-promoted projects of Greek creativity from around the world and deliver them right to your inbox, so you ll search no more. We are independent, agitated, out-and-about and guided by no rules other than the austere criteria of high aesthetics. Like archaeologists, you will find us constantly digging for surprising hidden artifacts produced by the global Greek community. We don t always know what we re looking for, but when we find it, we share it with a Mom-I-found-money-on-the-street! enthusiasm. We aim our arrows high to demolish stereotypes and give a fresh twist on the perception that Greek creativity is as static as ancient statues.
Check it out: http://thegoddessofthehunt.com |
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Thanks for reading! |
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