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The Weekend Neos Kosmos : 17 March 2018
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WHAT’S 10 THE WEEKEND NEOS KOSMOS | SATURDAY 17 MARCH 2018 On Catch author Christos Tsiolkas in The Garret’s first live podcast at the State Library Victoria next month. PHOTO: THE NEW DAILY VIC HAUTE COUTURE IN ANCIENT GREECE: THE SPECTACULAR COSTUMES OF ARIADNE & HELEN OF TROY On show at the Hellenic Museum (280 William St, Melbourne) direct from the US, this exhibition brings to life the magnificent costumes worn by Minoans and Mycenaeans of Bronze Age Greece ca. 2,000 to 1,200 BCE. It displays garments recreated through Dr Bernice Jones’ meticulous analysis of textiles represented in sculptures and wall paintings of the period, and includes explanatory drawings of the construction of the garments and hand-woven linen samples of the garments’ cloth patterns, bands, and trim. On show now until 15 April. For enquiries, visit hellenic.org.au ALEXANDER’S GREAT JOURNEY As part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, enjoy a delicious dining adventure retracing the route of Alexander the Great with dishes from Greece, Turkey, Assyria, and Persia eating as he would have. A series of courses will be made using traditional methods and with the finest ingredients as you make your way across the historic region of Mesopotamia. Alexander’s Great Journey will be hosted by Philhellene Provincial Greek Cuisine (551-553 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds) on Tuesday 20 March NSW HELLENIC COMMUNITIES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN This talk provides a snapshot of historic Hellenic communities across the Mediterranean, from the ancient colonies to the modern era. Learn about how these communities came about, how they survived, and what impact they have had on Hellenism and/or the host country. Taking place on Tuesday 27 March at Beta Bar (238 Castlereagh St, Sydney) at 6.45 pm, it will be presented ACT IN SEARCH OF ORPHEUS This weekend the Hellenic Club (13 Moore St, Canberra) is hosting a screening of In Search of Orpheus. The documentary by Tzeli Hadjidimitriou is part of a series of films under the title Silent Path shot in Lesvos, Greece during the financial and migrant crises to give a voice to everyday people who live their lives quietly, but know how to share, laugh, create, love, endure, and keep on going with dignity, preserving a way of living in harmony with their environment. It is screening in the Poseidon Room on Sunday 18 March from 6.00 - 8.00 pm, followed by short presentation and artist talk. Free admission. by lawyer and writer Costa Vertzayias AM and documentary maker and journalist Billy Cotsis. The event is part of the 36th Greek Festival of Sydney. Attendance is free, and refreshments will be served. To make a booking, call (02) 9750 0440 or email greekfestival@goc.com.au MALAKAS WITH ATTITUDE Comedian George Kapiniaris will be performing his WA GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY DINNER DANCE On Saturday 24 March the Hellenic Association Club of Western Australia presents their Greek Independence Day Dinner Dance for 2018. Taking place at their renovated function venue at the Hellenic Club of WA (75 Stirling Street, Perth) from 6.00 – 11.00 pm. Tickets are $25 for adults, and children under 16 free. Includes dinner and entertainment by Nick Karagiannis and band. To book, call Minas on 0422 422 234. * If you know of any Greek events taking place across the country, including those organised by Greek syllogoi, please forward details to anastasia@neoskosmos.com.au latest, and most controversial, comedy show Malakas With Attitude as part of the Greek Festival of Sydney, exploring all things malaka. What’s a malaka? See the show and find out! Catch him on Thursday 29 March at Canterbury League Club (tickets: (02) 9704 7777 or canterbury.com.au) or Wednesday 18 April at Rockdale Town Hall (tickets: (02) 9750 0440 or greekfestival@goc.com.au) at 7.00 pm To book, visit melbournefoodandwine.com.au BARAKI NIGHTS AT THE LIBRARY Go along and enjoy the latest in Greek music at Baraki at the Library (Cnr Clayton and Centre Roads, Clayton) on Friday 23 March and Friday 30 March from 9.00 pm – 2.00 am. Free entry. For more, visit @barakinights on Facebook. REBETIKO: GREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE As part of Cultural Diversity Week, join Con Kalamaras and Illias Chatziemmanouil for a morning of Greek Rebetiko music on Saturday 24 March at Port Melbourne Library (333 Bay St, Port Melbourne) from 10.30 – 11.30 am. Attendance is free. To book, visit eventbrite.com.au. For any queries, email library@portphillip.vic.gov.au COMEDIAN YIANNI AGISILAOU: TEACHING A ROBOT TO LOVE Artificial intelligence is coming! It’s going to take over our phones, then our jobs and eventually our lives! Award-winning comedian Yianni Agisilaou returns to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival to take a light-hearted look at the upcoming apocalypse, from 29 March - 22 April at The Greek Centre (168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne). To book, visit comedyfestival.com.au/2018 COMEDIAN GEORGE DIMARELOS: GEORGE MICHAEL IS GREEK Comedian George Dimarelos is back for the Melbourne Comedy Festival with his new show George Michael is Greek. Fascinated by culture and where it comes from, he will attempt to work out what the vague term means. How much are we our nationality? Why do Greeks love to claim everything? What is a George Michael? Performing from 29 March - 22 April at The Greek Centre (168 Lonsdale St, Melbourne). To purchase tickets, visit comedyfestival.com.au THE GARRET LIVE AT THE LIBRARY See award-winning author Christos Tsiolkas in The Garret’s first live podcast at the State Library Victoria (328 Swanston St, Melbourne). Christos will give a short reading from his current work in progress, Damascus, and share his thoughts on the politics of writing. To be held on World Book Day, Monday 23 April from 6.00 – 7.00 pm. Entry is free. Bookings are required, visit slv.vic.gov.au DIGITAL.NEOSKOSMOS.COM
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