The golden hues of autumnal leaves have yet to appear in the city. As for Athens, Autumn tends to include all the seasons within the same week. Regardless of the random golf-ball sized hailstorms, swiftly followed by scorching afternoons worthy of the beach, this season calls out for lazy Sunday brunches. Hot, roasted artisanal coffee, fl...
Read moreWHAT: Based on Le Fantôme de l'Opéra by Gaston Leroux, Andrew Lloyd Webber's gothic spectacle with its powerful, musical score remains one of the greatest musicals of all time. The action follows the dramatic stand-off between beautiful soprano Christine, her lover Raoul, and the mysterious masked figure who dwells beneath the Opera House. Phantom ...
Read moreWHAT: This classic show truly has everything, from pirates and fairies to hungry crocodiles, so lose yourself in this child-like fantasy. WHEN: January 3 to January 5 WHERE: Galatsi Olympic Hall Veikou Avenue 137, Galatsi Tel: +30 211 770 1700 | Website
Read moreThere is no denying that the Greek capital is filled with monuments, age-old landmarks and museums worth a visit, but if you find yourself in a bit of an “ancient marble” overdose, you’ll be glad to learn that there are fascinating museums to visit that have nothing to do with archaeology. Ethel Dilouambaka rounds up five Athenian museums...
Read moreRobert McCabe’s black and white images capture a poetic, poignant Mykonos whose charms he finds have been all but tainted with its newly minted patina as the island of party excesses and bling. This book is a precious reminder of just how much has been lost and how much is still worth saving. My first visit to Mykonos was in t...
Read moreCdr. Demetries Grimes, a former US naval officer, aviator and diplomat recounts the exploits of the elite 122nd Infantry Battalion, established by President Franklin Roosevelt at the request of the Greek government in exile, to recruit Greek-Americans to support resistance efforts in German-occupied Greece Like Cadmus’ Spartoi...
Read moreIn her 11th floor office of the Basil and Elise Goulandris Foundation in Pangrati, Fleurette Karadontis, shares the ‘marathon of baby steps’ that have brought her and her colleagues to the realisation of a 25-year vision, the opening of the Foundation’s Museum for Contemporary and Modern Art in Athens. On her bookshelves, leather-bound to...
Read moreWHAT: A beautiful set of evenings, rich in emotion and intensity. Iro reunites, after two extremely successful seasons, with Olga Lascaratou, a classical pianist and radio producer for four nights of timeless artistic and interpretive skills and songs from around the world. A beautiful twist to different genres of music. WHEN: December 13 until ...
Read moreWHAT: Athens Municipality rings in Christmas Eve at Kotzia Square with 'wishing' lanterns set free into the night sky. With old and young “lighting up” the city with their wishes, get ready to enjoy an impressive audiovisual show put together by the Athens Digital Arts Festival with the city hall in the background. WHEN: December 24 WHERE: ...
Read moreWHAT: He was the artist who with the song Last Christmas is giving and still giving the slogan to start Christmas. And he was the artist who left Christmas. How could it be missing from the Christmas Theater. Straight from London's West End, the best tribute to George Michael comes to Athens. Get ready for an unforgettable night that will reward a ...
Read moreStumped for where to take your work colleagues for an out-of-office meeting? Looking for a restaurant that is on the right side of chic but not overly pricey? Papillon offers a cosy venue, inviting yet discreet, for informal, productive meetings that you’d want to stretch well into the evening! An all-day bar & restaurant ...
Read moreWHAT: One of the most historic ballet academies in the world comes to Athens in December surrounded by leading soloists from the Bolshoi Theater and with 70 actors to present the most beautiful Christmas fairy tale, The Nutcracker. Bolshoi Ballet Academy is spilling its magic gold dust this year at the Christmas Theater. Nutcracker, the most celebr...
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