6 New Netflix Shows for your Post-Marathon Marathon
by Emily Howard Your body will probably be aching after the weekend’s marathon. Maybe it’s the just-ran-26-miles type of fatigue, or maybe it’...
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Canadian Play “The Tangled Garden”
WHAT: Old Machine Theater presents its world premiere of the Canadian play “Tang...
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Evzones: Behind the Seams
A peek under the 400-pleated fustanellas and elaborate uniforms worn b...
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What you need to know about Greece’s proudest day of the year…
October 28 – Oxi Day - is a day to remember our Hellenic heroes, values, passion, culture, rich legacy, pride, strength, ‘filotimo,’ and the courageous deeds and acts of our ancestors who fought so that Greece could be the free democratic country it still is today. On October 28, otherwise known as Oxi Day, we celebrate the 74...
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Athens Avant Garde Film Festival “The Image You Missed”
WHAT: The Athens Avant Garde Film Festival elevates innovative, exciting, and experimental films and celebrates its opening day with the screening of Irish documentary “The Image You Missed”. This candid and personal reckoning with film, patriotism, and the relationship between father and son is a story not to be missed. The film has been nominated...
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Ziya Azazi’s “Dervish”
WHAT: A bonafide whirling dervish is a rare phenomenon. Don’t miss the chance to see an entire ensemble of them perform live this month. The Turkish choreographer has combined his two previous works “Dervish in Progress” and “Azab” into one performance inspired by Islamic mysticism and the Mevlevi order. In addition, Azazi will hold seminars on his...
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Noises Off
WHAT: Whether it’s an old favorite or your first experience, everyone needs to see the classic “Noises Off” play, originally created by Michael Frayn. A layered, clever, and absolutely entertaining meta-story that breaks the fourth wall in increasingly hilarious ways, this play within a play is a must-see. Directed by Ektoras Lygizos. For ticket in...
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Jon Allen Performs
WHAT: Bring a little soul to a cool fall evening with an inspiring performance from English singer and songwriter Jon Allen. The musician straddles the folk and rock genres and will make his debut in Athens with his fourth album, “Blue Flame”. To purchase tickets visit here. WHEN: 10 pm, October 19 WHERE: Stavros tou Notou Frantz...
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Pavlos Samios: Lovers of the Earth
WHAT: Professor at the Athens School of Fine Arts, renowned Greek artist Pavlos Samios presents a series of paintings dating back to his Paris period from 1978 to 1992. Using several painting techniques (fresco, tempera, etc.) the Lover of the Earth exhibition touches on the French eco-sensibility of the early ‘90s. WHEN: Until November 8, Mondays...
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Steve Lazarides: The Man Behind Banksy
Steve Lazarides on the ever-elusive Banksy’s most shocking stunt yet With the staged self-destruction of his own 1.4 million dollar painting at an auction, Banksy shocked the world yet again and cemented his status as one of the most fascinating and unpredictable artists of our time. Back in May 2010 Athens Insider spoke with...
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