From Shakespeare, rock n’ roll history, Mexican muralists, French street culture, Jewish relics, craft beer exhibitions, wine fests and so much more. National Theatre Live: King Lear WHAT: British icon Ian McKellan graces the screen with his acclaimed performance of King Lear in the Shakespeare play of the same name. The moving...
Read moreWhen you hear the phrase rock and roll, the image that appears in your mind is probably one that Richard Bellia took. Born with the gift of artistry, Bellia has used his eye for passion and talent to photograph dozens of iconic rock musicians in a groundbreaking career spanning almost 40 years. Richard Bellia’s legendary career as a photo...
Read moreWHAT: For an experience at once immersive, theatrical, musical, and completely unique, see Costas Andreou and his electric bass perform at the Fournos Theatre. The local musician takes his audience on organic and layered voyages through electronic music; and it’s all live. Don’t miss this delicate encounter with multilevel soundscapes and experimen...
Read moreWHAT: The Jewish Museum of Greece presents an innovative academic publication that details the presence of Jewish civilization and culture in Greece reaching back to 4th century BCE through the 15th century. This fascinating compilation of Jewish and Hebrew inscriptions that have been discovered all over the Greek geographical area will eventually ...
Read moreWHAT: Dr. Nissim Levis lived during a unique moment in history: the last years of the Ottoman Empire and the following years of turmoil and transition as the world changed forever; including the small Greek town of Ioannina, where Levis lived and photographed his society evolving around him. His photographs and family heirlooms reveal an equal part...
Read moreSummer coming to an end is all the more reason to take a break from a hard week’s work and indulge in Greece’s artistic highlights. This month brings you a lineup of innovative exhibits, enchanting performances and thought-inspiring forums for Athens’ most curious arts aficionados. [caption id="attachment_2793" align="alignnon...
Read moreNothing captures a Greece before the advent of mass tourism like Robert McCabe’s photographs of the country. McCabe travelled extensively through the Aegean between 1955 and 1957, capturing locals and pristine landscapes with his Rolleiflex. The result is a stunning collection of images depicting a Greece perhaps lost. “When I...
Read moreWith summer days fleeting and the reality of fall setting in, you only have a few more days to enjoy the beauty and cultural heritage of the Greek islands. Tamsin Paternoster travels to the islands and culls out the last highlights on this summer's arts calendar. From Hydra, Greece’s traditional artisan retreat where art colle...
Read moreTo keep the football fever going as the World Cup continues, here are some fun facts to get you into the spirit for the next few rounds! 3.2 billion people tuned in to watch the 2014 World Cup. Almost half of the world’s population watched more than one minute of the 2014 World Cup! As indicated by FIFA, this makes the tourn...
Read moreAs the race to enter the World Cup Round of 16 tightens, sports aficionados and competition junkies should be more enthused than ever. Whether you’re a to-the-grave Ronaldo fan or a self-proclaimed Salah supporter, we’ve rounded out some of the best locations to watch the Cup for that Greek niche of diehard football addicts. Get your head...
Read moreWith winter over and summer finally here, it’s time to get out that yoga mat and start trying to look your best for the season. Although it can be easy to slip into a routine of yo-yo dieting, Cordelia Madden-Kanellopoulou suggests setting aside some minutes a week to incorporate these five exercises into your routine. Combined with plent...
Read moreYou’re coming to the end of your Greek sojourn and want to return with edible souvenirs that, with one bite, will bring you back to the Aegean. Or perhaps you live here, but are heading home for holidays, and need some tasty treats to bestow on friends and relatives. Peerless as Greek olives and olive oil are, they use up valuable weight ...
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