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Enjoy ‘Oedipus Tyrannus’ at the Hellenic Cultural Center!

By Loulou Chryssides | February 25, 2020 |

Any theater lovers reading this? On Saturday February 29th, the Dionysos Theatrical Group will perform ‘Oedipus Tyrannus’ by Sophocles at the Hellenic Cultural Center. The performance is a special one-time event, and will feature cast members from around the world. The play is a classic Ancient Greek tragedy which chronicles the life of tyrant King…

Eternity and History: The Cinema of Theo Angelopoulos At Moving Image

By sonia | July 11, 2016 |

From the Museum of the Moving Image, comes a retrospective look into the cinematic works of one of the masters of cinema, Theo Angelopoulos. One of the most prominent figures to come out of Greece in the 70’s, Angelopoulos emerged onto the directing platform with a unique style which focused on specific choreographed compositions and…

Dennis Syntilas To Be Honored With Street Co-Naming

By sonia | October 16, 2015 |

Dennis Syntilas was a pillar of the community. A civil leader and a community organizer, Syntilas helped solidify Greek culture in Queens. Syntilas founded the Greek-American Homeowners Association, which helps to connect Greek-Americans with government resources, also promoting civic engagement. The Athens Square Plaza, a cultural and recreational hub, would also not have been made possible…