UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, June 12th, 2010 all day    Resolution Digital Studios Chicago, IL

The National Innovation Conference 2010    The National Innovation Conference was founded and created by the Greek America Foundation, an organization dedicated to the promotion, perpetuation and preservation of Greek culture, thought and ideals in modern American society, while simultaneously making these concepts relevant in a contemporary setting. NIC 2010 will gather global leaders, thinkers, and doers who share Greek heritage and make innovation an important part of what they do in their daily lives, at work and in their philanthropic and community endeavors.   Presenters will discuss various topics that are relevant to the global conversations going on today throughout the world-- philanthropy, technology, social issues, health and medical innovations, education and more. The presentations will be dynamic and interesting and many will incorporate the use of multimedia.   The daylong conference will include breakfast and lunch, as well as periodic breaks, which will allow for networking with the presenters, as well as amongst the registered guests, providing for a conducive environment for conversations to take place off stage, as well as on stage.    For more information, please visit: http://www.nic2010.org

  

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EVENTS ARCHIVE

Sunday, May 16th, 2010 4.00 PM    UC Santa Barbara - MultiCultural Center    Purchase tickets online at www.itsmyseat.com or send to address on the event's flyer.    For additional questions, please contact: Zoye Fidler at (818) 386-1942 Shelly Papadopoulos at (310) 528-8214	If you missed the premiere screening of the award-winning documentary: THE PROMISE OF TOMORROW 1940-1960 or you would like to see it again, please join us for a relaxed and enjoyable Sunday afternoon: May 16, 2010, at 4:00 PM at the UC Santa Barbara - MultiCultural Center    Organized by the Greek Heritage Society of Southern California    This documentary is part 2 of the 3-part series: The Greeks of Southern California - Through the Century.  Academy Award winner, Olympia Dukakis returns to host and narrate.    For more information, please visit http://www.greekheritagesociety.org/ You can find the flyer of the event here.
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 7.00 PM    Onassis Cultural Center 645 Fifth Avenue - entrances on 51st or 52nd Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues    Electronic R.S.V.P. is required For further information, call (212) 486 - 4448	The Onassis Cultural Center cordially invites you to: Voice Verses An Evening of Poetry Set to Music    Enjoy they words and music of world-renowed poets and composers. Nikolaos Laaris and Irini Karaianni will present the poetry of Giorgos Seferis, Nobel Laureate of 1963; Odysseas Elytis, Nobel Laureate of 1979; and "the Alexandrian" Constantine Cavafy, set to music by major Greek composers Manos Hadjidakis, Savvas Kassotis, Mikis Theodorakis, and Dimitris Papadimitriou. The evening will continue with poetry set to music by Perikles Koukos and the Five Greek Folk Songs by Maurice Ravel.    RSVP now at: https://events.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e2un4gaqbb13c29e&oseq=a0225sfjhhh452
April, 29th - May, 2nd, 2010 Phoenician Resort Scottsdale, AZ    For additional information please contact Tim Maniatis at (301) 941-1961 or	The National Hellenic Society presents: The 2010 National Hellenic Society Hellenic Golf Classic and Symposium    We are pleased to announce that our “2010 Hellenic Golf Classic and Symposium” will convene at the beautiful Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, AZ on April 29th thru May 2, 2010. As in previous years our goals are simple: convene together for a weekend of fun and fellowship, benefit Hellenism, strengthen our Hellenic values and ideals and the bonds we have with one another. The heritage we share is the essence of our individual and collective success.    Your registration fees includes two days of golf on two of Scottsdale’s Premier courses-- Troon North Golf Club and TPC-Scottsdale and each social event including a Welcome Reception, Hellenic Glendi, Farewell Dinner and twoSymposiums. We are pleased to announce that “Tony Orlando” will be joining us again on Saturday evening, May 1.    At the Phoenician resort you will enjoy all of the in-house amenities including beautiful facilities, 9 Swimming Pools, 11 Tennis Courts, Fine-Dining, a full fitness center and spa. RESERVATIONS: Please call the Phoenician directly at (480) 941-8200 or 1-800-888-8234 and reference the National Hellenic Society. -ROOM RATE: $285 for run of the house rooms, $435 Grand Deluxe King Guestrooms—Casita Suites beginat $570, subject to availability -DEADLINE: For all reservations is March 1, 2010 -RATES: Will be honored three days pre and post official dates    For more information, please visit: http://www.hellenicsociety.org/upcoming-events.htm
March 5th, 2010 10.00 PM    The Empress Banquets 200 E. Lake St Addison, IL    Tickets: $50 Prepaid, $60 at the door Cocktails (Open Bar) @ 7 PM & 1 hr after dinner Dinner @ 8 PM    For more info please contact: Irene Koumi (708) 259-1558, Katerina Alexopoulos, Anastasia Simeakis (630) 670-0839, or Nikoletta Lelis	The Hellenic Student Associations of Loyola University, Northwestern University, University of Illinois at Chicago, and DePaul University present... The 6th Annual Midwest Pan-Hellenic Youth Ball “An Evening With The Greek Stars” on March 5, 2010    *To support Theodoris Karagiannis and our HSAs  *Music provided by DJ Mitso  *Formal attire required     **MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YRS OLD TO ENTER WITH PROPER ID** **21 and up to drink**    **If you would like the nistisimo plate option (vegetarian lasagna) please let whoever you purchase your tickets from know ASAP!**    For more infromation, please visit the Facebook event at: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=215059816723 You can also check the poster of the event here.
Sunday, February 28th, 2010 6.00 PM    The Grand Prospect Hall 263 Prospect Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11215    For reservations please call: (718) 788-0778	The Diros Neolithic Studies Institute In Greece presents: Testimonial Dinner for the benefit of The New Museum Building Fund in honor of the world renowed Archaeologist George Papathanasopoulos (featuring the musical sounds of Nicos Nicolaides Orchestra "The Cosmopolitans")    Hosted by Mr. & Mrs. Michael Halkias of the Grand Prospect Hall Under the auspices of The World Council of Hellenes Abroad (USA Region) With the whole-hearted support of The Greek-American Community Organizations of New York    The goal is to raise funds privately for the Diros Neolithic Studies Institute in Mani, Greece.  The Diros Institute is imminently threatened by the non-payment of its rents, while the museum itself was shut down and the archaeological excavations at the Alepotrypa Cave have seized its operations, remaining under the continuous surveillance of security guards.  The cause of the problem is the adverse economical situation the Greek Government has found itself in, which resulted in eliminating some or all funding for many archaeological sites.    For more information, please visit: http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001Etp3ZLRMl6fvJjwoPZTdItjArKqaS30wqyfWKG_Pie1Bq6e8rIhfDDRAa__pqXp5oEMLJvvu6-ithchHEyO67fXnH-epEBC4z7dI0ztJxBw%3D
Thursday, February 11th, 2010    Google's Headquarters, Mountain View, CA    A Master Class at Google with Jim Kolotouros	The Next Generation Initiative’s Master Classes presents: A Master Class at Google with Jim Kolotouros    From the report following the event: "35 students joined us on Thursday, February 11th when we ventured inside Google’s world headquarters to sit down with Google executive Jim Kolotouros, the Director of Distribution Partnerships at Google — who is himself a Stanford graduate, an Intel alumnus, and one-time Capitol Hill intern — and find out why Google gets more than a thousand résumés every  day, and to get the inside story on life in the “Googleplex,” home to a company with a current market capitalization of more than $160 billion, a herd of goats to keep the grass short, and a history of perpetrating April Fool’s jokes and hiding virtual Easter Eggs".    For more information, please visit: http://www.hellenext.org/whatsnextmasterclasses.htm
Thursday, Junuary 28, 2010 7.00-9.00 PM    Location: The NonProfit Center 89 South Street Boston, MA 02111 second floor    For more Information, contact: Hellenic Business Network	The Hellenic Business Network presents: HBN-BIC WarmUps Awards Ceremony & HBN-BIC BigDeals Kickoff    Last month, the HBN-BIC awarded three individuals in the WarmsUps phase of its competition. This month, we invite you to continue the Big Idea Competition with the HBN-BIC event How to Create a Successful Business Plan which will feature a presentation and lecture by an experienced local entrepreneur.    For more information, please visit: http://www.hbngroup.org/HBNGroup/Events.nsf/8b4330f3eb07a37485256c1f006e0a1a/58c33062320cae4885257678005ffdaa?OpenDocument&CartID=15182-051129
Thursday, December 10, 2009 6.00-9.30 PM    West Village private Penthouse (address given with registration) New York, NY    The event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is required as there is limited capacity (100 attendees). To RSVP click here.	The Hellenic Business Network presents New York: HBN Women Leaders Initiative Welcome Event   "Great Possibilities Call for Great Leaders. Come celebrate the Leader in each of us."    ATMOSPHERE: Festive!    The HBN Women Leaders Initiative is an integral part of HBN and it aims to:       * Advancement of visibility of Hellenic American women entrepreneurs     * Business and leadership skills development     * Cultivation and promotion of resources and opportunities     For more information, please visit: http://www.hbngroup.org/HBNGroup/Events.nsf/8b4330f3eb07a37485256c1f006e0a1a/dd8420c3aba124538525765100565f95?OpenDocument&CartID=13083-203647
November 21st, 2009 8.00AM-7.00PM Four Seasons Hotel One Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA (215) 963-1500	The American Hellenic Institute Foundation present: The 8th Annual Conference on The Future of Hellenism in America    The event is sponsored by Sigmapharm Laboratories, LLC and co-sponsored by the Hellenic American National Council, the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia & Greater Delaware Valley, the Greek American Chamber of Commerce (Greater Philadelphia Chapter), the Hellenic American Lawyers Association of Philadelphia, the Hellenic Medical Society of Greater Philadelphia and the U.S.-Greece Business Advisory Council. In cooperation with the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation (USA), The World Council of Hellenes Abroad (S.A.E.) U.S.A. Region and The Behrakis Foundation.    For more information, please visit: http://www.ahiworld.org/hellenism_conf/save_the_date.html
September 18th - November 16th, 2009 Various US locations	The theatrical production "Troades" across the US Leonidas Loizides is proud to announce the production of another Greek tragedy written by Euripides, "Troades". The performance is scheduled to tour in USA from 18/9/2009 till 16/11/2009. The play will be presented in the Greek and/or English language with English hyper-titles. The rendering and translation of the text is made by Michael Kakoyiannis.    For more information, please visit http://www.loizidis.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=182&lang=en
November 12th, 2009 6.30PM Cocktail Reception 8.00PM Screening    Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences 8949 Wilshire Boulevard Beverly Hills, California    Hosted by Award-winning actress Olympia Doukakis	The Greek Heritage Society of Southern California announces the Premiere of: The Promise of Tomorrow - The First Generation, 1940-1960    The Promise of Tomorrow, Part Two of the Greek Heritage Society's award winning series, The Greeks of Southern California - Through the Century, is the universal story of the Greek American experience as seen through the eyes of those who settled in Southern California. The Documentary is currently in production and will highlight the first and second generation of Greek Americans and the changing face of our community. Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis will return to host the documentary, with additional narration by John Kapelos, as it explores the way in which the Greek American community has become an integral part of American history while maintaining a strong and unique Greek identity.    For more information, please visit http://www.greekheritagesociety.org/ or http://www.americanhellenic.org/upcoming_events/promise_of_tomorrow.php
Sunday, November 1st, 2009 3.00-5.00PM    National Hellenic Museum 801 W. Adams Street, Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60607 Tel: 312.655.1234	“The Long Haul” Documentary Film Screening with Producer Faye Lell    The life of A. I. Bezzerides, whose gritty, often savage depictions of America's working class appeared in taut novels and thrilling noir movies from the 1930s through the 1950s, is documented in this fascinating film directed by Fay Lellios. The reclusive novelist and screenwriter reveals how his working-class roots and difficult life journey fueled his work and friendships with William Faulkner, William Saroyan, Humphrey Bogart, and Robert Mitchum.    For more information, please visit http://www.nationalhellenicmuseum.org/calendar/event/?id=14
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 12.00-1.00PM    The Hellenic House 1220 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036	The American Hellenic Institute cordially invites you to a NOON FORUM In Commemoration of the Anniversary of OXI Day    Presented by Colonel Taxiarchis Sardellis, Embassy of Greece Defense Attaché    (Light Refreshments will be served)    Please R.S.V.P. to the AHI by Monday, October 26, 2009 or to 202-785-8430 or via email at .
Thursday, October 15, 2009 6.00PM until we last...    The Patio of Nick & Stef's Steakhouse 330 South Hope Street, Downtown Los Angeles, CA Host: American Hellenic Council	Happy Hour American Hellenic Young Professionals Networking Mixer    "Please join us at our Young Professionals Happy Hour on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at the Patio of Nick & Stef's Steakhouse in Downtown LA.    We are looking to have some drinks, socialize, network and meet each other better while winding down our work-week. If you are new to the City of Angels or have lived here all your life, if you are Greek or just have friends or relatives who are, we look forward to seeing you and your friends.    Please bring: A happy face and a positive attitude! No entry fee or minimum consumption".    To RSVP and for more information, please visit: http://www.americanhellenic.org/upcoming_events/ahc_youth_networking_mixer.php
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 5.00PM    Midtown Manhattan Master Class with Alexis Christoforous    To reserve your seat, email:	The Next Generation Initiative’s Master Classes and Conversations with Economic and Financial Insiders: CBS News Business Correspondent Alexis Christoforous    "Join us on Wednesday, October 14th  when we sit down in New York with CBS News Business Correspondent Alexis Christoforous to discuss the continuing fallout of the global financial crisis — and what it’s like to have millions of people look to you every day as a credible source of reliable information about the arcane world of Wall Street, and how the unfolding changes in our economy affect Main Street. Whether you’re a student anxious about your career prospects, or a CEO who knows too well just how the news can affect the markets, this is a class you wish everyone could attend, but, like all our Master Classes, this class is open to next generation undergraduate and graduate students on a FREE, first-come, first-served basis."      For more information, please visit: http://www.hellenext.org/whatsnextmasterclasses.htm
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 6.30-9.30PM    Hellenic Business  Network NY Chapter Kimmel Center - Rosenthal Pavilion (10th Floor) 60 Washington Square South	Hellenic Business Network NY Open House & Reception    Hellenic Business Network (HBN) will officially launch our latest chapter, HBN New York. Join us as we are expanding in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area - a very important growth area for HBN and one that will give us (in addition to Boston and San Francisco) a significant presence on a national level.    The event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is required by New York University to enter the Kimmel Center. To RSVP please visit www.hbngroup.org/ny2009 or for additional information please contact HBN at p/f: (888) 251-5568    You can find the invitation for the event here.
October 10th-11th, 2009 Reception to honor participants at 7.00–9.00PM on Saturday, October 10th Consulate General of Greece  Office of the Consul General of Greece 617-523-0163	Multidisciplinary Workshop in Biomedical Science    The Hellenic Bioscientific Association in the USA (HBA-USA) organizes its first Panamerican scientific meeting aiming to facilitate the interaction and the establishment of collaborations among its members.  The meeting is organized under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in Boston.    For more information, please visit http://www.hba-usa.org/bostonmeeting.html
September 30th, 2009 6.00-8.00PM Georgetown University	The Next Generation Initiative’s Master Classes and Conversations with Leaders: Ambassador Andreas Kakouris    An evening with Amb. Andreas Kakouris at Georgetown University, sponsored by the Georgetown Hellenic Association in association with Georgetown’s Lecture Fund, the International Relations Club, and the Amnesty International Club.    Please contact the organizer, Athens Fellow Katherine Relle, at  to reserve a seat, or if you have any questions or comments.
May 13th, 2009 6.30PM EA Building Room 160 Ohio State University    For additional information, contact C. Franciscos Economides at (202) 785-8430 or at	AHI Executive Director Speaks at the Ohio State University    American Hellenic Institute (AHI) Executive Director Nick Larigakis will speak to The Hellenic Association at Ohio State University on the topic of “Greek–American Relations – How Can the Greek American Community be a Dynamic Factor in America’s Foreign Policy.”    The event is co-sponsored by Sigma Epsilon Phi, The National Hellenic Student Association of America, The Department of Greek and Latin at OSU, and The Olympic Society.    You can find the poster of the event here.
May 4, 2009 7.00PM   1779 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20037 $12 Members $15 Non-Members Reservations Required	The Society for the Preservation of the Greek Heritage presents: "Democracy and Knowledge"   What is the importance of an educated populace to successful democracy? Why did Athens become the most successful and secure city state?    Presented by Josiah Ober Professor of Political Science, Stanford University Author of Democracy and Knowledge: Innovation and Learning in Classical Athens    Introduction by Joseph Scholten
May 3rd, 2009 4.00PM Bristol Eastern High School Auditorium 632 King Street. Bristol, CT 06010 Donation $15 for Adults Free for students	The Center for Hellenic Studies PAIDEIA and the Bristol Eastern High School present: Alexander the Great by Panayoti Karousos    Midwest Symphony Orchestra and soloists conducted by Madeline Tsai    You can find the poster of the event here.
May 2, 2009 9.00AM-3.00PM Room 101, Electrical Engineering Dept, D. Packard Building 350 Serra Mall. Stanford, CA	The Hellenic Association (Hell.As.) at Stanford and the NHSA present: "Bridging the Gap - High Tech Entrepreneurship in Greece and Synergies With Silicon Valley"    A workshop to discuss emerging technology oriented ventures in Greece and potential synergies with Silicon Valley to foster innovation and growth.    You can find the poster of the event here.