Issue 2 May 29, 2008
Vancouver- TAKING PLACE THIS WEEKEND/ THINGS TO DO
Greek Heritage Month had a great start this past Monday May 26th with an illustrated lecture by Prof Hector Williams. Over one hundred attendees enjoyed an interesting presentation on the topic, Greeks of the Nile and Greco Egyptian History. Organizers hope the next two upcoming events taking place this weekend will keep up the same successful momentum. .
The Hellenic Canadian Congress of BC proudly presents a fun filled weekend with two significant events for everyone to enjoy. We hope to see you there
The first event runs May 31st to June 7 at the UBC Chan Centre – Telus Theatre. ‘Socrates On Trial” an exciting theatre production filled with modern twists in a contemporary post 911 age, and where you the audience members get to vote as members of a jury: Is Socrates one of the world’s greatest thinkers or is he a cheater and a fake, corrupting the minds of the young, some of whom will go on to betray their countries at a time of war? Don’t miss out on this show, written by UBC’s own play write Andrew Irvine. Tickets are only $18 & $15 for students and are available at the box office, ticket master or at Omega Travel. Visit www.greekday.com for show times and details.
The second event takes place Sunday June 1st at Downtown Library Square at 1pm. Bring the whole family and let the children enjoy an afternoon learning about Greek mythology in a storytelling and craft session. While they are kept busy learning, laughing and making new friends, peruse the mini Hellas expo kiosks and learn about Greece and Greek products or take in one of the shows. Musical guests will perform acoustic urban beats of Greece and taverna style dancers will entertain the afternoon away. ADMISSION IS FREE and a great way to spend time with the family.
If you have never attended any of the cultural events during the Greek Heritage Month, then this is the year to check it out.
Highlights of Greek Heritage Month :
- May 31st- June 3rd Ancient Greek Play “Socrates on Trial” at 6:30pm
& June 5th-June 7th Ancient Greek Play “Socrates on Trial at 8:00pm
Telus Theatre in the UBC Chan Centre 6265 Crescent Road, UBC
An adaptation of Aristophanes’ slapstick comedy Clouds and several of Plato’s dramatic dialogues, it tells the story of the trial and death of the famous philosopher, but in a contemporary context, asking whether Socrates deserved to be executed.
Tickets $18 adults/ $15 students available at Chan Centre ticket office, www.ticketmaster.ca or call Omega Travel at 604 738 7126
- June 1st Expo Hellas Greek Day Kick Off Party
1pm Downtown Library Square – 350 W. Georgia St. Vancouver
Bring the family for an afternoon of exploring Greek culture. Mythological storytelling and crafts for the kids, face painting and lots of interesting interactive fun. Grab a seat and enjoy the acoustical sounds of urban Greek music and watch taverna style Greek dancing. The mini Hellas expo will feature; backgammon demonstrations, traditional medicinal herbs and spices, slide show of Greece and lots of activities.
ADMISSION IS FREE – Great way to enjoy an afternoon at the Library with the family
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UPCOMING GREEK HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS & GREEK DAY DETAILS
June 4th Feature Film Presentation
“False Alarm” Ores Kinis Isyhias – In Greek with English Subtitles
7pm Fifth Avenue Cinema - 2100 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Residents of a building in Athens are slowly driven mad by a car alarm that blares intermittently through the day and night. As evening falls, Andreas loudly tires to woo back wife Eleni; actor Fanis longs to rekindle his secret gay relationship with Marios; and sisters Loukia and Niki bicker through their insecurities. Next door, Irene is robbed by Nicholas and Dinos. Behind all the shutters, no in happy and few are true to them selves.
Tickets $8
June 9th Feature Film Presentation
“Brides” Nifes – In Greek and English with subtitles when needed
7pm Fifth Avenue Cinema - 2100 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Vancouver’s own Terry Dougas, Co-producer of Nifes, will be at the Vancouver screening. Set in 1922, it is the story of a mail order bride, one of 700, aboard the SS King Alexander, who falls in love with an American photographer. She is bound for a new husband in New York, he is on his way home to a failed marriage.
Tickets $8
June 11th Lecture by Dr. Andre Gerolymatos “Kosovo & the Balkans: Past, Present and Future”
Presented by PHAROS- Canadian Hellenic Cultural Society
8pm Hellenic Community Centre Vancouver – 4500 Arbutus Street, Vancouver
ADMISSION IS FREE
June 21st W. Broadway Sidewalk Sale "Greek Town"
10am – 6pm. Stroll the Agora market place and visit with participating merchants and take advantage of their sidewalk sales and special deals.
June 22nd GREEK DAY ON BROADWAY presented by Krinos Foods
11am – 9:30pm
- Trutch Street Main Stage
- Carnarvon Street Music Stage
- Culinary Cooking Demonstrations Tent featuring local and celebrity chef’s
- Krinos Mediterranean Tent
- Hellenic Experience Tent
- Free Children’s Rides
- Free Children’s Activity Area with arts, crafts, games and so much more
- Young Teens Photo Project
- Roaming Entertainers
- Food Kiosks
- BEST- Complimentary Bicycle and Skateboard Lock Up
- VIP Area
- Family Fun All Day Long
- Raffle to Greece
- Evening Concert
FREE ADMISSION – West Broadway between Blenheim and Macdonald Avenue, Vancouver
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Volunteer Are Still Needed During Greek Day
Orchestrating an event of this size, can not be done without hundreds of volunteers, and this year we will need everyone to help out even for a few short hours.
Volunteers are needed for: crowd control, decorating, children’s zone funsters, raffle booth and signage control. Please email jennysior@greekday.com
Transportation Info:
Buses along West Broadway between McDonald and Blenheim will be rerouted along 10th Avenue between 5am on Sunday June 22, 2008 through to 12am on Monday June 23, 2008. Public Transit -Translink Trip Planning
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT
www.GreekDay.com
Questions or Comments email jennysior@greekday.com
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