NEWS AND EVENTS
La Trobe Lecture: Three Greek pioneers
On Wednesday 18 September, La Trobe University’s Greek Studies (Department of Languages and Linguistics) and the Dardalis Archives of the Hellenic Diaspora in conjunction with the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria present: Dr Dimitri Gonis discussing Three Greek pioneers: Mick Adams, Vlase Zanalis and Harry Corones. Join us at The
Open lecture: Greek-American Workers and Radicals: a forgotten story
On Monday 22 September, Kostis Karpozilos a historian and the director of the Contemporary Social History Archives, will present a lecture about the Greek-American workers and radicals at the Greek Centre, as a part of the Greek History and Culture Seminars, offered by the Greek Community of Melbourne. Greek immigration to the United States in the
Open lecture: Stavros Kallergis: a socialist intellectual from Crete (1865-1926)
Join us on Wednesday 25 September at The Greek Centre to hear about Stavros Kallergis a leading figure of 19th-century Greek socialism; editor of the newspaper Socialistis [The Socialist] and organizer of the first May Day celebration in Athens, in 1893. Dr Kostis Karpozilos, a historian and the director of the Contemporary Social History Archives
Open lecture: Human Rights in the Age of Inequality: xenophobia, exclusion and the myth of the strong leader
On Thursday 26 September, Professor Dimitris Christopoulos and Dr Kostis Karpozilos will present a lecture entitled Human Rights in the Age of Inequality: xenophobia, exclusion and the myth of the strong leader at the Greek Centre. This lecture will close the 2019 Greek History and Culture Seminars series, offered by the Greek Community of Melbour
WARRIORS AND WITCHES SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROJECT – SHAKESPEARE MADE FUN
Join us from Monday 30th September until Saturday 5th October when established practitioners and long-serving members of The Australian Shakespeare Company explore Shakespearean text and have a whole lot of fun! Suitable for ages 8 to 12 and cost is $450 or $100 per day. Following on from last terms workshop: Kings and Rogues, which focused on Hen
La Trobe Lecture (in Greek): The History of Greek cinema in Australia
On Wednesday 2nd October La Trobe University’s Greek Studies (Department of Languages and Linguistics) and the Dardalis Archives of the Hellenic Diaspora in conjunction with the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria present: Peter Yiannoudes [in Greek] discussing The History of Greek Cinema in Australia. Join us from 7pm at The Greek
Live at The Greek: Epirotic Ensemble present “Αύγουστος” A Tribute to Nikos Papazoglou
After a SOLD OUT evening in June, Melbourne Epirotic Ensemble are back on Friday 4 October to pay tribute to Nikos Papazoglou … followed by a traditional glendi. Join us at The Greek Centre for an unmissable night of entertainment!
Stage Combat Workshop with Scott Jackson
On Saturday 5th October from 1pm – 4pm Scott Jackson seasoned ASC actor and fight choreographer, whose training includes SSCS, SAFDI, BADC, and the recent Paddy Crean Workshop In Banff, Canada- willl host a Stage Combat Workshop. Not only will participants learn how to safely throw a punch but the workshop will explore the basic principles of
(Greek) Girls To The Front
Join us for a night of Greek girl power on Friday 18 October at The Greek Centre. Proudly supported by Greek Community of Melbourne, (Greek) Women At The Front will be a celebration of music from Bandidas + Dj Pazz & DJ Randy Lipz XXX and words by Koraly Dimitriadis. This event aims to celebrate and inspire all women, especially those from migr
La Trobe Lecture: Post-60s Greek-Australian Youth Activism.
On Wednesday 6th November, La Trobe University’s Greek Studies (Department of Languages and Linguistics) and the Dardalis Archives of the Hellenic Diaspora in conjunction with the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria present: Dr Toula Nicolacopoulos and Dr George Vassilacopoulos discussing post-60s Greek-Australian Youth Activism. Joi
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