'Mazi' with our Sponsors
June 18, 2026
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The kafé is hot, the edition is packed, and Father's Day is just around the corner. We've got Greek gift ideas for your baba and pappou, surf-and-turf recipes with a Hellenic twist, and a skincare brand marking 30 years of Greek glow. On the community front, Greek schools across the tri-state area wrapped up the year in style, nearly 3,000 Greeks packed Fenway Park for Heritage Night, and the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York held its first unified election in eight years. Looking ahead, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation is preparing for its largest-ever Nostos festival, celebrating 30 years of philanthropic impact with a week of free concerts, discussions, exhibitions, and special guests in Athens. From Cyprus comes a rare glimmer of hope on reunification talks, while Nicosia's anti-corruption authority dropped a political earthquake of a report implicating former President Anastasiades. We're also saying farewell to John Kassimatis, a 9/11 hero and Port Authority inspector who gave everything at Ground Zero and never stopped serving his community.
As always, efharistó to our sponsors: The Stavros Niarchos Foundation, North Shore Farms, Limani Restaurant, Divani Collection Hotels, Aria Hotels – La Divina, Sand Castle, and Ethnikos Kirikas / The National Herald. We couldn't do it without you.
Now grab your kafé and let's get into it.
SNF Nostos 2026
Thirty years.
One unforgettable week.
All of Greece.
SNF Nostos 2026 (June 21–28) marks three decades of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, and they're going big. The celebration kicks off at the SNFCC in Athens and travels across the country, from the north all the way down to the Peloponnese.
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ECONOMIC ESPRESSO
Chevron Expands Its Footprint in Greek Waters
Global and U.S. Market Pulse
Chevron has formalized its entry into a fifth offshore exploration block in Greece, this time in the Kyparissia Gulf, following a meeting with the Environment and Energy Ministry in Athens on June 15. The U.S. energy giant already holds stakes in four other Greek offshore blocks, and exploratory drilling by a separate ExxonMobil-led consortium is scheduled to begin in February 2027.
CROSS-ATLANTIC CURRENTS
SNF Nostos Returns Bigger Than Ever
Insights from Greece, Cyprus and America
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation's annual Nostos festival returns June 21-28 with its largest program to date, featuring world-renowned speakers, artists, musicians, and athletes. Marking 30 years of SNF's philanthropic work, the week-long celebration will include concerts, discussions, exhibitions, sports, and interactive experiences — all free and open to the public.
Mitsotakis and Amazon's Panos Panay Discuss Greece's Tech Future
Insights from Greece, Cyprus and America
Prime Minister Mitsotakis met with Amazon Senior Vice President Panos Panay at the Maximos Mansion on June 16 to discuss AWS's upcoming Athens Local Zone, expected to go live in July. The two also discussed expanding the Greek language across Kindle and Alexa platforms, green energy investments, and new research facilities. Mitsotakis highlighted Greece's universities and workforce as key draws for tech investment.
Tee Time in Michigan
Insights from Greece, Cyprus and America
A 17-year-old golfer from Heraklion is heading to the U.S. and making history along the way. Despoina Katsaiti has been accepted into Ferris State University's PGA Golf Management program in Michigan and earned a spot on the NCAA Division II Women's Golf Team, becoming the first Greek to pursue this combination stateside.
A Glimmer of Hope on Cyprus
Insights from Greece, Cyprus and America
Cyprus Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis told the PSEKA conference in Washington that Nicosia is pushing for an upcoming informal summit, expected in late July or early August, to serve as the springboard for resuming reunification negotiations. He said Cyprus-U.S. relations are at their highest point and credited the diaspora for leading the way on key initiatives like the 3+1 energy framework. "Keep leading and we will keep trying," he told the audience.
From Spetses to the Acropolis
Insights from Greece, Cyprus and America
Loyola Marymount University students spent May and June studying in Greece through two programs run by the Basil P. Caloyeras Center for Modern Greek Studies, covering everything from ancient philosophy to modern theater. One group did an intensive week in Athens attending productions and working with performance artists; the other spent four weeks traveling from the Acropolis to Mystras to Spetses for coursework on the island. Both programs made the case that Greece is best understood from within it.
HELLENIC HORIZONS
30 Years of Greek Glow
Greek & American Business Highlights
The Greek Enterprise Turning Fishing Nets into Kayaks
Greek & American Business Highlights
Enaleia, the Athens-based social enterprise co-founded by Lefteris Arapakis in 2016, has grown into one of the Mediterranean's largest marine cleanup initiatives, working with 6,000 fishermen to collect plastic caught passively in their nets. The organization recycles about 58% of what it collects, turning it into products like furniture and kayaks, and has been recognized with a UN Young Champions of the Earth award. Their goal, simply put, is to one day make themselves unnecessary.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Farewell to a 9/11 Hero
Diaspora in Focus
John V. Kassimatis, a Port Authority Police Inspector who rushed to the World Trade Center on September 11 and helped guide civilians to safety amid the collapse of the Twin Towers, has passed away at 73. He died from complications of an illness linked to his exposure at Ground Zero, and was also known as an Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and a pillar of the Greek Orthodox community. Visitation was on June 17 at St. Paul's Cathedral in Hempstead, NY; the funeral is Friday, June 19 at 9:30 a.m.
Appeals Court Closes Ohio Investment Fraud Case
Diaspora in Focus
A U.S. appeals court has closed the legal chapter on a fraud case involving Akron-based Greek-American investor Constantine Antonas, who allegedly falsified records to conceal losses from investors, many of them members of the local Greek Orthodox community. Antonas died in 2021 before facing charges, and a subsequent suit against PNC Bank was rejected after the court found no evidence the bank had knowledge of the fraud.
St. Basil Abuse Case Heads to Pre-Trial
Christopher Bowen, who says he endured years of abuse at St. Basil Academy in Garrison, NY as a child, is now headed to a pre-trial hearing on July 15 after the defense filed a motion to dismiss for insufficient evidence. If no settlement is reached, a trial date will be set. Bowen, now in his 50s, told TNH he remains determined to see the case through.
Greek Songs Find a Home in Tunisia
Diaspora in Focus
A unique choir in Tunis is introducing audiences to the richness of Greek music, from rebetiko and laïko to traditional island melodies. Founded by members of the Greek community and made up of singers from diverse backgrounds, the ensemble is building cultural bridges through music while sharing the sounds of Greece with a new generation of listeners.
New Chapter for the Prinkipo Orphanage
Diaspora in Focus
The Ecumenical Patriarchate has signed an agreement paving the way for the restoration of the historic Prinkipo Greek Orphanage, one of the largest wooden buildings in Europe. The long-abandoned landmark is set to be redeveloped into a luxury hotel, marking a major step toward preserving one of the most enduring symbols of the Greek presence in Constantinople.
From Red Carpet to Greece
Diaspora in Focus
Greek-American actress Felice Kakaletris walked her first major red carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of Rain Reign, starring alongside Paul Rudd and Jeremy Sisto. The young actress, with roots from Sparta and Karpathos, plays the lead role of Rose, a neurodiverse 12-year-old navigating loss and courage. She's heading to Greece for the summer before her next auditions.
16-Year-Old Pianist from Macedonia Wins International Honor
Diaspora in Focus
Maria Stefanidou, a student at the Kopanos Philharmonic in Naoussa, won First Prize with Honors at the International Youth Music Competitions in the senior category, performing Michael Giacchino's "Married Life" on piano. She's been invited to perform at the Prize Winners' Recitals at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music in Manhattan on September 5-6, but her family needs help covering travel costs.
Greeks Take the Diamond at Fenway and Camden Yards
Diaspora in Focus
It was a big week for Greek Heritage Nights in baseball. The Alpha Omega Council brought nearly 3,000 Greek-Americans to Fenway Park on June 2 for its ninth annual Red Sox Heritage Night, doubling as a celebration of the Council's 50th anniversary, with dance performances, a ceremonial first pitch, and recognition of Boston author Adam Zervos for his book on Greek professional baseball players. Then on June 9, Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey took the mound at Camden Yards for the Baltimore Orioles' Greek Night, with Fr. Michael Pastrikos receiving the Heavy Hitter award for organizing the event, and the Metropolitan capping the evening with a chance encounter with Cal Ripken Jr.
Greek Schools Cap the Year with Proud Graduations
Diaspora in Focus
Greek schools across the tri-state area closed out the year in style. Brooklyn's Argyrios Fantis School marked its 63rd graduation, while in Roseland, Sts. Nicholas, Constantine and Helen wrapped up with a celebration dedicated to Crete and the legacy of Nikos Xylouris.
Federation of Hellenic Societies Ends Eight Years of Division
Diaspora in Focus
The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York elected a new 21-member Board of Directors on June 14, with voter turnout exceeding 96% of delegates. The vote, the first unified election in eight years, produced a board that balances representatives from both of the Federation's rival factions alongside fresh faces. Anastasios Karagunis led all candidates with 95 votes.
Philadelphia Greeks Secure the Parade's Future
Diaspora in Focus
The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia voted unanimously to create a dedicated endowment fund for their annual Greek Independence Parade, after the 2026 event left the organization with over $725,000 in assets. Incoming President John Vasiliou called it "the most important moment in the history of our Federation." Elections also produced a new board, with Vasiliou taking over the presidency from Judge Harry Karapalides.
AHEPA Senior Living Earns Top Transparency Honor
Diaspora in Focus
AHEPA Senior Living has received Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest recognition available through the nonprofit watchdog's program. The designation reflects the organization's full disclosure of its mission, finances, leadership, and community impact across its 93 affordable housing communities serving more than 5,000 older adults in 19 states.
Chicago Metropolis Is Thriving
Diaspora in Focus
Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago says the Metropolis is growing across all fronts, from 32 clergy enrolled in a Leadership Accelerator program to more than 2.2 million meals produced through Project Hope. Writing to the faithful across 58 parishes and six Midwest states, he's calling on parishioners to join the Vision Campaign and support continued ministry work.
Boston Metropolis Celebrates 40 Years of Service
Diaspora in Focus
More than 800 faithful packed Boston's Agganis Arena for the Metropolis of Boston's 40th Ministry Awards Dinner, honoring 73 volunteers from 54 communities across New England. Metropolitan Methodios used the occasion to reflect on the growth of Orthodoxy and the 40th anniversary of Philoxenia House, a ministry offering hospitality to families traveling to Boston for medical care. Eight scholarships were also awarded on the night.
Greek Jewish Festival Draws 10,000 to the Lower East Side
Diaspora in Focus
Kehila Kedosha Janina's 11th Annual Greek Jewish Festival brought more than 10,000 people to the Lower East Side for a day of Mediterranean music, dance, food, and community. The synagogue is also opening a new exhibition, The Synagogues of Greece, on June 21, featuring architect Elias Messinas' decades of research into Greek synagogue history, with digital reconstructions of lost synagogues across the country.
Greek Actress Attends the Tonys
Diaspora in Focus
Greek actress and singer Eleanna Finokalioti attended the 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, as a guest of producer Andrew Paradis, whose musical Schmigadoon! picked up four awards including Best Musical. Finokalioti has completed three productions in the U.S. over the past six months, including two Off-Broadway runs, and is already preparing her next New York project.
Melbourne Greeks to Build a Cultural Centre in Honor of a Community Legend
Diaspora in Focus
The Nikolaos Andrianakos Foundation has committed major funding toward the renovation of the St. Dimitrios Church Hall in Prahran, which will be transformed into the Nikolaos Andrianakos Cultural Centre. The space will house theater, music, dance, and community events, honoring the late philanthropist who, according to his son Theo, never once said no when his community came calling.
Sixth Annual Golf Outing Tees Up for St. Demetrios School
Diaspora in Focus
The 6th Annual Golf Outing benefiting St. Demetrios Greek Language School of Upper Darby raised funds at Penn Oaks Country Club in West Chester, PA, featuring homemade Greek food, a silent auction, and Greek music alongside the golf. Organizers John Ginis and Christos Tzimoulis say the funds go directly toward maintaining and improving the school's facilities, technology, and programs.
Your Heart in the Summer Heat
Diaspora in Focus
Our Health Column: Hot weather puts extra strain on the cardiovascular system, and knowing the warning signs can make a real difference. A cardiologist writing in TNH outlines why heat and dehydration are harder on the heart than most people realize, with practical tips on hydration, exercise timing, and when to seek help. As always, anyone with heart concerns should consult their own doctor before
Bringing Back the TBT: Leading Greek Businessmen (2008)
Diaspora in Focus
ICYMI: In 2008, TNH published Leading Greek Businessmen, a special section spotlighting the entrepreneurs, executives, and industry pioneers helping put Greece on the global business map. Through interviews and profiles, leaders in shipping, technology, finance, gaming, and wine shared their insights on growth, innovation, and what it takes to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. It's a reminder that Greek excellence has long extended far beyond the borders of Greece itself.
Father's Day Gift Ideas for Every Dad
Tastes and Traditions Explored
Looking for the perfect gift for your baba, pappou, or thio this Sunday? TNH rounded up Greek-inspired Father's Day ideas, from handcrafted tavli boards and custom komboloi to Greek coffee gift sets, artisan olive oils, and souvlaki spice blends. And for the dads who prefer a good read, we've also compiled a list of standout books covering Aristotle, ancient Greek wisdom, World War II history, and acclaimed Greek-American fiction.
Ancient Greek Art Comes Home
Tastes and Traditions Explored
A major new exhibition at the Acropolis Museum brings together 38 masterpieces from museums across Italy, exploring how ancient Greek art shaped Roman civilization and continued to inspire generations of artists. Featuring treasures such as the Euphronios Krater, the Exekias Amphora, and the Ludovisi Throne, the exhibition highlights centuries of cultural exchange between Greece and Italy and offers visitors a rare opportunity to see some of antiquity's most celebrated works in Athens.
Tastes and Traditions Explored
A new book, The American School of Spies by Stephan Talty, tells the largely untold story of two Allied spy missions in Nazi-occupied Greece: one tasked with sabotage and killing, the other with protecting the country's archaeological treasures. The book follows both the Greek American commandos and a motley crew of classicists-turned-spies, while centering on the remarkable efforts of Greek museum curators who buried statues under concrete floors to keep them out of Nazi hands.
Father's Day on the Grill, the Greek Way
Tastes and Traditions Explored
Recipes of the Week: Just in time for Sunday, TNH has two surf-and-turf recipes with a Greek twist: slow-baked ribs finished on the grill with a homemade barbecue sauce built on Greek olive oil and sea salt, and jumbo shrimp marinated in oregano, lemon, and EVOO and grilled in minutes. Simple, crowd-pleasing, and kalí órexi to all the babas out there.
Where Aristotle Once Taught
Tastes and Traditions Explored
New excavations at the Royal Gymnasium in ancient Mieza, where Aristotle is believed to have educated Alexander the Great, are revealing the full scale of a 4th-century BCE complex. Archaeologists have uncovered colonnades, a palaestra, a stadium, and writing styluses among the finds. Plans are also underway for an Aristotelian Archaeological Center in nearby Naousa.
Greece and Italy Set the Standard on Cultural Repatriation
Tastes and Traditions Explored
Greek and Italian culture ministers met in Thessaloniki to showcase the results of their joint effort to restore and allocate thousands of antiquities tied to the Robin Symes trafficking case, extending their cooperation agreement through March 2027. Italy also formally returned 145 ancient bronze coins to Greece, originally removed from Kos during Italian rule in the Dodecanese nearly a century ago. Italy's minister pointedly held the collaboration up as a model for Britain on the Parthenon Marbles.
Athens Artist Opens First Solo Show in New York
Tastes and Traditions Explored
Athenian painter Anna Samara launched her debut solo exhibition Orion at Hyacinth Gallery on the Lower East Side on June 12, drawing on thermal imagery, hunter vlogs, and digital archives to explore observation, vulnerability, and the instability of looking. The show takes its name from the myth of the hunter turned constellation, a story Samara sees as a meditation on arrogance and reversal.
The 6,000-Year Story of Greek Olive Oil
Tastes and Traditions Explored
From 37,000-year-old leaf fossils found in Santorini to the olive groves that helped ancient Athens accumulate wealth and power, a newly updated overview traces the full arc of olive oil's role in Greek civilization. The piece covers everything from Minoan clay tablets to Hippocrates' medicinal prescriptions to the Byzantine soap trade, and lands on a timely note: modern science is only now catching up to what Greeks have known for millennia.
The Sounds of Epirus Echo at the Irodion
Tastes and Traditions Explored
A packed Odeon of Herodes Atticus gave a standing ovation to Vasilis Kostas and the Select Epirus Ensemble, whose tribute to the music and traditions of Epirus blended centuries-old melodies with contemporary orchestral arrangements.
Tina Fey's Very Busy Summer
Tastes and Traditions Explored
Tina Fey stopped by Live with Kelly & Mark to talk The Four Seasons, the hit Netflix series she co-created and now directs, which just dropped its second season. She also revealed she recently hosted SNL UK, where the biggest perk was simple: you can swear. Season two was filmed in Trento, Italy, and follows the group grappling with loss, new life, and the usual midlife chaos.
Rome Honors the Divina
Tastes and Traditions Explored
Twenty-four Italian theatres that once hosted Maria Callas were awarded commemorative medals at a ceremony held at the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma. Greek Ambassador to Italy Eleni Sourani was invited to personally present the awards, a gesture recognizing Callas as, above all, a Greek icon. The Rome Opera House also houses a bust of Callas created by Greek sculptor Nikos Floros.
Lesbos Brings Music to Leicester
Tastes and Traditions Explored
A group of musicians from Lesbos, led by Byzantine music teacher Fr. Eustratios Giousmas, brought a night of island folk songs, zeibekiko, and traditional dance to the Greek community of Leicester. Singer Plousia Ilias described the response as overwhelming, with audience members eager to dance and sing along. The group says they plan to return.
Cyprus's Political Earthquake
Snapshots of Change
Cyprus's Independent Anti-Corruption Authority has released a sweeping report implicating former President Nicos Anastasiades and 14 others in possible criminal offenses. The findings stem from a two-and-a-half-year investigation tied to the book "Mafia State," with seven potential offenses attributed to Anastasiades alone, including abuse of power and trading in influence.
Alexandria Suspends Metropolitan After Athens Arrest
Snapshots of Change
Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria has placed Metropolitan Panteleimon of Ptolemais on indefinite suspension following an arrest in Athens on charges of offending sexual dignity. The Patriarchate described the incident as "distressing" and said the suspension stands until the matter is clarified.
17 November Leader Back Behind Bars
Snapshots of Change
Alexandros Giotopoulos, convicted leader of the terrorist organization 17 November, has been returned to Korydallos Prison after Greece's Supreme Court overturned an early release granted on the grounds of advanced age. The 82-year-old had briefly been held at an Athens police directorate while paperwork was completed before his transfer back to the special detention wing.
Greece Gets a Mini-Reshuffle
Snapshots of Change
A small but notable cabinet shake-up saw three new appointments sworn in before President Tassoulas on June 12, earlier than many expected. Giorgos Kotsiras moves to Transport as Alternate Minister, Dimitris Markopoulos takes on Tax Policy at the Finance Ministry, and Tasos Chatzivasileiou becomes Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for European Affairs. The timing has fueled speculation about a possible early election this fall.
Athens to Host Child Protection Conference This Fall
Snapshots of Change
Athens will welcome researchers, policymakers, and NGOs from around the world for the "Connect to Protect" international conference on children and youth at risk, set for October 5-6. Organized by IASIS NGO and supported by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, the event will focus on prevention, early intervention, and strengthening child protection systems globally.
Greece Opens Its First Shelter for Animals Hit by Disasters
Snapshots of Change
Prime Minister Mitsotakis inaugurated Greece's first reception center for animals affected by natural and human-induced disasters, located at the former Olympic facilities in Galatsi. The facility was developed in partnership with volunteers from Dog's Voice, and Mitsotakis reserved special praise for them at the ceremony. Interior and environment ministers were also on hand for the opening.
Greece's Migration Minister Wears Rights Groups' Criticism as a Badge of Honor
Snapshots of Change
Greek Migration Minister Thanos Plevris doubled down on his government's tough migration stance in comments to Action 24 on Monday, saying that criticism from the UN and Amnesty International only reinforces his confidence in the policy. Greece is pursuing closer cooperation with eastern Libya amid a surge in arrivals off Crete, with interceptions up more than 20% through May compared to last year.
Greece Holds Firm on Albania's EU Path
Snapshots of Change
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis made clear on June 17 that Greece's support for Albania's EU accession is conditional on full compliance with international law and substantive protection of the Greek minority's property rights. Speaking in parliament, he cited a violent attack on a Greek diaspora member in Zvërnec and an Albanian constitutional court ruling that blocked ratification of a maritime boundary agreement as ongoing concerns. Greece, he said, holds the key to Western Balkans accession, but will not trade away national interests to use it.
Ambassador Guilfoyle Meets Archbishop Nikitas in Athens
Snapshots of Change
U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle met with Archbishop of Thyateira and Great Britain Nikitas during his visit to Athens, reaffirming America's commitment to religious freedom and its support for Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and the Greek Orthodox Church.
Greek Tourism Off to a Strong Start in 2026
Expanding Horizons
Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni says Greece is building on three consecutive record-breaking years, with early 2026 data showing continued growth in both arrivals and revenues despite global uncertainty. Revenue growth is outpacing arrival numbers, which she called a sign of the ongoing upgrade in the quality of Greece's tourism offering. Extended shoulder-season travel is also on the rise.
Greek Classes Go Online for Diaspora Students
Expanding Horizons
Greece's Brussels Coordinating Education Office is offering remote Greek-language sections for diaspora students across ten European countries who can't attend in-person classes. The 2026-2027 program covers everything from Greek mythology for younger students to exam prep for high schoolers, with applications due by June 30 to local Greek school offices.
GOINGS-ON: JUNE 18TH - 28TH
Spotlighting some upcoming community events:
BRONX, NY – Greek Jersey Night Fundraiser Benefitting Camp St. Paul at Yankee Stadium (June 18)
WATERTOWN, MA – Hellenic Boston Businesses Unite (in partnership with the National Hellenic Society and KefiFM) is hosting ‘The Art of Greek Entrepreneurship’ event at the Oakley Country Club (June 19)
ELMHURST, IL – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church hosts its annual Greek Festival (June 19-21)
FLUSHING, NY – The Joanna Sophia Foundation hosts the 7th Annual Joanna Sophia Fun Run/Walk Around the World in 5K as individuals, families, businesses, and organizations from around the world to come together in memory of Joanna Sophia Ioannou, a vibrant 9-year-old who passed away from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) (June 20)
OAK LAWN, IL – St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Oak Lawn hosts its annual Greek Festival (June 20-21)
GARDEN CITY, NY – The work of artist Despina Myriokefalitaki-Zografos will be on view in a solo exhibition titled ‘Strolleroptera’ at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (thru June 21)
ASTORIA, NY – Athens Square Park debuts a series of Greek Music Concerts every Tuesday for the month of June (June 23, 30)
PORTLAND, ME – Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church hosts its annual Greek Festival (June 25-27)
FORT WAYNE, IN – Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church hosts its 46th Annual Greek Festival (June 25-28)
ROCKY RIVER, OH – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church hosts the community’s annual Greek Festival (June 25-28)
ASTORIA, NY – Cyprus New York Productions presents the Hellenic Youth Show Choir of Phyto Stratis in the theatrical concert ‘Allos me tin varka mas’ at the Hellenic Cultural Center held under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in New York and the Consulate General of Cyprus in New York (June 26)
IRVINE, CA – St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church hosts its annual Greek Festival (June 26-28)
CAMARILLO, CA – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church hosts the annual Ventura County Greek Festival (June 26-28)
DULUTH, MN – The Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church hosts its annual Greek Festival (June 27-28)
NEW YORK, NY – A Greek 'Mamma Mia'-inspired immersive cooking class and dance party in New York takes place every Thursday night at Pappas New York. Features wine and flowing hors d’oeuvres - but also lessons about Greek cuisine and how to cook your own Grecian delicacies alongside professional chefs (thru July 23)
SEMINOLE, FL – Jim Gigurtsis exhibition, 'Materiality', is being shown at the Dunedin Fine Art Center - one of the state’s most respected art institutions (thru August 16)
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY – Mosaic ArtSpace presents Antonia Papatzanaki: Unseen Brought to Light’, a solo exhibition by the renowned artist, featuring a series of light sculptures that explore the hidden structures of life through a visual language that bridges art, science, and technology (thru September 30)
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