Release Athens 2019 Release Athens 2019 is excited to present one of the greatest names in all of rock’n’roll, the one and only Iggy Pop! Iggy Pop will be in Athens on Saturday, June 8, at Water Plaza, to prove that he is worthy of his grand legacy and a staple performer in today’s rock’n’roll scene. He brings an unmatchable amount of energy and e...
Read moreWHAT: Teenagers are always being told to stay off their cellphones, but this interactive installation forces teens to do the opposite. Made for teenagers 12+, “Bubble Jam” creates a digital stage where participants are asked to think about their place and interactions on the World Wide Web. What are the implications of being so connected to one ano...
Read moreThink of Yorgos Lanthimos’ films and the adjectives that spring to mind aren’t necessarily entertaining or life-affirming. They’re more likely to be disturbing, dystopian, unwatchable or plain WTF. And yet, Yorgos Lanthimos' tragicomic royal drama The Favourite is a delightful consolidation of his recurring themes: the corrosive effects o...
Read moreA fascinating read on an oft-ignored facet of Greek history – the role of the influential Komnene dynasty in the Byzantium’s battle for survival. John Carr’s latest work, published by Pen and Sword, is as engaging as it is enlightening. In case you were all wondering why our very own John Carr has been absent from these pages ...
Read moreWHAT: If you thought taking snaps of your vacation was an activity new in the 21st century, the Benaki’s most recent collection, 1904 Holiday Snaps, might cause you to think again. British photographer Alexander Lamont Henderson did it before it was trendy in the early 1900s, and captured the social life of everyday Athenians as well as scenes from...
Read moreFor avoidant bookworms, Anna Roins suggests you look no further than these three gems to tide over your holiday blues. The relationship problems fraught by each character in these books will pale into comparison to yours, and you will be singing Auld Lang Syne with smug superiority in no time! Most people look forward to the h...
Read moreShakespeare, Cinderella, Broadway – the world’s greatest stories and songs are flooding Athens this December along with a myriad of exhibitions and collections that will make this holiday season fly by. National Theatre Live: Antonios and Cleopatra WHAT: The National Theatre Live program successfully brings Athens yet another m...
Read moreWHAT: An immersive, four-month exhibition celebrating the genius of Leonardo da Vinci To write a book about Leonardo da Vinci without once using the word ‘genius’ would be a feat worthy of the French author Georges Perec, who contrived to write a book without using the letter e,” the biographer of the Italian Renaissance artist, Charles Nicholl,...
Read moreWHAT: Get ready for some serious festive shopping, pampering, music and drinks while supporting a worthy cause. The Blender Gallery and YFOS Online Shop welcome Christmas with the pop-up event Mirror, Mirror! The Christmas Experience. Eight Greek fashion brands selected by YFOS Online Shop, (Anamnesi.co, Anthe Collection, BAYA.fit - Active Wear, Cl...
Read moreWHAT: The Benaki Museum, the U.S. Embassy in Athens and the British Council, in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Athen organize “THE CO-MUSEUM: Synergies, coalitions and partnerships between museums, cultural initiatives, civil society and beyond.” The Conference invites professionals from museums and cultural organizations, civil society,...
Read moreby Emily Howard Your body will probably be aching after the weekend’s marathon. Maybe it’s the just-ran-26-miles type of fatigue, or maybe it’s the just-stood-up-for-way-too-long type. Regardless, Insider has the scoop on the best new Netflix shows coming soon that will set you on the road to recovery and maybe even get you hooked on y...
Read moreWHAT: Old Machine Theater presents its world premiere of the Canadian play “Tangled Garden”. Bruce Gooch and Lynn Vogt play two loners that together embark on a journey defined by luck, love, humor, and lessons learned when two humans attempt to understand one another. Take advantage of this English language piece of theater and enjoy a candid and ...
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