Athens Insider Summer 2022

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AthensCon 2019

WHAT: Action hero geeks unite! AthensCon 2019 touches down at the Faliro Olympic Indoor Hall over an action- packed weekend in November, bringing comic book culture centre-stage and uniting pop culture geeks of all ages. Meet international writers and designers revered for their work on famous franchises from DC, Disney and Marvel. Gorge on free-pl...

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12 Angry Men

WHAT: “It explodes like 12 sticks of dynamite.” So declares the poster for the original movie release of this famous 1957 courtroom drama starring Henry Fonda. More than six decades later, 12 Angry Men has lost little of its impact (once you get over the anachronistic absence of any female jury members). In a New York City courthouse, a sixteen-yea...

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Lynda Benglis | In the Realm of the Senses

WHAT: NEON presents Lynda Benglis, an American artist of Greek origin, best known for her use of poured sculptural forms made from wax, latex, metal, and foam In the Realm of the Senses, curated by art historian Dr. David Anfam at the Museum of Cycladic Art. This is Benglis’ first solo exhibition in Greece – she lives and works between New York, Sa...

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Makis Theofylaktopoulos

WHAT: The human form and its relationship with space predominatesin the largest part of his oeuvre. He embarked on exploring the diverse stages of this relationship, by using as starting point, the Motorcyclist, his older and most popular subject matter; in some cases, this figure rep- resents an intimidating symbol of authority, while other times,...

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Jazzy Wednesdays at the Winter Garden

WHAT: The perfect lead-in to the festive season - cosy, inviting Wednesday evenings at Hotel Grande Bretagne’s Winter Garden to the lively sounds of jazz performers. Swing, blues, gospel and fusion jazz set the tone for a mellow date night or a pre- or post-dinner pit-stop at Athens’ preferred meeting point. WHEN: EVERY WEDNESDAY | 20.00-23.00 U...

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Cultural Connections

WHAT: On first inspection the Aegean Sea and the Qatari Desert don’t seem to have much in common. But in his photography exhibition at the Benaki Museum of Islamic Art, Prince Nikolaos is asking us to think twice about this. By placing images of the sea and the sands next to each other in his new exhibition, Prince Nikolaos asks us to explore the b...

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Irish Stand Up Comedy

WHAT: Get ready for a re-run of last year's rip-roaringly funny Irish Stand Up Comedy with two of Ireland’s biggest-named, London-based comedians Rory O'Hanlon and Peter Flanagan performing. As last year, Niamh Marron will return to MC and perform some of her new material. For two nights only. Book ahead to avoid disappointment. WHEN: November 2...

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Feeling soulful

WHAT: Lovers of soul music must head to Kelly Finnigan’s first solo tour. Finnigan is the singer of Californian funk & soul band, Monophonics, and is branching out alone. His first solo LP was release in April 2019; expect to see deep soul vibes and and electrifying stage presence at his special solo performance, taking place at Gazarte. WHE...

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Cultural jewellery design

WHAT: The relationship between jewellery and art has always been strong, and this is never clearer than at the Eleni Marneri Galerie this month. A global, all-female, line up of designers breathe local cultures into their designs highlighting shapes, techniques and influences from Venezuela, Hungary, South Kore, Spain, Italy and Portugal. WHEN: ...

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Calling all chocoholics!

WHAT: Show us someone who doesn’t love chocolate. We don’t think it’s possible, but if so this Chocolate Festival may persuade them otherwise! With delectable cocoa products  from chocolatiers, pastry chefs and more, learn about the history and making of this fine food – as well as taste test and purchase goodies to take home with you. Oh, and if y...

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Sun Ra lives on

WHAT: Paying homage to the legendary jazz musician, Sun Ra, saxophonist Marshall Allen has continued to lead his ‘Sun Ra Arkestra’ since 1952. The ‘Sun Ra Arkestra perform jazz, electronic and afrofuturistic jams, and will be performing for Athens at the SNFCC, as part of its COSMOS series. WHEN: 14th November 2019 WHERE: snf.org

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