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1 Diary of Events September - December 2015 Hellenic Centre Christmas Fundraising Dinner Tuesday 1 December

THE HELLENIC CENTRE Director Agatha Kalisperas Membership & Fund Development Officer Maria Kalli Language & Cultural Events Manager Evangelia Roussou Operations & Events Manager Christina Vagioti

2 THE HELLENIC CENTRE Director Agatha Kalisperas Membership & Fund Development Officer Maria Kalli Language & Cultural Events Manager Evangelia Roussou Operations & Events Manager Christina Vagioti Event Sales & Business Development Manager Kay Stavrinou Office Opening Hours Monday-Friday 9.30am-5.30pm Paddington Street Marylebone London W1U 5AS T: F: Follow us on DONATIONS TO THE HELLENIC CENTRE To donate online visit or mydonate.bt.com/charities/thehelleniccentre To donate 5 using your mobile phone, text HELC001 to MEMBERSHIP The Hellenic Centre relies on its membership to ensure its future. Become a Member Support Culture Support the Hellenic Centre Information on or at maria@helleniccentre.org. GREEK LANGUAGE COURSES Autumn Term begins on 28/09/15 Day and evening courses for groups and individuals taught by experienced, qualified tutors. Reasonable fees and a rich cultural programme to complement learning. Information on or at greekcourses@helleniccentre.org. VENUE HIRE Our stunning venue is available for both corporate and private hire all year round. From concerts to conferences, weddings and fashion shows our professional experienced events team are available to help you plan your perfect event. Information on or at bookings@helleniccentre.org. CATERING FACILITIES Catering arrangements for cultural & corporate events. Information on or at christina@helleniccentre.org. FRIENDS ROOM EXHIBITIONS Monthly exhibitions by Greek and Greek Cypriot artists or foreign artists whose work is inspired by a Hellenic theme. Information on or at christina@helleniccentre.org. Hellenic Community Trust a Company limited by guarantee, Charity Reg. No Registered Office: Caprini House, 163/173 Praed Street, London W2 1RH - Reg. in England No

3 SEPTEMBER Tuesday 8 September, 7.15pm - The Hellenic Centre Patrick Leigh Fermor in Greece A talk in English by Artemis Cooper, author of Patrick Leigh Fermor: An Adventure. Organised by the Patrick Leigh Fermor Society. Free entry; booking essential at info@patrickleighfermorsociety.org. Friday 18 September, 7.15pm - The Hellenic Centre The Wisdom of the Poem: C P Cavafy/A Sikelianos - An Innovative Approach Every poem has dimensions beyond the visible contours, revealing the infinite within the limited, bringing the unconscious into consciousness. Honouring poetry as the highest art of life, Omilos Eksipiretiton (The Servers Society) presents a different and philosophical way to analyse it, through poems by Cavafy and Sikelianos. Free entry; booking essential on or at info@omilos-eksipiretiton.gr. Supported by the Hellenic Centre. Sunday 20 September, 12.30pm to 8pm - Andipa Gallery, 162 Walton Street, London SW3 Sustainable Luxury Fashion Pop Up Shop by the Ionian Society in aid of the charities it supports. Further information on , Wednesday 23 September, 7pm - The Hellenic Centre What Next for Greece A lecture in English by Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Adviser, CEBR. Free entry; booking essential on or at sec@macedonia.org.uk. Organised by the Macedonian Society of GB. Friday 25 September to Sunday 27 September - The Hellenic Centre Deities, Beasts and Beauty An exhibition of mythological puppets, hangings and clothes by East London Textile Arts, inspired by ancient Greek beasts and the Hellenic Centre s Patterns of Magnificence exhibition (February 2014). East London Textile Arts has been running textile projects with diverse groups in Newham for over 7 years, exhibiting in local buildings and Central London; 50% of its work is with adults with learning disabilities. Cards, decorated papers, booklets, clothes and fabrics, all printed from the handmade textiles, will be on sale. Free entry; opening hours 10am to 5pm. Private view on Thursday 24 September, pm. Supported by the Hellenic Centre. Friday 25 September, 6.15pm - British Library, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 The Mapping of Cyprus, A lecture in English by Ashley Baynton Williams organised by the Cultural Section of the Cyprus High Commission London and the British Library. Under the auspices of the High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus. Free entry but registration required; confirmation attendance marked ISLG Lecture to be sent at chris.michaelides@bl.uk. Friday 25 September, 7.15pm - The Hellenic Centre Fallen Angel - Έκπτωτος Άγγελος A presentation in Greek of Nicole-Anna Maniati s book. Fallen Angel, nominated for the Literature Awards by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Cyprus, is a powerful, sensitive and revolutionary novel, dealing with self-harm and the cruelty or indifference that drives children to it. Presented by Dr Kiki Sonidou. Excerpts read by Ariadne Mpoulouzou. Free entry; booking essential on or at press@helleniccentre.org. Organised by the Hellenic Centre. Tuesday 29 September, 7.15pm - The Hellenic Centre Borrowed Shoes A solo and a cappella music performance, knit together following emotional pathways, rather than a strict thematic line, aiming to break down the distance between performer and audience. Christina Maxouri borrows old and new Greek melodies, and interprets them a cappella, in a handmade, home-crafted performance, which allows for SUPPORT THE HELLENIC CENTRE

potential imperfections and unexpected, surprising moments. Guest: Pavlos Melas. Free entry; booking essential on 020 7563 9835 or at press@helleniccentre.org. Organised by the Hellenic Centre.

4 potential imperfections and unexpected, surprising moments. Guest: Pavlos Melas. Free entry; booking essential on or at Organised by the Hellenic Centre. Tuesday 29 September to Thursday 29 October - The Hellenic Centre Summer in our Hearts Erietta Vordoni exhibits her artwork and shows us how everything seems possible when we feel love inside us. Private view on Wednesday 30 September, pm. For opening hours call Supported by the Hellenic Centre Wednesday 30 September, 7pm Ionian Society Get Together Drinks Further information on , OCTOBER Friday 2 October, 7pm - The Hellenic Centre Travelling Artists to Cyprus from the 1700s to 1960 through the Cyprus Visual Arts Research Foundation (CVAR) Collections presented by Rita Severis, in English, who together with her husband Costas, a very well-known philanthropist, have established their Foundation in the heart of the old section of Nicosia. Free entry; booking essential on or at press@helleniccentre.org. Organised by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and the Cultural Section of the Cyprus High Commission. Tuesday 6 October, 7.15pm - The Hellenic Centre Tragedy and Revolución: Ancient Greek Drama in Modern Latin America An illustrated presentation in English by Dr Rosa Andújar, A G Leventis Research Fellow, Department of Greek and Latin, University College London. Free entry; booking essential on or at press@helleniccentre.org. Organised by the Hellenic Centre. Sunday 11 October - The Hellenic Centre 1st London Hellenic Festival October has always been a turning point of life in London - moving to London to study, to look for a job, coming back from our native home to our real home. One way or another, October is the time when Greeks and Cypriots, students and professionals, new-comers and people who feel like Londoners need to get together. This event, organised by Ark4Art and the Hellenic Centre, will include a bit of everything you need for a Sunday afternoon: food, wine, music, socialising, exchanging important information and experiences, creating and strengthening our community ties. More information about the day will be released soon - please make sure you register your interest and we will contact you with more updates: Wednesday 14 October, 7.30pm Kantades Evening & Dinner organised by the Ionian Society. Further information on , FREE CULTURAL EVENTS

Friday 16 October, 7pm - The Hellenic Centre Seventh Annual Memorial Lecture for Julian Chrysostomides: Rethinking Innovation in Byzantium delivered, in English, by Professor Apostolos Spanos

5 Friday 16 October, 7pm - The Hellenic Centre Seventh Annual Memorial Lecture for Julian Chrysostomides: Rethinking Innovation in Byzantium delivered, in English, by Professor Apostolos Spanos (University of Agder, Norway). Free entry; booking essential on or at press@helleniccentre.org. Organised by the Hellenic Institute, Royal Holloway, University of London. Supported by the Hellenic Centre. Friday 16 October, 7pm - British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B The Great Goddess of Cyprus, A Celebration A documentary screening and photographic exhibition by Cypriot artist George Petrou inspired by the myth of the birth of Aphrodite. Organised by the Cultural Section of the Cyprus High Commission London and the British Museum. Free entry but registration required; confirmation attendance on Saturday 17 October, 7.30pm - Rudolf Steiner Hall, 35 Park Road, London NW1 Louis Demetrius Alvanis: Piano Recital Programme includes Mozart, Chopin and Gregers Brinch. Further information on Monday 19 October, 7.15pm - The Hellenic Centre Stefan Cassomenos: Piano Recital Melbourne-based concert pianist and composer Stefan Cassomenos, one of Australia s most vibrant and versatile musicians, performs a recital of works by Rachmaninoff, Beethoven, Ligeti, Brahms and Vine. Free entry; booking essential on or at press@helleniccentre.org. Organised by the Hellenic Centre. Thursday 22 October, 7pm - The Hellenic Centre The Genocide of Pontian Greeks A lecture in English by Prof Konstantinos Fotiadis followed by a recital by Konstantinos and Matthaios Tsahourides and Pontian dances by Lykion ton Hellinidon. Free entry; booking essential on or at sec@macedonia.org.uk. Organised by the Macedonian Society of GB. Friday 30 October, 7pm - The Hellenic Centre Advances in Mental Health for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disorders A lecture in English organised by the Hellenic Psychiatric Association (HPA-UK). Free entry; booking essential on or at HPA-UK@hotmail.com. NOVEMBER Monday 2 November, 7.15pm - The Hellenic Centre Markos Vamvakaris Autobiography - The Man and the Bouzouki An evening with readings and live music to launch the first English translation of the book. Markos Vamvakaris stands a towering craggy presence in the history of Greek music. This first ever translation of a compelling life-story opens up a window on a period of remarkable creativity in 20th century Greece. Free entry; booking essential on or at press@helleniccentre.org, mail@greeklines.com. Organised by greeklines.com. Supported by the Hellenic Centre. Tuesday 3 November to Thursday 26 November - The Hellenic Centre W1D A documentary photo project about Greek professionals who live and work in London by Cynthia Tzitzis. Private view on Friday 6 November, pm. For opening hours call Supported by the Hellenic Centre. GREEK LANGUAGE COURSES

6 Thursday 5 November, 7.15pm - The Hellenic Centre Cyprus, the EU and the Eastern Mediterranean The accession of Cyprus to the EU in 2004, is the single most important strategic development in the country s turbulent history since independence in Cyprus also became a member of the Eurozone in 2008 and it s going through an economic crisis. In this lively presentation, the High Commissioner of Cyprus, His Excellency Euripides L. Evriviades, underlines why both Cyprus and the EU are important to each other and to the long term security, development and economic prosperity not only of the Eastern Mediterranean, but of the European continent. Free entry; booking essential on or at press@helleniccentre.org. Organised by the Hellenic Centre. Tuesday 10 November, 7.15pm - The Hellenic Centre Paddy's World A talk in English by John Julius Norwich, who knew Patrick Leigh Fermor for more than fifty years. Organised by the Patrick Leigh Fermor Society. Free entry; booking essential at info@patrickleighfermorsociety.org. Sunday 15 November - Andipa Gallery, 162 Walton Street, London SW3 Youkali The Pursuit of Happiness A performance organised by the Ionian Society with Eleni Pallikaropoulos and Kimon Pallikaropoulos; concept-direction Angeliki Petropetsioti. Ticket 15 to include a glass of wine. Further information and bookings on or at ioniansociety.7@gmail.com, angeliki.petrou@yahoo.com. Monday 16 November, 7.15pm - The Hellenic Centre Byzantine Cyprus A lecture in Engish by Prof Panayiotis Agapitos, University of Cyprus, on the aesthetics and function of painted inscriptions in the church of Panagia tou Arakos on Mount Troodos; the church and its paintings is a jewel of Byzantine art and the church is securely dated by a dedicatory inscription to AD 1192, the very first year of King Richard's I short governance of the island. The talk will be accompanied by a slide-show. Free entry; booking essential on or at press@helleniccentre.org. Organised by the Hellenic Centre. Tuesday 17 November, 7.15pm - The Hellenic Centre Jazz Democracy The Greek saxophonist Dimitris Vassilakis visits the Hellenic Centre, as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival 2015, for a performance and a talk in English. The talk will showcase how jazz, functioning as a universal language, can teach us ways to communicate in a more humane, democratic and creative way. Tickets 10 to include a glass of wine; bookings on Organised by the Hellenic Centre. Friday 20 November, 7.15pm - The Hellenic Centre A New Approach to Cavafy Published in Greece to great acclaim, Dimitris Papanikolaou s monograph Those people made like me : Queer Cavafy and the poetics of sexuality (Patakis 2014) offers a new perspective on the major Alexandrian poet, Literary critic and journalist Maria Margaronis and Prof Papanikolaou, University of Oxford will discuss what makes Cavafy one of the most important writers of our times, accounting for his continuous global popularity. Free entry; booking essential on or at press@helleniccentre.org. Organised by the Hellenic Centre. Saturday 21 November, 7pm - The London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London W1K The Oinoussian Ball Black tie, cocktails, dinner, entertainment, surprises, DJ and raffle draw. Tickets 125, under 25s 75; price includes dinner and wine. Further information and bookings at maria@hadjipateras.co.uk. Organised by the Oinoussai Benevolent Fund. SOCIAL EVENTS

7 Tuesday 24 November, 7pm - King s College London, Strand, London WC2R Unearthing the Past and Engaging the Present at Eleutherna, Crete A lecture in English by Prof N Ch. Stampolidis, Director of Museum of Cycladic Art. Free entry; booking essential on admin@gacuk.org. Organised by the Greek Archaeological Committee UK. Thursday 26 November, 7pm - The Hellenic Centre The Rise and Fall of Classical Greece A lecture in English by Prof Josiah Ober. Free entry; booking essential at office@hellenicsociety.org.uk. Organised by the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies. Sunday 29 November, 12.30pm to 8pm - Andipa Gallery, 162 Walton Street, London SW3 Sustainable Luxury Fashion Pop Up Shop by the Ionian Society. See listing 20/9/15. Monday 30 November, 7.15pm - The Hellenic Centre Christmas Jazz Concert with Katerina Mina (soprano), Marios Toumbas (piano), Charis Ioannou (saxophone) and Irenaeos Koullouras (double bass). Free entry; booking essential on or at press@helleniccentre.org. Organised by the Cyprus High Commission. DECEMBER Tuesday 1 December, 7pm - The Hellenic Centre Hellenic Centre Christmas Fundraising Dinner This year s annual Christmas event, organised by the Fundraising Committee of the Hellenic Centre will feature stand up comedy and live Greek music. Updates at Thursday 4 December, 9.30am to 6pm - King's College London, Strand, London WC2R Visions and Realities: Cypriot Experience in the Transition from Empire An international conference in honour of Prof Robert Holland, bringing together scholas specialising in modern Cypriot history. Organised by the Centre for Hellenic Studies, King s College, London and the Cultural Section of the Cyprus High Commission, London. Under the auspices of the High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus, H E Euripides L. Evriviades. Supported by the A G Leventis Foundation and the Cultural Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Cyprus. Further information and bookings on or at yiangou.anastasia@ucy.ac.cy. Sunday 6 December, 12.30pm - Royal Thames Yacht Club, 60 Knightsbridge, London SW1 Christmas Lunch organised by Lykion ton Hellinidon. Further information and bookings on , or at enquiries@lykiontonhellinidon.co.uk. Saturday 12 December, 6.30pm - Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington High Street, London W8 Christmas Ball organised by the Macedonian Society of Great Britain. Festive menu and live music. Further information and bookings on or at sec@macedonia.org.uk. Sunday 13 December, 12.30pm to 6pm - Andipa Gallery, 162 Walton Street, London SW3 Exhibition of Christian Orthodox Icons organised by the Ionian Society. Short talk by Maria Andipa at 4pm. Free entry. Further information on , or at ioniansociety.7@gmail.com. Friday 18 December, 1pm to 5pm - The Hellenic Centre Christmas Bazaar organised by Lykion ton Hellinidon. Free entry. Further information on , or at enquiries@lykiontonhellinidon.co.uk. CONFERENCE FACILITIES

Photo Michael Eleftheriades GREEK DANCE LESSONS organised by Lykion ton Hellinidon Every Saturday at the Crypt, St Sophia, Moscow Road, London W2 New term starts in September 2.00 3.00pm Children 3.

8 Photo Michael Eleftheriades GREEK DANCE LESSONS organised by Lykion ton Hellinidon Every Saturday at the Crypt, St Sophia, Moscow Road, London W2 New term starts in September pm Children pm Adults Beginner pm Adults Intermediate pm Adults Advanced Further information on or at Access to the Hellenic Centre is via steps; a stair climber is available but must be booked in advance; a lift provides access to all floors, except the third floor Information given in the Hellenic Centre Diary of Events was correct at the time of printing Events may be cancelled or changed without prior notice Updates and notifications available at A copy of the Diary in larger print but different format available from our offices The next issue of the Diary of Events will be published in December 2015 and will cover the period January-March 2016; deadline for submitting information for this period is Friday 6 November MEMBER SOCIETIES OF THE HELLENIC CENTRE Anglo-Hellenic League Cypriot Estia of London Episteme The Association of British Cypriot Professionals Eteria Ellinon Epistimonon Greek Archaeological Committee (UK) Greek Cypriot Brotherhood Hellenic Bankers Association-UK Hellenic Engineers Society Hellenic Foundation Hellenic Medical Society Hellenic Psychiatric Association (HPA-UK) Ionian Society Lobby for Cyprus Lykion ton Hellinidon Macedonian Society of Great Britain Oinoussai Benevolent Fund Omilos Eksipiretiton (Servers Society) Peloponnesian Association of Great Britain Society for Modern Greek Studies Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies COMPANY MEMBERS OF THE HELLENIC CENTRE A Bilbrough & Co Ltd Anthea Investments Ltd Bank of Cyprus UK Bonhams - The Greek Department Bright Grahame Murray Chandris (UK) Ltd Chios Navigation Co Ltd Crowe Clark Whitehill LLP CSAM UK Ltd Curzon Maritime Ltd Cyprus Tourism Organisation Eagle Ocean Transport EFG Private Bank Ltd Embiricos Shipbrokers Fafalios Ltd Faros Maritime Ltd Fastbeck Ltd T/A Halepi Restaurant Future Intelligence Grays of Westminster Greek Nannies It s All Greek Latsco (London) Limited London Scribes Melon Events Moore Stephens NHS Nicholas & Co Odysea Ltd One Stop Weddings Ltd Piraeus Bank S.A. Reward Gateway (UK) Ltd Royal Bank of Scotland Ryman Ltd Southern Shipping & Finance Co Ltd Surgical Conference Management Ltd UES London Ltd University of Central Lancashire-Cyprus University of Westminster DONATIONS WELCOME

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