GFF19: THIRD CINEMA NOW ON SALE FOR "1968" OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION AT PALACE CINEMA COMO

Palace Como Cinema  | Wednesday 9 October 2019
Due to overwhelming demand, additional tickets are on sale now for the Australian premiere of Tassos Boumetis’ 1968 screening at Palace Como for the Greek Film Festival Opening Night Celebration on Wednesday 9 October.

The film tells the story of the Greek basketball team A.E.K. and their David and Goliath battle to win the first ever European championship by any Greek team during a time of political instability in Greece and around the world. Tickets ($39) are selling fast and include a drink and snack pack upon arrival https://bit.ly/2nnH7wh 

GFF19: MELTEM

Nominated for Best Feature Film at this years' Los Angeles Greek Film Festival, Meltem is another great drama screening at Delphi Bank 26^th Greek Film Festival. Filmed on the island of Lesvos during the refugee crisis, the film follows the adventures of Elena, a young French girl of Greek origin and her friends Franco-Algerian Nassim and Franco-Senegalese Sekou.

While on holiday and still mourning the death of her mother, her fate is altered when she meets Elyas, a young Syrian refugee who has recently arrived on the island... It’s Funny. Dramatic. Thought-provoking... A great film to see! https://bit.ly/2kIy6gf

GFF19: HOLY BOOM

Multi-award winning, Holy Boom is a dramatic feature that highlights the change in fortune of four strangers who live in the same neighbourhood, when a random explosion occurs on Palm Sunday. If you're after a captivating drama to see during Delphi Bank Greek Film Festival you won't be disappointed. https://bit.ly/2m8HJ8o

GFF19: THE BACHELOR 3

A uniquely Hellenic take on The Hangover franchise, THE BACHELOR 3 reunites the cast of the 2016 original and the 2018 sequel for another night of madness and mayhem. This time the adventure takes place in Larissa.

If you enjoyed the first two, don’t miss number three!!! https://bit.ly/2lMWuxA

CLOSING NIGHT OF GREEK HISTORY & CULTURE SEMINARS

THE 33rd LONSDALE STREET GREEK FESTIVAL

Lonsdale Street  | 29 February & 1 March 2020
In 2020, the 33rd Lonsdale Street Greek Festival, Melbourne’s largest celebration of Greek culture, arts, food and entertainment will be held on Saturday 29 February and Sunday 1st March from Swanston Street through to Exhibition Street. Australia’s longest-running Greek festival will return featuring some of our most talented performers, musicians, dancers, chefs, cooks and competitors for a weekend of Greek-flavoured fun! For those who’d like to take part, Expressions of Interest are now open for the following:

• Stall holders click here
• Stage Performers click here
• Volunteers click here

OPEN LECTURE: ENGAGING OUR YOUTH IN MODERN GREEK EDUCATION

Greek Centre | Thursday 3 October, 7.00pm
Adelaide-based dynamic primary and secondary school Greek teacher and a rock musician, Simone Mary Karanicolas, will present a lecture about how to engage our Youth in Modern Greek Education, on Thursday 3 October, at the Greek Centre. 
This is joint inititative with the Modern Greek Teachers' Association of Victoria
When: Thursday 3 October 2019, 7:00 pm  
Where: The Greek Centre (Delphi Bank Mez, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne)
Language: English
  

Live At The Greek: MELBOURNE EPIROTIC ENSEMBLE PAY TRIBUTE TO NIKOS PAPAZOGLOU

Greek Centre / 4 October 2019, 8.30pm
After a SOLD OUT night Melbourne Epirotic Ensemble are back to pay Tribute to Nikos Papazoglou ...followed by a traditional glendi. A night not to be missed.
Friday 4 October 2019, 8:30pm  |  Bar Open from 7:30pm
The Greek Centre | Delphi Bank Mez  |  168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Tickets $22 Full | $20 Greek Community Premium Members

OPEN WORKSHOP OF THE GCM's CREATIVE DRAMA & ARTS CENTRE

Greek Centre |  12 October, 2-6pm
We invite you to a unique workshop of creative drama expression, at the Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria. The workshop will be facilitated by the artist Steve (Stathis) Grapsas. This four-hour ntensive workshop aims to give the participants an opportunity to examine the timeless pieces of Ancient Greek Tragedy and consider their relevance today. 
The workshop will be held on 12th of October 2pm-6pm,
Mezzanine level, Greek Centre, 168 Lonsdale street, CBD
Participation is free of charge. Limited placements. Please book here https://www.trybooking.com/BFWKW

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