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The events you need to pencil in if you want to delve into all things Hellenic Down Under

ANTIPODEAN PALETTE ART TRAIL The Greek Australian Cultural League will be exhibiting the work of eight unique artists on 1.7 m x 2.3 m posters on various locations in the heart of Brunswick, as part of an easily accessible Art Trail designed to encourage new discoveries and appreciation for colour, space and line. The Art Trail takes no more than 60 minutes to cover by foot -although lingering is actively encouraged-, and will include the work of respected artists from around Australia. Through mediums like digital, photography, oils and acrylic paints the work of eight talented artists will be exhibited on large posters. The list of featured artists includes Efrossini Chaniotis, Katrina Ginis, Masonik, Joy McDonald, Constantine Nicholas, James Pasakos, Kalliroe Tsiatis and Yanis.When: Open until 12 June

Where: At key intersections along Sydney Road (including Glenlyon Rd, Victoria St and William St), Brunswick.

Information: www.gaclmelbourne.com/g/ap22/

THE PAINTED SCULPTURE Artist Efrossini “Effie” Chaniots is holding a new exhibition of her works, The Painted Sculptures, of 3D sculpted works that she has painted and which represent “the meeting of Hellenism and Australianism” in Melbourne.

The exhibition will remain open from 15 June until 1 July at the Ladder Art Space.

When: Wednesday 15 June to Saturday 2 July 2022 / Opening on Thursday 16 June, 6.30pm

Where: Ladder Art Space, 81 Denmark Street, Kew, Melbourne

Information: Contact gallery director Maryam Safinia (03) 9852 8772 or visit artist’s website: www.efrossiniart.com

MY REMBETIKA BLUES Greek-Australian filmmaker Mary Zournazi has been connecting with her heritage land in the past 10 years now, and this is her 2nd feature documentary on Greece and its culture and history, this time around rembetika music, the “Greek blues”. Director Mary Zournazi will do a Q&A, together with Christos Tsiolkas the writer and occasional film critic.

When: Thursday, 16 June at 6:30pm,

Where: Classic Cinema, 9 Gordon St, Elsternwick

Tickets via www.classiccinemas.com.au/events/my-rembetika-blues-q-and-a-screening

FECCA 2022 CONFERENCE After a long hiatus, FECCA 2022 Conference will come together face-to-face next year in Melbourne holding a conference where multicultural communities, policy makers, service providers, academics and many more, can delve into several current topics. The initial lineup of excellent speakers include Patricia Turner AM, Behrouz Boochani, Megan Davis, Kumi Taguchi, and Nyadol Nyuon.

Where: Sofitel Melbourne, On 25 Collins Street

Bookings: www.fecca2022.org.au

GREEK LOVE AT THE HELLENIC MUSEUM After several delays due to COVID-19, the Hellenic Museum will be hold its one off evening of Greek Love: Desire, Sexuality and Identity in the Classical World next month. It provides an opportunity to uncover “queer-coded histories, mythologies of antiquity.” The Hellenic Museum says Greek Love will inform entertain as well as challenge how we, as a modern audience, interpret the past and how it relates to contemporary LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual) representations.

When: Friday, 17 June 2022, 6.30 to 9.30pm

Where: Hellenic Museum, Former Royal Mint Building, 280 William Street, Melbourne

Cost: $65 (+1.63 Service fee) cocktail and canapés included

Booking: bit.ly/3N9FmcQ

GACL KIDS HOLIDAY PROGRAM The Greek-Australian Cultural League has put out the Term 2 school holiday dates for its arts and culture GACL KIDS program for children aged 7-11 from 29 June to 1 July at the Gasworks Art Studio in Albert Park. On Wednesday 29 June, it will be Feather and Chain Paintings: Icarus and his Wings. On Thursday, 30 June, the session will be devoted to Paint without a Brush: Flowers in Greek Mythology. The final session, Story Telling Through Art: Loss and Resilience on Friday, 1 July, is suitable for children aged 9-11

When: Three individual sessions on different themes, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Wednesday 29 June to Friday 1 July 2022.

Where: Gasworks Arts Studio, Richardson Street, Albert Park

Cost: $20 per session and $50 for three sessions.

Information: full program and enrolment online visit gacl.com.au and click on GACL KIDS 2022 or contact Cathy Alexopoulos 0428 968 715

GCM SUMMER CULTURAL CAMP IN NORTHERN GREECE The Greek Community of Melbourne and the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs are bringing back their summer camp after a long hiatus. The new experience, entitled Cultural Camp is for adults 18 and older (you must be 18 years of age by 8 July) and will take place in Northern Greece. The camp will be based in Thessaloniki with visits to Vergina, Nimphaio, Dion Olympus and Kastoria from 9 to 20 July (20 days inclusive). The fee is inclusive of all accommodation, meals, internal transfers, museum and site entries.

Applications: Online form available on https://bit.ly/3wEzBhX

ZOY FRANGOS: VARIATIONS Zoy Frangos is the son of a Greek migrant father and Indigenous-Australian mother, and is in many ways a ‘typical’ Australian. This show tells Zoy’s own personal and musical story. From his childhood in Ballarat, Zoy has since found his place on the stage. He performed in Pecan Summer, the world’s first Indigenous opera composed by Deborah Cheetham, understudied Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, played Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar and was seen most recently with Tina Arena in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical EVITA. Backed by a powerhouse band and joined by his wife Elisa Colla, Zoy tells his story with honesty and humour. Be blown away by his variations on classic songs like ‘Bring Him Home’, ‘Jailhouse Rock’ and the theme from The Godfather.

Where: Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank

Tickets: $30 via www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2022/festivals-and-series/morning-melodies/zoy-frangos-variations

GREEK AUSTRALIAN WRITERS FESTIVAL The 40th Greek Festival of Sydney is devoting a day to presentations of recently-published books in English by Greek-Australian writers in collaboration with UTS Journalism and Writing. Although very different in style and content, all the books are united by common themes of migration, displacement and identity. Several acclaimed Greek Australian writers will participate; the list includes Nina Angelo, Andrew Pippos, Casi Plate, Peter Papathanasiou, George Paxinos, among others.

When: Sunday 12 June 2022, 10am-5pm

Where: Prince Henry Centre, 2 Coast Hospital Rd, Little Bay

Bookings and information: Free event, registrations necessary, for more visit greekfestivalofsydney.com.au

ADFAS: MYTHS THAT MATTER Not all myths are created equal. The Greeks and Romans told hundreds of stories about the life and loves of Gods and heroes. Many of these stories have been forgotten. However, a number have captured our imagination and provided inspirations to generations of artists. Myths that Matter – The influence of Greek myths in the visual arts lecture examines these influential myths and why they have proven to be so important to artists from Botticelli to Picasso by Professor Alastair Blanshard. Myths discussed include the Labours of Hercules, Perseus and Medusa, Apollo and Daphne, the Minotaur, and Pygmalion and Galatea. Professor Blanshard is the inaugural Paul Eliadis Professor of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Queensland. He grew up in Brisbane before undertaking doctoral studies at Cambridge and became a lecturer at Merton College, Oxford. He also taught at the University of Reading and later the University of Sydney while he has authored a significant number of books and publications on the classical world.

Where: Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre, The Armidale School, 89 Douglas Street, Armidale, NSW

Ticket & bookings: $5 – $25 via 0408 472 284 or 02 6776 5800

GREEK STREET FOOD inc Dance and feast like a Greek at Greek Street Food Inc On Saturday 9 July 2022 from 5pm-8pm. Mlanda Milaa in Queensland are hosting a unique day, inviting everyone to enjoy a bite by the fire or grab some take-away. All the usual favourites like souvlaki, traditional Greek dishes and rotisserie specials will be available plus a special extension of the menu featuring vegetarian and kids meals.

If you would like a table, bookings are essential.

When: Saturday July 9, at 5-8 AEST

Where: 1720 Malanda Millaa, Millaa Rd, Jaggan QLD

GREEK MYTHOLOGY FOR MILLENIALS The Toowoomba Grammar Acting Academy (TiGAA) is holding a performance of “Greek Mythology for Millennials” at the Empire Theatre, Armitage Centre on Wednesday, 15 June 2022. The School has been a specialist in the education of boys and young men since 1875 and now our current student enrolment approximates 1,250 from Pre-school to Y 12. This comedy production was written by Year 12 student, Gabriel C. Donaldson.

When: Wednesday, 15 June, at 7pm

Where: Empire Theatre, Armitage Centre, 54 Neil Street,Toowoomba, QLD

Information: http://www.twgs.qld.edu.au

PYX LAX @ THEBARTON THEATREThe Biggest selling band in Greek History, PYX LAX, brings a musical experience for the ages to Thebarton for all ages on Friday 16 September. The voice and soul of a generation comes to Australia with a repertoire of songs which changed the musical landscape of Greece. Just like the Beatles changed western music, Pyx Lax changed modern Greek music.

When: Friday 16 September 2022, Doors 7pm, Show 8:00pm

Where: Thebarton Theatre, 112 Henley Beach Rd, Torrensville, SA

Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com.au/event/13005C819DF11CC4

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