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18 April 2021 4:18pm Agapi Care’s art exhibition, which took place at The Coburg on Victoria, was a heartwarming and definitely inspiring event. The exhibition consisted of 40 artworks, produced by the clients of the centre, who were very excited to show their work to the public. The event was opened with inspiring speeches by some important members of our community such as Maria Vamvakinou, our Consul, who referenced the Greek Revolution of 1821 and described it as a spiritual time period, and Father Evmenios, who referred to the work of the artists’ as “sacred and holy work”. The th...

Photo: GOCMV, Cats and the Canary/Facebook, Totally Kicking Brass – George Kiriakidis/Facebook 17 March 2021 10:12am The pandemic’s impact is still being felt across the entertainment and events industry, but the Greek Community of Melbourne is among organisers who went for “the show must go on” option, albeit in a COVID-safe version. Lonsdale Street Greek Music Festival is taking place this weekend 20-21 March, treating audiences to a series of performances with some of the best local Greek bands and musicians. What to expect – logistics & layout: – Tickets can be re...

When one door closed for renowned Pensacola chef Gus Silivos, another door — one that had been right under his nose for a decade — opened up.  Agapi Bistro + Garden opened for breakfast, lunch and dinner service last month at 555 Scenic Highway, the former location of Nancy's Catering & Events, which is another Silivos-owned venture. Agapi's grand opening highlights a carousel of closures, openings and general shuffling under the Silivos umbrella of businesses. After a 61-year run for Skopelos — five of which came in downtown Pensacola — Silivos begrudgingly closed the upscale...

The donation was both monetary and in form of art supplies for clients. Papaflessas was represented by Community Relations & Development officer Carli Gotsis and Taksia Tsaganas (Youth Relations & Development). During their visit, they met with AGAPI Care’s Chief Executive Officer, Mary Gakopoulos, taking the opportunity to discuss about the foundation’s cultural origins. They were also briefed on initiatives underway to support AGAPI Care clients in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Greek revolution. Being a volunteer-run entity, Papaflessas Social Club walks the talk when it come...

Advertisement The Organisational Council for Greek National Day is made up of representatives from all of Victoria’s major Greek Organisations and has been busy planning and programming the events to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the 1821 Greek Revolution. The 25 March 1821 commemoration is of religious and national importance for Hellenism. Greeks around the globe celebrate the Annunciation of Our Lady (Evangelismos) as well as the proclamation of the Modern Hellenic State 200 years ago – a very important milestone. This Commemoration of the Bicentenary of Modern Greece gives the ...