All posts by NEO Magazine
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The Man with the Plan: Mapping the Road to Financial Success with John Kuris
by Athena After Financial planning, for many of us, can be a daunting task. There are so many options amongst stocks, funds, and a myriad of other investment targets. And then comes the challenge of balancing our...
- Posted December 28, 2024
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Alpha Omega Council Hosted 2024 Honors Gala
Alpha Omega Council hosted the 2024 Honors Gala, its premiere event & primary fundraiser, at the InterContinental Boston. Nearly 300 guests were invited to enjoy dinner & drinks, experience live music and dancing, and witness the awards presentation. Nicholas...
- Posted December 28, 2024
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The AHEPA Gold Coast Chapter 456 Christmas Gala
The AHEPA Gold Coast Chapter 456 held its annual Christmas party where members and friends came together to spend a celebratory evening, opening the Holiday Season.
- Posted December 28, 2024
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Iakovos: The One and Only
A Reflection by the Reverend Father Alexander Karloutsos Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Archbishop Iakovos, the one and only, was an extraordinary and visionary Hierarch who changed the face of Orthodox Christianity in America and impacted my...
- Posted December 28, 2024
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Christmas in Athens!
By Kelly Fanarioti Athens kicked off the holiday season on 28 November with a dazzling Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Syntagma Square, across from the parliament building. The 20-meter fir tree which came from Taxiarhis, Halkidiki is...
- Posted December 28, 2024
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“Tokyo” Ursula Corbero in “The Day of the Jackal”
by Markos Papadatos Spanish actress Ursula Corbero chatted with Markos Papadatos about starring in the new upcoming series “The Day of the Jackal,” which premiered on November 14th on Peacock. Theodore Roosevelt once said: “Keep your eyes on...
- Posted December 28, 2024
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Odisho’s Odyssey
by Dean Kalimniou* Even before I reach Odisho’s front door, my ears are assailed by the sound of Giorgos Dalaras’ voice emanating from beyond threshold: «Μες το μαχαλά, πέφτει κουμπουριά…» Then, the sound of shuffling and a...
- Posted December 28, 2024
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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church New York City Celebrated Emerald 20th Annual Stewardship & Mistletoe Galas
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church New York City held its Emerald 20th Annual Stewardship and Mistletoe Galas at the Harvard Club of New York City in Midtown Manhattan, returning celebrating an enormous 20th anniversary. The vibrant event, hosted by the Annunciation...
- Posted December 28, 2024
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Greek Singer Alkyone Takes Flight on Her First US Tour
by Marie Lolis This past fall, up-and-coming Greek singer-songwriter and musician Alkyone took audiences along for an ethereal journey during her U.S. debut tour Dream Whispers, sharing a tapestry of myths and folklore through her music. Performing...
- Posted December 28, 2024
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Theos Estiatorio, Fort Lauderdale’s premier destination for authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine
Founded by Theo and Grace, Theos Estiatorio brings the vibrant flavors of Greece to South Florida, offering a menu inspired by traditional recipes and crafted with the finest ingredients, including olive oil sourced directly from Theo’s family village in...
- Posted December 28, 2024
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Living the Sweet Life at Omonia Cafe — Meet Pastry Chef Peter Arvanitis
by Marie Lolis After wiping the foggy glass to ensure customers could see the pastries at his father’s cafe as a child, the now 21-year-old Peter Arvanitis can show off his own pastries as pastry chef at...
- Posted December 28, 2024
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The Chestnut Man
(Christmas Night, 1950) By Jim Terezakis Cold and misty, bright white snowflakes, crowns, symphonies of car horns, December 24th brought its usual confusion of bustling throngs to Rockefeller Center. Children’s choir sang their traditional carols while their...
- Posted December 28, 2024
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New Anthology Brings Contemporary Greek Fiction to English-Speaking Audiences
MNEMOSYNI’S MUSINGS… You’ve heard of Mnemosyni, the Greek goddess of memory. Mythology buffs will know that she’s also the goddess of storytelling—and mother of the Muses! So, it’s only fitting to name a literary column in her...
- Posted December 28, 2024
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George Marcus, Greek-American Philanthropist & Entrepreneur
by Elena Kefalogianni George Marcus, originally named George Moutsanas, was born in Evia, Greece, and moved to the U.S. at the age of five. Adjusting to life in San Francisco was challenging, as he initially spoke only...
- Posted October 23, 2024
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“New Shoes!” American postwar humanitarianism in the papers of Anna Howell Hayward (1908–2001)
by Ilias Chrissochoidis* The caption to the above photograph from 1946 could serve as the cry of rural Greece at the end of WWII. Collapsed infrastructure, thousands of burned villages with hundred thousand inhabitants reduced to primitive...
- Posted October 23, 2024
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ΘΕΙΑ ΦΩΤΩ (AUNT PHOTO) AND HER OXI
“What you have to know, now that you are entering the family,” my great-grandmother told my wife, upon meeting her for the first time, “is that the women of our clan are strong. They are made of...
- Posted October 23, 2024
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Demi Lovato finds her inner ‘Child Star’ voice with new Hulu documentary
by Markos Papadatos Global pop star Demi Lovato chatted with Markos Papadatos about her new documentary film “Child Star,” shared her career-defining moments, and offered advice for young and aspiring artists and storytellers. Track and field legend...
- Posted October 23, 2024
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Irene Sarri: an invaluable asset in NYC’s real estate environment
by Pandora Spelios Dynamic, dependable, and highly professional, Irene Sarri has followed her passion into real estate. Her international exposure and extensive educational background are complemented by her strong business acumen and intimate knowledge of New York...
- Posted October 23, 2024
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Hellenic Film Society Closes Out a Successful Run of NY Greek Film Expo 2024
The curtain came down on Sunday on the Hellenic Film Society’s New York Greek Film Expo 2024, after an 11-day run of 13 screenings of nine of the latest and best films from Greece. The Audience Award...
- Posted October 23, 2024
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Ousyra Wines from Syros now on The World Map
The Scottish producer who started his winery seven years ago in Chroussa talks to NEO By Kelly Fanarioti In Chroussa, a beautiful village full of neoclassical houses dating back to the 19th century, and eight-and-a-half kilometers from...
- Posted October 23, 2024
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“Landmark Year” as PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation Awards Record-Level 56 Scholarships at Sold-Out Gala
by Maria A. Karamitsos CHICAGO—The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation celebrated a milestone year, as it awarded a record-level 56 scholarships (49 one-time scholarships and 7 repeated Renaissance scholarships) worth $350,000—the most in its history—at its sold-out annual Awards...
- Posted October 23, 2024
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Calamos Investments Extends Multi-Year Partnership with Chicago Bulls and Newly Launched Chicago Sports Network
Calamos Investments is proud to announce a multi-year extension of its premier partnership with the Chicago Bulls. Calamos has also signed on as a sponsor of the newly launched Chicago Sports Network (CHSN), the exclusive broadcaster and...
- Posted October 23, 2024
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“La Parisienne” Goes to the Opera: Maria Callas as Priestess
by Ilias Chrissochoidis* “La Parisienne” is one the most compelling images we have from Minoan Crete (1400–1300 BC). Part of a larger fresco depicting a ceremonial procession, it was discovered in the palace of Knossos by Arthur...
- Posted July 11, 2024
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Over 40 US Policymakers Commemorate the 50th Dark Anniversary of the Turkish invasion in Cyprus at 39th Annual PSEKA Conference
Many of the most influential foreign policymakers in the United States Congress from both parties and from the Biden Administration, along with Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos participated in the 39th Annual PSEKA Cyprus Conference in Washington, DC June 11-13, 2024. Over...
- Posted July 11, 2024
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Music Unites! How the Kyrenia Opera Forges a Musical Connection Between the US and Cyprus
by Marie Lolis From New York to Cyprus, the Kyrenia Opera has bridged together artists and audiences through the power of music performance and education to these countries and beyond. Under the baton of general director Constantinos...
- Posted July 11, 2024