All posts by NEO Magazine
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John Calamos, Sr. Honored by Pan Arcadian Federation of AmericaJohn Calamos, Sr., was honored by the Pan Arcadian Federation of America. Their highest award was conveyed at the group’s 73rd National Convention, organized this year by the Midwest District. The Pan Arcadian Federation of America (PFA)...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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The Orthodox Initiative at the Refugee Camps in Jordanby Wafa Goussous* A request from Patriarch Theophilos III, Patriarch of the Holy city Jerusalem all Palestine and Jordan was sent to us from Jerusalem expressing his wish to visit the Syrian refugees at the borders, Albadia...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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The National Hellenic Student Association’s Biannual ConventionThe National Hellenic Student Association (NHSA) of North America, Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, hosted their biannual convention in Boston this past November. NHSA succeeded in uniting over 150 students and young professionals from across the U.S.,...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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Architect Saky Yakas Honored at HANAC Annual Galaby Cindy Klimek The Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee (HANAC) honored architect Saky Yakas, AIA, at its 44th annual gala at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in New York City. Approximately 400 guests, including Vassilis Philippou, the Consul...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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FAITH Endowment Announces Summer 2017 Travel Grants to Ionian VillageFor the tenth consecutive year, FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism will award full and partial financial aid travel grants to qualifying campers participating in the 2017 Ionian Village summer camp program. “FAITH Travel Grants to...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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Babis Tsertos Revived The Great Rembetika Songs in a Captivating New York City ConcertGreek legendary singer Babis Tsertos and his band revived the Great Rembetika of Greece (Greek blues) before a full house of guests this past November at the Kaye Playhouse theater in Manhattan during a captivating performance from...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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“Cinematic Plateau”: Film Scores by Tasso ZapantiIn celebration of Black History month 2016, Tasso Zapanti released his score to the film ‘PROUD”. The movie, released in 2004 and starring Ossie Davis, Stephen Rea and Aidan Quinn, was written and directed by Mary Pat...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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“Ela Sto Trapezi Na Fame”: The Community Table & Charitable Faith at Aghia Paraskeviby Chris Salboudis A league of volunteers gather to help the homeless throughout the chilly winter months. Father Louis Nicholas, Gus Constantine, and Homeless Ministry Leaders Demetra Doscas and Anastasia Geotes of Aghia Paraskevi lead a group...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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“Snob Duck” handmade soaps from Tripolis conquer the world!Vasilis Douros talks to NEO Magazine about starting a soap company in Greece and making it a runaway success in the middle of a financial crisis by Kelly Fanarioti When successful people get asked how they accomplished...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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Aghia Sophia: Times, Templates & Foundations from Byzantium to Present Dayby Chris Salboudis EMBCA’s Lou Katsos and John Fotiadis organized an amazing panel discussion entitled “Aghia Sophia: It’s History, Architecture and Cultural Contributions” at the 3 West Club in New York City on December 13th. The discussions...
- Posted December 30, 2016
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Election 2016: The Greek-American Angleby Endy Zemenides* As the 2016 Presidential campaign season kicked off, Greek-Americans active in politics dreamed of impacting this election the way it affected the one in 2008. During that open seat election: the community divided its...
- Posted October 27, 2016
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Setting the Bar High with Legal Eagle Trailblazer Judge Helen Voutsinasby Athena Efter As a Greek-American woman and contributing writer, it was very inspiring to be given the opportunity through NEO Magazine to interview the Honorable Helen Voutsinas, the only Greek-American woman to rise to the position...
- Posted October 27, 2016
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George S. Tsandikos, New Vice President of the Archdiocesan CouncilGeorge S. Tsandikos is the new Vice President of the Archdiocesan Council of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America succeeding the late Michael Jaharis who served in this position for 16 years. During the fall meeting of...
- Posted October 27, 2016
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Workshop brand handcrafted shoes made in Greece that have conquered the worldHow three young people achieved success in the middle of a crisis after Workshop By Kelly Fanarioti The handcrafted shoes called The Workshop that have conquered Europe, America and Australia in only their third year on the...
- Posted October 27, 2016
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The Asia Minor Catastrophe as Case Study in Management and Leadershipby Dora Vakirtzi* The Institute on Social Dynamics, an Athens based think tank, organized a conference on October 2nd at Estia Neas Smyrnis, titled “Asia Minor Catastrophe as Case Study in Management, Leadership, Crisis Management and HR”....
- Posted October 27, 2016
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When Men of Power Use it to Get what They Want with Women…by Marcia Haddad-Ikonomopoulos Having just returned from a seventeen day visit to Greece, during this contentious political season in the United States, and having the opportunity to hear the opinions of my friends who live in Greece,...
- Posted October 27, 2016
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New Iraq a Ray of Hope (that didn’t come) for Greek AssyriansI did this story about 10 years ago. Today Mosul is again on the forefront of international news. Yet, the international community hasn’t done much for the Assyrians and neither Greece has actively supported the legitimate claims...
- Posted October 27, 2016
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Raising Funds and Awareness for Thassos Islandby Stella Mandehou* In the early morning hours of September 11, 2016 a dry thunderstorm caused 4 wild fires on the island of North Aegean, Thassos. In the span of a few hours, hundreds of lightning strikes...
- Posted October 27, 2016
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Concert Tribute to the Great Rembetika (Greek Blues) with Legendary Singer Babis Tsertos and OrchestraThe Great Rembetika songs which comprise the most representative aspects of Greek music will be revived in a most authentic manner on Friday, November 4, 2016, 8:30pm at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College on East 68th...
- Posted October 27, 2016
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Acoustic Greek Music Concert with Soprano Julie ZiavrasThe Hellenic Culture and Heritage Society of Lowell, MA in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts in Lowell present the acclaimed New York based Greek-American soprano Julie Ziavras in an “unplugged” acoustic concert program of Greek classic...
- Posted October 27, 2016
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Greek Americans in DC Vow to Continue the Struggle for Hellenic Issues; Christopher: “Dictator” Erdogan would not allow a viable solution in Cyprus!”by Athena Efter The 32nd annual Conference of the International Coordinating Committee – Justice for Cyprus (PSEKA) and the Coordinated Effort of Hellenes (CEH) – was held this past June in Washington, DC with the participation of...
- Posted September 13, 2016
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Lesbos Today: Why You Should GoBy Andreana Andreyev Psarros My mother was born in a small village call Petra on the island of Lesbos. She moved to the US when she got married and since then my family has visited her village...
- Posted September 13, 2016
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Vice President Biden Attends Blue Dream Gala Honoring Son Beau’s LegacyThe white tents evoking sailboats amid the deep blue sky and waters of the Mediterranean overflowed with love and family feeling during the 6th annual Blue Dream gala of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons Kimisis...
- Posted September 13, 2016
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The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation Holds Awards Ceremony Gala and Honors John S. KoudounisThe PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation honored its Founder, the late Chris P. Tomaras, at its annual Awards Ceremony and Gala at the Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. Over 500 guests attended the SOLD-OUT event, and were a testament to Mr. Tomaras’...
- Posted September 13, 2016
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AVRA estiatorio The Upscale Greek Eatery in New York opens 2nd Restaurant at Historic Madison Ave. LocationAvra Estiatorio, the upscale Greek seafood eatery located at 141 East 48th Street in Midtown, NY, opened a second location on the Upper East Side on September 9th, in the space that once housed the famous Copacabana...
- Posted September 13, 2016
