All posts by NEO Magazine
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HANAC Honors Harry Giannoulis at 41st Annual GalaHarry E. Giannoulis, President of The Parkside Group, a renown strategic communications and public affairs firm, received the “Man of the Year” Award at HANAC’s (Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee) 41st annual HANAC gala that took place...
- Posted November 14, 2013
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ANEMόESSA: New Album by Vakia StavrouVakia Stavrou, a singer and songwriter born in Cyprus and based in Paris, ex Sony Artist, who has performed in various venues across Europe, has released a new CD, “ANEMόΕSSA”, with 12 original songs of hers in...
- Posted November 14, 2013
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Mike Pantelides Wins Annapolis Mayoral RaceIt took election officials more than 24 hours reviewing and counting absentee and provisional ballots, but at the end Republican newcomer Mike Pantelides was proclaimed winner of the Annapolis, MD, mayoral election, defeating incumbent Mayor Josh Cohen...
- Posted November 14, 2013
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Ionian Village Reflectionby Eleni Sabracos Take a moment and imagine a place free of judgment, a place where it doesn’t matter what you are wearing, how much money you have, what school you go to, who your parents are,...
- Posted November 14, 2013
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AHEPA’s Gold Coast Chapter Hosts Supreme President and Preps for Annual Christmas Galaby Eleni Kostopoulos As the cold weather approaches, the anticipation for the holiday season grows, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a festive soiree. AHEPA’s District 6 Gold Coast Chapter No. 456 is...
- Posted November 14, 2013
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Bobby Geroulanos Donates $1 Million to Greek School of PlatoOctober 28 was another historic day for the Greek community and the Greek School of Plato, in Brooklyn, New York. Not only did the school come together in honor of the heroism exhibited in that fateful morning...
- Posted November 14, 2013
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TV Talk Shows Series on Orthodox ChristianityDiscovering Orthodox Christianity, a 26-part series of talk shows and Bible Studies produced by Greek Orthodox Telecommunications (GOTelecom) and designed to educate viewers about the basic teachings of Orthodoxy, was made possible with a $270,000 grant from...
- Posted November 14, 2013
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Eleni Traganas Receives Inaugural Dino Anagnost AwardThe Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York has honored acclaimed Pianist Eleni Traganas with the first Maestro Dino Anagnost Award. Ms. Traganas, who served as the Cathedral’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence during the 2012-2013 season, was...
- Posted November 14, 2013
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David Cicilline (D-RI-01)District: Rhode Island’s 1st, which includes Bristol County, Newport County, and Providence County. Committee/Leadership Assignments: Foreign Affairs (Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa; and Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations) Contact:...
- Posted November 13, 2013
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Xen Sams: Greek America’s Wonder Womanby Eleni Kostopoulos Her flawless features will surely capture your attention, but Xen Sams is more than just a pretty face. The Greek-Canadian-American actress is a business-savvy beauty who has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theater,...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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Cyprus Federation Testimonial Dinner to Benefit the Island’s Children in NeedMichael & Mary Jaharis, who along with George David, were the honorees at the Cyprus Federation of America’s 2013 Testimonial Dinner, held recently in New York, pledged an additional $200,000 to the Cyprus Children Fund, citing and...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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Presenting West Coast’s Primary Greek Event: Hellenic Charity Ball 2013 by the Elios FoundationThe Elios Charitable Foundation announced the program and honorees for the highly anticipated 9th Hellenic Charity Ball, to be held on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Westin St. Francis on Union Square (335 Powell Street, San Francisco)....
- Posted October 10, 2013
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HANAC to Host 41st Annual Galaby Eleni Kostopoulos The Hellenic American Action Committee (HANAC), a multifaceted social services organization, is hosting its much awaited annual gala on Friday, October 25 at the The Mandarin Oriental in New York City. Anywhere between 300...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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Mozart performances highlight Greek talent in Tulsa, OklahomaThessaloniki-born soprano Eleni Calenos stars and Athens-born conductor Kostis Protopapas leads a production of Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” presented October 18 and 20 by Tulsa Opera. Calenos graduated from the Municipal Conservatory of Thessaloniki and moved...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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Johns Hopkins University Inaugurates New Program for Bright Greek StudentsCTY Greece, a new partnership designed to challenge and engage bright, pre-college students from Greece, was lauded as an incubator of ideas and innovation that provides real hope for the future at a celebration of the program...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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Leadership 100 to Hold Annual Conference in Naples, FLThe Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund will mark its 30th Anniversary at its 23rd Annual Conference, February 13-16, 2014 at The Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida, according to Charles H. Cotros, Chairman. Since its beginnings in 1984...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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How Zach Galifianakis whipped Justin Bieber but then slimed himselfZach Galifianakis doesn’t suffer fools gladly. When Justin Bieber came on Galifianakis’ spoof interview web show Between the Ferns, Galifianakis typically held nothing back: “It’s really exciting to talk to you; especially in the middle of your...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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Designs Dazzle on the Runway at Greek American Fashion Weekby Eleni Kostopoulos The chic, all-white decor at New York City’s Studio450 provided an ideal backdrop for the aesthetic Spring/Summer 2014 collections showcased at Greek American Fashion Week’s Runway Event this past September. The second annual show-...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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AKTINA FM Presents Lavrentis Machairitsas in ConcertOn Thursday, November 7th AKTINA Productions Inc. concludes its cycle of celebrating 20 years of broadcasting with a concert featuring Lavrentis Machairitsas, Greece’s leading singer/songwriter, in his debut performance in the U.S. The event will take place...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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Sculptor Nikos Floros Exhibits at the “Tsaritsyno” in MoscowFrom September 5th 2013 through March 2, 2014, art lovers in Moscow will have the opportunity to travel to the surrealist world of the artist Nikos Floros and be as captivated by his incredibly original creations as...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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Argiro Barbarigou Showcases Greek Cuisine in the USby Dina Pinos When Mickey Mouse and his beloved Minnie replaced their traditional polka-dotted outfits and dressed as Greek tsoliades donning the famous, traditional Greek pleated foustanella, this past May at the Disney California Adventure Park in...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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GRACE MENG (D-NY-06)GRACE MENG (D-NY-06) District: New York’s 6th which includes parts of Flushing, Forest Hill, Middle Village, Kew Gardens, Bayside, Murray Hill etc. Committee/Leadership Assignments: House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, House Small...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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Third Annual Washington Oxi Day CelebrationModern history’s most consequential, yet forgotten, David vs. Goliath story — Greece’s role in the defeat of Adolph Hitler and preservation of freedom and democracy during WWII— will be celebrated in Washington on October 24th and 25th...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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Greek education in AmericaMy father Constantine was a mainstay of Greek education in America by serving as a principal of parochial schools in Montreal, Chicago and New York spanning nearly four decades of service. Recently I visited Chicago and roamed...
- Posted October 10, 2013
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Google’s Brent Callinicos: is all businessby Cindy Klimek As the company’s VP, Treasurer and Chief Accountant, with a multitude of employees under him and billions of dollars to manage, Callinicos has definitely achieved his boyhood dream of businessman success. The odyssey of...
- Posted September 7, 2013
