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Dance me to the end of Greece 1... Foreign Tourists in Greece: Performance at the Benaki Museum

The Benaki Museum presents the show in the Piraeus Street building “Dance me to the end of Greece 1…Foreign Tourists in Greece” which will last from 17/02/2012 until 18/02/2012.

This is the first stage presentation of travel texts signed by famous travelers of the 19th and 20th centuries.

The actors of the show participate in a storytelling forum, representation and song through poems by Byron and Satovriandos set to music, while they animate the testimonies of famous travelers such as Hans Christian Andersen, Gustave Flaubert, but also the younger Jacques Lacarriere and Henry Miller.

Direction: Spanou Sunday
Sets-Costumes: Apostolos Vettas- Olympia Sideridou-Martha Fokas
Music: Kostas Bombolos
Photos: Manolis Papadakis
Actors: Eleni Efthymiou, Frosso Zagoreou, Themis Mitropoulos, Antonis Gritsis
Piano: Emilios Politis

As part of the performance, the audience will have the opportunity to navigate the original multimedia application entitled ¨Athens through the eyes of the Tourists: 1719th century”, production of the Benaki Museum, which attempts to reconstruct the portrait of the city in that period, through from 500 works of the Collection of Paintings, Engravings and Drawings, several illustrated editions of the Museum Library, as well as selected texts of various travelers who visited it.

There will be two shows specifically for schools (large Primary classes, Middle School and High School):
Wednesday 15 February, 11.00
Wednesday 29 February, 11.00 18/02/2012.

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Carmen Souza live at the Half Note Jazz Club

Half Note Jazz Club presents The Great Carmen Souza, a now recognized presence on the world stage, from Wednesday
15 February and for 5 total appearances.

Carmen Souza from Cape Verde, is undeniably a distinct musical presence placed artistically at the "meeting" point of the traditional music of Cabo Verde and world Jazz. Raised in a Creole environment, discovered "Sodade" from a very young age, of the feeling of anticipation and nostalgia for someone or something missing that generations of sailor children carry within them, like her! She started singing in a Gospel choir at a young age and was influenced by musicians such as Luis Morais but also Nina Simone or Billie Holiday.

Portugal's leading bass player Theo Pas'cal, Carmen's producer and mentor who discovered her exuberant talent, it pushed her to listen a lot to the top jazz of Bill Evans, of Hancock, of Miles or Horace Silver and this will play a role in her musical career. Her first record work the 2005 was a huge success, with very interesting material in Creole dialect where the traditional rhythms of Cabo Verde and the mornas, are combined with modern jazz forms and give a completely different dimension to the music of Akrotiri. In the same year, adored by the international press, it will be played at the famous Womad Festival in England and then at all the Festivals in the world. Two more very successful records followed, "Verdade" and "Protegid" which will also be nominated for best world music album 2010.

Souza is now a great voice and force in world music, who has a huge appeal and demand in all the jazz scenes of the world and comes with her quartet to excite us too…

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Made in Britain: Exhibition from the collection of the British Council 1980-2010 at the Benaki Museum

The Benaki Museumpresents the report«Made in Britain» with works from the collection of the BritishCouncil 1980-2010. The exhibition will last from15 February until 22 Apriland theinaugurationwill be held on14 February on 20.00 at night.
TheBritish Council it has one of the most comprehensive collections of contemporary British art in the world. Today in his collection it counts 8500 pieces from more than 1650 British artists.
In the exhibition co-organized byBenaki MuseumandBritish Council, you can get in touch with some of the most beautiful works in this collection, in an exhibition that will span the decades 1980-2010.
The report includes approx 150 works by a wide range of artists, among whomοι Keith Arnatt, Helen Chadwick, Peter Doig, Gilbert & George, Damien Hirst, Sarah Lucas, Mark Titchner, Cornelia Parkerand Mark Wallinger.
This meeting of artists so diverse illustrates the breadth and diversity of British art throughout this period. This is a unique opportunity for art lovers who wish to experience up close the creative journey of some of the most prolific contemporary British artists of the last thirty years.
Within this time period covered by the report, the role of art in British society has undergone enormous changes. From Gilbert's Intellectual Depression & George (1980) up to Gary Hume's Sister Troop (2009) the exhibition narrates how art has mapped and recorded these changes – being at the forefront of social change itself.
The last thirty years, modern art has arguably turned its attention to more social issues of British society. This shift in interest in social issues can be partly explained by the arrival of a new, of an enterprising and ambitious generation of artists at the beginning of their decade 1990. These artists are known collectively as YBAs (Young British Artists) and to them belong names like the aforementioned Damien Hirst and Sarah Lucas, but also Michael Landy and Jake and Dinos Chapman.
Other factors such as the establishment of the Turner Prize the 1984 (the first award established for young contemporary artists in the UK) or the opening of the Tate Modern the 2000, the abolition of the ticket to public galleries and museums 2001, have all contributed to bringing contemporary art closer to a much larger audience – and often to an audience that has no previous experience or knowledge of the visual arts.
During the exhibition there will be educational programs and many events that will start from the opening of the exhibition, at 14 February with the speech of the British artist Mark Titchner.
THEMark Titchner, who has been described as one of the most charismatic British artists of our time, he will come to Greece especially on the occasion of the exhibition at the Benaki Museum and will talk about his work, which he describes as "a dialogue in how each receives thoughts and ideas".
THEMark Titchner was nominated for the Turner Prize in 2006 for his personal exhibition in which he dealt with the tensions between various belief systems, from religion and politics to philosophy and science. As part of the Made in Britain exhibition at the Benaki Museum, his work The Future Demands your Participation is presented.
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THEATER : A letter to a child

With Zeta Doukas at the Avlaia theater in Thessaloniki

TheTheater AvlaiainThessalonicapresents her workMaros Bourdakou «A letter to a child »based on best sellerofOriana Fallaci«A letter to a child who was never born». In the show that will be presented by17 FebruarystarringZeta Douka.
For the first time on stage a book that moved the world from Europe to the United States, from the Middle East to Latin America, from China to Japan, from India to Iran and Bangladesh, wherever it traveled this novel shocked and was recognized as a masterpiece.
An explosive document that shocks the consciences of men and women around the world with its raw realism.
A woman's voice is heard – a single woman with a child in her womb. This woman has no name, nor does it reveal her social status. Besides, it doesn't make sense. This woman could be any woman. How is she treated by those around her?. From the child's father, her parents, her employer. How can a woman feel when she wants to give birth to a child and no one else wants it. Even the child himself.
If the baby that is still in the womb and understood all that is happening, could speak, what would he say;
He would choose this to be born;
However what remains is not a position, positive or negative towards abortion but a renewed self-awareness, through which the search for the true meaning of life and existence is diffused.
The monologue becomes almost a confession. The child's father, the girlfriend, the doctor, the modern doctor, the work boss and the parents. All witness a symbolic trial in which the sentence is decided, which confirms that the woman is always guilty. Is;
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Culturegraph: Mapping and combining art forms in the Hub

An original speciescultural eventspresented to multipurpose HUB (Gas pedal, Alcmenis 5) theSaturday, February 18.The first "trip" from a series of multi-thematic events called CULTUREGRAPH, a term that includes "mapping" but also the combination of the main art forms, it already has a common destination and is just getting started.
An interactive relationship between audience, artists but also of the very arts they represent is created under the organization of the polymorphic and cultural CULTUREGRAPHI event... where everyone becomes a part and experiences, at one's own will, the cultural events presented in a common space. It is sensitized, participates, he has fun and above all he is entertained…
The event of February 18 is structured as follows.
MUSICAL PART
1. Live Dj set by: MARSHEΑUX
After three very successful albums that received rave reviews from the Greek and foreign press, the highly successful Greek electro-pop "duo" is in the stage of recording and selecting the songs that will be on their fourth album. The most successful Greek electro-pop band abroad returns for a dj set after a year's absence and promises "crazy" fun and intense musical emotions.
2. Dj set by: CHRISTOS MILIOS (fresh and yellow)
CHRISTOS ANGELOPOULOS (reloaded parties, Indieground radio)
Immediately after Marsheaux's dj set, the decks of the HUB are taken over by two of the most popular indie DJs in the city, Christos Milios and Christos Angelopoulos, in an indie-electro back to back party until the morning!
ART GALLERY (Dionysis Proios Rallatos, Elli Griva, Natassa Georgopoulou)
In a specially designed space, the works of three distinguished Greek artists are presented. The particular and personal expressionist approach of Elli Griva's works, the "magnetic interactive moments" of Dionysis Proios Rallatos (D.P.R.) and the artistic design aesthetics of Natassa Georgopoulos are combined in an effort to highlight the talent and inspiration of contemporary Greek artists.
THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE (-10)
First presentation of the theatrical performance "-10" (directing: Nikos Christidis, interpret:Athena Karagioti, Flavia Sgoifo, Nikos Christidis, text: Athena Karagioti, Flavia Sgoifo, Nikos Christidis, choreographies: Mando Gika, duration 60')
Description: The collision of two completely different worlds in the dressing room of the green monkey. The seemingly healthy side of life against the seemingly comfortable filth of a strip club. Torturous confessions, fragile dreams, memories that awaken….and the drawer opens….BAM!
Program
The doors open at 20:00
Theater '-10' 21:00-22:00
MARSHEΑUX 22:15- 00:45
Melios- Angelopoulos 1:00- 5:00
HUB- ALKMINIS 5, LOWER PETRALONA, TEL. 2103411009
Entrance fee: 9 euro
Tel. Communication 213- 0222473

THEATER
MINUS TEN ( – 10)

We are in miami and specifically at the green monkey strip club!The main heroines are Aby and Irina,dancers who each for their own reasons have chosen or joined this club. Stuck in their lives and in their comfortable filth every night amid drinks and cigarettes they confess to each other in their dressing room the torturous perhaps and….their hideous truths. One seemingly ordinary night, however, Bob visits them,reporter from the local newspaper who collects data for his article based on the lives of such women. Bob representing the system, the healthy side of life and the simple everyday life through the interview process shows the girls the other side..makes them crack, to confess and the drawer containing two weapons is opened…bam…a dream intervenes…what was the end of all this?…;
If you can stand it look through the keyhole of the green monkey…..from 0 at -10….everything is allowed…
In the three roles we find Athina Karagioti(In order to) who studied at RADA has been involved in the London stage adaptation of the bug as well as numerous short films,Irina is played by Flavia Sgoifos, who comes from the drama school of Mary Vogiatzi-Tragka and participated in the successful theater performance DESTE TES as well as in popular TV series.
In the role of Bob is Nikos Christidis, who has participated in several theater and television productions. He is also the director of the show, a graduate with an acting and directing scholarship from the Empire State College of New York. The idea for this show was born and realized by the three of them on the occasion of their participation in the festival..
Duration
έργου¨60′
Distribution
Aby Athena Karagioti
Irina Flavia Sgoifo
Bob Nikos Christidis
Text by Athena Karagiotis, Flavia Sgoifo, Nikos Christidis
Directed by Nikos Christidis
Music
edited by Athena Karagiotis
Choreographies by Manto Ghika

 
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Wednesdays with Cinema at the Michalis Kakogiannis Foundation: Anti – Tribute to Saint Valentine

The BMIin its context general offerof to her moviegoers of Athenswith the cooperation and support of the independent distribution company of selected films New Star and Velissarios Kossyvakis, has established an informal Film Club, every Wednesday at 21:30, with free entry, in his Cinema.
On Wednesdays with IMC Cinema, they have a place and films by established and new creators are screened, films that speak a unique cinematic language with the mark of each creator evident, films that have contributed to the special image and development of that cinema that captures the different,  opens up horizons, entertains and at the same time focuses on people and situations, relationships and events of wider interest.
February 2012 Anti – Tribute to Saint Valentine
Away from pink balloons, cards with hearts and bouquets the cities continue indifferently on their course. Cities divided in two, cities wild dark and haunted like the lives of their people, who seek and experience the obsessions of love, the contact, the brief flame of human life, and in the hope of happiness they form their own moral codes. Next to the pink happy ones, sweet pictures, they also project wild images in earthy colors, in sepia and black and white that reveal the secrets, the passions,  the pursuits of people in the eternal pursuit of happiness…
In February, in the month that usually celebrates a saint of lovers, the IMC has chosen and presents films about love that are unconventional, separate, away from hagiographies, even if some of them are dominated by angels, in a instead- tribute to Saint Valentine. Because life has many aspects as well as desires.
In addition and… suddenly, music is playing!
Young people, but also already established,  notable musicians and music students occupy the foyer of the Michalis Kakogiannis Foundation and introduce themselves to the public through small concerts with various types of music. Through this cycle of events they find a platform for expression and present musical prologues for the film screenings of “Wednesdays with Cinema at IMC”,  about half an hour before the start of each screening with free entry for all.
In this context, on Wednesday 22nd and Wednesday 29 February 2012, the audience will have the opportunity to come into contact with musical works of the U. Kotzia, X. Samaras and N. Jiajiu, as well as recent compositions inspired by the film ta “Wings of love” of N. Mavraki, A. Mouzaki and G. Badass.
The works are interpreted by A. Tzigiannis (piano), A. Chaniotis (violin), N. Nikolopoulos (flute), P. Sioras (clarinet), M. Stellius (mandolin).
The Schedule of the next screenings
•Wednesday 8 February 2012, at 21:30
 Snake of June (Snake of June)
Direction:  Rokugatsu no Hebi (Japan, 2002) Thriller
 (not suitable for minors)
•Wednesday 16 February 2012, at 21:30
Bad Guy BAD GUY
Direction:  Kim Ki Duk (Korea, 2001), Drama
 (not suitable for minors)
•Wednesday 22 February 2012, at 21:30
Antares -( A study of Love)
Direction: Gotz Spielmann, (Austria, 2004) Social Drama
Music is echoing…
•Wednesday 29 February 2012, at 21:30
Wings of Desire (The wings of Eros),
Direction:  Wim Wenders (Germany, 1987)  Fantasy, Dramatic, Romance
 Music is echoing…
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3rd World Magic Festival at the Badminton Theatre

The Badminton Theater presents the spectacular 3rd World Magic Festival, whose theme this year is comedy,
Is the motto of the 16th Spare Parts Bazaar 8 until 12 February 2012.
So impressive, so incredible now and of such "mathematical" precision that they reach the limits of science. But it is everything, what better does the art of modern magic have to offer and indeed from its most iconic representatives. The fact that the top six wizards and magicians in the world right now, they share the same stage for a few days - something that rarely happens- makes the 3rd International Festival of Magic a completely unique experience.
Just as unique is the way each of the "provocateurs of the real" who will occupy the stage of the Badminton Theater, will attempt to reach their limits, or even beyond them, our senses and take us to the most fascinating regions of consciousness, where you will question - and revise- what is ultimately real and what is imaginary. Having his own personal style and "specialty", each member of this special Dream Team will hold your breath as they do in the world's greatest theaters and music halls. But the magic doesn't stop there...
Humor and many surprises for the audience create a unique performance that captivates people of all ages. Theatrical effects and elements of stand up comedy and pantomime make the 3rd International Festival of Magic what many call A Lifetime Experience. An experience that will remain etched in your memory. And in your imagination.
One by one...
Jeff Hobson
The host of the 3rd International Festival of Magic (but also of the 1st!) he is also one of the most sought-after magician-comedians of our time. The original and clever combination of comedy and magic that makes it so special, has made his agenda the most expensive place to book even the most aspiring theater or music hall some of his dates. His library faces a similar problem of space as he has won countless awards for his skills most recently Best Comedy Magic from the World Association of Magic Awards and Best Magic Review from the World Magic Awards for his role as star and producer of the legendary Carnival of Wonders presented at the Reno Hilton Hotel and Casino in Reno, in Nevada. His television appearances include HBO, Showtime’s Comedy Club Network, Fox Family’s Masters of Illusion, NBC's World's Greatest Magic as well as the Magic Comedy Strip, a show he ran for 16 weeks on English television.
Michael Giles
Let your senses marvel at the Magic of one of America's most famous magicians, by Michael Giles, as it will take your imagination to the most forbidden depths. Immerse yourself in a celebration of fantasy and myth, as much as Michael Giles, the fastest and most charismatic magician of our time, presents a combination of intricate magic and spectacular illusions, something you've never seen before. Michael Giles reinvents himself by drawing on his amazing career, from his travels and from his mysticism, which lead him to his newest and most exciting endeavor.
Arcadia
Spanish born Arkadio is an accomplished artist in the field of magic and illusionism, with more than fifteen years of experience, and participation in international competitions and many festivals. His keen skill in the art of juggling has earned him countless nationals, but also international awards. If you want to watch a high impact spectacle with visual effects, intoxicating beauty, pigeons, parrots, papers, apparitions… set yourself free to follow the rhythm dictated by Arkadio's magic.
Michael Holly
Michael Holly has long been a crowd favorite, both in Las Vegas, as in the rest of the world. One reason is…he's funny! What more could anyone ask for, when he invites him to his house…and laughs. Action and reaction, yin and yang, automatically and de facto. We need to say more;  Okay, we will say! With the motto of Oscar Wilde "Life is too important to be taken seriously", Michael makes sure to present his amazing tricks with lots of humor and audience participation. Friendly, resourceful, the perfect partner, uses chains, bowling balls, musical instruments and presents a magical, but also a hilarious program.
David Kaplan
Phantasmagoria, music, juggling and deadpan comedy collide in Kaplan's variety show. Inspired by Keaton's jokes, Sellers, Victor Borge, the Smothers Brothers and the illustrious Wile E. Coyote, including, "The Great" David Kaplan welcomes viewers, big and small, to a fan, strange world that they will never forget.
Perhaps Kaplan's most impressive feat is walking out of the show physically intact. As his world seems to be falling apart, he manages to tame a rogue bowling ball, to juggle furniture, to juggle and play tunes with a balloon, a plastic pump and his grandfather's ukulele, much to the delight of the enthralled audience.
Glenn Singer
The man is a laughing stock. Never before, in human history, saying something like that, could not be so honorable - and true -, as in the case of Glenn Singer, of the man who (απ)showed, that magic, it can also be hilarious. Also known as el Gleno Grande, Glenn is all about visual comedy and illusionism, that Dali for surrealism. We need to say something else; A, Yes. That, here and above 20 years, his shows travel all over the world (on all five continents), in venues such as Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas or Universal Studios in Hollywood, that they also have elements of Circolan tradition, addressed, equally, at all ages and that is distinguished, for the way he makes the audience participate and have a magical time. That's not the point;
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