The Association of Greek National Guides is organizing a TREASURE HUNT on Sunday February 5,2012.
The event is under the aegis of The Municipality of Athens,GNTO, The Athens Tourism and Development Agency and Breathtaking Athens.The occasion is the International Day of Tourist Guides and the aim is to promote lesser known archaeological sites and museums of Athens.

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With great pleasure we inform you that hotel Electra Palace hotel in Plaka, the historic heart of Athens, created a wellness and beauty with excellent signature treatments of OliveTree Spa.

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Start: 02/04/2012 - 20:36

Kiters and sailors join forces to raise funds for 3 charities

Most of us think twice before leaving our warm houses on a cold February day. For others, it is the opportunity to jump into icy cold waters to raise funds and awareness for charity.

This is what a group of kiteboarders and sailors will do in a few weeks.

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Having carried out four years of research, the director and curator, Maria Iliou, and the historical consultant, Alexander Kitroeff present their work on Smyrna via previously unseen visual materials from archives from the US and Europe at Benaki Museum in Athens, Greece.

The historical documentary and exhibition have special importance not only because they present these previously unknown images of Smyrna but also because Iliou and Kitroeff bring a new perspective; a perspective that keeps its distance from both an excessive nationalistic narration of the tale, and from more recent attempts to conceal the tragic events of the disaster, thereby distorting the truth.

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Even though the cosmopolitan city of Smyrna was destroyed, through this work it continues to live on in some way. It continues to be an idea that has to do with cosmopolitanism, with joie de vivre and with disaster.   90 years after the disaster, this documentary and the photographic exhibition pay tribute to the world which was lost in 1922 while at the same time paying tribute to the discipline of history.   The documentary and photographic exhibition of the same name document the events using rare photographic and cinematographic materials selected from archives in the US and Europe.  For the first time unknown images of Smyrna from private collections such as those of Pierre De Gigord and the archives of the Library of Congress, the universities of Princeton and Harvard, Near East Relief, the Imperial War Museum, Pathe, the Albert Kahn Fondation and other foundations in Greece and abroad are being presented.   Don't miss the exhibition Smyrna:The distruction of the cosmopolitan city 1900-1922 in Athens, Greece.   Start date: 24 Jan 2012 End date: 26 Feb 2012 Venue: Benaki Museum
Main Building Koumpari Street& Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, 10674, Athens  Nearest Metro : Syntagma (Line 2 & 3)   Tel: +302103671000 Fax: +302103671063 E-mail: benaki@benaki.gr   Tickets:  Full admission : € 7
Temporary Exhibition: € 5   Reduced admission  Full admission : € 5  Temporary Exhibition : € 3   Opening Hours:  Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 9:00 - 17:00 Thursday: 9:00 - 24:00 Sunday: 9:00 - 15:00

 

Date:  Tue, 24/01/2012 - 13:40 - Sun, 26/02/2012 - 13:40

Works of great Russian Painters from Manege Collection will be hosted at  B & M Theocharakis Foundation in Athens, Greece from December 15th 2011 until March 11th 2012 . The Manege Gallery Collection is a unique museum ensemble in Russia. It is housed in the Central Exhibition Hall of the municipality of Saint Petersburg and reflects the artistic history of the city of Petrograd (1914-1924), Leningrad (1924-1991), Saint Petersburg (1991). 

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It consists of an intriguing collection of artworks reflecting the multiple sides and the variety of the events that marked the evolution of artistic production, from the 1920s till the early 21st century: from the Russian Avant-Garde in the beginning of the 20th century to the Socialist Realism, from the left-winged branches of the soviet art to the underground and from the artistic trends of Perestroika and post-Perestroika periods until today's artistic styles.   Artists featuring among others: Grinberg, Lapshin, Zagoshin, Timoshenko, Krimmer, Pakulin, Proshkin, Shuriga, Churilov, Rusakov, Petrovsky, Klementyeva   The exhibition is under the auspices of H.E., the Ambassador of the Russian Republic in Greece, Mr. Vladimir Chkhikvishvili.   Don't miss the exhibition Great Russian Painters 1920-2010 from Manege Collection in Athens, Greece.
  Start date: 15 Dec 2011 End date: 11 Mar 2012 Venue: B & M Theocharakis Foundation for the Fine Arts and Music   9, Vassilissis Sofias Avenue & 1, Merlin Street ,106 71 Athens Nearest Metro: Syntagma Station (Line 2 & 3)   T: (+30) 210-3611206  F: (+30) 210-3611349  E: info@theocharakis-foundation.gr   Tickets:
Admission: 6 €, 3 € (concessions)   Opening hours:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:00-18:00  Thursday, Friday: 10:00-20:00  Date:  Thu, 15/12/2011 - 13:35 - Sun, 11/03/2012 - 13:35

Educational Program for children aged 4-7 yrs
Every Sunday from January 29th until February 19th 2012, from 11:00 until 12:30 at Herakleidon Museum in Athens, Greece, Vasilia Vaxevani will be unfolding stories from all over the world, using the kamishibai* technique, precursor of Japanese comics. Together, the children will create their own "paper theater".

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In each 1,5 hour workshop, Vasilia will be narrating different stories using the kamishibai technique and then children: will create their own kamishibai cards in order to tell their stories will make their own box-kamishibai theater   will make-develop their characters Ages: Children aged 4-7 yrs   Duration: 1,5 hrs Time: 11:00 - 12:30   Total Program Duration: 4 Sundays, from 29-1-12 until 19-2-2012, with possibility of repetition since the stories vary. Last Sunday of every month, the workshop will be open to parents, who will create and present along with their children their own kamishibai narration.   Program conducted by: Vasilia Vaxevani-Storteller Organization: Lida Tsene-Communication spelialist, PhD   Start date: 29 Jan 2012 End date: 19 Feb 2012 Venue: Herakleidon Museum   16 Herakleidon Street, 11851, Athens Nearest Metro: Monasterion (Line 3) Nearest Rail: Thissio   Tel: +302103461981 Fax: +302103458225 E-mail: info@herakleidon-art.gr   Tickets:  Participation cost: 16 euros Date:  Sun, 29/01/2012 - 13:15 - Sun, 19/02/2012 - 13:15

The Herakleidon Museum in Athens,Greece, in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Athens, present an exhibition of works by the sculptor Ntina Anastasiadou titled "Mathematics and the Arts of Japan".

The exhibition comprises 60 sculptures, ceramic works and constructions inspired by the Culture of Japan.

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From 1980 to 1986 Ntina Anastasiadou studied sculpture, theory of art and bronze casting at the Athens School of Fine Arts (University of Athens), from where she graduated with distinction (10/10). She was a student of George Nikolaidis and Theodoros Papagiannis. In 1986 the Faculty Board of her department chose her to participate with some of her works in an international art festival in Ushimado, Okayama, Japan. She stayed there for a year and attended Japanese language lessons, calligraphy and sumi painting (sumi-e) under the historian and calligrapher Mitsuo Takaoki, and his wife Miki Takaoki, a painter. From 1988 to 1991, having been awarded a scholarship by the Japanese Ministry of Education (Monbusho), she attended courses in Japanese Art History (Japanese Buddhist Art) at the Faculty of Philosophy of the Kyoto University, under Professor Zenzo Shimizu. She believes that her relationship with the family of her teacher, Mitsuo Takaoki, dating from 1980 till today, has played a decisive role in her artistic course. In 1999 she was awarded for her work by the Greek Literary Association.   She has held eight (8) solo exhibitions in Greece and two (2) in Japan, and has taken part in several group exhibitions. In 2009 she exhibited her works at the Embassy of Japan on the occasion of the celebration of the 110th anniversary of Greek-Japanese friendship (Greece-Japan: 110 years of friendly ties). Some of her works are displayed at the Embassy of Japan in Athens, as well as in private and public collections in Japan, Greece, the United Arab Emirates and the U.S.A. She has given many lectures in Greece to promote the Japanese culture.   During the period of her exhibition, she will participate in educational programs for schools held at the Herakleidon Museum on "Mathematics and the Arts of Japan" (the title of her exhibition)   Don't miss the exhibition MATHEMATICS AND THE ARTS OF JAPAN in Athens,Greece.   Start date: 23 Jan 2012 End date: 22 Apr 2012 Venue: Herakleidon Museum   16 Herakleidon Street, 11851, Athens Nearest Metro: Monasterion (Line 3) Nearest Rail: Thissio   Tel: +302103461981 Fax: +302103458225 E-mail: info@herakleidon-art.gr   Tickets:  General admission: 6€ Students & over 65: 4€ Children up to 12: Free Groups: Upon appointment   Working Hours Friday: 13:00 - 21:00 Saturday: 11:00 - 19:00 Sunday: 11:00 - 19:00 Date:  Mon, 23/01/2012 - 13:10 - Sun, 22/04/2012 - 13:10

"The art of Sonia Delaunay"

Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979) was a Jewish-French artist who, with her husband Robert Delaunay and others, cofounded the Orphism art movement, noted for its use of strong colours and geometric shapes. Her work extends to painting, textile design and stage set design. She was the first living female artist to have a retrospective exhibition at the Louvre in 1964, and in 1975 was named an officer of the French Legion of Honor. Her work in modern design included the concepts of geometric abstraction, the integration of furniture, fabrics, wall coverings, and clothing.

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with Pascaline Bossu at Herakleidon Museum in Athens, Greece.   CYCLE C΄ from 28/1 until 18/2/2012:   DATES                 TIME Saturday 28/1     13:00-15:00 Saturday 4/2       13:00-15:00 Saturyday 11/2   13:00-15:00 Saturday 18/2     13:00-15:00    Start date: 28 Jan 2012 End date: 18 Feb 2012 Venue: Herakleidon Museum   16 Herakleidon Street, 11851, Athens Nearest Metro: Monasterion (Line 3) Nearest Rail: Thissio   Ms. Eleni Nomikou (Mon.-Fr. 9:00-13:00)  tel: 210 34 61 981 (ext. 201)  e-mail: enomikou@herakleidon-art.gr     Tickets:  Fee: 20 euros/2 hour lesson including materials Date:  Wed, 25/01/2012 - 12:55

Experience a romantic atmosphere at the historic Hotel Grande Bretagne and offer exclusive moments of relaxation and lavishness to your beloved ones.

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Start: 01/28/2012 - 00:12 End: 02/18/2012 - 00:12

with Pascaline Bossu at Herakleidon Museum in Athens, Greece.

CYCLE C΄ from 28/1 until 18/2/2012:

"The art of Sonia Delaunay"

Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979) was a Jewish-French artist who, with her husband Robert Delaunay and others, cofounded the Orphism art movement

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Start: 01/23/2012 - 00:36 End: 04/22/2012 - 00:36

The Herakleidon Museum in Athens,Greece, in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Athens, present an exhibition of works by the sculptor Ntina Anastasiadou titled "Mathematics and the Arts of Japan".

The exhibition comprises 60 sculptures, ceramic works and constructions inspired by the Culture of Japan.

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Start: 01/29/2012 - 00:17 End: 02/19/2012 - 00:17

Educational Program for children aged 4-7 yrs

Every Sunday from January 29th until February 19th 2012, from 11:00 until 12:30 at Herakleidon Museum in Athens, Greece, Vasilia Vaxevani will be unfolding stories from all over the world, using the kamishibai* technique, precursor of Japanese comics. Together, the children will create their own "paper theater".

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Start: 01/10/2012 - 00:54 End: 04/30/2012 - 00:54

Athens International Airport, in the framework of its cooperation with the Byzantine & Christian Museum, hosts at its premises a photo exhibition of the Museum's Permanent Exhibition from January 10th until April 30th, 2012.

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Kappatos Gallery in Athens, Greece organises and presents from Thursday January 26th until February 12th, 2012, for twelfth time since 1999, the annual contemporary art exhibition ROOMS2012, at St.George Lycabettus Hotel, Dexameni, Kolonaki.

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Start: 01/24/2012 - 22:44 End: 02/26/2012 - 22:44

Having carried out four years of research, the director and curator, Maria Iliou, and the historical consultant, Alexander Kitroeff present their work on Smyrna via previously unseen visual materials from archives from the US and Europe at Benaki Museum in Athens, Greece.

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For the Hilton Hotel Athens, Zoe Keramea will create new sculptures adapted to the lobby area, extending towards the Aethrion lounge and the Byzantino restaurant.

The sculptures will be accessible to the public 24 hours/day. 

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Start: 01/17/2012 - 00:25 End: 02/12/2012 - 00:25

The Art Foundation in Athens, Greece is pleased to present the annual exhibition Studios which opens on Tuesday, January 17th and will run until February 12th, 2012.

The exhibition presents a selection of works by recent graduates of the Athens School of Fine Arts and emphasizes on the artistic practices that are currently developed in Greece.

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Start: 01/26/2012 - 00:36

Thursday, January 26
7:30pm
Born in Athens, Greece, Michalis Sourvinos is a classical concert guitarist who performed as a soloist in multiple orchestras in Greece and with international ensembles all over the world.

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Athens has an impressive variety of goods to offer shoppers, from top designer labels and exquisite jewelry to fine antiques and high quality leather goods. The sales period is the big chance to obtain all things offered by the Athens shopping paradise at a better price. Winter sales in Athens start in the middle of January and last approximately until the middle of March when you can get discounts of up to 50% and 70%. Most shops are open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 9 am-3 pm and on Tuesday and Thursday 9 am-8 pm.

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The Hotel Grande Bretagne has been included once again in one of the most prestigious best hotel properties lists, Travel + Leisure magazine.

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