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March at Matsuhisa Athens
There
are some places that just effortlessly capture the eternal
mood of summer no matter what time of year you visit. A prime
example is Matsuhisa Athens, a true Athens Riviera
institution.
All-year round, it’s almost impossible to feel anything other
than chilled and perfectly in-the-moment there. Maybe it’s
their slinky extended terrace with its slew of bamboo globe
lights hanging overhead; and the serene expanse of beautiful
Vouliagmeni Bay stretching out beyond. Or perhaps it’s the
whirl of seagulls above as the sun takes its dramatic bow
beneath the horizon.
This March, Matsuhisa Athens bids farewell to winter with 3
special drink and menu pairing events, designed to celebrate
the glamorous Riviera lifestyle:
March 10: The wines of Pavlidis Estate, makers of the
exceedingly popular Thema varieties from the region of Drama
in northern Greece, will take centre-stage.
March 17: The spotlight will be on the superb wines from Gaia
Estate, who own modern wineries in what are two of Greece’s
most fruitful regions in the global viniculture arena: Nemea,
in the Peloponnese, and Santorini.
March 24:
Gin may not be the first association you make with
fine Japanese dining but actually, Beefeater 24 is a superpremium gin infused with both Japanese and Chinese teas,
creating a distinctive product that is perfectly suited to
contemporary cocktail culture.
For more details on these March at Matsuhisa Athens events,
phone 210.896.0510.
Matsuhisa Athens, Astir Palace Vouliagmeni, 40 Apollonos
Street, Vouliagmeni, www.matsuhisaathens.com
Oscar Glory for Greece?
Mary Zophres for La-La Land costumes
Could this be Greece’s golden year at the Oscars? Three Greek
artists have been nominated for gongs at the 89th Academy
Awards, to be held in Los Angeles on February 26 (this
Sunday).
Avant-garde Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos (who shares the
nomination with co-writer Efthimis Filippou) is up for Best
Original Screenplay for his surrealist sci-fi romance “The
Lobster”, starring Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz.
The Lobster
The
second
Greek
nomination
–
in
the
category
“Best
Documentary Short Subject Filmmaker” – is Daphne Matziaraki
for “4.1 Miles”. Her acclaimed documentary shadows a coast
guard captain charged with saving thousands of migrants
attempting to cross the Aegean during the European migrant
crisis.
4.1 Miles
And last but not least? Costume designer Mary Zophres is in
the running for Best Costumes for her stunning retro threads
in the runaway smash musical “La La Land”.
Insider Weekly, February 22, 2017.
SNFCC: It’s finally ours!
It’s
been an instant love affair. Since opening in mid-2016, the
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) has
rapidly made its mark on both our cultural landscape and in
our affections thanks to its world-class design and impressive
community spirit. And now this week – Thursday, February 23 –
the training wheels are finally coming off as the SNFCC is to
be handed over to the Greek people (aka: the Greek State), and
the Greek National Opera and National Library of Greece begin
the transition to their brand new home.
In this pivotal week, and throughout the rest of February, the
SNFCC is rolling out a wonderful line-up of free events, such
as exhibitions, film screenings, lectures, guided tours,
educational workshops and sporting activities for all ages,
live music and dance recitals, not to mention Carnival
celebrations.
Here’s how you can join in:
On February 23, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation invites you to
mark together the moment when the SNFCC will be handed over to
the Greek people with a ceremony at the Stavros Niarchos Hall
at 6pm, to be followed by an artistic program that will unfold
in the Hall as well as in various other locations across the
SNFCC. The event will be broadcasted live at the Agora, the
Book Castle and the Lighthouse. Reserved seating will be
available online at www.SNFCC.org/events for the Stavros
Niarchos Hall. No reservations are required for attending in
the outdoor events.
On Carnival Sunday and Clean Monday (26-27 February), there
will also be live music, carnival parades, games, crafts and
traditional delicacies to send spirits soaring sky-high, along
with the kites you may build and fly yourself in the Park.
Meanwhile, if you haven’t already done a guided tour of the
grand new premises and parklands, we highly recommend it (you
can book a free one in English). It’s a terrific way to bond
with the site and discover its full potential.
You can read the full February programme of SNFCC events in
English by clicking HERE
Insider Weekly, February 22, 2017.
Meet Market at Romantso
WHAT: Get ready
for final carnival celebrations – along with some quality
browsing, mingling and shopping as the Meet Market hits
Romantso. Put on your costume, your mask or dancing shoes (or
not) and come for a visit on 3 floors and 50 + stands of Meet
Market, with more than 20 new stalls. Start your expedition
from the vintage basement and head up to the ground floor and
finally to the kentriko tameio on the 1st floor where many
free prizes and goodies are up for grabs.
WHAT IS THE MEET MARKET?
A monthly celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit… A nomadic
market place of local goods, fresh ideas and friendly folk. An
audio-visual jigsaw of handmade & independently designed
clothes, accessories, art, objects, organic body products,
home ware, tasty food, vintage & retro collectables, records,
interactive games, free prizes, Dj sets and good vibes.
WHEN: Saturday 25-Sunday 26 February, from 1pm-11pm.
WHERE: Romantso, Anaxogora 3-5, Omonia, tel: 210.362.4707,
visit HERE for information.
CINEDOC KIDS: Children
Youth Film Festival
&
WHAT: A
mosaic of stories that reflect life through the eyes of
children and adolescents in different parts of the world, the
CineDoc Kids movie festival aims to inspire a young audience.
Children actively participate in the presentation and
evaluation of films (and will vote for the best film of the
festival).
These interactive experiences offer young audiences an
opportunity to move closer to the art of cinema and get
“behind the screen”. The CineDoc Kids movies are suitable for
children aged 8 years and above.
WHEN: From February 18-March 19.
WHERE: Danaos Cinema, Ambelokipi, Leof. Kifisias 109 (metro
Panormou), tel: 210.692.2655, www.danaoscinema.gr.
You can read the full programme HERE