Washington Revels Presents The Christmas Revels In Celebration of the Winter Solstice
Echoes of Thrace -- Music, Dance, and Drama of Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey
Saturday December 7 - Sunday December 15, 2013 | GW Lisner Auditorium | Washington, DC

Eight Performances • Matinees and Evenings • Performances are 3 hours with intermission
Special DCGreeks.com Discount Night on Saturday 12/14/13 at 7:30 PM • Save 20% off the Regular Ticket Price

Our 31st annual celebration of the Winter Solstice harkens back to ancient Thrace – legendary home of Orpheus, Bringer of Music, whose evocative notes open our story. His melodies scatter to the regions of Bulgaria, Greece, Thracian Turkey, and beyond, where each culture shapes them into traditions of its own. Revel with families of an imagined village where these colorful folk traditions weave together. Gather in the village square to celebrate the turning of the year! Amid a swirl of beautiful costumes, meet iconic folk characters including giant Bulgarian masked kukeri, the Thracian "Christmas camel", and the kallikantzaroi – goblins who make trouble during the 12 days of Christmas and are vanquished on Epiphany. Celebrate with familiar Revels songs and sing-alongs, seasonal carols from Thrace and beyond, thrilling choral arrangements of ancient folk melodies, haunting Slavonic harmonies, fiery instrumentals and folk dances, and a rollicking mummers’ play featuring folk characters from the region. Our cast of over 100 singers, dancers, actors and instrumentalists, ages 8–85, includes our Revels choruses and Washington Revels Brass plus an extraordinary array of folk artists from our featured cultures.  For discounted tickets for DCGreeks.com Night at The Christmas Revels for the Saturday December 14th, 2013 7:30 PM show, purchase tickets online via Tickets @ DCGreeks.com. (more)

Crete - Greece Union Centennial Anniversary Celebration
Featuring a Theatrical Performance of The Union By The Theater of Crete Company of Herakleio
Sunday December 8, 2013 | Meletis-Charuhas Center at St. Katherine | Falls Church, VA

The Cretan Association of Greater Washington, DC & The Pancretan Association of America invite you to a Crete - Greece Union Centennial Anniversary Celebration on Sunday 12/8/13 at the Meletis-Charuhas Center at St. Katherine with a theatrical performance of The Union by the Theater of Crete Company of Herakleio.  The play is in Greek.  Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $10.  RSVP requested. (more)

Asteria Productions Presents Greek Night -- The Bouzoukia Edition with Melodia
Friday December 13, 2013 | Trapezaria Kuzina | Rockville, MD

Don't miss this great night of live Greek Entertainment at the new Greek spot in Rockville, MD, Trapezaria Kouzina, on Friday 12/13/13 at 9:00 PM, featuring vocals by CHRISTOS ALEXANDROU and from Fame Story ELENA PALAGA together with Melodia's Maestro Thodoris Papadas & Zafeiris Cholis on Bouzouki.  Dinner reservations start at 9:00 PM. Music Starts 10 PM. Special dinner entrees available. No cover -free admission with table reservations. Large bar area. Free garage parking located behind the restaurant. (more)

Hellenic Society Paideia's New Year's Eve 2014 Celebration with Katerina Topazi
Tuesday December 31, 2013 | Bull & Bear Club | Richmond, VA

Join the Hellenic Society Paideia on 12/31/2013 at the Bull & Bear Club in downtown Richmond, VA as we celebrate New Year's Eve 2014 with Greek Singer Katerina Topazi! Enjoy beautiful views from the 21st floor of the James Center, delicious appetizers & desserts, Vasilopita, Greek dancing, and more!

Tickets: Adults $50 / Students $25 / Children $10
All proceeds will go towards Virginia Tech's Modern Greek Language Program.  (more)

Asteria Productions Presents the 10th Annual New Year's Eve Hotel Party
Tuesday December 31, 2013 | Mason Inn Hotel and Conference Center | Fairfax, VA

Asteria Productions presents the 10th Annual New Year's Eve Hotel Party on 12/31/13 at the Mason Inn Hotel and Conference Center in Fairfax, VA featuring the live sounds of Christos Alexandrou & Elena Palaga together with Melodia Band and Special After-Hours Set by DC's own DJ Liakos & DJ Mixalis.  Table Reservation and General Admission tickets are available!  (more)