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A Celebration of The 184th Anniversary of the Greek Independence (Hellenic Society Prometheas)
THE HELLENIC SOCIETY PROMETHEAS & THE HELLENIC ORGANIZATIONSOF THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA Invite you to a celebration of The 184thAnniversary of the Greek Independence Keynote Speaker Dr. John Anton Distinguished Professor of Greek Philosophy and Culture at the University of South Florida.Corresponding member of the Academy of Athens. Prolific author of books and publications. Recipient of numerous honors and awards for his contributions to the advancement of Hellenic Philosophy Missolonghi: The Impact on the War of Independence and its Lessons(in English) The speaker will discuss the heroic exodus of Missolonghi and the contribution of its citizens to the struggle for independence. Dr. Anton will focus on the sacrifice and holocaust of these people as a turning point in the war and will briefly relate the heroic role of Missolonghi to our contemporary world. The program will include brief literary readings, recitation of poems and folk dances which will be performed by the Return to Origins dance troupe under the direction of Rena and Elena Papapostolou. Reception to follow. Sunday, March 27, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Grand Hall 7701 Bradley Blvd. Bethesda, MD 20817, 301-469-7990 Co-sponsors
National Gallery of Art Exhibit with St. Sophia's YAL
Our very own Saint Sophia YAL board member, Themis Chryssostomides, who worked on the Gilbert Stuart Exhibit, will be give us a personal introduction to the work and the artist, and will be available to answer your questions on Sunday, March 27th. We'll gather at the West Wing at the 4th Street entrance of the National Gallery of Art @1:30 pm. Overview: The exhibition presents 91 exceptional works by Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828), the most successful portraitist of early America demonstrating his tremendous natural talent and wit in the representation of likeness and character. Stuart is known for his portraits of some of the most famous men and women of his era in America. After mastering the techniques of late 18th-century English portraiture during extended stays in London and Dublin, Stuart returned in 1793 to America, where he spent the rest of his life. Residence in the major cities of the republic--New York, Philadelphia, Washington, and Boston--resulted in a body of work notable for its historical importance and its elegant, refined beauty.
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