Timarete

8th Annual Hellenic Art Festival 2025

Organized and Presented by the Academy of Hellenic Paideia

Saturday May 3rd - Sunday June 15th, 2025

TIMARETE 2025

8th Annual Hellenic Art Festival 2025

Organized and Presented by the Academy of Hellenic Paideia

Saturday, May 3 – Sunday, June 15, 2025

Under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece.

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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

DRAMA INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

DRAMA INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL – Short Film Screenings

Saturday, May 3 , 2025

1st Screening @ 4:00 p.m.

2nd Screening @ 6:00 p.m.

Queens College Library * Lecture Hall 230 (65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11367)

Suggested Donation: $20

The audience will enjoy different movies during each screening.

Drama International Short Film Festival, based in Drama, Greece, is the premier short film festival in the region, attracting filmmakers and industry professionals every September. The festival spans six days, with screenings and events held at the Municipal Conservatory and Olympia Cinema. It serves as a gateway to prestigious short film awards and offers a platform for Greek and international filmmakers to showcase their work. In addition to the International Competition, the festival features interviews, book presentations, panels, and networking opportunities for professionals in the industry.

The DRAMA International Short Film Festival was founded in 1978 and has the following goals:

· The promotion and dissemination of the art of cinema and especially the short film in Greece and abroad.

· Developing the spirit of friendship and cooperation among filmmakers from all over the world.

· Organize in September each year the Greek Short Film Festival and International Short Film Festival.

· The organization of screenings of Greek and foreign short films, film trips, relevant seminars, conferences, lectures, debates, music concerts, theater performances throughout the year, in Drama, Greece and abroad.

· The collaboration with similar actors in Greece and internationally for the encouragement and development of the short film.

The Dramas Short Film Festival is housed in newly built buildings, in the area of Agia Varvara, in the center of Drama. Information / Reservations: 917-603-4437

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ANNUAL DINNER DANCE

Saturday, May 10, 2025 @ 12:00 p.m.

Stathakeio Cultural Center (2251 29th Street, Astoria, NY 11105)

Suggested Donation: Adults $60 , Children $30

Traditional Greek dances will be performed by kids and adult dance troupes. We will also enjoy a reach repertoire of beautiful Greek songs, and a buffet of Greek delicacies.

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THEATER “Μπαμπaδες με Ροyμι”

Saturday, May 17 @ 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 18 @ 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 31 @ 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 1 @ 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 7 @ 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 8 @ 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 14 @ 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 15 @ 6:00 p.m.

THESPIS THEATER @ Archdiocesan Hellenic Cultural Center (25-02 Newtown Ave, Astoria, NY 11102)

Suggested Donation: $30

Academy of Hellenic Paideia’s adult theater workshop “Logos & Praxi” presents “ΜΠΑΜΠΑΔΕΣ ΜΕ ΡΟΥΜΙ”, by Reppas-Papathanasiou, taught and directed by Ioanna Katsarou.

Join us for an unforgettable journey filled with laughter, tears, and heartwarming moments as we navigate the delicate balance between comedy and emotion in this charming production.

Theatrical Workshop "LOGOS AND PRAXI" of the Academy of Hellenic Paideia

The theatrical workshop teaches techniques of improvisation, acting, orthophony and kinesiology exercises. Also at the end of the year, a performance by the students of the workshop is presented at the Timarete festival. Lessons are in the Greek language.

This year's performance was created through a series of improvisations of students on a specific thematic unit, with the care and guidance of the acting teacher/stage director Ms. Ioanna Katsarou.

Information / Reservations: 917-603-4437

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ΜΟΥΣΙΚΟ ΑΝΤΑΜΩΜΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ ΚΑΛΛΙΤΕΧΝΩΝ

MUSIC NIGHT

Thursday, May 22 , 2025 @ 7 p.m.

Stathakeio Cultural Center (2251 29th Street, Astoria, NY 11105)

Suggested Donation: $20

A vibrant spirit of Greek music comes alive at the Greek Musicians' Reunion, a cherished gathering that brings together renowned and emerging artists from across Greek diaspora. This unique event serves as a cultural homecoming for musicians, composers, and enthusiasts who share a deep love for the rich musical traditions of Greece—ranging from rebetiko and laiko to contemporary folk and fusion sounds.

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