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The Mayor of Athens talks about convention tourism and welcomes you to a new-look Athens
Submitted by kelly on Mon, 08/09/2008 - 16:57.The Mayor of Athens talks about convention tourism and welcomes you to a new-look Athens
On an international level, convention tourism is currently a market with very high returns and brisk turnover. What is Greece's current position in this market?
The importance of convention tourism, as much for the benefit of the national as the local economy, has been recognised on an international level.
upcoming events
- 27/11/2008 - 18:05
27 November, Dais Cultural and Conference Centre
- 28/11/2008 - 18:4530/11/2008 - 18:45
28 November - 30 November, Aegli Zappiou Conference Center
- 01/12/2008 - 08:01
1 December, Megaron Athens International Conference Center
iLiKETRAiNS Live at Gagarin205
Submitted by atedco on Fri, 21/11/2008 - 18:00.iLiKETRAiNS Live at Gagarin205
British iLiKETRAiNS, a brilliant band with their dark ballads and their epic post rock melodies are visiting Athens, for the second time within a year, for a special live show on November 23rd at Gagarin 205. After their first impressive show last January, the British post-rockers return to Athens to startle and entertain their audience once more. Don't miss them.
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23 Nov 2008Start time:
21:00Legendary Herbie Hancock at the Athens Concert Hall
Submitted by atedco on Fri, 21/11/2008 - 17:57.Legendary Herbie Hancock at the Athens Concert Hall
The legendary jazz player, Herbie Hancock, has toured heavily behind his latest release, the Grammy-winning "River: The Joni Sessions," and after winning European audiences in the summer, he's back to finish off the year. The winter band features Terence Blanchard, James Genus, Lionel Loueke, Gregoire Maret and Kendrick Scott, and early reviews report that Herbie and band have created some amazing chemistry. Enjoy this concert at the Athens Concert Hall on 25th November.
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25 Nov 2008Start time:
20:30Romeo & Juliet by ΤheNational Theatre Ballet of Prague
Submitted by atedco on Fri, 21/11/2008 - 17:55.Romeo & Juliet by ΤheNational Theatre Ballet of Prague
The Ballet company of the National Theatre of Prague, one of the most prestigious cultural organizations in Europe, will visit Greece and bring Romeo & Juliet directly from the heart of Prague to the Athens Badminton Theatre. One of the most tragic stories in history about love and death by William Shakespeare, the famous ballet by Sergei Prokofiev, and now envisioned by Youri Vamos' new perspective, will be presented at the Badminton Theater from 26th until 30th of November.
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26 Nov 2008End date:
30 Nov 2008Start time:
21:00Tricky live in Athens at Fuzz Club
Submitted by atedco on Fri, 21/11/2008 - 17:45.Tricky live in Athens at Fuzz Club
Tricky is an English musician born in Knowle West, Bristol, England. Tricky, alongside Massive Attack and Portishead, was one of the architects of trip-hop in the early 90s` in Bristol. Culturally, he bridges white and black Britain, particularly in his blend of rock and hip hop, high art and pop culture. His debut album "Maxinquaye" was nominated for the Mercury Prize and voted Album of the Year by the NME Magazine. Tricky will perform live at Fuzz Club on 28th of November.
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28 Nov 2008Start time:
21:30Public Enemy live in Athens
Submitted by atedco on Fri, 21/11/2008 - 17:20.Public Enemy live in Athens
Public Enemy is an influential hip hop group from Long Island, New York, known for its politically charged lyrics, criticism of the media, and active interest in the concerns of the African American community. In 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Public Enemy number forty-four on its list of the Immortals: 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Public Enemy will play on 29th and 30th of November at Gagarin205.
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29 Nov 2008End date:
30 Nov 2008Start time:
21:00Cloud Gate Dance Theatre at the Athens Concert Hall
Submitted by atedco on Mon, 17/11/2008 - 15:48.Cloud Gate Dance Theatre at the Athens Concert Hall
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre is a modern dance group based in Taiwan. It was founded by choreographer Lin Hwai-min in 1973. Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan is famous for delivering fascinating, spiritual performances. Artistically, Cloud Gate blends its roots in Asian mythology, folklore and aesthetics, with a modern sensibility. The company will perform the breathtakingly beautiful Moon Water at the Athens Concert Hall from the 27th until the 30th November.
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27 Nov 2008End date:
30 Nov 2008Start time:
21:00Rising Stars: Hendrickje van Kerckhove at the Athens Concert Hall
Submitted by atedco on Tue, 11/11/2008 - 17:51.Rising Stars: Hendrickje van Kerckhove at the Athens Concert Hall
This year's rising stars series will shine once again at the Athens Concert Hall. The rising stars series is a unique opportunity to hear outstanding young musicians, hand-picked by the directors of the most important concert halls in Europe and America. This year's artistic period will commence with a unique recital from the Belgian soprano, Hendrickje van Kerckhove, one of the upcoming talents of opera, on 19th November at the Athens Concert Hall.
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19 Nov 2008Start time:
20:30Le Quatuor at Badminton Theater
Submitted by atedco on Tue, 04/11/2008 - 17:51.Le Quatuor at Badminton Theater
Is it possible for six hands to play on one cello at the same time? Is the transition from Vivaldi to rock or from Bach to the Beatles possible in the same musical piece? When it comes to the French quartet Le Quatuor, with their bows in hand (or possibly in foot) nothing is impossible! Get ready to enjoy this brilliant music show from 12 to 16 November at Badminton Theater.
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12 Nov 2008End date:
16 Nov 2008Start time:
21:00Josef Koudelka Retrospective
Submitted by kelly on Tue, 04/11/2008 - 17:50.Josef Koudelka Retrospective
Presenting around 300 works by Koudelka from various periods, this Retrospective gives the audience the opportunity to get a good insight on the contemporary master of photography.The exhibition is organised by Benaki Museum in co-operation with the photographic agencies Magnum Photos and Apeiron.
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18 Sep 2008End date:
23 Nov 2008The Trocks at Pallas Theater
Submitted by atedco on Sun, 02/11/2008 - 17:51.The Trocks at Pallas Theater
The Trocks (Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo) is a group of professional dancers performing in female costumes who are taking over the world with their comic adaptations of traditional ballet art. The group contains only men, who perform legendary female roles from the ballet repertoire. The Trocks will delight and amuse Athens from 11 until 15 November at Pallas Theater.
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11 Nov 2008End date:
15 Nov 2008Start time:
21:00
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