Modern Odyssey with Dr. Despina Afentouli: Byzantium in Kingston Lecture
“Byzantium in Kingston” exhibition and lecture
The traditional practice of making images of Holy figures, Martyrs and Saints, and celebrated feast days goes back to before emperor Constantine’s Eastern Roman Empire and is still practiced today by modern day iconographers. This September, “The Lace Mill Arts” Gallery presents the “Byzantium in Kingston” exhibition of icons and …
Programs with Dr. Despina Afentouli on COSMOS FM NY
Programs with Dr. Despina Afentouli on COSMOS FM NY (in English): Dr. Despina Afentouli interviews Mr. David Harris (Chief Executive Officer, American Jewish Committee/AJC) – on the occasion of The New York-Mediterranean Business Summit (in English): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXulytPmdfs Man Of God Movie – Interview with Director-Writer-Producer, Yelena Popovic, and Producer, Alexandros …
Marianna Afentouli’s fine arts exhibition inspires
By Greek News April 2, 2024 (From left:) Fr. Michael Palamara, Marianna Afentouli, Miltiadis Afentoulis, Dr. Despina Afentouli, and Kristen McInerney. Photo: Courtesy of Marianna Afentouli. NANUET, NY – Marianna Afentouli, an internationally recognized artist, presented her second solo fine arts exhibition entitled “Byzantine Art & Symbolism” to an international …
Hellenic Congress of America Hosted Its Cutting of the Vasilopita in Astoria
February 7, 2024 By The National Herald Members of the Hellenic Congress of America at the cutting of the Vasilopita on February 4 with Fr. Gedeon Varytimos. Photo: Courtesy of Despina Afentouli ASTORIA – The Hellenic Congress of America (HCA) hosted its cutting of the Vasilopita on February 4 at …
“Jews of Greece” documentary to be broadcasted by Nanuet Public Library
By Greek News January 24, 2024 On the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the documentary “Jews of Greece” of “Modern Odyssey” program with Dr. Despina Afentouli that was produced in collaboration with BronxNet will be screened at the Nanuet Public Library (address: 149 Church Street Nanuet, NY 10954) …
Marianna Afentouli’s fine arts exhibition inspires
By Allison Lax on April 4, 2024 On Monday, April 1, internationally recognized artist Marianna Afentouli presented her second solo fine arts exhibition entitled “Byzantine Art & Symbolism” to a 41-member international audience with a reception in the Gallery of the Nanuet Public Library. The exhibit—organized by Adult Program Coordinator Kristen …
Despina and Marianna Afentouli: Two Dynamic Professionals
August 08, 2024 BY CATHERINE TSOUNIS Treasures are exhibited at Greek festivals. I saw Dr. Despina Afentouli, a journalist and sociologist, at the Kimisis tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church in Poughkeepsie, NY. Dr. Afentouli is a dynamic, international emcee and program speaker at educational, cultural, and political events in …
GENDER EQUALITY AND A BALANCED SOCIETY? THE CASE OF GUINEA-BISSAU
February 7, 20242024 International Film Festival WFA 2024 Home Schedule Explore the Film Guide Education Parties News+Reviews GET TICKETS Why is gender equality necessary for a balanced society? Gender equality, women power, and female eco-business issues in the western African country, Guinea-Bissau, as well as the impact of local traditions, cultures and religions in women’s lives …