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GREEK FESTIVAL February 23rd & 24th 2013 www.PDGREEKFEST.org Saint George Greek Orthodox Church 74-109 Larrea Palm Desert, CA

COME BE GREEKThe splendor of Greece isFOR returning to Palm A Desert. DAY! It’s the 17th Annual OPA!Palm Desert Greek Festival, hosted by the community of St. George Greek Orthodox church, starting Saturday, February 23rd at 11:00 am and ending Sunday night, February 24th at 8:00 pm. This is the one event not to miss this year! OPA! In celebration of the 17th Palm Desert Festival, the Greeks are throwing a party! Greek Music, Greek dancing! Need a lesson? Watch our award winning folk dance groups as they perform, or grab a napkin and join the line! As you enter the Festival, you will be instantly transported from Palm Desert to the allure of the simple Greek countryside and the magic of the Greek Isles. There are neither quaint coastal villages, nor the blue water of the Aegean for your eyes to see. But, as you walk about the festival, we’ll fill you and your soul with the “GREEK WAY” of life. Greeks like no others, tend to live life with greater zest and intensity in all their activities. They call it: Kefi (“Ke-Fi” ) (n.,Greek) - Liveliness, intense and especially ecstatic happiness. The expression of such a feeling “Ke-fi” is what you will experience during the Palm Desert Greek Festival. The Festival offers a weekend celebration of authentic Greek foods, including plenty of “mezedes” (appetizers), traditional folk dancing, live Greek Music, shopping, Kidz area, cooking demos, church tours and much, much more! However the Greek way of life includes “Parea” (n., Greek) - Good company, the enjoyment and camaraderie of many friends. So bring your friends, the more, the better. Greeks find little enjoyment or happiness in spending time alone. They love the buzz of being out and about in the company of others. Their happiness is not complete unless they can enjoy it surrounded by a Parea. Greeks love moving about their neighborhoods, villages, towns and cities in these Pareas, eating, drinking, laughing, chatting, shouting, and teasing each other. They are always ready to add to the company, congenial acquaintances, and even strang- ers encountered along the way. Greeks enjoying Parea are abundant at the Palm Desert Greek Festival. Just take a look around; everyone is having a good time! You will recognize and feel Parea immediately! It’s contagious! Come join our Greek Life. Stroll our church grounds & soak in all the wafting aromas, sights and bouzouki sounds. Drop by, visit the Kouzina (Kitchen) and see what’s cooking! Need a breather? Sit under the palm trees, blue skies, desert sunshine and enjoy the mountain scenery & live music, while sipping on Greek coffee and fresh, hot Loukoumades drenched in cinnamon & sugar. It’s rich enough to keep you up dancing for 2 days. OPA! Hungry? Stop at the Taverna grill area and have a world famous Gyro, or some imported Loukanico sausage. But, save some room for a combination dinner, or Lamb chops with Greek feta fries and those mouth-watering, Greek pastries. Cap off your evening with a taste of Ouzo (licorice licquer).Walk around between courses and check out the vendor Kiosks brimming with souvenirs, imported olives, oils, spices and treats. The fine jewelry, art and religious items are well worth a visit too! Their works are original and the values are as exceptional as any found in Greece. The Festival starts Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 am and the Kefi’ keeps going ‘til 8:00 pm both days! St. George Greek Orthodox Church is the venue for the festivities located at 74-109 Larrea Street in Palm Desert. Just off El Paseo, behind the Wells Fargo Bank where Lantana meets Larrea. Look for the copper domed, white church, and Greek Flags waving to welcome you. Admission is just $3 per adult and free to children 12 and under, active Military, Fire & Police w/ID. For further info, call the church office at 760-568-9901. So Welcome! Kalos Orisate! Eat a bit, drink a little, dance a lot, share our Kefi’, have fun and remember to be “Greek for a day!” Jenni Pulos is “FLIPPING OUT” ------> At the 17th Annual Palm Desert Greek Festival! Unique, Greek American Actress/ comedian/writer/songwriter/producer and reality star, Jenni Pulos is hosting our festival this year. Staring for the last 7 seasons on the Bravo – TV network’s “Flipping Out” and currently on Bravo’s new show, “Interior Therapy” with Jeff Lewis; Jenni’s career is doing cartwheels. She can also be seen as the latest Secret deodorant spokesperson, endorsing Secret Outlast with a cutting edge commercial campaign that’s taking deodorant to new heights.

We’re also excited and quite proud to announce that Jenni has been asked by the Greek America Foundation to emcee The Gabby Awards in Hollywood on May 25th. The Gabbys are the top achievement awards for Greek (North) Americans and more than 1000 people from throughout the world will be in town for the amazing weekend of activities. Go Jenni! Yassou! Join us at the Greek Festival and meet Jenni in person. She may be Rapping, she may be dancing or cooking. We never know what Jenni may be doing. What we do know is it’s always fun when Jenni’s here at the Palm Desert Greek Festival. Come Be Greek for Day and break some plates with Jenni. OPA! Palm Desert Greek Festival 2013 Page 2 of 12 “Kalos oree-seteh”! That’s the Greek word for “WELCOME”. Literally, it means, “It is well that you are seen!” Taking to heart this literal meaning of the Greek word for “welcome”, we are saying that it is well for us to see you, knowing that you are healthy and happy. It’s an expression of caring LOVE in Greek. Welcome to our 2013 Greek Festival! We look forward to sharing our Greek culture with you and we hope that your visit with us is truly arewarding experience. At the same time, we hope that you take advantage of the many oppor- tunities over the course of the year and throughout the Coachella Valley to share in the cultures of the many people who have come together to make up our general community. As we live together, we here at St. George ask Christ our God for all those things that are truly beneficial to the souls and bodies of every citizen of our community at large. Our prayers must always translate into actions that are indeed good and beneficial to others. It is in this spirit that we grow to a greater understanding of the fact that we truly need one another. It is in this spirit that we treasure your attendance at our Greek Festival.

Yours in Christ’s Love, Fr. Theodore Pantels Best wishes Parish Priest, St. George Greek Orthodox Church History About Orthodoxy for a successful Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism are the two old- est Christian faiths in existence. Until the year 1054, the two churches were united as the one and only Christian Faith. Both churches share Festival! the honor of true Apostolic succession: Eastern Orthodox through the Apostle Andrew and Roman Catholic by way of Apostle Peter. Worldwide, there are over 170 million members of the Orthodox The Argyros faith and growing. The Orthodox liturgy practiced today has been tenaciously preserved in its original form for almost 2000 years. Here, at St. George the only Family difference is services are typically 80% English and 20% Greek. Many Orthodox churches are culturally different; Greek, Russian, Lebanese, George & Stacy Korean, Ethiopian, Japanese, Romanian..., but the faith is all identical- ly, Orthodox. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, with over 6 Katherine & Matt million members, is under the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Ecumeni- cal Patriarch Bartholomew who is the 330th apostolic successor to the church founded in Constantinople by the Apostle Andrew. Elena & Roula Church tours are offered during the Greek Festival several times a day. Priests will be on hand Wishing St. George to answer your questions. a Successful 2013 Festival! We encourage everyone to take a church tour and enjoy the incredible beauty of our award winning, Byzantine mosaic icons St. George Parish Council and experience a taste of Orthodoxy.

Dear Friends & Guests, On behalf of the Parish Council, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the St. George Greek Orthodox Church 17th Annual Greek Festival. Our annual Greek Festival allows every guest in attendance to be “Greek for a day”! We take pride in our Greek heritage and culture and want you to experience and enjoy our Greek cuisine, Greek music and dancing, and Greek fellowship. All of our food items and desserts are homemade from traditional family recipes that have their origins in Greece. We hope that you will take some time during your visit to learn about our Orthodox faith by taking a guided tour of our beautiful church. If you have never been inside a Greek Orthodox Church please take advantage of this opportunity. We are constantly striving to improve our annual Greek Festival based on input we receive from our guests every year. If you have any questions or suggestions, please share them with any of our many festival volunteers. I would like to thank the many individuals and businesses that have made donations to make our festival a success. Extra thanks to our Greek Festival Chairman, George Argyros and to all of our volunteers whose tireless efforts of time, talent, and treasure make this festival a great community event. Finally, thank you for attending our festival. We hope this is both an enjoyable and memorable occasion for you. Ya’sou! Rhonda Latkovic, St. George Parish Council President Palm Desert Greek Festival 2013 Page 3 of 12

GREEK YOGURT AFTER A WORKOUT? Sep 12, 2011 | Excerpt by Jennifer Andrews WORKING OUT requires fueling yourself with the right foods and nutrients to achieve optimal performances. What you eat after a workout is just as important as what you take in before and throughout the rest of your day. A healthful post-workout meal and snack should be part of a well-balanced diet overall to ensure you meet your daily nutritive require- ments. Combine a healthful diet with adequate rest and recovery to make maximum strength, endurance and physical fitness gains. PROTEIN AHEPA Chapter 528 Protein is an essential nutrient needed in the body for of St. George Church the growth, maintenance and repair of muscle and lean Join us at our booth for body tissue. When you work out, muscle fibers break down, fatigue and tear apart. It is during recovery after Baklava Sundaes your workout that these fibers come together and increase in size Spices, t-shirts and more... and strength for muscle growth and development. In addition to adequate rest, Fr. Theophilos scholarship fund post-workout nutrition that includes protein is essential. Inadequate protein intake can lead www.AHEPA528.org to muscle breakdown, weakness and wasting. Low-fat Greek yogurt is a healthful source of protein that makes a quick and convenient snack after a workout to aid in muscle recovery. BENEFITS OF GREEK YOGURT We wish you a continued success in According to the website Fit Day, low-fat Greek yogurt is one of the best post-workout foods providing a touch of to add to your diet. In contrast to most regular yogurts, Greek yogurt contains nearly double Greek cuisine and the protein, depending on brand type, and has a thicker, denser texture to help fill you up. It is also a source of carbohydrates, which helps to restore depleted energy reserves and provide culture to the Desert you with a steady stream of energy. Besides Greek yogurt, several other yogurts can meet your The Ladies Philptochos dietary needs. Avoid yogurts with added sugars and fats because those contribute to increased Society caloric intake and might leave you feeling fatigued. Opt for plain, low-fat Greek varieties and read nutrition and ingredient labels carefully. Add your own berries, honey and granola to of St. George Church, Palm Desert increase the amount of healthful carbs. GO GREEK

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Let us welcome KJAZZ - continues to help get the word out about the Appreciates the continued support of Palm Desert Greek Fest! St. George Greek Orthodox Church of the Desert May there be many more years for us both. Palm Desert Greek Festival 2013 Page 4 of 12 Beware: Before you know it you’ll be shouting “Opa”, breaking plates and Dancing Just like the Greeks! Whether you choose to eat indoors at “Rose’s Kafé’, outdoors in our village center “Plaka”, or on the lawn in the “Taverna” courtyard, at the 17th Annual Palm Desert Greek Festival, hosted by Saint George Greek Orthodox church community; you’ll be sure to “Fall in Love with Greece.” Rain or Shine, the Festival is serving up the best food this side of the Aegean! Walk around and you’ll discover old Greek favorites with new tastes and lots of delicious “Mezedes” appetizers, Greek Salads, Spanakopita, Gyros and an expanded array of delicious grill items. All our dishes are made with loving hands, well prepared and priced to please you and your family. So as you start your food odyssey today, remember you’ll find lots of our “Philoxenia” hospitality everywhere. We hope to spoil you and help you discover the “Greek way of Loving Life”, all weekend long.

CALAMARI, served with a bit of “OPA!” ***New! By popular demand! *** Nothing more exemplifies the Greek Life than the Greek - Chicken of the Sea, Squid.A typical night out in Greece starts with good friends and crunchy, crisp, fried Calamari served with Tzatziki and quenched with fresh, tart lemon. For the full effect, take a shot of Metaxa brandy and add some lively, Greek music. A must try item!

Start in the COURTYARD with Appetizers! Come experience the Greek tradition of the “Taverna”, known as a casual meeting place of Parea (friends) in every village. Famous for “Mezedes”(appetizers) like no other. Enjoy Spanakopita (Fillo layered with rich cheeses and fresh spinach), or Tyropita (triangular shaped cheese filled pastry puff), or Dolmathes (Grape leaves stuffed with delicately flavored meat & rice filling). All best enjoyed with Ouzo or Imported Greek Beer. *Greek Style LAMB Chops*, Our St. George Signature, Dish. We’re offering our Signature Lamb Chops. They’re tender, flavorful, and by far the best you’ll find anywhere this side of the Parthe- non. You’re not to be disappointed. Add Greek fries to your fare, served hot with Greek Seasonings, Feta cheese & Olives. To be sure, you’ll LOVE ‘em! We guarantee these are the best, East of the Parthenon. So line up early, bring your date and prepare to wait a bit. It’s well worth it. You’ll LOVE ‘em! GYROS, oh those GYROS! EVERYONE LOVES GYROS! By far, the most popular eatery! Be prepared to wait a few minutes for this one. Greeks proudly stake their claim for introduc- ing to the culinary world, GYROS, the savory lamb & beef strips wrapped in a pita. It’s served warm with juicy tomatoes, onions and refreshing “Tzatziki” Greek yogurt, garlic & cucumber sauce. So you see, the Greeks invented wraps & rollups way before they became mainstream on menus. Come see George and his team Lets Have Another and be sure to shout out, Yassous! Beautiful Festival Courtyard GRILL- LOUKANICO and SOUVLAKI This place is packed with its’ own long-standing fans. Our Good Luck!! “Pistaria” grill has the absolute best “Loukanico” Greek sausage, and Souvlaki plates, this side of the Acropolis. Back by popular demand, the crew is cooking up sizzling portions with your from choice of Greek Style, Loukaniko or Souvlaki in either savory Chicken, Beef or Pork, served in a fresh pita with Kalamata olives, feta cheese and a lemon wedge. Kali Orexi! (Good Eating!) HARRY PSALTIS “KOUZINA” (Dinner Platters & Ala Carte cuisine) Always a crowd pleaser, try our authentic Greek Dinner Plat- ters or mix, match & share with our Ala Carte menu choices and sides. It’s a variable feast, not to be missed. We are offering a heaping entrees of our Greek style chicken, Lamb, sizzling Sou- vlaki in either Chicken, Beef or Pork, Pastitsio (baked maca- roni w/ beef filing and Romano cheese, topped with béchamel sauce), Mousaka (layered and baked eggplant w/ beef filing and cheese, topped with béchamel sauce), Athenian Rice Pilaf, tender “Fassolakia”(Greek Style Green Beans simmered in Tomato/onions and oregano) Dolmathes (beef and rice filled grape leaves), “Salata” a Greek Salad and a dinner Roll. Don’t forget to dance a little and make room for those heavenly Greek Pastries and Ouzo later. ZYMARIKO Oh, those heavenly pastries only the Greeks can make. That PSG of ORDER of AHEPA world famous Baklava layered fillo with Honey & walnuts. The and a Proud Member of rich smooth custard baked Galatobouriko, or the Kourabiethes, those melt in your mouth butter cookies dusted with powdered St. George Church ...Continued on page 10 Palm Desert Greek Festival 2013 Page 5 of 12

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ALL MENU ITEMS SERVED ALL DAY Welcome Nicholas Liosis and his family to the Desert Please visit his new Restaurant Palm Desert Greek Festival 2013 Page 6 of 12 25th Anniversary Sale

To celebrate our 25th Anniversary, in conjunction with the Greek Festival, we are offering huge discounts on All New Hondas in stock! Example: 2013 Honda Civic LX Sedan * o. m 9/ 16 $ We Speak Greek! Ομιλούμε Ελληνικά Located at the I-10 Auto Mall, Exit Washington 78-970 Varner Road, Indio, CA 92203 760-345-7555 www.UnicarsHonda.com *Model# FB2F5DEW Vehicle selling price: $17,782. 36 month closed end lease on approved credit. $999 down payment, plus tax, license, options, and dealer fees. Leasee responsible for mileage over 12,000 miles per year at $0.15 per excess mile. No security deposit. Advertised lease payment not available with any other advertised offer. All vehicles subject to prior sale. All prices plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer preparation charge, any emissions testing charge. Specials financing in lieu of any rebates. See dealer for full details. Offer expires 3/10/13. GREEK FOOD MENU * all prices subject to change

~ GRECIAN PLATTERS ~ (All platters are served with rice pilaf, green beans and a dinner roll) A LA CARTE GREEK STYLE CHICKEN $10.00 GREEK CHICKEN $5.00 Half chicken, marinated in olive oil, lemon and spices, then oven roasted LEG OF LAMB $10.00 LEG OF LAMB $15.00 CHICKEN SOUVLAKI $6.00 Grilled the old fashion way, on a spit over open flame. PORK SOUVLAKI $6.00 CHICKEN or PORK SOUVLAKI $11.00 BEEF SOUVLAKI $7.00 Greek seasoned & skewered and cooked over open flame PASTITSIO $6.00 BEEF SOUVLAKI $12.50 MOUSAKA $6.00 Marinated sirloin steak skewered and grilled over open fire DOLMATHES $1.00 PASTITSIO $12.00 FASSOLAKIA $3.50 Layered ground beef & ziti pasta topped w/Béchamel sauce RICE PILAF $3.50 MOUSAKA $12.00 GREEK SALAD $4.50 Layered ground beef & eggplant topped w/Béchamel sauce” BAKLAVA $2.50 GREEK APPETIZER COMBO $12.00 Spanakopita, Tyropita, Dolmathes, Rice pilaf, SPANAKOPITA $2.75 and Fassolakia (Greek-style green beans) TYROPITA $2.75 Palm Desert Greek Festival 2013 Page 7 of 12 eat healthy, eat tasty, eat Greek eat healthy, eat tasty, eat Greek

~ GYROS ~ * all prices subject to change $7.50 Savory meat served on warm pita with tomatoes & onions; topped w/tzatziki, a subtle blend of yogurt, garlic and cucumber. GREEK SALAD $4.50 Lettuce, tomatoes, peperoncini, dressing, feta & olives SPANAKOPITA $2.75 BAKLAVA $2.50 ~ PASTRIES ~ BAKLAVA $2.50 World famous, flaky Greek pastry filled with walnuts and honey GALATOBOURIKO $2.75 Baked fillo filled with rich custard, sweetened with light syrup KOURAMBIETHES $1.50 Melt in your mouth butter cookies dusted with powdered sugar MELOMAKARONA $1.50 Honey cookies with a hint of orange, topped with chopped walnuts DIPLES $1.50 Rolled pastry, honey dipped, sprinkled with cinnamon and walnuts PAXIMATHIA ½ dz. $3.50 Greek Biscotti (cookies) KOULOURAKIA ½ dz. $3.50 Traditional braided Greek cookies sprinkled w/sesame seeds ~ GRILL ~ LAMB CHOPS $15.00 Four Greek style lamb chops served w/ seasoned feta fries LOUKANICO $6.50 Seasoned & grilled sausage served on pita w/olives & feta CHICKEN or PORK SOUVLAKI $8.50 BEEF SOUVLAKI $10.00 Greek seasoned & skewered served on pita w/olives & feta CALAMARI Served w/ fresh lemon wedges $6.00 GREEK SALAD $4.50 Lettuce, tomatoes peperoncini, dressing , feta & olives GREEK SEASONED FETA FRIES $4.00 SPANAKOPITA $2.75 BAKLAVA $2.50 ~ APPETIZERS ~ SPANAKOPITA (spinach pie) $2.75 TYROPITA (cheese pie) $2.75 DOLMATHES (stuffed grape leaves) $1.00 ~ LOUKOUMADES ~ Regular - $6.00 - Large - $10.00 Mouth-watering feather-light golden puffs of pastry drenched with honeyand sprinkled with cinnamon & walnuts – Greek Coffee available as well as traditional Coffee ~ BEVERAGES ~ SOFT DRINKS $2.50 Coke, diet coke , sprite ,iced tea BOTTLED WATER $2.00 ~ BAR ~ Ouzo.Metaxa.Wine.Imported & Domestic Beer.Sodas.Water Palm Desert Greek Festival 2013 Page 8 of 12

Ouzo, Straight up Ya’sou! Spicy-Strong, anise flavored (that’s black licorice if you aren’t familiar), ice-cold ouzo is the fastest way to get any Greek party started. Try it, sip it straight, or straight from the freezer, over ice, or with a splash of water. (Water turns it into a mysterious cloudy fog in a glass. But, watch out it’s 80-90 proof, so sip it slowly with mezedes (Greek for Appetizers) or dessert.

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Palm Desert Greek Festival 2013 Page 9 of 12 AWARD WINNING, GREEK FOLK DANCE GROUP TO PERFORM

“Spending a weekend in Greece” wouldn’t be realized without the sights & sounds of Greek life. The Greek Life would never be complete without dance, song & music. OPA! This year we are proud to present several forms of entertainment for you to enjoy. Starting with “The Greeks” a lively Greek Bouzouki band performing all types of traditional Greek Music from folk to club hits.

Throughout the weekend, an award winning, professional Greek Folk Dance Troupe will amaze & delight you with their authentic costumes, dance skills & incredible execution. OPA! Also, on hand to entertain you is “KEFI” our own Palm Desert Greek Youth Folk Dancers. The kids are huge on enthu- siasm & ready to show off what they have learned so far. Bravo! The Greek Folk dance youth groups’ sole purpose is to teach the children about their Hellenic cultural heritage through Dance, song and fellowship. The young dancers learn authentic folk songs and dances from all areas of Greece; that have been passed down and preserved for generations by their ancestors. The dance today has retained much of its identity from ancient times, as has the Greek language. It is a living vital force in the Greek way of life, and its spirit brings people together with a true feeling of camaraderie. It’s a fundamental aspect of the Greek religious festivities, national holidays, and family celebrations such as weddings and baptisms - events that center on the church and family life of Orthodox Christian parishio- ners. There are over 200 hundred dances from Greece. The dances traditionally are divided into three main groups, and each dance reflects the culture, customs and traditional costumes of the particular region.A dance is either from the islands (Nes- siotika); the mainland (Demotika); or popular (Laika), meaning it is danced throughout Greece - the islands and the mainland. The most popular form of the Greek folk dance is the open circle, with regular handhold position, moving counter- clockwise. Next is the straight line with arms on shoulders of adjacent dancers. The third form is the curved-line dance with the basket-weave hold.

The youth ages 6 -25 compete annually at the Regional (FDF) Folk Dance Festival as well as performing at local Greek Festivals throughout Southern California. Clap along, join in, dance and encourage these talented, young people as they perform the dances of their ancestors. It’s tradition to throw dollars at their feet! When you’re ready “To be Greek”, we offer free Greek dance lessons, throughout the day. OPA! GREEK EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE Disclaimer: I love you: S'agapo Greek bouzouki is intended for ultimate You’re the best thing that’s happened to me: musical pleasure, and not for the faint of bouzouki heart. Bouzouki scales, bouzouki I’se o’ti kali’tero mou e’hi simvi’ smoke, bouzouki energy, ouzo, feta, tzatziki, Do you love me?: M' agapas? skiladika and the bouzouki instrument Anastasia Kalivas, M.Div. I love you very much! - S’agapo para poli! itself, in combination, have been known to 800 N. 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It’s extra popular with the Wishing you continued children, because it doesn’t contain any nuts. Don’t forget to add a Greek coffee . success with your 17th Once, again this year our “AHEPA” Men’s Philanthropic Club with be making Annual Festival! “Never on Sundae’s”, delicious vanilla ice cream sundae’s topped with Baklava Vern & Paula pieces. YUM! Check out their booth in the Plaka. Kozlen LOUKOUMADES Complete your adventure to Greece with a little Ouzo or Metaxa and a plate of hot Congratulations Loukoumades, the mouthwatering, feather light golden puffs of pastry drenched with honey, sprinkled with cinnamon & walnuts. Take-out orders, by the dozen are the Saint George norm at this festival. Greek Orthodox Church ZORBA & ZEUS BAR on your In the true “Zorba the Greek” and the “Mighty Zeus” tradition we have Greek wines, 17th Annual Greek Festival Metaxa, Ouzo and Greek Beer to help you share our feeling of “Kefi”. For those of you a little less adventurous we a wide array of American Beer, Greek and American Jim, Teddie and Peter Peterson wines, soft drinks and water. William Hartung ENTERTAINMENT GREEK STYLE Certified Public Accountant MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC Certified Valuation Analyst What would Greek life be without music & dance? To a Greek, life is a gift that needs to be shared with good music, dance, food, family and “Parea” friends. Your tel 760.777.7775 ~ Fax 760.777.8333 journey to Greece wouldn’t be complete without the exciting sounds of “The Greeks”. 47050 Washington, Suite 4201 Back again this year from the South Coast, they’re a traditional Greek Bouzouki, La Quinta, CA 92253 Dance Band. Don’t forget to take a CD home to continue your quest to be Greek, [email protected] anytime. FOLK DANCE GROUPS Come, watch and be amazed at the talent of these young people; dancing the traditional, authentic dances of their ancestors, in native costumes indicative of the area the dance originates from. We are pleased to be hosting a professional Dance troupe in addition to our own youth group. HERCULES KIDZ ZONE Due to popular demand, the children’s area welcomes back the incredible Bounce House and Giant Inflatable slide and loads of fun activities. Also, find cool kids drinks, Juice Boxes for the little ones & assorted snacks & candy. Bring the kids and Best wishes for a Successful purchase an all-day pass to let them play, while you dance. Be sure to visit and get Festival St. George your face painted for fun, while Harpo the Clown entertains the crowd. Ann & Richard Dixson “AGORA” Greek for MARKETPLACE Bills What trip to the Islands would be complete without shopping? We have expanded to Hairstyling & Barber shop over a dozen specialty vendors offering amazing kiosk with everything from Mediter- 73282 Hwy 111 ranean Groceries to Artwork, to Jewelry to Byzantine style Icons. To complete your Suite 106 experience shop the Greek novelty booth and bring home a little bit of Greece. 760.340.6855 Best wishes on a successful Festival! “BAKALIKO” General Grocery Store Nicholas Want to take a taste of Greece home with you? The Bakaliko is our answer to the & Anna Kyriacou old-time Greek general store. Here the shelves are stocked with Greek comfort foods, groceries and sundry items from Greece, including ingredients needed for Greek food Mike and Kathy and pastry preparation such as Greek honey & olive oils. LIGEROS CHURCH TOURS No Greek life would be complete without the richness & fullness of the Eastern Wishes Orthodox Christian faith. A complimentary, guided tour of our beautiful edifice is a St. George treat in itself. St George Greek Orthodox Church of the Desert is a lifetime recipient parish another of the “Desert Beautiful” award. You’ll be amazed at the classic, Byzantine style Successful Festival! Mosaics contained in the incredible iconography. Experience a traditional, ancient Christian place of worship. Have a question? Just ask! Our Priests are on hand to answer questions and introduce you to the faith of Orthodox Christianity and its rich In Memory of 2000 year history. See schedule for tour times, Come early, as it fills up quickly. our loving parents Photos and questions encouraged! Ed & Lener Dobbs, CULTURAL BOOTH George & Velma Barringer NEW this year we are presenting a cultural booth for your enjoyment and education. Information about Greece, Greek history & culture will be offering along with a film “May GOD rest their souls” and live cooking demonstrations. Palm Desert Greek Festival 2013 Page 11 of 12 ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE Yia-Yia’s Attic Hercules Kidz Zone Saturday, February 23rd 11:00 Festival Opens Noon: Live Greek Music! AHEPA Baklava By “The Greeks” until closing Sundae 12:30 Complimentary Guided Church Tours “The Greeks” 2:00 Greek Folk Dancing Band Festival Layout *Not to scale, 2:30 Complimentary PLAKA Dancing booth locations subject to change Zone Guided Church Tours Plenty Zeus Bar 3:30 Greek Folk Dancing of Seating Grill Zorba Zymariko 4:30 Complimentary Guided Gyros Lamb Chops Loukanikco Bar Pastries Greek Coffee Church Tours Eating Area Soulvaki 5:00 Greek Folk Dancing Appetizers 6:30 Complimentary Guided Loukamades Church Tours Courtyard 8:00 Festival closes Sunday, February 24th Dinner Line 11 AM to 8 PM Grecian Platters 11:00 Festival Opens Noon: Live Greek Music! / Vendors Shopping Indoor Seating Eating Area By “The Greeks” until closing Greek Novelties / Groceries 12:30 Church Tours 2:00 Greek Folk Dancing 2:30 Church Tours “We are pleased to provide assistance to anyone Church 3:30 Greek Folk Dancing 4:30 Church Tours requesting it. If you need help, please ask” Entrance Church Tours & Festival Entrance 5:00 Greek Folk Dancing 6:30 Church Tours 7:00 Hercules Kidz Zone closes 8:00 Festival closes until 2014 Famous Greeks (Alphabetical listing) Remember to take The Gals, Diamanda - Avant-garde performance Papathanassiou, Evangelos (Vangelis) - Church Tour and see the Art! artist, vocalist, and composer. Musician & Composer Gavras, Constantine (Kostas Gavras) Pappas, Irene - Actress - Director Payne, Alexander (Papadopoulos) - Director Agganis, Harry (The Golden Greek) Hajiioannou, Stelios - Entrepreneur. Paxinou, Katina Actress Agnew, Spiro - Theodoros - US Vice Pres. Henner, Marilu - Actress and producer. Perkins, Elizabeth - Actress. Alexander the Great - King of Macedonia Hippocrates - Physician Pilates Joseph - Pilates, & King of the Greeks Huffington, Arianna (Stassinopoulos) The man behind the Pilates method Angel, Criss - MindFreak - Illusionist - Writer Plato - Philosopher Angelos, Peter - Attorney, Issigonis, Alec - Designer of the Mini car. Pulos, Jenni - Actress, Director, Producer Owner of the Baltimore Orioles Jones, Catherine Zeta - Actress. Pythagoras - Mathematician and philosopher, Aniston, Jennifer (Anastasakis) - Actress Kanakarides, Melina - Actress Pythagorean Theorem. Aniston, John (Yannis Anastasakis) - Actor Karmanos, Peter - Software magnate, Sampras, Pete - Tennis player Archimedes - Mathematician, physicist Owner of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricane Savalas, Telly (Aristotle) - Actor Aristotle - Philosopher Karras, Alexander George - Footbal player Scourby, Alexander - Narrator Azaria, Hank - Actor. Voicing character Katsulas Andreas Seferis, George (Seferiadis) - Poet & Diplomat Buckley, Jeff - Musician Kazan , Elias - Director Sirtis, Marina - Actress Bulgari family - Famous Jewellers. Kazantzakis, Nikos - Writer Skouras, Spyros P. - Movie Magnate, Callas, Maria (Kalogeropoulos) Korner, Alexis - Musician, Composer President of 20th Century Fox. - Opera singer Koteas, Ilias - Actor. Snyder, Jimmy - Gambler, TV Commentator Carasso, Isaac- Founder of the Danone Lazaridis, Mike - Founder of Research In Mo- Socrates - Philosopher yoghurt Company (Dannon in US) tion (RIM), creator of BlackBerry. Spanos, Alex - Real Estate Magnate & Castrale, Nicole - LPGA Lee, Tommy - Musician Owner of NFL’s San Diego Chargers Caratheodory, Constantine - Mathematician. Leonsis, Ted - AOL Executive, Owner of the Spheeris, Penelope - Director, producer, Cassavetes, John - Actor & Director NHL’s Washington Capitals and screenwriter. Cavafy, Constantine - Poet Londos Jim (Christopher Theophelus) - Stamos, John (Stamatopoulos) - Actor Chakiris, George - Actor Wrestler Stephanopoulos, George - Diplomat, Chelios, Chris - Hockey Player Louganis, Gregory-Efthimis - Diver - Athlete Former Presidential Advisor Chiklis, Michael - Actor. Maharis, George - Actor Stevens, Cat (Stephen Demetre Georgiou) - Chryssa (Chryssa Varda) - Sculptor Maroulis, Constantine - Musician Clarkson, Kelly - Musician Rock singer, actor, and writer. Suvari, Mena - Actress Costacos, George - Actor and Writer Matenopoulos, Debbie (Despina) - Tatopoulos, Patrick - Production designer. Cynthia Daddona, Author & TV Host Journalist, talk show host, and actress. Tavoulareas, William Peter - Davatzes, Nick - Television Executive. Menounos, Maria - Actress, journalist President of Mobil Oil Corporation Creator of A&E Network / History Channel. Mercouri, Melina - Actress, Politician Tenet, George - Former CIA Director Davies, Marion - Actress Michael, George - Singer/Songwriter Thales - Philosopher, scientist, Demokritos - Philosopher Mitropoulos, Dimitris - Conductor mathematician, engineer. Dimas, Pyrros - Athlete (Weight Lifting) Mouskouri, Nana - Singer Theodorakis, Mikis - Composer DiScala Jamie-Lynn - Actress, musician. Nick the Greek (Nick Dandolos) - Tsongas, Paul Efthemios - Politician Dukakis, Michael - Politician Famous gambler. Vardalos, Nia - Actress & Writer Dukakis, Olympia - Actress Onassis, Aristotle - Socrates - Von Karajan, Herbert (Karayiannis?) - El Greko (Domenikos Theotokopoulos) - Millionaire Shipowner Famous Conductor Painter Onassis, Athina - Millionaire Vouras, Peter - Actor Elytis, Odysseus (Alepoudelis) - Poet Onassis, Christina - Millionaire Wilson, Rita - Actress, producer Euclid - Mathematician Pantages, Alexander - Vaudeville and Yanni (Yannis Chrysomallis) - Composer Fey, Tina - motion pictures producer Zane, Billy (Zanetakos) - Actor Head writer of Saturday Night Live Pantels, Theodore - St. George Parish Priest Zappa, Frank - Musician, Composer, Satirist Frangoulis, Marios - Tenor. Papanikolaou, George - Nikolas - Zavos, Panos - Geneticist Gage, Nicolas (Gatzoyiannis) - Journalist Physiologist (Pap test)

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