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The Museum of our lives In our cover story on bond tycoon John Calamos, he recounts how his father came over on a ship hugging the shore to avoid the German U-boats on patrol during World War I and then in his early years earning a living by peddling fruits and vegetables in the streets and alleyways of Chicago, until he could scrape together the money to open up his first grocery market, where :: magazine he worked for over thirty years. FOUNDED IN 2005 BY It’s a typical story of immigrant grit and survival and it’s FROM THE EDITOR :: magazine resonated with his son all his life and led to his own ambition PUBLISHED MONTHLY IN NEW YORK Demetrios Rhompotis and work ethic and immeasurable success in the biggest market in the world—the stock market. Dimitri Michalakis Editor in Chief: But as Calamos himself admitted, the memory of those early pioneers and their lives is fast fading Dimitri C. Michalakis Kyprianos Bazenikas and will fade further as succeeding generations meld into the American mainstream and the [email protected] legend of the pioneers becomes just that—a legend that mixes fact with fiction and becomes just as quaint and murky as those daguerreotypes you occasionally see as musky curiosities. Lifestyle Editor Publishing Maria A. Pardalis Committee Chairman My father just turned 90 this year and it’s a milestone my family is both proud of and fearful [email protected] Demetrios Rhompotis because it means the legacy of his life will soon become only a memory and a life that heroic will Midwest Area Desk soon vanish into the pages of old photo albums and family mementos stored in closets and (718) 554-0308 - Chicago [email protected] basements and smelling increasingly of mold and dust. Alexander Facklis It should rightly be honored and cherished and kept alive in the memory and consciousness of the (773) 769-7639 Director of Operations family and be an eternal inspiration to succeeding generations—and it’s up to us to see that it is. [email protected] Kyprianos Bazenikas But if we did our job as parents well, and as immigrants even better, by helping our children grow Western Region Desk [email protected] up and fashion their own brave new world, the immigrant experience will soon fade into a very - Los Angeles distant memory for them and the rich musto of their immigrant heritage, with all its sights and Joanna Xipa Marketing & Advertising sounds of the old country, like a bazaar of spices, and all the joys and heartaches our forefathers (760) 805-1691 Director encountered in this new country, like some cold harbor at dawn, will soon vanish into the echoes [email protected] Tommy Harmantzis of time. Alexander Mizan [email protected] (347) 613-4163 We can take our children to Greece, we can show them the old farms (if they still exist) and the [email protected] mountain villages and wheat fields where our ancestors made their living, and if we ourselves lived - San Jose Office Andrea Photopoulos there before we emigrated, we might describe with breathless abandon what it was like to live in a [email protected] ATHENS - GREECE world without electricity and with the moon guiding your path at night and with the lemon trees Public Relations & that scented the fields and which you plucked for dinner and the chickens under the floorboards Baltimore Desk Marketing Director where you collected your eggs and the songs you heard at night from aunts and uncles and distant Georgia Vavas Margarita Vartholomeou relatives who sat around the gas lamp in the sala and sang about their firsthand memories of the [email protected] [email protected] sklavia in Greece and the heartbreak of the ships that took away your loved ones it seems forever. Photo/Fashion New York: ETA Press Our kids can only imagine this world, which is becoming faint even to those of us who lived [email protected] through its sunset, and as I watch my parents getting older like a candle guttering, I cling to those NEO Magazine Los Angeles: Nick Dimitrokalis memories even more dearly and appreciate the efforts of people like John Calamos, who are (951) 764-5737 is published monthly by keeping the flame alive by making possible the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago, where our Neocorp Media Inc. [email protected] P.O. Box 560105 collective memories can live and still speak to us. Graphic Design College Point, NY 11356 Many more efforts like that are needed. NEOgraphix Phone: (718) 554-0308 Adrian Salescu e-Fax: (718) 878-4448 [email protected] Athens Desk Dimitri C. Michalakis Konstantinos Rhompotis (01130) 210 51 42 446 In our March 2010 issue, reporting on the annual celebrations of Andros Society in Athens, we mentioned by mistake (01130) 6937 02 39 94 that the Publisher of Kykladikon Fos newspaper is Eleni Fotopoulou. The Publisher's name is Eleni Terzopoulou. [email protected] Check our website The photo of George and Margo Behrakis, on page 14, in March 2011 issue, was taken by Dimitrios Panagos www.neomagazine.com

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Fortunately, Texas Instruments was among them and the rest is history. From the business plan. How do I grow my business? In the case of Greece, how basement to the boardroom, Calamos founded Calamos Asset Management in 1977, do you grow the government’s revenue stream? How do you create a mutual-fund company that oversees tens of billions in assets and is still family-run incentives for people to have businesses in Greece and create jobs in the (he ran it with his older brother Angelo and now runs it with his son John Jr. and his private sector?” nephew Nick), and it made its 71-year-old CEO and chairman a billionaire when it went public a few years ago. He realizes these might be seismic changes in the Greek way of doing business. “It’s got to be an awakening on the people of Greece to say, we And he’s still in the game, still the pioneer in convertible bonds, and still hungry. can be a market economy, we can be a leader in that. We all honor the philosophy of Greece as the leader of Western civilization and how it “I feel good, I work hard, and I continue to work full-time,” says the affable market showed us the way back then and modern Greece can do that now. How maven from the company’s headquarters in Naperville. A former Air Force fighter do you have the debts you have and still have a retirement age of 55 for pilot (he still pilots his own jet) he routinely flies around the world on business, has men and 50 for women just because they do ‘arduous’ jobs? We all know written a definitive book on his specialty (Convertible Securities: The Latest that if we eat the Mediterranean diet we’re going to live to be a hundred. Instruments, Portfolio Strategies, and Valuation Analysis) and is still bullish on the global and domestic economy despite the erupting crises.

“We’ve had crises this year--we’ve had earthquakes, we had the Gulf oil spill, we had Katrina not long ago, but some of the near-term reaction might be overdone,” he maintains. “Japan is a very smart country; they’re very smart people; they know how to handle these types of things, so we’re a bit more constructive about them. There’s some fear out there and it might have chased out some investors, but it’s also provided an opportunity.” And the unrest in the Middle East might also have a silver lining. “One of the big trends that people seem to be ignoring is that around the world what we see is a very strong trend in the growth of the global middle class. We have to remember that what made both the United States and Europe as great as they are is the growth of their middle class. And we see the middle class growing in China and India and other parts of the world and that’s a very positive sign, because the middle class are the consumers of the world. Egypt, for example, has 80 million people and 40 million people of those are living at $2 a day; we hope that the 40 million become a middle class and that’s what they want, too: that’s why they’re marching in the street. The growth of the global middle class is a very positive longer term trend.”

Domestically, he says the recession has spurred a greater surge in savings in the middle class and that’s a good thing, too. Well, who’s going to pay for those between 50 and 100 who are retired? That’s a lot of money. You eat the Greek diet and you live to be one “In the United States there’s always been this sort of wealth effect: people feel hundred but you retire at 50? I should have been in Greece. I could have wealthier when the price of their house and property is going up. And obviously retired 20 years ago.” that’s not happened. But they’ve done the smart thing: they’ve increased savings. by Dimitri C. Michalakis Everybody would like them to decrease savings and spend more to get the economy He says he was shocked when visiting Greece last summer by the strikes going. But when you look at a family, they’re saying, it’s in my interest to increase in the middle of the tourist season, the economic lifeblood of the savings, instead, and I think the middle class will continue to do well here.” country. “Tourism is a major part of their economy, but they go out on strike! And I’m thinking, how can people do that when this is their Won’t the new frugality affect the growth of the economy? income and yet they’re chasing people away? I would have advised Papandreou to fire them all, just like President Reagan did when the air “It might, but people are doing the smart thing for them,” he says. “What happened traffic controllers went on strike here in the early ‘80s. He said, you go here three or four years ago is that many people, the middle class and others, used on strike, you’re fired. No public employee should ever have the right to their houses as a sort of cash register to get second mortgages, to refinance and get strike, because who are you arguing with?” money, and I think now they’ve learned their lesson. They also bought houses they couldn’t afford and the government encouraged them and the builders kept He admits he’s not familiar with the day-to-day political challenges of building. Now things are stabilizing. We’ve bottomed out and both the consumer Greece, but he’s crunched the numbers and the numbers don’t lie. It all started for John Calamos at Pete’s Food Market on the West Side of and job growth is coming back and that will help the middle class. We’re also seeing Chicago. Between stocking shelves and sweeping up and making corporate earnings recovering very nicely. That’s a positive. And we saw a downtick “If you look at the 10-year government bond spreads—Greece has the in the unemployment rate. That’s a positive. It might be a slow recovery, but it seems highest,” he says. “The yield on their government bonds is over 12%, the deliveries for his father (“I used to think: when can I go out to play?”) he to us to be on the right track.” spread is 9% against the Euro and 9% against T-bonds, so it’s the highest. rummaged around the basement one day and found some stock And then when you see some of the forecasts out there by some of the Unfortunately, he’s a bit more guarded about the outlook in Greece. major economic forecasters, they got Ireland recovering nicely, and certificates dating from the ‘20s and ‘30s. Spain recovering, and they have Greece going the opposite. That does “When you read about it, it’s a bit discouraging,” he admits. “I had the honor of not bode well.” “I asked my dad about them and he said, ‘Oh, they were dropped off by an meeting Prime Minister Papandreou when he came to Washington a few months ago, me along with about a dozen or so other Greek American businessmen, and he But he knows enough about Greek philosophy and culture to hope in uncle of mine who was passing through,’” says Calamos of what became was very attentive; he’s really trying to do the right thing. And the right thing to me is the midst of despair (he took Greek philosophy in college and “got his first stock transaction when he was only a teen. Not that the stocks in a very dramatic change in how that country is run.” immersed in it”) and like every Greek he believes that a work ethnic can cure many ills. the stockroom were any great shakes (Muntz TV, anyone?) But it spurred That dramatic change would include, he says, “much more of a market economy. the nascent investor in him. “I talked my mother, who was very supportive They have to grow the private sector there. And they need to do things that will help He admits working long hours as a kid at his father’s grocery store was of anything I wanted to do, into taking $5,000 of their savings and buying grow the private sector. Just going out and borrowing money and more money and no picnic, “but it really hones your work ethic. My father used to say, we more money doesn’t work. It’s like when a company gets in trouble it renegotiates may not make any money, but we eat good.” five stocks I had researched and which had spurred my interest.” its debt, and that’s what they’re doing there, but the company also renegotiates its

14 APR2011 COVER STORY COVER STORY APR2011 15 His parents hailed from Tripoli, though his mother Maria was born here, and Calamos was the first in the family (he also has a younger sister, Lorraine) to attend college—and he’s never looked back.

He graduated the Illinois Institute of Technology and got his MBA, but then admits he got bored “with the kind of job I might get working for a bank or something-- so I joined the Air Force and became a pilot.” That was 1965 and he had never been in an airplane before, but he went through one year of intensive training (“I am so proud of earning my wings—because you start with never having been in an airplane, let alone pilot one, and one year later you’re flying supersonic jets in formation at night”), and then served five years at the height of the Vietnam War and earned a Distinguished Flying Cross. “It’s the kind of thing you never want to do again,” he admits, “but you wouldn’t trade the experience for anything.” He loved flying so much that when he got out in 1970 he went looking for a job as an airline pilot (he did serve 12 years in the reserve) while he hung time working as a stockbroker. But the recession got worse, and in the meantime he discovered the miracle of convertible bonds and got into the business of spreading the gospel. “Back then there were very few people doing them and I got to specialize in them,” he says. “In fact, in 1985 I set up in the United States one of the first mutual funds doing convertible bonds. The other thing we did early on that was different is we (literally wrote the book) on how to use option price theory. We were a leader in that and today we’re probably one of the largest convertible bond managers in the world. We manage not only U.S. convertible bonds, but global convertible strategies, so it’s still a very exciting place to be and a lot of people do it now. But back then nobody understood them at all and what we’ve been able to do is navigate the different market crises very well going back to the ‘70s and ‘80s: we have very long term experience in this area.” Though his father Peter thought he’d have done better in the grocery business.

“After I had some success,” Calamos told Chicago Magazine, “he once said to me: ‘If you had stayed in the grocery business, we’d be bigger than Dominick’s.’”

His son got bigger than Dominick’s, but he still honors the legacy of his father and mother and the pioneers to this country and he’s a major benefactor and booster of the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago’s Greektown. “My mother and her family grew up three or four blocks from Greektown,” he says. “And I think it’s so important that my grandchildren and the next generation and the next generation after that remember the great immigrant experience here. We’re the last generation to really make sure that it’s not forgotten forever.” He remembers his father telling about how he came over on a ship during World War I that hugged the shore to avoid German U-boats and how he earned his living in his early days peddling produce from a wagon.

“If you remember in the old days in Chicago you’d go to Randolph Street with your cart, buy some fruits and vegetables, then walk down the alley and sell them,” his son remembers his father’s tale. And he remembers his father’s pride when he finally opened his own store. “How big a deal was that? I have my own store? he thought. I don’t have to walk down the alley anymore. And when I think about that today, and the success they had, and how they worked so hard to make sure I was educated, I just don’t want that to be forgotten. It’s very important to me, and at the National Hellenic Museum part of what we’re doing is document the history of the immigrants coming through to America. To me that’s extremely important.” Does that mean he sometimes misses sweeping up the old store? “No,” he laughs, “I don’t miss Thursdays with all the deliveries I had to make.”

16 APR2011 COVER STORY ANAGOS

Frank Manios, Supreme President of AHEPA, Nicolas Karacostas, John Payiavlas, Patsy Kouvas, Ted and Ann Zampetis, E. John and Cleo Rumpakis PHOTO: DIMITRIOS P Marisa Payiavlas, Catherine Eleni and Dimitris Bousis and Peter Pappas Tarsi Georgas, Constantine G. Caras and Paulette Poulos His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Peter Mathew Mirones Diamandis, recipient of the Archbishop Iakovos Award for Excellence, and Constantine G. Caras Claire Milonas and Maria Marinakis

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PHOTOS: ET Byron Georgiou Stefanie Roumeliotes and Dr. John Costouros

A PRESS Peter and Ethel Parthenis and George Sakellaris Markos and Michael Bapis, Maria Marinakis Anna Caputo and Michael Brian Carr and Psilakis Kyriakos Tsakopoulos Harry Nick and John Saltas Tarsi Georgas and Gregory Georgas Louis Apostolou, Angelo Tsakopoulos, Spiros Frangiskakis and Peter Limouris

Michael Bapis and Charles Cotros

Evangelia Pedas and Ted Veru Archbishop Demetrios, Maria Papadakis, Eliana Papadakis and Constantine G. Caras John and Angela Baglaneas, Stephanie and Peter and Adrienne Barris and George Tsantes and Thanasi Liakos, George and Margo Behrakis William and Roula Hunter Stephen G. Yeonas NEO’s Margarita Vartholomeou and Spiro Voutsinas, President of Atlantic Bank

Carli Pantelidis, Stephanie Pantelidis, Thomas and Marill Demakes Thomas Constance, Nicholas Prof. John McKesson Camp National Philoptochos President Aphrodite Peter Kikis, Kassandra Romas Catherine Pappas, Stella Pantelidis, and Aris and Marta Gialamas Coch and Ted Veru and Kostas Alexakis Skeadas and Maria Allwin and Lynda Ann Costas Mariana Pantelidis and Elpitha Soussou

More than 400 members and guests attended the 2005 after the passing of Archbishop Iakovos whom lay leaders too numerous to name. I will continue to Kiki Theodorides and Alexandria Marcus Chairman Caras cited the increase of membership to $1 million for the scholarship program, a $250,000 annual Leadership 100 Conference, held this past she had served as Administrator from 1984 to 1996, draw strength, as they do, from the Lord, and to 863, with 34 new members, which included a total of final payment on the four-year $1 million grant for February at the Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida. It continuing to assist him in his retirement. Upon continue to serve.” 95 enrolled as Leadership 100 Partners Program and Information Technology, and a $50,000 payment for was during this gathering that Archbishop hearing the news, participants gave Poulos a 5 enrolled in the Junior Partners Program, as well as the third installment of a five-year $250,000 grant for Demetrios of America asked the Executive heartfelt ovation. In response she said, that “during The 20th Annual Conference began and ended on a Lina Orfanos, an internationally-acclaimed vocal 447 fulfilled ones. “Most significantly, the portfolio Vocation Ministry, bringing total grants to $30.4 Committee to proceed with the appointment of the past 46 years, I have learned the importance of high note with a report by Constantine G. Caras, artist who appeared at the concluding Grand reached $67,826,000 at the end of last year and our million since the inception of Leadership 100,” he Paulette Poulos as the organization’s Executive Christian service, the dynamism of our Orthodox Chairman, to the Board of Trustees and General Banquet. An impromptu Greek night, organized on Grants Program was reborn with vigor and purpose, added. Director “in view of her dedicated and productive Church and the richness of our Hellenic heritage, as Assembly that despite the economic crisis the the spot by the Pantenidis brothers with the totaling $1,031,600 for 2010, principally to the work.” The committee unanimously approved the well as the importance of visionary leadership from organization had rebounded with growth in musicians playing unplugged until the early hours of Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology Maria Allwin, the Conference Chair and a member of appointment. Poulos, who had been Acting great Churchmen such as Archbishop Iakovos of membership, contributions and the value of its the next day, brought in additional Greek flavor and scholarship program,” he said. “Additional the Board of Trustees, received accolades for a job Executive Director since 2006 and previously blessed memory and our Spiritual Leader, portfolio, allowing an increase in grants. The spontaneity that was greatly appreciated by the commitments of $1,331,600 for the School are excellently done. Allwin told conferees that this Director of Development, joined the organization in Archbishop Demetrios, and from a long line of great conference closed with a stirring performance by participants. scheduled to be awarded in 2011, including another year’s conference required careful and detailed

18 APR2011 EVENT EVENT APR2011 19 A PRESS

Dr. John Costouros, Stefanie PHOTOS: ET Roumeliotes and Mike Manatos Marta and Aristotle Gialamas

Leah Bitounis and Chryssa Tsakopoulos Carlene Soumas (standing) Philip Nicozisis, Steve and Olga Tenedios and Brian and Laura Carr and Gregory Georgas Stavro and Audrey Soussou George Behrakis, Stephanie Liakos, Maria Behrakis and Margo Behrakis Dr. Chris Papadopoulos, Mary Bongiovanni and Fr. Andrew and Presvytera Maginas

Thomas Constance, Martha Peter Parthenis and Dean Metropoulos Fling and Janet Constance

Dean and Zoe Pappas and James Areti Sakellaris, Arthur and Pauline Catrickes and Vassiliki Sakellaris Drake Behrakis and John Baglaneas L100 Partners and young professionals Stephania Patsalis, Fran Karivalis Jeanne and Dr. Antonios Paras and Dina Theodosakis and Christine and Angelo Coutris George Hasiotis, Elena Limbert, Irene Komodikis and Alexander Hadjilogiou Theodore and Catherine Sitting: Molly Corpas and Ann Zampetis; Standing: John Payiavlas, Charles Cotros Michell with daughter Catherine Bitounis, Susan Loutsion, Jeanne Paras, and George Behrakis Joanna Kayiaros Eleni Bapis, Demetra Ganias Christine Coutris and Elaine Cotronakis and sitting Maria Behrakis William B. Marianes and E. John Rumpakis Christina Vinios, John Toulopoulos Georgia Stamas, Zacharie Vinios and Zacharie Vinios and Christina Vinios

Lina Orfanos and Demetrios Mary and Frank Manios and Patrisse Spelios Sitting: Emanuel Cotronakis, Dr. Constantine Impromptu Greek and E. John Rumpakis Bitounis and Markos Marinakis; Standing: night after the gala event Anastasia Georgas, Kelly Angelo Coutris and Dr. Antonios Paras and Paul Lountzis Elaine and John Thibault

Timothy Maniatis and William Marianes

Adrienne Barris, (standing) Georgia Veru, Diane Pappas and Audrey Marianes Andrew Manatos and Peter Barris Maria Petrou, Dr. Nicholas Loutsion Anastasia and Manny Katsetos, Andrew Akaras, Fay and George Zaharas and Harry and Sandra Nick Laura and Brian Carr and Maria Allwin with NEO's Margarita Vartholomeou Leah Bitounis and Chryssa Tsakopoulos

planning to control costs while, at the same time, to Achievement. A special tribute was paid to Dr. the Boston Metropolis; Tom Jordan of the Detroit Pappajohn, Mark Stavropoulos, Michael Stefanos, 1984). She also served on various national “No one is more suited for the role of Executive create an inspiring program, which was evidenced Constantine “Takis” Papadakis, of blessed memory, a Metropolis; John Moutsanas of the San Francisco Angelo Tsakopoulos, and Nicholas J. Bouras, and commissions, including the National Youth Director of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 by the traditional Bible Study and Lecture by member of Leadership 100, in recognition of his Metropolis; Christopher Pappas of the Denver Stephen G. Yeonas, noting that Bouras had been Commission and the Governing Board of the Endowment Fund, which draws its founding, vision Archbishop Demetrios and the featured speakers many innovative contributions to education in the Metropolis; James A. Regas of the Chicago named Honorary Lifetime Board Member and National Council of Churches. and inspiration from Archbishop Iakovos, than that included Ted Leonsis, the business United States and to Hellenic ideals. The award was Metropolis; George E. Safiol of the Boston Yeonas had become Chairman Emeritus upon the Paulette Poulos,” said Chairman Caras. ”She has entrepreneur, and Dr. Peter Diamandis, the space posthumously presented and accepted by his wife, Metropolis; Kyriakos Tsakopoulos of the San passing of Founder George K. Chimples. From 1984 to 1996, she served as Administrator for served an apprenticeship to true greatness and pioneer, both of whom were honored with the Eliana Papadakis and their daughter, Maria Francisco Metropolis; and Theodore K. Zampetis of His Eminence Archbishop Iakovos. Her dedication demonstrated in her own right the leadership skills Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Award for Papadakis, who addressed the audience in a moving the Pittsburgh Metropolis. Associated with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and loyalty to His Eminence and the Church enabled which will take us to ever higher levels of Excellence and John McKesson Camp II, noted presentation on her father’s life and work. throughout her working career, Paulette Poulos him to remain actively involved in ecclesiastical life achievement.” classical archaeologist and Michael Psilakis, the He also expressed gratitude for the long and began her responsibilities in 1965, working in and service until his passing in April, 2005. executive chef, both of whom were given the Caras acknowledged new members of the Board of dedicated service of outgoing Board members, various capacities, including Director of LOGOS and Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Award for Trustees at the Conference, including: Lily Bentas of including George Marcus, John Marks, John Associate Director for Stewardship Ministry (1972-

20 APR2011 EVENT EVENT APR2011 21 Cathedral Symposium honoring Greek Women Physicians Institutes of Health and has published extensively in medical Luncheon journals. She has been recognized with countless honors

and awards throughout her career, and is a member of A PRESS numerous professional organizations including the and Fashion American Pediatric Society, the American Physiological Society, the Society for Pediatric Research, and the American

Show Academy of Pediatrics. PHOTOS: ET On May 4th, the According to Dr. Stella Lymberis, Mary Kalopothakes was Archdiocesan Cathedral Dr. Melpo Christofidou-Solomidou, born in Athens in 1859, the daughter of Michael D. Consul General of Cyprus Koula Sofianou, Kalopothakes a medical doctor from Athens, Greece, and of Philoptochos is holding Dr. Eleni Tousimis, Dr. Maria Theodoulou, Martha Hooper Blackler from Marblehead, Massachussetts, their Annual Spring Stella Kokolis, Dr. Maria Delivoria-Papadopoulos USA. She studied at Greek and American schools and Luncheon and Fashion holding HMS distinguished Female Physician Award, graduated from the Harvard Annex (now Radcliffe College). Show at The Pierre Hotel to HMS President Dr. Nicholas H.E. Mezitis, Dr. Stella She wanted to study medicine. However, because of the Lymberis, and Consul General of Greece Aglaia Balta difficulties posed due to the fact that she was a woman in the benefit the Cathedral Greek University, she commenced her studies in Paris, Scholarship Fund for The Hellenic Medical Society (HMS) of New York organized recently France on October 1886. She returned to Athens in 1894 and passed students at the Cathedral the first annual Mary Kalopotakes Symposium at the Memorial the oral and written exams and began practicing the specialties of Corporate Headquarters and Commercial Auto Division School. This year’s fashion Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Rockefeller Research Labs, honoring Pediatrics and Gynecology. Hellenic Women Physicians and Scientists and featuring an array of 45-07 Davis Street show features a very specialists. The keynote lecture was delivered by Maria The pioneering female physician was an active member of the Union talented designer/artist, Delivoria‐Papadopoulos, MD, on the Mechanisms of Hypoxic of Greek Women which was mobilized at the onset of the L.I.C., NY 11101 Angelo Lambrou. Mr. Cerebral Injury in the Newborn. Dr. Delivoria-Papadopoulos Greco‐Turkish War of Lambrou is a Cypriot-Greek, is Professor of Pediatrics, Physiology, Obs/Gyn at the Drexel 1897. She worked as a Tel: 718 706-7114 University College of Medicine and Director of Neonatal ICU Director and a surgeon born and raised in South at St. Christopher’s Hospital. The speaker received the first of the Hospital of the Fax: 718 729-7833 Africa where he dressed Mary Kalopothakes Award from the HMS, for her 50 years of Red Cross in Volos. She some of the most medical practice and pioneering work in neonatology and was recognized by prominent women in prenatal medical research. Queen Olga for her daily training and Botswana. As his name The symposium was an idea of Dr. Stella Lymberis, Assistant seminars to prepare grew, he was invited to Professor at the Department of Radiation Oncology, NYU Dr. Stella Lymberis, Vily Apostolatos, Roula Lambrakis, Marilena Christodoulou nurses to serve on the work with the Miss Langone Medical Center, who ultimately organized and front. At the end of the Botswana beauty pageant, war of 1897 the Greek women were also recognized by Florence Nightingale, the and designed gowns for the English nurse who made outstanding 1999 winner. As a contributions to the knowledge and contestant for Miss Universe improvement of public health. 1999, she won wearing an Mary Kalopothakes opened a clinic for Angelo Lambrou gown, and women and children and trained nurses became the first black focusing on public health and the African to win the crown. prevention of tuberculosis while always His beautiful gowns have working fulltime as a pediatrician. In 1909 she published a report on public also been worn on the red health in Greece outlining rates of infant carpet here in the U.S., and mortality, hygiene and tuberculosis in women come from all over the book “The Health of the Nations”. the country to visit his She continued her efforts publishing the L-R: Dr. Vassilis Latoussakis, Vily Apostolatos, Ages Ecos, Dr. Nicholas Mezitis, Theodora Ziongas, book “Elements of Hygiene for Schools” downtown boutique for Rev. Dr. Frank Marangos, Dr. Maria Delivoria-Papadopoulos, Presvytera Haidee Marangos, in 1912 and editing the “Hygeia” wedding gowns and Dionisia Lymberis, Dr. Manolis Lambrakis, Captain Achilles Anastasopoulos, Dr. Ioannis (Health) magazine. During the Balkan evening attire. “We are very Zervoudakis, Stella Kokolis Seated: Dr. Stella Lymberis, Melpo Christofidou-Solomidou, War of 1912 she served in Arta at the excited that he has agreed Dr. Alice Zervoudakis Hospital of the Red Cross. In the two to do our fashion show this coordinated it along with Dr. Maria Theodoulou that graciously wars in which she took part, her contribution as a surgeon was scheduled logistics at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. legendary, demonstrating unparalleled dedication, unwavering year so please don’t miss it,” Nicholas Mezitis, President of HMS, was very supportive and equally courage and heroism. said Stella Pantelidis, one of enthusiastic about the women in medicine concept. “He and the the organizers. “Lunch will Executive Board of the Hellenic A m o d e s t , c h a r i t a b l e begin at 12:30 but please Medical Society not only approved this inaugural symposium, but also humanitarian, come early so you can take plan to hold it annually to honor she attended to advantage of the amazing distinguished female physicians,” poor patients as vendors that will be on says Stella Lymberis. w e l l a s t o refugees of the display from 11:00.” A On the symposium’s eve, a Lenten A s i a M i n o r portion of the proceeds diner reception, featuring homemade C a t a s t r o p h e from the sales of the dishes, was offered by Dr. Lymberis at without seeking vendors will go towards the her residence. payment. She Cathedral Scholarship Fund found courage in Dr. Maria Delivoria‐Papadopoulos, Stella Lymberis surprising Roula Lambrakis h e r f a i t h which benefits needy like Maria Kalopothakes, performed a with B-day song and Artopolis chocolate cake p r a c t i c i n g Keynote speaker, Dr. Maria historical first: the successful use of a children of the Cathedral Delivoria-Papadopoulos. medicine with a selfless dedication. A daughter of the founder of the School. For more ventilator to treat premature Greek Evangelical Church, she wrote many hymns. She also wrote in newborns suffering from respiratory information and the “Ephemeris ton Paidon” (Childs’ paper) and the “Astir tis distress syndrome. Prior to her joining the Penn faculty, she Anatolis” (the Star of the East) newspapers that her father edited. She reservations, please call resuscitated an 1800‐gm (4‐lb) premature infant suffering from died in January 1941 while the Greek troops enjoyed victories at the Catherine 212-249-7244 or respiratory distress syndrome at 34 weeks gestation that had had Albanian front. Rallou 212-737-6267. complete cardiorespiratory arrest. Using the Bird respirator, she ventilated the infant for 12 days, after which it survived on its own as “Mary Kalopothakes will always be remembered as a philanthropic Happy Easter - Καλό Πάσχα! presented to the Society for Pediatric Research on May 2, 1963. She patriotic and pioneer. By honoring Mary’s life and work we hope to 22 APR2011 EVENT has served on several public advisory committees for the National help inspire future male and female Hellenic leaders of medicine and science,” commented Stella Lymberis.

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PHOTOS: ETA PRESS 4 2 34th Annual Greek Letters Day Celebration Berkeley, and has written a number of books and articles on Byzantium. Orthodoxy without Borders: Serbia She has received numerous fellowships to fund her studies, including the prestigious MacArthur Foundation “Genius” Award. St. Sava's Cathedral in Belgrade Budapest. Most The Honorable Theodore Laliotis presented Vojvodina Orthodox the AXION award to Marina Moustakas, a pioneering leader working for the Churches, such as preservation and dissemination of Greek the one we attend in 34th Annual Greek Letters Day Honorees. From left to right, culture. She earned a BA and did graduate Sombor, are in a HAPS President Yannis Paulus, Marina Moustakas, His Eminence studies in Sociology from the University of baroque style nearly identical to Roman Catholic Metropolitan Nikitas, Maria Mavroudi, and Anthoula Vlachos Oregon with a Fulbright Scholarship. Churches—on the exterior. The Orthodox Churches promoting educational, cultural, social, and have a different orientation to the Roman Catholic community ties among Greek-American professionals ones, and the interior, with narthex and iconostasis, in Northern California. I also gave an overview of recent is totally different, though in Vojvodina the events, including a January “Vassilopita, Cocktails, and iconostasis is likely to have frescoes clearly showing Conversation” jointly with the Hellenic Law Society, Renaissance and Baroque schools. When I BAGABA (Bay Area Greek American Business mentioned this to a Serbian priest in Sremski Association), and the Center for Modern Greek at San Karlovci, a beautiful Vojvodina town that had been Francisco State University; a talk by George Paganelis, the seat of the Serbian Patriarchate for two by Yannis Paulus, M.D Curator of the Tsakopoulos Hellenic Collection in centuries, the priest said, “well, the Renaissance For this months column I wanted to shine the light on Sacramento; and a wine tasting social, to name a few. owes itself to Byzantium, so these traditions are The Hellenic American Professional Society of His Eminence Nikitas, Metropolitan Bishop of the simply returning to us.” California (HAPS), an organization that has highlighted Dardanelles and Director of the Patriarch Athenagoras Former AXION Award Recipients with the 2011 AXION Award recipients, scholarship recipient, His Eminence Metropolitan Now that we are in the midst of Great Lent, it makes on January 7, but Easter is always the same day for all Vojvodina has over two-dozen nationalities; Serbs, the achievements of Greek American professionals in Orthodox Institute in Berkeley, presented special sense to consider borderless Orthodoxy. Here in Orthodox. Most Orthodox or Eastern Christian California for years with the very special AXION award. I letters of commendation from His Eminence Nikitas, and HAPS President. while a small majority, live side-by-side (or in felt the person that could best define this organization Serbia, where we currently live, Orthodoxy is the Churches retain the Old Calendar, but the Greek, marriage) with Hungarians, Slovakians, Romanians, Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco. Greetings She has taught Greek language since 1962 and founded religion of the vast majority of the population, so Bulgarian, and Romanian Orthodox have opted for and this well respected award to be the current were also extended by His Excellency, Ambassador numerous Hellenic institutions in the Bay Area, Croatians, Carpatho-Russians, and a score of other President of HAPS himself, Dr. Yannis Paulus... much that the saying “to be Greek is to be Orthodox” the New Calendar. nations, including small pockets of Greeks from the Ioannis Andreades, Consul General of the Republic of including the St. Nicholas Hellenic School, the Greek could apply to Serbs as well. At this time, the Greece, and the Honorable Nicolaos Theophanous, Festival of San Jose, and the Hellenic Heritage Institute Aside from the language of the Church, which is Old Civil War era. Orthodoxy coexists here with Roman Honorary Consul of Cyprus. churches fill, Lenten foods start to appear on Catholicism and a few Protestants, in the same in San Jose, a beacon of Hellenism to the West. She is a supermarket shelves, and fish stores do a bigger Church Slavonic, Orthodoxy is celebrated in the George Mattis, Scholarship Chairman, presented the leader who works tirelessly for the preservation of same way. Like in Greece, and in contrast to towns, and often in the same household. This often business as the Serbs, about as meat eating a nation results either in a hybridization of celebrations, or a 2011 HAPS scholarship to Anthoula Vlachos, a senior at Hellenism. as any on the planet, curtail their consumption. America, people will often mill around during the the University of California, Santa Cruz. She is majoring To close the event, President of HAPS, I thanked the liturgy, as there are no pews, or step outside. To a strict division of traditions, but in a general in biology, serves as head of the UCSC dental club, is numerous people involved inmaking the event such a Serbian Orthodox are about as observant as their degree, again like in Greece, the Church is a atmosphere of tolerance. This makes Vojvodina the head student coordinator for commencement at success, including Loula Anaston who served as brethren in Greece, though the years of Tito’s soft reference point for the Serbian national identity in probably the most ethnically diverse part of Europe, UCSC, and volunteers with the Big Brothers Big Sisters chairwoman, Patricia Lagiss for serving as decorations communism, together with the multi-ethnicity of the face of all the country has gone through in the and while religion serves as a mark of identity, most organization of Santa Cruz County. Anthoula plans to chair, Yvonne Stamatakis who served as caterer, Jason the former Yugoslavia (and certain parts of Serbia) face of Yugoslavia’s dissolution. It thus receives a people, particularly in Sombor, celebrate begin dental school after completing her Bezis who handled reservations, Natalie Schrik who result in far less Church involvement in society. great deal of nominal respect even from completely inclusively. As one Sombor journalist, a Serb undergraduate studies. served as photographer, Adrienne Verrios for making Unlike in Greece, there is a strict separation of non-religious Serbs. married to a Hungarian, told me, “the worst insult to Patricia Lagiss, AXION Award Co-Chair with Virginia the programs, and the entire HAPS Executive Board for Church and State. Civil documentation and call a Somboretz (Sombor citizen) is that he is Lagiss, introduced the AXION Award, the highest honor all of their assistance. Then His Eminence Metropolitan government offices have no mention of religion, The religious atmosphere also varies by region. intolerant.” AXION recipient Maria Mavroudi being presented with Nikitas led a benediction to conclude the memorable the AXION award. HAPS President Yannis Paulus with awarded by HAPS to people of Hellenic ancestry who though my son, in first grade, takes Orthodox Southern Serbia is solidly Orthodox, except for a few must have fulfilled five criteria, including achieving celebration. enclaves of Albanian or Bosnian Muslims, and Holy Week and the Easter celebrations are to a great Maria Mavroudi flanked by her two nominators, Catechism as part of the curriculum. I thought of my degree similar to those in Greece, which is not Thanasis Maskaleris (left) and Leonidas Petrakis (right). high goals in his or her field of endeavor and made a To join the organization or contribute to the service in the Greek Army, with mandatory liturgies Churches are in a Serbo-Byzantine style easily significant contribution in a professional, academic, or scholarship award, you can visit HAPS online at: recognizable to a Greek. The situation is different in surprising given the common religion and and the Lord’s Prayer en masse before meals. None Byzantine culture, but climate and cuisine do have The Hellenic American scientific field or the humanities. Former AXION award http://www.hapsca.org/ More pictures are available on of that here. While Serbian Churches are well- Vojvodina, Serbia’s northern province, where we Professional Society of recipients were honored, of which more than 19 were the HAPS group site on facebook. You can reach HAPS live. In Vojvodina, which experienced only a some variations. The variations and difference California, or HAPS, present at the event, including one of the first AXION attended and adorned, the tiny chapels that are increase the further north in the country. Post- President Yannis Paulus at [email protected]. ubiquitous in Greece are far less common. century and a half of Turkish rule but was under held its 34th Annual recipients 34 years ago. The 2011 AXION award was Austro-Hungarian rule for two centuries until 1918, Anastasi magiritsa is not common here, and while Greek Letters Day then presented to two distinguished women in our Though the Church is separate from the State, and the atmosphere and architecture recall Vienna and lamb is the preferred Easter meat, in Serbia pork is Celebration, this past community, Maria Mavroudi and Marina Moustakas. most Serbs seem to favor this, the trappings of also ubiquitous. Again, mountainous southern Fe b r u a r y , i n S a n After each introduction, the entire crowd of more than Orthodoxy abound. Prayer bead bracelets Serbia is more likely to have lamb than further north, AXION recipient Marina Francisco, California. It 150 people loudly pronounced Maria Mavroudi and An Orthodox and in the south oven baking and spit roasting is was very fitting that on (komboskinia) or rear view mirror crosses are Moustakas with her children Marina Moustakas “AXIA!” Dr. Leonidas Petrakis and everywhere and it most houses have an icon alcove, church in more common than in the north, where stews and and grandchildren t h i s d a y , t h r e e Thanasis Maskaleris presented the AXION award to Dr. Sombor, Serbia cooked meals are the norm, including for Easter. distinguished women usually of the household saint. This requires some Maria Mavroudi, a distinguished scholar and innovative explaining. Serbs, unique among Orthodox Oil, whether during the fast or the feast, is usually were honored: AXION recipients Dr. Maria Mavroudi, leader studying Byzantium and its interplay with the sunflower oil, a function of cost and climate, rather Marina Velliou Moustakas and scholarship recipient Arab world. Maria earned a BA in Philology from the peoples, do not celebrate name days but rather the Anthoula S. Vlachos. The Artoclasia and luncheon were saint’s day of their household saint, known in than the ever-present olive oil in Greece. Paprika, University of Thessaloniki and a Ph.D. in Byzantine uncommon in Greek cuisine, is a staple, particularly held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Studies from Harvard University. She is a professor of Scholarship recipient Anthoula Vlachos with her family. Serbian as the “Slava.” Household saint days are the From left to right: Stephania Vlachos (sister), Spiro Vlachos most important days for Serbians except for Easter in the region bordering Hungary, and often as not I served as master of ceremonies and I introduced HAPS history and classics at the University of California, the main meal at Easter will be lamb paprikash stew. as a group established in 1960 that is committed to (father), Anthoula Vlachos, Argyro Petsakos-Vlachos (mother) and Christmas, and even non-religious Serbs tend to hold this tradition dear. Household saint days pass My second Easter in Serbia is fast approaching. At from father to son, but the eldest male (father or times of high holidays, it is nice to be in a country brother) will usually host the Slava, to which family, where most people are your coreligionists, and koumbaroi, and guests visit. Generally, kolyva in a move to (and are moved by) the same traditions, cross pattern is provided upon entry to the house, along with interesting differences. one crosses oneself, eats the koliva and proceeds to drinking and eating. Of course, the saint’s days dates are different from Alexander Billinis has spent a decade in international banking in the US and Europe, most recently in London. the Greek Orthodox Church, as the Serbians have and kept the Old Calendar, which is 13 days later than He is particularly interested in Greece's economic cultural position in the Balkans. He has worked with the New Calendar. This results in Christmas being companies invested in the Balkans, and is writing a travel-historical book about the post-Byzantine states of modern Greece, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania. CULTURE APR2011 27 SYN…PHONIA Band, a New York City based Greek-American group, has earned a reputation as the ultimate choice for extraordinary Greek musical performance and entertainment. The Band was created in 2002 by a pair of outstanding talents, Aphrodite Daniel, daughter of famed Greek band leader Mike Daniel, and Panos Chrysovergis, an accomplished classical/contemporary pianist from Athens, Greece. While complimenting each other’s artistic styles, they formed a Greek band with a classic/contemporary manner and presentation that was unique to Greek entertainment. In just a few years their audience grew as they now command a strong presence in the Greek-American music scene. Panos earned his degree from the “Odeion” National Music Conservatory of Athens in Classical Piano Performance. For a period of seven years he performed under the direction of composer/pianist Yiannis Spanos during his live concert performances as well as at the musical stage “Odos Aristotelous”. Over the years in Athens, Panos worked as musical director and pianist for concerts and live radio/television programming for acclaimed Greek artists such as Vicky Mosholiou, Tzeni Vanou, Manolis Mitsias, Lakis Lazopoulos, Angelos and Stelios Dionysiou, Lakis Pappas, Lizetta Nikolaou, , Kaiti Homata , Giorgos Mouzakis, Sperantza Vrana, etc. Aphrodite, a New York City native and daughter of the famed and beloved Greek band leader Mike Daniel, graduated Queens College with a MA. In 1983, she formed Daniel Entertainment Inc., a Greek concert promotion company that for 15 years produced North Enterprises are some of their clients) to the most intimate of family celebrations. “We still American tours for popular Greek artists. It was during these years Panos Chrysovergis and Aphrodite Daniel that Aphrodite was educated and inspired by the highly acclaimed receive compliments on how amazing this contemporary Greek vocalists Haris Alexiou, Yiannis Parios, Anna …inept, undeserving ‘artists’ and qualified, band was and how much fun everyone had at Vissy, Dimitra Galani, Gregoris Bithikotsis, Mairi Linda, Nikos dignified performers.” our wedding. The dancing was nonstop as Nomikos, Elpida and others. their energy and enthusiasm filled the dance The band also includes Takis Elenis (formerly of the floor,” says a happy bride. “Aphrodite and When she was only 23, Aphrodite released her first recorded famed Trio Bel Canto), Panagiotis Andreou Panos are simpy the best!” selection of original songs entitled, “Horis agapi pou tha pas” (where (recently voted “best Latin Jazz Bassist in New York” will you go without love), featuring original songs by the by a prestigious music magazine), Nikos A unique and distinctive concert presentation contemporary composers Antonis Vardis, Thanasis Polikandriotis Manioudakis, Engin Gunaydin (Berkley School of is also an option that is ideal for any and a local lyricist Stelios Ioannides. Music) and the virtuoso clarinetist from The organization or Church fund-raising event. Julliard’s School of Music Ismail Lumanovsky. 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Judge Skelos paid tribute to his Greek roots and support for the Hellenic community was the thanked Mamie Stathatos-Fulgieri, President of the Honorable Helen Voutsinas, newly elected District Hellenic Lawyers Association ("HLA"), and the Court Judge in Nassau County, as well as philhellene organization for their support. He noted that he will and the Independence Party Leader of Nassau continue to serve on the HLA Advisory Board and County Rick Bellando who noted that he was "proud support its goals. Several members of the HLA were to be a part of this auspicious event and to observe Stamatis and Anna wish you all Happy Easter! present to show their support, including HLA Board the universal support of Judge Skelos from so many At Stamatis you find the best Greek members John Saketos, Peter Metis and Michael members of the community, the courts and his dishes plus a Greek experience Hartofilis, host of Legal Forum, the HLA program at family." miles away from Greece. New York's Best Authentic Greek Food! Radio NEO. Also in attendance and expressing her Judge Peter Skelos with his wife, Faith, and two daughters, Daphne (left) and Alexis From left, John Saketos, Esq., Peter Metis, Esq., Matthew Fulgieri, Mamie Stathatos-Fulgieri, Esq., Rick Bellando, Traditional meals prepared daily, Judge Peter Skelos of the Appellate Division, Second Senator Dean Skelos, Judge Peter Skelos, Gregory grilled meat and seafood dishes Department, and an Honorary Board Member of Grizopoulos, Esq., Judge Helen Voutsinas, Antonio in a coastal-themed setting. HLA, was recently awarded the Norman Lent Award Grouzis and Michael Hartofilis, Esq. by the Criminal Courts Bar Association of Nassau Ideal for vegetarians. County, New York. 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Pardalis Tsoureki Easter is indisputably the most sanctified and Fluffy and moist, Tsoureki bakes up plump in the popular religious holiday in Greece. Traditions oven and is perfumed with the essence of mahlepi, include candlelight night church services, a fifty day the seeds of Mediterranean wild cherries, and fast, family gatherings, dyed crimson red eggs, and mastic, the crystallized resin from the mastic tree. an elaborate spread of food and sweet delicacies. Check your local specialty stores or online for hard- The Easter feast in Greek homes is centered on to-find Greek ingredients. They are essential in whole spit roasted lamb and fragrant baked goods making a traditional and flavorful loaf of Tsoureki. such as koulourakia, flaounes, kalitsounia, and the globally admired Tsoureki, a sweet braided bread You can adorn your tsoureki with red hard boiled made especially for the celebration. Tsoureki is eggs to make it more festive, or simply garnish with typically baked on Holy Thursday and not eaten until almonds and sesame seeds. Leaving out the egg will Easter Sunday. This brioche-like bread is also called allow you to freeze half the batch so your family and Lambrospomo, which translates to shining-bread or you can enjoy this exquisite sweet bread year round. the Epiphany bread and represents the light given to Christians by Christ’s Resurrection. Bake time: 30 minutes at 350 degrees Prep time: at least 3 1/2 hours Makes: 8 medium loaves Note: The dough must rise three times before baking, Preparation: so be sure to allow enough time to bake the bread completely. Œ In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, mastic, mahlepi, salt and egg yolks together until well blended. Add egg whites and Ingredients: continue to mix, about 10 minutes. Ÿ 4 cups whole milk, lukewarm Pour warm milk in a bowl and stir in yeast and a teaspoon sugar Ÿ ½ pound fresh yeast to help rise. Allow to rise, about 3 minutes. Add yeast to butter Ÿ 12 whole eggs, separated mixture and blend well. Slowly add flour, one cup at a time, Ÿ 28 cups all purpose flour into large bowl mixture. Mix until well blended. Ÿ 3 cups sugar Ž Using your hands, knead the dough well. Cover bowl with a Ÿ 2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature Ÿ cloth and let rise at room temperature until it doubles in size, 1 teaspoon mastic about 2 hours. Then knead again to release any air bubbles and Ÿ 1 teaspoon mahlepi (or vanilla extract) cover and let rise again for another hour. Ÿ 1 teaspoon salt Ÿ 1 egg yolk mixed with 2 tablespoons while milk, beaten (for glaze) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Turn the dough out onto a Ÿ Sesame seeds and/or blanched almonds (for garnish) generously floured work area. Cut a 10 ounce piece of dough Ÿ off and separate into 3 balls. Roll each piece into a 12 to 14 inch Hardboiled dyed red eggs for decoration (optional) long rope. Press the ends of the three ropes together and braid. Place each loaf on a greased cookie sheet or if you wish to shape into a wreath, place in a round bread pan. Let rise for 20 to 30 minutes until they double in size. Brush with beaten egg and milk mixture. Decorate with sesame seeds and almonds. Lastly, if using, add the red eggs into the braid and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden.

Allow to cool and serve sliced as is or with butter and jam. Tsoureki is also wonderful for breakfast and makes perfect French toast. Καλό Πάσχα kαi Καλή Ανάσταση!

GOURMET APR2011 33 High quality artist and international persona Anna Rezan-Kritselis debuted as a vocalist on her first song, the sensual metal ballad ‘’Let there be rain’’, a passionate song written by Billy Nikolopoulos and Jazz City Markella Panayotou and produced by Nick Rollinger. Behind all, there is a on special international collaboration, as the video of the song was made in New

York, produced by the director Boman ASNY Modine, the British-Eskenazi actress Hannah Fierman and the Austrian upcoming director Aksel Stasny that worked on it as a visual effects director. Anna’s guest on the vocals is the Greek singer Barbara Sassari. The song is produced in Luxembourg - released by Equinox Records and presented by Moda Records - thanks to music-industry guru Nicky Kalliongis. “Let there be rain” is

included in one of her new feature films “ShowBitch”, in which Anna leads as rock star PHOTO: AKSEL ST character and performs a cabaret dancing show while singing this heavy metal song. Anna worked on four other film projects in 2010: she took part in “La commedia di Amos Poe”, a film directed by Amos Poe - the leading character in “No Wave Cinema” - something that she considers an “honor”. She also co-produced and guest-starred in Patricia Di Salvo’s short film “Love at first sight”, a fun, romantic comedy, set in Los Angeles that was presented at the Cannes Film Festival. Back to her hometown, Athens, Greece, she guest-starred in two other projects, “GreenFish”, an eco-friendly comedy by Yiannis Paraskevopoulos, and “Katharsi”, a cult underground dramedy by Fokion Bogris. Hers is the type of success story that always fuels the imagination of thousands of young people around the world. Meeting and getting to know her is a real surprise. She is a cultured and sincere young beautiful woman without a trace of arrogance. Her philosophy in life is that we only have one life to live, so we must live it well! The more we understand how precious life is, the more strength we get to do things that we want. Although she has been working hard since she was a kid and her career has always played an important part, she insists that the most important thing for her is love and to live her life with her beloved ones, her family, friends and of course, her boyfriend. The hosts, Peter Douskalis and Stefanie Sintakis The just-released song is dedicated to all people whom love touched and brought them back to life. The girl that got inspired by Disney movies and dreamt to act, to put a JazzCity 95.5 is New York’s newest Jazz radio smile on people's faces, is here to stay... program! We broadcast over the RadioNEO 95.5 frequencies in New York and worldwide on www.radioneo.us every Sunday from 6:30PM – 8:00PM. I, Peter Douskalis, and Stefanie Sintakis, host the show. Personally, I come from a jazz guitar performance background and have been involved in the music industry for several years as a performer, recording artist, composer, and educator. JazzCity is a program that promotes the music of all musicians that desire. We play the works of new and upcoming musicians, experienced and classics from throughout the history of Jazz. But the show is not only about the jazz itself. It is also about Greek musicians in the community and around the world that play jazz such as myself, Spiros Exaras, and composer Kyriakos Sfetsas. The program has had a number of guests and we have even performed live in the studio. This show allows the listener to not only be exposed to new and old jazz music, but to also learn about the music they are listening to, the musicians, and what it is like to be a professional performer. JazzCity takes submissions from artists wishing to receive airplay and promotion simply by submitting two or three songs and a biography to me at VRINIDES

[email protected]. So far we have received over 400 song A submissions from artists all over the world including, but not limited to: Italy, Bulgaria, England, Australia, New Zealand, France, Brazil, Canada, Spain, and many more countries. Jazz is a worldwide music that has no limitations. It is for this reason that we play all styles such as swing, funk, Latin, bebop, blues, and electronic. Listeners are welcome to call in at 718.362.5757. Join the fun, talk to our PHOTO: ANDREAS ST guests and us, and be exposed to a wonderful world of jazz music. 34 APR2011 ART & CULTURE

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TREASURER Happy Easter - Καλό Πάσχα Ted Malgarinos from your friends at the Board of Governors AHEPA GOLD COAST CHAPTER #456 Andrew Cyprus Leonard Zangas George J. Levas Constanine Carr Fraternally yours, Fraternally yours, John G. Levas Please support AHEPA so AHEPA can support you!!! Larry Karantzios Honorary Governors President Secretary Evens Cyprus James A. Poll Sunshine Welfare Tom Gardianos Annual Chapter Golf Outing to be held June 8. Texas Holdem Poker Tournament May 5 NEW MEMBERS: (Elks Lodge, 30 Haven Avenue, Port Washington, NY) For new members to join the fee is $90.00. Membership For more info contact John Levas [email protected] renewals are $75.00.

Ahepa web Site is AHEPA.ORG You can AHEPA Supreme Convention to be held in Miami, from July 18-24. down load membership applications on line! For details visit AHEPA.org Hawaii Dancers – Following their Division IV Exhibition performance, His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos joins the Greeks Got Talent winner: (L-R) Emily Laliotis (second Nisiotes from Saints Constantine and Helen Cathedral in Hawaii from left) with her parents, Dr. Aris and Christy Laliotis His Eminence takes a picture with the I Parea on stage. They came to FDF after a 22 year hiatus. and grandparents Ted and Evangelia Laliotis. group from Saint George Church in Downey, CA. PHOTOS: ET “UNITED” was the theme of the 35th Annual Folk At Thursday evening’s Opening Ceremonies, the Kanakis. “Greeks Got Talent” made its debut on Friday Dance and Choral Festival for the Metropolis of San groups each paraded across the stage proudly night, with performers selected prior to FDF through

A PRESS Francisco. This past February, thousands of youth and carrying their banners and flags. Once everyone was audition tapes. Margarita, a finalist from Greece’s adults gathered in Ontario, California to celebrate our assembled in the Ontario Convention Center, His “Fame Story” and California native served as the host faith and culture through a thrilling display of Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos blessed the for the evening. Judges for the night were Thanos 35 Years Ago: At Opening Ceremonies, His performances. Over 4,000 people were in attendance opening of FDF with an Agiasmos Service, assisted by Petrelis, one of Greece’s most famous and award- Fotisi Youth Choir – The Fotisi Youth Choir from Eminence Metropolitan asked those who over the weekend including 1,100 registered dancers over 20 clergy from throughout the Metropolis. winning singers, a finalist on “Fame Story” and a Saint George Church in Fresno, CA, under the participated in the first FDF 35 years ago to direction of Presvytera Donna Pappas, and singers as part of 105 groups representing 35 Friday’s schedule began promptly at 8:00 a.m. and popular international performer presenting sold out join him on the stage for special recognition. parishes. In addition, more than 30 priests from concerts on his recent tour to the United States, Africa performed a suite of complex choral and folk was full of semi-final dance competition rounds and music which won them top honors at FDF. throughout the Metropolis were present during the the choral competition. For nearly 12 hours, groups a n d A u s t r a l i a ; Va n g e l i s Epitihia – The Epitihia weekend. Traveling from as far away as Hawaii and were carefully scheduled, sound checks were Giannopoulos – Head of Live and dancers from the Holy North Carolina, these exuberant performers captured completed, props were assembled, and costumes Record Business for The Spicy Cross Church the hearts of everyone in attendance with their from many different regions of Greece were proudly Effect, representing some of in Belmont, CA. commitment to excellence, their dedication, displayed. The evening began with a Paraklesis G r e e c e ’ s m o s t p o p u l a r perseverance and discipline. service led by the newly ordained Father Christos p e r f o r m e r s ; a n d B e s s i e Stavropoulos – former award- winning dance director from Saint John the Baptist Church in Las Vegas and a dance judge at this Thousands of Youth year’s FDF. Nine acts graced the th stage with tremendous talent at the 35 Annual Dance including solo vocalists, bands, Romiosini – The Romiosini dancers from modern and ballet dancers and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Portland, OR. musical theater presentations. At the end of the evening, the top Festival in California three performances were named: First Place – Emily Laliotis from Saints Constantine and Helen Church in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA who accompanied herself on guitar performing “Hometown Glory” by Adele; Second Place – Constantine and Chrysanthe Pappas from Saint George Church in Fresno, CA singing a musical theater duet “Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life/Falling in Love with Someone” from Naughty Marietta; and Third Place to Penelope Koulos, a classically trained ballerina who performed a lyrical en pointe dance. Celebrity Judge Thanos Petrelis took to the stage at Elios Award – John Gumas (center) the end of the evening and gave an impromptu Asterakia – Pasadena: is presented with the Elios Award performance which generated tremendous The Asterakia dancers from by (L) Ted Laliotis, Treasurer; and excitement with audience members, young and old. Saint Anthony Church in Metropolis Philoptochos – The Metropolis Philoptochos Board Fanis Economidis (R), President Youth Choir – Members of various youth Pasadena, CA form an intricate met during FDF and welcomed six students from Hellenic Emeritus of the Elios Society. choirs throughout the Metropolis sing Saturday’s final competition round was once again a multi-level circle at FDF. College/Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. for the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy. riveting display of enthusiastic performances by dancers wearing intricately decorated costumes Sunday night’s Awards Banquet was attended by nearly 2,300 people who once Humanitarian Award – Father James which were handcrafted by teams of dedicated again were united in celebration of a very successful FDF weekend. Three special T. Adams receives the Metropolitan seamstresses both in the United States and in Greece. awards were presented at the banquet: the Metropolitan Anthony Humanitarian Anthony Humanitarian Award from During the day on Saturday, the Metropolis of San Award was given to Father James T. Adams, Chancellor of the Metropolis and a His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos. Francisco Philoptochos Board met, under the devoted priest for over 56 years; the Elios Award was presented to John Gumas leadership of President Jeannie Ranglas. for his commitment and dedication to the preservation of Hellenism and the This year’s FDF was supported by the American principles of our Orthodox faith; and the Metropolitan Anthony Leadership College of Greece – Deree who distributed Award given to FDF Management Team member George Mitsopoulos who has served as the FDF Director of Security for the past several years. Dancers, Agiasmos – His information on their educational programs during the weekend. singers, parents, and friends cheered for groups as awards were announced, and Eminence Metropolitan though not everyone took home a medal, there was unity in the celebration for Gerasimos and over 20 The much-anticipated final round of the Advanced clergy from throughout their peers whose accomplishments were honored. the Metropolis at the Senior Competition was held on Sunday afternoon with eight of the most accomplished groups Top honors at the 2011 Folk Dance and Choral Festival were presented to: Agiasmos Service at the Met Gerasimos with Div III – Metropolitan Division I Sweepstakes Winner – Olympian Dancers, Long Beach, CA; Division II FDF Opening Ceremonies. performing intricate suites from many varied regions Gerasimos speaks to the youngest dancers in Sweepstakes Winner – Keravnos, Saint Sophia Cathedral, Los Angeles, CA; and Division III, prior to leading them in a dance. of Greece. Performing to a capacity audience, these groups are extremely creative in their presentations, Choral Sweepstakes Winner – Fotisi Youth Choir from Saint George Church in and their hours of hard work and preparation showed Fresno, CA. Greeks Got Talent Judges: (L-R) Vangelis in their professionalism. After a 22 year hiatus, the Plans are underway for the 2012 Folk Dance and Choral Festival. Under the Giannopoulos, Thanos Petrelis and Bessie parish of Saints Constantine and Helen Cathedral in leadership of Father Gary Kyriacou, Chairman of the FDF Board of Trustees, an Stavropoulos judge the “Greeks Got Talent” Honolulu, Hawaii was represented through their announcement will be forthcoming in the next several weeks regarding the final competition. non-competitive exhibition performance of a Pontian dates and location for the 2012 event. For more information, visit: dance suite on Sunday afternoon. www.yourfdf.org. 40 APR2011 COMMUNITY Athanatoi – Sacramento: The Athanatoi dancers from Annunciation Church in Sacramento, CA. Greek America Foundation Scholarships for Study in Greece

The Greek America Foundation is proud to announce the Hellenic Legacy Scholarship for college students participating in study abroad at DEREE - The American Multi-platinum recording College of Greece in Athens for the 2011 Fall semester which runs from September 5 to December 18, 2011. The scholarship includes the cash equivalent of full tuition for a group TRIFONO at the semester. In addition to an extensive series of programming and special events throughout the nation, the Foundation has 2011 Gabby Awards recently launched the Hellenic Legacy Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships for semester-long study abroad The 2011 Gabby Awards, where once again In addition to performing at the Gabby Awards programs at DEREE - The American College of Greece. Two Greek America’s Best and Brightest Stars, will on June 4, TRIFONO will perform a special full-semester scholarships and a full-year post-baccalaureate shine on an unforgettable night of Farewell Concert at New York Town Hall on fellowship have already been awarded. accomplishment and celebration, will take Sunday, June 5th, culminating what will be a place on Saturday, June 4, 2011 on Ellis Island magical weekend. The concert will be the The Hellenic Legacy Scholarship is one of the core in New York City, the historic entry point of official close to all official Gabby Awards related components of the mission of the Greek America millions of immigrants to America. events and will feature a special performance Foundation. Study abroad in Greece provides an of New Jersey native Lina Orfanos. opportunity for a truly transformative experience in which Multi-platinum recording group TRIFONO, students have the chance to learn more about themselves direct from Greece, will be performing, joining The 2009 Gabby Awards, organized by the and to develop an understanding of the place of Hellenism an impressive list of talent for the awards Greek America Foundation, took place in and Greece in the world. program including vocalist Glykeria, True Chicago, where over 1,200 people descended Blood alum Theo Alexander, Oscar winner upon the Windy City to honor Greek The Greek America Foundation is looking for U.S. or Olympia Dukakis, TV actress Melina Americans in nine categories. The event was Canadian university students with a commitment to Kanakaredes and former Academy of Motion the largest-ever gathering of talented and community building and leadership who wish to spend a Pictures president Sid Ganis—to name only a successful Greek Americans. The 2011 Gabbys semester abroad in Greece. Ideal candidates are few. are certain to follow in the footsteps of the independent-minded students who wish to immerse inaugural awards. In addition to the awards themselves into the heart of an ancient capital city at an Joining forces in 2002, TRIFONO—which show, an explosive after party is being planned, educational institution comprised of over 3,000 Greek and translates literally to “three voices”-- stormed as well as a series of related events throughout international students. onto the music charts and quickly rose to the the weekend in the Big Apple including a top with their unique sound and style. This network of businesses, institutions, The purpose of the Hellenic Legacy Scholarship is to foster a Greek powerhouse, comprised of Nikos exhibitions and events that will share the love for Greece and Hellenism in students who are Kouroupakis, Erofili and Dimitri Yfantis, has remarkable diversity of Greek New York. passionate about making a difference in the world around been on fire since their inception with sold out them. The scholarship aims to accomplish more than making concerts worldwide, major collaborations and Eight awards are voted upon by the general a semester in Greece affordable; it is about how Greece and multi-platinum selling records. Transforming public via web voting in Athletics, Politics, Hellenic heritage inspires the recipient to transform his or ancient and traditional music styles into Business, Arts & Culture, Performing Arts, her community. modern day contemporary sounds, TRIFONO Education, Philanthropy and Promotion of embraces the historic beauty of Greece while Hellenism. The American College of Greece is the oldest and largest capturing its modern day essence. American-sponsored higher education institution in Europe. A Lifetime Achievement award winner is DEREE provides students with the best of a U.S. education The Gabby Awards will be a homecoming for selected by the Gabby Academy and bestowed that is accredited by the New England Association of Schools one of the group’s founders, Nikos to an individual whose life has served as an and Colleges (NEASC). With over 1,000 courses annually, Kouroupakis who was born in Greece but e x a m p l e t o o t h e r s a n d w h o s e students can select from a wide range of disciplines such as raised in New York City. At the age of 17, Nikos accomplishments in society have resonated far history, the arts, literature, languages, humanities, business left home to follow his dream of singing and and wide. and others for their semester-long course of study. not long after found himself catapulting into a North American tour for music legends George The awards are scheduled every two years in a The Greek America Foundation is dedicated to the Dalaras and Dimitra Galani, and later a different city, bringing hundreds of Greek promotion, preservation and perpetuation of Greek culture, European tour with Haris Alexiou. Americans together from coast to coast, history, heritage and ideals in contemporary America. together for a shining night to celebrate the Although currently raising money for an endowment with an Eventually, he joined forces with Dimitris and Best and Brightest Stars of Greek America. ultimate goal to send between 50 and 60 students to Greece Erofili—both accomplished singers, annually, the Foundation will award scholarships songwriters and musicians on their own with For the complete Gabby experience, including concurrently while building the endowment fund. accomplished careers in music, to form videos, photos, a complete list of winners and TRIFONO—the byproduct of their perfect all the news from the first Gabby Awards, visit For additional information, or to download application chemistry and their love for music that sealed www.gabbyawards.com materials, visit greekamerica.org their success in contemporary Greek music.

42 APR2011 EDUCATION

by Peter Shakalis Ted G. Spyropoulos Coordinator E-mail: [email protected]

Regional Coordinating Council Aliki Andrews 3107 Eastview Road Bethel Park, PA 15102 MANHATTAN OFFICE Tel: 412 833-4596 412-833-4596 Fax: 412-833-4596 RENTS JUMP AS E-mail: [email protected] "Live from Chicago" host Alexander Facklis By Maria A. Karamitsos SPACE TIGHTENS… Constantine Z. Economides, Esq. Radio NEO brings Greek music and news to Chicago, via local host Alex Facklis. For the Economides & Economides past few months, he’s been broadcasting “Live from Chicago,” Monday thru Friday from Rents were up in the Midtown North, Midtown One Veterans Square, Suite 200 9:00 – 10:00 am. Media, PA 19063 ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΟ ΑΠΟΔΗΜΟΥ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΣΜΟΥ (ΣΑΕ) South and Downtown markets during first quarter Tel: 610-566-5403 Facklis, a native Chicagoan, was born to immigrant parents. He grew up attending Holy ΠΕΡΙΦΕΡΕΙΑ ΑΜΕΡΙΚΗΣ Trinity Church and Socrates Greek School in the evening. He went on to study Industrial of 2011, and the magnitude of the increase was Fax: 800-763-9805 Engineering and Management Sciences at Northwestern University. For years, he directly related to the space available in that market. E-mail: [email protected] worked for Andersen Consulting and then Accenture in various external and internally- WORLD COUNCIL OF HELLENES ABROAD (S.A.E.) facing organizations doing information technology consulting and information systems Asking rents in the Midtown North market increased Michael Galanakis U.S.A. REGION development, until 2009. 3356 Wisconsin Ave., South Gate CA on average by 3.6 percent in the first quarter from the His love for the Greek language and all things Greek started a very young age, “thanks to fourth quarter of 2010, a 14.4 percent annual rate of 90280 my parents, my family, and playing soccer with other Greeks, which I still do,” he shared. Cell: 323-702-5190 Fax: 323-230-7371 On behalf of An active member of Chicago’s Greek community, he previously served on the board of gain. E-mail: [email protected] directors for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Young Adult League, and is currently an officer of the Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois (HPSI). In the Midtown North market, the increase in rents was particularly Spyridon Garyfallis the coordinating Also, Alex recently completed the Certification for Attainment in Greek, offered by the intense in the Plaza district which is generally located from 50th to 57th 460 Golf Court Greek Ministry of Education and Religion. street between Fifth and Park Avenues. For Class A properties, the average N. Woodmere NY 11581 council of SAE/USA, asking rent increased at a 27.3 percent annual rate in the first quarter from Tel: 718-851-2300 “Though I’ve spent my entire professional career in information systems technology and the fourth quarter 2010 level. The average asking rent for direct space Fax: 718-851-2230 consulting, this opportunity is enabling me to return to an aspect of my past long since (space offered directly from the landlord) in the Plaza district finished the and myself personally, left behind,” Facklis explained. During his years at Northwestern, he was involved at the E-mail: [email protected] first quarter just below $75 per sf. Moreover, it is now possible to point to university’s WNUR 89.3 FM, serving in a variety of on-air and off-air roles. “It was a great college experience, but since I decided not to pursue a career in radio/entertainment numerous transactions being completed at over $100 per sf. Gus Karalekas I wish fellow Hellenes after graduation, it I thought it would only be a fond memory.” 30-13 Broadway In the Grand Central and Times Square Districts, asking rents have held Astoria NY 11106 Since leaving Accenture in 2009, he’s been developing his own information services firm, but the availability of both large and moderately sized blocks of space and Philhellenes everywhere business. “A large part of my initial focus will likely involve solutions for Greek-American has kept rent levels from escalating dramatically. Average rents in these Tel: 718-626-9522 646-739-9582 businesses and consumers,” he revealed. The company will be launched later this year. Fax: 646-739-9582 Kαλή Α ν άσταση - Happy Easter! markets were $54.25 per sf and $59.10 per sf respectively during the first E-mail: [email protected] He heard about the radio venture from a friend in the Los Angeles-area, who connected quarter 2011. him with two gentlemen from NEO magazine. “Though I had come across the magazine Peter Karavitis in the recent past, I didn’t know much about it since it’s published in New York and isn’t Rents moved up at a 15.0 percent annual rate in the Midtown South widely available in Chicago.” The two men were starting a Greek-American radio station market. The increase was especially pronounced in Class A properties 95 Village Dr., Quincy MA 02169 based in Astoria, New York. The station – Radio NEO – is available over the air via SCA- Tel: 617-328-8376 Theodore G. Spyropoulos where rents increased at a 21.3 percent annual rate. The drop in the capable radios in the New York area, and via the Internet everywhere else. This station availability of Class A space in the Midtown South market was especially Fax: 617-328-8405 differentiates itself with a focus on younger Greek-Americans more accustomed to E-mail: [email protected] dramatic. Rents in this market on average ranged from the low to mid $40s communicating in English rather than in Greek. per sf. The founders sought a host for a daily Chicago-based program on the station. Facklis Efthalia Katos accepted the assignment, hoping to gain exposure for his new information technology Finally, after multiple quarters of declines in the average asking rent in the 46-14 243rd Street services business, and to share his passion for Hellenism. Downtown market, an increase was recorded in the first quarter of 2011. Douglaston NY 11362 As more Class A sublease space is put on the market, the overall average Tel: 718-225-9217 Radio NEO is the only Greek-American radio station broadcasting 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with programming oriented toward Greek-Americans, instead of native rent in the Downtown market is brought up. Additionally, asking rents on Fax: 718-726-7912 Greek speakers. Most shows are produced in the central studios in Astoria (Queens), but direct space in Class A and B buildings have stopped declining and actually in addition to “Live from Chicago,” there is a daily show from Los Angeles and weekly increased slightly in the first quarter. Although this is a good sign for the Stella Kokolis show from Austin, Texas. There is also a fair amount of content - mostly overnight and off- 452 75th St., Brooklyn NY 11209 hours -simulcast from Flash 96 and Proto, Athens and Nicosia based respectively, radio downtown market, the fact that the large financial institutions have not yet Tel: 718-745-2870 stations. added substantially to their respective employment levels means that the Fax: 718 491 2558 “Live from Chicago” will be focused on the interests of Chicago area Greek-Americans. recovery in the Downtown market will take some time. Downtown rents E-mail: [email protected] Currently this consists of a mix of relevant news stories from Greece – in English – local averaged in the hi $30s per sf. events and happenings, and a wide variety of Greek music. Rev. Fr. N. Kyritses With the wide divergence in average asking rents between modern 17703 Orange Grove “My objective in hosting the show is two-fold, to be both entertaining and informative. These components are essential to create a following, and to ultimately develop a long- Midtown North and Downtown Class A properties, interest in the Macomb MI 48042 term relationship with listeners,” he added. Downtown market is beginning to grow as exhibited by the recent Tel: 586-530-21747 renewal of Deliotte & Touche at the World Financial Center and interest in Fax: 586-977-6081 586-977-6080 “The show will also include interviews with local Greeks of interest. I’m open to ideas, so the World Trade Center buildings from tenants such as Conde Nast E-mail: [email protected] if people have ideas for the show or the station, or are interested in sponsorship, Publications which is presently located in Times Square. advertising, or promotional opportunities, which are essential at this early stage, they may contact me at [email protected].” Theodore Laliotis We are in the midst of an amazingly rapid rent cycle; and the question is 61 Dovd Dr., Los Altos CA 94022 For requests or show information, call 773-599-9NEO or 773-599-9636. Follow Radio whether the economic and business fundamentals will be strong enough Tel: 650-941-1890 415-513-9412 NEO on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/radioneochicago. An internet to justify this rebound in rents. Fax: 650-941-1094 connection is necessary to tune in to the daily broadcast. Visit http://radioneo.us and clicking on “Listen” (http://radioneo.us/listen). E-mail: [email protected] Peter Shakalis is a Director at Colliers International NY LLC Reprinted with permission of The Greek Star. 2011. www.thegreekstar.com [email protected] REAL ESTATE APR2011 47 Maestro Dino Anagnost – In Memoriam Dino Anagnost, a beloved artist, gifted with a remarkable personality, passed away end of this Fr. John Asimacopoulos past March, having being at the hospital for a while seriously ill. He was the longtime choir – In Memoriam director of the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Maestro of the Little Orchestra The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Society, and prominent church musician of our Francisco announced the passing of Rev. Archdiocese, advisor to several Archbishops Father John Asimacopoulos, age 79, this past and the National Forum. March, following a brief illness. Father John “He will always be remembered at the Cathedral as ‘The Maestro.’ He was a was a devoted priest who served the master musician, a devout Christian, passionate Hellene and dear friend to many,” according to a statement issued by the Cathedral. “May God grant the Metropolis with distinction since his peaceful repose of his soul and may his memory be eternal.” ordination in 1957. Maestro Dino Anagnost recently celebrated his thirty-second season as Music Director and Conductor of The Little Orchestra Society. Since 1979, he conducted the Society in over 1,000 concerts and brought to the At the time of his passing, Father John was the proistamenos of Saint organization not only his musical gifts, but also his remarkable Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in San Jose, CA, where he has been programming innovations in the adult series with Sound Discoveries®, serving since 1987. Father John was involved in all facets of the Metropolis Vivaldi’s Venice, the Cathedral Concerts-Great Music Under a Byzantine of San Francisco including serving as an active member of the Metropolis Dome®; and in the children’s series with Lolli-Pops™ and Happy Concerts Council and the Board of Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Center, Vicar of for Young People. the Bay Area Vicariate, and Chair of the Metropolis Committee on Greek Education and Culture. A native of Manchester, New Hampshire, Dr. Anagnost graduated from Boston University and The Juilliard School. For his musical achievements Father John is survived by his beloved wife, Presvytera Maria, whom he throughout the United States, Europe and Asia, Maestro Anagnost received married in 1956, and their children: Dr. George and Antonia Lendaris, numerous honors and citations from governments, states, universities, and Nicholas and Stephanie Tziavaras, and George Asimacopoulos; along with civic and arts organizations. He received three advanced degrees, including grandchildren Nicholas and Maria Lendaris. He was predeceased by his first a doctorate from Columbia University where he was adjunct professor of child, George. music. He was nominated for a Grammy by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, and was conferred the honor of Please visit www.saintnicholas.org for more information on making a Commendatore in the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic for his service to contribution in Father John's memory. Italian music in the United States. May His Memory Be Eternal. Dr. Anagnost always loved working with young people and was committed to introducing the wonderful world of classical music to young audiences Dedication page by Andrea Photopoulos, NEO writer and St. Nicholas everywhere. Parishioner

48 APR2011 OBITUARY

Pan Gregorian New HABA honors C. Dean Metropoulos Inaugurates York The Hellenic American Bankers Association will honor equity firms. He sits on the boards of a number of C. Dean Metropoulos as its 2011 Executive of the Year on companies both in the United States and in Europe. He Office Building L-R: Charles Marangoudakis, Chryssoula Fiotodimitrakis, Rev. John Antonopoulos, Dimitri Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the Union League Club of New also invests in high quality real estate properties and Papaioannou, Dimitris Raptis, Dimitris Kafshitsas, his mother Eleni, City Council Member Peter York City, for his professional accomplishments and boutique luxury hotels. Vallone Jr., Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas, Tasso Manessis, Pete Tsangarakis, Maria Pakkou, Emmy exemplary leadership. There will be a cocktail reception Nick Bardis, Frank Lountzis, George Siamboulis and Andreas Tsagarides from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by a seated dinner Mr. Metropoulos has been featured in many national at which the award will be presented. Dignitaries will publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New Awards also be in attendance as guests of honor. York Times, Forbes and Investor’s Business Daily. Dean Metropoulos is the Chairman and C.E.O. of C. The Hellenic American Bankers Association (H.A.B.A.) Dean Metropoulos & Company (“CDM”), a boutique was established in 1982 to promote the professional and acquisition and management firm with offices in New educational interests of Greek-Americans in the banking York and Greenwich, CT. and finance industries. Since its inception, H.A.B.A. has strived to serve the interests of Greek-American financial CDM has partnered with several high-profile private professionals through the sponsoring of equity firms. Some of the private equity transactions led by CDM include Stella Foods, The Morningstar Group lectures, seminars, cocktail receptions and other events Maria Koudelou, Eleni Kafshitsas, Violetta Smaragda, Stella Kordis City Council Member Peter Vallone Jr., Chryssoula Fiotodimitrakis, Tom Cheliotis, Tasso Manessis, Pete Tsangarakis, Nikos Bardis, Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas Inc., Ghirardelli Chocolate and Pabst Brewing Co. featuring many distinguished speakers. CDM has participated in more than 72 acquisitions For further information please call HABA at 212-421- involving over $12 billion in invested capital over the 1057 or visit www.HABA.org. Online booking is past 25 years and has earned some of the most attractive available through the HABA website. returns on Wall Street. Dean Metropoulos is highly respected for his integrity and commitment and is a much sought after partner by many of the major private PHOTOS: ET

Tom Cheliotis, Frank Lountzis, Dimitris Kafshitsas, George Kitsios, Pete Tsangarakis, Tasso Manessis Dr. George Tsioulias, former President of New York’s Hellenic Medical Society,

A PRESS Tasso Manessis, Dimitris Kafshitsas, Aravella Simotas and Nick Bardis

CUNY TV Producer John Antzoulis of TD Bank Despina Teodorescu- Essay Competition winner Eugene Sarantis, Dimitris Kafshitsas, Franks Lountzis, the other and Debbie (from Kaufman Mari with Fox5 Anchor winner Dimitris Perdikogiannis and Nick Bardis Studios) Ernie Anastos at the Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr. and state Assemblywoman accompanied with a check at the inauguration of the new building. New York Emmy® Aravella Simotas joined community leaders, restaurant owners and According to Pangregorian President Dimitris Kafshitsas, “the Awards, held Sunday, many well wishers at the grand opening of the Pan Gregorian competition aims to promote the entrepreneurial spirit within the April 3, 2011 at the Enterprises - Metro New York and Long Island office building (28- youth and help spearhead further achievements in the hospitality 18 Steinway St., Astoria). The new base will allow the corporation industry.” Marriott Marquis. to better execute its mission and provide for the necessary, state of Teodorescu-Mari is a the art facilities that its expanded activities require. During the inauguration, a Lifetime Scholarship for the Hellenic children living in the remote Aegean Sea islands which the Greek-American who The Pan Gregorian Enterprises of Metro New York and Long Island, “OMADA AIGAIOU” supports with humanitarian and medical was nominated for Best Inc. is a corporation of restaurateurs established in 1988 and services, was announced as well as a three year sponsorship to the licensed by Pan Gregorian Enterprises of New Jersey. Its primary Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies of Queens Community/Public mission is to leverage the buying power of its stockholders and College, New York. They also made a donation to the 2011 Greek Service Campaign. members, as well as to negotiate valuable contracts that offer Parade in support of the “Dance Exhibition Pre-Parade Event”. Anastos was being considerable savings and rebates to the participating restaurants. The corporation has also established the Pan Gregorian Fund, a Anastasios Manessis, Chairman Emeritus of Pan Gregorian honored with a special non-for-profit entity with a mission to advance, support and Enterprises Metro NY & LI, a veteran restaurateur and political Emmy for Lifetime promote the Greek American education system, the Greek activist, offered welcoming remarks followed by Dimitris language and academic excellence. Last year, an essay competition Kafshitsas, the corporation president. Achievement for his open to middle and high school students who are on good For more information on Pan Gregorian and its activities, those outstanding academic standing was established. Eugene Sarantis and Dimitris interested may contact Chrysoula Fiotodimitrakis, Director of contributions to Perdikogiannis were the first winners, receiving an award Operations, at (718) 728-6000. television. 52 APR2011 EVENT Lou Raptakis & Myrna George host Greek Celebration at RI State House The HBN (Hellenic Business Network) HBN Business Forum hosts, Alex Elios (right) Business Forum that airs Saturdays, from Left to Right: Father Andrew George, Father George Economou, 4:00 to 6:00PM, EST, seeks to establish a Marina Rodopoulos and Dean Polites Loula Eliopoulos, Koula Rougas, Eleni Trikoulis, Dr John HBN Business greater awareness of the social and Grossomanides, Myrna George, Governor Lincoln Chafee, Consul General of Greece Ilias Fotopoulos, Father Philip Zymaris, economic advancement of all Hellenes and Leonidas Raptakis, Father Gregory Houlakis, Eleni Vedallis, Philhellenes, while recognizing, unifying Panayiota Vastis and the children of the Annunciation, Forum at and strengthening the Hellenic values, and Assumption and St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Churches the power the community has to enhance and highlighting the continuing bonds between its future. both the United States and Greece. The resolutions also stressed the refusal of the government of Turkey The program has two segments: The first to recognize the rights and religious freedoms of the (from 4:00 to 5:00PM), hosted by Alex Elios Ecumenical Patriarchate. Marina Rodopoulos hosts the HBN and Dean Polites, focuses on business news, interviews with people from the industry, The President of the Federation Hellenic Societies of cultural hour discussion of major developments in the Former State Senator Leonidas P. Raptakis and was the birthplace of democracy,” said Raptakis. New England, Eleni Vedallis and the Supreme Vice economic and entrepreneurial world and former State Representative Myrna C.George hosted George added, “We are grateful to the Governor, the President of AHEPA, Dr. John Grossomanides, gave the occasional debate between the hosts on a celebration of Greek Independence Day at the Senate President and House Speaker Gordon Fox remarks in the Governors State Room and also at the the state of the US economy. Rhode Island State House, bringing together state who have once again come together in the State reception that followed at the Assumption Greek education, networking, industry specific initiatives, leaders and members of the Hellenic community to House for this special celebration.” Orthodox Church in Pawtucket. Also attending the continuous professional development and public recognize the 190th anniversary of Greece’s The second segment (5:00 to 6:00PM) is presented reception at the Assumption Church was Rhode by Marina Rodopoulos and is devoted to arts & relations initiatives. independence. This is the nineteenth consecutive Both the House and Senate passed resolutions Island’s newly elected Attorney General Peter such celebration of the event, which featured newly commemorating the Feast day of the Annunciation, culture, an aspect that forms an integral part of Kilmartin who praised the accomplishments of Throughout the year, HBN conducts networking appointed Greek Consul General Ilias Fotopoulos. the 190th Anniversary of Greece’s independence Rhode Island’s Greek American community. HBN’s activities. Besides a huge variety of musical themes, the program contains background symposia, professional development programs, Rhode Island’s new Governor Lincoln Chafee took information on the performers and the song cultural activities and membership development part in his first ceremony, and welcomed the many selections, interviews and every now and then live initiatives designed to provide opportunities for guests who came to the State House to enjoy an in-studio shows! sharing information about Hellenic professional event featuring Greek poems celebrating Hellenic and entrepreneurial activities, exchanging ideas history and the nation’s commitment to democracy The objective of the Hellenic Business Network is to and experiences, and learning new methods and and freedom. mobilize the expertise and resources available approaches from experts and colleagues. Our within our community to advance the long-term emphasis is on continuous professional education “This event is a wonderful expression of our strong socio-economic interests of all Hellenes and and advancement, and leadership by example. Greek community in Rhode Island and the strong Left to Right: Ahepa Supreme Vice President, Dr. John Grossomanides, former Rhode Island State Senator Leonidas Raptakis, Philhellenes. Our approach is to provide a common connection between this state known for its Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee, Consul General of Greece (Boston) Ilias Fotopoulos, former R.I. State Representative forum for fostering, promoting, and advancing the For more information on the Hellenic Business commitment to independence and the nation which Myrna George and Federation of Hellenic Societies of New England President Eleni Vedallis professional interests of all Hellenes through Network, visit their website at www.hbngroup.org Happy Easter! periX scope Kalo Pascha – Happy Easter! With this gloomy weather here in New York, it’s extremely hard to believe that spring is in the air! However, Pascha will be coming in a few days and hopefully with it the rebirth of nature, because I don’t think we can take any more winter! All the best to you this beautiful season! Take a pause and celebrate with family and friends, let yourself loose and try Van Vlahakis' eco friendly boat to not let worries of money and work to keep your spirits low. If necessary have an extra drink and take into consideration that hardship is what makes people worthy! OK, I’m joking, but I’m trying to be positive for your own sake, I want to make you feel better, that’s why I became …inspirational. But let’s be realistic: problems of all sorts are here to stay, it’s we that either deal with them p r o p e r l y o r … t h e y (problems) deal with us their way! Toula Georgakopoulos, Ilca Moschos, Stephanie Vlahakis Yours trully ...

Maffi Leming and Van Vlahakis

Welcome aboard! From left, Toula Georgakopoulos, Ilca Moschos, Stephanie Vlahakis, Maffi Leming, Van Vlahakis and Joanna Xipa

But, enough with all that already, time to change subject and go to something really …inspirational. After an evening soaking up the glamour and glitz of the American Hellenic Council’s Annual Gala, held at the OMNI Hotel in Los Angeles, CA, Stephanie Anton Vlahakis, Toula Georgakopoulos, Executive Director and Director of Operations respectively, at the National Hellenic Museum of Chicago, Ilca Moschos, I and our West Coast Desk Director Joanna Xipa were invited by this year’s Aristeio Award in Business recipient, Mr. Van Vlahakis, the CEO & Owner of Earth Friendly Products, for an afternoon of fun in the sun, enjoying a boat ride along the man-made inlets of Long Beach. The sun was shining bright and the sea-breeze was keeping us cool while taking in the scenic ride along the harbor with the many seals dwelling there. It was interesting to see how these creatures live in harmony basking in the sun, alongside the massive oil-drilling platforms that line the harbor. Yet somehow, appropriately enough, environmentally conscious people such as Mr. Vlahakis, have been leading by example with ways to enjoy these simple pleasures in life while drastically reducing our carbon footprints on this Earth. After docking at his home in Huntington Harbor we took the environmentally friendly tour of Mr. Vlahakis’ home. We were especially impressed that the solar panels on his rooftop generate enough electricity to ‘sell back’ to SoCal Edison, at the end of the day! With business leaders like that in our community, we can all learn beyond the traditional work-ethic that if we all put our minds to it, all the impossible can be possible!

DEMETRIOS RHOMPOTIS [email protected] y Golembiewski Photos by Gar

by Maria Pardalis This quote perfectly describes the fall/winter 2011 Villionaire runway presentation by Richie Rich during Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion "Style is Week at Hammerstein Ballroom on February 10, 2011. Richie enlisted long-time friend and knowing couture designer Angelo Lambrou to serve as this season’s design director. “Angelo’s atelier, on East 7th Street, is down the block from my who you first fashion house,” explains Rich. “I’ve always respected his work and given his downtown are, what sophistication, he understands the Villionaire perfectly,” says Rich. you want Rich and Lambrou certainly were the ideal dynamic duo. Lambrou, who was born in to say, and Southern Africa to Greek Cypriot parents, brought his signature high-end classy touch to Rich’s downtown party girl. Asymmetrical not giving beaded cocktail dresses, revealing mesh tops, Swarovski-encrusted silk jersey fabric, sexy y a damn." – leather bustiers, and slinky silhouettes were perfectly combined with Lambrou’s couture aesthetic to create a more refined look that was Gore Vidal. still very fun and funky.

Never has a fashion show had so much life, pure

Photo by Jeremiah Stor punk, creativity and been full of surprises. Amazing appearances were made down the catwalk by Tinsley Mortimer, world figure skating champion Johnny Weir and even JWOWW! The crowd was equally as impressive. Gracing the front row was the legendary fashion icon Patricia

y Golembiewski Field, Rod Stewart, New York Social Diary’s Roger Webster, pop star Kat De Luna, as well as many other NYC socialites. All I can say is, Angelo you made us Greek Americans very Photo by Gar proud! What a show and can’t wait for next year!

For more information on Villionaire click below for a link to all of the show’s looks:http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/20 11/fall/main/newyork/womenrunway/richierich/

For info on Angelo Lambrou, check out his website: http://www.angelolambrou.com

62 APR2011 FASHION