Cricket in &around Corfu Town, by Sotiris Pandis

 

July 2009

  • 25/07/2009-26/07/2009, Short Films by Various Greek Film Festivals, Passepartout '09 (30/5/2009-26/7/2009). 1st Parodos Delvinioti.

  • 11/7/2009, Silent Films & Live Music, Passepartout '09 (30/5/2009-26/7/2009). 5th Parodos Komninon, at residential Cambiello, 21:30.

June 2009

  • 28/6/2009, Theatre & Dance, Passepartout '09 (30/5/2009-26/7/2009). It will include traditional galanty show. Plateia Iroon, by St Spyridon church. Now partly built, this square used to welcome hundreds of St Spyridon worshipers. 20:00.

  • 13/06/2009-14/06/2009, Photography, Passepartout '09 (30/5/2009-26/7/2009). By the steps (Scalinada) of Ypapandis Church, one of the oldest churches in Corfu Town.

  • 03/06/2009, Flying Jazz Four, organised by the Ionian University Jazz Faculty. Old Fortress, 22:00, admission fee €12, it includes one free drink.

May 2009

  • 30/5/2009 - 26/7/2009, Passepartout '09. Various events organised throughout Corfu Town, aiming at reminding us to enjoy using public places in Corfu Town & live closer to art. All events are listed by date & are free of charge.

  • 30/5/2009-31/5/2009, Painting & Sculpting, Passepartout '09. Plateia Vlahou (Lorenzos Mavilis, a famous Greek Poet lived on this square, 1860-1912). The exhibition will include a workshop of art made by recycling materials, 12:00-14:00.

  • 16/5/2009, Secular Songs of the Renaissance Era, operatic concert performed by vocal ensemble Emmelia, formed in 1994 & conducted by Valerie Oreskin. This is the second event by Corfu Chamber Opera, in a welcoming effort to re-introduce opera on the island. Church of St. George, Old Fortress, 21:00, €18.

  • 10/5/2009, National Bicycle Day. Organised by private groups, it is a friendly bicycle ride day aiming to encourage bicycle use in towns. Starting point will be Georgaki square, 12:00. Everyone is welcome to join.

  • 10/5/2009, Sea Party featuring DJ George Newman, Alo Bar, Aghios Gordis, 16:00

  • 9/5/2009, Europe Day. A rare event for Corfu which celebrates this day with many music events & exhibitions throughout Corfu Town, a real must for visitors & locals. Further details: http://corfutimes.blogspot.com/

April 2009

  • 15/4/2009-25/5/2009, Reflections & Light, photography exhibition by Dimitris Kiriakis, Stablus Cafe, Corfu Town. Open from midday until late, free entry.

  • 10/4/2009-30/5/2009, Painting Exhibition by local artist Spyros Alamanos, foyer of national theatre. Open in the mornings, free entry.

December 2008

  • 4/12/2008, Sound & Vision, an evening based on an idea of Dimitris Maragopoulos successfully performed at Megaro Mousikis in Athens with the cooperation of Athens Planetarium. It is a rare event for Corfu that combines music with visual arts and science. Dionysis Simopoulos, manager of Athens Planetarium, will present a scientific synopsis of cosmology and its relation to time and space. His speech is accompanied by the Symphony Orchestra of the Ionian University and a video presentation by Panagiotis Simopoulos. Ionian University, 9pm

  • Every Thursday, Greek Night. Amaze, Corfu Town, 22:00

  • Every Sunday, Karaoke Night. Amaze, Corfu Town, 21:00

November 2008

  • 19/11/2008-30/11/2008, Exhibition showing the paintings of Kyriaki Makridaki. Main art gallery of the Palace of St Michael & St George, Corfu Town, Free Entrance.

  • 17/11/2008 & 24/11/2008. The Awakening of Sexuality in Adolescence. Two seminars organised by DIMOP with an aim to help teenagers and parents deal with complexities of sexuality at that age. Attendance needs to be pre-reserved by calling 26610 41111 from 09:00-15:00 up to two days before the seminar. DIMOP offices, Kapodistriou 9, Corfu Town, 18:30-20:30. Seminars are in Greek.

  • Every Wednesday, 12/11/2008 - 17/12/2008, Flying Jazz. A concert performed by the Jazz faculty of the Ionian University. Cafe Bar, Old Fortress, Corfu Town. 9:30pm

  • Every Thursday, Greek Night. Amaze, Corfu Town, 22:00

  • Every Sunday, Karaoke Night. Amaze, Corfu Town, 21:00

October 2008

  • 31/10/2008, Piano Concert by Andreas Xenopoulos. Ionian University, 9pm

  • 26/10/2008-28/10/2008, Corfu Concert Series 2008 by Volante Strings and Friends from Worcestershire UK. Three delightful evenings of relaxing string music with additional vocal, flute, violin & viola solos; plus some Greek traditional folk music with accordion. Advance booking requested, please visit www.volantestrings.co.uk for details. Tickets include mezzes & wine.

September 2008

  • 03/10/2008, Piano Concert featuring compositions by F. Mendellsohn, R. Schumann, G. Fauré, A. Dvořák & others. Roza Poulimenou (soprano), Angela Nick (mezzo soprano), Katerina Tsitsa (piano). Ionian Academy, 9pm.

August 2008

  • 27/08/2008, The Birds by Aristophanes, performed by the Theatro Tehnis of Karolos Koun. A popular play at at this year's Athens Festival. Karolos Koun is a distinguished director of ancient theatre in Greece. www.theatro-technis.gr. Mon Repos Open Theatre (Rena Vlahopoulou), 21:15. Play is in Greek.

  • 11/08/2008, Concert with well-known Greek female artist Alkistis Protopsalti. Musicland (next to Aqualand), Ag. Ioannis, 21:30. www.alkistisprotopsalti.com.

  • 05/08/2008-06/08/2008, Helen by Euripides, Mon Repos Open Theatre (Rena Vlahopoulou), 21:15. Play is in Greek.

  • 05/08/2008, Pop Concert with Elena Paparizou, Eurovision Song Contest winner for Greece in 2006.  Musicland (next to Aqualand), Ag. Ioannis, 21:30.

  • 01/08/2008, Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, performed by Regional Theatre of Crete, Mon Repos Open Theatre (Rena Vlahopoulou), 21:15. Play is in Greek.

July 2008

  • 31/07/2008, Corfu Festival, Concert by Students of the Summer Academy, 21:00, €10.

  • 30/07/2008, Summer Opening of Romeo & Juliet night club, Corfu Town, www.romeoandjuliet.gr.

  • 30/07/2008, Corfu Festival, Chamber Music by the Bowling Green State University, USA. Ionian University Corfu Town, 21:00, €10.

  • 29/07/2008-30/07/2008, Blood Wedding by FG Lorga, performed by Regional Theatre of Crete, Mon Repos Open Theatre (Rena Vlahopoulou), 21:15.

  • 29/07/2008, Corfu Festival, Corfu Choir featuring Lucio Dalla & Mario Frangoulis. Old Fortress, 21:00, €25.

  • 28/07/2008, Corfu Festival, Piano Recital by Steve Glaser, Professor of Ohio. Ionian Academy, 21:00, €10.

  • 27/07/2008, Corfu Festival, Ionian Early Music Ensemble. Church of St George Old Fortress Corfu Town, 21:00, €10.

  • 26/07/2008, Corfu Festival, Piano Recital by Michael Boydd, Professor of the University of Toledo. Ionian Academy Corfu Town, 21:00, €10.

  • 25/07/2008, Corfu Festival, Ionian Early Music Ensemble, Works for Viola & Harpsichord. Holy Church of the Antivouniotissa, Byzantine Museum Corfu Town, 21:00, Free Entrance.

  • 25/07/2008-27/07/2008, 4th Graffiti & Music Festival, Pelekas, www.paf.gr.

  • 24/07/2008, Corfu Festival, Jazz Party. Concert by the students & teachers of the Jazz department of the 6th Summer Music Academy Corfu. Art Cafe, Gardens of the Palace of St Michael & St George, Corfu Town, 21:00, €10.

  • 23/07/2008, Corfu Festival, Jazz Voice, Concert by the six-time Grammy Award nominee Mark Murphy. Accompanied by Ron McClure of Charles Loyd, Wynton Kelly and Joe Henderson, who will be appearing in Greece for the first time. On drums Finland's own legendary musician Jukkis Uotila. Art Cafe, Gardens of the Palace of St Michael & St George, Corfu Town, 21:00, €10.

  • 23/07/2008-27/07/2008, Tango Festival, Corfu Town, www.tangofestival.com.

  • 22/07/2008, Corfu Festival, Jazz Saxophone Summit presents Chico Freeman in modern jazz & afro-american music. Accompanied by fellow saxophonists Jari Perkiomaki from Finland & Dimos Dimitriadis from Greece. Art Cafe, Gardens of the Palace of St Michael & St George, Corfu Town, 21:00, €10.

  • 21/07/2008, Corfu Festival, Jazz Guitar Summit compares the musical styles of Richard Smith from the US, Francesco Buzzorro from Italy & Vasilis Rakopoulos from Greece. Art Cafe, Gardens of the Palace of St Michael & St George, Corfu Town, 21:00, €10.

  • 20/07/2008-21/07/2008, Bacchae by Euripides. This tragedy is performed in Greek by the Ionian Theatre, Mon Repos Open Theatre (Rena Vlahopoulou), 21:30, €15.

  • 19/07/2008-24/07/2008, Corfu Festival, Jam Sessions, Art Cafe, Gardens of the Palace of St Michael & St George, Corfu Town, 23:00, Free Entrance.

  • 19/07/2008, Opening of the Mirroir Club featuring DJ Valentino, Kassiopi Harbour, 23:00.

  • 18/07/2008, Greek Rock Concert with legendary Vasilis Papakonstantinou, Sakis Boulas, Hristos Thivaios, Yannis Zouganelis. One of the biggest Greek events of the summer. Musicland, St John (next to Aqualand), 21:30.

  • 18/07/2008-end of August: Retail Summer Sale, up to 50% off many high street items. Corfu Town and around the island.

  • 18/07/2008,  Corfu Festival, Ecclesiastical music from Corfu & the Ionian presented by the Corfu Cantors. Church of St George Old Fortress Corfu Town, 21:00, €10.

  • 17/07/2008, Corfu Festival, German Baritone & Professor of the Musical Academy of Trossingen, Andreas Reibenspiess will perform the Schwanengesang (Swan Song) by Schubert. Accompanied by Lambis Vassiliadis (Piano) & Marina Theodoropoulou (Poetry). Ionian Academy Corfu Town, 21:00, €10.

  • 16/07/2008: Corfu Festival, Tammy Starr presents Music & Dance from Indonesia (World Music), followed by talk & photography by Professor David Harnish of the Bowling Green University, USA. Ionian Academy Corfu Town, 21:00, €10.

  • 14/07/2008: Corfu Festival, Concert with the Corfu Municipal Choir, Saint Spiridon's Church Square Corfu Town, 21:00, Free Entrance.

  • 14/07/2008, the Ionian Theatre presents Every Day Stories, play is in Greek, Mon Repos Open Theatre (Rena Vlahopoulou), 21:15.

  • 13/07/2008: Corfu Festival, Concert by the Corfu Philharmonic Society, Old Fortress Corfu Town, 21:00, Free Entrance.

  • 12/07/2008: Corfu Festival, Concert by the Kapodistria Philharmonic Society, Kassiopi Fortress, 21:00, Free Entrance.

  • 11/07/2008, Fashion Holidays, fashion walk with garments designed by Tassos Mitropoulos. VillaMercedes nightclub Corfu Town, 23:30.

  • 11/07/2008-12/07/2008, National Choir of Corfu presents the National Orchestra of Athens, Old Fortress Corfu Town.

  • 11/07/2008, Jaumetic, Aubar Nightclub Corfu Town, 23:00.

  • 11/07/2008, Champagne Party featuring DJ Tsilly, Destijl Night Club Corfu Town, 23:00

  • 10/07/2008-16/07/2008 Mamma Mia! Phoenix Open Cinema Corfu Town, 22:00, €7.

  • 07/07/2008-13/07/2008 International Tennis Tournament, Corfu Town Tennis Club, 09:00-21:00, Free Entrance.

June 2008

  • 30/06/2008-25/08/2008, Exhibition showing the paintings of Dimitris Mogdanos & Dimitris Sarakinos, main art gallery of the Palace of St Michael & St George, Corfu Town, Free Entrance.

  • 20/06/2008-16/07/2008, Oil Paintings by Warren Curry, this exhibition has been moved to Art Cafe Gardens of the Palace of St Michael & St George, Corfu Town, 10:00-18:00, Free Entrance.

  • Launch of Corfu's own lager, Royal Ionian.

  • Every Sunday, Argentinean Tango, free introductory lesson, Ogni Domenica Corfu Town, 22:00.

 

 

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