L A GREEK FEST "12th Annual Festival Extravaganza"
Hollywood’s favorite super-star couple Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson will once again serve as honorary chairs and celebrity guest hosts of this year’s L.A. Greek Fest "12th Annual Festival Extravaganza" - highlighted by the exciting "Passport to a Grecian Holiday" & presented Sept. 10 - 12 on the Grand Plaza grounds of Saint Sophia Cathedral. This year’s theme is "Celebrating a Taste of Greece"
One of the most highly respected Bouzouki artists of our time, ALEX GALAS has established his musical achievements and recognition with a successful performing career spanning over four decades. His talent has been captured on many recordings, several television shows, movie appearances, and continues to captivate audiences everywhere.
[Xrysoula Timo] Alex has gathered together a select group of talented musicians and singers, including TAKIS KOKOTAS and XRYSOULA TIMO to provide the L.A. GREEKFEST with the most lively music ever.
Also appearing: MARGARITA BEZAITI, ROBIN DAVIS, KORINNA KAPLANIS, and PETER KARNAVAS
[Bar]
Pablo Mendez
[Pablo Mendez] Pablo Mendez and his distinctive Latin musical group, "Charanga Latina" returns to the festival for their 8th year to provide some zesty notes of salsa for the LA Greek Fest. Pablo is an electrifying and passionate performer who has shared the stage with the legendary Tito Puente, Israel Cachao and Natlie Cole. He has also recorded with such celebrated bands as La Charanga, Cubana, Caravana, Cubana & Cuba L.A.
Friday – September 10th, 2010
~Greek Music & Dancing throughout the Evening~
* 5:00 pm: Festival officially opens – "ZORBA NIGHT" Happy Hour
* 5:30 pm: Music and Party Time Festivities
* CATHEDRAL OPEN 6 pm – 9 pm: (Audio Presentations on the hour)
* 8:30 pm: ZORBA Dance Contest
* 11:00 pm: Festival closes for the evening
[Church grounds]
Saturday – September 11th, 2010
~Greek Music & Dancing throughout the day and evening~
* 1:00 pm: Festival officially opens
* 1:00 pm: Greek Music for the Day - Live Greek Music
* CATHEDRAL OPEN 2 pm – 9 pm: (Audio Presentations on the hour)
* 2:00 pm: Greek Cooking Demonstrations (St. Basil's Hall)
* 3:00 pm: Saint Sophia Greek Dancers (Children)
* 3:30 pm: Greek Dance Workshop (Center Dance Circle)
* 4:30 pm: Greek Cooking Demonstrations (St. Basil's Hall)
* 5:00 pm: "A Night with the Ancients" (Theatrical Show at South side of the Cathedral)
* 5:45 pm: Saint Sophia Dancers (Juniors)
* 6:00 pm: Greek Dance Workshop (Center Dance Circle)
* 7:30 pm: "Charanga Latina" - Salsa Show (On Stage)
* 9:00 pm: Saint Sophia Greek Dancers (Seniors)
* 11:00 pm: Festival closes for the evening
[Yia Yia's and Papou's Dance]
Sunday – September 12th, 2010
~Greek Music & Dancing throughout the day and evening~
* 12:00 pm: Festival officially opens
* 12:30 pm: Greek Music for the Day - Live Greek Music
* CATHEDRAL OPEN 2 pm to 9 pm: (Audio Presentations on the hour)
* 2:00 pm: Greek Cooking Demonstrations (St.Basil's Hall)
* 2:45 pm: Saint Sophia Greek Dancers (Children)
* 3:15 pm: Greek Dance Workshop (Center Dance Circle)
* 4:00 pm: Greek Cooking Demonstrations (St.Basil's Hall)
* 4:30 pm: Saint Sophia Dancers (Juniors)
* 5:00 pm: "A Night with the Ancients" (Theatrical Show at South side of the Cathedral)
* 5:45 pm: Greek Dance Workshop (Center Dance Circle)
* 7:15 pm: "Charanga Latina" Salsa Show (On Stage)
* 8:00 pm: Saint Sophia Greek Dancers (Seniors)
* 8:45 pm: GRAND PRIZE DRAWING
* 10:00 pm: Fest 2010 officially closes
Presenter / Producer: LA Greek Fest
Listed Categories
Music > International
Event Phone: 323-737-2424
Venue
Saint Sophia Cathedral
1324 S. Normandie Avenue
(corner of Pico and Normandie)
Los Angeles CA 90006
Regions:
LA - Hollywood / Westside
Performance Dates: 9/10/2010 - 9/12/2010
Friday, 09/10/2010
Saturday, 09/11/2010
Sunday, 09/12/2010
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Performance TimesSaturday 7:30 pm and Sunday 7:00 pm.
Ticket Information:Admission for adults on Friday night is $3; Saturday and Sunday admission is $5. (Kids under 12 are admitted free of charge – all weekend long).
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