Daily Archives: August 4, 2015

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Comedians Basile, Mike Marino and Tahir join forces for a side-splitting performance.

Basile (the Greek god), Mike Marino (the Italian American bad boy of comedy) and Tahir ‘Oh my God’ Bilgic are the undisputed kings of ethnic comedy and they’re coming for Australian audiences this September!

Basile is no stranger to Australian shores, having toured Australia to sell-out crowds in 2012 and 2014, and described by the Cleveland Post as “a lovable nut, not nasty!”. He has a special comic presence and a real talent for creating a character. His DVD, Growing up Greek in America, has sold in excess of a million copies and continues to amuse and entertain new audiences around the globe.

Mike Marino (the bad boy of Italian American comedy) is a native of New Jersey and has performed in all major clubs on the Las Vegas strip, and in 2008 was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame. If you like The Sopranos you’ll love the charm and razor sharp wit of Mike Marino.

Tahir ‘Oh my God’ Bilgic, a.k.a. Habib from Fat Pizza, has carved a career to make himself one of the busiest comedians on the Australian circuit. Known for his starring roles in Fat Pizza, Housos vs. Authority and Fat Pizza vs. Housos, Tahir is the MC comedian and the glue that binds this hilarious international line up together, in a show that will have your sides splitting with laughter.

The Kings of Ethnic Comedy opens on Thursday 10 September at the Vikings Club in Canberra, before moving around Australia, where the trio will be performing until 27 September 2015.

For ticket information head to http://www.abstractentertainment.net/www.arenaent.com.au or phone Niki White at Nikstar Publicity and Events on 0403 176988.

source:Neos Kosmos

Pirates of the Aegean: overseas investors follow in Johnny Depp’s footsteps.

The Greek government is selling off some of its 6,000 islands to foreign buyers in an effort to pay off the country’s staggering debt.

Earlier this month, Hollywood star Johnny Depp reportedly bought the isle of Stroggyli, near Kastellorizo, for an estimated €4.2m.

The deal was mediated by the UK property agency that supposedly handled Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s purchase of the island Gaia in the Ionian.

Greek newspaper Proto Thema recently revealed that American tycoon Warren Buffett had bought the 300 acre island of Agios Thomas for €15m in partnership with Italian real estate magnate Alessandro Proto.

The two released a statement denying the acquisition, but expressed their intention to invest in the wider region.

With only 227 of Greece’s islands inhabited. Makis Perdikaris, director of Greek Island Properties, told reporters he was unhappy at the prospect of the outright sale of state land.

“I am sad. Selling off your islands or areas that belong to the people of Greece should be used as the last resort,” he said.

But Mr Perdikaris said he was not necessarily against long-term leases.

“The first thing is to develop the economy and attract foreign domestic investment to create the necessary infrastructure. The point is to get money.”

Aside from Stroggyli, Agios Thomas and Gaia, another 16 islands were officially listed for sale this month. Also available are Tragonisi and St John’s in the Gulf of Saronikos, Kythnos Island Parcel in the Cyclades, Omfori, Nissos Sofia and Nissos Makri in the Ionian Sea, Patroklos in Lavreotiki, Vouvalos in Amvrakikos Gulf and Kardiotissa.

Sources: privateislandsonline.com/vladi-private-islands.de

On Sunday the 9th of August 2015 at Camp Shortland (the park across from Nobby’s Beach) at 1 pm, representatives of the Greek Orthodox Church and Community of Newcastle, will be attending an official presentation to the Novocastrians, of a unique piece of marble, which comes from the Island of Thassos, Greece, and  is considered to be the only pure marble on the planet.    

This marble will be used by the well known artist Roger McFarlane, to create a monument, dedicated to the awareness and resilience of people who struggle with mental health illness and their families in our community.   

Mr McFarlane, an experienced sculptor, has carved large sculpture s in many parts of the world. His sculptures are in China, South Korea, Brazil and Switzerland.   

This “piece” of Hellas which will be situated in the heart of Newcastle is the second such piece to be decorating our beautiful city. The first is a piece of marble from Ancient Olympia which can be found at the Hellenic Community Centre of the Greek Orthodox Church in Hamilton NSW. This was sent by the Greek Government, together with the appropriate certificate of authenticity, as a gift when the Community Centre was built in 2002.

The Consul of Greece, Mr. Geoff Antoniades, the Rector of the Orthodox Church of Newcastle, Fr Nicholas Scordilis, the President of the Community Mr Paul Milonas, and young members of the Community wearing their National Costumes and other distinguished guests will also be attending on Sunday.  

For further information regarding this event please contact the coordinator, Ms Joanne Sinclair: on 0401 768222 or Fr Nicholas on 0425258986. 

source: Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Parish of Newcastle