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Last year, I served Kormos aka Mosaïco ala chocolate salami at my
An easy, make-ahead that I served with my own creamsicle ice cream.

Kormos can be found on my site or by going to [link in profile]
https://www.kalofagas.ca/2022/12/15/chocolate-salami/

Ah, a quote from the wise Plato, a philosopher of ancient Greece. The sentiment expressed in these words certainly holds great truth. Indifference, my friends, is a dangerous path to tread when it comes to matters of public affairs.

Plato eloquently reminds us that the consequences of turning a blind eye to the affairs of our society can be dire. When good men and women choose to remain apathetic and disengaged, they inadvertently create a void, leaving room for those with malevolent intentions to seize power and control.

Evil, as Plato suggests, thrives in the absence of vigilance and active participation. It is the responsibility of virtuous individuals to stand up, to be aware of the world around them, and to contribute to the betterment of society. Only through our active involvement can we hope to counteract the rise of those who seek to exploit and manipulate.

Plato's words serve as a call to action, urging each of us to take a stance, to be informed, and to voice our opinions. By engaging in public affairs and participating in the democratic process, we can work towards a more just and equitable society.

Let us remember, my friends, that the price we pay for indifference is far too high. It is only by actively shaping the world around us that we can live in a society ruled by virtue and justice, rather than one governed by the whims of evil men.

🔷Minoan fresco ''Ladies in Blue'' from the Palace of Knossos in Crete. Ca. 1525–1450 BC. Archaeological Museum of Herakleion !!

The cave of Agia Sofia, Mylopotamos (c. 13th c.). Greece

The UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture is delighted to announce the establishment of the Mary Calfas Janos Program Fund, an endowment that will support music-related programming. The fund, established by the Janos Family Trust, is named in memory of Mary Calfas Janos (1929-2022), a UCLA alumna and Los Angeles resident who loved music, opera, reading, and Greek food, music, dance, and art. Calfas Janos was an active member of the Hellenic University Club of Southern California, which was conferred to UCLA in 2019.

“We thought the UCLA SNF Center was a perfect fit to honor our Aunt Mary, given her longtime connection to UCLA and her lifelong support and interest in the types of programming and educational opportunities it presents,” said nephew Bob Calfas (UCLA 1971), Trustee of the Janos Family Trust. “The fact that so many members of our extended family are UCLA graduates is an added bonus. The family looks forward to watching the SNF Center’s continued contributions to the understanding and celebration of Hellenic Culture.”

Janos was one of seven children born to parents from the beautiful village of Eressos on the island of Lesvos, Greece. Although the family originally settled in Connecticut upon arrival in the United States, they moved to Los Angeles in 1948. Mary and three of her siblings attended UCLA. Following her graduation, she worked for the City of Santa Monica as a teacher of reading. She and her husband, Cleon Janos, also of Greek decent, loved to travel and among much else volunteered together as docents at the J. Paul Getty Museum. She regularly spent time in Greece visiting family and friends and frequently returned to her family’s village with cousins and other relatives.
“On behalf of the Center, I thank the Calfas family for their generous support of music programming at UCLA,” said Sharon E. J. Gerstel, Director of the UCLA SNF Hellenic Center and George P. Kolovos Family Centennial Term Chair in Hellenic Studies. “This gift, which recognizes and honors Mary Calfas Janos’ love of music and art, will allow the Center to showcase works by Greek and Greek-American composers and musicians. Our Center has sponsored important performances since it was established, and this endowment will allow us to continue our important work in this area for years to come.”

In the last two years, the Center has produced a new opera, Polymnia, by composer Theodosia Roussos, and has hosted a performance by Greek-Cypriot composer, lyricist, and singer Alkinoos Ioannidis. On October 27, 2024, the Center, with the assistance of the Mary Calfas Janos Program Fund, will offer a performance by the acclaimed vocal ensemble, Ca****la Romana, “In the Footsteps of St. Demetrios.” Held on the weekend of the saint’s feast day, this newly composed program will focus on the rich musical heritage of Thessaloniki, Byzantium’s second city and one closely connected to Mount Athos. The performance, co-sponsored by the UCLA Department of Music, will take place in the Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The event is being held under the auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in Los Angeles and the Metropolis of San Francisco.

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54 wild-fires all over Greece 😢

Ephesus Great Ancient Theater.

INTERNATIONAL EPIDAURUS FILM FESTIVAL 2024 - CALL FOR FILM AND SCREENPLAY SUBMISSIONS. ΠΡΟΣΚΛΗΣΗ ΓΙΑ ΥΠΟΒΟΛΗ ΤΑΙΝΙΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΣΕΝΑΡΙΩΝ. INTERNATIONAL EPIDAURUS FILM FESTIVAL - ΔΙΕΘΝΕΣ ΦΕΣΤΙΒΑΛ ΚΙΝΗΜΑΤΟΓΡΑΦΟΥ ΕΠΙΔΑΥΡΟΥ - EPIDAVROSInternational Epidaurus Film Festival - Διεθνές Φεστιβάλ Κινηματογράφου Επιδαύρου - Epidavros Film Festival

Greek hurdles champion Periklis Iakovakis lights the cauldron with the Olympic flame in front of the Parthenon on the Acropolis, last night. The Olympic Flame continues its journey around Greece this morning in preparation for the handover to Paris on Friday 26 April 2024 at Athens' magnificent Kallimarmaro.

Inspiring photo by Petros Giannakouris for AP, dear 🇬🇷 💙 🇬🇷

What is that? (Τι είναι αυτό;) 2007 Father and son are sitting on a bench. Suddenly a sparrow lands across them.CastFather: Nikos ZoiopoulosSon: Panagiotis BougiourisDirected by: Constantin Pil...

Catsimatidis Family Hosts Inspiring Greek Independence Day Celebration in NYC - Hellenic News of America "Celebrating Greek Independence Day at WABC Radio," hosted by the Catsimatidis Family, was a true reflection of Greek heritage

to our lovely friends and celebrating this weekend and a reminder to all our Greek -and non-Greek - Orthodox friends to hold that Greek lamb ,and the red eggs! 🇬🇷💙🇬🇷
is over a MONTH away!! 😎

Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion, Greece.

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