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Independence Day 2000
Greek Letters 2000
Masquerade Ball
Greek Letters 2001
Masquerade 2001
Parnassou
Independence Day 2001
kafenio 09-01.htm
Greek Letters 2002
Independence Day 03
Tribute to Athens 2004
Greek Letters 05
Independence Day 05
Masquerade 2006

 

Prometheas has been organizing events for the Washington Metro Area
throughout its 20 years of existence. A selection of such events is listed
below.

You can also find the announcemnets of the most recent events by selecting from the buttons on the left.

Cultural Events:

  • Maria Koch and Yiannis Glezos
  • Experimental Choir of Athens
  • Gregoris Maninakis
  • An Evening with Maria Kalouta
  • Sing-alongs with the late Neil Ratliff

Lectures on cultural, educational or artistic topics such as:

  • "The Celebration of Greek Letters Day"
  • "Delightful Poetry of Odysseus Elytis"
  • "Poetry of Yiannis Ritsos and George Seferis"
  • "Karaghiozis with Evgenios Spatharis"
  • "Human Development from Infancy to Adulthood"
  • "Greek Independence Day Celebration"

Panel Discussions on such subjects as:

  • "Greece and the European Common Market"
  • "Current Situation and Prospects of the Greek Economy"

Social Events such as:

  • Cutting the Vassilopita
  • Annual Masquerade Ball-very popular and most traditional
  • "kafeneio"

 

 

The members of PROMETHEAS believe that these events have enriched their lives, added to their understanding of various interesting topics and have  provided them with the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas on a regular basis.

 

Here's a list of Events that PROMETHEAS has sponsored and/or cosponsored

  • The Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies and The Georgetown University Hellenic Students Association presented Dr. Thanos M. Veremis in a speech entitled "Greek Foreign Policy in Southeastern Europe, 1991-2001"

  • GREEK FILMS IN WASHINGTON--SPRING 2002
  • Greek Cinema Films: The Hellenic Society Prometheas is proud to present Classic Greek Films in Washington. This spring we start with the much beloved and always vibrant: “REMBETIKO” by Costas Ferris, Music -- Stavros Xarhakos, Lyrics -- Nikos Gatsos, With English subtitles at Cineplex Odeon Foundry, 1055 Thomas Jefferson St. NW  (from Georgetown Barnes and Noble follow Jefferson towards Potomac river)  202/333-8613 Wednesday, May 9, and Saturday, May 12, at 7:30
  • An evening of fun and entertainment at our KAFENEION evening. Enjoyed tavli  delicious mezedes, ouzo, wine, sweets and Greek coffee in a relaxed and friendly setting with live Greek music by  Achilleas and Compania.
  • Press release on the occasion of the great event on the occasion of the Athens 2004 Olympics that was sponsored by our organization recently.
  • On Wednesday, October 20, 2004, 8:00 p.m. at St. George Greek Orhtodox Church, Bethesda, MD  Prometheas in cooperation with the Press and Information Office of the Greek Embassy presented editor Thanasis Maskaleris on  “Preserving the Greek Heritage/The Role of Literature” with a special tribute to Nikos Kazantzakis. (For more details please click here).
  • On Friday, October 29, 2004, 7:30 p.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Bethesda, MD Prometheas presented an evening on “Reflections on the Athens 2004 Olympics”. Professor Alexander Kitroeff will be the speaker and panel moderator of a discussion among a number of Olympic volunteers. A video of the Olympics will also be shown. (For more details please click here).
  • On Friday, November 19, 2004, 8:00 p.m. Greek movie at St. Katherine’s Church, at Falls Church, VA.  (For more details please click here).
  • On Wednesday, October 20, 2004, 8:00 p.m. at St. George Greek Orhtodox Church, Bethesda, MD  Prometheas in cooperation with the Press and Information Office of the Greek Embassy presented editor Thanasis Maskaleris on  “Preserving the Greek Heritage/The Role of Literature” with a special tribute to Nikos Kazantzakis. (For more details please click here).

  • On Friday, October 29, 2004, 7:30 p.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Bethesda, MD Prometheas presented an evening on “Reflections on the Athens 2004 Olympics”. Professor Alexander Kitroeff will be the speaker and panel moderator of a discussion among a number of Olympic volunteers. A video of the Olympics will also be shown. (For more details please click here).

  • Prometheas’ Greek Movie Night on Friday, January 14, 2005, 8:00 p.m. Prometheas will show the Greek movie H KALPIKH LYRA at St. Katherine’s Church, at Falls Church, VA.

  • Prometheas’ Greek Letters Day Celebration ,  On January 28th at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Bethesda, MD.  Guest speakers: Professor Carlos Montemayor and Dr. Achilles Adamantiades.  After the speeches, we will cut the Vassilopita.

  • The Hellenic Society Prometheas  invites you to a presentation on "The Greek Economy: Recent Developments and Medium Term Prospects " Speaker: Mr. Haris Vittas Former Alternate Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund, Friday, February 11, 2005 at 8:00 pm. St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Founders Hall 7701 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817
  • Prometheas’ Annual Masquerade Ball Saturday, February 26,2005 7:00 pm –12:30 am ( Cocktails at 7:00 ) Double Tree Hotel, Plaza Ballroom 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville MD, 20852 301-468-1100 more information

  • March 11th, Prometheas showed the Greek-Australian movie: Beware of Greeks Bearing Guns (Φοβού τούς Έλληνες...); see announcement for more information.

  • Celebration of the 184th Anniversary of the Greek Independence at St. George Church in Bethesda, MD (see complete announcement).  This event, as always, was co-sponsored by many Hellenic organizations of the Washington DC area and this year features Keynote Speaker Dr. John Anton, Distinguished Professor of Greek Philosophy and Culture at the University of South Florida, who will speak on “Missolonghi: The Impact on the War of Independence and its Lessons’.  Details...

  • Lecture and Book Presentation Co-sponsored by Barnes & Noble Rockville . “The Battle of Salamis: The Naval Encounter That Saved Greece—and Western Civilization”  By Prof. Barry Strauss History Department Cornell University. Details...
  • Prometheas presented the Classic Greek movie: “A matter of dignity” («Το Tελευταίο Ψέμα»). 
  • Prometheas members and friends enjoyed an evening of fun and entertainment. We brought family, friends and your tavli and enjoy delicious mezedes, ouzo, wine, sweets and Greek coffee in a relaxed and friendly setting with live Greek music by the talented bouzouki player Achilleas and Compania. More DETAILS
  • The Hellenic Society Prometheas Announces A General Assembly Meeting
    (An Evening of Elections and Fun), Thursday, October 13, 2005, 7:30 pm.
    St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 7701 Bradley Blvd. Bethesda, MD
  • PROMETHEAS hosted an evening dedicated to the poetry of Christopher Agritellis "Η ΕΛΛΗΝΟΚΕΝΤΡΙΚΗ ΔΙΑΣΤΑΣΤΗ ΣΤΗ ΠΟΙΗΣΗ ΤΟΥ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΦΟΡΟΥ ΑΓΡΙΤΕΛΛΗ" "The Hellenic Cultural Dimension in the Poetry of Christopher Agritellis" Speaker: Dr. John P. Anton. The abstract of the talk is here and talk is here.
  • PROMETHEAS invited you to a screening of Pantelis Voulgaris' film "Brides" on Saturday, November 19, 2005, 8:00 p.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Church 7701 Bradley Blvd. Bethesda, MD
  • The results of our recent elections.
  • PROMETHEAS hosted  a lecture and presentation on: Greece: A Growing Old Country. The Demographic Problem Speaker: Kostis Koutsopoulos, Ph.D.
  • Prometheas hosted a Poetry and Musical Evening where Rigas Kappatos presented the poet
    Nikos Kavvadias,  and Aglaia Koras performed at the piano popular Greek songs.
  • Friday, February 10: Greek Movie: Politiki Kouzina, St. Katherine’s Church.  8:00 pm. For more information, see attached flyer.

  • Saturday, March 11: Lecture: The Treatment of Prostate Cancer, by Dr. Panos Koutrouvelis, at St. George Church, 7:30 pm.

  • Saturday, March 25th, 2006. Hellenic Independence Day Celebration, at St. Katherine’s Church, Falls Church, VA.

  • Saturday, February 25th, 2006. The Prometheas Annual Masquerade Ball, DoubleTree Hotel, Rockville, MD.

  • Prometheas' Kafeneion, on Friday, September 22, 2006, 8:00 to 11:00 pm, at St. Katherine’s Church. Live music with Achilleas and Compania. More details about this event will be included in the event flyer later in September.  

  • We enjoyed the film:
    "The Cistern" "Οι Ακροβάτες του Κήπου" (2001)
    St. George Greek Orthodox Church
    7701 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817
    Friday, October 27, 2006, 8:00 pm
    The film was shown in Greek and without subtitles (NR, 110 min)
     Film Brochure

  • The Hellenic Society Prometheas organized a lecture and presentation on: "The Folk Painter Theophilos: Capturing Hellenic Spirit and Vision ", Speaker: Thomas Xenakis, MFA Lecturer of Drawing, Department of Art, Music & Theater Georgetown University, Washington, DC, When: Friday, November 10, 2006 at 8:00 pm. Where: St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church 3149 Glen Carlin Road, Falls Church, VA 22014