EVENTS NAXOS & SMALL CYCLADES 2019
Wednesday, July 10th to Saturday, July 20th, Former School of Ursulins – Nakou Efrosini
Painting exhibition on “Environmental Paradise”
Friday 12th of July, 19:00, Municipal Theater “Iakovos Kambanellis”
«Nikodimeia 2019» . Music and literature event in honor of the local Saint Nikodemos.
Co-organized with the association Friends of Byzantine Music and Naxos tradition “Saint Nikodemos”.
Saturday 13th of July, Chora-Main Promenade
«De profundis..» Music concert with Maria Anamaterou.
Following in the steps of the poet, Maria Anamaterou invites us for another year to an exceptional musical experience full of sounds, beloved songs and personal compositions, opening windows to the neighborhoods of Greece and the world…
A group of renowned artists under the leadership of Theologos Michellis honors the event, taking it to another level…
Monday 15th of July, 21:00, Melanes
«It’s just news». A social comedy
Greece 2018. Some have said that it was the most critical period after the dictatorship. Unemployment, poverty, migration. These are maybe the first words that come to mind in this country. Some face them with seriousness and panic. We, as true Greeks, deal with them in a humorous way.
It is, as one the main roles says, “don’t’s worry brothers, it’s just news, it will be alright”.
Actors: Aris Tsapis, Anna Magkou, Giannis Fragiskos. Directed by: Marios Nterntes Texts: Lefteris Eleftheriou, Marios Nterntes, Giorgos Feidas
Saturday 20th of July, 20:00 Komiaki
Sunday 21st of July, 20:00, Koronos- Saint Marina Courtyard
Monday 22nd of July, 20:00, Platanos-Filoti
«Dance Meetings»
Presentation of traditional dances in the frame of the cultural event in Naxos.
Co-organized with the Student Dance Association.
Sunday 21st of July, 21:00 Theater Museum “Iakovos Kambanellis”,
Monday 22nd of July 2019, 21:00, Apollonas Naxos,
Wednesday 24th of July 2019, 21:00, Melanes Naxos
«10 strings of wind and sea»
After his USA tour, Dimitris Kotronakis visits Naxos for three concerts.
Dimitris Kotronakis, guitar
Aris Tsakalis, cello
Friday 26th of July, 20:30, archeological site Iria
Theatrical play «Orpheus and Eurydice»
One of the oldest love stories through the centuries interacts with the modern world and comes to life through poetical narratives dedicated to love – like every timeless or everyday couple in love.
Directed by: Dimitris Bogdanos. Assistant director: Konstantinos Kounellas. Actors: Markos Papadokonstantakis–Eythaleia Papakosta
Co-organized with “Aion” Cultural Organization and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Saturday 27th of July, 21:00, Galini Naxos
«Under the stars»
A night with live music and modern Greek songs.
Co-organized with the Cultural Association of Galini «Panagia Attaliotissa”
Sunday 28th of July, 20:00, Old School of Filoti
«Cooking and baking contest»
Food and pastry preparation, food tasting and awards for the best participants.
Co-rganized with the Women’s’ Association of Filoti Naxos “Panagia Filotitissa”
Saturday 3rd of August, 19:00, Vryssi Danakos.
«Poetry Contest».
Poetry contest with music, dance and tasty food for all.
Co-organized with the Association of Danakos Naxos “Zoodochos Pigi”
Saturday 3rd of August, 20:00, Old School Filoti
Book presentation
The children’s book writer Mrs. Kyritsi-Tzioti will present her books and encourage our little friends to embrace reading.
Organized by the Women’s Association of Filoti Naxos “Panagia Filotitissa”
Saturday 3rd of August, 12:00, Municipal Theater “Iakovos Kambanellis”
Saturday 3rd of August, 19:00, Sagri
Sunday 4th of August, 12:00, Filoti
Sunday 11th of August, 12:00, Galini
Wednesday 14th of August, 12:00, Kinidaros
Saturday, 17th of August, Moni
«Through theater and traditional games». Theater workshops with the actress Katerina Gavala.
Through theater and traditional games.. the children will have the unique opportunity to experiment, enrich their experiences, strengthen their feelings, through a variety of games, rhythm, movement, music, expression, trust and cooperation. For primary school children.
Sunday 4th of August, 21:00, Theater Museum “Iakovos Kambanellis”
«Music wanderings» A night with Trio Sentimento
Yaroslav Tokarev, violin
Marina Kislitsina, cello
Marilena Spahi, piano
Monday 5th of August to Wednesday 14th of August, School of Ursulines
Painting Exhibition – Visual arts
By Olga Doundoulaki
Painting on canvas with acrylic
Constructions with clay and natural materials.
Wednesday 7th of August, 20:00, Filoti Cultural Association – Filoti
Book presentation
“My magical staircase!” Interactive narration of the new music book by Eleni Kontipidi
Thursday 8th of August, 20:30, Vryssi Danakos
«Traditional Greek Dances»
Music and dance event. We will host the dance group “Diktaioi Kastrinoi”. An exhibition of traditional folk art will also take place.
Co-organized with the Cultural association of Danakos
Saturday 10th of August, 21:00, square of Glinado
A talk by the professor of folkloristic at the University of Thrace, Mr. Manolis Sergis, title: “From the Progressive Group of Glinado (PGG 1955) to the Progressive Group of Glinado Naxos (PGGN 1976). Contribution to the study of Naxos cultural associations”.
Co-organized with the Progressive Club of Glinado Naxos.
Sunday 11th of August, 20:30, square of Pigadia, Damalas
«The pit talks to us and the troughs chat…”
Folklore performance, the pit and the troughs are elements of the cultural identity of Damalas, as well as other regions. “The pit talks to us, the troughs chat and the women who will wash have so much to say”.
Co-organized with the Association of Damalas Naxos
Sunday 11th of August, 21:00, Theater Museum “Iakovos Kambanellis”
Tuesday 13th of August, 21:00, High School of Tragaia, Chalki Naxos
«Melodies from the Mediterranean…and across the Atlantic»
Daphne Panourgia, soprano
Panagiotis Krabis, piano
Monday 12th of August, 21:00, square of Glinado
A talk by Ioannis G. Dimitrokallis, title: “When the dead are heroes and the living heroes are forgotten…”
Organized by the Progressive Group of Glinado Naxos.
Saturday 17th of August to Sunday 25th of August, School of Ursulines – Opening time of the exhibition: 19:30-23:00
An exhibition by artists of Naxos (painting, sculptures, religious painting)
Co-organized with the Federation of Naxos Associations
Friday 16th of August, 20:30, Apeiranthos
Chianiartoon – International Comic & Animation Festival
Events dedicated to the art of comic, animation and moving picture.
1. Short films screenings from all over the world
2. Animation Workshop
Co-organized with the Association of Apeiranthos Naxos
Sunday 18th of August, 20:00, Courtyard of the Holy Church of Theotokos, Flourous neighborhood
«Traditional festivities for Saint Florios».
Co-organized with the Cultural Association of Apeiranthos “Ta Fanaria”
Saturday 17th of August, 11:30, High School of Naxos
«Little soloists»
The closing concert of Summer Music Workshops, where children and their professors present their work during the summer.
Wednesday 21st of August, 21:00, Tripodes, Central square of the village
«Traditions of the village»
Music and dance event about the traditions of the village, the roots and the culture of people in everyday life. The dance groups of the association participate at the event.
Co-organized with the Cultural Educational Youth Asssociation of Tripodes.
Thursday 19th to Monday 23rd of September – School of Ursulines
Tango Holidays in Naxos, our guest is the world famous tango dancer Romina Godoy and the Greek dance champions Chloe and Dionysis Theodoropoulos. During these dates, tango workshops will take place as well as tango (milonga) nights, every night. (Information: aggelian@hotmail.com – 6971887262)
Saturday 21st of September, 21:30, Chora-Main Promenade
A tango show will take place with the participation of the above mentioned artists.
Co-organized with Kykladia.
DIMITRIA 2019 – SAGRI
Friday 2nd of August till Wednesday 7th of August
Friday 2nd of August
19.00, Primary school: Traditional cooking for all ages.
22.00, Village Square: Traditional dance performance.
19.00, Primary school: “Through theater and traditional games”. Theater workshops with the actress Katerina Gavala.
Through theater and traditional games.. the children will have the unique opportunity to experiment, enrich their experiences, strengthen their feelings, through a variety of games, rhythm, movement, music, expression, trust and cooperation. For primary school children.
20.30, Primary school: Presentation on Ioannis Kapodistrias.
Sunday 4th of August
20.00, Primary school: Presentation on LEGO engineering for children.
Monday 5th of August
19.00, Primary school: Drawing for children.
21.00, Primary school: Presentation on gynecological check-ups at all ages.
Tuesday 6th of August
21.30, Ayios Eleftherios monastery: “Sangri, Naxos, throughout the years”, theatrical performance.
Wednesday 7th of August
19.00, Primary school: Crafting with recycled materials for all ages.
22.00, Ayios Eleftherios monastery: Urban-folk music (rebetico) concert.
Co-organized with the Cultural Associationof Sagri “P.N.O.E.S.”
MILOSIA 2019
Sports and cultural event.
Co-organized with the Region of South Aegean and the Sports and Cultural Association of Filoti “ZEUS”
(The detailed program of the event will be announced soon).
10 days of International Music Meetings
23rd of August – 1st of September 2019
ALEA III – Naxos Summer Meetings 2019.
Art direction: Alexandros Kalogeras
Composer, Professor at Berklee College of Music of Boston
Co-organized with:
ALEAIII Orchestra of the University of Boston
Catholic Archdiocese of Naxos-Tinos
The Region of South Aegean
Legal entity of Culture, Sports, Environment, Education, Social Welfare and Solidarity of the Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades
Cultural Association of Tragaia
Musicians, composers, performers, visual artists, actors and poets from Greece and abroad meet in Naxos for 10 days, to work together and create new projects.
Sunday 25th of August, 19:30, Kykladia, Damalas (14th km of regional road of Naxos-Apeiranthos)
«Carvings of sound and marble»
Creations with Naxian marble by 11 artists, who live and work in Naxo, combined with sound and music. A field decorated with figures, sound and color. Three young composers inspired by the Temple of Demetra, the Temple of Apollo (Portara) and Iria.
With the participation of:
Giannis Petridis and Alexandra Christodimou, guitar duet
David Cole, Sam Di Cesare, Stanley Rosenzweig, Lefteris Spetsakis , trumpets – Jasmine Sloane, trombone – Alex Ramirez, saxophone – Janet Underhill, bassoon – Athanasios Nasopoulos, contrabass – Petros Karantzalis, drums – Dimitra Maragozi, piano – Vilma Douvara, singer – Michel Cardin, theorbo
Electro music, Live electronics, Improvisation, Installations
Co-organized with: Kykladia
Monday 26th of August, 21:30, High School of Tragaia, Chalki
«Could it be ..… or something else?»
4 trumpets, 2 trombones, 1 saxophone, a couple of violins, a viola, a contrabass, 2 cellos, a bassoon, 12 guitars, 10 musicians from Canada, the USA and many more from Greece plan something unusual.
Co-organized with the Cultural Association of Tragaia
Wednesday 28th of August, 20:00, School of Ursulines, Castle, Chora
«Musicians and music from Amorgos, Naxos and Small Cyclades»
Researcher, composer and pianist Panagiotis Liaropoulos, professor at Berklee College of Music (Boston-USA) talks about the creation of the first sound and image digital archive of traditional music of Amorgos and Small Cyclades (Schinoussa, Irakleia, Donoussa, Koufonissi). The archive will host all existing sources (sound, visual, documents and oral), which concern the instrumental and singing traditional music of the five islands.
Meeting of traditional musicians. “Takimia” of young people.
Thursday 29th of August, 19:30
(the venue will be announced soon)
«To know Naxos»
Music, dance, theater, poetry and visual arts guide us to unusual paths to meet the unknown aspect of our villages.
The detailed program of the events will be announced soon
SMALL CYCLADES
IRAKLEIA
Tuesday 16th of July, 21:00
«It’s just news». A social comedy.
Thursday 29th of August
«Festival FANIS GAVALAS»
3-day events in the frame of the festivities for Saint John Baptist (concerts, traditional games and various performances).
Co-organized with the Municipal Community of Irakleia.
SCHINOUSSA
Friday 28th of June and Saturday 29th of June
«Fava Festival»
Co-organized with the Association of Schinoussa
Wednesday 17th of July, 21:00
«It’s just news». A social comedy.
KOUFONISSIA
Saturday 15th of June
«Fisherman’s festival»
Co-organized with the Cultural Association of Koufonissia “I Keros”.
Friday 19th of July, 21:00
«It’s just news». A social comedy.
DONOUSSA
Sunday 21st of July, 21:00
«It’s just news». A social comedy.
Thursday 15th of August, port of Stavros
“15th of August Festivities”
Friday 13th of September, port of Stavros
«Stavros (Holy Cross) Festivities»
Co-organized with the Cultural-Environmental Association of Donoussa “POSEIDON”.
WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS AT THE THEATER MUSEUM IAKOVOS KAMBANELLIS
The film of Wednesday. From the scene to the screen. In cooperation with the Film Club of Naxos.
Every Wednesday, there will be a screening of a film based on classic plays. Discussion will follow. Introductions: Katerina Polychronopoulou and Katerina Chalkou.
Time 21.00 (From Wednesday 10th of July to Wednesday the 18th of September).
Two nights dedicated to Chrysa Spilioti
Screening of the play “My son Nikolaos Mantzaros”.
Text – performance: Chrysa Spilioti.
Direction: Augoustinos Remoundos
Wednesday 24th of July – 21:00
A play by the group of the Theater Museum Iakovos Kambanellis, with scenes from plays of Chrysa Spilioti.
Thursday 25th of July – 21:00
Theatrical play reading.
Presentation of another theatrical writing by Iakovos Kambanellis and discussion on the topics raised by it.
In charge of direction: Katerina Polychronopoulou.
Friday 23rd of August 2019 – 21:00
Book presentation
Lili Vassilaki-Daferera: “Ano” As time goes by.
Monday 29th of July 2019 – 21:00
Book Presentation
Anna Sotrini: “Travelers in two lines”
Poetry collection
Friday 2nd of August 2019 – 21:00
Book Presentation
Georgia Paraskeva: “Return of the fairy tales”
Theatrical play for children
Monday 5th of August 2019 – 21:00
Book Presentation
“My magical staircase!” Interactive narration of the new music book by Eleni Kontipidi
Monday 12th of August 2019 – 20:00
Theater writing workshop
The workshop of theater writing takes place for the fourth year. For those who want to explore or develop their potential in writing theatrical plays.
The participants will explore the main principles of theater writing on the basis of a common topic, personal experiences and fiction.
With the theatrical writer Nina Rapi.
(Duration 9 hours) 18th, 19th, 20th of July 2019.
MOVING MY BODY NATUR-ALLY
Body movement and expression workshop with the choreographer Anastasia Georgala.
(Duration 6 hours). 8th, 9th and 10th of August 2019.
The transition from game to theatrical play.
Creative time for children from 5 to 12 years old. We arrange our own play, through theatrical games and improvisations. Role-playing, we tell our own stories, we create our scene and costumes. With the actress and theatrical writer Georgia Paraskeva.
(Every Tuesday 11:00-14:00. At the end of the period, an event will be organized by all the participating children, to show their creations during the sessions. From Tuesday 16th of July 2019 to 1st of September 2019).
Theater workshop for teenagers and adults.
Creating a play
Preparation of a play through processes, improvisations and approach methods.
With the director Katerina Polychronopoulou.
(Every Tuesday 20:00-22:00. From Tuesday 9th of July 2019 to 3rd of September 2019.
Theater workshop “Creating a role”
Basic knowledge and acting techniques for those who love theater and want to deepen their knowledge.
Acting, improvisation, group exercises. Group and cooperation. Common denominator the joint movement of the group through theater.
With Katerina Gavala.
(Duration 3 hours). Saturday 17th of August 2019 – 19.30
Opening hours of the Museum:
Monday-Saturday – Hours: 11:00-14:00 & 19:00-22:00
Telephone: 22850 23619
Email: kambanellismuseum@naxos.gov.gr
Workshops
8th of July – 30th of August
«Summer Music Workshops – Naxos, Summer 2019».
Supervisor Alexandros Kalogeras. Acquaintance with the instruments and music for children and adults/pre-school music group/chamber music for those who already play an instrument.
