Culture
From Venice to Corfu: the archive, the Ionian University, and an old relationship seeking to continue
VENICE. The visit of Yiannis Loverdos to Venice for the digitisation of the Greek archive brings back into focus the role of the Ionian University Department of Archival Science and the enduring connection between Corfu and Venice through historical documents.
14th Social Solidarity Festival in Spianada Square this weekend – See the programme
CORFU. Spianada Square is hosting the 14th Social Solidarity Festival featuring workshops, social activities, and evening concerts until Sunday.
First and only gallery in world dedicated to Tolkien opening in Corfu!
CORFU. Artist Spyros Gelekas presents the Art of Middle-Earth Gallery in Vrakaniótika.
From Capodistrias Museum to Achilleion Palace, everything still up in the air
ATHENS. The debate in Parliament and the interventions by the Regional Authority are once again bringing Corfu’s unresolved cultural issues to the forefront. From the funding of the Capodistrias Museum to the works at the Old Fortress, lasting solutions are finally being called for.
1st Choir Festival in Kavadades
CORFU. Kavadades Cultural Society welcomes choirs from Corfu, Paionia, and Skydra to an evening of culture.
Corfu comes alive with colours and rhythm of Europe’s youth
CORFU. 350 dancers from four countries brought tradition to life in a celebration that had it all.
Open-Air Painting Day – An initiative by Corfu Arts Association
CORFU. Tuesday 7 April at Anemomylos Park. 09:00-15:00
Greek premiere of Requiem by Nicolas Charles Bochsa in Corfu
CORFU. Capodistrias Philharmonic Society is presenting, for the first time in Greece, a monumental 19th century work on Palm Sunday, April 5.
Corfu Art Gallery: An evening celebrating the art and contributions of Stefanos Michalopoulos and Theresa Nicholas
CORFU. Works by the painter’s were donated to ‘Mantzaros’ Philharmonic Society, Corfu Medical-Surgical Society, and Corfu Reading Society.
27th Corfu Folklore Festival - change of venue
CORFU. This year, the events will be held at the high school gym.
Haralambos Makris wins award at Taranto International Music Composition Competition
CORFU. The Corfiot maestro has conducted major concerts in Portugal and Spain.
Lakones Philharmonic Society in Netherlands
CORFU. They were guests of the local bands Juliana Marken and Linfano Linschoten, as well as their Corfu conductor, Alexis Artavanis.
Young violinist captivates audience
CORFU. The young violinist impressed at a recital co-organised by the Secondary Education Department and the Reading Society.
International competition for restoration of Municipal Theatre
CORFU. The contract for the study stipulates that it must be completed within 11 months of its signing.
Free entrance to museums, archaeological sites and monuments
CORFU. Free entrance on the first Sunday of December.
Greeks moved to tears by Capodistrias
NEW YORK. The film about the first Governor of Greece was presented at the packed Museum of the Moving Image. In cinemas in Greece from Christmas.
Kavalouri dance group performs in Hungary
CORFU. Under the guidance of their teacher Marilena Kanta, the dancers΄ performances were excellent.
Serbia – Corfu: a deep friendship that continues through music
CORFU. ‘Lyraia’ Arts Society and the Women’s Cultural Society travelled to Serbia and gave a concert together with a Serbian string quartet and with the participation of a Serbian choir.
