A permanent exhibition focusing on Elaionas and the Votanikos-Alexandras Avenue twin urban regeneration project was launched on May 12, 2009.

The exhibition features photographs, designs and videos depicting:

• The development of the Elaionas locality in historical and town-planning terms
• The actual situation in the area of Elaionas, which falls under City of Athens administration, the planning design which is already being implemented and the projects that have been undertaken by the Municipal Authority
• The Votanikos-Alexandras Avenue Twin Urban Regeneration project is presented at the end

The candidate that will represent Greece in the 10th European Jazz Festival in Athens, organized by City of Athens "Technopolis" from May 25 to 29, 2010, will be selected by a four-member committee that consists of: Yiorgos Katsaros (City of Athens Music Ensembles chairman), Yiannis Terezakis (City of Athens Big Band conductor), Yiorgos Haronitis (Jazz & Jazz magazine editor) and Pantazis Tsaras (music producer).

Those interested can submit their applications and enclose a CV and a CD or demo of their work from Monday, February 8 to Wednesday, March 31, 2010 to: City of Athens "Technopolis", 100 Pireos St, Post Code 118 54, Athens, marked "To participate in the 10th European Jazz Festival.

The most colorful exhibition of illustrations in children's books titled "A fairytale life" with work by Nikos Vasiliades.

Nikos Vasiliades, is a graduate of the School of Fine Arts, and for the first time presents an exhibition that is entirely his own with fairytale heroes, and chooses an unconventional approach, completely different than the one we are used to by storytellers. Through colors and the art of illustration they become true works of art.

Opening: Wednesday 17 February 2010, time 19:00

The City of Athens Cultural Organization and the Organization for the Intellectual Property of Photographers "Foivos" present the photography group exhibition "I feel...".

The exhibition aims in promoting the creative work by the members of the Organization "Foivos". The photographs presented were taken either in the framework of their professional activities such as reports, the depiction of landscapes and fashion or from the creative part of their profession.

Opening: Wednesday 17 February 2010, time 20:00

"George Savakis: Images from old Athens" is the title of the retrospective painting exhibition of the renowned artist, organised by City of Athens "Technopolis".

Launch: February 24, 19:30

The City of Athens Cultural Organization and the newspaper "Avgi" present the visual arts exhibition "12 Young Visual Artists", IV which takes place for the fourth consecutive year at the City of Athens Cultural Centre "Melina".

The 12 artists that take part in this exhibition, have presented their work, for a month, through the texts of "Anagnosis", the slip for the book of Sunday's Avgi in an effort named "Painter of the month".

Opening: Thursday 25 February 2010, time 19:30

The children of the Greek Very Special Art (V.S.A) present the theatrical play "The Miser"

Free admission (there will be no passes available)

A permanent exhibition focusing on Elaionas and the Votanikos-Alexandras Avenue twin urban regeneration project was launched on May 12, 2009.

The exhibition features photographs, designs and videos depicting:

• The development of the Elaionas locality in historical and town-planning terms
• The actual situation in the area of Elaionas, which falls under City of Athens administration, the planning design which is already being implemented and the projects that have been undertaken by the Municipal Authority
• The Votanikos-Alexandras Avenue Twin Urban Regeneration project is presented at the end

The candidate that will represent Greece in the 10th European Jazz Festival in Athens, organized by City of Athens "Technopolis" from May 25 to 29, 2010, will be selected by a four-member committee that consists of: Yiorgos Katsaros (City of Athens Music Ensembles chairman), Yiannis Terezakis (City of Athens Big Band conductor), Yiorgos Haronitis (Jazz & Jazz magazine editor) and Pantazis Tsaras (music producer).

Those interested can submit their applications and enclose a CV and a CD or demo of their work from Monday, February 8 to Wednesday, March 31, 2010 to: City of Athens "Technopolis", 100 Pireos St, Post Code 118 54, Athens, marked "To participate in the 10th European Jazz Festival.

The City of Athens Cultural Organization and the Organization for the Intellectual Property of Photographers "Foivos" present the photography group exhibition "I feel...".

The exhibition aims in promoting the creative work by the members of the Organization "Foivos". The photographs presented were taken either in the framework of their professional activities such as reports, the depiction of landscapes and fashion or from the creative part of their profession.

Opening: Wednesday 17 February 2010, time 20:00

"George Savakis: Images from old Athens" is the title of the retrospective painting exhibition of the renowned artist, organised by City of Athens "Technopolis".

Launch: February 24, 19:30

The City of Athens Cultural Organization and the newspaper "Avgi" present the visual arts exhibition "12 Young Visual Artists", IV which takes place for the fourth consecutive year at the City of Athens Cultural Centre "Melina".

The 12 artists that take part in this exhibition, have presented their work, for a month, through the texts of "Anagnosis", the slip for the book of Sunday's Avgi in an effort named "Painter of the month".

Opening: Thursday 25 February 2010, time 19:30

Following the paths of music and dance that god Dionysus traced, he sends his loyal attendants, the Vakhes, to entice the soul of man and make him drunk with his wine, as well as the land of Greece with his dancing, in the summer of 1997 we embarked on a music and dance journey in the rhythms and melodies of modern Greece!

We were inspired by tradition and identified with these loyal attendants of Dionysus Vakhos, in an attempt to preserve Greek tradition with dances and rhythms from today and the past.

A permanent exhibition focusing on Elaionas and the Votanikos-Alexandras Avenue twin urban regeneration project was launched on May 12, 2009.

The exhibition features photographs, designs and videos depicting:

• The development of the Elaionas locality in historical and town-planning terms
• The actual situation in the area of Elaionas, which falls under City of Athens administration, the planning design which is already being implemented and the projects that have been undertaken by the Municipal Authority
• The Votanikos-Alexandras Avenue Twin Urban Regeneration project is presented at the end

The candidate that will represent Greece in the 10th European Jazz Festival in Athens, organized by City of Athens "Technopolis" from May 25 to 29, 2010, will be selected by a four-member committee that consists of: Yiorgos Katsaros (City of Athens Music Ensembles chairman), Yiannis Terezakis (City of Athens Big Band conductor), Yiorgos Haronitis (Jazz & Jazz magazine editor) and Pantazis Tsaras (music producer).

Those interested can submit their applications and enclose a CV and a CD or demo of their work from Monday, February 8 to Wednesday, March 31, 2010 to: City of Athens "Technopolis", 100 Pireos St, Post Code 118 54, Athens, marked "To participate in the 10th European Jazz Festival.

"George Savakis: Images from old Athens" is the title of the retrospective painting exhibition of the renowned artist, organised by City of Athens "Technopolis".

Launch: February 24, 19:30

The City of Athens Cultural Organization and the newspaper "Avgi" present the visual arts exhibition "12 Young Visual Artists", IV which takes place for the fourth consecutive year at the City of Athens Cultural Centre "Melina".

The 12 artists that take part in this exhibition, have presented their work, for a month, through the texts of "Anagnosis", the slip for the book of Sunday's Avgi in an effort named "Painter of the month".

Opening: Thursday 25 February 2010, time 19:30

Concert by the Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Adreas Tselikas, presenting the following plays:

• Petros Petrides (1892-1977). The Byzantine sacrifice (Prelude, aria, and fugue) for an orchestra
• Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921). Concert for cello and orchestra number.1, play 33 in la elassona: i.Allegro non troppo, ii. Allegretto con moto, iii. Allegro non troppo. Soloist: Pjeter Guralumi
• César Franck (1822-1890). Symphony in la elassona: i. Lento - Allegro non troppo, ii. Allegretto, iii. Allegro non troppo.

The theatrical group "Art" is presenting a one-act anthology play entitled "Belle Reve" that evolves around the life of Tennessee Williams, from February 1 to early March, every Monday and Tuesday. The play is presented with the support of the City of Athens "Technopolis".

The controversial figure of the American playwright becomes a source of inspiration for the group "Art", founded in 2009 and consisting of young actors that will come in contact with an audience for the first time to claim a place in modern theatre reality. The group consists of actors: Roberta Vega, Mary Kalfa, Giorgos Kapiniaris, Nelly Bofilou, Ergina Papadaki, Yiannis Piliouras and Yiannis Soulakis.

A permanent exhibition focusing on Elaionas and the Votanikos-Alexandras Avenue twin urban regeneration project was launched on May 12, 2009.

The exhibition features photographs, designs and videos depicting:

• The development of the Elaionas locality in historical and town-planning terms
• The actual situation in the area of Elaionas, which falls under City of Athens administration, the planning design which is already being implemented and the projects that have been undertaken by the Municipal Authority
• The Votanikos-Alexandras Avenue Twin Urban Regeneration project is presented at the end

The candidate that will represent Greece in the 10th European Jazz Festival in Athens, organized by City of Athens "Technopolis" from May 25 to 29, 2010, will be selected by a four-member committee that consists of: Yiorgos Katsaros (City of Athens Music Ensembles chairman), Yiannis Terezakis (City of Athens Big Band conductor), Yiorgos Haronitis (Jazz & Jazz magazine editor) and Pantazis Tsaras (music producer).

Those interested can submit their applications and enclose a CV and a CD or demo of their work from Monday, February 8 to Wednesday, March 31, 2010 to: City of Athens "Technopolis", 100 Pireos St, Post Code 118 54, Athens, marked "To participate in the 10th European Jazz Festival.

"George Savakis: Images from old Athens" is the title of the retrospective painting exhibition of the renowned artist, organised by City of Athens "Technopolis".

Launch: February 24, 19:30

The City of Athens Cultural Organization and the newspaper "Avgi" present the visual arts exhibition "12 Young Visual Artists", IV which takes place for the fourth consecutive year at the City of Athens Cultural Centre "Melina".

The 12 artists that take part in this exhibition, have presented their work, for a month, through the texts of "Anagnosis", the slip for the book of Sunday's Avgi in an effort named "Painter of the month".

Opening: Thursday 25 February 2010, time 19:30

The theatrical group "Art" is presenting a one-act anthology play entitled "Belle Reve" that evolves around the life of Tennessee Williams, from February 1 to early March, every Monday and Tuesday. The play is presented with the support of the City of Athens "Technopolis".

The controversial figure of the American playwright becomes a source of inspiration for the group "Art", founded in 2009 and consisting of young actors that will come in contact with an audience for the first time to claim a place in modern theatre reality. The group consists of actors: Roberta Vega, Mary Kalfa, Giorgos Kapiniaris, Nelly Bofilou, Ergina Papadaki, Yiannis Piliouras and Yiannis Soulakis.

A permanent exhibition focusing on Elaionas and the Votanikos-Alexandras Avenue twin urban regeneration project was launched on May 12, 2009.

The exhibition features photographs, designs and videos depicting:

• The development of the Elaionas locality in historical and town-planning terms
• The actual situation in the area of Elaionas, which falls under City of Athens administration, the planning design which is already being implemented and the projects that have been undertaken by the Municipal Authority
• The Votanikos-Alexandras Avenue Twin Urban Regeneration project is presented at the end

The candidate that will represent Greece in the 10th European Jazz Festival in Athens, organized by City of Athens "Technopolis" from May 25 to 29, 2010, will be selected by a four-member committee that consists of: Yiorgos Katsaros (City of Athens Music Ensembles chairman), Yiannis Terezakis (City of Athens Big Band conductor), Yiorgos Haronitis (Jazz & Jazz magazine editor) and Pantazis Tsaras (music producer).

Those interested can submit their applications and enclose a CV and a CD or demo of their work from Monday, February 8 to Wednesday, March 31, 2010 to: City of Athens "Technopolis", 100 Pireos St, Post Code 118 54, Athens, marked "To participate in the 10th European Jazz Festival.

"George Savakis: Images from old Athens" is the title of the retrospective painting exhibition of the renowned artist, organised by City of Athens "Technopolis".

Launch: February 24, 19:30

The City of Athens Cultural Organization and the newspaper "Avgi" present the visual arts exhibition "12 Young Visual Artists", IV which takes place for the fourth consecutive year at the City of Athens Cultural Centre "Melina".

The 12 artists that take part in this exhibition, have presented their work, for a month, through the texts of "Anagnosis", the slip for the book of Sunday's Avgi in an effort named "Painter of the month".

Opening: Thursday 25 February 2010, time 19:30

Childhood is one of the favourite subjects of artists and is the central theme of the painting exhibition by Maria Vaxevanoglou - Skandali, presented by the City of Athens Cultural Organization.

The protagonist is the child in important stages of his development. The child that grows up playing or even better, the child that plays to grow up. The exhibition consists of 50 paintings in which the painter displays experiences of a time in the far past, the way we lived through these experiences as children are engraved on our minds. She uses temperas, acrylic and frescos.

Opening: Friday 5 March, time 19:30

A permanent exhibition focusing on Elaionas and the Votanikos-Alexandras Avenue twin urban regeneration project was launched on May 12, 2009.

The exhibition features photographs, designs and videos depicting:

• The development of the Elaionas locality in historical and town-planning terms
• The actual situation in the area of Elaionas, which falls under City of Athens administration, the planning design which is already being implemented and the projects that have been undertaken by the Municipal Authority
• The Votanikos-Alexandras Avenue Twin Urban Regeneration project is presented at the end

The candidate that will represent Greece in the 10th European Jazz Festival in Athens, organized by City of Athens "Technopolis" from May 25 to 29, 2010, will be selected by a four-member committee that consists of: Yiorgos Katsaros (City of Athens Music Ensembles chairman), Yiannis Terezakis (City of Athens Big Band conductor), Yiorgos Haronitis (Jazz & Jazz magazine editor) and Pantazis Tsaras (music producer).

Those interested can submit their applications and enclose a CV and a CD or demo of their work from Monday, February 8 to Wednesday, March 31, 2010 to: City of Athens "Technopolis", 100 Pireos St, Post Code 118 54, Athens, marked "To participate in the 10th European Jazz Festival.

"George Savakis: Images from old Athens" is the title of the retrospective painting exhibition of the renowned artist, organised by City of Athens "Technopolis".

Launch: February 24, 19:30

The City of Athens Cultural Organization and the newspaper "Avgi" present the visual arts exhibition "12 Young Visual Artists", IV which takes place for the fourth consecutive year at the City of Athens Cultural Centre "Melina".

The 12 artists that take part in this exhibition, have presented their work, for a month, through the texts of "Anagnosis", the slip for the book of Sunday's Avgi in an effort named "Painter of the month".

Opening: Thursday 25 February 2010, time 19:30

Childhood is one of the favourite subjects of artists and is the central theme of the painting exhibition by Maria Vaxevanoglou - Skandali, presented by the City of Athens Cultural Organization.

The protagonist is the child in important stages of his development. The child that grows up playing or even better, the child that plays to grow up. The exhibition consists of 50 paintings in which the painter displays experiences of a time in the far past, the way we lived through these experiences as children are engraved on our minds. She uses temperas, acrylic and frescos.

Opening: Friday 5 March, time 19:30

he exhibition "Even if none of them takes you away..." by Xenofodas Zervos, is a unique voyage on water that consists of hand made wall ships and will be presented by the City of Athens Cultural Organization.

Xenofodas Zavos uses strictly wood that has been washed up by the sea, or peaces of wood from deserted boats and old metallic objects, wires, screws, tools, and creates wall ships, mainly based on designs of classic merchant crafts early in the last century.

Opening: Thursday 4 March 2010, time 19:00

A permanent exhibition focusing on Elaionas and the Votanikos-Alexandras Avenue twin urban regeneration project was launched on May 12, 2009.

The exhibition features photographs, designs and videos depicting:

• The development of the Elaionas locality in historical and town-planning terms
• The actual situation in the area of Elaionas, which falls under City of Athens administration, the planning design which is already being implemented and the projects that have been undertaken by the Municipal Authority
• The Votanikos-Alexandras Avenue Twin Urban Regeneration project is presented at the end

The candidate that will represent Greece in the 10th European Jazz Festival in Athens, organized by City of Athens "Technopolis" from May 25 to 29, 2010, will be selected by a four-member committee that consists of: Yiorgos Katsaros (City of Athens Music Ensembles chairman), Yiannis Terezakis (City of Athens Big Band conductor), Yiorgos Haronitis (Jazz & Jazz magazine editor) and Pantazis Tsaras (music producer).

Those interested can submit their applications and enclose a CV and a CD or demo of their work from Monday, February 8 to Wednesday, March 31, 2010 to: City of Athens "Technopolis", 100 Pireos St, Post Code 118 54, Athens, marked "To participate in the 10th European Jazz Festival.

"George Savakis: Images from old Athens" is the title of the retrospective painting exhibition of the renowned artist, organised by City of Athens "Technopolis".

Launch: February 24, 19:30

The City of Athens Cultural Organization and the newspaper "Avgi" present the visual arts exhibition "12 Young Visual Artists", IV which takes place for the fourth consecutive year at the City of Athens Cultural Centre "Melina".

The 12 artists that take part in this exhibition, have presented their work, for a month, through the texts of "Anagnosis", the slip for the book of Sunday's Avgi in an effort named "Painter of the month".

Opening: Thursday 25 February 2010, time 19:30

Childhood is one of the favourite subjects of artists and is the central theme of the painting exhibition by Maria Vaxevanoglou - Skandali, presented by the City of Athens Cultural Organization.

The protagonist is the child in important stages of his development. The child that grows up playing or even better, the child that plays to grow up. The exhibition consists of 50 paintings in which the painter displays experiences of a time in the far past, the way we lived through these experiences as children are engraved on our minds. She uses temperas, acrylic and frescos.

Opening: Friday 5 March, time 19:30

he exhibition "Even if none of them takes you away..." by Xenofodas Zervos, is a unique voyage on water that consists of hand made wall ships and will be presented by the City of Athens Cultural Organization.

Xenofodas Zavos uses strictly wood that has been washed up by the sea, or peaces of wood from deserted boats and old metallic objects, wires, screws, tools, and creates wall ships, mainly based on designs of classic merchant crafts early in the last century.

Opening: Thursday 4 March 2010, time 19:00

Childhood is one of the favourite subjects of artists and is the central theme of the painting exhibition by Maria Vaxevanoglou - Skandali, presented by the City of Athens Cultural Organization.

The protagonist is the child in important stages of his development. The child that grows up playing or even better, the child that plays to grow up. The exhibition consists of 50 paintings in which the painter displays experiences of a time in the far past, the way we lived through these experiences as children are engraved on our minds. She uses temperas, acrylic and frescos.

Opening: Friday 5 March, time 19:30

The play "The pool (no water)" by controversial British playwright Mark Ravenhill, opens for the first time in Greece by theatre company "Protes Iles".

This is one of Mark Ravenhill's recent productions, written in 2006 in collaboration with leading British theatre company "Frantic Assemply" that led the way to the so-called "physical theatre". Inspired by a true story, the play exposes artistic rivalry, jealousies and the innermost thoughts that come to surface exactly at the right time.

Premiere: Friday, March 5, 2010

Young kids from different countries Albania, Bulgaria, Poland, China and Greece meet at the historical center of Athens in Metaxourgeio, in a dance school. They are equipped with the liveliness and the force of their youth, using music and dance as their vehicle, they confront the harsh reality that reigns in the capital's center of today, dance hip-hop and tsamiko with the same passion. With the help of video wall and narration they learn more about the place where many of them were born and grew up, a place that was once the center of civilization and philosophy.

A permanent exhibition focusing on Elaionas and the Votanikos-Alexandras Avenue twin urban regeneration project was launched on May 12, 2009.

The exhibition features photographs, designs and videos depicting:

• The development of the Elaionas locality in historical and town-planning terms
• The actual situation in the area of Elaionas, which falls under City of Athens administration, the planning design which is already being implemented and the projects that have been undertaken by the Municipal Authority
• The Votanikos-Alexandras Avenue Twin Urban Regeneration project is presented at the end

The candidate that will represent Greece in the 10th European Jazz Festival in Athens, organized by City of Athens "Technopolis" from May 25 to 29, 2010, will be selected by a four-member committee that consists of: Yiorgos Katsaros (City of Athens Music Ensembles chairman), Yiannis Terezakis (City of Athens Big Band conductor), Yiorgos Haronitis (Jazz & Jazz magazine editor) and Pantazis Tsaras (music producer).

Those interested can submit their applications and enclose a CV and a CD or demo of their work from Monday, February 8 to Wednesday, March 31, 2010 to: City of Athens "Technopolis", 100 Pireos St, Post Code 118 54, Athens, marked "To participate in the 10th European Jazz Festival.

"George Savakis: Images from old Athens" is the title of the retrospective painting exhibition of the renowned artist, organised by City of Athens "Technopolis".

Launch: February 24, 19:30

The City of Athens Cultural Organization and the newspaper "Avgi" present the visual arts exhibition "12 Young Visual Artists", IV which takes place for the fourth consecutive year at the City of Athens Cultural Centre "Melina".

The 12 artists that take part in this exhibition, have presented their work, for a month, through the texts of "Anagnosis", the slip for the book of Sunday's Avgi in an effort named "Painter of the month".

Opening: Thursday 25 February 2010, time 19:30

Childhood is one of the favourite subjects of artists and is the central theme of the painting exhibition by Maria Vaxevanoglou - Skandali, presented by the City of Athens Cultural Organization.

The protagonist is the child in important stages of his development. The child that grows up playing or even better, the child that plays to grow up. The exhibition consists of 50 paintings in which the painter displays experiences of a time in the far past, the way we lived through these experiences as children are engraved on our minds. She uses temperas, acrylic and frescos.

Opening: Friday 5 March, time 19:30

he exhibition "Even if none of them takes you away..." by Xenofodas Zervos, is a unique voyage on water that consists of hand made wall ships and will be presented by the City of Athens Cultural Organization.

Xenofodas Zavos uses strictly wood that has been washed up by the sea, or peaces of wood from deserted boats and old metallic objects, wires, screws, tools, and creates wall ships, mainly based on designs of classic merchant crafts early in the last century.

Opening: Thursday 4 March 2010, time 19:00

Childhood is one of the favourite subjects of artists and is the central theme of the painting exhibition by Maria Vaxevanoglou - Skandali, presented by the City of Athens Cultural Organization.

The protagonist is the child in important stages of his development. The child that grows up playing or even better, the child that plays to grow up. The exhibition consists of 50 paintings in which the painter displays experiences of a time in the far past, the way we lived through these experiences as children are engraved on our minds. She uses temperas, acrylic and frescos.

Opening: Friday 5 March, time 19:30

The play "The pool (no water)" by controversial British playwright Mark Ravenhill, opens for the first time in Greece by theatre company "Protes Iles".

This is one of Mark Ravenhill's recent productions, written in 2006 in collaboration with leading British theatre company "Frantic Assemply" that led the way to the so-called "physical theatre". Inspired by a true story, the play exposes artistic rivalry, jealousies and the innermost thoughts that come to surface exactly at the right time.

Premiere: Friday, March 5, 2010