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WindyCity Greek Maria A. Karamitsos shares stories about Greece & Greeks around the world. You don't have to be from Chicago to be a WindyCity Greek -- it's a mindset!

WindyCity Greek is a place to celebrate all things Greek; a place we can all feel proud of our heritage and culture, come together to celebrate it, be infused with promise and pride, and get connected to all the ways we can help each other.

HAPPY BIRTHDAYNikos Liberopoulos, Greek footballer Christos Sevastos, Greek singerPeter Valessares, Greek-American execu...
04/08/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Nikos Liberopoulos, Greek footballer
Christos Sevastos, Greek singer
Peter Valessares, Greek-American executive director of Hellenic Foundation

Will they go back?Now with remote work, wouldn't it be great to live a quiet life in the village and work from there, an...
03/08/2024

Will they go back?

Now with remote work, wouldn't it be great to live a quiet life in the village and work from there, and maybe once a month go to Athens or other big city?

via Tornos News

Recovering from a crushing 2010-18 economic and austerity crisis, Greece is now reaching out to scores of thousands of people who fled – especially professionals,

Greeks are everywhere!by Vasileios Billy Cotsis for Neos Kosmos
03/08/2024

Greeks are everywhere!

by Vasileios Billy Cotsis for Neos Kosmos

Venezuela straddles the shores of the Caribbean. The people have stories to tell and the food scents are tempting everywhere you walk. You would think my highlight would be sitting …

Wow!via The National Herald / Εθνικός Κήρυξ Andrea Bocelli Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church of the Ham...
03/08/2024

Wow!

via The National Herald / Εθνικός Κήρυξ Andrea Bocelli Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons

NEW YORK – Internationally renowned artist Andrea Bocelli is set to appear in an intimate, private performance at Kimisis tis Theotokou Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 111 St. Andrews Road in Southampton, NY on Sunday, September 8, 3 PM, to raise hope and funds for the New York...

HAPPY BIRTHDAYFather John Kalomas, Greek-American priest at Holy Cross Church in Justice, ILNikos Dabizas, Greek footbal...
03/08/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Father John Kalomas, Greek-American priest at Holy Cross Church in Justice, IL
Nikos Dabizas, Greek footballer
Elizabeth Gertsakis, Greek-Australian visual Artist, writer, researcher, curator
Ana Kokkinos, Greek-Australian director & screenwriter
Hon, Dr. Erato Kozakou Mercoullis, Greek-Cypriot former Ambassador of Cyprus to the US; former Cypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs
Tony Pashos, Greek-American football player
Argyro Strataki, Greek heptathlete
Constantine Tzamouranis, Greek-American attorney
Dimitrios Zografakis, Greek footballer

Bravo!via Neos Kosmos
03/08/2024

Bravo!

via Neos Kosmos

From founding educational institutions to partnering with The Wiggles, Patsouris is dedicated to preserving and promoting Hellenic heritage and language across generations

WOW!via The National Herald / Εθνικός Κήρυξ
02/08/2024

WOW!

via The National Herald / Εθνικός Κήρυξ

KALAMARIA – The Municipality of Kalamaria announced the launch of its online project ‘The Hellenic Mosaic’ which enables every Greek man and woman, as well as the Greek Communities, to ‘write’ Greek history from 1821 to the present day through the platform, to share through a digital photo...

Congrats!via The National Herald / Εθνικός Κήρυξ Daughters of Penelope
02/08/2024

Congrats!

via The National Herald / Εθνικός Κήρυξ Daughters of Penelope

LARNACA – The delegates of the Supreme Convention of the Daughters of Penelope (DOP) elected Margaret Dritsas as Grand President for the 2024-2025 administrative year. Elections were held July 25, at the 102nd Annual AHEPA Supreme Convention in Larnaca, Cyprus. Dritsas becomes the second Grand Pre...

02/08/2024

A curated collection of photgraphy. A coffee table photobook of Greece through the eyes of Greece photographer, Tony Kariotis. 75 pages, 75 photos, available for pre-order today!

If you're in Athens, check out this temporary exhibit at Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, through October 31, 2024.
02/08/2024

If you're in Athens, check out this temporary exhibit at Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, through October 31, 2024.

New Temporary Exhibition! The Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum celebrates its Pearl Jubilee Anniversary and presents its new temporary exhibition "Ilias Lalaounis Legacy: a Retrospective"

HAPPY BIRTHDAYDemetra Brodsky, Greek-American authorAgatha Rodi, Greek children’s book author
02/08/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Demetra Brodsky, Greek-American author
Agatha Rodi, Greek children’s book author

Wow!via The National Herald / Εθνικός Κήρυξ
02/08/2024

Wow!

via The National Herald / Εθνικός Κήρυξ

CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Greek chef Christos Bisiotis was featured in Fox News Digital for his immigrant success story which began when he left Athens for New York City and eventually found him cooking at the White House and now creating fresh meals for clients. “Elsie Castelblanco doesn't need a cal...

If you're in Australia...https://neoskosmos.com/en/2024/07/31/life/film/29th-greek-film-festival-of-australia-dates-anno...
01/08/2024

If you're in Australia...

https://neoskosmos.com/en/2024/07/31/life/film/29th-greek-film-festival-of-australia-dates-announced/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2024%2007%2031%20NK%20English&utm_content=2024%2007%2031%20NK%20English+CID_c36f8d34c2ec9c149cf2f33b5a6e1ee8&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=29th%20Greek%20Film%20Festival%20of%20Australia%20dates%20announced

via Neos Kosmos

2024 will see a line-up of the latest films of Greek-produced and/or Greek-themed Indie Cinematography shared with Sydney and Melbourne audiences from October 15-27.

Bravo!via Neos Kosmos Paris 2024
01/08/2024

Bravo!

via Neos Kosmos Paris 2024

Greek judoka Theodoros Tselidis has won Greece its first medal at the Paris Olympic Games after taking home the bronze medal for the Men's 90kg judo event.

01/08/2024

Greek women around the world will unite for the first time and make history this September for the global conference, "Women and Hellenism."

Safe travels! Have a great time!
01/08/2024

Safe travels! Have a great time!

01/08/2024

Early bird ticket sales have officially ended. Didn’t purchase in time? Don’t worry, you still have the chance to purchase tickets at our regular prices! Check out the link in our bio to purchase and feel free to reach out with any questions. ✨🩵

We can’t wait to see you in Fort Lauderdale October 4-6!! ☀️🌴

01/08/2024
Memory eternal!via The National Herald / Εθνικός Κήρυξ
01/08/2024

Memory eternal!

via The National Herald / Εθνικός Κήρυξ

WASHINGTON, DC – Tom Chris Korologos, advisor to presidents and a former United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, died July 26, from heart complications at his Washington, DC home, The Salt Lake Tribune reported. He was 91. The son of immigrant parents from Greece, Korologos parlayed a

Memory eternal! via The National Herald / Εθνικός Κήρυξ
01/08/2024

Memory eternal!

via The National Herald / Εθνικός Κήρυξ

SAN JOSE, CA – Greek-American California State Senator Elaine Kontominas Alquist passed away unexpectedly on July 9, The Mercury News reported. She was 79. Alquist spent two decades representing Silicon Valley in the California State Senate (2004-2012), California State Assembly (1996-2002), and

HAPPY BIRTHDAYFotini Konstantopoulou, Greek children’s book authorAlex Kouros, Greek-American DJ
01/08/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Fotini Konstantopoulou, Greek children’s book author
Alex Kouros, Greek-American DJ

Καλό μήνα! Happy August! Image; Taryn Elliott
01/08/2024

Καλό μήνα! Happy August!



Image; Taryn Elliott

Awesome!via Neos Kosmos
01/08/2024

Awesome!

via Neos Kosmos

From Greek roots to Australian glory, Paul Georgiadis and Mara Thomas create award-ainning wines that transcend borders and tell a story of heritage

New issue of is out!Support your Greek media!
31/07/2024

New issue of is out!

Support your Greek media!

Find the latest news from Greece and the Western Greek American communities throughout the country with The Hellenic Journal's monthly publication.

This is so cool!via Greek City Times
31/07/2024

This is so cool!

via Greek City Times

Through the MANASIS School of Greek Dance and Culture DESTINATION PATRIDA, 2024 Greece Tour, the crew was granted access, along with a guided tour and an informative seminar on the history and significance of the Presidential Guard (Evzones). The dance school kids were also permitted to observe and....

31/07/2024

Located in Athens' Hilton area, Pilgrim Maker's Hub is an art space founded in 2021 by artist Ioli Katsarou, an Athens University of Fine Arts graduate.

31/07/2024

Christos Bisiotis was the first Greek chef to cook at the White House. Now he's making and delivering meals throughout South Florida from his home and preparing to launch his own pasta line.

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All weekend long! It’s gonna be epic!

Starts tomorrow! Party all weekend long at St. Nectarios GreekFest in Palatine, IL! See you there! #greeks #greekamericans #greekchicago #chicagogreeks #greekfestival #greekfest#greekfood #greekmusic #greekdance #greeksweets #greekpastries #greekparty #GreekPicnic #ad #chicagosuburbs #palatineillinois #thingstodointhesuburbs #northwestsuburbs #thingstodothisweekend #chicagoweekend #summerinchicago

Don’t miss out! It’s going to be a great night! Support Greek Orthodox Parochial education in Chicago at the annual gala to benefit Koraes Elementary School! October 21 The Oaks at Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Oak Brook Tickets are selling fast. Get them before they’re gone. Friendsofkoraes.org #greeks #chicagogreeks #greekchicago #greekkids #greekorthodoxeducation #greekorthodoxparochialschool #greekschool #futureofhellenism #AllinForKoraes

Sound on!!! Get tix now for Koraes Elementary School Gala, coming up October 21, before they’re sold out! FriendsofKoraes.org Then get ready for a fun night in support this amazing Greek American Parochial School! #greeks #chicagogreeks #greekchicago #greekschool #greekamericanschool

Get your tickets now! September 9 Basile The Comedian At Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Palos Hills, IL Tickets https://tinyurl.com/mr2x99c3 #greeks #greekcomedian #greekamericans #chicagogreeks #greekchicago #comedyshow #Basile

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See you today at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Homer Glen, Il. Taste of Greece Festival! #greeks #greekamericans #chicagogreeks #greekchicago #chicago #greekfestival #greekfest #GreekPicnic #familyfun #familyfestival #GreekFood #greekmusic #greekdance #ad #summerinchicago #homerglenillinois #southsuburbs

STARTS TODAY! Let’s gooooo! Taste of Greece at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Homer Glen, Il. See you there!! | #greeks #greekfestival #greekfest #chicago #homerglen #greekchicago #chicagogreeks #greekparty #GreekPicnic #greekfood #greekdancing #greekmusic #familyfun #familyfestival #getyourgreekon #summerinchicago

THIS WEEKEND! Let’s meet up! Taste of Greece at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Homer Glen, Il. #greeks #chicagogreeks #greekchicago #chicagoland #homerglenillinois #homerglen #greekfood #greekmusic #greekdancing #tasteofgreece #ad #greekfestival #greekfest #GreekPicnic #festival #fest #FoodFestivalFun #familyfun #summerinchicago

Get there! Taste of Greece July 29 & 30 at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Homer Glen, Il. Greek food and pastries, music and dance… and YOU! | #greeks #greekchicago #chicagogreeks #greekfestival #greekfest #GreekPicnic #greekfood #greekmusic #greekdancing #greekpastries #festival #festivalseason #summerinchicago #chicagoland #homerglen #ad

Mark your calendars! July 29 & 30-Taste of Greece at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Homer Glen, Il. See you there! | #greeks #greekchicago #chicagogreeks #chicago #chicagoland #greekfestival #greekfest #greekfood #greekfoodlovers #greekmusic #greekdance #GreekPicnic #homerglen #ad

Save the date! July 29 & 30 Taste of Greece at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Homer Glen, Il. #greeks #chicagogreeks #greekchicago #greekfestival #greekfest #greekfood #greekmusic #greekparty #homerglen #ad

Let’s goooo! July 29 & 30 at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Homer Glen, Il. #greeks #chicagogreeks #greekchicago #chicago #festival #greekfestival #greekfest #greekfood #greekmusic #greekdancing #greekculture #GreekPicnic #ad #homerglen #homerglenillinois

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WindyCity Greek was a digital magazine published from 2015-2019 that brought The Best of Greek Chicago and Beyond. Founded, published, and edited by Maria A. Karamitsos, it was a celebration of all things Greek.

Since the name has become synonymous with Maria, she’ll continue to reveal these stories on her blog, ‘Adventures of the WindyCity Greek’, and in various Greek media. Follow this page to learn more. Also, find articles and information that fit the ethos of WindyCity Greek -- 100% positive, and highlighting the exciting works of Greeks around the world. Come along on our journey!

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