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Sunday, April 28, 2:00 pm
Victorian Parlor Concert: Songs We Love
Dominion House Bed & Breakfast, Blooming Grove, NY

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2013
WHEN WHAT WHERE

Sunday, March 10, 2013
2:00 PM


DVAA
(Delaware Valley Arts Alliance)
Salon Series presents:
Ken and Julie Folk Duo


Krause Recital Hall
Delaware Arts Center

37 Main Street
Narrowsburgh, NY 12764

Ken and Julie will perform an entertaining program of well known and original acoustic folk music with storytelling, thought provoking lyrics. Their songs are upbeat, with beautiful melodies and vocal harmonies accompanying themselves with acoustic guitars and other instruments.

Proceeds will benefit Delaware Valley Opera, a Sullivan County-based opera company with whom Julie has sung many leading roles.
Tickets $10 donation. For more information contact Elaine Giguere, DVAA 845-252-7576 or email: elaine@artsalliance.org.



WHEN WHAT WHERE

Monday, March 18
7:00 pm



Greek Folk Stories
Old & New


book reading/signing
with author Mary Ziavras

with guests
singer Julie Ziavras
and Ken DeAngelis


Josephine-Louise Library
Community Room, Second Floor
5 Scofield Street,
Walden, NY 12586

845-778-7621


Wednesday, March 20
5:30 pm


Literacy Volunteers of Sullivan County
Literacy Center
63 North Street,
Monticello, NY 12701
845-794-0017


Thursday, March 21
7:00 pm


Port Jervis Library
Community Room, Second floor
138 Pike Street
Port Jervis, NY 12771
(845) 856-7313


Saturday, March 23
1:00 pm


Newburgh Free Library
124 Grand Street,
Newburgh, NY 12550
845-566-0460

Author Mary Ziavras reads selections from her delightful and heartwarming Greek Folk Stories Old & New continuing a rich Greek tradition of oral storytelling. Visit: www.GreekFolkStories.com. The reading includes a musical offering and guest appearance by her daughter, Julie Ziavras, renowned interpreter of Greek folk songs accompanied by Ken DeAngelis. It is followed by a book signing and reception which includes Greek traditional pastries.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.


A collection for young and old, some of Mary’s stories are part of the centuries old oral tradition of Greece and the Middle East. A retired educator, Mary’s art of storytelling weaves humor and pathos as her characters come to life offering modern day relevance. Daughter of Greeks born in the Turkish Ottoman Empire, Mary Ziavras has unique insight into the quaint customs and beliefs of a society that was annihilated after the Greek/Armenian Holocaust 1915-1922. Evolved from firsthand accounts, she allows the reader a glimpse of this vibrant society through windows to the past.


"Mary Ziavras' tales are, like all good folk stories, woven with wonder, whimsy and magic, and the wealth of her Greek heritage... rich as baklava!" (Amy Friedman, author of syndicated column Timeless Folktakes from Around the World)

"Mary Ziavras's collection puts us back in touch with folktales in all their playful, mischievous, and occasionally tragic suggestiveness.  With artfully contrived artlessness, she reanimates the tales for modern audiences, connecting readers, viscerally, to 'once upon a time'." (Maria Tatar, Professor Chair: Committee on Degrees in Folklore and Mythology, Harvard University)

"Ziavras will delight you, reaffirming the truths folktales have imparted since Aesop's Fables." Chris Farlekas, Times Herald Record

WHEN WHAT WHERE

Saturday, April 20, 2013
8:00-11:00 pm


The Greek Cafe
presents:

“Taverna Night, An Evening of Acoustic Greek Song”
with vocalist Julie Ziavras



The GREEK CAFE
731 Route 211 East
Middletown, NY 10940


A stunning vocalist fluent in the Greek musical tradition”, soprano Julie Ziavras presents a collection of songs capturing the lyric beauty, expressiveness and the highly spirited rhythms of Greek song.  Ms Ziavras will accompany herself on classical guitar. She is joined on bouzouki by Chris Papadopoulos, a bouzouki master who plays an acoustic, authentic early model of the traditional instrument.

A Taverna Night is an evening of music, wine and food in a casual, comfortable setting which enhances audience participation.  The program is geared towards Greeks and non-Greeks alike. Julie will talk about the songs and music to enhance the experience for the non-Greek speaking audience. The program will include a variety of Greek songs and ballads ranging from plaintive to spirited and rhythmic, with works by renowned Greek composers including Hadjidakis, Theodorakis, Tsitsanis, Hiotis, rembetika (Greek blues) and traditional folk songs.  Dancing in the aisles is encouraged.

The Greek Café, located at the edge of Middletown on Route 211 East, offers a traditional Greek and classic Mediterranean cuisine with a reasonably priced menu and a full wine bar.  Greek specialties are made daily and they offer homemade gyro. The full menu is available throughout the evening plus a special tavern sampler menu. 

There is a $5 music charge and no minimum.  Seating is limited and reservations are encouraged. For directions and a sample menu call: 845-673-6040 or visit www.GreekCafeNY.com.



WHEN WHAT WHERE

Sunday, April 28, 2013
2:00 PM


The Dominion House
Bed & Breakfast
presents:
Ken and Julie Folk Duo
A Victorian Parlor Concert
"Songs We Love"


The Dominion House B&B
50 Old Dominion Road
(off Route 94)
Blooming Grove, NY 10914


Ken and Julie perform A Victorian Parlor Concert to benefit The Country Kids Food Pantry. Ken and Julie return to the romantic setting of their wedding reception singing their favorite acoustic folk classics. Presented in the beautiful intimate main parlor of the Dominion House B&B dating from 1880. The program will introduce many songs they have never performed before, Ken's originals and well known favorites. The audience is encouraged to sing along.

The afternoon will include assorted culinary treats, wine, coffee, tea and mulled cider. Concert and brunch $15 donation plus a non-perishable food item. All proceeds to go to the Country Kids Food Pantry.

Phone: 845-496-1826 or email hosts Kathy & Jo Spear: Kathy@TheDominionHouse.com, visit www.thedominionhouse.com.


WHEN WHAT WHERE

Sunday,
May 5, 2013
4:00 pm


Mostly Opera
presents:
"Love Stories"
opera scenes and arias


Jewish Community Center Theater
601 Jefferson Ave
Scranton, PA 18503


Soprano Julie Ziavras will join the cast of Mostly Opera singing the murder scene from Puccini's Tosca, joined by baritone Chuck Unice and tenor Dennis Fanucci.

"Love Stories" is a program featuring some of the most memorable opera scenes and arias of love and passion, accompanied by an instrumental ensemble led by Linda Houck at the piano. The repertory includes the love duet from Verdi's Un ballo in maschera, the last act of Verdi's La Traviata, Rossini's L'Italiana in Algieri, Donizetti's Don Pasquale, the duet from Janacek's Janufa and Act 3 of Puccini's La Boheme.

Tickets are $25 at the door. Free parking. For additional information call: 570-346-3693.


WHEN WHAT WHERE

Saturday,
May 18, 2013
7:00 pm



AHEPA’s James Plevritis Evzone Chapter #405
presents:

"A Greek Musical Odyssey" Sing Along, Dance Along Concert:


Holy Trinity Church

10 Mill Road
New Rochelle, NY 10801

A unique cultural event: "A Greek Musical Odyssey" Sing and Sance Along Concert" performed by Maestro Spiros Cardamis' Orchestra with lead soprano extraordinaire Julie Ziavras with bouzouki player Kostas Psarros. Hors d'oevres and wine 7:00-8:00 pm. Singing and dancing 8:00pm -12:00 am.

$50 donation payable to the Hellenic Revitalization Foundation (HRF), Profits support the HRF Scholarship Fund.

For tickets: Gus Varlamos 914 381-4965, Peter Constantinides: 718 543-8136, Joe Keane: 914 73804854, Elias Pantelaros: 914 633-0678.


WHEN WHAT WHERE

June 28, 2013
7:00 pm


Ken and Julie Folk Duo


Chapin Estates Lake Club
Rte 55 W
Bethel, NY 12720


Ken and Julie: Singer/songwriter Ken DeAngelis and soprano Julie Ziavras present an acoustic program of well known folk covers and international songs accompanying themselves on guitars
.

THIS EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.

WHEN WHAT WHERE

Date to be announced


Greek Folk Stories
Old & New


book reading/signing
with author Mary Ziavras

with guests singers
Julie Ziavras
and Ken DeAngelis



Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church
Community Room
2250 Goshen Turnpike
Middletown, NY 10941
(845) 695-1976

Author Mary Ziavras reads selections from her delightful and heartwarming Greek Folk Stories Old & New continuing a rich Greek tradition of oral storytelling. Visit: www.GreekFolkStories.com. The reading includes a musical offering and guest appearance by her daughter, Julie Ziavras, renowned interpreter of Greek folk songs accompanied by Ken DeAngelis. It is followed by a book signing and reception which includes Greek traditional pastries.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.


A collection for young and old, some of Mary’s stories are part of the centuries old oral tradition of Greece and the Middle East. A retired educator, Mary’s art of storytelling weaves humor and pathos as her characters come to life offering modern day relevance. Daughter of Greeks born in the Turkish Ottoman Empire, Mary Ziavras has unique insight into the quaint customs and beliefs of a society that was annihilated after the Greek/Armenian Holocaust 1915-1922. Evolved from firsthand accounts, she allows the reader a glimpse of this vibrant society through windows to the past.


"Mary Ziavras' tales are, like all good folk stories, woven with wonder, whimsy and magic, and the wealth of her Greek heritage... rich as baklava!" (Amy Friedman, author of syndicated column Timeless Folktakes from Around the World)

"Mary Ziavras's collection puts us back in touch with folktales in all their playful, mischievous, and occasionally tragic suggestiveness.  With artfully contrived artlessness, she reanimates the tales for modern audiences, connecting readers, viscerally, to 'once upon a time'." (Maria Tatar, Professor Chair: Committee on Degrees in Folklore and Mythology, Harvard University)

"Ziavras will delight you, reaffirming the truths folktales have imparted since Aesop's Fables." Chris Farlekas, Times Herald Record

WHEN WHAT WHERE

Thursday,
August 1, 2013


Soprano Julie Ziavras
singing
Songs of Spain


Mohonk Mountain House
Victorian Parlor
1000 Mountain Rest Road
New Patz, NY 12561

Soprano Julie Ziavras presents Songs of Spain, a recital of songs by some of the most prominent and beloved composers of Spain as influenced by Spanish folk and flamenco music. She is accompanied by world-class musicians; guitarist Simon Powis and pianist Steve Margoshes with guest composer Paula Mlyn.

The repertory reflects the influence of flamenco and folk music on de Falla, Granados, Albeniz, Mompu, Montsalvatge and Chapi (Spanish zarzuela operetta composer), as well as non-Spanish composers such as Delibes, whose works celebrate Andalusia, the southern region of Spain and birthplace of flamenco. There will be a special tribute to poet/composer Federico Garcia Lorca, Granada's poet, dramatist and pianist, featuring his folk song arrangements and also selections from Paula Mlyn's song cycle written to Lorca's poetry for Ms Ziavras, with the composer at the piano.


The famed, elegant Mononk House is a spectacular National Historic Landmark resort located 90 miles north of NYC. It has a long history of outstanding chamber concerts at its Victorian Parlor overlooking the lake and of hosting lengendary performers such as Toscanini and Rachmaninoff. For further information call 1-800-772-6646 or visit: www.mohonk.com.


WHEN WHAT WHERE

September 15, 2013
2:50 pm


Ken and Julie Folk Duo


Elant
46 Harriman Drive
Goshen, NY 10914


Ken and Julie: Singer/songwriter Ken DeAngelis and soprano Julie Ziavras present an acoustic program of well known folk covers accompanying themselves on guitars to celebrate Grandparents' Day. Space is limited.
For more information, phone: 845-360-1410.



WHEN WHAT WHERE

September 24, 2013
2:00 pm


An Afternoon of Greek Acoustic Song
with Julie Ziavras


The Scarsdale Woman's Club
37 Drake Road
Scarsdale, NY 10583


A stunning vocalist fluent in the Greek musical tradition”, soprano Julie Ziavras presents a collection of songs capturing the lyric beauty, expressiveness and the highly spirited rhythms of Greek song.  Ms Ziavras will accompany herself on classical guitar. The performance is followed by an artist reception.

THIS EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.

WHEN WHAT WHERE

October 11, 2013
6:00 pm


Mostly Opera Dinner Theater
presents:

Celebrations
Broadway and Opera favorites


The Radisson Hotel at Lackawanna Station
700 Lackawanna Station
Scranton, PA 18503


Soprano Julie Ziavras will join the cast of The Mostly Opera Company of Scranton, PA for a dinner theater presentation of Broadway and Opera favorites. Music Director Linda Houck at the piano leading an instrumental ensemble.

Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar in the main lobby start at 6:00 pm and the concert and dinner starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets $60. For reservations or information call: 570-346-3693 or 570-343-0492.

More information and details about the program to be announced.


WHEN WHAT WHERE

October 12, 2013
8:00 pm


Opera arias & Broadway Song


The Friedberg Jewish Community Center
15 Neil Court
Oceanside, NY 11572


Soprano Julie Ziavras will join several other singers in a program of opera and Broadway favorites. More information to come.


WHEN WHAT WHERE

Date to be announced


Tarpon Springs Arts
presents:
"A Greek Musical Odyssey"
with
soprano Julie Ziavras


Tarpon Springs Arts Center

Tarpon Springs, Florida 34683

Soprano Julie Ziavras, a stunning vocalist fluent in both Greek traditions and classical art song, will present a concert celebrating the Greek spirit and culture. She is joined by pianist/arranger/composer Spiros Cardamis, bouzouki master Kostas Psarros, percussionist Manos Papayiannakis and Julie accompanying herself on guitar.

The program pays homage to Greek folkloric music which is the basis and inspiration for contemporary ballads, with lyrics that focus on the history and social conditions of Greece. Her repertory is highly spirited, rhythmic and deeply earthy with plaintive bittersweet ballads. Featured are acoustic classics by renowned Greek composers, traditional songs and rarely heard songs of the past century, including songs by Manos Hadjidakis, Mikis Theodorakis, Vassilis Tsitsanis and rembetika ("the blues of Greece"). The music is a crossover from classical art song to Greek folk music, creating a unique sound with roots in both the east and west.

For ticket information email: info@tarponarts.org, call: 727-942-5605 or visit: www.tarponarts.org. More information to come.


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