ΠΡΟΣΚΛΗΣΗ ΣΤΗΝ ΕΝΑΡΞΗ ΤΟΥ ΦΕΣΤΙΒΑΛ «To μικρό Παρίσι των Αθηνών»

To μικρό Παρίσι των Αθηνών

Το Αθηναϊκό Καλλιτεχνικό Δίκτυο – Athens Art Network σας προσκαλεί στην επίσημη έναρξη του φεστιβάλ “τo Μικρό Παρίσι των Αθηνών” (Petit Paris d’Athènes)  που διοργανώνει για 2η χρονιά φέτος, την Πέμπτη, 9 Οκτωβρίου και ώρα 17:30 στην Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη (Μέτρο Μεταξουργείο)

Την έναρξη θα σημάνει η Φιλαρμονική του Δήμου Αθηναίων και θα ακολουθήσει το χορευτικό δρώμενο «Ισιδώρα Ντάνκαν. Παρίσι 1900-1927» με τη Σάντρα Βούλγαρη. Στη συνέχεια θα χαιρετήσει ο επικεφαλής του Αθηναϊκού καλλιτεχνικού δικτύου και διευθυντής του φεστιβάλ Μάριος Στρόφαλης  με  παράλληλη δράση από το μίμο Alex de Paris. Θα ακούσετε τη Μεικτή Χορωδία Εθνικού Ωδείου και θα απολαύσετε καλλιτέχνες του Αθηναϊκού καλλιτεχνικού δικτύου Bohème Co, Andre Maia, Les enfants de Pigalle  και Τέτη Κασίωνη Quartet.

Γραφεία του φεστιβάλ:

Ξενοδοχείο Stanley (ημιόροφος), Οδυσσέως 1, πλ. Καραϊσκάκη, μετρό Μεταξουργείο, Αθήνα

(+30) 210 5241611

OPENING INVITATION

TO THE LITTLE PARIS OF ATHENS FESTIVAL

“From Belle Époque to World War I - 100 years after”

The Athens Art Network invites you to the official opening of the “Little Paris of Athens” festival (Petit Paris d'Athènes) organized for the second time this year, on

Thursday, October 9 at 17:30

At Karaiskaki Square (Metaxourgio metro station)

The City of Athens Philharmonic will open the festival and the dance happening “Isidora Duncan. Paris 1900-1927” with Sandra Voulgari will follow up. An opening speech will then be given by the head of the Athens Art Network and festival director Marios Strofalis together with the performance of the mime Alex de Paris. You will listen to the Mixed National Conservatory Choir and enjoy artists of the Athens Art Network Bohème Co, Andre Maia, Les enfants de Pigalle and Teti Kasionis Quartet.

Contact:

Christina Popori +30 6974916191

Office Information:

Stanley Hotel (upper floor), Odysseos 1, Karaiskaki square, Metaxourgeio metro station, Athens,(+30) 210 5241611

Little Paris of Athens 2014

October 9 to 19

From Belle Époque to World War I - 100 years after

Multiple events including art, theatre, music and dance venues along with street art & theatre, film screenings, fashion shows conferences and discussion forums.

“Little Paris of Athens” is a festival organized regularly by the Athens Art Network action group each October, in the greater Central Athens Area extending  from Karaiskaki and Vathi Square to Larissa Station. It takes place in city patches delimited by streets bearing the names of 19th century french dignitaries sympathetic to the Greek Liberation Struggle, hence the name “Little Paris”. It is an urban zone where Athens Gentry and Popular culture combine with Greek folklore and the cultures of Third countries immigrants.

This initiative at its start, aimed at bringing cultural and artistic bloom in one of the most deprived and derelict parts of Athens. It has evolved into an acclaimed, multi-facetted cultural event, with international dimension. Last year’s festival was dedicated to French writer Albert Camus, on the occasion of his centenary.

The 2014 edition, honouring the 100th anniversary of World War I outbreak, gets its inspiration out of the Belle Époque era. It suggests the idea that a period of thriving cultural experimentation was not able to prevent the war massacre. The period in question, not less than industrial revolution progress, is inspiring the artistic and cultural events, which –for the second year in a row- will spread out, in a neighbourhood that is among the most destitute of the Greater Athens area. During 10 days, more than 500 artists, creators and commentators will parade in 30 select locations (street corners, squares, stages, music academies, schools, art galleries, cafes, movie theatres and alternative spaces).

Plays, concerts, floor shows, art and photo exhibitions, street art, film screenings, fashion, conferences and debates among creators are here to cast a light into an era that presents a lot of resemblances with today.

Visit the neighbourhood of the National Conservatory (Ethnicon Odeion), of Finos Film Production Company, and walk the streets of artistic creation and positive spirit!

Festival Office Premises

Stanley Hotel (mezzanine floor), Odysseos 1 st, Karaiskaki Square, Metro: Metaxourghio, Athens (+30210 5241 611)

Press release

Petit Paris d’Athenes 2014

October 9-19

From Belle Epoque to 1st World War. 100 years after.

Theater, music, dance, performances, street theater, visual arts, lectures and forums.

Petit Paris d’ Athenes is a festival organized by Athens Art Network taking place in Athens every October in the viscinity of Omonia Square (downtown), around Vathi and Karaiskaki square and expanding till Larissis Rail Station, where french names are given to many streets (Marni-Marne, V. Hugo, Verantzerou, Satomvriandou etc.). In that region, Athens urban culture, greek folk tradition, culture of immigrants, travelers and visitors are all mixed.

Petit Paris d’ Athenes is an initiative which was born in order to inject culture and art in one of the most underprivileged regions of Athens and grew up rapidly in a recognized and well-known international multi-festival. The first festival was dedicated to Albert Camus in order to celebrate 100 years since his birthday.

This Petit Paris d’ Athenes 2014, 100 years after the beginning of the 1st World War investigates belle époque and its weakness to prevent war. This time, just before industrial revolution, inspires today the modern intellectual and artistic creation which will dominate for second year one of the most degraded neighborhood of Athens city.

For 10 days, more than 500 artists and creators will perform in about 30 selected places (roads, squares, theaters, music schools, schools, galleries, music cafes, and other alternative places). Theater performances, concerts, varietes, visual and photograph exhibitions, lectures and open conversations with Intellectuals will enlighten and focus on a period which resembles with the present.

With respect, ,

Athens Art Network Team

athensart network.gr

E-mail: athensartnetwork@gmail.com, press.athensartnetwork@gmail.com                 

Offices:

Stanley Hotel (mezzanine),Odisseos 1, sq, Karaiskaki, Metaxourgio metro station, Athens

(+30) 210 5241611

Contact Person:

Christina Popori +30 6974916191, press.athensartnetwork@gmail.com