Spring Mad Hatters Tea Party - Freedom Dolls

Description
This charity event is to launch Freedom Dolls a charity that helps Victims who have been trafficked onto the island.
When
Saturday 5th April
15.00 - 18.00
Where
Flamingo Hotel
Mackenzie Beach Larnaca
Cost 
€10

Vasilis Karras - Live

Description

Vasilis Karras, with his trademark prominent heavyvoice and his unique singing style, is regarded as a legend

of Laiko music in Greece.

When
Saturday, April 4th, 2014
Where
Royal Hall, Nicosia

&
When
Saturday, April 5th, 2014
Where
"Megaro" Reception Hall
Xylofagou, Larnaca 7520, Cyprus
Contact
Email: tomegaro_@hotmail.com
Phone: 97775535

For reservations call 7000 85 45

Stelios Rokkos Live

Description

The popular Greek singer Stelios Rokkos will perform live at Lush Beach Bar in Larnaca!
When
From: Sunday, March 30th, 2014
Until: Monday, March 31st, 2014
Where
Lush Beach Bar
Makenzy
Larnaca, Larnaca 6028, Cyprus
Contact

Email: lushbeachbar@hotmail.com
Phone: 70008089

LEGION RUN PROGRAM FOR SATURDAY 29TH MARCH

Bands, beer, mud &fire - it's not just for the runners!

Description

A great day of live bands, DJs George Nicolaou and Yiannis Mavrides, fire dancers, drummers, Shark Girls, games and competitions planned for Legion Runners and spectators!

Program 

10:00-11:30 - On Tour are the first band on stage, playing Greek/English rock pop

12:30-13:30 - The Tease are next with funk, pop/rock hits and classics.

14:00-15:00 - Neon Knights will get the crowd really going, playing hard rock classic hits

15:00-16:00 - The Zilla Project will play their funky rock n' roll blues

16:00-16:30 - Competition Awards 

16:30-16:45 - Legion Drummers take the stage with a tribal beat to welcome the last of the Legion Runners over the Finish Line

16:45-17:45 - Minus One will rock us out with their explosive rock/pop performance.

Cost

Entrance - €5

Drinks - €1 - €6

Food - €2 - €5

Larnaca Theatre & Musical Events

THEATRE & MUSIC
Thursday 27
7:30 p.m.
MUNICIPAL THEATRE
Event on the occasion of the World Theatre Day
“Children, let’s celebrate Theatre!”
Participating: Aradippou Municipality Youth Workshop,
Children’s Choir of POED Larnaka &
Little Muse Young People’s Theatre
Organised by: Cultural Group PNOI & Cyprus
Association for Theatre/Drama in Education CIDEA
Admission

MUSIC & DANCE
Friday 28
8:00 p.m.
MUNICIPAL THEATRE
Cultural Association “Vrakoforoi”
Evening with traditional Cypriot and Cretan
music and dances
Admission €5

DANCE
Saturday 29
8:00 p.m.
MUNICIPAL THEATRE
Dancing School Zorbas
Evening with music and dances “Through the magic of dancing…”
Admission €6

MUSIC
Sunday 30
11:00 a.m.
SEAFRONT STAGE
MUSICAL SUNDAYS
Leonidas Pitsillides Music Ensemble
Programme with Italian and Greek music
Organised by CTO

THEATRE-DANCE-POETRY
Sunday 30
6:00 p.m.
MUNICIPAL THEATRE
Cyprus Theatre Organisation – New Stage
“The Lies that always tell the Truth…” (in Greek)
Cypriot poetry of the 20th and 21st century
Stage direction: Adonis Floridis
Choreography/motion: Lia Charaki
Admission €12 & €6 (students, soldiers, pensioners, unemployed)

CELEBRATIONS
Monday 31
8:00 p.m.
LARNAKA MUNICIPAL THEATRE
Festive programme on the occasion of the
National Day of the 1st
Organised by the Larnaka Free Labour Centre &
the EOKA Fighters Associations of Cyprus
Admission free

NDS Presents Yoga with Christina at Yoga Studio

Description
Fun,relaxing Yoga afternoon.All proceeds will be donated towards the costs of sending abandoned/homeless shelter dogs to their new homes in the UK!
When
Saturday, 29th April
17:00 - 18.30
Where
Yoga Studio
KIPSELIS 2, STROVOLOS, NICOSIA
(Kennedy Avenue, behind Mothercare)
Cost
7Euro
Contact
99388024

Panos Mouzourakis - Down Town

Description

Panos Mouzourakis and a group of peculiar and strange musicians, remake his songs and entertain their audience with a vintage sound, in the rhythms of Swing and Shuffle.
WhenMonday, March 31st, 2014
Time: Starts at 23:00
Where
Downtown Live (ex Avlea)
Emanuel Roidi 2
Strovolos, Nicosia 1095, Cyprus
Cost
€20 / €17 (presale)
Contact
Phone: 99810011

Fivos Delivorias is coming to Cyprus

Description

The popular Greek musician, singer, and songwriter Fivos Delivorias is coming to Cyprus this March.
Where
Enallax, Nicosia
When
24th March@22:00

Contact 

For reservations call 22430121 - 96659665

Thanos Kalliris & Labis Livieratos

Description 

Thanos Kalliris and Labis Livieratos together again for a wonderful party at Aloft Music Bar in Ayia Napa.
The two known singers after many years will meet again on the same stage to share their hits with the public waking memories of a previous cooperation.
Where
Aloft Music Bar
6 Makariou III Avenue
Ayia Napa, Famagusta 5330, Cyprus

When

Monday, March 24th, 2014
Time: 22:00 - 04:00

Contact
For more info call 99637831.

A fine art exhibition - "Visions of Dope" by Georgia Karaoli

Description

"With a view to transitioning into a new imaginative world, full of beautiful sophisticated figures, symbols from various cultures and hidden desires. Balancing between the deep darkness and vibrant colors, the emblematic choice of colors evolves from the magnetic charm of contradictions.
When
Friday 28 - Sunday 30 March

Opening: Friday at 19:30Where
Where

π.χ.
44 Ipokratous Street
Laiki Geitonia
Nicosia
Contact
Phone: 99567663

Yoga Festival 2014

Yoga Festival 2014

Saturday, 24 May 

An eclectic variety of Yoga and mediation classes and workshops, lead by teachers from all over Cyprus. Some classes will be directed at students of Yoga and others will be especially for teachers.

Saturday Morning Session 1
09.00 - 10.00 Sensory deep tissue release Yoga Rachel
10.30 - 12.00 Intermediate Workshop, Vinyasa and Inversions Andry Sophocleous
10.30 - 12.00 Sivananda Yoga Andria Kyriacou
12.15 - 1.15 Yoga Nidra Andreas Anastasiades 

Saturday Afternoon session 2
14.30 - 16.00 Hatha Yoga Emma Michael
16.30 - 18.00 Hot Yoga Fusion Rachel Petrou Panny Griffiths
18.00 - 18.30 Meditation and Relaxtion

Sundays Yoga Session 3
  9.30 - 11.00 Vinyasa flow Irmak Irmak Behzatoglu
11.30 - 13.00 Ashtanga and the power of Adjustments Ruby Harris
13.30 - 15.00 Hormonyoga Therapy Anoki von Arx
15.00.00 Closing circle

Costs are based per session, which means a whole morning or whole afternoon which includes 3 classes in each session

• 1 session 30 euros
• 2 sessions 50 euros
• 3 sessions 70 euros 
• Price per class is 15 euros

Booking in advance is essential as numbers are limited, so please book asap for more details contact Rachel Petrou or Drew Andreou.

Cultivating Peace - One Heart at a Time

From Then, Through Now and to Tomorrow: Creating the Life and Community you'd Love.

Never underestimate the power of a few committed people to change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has… Margaret Mead
I'm delighted to inform you that Dr. Brenda Davies, will be back in Cyprus from May 26 - June 1 to continue her island-wide workshops working towards cultivating inner peace and bringing together people of diverse cultures to interact, share and learn inner peace-making skills. These workshops empowers each person to bring about change in his or her heart, life, and ultimately reaching out within their community and the world.

"Peace is not the providence of politicians, but lies in the hands and the hearts of the people" - Brenda Davies

Dr. Davies, MD a Surgeon, Consultant Psychiatrist, healer, peacebuilder, author of 7 books, founder and teacher of the Brenda Davies International School of Healing and Spirituality with students in 8 countries. Her medical knowledge lends credibility when combining it with healing in her work. Brenda's meets you with a down-to-earth and caring approach with a lot of humour and compassion and would be delighted to meet you during her time in Cyprus.

Schedule
MAY & JUNE
Mon 26 Kyrenia * 20:00 - 22:00 - Evening of Questions and Answers

Tue 27 Kyrenia* 09:30 - 17:00 - Cultivating Inner Peace Workshop
             Lefkosa* 20:00 - 22:00 - Evening of Questions and Answers

Wed 28 Lefkosa* 09:30 - 17:00 - Cultivating Inner Peace Workshop
              Nicosia * 20:00 - 22:00 - Evening of Questions and Answers

Thu 29 Nicosia* 09:30 - 17:00 - Cultivating Inner Peace Workshop
            Limassol* 20:00 - 22:00 - Evening of Questions and Answers

Fri 30 Limassol* 09:30– 17:00 - Cultivating Inner Peace Workshop

Sat 31 Nicosia CCMC 10:00 –18:00 - 2-day Peace Cultivating Skills Workshop

Sun 01 Nicosia CCMC 10:00 - 18:00 Ledra Palace, Buffer Zone

* Updates on venues please visit: www.brendadavies.com

Cost
Cultivating Inner Peace Workshops - €40 (lunch not included)
Evening of Questions and Answers - €10 - Ask any questions on health, spirituality, peace, business matters.
2-Day Peace Cultivating Skills Workshop - €80 (lunch not included)

Course language: Brenda teaches in English. We will have translators for Greek and Turkish speakers.

Alberto Civitella Cooking Classes & More

Description:

Alberto Civitella is paying another very welcome and much requested visit to Cyprus. Now there is your chance to learn the secret of authentic Italian dishes and more. He is a true gentleman with a unique character and he twice knighted by the President of the Italian Republic for his outstanding services to hospitality.

When

7th - 11th April 

Morning & Evening 

Where

Progress Cyprus 

Konstantinou Christofidi 

No.1 Street, Sophora Court 1

Larnaca 6021

Phone

24815416

Special Jam Session Monday

Description:

The Symmetry Trio (Marios Toumbas – piano, Michael Messios – double bass, Ioannis Vafeas - drums) are joining forces with the jazz singer Ioanna Troullidou in a programme including original compositions and jazz standards.
When

Monday, March 24th, 2014
Starts at 21:00

Where

Windcraft Music Centre
27 Xanthis Xenierou
Nicosia 1015, Cyprus

Phone

99549141
Cost
€5

Discover and experience Cyprus

Visit beautiful destinations
Crystal clear waters on magical coastal zones, magnificent green landscapes, genuinely traditional villages all spread across the island ready to be explored and enjoyed.

Things to do
Imagine sitting in a uniquely designed atmosphere or clubbing next to the sandy beach or even walking through nature paths where the view is just breathtaking. The options are so tempting!

Tours
Take the most convenient tour that will guide you to the island's greatest treasures and most beautiful sceneries

Services
Ultramodern Medical Institutions, high quality Educational Services and uniquely romantic Marriage or Honeymoon choices all offered in one island.

Learn more about Cyprus
Exclusively prepared traditional delicatessens on an island where the weather greatly favors summer season, where History lasts for more than 10.000 years and many inspirational stories of important people of Cyprus are ready to be narrated.

Getting here and around
Endless travelling options facilitating the uniquely designed journey all around the island.

By:
HeartCyprus

Freedom Dolls - Spring Mad Hatter's

THE MISSION

RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS

Public understanding and awareness of the realities of sexual exploitation within Human Trafficking are paramount in helping victims. Our Safe houses are funded through awareness of the dolls, fund raising and donations. Helping the public understand that for every doll that is brought it helps the victims once more gain self-worth and gives them an opportunity to climb out of the hellish environment they are in. Awareness helps everyone to understand that Freedom Dolls are more than just a doll they represent an individual’s freedom.

WHAT WE OFFER

HOW WE HELP VICTIMS

Once a victim is rescued they are taken to a safe house where they stay for four weeks, during this period the local authorities assess wheather or not the victims have been trafficked.

Once the victims are told to leave the government safe house, they are left to fend for themselves. This is where the Freedom Houses come into effect while the victims are waiting for their court cases to be heard which can take up to three years. This depends on the efficacy of the countries legal assistance within the country the victim has been trafficked too. Our victims are helped by providing a safe, secure homely environment with structured care. Counseling, one to one care is very important, their mental health is one the important issue that need addressing. Providing classes to help them find an interest for example computers, cooking, gardening and of course sewing our freedom dolls, if they would like to sew. Whatever, they wish to do, we will work closely with them to build their confidence back up.

For more info:

http://www.freedom-dolls.com/wp/

HELP@FREEDOM-DOLLS.COM

+357 96354632

Home For Cooperation

The H4C houses a multi-functional research and educational centre: a centre for young people, educators, historians and researchers; a space for exhibitions and archives, a library and a workspace for NGOs.

1974 onwards

The Buffer Zone became a symbol of confrontation. The Ledra Palace crossing was the route through which very few people could cross from one side to the other. The Ledra Palace Hotel was the venue where politicians held meetings to discuss the “Cyprus problem.” It was also one of the most suitable places for citizen groups and civil society organizations from either side of the buffer zone to meet and pursue common projects, as well as having the opportunity to meet people from other communities in Cyprus .

April 2003

The dividing line cutting though the city of Nicosia opens some of its doors to the public, with the Ledra Palace crossing being the first to open. Hundreds of people queued at the Ledra Palace to cross the divide for the first time in over 30 years. A new dynamic was injected into communal and intercommunal life in the street.

May 2011

The Home for Cooperation opens its doors to the world on 6 May 2011, with an opening ceremony bringing together the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities of Cyprus, with representatives of civil society and dignitaries from around Europe, including the Council of Europe, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the Netherlands. The unique four-day celebration marking the inauguration of the H4C showcases the collective efforts of civil society organizations across Cyprus, with musical performances, sports events, art exhibitions, a symposium and film screenings.

Today

We invite you to be part of this historical journey and join us in our future vision of cooperation and dialogue centered on the multifunctional H4C!

2nd Dragon Boat Challenge - Are You Ready?

6th April@09:00 - 14:30

Yermasoyia Dam

Limassol

Dragon Boating has its roots in Chinese tradition and culture. The event is said to have originated millennia ago, when from all over China the first race was organized to commemorate the death of a righteous poet. 

Dragon boating is a relatively new to the western world sport, but it has a bright future. It is now the fastest growing water sport, and it has very good chances of becoming an Olympic Sport soon. It is a recreational activity that anyone can take up; one can compete at different levels according to their goals or physical fitness. Anyone can do it, either simply for fun, or with more serious goals in mind. Young people, older people, men women, stronger, weaker people, dragon boating is for everyone! That’s what makes the sport so special. So come on and take the challenge and enjoy this new experience!

Are you one of those who want and dare to respond ? 

Is your team ready to face this challenge ?
Established in April 2013 by the Cyprus Dragon Boat Association at the request of athletes and continues every year only for those who dare!

Categories: Mixed Category (40% women)

Boats: Small and Standard Boats.
Races participation Fee : Eur 10 per person
You can contact us at for further information: cyprusdba@gmail.com or in Facebook contact Admi Cydba,

The “DRAGON BOAT CHALLENGE” is open also for international teams from abroad.

Impressions - Pola Hadjipapa/ McCammoni

Opening 11th of March at 19:30

11th - 26th March 

Apocalypse Gallery

30 Chytron Street
Tofarko House
Nicosia

The artist Pola Hadjipapa McCammon presents her latest work at Apocalypse Gallery in Nicosia.

The artworks in this exhibition are a true extension of the experiences and emotions of the artist that derive from her favorite activity: jogging.

Pola Hadjipapa McCammon has presented five solo exhibitions and has participated in many group shows.

Tripped - Andri Christofidi

6th - 22nd March.

Gallery Kypriaki Gonia
45 Stadiou Street Larnaca

The inauguration will be performed by the Mayor of Larnaca Mr. Andreas Louroudjiatis on Thursday 6 March at 7.00 p.m.

Andri Christofidi was born in 1984 in Larnaca of Cyprus. She studied Fine Arts in Academia di Belle Arti in Rome. In University years she participated in group exhibitions in Italy and also at the students' exchanging program ‘Erasmus’ in the University of Fine Arts in Athens.

Dr. Tonia Loizou, Historian of Artcomments at Andry’s Christofidi work, “At an earlier stage attempted to bridge art through reuse reasoning. In this exhibition titled ‘TRIPPED’ the concern for the environmentfainteth not but focuses mainly on the destruction by humans. Through color stories, highlights the sequence victimizer (man) - which victim chooses to present on a two-dimensional canvas.

She uses mixed media, drawing, color and fabric where the material is the GUIDELINE defining the theme. Projects dominated by large colored surfaces that encompass and enhance the design representations of people and objects, stressing even MORE content, while the collage personally embossed depiction of things.’’

Home is where the pizza is - Alberto Civitella

There is no doubt that Italian food is one of the most popular cuisines across the world. In the Western countries, most of the kitchens prefer to have at least one Italian dish among many such as pizza, spaghetti and many more. Italian food is traditional and has been appreciated since the Roman period. Cooking style also depends from different regions of Italy but popularly adopted and available in the world.

Would you like to:

- learn how to make authentic pasta dishes and pizza?

- discover how to select and serve wine to create the perfect dinner?
- impress everyone with tasteful table settings and fabulous desserts?

Italian Grand Maestro Alberto Civitella is paying another very welcome and much requested visit to Cyprus. Now there is your chance to learn the secret of authentic Italian dishes and above. He is a true gentleman with a unique character and he twice knighted by the President of the Italian Republic for his outstanding services to hospitality.

"I had the pleasure of attending one of his pasta workshops in Larnaca and was really impressed by his knowledge, the little tricks he taught us, his attitude, his way of presenting, his lovely personality and yes... his way of handling dough." Mary, Limassol

Get ready for a fun, informal evening among some wonderful people - looking so forward to it!

More information coming soon ;)

Peggy Zina returns

Peggy Zina

20th of March at 21:30
21st of March at 22:30

Nicosia, RED

Fore more info&reservations call 22767711.

Other View - A contemporary dance performance

16th March & 23rd March @ 19:00

20th March & 27th March @21:00

Enallax
16-17 Athinas Avenue
Nicosia

How would you describe your figure shaped through a glass surface?

On other people’s eyes while searching for your idol, lost in a place virtual and yet so vivid you manage with your emotions joyfulness to look straight in the eyes your inner-self while everything nearby you wonder around and manage to realize your actuality.....

Ticket reservations required!

For reservations call 97 609 462

Golden Keys To A Happy Life

You create the world you live in. The people we encounter on our path are there not by chance, but because we brought them to life. The experiences we have and the situations we face are here because we each made it so.

You are a powerful being with the possibility to manifest anything you like, but most of us do this unconsciously.

Depending on what you focus your thoughts and our energy on, your life situation will change—for better or for worse. What does your life look like right now? Are you at peace and content with where you are? Are you manifesting a life of love? Or are you manifesting a life of fear?

By becoming aware of our thoughts and realizing the power we have over a life situation, we can start to manifest good instead of bad.

Focus on what you want to create instead of what you lack

.It’s very logical—by thinking negative thoughts (I am not good enough/I don’t have enough/I am unhappy) we will have a negative outlook on life, thus attracting more negative experiences into your space.

It’s a vicious cycle, and we all need to stop it right away.

Begin from where you are. There is beauty in life. Connect to it. Be positive and grateful for the blessings you have. Be here. Don’t dwell in the past. Stop thinking in terms of “should have” “could have” or “it would have been better if.”

You are where you are! You cannot change what was in the past. Why focus on something you cannot possibly do anything about?

What you can do, however, is change your present.

It’s here, where you are.

This is it.

Life is now. 

Change your life situation by being compassionate, by staying positive, by forgiving, by focusing on love and light and space and gratitude and abundance and happiness.

7 most endangered Europa Nostra Heritage Sites

The 7 Most Endangered heritage sites for 2013 were selected by Europa Nostra’s Board from the 14 sites shortlisted by an Advisory Panel composed of international experts.

Buffer Zone in the Historic Centre of Nicosia in CYPRUS

The aftermath of the Cyprus dispute saw the creation of the Nicosia buffer zone in 1974. This area cuts through the historic centre and has disrupted the city’s cohesion for almost 40 years. Decades of abandonment have undermined the high architectural value of the buildings, among which are medieval and neoclassical monuments, and had a devastating impact on the quality of the environment and living conditions of the entire city centre. Once the focal point of crafts and trade, the heart of historic Nicosia is today a lifeless 1.5 km corridor.

Since the 1980, the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities of Nicosia have worked together, with the support of the United Nations, to produce a Master Plan for the revitalization of the buffer zone. International assistance is today needed to start its implementation by restoring, one by one, the historic buildings located in the Nicosia buffer zone.

This important Master Plan, which is a brilliant example of cultural heritage acting as a catalyst for peace and reconciliation, received a Grand Prix in category research as part of the 2011 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Awards programme.

In this initial year, civil society organisations and public bodies from 21 European countries submitted 40 nominations. ‘The 7 Most Endangered’ programme was launched last January, having been inspired by a successful project run by the US National Trust for Historic Preservation. 

These gems of Europe’s cultural and natural heritage are in danger, some due to lack of funds or expertise, others due to inadequate planning, neglect, natural disaster or even political conflict. Urgent action is therefore required.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC - Family Concerts

Family Concerts with slide projections, for children of ages 5 and above

Saturday 29 March 2014, Pallas Theatre, Paphos Gate, Nicosia
Two family concerts at 16:30 and 18:00

The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra travels you and your children to Salzburg in Austria in the Alps with the accompaniment of music by the famous musical “The Sound of Music”.

The main character of the musical, Maria, is encouraged by the nuns to first live the secular life before deciding to live permanently in the monastery; and is therefore called by Captain Georg von Trapp to babysit his seven children while he and his wife are away on a trip for a month. While in the house, Maria teaches the children the basic principles of music and teaches them to sing. As the Captain returns from the trip, Maria tries to implement love and music in the Captain’s house, by encouraging him to truly reveal his love towards the children. The Captain feels charmed by Maria’s effort, falls in love with her and marries her.

The whole story is described through the songs, some sung by the nuns, others by Maria, the Captain and others by the children. These songs such as, among other, “Do, Re, Mi”, “My favorite things”, “Edelweiss”, “Climb Ev’ry Mountain”, and of course “The Sound of Music” will be performed by the rising Cypriot soprano Aliki Chrysochou. Conductor and narrator will be Alkis Baltas.

Join us to enjoy and sing along with the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra the Sound of Music!!

Tickets: €5 (adults), free entrance (children and young people under 18 years old)Tickets and free entrance vouchers available at the Pallas Theatre Box Office (tel. 22 410181) on the 27 and 28 March 16:00-19:00, and on the concerts’ day 15:30-18:00.

Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy.

Antigoni Antoniou, Administrative Officer, Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation
Tel: 22 463149, email: a.antoniou@cyso.org.cy

Something... sorrow Exhibition by Michalis Onisiforou

Collage/painting exhibition
by Michalis Onisiforou @“Halara” coffee shop,
7th – 25th March 2014

In the end, the big questions are, what are we looking for and where are we going to find it? Do we even know what is it that we are looking for, or whatever will be will be? And what the hell happened with human relationships? Love has turned into exploitation, life became a constant carnival, and there seems to be no ending to this dangerous slope…

The current exhibition is preoccupied with this harsh reality, with the things that we carefully tend to hide under the carpet, and that’s simply because art is art and it has nothing to do with interior design and the decoration of one’s living room.

something sorrow…
once the fairytale is missing and, all of a sudden, we become reality’s lovers seeking the fleeting carcass of gusto as our screams rise to the horizon of the being to go face to face with the inconceivable absence-it is indeed a great distance to cover; allegory is-while knowing that it is impossible

to reach the improbable end!

Saint Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick's Day or the Feast of Saint Patrick is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated annually on 17 March, the death date of the most commonly-recognized patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461).

Saint Patrick's Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early seventeenth century and is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion (especially the Church of Ireland), the Eastern Orthodox Church and Lutheran Church. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland as well as celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, céilithe, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks. Christians also attend church services, and the Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol are lifted for the day, which has encouraged and propagated the holiday's tradition of alcohol consumption.

May the roof above us never fall in, and may the friends gathered below it never fall out.

Saint Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Newfoundland and Labrador and Montserrat. It is also widely celebrated by the Irish diaspora around the world; especially in Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. Patrick is said to have used the shamrock, a three-leaved plant, to explain the Holy Trinity to the pagan Irish. This story first appears in writing in 1726, though it may be older. In pagan Ireland, three was a significant number and the Irish had many triple deities.The triple spiral symbol appears at many ancient megalithic sites in Ireland.

The color green has been associated with Ireland since at least the 1640s, when the green harp flag was used by the Irish Catholic Confederation. Green ribbons and shamrocks have been worn on St Patrick's Day since at least the 1680s. Green was adopted as the colour of the Friendly Brothers of St Patrick, an Irish fraternity founded in about 1750.

Scientific Forum Youth & Employment

21st of March 2014@11:45

European University Cyprus  

Cultural Centre of the University.

The Forum will try to analyze and suggest ways that young people can better equip themselves to meet the challenges of employment.

http://live.euc.ac.cy/YouthAndEmploymentForum/ 

Collages - Andreas Aspromallis

15th -16th March
Is Not Gallery
11 Odysseos Street
NicosiaHaving studied Textile Design & Fine Arts at the Fashion Institute of Technology and later on at Parsons School of Design, Andreas Aspromallis always found himself fascinated by artistic people and the creativity of students and artists that existed in every corner of New York. People were visiting museums and galleries on a daily basis and so did he, making him anxious to start creating his own style of work.
Andreas finds inspirational artists that use their feelings in their work and admires as he says "Artists that create work by a single movement and not by putting hours of work and tones of paint". Examples of such inspirational artists, he continues, are Marcel Duchump, Hannah Hock, Piet Mondrian, Hanks Arp, Man Ray and John McLaughlin. The artist's work is influenced greatly by modernism and minimalism as well as by renaissance artists and the 19th Century.





"I see my art work as expressions that cannot be said by words but only through shapes and colours. I want people to feel emotions rather than see an image."

Limassol Marathon 2014 - Run with a smile

The Limassol Marathon returns on March 16th 2014 in what organizers hope will be the event’s biggest year yet.

Starting on the seafront, the AIMS accredited marathon has a route like no other, running along the Limassol coastline towards the ancient city of Amathus where, competitors change direction, heading back towards the start line to finish in the city’s centre.

The Limassol Marathon is not just a race, it is an experience that champions values such as friendship, solidarity and the power of the human spirit. ‘Limassol is very much a marathon for aspiring athletes. We hope the marathon not only nurtures interest and encourages participation but, also challenges the existing skill-sets of our more experienced runners.

Limassol’s famed hospitality sees competitors return every year from over 40 different nations. Thousands of runners enter the annual event, which includes 10k and 5k races in addition to the full and half marathons, ensuring there is always a lot on offer for serious runners and their friends and family making the trip.

Away from the course there are many attractions to enjoy, including cultural tours of the town, trips to the Kykkos Monastery and visits to Curium and Paphos, with their amphitheatres, mosaics and Roman villas.

Entry into the marathon and half marathon costs €50. The first athlete in both categories (men / women) will also receive a trophy and monetary awards of €1,500.

Registration for participants and volunteers is now available through the website www.limassolmarathon.com so make sure you’re part of this unique offering in the marathon calendar.

Tim Ovens - University of Music & Performing Arts Vienna

The Department of Arts is organizing Piano Recital with Professor Tim Ovens from the University of Music & Performing Arts In Vienna.

Kastelliotissa Hall
Agios Maronas Street
Paphos Gate, Old Nicosia
Saturday March 15th@20:30
FREE ENTRANCE

Limassol Marathon & Guaba After Party

Sunday 16th March 14@10.00

Guaba Marathon Party :
  9.00-12.00 Mr.Styles
12.00-13.00 Casus Belli - Live Band
13.00-14.00 Magounda Kinousa - Live Band
14.00-15.30 The fabulous Dillingers - Live Band
15.30-16.00 Mr.Styles
16.00-18.00 ASMO brothers

If you are a seasoned runner or just a beginner, the Limassol marathon is the perfect race for people of all ages and fitness levels. Set along the beautiful seaside beach with sunny views, this is one of the world's most picturesque races, and it is run early enough in the season to be comfortably warm but not too hot. The race's slogan is "Run Along the Waves" and this completely embodies the layout of this somewhat flat course.

But even when the race is over, the party has only just begun. As one of the great events of the spring season, the marathon is a perfect reason to celebrate with Limassol, a vital city known for culture and night life. And the after party for this incredible marathon will be sponsored by the venue that has the best crowd in the world--Guaba Beach Bar.

Join us for the party after the marathon!

After a long race, whether running or watching, you need a cold beer and an opportunity to dance. As the organizers and sponsors of the party, Guaba will bring its live bands and Guaba DJs to provide entertainment. As part of the culture of Limassol and Cyprus.

Guaba's aim will be to provide the best after party, for one of the best cities in the world.

Get Ready For A Fun - Cooking Classes & More

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON... ;)

James Zabiela

March 15th March@22:30
The Warehouse
16 Kanari Street
Limassol

James Zabiela is a DJ from Southampton in the United Kingdom. Mentored by Sasha, James’s sets and releases are strongly influenced by tech house, electro house and breakbeat stylings and his unique capitalization of all available mixing aid “utilities” give his performances characteristic depth and professional production quality.

Investing in Art Today

                                   4th March - 14th March 

Tehnis Dromena Gallery

Monday-Friday 10.00-13.00

17.00-20.

Saturday 10.00-13.00

An exhibition of more than 30 well known artists huge collection of paintings by well known Cypriot and Greek artists, will be exhibited.

A few words about some of the artists:

Andreas Makariou studied painting with a scholarship at the Sourikov Academy of Fine Arts, Moscow from 1975 to 1979, painting at the Artamonof painting Department and monumental painting at the K. Toutevol Department of Monumental Art from 1979 to 1982.
Makrides Aggelos
He studied sculpture at the Athens School of Fine Arts (1961-1967) under the guidance of Professor Thanassis Aparti. He worked in Paris (1967-1969), Nicosia (1969-1974) and in Athens (1974-1986). Since 1986 he has been living and working in Cyprus.
Erotokritos George
George Erotokritos was born in Lambousa in 1948. He studied in Athens and London. Afterwards he returned to work in Athens and at the same time he attended maintenance and carving courses.
Matarangas Dionysis
Dionysis Mataragas was born in Zakynthos in 1977. He studied Graphic Design, and lately he is actively involved in sculpture, adopting a distinct style. He uses materials, such as stone, wood and various metals.
Efstathiou Andros
Andros Efstathiou was born in Larnaca Lapithou 1964. During the period 1989-1994 he studied in New York at the New York Studio School and at the Richwood Art Institute. After completing his studies he returned to Cyprus.
Vittis Panayiotis
He was born in Famagusta in 1974. He studied painting at the Athens School of Fine Arts, being awarded the scholarship from State Scholarship Board of Greece Scholarships for all the years of his studies under the guidance of Professor Dimitris Mytaras. He attended Icon, Set Design, Sculpture and Photography lessons and graduated with honors.
Koumouros George
George Koumouros was born in Yialousa in 1955. He studied mathematics at the National University of Athens and painting at the Academy of Fine Arts Samou under the guidance of Professor Aristotle Solounias, in the context of a cooperation of the Academy with the School of the Museum of Fine Arts of Boston.
Moraitis Takis
His special interest in painting appeared early in his life. He began his higher studies in Greece and ended abroad in the art schools of Rome and Paris. The soundness of his studies and his talent were recognized early by professor George Kouzounis, Spyros Vassiliou and John Tsarouhis
Votsis Stelios
Stelios Votsis was one of the greatest artists of Cyprus. He studied painting at Saint Martin's School of Art, at the Sir John Cass College of Art and at the Royal Academy in London. He graduated from the Slade School of Art, University of London in 1955.
Gaitis Yiannis
He studied Fine Arts at the Athens School of Art and then in Paris. Among his teachers was Constantinos Parthenis. At the same time he organized exhibitions in Athens and in Paris where he settled with his wife. He was a founding member of the “Extreme” group and he can be considered as one of the protagonists of the artistic avant-garde.