2014 - Greek Festival

GREEK FESTIVAL
February 22 & 23 2014
PDGreekFest.org
Saint George Church
74-109 Larrea Palm Desert, CA 92260
760.568.9901
COME BE GREEK FOR A DAY!
The splendor of Greece is returning to Palm Desert. It’s the 18th Annual Palm Desert Greek Festival, hosted by
the community of St. George Greek Orthodox church, starting Saturday, February 22nd at 11:00 am and ending
Sunday night, February 23rd at 8:00 pm.
This is the one event not to miss this year!
OPA!
In celebration of the 18th Palm Desert
Festival, the Greeks are throwing a party!
Greek Music, Greek dancing! Need a lesson?
Watch our award winning folk dance groups
as they perform, or grab a napkin and join the
line!
As you enter the Festival, you will be instantly transported from Palm Desert to the allure of the simple
Greek countryside and the magic of the Greek Isles. There are neither quaint coastal
villages, nor the blue water of the Aegean for your eyes to see. But, as you walk about the festival, we’ll fill you
and your soul with the “GREEK WAY” of life. Greeks like no others, tend to live life with greater zest and intensity
in all their activities. They call it: Kefi (“Ke-Fi” ) (n.,Greek) Liveliness, intense and especially ecstatic happiness. The expression of such a feeling “Ke-fi” is what you will
experience during the Palm Desert Greek Festival. The Festival offers a weekend
celebration of authentic Greek foods, including plenty of “mezedes” (appetizers), traditional folk dancing, live
Greek Music, shopping, Kidz area, cooking demos, church tours and much, much more! However the Greek way
of life includes “Parea” (n., Greek) - Good company, the enjoyment and camaraderie of many friends. So bring
your friends, the more, the better.
Greeks find little enjoyment or happiness in spending time alone. They love the buzz of being out and
about in the company of others. Their happiness is not complete unless they can enjoy it surrounded by a Parea.
Greeks love moving about their neighborhoods, villages, towns and cities in these Pareas, eating, drinking, laughing, chatting, shouting, and teasing each other. They are always ready to add to the company, congenial acquaintances, and even strangers encountered along the way. Greeks
enjoying Parea are abundant at the Palm Desert Greek Festival.
Just take a look around; everyone is having a good time! You will
recognize and feel Parea immediately! It’s contagious!
Come join our Greek Life. Stroll our church grounds &
soak in all the wafting aromas, sights and bouzouki sounds. Drop
by, visit the Kouzina (Kitchen) and see what’s cooking! Need a
breather? Sit under the palm trees, blue skies, desert sunshine
and enjoy the mountain scenery & live music, while sipping on
Greek coffee and fresh, hot Loukoumades drenched in cinnamon
& sugar. It’s rich enough to keep you up dancing for 2 days. OPA! Hungry? Stop at the Taverna grill area and
have a world famous Gyro, or some imported Loukanico sausage.
But, save some room for a combination dinner, or Lamb chops with Greek feta fries and those mouth-watering,
Greek pastries. Cap off your evening with a taste of Ouzo (licorice licquer).Walk around between courses and
check out the vendor Kiosks brimming with souvenirs, imported olives, oils, spices and treats. The fine jewelry,
art and religious items are well worth a visit too! Their works are original and the values are as exceptional as any
found in Greece.
The Festival starts Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 am and the Kefi’ keeps going ‘til 8:00 pm both
days!
St. George Greek Orthodox Church is the venue for the festivities located at 74-109 Larrea Street in Palm Desert.
Just off El Paseo, behind the Wells Fargo Bank where Lantana meets Larrea. Look for the copper domed, white
church, and Greek Flags waving to welcome you.
Admission is just $3 per adult and free to children 12 and under, active Military, Fire & Police w/ID.
For further info, call the church office at 760-568-9901.
So Welcome! Kalos Orisate! Eat a bit, drink a little, dance a lot, share our Kefi’, have fun and remember to be
“Greek for a day!”
eat healthy, eat tasty, eat Greek
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“Kalos
oree-seteh”!
That’s the Greek word for “WELCOME”. Literally, it means, “It is well that
you are seen!” Taking to heart this literal meaning of the Greek word for
“welcome”, we are saying that it is well for us to see you, knowing that you
are healthy and happy. It’s an expression of caring LOVE in Greek.
Welcome to our 2014 Greek Festival! We look forward to sharing our Greek
culture with you and we hope that your visit with us is truly arewarding
experience.
At the same time, we hope that you take advantage of the many opportunities over the course of the year and throughout the Coachella Valley to
share in the cultures of the many people who have come together to make
up our general community. As we live together, we here at St. George ask
Christ our God for all those things that are truly beneficial to the souls and
bodies of every citizen of our community at large. Our prayers must always
translate into actions that are indeed good and beneficial to others.
It is in this spirit that we grow to a greater understanding of the fact
that we truly need one another. It is in this spirit that we treasure your
attendance at our Greek Festival.
Yours in Christ’s Love,
Fr. Theodore Pantels
Parish Priest, St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Best wishes
for a successful
Festival!
The Argyros
Family
George & Stacy
Katherine, Matt
and George
Elena & Roula
History About Orthodoxy
Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism are the two oldest Christian faiths in existence. Until the year 1054, the two churches
were united as the one and only Christian Faith. Both churches share
the honor of true Apostolic succession: Eastern Orthodox through the
Apostle Andrew and Roman Catholic by way of Apostle Peter.
Worldwide, there are over 170 million members of the Orthodox
faith and growing.
The Orthodox liturgy practiced today has been tenaciously preserved
in its original form for almost 2000 years. Here, at St. George the only
difference is services are typically 80% English and 20% Greek. Many
Orthodox churches are culturally different; Greek, Russian, Lebanese,
Korean, Ethiopian, Japanese, Romanian..., but the faith is all identically, Orthodox. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, with over 6
million members, is under the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew who is the 330th apostolic successor to the
church founded in Constantinople by the Apostle Andrew.
Church tours are offered during the Greek Festival several times a day.
Priests will be on hand
to answer your questions.
Wishing everyone a
Successful 2014 Festival!
St. George Parish Council
We encourage everyone to take a church
tour and enjoy the incredible beauty of our
award winning, Byzantine mosaic icons
and experience a taste of Orthodoxy.
Dear Friends & Guests,
On behalf of the Parish Council, it is my pleasure to welcome you to
the St. George Greek Orthodox Church 18th Annual Greek Festival.
Our annual Greek Festival allows every guest in attendance to be
“Greek for a day”! We take pride in our Greek heritage and culture and
want you to experience and enjoy our Greek cuisine, Greek music and
dancing, and Greek fellowship. All of our food items and desserts are
homemade from traditional family recipes that have their origins in
Greece.
We hope that you will take some time during your visit to learn
about our Orthodox faith by taking a guided tour of our beautiful church. If you have never been inside a Greek
Orthodox Church please take advantage of this opportunity.
We are constantly striving to improve our annual Greek Festival based on input we receive from our guests
every year. If you have any questions or suggestions, please share them with any of our many festival volunteers.
I would like to thank the many individuals and businesses that have made donations to make our festival a success.
Extra thanks to our Greek Festival Chairman, George Argyros and to all of our volunteers
whose tireless efforts of time, talent, and treasure make this festival a great community event.
Finally, thank you for attending our festival. We hope this is both an enjoyable and memorable occasion for you.
Ya’sou!
Rhonda Latkovic, St. George Parish Council President
Palm Desert Greek Festival 2014
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FLIPPED for FRAPPE’ (Greek iced coffee)
We wish you a continued success in
providing a touch of
Greek cuisine and
culture to the Desert
Walking through the streets of any Grecian city, village, or sea side you often
hear Greeks say, “Parakalo, Nescafé frappé me gala” (Coffee shaken with milk,
please) Greece is known affectionately, as the “Frappe Nation” The Frappé
(Φραπέ) is Greece’s favorite summer drink. During hot weather Athenians love
to lounge at street side cafes, slowly sip a Frappé and people watch.
Makes 1 glass
The Ladies Philptochos
Society
of St. George Church, Palm Desert
Ingredients
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Instant coffee (preferably Nescafé®) -- 1 1/2 to 3 teaspoons
Cold water -- 2/3 cup
Sugar (optional) -- 2 to 3 teaspoons
Milk (optional) -- 1/4 cup
Ice cubes (optional) -- 2 to 3 each
Method
1.
Add desired amount of coffee, sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of
the water to a cocktail shaker or blender. Shake or blend until the
mixture forms a thick and frothy foam.
2. Pour the foam into a tall glass and stir in the remaining water and the sugar,
milk and ice cubes if desired.
3. Drink with a straw and enjoy the cool, frothy, bubbly delight.
Wendy Anderson
John Caranci, Jr.
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Cel 760.567.6843
TEL 760.56839481
FAX 760.568.9489
Andy’s
Burgers #5
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Variations:
Skétos: no sugar added. Can add Splenda
Métrios: medium-sweet (about 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar).
Glykós: sweet (2 to 3 teaspoons sugar).
Horis Gala: without milk.
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Appreciates the continued support of
St. George Greek Orthodox Church of the Desert
In Greece, during the annual
Barista Championships, we
also have Frappe Free-Style
Championship! It’s a bit of a
Pop Culture phenomenon.
Please visit Chris at the
Frappé Booth and ENJOY!
Mike and Kathy
LIGEROS
Wishes St. George
parish another
Successful Festival!
Let us welcome KJAZZ - continues to help
get the word out about the
Palm Desert Greek Fest!
May there be many more years for us both.
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Beware: Before you know it you’ll be shouting
“Opa”, breaking plates and Dancing Just like the Greeks!
Whether you choose to eat indoors or outdoors in our village center “Plaka”, or on the lawn in the “Taverna”
courtyard, at the 18th Annual Palm Desert Greek Festival, hosted by Saint George Greek Orthodox church community;
you’ll be sure to “Fall in Love with Greece.” Rain or Shine, the Festival is serving up the best food this side of the Aegean! Walk
around and you’ll discover old Greek favorites with new tastes and lots of delicious “Mezedes” appetizers, Greek Salads, Spanakopita,
Gyros and an expanded array of delicious grill items. All our dishes are made with loving hands, well prepared and priced to please you
and your family.
So as you start your food odyssey today, remember you’ll find lots of our “Philoxenia” hospitality everywhere. We hope to spoil
you and help you discover the “Greek way of Loving Life”, all weekend long.
CALAMARI, served with a bit of “OPA!”
Nothing more exemplifies the Greek Life than the Greek - Chicken of the Sea, Squid. A typical night out in Greece starts with good
friends and crunchy, crisp, fried Calamari quenched with fresh, tart lemon. For the full effect, take a shot of Metaxa brandy and add
some lively, Greek music. A must try item!
Start in the COURTYARD with Appetizers!
Come experience the Greek tradition of the “Taverna”, known as a casual meeting place of Parea (friends) in every village. Famous
for “Mezedes”(appetizers) like no other. Enjoy Spanakopita (Fillo layered with rich cheeses and fresh spinach), or Tyropita (triangular
shaped cheese filled pastry puff), or Dolmathes (Grape leaves stuffed with delicately flavored meat & rice filling). All best enjoyed with
Ouzo or Imported Greek Beer.
*Greek Style LAMB Chops*,
Our St. George Signature, Dish.
We’re offering our Signature Lamb Chops. They’re tender, flavorful, and by far the best you’ll find anywhere this side of the Parthenon. You’re not to be disappointed. Add Greek fries to your fare, served hot with Greek Seasonings, & feta. To be sure, you’ll LOVE
‘em! We guarantee these are the best, East of the Parthenon. So line up early, bring your date and prepare to wait a bit. It’s well worth
it. You’ll LOVE ‘em!
GYROS, oh those GYROS! EVERYONE LOVES GYROS!
By far, the most popular eatery! Be prepared to wait a few minutes for this one. Greeks proudly stake their claim for introducing to the culinary world, GYROS, the savory lamb & beef strips wrapped in a pita. It’s served warm with juicy tomatoes, onions and
refreshing “Tzatziki” Greek yogurt, garlic & cucumber sauce. So
you see, the Greeks invented wraps & rollups way before they
became mainstream on menus. Come see George and his team
and be sure to shout out, Yassous!
Lets Have Another
Beautiful Festival
Good Luck!!
from
HARRY PSALTIS
Courtyard GRILLLOUKANICO and SOUVLAKI
This place is packed with its’ own long-standing fans. Our
“Pistaria” grill has the absolute best “Loukanico” Greek sausage,
and Souvlaki plates, this side of the Acropolis. Back by popular demand, the crew is cooking up sizzling portions with your
choice of Greek Style, Loukaniko or Souvlaki in either savory
Chicken, Beef or Pork, served in a fresh pita with Kalamata olives, feta cheese and a lemon wedge. Kali Orexi! (Good Eating!)
“KOUZINA”
Dinner Platters
Always a crowd pleaser, try our authentic Greek Dinner Platters or mix, match & share with our Ala Carte menu choices and
sides. It’s a variable feast, not to be missed. We are offering a
heaping entrees of our Greek style chicken, Lamb, sizzling Souvlaki in either Chicken, Beef or Pork, Pastitsio (baked macaroni w/ beef filing and Romano cheese, topped with béchamel
sauce), Mousaka (layered and baked eggplant w/ beef filing and
cheese, topped with béchamel sauce), Athenian Rice Pilaf, tender
“Fassolakia”(Greek Style Green Beans simmered in Tomato/onions and oregano) Dolmathes (beef and rice filled grape leaves),
“Salata” a Greek Salad and a dinner Roll. Don’t forget to dance a
little and make room for those heavenly Greek Pastries and Ouzo
later.
PASTRIES
PSG of ORDER of AHEPA
and a Proud Member of
St. George Church
Oh, those heavenly pastries only the Greeks can make. That
world famous Baklava layered fillo with Honey & walnuts. The
rich smooth custard baked Galatobouriko, or the Kourabiethes,
those melt in your mouth butter cookies dusted with powdered
sugar. The Melomakarona, honey cookies with a hint of orange
and topped with chopped walnuts. The traditional Koulourakia
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Explore your senses at the
Palm Desert Greek Festival!
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Congratulations
and
best wishes
To all volunteers of
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
YOU MAKE THIS
ALL POSSIBLE!
May our 2014 Festival be enjoyed by ALL!
With warmest and loving regards,
Michael and Christina Long
and family
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GREEK
FOOD
MENU
~ GRECIAN PLATTERS ~
* all prices subject to change
(All platters are served with rice pilaf, green beans and a dinner roll)
GREEK STYLE CHICKEN Half chicken, marinated in olive oil, lemon and spices, then oven roasted $10.00
LEG OF LAMB Grilled the old fashion way, on a spit over open flame. $15.00
CHICKEN or PORK SOUVLAKI Greek seasoned & skewered and cooked over open flame $11.00
BEEF SOUVLAKI Marinated sirloin steak skewered and grilled over open fire $12.50
PASTITSIO Layered ground beef & ziti pasta topped w/Béchamel sauce$12.00
MOUSAKA Layered ground beef & eggplant topped w/Béchamel sauce”$12.00
GREEK COMBO Spanakopita, Tyropita, Dolmathes, Rice pilaf, and Fassolakia (Greek-style green beans) $12.00
~ GYROS ~
$7.50
Savory meat served on warm pita with tomatoes & onions;
topped w/tzatziki, a subtle blend of yogurt, garlic and cucumber.
GREEK SALAD
Lettuce, tomatoes, peperoncini, dressing, feta & olives
SPANAKOPITA $2.75
$4.50
BAKLAVA
$2.50
~ PASTRIES ~
$2.50
GALATOBOURIKO
$2.75
KOURAMBIETHES
$1.50
MELOMAKARONA
$1.50
$1.50
BAKLAVA
World famous, flaky Greek pastry filled with walnuts and honey
Baked fillo filled with rich custard, sweetened with light syrup
Melt in your mouth butter cookies dusted with powdered sugar
Honey cookies with a hint of orange, topped with chopped walnuts
DIPLES
Rolled pastry, honey dipped, sprinkled with cinnamon and walnuts
PAXIMATHIA ½ dz.
$3.50
KOULOURAKIA ½ dz.
$3.50
Greek Biscotti (cookies)
~ GRILL ~
LAMB CHOPS
$15.00
LOUKANICO
$6.50
Four Greek style lamb chops served w/ seasoned feta fries
Greek Lamb “wiches” BBQ Lamb sandwich$10.00
Seasoned & grilled sausage served on pita w/olives & feta
Oregano/Garlic marinated dip w/feta and olives
CHICKEN or PORK SOUVLAKI
BEEF SOUVLAKI
$8.50
$10.00
GREEK SALAD
$4.50
GREEK SEASONED FETA FRIES
SPANAKOPITA $2.75 BAKLAVA
$4.00
$2.50
Greek seasoned & skewered served on pita w/olives & feta
CALAMARI Served w/ fresh lemon wedges $6.00
Lettuce, tomatoes, pepperocini, dressing, feta & olives
~ APPETIZERS ~
SPANAKOPITA
(spinach pie)
$2.75
TYROPITA
(cheese pie)
$2.75
DOLMATHES (stuffed grape leaves) $1.00
~ LOUKOUMADES ~
Regular - $6.00 - Large - $10.00
Mouth-watering feather-light golden puffs of pastry drenched with
honeyand sprinkled with cinnamon & walnuts
~ FRAPPÉ ~
Greek Coffee available as well as traditional Coffee
GREEK FRAPPÉ $3.00
~ BEVERAGES ~
SOFT DRINKS
$2.50
BOTTLED WATER
$2.00
Coke, diet coke , sprite ,iced tea
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GREEK EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE
I love you: S'agapo
You’re the best thing that’s happened to me:
The 10 healthiest ethnic cuisines
Excerpt from Health.com
Enjoy global cuisines in their purest state, and you get meals that are light, nutritious, and
incredibly yummy. So we asked experts to rank the 10 healthiest cuisines and reveal what
makes them good for you. And, the winners are:
1. Greek
There’s a good reason docs love the Mediterranean
diet: Traditional Greek foods like dark leafy veggies, fresh
fruit, high-fiber beans, lentils, grains, olive oil, and
omega-3-rich fish deliver lots of immune-boosting and
cancer-fighting ingredients that cut your risks of heart
disease, diabetes, and other diet-related ailments.
In fact, eating a traditional Mediterranean-style diet is associated with a 25 percent reduced risk of death from heart
disease and cancer, according to Harvard University research. And people lose more weight and feel more satisfied on this type of diet, which is rich
in healthy fats, than on a traditional low-fat diet, another Harvard study suggests.
This cuisine also ranks high because of how it’s eaten,
The Greeks often share small plates of food called mezes, having just a bite of meat
along with low-cal, healthy Greek staples like fresh seafood, slowly digested carbs (beans,
eggplant, or whole-grain breads), and small portions of olives and nuts.
If you’re eating out, order grilled fish and spinach or other greens sautéed with olive oil
and garlic. This dish gives you the anti-inflammatory combo of olive oil and greens with the
blood-pressure-lowering effects of garlic.
2. California Fresh, 3. Vietnamese, 4. Japanese, 5. Indian, 6. Spanish, 7. Mexican,
8. South American, 9. Mexican and 10. Thai
I’se o’ti kali’tero mou e’hi simvi’
Do you love me?: M' agapas?
I love you very much! S’agapo para poli!
I love you like a child: S’agapo san paidi
I miss you: Mou leipeis
I adore you: Se latrevo
I want you : Se the-lo
My life: Zoi Mou
I adore you: Se latrevo
My love: Agapi mou
I need you: Se hriazome
I want you! - Se 8elo (thelo)!
Love is Life!: i agapi ine zoi.
My love! - Agapi mou!
My baby! - Moro mou!
My beautiful! - Omorfia mou!
My heart! - Kardia mou!
My soul! - Psihi mou!
My eyes! - Matia mou!
My star: Aste'ri mou
You are perfect: Ise telios
I desire you: Se potho
You are the one and only:
ise o enas ke monadikos
You are beautiful: Ise omorfi
I like you: M’ areseis
Kiss me: Fillise me
My treasure: Thisavre mou:
You're my breath: Anasa mou:
Star of my life: Asteri tis zois mou
My small love: Agapoula mou:
I'm constantly thinking of you:
Se skeftomai sinehia
Away from you I cant exist:
Ho'ria sou den ypa'rho
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EFARISTO!
Congratulations
Wishing you continued
success with your 18th
Annual Festival!
Vern & Paula
Kozlen
William Hartung
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Valuation Analyst
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sugar. The Melomakarona, honey cookies with a hint of orange and topped with
chopped walnuts. The traditional Koulourakia cookies we all grew up on and introducing two new treats for your pleasure, Diples, a rolled pastry, honey dipped and
sprinkled with just the right amount of cinnamon and walnuts and Paximadia, a delicate Greek anise flavored biscotti sure to please everyone. It’s extra popular with the
children, because it doesn’t contain any nuts. Don’t forget to add a Greek coffee .
Once, again this year our “AHEPA” Men’s Philanthropic Club with be making
“Never on Sundae’s”, delicious vanilla ice cream sundae’s topped with Baklava
pieces. YUM! Check out their booth in the Plaka.
LOUKOUMADES
Complete your adventure to Greece with a little Ouzo or Metaxa and a plate of hot
Loukoumades, the mouthwatering, feather light golden puffs of pastry drenched with
honey, sprinkled with cinnamon & walnuts. Take-out orders, by the dozen are the
norm at this festival.
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tel 760.777.7775 ~ Fax 760.777.8333
47050 Washington, Suite 4201
La Quinta, CA 92253
[email protected]
In the true “Zorba the Greek” and the “Mighty Zeus” tradition we have Greek wines,
Metaxa, Ouzo and Greek Beer to help you share our feeling of “Kefi”. For those of
you a little less adventurous we a wide array of American Beer, Greek and American
wines, soft drinks and water.
Best wishes for a Successful
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What would Greek life be without music & dance? To a Greek, life is a gift that
needs to be shared with good music, dance, food, family and “Parea” friends. Your
journey to Greece wouldn’t be complete without the exciting sounds of “The Greeks”.
Back again this year from the South Coast, they’re a traditional Greek Bouzouki,
Dance Band. Don’t forget to take a CD home to continue your quest to be Greek,
anytime.
FOLK DANCE GROUPS
Come, watch and be amazed at the talent of these young people; dancing the traditional, authentic dances of their ancestors, in native costumes indicative of the area the
dance originates from. Come watch and be amazed at the dancers performing!.
HERCULES KIDZ ZONE
Due to popular demand, the children’s area welcomes back the incredible Bounce
House and Giant Inflatable slide and loads of fun activities. Also, find cool kids
drinks, Juice Boxes for the little ones & assorted snacks & candy. Bring the kids and
purchase an all-day pass to let them play, while you dance. Be sure to visit and get
your face painted for fun, while Harpo the Clown entertains the crowd.
“AGORA” Greek for MARKETPLACE
What trip to the Islands would be complete without shopping? We have expanded to
over a dozen specialty vendors offering amazing kiosk with everything from Mediterranean Groceries to Artwork, to Jewelry to Byzantine style Icons. To complete your
experience shop the Greek novelty booth and bring home a little bit of Greece.
“BAKALIKO” General Grocery Store
Want to take a taste of Greece home with you? The Bakaliko is our answer to the
old-time Greek general store. Here the shelves are stocked with Greek comfort foods,
groceries and sundry items from Greece, including ingredients needed for Greek food
and pastry preparation such as Greek honey & olive oils.
CHURCH TOURS
Saint Katherine College is a private, non-profit
college of liberal arts and sciences that focuses on
integrative teaching in core subjects in addition
to instruction in major-specific requirements. The
College is authorized by the California Bureau
for Private Post-secondary Education (BPPE)
to award Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of
Science (BS) degrees in twelve majors.
Saint Katherine College
679 Encinitas Blvd. Room 201
Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: 760.943.1107
www.stkath.org
Scholarships available
No Greek life would be complete without the richness & fullness of the Eastern Orthodox Christian faith.
A complimentary, guided tour of our beautiful edifice is
a treat in itself. St George Greek Orthodox Church of the
Desert is a lifetime recipient of the “Desert Beautiful”
award. You’ll be amazed at the classic, Byzantine style
Mosaics contained in the incredible iconography. Experience a traditional, ancient
Christian place of worship. Have a question? Just ask! Our Priests are on hand to
answer questions and introduce you to the faith of Orthodox Christianity and its rich
2000 year history. See schedule for tour times, Photos and questions encouraged!
CULTURAL BOOTH
We are presenting a cultural booth for your enjoyment and education. Information
about Greece, Greek history & culture will be offering along with a film and live
cooking demonstrations.
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ENTERTAINMENT
SCHEDULE
Vendors / Shopping
Hercules Kidz Zone
Yia-Yia’s Attic
Saturday, February 22nd
11:00 Festival Opens
Noon: Live Greek Music!
By “The Greeks” until closing
12:30 Complimentary Guided Church Tours
2:00 Greek Folk Dancing
“The Greeks”
2:30 Complimentary
Band
PLAKA
Guided Church Tours
Dancing
Zone
Plenty
3:30 Greek Folk Dancing
Bar
4:30 Complimentary Guided of Seating
Church Tours
5:00 Greek Folk Dancing
Greek Coffee
6:30 Complimentary Guided
Eating Area
Frappé
Church Tours
Loukamades
8:00 Festival closes
Sunday, February 23rd
11 AM to 8 PM
11:00 Festival Opens
AHEPA
Noon: Live Greek Music!
Baklava Sundae
By “The Greeks” until closing
12:30 Church Tours
2:00 Greek Folk Dancing
Greek Novelties / Groceries
2:30 Church Tours
3:30 Greek Folk Dancing
4:30 Church Tours
5:00 Greek Folk Dancing
“We are pleased to provide assistance to anyone
6:30 Church Tours
Entrance
requesting it. If you need help, please ask”
7:00 Hercules Kidz Zone closes
8:00 Festival closes until 2015
Remember to take The
Church Tour and see the Art!
Agganis, Harry (The Golden Greek)
Agnew, Spiro - Theodoros - US Vice Pres.
Alexander the Great - King of Macedonia
& King of the Greeks
Angel, Criss - MindFreak - Illusionist
Angelos, Peter - Attorney,
Owner of the Baltimore Orioles
Aniston, Jennifer (Anastasakis) - Actress
Aniston, John (Yannis Anastasakis) - Actor
Archimedes - Mathematician, physicist
Aristotle - Philosopher
Azaria, Hank - Actor. Voicing character
Buckley, Jeff - Musician
Bulgari family - Famous Jewellers.
Callas, Maria (Kalogeropoulos)
- Opera singer
Carasso, Isaac- Founder of the Danone
yoghurt Company (Dannon in US)
Castrale, Nicole - LPGA
Caratheodory, Constantine - Mathematician.
Cassavetes, John - Actor & Director
Cassavetes, Nick - Actor
Cavafy, Constantine - Poet
Chakiris, George - Actor
Chelios, Chris - Hockey Player
Chiklis, Michael - Actor.
Chryssa (Chryssa Varda) - Sculptor
Clarkson, Kelly - Musician
Kochilas, Diane - Chef
Costacos, George - Actor and Writer
Cynthia Daddona, Author & TV Host
Davatzes, Nick - Television Executive.
Creator of A&E Network / History Channel.
Davies, Marion - Actress
Demokritos - Philosopher
Dimas, Pyrros - Athlete (Weight Lifting)
DiScala Jamie-Lynn - Actress, musician.
Dukakis, Michael - Politician
Dukakis, Olympia - Actress
El Greko (Domenikos Theotokopoulos) - Painter
Elytis, Odysseus (Alepoudelis) - Poet
Euclid - Mathematician
Fey, Tina - Actress, Head writer of SNL
Frangoulis, Marios - Tenor.
Gage, Nicolas (Gatzoyiannis) - Journalist
Gals, Diamanda - Avant-garde performance
artist, vocalist, and composer.
Gavras, Constantine- Director
Galifianakis, Zach - Actor
Hajiioannou, Stelios - Entrepreneur.
Festival Layout
*Not to scale,
booth locations subject to change
Grill
Gyros
Lamb Chops Soulvaki
Loukanikco Lambwich
Bar
Appetizers
Pastries
Courtyard
Dinner Line
Grecian Platters
Indoor Seating
Eating Area
Church Tours
Church
Church Tours & Festival Entrance
Famous Greeks (Alphabetical listing)
Henner, Marilu - Actress and producer.
Hippocrates - Physician
Huffington, Arianna (Stassinopoulos)
- Writer
Issigonis, Alec - Designer of the Mini car.
Jones, Catherine Zeta - Actress.
Kanakarides, Melina - Actress
Karmanos, Peter- Owner, Carolina Hurricanes
Karras, Alexander George - Footbal player
Katsulas Andreas
Kazan , Elias - Director
Kazantzakis, Nikos - Writer
Korner, Alexis - Musician, Composer
Koteas, Ilias - Actor.
Lazaridis, Mike - Founder of Research In
Motion (RIM), creator of BlackBerry.
Lee, Tommy - Musician
Leonsis, Ted - AOL Executive, Owner of the NHL’s Washington Capitals
Londos Jim (Christopher Theophelus) - Wrestler
Louganis, Gregory-Efthimis - Diver - Athlete
Maharis, George - Actor
Maheras, Nikos - Chef
Maroulis, Constantine Rock singer, actor, and writer.
Matenopoulos, Debbie (Despina) Journalist, talk show host, and actress.
Menounos, Maria - Actress, journalist
Mercouri, Melina - Actress, Politician
Michael, George - Singer/Songwriter
Mitropoulos, Dimitris - Conductor
Mouskouri, Nana - Singer
Nick the Greek (Nick Dandolos) Famous gambler.
Onassis, Aristotle - Socrates Millionaire Shipowner
Onassis, Athina - Millionaire
Onassis, Christina - Millionaire
Pantages, Alexander - Vaudeville and
motion pictures producer
Pantels, Theodore - St. George Parish Priest
Papanikolaou, George - Nikolas Physiologist (Pap test)
Papathanassiou, Evangelos (Vangelis) Musician & Composer
Pappas, Irene - Actress
Payne, Alexander (Papadopoulos) - Director
Paxinou, Katina Actress
Perkins, Elizabeth - Actress.
Pilates Joseph - Pilates,
The man behind the Pilates method
Plato - Philosopher
Pulos, Jenni - Actress, Director, Producer
Pythagoras - Mathematician and philoso
pher, Pythagorean Theorem.
Sampras, Pete - Tennis player
Savalas, Telly (Aristotle) - Actor
Scourby, Alexander - Narrator
Seferis, George (Seferiadis) - Poet & Diplomat
Sirtis, Marina - Actress
Skouras, Spyros P. - Movie Magnate,
President of 20th Century Fox.
Snyder, Jimmy - Gambler, TV Commentator
Socrates - Philosopher
Spanos, Alex - Real Estate Magnate &
Owner of NFL’s San Diego Chargers
Spheeris, Penelope - Director, producer,
and screenwriter.
Stamos, John (Stamatopoulos) - Actor
Stephanopoulos, George - Diplomat,
Former Presidential Advisor
Stevens, Cat (Stephen Demetre Georgiou) Musician
Suvari, Mena - Actress
Tatopoulos, Patrick - Production designer.
Tavoulareas, William Peter President of Mobil Oil Corporation
Tenet, George - Former CIA Director
Thales - Philosopher, scientist,
mathematician, engineer.
Theodorakis, Mikis - Composer
Tsongas, Paul Efthemios - Politician
Vardalos, Nia - Actress & Writer
Von Karajan, Herbert (Karayiannis?) Famous Conductor
Vouras, Peter - Actor
Wilson, Rita - Actress, producer
Yanni (Yannis Chrysomallis) - Composer
Zane, Billy (Zanetakos) - Actor
Zappa, Frank - Musician, Composer, Satirist
Zavos, Panos - Geneticist
**Disclaimer:
Greek bououki is intended for ultimate
musical pleasure, and not for the faint of
bouzouki heart. Bouzouki scales, bouzouki
smoke, bouzouki energy, ouzo, feta, tzatziki,
skiladika and the bouzouki instrument itself,
in combination, have been known to cause
manic bouzouki obsessive behavior.
Please treat the bouzouki with the respect it
deserves.
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