Calendar of Events
February 23, 2012
Dandelions for Dinner Official Book Launch and Reception
by Sam P. Stamatis and Peter S. Stamatis “It is a must reading for anyone interested in the struggles and sacrifices of the Greek people to save their nation from totalitarianism and to secure for their children the freedom and democracy their ancestors bequeathed to the world.” —Nicholas Gage Please join us at the National [...]
March 4, 2012
A Greek Journey through the Windy City
Hosted in partnership with the Consulate General of Greece, the National Hellenic Museum invites you to Greek Journey through the Windy City. This free event is a part of Navy Pier’s Neighborhoods of the World, a weekly performance series honoring Chicago’s ethnic neighborhoods and cultural diversity. Join us in the Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier [...]
March 8, 2012
“Women Who Lead: Illinois, Greece, and Worldwide” Lecture
Presented by Linda L. Lyman, Ph.D. Professor, Illinois State UniversityLinda L. Lyman is a Professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations at Illinois State University. She has a B.A. in English from Northwestern University, an M.A.T. from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. in administration, curriculum, and instruction from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In [...]
March 9, 2012
Pyx Lax Benefit Concert @ House of Blues
Globe Entertainment proudly presents Pyx Lax at the House of Blues in Chicago for a benefit concert for the National Hellenic Museum Doors open at 7. Concert starts at 8pm. $77.50 – General Admission Ground Floor $107.50 – VIP General Admission Upper Balcony Tickets are also on sale at Elea Mediterranean Market and Avli Estiatorio. [...]
March 15, 2012
The Contemporary Piano IV: Impressions from Greece
Critically Acclaimed Pianist to Perform at New National Hellenic Museum Concert includes reception and chance to meet Konstantinos Papadakis The National Hellenic Museum in collaboration with the Modern Greek Studies Program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign under the auspices of the Greek Consulate of Chicago are pleased to welcome pianist Konstantinos Papadakis, a native of [...]
April 1, 2012
Family Day
It’s Family Day at the National Hellenic Museum! Children 12 and under receive free admission. When Sunday, April 1, 2012, 11am-5pm Where National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago Transit Walking distance from the CTA Blue Line’s UIC-Halsted station, and the CTA Bus Route 8 – Halsted. Parking Privately managed parking lots are available [...]
April 19, 2012
Lecture: “Beauty, Victory, Death & Marriage in Archaic Athens”
Phrasikleia and the Merenda Kouros: Beauty, Victory, Death, and Marriage in Archaic Athens By Prof. Susan Rotroff, American Institute of ArchaeologyIn 1972, Greek archaeologists unearthed two nearly complete Archaic statues a foot below the modern surface of an olive grove in the countryside of Attica, outside the city of Athens. They represent a young man [...]
May 4, 2012
Ambrosia Ball
The National Hellenic Museum’s Spring Ball at Union Station. The first annual Ambrosia Ball will be held at Chicago’s Union Station on May 4th, 2012. The evening will include dinner, dancing and entertainment where guests are immersed in the aura of Ancient Greece while indulging in the divine food and drink of the Gods. Mark [...]
Ambrosia After Dark
More details to come.
May 10, 2012
Passport to the World: Greece
This event brings the sights, sounds, tastes, and traditions of the city’s Greek community to visitors. Hosted in parternship with the Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier. When Thursday, May 10, 2012, 5:30-7:30pm. Where Chicago’s Children Museum at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Transit CTA Bus Routes: 29- State Street, 65- Grand Ave., 66- [...]
May 11, 2012
Passport to the World: Greece
This event brings the sights, sounds, tastes, and traditions of the city’s Greek community to visitors. Hosted in parternship with the Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier. When Friday, May 11, 2012, 10:00am-2:00pm. Where Chicago’s Children Museum at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Transit CTA Bus Routes: 29- State Street, 65- Grand Ave., 66- [...]
May 12, 2012
Passport to the World: Greece
This event brings the sights, sounds, tastes, and traditions of the city’s Greek community to visitors. Hosted in parternship with the Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier. When Saturday, May 12, 2012, 11:30am-3:30pm. Where Chicago’s Children Museum at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Transit CTA Bus Routes: 29- State Street, 65- Grand Ave., 66- [...]
May 13, 2012
Passport to the World: Greece
This event brings the sights, sounds, tastes, and traditions of the city’s Greek community to visitors. When Sunday, May 13, 2012, 5:30-7:30pm. Where Chicago’s Children Museum at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Transit CTA Bus Routes: 29- State Street, 65- Grand Ave., 66- Chicago Ave., 124- Navy Pier Express Parking Privately operated on-site parking [...]








