Weekly supplement by Insider Publications • insider-publications.com • facebook.com/insiderpublications • No 91 • Friday, January 8, 2016 MUSIC A NIGHT WITH THE RAMONES
DANCE THE MAGIC OF TANGO
Twelve bands pay tribute to the rich heritage of 1970s New York punk rock legends The Ramones, (of I Wanna Be Sedated fame) with a memorable musical journey to Bowery Street, organized by the Greek Ramones Fan Club. Tickets are €6. On January 16 at 20.30 at Kyttaro Live, Pl. Viktorias, Ipeirou & Aharnon. Call 210.822.4134 or visit kyttarolive.gr
Experience the heady soundtrack of Argentine Tango, paired with Greek musical excellence at this sensuous showcase for the ears and eyes. Internationally-acclaimed accordion soloist Zoe Tiganouria, is accompanied by piano soloist and composer, Spyros. Tickets €10-20. On January 14 at 20.30 at the Theocharakis Foundation,
MUSIC TERRY FRANCIS @ BLEND
British DJ royalty Terry Francis, a pioneer of the London Tech House scene and resident at super-club Fabric since the late 90s, will work his legendary magic in Athens for one night. Ticket price €12 or €130 for table reservations for 4 people. On Saturday, January 16 at 00.00. At Blend and Steam Club, Eyrymedontos 3, Kerameikos, 210.341.2120 or blendathens.com
BOOKS
EVENTS
Treat yourself or a loved one to this laughout-loud informative guide to the colourful linguistic secrets of the Greeks, written by Insider’s own John Carr (with Paul Anastasi), and accompanied by wonderfully humourous illustrations by Iason Iliades. • What do you do when you “do the duck?”? • Why you don’t want to “eat soup” in Greece! • What happens when you “become billiard balls”? Discover the answer to these and many other quirky colloquialisms – including the enduring mystery of Mrs Alexander’s buttons! A perfect gift for anyone who intends to spend time in Greece and get under the skin of the local culture. *€8.99 from all leading international bookshops in Greece (look out for details of book signings in Athens in January, 2016).
TV THIS WEEK
QUANTICO
FBI agent Alex Parrish (Priyanka Chopra), framed for the biggest terrorist attack on American soil since 9/11, hunts for the real bomber among the ranks of her former colleagues from her time at Quantico(FBI’s training facility). Premiered Tuesday 5th January at 21.50. Foxlife
CASTLE 8
In the action-packed season premiere, Castle and Beckett are adapting to her promotion to Captain, when a call from a mysterious stranger sets off an explosive chain of events. Wednesday January 6, at 21.50. Foxlife.
GREEK LIFE
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Epiphany Explained
CINEMA THIS WEEK
January 6 marks one of the most cathartic and cinematic moments on the Greek Orthodox calendar. Many visitors to Greece at this time of year are charmed to witness the millennia-old spectacle of Epiphany. Men and boys, (traditionally), leap into icy brings the cross up to the surface will enjoy good fortune and health for the entire year. So what does it all mean? The Epiphany celebration emerged in AD 361, initially as a commemoration of the birth of Christ, and then, to recall the three miracles that manifested the divinity of Christ. Taken from the Greek word Epiphania, it means “to show, make known, or
UPCOMING EVENTS
Days of Christmas that commence on Christmas Eve. Usually, a long procession is led by cherub icons and priests dressed in their best “glad rags”, and follows whichever road leads to a body of water. The sea, a river or even a reservoir. In bigger cities like Athens, the procession is more elaborate with the ad-
dition of music and military contingents. If pours out all the water on the eve of Epiphthere is no living water nearby, the Blessing any (usually old Holy Water), so that in the ceremony is held outside the church with a morning they can replenish it with fresh Holy Water from the church, safe-guarding their People take the Holy Water at home and home throughout the coming year. - If you happen to encounter noisy groups (or mals. They also drink it. The Greek Orthodox “agyrmoi”) of carolling children wandering Church teaches that on this day, a miracle from house to house in your street today occurs and the nature of water changes and and creating rather a frightful din with bells, becomes pure, as the evil is drawn out of it. be thankful. The traditional purpose is also Sprinkling the Theophany Waters is also to scare away those troublesome Gremlins! meant to cleanse the world of the mischief- Oh, and if you are a stickler for the rules, the prone Kalikantzaroi, the goblins trying to 6th of June should have been the last day torment God-fearing Christians through- for you and your family to enjoy your Christout the festive season. In many parts of mas Tree. The day after Epiphany, by rights, Greece, the woman of the household still it should come down.
The Life of pie
Vassilopita or Galette des rois as the French call it, are an intrinsic part of ringing in the New Year and in Greece, the vassilopita-cutting invitations from compathe early weeks of February, until Lent. On New Year’s Day families cut the vasilopita to bless the house and bring good luck for the new year. A coin (or gouri) is hidden in the bread by slipping it into the dough before baking. At midnight, the sign of the cross is etched with a knife across the cake. Slices are cut in the name of the Lord, St. Basil and other saints, the poor, the household, and for each member of the family. Muriel Noel shares her cherished recipe with Insider Weekly
Ingredients: 150 gr ground almonds / 80 gr soft butter well / 1 whole egg + 1 or 2 egg yolks (depending on the size of the cake) 100 gr icing sugar / 1 coin 2 puff pastry spreads, round or rectangular 1 tsp almond extract Preparation: Mix almonds, egg, sugar, butter and the almond extract in a bowl until a thick paste. Place a puff pastry sheet on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Spread the mixture on top without overlapping the edges. Place the coin. Cover with the second pastry. Draw intersecting lines with a knife. Brush the pastry with egg yolk twice at ¼ hour intervals. Bake at 175 ° C for 40-45 minutes.
THE BIG SHORT
ed the credit and housing bubble collapse of the mid2000s decide to take on the big banks for their lack of foresight and greed. Starring Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell and Christian Bale.
SECRETS IN THEIR EYES
A tight-knit team of rising investigators, along with their supervisor, is suddenly torn apart when they discover that one of their own teenage daughters has been brutally murdered. With Nicole Kidman and Julia Roberts.
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SKATING
PHOTOGRAPHY
ICE-SKATING AT MEGARON Ice Arena – the city’s most festive ice-skating rink has just opened for
TOGETHER IN DIGITAL DREAMS Your last week to witness the brilliant Digital Revolution exhibition before it leaves town. Billed as one of the Europe’s largest ever displays of digital creativity, the exhibition runs until January 10 and celebrates the extraordinary explosion of creativity that we have witnessed in recent decades, as
square meters of skating surface in a cosy tent-enclosed space in the Megaron’s Atrium. Ticket cost is €10 for an unlimited time and includes skate rental. Private lessons are also available and cost €10 for 15 minutes (arranged by appointment). Until the end of February, 2016. Open daily from 4pm-11pm; and weekends from 11am0602014 or 210.728.2000 or visit www.megaron.gr.
videogame developers have all become captivated by the myriad possibilities of digital technology. At the Onassis Cultural Centre. Sgt.gr
WELLNESS
THERMAL SPA ESCAPE
Forgive us, Father, for we have (seasonally) sinned. Over-indulged. Under-exercised. In the spirit of Epiphany, Insider recommends the Thermae Sylla Spa and Wellness Hotel where you can purify stodgy body and spirits in heavenly healing thermal waters. Located by the scenic coast of Edipsos, two hours from Athens, is the lush oasis of Thermae Sylla, one of the top-ranked thermal spas in the world (as voted by travel bible Conde Nast Traveller magazine), featuring a 5-star hotel, 2 gourmet restaurants and 2 heavenly thermalwater pools. The mineral springs of Edipsos have been famous for their healing properties since the 4th century B.C. The Ancient
Greek writers and philosophers such as Aristotle, Strabo, Plutarch, made many references to the springs which emerge naturally from the ground at an already hot temperature of 80-85 degrees Celsius, carrying with them traces of radon – a powerful therapeutic mineral with healing properties. Take advantage of reduced January rates with a reviving weekend stay at the Spa Hotel and select from a tempting menu of rejuvenating treatments for men and women: such as thermal water hydrotherapy to improve blood circulation and combat aches and pains, mud therapy, inhalation therapy, massage body scrub with ginger and Oriental Ra-
sul treatment - a stimulating ceremony of oriental beauty care.) The 2 restaurants, Edipsos and Mesoghios, serve Mediterranean dishes prepared with fresh ingredients produced on the hotel’s own farm and with pure virgin olive oil also produced on site. Prices for a weekend stay in January start from about €150 a night. Thermae Sylla Spa & Wellness Hotel, Posidonos 2, Edipsos, Evia, 34300. Tel: 222.606.0100,or visit www.thermaesylla.gr or post a comment on our facebook page/athensinsider on why you should win a weekend of Wellness and Rejuvenation. The gift includes: One (1) night stay for 2 persons in Double Room Welcome drink and traditional goodies in the room upon arrival •Daily American Buffet Breakfast with low calorie corner •Medical consultation and supervision during spa opening hours •Use of the indoor swimming pool (100% medicinal water at 30-32ºC) and •Use of the outdoor Swimming pool (50% medicinal water – 50% sea water at 28-30ºC), both equipped with Jacuzzi.
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