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September 11-13: 2009 L.A. Greek Fest PDF Print E-mail
Jul 26, 2009 at 01:51 PM
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The exciting annual Greek Fest will be held at Saint Sophia Greek Cathedral, Pico and Normandie, beginning Friday, September 11 at 5 pm, and running on through Sunday from early afternoon to 11 (Saturday) or 10 (Sunday) at night. Hosted by Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson. Greek food and music, crafts, dancing, cooking demonstrations and more.

Click here for a coupon for FREE admission Friday night or $1 off on Saturday or Sunday

Friday – September 11th

~Greek Music & Dancing throughout the Evening~
CATHEDRAL OPEN: 6pm – 9pm (Audio Presentations on the hour)
5:00 PM: Festival officially opens – “ZORBA NIGHT” Happy Hour
5:30 PM: Music by FOTIA – Party Time Festivities
8:30 PM: ZORBA Dance Contest
11:00 PM: Festival closes for the evening

Saturday – September 12th

~Greek Music & Dancing throughout the day and evening~
CATHEDRAL OPEN: 2pm – 9pm (Audio Presentations on the hour)

1:00 PM Greek Music for the Day — “Fotia”
2:00 PM Greek Cooking Demonstrations (St. Basil’s Hall)
3:00 PM Greek Dance Workshop (Center Dance Circle)
3:30 PM Saint Sophia Greek Dancers (Children)
4:30 PM Greek Cooking Demonstrations (St. Basil’s Hall)
5:00 PM “A Night with the Ancients” (Theatrical Show—Dining Hall)
5:45 PM Saint Sophia Dancers (Juniors)
6:00 PM Greek Dance Workshop (Center Dance Circle)
7:00 PM “A Night with the Ancients” (Theatrical Show—Dining Hall)
7:30 PM “Charanga Latina” - Salsa Show (On Stage) 9:00 PM Saint Sophia Greek Dancers (Seniors)
11:00 PM Festival closes for the evening

Sunday – September 13th

~Greek Music & Dancing throughout the day and evening~
CATHEDRAL OPEN: 2pm to 9pm (Audio Presentations on the hour)
12:30 PM: Greek Music for the Day – “FOTIA”
2:00 PM: Greek Cooking Demonstrations (St.Basil’s Hall)
2:45 PM: Greek Dance Workshop (Center Dance Circle)
3:15 PM: Saint Sophia Greek Dancers (Children)
4:00 PM: Greek Cooking Demonstrations (St.Basil’s Hall)
4:30 PM: Saint Sophia Dancers (Juniors)
5:00 PM: "A Night with the Ancients" (Theatrical Show Dining Hall)
5:45 PM: Greek Dance Workshop (Center Dance Circle)
6:45 PM: “A Night with the Ancients” (Theatrical Show)
7:15 PM: “Charanga Latina” Salsa Show (On Stage)
8:00 PM: Saint Sophia Greek Dancers (Seniors)
8:45 PM: GRAND PRIZE DRAWING
10:00 PM: Fest 2008 officially closes

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Saint Sophia Cathedral