Σάββατο 30 Οκτωβρίου 2021

Billy Chrissochos - Support our Hellenic History Series programs


 Many friends always ask what new projects I have going and how they can help. Well everything is in this fundraiser event page. From my upcoming children’s Greek History and Mythology Art book, to our World War I Documentary on the Balkan Theater, to Porphyra’s upcoming epic third album that celebrates the bicentennial of the Greek Revolution, to so many other projects.

Alexander the Great AHEPA lecture


You can help us for a a little as the cost of a coffee on Patreon Or directly on our Porphyra foundation page where the link is inside or in the FB fundraiser which is also linked directly to our Foundation.
And we have some incredible gifts for you so check it out! Click on link.
Everything I do is for my kids and our community at large. Our Hellenic Education is the key to our future and we love to inspire. And in order to do that we have “To look to Past to unlock the Future!”

Dear friends welcome to our Not Profit “Hellenic History Series” fundraiser. Do you like Greek History, Art, Music and Mythology? Then we have some wonderful gifts for you if you can donate in the following categories. But any amount is appreciated.
Book descriptions and specific donation amounts for the three collectors books are in the accompanying YouTube video links:

1st Gift -HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE - RARE 1821 Greek Revolution Art Book! Our first gift is the “1821: Η Επανάσταση του Έθνος” (“1821: The Greek Revolution”) Lithograph reproduction art book by Peter Von Hess) extremely Rare, Collector’s Art Book. Date published 1996. We have just 5 books left. This book is only in Greek. Even rarer than the sister publication book that came out after in Greek and English. The Greek only version is a true art book where you can remove safely the lithograph prints and frame them all individually! It includes the original 2 cd’s that accompanied book. Everything is still sealed together. Donation is $1,050. Shipping and handling included.
Μέσα θα βρήκε 40 Λιθογραφίες Πιστές Αναπαραγωγές από τα έργα του Peter von Hess. Συνοδευόμενες από 39 Ιστορικά Κείμενα.
You will also receive as a complimentary gift Porphyra’s two cd’s in digital format, “Faith, Struggle, Victory” (you can receive the physical cd too) and “The Starmaker’s Prophecy” (only digital). We will also include Billy Chrissochos first group Phoenix Reign cult classic cd “Destination Unknown,” (Available in digital and physical format) and some other goodies too. For a preview of the book and more info click below: https://youtu.be/JXbTll43qx0
2nd Gift -In-depth look at “Fort Roupel”Collector’s Book. The second gift is the “Fort Roupel” Collector’s Book. This book is in Greek. We have just 5 books left. Donation is $225. Shipping and handling included. You will also receive as a complimentary gift Porphyra’s two cd’s in digital format, “Faith, Struggle, Victory” (you can receive the physical cd too) and “The Starmaker’s Prophecy” (only digital). A preview of the book and more info below: https://youtube.com/shorts/XNlTn5KIMkY?feature=share
3rd Gift - “The Greeks” Collector’s book. Our third gift is “The Greeks” Collector’s Book published by the National Herald (Εθνικός Κηρηξ) in English. We have ten books left. Donation amount $115. Shipping and handling included. You will also receive as a complimentary gift Porphyra’s two cd’s in digital format, “Faith, Struggle, Victory” (you can receive the physical cd too) and “The Starmaker’s Prophecy” (only digital). For a book preview and more info click below: https://youtube.com/shorts/cBUvBcTc_bI?feature=share
4th Gift - You get our entire Digital musical library! For just $50! Three albums and our upcoming album when it’s completed- 4 albums total. Digital only donation: What you get is a zip file of Phoenix Reign’s “Destination Unknown,” which features the epic “Constantinople 1453: On the Eve of the Fall.” You also get both of Porphyra’s albums, “Faith, Struggle, Victory,” and “The Starmaker’s Prophecy,” that comprised the Rock Opera “Anna and Vladimir: The love that ROCKED the world,” which made history in Carnegie Hall and Off Broadway! And you will be the first to get Porphyra’s upcoming third album that celebrates the bicentennial of Greek Independence!
*Physical copies available for Phoenix Reign’s album and 1st Porphyra album- for just ten dollars more- total $60. Band album posters included as bonus gifts.
6th Thank You gift: Any amount under $50. You can also help by donating any amount if you wish. Anything is appreciated. You will still get a digital copy of one of the Porphyra albums as a thank you.
You can also Donate directly here http://porphyrafoundation.org/donate/ Or become a monthly Patron here https://www.patreon.com/posts/57360772
The funds raised will go towards our many diverse programs and projects.
1) This includes the completion of the band Porphyra’s upcoming third album that celebrates Greece’s 200 year anniversary of Greek Independence amongst other various themes from Hellenic History and Mythology.
2) Our next project is our WWI Documentary that chronicles the forgotten story of the Balkan Theater and Greece and Serbia’s heroic involvement, as well as the Genocide committed by the Ottoman Empire and Republic of Turkey, all encapsulated by the Greeks American Experience that arose from those that narrowly escaped these events.
3) Lastly your donations will also help fund our first ever Children’s art Book on Greek mythology!
And of course we have so many other wonderful and educational projects lined up as well.

"1821: The Liberation of Greece" AHEPA lecture

Highly Collectible 1821 Greek Revolution Art Book!

Prometheus Eats - Making Spanakopita

An Introduction to Greek Theatre (2013)



Παρασκευή 29 Οκτωβρίου 2021

BILLY CHRISSOCHOS - OXI DAY COMMEMORATION 3 WEST CLUB MANHATTAN NYC HOSTED BY AHEPA DELPHI CH. 25, AHEPA’s HELLENIC CULTURAL COMMISSION AND EMBCA

 

Last night’s presentations on OHI Day were informative and kept the crowd glued to the what the panel had to say. Thank you to Ilias I. Katsos for putting together another wonderful event on OHI Day, and inviting me to be on this wonderful panel. My presentation was a condensed version of “OHI Day: the cultural impact on Hellas and the world.”

“Annual OXI Day (October 28, 1940) Commemoration: The struggle for all has begun./ Νυν υπέρ πάντων ο αγών.” Today. -
Dear Friends and Colleagues if in New York today October 28 Join Us for EMBCA’s “ Annual OXI Day (October, 28, 1940) Commemoration: The struggle for all has begun./ Νυν υπέρ πάντων ο αγών." at the 3 West Club (3 West 51st ) at 6 P.M.. The Commemoration will be introduced and moderated by Lou Katsos EMBCA’s President and AHEPA National Hellenic Cultural Commission Chairman with Remarks by Dr. Konstantine Koutras the Hellenic Republic Consul General in New York, AHEPA Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas, and Carol Contos. The Lecture will include presentations by Historian Researcher/ Author Peter Giakoumis on "American News Coverage of OXI Day'' , Historian/ Artist Vassilios Chrissochos on "OXI Day: The Cultural Impact on Hellas and the World." , and Marcia Ikonomopoulos the Museum Director of Kehila Kedosha Janina on "May Their Memory Be a Blessing: Greek Jews who fell in battle on the Albanian Front". The program will include a musical presentation by well known Hellenic American Opera Singer Bass Baritone Costas Tsourakis singing a cappella Sofia Vembo songs of the period. The event hosted and sponsored by EMBCA is in Association with the Demetrios Contos Memorial Lecture Series, AHEPA’s Hellenic Cultural Commission, AHEPA Delphi Chapter #25 and Empire District 6 (NY). The event hosted and sponsored by EMBCA is in Association with the Demetrios Contos Memorial Lecture Series, AHEPA’s Hellenic Cultural Commission, AHEPA Delphi Chapter #25 and Empire District 6 (NY). There is NO CHARGE for this special community event. There is NO CHARGE for this special community event.
OXI Day (October 28, 1940) is a national Hellenic holiday and represents when the Hellenic Prime Minister Metaxas was awoken to respond to a series of demands from a representative of a WW2 Axis Power which would have allowed foreign troops free reign in Greece a neutral nation at the time. His response to these demands, and the Hellenic public's “OXI/NO” led to historic battles by the Hellenes against the fascists which had international consequences for Europe and the free world. It was the first time in the European theater that an fascist Axis Power was defeated after them taking over country after country. Hellenic heroism raised the hopes of occupied Europe, and caused the Nazi forces which were scheduled to attack the Soviet Union (Operation Barbarossa) to divert their forces and invade Greece instead. This diversion led to a delay in the Nazi invasion of the U.S.S.R. and the Nazi’s eventual defeat there in the Soviet winter. OXI Day was a turning point in WW2 and as stated international in scope and importance that went beyond the Hellenic Republic. In addition, despite the ultimate Hellenic defeat, having fought long and hard , the bravery of the Hellenic people during those difficult six months also had the effect of changing how Hellenic Americans were perceived in America. It transformed them from being thought of as the “Other” to being finally accepted as Americans. These and other aspects of OXI Day will be elaborated on in the presentations. Join us.

** Important Note - Based on the health provisions of the City of New York and the 3 West Club venue all those attending will have to present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or proof of a negative molecular (PCR) or RAPID test taken within three days of the event.

3 West Club


Billy Chrissochos
























 OXI DAY COMMEMORATION 3 WEST CLUB MANHATTAN NYC HOSTED BY AHEPA DELPHI CH. 25, AHEPA’s HELLENIC CULTURAL COMMISSION AND EMBCA 

Billy Chrissochos "OHI DAY: The Cultural Impact on Hellas and the World."


 Very excited for this Friday:

AHEPA Hermes Chapter 186 proudly presents:
"OHI DAY: The Cultural Impact on Hellas and the World."
Our own Vassilios "Billy" Chrissochos will be giving a PowerPoint presentation on Friday, October 29, 2021.
The presentation time is 7:30.
Location: St. Demetrios Cathedral downstairs hall area in Astoria.
On October 28th, 1940, Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas received an ultimatum by the Italian Fascist dictator, Benito Mussolini. The ultimatum demanded Greece allow Axis forces to enter Greek territory and occupy certain unspecified "strategic locations" or otherwise face war. Prime Minister Metaxas responded with NO! OHI! The battle was won by the Greek forces and we celebrate the holiday every year on October 28th.
There will also be archival material of the era to view on loan, courtesy of John Gerasoulis.


Lauren Bacall one of Hollywood’s most iconic actresses

  Lauren Bacall, born Betty Joan Perske on September 16, 1924, in New York City, rose to fame in the 1940s and quickly became one of Hollywo...