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Coffee with a Cop 2023

Thanks to all who came out to the Coffee with a Cop that was held at Artopolis Café […]

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Butterfly art flutters into Greektown!

We are proud to present our new outdoor art exhibit – a kaleidoscope of butterflies titled The Dance […]

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An-art filled summer in Greektown

Greektown is excited to showcase two new pieces of public art. This month, we’re welcoming sculptural artworks by […]

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Ouzo Cocktails for a Sweet Summer Gathering

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Upcoming Greektown Summer Art Exhibit

Our annual summer art exhibits will return this summer! We can’t spoil the surprise just yet, but based […]

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NHM presents “Beyond Antiquity in the Work of John ‘Yanni’ Fotiadis”

By Dr. Katherine Kelaidis, Director of Research and Content at the National Hellenic Museum Beyond Antiquity in […]

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Greektown values learning

Our Greektown neighborhood is often touted for its wonderful food scene. While this is indeed true, another unique […]

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What’s even better than a smile? A smile and sou

What’s even better than a smile? A smile and souvlakia!

Today is #NationalSmileDay and we can’t help but grin when we think about how Taste of Greektown is less than three months away.

Mark your calendars for August 25-27 for this summer’s Taste of Greektown! Meat on a stick and endless smiles are waiting!

Photo by @gregorymichaelbales

Cheers, it’s National Wine Day! Whether you pref

Cheers, it’s National Wine Day! Whether you prefer white, red, or rose, Greektown’s restaurants have what you want! Grab a glass with someone you love or haven’t seen in a while at any of the restaurants below.

@athenachicago
@the_greek_islands_restaurant
@spectrumbarandgrill
@9museschicago
@dugans_on_halsted

“To rejoice in life, to find the world beautiful

“To rejoice in life, to find the world beautiful… was a mark of the Greek SPIRIT” ~ Edith Hamilton

Here’s Joey Manson standing next to his new sculpture “Spirit” which was installed last week in Elysian fields. Doesn’t it add vibrance to an already existing jewel of Chicago? We’re honored to have his sculpture in Greektown!

#greektown #greekspirit #chicagogreek #chicagoart

There will be a Pop-Up shop coming to @artopolisch

There will be a Pop-Up shop coming to @artopolischicago ! On June 3, @yai.mas and @limanidesigns brings Greektown the first ever Shop Greek Periptero Pop-Up with a great group of vendors. So come down to say hi, pick up a Freddo Cappuccino, and shop around!

#chicagopopupshop #chicagogreektown #shopgreektown

Happy International Museum Day! We wanted to highl

Happy International Museum Day! We wanted to highlight our own museum, the National Hellenic Museum. “The National Hellenic Museum seeks to share the story of Greek Americans – as chapters that continue from the ancient story of Hellenism. These are stories of transforming and being transformed. These are stories of ancient values and modern innovations. Hellenism is alive today in each of us — whether we have Greek ancestors or not.” Thanks for helping the continuing education and support of Greek culture.

Photos from National Hellenic Museum

#nationalhellenicmuseum #greektown #greektownchicago

Thanks to all who came out to Coffee With A Cop @a

Thanks to all who came out to Coffee With A Cop @artopolischicago with @cpd12district police officers! Thanks to everyone working to make Greektown safe. A special thanks for Artopolis Café for hosting and to Alderman Bill Conway, Commissioner Eve Moran, Commissioner Lorraine, and Sole Service Provider for the SSA 16, Rod Burch for coming out!

Join us at Artopolis today at 10:00 AM for a cup o

Join us at Artopolis today at 10:00 AM for a cup of joe with our respected police force. Take this opportunity to have a conversation about our neighborhood and see what it’s like day to day on the Chicago police force!

#coffeewithacop #greektown #artopoliscafe #greektownchi

‘Tis the season of weddings as the flowers start

‘Tis the season of weddings as the flowers start to bloom. One Greek wedding tradition you might not know is that brides write their single bridesmaids’ names on the bottom of her shoes in pencil. Whichever name is most visible by the end of the night is thought to be the next to get married! What a fun and wholesome tradition

Photo c/o lovejournal.com

#weddingtraditions #weddingseason #greekweddings #greektownchicago #greekchi #sistersbeforemisters

It’s not too late! Sign you and your mom up for

It’s not too late! Sign you and your mom up for Artopolis Mother’s Day Paint and Sip event. Bring your mothers, grandmothers, and daughters to create together as well as indulge in delicious Greek treats! Visit their website at artopolischicago.com

#paintandsip #artopoliscafe #chicagogreektown #greektown #greektreats

Today is dedicated to the mysterious blue ocean th

Today is dedicated to the mysterious blue ocean that covers 71% of the Earth. Greece and all its islands, being a peninsula, are surrounded by the deep blue sea giving it the largest coastline in Europe. No part of Greece is more than 137 kilometers, or over 85 miles, away from the ocean. A quick hour and a half drive from the heart of the country, then you can live out your “Mamma Mia” dreams!

Speaking of Greek Islands, head on over to Greek Islands restaurant on Halsted for savory traditional Greek cuisine! They’re open Tuesdays thru Thursdays from 11am – 8:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays 11am-9pm, and Sundays from 11am-8:30pm.

#motheroceanday #greekislands #greece #greektown #greektowncuisine #greekfoodie #chicagofoodie #foodie

Today is National Iris Day and while the flower is

Today is National Iris Day and while the flower is very beautiful, it was actually named after the Greek Goddess Iris who was the personification of a rainbow and a messenger of the gods. The flower was named after the goddess because of the various colors the flower blooms in! The flower symbolizes faith, hope, courage, wisdom, and admiration!

#nationalirisday #prettyflowers #greektown #greekmythology #greekgoddessiris #greektownchicago

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, have yo

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, have you made plans yet?

If not, sign up for @artopolischicago Mother’s Day Paint and Sip event Saturday, May 13th.

Take all the moms in your life and enjoy a fun, peaceful, and delicious art class. For more information, visit Artopolis Café’s website: https://artopolischicago.com/chicago-west-loop-greek-town-artopolis-bakery-and-cafe-events

#Mothersday #paintandsip #greekmoms #weloveourmom #greektownchicago #chigreek

In a galaxy far far away… well, more like an era

In a galaxy far far away… well, more like an era far far away, lived one of the most famous Greek astronomers, Hipparchus of Nicea.

He is credited with developing the groundwork of modern solar and lunar theory tracking stars and the planets’ orbits!

#greekastronomy #maythefourthbewithyou #greektownchicago #stargazing #greekhistory #stargazing #starwarsday

Happy National Teacher Appreciation Day! Teachers

Happy National Teacher Appreciation Day! Teachers are so crucial to our community, and we want to say a big thank you to all who work in and outside our community to educate the next generation! To our teachers affiliated with Greektown, thank you for your work in continuing the education of Greek culture and language.

If you know a teacher, make sure to reach out and show how appreciated they are!

Photos from The Goddard School

#nationalteacherappreciationday #greektownteachers #greekcultureandlanguage #greektownchicago #teacherappreciation #shapingminds

Do you know who the most famous ancient Greek fema

Do you know who the most famous ancient Greek female poet was?

Sappho was an Archaic Greek poet who was known for her lyric poetry, often accompanied by music and song. She was widely regarded as the “Tenth Muse.” Only one of her works has wholly survived, the Ode to Aphrodite.

Painting by John William Godward (1904)

#greekwomen #greekpoets #greektownchicago #greekart #funfactfriday #fridayfamousperson #womenhistory

Once upon a time…Greeks were known as the faires

Once upon a time…Greeks were known as the fairest storytellers in the world. Technically, they were the first!

So, for National Tell a Story Day, tell a story to your friends over drinks at one of Greektown’s unique bars to honor the ancients who began the art of storytelling.

Grab a drink and share stories at:
9 Muses
Athena
Spectrum
Dugan’s
Greek Islands

#storytelling #greektownchicago #ancientgreeks #nationaltellastoryday #cheers

Today, try not to waste food in honor of Stop Wast

Today, try not to waste food in honor of Stop Wasting Food Day!

A great way to avoid food waste is to dine out at one of Greektown’s awesome restaurants. And if you end up having leftovers, that’s just another meal for later!

This Greek salad is courtesy of @9museschicago

#stopwastingfoodday #greektownfoodie #greekfoodie #greektownchicago #chifoodie #9muses #greeksalad #stopwastingfood

It might not look like it now, but warm weather is

It might not look like it now, but warm weather is quickly approaching and with it will come a bunch of brunch opportunities!

@melicafechicago is a great place in Greektown to grab a sweet bite to eat in the morning while the birds are still chirping.

#greektownrestaurants #greektownchicago #melicafe #bunchofbrunches

This beats Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! A

This beats Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Above is the longest word in the Greek language. It is a name of a dish compounded of all kinds of dainties, fish, flesh, fowl, and sauces. Isn’t it the perfect word for National Big Word Day?

#nationalbigwordday #greeklanguage #fish #greektownchicago #supercalifragilisticexpialidocious #spelling #greekchi #funfactfriday

Greek history is filled with a plethora of famous

Greek history is filled with a plethora of famous poets and creatives, one of them being the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, Homer. So, take the time today to do something creative or read some poetry. Let other creatives inspire you!

Speaking of Homer, make sure to stop by the National Hellenic Museum April 22 for their reading of Homer’s Odyssey. For more information, visit their website at nationalhellenicmuseum.org.

Photo by David Parker

#homer #greekpoets #greekhistory #poetryandcreativemindday #greektownchicago #creative

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