DESTINATION WORLD: GREECE
Whistler House Park: Lowell Five Stage**
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Hellenic American School Dancers
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Kokoras Ensemble
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm The Boston Lykeion: Traditional Hellenic folk dancers
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm Large Screen “Drive-In”* viewing of the Opening Ceremony 2004 Olympics
Food Tasting: Olympos Bakery will offer a display of Greek Pastries
* Bring blankets or lawn-chairs on bricks in park
** In the event of rain, all Outdoor events will be moved to the Hellenic Cultural Center
Hellenic Cultural Center:
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm “Story Wall” Public Art Video Documentary by local artist Mitch Rosenberg; featuring the stories of our Greek neighbors and their Greek Heritage.
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Kids Movie with Greek song and dance
Whistler House Museum:
5 pm – 9 pm Make your own Greek Worry Beads
6 pm – 7 pm Eleni Zohdi: Greek Cooking Demonstration: "Kayana" Village Dish of Kalamata using primitive cooking implements
7 pm Greek Movie TBA
American Textile History Museum:
5 pm – 9 pm Greek Fiber Arts Activity
7 pm Movie: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
COOL Gallery 338 Market Street
5pm -7:30pm Lowell’s Grecian Roots: The COOL Gallery explores the city’s Greek heritage through sculptural work and watercolors by local Greek artists: Bill Giavis, David Koishol, and Eleni Zohdi
Athenian Corner: 10% Food discount, The Fred Elias Ensemble, and Belly Dancing
The Worthen House Café: Offering exclusive homemade Greek Menu with affordable prices as well as providing a wide variety of traditional and contemporary CD's and DVD's for sale
The Gazebo Café: Olive and Cheese Plate Special and selection of beer and wine
Movie ratings will be indicated at each venue. You must be 17 or older to be admitted to an R-rated film without a parent or guardian.
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GREECE
Join us on June 2nd from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. as Lowell is transformed into the magical country of Greece. Celebrate Greek culture from mythology to modern traditions at various locations throughout downtown Lowell. Start your adventure the National Park Visitor Center on Market Street, where you can pick up your itinerary for the evening. Next, travel to the Whistler House Park featuring live music, dancing, and Greek pastries to taste. Enjoy a delicious dinner at one of our many Greek restaurants where discounts and special menu items will be featured. Visit the American Textile History Museum and the Whistler House Museum of Art to experience special workshops and watch a Greek movie. At the Hellenic Cultural Center, the "Story Wall" will feature the stories of our Greek neighbors and their Greek Heritage. Once the sun sets, enjoy a late night screening of the Opening Ceremonies of the 2004 Olympics in Athens at the Whistler House Park.
Use your Destination World ticket stubs to enter our free "Escape To Quebec" Raffle. Simply enter your name, address, and email information on the back of each ticket stub and you will recieve one entry per Destination World event. The drawing will be held on April 6, 2006, at the final event of the season. So be sure to attend all of the events to increase your chances of winning!
- A Ford Mustang Convertible provided by
USAVE Auto Rental
1582 Middlesex Street
LOWELL, MA 01851
Tel: (978)453-2000
- 2 nights at the Hotel Frontenac in Quebec City
*Black out dates may apply
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