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SUMMARY:Heritage at High Tide: Archaeology and Climate Crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean - A Deep Dive into Cyprus’ and Greece's Imperiled Treasures
DESCRIPTION:a panel discussion organized by Professor Ioanna Kakoulli\n(Acting Director\, UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture) \nApril 6-7\, 2024\n8:30 to 11:30 a.m. PST\n6:30 to 9:30 p.m. EET (Cyprus/Greece)\n5:30 to 8:30 p.m. CET (Central Europe)\nvia Zoom \nProgram and Abstracts \nIt is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of one of our esteemed speakers for this panel\, Prof. Nikolaos Zacharias. Prof. Zacharias was not only a respected colleague but also a dear friend\, whose dedication to the field of archaeometry and passion for preserving our cultural heritage left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. In honor of his memory and contributions\, our panel will be dedicated to him and serve as a tribute to his remarkable legacy. We invite you to join us as we reflect on his enduring impact and celebrate his life and work. \nThe Eastern Mediterranean\, a cradle of ancient civilizations\, stands at the precipice of an unprecedented challenge. Coastal areas\, including the island of Cyprus and Greece\, like other regions in the Mediterranean are witnessing the relentless advance of the sea due to climate change. Rising sea levels\, heightened temperatures\, extreme weather events\, and marine erosion are endangering archaeological sites\, Byzantine relics\, and other critical historic landmarks. With climate data projecting a rise of 90cm in sea level by 2100 in the Mediterranean\, the risk to our global heritage is immediate and undeniable. \nSpeakers:  \nDemetrios Athanasoulis\, Ephorate of Antiquities of Cyclades\, Greece  \nNikolas Bakirtzis\, Cyprus Institute\, Cyprus  \nAlessandra Bonazza\, University of Bologna\, Italy  \nRohit Jigyasu\, ICCROM\, Rome\, Italy  \nAnthi Kaldeli\, Department of Antiquities\, Cyprus  \nAthanasios Vafeidis\, Kiel University\, Germany  \nPurpose of the Panel: \nThis panel aims to address/initiate discussion on two critical aspects: \n\nHighlighting the Threat: An in-depth look at how rising sea levels\, temperature extremes\, and other climate phenomena threaten cultural landmarks\, particularly in low-lying coastal zones of Cyprus and Greece.\nBridging the Awareness Gap: A pressing need to use climate data in decision-making for the cultural heritage sector and enhancing awareness on the imminent risks.\n\nThe emphasis is on the panel as a starting point or a catalyst rather than a conclusion. It’s about bringing the right people together\, introducing the critical topics\, and fostering a shared understanding that can serve as a springboard for future action. \nGoals of the Panel: \n\nTo provide a focused dialogue on the threat of climate change to cultural heritage.\nTo share recent climate and archaeological data\, enhancing understanding of the risks.\nTo discuss practical strategies and foster consensus on mitigating these threats.\n\nExpected Outcomes: \n\nIncreased knowledge sharing between climate experts and cultural heritage specialists.\nStrengthened networking opportunities for future collaboration.\nA consensus on the need for urgent action and the best practices for heritage protection.\nA foundation laid for a comprehensive plan to be further developed in future conferences or workshops.\n\nThis event is being held under the auspices of the Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Cyprus\, the Embassy of Greece in the United States\, the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the United States\, the Consulate General of Greece in Los Angeles and the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus in Los Angeles. This program is co-sponsored by the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA and the Global Antiquity institute at UCLA and is made possible thanks to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).
URL:https://hellenic.ucla.edu/event/heritage-at-high-tide-archaeology-and-climate-crisis-in-the-eastern-mediterranean-a-deep-dive-into-cyprus-and-greeces-imperiled-treasures/
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SUMMARY:Irene Papadaki\, "Love's Labour and the Angelic Beloved: Voices from Cypriot Renaissance Poetry"
DESCRIPTION:“Love’s Labour and the Angelic Beloved: Voices from Cypriot Renaissance Poetry” \nLecture by \nIrene Papadaki \nUniversity of Cyprus \non the occasion of National Poetry Month \nWith exclusive poetry readings by singer-songwriter\, Alkinoos Ioannidis \nApril 13\, 2024 \nOpening remarks by\nHer Excellency\, Ekaterini Nassika\,\nAmbassador of Greece to the United States\n&\nHis Excellency\, Evangelos Savva\,\nAmbassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the United States \nThe reception of Italian lyrical poetry in Cyprus during the time of Venetian rule (1489-1571) bore rich fruits. The unique collection of Cypriot love poems\, preserved in a unique manuscript at the Marciana Library in Venice\, is a mature expression of Renaissance reflections and artistic sensitivity. Simultaneously\, it reveals a convergence of the island’s intellectual milieu with the vibrant life of the Italian peninsula. Themes such as the superiority of the beloved and her parallelism with the sun\, the lover’s attraction to the sublime\, his obsession with her idealized image\, communication through the gaze\, conflicting feelings\, melancholy\, and the tendency for isolation\, the experience of a endless death\, the loss of self\, or the exchange of souls if love is reciprocal—all reflect not only in poetry but also in the philosophy of the Italian Renaissance. The identity of the lyricist or lyricists who composed this high-quality poetry remains a mystery to this day\, despite scholars’ interest since the late 19th century in the authorship of the collection. The recent discovery of a musical score of one of the Cypriot love poems and its Italian prototype\, has opened new research horizons. The score is the work of the Calabrian composer Giandomenico Martoretta\, who visited Cyprus in the mid-16th century and dedicated his works to members of noble families on the island. This event attests to the existence of a circle with literary and artistic interests\, within which we could place\, if not the composition itself\, at least an aspect of the reception of Cypriot Renaissance love poems. \nIrene Papadaki is Associate Professor of Modern Greek Studies at the University of Cyprus. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Crete and she was previusly a Research Fellow at the Greek Institute of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Studies in Venice. She has participated in various research projects of the Hellenic Institute in Venice\, the Piraeus Bank Group Cultural Foundation\, the Sylvia Ioannou Foundation\, the A.G. Leventis Foundation\, and the University of Cyprus. Her numerous publications focus on early modern Greek literature and culture and on cultural and literary exchanges between Greek-speaking regions and Italy. \nIn case you missed it\, please view the video of the presentation below: \n \nThis event is held under the auspices of the Deputy Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Cyprus\, the Embassy of Greece in the USA\, the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus to the USA\, the Consulate General of Greece in Los Angeles\, and the Honorary Consul General of Cyprus in Los Angeles. It is organized by the UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture and it is cosponsored the CMRS Center for Early Global Studies\, the UCLA Department of European Languages and Transcultural Studies\, and Thesaurus Linguae Graecae®. This program is made possible thanks to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).
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SUMMARY:Alkinoos Ioannidis\, "The Word and the Note"
DESCRIPTION:The Word and the Note \nlecture by \nAlkinoos Ioannidis\nSinger-Songwriter \nApril 26\, 2024 \n4:00 pm \nMong Auditorium\, Engineering VI\nUCLA campus\nReception to follow \nEvent is free but advanced registration is requested \nWhat is a song? When do words function as sound and when do notes represent meaning? Is tradition closer to conservatism or progress? Does poetry die when it is sung? Why do religions have hymns? How is it that\, when reading the written word\, we may actually perceive a musical score? What is a product of its time\, what is timeless\, and what is just a waste of time? How many centuries can fit inside three minutes? \nThe song is the breath of humanity through the centuries. \nWe are going to look at its source\, the course it follows\, and where it leads – the obvious paths\, its tools\, but also its intangible elements\, the way it engulfs us\, and how it weaves its way in and all around us. \nThis lecture is for those interested in music\, language\, or sound. And\, of course\, it is for the lovers of song. \nAlkinoos Ioannidis is a singer-songwriter who has released multiple solo albums\, most of which have gone gold or platinum. Born in Nicosia\, Cyprus\, he studied classical guitar at the European Conservatory and studied theatre at the Drama School of the National Theatre of Greece and philosophy at The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens\, and later signed to Universal Music. In addition to writing songs\, he has composed music for dance\, film\, and theater\, and arranged or produced albums for other artists. His symphonic work is often performed by orchestras in different countries. During the last three decades\, he has given more than 2\,000 concerts all over the world. His influences range from traditional Cypriot songs\, Greek songwriting\, Near Eastern traditions\, folk\, rock\, electronic\, and classical music. \nIoannidis will also give a live concert at Schoenberg Hall on Saturday\, April 27.  For tickets and details\, visit: https://hellenic.ucla.edu/event/alkinoos-ioannidis-solo/  \nThis event is being held under the auspices of the Deputy Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Cyprus\, the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the United States and the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus in Los Angeles.  This program is made possible thanks to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)\, with support from the UCLA Dean of Humanities. \nParking Information:  \nParking for Engineering VI is available in Parking Structure 8\, located at 555 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095. \n For a walking map from Parking Structure 8 to Mong Auditorium in Engineering VI\, click here.  \nNo parking attendants will be on-site at the parking structure\, and Pay-By-Space/Visitor Parking is extremely limited in this lot\, so we highly encourage you to purchase a parking permit in advance: \n\nTo save time\, you may purchase your parking permit for $15 in advance using Bruin ePermit: https://bruinepermit.t2hosted.com/pnw2/selectValue.aspx Select “UCLA Campus Event”\, then “Lecture with Alkinoos Ioannidis”.  With the advanced parking permit\, you can park anywhere in Parking Structure 8 EXCEPT in the Pay-by-Space section. For instructions on how to use this portal\, please click here.\nTo purchase a permit when you arrive at Parking Structure 8\, please park ONLY in the Pay-By-Space/Visitor Parking area of this structure\, and proceed to the Self-Service Pay Station machine to pay by credit card.\nGuest drop/Ride-share drop off is closest in front of UCLA Luskin Conference Center located at: 425 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095\, United States + Google Map.\nAccessible parking: If you have accessibility needs\, you may park in the Pay-By-Space/Visitor Parking area of this structure\, and proceed to the Self-Service Pay Station machine to pay by credit card.  Please visit our Campus Accessibility Map to view additional parking areas and related information.
URL:https://hellenic.ucla.edu/event/alkinoos-ioannidis-the-word-and-the-note/
LOCATION:Mong Auditorium\, 404 Westwood Plaza\, Los Angeles\, CA\, CA 90095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Cyprus,Hellenic,Lecture,Music
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SUMMARY:Alkinoos Ioannidis in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Alkinoos Ioannidis in Concert \na concert presented by\nthe UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture \nSaturday\, April 27\, 2024 \n7:30pm \nSchoenberg Hall\,\nUCLA campus \n(updated 11:00am 4/26/24) A note about the current protests at UCLA – They are not expected to affect this concert\, and campus events are not being canceled at this time. \nTickets:\n$40 – general admission\n$15 – students with valid ID (can be purchased in person at UCLA’s Central Ticket Office in advance\, or on April 27 at Schoenberg Hall Box Office)\nBuy Tickets \nAlkinoos Ioannidis is a singer-songwriter who has released multiple solo albums\, most of which have gone gold or platinum. As a guest singer\, he has performed on more than 40 albums with various artists. He has also written songs\, arranged and produced albums for other artists\, as well as music for dance and theater\, while his symphonic work is often performed by orchestras in Greece and abroad. His influences range from traditional Cypriot music\, Greek composers of the last decades\, Byzantine\, Classical and Rock. \nPlaying solo\, often without a microphone\, Alkinoos Ioannidis lets the songs and the environment take the lead. Open to all of the miracles of live performance\, as well as the countless possibilities created by letting the moment and the audience guide him\, he plays and performs his songs in their simplest form\, taking us back to the moment of their creation and connecting us with the very essence of this sacred form of Art. Every concert of Alkinoos goes beyond his poetry and musicianship\, transforming the show into a deep\, unforgettable experience. \nFollowing the centuries-old tradition of the troubadours\, Alkinoos travels from city to city\, sharing the sensations\, feelings\, thoughts\, experiences\, dreams and realities that concern us all. His amalgamation of Near Eastern influences\, together with Folk\, Classical and Rock musical elements\, combined with his unique vocal delivery\, have made him popular not only in the Greek-speaking community at home and abroad\, but also among people of different ethnic backgrounds from around the world. \nThis event is being held under the auspices of the Deputy Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Cyprus\, the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in the United States and the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus in Los Angeles.  This program is made possible thanks to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)\, with support from the Dean of Humanities at UCLA and Power Muse Productions. \nIoannidis will also give a lecture at Mong Auditorium on Friday\, April 26.  For more information\, visit: https://hellenic.ucla.edu/event/alkinoos-ioannidis-the-word-and-the-note/  \nParking Information: \nParking for Schoenberg Hall is available in Parking Structure 2\, located at 602 Charles E Young Dr E\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095.  \nFor a walking map from Parking Structure 2 to Schoenberg Hall\, click here.  \nNo parking attendants will be on-site at the parking structure\, and Pay-By-Space/Visitor Parking is extremely limited in this lot\, so we highly encourage you to purchase a parking permit in advance: \n\nTo save time\, you may purchase your parking permit for $15 in advance using Bruin ePermit: https://bruinepermit.t2hosted.com/pnw2/selectValue.aspx Select “UCLA Campus Event”\, then “Alkinoos Ioannidis Solo”.  With the advanced parking permit\, you can park anywhere in Parking Structure 2 EXCEPT in the Pay-by-Space section. For instructions on how to use this portal\, please click here.\nTo purchase a permit when you arrive at Parking Structure 2\, please park ONLY in the Pay-By-Space/Visitor Parking area of this structure\, and proceed to the Self-Service Pay Station machine to pay by credit card.\nGuest drop/Ride-share drop off is closest in front of Schoenberg Hall located at: 445 Charles E. Young Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095 United States + Google Map.\nAccessible parking: If you have accessibility needs\, you may park in the Pay-By-Space/Visitor Parking area of this structure\, and proceed to the Self-Service Pay Station machine to pay by credit card.  Please visit our Campus Accessibility Map to view additional parking areas and related information.
URL:https://hellenic.ucla.edu/event/alkinoos-ioannidis-solo/
LOCATION:Schoenberg Hall\, 445 Charles E. Young Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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