Orpheus Photo Album

2005

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Orpheus members with the Channel 7 morning news team and Alexa Ganakos author of the book "GreekTown Chicago: Its History and its Recipes" (fourth from right)
(Chicago, IL - December 2005)

Jimmy is ready to demonstrate some original Greek recipes
(Chicago, IL - December 2005)

Paul is demonstrating his interview skills
(Chicago, IL - December 2005)

The Orpheus adult group poses for a picture after the conclusion of the dance presentation that included dances and songs from the island of Thassos

(Chicago, IL - December 2005)

The Orpheus youth group presented a variety of Greek folk dances from various regions of Greece.

(Chicago, IL - December 2005)

Theresa and Anna-Maria in front of the Hellenic Christmas tree
(Chicago, IL - December 2005)

Dimitra and Ioanna
(Chicago, IL - December 2005)

Ian and Theodore
(Chicago, IL - December 2005)

The Grosso family in full force
(Chicago, IL - December 2005)

The Orpheus Youth Group I performing Zonaradikos
(Chicago, IL - December 2005)

The Orpheus Youth Group II performing Bella Olympio
(Chicago, IL - December 2005)

The Orpheus Youth group III performing Pousnitsa from Macedonia
(Chicago, IL - December 2005)

The girls from the Orpheus Youth Group III performing Kori Eleni from Macedonia
(Chicago, IL - December 2005)

The Orpheus adult group
(Chicago, IL - December 2005)

Bessie with future Orpheus members Panagioti and Effie
(Chicago, IL - December 2005)

Guests had a chance to bid an auction items that included an array of items from musical instruments to...
(Niles, IL - November 2005)

...Christmas decorations and much more!
(Niles, IL - November 2005)

Kostas Economou with youth members Dimitra, Aimiliane, and Nicole
(Niles, IL - November 2005)

The Orpheus music group joined by clarinetist Jim Stoynoff accompanied the adult and youth groups during their dance presentations
(Niles, IL - November 2005)

Aliki leads the line for Bella Olympia
(Niles, IL - November 2005)

John leads the line in presenting a suite of dances from Thrace
(Niles, IL - November 2005)

Under the direction of Eftihia Papageorgiou two choral songs were presented.  The presentation took the audience by surprise as as it was the first time Orpheus presented choral works.
(Niles, IL - November 2005)

The adult group opened its presentation with two dances from Epiros.
(Niles, IL - November 2005)

Pontian dances were also performed.  The performance by the adult group included dances from various regions of Greece and Asia Minor.
(Niles, IL - November 2005)

Orpheus Youth coordinator Bessie Grosso with Greek Circle magazine editor Alexa Giannakos
(Niles, IL - November 2005)

Christos, Christina and George
(Niles, IL - November 2005)

Alumni Orpheus member Christina Pagones with Bessie and Marianna
(Niles, IL - November 2005)

The audience joins Orpheus members for an impromptu Greek dance lesson
(Naperville, IL - November 2005)

Performing Kori Eleni
(Naperville, IL - November 2005)

Yannis Economou with Professor Pietro Bortone (center) and students.  Yannis was a guest lecturer at Professor Pietro Bortone's class: "Introduction to Greece".  He presented information on Greek folk dance traditions

(Chicago, IL - November 2005)

Professor Pietro Bortone with students of the class.  Professor Pietro Bortone is the Director of Modern Greek Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
(Chicago, IL - November 2005)

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley with Yanni Economou, Bessie Grosso and members of the Orpheus Youth Group
(Chicago, IL - October 2005)

Yanni and Bessie with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley
(Chicago, IL - October 2005)

Yanni with Athens Mayor Dora Bakogianni and Chicago Greek General Consul Aliki Xatzi
(Chicago, IL - October 2005)

Pictured with Art Norman from Channel 5 TV News.
(Chicago, IL - October 2005)

Alkinoos Ioannidis (third from left) pictured with Yannis Economou (left) and City of Chicago organizers of the 2005 Chicago World Music Festival.
Mike Orlove (second from right) is the chairman of the Chicago World Music Festival
(Chicago, IL - September 2005)

Yannis and Kostas Economou with Alkinoos Ioannidis and violinist Miltos Papastamou.  Miltos was a schoolmate of Yannis and Kostas in high school in Greece.
(Chicago, IL - September 2005)

Getting ready for the performance
(Deerfield, IL - September 2005)

The guys performing Tsestos at the conclusion of the program
(Deerfield, IL - September 2005)

Members of the Orpheus Youth group at the Northbrook location
(Northbrook, IL - September 2005)

Yannis Economou conducted a Greek dance workshop for members of the Intercommunity Conference League
(Chicago, IL - September 2005)

(Chicago, IL - September 2005)

It is time to have some fun and at the same time build some team spirit
(Glenview, IL - August 2005)

Going into deep waters to recover the sticks
(Glenview, IL - August 2005)

Lending an extra hand of help
(Glenview, IL - August 2005)

...hoping the deodorant is not going to fail you.
(Glenview, IL - August 2005)

In front of the Orpheus booth
(Chicago, IL - August 2005)

Dance lessons were also offered on Saturday.  Many people participated in a quick introduction to Greek folk dancing.
(Chicago, IL - August 2005)

Orpheus members made an appearance on the WGN Ch. 9 morning news at Venus restaurant in Greek Town.  Members pictured with WGN reporter Anna Belaval (center) and Hellenic Museum representative Toni Callas
(Chicago, IL - August 2005)

Paul Grosso with WGN news camera man
(Chicago, IL - August 2005)

Presenting a suite of dances from Thrace accompanied by the sounds of the gaida and the daouli
(Glenview, IL - July 2005)

Jackets are optional when the weather is warm.
(Glenview, IL - July 2005)

Members of the Orpheus youth group  that attend Socrates school along with their dance instructors. The Hellenic American Academy will be the new site of Socrates School.
(Deerfield, IL - June 2005)

The girls wearing costumes from the islands of Corfu and Rhodes.
(Deerfield, IL - June 2005)

Performing Aptalikos from Asia Minor
(St. Louis, MO - May 2005)

Alex and Kosta in their Evzone outfits
(St. Louis, MO - May 2005)

The Orpheus Youth group at the conclusion of the program
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2005)

Youth coordinator Bessie Grosso along with  director Yannis Economou
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2005)

Orpheus has been participating at the Skokie Festival for the last 14 years.
(Skokie, IL - May 2005)

Performing Patima from the island of Limnos
(Skokie, IL - May 2005)

Pictured with Mrs. Maria Kalant, principal of Winkleman school
(Glenview, IL - April 2005)

Dancing "Bella Olympio" from the region of Macedonia
(Glenview, IL - April 2005)

Getting ready for the start of the parade
(Chicago, IL - April 2005)

On top of the Parthenon restaurant float
(Chicago, IL - April 2005)

Harry finds some time to practice some tunes with the baglama
(Chicago, IL - April 2005)

Alexandra, Eleana, Kristina
(Chicago, IL - April 2005)

Hon. Consul General of Greece Aliki Hadji with members of the Orpheus Dance group
(Chicago, IL - March 2005)

At the stairs of the Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center
(Chicago, IL - March 2005)

Group picture after the performance
(Des Plaines, IL - March 2005)

Carrying the flags and emblems of the Kalavrita Society
(Des Plaines, IL - March 2005)

The Orpheus music ensemble with clarinetist Jim Stoynoff provided the entertainment for the Friday night event 
(Chicago, IL - March 2005)

The overflow crowd had a chance to dance Balkan dances until the wee hours of the morning during the Friday night event.
(Chicago, IL - March 2005)

Rev. Fr. Tilemahos Alikakos and dance instructors from Saint Spyridon Church 
(Palos Heights, IL - March 2005)

A walk down memory lane, Orpheus first dance performance in December 1989
(Des Plaines, IL - December 1989)

Singer Savina Yannatou with Kostas (percussion), Michalis (bass), Kostas (kanon, accordion) and Harry (ney) getting ready for the concert at the Old Town School of Folk Music
(Chicago, IL - March 2005)

With Kostas, Harry and Savina on the way to the airport.  We had the chance to see them twice after missing their connection in Chicago on their way to a concert in Ireland.
(Chicago, IL - March 2005)

Orpheus instructor Yannis Economou (left) among the panel of judges and members of the Hellas Troupe of Atlanta
(Atlanta, GA - February 2005)

Members of  the Syrtaki dance group of Boca Raton. 
(Atlanta, GA - February 2005)

The guys came early and it was time to start dancing at the 'Greek' designated classroom
(Glenview, IL - February 2005)

A group picture minutes before the performance
(Glenview, IL - February 2005)

Performing Zonaradikos from Thrace
(Glenview, IL - February 2005)

Even Marino managed to crack a smile while dancing Pyrgousikos along with Eleni and Emiliane
(Glenview, IL - February 2005)

One of the Vasilopites that were prepared for the night.
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2005)

Orpheus Youth members enjoying their meal
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2005)

The Orpheus music ensemble was in full force
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2005)

It is time to dance
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2005)

Orpheus Youth members demonstrating their dancing skills
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2005)

Future Orheus youth members Katerina and Mariel demonstrating that they are up to the task
(Des Plaines, IL - January 2005)

Having fun at the pool after the workshops.
(Boca Raton, FL - January 2005)

Bessie Grosso wearing a traditional costume from Asia Minor during the folk costume workshop
(Boca Raton, FL - January 2005)

Performing Kleistos from Thessaly
(Boca Raton, FL - January 2005)

The renown music ensemble Ziyia accompanied Orpheus during Saturday's night performance.
(Boca Raton, FL - January 2005)

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