ONGOING

NEW YORK, NY
Cypriot Art Galleries. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Cypriot Galleries, featuring the Cesnola Collection (named for the American Consul to Cyprus from 1865-1867), the Prehistoric Gallery, art from the Classical Period and art from the Hellenistic and Roman Periods. At the museum, 1000 Fifth Ave. For more information, call (212) 535-7710.

APRIL 28-MAY 7

NEW YORK, NY
Art exhibit. The Foundation for Hellenic Culture presents "Quasi Periodic Space," by Greek-born artist Eleni Mylonas, at the Foundation, 7 W. 57th St. For more information, call (212) 308-6908.

APRIL 28-MAY 13

BROOKLYN, NY
Art Exhibit. George Kokines' "Etudes" Pieces for piano and recent still life paintings on paper are shown at the Brooklyn Brewery, 79 North 11th St. Williamsburgh, Brooklyn, Fri. 6-9pm and Sat. 12-4pm.

APRIL 28-MAY 20

NEW YORK, NY
Theater. Lincoln Center Theater presents Olympia Dukakis starring in "Rose" at the Lyceum Theater, 149 West 45th St. For tickets ($30-60), call (212) 239-6200.

APRIL 28-MAY 21

NEW YORK, NY
Theater. The Jean Cocteau Repertory presents "Medea" by Euripides, directed by Eve Adamson, at the Bouwerie Lane Theatre, 330 Bowery. The April 27 show includes a pre-show symposium with the director. Tickets are $30, $24 seniors and $15 students. For show times and other information, call (212) 677-0060.

APRIL 28-MAY 23

ASTORIA, NY
Exhibition. "Seventy-five Years of Modern Art by Greek-American Artists" is presented by Takis P. Efstathiou Fine Art with Dr. Robert S. Bianchi. At Studio B Fine Arts Gallery, 32-90 36th St. For more information, call (718) 267-6478.

APRIL-JUNE

ASTORIA, NY
Workshop. The Greek Cultural Center offers "The Actor's Workshop of Queens" taught by Actor's Studio member Nick Elefteriades, for 10 weeks beginning in late April. For more information, call (718) 726-7329.

APRIL 28-JANUARY, 2001

NEW YORK, NY
Exhibit. Kehila Kedosha Janina presents "The Jews of Zakynthos" at the synagogue and museum, 280 Broome Street (off Allen St.). For hours and more information, call (212) 431-1619.

APRIL 30

NEW YORK, NY
Holocaust program. Kehila Kedosha Janina holds 3rd annual Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Program) honoring Greek Jews lost in the Holocaust and the Resistance of Greece. At 1 p.m. at 280 Broome St. (off Allen St.). For more information, call (212) 431-1619.

MAY 1

NEW YORK, NY
Program. The Greek Alliance for the Mentally Ill holds its monthly meeting, featuring Dr. Mary Theodore, who will speak on depression in adolescents and adults and on her visit to Kosovo. Admission free. For information, call (212) 873-0214.

MAY 3

NEW YORK, NY
Concert. The Little Orchestra Society launches another season of Vivaldi's Venice with "Carnival in Venice - Extravaganza at the Palazzo," with Maestro Dino Anagnost, at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall at 7:30 p.m. For information, call (212) 971-9500.

MAY 4

CHICAGO, IL
Lunch forum. Greek America Magazine hosts the Hon. R. Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador to Greece, speaking on "The Greek-American Community's Role in U.S.-Greek Relations" at Costa's Restaurant in Greektown at noon. Reservations required. $25 per person includes lunch. For reservations, call (773) 229-1941.

MAY 5-7

CLIFTON, NJ
Festival. St. George Greek Orthodox Church holds its annual festival with food, entertainment, rides, outdoor taverna and boutiques. Admission $1. For further information, call (973) 779-2626.

MAY 5-AUGUST 11

CHICAGO, IL
Exhibit. The Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center, presents "The Captured Image of a Culture: Sculpture by Anna Christoforidis, Photography by Michael Kambour at the museum, 168 N. Michigan Ave. Opening reception 5/5 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
For gallery hours and information, call (312) 726-1234.

MAY 5

NEW YORK, NY
Gala. The Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund honors Nick Cassavetes, Tita Scandalis Monti and Patrick Tatopoulos at their Annual Gala at the New York Hilton Hotel. This year's theme is "Monte Carlo Magic." For information, call (212) 956-5770 Ext. 211.

NEW YORK, NY
Lecture/discussion. The Greek American University Professionals, GABSI, and the Greek Gay and Lesbian Association hosts a lecture on "Growing Up Gay or Lesbian in the Greek-American Community" at Hunter College West Bldg. Admission free. Reception follows. For information, fax (718) 289-6310.

MAY 6

WASHINGTON, DC
Seminar. The Society for the Preservation of the Greek Heritage and the Corcoran Gallery of Art present "The Olympic Games in the Next Millennium: Shifting Ethos and Directions," from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Corcoran Gallery, 500 17th St., N.W. $30 for SPGH members, $40 for non-members. For more information, call (202) 363-4337.

MAY 6 & MAY 13

NEW YORK, NY
Opera. The Bronx Opera Company presents Jenna Mathioudakis as Norina in Don Pasquale in English at Lehman College's Lovinger Theater, 250 Bedford Park Blvd., West on May 6 and at John Jay College Theatre on May 13. For tickets ($15-$25), call (212) 201-1490; for information, call (718) 402-5202.

MAY 7

SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Observance. The Hellenic Cultural Association observes its annual Founder's Day anniversary with a cultural program and luncheon featuring Helen Zeese Papanikolas, at 1 p.m. at the Parthenon Room, Greek Market, 3205 South State Street. For information, call (801) 277-9237.

ASTORIA, NY
Tribute. In honor of Mother's Day 2000, Elpides, Inc., hosts its annual interactive storytelling program, "Remembering our Mothers Through the Power of Story," featuring nationally acclaimed storyteller Barbara Aliprantis. At the Hellenic Cultural Center, 27-09 Crescent St., from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pre-program reception with violinist Andreas Messis, accompanied by Glafkos Kontemeniotes. Suggested donation $10, includes cocktail reception. For information, call (718) 932-2879.

NEW YORK, NY
Lecture/panel discussion. The Hellenic University Club of New York presents Dr. Dimitris Gemelos, Nicholas Bornozis, and Dr. Nicos Alexiou in a lecture/discussion on "The New Greece" at Holy Trinity Cathedral, 337 E. 74th St. Reception follows. For information, call (212) 661-8026.

MAY 8

FLUSHING, NY
Lecture. The Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation Program at Queens College presents Prof. Angela Hero, lecturing on "Women in the Byzantine Empire (AD 330-1453): Their Role in Private and Public Life," at the College's LeFrak Concert Hall. Pre-lecture reception in Music Bldg. Atrium at 5:45; lecture at 6:45. For more information, call (718) 997-5350.

MAY 11

HEMPSTEAD, NY
Lecture. The Solon Society presents historian Ernest Kollitides speaking on "Alexander the Great, His Life, Conquests, Legacy and Impact on World History and Civilization." Beginning at 8 p.m. with refreshments, at St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Hellenic Room, 110 Cathedral Ave., Hempstead, NY. For more information, call (516) 883-5479.

MAY 12

NEW YORK, NY
Singles event. "Yiasas Hellenes!" for 1st-4th+ generation Greek-American singles ages 25-50 takes place at 7:30 p.m., at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel, 135-20 39th Ave. in Flushing Center. Admission ($25, $30 at door) includes hors d'oeuvres, entertainment, art show, cash bar, prizes and more. For information, call (718) 906-1051.

WHITESTONE, NY
Lecture. The PanMacedonian Studies Center and the Society of the District of Kavala "Philippi" present Dr. Anagnostis Agelarakis on "The educational value and research role of the archaeological and anthropological findings in Greece and Cyprus as a bridge with the past and main support of Hellenism." At 8 p.m. Reception to follow. For more information, call (718) 747-0488.

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA
Lecture. Speros Basil Vryonis Center for the Study of Hellenism presents Prof. Emeritus Wachtang Djobadje, California State University at Los Angeles, speaking on "Georgian Monasteries in Antioch and their Relations to the Patriarchy" at the Center, 3140 Gold Camp Drive, Suite 50. For more information, call (916) 631-9099.

MAY 13

RYE, NY
Music program. The Church of Our Saviour Cultural Activities Committee presents "A Hellenic Musical Odyssey," at Marros Hall, 2195 Westchester Ave., E. at 7:30 p.m. Donation $20, refreshments served. For reservations, call (914) 235-4756 or (914)725-5033.

NEW YORK, NY
Spring glendi. The Archdiocesan Cathedral Fellowship hosts its glendi at the Center on 337 E. 74th St. Doors open at 8 p.m. For information, call Maria at (212) 421-9293 or Jim at (212) 249-3114.

MAY 15-16

NEW YORK, NY
Trade show. Hermes Expo International business development trade show and exhibition at Javits Center. For more information, call (610) 446-1463.

MAY 20-21

CHICAGO, IL
Trade show. Hermes Expo International business development trade show and exhibition at Navy Pier. For more information, call (610) 446-1463.

NEW YORK, NY
Concert. Dino Anagnost conducts the Little Orchestra Society in "Meet the Maestro," part of the Lolli-Pops Concert Series. For schedule and ticket information, call (212) 971-9500.

MAY 20

CHARLESTON, SC
Forum. Orthodox Christian Laity holds its first open forum at the Westin Francis Marion Hotel, 387 King Street. For information, call Nicolas Latto at (843) 471-4470 or (843) 577-4528.

NEW YORK, NY
Concert. The Metropolitan Greek Chorale, Constantine Kitsopoulos, Conductor, presents "Mythos," its 35th anniversary concert with orchestra and soloists, featuring popular and demotic Greek songs, at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, at 8 p.m. Tickets ($25-$50) are available by calling (718) 796-8950.

MAY 21

FLUSHING, NY
Luncheon. The Hellenic American Educators Association celebrates its 25th Anniversary at Terrace on the Park, 52-11 111th St from 1-5 pm. Wine, lunch and live music. Donation $65.00. For information and reservations call Dr. John Siolas at (718) 391-6250 before May 15.

JUNE 3-4