Odd Poets, Musicians and Dancers, Entertain in Agios Nikolaos.

Founders of the Odd Poets of Crete, Jan and Jane.

My poem The Old Cafeneion Chair, brought a few smiles!

Kyria Maria, who is in charge of the Cultural Committee of Agios Nikolaos, and Kiria Paroula of the Lycium of Greek Women, opened the event.

I played Chariots of Fire on the keyboard, suitably wired for sound, together with Caroline on the flute.

That went down well, then I changed hats and became Jane the Poet again!

I had strong competition, Ola read one of her favourite poems, in Polish.

Barbara read in Russian

Ania read in Polish, and Natalia in French (Sorry I don't have a picture of Natalia)

Then we had a little sing along with Jean and Brian

Followed by fabulous Greek music and dancing

The ladies were accompanied by Dimitris Thrapsaniotis.

A few Mandinathas (Greek poems) from Dimitri Kyriakakis.

A rendering of a part of Homer's Games of Reconcilliation) by Gavin and Daniel.

And local poet Gill, read her poems, The Flower, and Experts, in English.

And in between it all The Emerald Trio played a little Irish music.

Then we all relaxed and enjoyed one last dance before the sun went down.

                                           

                                                                  What a splendid evening it was, my debut in the limelight at Agios Nikolaos. Wow! Where to next? Oh and I forgot to mention that the Mayor of Agios Nikolaos was in the audience too. V.I.P's no less!

You are cordially invited to a free event

IN THE SPIRIT OF THE OLYMPICS

A production by The Odd Poets of Crete for the Municipality of Ag. Nikolaos, sponsored by INCO

An evening of Poetry, Music and Dance,

by the Lake in Agios Nikolaos

Sunday 24th June - 18.00 to 20.00

...and that is why I have not blogged for a week. I have been busy getting it together for next Sunday. At least my music and poetry has taken my mind off the elections. Well we shall soon know the outcome. I intend popping down to the cafeneo tomorrow to get the latest from the street. So, I will blog again when I have a few photos and comments from my neighbours. Unitl then, have a good weekend and jot down in your diary to come and support The Odd Poets of Crete next week in Agios Nikolaos.

Hugs,
Jane x

Olympic Flame in Agios Nikolaos

My friend Jan reading the prayer for the athletes at the Olympic games in London, when the flame came to Agios Nikolaos on its way around Greece before heading for Britain. I think she did very well. The dancers too were excellent!

15 AUGUST CELEBRATIONS IN MILATOS

What a wonderful evening we had last night. We ate kleftiko, we drank wine, we danced and we enjoyed the company of our friends. Thought you might like to share the event. Jane x

VANESSA AND SIMON 25 YEARS' MARRIED

A BIG 'THANK YOU' FROM SIMON AND VANESSA FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL CARDS AND PRESENTS WHICH THEY RECEIVED FOR THEIR SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

...and it went with a BANG! Fireworks, balloons, heart shaped chocolates, pink punch, oodles of food and... nearly music and dancing. Why? Because although I was in charge of the music, Yannis CD player was on the blink and it was just a miracle that we managed to get one CD to play. For once I was glad that it was not my problem. There were around 30 guests and not too much room to dance anyway so all was not lost. It was a great get together.

Amazing cake candles!