Members of the Orpheus adult, youth and music groups ventured into Chicago's Greek Town to sing the Christmas and New Year's carols to patrons of the Greek Town restaurants. 
(Chicago, IL - December 2008)

Members of the Orpheus music group accompanied the carolers
(Chicago, IL - December 2008)

Walking down Halsted Street
(Chicago, IL - December 2008)

At Santorini restaurant.  The 'tour' started at Artopolis restaurant and proceeded to Pegasus, Santorini, Greek Islands, Athena, Roditis, Parthenon and Costas restaurants. 
(Chicago, IL - December 2008)

Santa Claus paid a surprise visit during Saturday's Youth practice
(Glenview, IL - December 2008)

Agios Vasilis proved to be a quick learner and showcased his abilities during a Kalamatiano dance
(Glenview, IL - December 2008)

It was a chance to sing the Christmas and New Years Greek carols
(Glenview, IL - December 2008)

Some of the parents also had a chance to join the dance line along with the youth members. 
(Glenview, IL - December 2008)

The Orpheus Youth and Adult groups presented a suite of Greek folk songs and dances during the Christmas around the World festivities
(Chicago, IL - December 2008)

The Orpheus Junior and Adult music ensembles accompanied the dancers
(Chicago, IL - December 2008)

Orpheus youth members singing 'Endeka' from the region of Macedonia
(Chicago, IL - December 2008)

Orpheus youth members from Group III performed dances from the region of Macedonia
(Chicago, IL - December 2008)

The Holiday Room was filled during the presentation
(Chicago, IL - December 2008)

Performing Karsilamas from the island of Kalymnos
(Chicago, IL - December 2008)

Orpheus participated at the 75th McDonald's Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
(Chicago, IL - November 2008)

Paul added a special touch as the sound of his daouli made its presence felt throughout the course of the parade.  Also the ever present baglama of Adam's.
(Chicago, IL - November 2008)

A parade would not be a parade without the participation of the Illinois Secretary of State Jessie White and the Jessie White Tumblers team
(Chicago, IL - November 2008)

Parade family moment #1
(Glenview, IL - October 2008)

You never know who would meet at a parade as Lela an former Orpheus member was part of the Thanksgiving All-Star team.  It was time to another Greek dance lesson.
(Chicago, IL - November 2008)

Orpheus members with the Thanksgiving All-Star team.
(Glenview, IL - October 2008)

There was plenty of time for some dancing before and during the parade
(Chicago, IL - November 2008)

Georgia and Dean warming up before the start of the parade
(Glenview, IL - October 2008)

The parade has started and Jimmy, the energizer bunny, got the parade crowd going
(Chicago, IL - November 2008)

No doubt who was the most photographed personality at this year's parade
(Glenview, IL - October 2008)

Dancing in front of Harold Washington Chicago Public library.
(Chicago, IL - November 2008)

In front of another Chicago landmark, the Chicago Theatre. 
(Glenview, IL - October 2008)

Kostas, Christina, Paul, Bessie and Catherine in front of the Greek decorated tree during the MSI reception given for organizations that will participate at this year's Christmas Around the World Festivities
(Chicago, IL - November 2008)

Kostas and Tina.  The plastic bag has enough program booklets for all Orpheus members, so we are good to go!
(Glenview, IL - October 2008)

Members of the Orpheus dance group presented a suite of Greek folk dances to members of the Glenview Senior Club
(Glenview, IL - October 2008)

Many members of the club came out to see the presentation
(Glenview, IL - October 2008)

(Glenview, IL - October 2008)

(Glenview, IL - October 2008)

Orpheus participated at the annual Cultural Event Series that take place every year at Wright College in Chicago
(Chicago, IL - October 2008)

Some younger members of the audience also joined in
(Chicago, IL - October 2008)

Everybody seems to be having a good time
(Chicago, IL - October 2008)

Group picture with audience members after the conclusion of the presentation
(Chicago, IL - October 2008)

The Orpheus dance group participated at the season opener of the 'Tiny Great Performances' that was held at the DuPage Children's Museum.
(Naperville, IL - October 2008)

The Angelos family came out in force, Angelo, Andrea and Spiro demonstrating Greek folk dances to visitors of the museum.
(Naperville, IL - October 2008)

Elaine Drikakis, Major Gifts Associate of the DuPage museum, with her daughter enjoying the festivities.  It was a chance to reacquainted with Elaine Drikakis who used to be a staff member of the Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center.
(Naperville, IL - October 2008)

Marcia MacRae, Arts Specialist of the DuPage museum, shows her dancing skills while holding a handkerchief.
(Naperville, IL - October 2008)

It is September and that means the start of another year for the Orpheus Youth group.  2008 marks the 10th year anniversary of the Orpheus Youth group which established back in 1998.
(Northbrook, IL - September 2008)

The Orpheus youth group teachers joined the students for a group picture.  The ranks of the Orpheus Youth group teachers have been expanded this year.  A few of the teachers are past members of the youth group. 
Welcome all and let's have another great year!
(Glenview, IL - September 2008)

Savina Yannatou accompanied by members of Primavera en Salonico performed at the Old Town School of Folk Music during the 2008 Chicago World Music Festival.  Kostas, Bessie and Yannis with Savina after the concert.
(Chicago, IL - September 2008)

The next day Savina and members of the band Primavera en Salonico had a chance to do some sightseeing around Chicago.
Niko, tour director Helen, Kiriakos, Savina, Kostas and Haris Lambrakis (nay).
Savina and tour director Helen had a chance to try some Orpheus wear.
(Chicago, IL - September 2008)

Orpheus members had a chance to participate at the annual Northshore Festival that took place at the Hellenic American Academy grounds during the Labor week end
(Deerfield, IL - August 2008)

The girls dancing Ballaristos from the island of Mykonos
(Deerfield, IL - August 2008)

The guys wearing costumes from the island of Cyprus.  A suite of dances from the Greek Islands were presented.
(Deerfield, IL - August 2008)

Maria and Felicia enjoying dancing Pyrgousikos from the island of Chios
(Deerfield, IL - August 2008)

Group picture having the Sears Tower as a background. 
(Chicago, IL - August 2008)

Time for some dancing in front of a populous crowd
(Chicago, IL - August 2008)

The girls enjoying the performance and encouraging the guys
(Chicago, IL - August 2008)

It must have been a good performance since everybody seems to be smiling!
(Chicago, IL - August 2008)

Orpheus members joined in the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Parthenon Restaurant at Chicago's Greek Town.
(Chicago, IL - July 2008)

Peter and Tina during a relaxing moment while dancing Sygathistos from Metsovo.
(Chicago, IL - July 2008)

A special guest performer made his debut with Orpheus, Andonis from Tucson, Arizona
(Chicago, IL - July 2008)

The second presentation included some 'modern' style dances, Hasapiko, and Hasaposerviko.
(Chicago, IL - July 2008)

It is the end of another Orpheus dance year and once again the Orpheus family gathered at the Jimmy's Restaurant to relax and enjoy a splendid meal courtesy of the Stergios family.
(Des Plaines, IL - July 2008)

Kostas, Mary, Effie and Adam.
(Des Plaines, IL - July 2008)

Dino, Ethel and Theresa in the 'parents' table.  But this year a few of the parents joined the ranks of the Orpheus dance group and did an excellent job.
(Des Plaines, IL - July 2008)

Bessie, Alexandros and Albert.
(Des Plaines, IL - July 2008)

It is time for the dancing to start to burn some of the calories.
(Des Plaines, IL - July 2008)

Jimmy, the owner of Jimmy's Restaurant, had a chance to showcase his Tsamiko skills.
(Des Plaines, IL - July 2008)

Spiro and Peter trying to demonstrate some Tsamiko figures.
(Des Plaines, IL - July 2008)

The dancing continued non-stop for several hours.  See you back in August.  Have a good Summer break!
(Des Plaines, IL - July 2008)

Orpheus members helped manned the phones for Chicago's PBS station, Channel 11 during the showing of the 'Journey: Greek American Dream' TV program.
(Chicago, IL - June 2008)

Effie with Gene Honda, co-host of the pledge drive. Gene Honda is a popular public address announcer for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Blackhawks, DePaul University basketball and the NCAA Final Four.
(Chicago, IL - June 2008)

Group picture at Channel's 11 studios.
(Chicago, IL - June 2008)

The event provided the chance to reunite with a couple of alumni members of Orpheus, Christina Pagones (second from left) and Joanne.
(Chicago, IL - June 2008)

During Memorial weekend the Orpheus dance group re-visited the community of the Assumption Church in St. Louis during their Greek Festival.
(St. Louis, MO - May 2008)

Peter during one of his flips while performing Tsamikos.
(St. Louis, MO - May 2008)

The Kyklos dance group of the Assumption Church performing during the festival.  Orpheus and Kyklos close friendship goes back close to 15 years.
(St. Louis, MO - May 2008)

It is time to eat and re-fuel for the next performance.
(St. Louis, MO - May 2008)

Mary enjoying the Diples dessert. 
(St. Louis, MO - May 2008)

Going out and experiencing St. Louis after festival hours.
(St. Louis, MO - May 2008)

The Orpheus music ensemble escorted the dancers in most of the dances presented
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2008)

The graduate youth class of 2008
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2008)

Orpheus youth member Deanna reflecting on her past years with Orpheus
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2008)

The first youth group presenting dances from Thrace, Thessaly, Epiros and Chios
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2008)

The second group presented a suite of dances from the Greek islands
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2008)

The fourth group presented a suite of dances from the island of Crete
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2008)

Orpheus welcomed dance instructor Anna Mavrou along with her husband Pavlo to Chicago.  Anna and Pavlo reside in Kalamata, Greece where the Orpheus dance group visited the last summer
(Northbrook, IL - May 2008)

Anna with the girls
(Northbrook, IL - May 2008)

Pavlo is familiar with Chicago since his brother used to leave in Chicago for some years.  During one of his visits to Chicago (1986), Pavlo had a chance to get acquainted with the community of St. John Church and  his priest Father Leonakis.  Pavlo had a chance to meet Father Leonakis again during the Sunday service at St. John Church where the community was celebrating the opening of its new school building.
(Des Plaines, IL - May 2008)

Kosta, Yanni with Anna enjoying the nice view from the John Hancock building
(Chicago, IL - May 2008)

Right after the Skokie of Festival performance Orpheus members participated in the annual Spring Concert of the Chicago Hellenic Choir.
(Chicago, IL - May 2008)

The Adult Chicago Hellenic Choir
(Chicago, IL - May 2008)

The last part of the program Orpheus joined the youth and adult groups of the Chicago Hellenic Choir for 3 pieces, 'Ena To Helidoni', 'Tis Dikeosinis', 'Pou 'nai Ta Hronia'.
(Chicago, IL - May 2008)

Chicago Youth Hellenic choir and Orpheus Youth member Paul with Orpheus youth members Constantina, Stavroula, Katerina and Mary Eli.
(Chicago, IL - May 2008)

The Orpheus dance group participated for the 17th year at the Skokie Festival of Cultures.
(Skokie, IL - May 2008)

The Sousta from the island of Chios was presented for the first time by the Orpheus dance group. 
(Skokie, IL - May 2008)

It seemed that people liked the dance as some of them lined up to take their picture with Orpheus!
(Skokie, IL - May 2008)

The guys had a chance to showcase their skills during 'Patima' from the island of Limnos
(Skokie, IL - May 2008)

Alex, Kostas and Dean
(Skokie, IL - May 2008)

We have lift off!
Kostas and Nina during Sousta from the island of Kalymnos. 
(Skokie, IL - May 2008)

A close friend of Orpheus Lyceum of Ellinidon of Athens dance instructor Hara Deligiannis (second from left) visited Chicago during Easter.  Pictured here with Bessie, Yanni, Kosta, her son Rafael and his father Tasso.
(Chicago, IL - April 2008)

Christina, Rafael and Catherine
(Chicago, IL - April 2008)

Members of the Orpheus on top of the Pan-Hellenic Scholarship Foundation float. 
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

Niko and Patricia
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

Getting ready to march down Halsted Street
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

Louiza, Valerie and Eleni enjoying the parade
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

Anastasia, Ethel and Gayle
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

This year members of the music group had a chance to showcase their talents along with members of the youth group on top the Parthenon Restaurant float
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

An energetic contingent from the youth group manned the Parthenon restaurant float
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

Peter and Christo holding the Orpheus banner
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

Youth members waving proudly the Greek flags
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

It is time to warm up with Zonaradiko
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

A Grosso family moment
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

The guys doing the traditional 'energy' run
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

The Honorable Greek Consul Mr. and Mrs. Petrovas with members of the Orpheus dance group
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

Mr. and Mrs. Rekoumis, hosts of the Greek Radio Program 'The Chicago Greek Hour'.
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

Group picture before the performance
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

Jimmy stretching before the performance and trying to reenact a Greek revolutionary moment.
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

Eleni with Zoe
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

Performing dances from mainland Greece.
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

Group picture at the Kalavrita Society Dinner Dance that took place at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Chicago
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

The guys practice some of the dance steps before the performance
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

Pictured with the ever present secretary of State Jesse White
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

It is time to start the official program and festivities
(Chicago, IL - March 2008)

The Orpheus Youth group revisited the Greek American Nursing Home presenting a suite of songs and dances.
(Wheeling, IL - March 2008)

Kostas and George leading the line while performing Xysyrtos from the region of Thrace
(Wheeling, IL - March 2008)

The Orpheus Junior musical group accompanied the dancers.  In violin Izaki and Angelo, and Dean playing the clarinet
(Wheeling, IL - March 2008)

Performing Pyrgousikos from the island of Chios
(Wheeling, IL - March 2008)

Performing Ikariotikos from the island of Ikaria
(Wheeling, IL - March 2008)

Residents of the nursing home had a chance also to showcase their skills by joining the Orpheus dancers and instructors.  In addition Greek flags were distributed to members of the audience commemorating the upcoming Greek Independence Day.
(Wheeling, IL - March 2008)

A suite of dances from the Greek islands was presented during the St. John Church Philoptohos Society dinner dance to benefit the St. Iakovos Retreat Center in Wisconsin and the Orthodox Mission House in Champaign Illinois
(Kildeer, IL - February 2008)

Also present was His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos
(Kildeer, IL - February 2008)

Dancing Pyrgousikos from the island of Chios
(Kildeer, IL - February 2008)

You can tell also from the short haircuts that the swimming season is over
(Kildeer, IL - February 2008)

A Greek dance workshop took place for members of the Unitarian Church of Evanston.
(Evanston, IL - February 2008)

The dance session was extended due to popular demand and the last dance shown was Tsamikos.
(Evanston, IL - February 2008)

The Orpheus family celebrated another successful Vasilopita event.
Father Dimitrios accompanied by Deacon Sotiris Malamis performed the prayer and the blessing of the Vasilopitas.
(Des Plaines, IL -January 2008)

The Orpheus junior music ensemble made its debut appearance at the event.
The Orpheus junior group was formed in October of 2007 under the direction of Eve Mozingo and George Lawer.
(Des Plaines, IL -January 2008)

After the junior group, the adult music ensemble took over and provided live music entertainment for the rest of the might.
Joining also the adult group presentation was renown clarinet player Jim Stoynoff (left).
(Des Plaines, IL -January 2008)

Eve Mozingo at santouri
(Des Plaines, IL -January 2008)

It did not take long to fill the dance floor
(Des Plaines, IL -January 2008)

Anastasia, Vasiliki, Anastasia and Androniki
(Des Plaines, IL -January 2008)

It is time for the boys to showcase their dance skills.
(Des Plaines, IL -January 2008)

Nina, Dean and Margarita
(Des Plaines, IL -January 2008)

Ikariotikos is always one of the favorite dances
(Des Plaines, IL -January 2008)

Zaharia and Panagioti dancing Zeibekiko with equal zeal and skill
(Des Plaines, IL -January 2008)

Members of the Orpheus Youth group participated at the International Night festivities at Hoffman Elementary school in Glenview
(Glenview, IL -January 2008)

The Hellenic delegation had the honor of being the Grand Marshal of this year's opening ceremonies
(Glenview, IL -January 2008)

Performing Zonaradikos
(Glenview, IL -January 2008)

At the end of the dance presentation, audience members joined for an impromptu Greek dance lesson
(Glenview, IL -January 2008)

Katerina and Alexandros explained to the visitors of the Greek designated classroom what it would take to get a stamp at the passport booklet
(Glenview, IL -January 2008)

Then with the help of Sophia, Mariel and Astero you will have your booklet stamped and approved!
(Glenview, IL -January 2008)

The Orpheus delegation pictured with the instructors of the conference, Joe Graziosi (Boston), Kiriakos Moisidis (Thessaloniki, Greece) and Yannis Papadopoulos (Kozani, Greece)
(Tarpon Springs, FL -January 2008)

Mrs. Bokas, originally from Kozani, Greece, could not resist dancing some of the dances from Kozani.
(Tarpon Springs, FL -January 2008)

The Friday night event featured the renown music band Ziyia and it was time to relax and enjoy the music and dancing.
(Tarpon Springs, FL -January 2008)

The surprise of the conference was the impromptu participation of members of a dance group from the island of Halki, Greece.
Halki is a small island in Dodecanese close to the island of Rhodes.
Their instructor, Mihalis Perakis along with members of the group demonstrated a couple of dances from the island, Sousta, Zervodexos and Vlaha.
(Tarpon Springs, FL -January 2008)

The Saturday night event took place at the newly expanded Kalymnian house.  Members of Orpheus pictured with Joe, Kiriako and members of the Greek American Folklore Society of New York.
(Tarpon Springs, FL -January 2008)

Some men got into the Kalymnian spirit and danced Mihanikos from the island of Kalymnos.
(Tarpon Springs, FL -January 2008)

Kostas and Yannis pictured with His Eminence Metropolitan Paisios Aravantinos from the island of Kalymnos
(Tarpon Springs, FL -January 2008)

Members of the Halki dance group, this time wearing traditional costumes.  Panayioti (right) is one of the musicians that accompany the group.
(Tarpon Springs, FL -January 2008)

Kostas with dance instructor Mihalis Perakis (Halki, Greece).  Mihali was gracious to share a lot of stories about the island of Halki.
(Tarpon Springs, FL -January 2008)

After the liturgy and the diving for the Cross, several groups performed including Kyklos from Edmonton, Canada.
(Tarpon Springs, FL -January 2008)