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The Voice: Australia 2013 – earplugs optional
by Chris VlahonasiosOnce again the country is swept up in the hysteria of the biggest show on TV for a second season, and it’s not My Kitchen Rules (MKR). The Voice has become the top rating show in...
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A Sacred Oblation
They came to me in massesas far as the eye could seestrong and courageoussuckled on the blood and tearsof a long wornhistory.They added to methey took from methey multiplied their seedlaying...
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The Wandering Melbournian: Part 3
by Chris VlahonasiosA five-part collection of photos taken during one glorious afternoon in the great city of Melbourne, Australia. The goal was to not to take “tourist pictures” but capture snapshots...
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The perfect bark
Written by Chris VlahonasiosEdited by Kyriaki FussOne of the entertainment industry’s golden rules is never to work with children or animals. Yet, there are times when human actors are not able to...
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Communion
Michael Theophan LujanMember of the Orthodox Church in AmericaPart of my Cross series of digital photo-manipulations.“Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his...
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Dear music artists
An open letter to musicians from Tim Tsoraklidis, founder and managing director of AMSAR Studios. Insight into the recording industry and a reality-check on the dreams of artists.Dear music...
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House Rules: a week in review
by Chris VlahonasiosYet again Australia has been offered a show that network executives hope will become another mega series. Along with hits like My Kitchen Rules and The Voice now it’s House Rules on...
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In stitches
by Chris VlahonasiosIn today’s world when we think art we tend to think of painting, photography, film and music. However, we naively ignore one of the oldest, most skilled and dedicated art forms –...
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Brass Blooms
Artist: Michael Theophan LujanMember of the Orthodox Church in AmericaThis is an image of a Mexican Bird of Paradise bloom, photographed in my parents’ backyard, 30 minutes north of Tucson. To see the...
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Be watchful
My personal story of walking blindly into the darknessWritten by Chris VlahonasiosEdited by Kyriaki FussWhen you visit my blog many of you will read my profile because I am a stranger. You have no idea...
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Angelica Sotiriou - Contemplative Narratives
Genesis Holy SpiritIn the shadow of Mt.TaborAll of my paintings are done in acrylic on canvas. I often use gold leaf. Each work has it's inspiration from the Orthodox Christian Divine Liturgy,...
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How Can Life Be A Mistake?
by Enus ArauThey tell us, if there was perfection in our world, then there would be a circle in place of an ellipse. and there would be no such thingas a partial eclipse. Life would not be so cruel,...
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Mary Alexopoulou: The Singer Who Became A Nun
The story of Mary Alexopoulou, a successful musician of the 1960's and who today is an abbess named Theonymphi (tr. Bride of God), can be divided into two parts: first as a singer until 43 years of...
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Autumnal Crown
by Alison Sailer BennettBehold, by the light of the candle flameThe Bridegroom’s royal entranceIn the dark of night, gracefullyCrisp air whispers matrimonyThe leaves on the groundThe solemnizing...
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Exhibit: Angelica Sotiriou
The OFA blog is proud to promote the exhibition of work by the talented Orthodox artist, Angelica Sotiriou. Her work is part of the FIRST THURSDAY exhibit @ San Pedro Art Walk.3rd OCTOBER , 20136:30 pm...
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Crepes & Opera: review of Christiana Aloneftis
Performed: 28th September 2013In the tiny Open Studio café in Northcote (Melbourne) several classical artists were invited to perform. The café seemed an odd place to hold such a recital – old-time...
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St Kilda Film Festival 2014 – CALL FOR ENTRIES!
This is one of Australia’s premiere short-film festivals which has helped launch the careers of many iconic Aussies, including Adam Elliot (Harvey Krumpet) and Kriv Stenders (Red Dog).Prize pool totals...
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Christiana Aloneftis - recital 19 Oct 2013
Melbourne, AustraliaDon't miss this opportunity to experience a truly remarkable voice.(click to enlarge flyer)Proudly promoted by OFA blogClick here to read recent review of Christiana
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