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Experience GreeceIncluded with paid museum admission; free for members
Buy tickets: https://mim.org/events/experience-greece/2024-07-14/
Enjoy traditional Greek music and learn about the musical history of Greece and its impact on Western culture.
Supported by the Phoenix Greek Festival
Programming supported in part by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Arizona Commission on the Arts
All activities happen on Saturday and Sunday unless noted otherwise.
Craft: Pan Flute
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
South El Río
Make your own pan flute (or as it’s known in Greek mythology, a syrinx)!
Photo Booth
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
El Río
Have your picture taken in our hands-free photo booth! Digitally share your pictures and tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.
Performance: Greek Folk Dancers
11:30–11:45 a.m.
North El Río
Dance along and discover the meaning behind Greek folk dances with the Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral’s dance group.
Workshop: History and Myths of the Classical Greek Lyre
12:15–1:00 p.m.
Event Room 2
Enjoy a hands-on experience with a reconstruction of an ancient Greek lyre. Join Luthieros—musicians, luthiers, and Greek scholars—as they bring to life the intriguing history and mythology of the classical Greek lyre.
Performance: Lyre of Apollo
1:45–2:30 p.m.
North El Río
Immerse yourself in the ancient melodies that shaped classical Greece. Join Theodore Koumartzis and Marios Podaras as they perform some of Greece’s oldest compositions on the lyre, pandura, and violin.
Performance: Luthieros
3:15–4:00 p.m.
North El Río
Join Luthieros for another enchanting performance about the hidden musical secrets of the classical Greek era, featuring ancient and contemporary compositions.
Weekend Extras Available for Purchase
Lunch at Café Allegro
Offered daily 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Enjoy a menu of delicious global cuisine with fresh entrées, salads, soups, and grill items showcasing local produce and flavors from around the world.
Shop the Museum Store
The Museum Store will feature a selection of books about Greek culture, as well as traditional and contemporary Greek music.
Members save 10% on most items in the Museum Store and online. Every purchase benefits MIM and its programs.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ, United States, Arizona 85050, 4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050-6920, United States,Phoenix, Arizona, Paradise Valley
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