First international meeting of improvised music in the Historical Museum of Hydra.   From 13th-15th June 2008. Renowned musicians from different countries and from Greece will meet in on Hydra Island for three days of concerts in the old mansion of the Historical Museum of Hydra. The music which will be performed is based on creative improvisation, touching all the genres. The artistic director of the impro - days - hydra  is musician Floros Floridis (contact: floridis@aol.com), the organizer is the non-profit association Impro-Hydra, with seat in Koundourioti 1, Hydra, Greece.   If you would like to attend, please let us know. For your information, bookings, accomodation, etc. please visit the following site: http://www.hydradirect.com/   We would be very happy to see you during these 3 days of music in Hydra.   Impro–Hydra March 2008   

Pentecost is the fiftieth day after Easter Sunday, which corresponds to the tenth day after Acension Thursday. It is a feast in the Christian liturgical calendar that commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the followers of Jesus on that day. Pentecost is also commonly known as "Whitsun" or "WhitSunday" in English-speaking areas

 First international meeting of improvised music in the Historical Museum of Hydra.   From 13th-15th June 2008. Renowned musicians from different countries and from Greece will meet in on Hydra Island for three days of concerts in the old mansion of the Historical Museum of Hydra. The music which will be performed is based on creative improvisation, touching all the genres. The artistic director of the impro - days - hydra  is musician Floros Floridis (contact: floridis@aol.com), the organizer is the non-profit association Impro-Hydra, with seat in Koundourioti 1, Hydra, Greece.   If you would like to attend, please let us know. For your information, bookings, accomodation, etc. please visit the following site: http://www.hydradirect.com/   We would be very happy to see you during these 3 days of music in Hydra.   Impro–Hydra March 2008   

[img_assist|nid=4632|title=|desc=|link=url,http://www.verenafoundation.org|align=left|width=212|height=300]The Verena Foundation will show Faces of Hydra by Eric Van Der Broek (winner of the 2007 competition) on Friday 20, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 of June. The movie will start at 9.30 pm at the Red House in Kaminia and will run all night. All are welcome! All enquiries Natacha Best, www.verenafoundation.org Comment: I hope you will have a lovely evening, send my love to everybody, I wish I could be there! Filia from Johanna Hellberg

21th June – Music concert at the Melina Mercouri Hall. Starts 13.00. Everyone welcome.

[img_assist|nid=4632|title=|desc=|link=url,http://www.verenafoundation.org|align=left|width=212|height=300]The Verena Foundation will show Faces of Hydra by Eric Van Der Broek (winner of the 2007 competition) on Friday 20, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 of June. The movie will start at 9.30 pm at the Red House in Kaminia and will run all night. All are welcome!All enquiries Natacha Best, www.verenafoundation.org

21st June – Everyone is welcome to gather up by the Miaoulis statue (also known as the castle of Cavos) for the celebration of ‘International Music day’. Starts 21.00

[img_assist|nid=4632|title=|desc=|link=url,http://www.verenafoundation.org|align=left|width=212|height=300]The Verena Foundation will show Faces of Hydra by Eric Van Der Broek (winner of the 2007 competition) on Friday 20, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 of June. The movie will start at 9.30 pm at the Red House in Kaminia and will run all night. All are welcome!All enquiries Natacha Best, www.verenafoundation.org

The opening of an art exhibition will be held at the art school in which the children of Hydra have been attending classes throughout the year. The theme is ‘MIAOULIS 2008’. Starts 20.00, everyone welcome.

A music performance will take place up by the Miaoulis statue on the east side of the harbour. Starts 21.00

24th June – Everyone invited to come and join in at the football stadium of Hydra at 21.00. Here they will burn all of the 1st of May wreaths collected from the all of the buildings in Hydra. A tradition that they used to do in previous years on Hydra and will again capture the same spirit especially for the younger generation of the island. If any parents are able to bring some snacks, cakes or refreshments, it will be much appreciated so as to have a really enjoyable night for everyone. Looking forward to seeing lots of faces there!Organised by the 1st and 2nd primary school

June 26th – Street Race from Mandraki to Hydra port. Starts 09.00.

26th June – Boxe savate competition can be seen in the port. Starts 20.00, everyone welcome to watch.

The Hydra Music Committee will be performing at the canons by Sunset restaurant. Starts 21.00.

27th June – A show performed by all the students in the ballet and modern dance department. As it’s the girls first year of learning ballet and dance, it will be lovely to see their show. Taking place in the harbour, everyone welcome. Starts 20.00

27th June – The women’s choir of Hydra will be performing at the Melina Mercouri Hall. Starts 21.30

Biggest display of fireworks held in this part of Greece as part of the re-enactment of the defeat of the Turkish Fleet by Hydra's Admiral Miaoulis. Hosted by the Municipality of Hydra. Free of charge. Come early to find the best vantage points. One of the busiest weekends in Hydra's Calendar, so book accommodation and dolphin tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Directly after the Miaoulis firework display - music, singing and dancing can be enjoyed with the popular Greek singer, Petros Guytano. Starts 22.30 and will be held in the port for everyone to join in! See you there!

The flags will be raised by the statue of Miaoulis

29th June – The merchant marines of Hydra in honour of Miaoulis will throw a reef into the sea, the canons will then be fired and the National Greek anthem will be sung. This will take place at 12.00.

The flags will be lowered by the Miaoulis statue

A lively programme of Greek dancing by the children who attend classes throughout the year with teacher George Golebis. The lessons are organised by Y.N.O. Everyone invited. Starts 20.30 in the harbour.

29th June - Music entertainment and traditional dancing in the port. Starts 22.00

1st July is a celebration for those persons who are named Anargiros and Damianos. Most name days are celebrated in their own homes or in restaurants where eating, drinking and lots of dancing takes place! Happy Name Day

July 3rd – Beginning of 4 week drama course – Playing of the Gods. Through seminars, workshops and field trips ‘Playing to the Gods’ drama courses explore the history of ancient Greek theatre and culture and their powerful influence on thought and theatre today. For more information please contact: Corinna Seeds – info@hydrama.gr, tel: +(30) 22980 53232

4th July – Excursion to Spetses to see " Democracy" at Anargiron Theatre organised by Hydrama. For more details, please contact Corinna Seeds on +(30) 22980 53232.

OPENING NIGHT PARTY for "Whatever's Whatever" Hydra School Projects (Palio Gymnasio, at the top of Lignou Street). Staring Dimitris Andreadis, Dimitrios Antonitsis, Michael Bevilacqua, Dearraindrop, Ry Fyan, Chris Johanson, Kalup Linzy, Eddie Martinez, Marilyn Minter, Mika Rottenberg, Jannis Varelas, Vassilis Zidianakis. Everyone welcome, free entry. Continuing until 30th September. Closed Mondays. Opening Hours: 11:30 - 13:30 and 19:30 - 22:00. For more info call +(30) 693 802 4554.

Annual Art Event - Hydra School Projects (Palio Gymnasio, at the top of Lignou Street). Staring Dimitris Andreadis, Dimitrios Antonitsis, Michael Bevilacqua, Dearraindrop, Ry Fyan, Chris Johanson, Kalup Linzy, Eddie Martinez, Marilyn Minter, Mika Rottenberg, Jannis Varelas, Vassilis Zidianakis. Everyone welcome, free entry. Continuing until 30th September. Closed Mondays. Opening Hours: 11:30 - 13:30 and 19:30 - 22:00. For more info call

July 12th - Excursion to the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus - "Frogs" by Aristophanes organised by Hydrama and Cinema club. For more information please contact Corinna Seeds on +(30) 697 3901 858 or email Info@hydrama.gr

Hydra's open air cinema in Economou Street will be showing The Brave One - staring Jodie Foster and Terrense Howard