National Hellenic Museum's annual gala

It's time again for the National Hellenic Museum's annual gala on May 31st, 2014. This year's gala theme is "Journey to the Greek Islands" and will be held at the gorgeous Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, 221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago, IL 60601.

For more information, please to go to nationalhellenicmuseum.org or call 312-655-1234.

*** Mark your calendars for these upcoming events and programs at the National Hellenic Museum:

Thursday, February 6, 2014 What Does the Iliad Tell Us About War and Why? An Oscar Broneer Memorial Lecture by Professor Thomas G. Palaima Co-Presented and Co- Sponsored by the National Hellenic Museum and Archaeological Institute of America 6:30 to 8pm; Doors open at 6pm This presentation is free. RSVP here.

Sunday, February 9, 2014 Imagining Your Family: The Story Behind Michael Bakalis' novel, In Search of Yannelli 3 to 5pm; Doors open at 2:30pm This presentation is free. RSVP here.

Saturday, February 22, 2014 Dr. Romano Presents "The Parrhasian Heritage Park of the Peloponnesos: Greece's First Heritage Park" 11:30am-12:30pm; Doors open at 11am RSVP here.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014 The Archaeology of Democracy: Excavations in the Athenian Agora by John Camp II 6:30-8pm; Doors open at 6pm RSVP here.

Sunday, May 11, 2014 "Saving Greece's Cultural Heritage: The Looted Aidonia Treasure & Mycenaean Cemeteries of Nemea" By James Wright, Director, American School of Classical Studies at Athens 6:30-8pm; Doors open at 6pm