Percy Jackson and the Olympians: A Look Inside the Lightning Thief
June 3 – September 4, 2010

This summer, Percy Jackson fans will get the chance to step inside the world of ancient Greek mythology in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: A Look Inside the Lightning Thief. In this world-premiere exhibition, visitors will get an up- close and personal look at some of their favorite props from the Fox 2000 film, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Guests can test their knowledge of the gods and goddesses at the “Lotus Casino,” and experience authentic artifacts from the film displayed in settings inspired by the timeless mythology of ancient Greece.


Percy Jackson and the Olympians: DVD release party!
Tuesday, June 22
3:30 – 6:30 pm
Come to the National Hellenic Museum and meet the gods and goddesses of Mt. Olympus and play for a chance to win Percy Jackson merchandise and DVDs. Games, crafts, and fun for the whole family. Dress as your favorite character or god and get a 10% discount in the Museum gift store. Refreshments include lotus cakes and nectar of the gods, but keep careful track of time! Entrance is free with museum admission ($5). Children under 12 are admitted free.

This years AGDC workshop will be held at the Chateau Ritz Banquets - May 8th & 9th. The registration forms are available by downloading from our website - www.goagdc.com or by email. The fee for the workshop is $100 per participant. You may email, fax or mail it to us at:

AGDC
801 West Adams Street Ste 235
Chicago, IL 60607
Fax: 312.627.1943

The instructors will be:
Vasilis Contos - the island of Crete
Jordan Elrod- Dodecanese
Sandy Papadopoulos- Pontian

*Fee also includes lunch for both days.

We are also pleased to announce that we have been collaborating with the Cretan Youth of Chicago, who have generously invited all AGDC workshop participants (with a wristband) to kick off the weekend with a "Glendi" that they will be hosting Friday May 7th, 8pm at the Cretan Fraternity.

Patricia Manos, Cretan Youth of Chicago President, has also discounted the tickets for the participants for their dinner dance (featuring live music from Crete) May 8th , 7pm, at the Chateau Ritz Banquets, 9100 Milwaukee, for $55.

Please let us know if you are interested in attending.
You may also contact Patricia directly for tickets to the dinner dance at 630.453.8668.

Thank you and look forward to seeing you.

For further info/questions please do not hesitate to contact us at 847.977.4076 or 312.627.1821.

agdcinfo@att.net

We are proud to launch our latest endeavor in 2010, which aims at identifying and honoring forty young leaders of Greek America, forty years old and under, through an exhaustive nomination and selection process by a Blue Ribbon panel.

These young leaders will represent various industries and disciplines from finance to fashion to philanthropy. The winners will be featured in a special edition of Greek America Magazine, and will be honored at a cocktail party and awards reception in Chicago on June 12th, sponsored by the Greek America Foundation.

The nomination process was opened to the public until March 31st. Over 300 nominations were received from 35 states and Canada. Our committee is now busy reviewing the nominations and the forty winners will be notified in mid-May.

On the evening of June 12th in Chicago, join Greek Americans from throughout the nation who will come together to celebrate and honor Greek America’s Forty Under Forty.

The 40/40 Awards Reception will take place at the W Hotel City Center in Chicago and includes food stations, a lounge atmosphere with great music, open bars and an out-of-this-world silent auction featuring unique items—some

unavailable on the open market.

A special awards presentation is being planned which will highlight the accomplishments of the 40 winners, as well as a special musical treat featuring singing twin sister sensations HelenaMaria. (Watch HelenaMaria sing a cover of LadyGaga’s Telephone)

The 40/40 Awards Reception coincides with a special “Windy City Weekend” that is being planned by the Greek America Foundation which includes the unprecedented National Innovation Conference (NIC) and other related events.

You can opt to purchase tickets only for the 40/40 Awards Reception (right), or take advantage of a unique opportunity to be a part of NIC (website coming soon)

To book your hotel accommodations for the weekend, please visit the W Hotel’s website.