Greek Food Fest Program 2008

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May 15-17, 2009 FREE Admission, Parking and Trolley Service! Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 1100 Napa Valley Drive (at St. Charles Blvd.) Little Rock 501-221-5300

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Greek Orthodox Church 1100 Napa Valley Drive • Little Rock • 501-221-5300

www.OrthodoxChurch.com Rev. Dr. Nicholas J. Verdaris

Divine Liturgy Church Services 10:00 a.m. All Are Welcome! We are delighted to have you join us at the International Greek Food Festival of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. We hope that you will not only experience the exciting food, festivities and culture, but will take a moment to learn about our faith. If you’ve never been to an Orthodox Christian Church before, we encourage you to participate in one of our guided tours to be conducted by our very own Rev. Dr. Nicholas Verdaris. But first, here are some things that will help you understand our church and/or our Christian faith.

America’s Best-Kept Secret Do you know that there are some 250 million Orthodox Christians worldwide with more than five million right here in the United States? It’s the second largest denomination in all Christendom. Despite its size, relatively few Americans are aware of the Orthodox Church. It’s America’s bestkept secret. Our church aptly reflects America and is made up of men and women from around the globe all witnessing to the Good News of Christ. The Annunciation is a vibrant parish that adheres to Orthodox Christian principles which are concurrently Scriptural, Traditional, Apostolic and Eucharistic.

Though you can learn a lot about Orthodox Christianity by hearing it described, it really must be seen and experienced firsthand to be fully understood. And perhaps there is no better place to see and experience the heart of Orthodoxy than in its worship. Let’s look at a few characteristics of Orthodox worship which may be different from any of your past experiences.

The Work of the People The main Sunday morning worship service of the Orthodox Church is called the Divine Liturgy. The term Liturgy means, “work of the people.” Participation is the key word here. The whole congregation is active in worship, even the children. The Divine Liturgy is the common act of prayer, worship, teaching and communication of all those who constitute the Church. In the Liturgy all are invited to participate, by grace, in the life of Christ. It is through worship and service that we thereby come to know Christ, the source of our hope. What happened almost 2000 years ago becomes vital, alive and contemporary to us in the Divine Liturgy.

The Physical Side of Being Spiritual Since the times of the New Testament, Christians have believed that when worshipping God, we who are earthbound enter by the spirit into “heavenly places.” In Orthodox worship, we can step out of the pandemonium of time into the peace of eternity. Therefore, everything in our worship has heaven as its point of reference. But this heavenly focus by no means turns worship into a mental religion. In the Orthodox Church, a human being coming before God involves the unity of soul and body. Accordingly, worship calls for the action not only of the mind, the emotions and the will, but also of the body with all its senses. So, as the Scriptures describe, in worship there are things to see, hear, touch, taste and smell. Our whole being is to participate actively in the worship of God.

Windows to Heaven One of the first things you’ll probably notice as you enter the Annunciation is the icons or pictures — images of Christ, the Virgin Mary with her Child, angels, Saint John the Baptist, along with three brand new icons that have just recently been installed. An icon (icon is a Bible word meaning, “image”) is a dramatic and constant reminder that there is infinitely more to reality than what we see day by day on this earth. Icons serve to illustrate the Bible as well as highlight the presence of heaven to us in our worship. We don’t worship the icons, of course: worship is for God alone. But we do use them as vital tools to draw near to God, His servants and the Truths of Christian faith, and as such they have long been called “windows to heaven.” We hope you enjoyed this brief glimpse into the Orthodox Church. For more detailed information, please visit our web site at www.OrthodoxChurch.com or simply visit us on any given Sunday at 10:00am to behold a dynamic 2000-year-old tradition come alive at the Annunciation in Little Rock.

Look at Those You’ve Helped in the Past! ACCESS Schools Alzheimer’s Arkansas American Diabetes Association American Red Cross of Greater Arkansas Arkansas Health Care Access Foundation, Inc. Arthritis Foundation Bethany Christian Services Big Brothers Big Sisters CareLink CARTI Foundation Centers for Youth and Families Children’s Museum of Arkansas Community Connections Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Easter Seal Arkansas Girl Scouts of Ouachita Council Good Shepherd Ecumenical Retirement Center Heifer International Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Love, Truth, Care Ministries March of Dimes Ronald McDonald House The Arkansas Hospice The Miracle League of Arkansas UAMS Family Home United Way Young Life Youth Home, Inc.

Thank You for the Many Years of Support

Your Support Helps Others In its 25 years, the festival has donated half a million dollars to more than 20 charities that serve children, families and communities throughout central Arkansas Proceeds from this year’s festival will benefit the Annunciation Scholarship Foundation and the Annunciation Building Fund, as well as these nonprofit organizations:

Centers for Youth and Families is a private, notfor-profit agency providing the most comprehensive array of behavioral health care in Arkansas through specialized prevention, intervention and treatment services for children, adolescents and their families. Centers for Youth and Families annually serves more than 8,000 children and family members through its commitment to healthy children, families and communities. Its programs include residential treatment services for children and youth with serious emotional or behavioral problems, day treatment services in specialized classroom programs, outpatient counseling and school-based services, the Parent Center / Community Education, therapeutic foster care, the Dyslexia Center, juvenile services for adjudicate delinquent youth and their families, youth emergency shelter, the Shepherd’s Ranch, emergency services and case management. For more information, please call 501-666-8686 or visit its web site at www.youthandfamilies.org.

Easter Seals Arkansas is a non-profit health and human services agency dedicated to helping children and adults with disabilities and special needs gain greater independence. Easter Seals provides more than 17 different programs across the state of Arkansas to meet the varying needs of people with disabilities and their families. These comprehensive services provide a continuum of care — from birth to aging adult — and focus on the family as a whole. Today, thousands of Arkansans with disabilities lead improved lives because of the high quality programs for children, vocational training and employment services for adults, and medical rehabilitation services offered by Easter Seals. For more information, please call 501-227-3600 or visit the web site at www.ar.easter-seals.org.

LTCare Ministries, founded in 1986, is located in the historic Central High neighborhood of Little Rock, Arkansas, and is involved in Christian community development. Our goal is to empower and equip indigenous inner city leaders and workers to improve the community spiritually, physically, socially and economically. For more information or volunteer opportunities call 501-374-8477 or visit our web site at www.lovetruthcare.org.

The Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute (CARTI) is a nonprofit radiation therapy center with facilities in Little Rock on the St. Vincent, Baptist Medical Center and UAMS campuses, and in Conway , Mountain Home, North Little Rock , and Searcy. The CARTI Foundation was incorporated in 1983 as a non-profit organization to assist CARTI in meeting the current and future needs of Arkansas cancer patients and their families. Visit our web site at www.carti.com.

March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. The Mission is carried out through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies’ lives. March of Dimes researchers, volunteers, educators, outreach workers and advocates work together to give all babies a fighting chance against the threats to their health: prematurity, birth defects, and low birth weight. The March of Dimes also helps hundreds of Arkansas families each year through the NICU Family Support® program. This program provides expert knowledge and comfort to families during that frightening time while their baby is in the NICU. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.

Miracle League is a non-profit organization whose mission is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities, educating the public and promoting a greater understanding on matters concerning disabilities and disabled individuals. Our purpose is to provide opportunities for children with disabilities to play baseball, the American past time, in a safe environment regardless of their abilities. You may be asking who can play? Anyone that is four years and older with any diagnosis, any diagnosis. Our spectrum ranges from the very high functioning autistic child to the kids who are blind and deaf, needing 24/7 care and in a wheelchair. Our rules are simple; everyone has FUN and no one gets hurt! Parents sit in the stands while a buddy assists and protects the player so that they can make memories that they never thought they would have. Our field is made of recycled tires which is barrier free where the players walkers, wheelchairs, etc. move about freely. The Miracle League rules are a little different than typical ball rules; everyone hits, get on base, scores a run and have a blast. Miracle League…it’s more than baseball! Visit our web site at www.miracleleaguear.com.

Since 1966, Youth Home’s mission has remained constant – to help adolescents and families triumph over their challenges and grow into healthier, contributing members of their community. Many children arrive at Youth Home with little chance at success. Many have a history of failure or abuse. Many have never had a healthy adult role model. A dedicated and respected team of professionals at Youth Home administer a variety of comprehensive programs specializing in individual, group and family therapy. Our goal is to turn troubled teenagers into strong, healthy adults. With help, these children will leave Youth Home with a new desire to succeed. Youth Home, Inc. is a private, non-profit agency accredited by The Joint Commission. We are located on a wooded, 50-acre campus 20 minutes west of downtown Little Rock. We are funded through fees for services, grants, contracts and private donations. Gifts and contributions greatly enhance our programs, services and facilities. Visit our web site at www.youthhome.org.

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he International Greek Food Festival, the largest ethnic festival in Arkansas, has been serving food, friends and the community for the past 25 years. All the food served at this festival has come about because of our great love of cooking and good food. The wonderful cuisine associated with the many cultures that make up the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church is the product of our immigrant forefathers. We boast a long line of cooks from various culinary traditions, making up the best of our Church’s culture – Greek, Armenian, Georgian, Romanian, Russian, Indian, Middle Eastern, English and a dash of American. From these cultures has evolved this distinctive collection of foods identified with the Greek Orthodox Church – a style of cooking that not only captures the traditions of our heritage but makes eager eaters call for more.

This vast array of wonderful, savory dishes embodies not only the scents and flavors of our heritage, but a timehonored tradition of faith and family that each of us cherishes. Captured from memory or perhaps from scraps of paper, these recipes represent a priceless gift to the members of the Greek Orthodox Church, for here are contained the foods and traditions of our forefathers passed down for future generations to remember and enjoy. Drive-Thru or Order Online Drive-thru and pick-up, or order online at www.greekfoodfest.com.

Pastries (Pastries are availavble indoors at the Old World Market)

Baklava

(“bahk-lah-VAH”)

More than 40 layers of filo dough brushed with butter and layered with nuts and spices, then drizzled with honey syrup

Chocolate Baklava

(“bahk-lah-VAH”)

More than 40 layers of filo dough brushed with butter and layered with chocolate chunks, nuts and spices, then drizzled with honey syrup

Sourota

(“soo-roh-TAH”)

A spice, nut and filo-rolled pastry resembling a hollow log, which is lightly dipped in honey syrup

Kourambiethes

(“koo-rahm-bee-EH-thes”)

Delicate, buttery almond powdered sugar cookies

Melomacharona

(“mel-oh-mah-KAH-roh-nah”)

Spice cookies dipped in honey syrup

Pasta Flora

(“PAH-sta FLOOR-ah”)

Buttery shortbread cookie with strawberry filling and a lattice top

Greek Chicken

Grecian-Style Baked Chicken Dinner Chicken quarters smothered in spices and lemon juice, baked ‘til it’s tender and juicy, and served with sides of rice pilaf, Greek salad and pita bread.

Greek Style Potatoes Roasted potatoes coated with olive oil and seasoned with special Greek spices.

Greek Salad Lettuce, onions, feta cheese and Greek olives tossed with Pete’s Famous Salad Dressing, a vinegar-and-oil based dressing, and served with pita bread

Greek Patitsio

Pastitsio

(“pas-TEET-see-oh”)

Long macaroni layered with seasoned ground beef, topped with a thick cheese “Beschamel” sauce.

Spanakopita

(“spa-nah-KOH-pee-tah”)

Delicate filo dough brushed with butter and layered with a filling of feta cheese, spinach and herbs

Vegetarian Plate Two large pieces of spanakopita and a greek salad.

Greek Salad Lettuce, onions, feta cheese and Greek olives tossed with Pete’s Famous Salad Dressing, a vinegar-and-oil based dressing, and served with pita bread

Greek Souvlaki (K-Bobs) Souvlaki k-bob

( “soo-VLAH-kee”)

Choice of tender chicken or pork tenderloin marinated in olive oil and a blend of Greek seasonings, grilled to mouthwatering perfection, and served on a skewer with a slice of pita bread

Gyros Gyro Sandwich

(“YEAR-os”)

Blend of lamb, beef and seasonings seared and stuffed in a pita, topped with diced tomatoes, onions and tsatziki sauce (a savory yogurt sauce with garlic and cucumbers).

Greek Lamb Roast Lamb Dinner Sliced roasted lamb served with Greek-style vegetables and oven-roasted potatoes.

Calamari

(“cah-lah-MAH-ree”)

Battered and deep-fried squid rings served with a tangy dipping sauce.

Loukanika

(“loo-KAH-nee-kah”)

Greek grilled sausages.

Lamb Sandwich The sandwich will include slow roasted lamb marinated overnight in a secret blend of Greek spices, wrapped in a soft pita fold with lots of crumbled feta cheese and a homemade Greek marinara sauce. Made with Love!

Jerusalem Cafe

Hummus Dip with Pita

(“HOO-mus”)

Thick and tangy chick pea dip, served with pita bread

Steak in a Pita Sauteed sliced beef and onions stuffed in a warm pita.

Tabbouleh Salad

(tah-BOO-ley”)

Tossed cracked wheat and parsley salad.

Falafel

(“fah-LAH-full”)

Spicy fried patties of ground chickpeas served in a flat “wrap” with diced tomato, onions and lemony tahinneh (pronounced “tah-HEE-ney”) sauce, a tasty sesamebased dressing.

Kids’ Area More Fun for Kids The Centers for Youth and Families will set up a mountain of fun, like frame making, face painting, and a candy walk. And we know how finicky kids can be about what they’ll eat, so we’ll be serving grilled hot dogs and nachos, too. Plus this year we’ve added even more fun attractions, including some super-fun rides and games.

Sundae in Athens Sundae in Athens Vanilla ice cream topped with baklava sprinkles.

Hot Dogs

Snow Cones

Flavored Ice Cream Bars

Indoor Old World Market Grocery

Greek Market

Take home a taste of all the great foods you’ve found at the Greek Food Festival by stopping by the Grocery. You’ll find practically everything you’ll need to create your own authentic Greek meals.

Beautiful jewelry from Greece, fisherman hats and much, much more.

Frozen Dinners to Go Including generous pans of pastitsio (long macaroni layered with seasoned ground beef, topped with a thick cheese sauce) and appetizers, like tiropeta (cheese puffs), spanakopita (spinach cheese puffs), black bean hummus and red pepper hummus.

Russian Collectibles Russian gifts fit for a czar! Discover the exotic handiwork of Russian artisans in myriad forms. Hand-painted eggs and ornaments, wood carvings and papier-mache boxes with exquisite scenes are among the treasures offered.

Stavriana Jewelry Distinctive jewelry crafted in Greece and around the world. Delight in original designs with a wide selection of bracelets, crosses, pendants and necklaces in sterling silver.

Greek Coffee Shop Indulge yourself in a steaming cup of fresh-roasted coffee or espresso.

Sissy’s Log Cabin Jewelers Sissy’s Log Cabin Jewelers will be holding their MAY SALE at the festival this year.

and Much More! The Market will be offering even more exceptional items this year carefully selected and imported from Russia, Syria and Greece.

Entertainers Great entertainment all weekend long! While you’re munching away on all your goodies, enjoy hours of toe-tapping music and fun. There’s something for everyone happening on stage at the Greek Food Festival. So gather up a sampling of mouthwatering foods and grab a seat for a great time!

Radio Disney’s Rockin’ Road Show Central Arkansas’ best young performance group of dancers and actors. Truly a unique and interactive show full of dancing, game playing and of course, having tons of Disney fun!

McCafferty School of Irish Dance The McCafferty School of Irish Dance has been entertaining audiences for more than 25 years. It is directed by Judy McCafferty who has been trained and certified under the guidelines and regulations of the Irish Dance Commision in Dublin, Ireland. The school has been headquartered in Arkansas for the past seven years. The troupe is made up of children and adults who share a love for Irish music and dance. We take great pride in the competitive accomplishments of these dedicated individuals. Classes are held in Fayetteville, Fort Smith and Little Rock.

Maywood Park Maywood Park is a local band made up of Philip Deer, Blake Lewandoski, Christian Harrison, Brady Woodson, & Cameron Gilliam. They have been playing together for a couple of years in Central Arkansas, namely at Juanitas, Soundstage, Vino’s and various churches in the area. They recently came out with the first cd and will be touring this summer.

UALR Guitar Ensemble

Dancers of India

ENLACE Folkloric & Flamenco Dance

Entertainment Schedule Friday, May 15, 2009 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM 9:30 PM

Greek American Folk Dance Society Micro Greek Dancers Dabkeh -Middle Eastern dancers McCafferty Irish Dance Dancers of India O’ Donovan School of Irish Dance Greek American Folk Dance Society “Maywood Park” – Band Dabkeh - Middle Eastern Dancers

Saturday, May 16, 2009 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM

I Can! Dance Class Dabkeh -Middle Eastern dancers Micro Greek Dancers Greek American Folk Dance Society Radio Disney Unannounced Dancers of India UALR Guitar Ensemble Dabkeh -Middle Eastern dancers ENLACE Folkloric & Flamenco Dance Micro Greek Dancers Greek American Folk Dance Society O’ Donovan School of Irish Dance Dancers of India Dabkeh -Middle Eastern dancers “Maywood Park” – Band Greek American Folk Dance Society Free style Greek and Dabkeh dance

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Folk Dance Soci

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Micro Greek Dancers

Sunday, May 17, 2009 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 5:00 PM

Dabkeh -Middle Eastern dancers Micro Greek Dancers Greek American Folk Dance Society Greek American Folk Dance Society UALR Classical Guitar Ensemble Micro Greek Dancers ENLACE Folkloric & Flamenco Dance Greek American Folk Dance Society Dabkeh -Middle Eastern dancers

Dabkeh - Middl e

Eastern Dancers

Arkansas Gastroenterology, P.A. 3401 Springhill Drive, Suite 400 North Little Rock, AR 72117 Phone: 501.945.3343 Fax: 501.945.0770 www.arkgi.com

Steven A. Clift, M.D. Gary M. Barton, M.D.

Agustin Fernandez, M.D. Whit L. Knapple, M.D.

Robert A. Murphy, M.D. Scott A Woofford, M.D.

Diplomates, American Board of Gastroenterology

Church Tours Daily Tours You might want to take a break from all the festivities by visiting the church which will be open to the public throughout the weekend, with guided tours to be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Nicholas Verdaris. You’ll have an exceptional opportunity to learn about the history and traditions of the Orthodox Christian faith.

Guided tours are set for:

Friday 3p.m., 5p.m. and 7p.m. Saturday 2p.m., 5p.m. and 7p.m. Sunday 1p.m. and 3p.m.

Featured Artist (Iconographer) Vivian Karayiannis Vivian will be lecturing and demonstrating iconography techniques everyday prior to each church tour. Vivian has a true love for her vocation, and she’s trying to bring spiritually stimulating artwork into churches. Her diversity as a painter makes it easy for her to create a specially designed work for any church. She creates small to wall-scale paintings on wood panels or canvas. Vivian’s icons are evocative works of fine art, as well as visual aids that lead those who view and venerate the icons deeper into the spiritual life of the church. Born in Greece, she moved to N. America in 1990. Since 1991 she’s been living in Houston, TX with her husband and two daughters. She studied Byzantine iconography in Greece. She continued her studies in art at the University of Houston. During the past 20 years, she has painted in many media, including oils, acrylics, and watercolors, but her primary medium is egg tempera, one of the oldest and most versatile media of all. Commissions: - Annunciation Cathedral, Houston, TX - St. Basil Church, Houston, TX - St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, Houston, TX - St. Teresa Catholic Church, Sugar Land, TX Private Collections: - His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America - His Eminence Metropolitan Isaiah of Denver - His Eminence Bishop Basil of Wichita and Mid-America - His Eminence Bishop Joseph of Los Angeles and all the West. - The Right Reverend C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop of Texas. - Numerous private collectors. Publications: “Windows to the Divine, icons provide visual stories” “Texas Episcopalian” Magazine

www.heavenlyart.net www.artstudio05.com

Getting There From I-430 South Exit off Rodney Parham Road and Turn Right (Chili’s Restaurant will be on the right). Stay on Rodney Parham for 1/2 mile. Continue going straight on Rodney Parham, which will turn into Hinson Road. Stay on Hinson for 1/2 of a mile. Turn Left on Napa Valley Drive at the stop light. Go about 1 mile on Napa Valley Drive until you come to the first stop light at St. Charles Boulevard. The Church will be on your right hand side.

AGAPE CHURCH, 701 Napa Valley Drive

ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, From I-30 East (Airport / Sheridan) Exit onto I-630 West (follow directions below)

1700 Napa Valley Drive

PULASKI ACADEMY, 12601 Hinson Road

From Downtown Get on I-630 West. Continue on I –630 West until it ends at the stop light. Continue straight through the stop light crossing Shackleford Road onto Chenal Parkway. Go for about 1/2 mile and then turn right on Bowman Road (Best Buy Store on Right hand side). Stay on Bowman Curve for about 1/2 a mile, you will cross West Markham Street. Bowman Road will turn into Napa Valley Drive. Stay on Napa Valley Drive for another 1/2 mile, you will pass a couple of apartment complexes on the right and left sides of Napa Valley Drive. You will come to a stop light at St. Charles Blvd. The Church will be on the left corner of Napa Valley Drive and St. Charles Boulevard.

Printable maps can be found online at GREEKFOODFEST.COM

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Enjoy the Greek Food Festival then stop by Taziki’s for more of your Mediterranean favorites.

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