The Culinary Historians of Chicago
Presents
Greektown in All Its Glory
Presented by
Author Alexa Ganakos
Saturday, August 25, 2007
10 a.m.
at
The Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St., Chicago
Alexa Ganakos is the author of the book, Greektown Chicago: Its History. Its Recipes. This book is a blend like no other, combining food, history and photographs. It portrays the daily lives and aspirations of Greektown immigrants and reflections of an enduring community with a rich cultural history which still thrives today. Alexa is also the successful publisher and executive editor of GreekCircle magazine. Since its inception in 2001, GreekCircle is dedicated to celebrating Greek culture and heritage throughout the greater Greek American community. She has also spent over 20 years working in the advertising/direct marketing industry. Alexa is a graduate of Northwestern University's School of Communications.
Proud of her Greek heritage, she has served on the parish council of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, as President of the Professionals of the Annunciation Cathedral, as a board member and historian of the Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois, as a member of the Hellenic American Women's Council, as a member of the Greek Women's University Club, and program and event committee member of the Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center.
Cost of the lecture program is $5, $3 for students, and no charge for members.
To reserve, please call Barbara Olson at (708) 788-0338. Please leave your name, phone number and the number in your party.
Or e-mail your reservation to: rsvpchc@yahoo.com.
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