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02/20/2024

"A Modern Glimpse into Homer's Iliad" - my Open Talk for The Rogue Theatre's production of Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare's play "An Iliad" starring the incomparable Patty Gallagher.

UA Professor Emeritus Bella Vivante discusses Homer's tale of the Trojan War in anticipation of the Rogue production of 'An Iliad' by Lisa Peterson and Denis...

05/13/2022

GLORIES OF GREECE: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MAINLAND AND ISLAND CRETE, AugusT 9-22, 2023. Come enjoy this customized trip to view stunning ancient World Heritage sites to enjoying dynamic modern Greek life. gloriesofgreece2023.com

05/13/2022

ARTISTS’ TOUR OF PERFORMANCE ARTS IN GREECE, July 6-19, 2023. Come join in this unique, collaborative artists’ program between U.S. & Greek theaters—for artists of all stripes and levels to creatively experience ancient drama today. artiststourgreece.com

09/22/2019

Check out the photos from my recent trip as Study Expert on Smithsonian Journeys "A Cruise to Ancient Greece," Sept. 5-13, 2019, below and clicking Photos on left. Enjoy!

06/09/2019

See the Ancient Art and Archaeology photos I added! And check out these bougainvillea trees at the Panagia Kalyviane convent in Crete ...

06/06/2019

Check out the Photos for some pix from my recent Ariela trip to Crete and Santorini, May 2019. And Stay tuned for upcoming trips to Greece next summer. Exciting travel opportunities!

04/17/2018

** There's still time to join this lovely 2-week visit to the spectacular Greek islands of Crete and Santorini:
🏞️ "Ancient Arts, Modern Culture--Touring the Unique Greek Islands of Crete and Santorini," May 13-26, 2019.
🏝️ Divided between the 2 islands the tour includes cultural site and museum visits enriched by illustrated lectures, and ample time for individual relaxing, shopping, eating, beach and/or entertaining activities.
💁‍♀️ This enjoyable / educational trip will be led by Ariela president, seasoned Greek tour leader, Bella Vivante. Check Bella out at wingedariela.com, or contact her at [email protected].

04/17/2018

Hey, Folks, I'm posting again after a long time dormant. Some exciting events of past 6 months:
⭐ I was SJ Expert on Smithsonian Journeys trip, A Stay in Greece,, Athens and Poros, September, 2017 - another great trip to Greece!
🎭 I returned to the Tucson stage as the protagonist Kate, in Borderlands Theater 21st annual "A Tucson Pastorela." It was a riotous parody of the past year's events, with some great performances, and great fun had by all!
👩‍⚖️ I'm still enjoying teaching lifelong learners through adult, continuing ed courses. Most recently 2 courses for The Learning Curve in Tucson: "Relationships and Mythology" in Fall 2017 and "Life of the Mind: Ancient Greek Philosophers," Spring 2018. These courses are always dynamic, stimulating exchanges between me and participants.
💁‍♀️ And I'm still giving lectures: "Mythology of the Night Sky" to the Learning Curve, November 2017, and "The True Story of Helen of Troy" to the Green Valley Forum Club, February 2018. More dynamic audiences and exchanges.

07/06/2016

Wow! The Thucydides Dramaticus will culminate with a performance (in English) at the Aischyleia Festival at Eleusis, Greece (NW of Athens), Aug. 12, 2016. Come on by if you're in the neighborhood!

Καλλιτεχνικό αποτέλεσμα του ομώνυμου προγράμματος που διοργανώνει το Hellenic Education & Research Center (HERC) Κείμενο-Δραματουργία: Γιάννης Λιγνάδης Σκηνοθεσία: Δημήτρης Λιγνάδης – Γιάννης Παναγόπουλος Σκηνική Διδασκαλία-Κίνηση: Έλενα Καμηλάρη Ιστορικοί Σύμβουλοι: Dr. Bella Vivante, Δρ. Ανδρονί...

06/05/2016

http://www.herc.gr/thucydides.php

An artistic-educational program where selected passages of Thucydides’ History of the Peloponnesian War are staged and performed by participants in Ancient Theaters in Greece.