Sophia Paraskeva speaks exclusively to OnThisIsland.com

Sophia Paraskeva was born and raised in Limassol. After she finished her degree in the UK, she spent eight years working both behind the screen and on-screen for Sky Broadcasting, before returning to Cyprus. A chance encounter with an old friend resulted in an opportunity to co-host (with Alex Michael) the children’s version of Europe’s [...]

Junior Eurovision 2008 (Limassol)

[ November 22, 2008; 20:15 to 23:45. ] On Saturday, the 22nd of November, the sixth Junior Eurovision Song Contest will take place in sunny Cyprus!
The Spyros Kyprianou Arena will host the biggest song contest for children between 10 and 15
Spread the word!

Show starts at 20:15 CET!

Participants:
Armenia: Monika Manucharova - Im Ergi Hnchyune
Belarus: Daria Nadina, Alina Molosh, Karina Zhukovich - Sertse Belarusi
Belgium: Oliver [...]

Cyprus International Film Festival @ Russia Culture Centre (Nicosia)

[ October 20, 2008 15:00 to October 26, 2008 00:00. ]

FREE ENTRANCE TO ALL SCREENINGS!!!
24 October 2008 - 3D animation by Yiotis Katsambas - Free entrance
25 October 2008 - Master class with Dionysios Zervos & Q-Orianka Kilcher

Full screening program available here.

Free Transfers will be as follows:
A) EUROPA HOTEL to RUSSIAN CULTURAL CENTRE, Nicosia
20 October 14:30 | 21 October 14:30 | 22 October 14:30

23 October 13:30 [...]

5th International Children’s Film Festival @ Pantheon (Nicosia)

[ November 15, 2008 12:00 to November 23, 2008 12:00. ] Cinematic education continues

The 5th International Children’s Film Festival begins
at Pantheon Nicosia on November 15t
Quoted directly from the press release that arrived for me earlier.

The state, through the Ministry of Education and Culture, together with society and individual volunteering initiative, recognizing the important contribution of quality cinematic education in the formation of active citizens, capable of [...]

Charity Weekend @ The Woodstock Pub (Episkopi)

[ September 27, 2008; 17:00; September 28, 2008; 17:00; ] A fun-packed weekend is planned by the Woodstuck Pub team in aid of The Riding for the Disabled Association & The Big Salute.

This event covers two days from midday.

The first day being Saturday the 27th of September with family fun with fundraising stalls for all the family & children’s entertainer.

The second day (Sunday 28th [...]

DNA West Side Challenge (Paphos)

[ September 2, 2008 to September 7, 2008. ] Following quoted from the press release :
We are proud to announce this year’s DNA West Side Challenge.
The event will take place between the 2nd and 7th of September, and it will include regional and national competitions involving Paintball, Skateboarding, Roller Blades, BMX, Tech Decks, MC / Hip Hop Battles, Video Games, Remote Controlled Nitro Cars [...]

Open Mic Night @ Tritos - Pantheon Cultural Association (Nicosia)

[ August 1, 2008; 06:00; ] The Pantheon Cultural Association is organising a closing night for this summer on an open air veranda, with Nicosia’s view and music to complete the atmosphere. The Flybynight band will be the special guests for this special night alongside DJ Mixes by Theo to set the mood. Flybynight will also be encouraging and exciting the [...]

Traces in Cyprus for FOUR shows!

[ June 14, 2008; 21:00 to 23:00. June 15, 2008; 21:00 to 23:00. June 17, 2008; 21:00 to 23:00. June 18, 2008; 21:00 to 23:00. ] The 7 Fingers fly half way across the world from Montreal to bring Cyprus an outstanding acrobatic, dance and circus act performance!
Using a wide range of skills such as traditional Chinese acrobatics, basketball, skateboarding, classical piano, dance and sharp humour, 5 acrobats jump from one skill to the next. A performance as such is said [...]

Pantheon Urban Soul Festival

[ September 27, 2008; 12:00 to 23:59. ] The Pantheon Urban Soul festival is an open-air festival of arts, now in its 3rd year. It aims to bring together artists of all kinds (fine artists, graphic designers, sculptures, musicians, writers etc), in a common urban space in which they will be able to project their work and enjoy it with the wider public. [...]

Peter Pan on Ice @ Eleftheria Stadium (Nicosia)

[ March 30, 2008; 20:00 to 22:00. March 31, 2008; 17:00 to 19:00. 20:00 to 22:00. ] The magical classic children’s tale is being brought to life by the Olympic champion skaters, Russain Ice Stars in production by the UK’s Wild Rose Company and John Yiannakis. This magical performance will be taking place at the Eleftheria Stadium, where the team will recreate the magic that effects children all around the world and [...]