NATIONAL HELLENIC MUSEUM RAISES OVER $1 MILLION TO SHARE GREEK HISTORY & THE GREEK AMERICAN STORY
- Portes Magazine
- Oct 27
- 2 min read
The National Hellenic Museum (NHM) raised more than $1 million this past weekend at its 2025 Gala, in support of its mission to share Greek history, art, culture, and the Greek American story. NHM Chairman John P. Calamos, Sr. and this year’s Gala Co-Chairs, NHM Vice-Chairman Jim Logothetis and Marianthe Logothetis, were joined by more than 630 guests at the festive event on Saturday, September 27 at the Hilton Chicago.
Among the attendees were civic and cultural leaders from across the country. Distinguished guests at the NHM Gala included Consul General of Greece in Chicago Emmanuel Koubarakis and Consul Georgia Tasiopoulou, 34th Ward Alderman Bill Conway, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, Public Administrator of Cook County Hon. Louis Apostol, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Clinée Hedspeth, and Fr. Sotirios P. Malamis from Ascension of our Lord Greek Orthodox Church.
NHM Chairman John P. Calamos, Sr., Gala Co-Chair and NHM Vice-Chairman Jim Logothetis, and NHM Executive Director Marianne Kountoures spoke about the Museum’s role as a vibrant public place where people gather to learn, be inspired and discover what unites us. NHM brings Greek history to life, making connections across generations and highlighting the common ground we all share. This year the Museum engaged thousands of students of all ages, hosted online programs connecting people across the nation and around the world, spearheaded a major collaboration with other cultural institutions, and launched an NHM Associates group to encourage the next generation of leaders and philanthropists.
The NHM Gala was emceed by television and radio personality Jane Monzures Clauss. Gala attendees enjoyed a spectacular dinner and live auction led by auctioneer David A. Goodman, followed by live music and Greek dancing with Mylos Entertainment and a special performance from renowned Greek artist Giorgos Tsalikis, one of Greece’s most popular and charismatic performers.
The 2025 NHM Gala was made possible by the generous support of donors at every level. Lead NHM Gala sponsors included: Diamond Sponsors Calamos Investments, John P. Calamos, Sr. and John S. Koudounis, The Halikias Family and Republic Bank, and The Parthenis Family and Grecian Delight; Gold Sponsors John and Mae Calamos via The John P. Calamos Foundation, The John S. Koudounis Family, and Metropoulos Family Foundation; and Silver Sponsors Michael and Robin Psaros and Family, and the Cathy and George Sakellaris Family Foundation.
The performance from Giorgos Tsalikis was generously sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest C. Karras, and John and Martha Cannis.
Portes Magazine & Ariston Foundation for Hellenic Culture & Art proudly support the mission of the National Hellenic Museum and noteworthy efforts inspired by Greece.
