Symi Blog - Notes, Videos and Photos from a Greek Island.

Music Recital at The Symi Gallery

2012-01-04T10:19:00.000-08:00

SUNDAY 8 JANUARY at 04:00p.m. The Symi Gallery is hosting a music recital. There will be a little Renaissance music, some Mozart and one or two other surprises performed by local residents and visitors. The recital is to raise money for the Symi Music School and to help fund materials for Children's Art Classes. Come and support us but make sure you bring a cushion to sit on!!!

The Symi Gallery Presents.....Handmade in Symi

2011-12-16T02:36:00.000-08:00

Running from the 18th December to 15th January, The Symi Gallery presents, 'Handmade in Symi'. Local artists and crafts people are invited to submit and exhibit their work where others can see the rich talent of Symi locals.

ΧΕΙΡΟΠΟΙΗΤA ΣΤΗ ΣΥΜΗΕΚΘΕΣΗΧειροποίητα και Καλλιτεχνήματα φτιαγμένα στη ΣύμηΕγκαίνια Κυριακή 18 Δεκεμβρίου ώρα 3 μμΗ έκθεση είναι μέχρι 15 Ιανουαρίου 2012Η γκαλερί βρίσκεται λίγο πιο κάτω από το μπαρ “Κάλη Στράτα”

HANDMADE IN SYMIAn Exhibition of Arts and Crafts from SymiOpening reception Sunday 18 December at 3pmThe Exhibition is from 19 December until 15 January 2012location 3 doors down from the Kali Strata bar

Symi Live Music Video

2011-12-08T07:48:00.000-08:00

New video recorded at the Mediterraneo Café on 25th November, 2011.

The Symi Gallery - August/September 2011 Exhibition

2011-08-02T08:50:00.000-07:00

The Symi Gallery returns, with a new exhibition by local resident Ian Haycox. Running through August and September 2011, Haycox will be exhibiting new work on the theme "Paintings in a domestic setting". The new location for the gallery has been kindly donated by the owner of the building Yiannis Lerias. The exhibition has also been sponsored by local businesses including The Symi Estate Agent, Symi Visitor Accommodation and Symi Art.

The open evening for the exhibition is from 3pm Sunday 7th August. and is located just below the Kali Strata Bar, above the high School, it should prove very popular with locals and tourists alike.

Διεθνής Σύγχρονη Τέχνη
Πίνακες σε εσωτερικό χώρο
‘Εργα του Χέικοξ

‘Εναρξη Κυριακή 07 Αυγ.
από 3 μμ ώς το σούρουπο
για 2 μήνες καθημερινά

Η γκαλερί βρίσκεται λίγο πιο κάτω από το μπαρ “Κάλη Στράτα”

The Symi Gallery
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The Symi Podcast #12

2011-05-26T06:31:00.000-07:00

It's been a while, but the 12th instalment of the Symi Podcast is finally here. The podcasts were started in 2008 and has rapidly become one of the most downloaded from Greece. This episode is probably the most diverse yet, with selected music from all over the world including Marsen Jules, Max Richter, and Vassilis Tsabropoulos. Use the link below to visit the official Symi Podcast webpage, and download the latest episode.

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Symi Easter Fireworks

2011-04-23T02:19:00.000-07:00

Easter is celebrated in a very big way here in Greece. Here's a video from 2009 of the firework display over Symi harbour.

Symi Island, Greece 2011 Movie Trailer

2011-04-22T02:12:00.000-07:00

Movie trailer for a Symi Art video, due to be released towards the end of 2011. Sign up to the SymiArt YouTube Channel, and be the first to see the finished video. The final movie will cover snapshots of life on a Greek island.

Symi Art YouTube Channel.

Symi Photo Journal - 80,000 views!

2011-04-09T21:11:00.000-07:00

The Symi Daily Photo Journal has been a big success over the last few months. Today the journal reached over 80,000 views for 190 daily photos, and has in excess of 115 subscribers through the website Blipfoto. Recently the journal has been experimenting with night shots of Symi harbour using High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography. Thanks to Facebook, Twitter, and the Symi Photo Blog by Symi Visitor, the daily photos have enjoyed lots of exposure to residents, visitors, and even those that have never heard of Symi.

Link to Symi Daily Photo Journal
Symi Photo Blog by Symi Visitor
Symi Dream Daily Blog and Photos

Symi Gallery Exhibition - March 2011

2011-03-14T01:50:00.001-07:00

A new exhibition "Η ΑΝΑΚΥΚλΛΩΣΗ – The Recycling Show" will have it's open evening tonight (14th March) 7.30pm at the Symi Dream Gallery. Working with the 'Symi Gallery' the exhibition is of costumes and backgrounds used for the 2011 Symi Carnival Parade. The theme has been inspired by EPOSymis which is drawing attention to recycling issues on Symi island.

The Symi Gallery
Symi Dream
Εθελοντική Περιβαλλοντική Ομάδα Σύμης

SymiArt Photo Prints

2011-02-05T10:38:00.000-08:00

For the first time, you can now buy photo prints from SymiArt. Every year SymiArt takes thousands of photos of the Island of Symi, Greece, and now a small selection of these photos are available to buy in various sizes depending on your requirements. Click the link below and you'll be able to view the collection, and select the prints you wish to order.

Symi Photo Prints

Symi Sunrise Video (time lapse)

2010-11-27T01:37:00.000-08:00

Time- lapse video of the sun rising over Symi Island harbour. 1 hours footage condensed to 3 minutes.

Symi Photo Video 2010

2010-10-29T07:38:00.000-07:00

In 2010, SymiArt.com began a unique daily journal from Symi. Initially aiming to capture 100 days of life on a Greek Island, the journal continues with over 33,000 views. This video is a look at just a few of the photos taken during that period. The video is available in High Definition from YouTube, and if you'd like to look at the ongoing journal, use the link below.

Symi Photo Journal

Symi Video - Summer days on a Greek Island.

2010-10-18T08:29:00.000-07:00

A new video from Symi for 2010. Watch on YouTube for the HD version. The video is snippets from the summer here on Symi Island, Greece.

Symi Photos 2010 - From SymiArt.com

2010-10-09T10:03:00.000-07:00

The 2010 SymiArt Photo Gallery is now available to view online. 24 pictures covering summer here on the Island. You can also view Symi in 2009, and 2008, plus a link to the very popular Symi Daily Photo Journal.

Symi Photo Gallery 2010

The Old Markets - Symi, Greece

2010-09-06T02:59:00.001-07:00

The Old Markets in Symi are going through a meticulous restoration and sensitive transformation. The Old Markets in it's heyday was a meeting place for locals and traders. The building is currently being restored to what is going to be a unique and beautiful boutique hotel. Due to open in June 2011, The Old markets will provide unrivalled luxury accommodation for those wishing for something a little exclusive on Symi.

You can follow the restoration progress on The Old Markets Web Site. The site is currently in English and Italian, with French and Greek versions coming very shortly.

100 Days :: Exhibition 2011 :: Symi, Greece

2010-09-01T12:03:00.000-07:00

Symi Art Exhibition. Next year (2011) will see a unique exhibition on the Island of Symi, Greece. There are few details at the moment, but if you'd like to be kept up to date, check out the webpage:

100 Days Exhibition

Symi Video - Base Jumping at St Georges

2010-08-23T11:22:00.000-07:00

Watch in High Definition

Symi Greece Photos - 45 Days, 45 Photos, Over 10,000 views

2010-08-21T10:48:00.001-07:00

Since starting on the 8th July 2010, Jord at SymiArt has been documenting a daily Symi Photo Journal unique to the island. 45 days later the journal at Blipfoto has had over 10,000 views! The images produced are a prelude to future work, so keep an eye on the Symi Art website. If you want to check the Symi Art Photo Journal use the link below.

Symi Art Daily Photo Journal

The Symi Gallery - August 2010 Exhibition

2010-07-31T08:17:00.000-07:00

The Symi Gallery will be presenting a new exhibition at the Symi Dream Gallery, on the Kali Strata. Titled 'Dawn, Dusk, Midnight - Greek Skies' the exhibition will be showcasing new and unseen work by local artist Haycox.

Running from the 8th August to the 8th September, it will be the first showcase by The Symi Gallery for 2010. Open evening is on the 7th August at 7.30pm. Usual wine and light refreshments will be served. In the past these open evenings have proved very popular with large amounts of locals and tourists alike turning up.

The Symi Gallery still wishes to pursue a more permanent exhibition space in the future, and they are talking closely with local residents and the Mayor to achieve this. To keep up to date you can follow the Gallery on Facebook, or at the Symi Gallery website. Links and info below.

The Symi Gallery
Symi Dream
Artist Haycox
The Symi Gallery on Facebook
Sponsored by Symi Art

Symi Daily Photo Journal

2010-07-15T10:57:00.000-07:00

Thanks to the lovely people at Blipfoto, I've now started a Symi Island Photo Journal. The concept is simple. Try and upload 1 photo a day. Adding text is optional but it's nice to write a few words on why you took the shot. Early days for me at the moment, but I've had some great comments, and over 1260 views for 8 Symi related photos.

My photos will tend to be more personal instead of tourist shots you usually see around the web. Sometimes I won't have time to get out and take a shot, so maybe it will be something random from that day. If you get a chance, look at some of the other entries. You don't have to be a professional photographer with lots of submitted pictures coming from phones.

Anyway, if you fancy having a look on everyday, or every now and then, here is the link: Symi Island, Greece You'll also notice the calendar in the bottom right hand corner. You'll see here the highlighted days I've taken a photo!

The Symi Podcast #11 - Now Available to Download

2010-06-07T08:12:00.001-07:00

After a long break, JordCuts mixes the first Symi Podcast for 2010. With a combination of 2009 and 2010 floor fillers guaranteed to be heard on the Island.

Playlist:

1. I Will Be Here (Wolfgang Gartner Remix) - Tiesto/Sneaky Sound System
2. Shy Shy (Club Mix) - EDX
3. If I Could Be You (Peteypauls Club Mix) - DJG Project
4. Welcome To My World (Radio Edit) - A.C.K. & Simon Point
5. Come Back (Original Club Mix) - Chicane
6. Break Me Down (Bellatrax Remix) - The One Hundred
7. Give You Everything (Moto Blanco Club Mix) - Erika Jayne
8. Obsessed (Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel Club Mix) - Mariah Carey
9. Can U Feel it (Dub) - Dario D'attis Feat. Freda Goodlett
10. Future Perfect - Way Out West
11. Surrender - Way Out West

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Symi Video - Symi Boat Excursion

2010-05-18T08:08:00.000-07:00

Symi Photos 2009 - From SymiArt.com

2009-12-31T01:22:00.000-08:00

Symi Photo Gallery for 2009. A selection of photographs from the Island of Symi, Greece.

Symi Photos 2009:

Symi Art Exhibition - The Print Show

2009-11-13T03:38:00.000-08:00

The Symi Gallery will be hosting The Print Show at the 2A's Bar in Chorio (village) Symi from the 13th November to 4th December. The exhibition is a collection of limited edition prints available to view and purchase from artists such as Ian Hamilton Finlay, Stuart Brisley, as well as artists that have already exhibited with the Symi Gallery. Open evening is at 7.30pm (Friday 13th) at the 2A's Bar, with drinks and snacks provided. The Symi Gallery Exhibitions will be moving locations to make them more accessible to residents. Don't forget to keep checking the Symi Gallery website for details!

The Symi Gallery:

Symi Art Exhibition - Jytte Loehr

2009-10-17T00:47:00.000-07:00

The Symi Gallery will be hosting an exhibition by Danish artist Jytte Loehr titled 'Another Day on Earth. Jytte is a well respected artist exhibiting her work all over the world, and her work will be in the gallery from the 9th October to the 6th November. The Symi Gallery is located on the ground floor of The Symi Visitor building in Yialos, so if you get a chance to pop in it's worth a look. Jytte also has prints for sale, and a book. If you are on Symi, look out for posters for workshops and signings.

The Symi Gallery:

Symi Art Exhibition - Paul Sanderson

2009-09-09T08:30:00.001-07:00

After a successful first month at The Symi Gallery with local artist Ian Haycox exhibiting, Paul Sanderson will be the second artist to exhibit from the 11th September to 6th October with the work title 'North Light'. The open evening is Friday 11th at 7.30pm onwards, and everyone is welcome!

The Symi Gallery:

Podcasts, Symi Art Exhibitions, & the darker side of Symi

2009-09-05T11:30:00.000-07:00

August has been a busy month, and September looks to be the same. The Symi Podcast #9 and The Symi Podcast #10 were released by Athan from Athens, and returning guest DJ, Beanie G. Both have been very popular, so I think we have 2 returning Dj's for future episodes. An unpopular website here is also publishing a podcast under the same name due to stealing my original work for hits. I cannot distance myself enough from 'their' work. This is not the original Symi Podcast, and I certainly wouldn't want what they do to be labelled as anything to do with me from the original 5 podcasts they continue to list. The first 5 they do list help my ratings, but anything after this is not originally from The Symi Podcast.

Also this month, Paul Anderson will be the second exhibitor at The Symi Gallery. Starting from the 11th of September, Paul's work will be in the gallery one month. His work is very colourful, so if you're on Symi, drop by and have a look. The gallery is on the ground floor of the Symi Visitor (bottom of the'Lazy Steps') More information will appear about his exhibition, and future ones too.

Lastly, have you ever searched 'Symi' on ITunes. There is an album by Marco 'Polo' Cecere, called 'Passport to Paradise'. On the album is a track called 'The Dark Side of Symi'. Have a listen. It's actually very upbeat, and the album as a whole is a nice listen.

For those of you wondering what the picture is above. It was taken last month at St Emelianos. This is the Grandson of my landlord, and he decided to do a bit of fishing.

LINKS:

The Symi Podcast webpage:
The Symi Gallery:
'The Darker Side of Symi' by Marco 'Polo' Cecere (ITunes):

Art on Symi in Horio and Yialos.

2009-08-10T08:58:00.000-07:00

The Symi Gallery - Yialos, Symi

It's all about art and artists this month here on Symi. Firstly, on Friday 7th August was the inaugural exhibition of the new Symi Gallery on the ground floor of the Symi Visitor. A space which is full of character and perfect for artists to exhibit their work. The exhibition was of work done by local artist Haycox. A very busy evening with both local and tourists coming through the door for the 4 hour opening. What's good about the Symi Gallery is it is planned to be an all round the year exhibition centre. The gallery is already booked till December with the Haycox work being shown until September 8th. Look out for details of which artist is exhibiting next.

ODAS Exhibition | Symi Dream Gallery - Horio, Symi

On the 8th of August the annual ODAS Exhibition was opened at the Symi Dream gallery in the village. The event showcases work by local artists and gives an insight into the varied talents of those living here. Once again the opening was a well turned out event and will run until the 24th August when the "Diversity in Symi Art" Exhibition returns. So if you're in the village, the Symi Dream Gallery is just a few steps down the Kali Strata from the main Syllagos square. Well worth a visit. Further information, pictures can be found using the links below.

ODAS Exhibition at Symi Dream:
The Symi Gallery. Art by Haycox

Symi Skies - June 2009

2009-06-26T09:34:00.001-07:00

Cooling winds, and lower than expected temperatures has created some nice relief as the month draws to an end. Some cloud cover has cleared now, but not before providing some amazing formations two evenings ago. It's been a busy month on the island, and the season is well and truly underway. The Symi Art Exhibition on the Kali Strata was attended by over 250 people on the opening night. Quite something when you consider the island population is 3000.

They'll be more about Exhibitions coming soon. Something good for Symi, especially when so many artists are drawn here for it's unique architecture, colour and location. Stay tuned.

Remember - clicking on the image above will show a larger version.

Symi Art Exhibition - Symi Dream Gallery

2009-06-11T04:33:00.000-07:00

From the 19th of June, an exhibition is taking place at the Symi Dream Gallery, on the kali Strata. The exhibition is to illustrate the creative diversity here on Symi. It will run all through the summer till the end of October, and as always admission is free. So if you have some spare time on your hands, it's well worth a visit.

Symi Summer - A hot May

2009-05-26T10:27:00.000-07:00

Temperatures are reaching 35 at the moment, much hotter than normal for May. The rain from a week ago has meant we've been infested with mosquitos too, which can prove to be very uncomfortable in the evenings. No doubt the pharmacy will be running out of sprays before long. The harbour has been busy this week with yachts and gulets which is always a welcome sight, though we were woken yesterday due to one yacht having a party until 3 in the morning!

When on Symi, it's important to get out and about. Many tourists worry about getting lost, and stick to the main harbour. Some of the back streets are steeped in history, and provide a quiet getaway. Particularly the old mansions both in the harbour and village. Flowers are in bloom everywhere and maybe it's me, but they don't smell this good in the UK.

Symi, Simi, Syme, Σύμης. Call it what you want.

2009-04-26T10:38:00.000-07:00

Life on Symi, (or however you want to spell it) is all good. As spring marches on, the temperatures are climbing, and the Island starts to come alive with the positive feeling of summer. It's a nice time of year, as the Island isn't too busy, and locals are chatting away in the local bars about how this year will pan out. Pictures below of our sleepy cat in the sun, and one from tonight, with two beautiful Turkish gulets docked in for the night, and well into feeding those on board.

Bye Bye Barbie

2009-03-31T07:35:00.000-07:00

Sad news to hear that 'Barbie' a well known dog here has died. She'd been quite ill over the last few months, and you could tell from her tired eyes that it was taking it's toll on her. Often wondering around the harbour and village, she would always stop to say hello to a friendly voice. Bye bye to an old friend. She will be missed by many.

Symi Full Moon - March 2009

2009-03-12T08:15:00.000-07:00

Last night we were treated to a full moon that slowly appeared over the mountain and shone down to the harbour. It really is a beautiful sight when Yialos lights up again after the sun has set. It's almost like someone has but a spotlight up in the sky! We've had some cloud today, but the milder weather seems to have set in now.

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Symi Spring

2009-03-02T08:29:00.000-08:00

There's a real feeling of Spring now in Symi. After the last few days and weeks being quite chilly, and lots of rain, the temperature has warmed up a little. Lots on Symi are getting over their colds, and people are starting to finally venture out.