The History All Greeks Share & Book Signing for The Circle of Kourabies
If you grew up in a Greek household, chances are that a simple gathering holds a lifetime of meaning. If you ever stepped foot in the kitchen, you were likely taught how to make everyone's favorite dishes not with precise measurements, but with phrases like "a pinch of this, a spoonful of that."

Join us at the Hellenic Museum of Michigan for a special evening of connection and conversation over appetizers and sparkling wine. During this holiday season, let's celebrate the people, traditions, and unforgettable characters of Greek family life.

Inspired by The Circle of Kourabies, a captivating novel and Greek recipe book, let's explore centuries of culinary arts passed down through generations. A history with few written recipes, mainly just pure togetherness. "I'll show you," they would say, and with those words, each generation passed our shared heritage down to the next.

Together, we will revisit the customs that traveled from the villages of Greece to the neighborhoods of Detroit and beyond. We’ll talk about the Sunday tables, holiday preparations just as fondly remembered as the events themselves, the cornerstone family businesses, the unmistakably "lively" relatives, and the stories everyone in the family seems to remember just a little bit differently.

What did our grandparents and parents pack in their suitcases when they came to Michigan?

What did they leave behind in the old country?

And how much of that old-world Greek spirit is still alive in our daily lives today?

Come raise a glass, share a story, and pick up a signed copy of The Circle of Kourabies. Guests purchasing The Circle of Kourabies  will receive a complimentary canvas tote featuring the book's title in Greek. Available exclusively at the event, while supplies last. A δώρο (gift) from Greeks to Greeks.

Because no matter how far we’ve traveled, the table is always set for family.