Houston – Jul 26 2017

Please join Houston EC next Wednesday, July 26th for our monthly HH event. Relish is a medley where classic American meets Mediterranean influences and flavors and looking forward to seeing you next week.

Please don’t forget to RSVP and invite your friends, the more the merrier !

Cheers from the EC Houston team: Venere, Michelle, and Shahla

Denver – Jul 21 2017

 Our next Patio event is at the breathtaking Departure Elevated Roof Top Lounge above the Departure Restaurant in Cherry Creek!
Can’t wait to see you all there and enjoy the views!

Austin – Jul 27 2017

Mattie’s Lawn Happy Hour

Photos by Houman Omidifar


It was a great night despite the scorching 100 degree weather!

Come sit on Mattie’s lawn, porch or bar, join us under the majestic live oaks for a wonderful happy hour (available ONLY ON THE LAWN. Partake of thoughtfully sourced, rustic farm-fresh American fare and cocktails served with a generous side of Texas hospitality. This house has hosted some real characters over the last century, young and old, formal and informal—friends & family are always welcome.

First come – First serve – happy hour prices only available on the lawn. It is a space you could easily bring kids as well.
Login and see some photos I collected. If you are too hot – go and have a drink inside the downstairs or upstairs bar to cool off.
They are both small and intimate spaces.

Live music in the outside garden area – depending on the week the live music varies from jazz to blues to bluegrass.

Last week’s happy hour menu included $6 and $7 cocktails, wines $6, Beers and cider $3-4.
Bites: Chicken sandwich $6, Burger $6, Proscioutto tartine $6, Frites $5 etc

They usually have complimentary valet parking. When we were there (Friday) – they played smooth old jazz outside. Just the best environment and the trees gave us enough shade to survive the 100 degree weather,

Philadelphia – Aug 02 2017

International Summer Mixer

Story and photos about the event by Susan Scovill

Join EuroCircle and our team of international co-hosts, as we sip Prosecco and watch the sun set over the chicest rooftop in Philly.

**NOTE: if you are there early at 6 pm, our hosts maybe a bit late late due to traffic so please take over some good seating area (email Sherry at philadelphia (at) eurocircle (dot) com. We have no specific are reserved for this party.

My EuroCircle co-hosts are

Fabio Verdiani, from Genoa, Italy. Global Process Executive at SAP America. When he is not striking deals between Philly and Frankfurt, he is restoring his new home in Italy, and throwing the most fabulous parties in Philly.

Valeria Khmelnitsky, from Kiev, Ukraine. IT Manager at Excelon. World traveler and experience seeker, this fiery red-head has had some transformational experiences in the deserts of Nevada and the middle-east, at Burning Man.

Domenica Vinci, from USA. Fashion designer and adjunct professor at Drexel University, Donna propels aspiring fashionistas to push boundaries and think outside the box.

as always, we have happy hour pricing, and drink specials. So, dress to impress, and join us for another spectacular sunset over Philadelphia.

Looking forward to welcoming new members into the circle,
Sherry

Live DJ entertainment starting at 8 pm.

Extended Happy Hour 5 PM – 8 PM​

  • $5 Prosecco
  • $5 Red and White House Wine
  • $10 Specialty Cocktails
  • $5 Domestic Beer
  • $6 Craft Beer
  • ½ Price bottles off our bottle menu (not including wine)

BRING A FRIEND AND INVITE THEM TO JOIN YOU!

Vienna – Aug 09 2017

EuroCircle’s Cocktails & Conversations

Hey y’all of EuroCircle VIENNA,

how are you? I discovered this lovely location. It looks beautiful. It’s a hidden place in the middle of the town. They refurbished the bar and terrace with love. We will have plenty space. It’s all ours for the evening and we will be independent of weather.

Let’s discover the place together!

Looking forward to seeing you!

Best, Christian

San Francisco – Aug 11 2017

Europeans and Europhiles!!!
Two live bands from Europe, two amazing DJs playing euro beats, the hottest bar in San Francisco… Get ready for an epic night in the heart of downtown San Francisco.

Recently listed among the best bar/venue in San Francisco, Bar Fluxus is hosting the first Euro Party Fest with an amazing artists’ lineup.
Bar Fluxus embodies the state of mind that ART is LIFE: LIFE is ART, which makes it our perfect location for this event.

///———————-ARTIST LINEUP——————––///
From Italy, headlining the night is Sonamo’ – Italian Funk, one of the hottest live band in the SF Bay area.
Those who have been to their parties can witness the energy, the happiness and the quality of their music on stage together with DJ Msk.fm.
DJ Msk, as a solo artist or with his band Sicilian AV project, Antonino performed in some of the Old Continent most exclusive festivals and events, including the XIII Biennial of Young Artists from Europe and the Mediterranean (BJCEM), Villa Celimontana Jazz Festival in Rome, IT; Praguebiennale3 in Prague, CZ; Crazycurators Biennale in Bratislava, SK.

From Spain, Rumbahía is opening the night. The amazing quartet brings the flavor of the Spanish Rumba to San Francisco, mixing flamenco and Latin-American rhythms in classic and original songs for your non-stop dancing pleasure.

DJ Marc van Brabant is representing the Netherlands (and EuroCircle) , dropping some European Deep House beats with nostalgic sounds of the past.

Marc is not afraid to play that favorite 80’s tune and mix with the latest future house track from Amsterdam. He is constantly looking for new tunes that have an international flavor with a banging bass but will never shy away from a good classic house set!

Taking pictures of your beautiful selves is Melody Cheung. She will make sure you’ll remember this party for a long time.

21+
9PM
$15

Website(s):
www.sonamomusic.com
www.facebook.com/sonamo.music
www.instagram.com/sonamo.music
www.rumbahia.com
www.msk.fm
https://soundcloud.com/marc-van-brabant

Xenia Ghali, Greece – How did she get the #1 spot on the Billboard Charts for her amazing single “Places”

We are always looking for interesting Europeans to feature at our website.
Rising star, DJ/Producer Xenia Ghali is an extremely talented and versatile musician, artist and fashion icon who lives in both Greece and New York.
She is shaking up the music industry and most recently got her second #1 spot on the Billboard Charts for her amazing single “Places.”

She is currently touring all over Greece (summer 2017).  Her energy is absolutely electrifying!!!

How did you get into your industry?

Music has been a part of my life since I was very young. I started playing classical piano and flute at the age of 5 and when I was 15 I picked up the guitar and the drums. While in high school, I formed a rock band and began songwriting. That was when I realized that writing music was my passion. I went to the UK to do a Bachelor’s in Music Composition, Film Scoring and production and while I was there I began teaching myself how to spin House Music on turntables and vinyl records. One thing led to another and I had the honor of performing at the Ministry of Sound in London.

After I completed my Bachelor’s, I continued my studies in Music Composition, Film Scoring and Production and moved to New York to pursue a Master’s Degree. I took my first steps into the music industry as a music producer and a DJ in New York.

I love music and I grew up with many different influences. The music I tend to produce is melodic and generally more dance based – not a specific type or genre.

I was always infatuated by New York. There is something about the ‘air’ in New York. It inspires me. That’s the reason why I ended up here in NYC.

What has been the biggest achievement/accomplishment in your career so far?

From my first big show at the Ministry of Sound, to signing to Pitbull’s label and releasing my first single “Broken” to collaborating with Wycelf Jean on my single “Get Dirty” to independently releasing my singles “Under These Lights” and “Places” and reaching #1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart to headlining a festival attended by 100,000 people, I have had the honor of experiencing many significant things in my career so far. It would be very difficult to pick out just one moment.

I have worked extremely hard for everything so far and continue to work even harder in order to try to accomplish my next goals.

Next five years?? I hope I end up having released a lot more music, having collaborated with a lot more artists and of course touring!

If you want to get a tip to someone interested in breaking into the music business: Hard work, belief, commitment and a good team are the most important factors in succeeding!

As an example I have creatively directed all of my music videos striving to produce a result that is original and unique. My music videos are fashion oriented, intense and energetic. I try to make sure they are as visually appealing as possible.

If you could change anything about where you are now with your career, what would you?

I would just want a little more balance in my life. So more of a balance between my career and my personal life.

What is the best and worst about New York for you?

The best part of New York is how ‘alive’ it is. You can find anything and everything there and let the city take you on a journey.
The worst part of it is the traffic in the city!

How do you find the Big Apple lifestyle compared to your hometown?

I grew up in Athens where the lifestyle is much more laid back and easy going. In New York things can be overwhelmingly fast paced. In addition the weather in Athens is usually very balanced. During the winter it gets cold but not to an extreme point and during the summer it gets very warm however still manageable. New York has pretty extreme weather changes. In winter it usually is freezing (at least for me) and during summer it can get extremely hot and stuffy.

I can’t really compare for example education and health care between the two cities as I have experienced them in very different ways.

The food in Greece is exceptional and it is my weak point, so I would have to say I prefer the food in Athens more.

Each city has it’s pros and cons, it’s just a matter of what you are looking for. I like New York right now because I am very focused on my career and my work. In the future, when I settle down, I don’t know if I would be able to stay in New York. I have the feeling that I would prefer the lifestyle in Athens at that point in my life.

The worst social/cultural issue to deal with in New York City for me has been crime, aggression and racism.

What do you absolutely want your friends to see or feel in New York vs. Greece?

The ‘hugeness’ of New York. It makes you feel like the entire world is right there in front of you. It is a very inspirational feeling.

What do you miss most – and what should we all know and understand about Greece and its culture?

I definitely miss my family, my friends, the food and the people. I also miss the gorgeous beaches and the Greek Islands. I forgot to add my car!
I don’t drive in New York, so I miss having my car!

Greece’s history stems back to the ancient times. As such, Greek culture is very strong and is still very much alive. If anyone has the opportunity to visit Greece I always recommend that they do.
It is a truly beautiful country and you will experience things ranging from ancient sites to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches.

What would be your ideal life – with no monetary issues to make it happen?

A balance between my career and my personal life! I still haven’t figured that one out!

 

Thank you Xenia!

CONNECT WITH XENIA:

facebook.com/xghali

www.xeniaghali.com

instagram.com/xeniaghali

 twitter.com/xghali

Austin – Jul 29 2017

Some of you probably met at the W party Anders Eriksson, the fellow European (Swede) who owns The Polo Tennis & Fitness Club.
Anders attended our very first EuroCircle event here in Austin at the Austonian in 2010. Anders wanted to extend an invitation to all EuroCircle members to attend their Davis Cup Classic that culminates at Casino Night July 29th hosted by Polo Tennis & Fitness Club.

Casino Night Party is $35 for non-Polo Club members.
However, Anders in kindly extending us the $25 discounted ticket price to fellow Europeans.
In addition, he is giving us access to the club pool & gym for Saturday July 29th. So could come out, work out, swim and freshen up for the evening.
The Polo Tennis and Fitness Club boasts an architecturally unique three level pool complete with its own rock waterfall. Situated above the courts next to the event center, the pool features a continuously circulating water filtration system which keeps the water cooler in the hot Texas sun.
Let’s not forget you could also watch some great tennis.

HOW TO GET YOUR TICKET FOR SATURDAY NIGHT:
Call Anders and his team to attend – you MUST pay your ticket by July 27.
Telephone to get your ticket for the Casino Night: 512-829-4340 (have your credit card ready)
(Code – your original country of birth)

  • Dinner
  • Drinks
  • Silent Auction
  • Live Music
  • Dancing
  • Raffle
  • Blackjack
  • Roulette
  • Craps
  • Fun & Friends

Casino Night proceeds, if any, will benefit Helping Hands, Love Hope Strength, Crossroads, Dripping Springs Varsity Tennis Program

Now if you are a major tennis fan you might want to consider signing up also for a fun and friendly tennis competition.
2.5 to 4.5 singes & doubles division
$100 per player ($100 includes the above mentioned Casino Night for the player & a guest)
Wednesday, July 26th – cocktail party
Thursday & Friday, July 26th and July 27th – Evening matches
Saturday, July 29th – Day matches, awards & Casino Night Benefit

CLUB MEMBERSHIP 

Atlanta – Jul 12 2017

Greetings everyone:

Please join us next week, on Wednesday for our July get-together at AMERICAN CUT located in Buckhead.
We will meet upstairs on the rooftop patio. This venue has a covered bar area as well as an outside patio overlooking all of Buckhead and surrounding areas so it will be a rain or shine event.

If you haven’t made it to this venue yet, I highly recommend you stop in next week (July 12th) and join us for our monthly gathering.
Valet parking is available or you can self-park around the venue. We will NOT have appetizers this time around as it is our first gathering at this venue but you can obviously order from their menu.
As the event takes place next week, please be sure to invite all your international & like-minded friends to attend.
This is a great summer venue with a rooftop bar in the heart of Buckhead so I look forward to seeing everyone next week.

Salutations,
David
Atlanta Eurocircle

Denver – Jul 08 2017

EuroCircle Potluck & Picnic

Please feel free to bring food and games (volleyball, soccer etc.) but especially your friends, children, dogs or the rest of your family to our summer event!

We would love to try a dish from your home country but it is not mandatory 🙂 Also, please bring a blanket, lawn chair and water if you wish!