![]() Jim Marcus retrieved the cross in 1968.LINING UP: Epiphany parade participants stand next to the original St. Emmanuel Pondakos, front, retrieved the cross in 1967. There was no age limit for participants until the 1960s.IT'S THEIR DAY: Epiphany divers parade along Orange Avenue in Tarpon Springs on Jan. ![]() ![]() Boats from which the town's young men dive for the coveted golden cross are clustered about the pier.TIME FOR BLESSING: Theophilos Katras shows off the cross to the crowd as he climbs the ladder leading from Spring Bayou to a raft to receive the blessing of Bishop Athenagoras during Epiphany Day 1941. TAKING THE PLUNGE: Boys jump into Spring Bayou to get the blessed cross during the Epiphany celebration as seen from a helicopter.THE SEARCH BEGINS: A crowd surrounds Spring Bayou in Tarpon Springs in 1946. West Loop Entertainment, in-house promoter and booking agent, works with artists and their agents to produce a wide range of performances bringing dignity and integrity to every relationship.Published Jan. Historic venues Epiphany Hall and The Sanctuary exude old world charm rivaled only by the elegance of their acoustics and underground, The Catacombs embrace house music and other old school classics reminiscent of the ‘spins’ by the Godfather of House Music, Frankie Knuckles. And, from ages 17 to 70… whether traditional, old school or alternative, Epiphany’s eclectic and ageless music offerings include… Jazz, Blues, Rock, Pop, Funk or Classical R&B, Soul, Folk, House or Fusion, or, Indie, Hip Hop, Bedroom Pop, Lounge or Rap. Epiphany’s amenities ‘include a fully appointed and generously massive Green Room, Steinway pianos, Meyer sound system and tricked out state of the art lighting, extensive back line and ample equipment storage.įrom dance to theater, literary arts, comedy and magic, performance art is curated to complement Epiphany’s live music programming offering several performances to choose from seven days a week. West Loop Entertainment, in-house promoter and booking agent, works with artists and their agents to produce a wide range of performances bringing dignity and integrity to every relationship. The Catacombs are a magical place not far from the VIP Suite and Champagne Bar.Īges 17 to 70… whether traditional, old school or alternative, Epiphany’s eclectic and ageless music offerings include… Jazz, Blues, Rock, Pop, Funk or Classical R&B, Soul, Folk, House or Fusion, or, Indie, Hip Hop, Bedroom Pop, Lounge or Rap. This space is simply spectacular! Nestled ‘underground’ beneath Epiphany Hall, guests will find themselves surrounded by vintage 1885 charm, original stone walls, wood beams, and rustic columns adorned with ambient light. The Sanctuary is perfectly suited for cabaret styled music productions, literary arts, comedy and magic shows. Imagine a grand staircase leading to a vintage room with vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, vintage chandeliers, a built-in stage, and all this complemented by a private Niche Bar and Lounge. Whether seeking white table top experience, theater in the round, VIP seating, stadium layout or standing room only, Epiphany sets-the-room with arrangements offering intimate vibes for audiences from 50 to 1500.Ĭombining amazing acoustics with our state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, Epiphany Hall is uniquely well suited for any type of entertainment – from solo artists and Jazz ensembles to complex theatrical productions and curated dance and concert series. Epiphany’s diverse and inclusive art programming serve to unite community and artists alike while ‘Bringing Chicago Together’.įrom dance to theater, literary arts, comedy and magic, performance art is curated to complement Epiphany’s live music programming offering several performances to choose from seven days a week. Thoughtfully designed, the exemplary 42,000 square foot campus boasts three distinct venues and a stunning array of amenities, including art studios, classroom, exhibit space and gallery, a commercial and catering kitchen, café, VIP suite and a collection of artistically appointed outdoor spaces a charming quarter-acre courtyard, spacious terrace and stunning patio. “Treat all artists with dignity and bring integrity to conversations and relationships”Ĭonceived with the vision to return Epiphany to a place for people to once again congregate in, the shuttered, historic Church of the Epiphany has been preserved and adapted into an iconic cultural hub ‘For the Good of Art, Entertainment and Events’.
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