Grateful Community Extends Thanks!

A Thank You Message from the Frangoulis Planning Committee
Re-printed from the Assumption Epistle May, 2006

May, 2006 - On behalf of the Mario Frangoulis Concert Committee, I extend a huge thank you to all who supported this meaningful effort, especially to those of you who purchased tickets to see a relatively unknown-in-America performer. We thank you for your 'leap of faith.' Many were, indeed, aware of Mario's extraordinary vocal genius and came to experience it first hand. Others came to support their church and/or the programs of the Metropolis of Detroit. And still others, both Greek and non-Greeks alike, came to celebrate our collective love of music and Hellenism. A love that Mario spoke of when he told the audience "How proud I am to be Greek, I love my Greek heritage."

But whether you purchased tickets, helped with promotion, were a sponsor or provided special considerations, know that all of you contributed greatly to make the concert an unqualified success. While the crowd was not as large as we had hoped, the concert was both a monetary and cultural success.

For those in attendance May 6th, it only took a moment to realize we were about to witness something very special. And it was gratifying to see Mario's marvelous energy matched by our great enthusiasm. (No performer does 6 encores without connecting with his audience.)

To those of you who, for whatever reason, could not attend, I have both bad news and good news. Mario has said that he would like to come back, in the not too distant future, and perform again. I can only tell you that you should get your tickets early because he won't be an 'unknown-in-America performer' the next time around.

Last, but certainly not least, a very special and heartfelt thanks to Mario. EFHARISTO for donating your time and your extraordinary talent for the benefit of our community. We will never forget your tremendous gift and look forward, with great anticipation, to your return.

In closing, please know that Mario Frangoulis, his fellow musicians, Theodoris Oikonomou, Ioannis Karagiannis, Ioannis Belonis, and Grigorios Syntridis, lighting specialist, Georgios Charalambous, and agents, Mary Telemachou, and Matthew Inge, are now and forever more, honorary members of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit.

Tony Niarhos

Malista extends its heartfelt thanks to the committee and contributors for supporting this event and allowing us to "connect" with our heritage and our culture. Congratulations to all.

Malista!