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St. George Greek Food Festival Kicks Off with Fundraiser Featuring Comedian Basile Katsikis

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The St. George Greek Food Festival is gearing up to delight attendees with a mouthwatering array of Greek delicacies and a special performance by comedian Basile Katsikis. The festival's kickoff fundraiser is set to take place on September 6, offering a sneak peek into the exciting events to come. Basile, a renowned comedian, will bring laughter and joy to the audience with his stand-up act, while a no-host bar and an assortment of Greek appetizers and pastries will keep spirits high.

Key Takeaways:

  • The St. George Greek Food Festival's kickoff fundraiser will feature comedian Basile Katsikis performing at 7:30 p.m. on September 6.
  • The event will take place at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church Hellenic Center, 401 Truxtun Ave.
  • Admission costs $50 for general tickets and $75 for VIP, with limited availability expected to sell out by the end of the month.
  • Basile has performed on various TV shows, including NBC's "The Tonight Show," and has worked on comedy programs for HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, and A&E.
  • The comedian is also known for his voice work in Universal Studios' Bullwinkle J. Moose and various Japanese anime series.
  • The fundraiser's menu will include a variety of Greek dishes, including spanakopita, tiropita, loukaniko, meatballs, gyro sandwich bites, tzaziki sauce, feta cheese, and olives.
  • Desserts will feature baklava, kourambiedes, and a couple of new additions, including diples, which are spiral-shaped pastries deep-fried and then dipped in honey and walnuts.

Statistics:

  • The St. George Greek Food Festival's kickoff fundraiser will include a no-host bar.
  • There will be various Greek delicacies and pastries available, including Greek popcorn, which is a secret recipe only accessible at the event.
  • Tickets for the fundraiser are limited, and general admission costs $50, with VIP admission priced at $75.

Sources:

  • The Bakersfield Californian (Bakersfield, Calif.)
  • www.bakersfield.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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