"The tranquillity of provincial life provide simple entertainments: they visited each other's homes; played pinoclhle and bridge, a little poker; exchanged a good measure of gossip; partook in the occasional 'family' dance. This was how Marina spent her first winter in Syros. The one expection that demanded greater social exertion was the week of Carnival. Their club set the stage with a series of lavish formal balls followed by private receptions raging with hollow display.

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Promotional poster of the opera "Gioconda" by R.Giovanelli, played at the Theater Apollon of Syros in 1912.

An important aspect of social formation in 19th centrury Hermoupolis is the need for rich cultural events, as an effort for the middle and especially the upper class to avoid the monotony of provincial life. One of the most significant pillars of cultural events is the emblematic Apollon Theatre, designed with the specifications of a Lyric theater, one that can host high-quality operas, operettas, and other theatrical performances. With families of the upper social classes renting their own private box annually, for which they even had a personal key key, the theater also welcomed members of the working class, even maids, although, of course, disturbances and expressions of displeasure did occur from time to time.

Νew Year's ball in 1965, at the famous "Club Hellas" of Hermoupolis.