Heritage in Peril: Safeguarding Artsakh’s Cultural Monuments in the Aftermath of Invasion
zoomZoom-Virtual Presentation The last Armenian prayer in Artsakh was held at Dadivank on October 1, 2023, following Azerbaijan’s invasion and ethnic cleansing of Nagorno-Karabakh. What happens to the monuments that Armenians had to leave behind? What can stakeholders do to prevent the scenario of Nakhichevan, where in 1997-2006 Azerbaijan eradicated the entire known inventory… Continue reading Heritage in Peril: Safeguarding Artsakh’s Cultural Monuments in the Aftermath of Invasion
Eradicating Cultures, Erasing Lives: Children and the Armenian and Native American Genocides
University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United StatesIn this talk, Keith David Watenpaugh, Professor and Director at UC Davis Human Rights Studies, draws the genocide of the Armenians of the Ottoman Empire into the comparative study of indigenous genocide. He focuses on the erasure of indigenous children's identity by state authorities through boarding schools to argue that the ideology and practice of… Continue reading Eradicating Cultures, Erasing Lives: Children and the Armenian and Native American Genocides
Valentine’s Comedy Show
Colony Theatre 555 N 3rd St, Burbank, CAValentine's Comedy Show Written & Created by Lory Tatoulian
“Armenians in Film” : 6 Short Films by Armenian Filmmakers
Leon S. & Pete Peters Educational Center, Fresno States 5010 N. Woodrow Ave., Fresno, United StatesThis event will begin at 5:30 PM with a screening of 6 short films followed by a virtual discussion with the directors at 6:45 PM.
AGBU SF Winter Gala 2024 – Gala’s Back!
WELCOME RECEPTION Friday, February 16, 2024, at 6PM The Clock Bar inside Westin St. Francis 335 Powell St., SF Get the return of Winter Gala started with some real social networking at the Welcome Reception! With a menu evoking a specific time and place in history, head to the Clock Bar in The Westin lobby… Continue reading AGBU SF Winter Gala 2024 – Gala’s Back!
AGBU SF Winter Gala 2024 – Gala’s Back!
WELCOME RECEPTION Friday, February 16, 2024, at 6PM The Clock Bar inside Westin St. Francis 335 Powell St., SF Get the return of Winter Gala started with some real social networking at the Welcome Reception! With a menu evoking a specific time and place in history, head to the Clock Bar in The Westin lobby… Continue reading AGBU SF Winter Gala 2024 – Gala’s Back!
AGBU SF Winter Gala 2024 – Gala’s Back!
WELCOME RECEPTION Friday, February 16, 2024, at 6PM The Clock Bar inside Westin St. Francis 335 Powell St., SF Get the return of Winter Gala started with some real social networking at the Welcome Reception! With a menu evoking a specific time and place in history, head to the Clock Bar in The Westin lobby… Continue reading AGBU SF Winter Gala 2024 – Gala’s Back!
AGBU SF Winter Gala 2024 – Gala’s Back!
WELCOME RECEPTION Friday, February 16, 2024, at 6PM The Clock Bar inside Westin St. Francis 335 Powell St., SF Get the return of Winter Gala started with some real social networking at the Welcome Reception! With a menu evoking a specific time and place in history, head to the Clock Bar in The Westin lobby… Continue reading AGBU SF Winter Gala 2024 – Gala’s Back!
AGBU SF Winter Gala 2024 – Gala’s Back!
WELCOME RECEPTION Friday, February 16, 2024, at 6PM The Clock Bar inside Westin St. Francis 335 Powell St., SF Get the return of Winter Gala started with some real social networking at the Welcome Reception! With a menu evoking a specific time and place in history, head to the Clock Bar in The Westin lobby… Continue reading AGBU SF Winter Gala 2024 – Gala’s Back!
Western Diocese Debutante Ball
His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Western Diocese are proud to present the Diocese’s Debutante Ball on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at the world-famous Beverly Wilshire Hotel. For nearly 50 years, the Debutante Ball has been a beloved tradition in the Armenian community. It is… Continue reading Western Diocese Debutante Ball
AGBU SF Winter Gala 2024 – Gala’s Back!
WELCOME RECEPTION Friday, February 16, 2024, at 6PM The Clock Bar inside Westin St. Francis 335 Powell St., SF Get the return of Winter Gala started with some real social networking at the Welcome Reception! With a menu evoking a specific time and place in history, head to the Clock Bar in The Westin lobby… Continue reading AGBU SF Winter Gala 2024 – Gala’s Back!
Hamazkayin W.R.L.G. Book Presentation
ACF Burbank Beshir Mardirossian Youth Center 75 E Santa Anita Ave, Burbank, CA, United StatesHamazkayin Western Region Literary Group presents the book “Stateless: The Politics of the Armenian Language in Exile” by Author Dr. Talar Chahinian. Introduction: Dr. Myrna Douzjian Book presentation by Dr Talar Chahinian on Sunday, February 25, 2023, at 5pm at ACF Burbank Beshir Mardirossian Youth Center 75 E Santa Anita Ave, Burbank, CA 91502. Stateless: The Politics of the Armenian Language in Exile Book https://press.syr.edu/supressbooks/5578/stateless/ Featured… Continue reading Hamazkayin W.R.L.G. Book Presentation
Outcasting Armenians: Tanzimat of the Provinces
University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United StatesThis lecture will discuss the Ottoman Tanzimat era through the lenses of the Armenian Patriarchate Archives along with the Ottoman Archives. It will argue that while Tanzimat has long been portrayed as a progressive period that granted rights to all peoples of the empire, in fact it set the mold for policies of oppression which… Continue reading Outcasting Armenians: Tanzimat of the Provinces
“Armenian Jerusalem: Past, Present, and Future” by Dr. Bedross Der Matossian
Smittcamp Alumni House 2625 E Matoian Way, Fresno, CA, United StatesArmenian Jerusalem today is facing major challenges that could be detrimental to its future. This talk will analyze the historical background of the formation of the modern Armenian community in Jerusalem and will examine the impact of political and socioeconomic transformations of the volatile region on the Armenian Patriarchate, as well as the community. It… Continue reading “Armenian Jerusalem: Past, Present, and Future” by Dr. Bedross Der Matossian
A Performance and Lecture by Şahan Arzruni on Armenian Women Composers
National Arts Club 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY, United StatesExperience the iconic works of Armenian Women Composers live on Tuesday, March 5th at 6:30pm at The National Arts Club. Hosted by Şahan Arzruni, the evening will feature performances as well as a lecture discussion on the works of Gayane Chebotaryan, Geghuni Chitchyan, Alicia Terzian, as well as Sahakdukht, who lived during the 8th century… Continue reading A Performance and Lecture by Şahan Arzruni on Armenian Women Composers
“Western Armenian Music: An Artist’s Perspective” by Hachig Kazarian
Virtual-Online , United StatesSilenced for over one hundred years, the Western Armenian music brought to America by the first Armenian immigrants has become an integral part of Armenian culture in the United States. Artist and musician Hachig Kazarian, author of Western Armenian Music: From Asia Minor to the United States (Armenian Series, 2023), will examine the many facets… Continue reading “Western Armenian Music: An Artist’s Perspective” by Hachig Kazarian
Armenians in Film Orange County
St. Mary Armenian Church 148 22nd St, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesThe AGBU Orange County Saturday School and AGBU Arts are pleased to present 6 short films by award winning Armenian filmmakers. This year's selections include Sunset by Kristine Khanamiryan, Crossing the Blue by Victoria Aleksanyan, Dehatsi - I was another place by Tatiana Boudakian, Stones by Arman Ayvazyan, and The Road by Charlotte Mungomery featuring… Continue reading Armenians in Film Orange County
Armenian Assembly of America Advocacy Briefing
Western Diocese of the Armenian Church 3325 North Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA, United StatesJoin Congressional Relations Director Mariam Khaloyan and Western Region Director David Ojakian at the Western Diocese for an opportunity to learn more about Pro-Armenian advocacy. Current Armenian advocacy priorities and ways to get involved will be discussed, including the Armenian Assembly National Advocacy Summit in Washington D.C. April 16-17, 2024. Register: bit.ly/3IsIMH2
Katapult Pavilion at the Limited Edition Art Fair 2024
Villa Empain Av. Franklin Roosevelt 67, Bruxelles, BelgiumCelebrate Armenian talent in print, sculpture, ceramics, and textile arts at the Limited Edition Art Fair 2024. Hosted by Villa Empain and held in partnership with The Main Design Store, Katapult Pavilion aims to create dynamic dialogue between East and West by sharing and positioning Armenian art within international discourse. Plan your visit today at… Continue reading Katapult Pavilion at the Limited Edition Art Fair 2024
Cultural Concert in Montreal
FAEC 11455 Rue Drouart, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaThis is a fundraising concert organized by the AMAC and in participating with local musicians and artists who are all performing voluntarily. The raised funds are to help Artsakh families through the AMAA Revive program. More details can be found at www.amacnews.org If you cannot attend in person, we ask that you donate anyway through… Continue reading Cultural Concert in Montreal
Hai Benefit Circle Luncheon
Hai Benefit Circle presents its annual fundraising luncheon on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks. There will be a social hour with Bake Shoppe, raffle and auction. Please join us for a wonderful afternoon celebrating sisterhood!
Armenian Assembly of America Advocacy Briefing
St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church 13925 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin Executive Director Bryan Ardouny and Western Region Director David Ojakian at St. Sarkis Armenian Church in San Diego for an opportunity to learn more about Pro-Armenian advocacy. Current Armenian advocacy priorities and ways to get involved will be discussed, including the Armenian Assembly National Advocacy Summit in Washington D.C. April 16-17, 2024. Register: bit.ly/3P1kYxH
The World of Dance
Glendale Performing Arts Center 1440 East Broadway, Glendale, CA, United StatesBAREKAMUTIUN INTERNATIONAL DANCE STUDIO PRESENTS The World of Dance Sunday, March 17, 2024 - 5:00 PM Glendale Performing Arts Center Artistic Director: LUSINE GEVORGYAN
La Med Third Tuesdays!
La Mediterranee Fillmore 2210 Fillmore St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin in for one more La Med Third Tuesday on Tuesday, March 19! Dine in, order online, or call to order all day! A portion of the proceeds from the day will benefit AGBU relief efforts for Artsakh Armenians. Dine In: 2210 Fillmore St., San Francisco Order Online: cafelamedfillmore.com Call to Order: 415.921.2956
Armenian Assembly of America Advocacy Briefing
St. John Armenian Church 275 Olympia Way, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin Armenian Assembly Board Member and St. John parishioner Valina Agbabian and Western Region Director David Ojakian at St. John Armenian Church for an opportunity to learn more about Pro-Armenian advocacy. Attend the St. John Lenten Service and dinner and stay for the briefing. Current Armenian advocacy issues will be discussed and ways to get… Continue reading Armenian Assembly of America Advocacy Briefing
Hye Tad Evening 2024
Saroyan Hall 825 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco, CA, United StatesHye Tad Evening provides a platform for the ANCA to report on its 2023-24 activities regarding matters affecting our community locally, nationally, and internationally, as well as to strengthen our community's solidarity and commitment to act on those matters, and to introduce individuals who have helped amplify our collective voice. Saturday, March 23, 2024 6pm-Cocktails… Continue reading Hye Tad Evening 2024
Evening with Trails for Change and TCT
Celebrating the impact of hiking trail building in Armenia
Tsakhkazard Kids Festival
Verdugo Park, Glendale , United StatesWe are excited to announce the 2nd annual Tsakhkazard Kids Festival, scheduled for March 24. We invite you to join us for this special occasion celebrating one of the most cherished Armenian holidays, Tsakhkazard, which was also declared a blessing day for children.
Tigran Hamasyan – “The Call Within Tour”
The Concert Hall at California State University, Fresno 2380 E. Keats Avenue, Fresno, CA, United StatesTigran Hamasyan with Evan Marien (bass) and Arthur Hnatek (drums) "He's the hottest pianist in jazz, and he likes to mix things up, whether it's bebop, thrash metal, or dubstep. But his heart is in the folk music of his native land, Armenia" - The Guardian, London "A-may-zing! Now, Tigran, you are my teacher!" -… Continue reading Tigran Hamasyan – “The Call Within Tour”
Beyond Data: An Exhibition on Armenia’s Creative Economy
NPAK Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art 1/3 Buzand St,, Yerevan, ArmeniaAGBU’s Katapult Creative Accelerator Program is pleased to invite you to the launch of Beyond Data: An Exhibition on Armenia's Creative Economy. The exhibition marks the culmination of our two-year research effort focused on understanding the barriers hindering the economic development of Armenia's creative and cultural industries. Eight artists and artist collectives were invited to… Continue reading Beyond Data: An Exhibition on Armenia’s Creative Economy
Serouj Kradjian & Band in Concert
Rialto Theatre 5723 Park Ave, Montreal, QC, CanadaIn his Piano Fantasy tour, Grammy nominated and Juno winning pianist and composer Serouj Kradjian breaks all cultural and stylistic barriers in a breathtaking show celebrating diversity and innovation. Combining an eclectic set of original compositions with new takes on classics from around the world, the concert is a reflection of his unique artistic journey… Continue reading Serouj Kradjian & Band in Concert
ARLEZ by Aghasi Ayvazyan in English
Atwater Village Theatre 3269 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesARLEZ is a drama in Seven Scenes. It is one of Aghasi Ayvazyan's most passionate plays-- at one level a plea for human kindness. In Armenian mythology-- in one version anyway-- an Arlez was a spirit, in the form of a dog, who licked the wounds of fallen heroes in the battlefield, thereby reviving them.… Continue reading ARLEZ by Aghasi Ayvazyan in English
ARLEZ by Aghasi Ayvazyan in English
Atwater Village Theatre 3269 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesARLEZ is a drama in Seven Scenes. It is one of Aghasi Ayvazyan's most passionate plays-- at one level a plea for human kindness. In Armenian mythology-- in one version anyway-- an Arlez was a spirit, in the form of a dog, who licked the wounds of fallen heroes in the battlefield, thereby reviving them.… Continue reading ARLEZ by Aghasi Ayvazyan in English
Khatchaturian, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky & Beethoven (SEASON FINALE)
Pegasus: The Orchestra’s founder, principal conductor, and artistic director, Karén Hakobyan, conducts the 2023-2024 Season’s Finale in a commemoration of Aram Khatchaturian's 120th Anniversary. The program opens with Stravinsky’s stunning 8-movement Suite from the Pulcinella Ballet highlighting Pegasus's principals as soloists. The first half concludes with Tchaikovsky’s delightful Variations on a Rococo Theme and features… Continue reading Khatchaturian, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky & Beethoven (SEASON FINALE)
Lakeside Sunday Brunch Spring Fundraiser
Michael's Restaurant 2960 N Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA, United StatesHosted by the Irene Gyulnazarian Educational Fund for Armenia (IGEFA) and the Armenian Healthcare Association of the Bay Area (AHABA) CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF IMPACT SPRING FUNDRAISER As we mark the 20th Anniversary of IGEFA, it is an occasion to celebrate both our organizations' impactful work and their contributions towards a brighter future for education… Continue reading Lakeside Sunday Brunch Spring Fundraiser
Lakeside Sunday Brunch Spring Fundraiser
Michael's Restaurant 2960 N Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA, United StatesHosted by the Irene Gyulnazarian Educational Fund for Armenia (IGEFA) and the Armenian Healthcare Association of the Bay Area (AHABA) CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF IMPACT SPRING FUNDRAISER As we mark the 20th Anniversary of IGEFA, it is an occasion to celebrate both our organizations' impactful work and their contributions towards a brighter future for education… Continue reading Lakeside Sunday Brunch Spring Fundraiser
ARLEZ by Aghasi Ayvazyan in English
Atwater Village Theatre 3269 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesARLEZ is a drama in Seven Scenes. It is one of Aghasi Ayvazyan's most passionate plays-- at one level a plea for human kindness. In Armenian mythology-- in one version anyway-- an Arlez was a spirit, in the form of a dog, who licked the wounds of fallen heroes in the battlefield, thereby reviving them.… Continue reading ARLEZ by Aghasi Ayvazyan in English
Առլեզ (Arlez in Armenian)
Atwater Village Theatre 3269 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesԱՌԼԵԶը, ըստ հեղինակ Աղասի Այվազյանի, Յոթ պատկերներով մի ողբերգություն է, և իր՝ Այվազյանի գլուխգործոցներից: Հասմիկը հիվանդ է և հոգեպես խորտակված վիճակում: Ընկերուհին՝ Արուսը մի շուն է բերում իր համար, պատմելով հայկական առասպելը, որ ասում է Առլեզները ոգիներ էին շան կերպարանքով, որ կռիվներում ընկած հերոսների վերքերը լզելով, նրանց վերակենդանացնում էին: Եվ զարմանալիորեն, Հասմիկն ու Առլեզը կարծես… Continue reading Առլեզ (Arlez in Armenian)
Hayat Project Live in YouTube Theatre
YouTube Theater 1011 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA, United StatesHAYAT PROJECT TO UNLEASH ITS 2024 WORLD TOUR IN LOS ANGELES AT YOUTUBE THEATER
2 PLAYS: Did You Order a Grandchild+Incident
Atwater Village Theatre 3269 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States"Did You Order a Grandchild?" by Kariné Khodikyan. During a TV talk show, Inesa, a 'grandmother', overcome with emotion, says she is searching for her long-lost grandson. The host appeals to the public to find him-- his name is Arsen. Then Inesa comes home and takes off her wig. She is very different from how… Continue reading 2 PLAYS: Did You Order a Grandchild+Incident
PechaKucha Yerevan Vol. 52: Beyond Data: Stories from Armenia’s Creative Economy
Join us for an exciting evening at PechaKucha Yerevan Vol. 52, in collaboration with AGBU’s Katapult Creative Accelerator Program, as we present “Beyond Data: Stories from Armenia's Creative Economy”. The event is organized as part of an exhibition and workshops program that marks the culmination of a two-year research endeavor dedicated to unraveling the barriers… Continue reading PechaKucha Yerevan Vol. 52: Beyond Data: Stories from Armenia’s Creative Economy
2 PLAYS: Did You Order a Grandchild+Incident
Atwater Village Theatre 3269 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States"Did You Order a Grandchild?" by Kariné Khodikyan. During a TV talk show, Inesa, a 'grandmother', overcome with emotion, says she is searching for her long-lost grandson. The host appeals to the public to find him-- his name is Arsen. Then Inesa comes home and takes off her wig and chanages clothes. She is very… Continue reading 2 PLAYS: Did You Order a Grandchild+Incident
Bone Memory: Armenian Pilgrimages to the Killing Fields of Dayr al-ZurUntitled
Ararat-Eskijian Museum and Research Center 15105 Mission Hills Rd., Mission Hills, CA, United StatesThis presentation outlines the earliest Armenian pilgrimages to the killing fields of Dayr al-Zur (Der Zor) in the Syrian Desert. It is there that Armenians interacted with the remains of Armenians murdered during the Armenian Genocide (1915-1918) in acts of remembrance. Semerdjian discusses the origins of the now-destroyed Armenian Genocide Memorial in Dayr al-Zur and… Continue reading Bone Memory: Armenian Pilgrimages to the Killing Fields of Dayr al-ZurUntitled
Bone Memory: Armenian Pilgrimages to the Killing Fields of Dayr al-ZurUntitled
Ararat-Eskijian Museum and Research Center 15105 Mission Hills Rd., Mission Hills, CA, United StatesThis presentation outlines the earliest Armenian pilgrimages to the killing fields of Dayr al-Zur (Der Zor) in the Syrian Desert. It is there that Armenians interacted with the remains of Armenians murdered during the Armenian Genocide (1915-1918) in acts of remembrance. Semerdjian discusses the origins of the now-destroyed Armenian Genocide Memorial in Dayr al-Zur and… Continue reading Bone Memory: Armenian Pilgrimages to the Killing Fields of Dayr al-ZurUntitled
2 PLAYS: Did You Order a Grandchild+Incident
Atwater Village Theatre 3269 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States"Did You Order a Grandchild?" by Kariné Khodikyan. During a TV talk show, Inesa, a 'grandmother', overcome with emotion, says she is searching for her long-lost grandson. The host appeals to the public to find him-- his name is Arsen. Then Inesa comes home and takes off her wig and chanages clothes. She is very… Continue reading 2 PLAYS: Did You Order a Grandchild+Incident
Bone Memory: Armenian Pilgrimages to the Killing Fields of Dayr al-ZUntitled
Ararat Home & Museum 15105 Mission Hills Rd., Mission Hills, CA, United StatesThis presentation outlines the earliest Armenian pilgrimages to the killing fields of Dayr al-Zur (Der Zor) in the Syrian Desert. It is there that Armenians interacted with the remains of Armenians murdered during the Armenian Genocide (1915-1918) in acts of remembrance. Semerdjian discusses the origins of the now-destroyed Armenian Genocide Memorial in Dayr al-Zur and… Continue reading Bone Memory: Armenian Pilgrimages to the Killing Fields of Dayr al-ZUntitled
Bone Memory: Armenian Pilgrimages to the Killing Fields of Dayr al-ZurUntitled
Ararat-Eskijian Museum and Research Center 15105 Mission Hills Rd., Mission Hills, CA, United StatesThis presentation outlines the earliest Armenian pilgrimages to the killing fields of Dayr al-Zur (Der Zor) in the Syrian Desert. It is there that Armenians interacted with the remains of Armenians murdered during the Armenian Genocide (1915-1918) in acts of remembrance. Semerdjian discusses the origins of the now-destroyed Armenian Genocide Memorial in Dayr al-Zur and… Continue reading Bone Memory: Armenian Pilgrimages to the Killing Fields of Dayr al-ZurUntitled
Bone Memory: Armenian Pilgrimages to the Killing Fields of Dayr al-ZurUntitled
Ararat-Eskijian Museum and Research Center 15105 Mission Hills Rd., Mission Hills, CA, United StatesThis presentation outlines the earliest Armenian pilgrimages to the killing fields of Dayr al-Zur (Der Zor) in the Syrian Desert. It is there that Armenians interacted with the remains of Armenians murdered during the Armenian Genocide (1915-1918) in acts of remembrance. Semerdjian discusses the origins of the now-destroyed Armenian Genocide Memorial in Dayr al-Zur and… Continue reading Bone Memory: Armenian Pilgrimages to the Killing Fields of Dayr al-ZurUntitled