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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 States

This 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 States

This 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

Event Series Առլեզ (Arlez in Armenian)

Առլեզ (Arlez in Armenian)

Atwater Village Theatre 3269 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

ԱՌԼԵԶը, 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)

30$

“Armenian Memory, Writing Across Borders: A Reading and Talk” with Pulitzer Prize winning poet Peter Balakian

University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United States

Balakian will read and discuss his poetry and prose with a focus on Armenian historical and cultural memory and disaporan imagination. In his many books of poems and his memoir Black Dog of Fate, Balakian has explored-in his distinct poetic form and elliptical language-traumatic intergenerational memory of the Armenian Genocide, as well as the power… Continue reading “Armenian Memory, Writing Across Borders: A Reading and Talk” with Pulitzer Prize winning poet Peter Balakian

Free

“Remnants: Emodied Archives of the Armenian Genocide” by Dr. Elyse Semerdjian

Smittcamp Alumni House 2625 E Matoian Way, Fresno, CA, United States

This exploration of the Armenian genocide is told through the traces left in the memories and on the bodies of its women survivors. Foremost among the images of the Armenian Genocide is the specter of tattooed Islamized Armenian women. Blue tribal tattoos that covered face and body signified assimilation into Muslim Bedouin and Kurdish households.… Continue reading “Remnants: Emodied Archives of the Armenian Genocide” by Dr. Elyse Semerdjian

Free

11 Artists, 11 Works Exhibition

NPAK Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art 1/3 Buzand St,, Yerevan, Armenia

մեծ ոգևորությամբ ցանկանում ենք ձեզ հետ կիսվել “ԿԱՊ”-ի և “ՀԲԸՄ ԿԱՏԱՊՈՒԼՏԻ”-ի համագործակցությամբ: Այսպիսով, ապրիլի 26-ից 28-ը բոլորիդ սիրով հրավիրում ենք ՆՓԱԿ, որտեղ տեղի կունենա մեր հաջորդ “ 11 նկարիչ, 11 աշխատանք” ցուցահանդես վաճառքը:   Շեշտենք նաև, որ ցուցադրության վերջին օրը լինելու է փակ աճուրդ: Ցուցադրությունը բաց է լինելու ժամը 12:00-21:00: Ցուցադրությունը միտված է մի տարածքում… Continue reading 11 Artists, 11 Works Exhibition

“Amerikatsi”

Leon S. & Pete Peters Educational Center, Fresno States 5010 N. Woodrow Ave., Fresno, United States

"Amerikatsi" film screening following a discussion with the director, Michael Goorjian. Amerikatsi is a film of tremendous spirit and hope, Amerikatsi follows Charlie as he returns to his Armenian homeland and finds a country under Soviet rule. After being unjustly imprisoned, he soon discovers he can see into a nearby apartment from his cell window.… Continue reading “Amerikatsi”

Free

2 Թատերախաղ՝ ԹՈՌՆԻԿ ՊԱՏՎԻՐԵ՞Լ ԵՔ և ՊԱՏԱՀԱՐ

Atwater Village Theatre 3269 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

«Թոռնիկ Պատվիրե՞լ Եք» - Կարինե Խոդիկյան «Տաք Զրույց» հեռուստահայտագրի հյուրն է «Ինեսա Տատիկը»: Նա լացակումաց պատմում է իր «երբեք չտեսած» թոռնիկի՝ Արսենի մասին, որին փնտրում է ամեն տեղ: Հետո նա տուն է գալիս, պարիկը հանում ու հնամաշ հագուստները փոխում: Այս կինը «խեղճ ու կրակ» տատիկի նման չէ: Չլինի այդ հայտագիրը հենց էնպես ստից, հնարովի մի… Continue reading 2 Թատերախաղ՝ ԹՈՌՆԻԿ ՊԱՏՎԻՐԵ՞Լ ԵՔ և ՊԱՏԱՀԱՐ

2 Թատերախաղ՝ ԹՈՌՆԻԿ ՊԱՏՎԻՐԵ՞Լ ԵՔ և ՊԱՏԱՀԱՐ

Atwater Village Theatre 3269 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

«Թոռնիկ Պատվիրե՞լ Եք» - Կարինե Խոդիկյան «Տաք Զրույց» հեռուստահայտագրի հյուրն է «Ինեսա Տատիկը»: Նա լացակումաց պատմում է իր «երբեք չտեսած» թոռնիկի՝ Արսենի մասին, որին փնտրում է ամեն տեղ: Հետո նա տուն է գալիս, պարիկը հանում ու հնամաշ հագուստները փոխում: Այս կինը «խեղճ ու կրակ» տատիկի նման չէ: Չլինի այդ հայտագիրը հենց էնպես ստից, հնարովի մի… Continue reading 2 Թատերախաղ՝ ԹՈՌՆԻԿ ՊԱՏՎԻՐԵ՞Լ ԵՔ և ՊԱՏԱՀԱՐ

Wine Fest

11 stunning wineries with spectacular views. Round trip transfer from Glendale CA

165$

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

30$

2 Թատերախաղ՝ ԹՈՌՆԻԿ ՊԱՏՎԻՐԵ՞Լ ԵՔ և ՊԱՏԱՀԱՐ

Atwater Village Theatre 3269 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

«Թոռնիկ Պատվիրե՞լ Եք» - Կարինե Խոդիկյան «Տաք Զրույց» հեռուստահայտագրի հյուրն է «Ինեսա Տատիկը»: Նա լացակումաց պատմում է իր «երբեք չտեսած» թոռնիկի՝ Արսենի մասին, որին փնտրում է ամեն տեղ: Հետո նա տուն է գալիս, պարիկը հանում ու հնամաշ հագուստները փոխում: Այս կինը «խեղճ ու կրակ» տատիկի նման չէ: Չլինի այդ հայտագիրը հենց էնպես ստից, հնարովի մի… Continue reading 2 Թատերախաղ՝ ԹՈՌՆԻԿ ՊԱՏՎԻՐԵ՞Լ ԵՔ և ՊԱՏԱՀԱՐ

The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem Arch Armenian Question and Armenian Genocide

Ararat Home & Museum 15105 Mission Hills Rd., Mission Hills, CA, United States

This volume provides for the first time a detailed list of the 634 documents (written in Armenian, Ottoman, French, English, German, Russian), contained in Box 1 of the Patriarchate’s “Archives of the Armenian Question and Armenian Genocide,” with extensive description and annotations. The “Archives” was founded by the Information Bureau affiliated with the Armenian Patriarchate… Continue reading The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem Arch Armenian Question and Armenian Genocide

The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem Archives on the Armenian Question and Armenian Genocide

Ararat Home & Museum 15105 Mission Hills Rd., Mission Hills, CA, United States

The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem Archives on the Armenian Question and the Genocide: Annotated Detailed Summary of Documents, Vol. I, prepared by Lusine Sahakyan, Ani Voskanyan, and Ani Sahakyan, is a newly released book by Lusakn Publishers, Yerevan, with the endorsement of Yerevan State University, the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and the Armenian Studies Program at the California… Continue reading The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem Archives on the Armenian Question and Armenian Genocide

The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem Archives on the Armenian Question and Armenian Genocide

Ararat Home & Museum 15105 Mission Hills Rd., Mission Hills, CA, United States

The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem Archives on the Armenian Question and the Genocide: Annotated Detailed Summary of Documents, Vol. I, prepared by Lusine Sahakyan, Ani Voskanyan, and Ani Sahakyan, is a newly released book by Lusakn Publishers, Yerevan, with the endorsement of Yerevan State University, the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and the Armenian Studies Program at the California… Continue reading The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem Archives on the Armenian Question and Armenian Genocide

The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem Archives on the Armenian Question and Armenian Genocide

Ararat Home & Museum 15105 Mission Hills Rd., Mission Hills, CA, United States

The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem Archives on the Armenian Question and the Genocide: Annotated Detailed Summary of Documents, Vol. I, prepared by Lusine Sahakyan, Ani Voskanyan, and Ani Sahakyan, is a newly released book by Lusakn Publishers, Yerevan, with the endorsement of Yerevan State University, the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and the Armenian Studies Program at the California… Continue reading The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem Archives on the Armenian Question and Armenian Genocide

The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem Archives on the Armenian Question and Armenian Genocide

Ararat Home & Museum 15105 Mission Hills Rd., Mission Hills, CA, United States

The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem Archives on the Armenian Question and the Genocide: Annotated Detailed Summary of Documents, Vol. I, prepared by Lusine Sahakyan, Ani Voskanyan, and Ani Sahakyan, is a newly released book by Lusakn Publishers, Yerevan, with the endorsement of Yerevan State University, the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and the Armenian Studies Program at the California… Continue reading The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem Archives on the Armenian Question and Armenian Genocide

Debussy / Komitas: Music in Time of War Album Release Concert

NYU Kimmel Center 60 Washington Square S, New York, NY, United States

Celebrate the release of pianist Kirill Gerstein's new album, Music in Time of War, on Sunday, May 5th at 5pm at the NYU Kimmel Center Grand Hall. Gerstein's album features early 20th century composers Debussy and Komitas, who both existed and composed haunting works in the same Parisian sphere prior to World War I. The… Continue reading Debussy / Komitas: Music in Time of War Album Release Concert

Zareh

The Center for Armenian Arts 250 North Orange Street, Gllendale, CA, United States

Thursday, May 16, 2024 7:00 PM Friday, May 17  7 pm - 10 pm Saturday, May 18  3 pm - 6 pm Sunday, May 19  by Appointment Parking at 222 N. Orange St., Glendale, CA 91203 First 90 minutes free, $2.00 per hour

Free

Day at Dolores Park!

Mission Dolores Park Dolores St. &, 19th St., San Francisco, CA, United States

Come join us for a sunny day in the city, filled with games, food and good company Get Tickets Here: bit.ly/DayAtDolores2024 Or Venmo @AGBUYPNC for "Dolores Park"

25$

A Night to Ignite Change: Honoring the Akian Family

The American University of Armenia is pleased to announce an upcoming event, A Night to Ignite Change: Honoring the Akian Family. Hosted by AUA supporters Vahe and Ruzan Kuzoyan, the event will benefit the University as it continues to grow and develop, and also recognize the Akian family’s generous contributions to AUA over many decades,… Continue reading A Night to Ignite Change: Honoring the Akian Family

500$

Supervisor Kathryn Barger To Speak at St. Gregory

St. Gregory Armenian Church, Pasadena, CA 2215 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

Guest Speaker: Kathryn Barger – 5th District Supervisor L.A. County Supervisor Barger serves L.A. County’s 5th District the largest which includes 20 cities and 83 unincorporated areas of the SFV, SGV, Crescenta, Santa Clarita…    TOPICS OF DISCUSSION FOLLOWED BY Q & A *  Repeat offenders conducting most of crime with no consequence or deterrence.… Continue reading Supervisor Kathryn Barger To Speak at St. Gregory

30.00$

Gevs EMOTIONS

The Center for Armenian Arts 250 North Orange Street, Gllendale, CA, United States

Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:00 PM Friday, May 31  5pm - 8 pm Saturday, June 1  2 pm - 6 pm Sunday, June 2  by Appointment Parking at 222 N. Orange St., Glendale, CA 91203 First 90 minutes free, $2.00 per hour

Free

HAROUT PAMBOUKJIAN Concert!

The Society for Orphaned Armenia Relief (SOAR) San Francisco Bay Area Chapter HAROUT PAMBOUKJIAN Concert ! May 31st, 2024 8:00 pm (Doors open at 7:00pm) Event Address: Sequoia High School - Carrington Hall 1201 Brewster Avenue Redwood City, CA 940 Tickets can be purchased at: showtix4u.com/event-details/83001

Media, Storytelling & The Armenian Narrative

A thought-provoking event exploring media, storytelling & the Armenian narrative with phenomenal speakers and participants. At the event, we will also share BIG news as Strobia Foundation is partnering with Angela Asatrian, who has written a delightful Romantic Comedy set in Armenia titled "A Winter's Song". Tickets $120.00 - venue is membership only, guests must… Continue reading Media, Storytelling & The Armenian Narrative

120.00$

Close to the Roots

Armenian Arts Center 250 N. Orange st, Glendale, CA, United States

LAARM Quartet Debut concert at Armenian Arts Center in Glendale. Come and enjoy Armenian Pure music.

50$

An Evening of Armenian Storytellers

Atamian Hovsepian Curatorial Practice 227 E 24th St, New York, NY, United States

An evening of charming, surprising and uplifting stories about the Armenian American experience, told live by 5 talented storytellers! ​Join us for a live storytelling event at the Atamian Hovsepian Curatorial Practice, in partnership with the Tumanyan International Storytelling Festival - a new cultural initiative aimed at reconnecting contemporary audiences with the rich heritage and… Continue reading An Evening of Armenian Storytellers

Free

Vasken: chaos & disorder

The Center for Armenian Arts 250 North Orange Street, Gllendale, CA, United States

Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:00 PM Friday, June 14  5pm - 8 pm Saturday, June 15 2 pm - 6 pm Sunday, June 16  by Appointment Parking at 222 N. Orange St., Glendale, CA 91203 First 90 minutes free, $2.00 per hour

Free

14th Annual COAF Summer Soirée

PHD Rooftop Lounge 355 W 16th St., New York, NY, United States

Join us for Children of Armenia Fund's 14th Annual Summer Soirée in New York City on June 25th at PhD Rooftop Lounge at the Dream Hotel Downtown! The 14th Annual COAF Summer Soiree will take place on June 25 at the Dream Hotel in NYC! This year’s fundraiser will be dedicated to pioneering AI-driven solutions… Continue reading 14th Annual COAF Summer Soirée

ArmSymphony U.S. Tour – Symphony Hall, Boston

Boston Symphony Hall 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA, United States

The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra is gearing up for its first United States Concert Tour! On June 26, 27 and 29, three of the United States’ leading concert halls will showcase Aram Khachaturian’s majestic music, performed by the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra and the renowned violin virtuoso Sergey Khachatryan under the baton of Sergey Smbatyan,… Continue reading ArmSymphony U.S. Tour – Symphony Hall, Boston

35$ – 90$

Vardan Ovsepian Solo in NY

OPERA America's National Opera Center 330 7th Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY, United States

Celebrate the release of Vardan Ovsepian's new solo piano album, "Zenith", on Thursday, June 27th at 8pm at OPERA America's Marc A. Scorca Hall. Armenian-born pianist/composer Vardan Ovsepian blends elements of western classical music with jazz in perpetual search for unique ways of incorporating the hybrid formation in his composing and improvising. An AGBU Performing… Continue reading Vardan Ovsepian Solo in NY

25$

ArmSymphony U.S. Tour – Carnegie Hall, New York

Carnegie Hall 881 7th Avenue, New York, NY, United States

The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra is gearing up for its first United States Concert Tour! On June 26, 27 and 29, three of the United States’ leading concert halls will showcase Aram Khachaturian’s majestic music, performed by the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra and the renowned violin virtuoso Sergey Khachatryan under the baton of Sergey Smbatyan,… Continue reading ArmSymphony U.S. Tour – Carnegie Hall, New York

13$ – 109$

ArmSymphony U.S. Tour – Disney Hall, Los Angeles

Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra is gearing up for its first United States Concert Tour! On June 26, 27 and 29, three of the United States’ leading concert halls will showcase Aram Khachaturian’s majestic music, performed by the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra and the renowned violin virtuoso Sergey Khachatryan under the baton of Sergey Smbatyan,… Continue reading ArmSymphony U.S. Tour – Disney Hall, Los Angeles

35$ – 200$

Armenians in Film Milan

Nuovo Armenia Via Livigno 9, Milano, MI, Italy

Nuovo Armenia, AGBU Milan, and AGBU Arts invite you to enjoy 6 newly selected short films by award winning Armenian filmmakers. Event may be rescheduled due to weather conditions.

Armenians in Jazz Featuring Yulia Musayelyan

Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United States

Russian-born Armenian flutist Yulia Musayelyan‘s music combines modern jazz harmonies, odd meters, and improvisation with folkloric styles from Armenia, Argentina, and other cultures, seeking to bridge distant traditions. She is joined by an international ensemble of some of the most versatile and in-demand jazz musicians in NYC and Boston. The Armenian Mirror-Spectator writes, “ grooves as if she… Continue reading Armenians in Jazz Featuring Yulia Musayelyan

40$

An evening with Ken Khachigian

Fresno State, Satellite Student Union 2485 E San Ramon Ave, Fresno, CA, United States

Ken Khachigian, trusted advisor and confidant to Presidents Nixon and Reagan, will discuss his new book, "Behind Closed Doors: In the Room with Reagan & Nixon."

Free

Ken Khachigian & Araksya Karapetian at St. Gregory, Pasadena

St. Gregory Armenian Church, Pasadena, CA 2215 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United States

Ken Khachigian To Discuss & Sign His New Book:                      Behind Closed Doors – In The Room with Reagan and Nixon Join us to hear Ken’s compelling insider’s account where the White House is revealed like never before in a Book Presentation Moderated by Acclaimed T.V. Anchor Araksya Karapetyan!  This intimate, riveting personal memoir takes you inside… Continue reading Ken Khachigian & Araksya Karapetian at St. Gregory, Pasadena

35$

iconic Greek Island independent and escorted tour package

3 nights Mykonos, 3 nights Santorini, 3 nights Crete and 2 nights Athen. Breakfast and all transfers are included. Your choice of hotels based on your budget.  For more info call/text 818 326-7740 or Email:  info@pleasanttravelandtour.com

Suren Tadevosyan’s X-Ray Yerevan

AGBU 55 E 59th St, New York, NY, United States

Explore the secret life behind Yerevan’s walls, doors, and infrastructures through Creative Armenia-AGBU fellow Suren Tadevosyan's exhibition, "X-Ray Yerevan". Presented at the HayArt Centre in Yerevan in 2021 to critical acclaim, the exhibition presents familiar objects from unexpected perspectives on illuminated walls. Suren Tadevosyan is a 2022 Creative Armenia-AGBU Fellow, visual artist, and cinematographer behind… Continue reading Suren Tadevosyan’s X-Ray Yerevan

Free

Strangers in a Promised Land – Remastered

University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United States

“Strangers in a Promised Land” is the story of the Fresno Armenian community over a hundred-year period. This newly remastered film from the original 16mm print, depicts the universal experience of immigration, the overcoming of adversity, discrimination and the achievement of success by Fresno Armenians. Narrated by Governor George Deukmejian, the film tells the story… Continue reading Strangers in a Promised Land – Remastered

Free