Armenia
In The Shadow of Territorial Conflict Symposium: Legacies of Soviet-era Media Control and Speech Norms
Southwestern Law School 3050 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesArmed conflicts between Armenia and Azerbaijan in 2020 and 2022 in connection with Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) are tragic examples of long-running ethnic and geo-political disputes that became flashpoints for war and aggression after the Soviet Union collapsed. This is but one of many other protracted conflicts that have re-escalated into armed conflict in former Soviet Republics,… Continue reading In The Shadow of Territorial Conflict Symposium: Legacies of Soviet-era Media Control and Speech Norms
Pegasus: The Orchestra presents cellist SUREN BAGRATUNI
CLASSICS – MOZART & HAYDN - GRIEG & SCHNITTKE - Pegasus presents cellist Suren Bagratuni Pegasus: the Orchestra presents cellist Suren Bagratuni, silver medalist of the prestigious Tchaikovsky International Cello Competition (1986) and professor at Michigan State University. In this concert conducted by Karén Hakobyan, the program features Mozart’s Divertimento in D major, K. 136 and Grieg's Holberg Suite… Continue reading Pegasus: The Orchestra presents cellist SUREN BAGRATUNI
Secrets of Armenia in Fresno
Paul Shaghoian Memorial Concert Hall 2770 E. International Ave., Fresno, CA, United StatesMusic in Armenia has a long and rich history, stretching back to the Middle Ages and beyond, with its origins in popular folk-songs. Mikael Ayrapetyan is an acclaimed Armenian pianist, composer, researcher and producer with a specific goal: to deliver hidden gems of the Armenian classical repertoire. Mikael and Yulia Ayrapetyan revives the forgotten names… Continue reading Secrets of Armenia in Fresno
SECRETS OF ARMENIA IN CONCERT
St. Leon Armenian (GHEVONTIANS) Caphedral 3325 NORTH GLENOAKS, BURBANK, CA, United StatesSECRETS OF ARMENIA IN CONCERT AT ST. LEON ARMENIAN CATHEDRAL. SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 6 PM Armenian classical music concert. In program - works by Komitas, Khachaturian, Ekmalian, Melikyan, Babadjanian, Abramian, Bagdasarian, Stepanian, Chukhajian, Elmas, Amirkhanian etc. will be performed on the stage. Secrets of Armenia is an international music project and Foundation dedicated to the… Continue reading SECRETS OF ARMENIA IN CONCERT
Gojabashian: Blessed Hands of the Armenian Heritage
University library Fresno State 5200 N Barton Ave., Fresno, CA, United States"Gojabashian: Blessed Hands of the Armenian Heritage" Opening reception-6:00-7:00PM, Thursday, April 13 Leon S. Peters Ellipse Gallery 2nd floor, University Library The artist will be introduced at the reception. This major exhibition will be open Monday, April 10-Sunday April 30, 2023 in the Leon S. Peters Ellipse Gallery (2nd floor), University Library, Fresno State. Open… Continue reading Gojabashian: Blessed Hands of the Armenian Heritage
22nd Annual AESA Science Olympiad
An annual Science Olympiad competition among Armenian students. The Olympiad provides interscholastic academic competition in the fields of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering and Chemistry for two grade levels: Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12). Students’ projects are evaluated based on creativity, scientific approach, comprehension, and presentation by professional engineers… Continue reading 22nd Annual AESA Science Olympiad
AESA-ի 2 2-րդ ամենամյա գիտական օլիմպիադա
Ամենամյա գիտական օլիմպիադայի մրցույթ հայ աշակերտների միջև. Օլիմպիադան նախատեսում է միջդպրոցական ակադեմիական մրցույթ ֆիզիկայի, բնական, սոցիալական գիտությունների, ճարտարագիտության և քիմիայի ոլորտներում երկու դասարանների համար՝ հիմնական դպրոց (6-8-րդ դասարաններ) և ավագ դպրոց (9-12-րդ դասարաններ): Աշակերտների նախագծերը գնահատվում են ըստ ստեղծարարության, գիտական մոտեցման և ըմբռնման ներկայացման վրա ճարտարագետների և գիտնականների կողմից: Գրանցումը պարտադիր է մինչև մարտի 24-ը։
SECRETS OF ARMENIA
Zipper Concert Hall of Colburn Scool of Performing Arts 200 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesARMENIAN GENOCIDE MEMORIAL Concert at ZIPPER Hall at Colburn School of Performing Arts. APRIL 24, 2023, 7PM. For the first time in the history of Armenia, the works of 24 Armenian composers will be performed in one concert. WE REMEMBER AND DEMAND! Music in Armenia has a long and rich history, stretching back to the… Continue reading SECRETS OF ARMENIA
ADVANCE Armenia Gala 2023
The Landmark 10635 Woodman Ave, Mission Hills, Los Angeles, California, United StatesThe Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST) is excited to invite you to our annual Advance Armenia Gala on May 11, 2023, at The Landmark in Mission Hills, CA. This special evening will unite diasporans and other global citizens passionate about supporting the betterment of our nation and its future. In addition to an… Continue reading ADVANCE Armenia Gala 2023
Trio SynThesis
522 W Broadway, Glendale, CA 522 W Broadway, Glendale, CA, United StatesConcert, Musical Performance
68th Annual Armenian Food Festival
St. Vartan Armenian Church 650 Spruce St, Oakland, CA, United StatesArmenian Food Festival Returns to Oakland for 68th Year The Largest Armenian Festival in the East Bay Oakland, CA -- St. Vartan Armenian Church has been a strong community and parish for the thousands of East Bay Armenians for almost 100 years. To continue celebrating the rich Armenian heritage, culture and cuisine, the St. Vartan… Continue reading 68th Annual Armenian Food Festival
68th Annual Armenian Food Festival
St. Vartan Armenian Church 650 Spruce St, Oakland, CA, United StatesArmenian Food Festival Returns to Oakland for 68th Year The Largest Armenian Festival in the East Bay Oakland, CA -- St. Vartan Armenian Church has been a strong community and parish for the thousands of East Bay Armenians for almost 100 years. To continue celebrating the rich Armenian heritage, culture and cuisine, the St. Vartan… Continue reading 68th Annual Armenian Food Festival
Echoes of Kef Time
University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United StatesSynopsis of the Film: Richard Hagopian, a legendary Armenian-American musician, pioneered one of the most fruitful genres of Armenian cultural folk music and the joyous, dance-filled events that his band was notorious for holding: Kef Time. But times change, and the once sold-out shows faded into history. Echoes of Kef Time dives into Richard’s quest… Continue reading Echoes of Kef Time
Armenian EyeCare Project’s Annual Gala
Balboa Bay Resort Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach, CA, United StatesSave the date for the Armenian EyeCare Project’s 31st annual Gala! Come celebrate with us and enjoy an evening of cocktails, Armenian dinner, entertainment, silent and live auctions and more. You won’t want to miss the most elegant night of the year!
Benefit Concert Featuring World-Renowned Pianist Vardan Mamikonian
AGBU Vatche & Tamar Manoukian Center 2495 East Mountain St, Pasadena, CA, United States🎉 Join us for a magical night of music at our Charity Concert featuring the world-renowned pianist Vardan Mamikonian. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary talent of this acclaimed French-Armenian artist as he takes you on a musical journey through the works of Bach, Liszt, Chopin, Babajanyan, and Komitas. 🎟️ Get Your Tickets Now! Secure your… Continue reading Benefit Concert Featuring World-Renowned Pianist Vardan Mamikonian
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
“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.
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
“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
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
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
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
11 Artists, 11 Works Exhibition
NPAK Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art 1/3 Buzand St,, Yerevan, Armeniaմեծ 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
Close to the Roots
Armenian Arts Center 250 N. Orange st, Glendale, CA, United StatesLAARM Quartet Debut concert at Armenian Arts Center in Glendale. Come and enjoy Armenian Pure music.
14th Annual COAF Summer Soirée
PHD Rooftop Lounge 355 W 16th St., New York, NY, United StatesJoin 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
Petroglyphs of Syunik
The Center for Armenian Arts 250 North Orange Street, Gllendale, CA, United StatesDiscover the ancient artistry of Armenia at Petroglyphs of Syunik! Join us on an immersive journey into Armenia’s past, showcasing intricate rock carvings that reveal the stories, rituals, and symbols of early civilizations. Event Dates: November 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM November 15, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM November 16, 2024 from 3:00… Continue reading Petroglyphs of Syunik
Film Screening: “Strangers in a Promised Land”
UCLA James Bridges Theater 235 Charles E Young Dr EA screening of the remastered 1984 documentary about the struggles of Armenian immigrants arriving in California in the early 1900s, followed by a discussion with prominent member of the Fresno Armenian community Mr. Bryan Bedrosian, and Carla Garapedian, Ph.D. of the Armenian Film Foundation. Friday, November 15, 2024 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Pacific Time)… Continue reading Film Screening: “Strangers in a Promised Land”
“Ժայռապատկերներից Մինչև Այբուբեն” Documentary
The Center for Armenian Arts 250 North Orange Street, Gllendale, CA, United StatesJoin us for the screening of "From Petroglyphs to the Alphabet" a captivating documentary by Arak Movsisyan! This film delves into Armenia’s journey from ancient petroglyphs to the creation of its unique alphabet, exploring the evolution of language and symbolism.
The Story Behind The Journey: AGHTAMAR
The Center for Armenian Arts 250 North Orange Street, Gllendale, CA, United StatesExperience the majesty of AGHTAMAR: The Armenian Architectural Masterpiece with photographer and graphic designer Lilit Khachaderyan! This event, The Story Behind The Journey, unveils Khachaderyan's captivating journey of capturing and documenting the iconic beauty of Armenia’s jewel, Aghtamar.