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AGBU Women Shaping the World Conference
CONVENE 1 Liberty St, New York, NY, United StatesIn celebration of International Women's Day, AGBU will host its 2nd annual Women Shaping the World (WSTW) Conference on March 11, 2023. WSTW will feature high-profile female keynote speakers and panelists who have made transformational change through their careers, philanthropy or volunteer work. Building on the success of the Women Entrepreneurs (WE) Program, AGBU… Continue reading AGBU Women Shaping the World Conference
AGBU Arts Presents: Armenians in Jazz 2023
Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesAn evening of jazz with Armenian musicians based in New York City, featuring vocalist Lucy Yeghiazaryan, guitarist Greg Ruggiero, saxophonist Zaid Nasser, bassist Neal Miner, and drummer Byron Christopher Landham.
Break the Silence: A Reading for Artsakh
The International Armenian Literary Alliance, in partnership with AGBU and the Writers for Peace Committee of PEN International, presents Break the Silence, a reading hosted by Pulitzer Prize winner Peter Balakian, featuring besieged journalists from the unrecognized Republic of Artsakh and award-winning writers in solidarity around the globe, including Ilya Kaminsky—named by the BBC as one… Continue reading Break the Silence: A Reading for Artsakh
Armenians in Performing Arts Melbourne
Frankston Arts Centre 27-37 Davey Street, Frankston, VIC, AustraliaAn extraordinary cultural event featuring a special concert by Natalie Aroyan, Principal Soprano with Opera Australia and Dr. Hayk Arsenyan, New York based pianist-composer, a native of Armenia, featuring 6 short films by Armenian filmmakers. There will also be special performances by the Azad Gharibian Dance Group.
Armenians in Performing Arts Sydney
The Concourse Concert Hall 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, NSW, AustraliaAn extraordinary cultural event featuring a special concert by Natalie Aroyan, Principal Soprano of Opera Australia and Dr. Hayk Arsenyan, Armenian native, New York based pianist-composer. Alongside this concert and performances by AGBU Tamzara Dance Group will be 6 Armenian produced short films.
Exhibition: Léon Tutundjian
Rosenberg & Co. Gallery 19 East 66th Street, New York, NY, United StatesRosenberg & Co. is pleased to present Léon Tutundjian, the first American solo exhibition in nearly forty years of the artist’s remarkable work. Tutundjian was an Armenian artist who fled genocide and ultimately became a prominent member of the Parisian avant-garde. Together with the Fondation Léon Tutundjian and AGBU, we are pleased to present the… Continue reading Exhibition: Léon Tutundjian
Armenians in Film at Curzon Bloomsbury
Curzon Bloomsbury The Brunswick Centre, London, London, United KingdomAGBU Arts' Armenians in Film: 6 Short Films by Armenian Filmmakers has been showcasing works by award winning Armenian filmmakers at the Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York City, the most distinguished film venue in the US, since 2015, as well touring the series to audiences in California, Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Australia.… Continue reading Armenians in Film at Curzon Bloomsbury
Armenians in Film at Lincoln Center
Film at Lincoln Center 144 W 65th Street, New York, New York, United StatesAGBU Arts is pleased to be showcasing 6 short films by award winning Armenian filmmakers in New York City at Film at Lincoln Center. In addition to the film screening, AGBU Arts is raising funds for the AGBU Global Relief Fund for Artsakh-Armenia.
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
Armenians in Film Milan
Nuovo Armenia Via Livigno 9, Milano, MI, ItalyNuovo 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 StatesRussian-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
Suren Tadevosyan’s X-Ray Yerevan
AGBU 55 E 59th St, New York, NY, United StatesExplore 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
Armenians in Film at Fresno State
Leon S. & Pete Peters Educational Center, Fresno States 5010 N. Woodrow Ave., Fresno, United StatesThe AGBU Greater Fresno Chapter, AGBU Arts, the Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State, and CineCulture are pleased to present 6 short films by award winning Armenian filmmakers at the Peters Education Center Auditorium (West of the Save-Mart Center in the Student Recreation Center Building). Following this free screening, audiences will be able to participate… Continue reading Armenians in Film at Fresno State
A Century of Armenian Cinema: Rare films with live improvised cello by Artyom Manukyan
Victoria Theater 2961 16th St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesCome join us for a unique cultural experience celebrating the rich history of Armenian cinema at the historic Victoria Theatre. Immerse yourself in a collection of rare films spanning a century of Armenian storytelling, accompanied by the mesmerizing live cello performance by electric cellist Artyom Manukyan. Date: Sun, Oct 20, 2024 Doors: 5:00 PM Location:… Continue reading A Century of Armenian Cinema: Rare films with live improvised cello by Artyom Manukyan
A Century of Armenian Cinema at the AGBU Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Center
AGBU Vatche & Tamar Manoukian Center 2495 East Mountain St, Pasadena, CA, United StatesTo celebrate the centenary of legendary Armenian director Sergei Parajanov and Armenian cinema, we present an evening of early Armenian films featuring Parajanov’s 1967 short Hakob Hovnatanyan, and Hamo Beknazarian’s 1927 silent comedy Shor & Shorshor. Artyom Manukyan’s genre-defying approach to electric cello performance combines classical and jazz genres, adding further energy to these early… Continue reading A Century of Armenian Cinema at the AGBU Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Center
A Century of Armenian Cinema: From Silent Movies to the Genius of Parajanov
BFI Southbank Belvedere Rd, London, United KingdomTo celebrate the centenary of legendary Armenian director Sergei Parajanov and Armenian cinema, we present an evening of early Armenian films featuring Parajanov’s 1967 short Hakob Hovnatanyan, and Hamo Beknazarian’s 1927 silent comedy Shor & Shorshor. Artyom Manukyan’s genre-defying approach to cello performance combines classical and jazz genres, adding further energy to these early films.… Continue reading A Century of Armenian Cinema: From Silent Movies to the Genius of Parajanov
Armenians in Film at Lincoln Center 2024
Film at Lincoln Center 144 W 65th Street, New York, New York, United StatesAGBU Arts is pleased to be showcasing 6 newly selected short films by award winning Armenian filmmakers at Film at Lincoln Center. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session moderated by a renowned film industry professional.