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Book Event on Turkish-Armenian Relations, 1908-1914 USA, CA-North San Francisco Tue, 09 Mar 2010 7:30 pm

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 7:30 pm

Organizer: Bay Area Armenian National Committee - Contact Organizer. 415-387-3433
Event Type: Book Reading / Admission: Free Admission
Location: Vaspouragan Hall 51 Commonwealth Ave., San Francisco, CA 94118
The Bay Area Armenian National Committee Presents:Armenian Organization and Ideology under Ottoman Rulea book by Dikran KaligianArmenian Organization and Ideology under Ottoman Rule is a first-of-its kind book, providing a comprehensive picture of Armeno-Turkish relations for the short but pivotal period of Ottoman rule between 1908 and 1914, leading up to the Armenian Genocide. The author examines the interactions between Ottoman Empire's governing party, the Committee for Union and Progress and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation, through internal ARF documents, existing research on the last years of the empire, as well as the archives of the British, American, and German diplomatic corps. By describing unofficial contacts, political relations, and provincial administration and conditions, Kaligian provides an important account of this key period in Ottoman history, resolving many conflicting assumptions about the political relations between the parties.Dr. Dikran Mesrob Kaligian has taught history at Clark University and Regis, Westfield State, and Wheaton colleges. He is past chairperson of the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Eastern Region and Managing Editor of the Armenian Review. He received his Ph. D. in history from Boston College. His book, 'Armenian Organization and Ideology under Ottoman Rule, 1908-1914' was published in 2009 by Transaction Publishing.Armenian Organization and Ideology under Ottoman Rule will be available for purchase at the event.

Mark Kyrkostas Remember Me With Music Piano and Dance Concert USA, NY Bayside Tue, 09 Mar 2010 7 PM

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 7 PM

Organizer: The Anthropology Museum of the People of NY - Contact Organizer. 718-428-5650
Event Type: Concert / Admission: $5.00
Location: The Armenian Church of Holy Martyrs 209-15 Horace Harding Blvd.
The Mark Kyrkostas Remember Me With Music Concert Features German & Mexican Folk Dancers On Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 7 PM, Kalustyan Hall at The Armenian Church of Holy Martyrs, 209-15 Horace Harding Blvd., Bayside, The Anthropology Museum of the People of New York located at Queens College, will present a classical piano concert and German and Mexican folk dancers. This unique program of music and anthropology of dance styles is entertaining, educational and enlightening about the customs of others. Pianist ,Ivy Adrian’s, faithful interpretation of composer/pianist Kyrkostas’ works, have been entertaining and drawing fans to celebrate the composer’s birthday since his death in 1990. Adrian will perform the Ellis Island concerto and several solo pieces, including works by Bach & Rachmaninoff. The Mexican Folk Dancers, Balet Nueva Juventud and the German Folk Dancers, Die Erste Gottscheer Danzgruppe will explain the significance of the each dance style performed during the program. The event is open to the general public so join us and learn about the customs of our neighbors. A reception with refreshments will follow the program. Donation $5.00. For reservations, information and directions, please call 718-428-5650.

Arm. Evan. C.H.S. Alumni Association Annual Banquet USA, CA-South Glendale Fri, 12 Mar 2010 7:30 pm

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 7:30 pm

Organizer: CHS Alumni Association - Contact Organizer. (818) 609-0833
Event Type: Banquet / Admission: Please See Below
Location: PHOENICIA Restaurant 343 N. Central Ave.
CHS Alumni Annual Banquet Friday, March 12, 2010 at 7:30 pm at Phoenicia Restaurant 343 N. Central Ave. Glendale, CA 91203 Tel: (818) 956-7800 · Join us in having fun and fellowship with friends and/or classmates · Enjoy a musical variety show · Hear CHS principal, Mrs. Maral Deyirmenjian personally updating latest achievements and developments of our school. · Join us in honoring: Alumnus of the Year, Prof. Vasken Hagopian (Florida State University, Physicist) Teacher of the Year, Mr. Sahag Toutjian (CHS Chemistry Teacher 1951-52 ) · Gourmet mezze & dinner, accompanied by excellent music Please make your reservations by completing the lower portion of this page and mail it by February 28, 2010 ---------- YES, will attend. Enclosed is a donation of $ ------- to reserve ______ticket(s) at $75.00 per person. ---------- Regret will not be able to attend. Enclosed is a donation of $------- to help CHS in its ongoing mission of educating our youth. To sponsor the CHS Banquet (with name/s appearing on the banquet program), enclosed is a donation of: _______ $1,000.00 for sponsorship and receiving 6 complementary tickets _______ $500.00 for sponsorship and receiving 4 complementary tickets _______ $250.00 for sponsorship and receiving 2 complementary tickets Note: All donations are tax deductible. Please make checks payable to the order of : CHS Alumni Association Name: ____________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________ Tel: _____________________________________

Comedy (Imrov) Attention Deficit Disorder!!! USA, CA-South Glendale Fri, 12 Mar 2010 8 pm

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 8 pm

Organizer: Duffy Takakjian - Contact Organizer. 818-450-4801
Event Type: Comedy / Admission: $10 Adv. $12 @door
Location: Luna Playhouse 3706 San Fernando Rd
Glenn Takakjian stars in A hilarious Improv Comedy Showthat has enjoyed sold out performances all over Southern California.

BINGO NIGHT USA, CA-South Van Nuys Fri, 12 Mar 2010 7.30 p.m.

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 7.30 p.m.

Organizer: KNIGHTS OF VARTAN - Contact Organizer. 818-642- 5246
Event Type: Fundraising / Admission: Free
Location: KNIGHTS OF VARTAN St. Peter-Karagozian Hall , 17231 Sherman Way , Van Nuys , CA 91406
BINGO NIGHTAll Proceeds To Benefit TheKNIGHTS OF VARTAN SEVAN LODGE SCHOLARSHIP Refreshments Will Be Served For Minimal Charge FOR ADDITINAL INFO CALL: 818-642-5246

'Who Is My Neighbor' Faith in Action discussion #4 USA, IL Evanston Fri, 12 Mar 2010 6:30pm

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 6:30pm

Organizer: St James Armenian Church Evanston - Contact Organizer. 847-864-6263
Event Type: Discussion / Admission: free
Location: St James Armenian Church 816 Clark St
This Lenten season, St James Armenian Church offers a multi-cultural look at FAITH IN ACTION among our Evanston neighbors. Representatives of a spectrum of religious beliefs have been invited to shed light on how the concept of CHARITY is characterized within their faith. Along with explaining specific obligations or practices, they will share a look at the particular global or community needs their congregations have chosen to address; the challenges they have faced...and the impact their efforts have had both on the people served and the volunteers who supported them.Please mark your calendar to join us for this motivating and enlightening series...<and be sure to click the links below for more information throughout this email> Schedule for each Friday evening program:6:30pm worship7:00pm potluck supper7:30pm presentation Friday, March 12: Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) Ms Joey Rodger,Evanston Friends MeetingFriday, March 19: Unitarianism Dick Whitaker, Unitarian Church of EvanstonFriday, March 26: Inter-faith Rev Liz Stout, Spirituality Center of St Mark's Episcopal Church, Evanston All programs will take place at St James Armenian Church 816 Clark Street Evanston, Illinois 60201Free parking on SundaysFor more information on the series & St James programs visit: www.stjamesevanston.org or contact Rev Dn Levon Kirakosyan, pastor, at 847-864-6263 or by email at lkirakos@gmail.com

History of Money USA, MI Southfield Fri, 12 Mar 2010 8 pm.

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 8 pm.

Organizer: Cultural society of Armenians from Istanbul. - Contact Organizer. 248-4173437
Event Type: Lecture / Admission: free
Location: History of money by David Terzibashian 22001 nothwestwrn highway
Mr.David Terzibashian will give a lecture about Money and History of the Money.

Homenetmen Dance Concert USA, CA-North San Francisco Sat, 13 Mar 2010 7:00pm

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 7:00pm

Organizer: San Francisco Homenetmen - Contact Organizer. 650-755-4090
Event Type: Dance / Admission: $20.00
Location: San Francisco Homenetmen Dance/Concert 825 Brotherhood Way
San Francisco Homenetmen presents: A night with VISA. Come join the fun at the Armenian Community Center. Besides the concert with VISA, there will be DJ 'Grizzly' playing Armenian/American/International music. No reservations required with a low cover charge of $20.

A Children’s Easter Concert USA, CA-South La Canada Sat, 13 Mar 2010 5:00 pm

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 5:00 pm

Organizer: Maggie Tune Productions - Contact Organizer. 818.426.4956
Event Type: Children / Admission: 15, 20, 25, 30
Location: A Children’s Easter Concert 4491 Cornishon Ave
S7 ZADIG We cordially invite you to celebrate the glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ During this special 2010 Children’s Easter Holiday performance Maggie Tune Production Presents A Children’s Easter Concert with Maggie And her troop On Saturday, March 13th, 2010 at 5:00 pm At the Lanterman Auditorium 4491 Cornishon Ave. La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011 Donation: $15, $20, $25, $30online @ itsmyseat.com Pasadena: Basterma Garo 626.794.0460 Glendale: Chaterian World Music 818.242.6928 Bookstores: Sartarabad 818.500.0790 Berj 818.244.3830 Abril 818.243.4112 www.MaggieTune.com 818.426.4956

The Power of Broadcast Media USA, CA-South Northridge Sat, 13 Mar 2010 9:30am

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 9:30am

Organizer: AGBU Hye Geen Young Circle - Contact Organizer. 818-425-1284
Event Type: Conference / Admission: $30 general
Location: University Student Union Grand Salon 18111 Nordhoff St
Join us for an EXCITING conference… The Status of Armenian Communities Living in the United States: The Power of Broadcast Media Location: California State University, Northridge Building: University Student Union; Room: Grand Salon Date & Time: Saturday, March 13, 2010Registration: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AMConference: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMAgenda: The portrayal of Armenians in the media throughout the 20th Century Eric Sherman, producer, director, consultant and professor at Art Center College of Design The prevalent ethnic stereotypes perpetuated in media Ludwig Manukian, actor on FX Channel’s The Shield What can be done to affect the media’s portrayal of Armenians and other ethnicities? Anoush NeVart, actress in upcoming film, Sex and the City 2 What can be done to counteract the effects and treatment by the media? Terry Phillips, author of the historical novel, Murder at the Altar Moderator:Jill Simonian co-host of Travel Channel's America's Worst Driver and entertainment journalist ************************************************The Details: This is the 5th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference hosted by the AGBU and a California State University. This is a great opportunity to examine the most current information related to the Armenian community. We encourage everybody - students, professionals, seniors, men and women - to attend this morning event. Registration: $30; Student Registration: $15 Admission FREE for CSUN Students Light breakfast will be served Our Sponsors: AGBU Hye Geen,AGBU Hye Geen Young Circle, AGBU Forum for Armenian Cultural and Social Studies, California State University, Northridge (CSUN) & Departments of Gender and Women's Studies, Cinema and Television Arts, and Armenian StudiesCSUN Alpha Epsilon Omega Fraternity www.agbuhyegeen.com, To register, email: agbuhyegeen.youngcircle@gmail.com

Robert Chilingirian in Melbourne AUSTRALIA Australia, Melbourne Melbourne Sat, 13 Mar 2010 8:00 P.M.

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 8:00 P.M.

Organizer: Agbu-Hayastan All Arm. Fund-Arm. Church Council-A.S.S.C. - Contact Organizer. 9842 1200
Event Type: Dinner & Dance / Admission: $90.00
Location: Princess Court Reception 2249 Princess Hwy.
Robert Chilingirian's Australia Tour:Melbourne Mar 13Sydney Mar 20Organized by AGBU, ARMENIAN CHURCH COUNCIL, HAYASTAN ALL ARMENIA FUND, ARMENIAN SAHAGIAN SPORTING CLUB.Huge event in Australia..featuring Composer/Musician/Singer ROBERT CHILINGIRIAN

The Life and Art of Sumbat USA, CA-North San Francisco Sun, 14 Mar 2010 1:00pm

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 1:00pm

Organizer: St. John Armenian Church - Contact Organizer. 415-661-1142
Event Type: Book Signing / Admission: Free
Location: St. John Armenian Church 275 Olympia Way
The Life and Art of Sumbat is about the life and work of renowned Iranian-Armenian watercolorist, Sumbat Der Kiureghian. Over a period of nine years Dr. Armen Der Kiureghian, the Artist's son, collected letters, articles, exhibition announcements, and interviewed Sumbat's friends and relatives across the globe. The book includes 120 pages of reproductions of Sumbat's paintings, drawings, as well as Sumbat's biography and anecdotes. The book is printed in Yerevan. The foreword is written by Armenian cultural anthropologist Levon Abrahamian. The graphic design and layout of the book was done by Haroutiun Samuelian.

Holy Badarak and Sunday School USA, CA-South Thousand Oaks Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:15pm

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:15pm

Organizer: Armenian Apostolic Church of Ventura County - Contact Organizer. 805-208-2308
Event Type: Community Event / Admission: Donations Accepted
Location: St. Patrick's Episcopal Church One Church Road.
Dear Friends,The Armenian Apostolic Church of Ventura County (AACVC) welcomes everyone to our celebration of Holy Badarak this Sunday. The service will take place at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, located at One Church Road in Thousand Oaks. Our Father will lead our service. Worship will start at 12:15 pm. We will hold Sunday School (ages 4 and up) during our service. When you arrive at Church, please see Mrs. Aida Keshmeshian in our Sunday School classroom, adjacent to the Hall. We will also have a Nursery available for our little ones (infants up to 4 yrs), starting at Noon and running until the start of Holy Communion. See Nayri Shmavonian or Lauren Balekian in the Preschool room. Sincerely,Armenian Apostolic Church of Ventura County (AACVC)

Pre- St. Patrick's Day Mixer USA, CA-South Pasadena Tue, 16 Mar 2010 8 p.m.

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 8 p.m.

Organizer: AGBU YPLA - Contact Organizer.
Event Type: Mixer / Admission: $20
Location: Neomeze 20 East Colorado Blvd.
PRE - ST. PATRICK'S DAY MIXERTuesday, March 16 at 8 p.m....From Old Ireland to Old Town Pasadena, join the AGBU YPs in celebrating St. Patrick's Day...NEOMEZE20 East Colorado Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91105Admission: $15 (with green attire); $20 regular entryProceeds will benefit the Pan-AGBU YP Environmental Project in Khachik, Armenia.Must be 21+For more information, contact us at agbu.ypla@gmail.com.

Images of the Armenians in Turkey 100 Years Ago USA, CA-South Glendale Thu, 18 Mar 2010 7pm

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 7pm

Organizer: Glendale Public Library. Co-sponsored the Ararat-Eskijian Mu - Contact Organizer. 818 838 4862
Event Type: Lecture / Admission: free
Location: Glendale Central Public Library Auditorium 222 E. Harvard Street
Sponsored by the Glendale Public Library. Co-sponsored the Ararat-Eskijian Museum, the Organization of Istanbul Armenians, and the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR). In 2005, Osman Köker first came to international attention when he organized the unprecedented exhibition “Sireli Yeghpayrs (My Dear Brother)” in Istanbul. Eventually seen by thousands of people, it presented photographs of Armenian life in pre-genocide Ottoman Turkey, drawn from a large collection of postcards owned by the collector Orlando Calumeno. In the five years since then, the exhibition has also been mounted in Paris, Munich, Koln, Frankfurt, and last year in Yerevan. Köker originally intended to write a book about Armenian life in the Ottoman Empire, but with the discovery of the postcard collection the scope of the project changed. Following the exhibition he published the massive and beautifully-produced volume 100 Yýl Önce Türkiye’de Ermeniler, subsequently published in English as Armenians in Turkey 100 Years Ago, featuring hundreds of images showing where and how Armenians in the Ottoman Empire lived. Osman Köker was also involved in the creation in 1996 of the Istanbul Turkish-Armenian daily Agos and Aras Publishing House, the only publishing house which publishes books in Armenian and books translated into Turkish from the Armenian. This will be his first public presentation in the United States. Contact: For more information please contact Elizabeth Grigorian: (818) 548-3288 or email Egrigorian@ci.glendale.ca.us, or NAASR at 617-489-1610 or hq@naasr.org; Ararat-Eskijian Museum at 818-838-4862 or ararat-eskijian-museum@netzero.net; Ohannes Kulak Avedikian of OIA at 818-800-1976.

The Elephant Man USA, CA-South Glendale Fri, 19 Mar 2010 8 pm

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 8 pm

Organizer: Ken Salzman - Contact Organizer. 818-500-7200
Event Type: Theatre / Admission: $20
Location: Luna Playhouse 3706 San Fernando Rd
Bernard Pomerance's inspired drama of the life of John Merrick, 'The Elephant Man'. No horrible make up here! Instead come andlet Christofer Sands' extremely moving performance reach out to deepest accesses of your heart and humanity.

Birthright Armenia Spring Kef at Tavu USA, CA-South Pasadena Fri, 19 Mar 2010 9:00pm

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 9:00pm

Organizer: Birthright Armenia Alumni Committee - Contact Organizer. 818-523-5140
Event Type: Mixer / Admission: $20 donation
Location: Tavu 2675 E. Colorado Blvd
Birthright Armenia Alumni Committee invites you to the Birthright Spring Kef @ Tavu. Come join us in support of Birthright Armenia at the first Mixer of 2010! Date: Friday March 19th Time: 9:00pm Donation: $20 Address: Tavu - 2675 E. Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA 91107

'Who is my Neighbor?' Lenten Faith in Action discussion #5 USA, IL Evanston Fri, 19 Mar 2010 6:30pm

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 6:30pm

Organizer: St James Armenian Church Evanston - Contact Organizer. 847-864-6263
Event Type: Discussion / Admission: free
Location: St James Armenian Church 816 Clark St
This Lenten season, St James Armenian Church offers a multi-cultural look at FAITH IN ACTION among our Evanston neighbors. Representatives of a spectrum of religious beliefs have been invited to shed light on how the concept of CHARITY is characterized within their faith. Along with explaining specific obligations or practices, they will share a look at the particular global or community needs their congregations have chosen to address; the challenges they have faced...and the impact their efforts have had both on the people served and the volunteers who supported them.Please mark your calendar to join us for this motivating and enlightening series...<and be sure to click the links below for more information throughout this email> Schedule for each Friday evening program:6:30pm worship7:00pm potluck supper7:30pm presentation Friday, March 19: Unitarianism Dick Whitaker, Unitarian Church of EvanstonFriday, March 26: Inter-faith Rev Liz Stout, Spirituality Center of St Mark's Episcopal Church, Evanston All programs will take place at St James Armenian Church 816 Clark Street Evanston, Illinois 60201Free parking on SundaysFor more information on the series & St James programs visit: www.stjamesevanston.org or contact Rev Dn Levon Kirakosyan, pastor, at 847-864-6263 or by email at lkirakos@gmail.com

World Amateur Chess Championships USA, IL Skokie Fri, 19 Mar 2010 7pm

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 7pm

Organizer: North American Chess Association - Contact Organizer. 888.80.CHESS
Event Type: Sport / Admission: $120
Location: Holiday Inn North Shore Hotel 5300 W Touhy Ave
The 2010 World Amateur Chess Championships is a 9 round event open to anyone rated under 2000 (World Rating or US Rating). This is the first time that a World Championship is coming to the Chicago area and the first time in over a decade any World Championship will be in the United States.For more information please visit our website which will be live on Oct 1 - www.worldchesschamps.com or our organizations website - www.nachess.orgWe hold a variety of chess events from amateur tournaments to professional tournaments. We also held the first match between a US player and a top Armenian Woman player (IM Irina Krush vs IM Lilit Mkrtchian).Questions on the World Amateur Chess Championships can be sent to sevan@worldchesschamps.comGeneral questions on chess events or if you are interested in sponsoring or hosting an event please contact Sevan Muradian at sevan@nachess.orgThank you to the Armenian Community in advance of your support and spreading the word about this tournament.Sevan A. MuradianFIDE Arbiter and International OrganizerNorth American Chess Association

TASTE OF SPAIN: Fundraising event benefiting Burbank ANC USA, CA-South Burbank Sat, 20 Mar 2010 7:00 p.m.

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 7:00 p.m.

Organizer: Armond & Gayane Aghakhanian - Contact Organizer. 818-640-9797
Event Type: Party / Admission: $15
Location: TASTE OF SPAIN: Fundraising event benefiting Burbank ANC 540 N. Griffith Park Drive
TASTE OF SPAINBenefiting Burbank ANCSaturday March 20, 2010 7:00 P.M Join us for an evening of Sangria, Paella & Fun At the home of Armond & Gayane Aghakhanian 540 N Griffith Park Drive Burbank CA 91506 Suggested donation $15 per person The proceeds will be donated to Burbank ANC

ARF Aharonian Gomideh 35th Anniversary USA, CA-South Glendale Sat, 20 Mar 2010 8:30 PM

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 8:30 PM

Organizer: 35th Anniversary Committee - Contact Organizer. 8186492013
Event Type: Anniversary / Admission: $75
Location: Renaissance Restaurant 1236 S Central Ave
A Night With Harout Pamboukjian

The Elephant Man USA, CA-South Glendale Sat, 20 Mar 2010 8 pm

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 8 pm

Amani Music Group Presents Erevanski And Friends Live In Concert USA, CA-South Los Angeles Sat, 20 Mar 2010 7:30

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 7:30

Organizer: Amani Music Group - Contact Organizer. 818 262-5305
Event Type: Concert / Admission: $50
Location: Taglyan Cultural Complex 1201 Vine St
Amani Music Group Presents Erevanski Live In ConcertThe concert will feature songs from Erevanski’s latest Album “Hip Pop”.This is unlike any other show, we have theatrical elements mixed withlive musicians, dancers and special performances from artist’s Marselle,Suro, MIC, Maria, Super Sako, Ani Tamrazyan,Roland G. & lot’s more to be updated soon.General Admission infoPresales Tickets are sold @ $50 for general admissions - Tickets will be $60 at the door.Purchase Tickets online @ www.ItsMySeat.comAll ages are welcome. Group discounts for 10 or more. Expecting 500+ guests!!!Taglyan Complex will renovate the hall for one night and turn it intoa club scene with a DJ, 4 full bars, finger foods, drinks, cocktailwaitresses, go-go dancers, live musicians, innovative light shows,dancefloor, spectacular stages, lounge seats and booming soundsystem, this is a night to party like no other! Parking and valet services available

Robert Chilingirian in Sydney, AUSTRALIA Australia, Sydney Darling Harbour Sat, 20 Mar 2010 8:00 P.M.

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 8:00 P.M.

Organizer: AGBU (SYDNEY) - Contact Organizer. 04 1213 3742
Event Type: Dinner & Dance / Admission: $80.00
Location: New Westela 5 Kerrs Rd
AGBU Sydney presents:Composer/ Musician/ Singer Robert ChilingirianLive on stage at the elegant New Westela...Hear Robert perform his new and all time favorite hits, live on stage!!!

CRD Benefit Concert USA, CA-North San Francisco Sun, 21 Mar 2010 2:00 pm

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 2:00 pm

Organizer: Support Committee for Armenia's Cosmic Ray Division - Contact Organizer. 650-926-4444
Event Type: Concert / Admission: TBD
Location: Jewish Community Center of San Francisco 3200 California St
Annual Benefit Concert to celebrate achievements of the Cosmic Ray Division scientists in ArmeniaFeaturing Levon Abrahamian and Young Armenian Vocalists performing favorite Armenian classical and popular songs.Levon Abrahamian is an accomplished musician whose resume includes:Conductor of the Yerevan State Opera Orchestra.The official organist of the Echmiadzin MonastaryAccompanist to great Armenian soloists such as Gohar Gasparian, Lucine Zakarian, and Arax Mansourian.Currently Levon is the director of the International Music School in Los Angeles.

Foul and Mamounieh Brunch USA, CA-South Altadena Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:00 AM

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:00 AM

Organizer: Compatriotic Union of Chork Marzban(Deort-Yol) - Contact Organizer. 818 5173200
Event Type: Community Event / Admission: $15.00
Location: Foul and Mamounieh Brunch 1901 N. Allen Ave.
Compatriotic Union of Chork Marzban(Deort-Yol)Foul and Mamounieh Brunch

Short Hike to the Hollwood Sign USA, CA-South Hollywood Sun, 21 Mar 2010 1 PM

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 1 PM

Organizer: Yerevant - Contact Organizer.
Event Type: Sport / Admission: free
Location: Hollyridge Trail (Griffith Park) 3400 N. Beachwood Dr.
Where: 3400 N. Beachwood Dr., Hollywood, CA 90068. Take Beachwood Drive north from Franklin. Don't veer off of Beachwood because it looks like you're going away from the sign! The Plan: Meet at the start of the Hollyridge Trail. That's right next to the parking lot. We'll hike up to the sign, take a break, then head back down. What to bring: Sunscreen Water Snack in case you get hungry Parking: There is a very small parking lot right at the trailhead. Additional parking is available along the road, but read the signs to make sure you aren't parking in a permit-only zone. Parking is scarce, Note: This hike takes us to the back of the sign. As mentioned above, it's the only legal hike for the sign. There is a fence between the path and the sign, and there are tons of cameras monitoring, and you WILL get arrested and/or fined if they catch you hopping the fence. Event date may change. Check this link to be sure! http://www.meetup.com/The-Los-Angeles-Armenian-Culture-Meetup-Group/calendar/12121994/

Friends of UCLA Armenian Language and Cultural Studies Annual Banquet USA, CA-South Los Angeles Sun, 21 Mar 2010 6:00 pm

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 6:00 pm

Organizer: Friends of UCLA Armenian Language & Cultural Studies - Contact Organizer. (818) 242-7400
Event Type: Dinner & Dance / Admission: $100 pp, $70 Student
Location: Arshag Dickranian Armenian School, Karabian Hall 1200 North Cahuenga Blvd
Friends of UCLA Armenian Language and Cultural Studies Annual Banquet

Taline USA, CA-South Los Angeles Sun, 21 Mar 2010 4:30 PM

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 4:30 PM

Organizer: Homenetmen Glendale 'Ararat' Chapter - Contact Organizer. (323) 256-2564
Event Type: Children / Admission: 20.00
Location: Homenetmen Glendale 'Ararat' Chapter 3347 N. San Fernando Rd.
Performance by popular children's singer Taline!

Special event to honor Ruth Thomasian Founder and Executive Director USA, CA-South Mission Hills Sun, 21 Mar 2010 1pm

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 1pm

Organizer: Ararat-Eskijian Museum - Contact Organizer. 818 838 4862
Event Type: Tribute / Admission: free
Location: Ararat-Eskijian Museum 15105 Mission Hillls CA 91345
The Ararat-Eskijian Museum in collaboration with National Association for Armenian Studies and Research Armenian Library and Museum of America Armenian International Women’s Association Friends of UCLA Armenian Culture and Studies Organization of Istanbul Armenians In 1975 Ruth Thomasian began her quest for photographs in order to visually document the people and places of her Armenian heritage. Now, some thirty-five years and 35,000 photographs later, due to Ruth’s perseverance, these unique images and their stories have been preserved and documented. They represent our rich Armenian heritage from all over the world during the last 150 years. Ruth has developed Project SAVE Armenian Photograph Archives into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt organization with a professional staff and board of directors. Through exhibits, lectures, publications, and research opportunities, Project SAVE provides the general public and scholars with a rare glimpse of Armenian life and culture and provides historical reference points for future generations. The work of Project SAVE Archives is an important contribution to understanding life in both Historic Armenia and the Diaspora from the 1860s to the present. All are welcome to attend this free event and meet and honor Ruth Thomasian. The program will take place first at Sheen Memorial Chapel, followed by a reception in the Ararat-Eskijian Museum. Both are located on the campus of the Ararat Home in Mission Hills. For more information, please contact the Ararat-Eskijian Museum 818-838-4862 or ararat-eskijian-museum@netzero.net

Book Event: English translation of Raffi's The Five Melikdoms of Karabagh USA, CA-South Glendale Mon, 22 Mar 2010 8:00pm

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 8:00pm

Organizer: Abril Bookstore - Contact Organizer. (818) 243-4112
Event Type: Book Reading / Admission: free
Location: Abril Bookstore 415 E Broadway
ABRIL BOOKSTORE invites you to meet ARA MELKONIAN, translator of the newly released English edition ofRAFFI'S THE FIVE MELIKDOMS OF KARABAGH (1600-1827)Admission is free. Wine and Cheese Reception to follow. The Five Melikdoms of Karabagh [Khamsayi Melikoutiunneru] was written by the great Armenian novelist Raffi in 1881. This is the brilliantly told story of a unique, isolated part of Armenia and its people that, despite all the tumultuous events that have encompassed it, have survived and still exists today. The Five Melikdoms of Karabagh is filled with the deeds of the Armenian rulers of Karabagh and its people and, in Raffi’s inimitable style, details all events that transpired there and in the Caucasus in the decisive years from 1600 to 1827. The great historian Leo (Arakel Babakhanian), himself from Karabagh, dedicated his work A Pilgrim’s Memoirs to Raffi, saying: '…you have not forgotten to honour Karabagh, dedicating a part of your brilliant work to it, bringing forth its history from the darkness of oblivion and, with your wonderful style made us, the real inhabitants of that land, understand all that we knew nothing about…' This book should be of great interest to those those who are genuinely interested in modern Armenian and Caucasian history.

Ravished Armenia: Silent 1919 Film USA, CA-South Glendale Wed, 24 Mar 2010 7:30 PM

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 7:30 PM

Organizer: National Association for Armenian Studies and Research and A - Contact Organizer. (818) 548-3288
Event Type: Film / Admission: Free
Location: Glendale Public Library 222 E. Harvard Street
Ravished Armenia: Silent 1919 Film GLENDALE, CA Film Screening and discussion with film historian Anthony Slide at the Glendale Public Library Auditorium, 222 East Harvard Street, on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 7:30pm. Admission is free. The 1919 silent film Ravished Armenia portrays the story of Aurora Madiganian and the horror and suffering she experienced as an eyewitness to Armenian genocide. Included in the screening is an interview with the real-life star Aurora Madiganian, recorded by film historian Anthony Slide, and enhanced with still photographs from the film. Anthony Slide is the author of more than seventy books on the history of popular entertainment and the former resident film historian of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In 1997, he published Ravished Armenia and the Story of Aurora Mardiganian, reprinting the original 1919 memoir by Mardiganian as well as original documentation on the film. The program is organized by The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research and Ararat-Eskijian Museum and sponsored by Glendale Public Library. Contact: Elizabeth Grigorian, Egrigorian@ci.glendale.ca.us or call (818) 548-3288.

Book Event: Armen Der Kiureghian presents The Life and Art of Sumbat USA, CA-South Glendale Thu, 25 Mar 2010 8:00pm

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 8:00pm

Organizer: Abril Bookstore - Contact Organizer. (818) 243-4112
Event Type: Book Signing / Admission: free
Location: Abril Bookstore 415 E Broadway
ABRIL BOOKSTORE invites you to meet ARMEN DER KIUREGHIAN, author of the newly released bookTHE LIFE AND ART OF SUMBAT which showcases the art and life of his father SUMBAT DER KIUREGHIAN Admission is free. Wine and Cheese Reception to follow. Purchase a copy of the book by going to: http://www.abrilbooks.com/books/10635.html Born in 1913 to an Armenian family in New Julfa, Isfahan, Iran, Sumbat is the most celebrated watercolorist of this ancient capital city - the center of Iranian arts and crafts. He was influenced by both western and eastern artistic styles, and by Armenian and Iranian traditions. Sumbat's paintings describe scenes around his hometown and the ordinary life of people living in the surrounding villages and towns. They possess a lyrical quality, an extraordinary harmony of colors, and a striking honesty of expression. During his 65 years of artistic career, he produced thousands of watercolors, gouaches and oils, which are now scattered throughout the world in private collections and museums. He lived in Iran until 1980, then moved to the United States where he died in 1999. In addition to Iran and the United States, he traveled and painted in Armenia, England, France, Italy, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Switzerland.

Book Signing: Dr. John Ahmaranian presents his book - Turkey Has Recognized the Armenian Genocide. USA, CA-South Glendale Fri, 26 Mar 2010 8:00 p.m.

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 8:00 p.m.

Organizer: St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Catholic Parish - Contact Organizer. 818-243-8400
Event Type: Book Signing / Admission: Free
Location: St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Catholic Parish 1510 E. Mountain St.
On Friday, March 26, 2010, at 8:00 p.m., to mark the 95th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Dr. John Ahmaranian will present and sign his newly published book, Turkey Has Recognized the Armenian Genocide, a book in English, containing news and reports from various journals and newspapers, both inside and outside the Ottoman Empire, chronicling the atrocities of the time, as they were occurring. The book is the product of many years of hard work in researching archives, collecting and translating these newspaper and journal accounts. It is a valuable contribution to history and highly appropriate in the wake of the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s recent recognition of the Armenian Genocide and the uphill battle awaiting the passage of the Genocide Resolution in the full House. The book signing will take place in “Kouyoumjian Hall,” at 1510 E. Mountain St., Glendale, CA 91207. The event will include a reception.

AYF 77th Annual Barahandes with Harout Pamboukjian USA, CA-South Hollywood Fri, 26 Mar 2010 9 P.M

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 9 P.M

Organizer: Armenian Youth Federation - Contact Organizer. (818) 507-1933
Event Type: Anniversary / Admission: $65 Online, $75 Door
Location: The Music Box 6126 Hollywood Blvd.
Event Details: The AYF will celebrate its 77th anniversary on March 26 with a special Barahantes featuring Armenian pop sensation Harout Pampoukjian at Hollywood’s Landmark Music Box. Follow the Hollywood stars into the newly remodeled LA landmark, the Music Box. Dance the night away on the dance floor or lounge under the stars at the roof top bar. Mezza will be provided | Roof top bar/lounge | Dress code enforced Tickets: $65 Online, $75 at the door Take advantage of Discounted Pricing and buy your tickets online at www.ayfwest.org/RSVP

HOW WE LIVE - exhibit/book release - Donor Preview Reception USA, CA-South Los Angeles Fri, 26 Mar 2010 7pm Opening, 9pm Presentation

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 7pm Opening, 9pm Presentation

Organizer: Tufenkian Foundation, Sara Anjargolian & Narineh Mirzaeian - Contact Organizer. (201)221-1055 x367
Event Type: Exhibition / Admission: $200; $350 Couples
Location: Casitas Studios 3229 Casitas Avenue
HOW WE LIVEan exhibit & book documentinglife on the marginsin Armenia Donor Preview Reception - Friday March 26, 2010 (The general public reception event will take place on Saturday, March 27 2010). produced in collaboration with the Tufenkian Foundation photography by Sara Anjargolian curated by Narineh Mirzaeian for more information about the exhibition visit www.howwelive.org for more information about the Foundation's work in Armenia visit www.tufenkianfoundation.com to see more of Sara Anjargolian's photography visit www.saraanjargolian.com all donations are tax-deductible & will benefit Tufenkian Foundation Poverty Relief in Armenia 7 pm - Exhibit Viewing 9 pm - Presentation & Screening of Documentary Short Reception to Follow Photograph by Sara Anjargolian

'Who is my Neighbor?' Lenten Faith in Action discussion-FINAL USA, IL Evanston Fri, 26 Mar 2010 6:30pm

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 6:30pm

Organizer: St James Armenian Church Evanston - Contact Organizer. 847-864-6263
Event Type: Discussion / Admission: free
Location: St James Armenian Church 816 Clark St
This Lenten season, St James Armenian Church offers a multi-cultural look at FAITH IN ACTION among our Evanston neighbors. Representatives of a spectrum of religious beliefs have been invited to shed light on how the concept of CHARITY is characterized within their faith. Along with explaining specific obligations or practices, they will share a look at the particular global or community needs their congregations have chosen to address; the challenges they have faced...and the impact their efforts have had both on the people served and the volunteers who supported them.Please mark your calendar to join us for this motivating and enlightening series...<and be sure to click the links below for more information throughout this email> Schedule for each Friday evening program:6:30pm worship7:00pm potluck supper7:30pm presentation Friday, March 26: Inter-faith Rev Liz Stout, Spirituality Center of St Mark's Episcopal Church, Evanston All programs will take place at St James Armenian Church 816 Clark Street Evanston, Illinois 60201Free parking on SundaysFor more information on the series & St James programs visit: www.stjamesevanston.org or contact Rev Dn Levon Kirakosyan, pastor, at 847-864-6263 or by email at lkirakos@gmail.com

A Musical Evening at Calvary USA, CA-North San Francisco Sat, 27 Mar 2010 6:00 PM

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 6:00 PM

Organizer: Calvary Armenian Congregational Church - Contact Organizer. 415-486-2000
Event Type: Music / Admission: TBA
Location: A Musical Evening at Calvary 725 Brotherhood Way
It includes, CACC Choir, CACC Jazz Quartet, and CACC Men'sEnsemble

Children's Concert with Maggie USA, CA-North San Francisco Sat, 27 Mar 2010 3:00pm

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 3:00pm

Organizer: Hamazkayin Nigol Aghbalian Chapter - Contact Organizer. 415-706-7251
Event Type: Concert / Admission: $20 A, $15 C
Location: Khachadourian Center Satoyan Hall 825 Brotherhood Way
Hamazkayin Nigol Aghbalian Chapter Proudly Presents aChildren's Concert, Featuring Renown Singer Maggie. Proceeds will benefit KZV Armenian School. Have fun with your child and support our Bay Area Armenian School.

Hye FX Entertainment Presents Arabian Nights 3 USA, CA-South Burbank Sat, 27 Mar 2010 8:00

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 8:00

Organizer: Harry Ohannessian - Contact Organizer. 818-802-3249
Event Type: Dinner & Dance / Admission: 55.00
Location: Olivia Restaurant 245 E. Olive Ave
Hye FX Entertainment PresentsArabian Nights IIIFeaturing:Harry Dj Hye FX Ohannessian , Steve Dj Style Basmadjian International Singer Shirazand Arabic Superstar Singer Machhour Zein Olivia Restaurant 245 E. Olive Burbank Ca 91502$55/PersonFull Lebanese Dinner and Mezze, soft drinks included.Tickets Available through:www.itsmyseat.com------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------www.hyefx.com www.oliviarestaurant.com

HOW WE LIVE - exhibition/book release USA, CA-South Los Angeles Sat, 27 Mar 2010 7pm Opening, 9pm Presentation

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 7pm Opening, 9pm Presentation

Organizer: Tufenkian Foundation, Sara Anjargolian, Narineh Mirzaeian - Contact Organizer. (201)221-1055 x367
Event Type: Exhibition / Admission: $25 presale/$30 door
Location: Casitas Studios 3229 Casitas Avenue
HOW WE LIVEan exhibit & book documentinglife on the marginsin Armenia Saturday, March 27, 2010 produced in collaboration with the Tufenkian Foundation photography by Sara Anjargolian curated by Narineh Mirzaeian for more information about the exhibition visit www.howwelive.org for more information about the Foundation's work in Armenia visit www.tufenkianfoundation.com to see more of Sara Anjargolian's photography visit www.saraanjargolian.com all donations are tax-deductible & will benefit Tufenkian Foundation Poverty Relief in Armenia 7 pm - Exhibit Viewing 9 pm - Presentation & Screening of Documentary Short Reception to Follow Photographby Sara Anjargolian

Volunteer Opportunity: Spring into the Golden Years at ARARAT HOME! USA, CA-South Mission Hills Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10 a.m.--2 p.m.

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10 a.m.--2 p.m.

Organizer: AGBU Young Professionals--Los Angeles - Contact Organizer. 626-536-3128 (Yeghig
Event Type: Volunteer / Admission: --
Location: Ararat Home of Los Angeles 15105 Mission Hills Rd
Join the AGBU Young Professionals of Los Angeles for a **unique volunteer opportunity** at Ararat Home--Mission Hills Play Backgammon, Color Easter Eggs, & Listen to Stories! For more information, please contact: agbu.ypla@gmail.com

Shushi Armenian Dance Ensemble in White Plains, NY hosted by St. Gregory Armenian School of White Plains USA, NY White Plains Sat, 27 Mar 2010 7:30PM

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 7:30PM

Organizer: St. Gregory Armenian School - Contact Organizer. 203-340-9312
Event Type: Dance / Admission: $40 $30 $20
Location: White Plains High School 550 North Street
The Shushi Armenian Dance Ensemble, having just returned from its successful and exciting Florida trip, will have its next performance in White Plains, New York, sponsored by St. Gregory Armenian School of White Plains. Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010 Time: 7:30PM Location: White Plains High School 550 North St White Plains, NY 10605 For Tickets please call: Maria Stepanian at 203-340-9312 Maria Bedonian at 914-747-2521 Marie Zokian at 201-947-4365 Tickets prices are $40, $30, and $20 For further information, visit Shushi's website at www.shushidance.org

Music Reborn: Duo-Piano Recital and Vocal Performance USA, CA-Central Fresno Sun, 28 Mar 2010 6 PM

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 6 PM

Organizer: Armenian Technology Group - Contact Organizer. 559-224-1000
Event Type: Music / Admission: $12.00 per person
Location: Concert Hall, Music Building California State University, Fresno
The Armenian Technology Group and the Armenian Heritage Museum in Fresno are co-sponsoring a benefit duo-piano recital and vocal performance on Sunday, March 28th at 6pm at the Fresno State University Concert Hall in the Music Building. Music selections and performance include works by Gershwin, Ravel, Gluck, Babajanian, Poulenc, Villa-Lobos, and Piazolla. Tickets are $12.00 per person, and may be purchased by contacting ATG at 559-224-1000. Proceeds of the concert are to promote arts and educationat at the Charlie Keyan Armenian Community School.

Palm Sunday Luncheon USA, CA-North San Francisco Sun, 28 Mar 2010 2:00PM PT

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 2:00PM PT

Organizer: KZV Ar,menian School - Class of 2010! - Contact Organizer. 415-586-8686
Event Type: Community Event / Admission: Adults$20; Kids$12
Location: KZV Armenian School 825 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco
Please mark your calendar and plan on joining Palm Sunday Luncheon at KZV Armenian School Community Center. The event is organized by the graduate class of 2010. More information is forthcoming.

Prospects of Armenian Genocide Recognition Armenia Turkey Relations Nagorno Karabakh Peace Process USA, CA-North Oakland Tue, 30 Mar 2010 7p.m.

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 7p.m.

Organizer: The Paros Foundation & St. Vartan Church - Contact Organizer. 510-893-1671
Event Type: Discussion / Admission: Free
Location: St. Vartan Armenian Church Hall 650 Spruce St.
St. Vartan’s Armenian Church & The Paros Foundation Are pleased to host an evening of lively discussion with Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ) & Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA)Topics will include:Prospects of Armenian Genocide RecognitionArmenia Turkey RelationsNagorno Karabakh Peace ProcessTuesday, March 30, 20107:00 p.m.St. Vartan’s Armenian Church650 Spruce StreetOakland, CA 94610Phone: 510-893-1671Event is open to the public and admission is free. Frank Pallone represents New Jersey’s Sixth Congressional District and was just sworn in to his 11th term in office. Pallone serves as a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over issues pertaining to energy, environment, health care, commerce and telecommunications. He also chairs the Committee's powerful Subcommittee on Health. Representative Pallone has served as Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues since its inception.Jackie Speier represents California's 12th Congressional District, encompassing the southwest quarter of San Francisco and most of adjacent San Mateo County. She was first elected in April of 2008 after eighteen years in the California Legislature. She serves on the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. Representative Speier is a staunch advocate in Congress for positions on issues important to the Armenian American community. Reception hosted by the Strauch – Kulhanjian Family.

Archaeological Discoveries in Armenia With Dr. Gregory Areshian USA, CA-South Glendale Wed, 31 Mar 2010 7:00 PM

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 7:00 PM

Organizer: Archaeological Institute of America - Contact Organizer. (818) 548-3288
Event Type: Lecture / Admission: Free
Location: Glendale Public Library Auditorium 222 E, Harvard Street
Archaeological Discoveries in Armenia With Dr. Gregory Areshian GLENDALE, CA Dr. Gregory Areshian will lecture on The Prehistory of Near Eastern Highlands in Light of New Archaeological Discoveries at the Glendale Public Library Auditorium, 222 East Harvard Street, on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 7 pm. Admission is free. Dr. Gregory Areshian studied archaeology and historiography at Yerevan State University in Soviet Armenia and received his PhD in archaeology from the Saint-Petersburg Institute of Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR. He is the author of more than 120 publications mostly concerning Caucasian and Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology and archaeological theory. From the mid 1970s through the 1980s Dr. Areshian served as Professor of Archaeology at the University of Yerevan (Armenia) and as Director of the Institute of Archaeology of America (AIA). In 1993 he was a Visiting Professor at UCLA, and subsequently, at the University of Wisconsin, as well as at the University of Chicago. He is currently a Research Associate at the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA. The program is organized by Archaeological Institute of America and sponsored by The Glendale Public Library. Contact: Elizabeth Grigorian, Egrigorian@ci.glendale.ca.us or call (818) 548-3288.

Ark Family Center's Car Wash Fundraiser Event USA, CA-South Glendale Sat, 03 Apr 2010 11am - 5pm

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 11am - 5pm

Organizer: Ark Family Center, Inc. - Contact Organizer. 818-662-7045 X2
Event Type: Fundraising / Admission: $5
Location: Albertsons - Savon 1000 S. Central Avenue
Dear Ark Family Center friends, fans, and supporters:Please, mark your calendars for the upcoming Car Wash Fundraiser Event.Come down with your dirty cars and leave sparkling clean!Pre-sale tickets are available. Please call for details: (818) 662-7045 X2or email us at info@arkfamilycenter.orgPrice: $5.00'Your $change$ will make a change.'Come support our youth and leadership programs.With your support and contribution we are able to continueto provide quality educational Seminars, Coaching, and Mentorship programs for Youth and Adults.

AASSSG Symposium on Prevention of Genocide USA, NY New York Tue, 06 Apr 2010 6.30p.m.

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 6.30p.m.

Organizer: Association for Trauma Outreach & Prevention - Contact Organizer. 201 941 2266
Event Type: Film Premiere / Admission: $12
Location: Fordham Law School, Amphitheater 140 W 62nd St
NY Premier “The River Ran Red” a film by Dr Michael Hagopian Dr Michael Hagopian, producer and writer “The River Ran Red,” and “Voices from the Lake” Dr Michael Bobelian, author of Children of Armenia: A Forgotten Genocide and the Century-long Struggle for Justice Jennifer A. Uihlein, Director Hicksville 11801, Excerpts of Ukrainian Genocide Recipient of 2009 AASSSG Outstanding Achievement Award Dr Michael Hagopian Chair: Dr. Ani Kalayjian, President of AASSSG and Psychology Professor @ Fordham KRIEGER Essay Contest winners will be announced and awards given Hosted by: Armenian American Society for Studies on Stress & Genocide (AASSSG), Fordham Psychology Association, SPSSI NY, Association for Trauma Outreach & Prevention (ATOP), Fordham Psi Chi, and Meaningfulworld.

Book Event: Hrayr S. Karagueuzian, author of 'A Perfect Injustice: Genocide and Theft of Armenian Wealth' USA, CA-South Glendale Thu, 08 Apr 2010 8:00pm

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 8:00pm

Organizer: Abril Bookstore - Contact Organizer. (818) 243-4112
Event Type: Book Signing / Admission: free
Location: Abril Bookstore 415 E Broadway
ABRIL BOOKSTORE invites you to meet HRAYR S. KARAGUEUZIAN, co-author of the newly released, 'A PERFECT INJUSTICE: GENOCIDE AND THEFT OF ARMENIAN WEALTH' Introduced by LEVON FERMANIAN Admission is free. Wine and Cheese Reception to follow. Purchase a copy of the book by going to:http://www.abrilbooks.com/books/10145.html Except for a short period after the end of the First World War and the ensuing armistice, Turkey has consistently denied that it ever employed a policy of intentional destruction of Armenians. Th e 1913-1914 census put the number of Armenians living in Turkey at close to two million. Today only a few thousand Armenians remain in the city Istanbul and none elsewhere in Turkey. Armenian sites in Turkey, including churches, have been neglected, desecrated, looted, destroyed, or requisitioned for other uses, while Armenian place names have been erased or changed. As with the Jewish Holocaust, Armenian properties that were seized or stolen have not been restored. Sixty and ninety years after these terrible events, Jewish and Armenian victims and their heirs continue to struggle to get their properties back. Th ere has been only partial restitution in the Jewish case and virtually no restitution at all in the Armenian case. No adequate reparation for the deeds committed against the Armenians can ever be made. But resolving claims with respect to stolen property is a symbolic gesture toward victims and their heirs. This is unfinished business for Jewish heirs and survivors of the Holocaust, as it is for Armenians. A Perfect Injustice is an essential contribution to understanding why the issue of stolen Armenian wealth remains unresolved after all these years—a topic addressed for the first time in this volume.

State of the Art of Armenian Genocide Research USA, MA Worcester Thu, 08 Apr 2010 9 a.m.

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 9 a.m.

Organizer: Clark University - Contact Organizer. 508-793-8897
Event Type: Genocide / Admission: N/A
Location: Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies 11 Hawthorne Street
WORCESTER, Mass.—A groundbreaking workshop on Armenian genocide research will take place at the Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Clark University, Thursday to Saturday April 8-10, 2010. Professor Taner Akçam, a leading genocide scholar and one of the few Turkish historians to unequivocally affirm the Armenian genocide, and Robert Aram and Marianne Kaloosdian and Stephen and Marion Mugar Chair in Modern Armenian History and Genocide Studies at Clark University, will host 'The State of the Art of Armenian Genocide Research: Historiography, Sources and Future Directions.' The Arsham and Charlotte Ohanessian Chair at the University of Minnesota’s College of Liberal Arts (Prof. Eric Weitz) and the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) are co-sponsors. As is common with scholarship on mass murder, the first researchers and scholars to document the Armenian genocide were survivors of it. They gathered documentation, compiled memoirs, and published these materials in a systematic way, initially primarily in Armenian. Following hundreds of publications on the subject in many languages and decades later, study of the Armenian Genocide has transitioned to academically trained specialists. It can now be said that the Armenian genocide, widely known as the 'forgotten genocide,' has rightfully taken an important place within the area of genocide studies. Assembling eminent scholars of genocide, 'The State of the Art of Armenian Genocide Research: Historiography, Sources, and Future Directions' will provide an overview of the state of research and the material available in various archives. The organizers aim to create serious discussion around the main problems and the fundamental questions of the field. World events demonstrate that a contested past has the power to influence present-day politics. Cooperation between distinguished scholars will make history a tool for reconciliation rather than an impediment to that end. The Strassler Center workshop, planned to coincide with the annual commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, will make clear that denial is no longer an option. Further information about the workshop The State of the Art of Armenian Genocide Research: Historiography, Sources, and Future Directions will be available in the coming months. A public program will take place on April 9, while the remaining sessions will be limited to workshop participants.

Beneath The Veil.......A Critic's Choice Play Canada, ONT Toronto Sat, 10 Apr 2010 8 PM

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 8 PM

Organizer: Mary Apick Productions Inc. - Contact Organizer. 416-857-7270
Event Type: Theatre / Admission: $100, $70 $50
Location: Mac Millan Theater University of Toronto 80 Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C5
International Award Winning actress and human rights activist, Mary Apick, presents her scathing, deeply moving, Critic's Choice play, Beneath the Veil, for an exclusive one-night performance at Mac Millan Theater at the Univesity of Toronto, Canada on Saturday April 10th 2010. This stunning eye-opener, based on true stories, unveils the truth behind the brutal treatment of millions of women today in the Middle East. Traditional music and dance accompany and highlight the action.This production will be presented with a company of 12 memebrs ofactors, dancer and musicians. As with all other presentations of Beneath the Veil, many celebrities, women’s rights activists, and VIP public officials will be in attendance.

Folk Spirit Luncheon Concert, Featuring the Mazmanians USA, CA-North Oakland Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:30pm

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:30pm

Organizer: St. Vartan Cultural Committee - Contact Organizer. 510-351-6754
Event Type: Concert / Admission: $20, $15 (student)
Location: St. Vartan Armenian Church Social Hall 650 Spruce Street
St. Vartan Cultural Committee proudly presents“Folk Spirit”A SPRING LUNCHEON CONCERTCelebrating the 3rd Anniversary ofFather Hovel Ohanyan’s Ordination into PriesthoodfeaturingThe Mazmanians…performing lively and soulful folk tunes and dances from Armeniaand around the world as featured on their new CD, 'Folk Spirit'!SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2010 12:30 PMSt. Vartan Church Social Hall650 Spruce St., Oakland, CALuleh Kebab Lunch$20.00 Adults / $15.00 StudentsPurchase tickets no later than Wednesday, April 7, 2010Liz Ojakian 510-351-6754 lizojakian@yahoo.comZaven Kanneian 510-965-8051 kanneianz@sbcglobal.net

95th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide - Mt. Davidson Cross Requiem and Special Event USA, CA-North San Francisco Sun, 18 Apr 2010 3PM

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 3PM

Organizer: AGCC - Contact Organizer.
Event Type: Genocide / Admission: Free
Location: Mt. Davidson Cross 39 Dalewood Way
Requiem and Special event honoring the 1.5 million martyrs of the Armenian Genocide.Requiem serviceled by clergy from each of the Bay Area Armenian Churches. Guest speakers,performances, youth speakers, and a flower offering will also comprise the program, taking placeat the stunning 103 foot Mt. Davidson Cross, Northern California's Armenian Genocide memorial.

Jewish World Watch 2nd Annual Santa Rosa Walk to End Genocide USA, CA-North Santa Rosa Sun, 18 Apr 2010 Walk 9am-11am Register n Check In 8am-9am

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 Walk 9am-11am Register n Check In 8am-9am

Organizer: Armenians of the North Bay- Team Captain Nikki Powers - Contact Organizer.
Event Type: Community Event / Admission: $18 per walker
Location: Congregation Shomrei Torah 2600 Bennett Valley Road
Last year, a remarkable number of individuals participated in the Walk from synagogues, schools and communities, and this year we anticipate even greater numbers. The Walk covers 3 miles on city streets beginning and ending at Congregation Shomrei Torah and it offers individuals a real opportunity to stand with others in opposition to genocide. The Walk to End Genocide is the largest public demonstration of our community's commitment that we will hold our leaders accountable for taking the steps that they must to help end genocide in our lifetime. The 4th Annual Walk to End Genocide is gathering momentum and we want to make certain you are a part of this important effort—our largest community event and a vital opportunity to raise awareness about the crucial work we are doing in Darfur and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This year there are Walk locations in Los Angeles and Santa Rosa (April 18) and in Orange County (April 25)! Start a team! Join a team! If you can't be a part of the Walk itself, please sponsor one of the many people who are walking. Together we will make a real difference. Please help support this wonderful event as part of the Armenian Genocide community by signing up as a team member to walk, sponsor a walker, or make a general donation to the team. Those walking get a T-shirt and rewards are given to top fundraisers. Hope to see you on April 18th!Information, including registration for our team- Armenians of the North Bay-ANBis available on the JWW Walk to End Genocide website at www.walktoendgenocide.org, click on the “Register for Santa Rosa Here link” and select the ANB group name on the right margin under Team Rank Sunday, April 18, 2010 Walk 9am-11am Register n Check In 8am-9am

95TH ANNIVERSARY SYMPOSIUM ON THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE USA, CA-South Glendale Sun, 18 Apr 2010 3:00 to 6:00 PM

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 3:00 to 6:00 PM

Organizer: Dr. Richard G. Hovannisian - Contact Organizer. (818) 548-3288
Event Type: Lecture / Admission: Free
Location: Glendale Public Library Auditorium 222 East Harvard Street
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 95TH ANNIVERSARY SYMPOSIUM ONTHE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE GLENDALE, CA Glendale Public Library proudly hosts the 95TH Anniversary Symposium on the Armenian Genocide, at the Glendale Public Library Auditorium, 222 East Harvard Street, on Sunday, April 18, 2010, 3:00-6:00 pm. Admission is free. The program will include lectures on Looking Backward, Moving Forward by Richard G. Hovannisian, Scandinavia and the Armenian Genocide: Prelude, Eyewitnesses, Aftermath by Matthias Bjørnlund, What Could Germans in the Third Reich Know about the Armenian Genocide? By Wolf Gruner and Reign of Terror: Young Turk Mass Violence in Context, 1913-1938 by Ugur Ümit Üngör. Richard G. Hovannisian is the Armenian Educational Foundation Chair in Modern Armenian History at the University of California, Los Angeles. Matthias Bjørnlund is a Danish archival historian who specializes in the Armenian Genocide and related issues. Wolf Gruner holds the Shapell-Guerin Chair in Jewish Studies and is Professor of History at the University of Southern California. Ugur Ümit Üngör has worked at the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies in Great Britain, and is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at the Centre for War Studies of University College Dublin. The program is organized by Dr. Hovannisian, in cooperation with the Glendale Public Library & support from the Souren and Verkin Papazian Fund. CONTACT: Elizabeth Grigorian, Egrigorian@ci.glendale.ca.us or call (818) 548-3288

9th Annual Genocide Commemoration USA, CA-South Glendale Wed, 21 Apr 2010 7:00 PM

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 7:00 PM

Organizer: GUSD Armenian Clubs -
Event Type: Commemorative / Admission: Free
Location: Glendale High School Auditorium 1440 E. Broadway
April 21, 20109th Annual Armenian Genocide Remembrance EventThe Armenian Clubs from four of our high schools in Glendale Unified School District cordially invite you totheir Annual Armenian Genocide Remembrance Assembly on Wednesday April 21st. It will be held at the Glendale High School Auditorium, located at 1440 Broadway, 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.).We hope the community will come and support this event, which has been held annually since 2001. Each school will contribute a portion to the assembly, ranging from instrumental musical compositions, poetry readingsand video clips. Special guest participants from our middle and elementary schools along with D & M Education Foundation have also been invited to perform. Our students have worked very hard on this commemoration, so please get of the word out to all of your colleagues and students. All in attendance will feel the benefit of the event’s experience.

Veratarts USA, CA-North San Francisco Fri, 23 Apr 2010 7:00 PM

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 7:00 PM

Organizer: KZV Armenian School - Contact Organizer. 415-586-8686
Event Type: Performing Arts / Admission: Free
Location: Khatchaturian Armenian Community Ctr. Saroyan Hall 825 Brotherhood Way
Theatrical-Musical production dedicated to the 95th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and the 30th Anniversary of KZV Armenian School.Artists: KZV Students. Script and Staging by Noushig Mikayelian. Music and Arrangements of Songs by Avetis Berberyan

Theatrical Musical Production by KZV Armenian School Students! USA, CA-North San Francisco Fri, 23 Apr 2010 7:00PM

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 7:00PM

Organizer: KZV Armenian School of SF - Contact Organizer. 415-586-8686
Event Type: Performing Arts / Admission: FREE
Location: Saroyan Hall 825 Brotherhood Way
The KZV Armenian School presents a theatrical-musical production that is dedicated to the 95th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and the 30th Anniversary of KZV. * Artists - KZV Students** Script and staging by Noushig Mikayelian*** Music and arrangement of songs by Avetis BerberyanBring your friends and families! The event is FREE. Your kindly donations will benefit Armenian department.

95th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide - Walk for Remembrance USA, CA-North San Francisco Sat, 24 Apr 2010 11:30AM - 2:30PM

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 11:30AM - 2:30PM

Organizer: AGCC - Contact Organizer.
Event Type: Genocide / Admission: Free
Location: Golden Gate Bridge Golden Gate Bridge
In Honor of the 95th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Armenian community along with members ofall ethnicity's who have suffered crimes against humanity, host a specialWalk for Remembrance,across the Golden Gate Bridge from 11:30AM to 2:30PM. This American Symbol of Freedom will providethe perfect scene for hundreds to walk, remember, and spread awareness of the Armenian Genocide andall crimes against humanity. A formal commemoration event will follow the Walk at 7PM at St. IgnatiusChurch on the USF Campus in San Francisco.

95th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide - Main Commemoration Event USA, CA-North San Francisco Sat, 24 Apr 2010 7:00PM - 9:30PM

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 7:00PM - 9:30PM

Organizer: agccnc - Contact Organizer.
Event Type: Genocide / Admission: Free
Location: St. Ignatius Church at USF 650 Parker Ave
The Bay Area's Main Commemoration of the 95th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Special cultural performances, government representatives, and key note speakerAram Hamparian, National Director of the Armenian National Committee of America,highlight the program. This year's program takes place at the beautiful St. IgnatiusChurch, on the USF campus in San Francisco.

Beneath the Veil USA, NY New York Sun, 25 Apr 2010 7:30

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 7:30

Organizer: Mary Apick Productions Inc - Contact Organizer. 212-721-6500
Event Type: Theatre / Admission: $200, $100, $80, $60
Location: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Alice Tully Hall 1941 Broadway
Mary Apick Productionsproudly presents:Beneath The Veilat the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Alice Tully HallInternational Award Winning Actress and human right activist Mary Apick's scathing, deeplymoving Critic's Choice play Beneath The Veil which unveils the truth behind the brutal treatmentofwomen in the Middle East. A stunning eye-opener based on true stories of woman's lives today in the Middle East.Accompanied by traditional music and dance.Exclusiveone night premier in ared carpet opening at the Alice Tully Hall at The Lincoln Center For thePerforming Arts in New York City, on Saturday April 25th 2010. The audience will be given a rare glimpsebehind the traditional veil worn by millions of women in the Middle East in this powerful production for anexclusive one night. Attendee by VIP celebrity and dignitaries at the LincolnCenter for the PerformingArts in New York City.A Critic's choice playBeneath the VeilMary Apick, Apick Youssefian, Anthony Azizi Live vocal performanceby Shani Rigsbeewith a cast of actors, dancers and musiciansProduced and Directed by: Mary ApickPlease note: ItsMySeat.com is only providing VIP tickets.For general ticket, please visit the Lincoln Center website, or call 212.721.6500Pictures from previous performance:Picture from Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Alice Tully Hall:

95th Armenian Genocide Commemoration USA, NY New York Sun, 25 Apr 2010 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m

Organizer: Knights & Daughters of Vartan - Contact Organizer. 212-764-8730
Event Type: Commemorative / Admission: None
Location: 95th Armenian Genocide Commemoration 43rd Street & Broadway- Times Square NYC
We cannot & We Will not forget95th Armenian Genocide CommemorationSponsored by: Knights & Daughters of VartanSunday April 25, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.43rd Street & BroadwayNew York City, NYFree Bus transportation from All NY & NJ Armenian ChurchesFor additional Information please visit KnightsofVartan.orgor any questions E-Mail:Woesky@aol.comHirant Gulian 212-764-8730

7th Annual Sonoma State University Armenian Genocide Memorial Lecture USA, CA-North Rohnert Park Tue, 27 Apr 2010 4:00PM-5:40PM

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 4:00PM-5:40PM

Organizer: Christyne Davidian - Contact Organizer. 707-76202995
Event Type: Lecture / Admission: Free to Public
Location: Sonoma State University/Warren Auditorium in Ives Hall 1801 E Cotati Ave
7th Annual Sonoma State University Armenian Genocide Memorial LectureSpeaker: Dr. Sergio La Porta, Haig and Isabel Professor of Armenian Studies, CSU FresnoLecture: The Geopolitics of Armenian Genocide Recognition: American and Israeli Reactions 4:00PM – 5:40PM and dinner following with Dr. La PortaSonoma State University Warren Auditorium in Ives Hall1801 East Cotati AvenueRohnert Park, CA 94928-3609$2.50 parking permit is required. Lots E and F are closest to Ives Hall.

ARS 9th Annual Armenian Festival -- Celebrating the ARS Centennial USA, CA-South Glendale Sat, 01 May 2010 1:00 pm

Sat, 01 May 2010 1:00 pm

Organizer: ARS Regional Festival Committee - Contact Organizer. (818)500-1343
Event Type: Festival / Admission: $3
Location: Glendale Civic Auditorium 1401 N. Verdugo Rd.
ARS 9th Annual Armenian Festival In celebration of the A.R.S. Centennial, the 9th Annual Armenian Festival will be held on Saturday to Sunday, May 1-2, 2010, at the Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Rd., Glendale, CA 91208. This is an annual festival, organized by the Armenian Relief Society of Western U.S.A., Regional Executive, with the cooperation of the 26 chapters within the region. The program will include Armenian folk dance groups, popular Armenian singers, live music, Armenian costume show, children’s games, cultural booths, food and pastries. On Saturday, May 1st, the hours are 1 pm to 12 midnight; on Sunday, May 2nd, the hours are 11 am to 7 pm. Admission is $3. For further information, please call (818) 500-1343 or check www.arswestusa.org underEVENTS (9th Annual Armenian Festival).

The Annual Mother's Day Dinner Dance with Paul Baghdadlian USA, CA-South Pasadena Sat, 08 May 2010 8:30 PM

Sat, 08 May 2010 8:30 PM

Organizer: Verginie Productions - Contact Organizer. 818-247-1717
Event Type: Dinner & Dance / Admission: N/A
Location: The Pasadena Armenian Center 740 E. Washington Blvd
The Annual Mother's Day Dinner Dance with Paul BaghdadlianAt The Pasadena Armenian Center

Spring Barahantes featuring ROBERT CHILINGIRIAN in L.A. !! USA, CA-South Woodland Hills Sat, 08 May 2010 7:00 PM

Sat, 08 May 2010 7:00 PM

Organizer: LA XXX FRATERNITY - Contact Organizer. 310 544 1976
Event Type: Dinner & Dance / Admission: 55
Location: Woodland Hills Marriott Woodland Hills CA
Spring Barahantes organized by: LA XXX FRATERNITY , featuring Singer, composer, musician: Robert Chilingirianalso spinning hot hits: DJ Alex BasmadjianAt the elegant Woodland Hills MarriottDinner buffet; 7 to 10 pmTickets are $55 with discount codevisit : www.trexla.com

Gevorkian Dance Academy USA, CA-South Los Angeles Sun, 09 May 2010 7PM

Sun, 09 May 2010 7PM

Organizer: Gevorkian Dance Academy - Contact Organizer. 818-425-0447
Event Type: Dance / Admission: $30 to $150
Location: NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE 777 Chick Hearn Court
Gevorkian Dance Academy 15th Anniversary of Gevorkian Dance Academy Artistic Director: Vartan & Siranush Gevorkian Choreographer: Sona Gevorkian

Fashion Show USA, CA-South Glendale Sat, 15 May 2010 11 AM - 3 PM

Sat, 15 May 2010 11 AM - 3 PM

Organizer: AFFMA - Jobyna's Bridal - Contact Organizer. 323-663-1882
Event Type: Fashion / Admission: $50
Location: Americana Brand Blvd.
Save the Date!More information to come soon.

Taste of the World: Armenia USA, CA-South Pasadena Sat, 15 May 2010 12:00pm

Sat, 15 May 2010 12:00pm

Organizer: Noor - Contact Organizer. 626793.4518
Event Type: Festival / Admission: $10.00
Location: Paseo Colorado 280 East Colorado Boulevard
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Armenian Food Fair and Fest USA, CA-South Montebello Sat, 22 May 2010 Noon-10pm

Sat, 22 May 2010 Noon-10pm

Organizer: Holy Cross Cathedral - Contact Organizer. (323) 893-9053
Event Type: Festival / Admission: Adult: $2 Kids: Free
Location: Holy Cross Cathedral Grounds 900 West Lincoln Avenue
Experience Armenian Cuisine and Culture at the Armenian Food Fair & Fest Come and discover Armenia at the 3rd Annual Armenian Food Fair & Fest Celebrating Armenian Cuisine, Dance and Music Montebello, CA—The Holy Cross Cathedral Festival Committee is pleased to announcetheir annual fun-filled festival celebrating authentic Armenian Food, Music and Cultureto be heldon Saturday, May 22, 2010 from Noon-10 pm at the Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello, California. The Festival’s highlights include a rich variety of Armenian Food and live Armenian musical and folk dance performances.Festivalattendeeswill enjoymouth wateringArmenian cuisine and dessert prepared fresh by local Armeniancommunity chefs. This year's menu will include Beef, Lamb and Chicken Kabobs, vegetarian dishes, and much more. Delicioustraditionalpastries and dessertswill also be available. Armenian coffee andTahn, arefreshing cold yogurt drink topped with mint leaveswill be offered at the refreshment bar.The Festival will also feature a Backgammon Tournament, Bingo, and Kids Fun Zone. There's something for everyone at the 2010 Armenian Food Fair & Fest. The Culture and Tourism Tentwill feature a variety offascinatingaspects of Armenia. The array of events will include exhibitions as well as cooking demonstrations.Many vendors will be on hand to offer festival goers a unique shopping experience atour own Vernissage Bazaar. Admission to the Armenian Food Fair & Fest is $2 for Adults and Free for Kids 12 and under. Ample Free Parking will be available. The Holy Cross Cathedral is located at900 West Lincoln Avenue, Montebello, California. For more information, schedule of performances, activities, and sponsor information, visit the Festival Web site atwww.ArmenianFoodFair.comor call (323) 893-9053.

'ANI' Armenian Dance Company Las Vegas Performance USA, NV Las Vegas Sat, 22 May 2010 Doors Open 6:00 pm Performance at 7:00 pm

Sat, 22 May 2010 Doors Open 6:00 pm Performance at 7:00 pm

Organizer: Hamazkayin 'Ani' Dance Company - Contact Organizer. 702 232 3384
Event Type: Dance / Admission: $15 General Seating
Location: UNLV Performing Arts Center - Judy Bayley Theater 4505 S. Maryland Parkway
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SOAR Italian Dinner Night USA, PA Wynnewood Sat, 22 May 2010 5:30PM-9:00PM

Sat, 22 May 2010 5:30PM-9:00PM

Organizer: George S. Yacoubian, Jr. - Contact Organizer. 610-213-3452
Event Type: Dinner / Admission: Adult-$15; Child-$6
Location: St. Mark's Armenian Catholic Church 400 Haverford Road
ITALIAN DINNER NIGHT! To benefit the orphans of Armenia, the Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR), Inc. (www.soar-us.org) is hosting an Italian Dinner Night on Saturday, May 22, 2010, at St. Mark's Armenian Church in Wynnewood, PA § Doors open at 5:30PM; Dinner served at 6:00PM § Lasagna, salad, Italian bread, dipping oil, and dessert § Adults - $15; Children (ages 5-16) - $10; Kids <5 – Free § BYOB § Reservations preferred by May 15, 2010 § Door prizes RSVP To: § Susan Harootunian at (610) 350-8941 or susanannapaul@yahoo.com § Tanya Bardakjian at (610) 325-8551 or tbardakjian@verizon.net

Armenian International Medical Fund Gala Dinner USA, CA-South Glendale Sun, 06 Jun 2010 6pm

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 6pm

Organizer: Salpy Akaragian - Contact Organizer. (818) 257-8998
Event Type: Fundraising / Admission: tbd
Location: tbd tbd
Armenian Int'l Medical Fund - Annual Dinner Gala

Build Homes and Tour Armenia, June 7-21 2010, With The Fuller Center for Housing Global Builders Armenia, Vanadzor Vanadzor Mon, 07 Jun 2010 June 7 to 21

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 June 7 to 21

Organizer: Patricia Zerounian - Contact Organizer. 831/662-3164
Event Type: Volunteer / Admission: $1600
Location: Vanadzor, Armenia Vanadzor, Armenia
Normal 0 Build Homes and Tour Armenia - June 7-21, 2010 Armenia – an ancient homeland along the Old Spice Route, a fabled Garden of Eden, the first country to adopt Christianity – is an emerging democracy in need of safe, affordable housing. The Fuller Center for Housing's Global Builders program in Armenia assists those who still struggle from the devastating 1988 earthquake and strive to establish a free economy. Join a two-week Global Builders team and enjoy the richness of Armenia and its generous people in a remarkable way – by working side by side with families to construct decent housing. Travel Armenia’s historic roads to see pre-Christian sites, 3rd century churches, green pastures, colorful marketplaces, and dramatic mountain gorges. Learn about Armenia's captivating history and culture while importantly, helping a needy family achieve their lifelong dream of a healthy home. You will come away with more than you give, with more than you ever hoped to receive. Experienced Global Village Team Leaders have traveled regularly to Armenia to build homes since 2003. No construction experience is necessary - there's a job suitable for everyone. Hotel, all meals, in-country transportation, building materials, and insurance for this trip are $1,600 per person each for a team of eight people. Our hotels are the newly renovated Erebuni Hotel in Yerevan (see http://erebunihotel.am/eng/h.html) and Green House Hotel in Vanadzor (see http://visitarm.com/Vanadzor-Green-Hotel.html). Fuller Center for Housing was established by the founders of Habitat for Humanity, to carry out the original mission of providing housing through sweat equity and no-interest loans. For more information on Fuller Center for Housing Armenia, see http://www.fullercenterarmenia.org/get-involved/int-v Learn More Trip Details http://armeniahomebuildtour2009.blogspot.com/ Register for the Trip Accommodations are double to triple occupancy rooms with private baths in a hotel. Breakfast is served in the hotel. Lunches are served at the building site, and dinners are at various local restaurants. The hotels are simple, but have basic amenities including showers, sinks, and flush toilets. The in-country trip cost from $1,600 which includes all lodging, food, ground transportation, cultural tours, orientation materials, traveler’s medical insurance, transfers to and from the Yerevan airport (EVN), and a donation to FCHA. The donation covers building materials, operating costs, and staff assistance during our trip. Participants will need to arrange and pay for transportation from their point of departure to Armenia, passport, visa, and vaccinations. To register or learn more about the June 7-21, 2010 Home Build and Tour, email Patricia Zerounian at pzeroun@cruzio.com Learn about The Fuller Center for Housing ARMENIA The Fuller Center for Housing - ARMENIA

Ferrahian Allulmni Association Sponsors 7-Day Young Armenian's @ Sea Cruise USA, CA-South Los Angeles Sun, 11 Jul 2010 July 11 to July 18, 2010

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 July 11 to July 18, 2010

Organizer: Ferahian Alumni Association - Contact Organizer. 323.216.1952
Event Type: Cruise / Admission: $650 + Taxes
Location: Royal Carribean Cruises' Mariner of the Seas Port of Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera
Please Pass thisFlyer to Everyone you know! $50 Deposit will guarantee you the cabin. Refundable until April, 2010. FAAPower@gmail.com Ferrahian Alumni Association

SOAR 5th Anniversary Dinner Dance USA, PA Philadelphia Sat, 16 Oct 2010 6:00PM

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 6:00PM

Organizer: George Yacoubian - Contact Organizer. 610-213-3452
Event Type: Dinner & Dance / Admission: $75/pp
Location: Sheraton University City Hotel 3549 Chestnut Street
The Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR), Inc. is celebrating its 5th year of helping the orphans of Armenia. Established in March 2006, SOAR is the only nonprofit organization that focuses exclusively on providing humanitarian relief to orphaned children living in Armenia. We provided $60,000 in assistance in 2006, more than $88,000 in 2007, and eclipsed $100,000 in both 2008 and 2009! To celebrate our 5th anniversary, we are pleased to invite you to a dinner dance and auction at The Sheraton University City Hotel in Philadelphia, PA, on Saturday, October 16, 2010, from 6:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. Tickets are $75 per person. Featured entertainment: ? Master of Ceremonies – Distinguished Attorney Mark J. Geragos Philly Kef Band Chinese and Silent Auctions If you have any questions about SOAR or this event, please contact George S. Yacoubian, Jr., National SOAR President, at (610) 213-3452 or by email at gyacoubian@soar-us.org.

Edward Hosharian Scholarship Fund presents a Symphonic Concert conducted by Greg Hosharian. USA, CA-South Los Angeles Sun, 24 Oct 2010 7:00pm

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 7:00pm

Organizer: Edward Hosharian Scholarship Fund - Contact Organizer.
Event Type: Concert / Admission: Details to follow
Location: Zipper Concert Hall at The Colburn School of Performing Arts 200 S. Grand Ave.
Edward Hosharian Scholarship Fund presents a Symphonic Concert conducted by Greg Hosharian.Date:October 24, 2010Location:Zipper Concert Hall at The Colburn School of performing arts200 South Grand AvenueLos Angeles, California 90012Time:7:00pmMore details to follow!

KZV School 30th Anniversary Benefit Gala USA, CA-North San Francisco Sat, 06 Nov 2010 TBD

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 TBD

Organizer: KZV Armenian School - Contact Organizer. 415-586-8686
Event Type: Gala / Admission: TBD
Location: TBD TBD
Save the date for the KZV 30th Anniversary Gala. Details to follow.

AEF 60th Anniversary Gala Celebration USA, CA-South Los Angeles Sat, 06 Nov 2010 7pm-1am

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 7pm-1am

Organizer: Al Cabraloff - Contact Organizer. 213 705-5684
Event Type: Gala / Admission: $175
Location: Ritz-Carlton/JW Marriott at LA Live 900 West Olympic Blvd
Since 1950, the Armenian Educational Foundationhas been providing financial assistance to students and Armenian educational institutions. The AEF has renovated over 180 schools in Armenia, Artsakh, and Javakh. AEF’s 60th Anniversary will be celebrated on November 6, 2010 at the new JW Marriott-Ritz Carlton Hotel at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles.