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AGBU-YPNC International Club Mixer USA, CA-North San Francisco Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10PM

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10PM

Organizer: AGBU-YPNC - Contact Organizer. 925.324.0293
Event Type: Mixer / Admission: $15 Online, $20 Door
Location: 5A5 Steak Lounge 244 Jackson St.
AGBU-YPNC is mixing it up, bringing the Armenian Young Professional community together with International YP’s from the Greek and Persian communities in the Bay Area for an International Club Mixer at 5A5 Steak Lounge, raising money for AGBU Charities in Armenia! Join us for a night of dancing with SF’s top International DJ, DJ Raffy and a full bar at this hip new venue in San Francisco’s Financial District. Get your tickets online at www.agbuypnc.org! $15 Online Presale, $20 at the Door 21+, Dress code enforced (No sneakers. Guys - Collar shirts required) Your AGBU-YPNC Steering Committee

LA Weekly says GO! and see Mishima Plays at Luna USA, CA-South Glendale Fri, 30 Jul 2010 8 pm

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 8 pm

Organizer: Aramazd Stepanian - Contact Organizer. 818-450-4801
Event Type: Theatre / Admission: $15
Location: Luna Playhouse 3706 San Fernando Rd
'This Fascinating Evening'. GO! (and see- recommended) LA Weekly. 'Excellent Production. Recommended'. Tolucan Times. 'Mishima, a brilliant writer.' 'A delightful Cast', 'Supple Direction'. Luna Playhouse is staging two plays by Yukio Mishima- what are called Modern Noh Plays, plus one 'Kyogen' (a short comic play) and a Japanese song (with movement) of enchanting beauty. 'With Hanjo (the first play)..., directed by Aramazd Stepanian, Mishima takes the theme of pure love into the tortured extreme of the Noh madness play' but with a kind of happy ending. 'In The Lady Aoi', Toshi Toda directs Mishima's surreal twist on the vengeful ghost play'. (Quotes from LA Weekly). Don't miss this opportunity tosee great entertainment, and in the meantime maybe to get to know a little about Japanese performing arts. Further quotes from reviews: '[The song] Oboro-Zukiyo, performedby Alpha Takahashi, showcases her considerable talents…' 'The Ladyinthekyogen is played tocomic perfection by the Lovely Kazumi Zatkin'. 'Fay Kato is particularly watchable as she becomes increasingly frantic in her attempts to win back her lost lover'. 'Ed Refuerzo has natural comedic talent'. 'Grace Li is Charismatic'.

The 4th Annual Polk Village Pub Crawl USA, CA-North San Francisco Sat, 31 Jul 2010 4PM to 8PM

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 4PM to 8PM

Organizer: Matt Seliga - Contact Organizer. 415-515-5222
Event Type: Community Event / Admission: $6 to $10
Location: Mcteague's Saloon 1237 Polk Street
It's halfway through the CrawlSF Pub Crawl Season! So far we have crawled through Russian Hill, The Marina and Fisherman's Wharf...next stop is Polk Village. Located on Polk Street between California and Geary, Polk Village is a great neighborhood to have drinks, see some great live music or grab a delicious meal.Tickets on sale NOW!http://fourthannualpolkvillagepubcrawl.eventbrite.com/Join the CrawlSF Team on July 31 for the next Pub Crawl of the 2010 Pub Crawl Season. Polk Village has some of the coolest spots for a pub crawl. Here is the lineup so far (Specials are still being finalized):Mcteague's Saloon: $2 Coors Light (other TBA)The Pour House (New!): TBAMayes Oyster House (New!): TBALush Lounge (New Location): $2 Blue Moon, $2 Miller Lite, $2 Rock Sake, $3 Vodka Drinks, $4 Shots of PatronHemlock Tavern: TBABlur: TBAVertigo: TBAR Bar: $2 Miller Lite, $2 Coors Light, $3 Porno Shots, $3 Absolute Acai LemonadeCheck out Picture from our last events here:3rd Annual Chestnut Street Pub Crawl:http://www.crawlsf.com/index.php?pag=album&album_id=671st Annual Fisherman's Wharf Pub Crawl:http://www.crawlsf.com/index.php?pag=album&album_id=657th Annual Polk Street Pub Crawl:http://www.crawlsf.com/index.php?pag=album&album_id=64The Crawl will start at McTeagues Saloon @ 4PM. Stop by our booth and pick up a wristband and you will have access to all of the drink specials at every bar.SPONSORED by BarTab!Bartab is a Facebook application that enables friends to send real $1 drinks to each other throughout SF! Drinks are received as wall posts and claimed at the bar with the user's cell phone and $1!Be one of the first to load the Facebook application by either going to http://apps.facebook.com/thebartab or by searching bartab in the Facebook search bar.For more information please visit us at webtab.com/bartabMake sure to check out the other 2010 Pub Crawls as well!August 14: The 8th Annual Union Street Pub CrawlAugust 28: The 2nd Annual Clement Street Pub CrawlSeptember 18: The 8th Annual North Beach Bar RunOctober 29: The 1st Annual 'Adult Trick or Treating' Pub Crawl

LA Weekly says GO! and see Mishima Plays at Luna USA, CA-South Glendale Sat, 31 Jul 2010 8 pm

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 8 pm

Lakers Championship Celebration hosted by Shannon Brown USA, CA-South Glendale Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10pm

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10pm

Organizer: VIP Events LLC - Contact Organizer. 818 242-9191
Event Type: Party / Admission: $20
Location: Minx Restaurant & Lounge 300 Harvey Dr.
Join us for Lakers Championship celebration this Saturday July 31st hosted by Shannon Brown. Arrive early to avoid waiting in line, tickets $20DJ MAX FACTOR + BOBBY AMARO rocking the main stage + HOST SHANNON BROWN FROM THE LAKERS THIS SATURDAY @MINX. look out weekend...

Hovsep pushman Exhibiiton USA, CA-South La Canada Sat, 31 Jul 2010 Saturday, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 Saturday, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Organizer: STEPHANIE'S Art Gallery - Contact Organizer. 818 790-4905
Event Type: Arts / Admission: Free
Location: La Canada 466 Foothill blvd
HovsepPushman (1877-1966)June 31-August 31, 2010'The Collection of Lithographs'Opening ExhibitionSaturday, June 31, 11:00 AM -5:00 PMSTEPHANIE'SArt Gallery466 Foothill Blvd. La Canada, CA 91011Gallery Hours: Monday through Saturday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMwww.stephaniesartgallery.com

ElectroFunNight USA, CA-South Studio City Sat, 31 Jul 2010 9:30pm - 2:00am

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 9:30pm - 2:00am

Organizer: ElectroHigh Entertainment - Contact Organizer. (310) 975-9956
Event Type: Dance / Admission: $20 @ The Door
Location: Aura NightClub 12215 Ventura Blvd.
Join us for another ElectoHigh hot party on July 31 @ club Aura. TED spinning the best in Tribal House music and Electro.Featuring guest DJ TWINS Doors open @ 9:30pm/Ladies Free B4 10:30Get there before 11pm and drink wells, beer and shots of Patron for JUST $5 Ticket: $20 at the doorFor bottle & VIP tables contact 310-975-9956 or events@electrohigh.com

VIZA CD Release Party at Troubadour! USA, CA-South West Hollywood Sat, 31 Jul 2010 9 pm

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 9 pm

Organizer: Viza - Contact Organizer.
Event Type: Concert / Admission: $18
Location: The Troubadour 9081 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Finally! Our latest album 'Made In Chernobyl' is here!Come pick up your copy and party with us before we hit the road with Serj Tankian!CD Release party at the Troubadour on Santa Monica July 31st!Advanced tickets are $15 via www.experienceviza.com...or $18 at the doorThis is an all ages show.Showtime is at 10:00 pmAlso performing:Capital CitiesFull Force RisingRed Giant

Mishima Plays and Japanese performing Art USA, CA-South Glendale Sun, 01 Aug 2010 3 pm and 7 pm

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 3 pm and 7 pm

Organizer: Luna Playhouse - Contact Organizer. 818-500-7200
Event Type: Theatre / Admission: $15
Location: Luna Playhouse 3706 San Fernando Rd
Final two performances of the MISHIMA PLAYS at Luna Playhouse A production (In English) of two modern Noh plays by the great (Genius?) Japanese writer Yukio Mishima, one of the most intersting authors of the twentieth century. In HANJO, a female painter has given shelter to a beautiful mad Geisha girl, who sits at the train station all day, every day, waiting for the man who promised to come for her, and with whom she exchanged fans as a pledge. Would the man ever come? And why is the artist so concerned? In THE LADY AOI, a husband is visiting his sick and unconscious wife at the hospital, when the nurse tells him that she has a strange visitor every night—no, not a man, but a sophisticated lady- and whose intentions are unusual, to say the least… And why are her hands so cold? The evening also includes a KYOGEN, a comic short play and a traditional Japanese song and dance of enchanting beauty.July 15,16,17, 22, 23, 24; 29, 30, 31(Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays) at 8 pmJuly 18, 25 and August 1(Sundays) at 3 pm and 7 pmTickets Thursdays and Sunday Matinees $10Friday, Saturday and Sunday Evenings $15

Shahan Natalie’s Life and Work USA, CA-South Glendale Sun, 01 Aug 2010 4 PM

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 4 PM

Organizer: The Shahan Natalie Family Foundation & Glendale Public Libra - Contact Organizer. (818) 548-3288
Event Type: Lecture / Admission: Free
Location: Glendale Public Library Auditorium 222 E. Harvard Street
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LA Weejkly says GO! and see MISHIMA PLAYS at Luna USA, CA-South Glendale Sun, 01 Aug 2010 7 pm

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 7 pm

Annual Picnic USA, CA-South Van Nuys Sun, 01 Aug 2010 11:00 am

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 11:00 am

Organizer: Armenian Apostolic Church of North Hollywood - 818-882-3392
Event Type: Picnic / Admission: $12.00 (includ food)
Location: Woodley Park 6350 Woodley Ave.

Land and Culture August Campaign Armenia, Kapan Yeghvard Mon, 02 Aug 2010 Aug 2nd to Aug 30th 2010

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 Aug 2nd to Aug 30th 2010

Organizer: Land and Culture - Contact Organizer. 6267945150
Event Type: Volunteer / Admission: $750.00
Location: Land and Culture Aug campaign Yerdvart village, Ghapan Armenia
Campaign 2010 This summer's campaign will be in the village of Yerdvart, near the Armenia-Azeri border, in the Syunik region, south of Yerevan. The nearest city is Kapan. We will continue the restoration of the 17th century church discovered near the village. Work first began in 2007. We will now begin the interior renovations, while the local 'varbeds' will do the specialized work required by the historical architects. This is a small and very rural region of Armenia. Volunteers will board in the homes of villagers arranged by the LCO and share their meals with them. There are limited amenities, possibly no hot water or electricity at times, basic toilet facilities (outhouse). Evening activities will consist of the volunteers enjoying their environment. Play soccer with the local children, who will delight in the rare visit from an outside world, visit villagers for coffee or sing by campfires. This will indeed be a unique and unforgettable experience. You will experience a part of Armenia that most visitors seldom see. The weekend excursions will include some of the most stunning landscapes in Armenia. Date: August Campaign August 2-Aug 30 Volunteers must make their own arrangements to meet in Yerevan by the campaign date. Cost: The cost of the campaign is $750. This includes room and board at the village, local weekend excursions, Yerevan hotel stay and excursions. Work conditions: Work will be Monday thru Friday, 9-5, unless directed otherwise by the architect or group leader. This is physical labor. LCO representatives, or group leader arranges weekend excursions. The last 4-5 days of the campaign is spent touring in Yerevan. Deadline: Application is due May 15th, 2010. For more information: Contact the campaign coordinator through the Contact Us page.

United Armenian Council of Southern California USA, CA-South Sherman Oaks Thu, 05 Aug 2010 7:30 pm

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 7:30 pm

Organizer: ARPA Institute - Contact Organizer. (818)4530618
Event Type: Lecture / Admission: Free
Location: Merdinian Armenian Evangelical School 13330 Riverside Dr.
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LA Weekly says GO! and see Mishima Plays at Luna USA, CA-South Glendale Fri, 06 Aug 2010 8 pm

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 8 pm

My Perestroika film screening USA, CA-South Los Angeles Fri, 06 Aug 2010 1:50

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 1:50

Organizer: DocuWeeks Theatrical Showcase - Contact Organizer. 617-320-3219
Event Type: Film Festival / Admission: 10
Location: ArcLight Hollywood Cinema 6360 W. Sunset Blvd
Dear friends, We are thrilled to announce thatMy Perestroika, is embarking on its Oscar qualification run in New York and LA! Tickets are now available via links below! LOS ANGELES, ArcLight Hollywood Cinema August 6-12 https://www.arclightcinemas.com/ArcLight/faces/MovieDetails.jsp?movieName=DOCUWEEK:+MY+PERESTROIKA&pageInfo=IDA NEW YORK, IFC Center Aug 13-19 http://www.ifccenter.com/films/my-perestroika-2/ As part of these DocuWeeks Theatrical Showcase screenings, we may be organizing special events after some of the evening shows, so check in on our facebook page for updates:www.facebook.com/myperestroika Most of all, PLEASE help us by spreading the word to all of your New York and Los Angeles friends! We are also trying to reach out to the Russian-speaking communities in the both cities, so we appreciate it if you will forward this on to people or groups you know of who might be interested. And of course, more information about the film, photos, a clip, and more can be seen on our website-www.myperestroika.com My Perestroikapremiered in competition at the Sundance Film Festival this past January. It received the Filmmaker award at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, and recently won a Special Jury Award at Silverdocs. We hope you will come to our Oscar qualification screenings! All the best, The My Perestroika Team My Perestroika When the USSR broke apart in 1991, a generation of young people faced a new realm of possibilities. An intimate epic about the extraordinary lives of this last Soviet generation, Robin Hessman’s feature documentary debut tells the stories of five Moscow schoolmates who were brought up behind the Iron Curtain, witnessed the joy and confusion of glasnost, and reached adulthood right as the world changed around them. Through candid first-person testimony, revealing verité footage, and vintage home movies, Hessman, who spent many years living in Moscow, reveals a Russia rarely ever seen on film, where people are frank about their lives and forthcoming about their country. Engaging, funny, and positively inspiring, in MY PERESTROIKA politics is personal, honesty overshadows ideology, and history progresses one day, one life at a time. REVIEWS “My Perestroika” uses five Muscovites as a microcosm of the monumental societal changes undergone from the U.S.S.R’s Communist twilight years to today’s quasi-democratic capitalism. Robin Hessman’s debut feature is a documentary of considerable charm and nonjudgmental insight…Home movies and vintage propaganda footage fill out this lovingly crafted pic’s engrossing progress.”– Denis Harvery,VARIETY Robin Hessman’s intimate and lovely documentary … follows five classmates who came of age right before the Iron Curtain fell – the children of a vanished world. Charting the ways that time, memory, and a rapidly changing society have affected their lives, it’s playful, insightful, hypnotic, and, ultimately, superb.”– Bilge Ebiri,New York Magazine(ChoseMy Perestroikaas one of the “Twenty Very Best Movies at Sundance”) “The great hallmark of Hessman’s film is its intimacy; her subjects, ranging from husband and wife school teachers to a punk-turned-subway busker to an international businessman, casually tell their own stories over vodka and home movies, with no top-down narration or intervention.” – Karina Longworth,Village Voice/ LA Weekly '...an intimate epic.....never fails to be engrossing'–David Lewis, San Francisco Chronicle “…a powerful and surprisingly humorous examination of life under government control and a welcome insight into the day-to-day lives of a particularly captivating group of Russians.”– Chris Kompanek,flavorwire.com (ChoseMy Perestroikaas one of the “Must-see Indie flicks at New Directors/New Films“) 'a documentary so good at breaking the rules of historical docs that it makes you question why anyone ever follows them.' - Mary Anderson Casavant,FILMMAKER Magazine “a terrific documentary [that]…arrives at a comprehensive, powerful summation of the perennial instability of Russian life as a whole.” – Robert Levin,amNewYork “In Robin Hessman’s tender and revealing documentary, a group of ordinary Russians tell their own stories and shed light on their country’s dramatic past. humaniz[ing] a subject that is so often treated with distance and an emotional measure of remove.”– Mike Tully,Hammer to Nail “Tightrope-walking between cultures during the Cold War’s thaw, Hessman possesses an East-West street cred that pays off in spades with her honestly reflective and unselfconscious subjects…thrilling viewing…”– Lauren Wissot,Slant Magazine “What is most remarkable aboutMy Perestroikaare not the poignant and surprising revelations about life in Russia, but the extreme level of intimacy that Hessman maintains in each interview.”– Alicia Van Couvering,FilmmakerMagazine.com “four stars…my favorite film of the year…”– Ethan Alter,NYCFilmCritic.com

LA Weekly says GO! and see Mishima Plays at Luna USA, CA-South Glendale Sat, 07 Aug 2010 8 pm

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 8 pm

St. Vartan Armenian Church PICNIC USA, CA-North Pleasant Hill Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:30pm - 4:00 pm

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:30pm - 4:00 pm

Organizer: Anto Cingoz - Contact Organizer. 510-652-0870
Event Type: Picnic / Admission: $15 Adult $6 Kids
Location: Pleasant Hill Park Gregory LN
St. Vartan Armenian Church PICNIC

LA Weekly says GO! and see Mishima Plays at Luna USA, CA-South Glendale Sun, 08 Aug 2010 3 pm

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 3 pm

Organizer: Aramazd Stepanian - Contact Organizer. 818-450-4801
Event Type: Theatre / Admission: $10
Location: Luna Playhouse 3706 San Fernando Rd
'This Fascinating Evening'. GO! (and see- recommended) LA Weekly. 'Excellent Production. Recommended'. Tolucan Times. 'Mishima, a brilliant writer.' 'A delightful Cast', 'Supple Direction'. Luna Playhouse is staging two plays by Yukio Mishima- what are called Modern Noh Plays, plus one 'Kyogen' (a short comic play) and a Japanese song (with movement) of enchanting beauty. 'With Hanjo (the first play)..., directed by Aramazd Stepanian, Mishima takes the theme of pure love into the tortured extreme of the Noh madness play' but with a kind of a happy ending. 'In The Lady Aoi', Toshi Toda directs Mishima's surreal twist on the vengeful ghost play'. (Quotes from LA Weekly). Don't miss this opportunity tosee great entertainment, and in the meantime maybe to get to know a little about Japanese performing arts. Further quotes from reviews: '[The song] Oboro-Zukiyo, performedby Alpha Takahashi, showcases her considerable talents…' 'The Ladyinthekyogen is played tocomic perfection by the Lovely Kazumi Zatkin'. 'Fay Kato is particularly watchable as she becomes increasingly frantic in her attempts to win back her lost lover'. 'Ed Refuerzo has natural comedic talent'. 'Grace Li is Charismatic'.

LA Weekly says GO! and see MISHIMA PLAYS at Luna USA, CA-South Glendale Sun, 08 Aug 2010 7 pm (Final Performance)

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 7 pm (Final Performance)

PICNIC COMPATRIOTIC UNION OF CHORK MARZBAN (DEORT YOL) USA, CA-South La Crescenta Sun, 08 Aug 2010 11:00AM TO 6:00PM

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 11:00AM TO 6:00PM

Organizer: COMPATRIOTIC UNION OF CHORK MARZBAN (DEORT YOL) - 818 370-6515
Event Type: Picnic / Admission: Free-$12.00 lunch
Location: CRESCENTA VALLEY PARK 3901 DUNSMORE AVE
FUND RAISING PICNIC organized by the COMPATRIOTIC UNION OF CHORK MARZBAN (DEORT-YOL)GAMES AND FUN FOR ALL AGESBACKGAMMON, BELOTTE, FOOD, MUSIC, DANCING and MOREADMISSION IS FREE. LUNCH TICKETS $12.00PLEASE COME WITH YOUR FAMILIES AND ENJOY THE DAY AT THE BEAUTIFUL CRESCENTA VALLEY PARK ON THE CORNER OF DUNSMORE AND HONOLULU.CALL VERONICA 818 370-6515 FOR INFO OR TICKET SALES

Poetry Night USA, CA-South Los Angeles Sun, 08 Aug 2010 7:30pm

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 7:30pm

Organizer: Homenetmen Ararat - Contact Organizer. 323 256 2564
Event Type: Poetry / Admission: $25
Location: Homenetmen Glendale 'Ararat' Chapter 3347 N. San Fernando Rd.
Homenetmen Glendale “Ararat” Chapter Cultural Division Presents Poetry Night Join us for an evening of readings from inspiring and magnificentworks of Armenian poets and enjoy other performances such as Piano Performance by Armineh Ghazaryan Soloist Narineh Ogakhyan & Hi-Am Quartet August 8th @ 7:30 PM Ararat Center

EXPRESSIONS OF ARMENIAN IDENTITY IN GORKY’S ART USA, CA-South Glendale Thu, 12 Aug 2010 7pm

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 7pm

Organizer: AEM,NAASR, OIA, GlENDALE LIBRARY - Contact Organizer. 818 838-4862
Event Type: Lecture / Admission: FREE
Location: GLENDALE CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY 222 Harvard Street (2nd floor), Glendale, CA 91205.
On Thursday, August 12, at 7:00 p.m., Prof. Levon Chookaszian of Yerevan State University will present an illustrated lecture entitled “Expressions of Armenian Identity in the Art of Arshile Gorky” at the Glendale Central Library, 222 Harvard Street (2nd floor), Glendale, CA 91205. The event is sponsored by the Glendale Public Library and co-sponsored by the Ararat-Eskijian Museum, the Organization of Istanbul Armenians, and the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR), with the generous support of Vatche and Arlene Sarkoyan. Arshile Gorky is considered to be one of the key figures in twentieth century art. His painting belongs to the Surrealist movement but at the same time he is seen by some art historians as the first of the Abstract Expressionists. This lecture will attempt to identify expressions of Armenian identity in some of Gorky’s works. Gorky’s artistic legacy has not yet been completely deciphered. In particular, the expressions of his Armenian identity in his art are still waiting to be explored. The abstraction of forms and his unique iconography make it difficult to understand his art and the Armenian aspects of it. Thus, it is necessary to identify his expressions of “Armenianness” in order to unravel these mysteries. It was his own story that he painted all his life, but he disguised his secret desires through visual camouflage, using signs and symbols known only to him. Although art critics and scholars have made attempts to make sense of Gorky’s expressions of Armenian identity in his art, there remains a great deal to be done in this area. Our understanding of his paintings and sketches and the meanings of his visual symbols will be more complete if we try to know more about his personal Armenian world. Prof. Levon Chookaszian is the UNESCO Professor of Armenian Art History, Yerevan State University. He is widely recognized throughout the world as a leading authority on Armenian art and has lectured widely on diverse subjects in this field. For more information please contact Elizabeth Grigorian: (818) 548-3288 or email Egrigorian@ci.glendale.ca.us; or contact 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.

Serj Tankian Live in Yerevan Armenia, Yerevan Yerevan Thu, 12 Aug 2010 2000

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 2000

Organizer: Fugitive Studios -
Event Type: Concert / Admission: not determined
Location: Hamalir Yerevan

Summer Outdoor Movie Nights at Abril! USA, CA-South Glendale Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:00pm

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:00pm

Organizer: Abril Bookstore - Contact Organizer. (818) 243-4112
Event Type: Movie / Admission: $10.00 including...
Location: Abril Bookstore 415 E Broadway
ABRIL BOOKSTORE presentsSUMMER OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHTSat our newest venueABRIL UNDER THE STARS415 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205Admission $10.00Includes pre-movie lecture, popcorn and soda pop.----------------------------------------------------------SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010 - 10:00 PM'GUYS FROM THE NAVY BAND'Henrik Malyan, Director(Eastern Armenian. No subtitles)87 min. Black and White1960 HyeFilmBolshevik Tsolak Darbinyan is infiltrated into Dashnak Army as a musician of Army music band. Despite the initial personal conflict with band leader Arsen, he is able to win the friendship of young band musicians including Arsen and to persuade them to back him on the eve of the Bolshevik invasion to Armenia.----------------------------------------------------------SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2010 - 10:00 PM“CALENDAR”Atom Egoyan, Director75 min. Color1993 Ego Film ArtsA photographer (Egoyan) and his wife travel to Armenia to take photographs of churches for use in a calendar. Their driver expounds on the history while the wife translates. The photographer becomes jealous of his wife's bonding with the driver. Flash-forwards present the photographer staging identical dinners with several women while his wife, now estranged from him, leaves repeated messages on his answering machine asking why he never contacts her.-----------------------------------------Please bring warm clothing and blankets (if you would like to sit on the floor). You are welcome to stay and socialize after the films are over.For more information, contact Abril Bookstore at noor@abrilbooks.com or (818) 243-4112.

Help Build Homes in Armenia with FCHA Armenia, Yerevan Yerevan Sat, 14 Aug 2010 August 14 - 28, 2010

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 August 14 - 28, 2010

Organizer: Barbara Hovsepian, Team Leader - Contact Organizer. 973-839-1417
Event Type: Volunteer / Admission: In Country $1800
Location: Fuller Center for Housing Armenia Baghramyan 3rd lane, house 10a
Build Homes in Armenia with a team of volunteers lead by Barbara Hovsepian. Must be 18 or older. Our team works 6 days, tours 4 days and has one 'free day' when volunteers can do their own thing. In country cost of $1800 includes modest hotel, 3 meals each day in Armenia, tours, transportation for work sites and touring days, travel/medical insurance, donation to FCHA for building materials. Visa purchased at Zvartnotz Airport for $10. Does NOT include airfare, passport, pre-trip medical needs, food in layover city, work clothing needs (boots, gloves, eye protection, etc.). A great way to see the homeland and do good for its people on a very personal level. See where your donation goes!Contact Barbara Hovsepian by email bhovsepian@optonline.net or phone 973-839-1417.

Assumption of th Holy Mother of God, Blessing of the Grapes USA, CA-North San Francisco Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10AM

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10AM

Organizer: St. Gregory Armenian Church - Contact Organizer. 415-751-9140
Event Type: Religious / Admission: no Admission
Location: St. Gregory Armenian Church 51 Commonwealth Ave
V. Rev. Fr. Vaghinag Miloian will celebrate the Divine Liturgy & Deliver the SermonAntasdan & Blessing of the Grapes, takes place in the Church courtyard

Luncheon - Celebration USA, CA-North San Francisco Sun, 15 Aug 2010 2:00PM

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 2:00PM

Organizer: The Ladies Auxiliary of St. Gregory Armenian Church - Contact Organizer. 415-751-9140
Event Type: Luncheon / Admission: $20
Location: Khachaturian Armenian Community Center, Saroyan Hall 825 Brotherhood way
Luncheon Celebrationdedicated toThe Assumption of the Holy Mother of GodandThe Year of the Armenian WomanSponsored byMs. Arax Sarian

Father Land book kickoff USA, CA-South Glendale Sun, 15 Aug 2010 7-10 pm

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 7-10 pm

Organizer: Ara Oshagan - Contact Organizer. 818-397-1658
Event Type: Fundraising / Admission: $100
Location: The home of Vahe and Aida Yeghiazarian 2096 Rimcrest Dr.
Kickoff event for the release of Father Land: a father/son journey to KarabaghFATHER LANDText by Vahé Oshagan Photographs by Ara Oshaganwww.fatherlandbook.com To be released by powerHouse Books of NY in October 2010www.powerhousebooks.comExhibition opening @ Barnsdall Municipal Gallery on October 31, 2010www.lamag.orgPresentation by Ara Oshagan @ 8:30 pmMusic by Gor MkhitarianHors d’oeurves by Favorite Place Restaurant$100 per guestDonations are tax deductibleRSVP by August 10 toara@araoshagan.com or 818.397.1658Sponsored by the Hamazkayin Vahe Oshagan Literary Fund

Mainewoods Folk Dance Camp USA, ME Fryeburg Sun, 15 Aug 2010 7 pm

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 7 pm

Organizer: Mainewoods Folk Dance - Contact Organizer. 703-472-3888
Event Type: Dance Class / Admission: call for price
Location: Indian Acres Camp 1712 Main St.
Tom Bozigian teaching Armenian Folk DanceAug. 15-21, 2010Fryeburg, ME

ARMENIAN AMERICAN NIGHT USA, NY East Meadow Sun, 15 Aug 2010 7.00 p.m.

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 7.00 p.m.

Organizer: ARMENIAN AMERICAN NIGHT - Contact Organizer. 516-761-0042
Event Type: Presentation / Admission: F R E E
Location: EAST MEADOW, NASSAU, NEW YORK EISENHOWER PARK, MERRICK AVE.
PRESS RELEASENow in its 21th season, Armenian-American Night is a much-anticipatedcelebration of Armenian heritage. The Armenian-American Night Committee proudlyannounces their special stars this year: WASH. DC, Singing Star ZAREH, Vicken and His Band, Ruthann Turekian, Nora Armani, and YERAZ Dance Ensemble .EAST MEADOW, NY The biggest, FREE concert under the open sky, Armenian-American night is a premier part of the Nassau County Summer Concert Series. This year’s concert will be held on Sunday, August 15th at 7PM at the Harry ChapinLakeside Theatre in Eisenhower Park.Remember, you have this one night only, to see ZAREH and YERAZ put on a super summer show. For moreinformation, please contact Lusin at 516 294-5506 or Lusin123@hotmail.com.http://levon.50megs.com/cgi-bin/i/images/armenian_american_night_2010-_6-4-10_gradient-3_in.jpg

St Gregory Church Picnic - White Plains, NY USA, NY White Plains Sun, 15 Aug 2010 Noon to 6pm

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 Noon to 6pm

Organizer: St Gregory Armenian Church - Ann Daw - Contact Organizer. 914-428-2595
Event Type: Picnic / Admission: Free
Location: St Gregory the Enlightener Armenian Church 1131 North Street
St. Gregory the Enlightener Church Picnic Annual Picnic at St. Gregory Armenian Church in White Plains, NY on August 15, 2010 from noon until 6:00 p.m. - live Armenian dance music from the renowned Johnny Berberian Ensemble. Homemade Armenian mezzes and pastries, shish kebab, luleh kebab, entertainment for all ages. 50/50 raffle – you’ve got to be in it to win it! Admission is free. Located just ½ block west off Exit 25 on Hutchinson River Parkway. Phone: 914-428-2595.

Ultimate Summer Happy Hour at Bryant Park Cafe! USA, NY New York Tue, 17 Aug 2010 6:30 pm

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 6:30 pm

Organizer: Armenian Network Greater NY Region - Contact Organizer. n/a
Event Type: Mixer / Admission: $15
Location: Bryant Park Cafe 25 West 40th street
You are cordially invited to celebrate 'Summer in the City - 2010' with the Armenian Network of America--Greater New York Region at their Ultimate Summer Happy Hour!!! ULTIMATE SUMMER HAPPY HOUR AT THE BRYANT PARK CAFE TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010 25 West 40th Street (between 5th & 6th Aves), NEW YORK CITY (behind the New York Public Library) The festivities begin at 6:30 pm until ...... ????? (Rain Date - Tuesday, August 24) Donation: $15.00 Please be advised that we will not be accepting any money (cash or checks) at the door. For attendance, the following steps must be taken: 1. Please RSVP to armeniannetworknyc@gmail.com; RSVP on Facebook will not be accepted. 2. An invoice will then be sent to your attention for payment via PayPal. 3. Following succesful payment your RSVP will be confirmed. We look forward to seeing you all there!! Join the Armenian Network of America-NY Group on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52618543104

Save The Date: AESA Solar Conference USA, CA-South Pasadena Wed, 18 Aug 2010 7:30 pm

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 7:30 pm

Organizer: Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America - Contact Organizer.
Event Type: Lecture / Admission: Free
Location: Parsons Clint Presentation Room 100 West Walnut Street

AESA SOLAR ENERGY WORKSHOP USA, CA-South Pasadena Wed, 18 Aug 2010 7:30 pm - 10 pm

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 7:30 pm - 10 pm

Organizer: Armenian Engineers & Scientists of America - Contact Organizer. (818) 547-3372
Event Type: Workshop / Admission: Free
Location: Parsons: Clint Presentation Room 100 W Walnut Street

Bus Trip to Gorkey Retrospective USA, CA-Central Fresno Sat, 21 Aug 2010 8:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m.

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 8:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m.

Organizer: Armenian General Benevolent Union, Fresno Chapter - Contact Organizer. 559-431-5259
Event Type: Community Event / Admission: $45.00
Location: AGBU Center 1720 Fulton Street
The Fresno Chapter of the Armenian General Benevolent Union is inviting all to go on a bus trip to Los Angeles to view the Arshile Gorky Retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art.This fun trip will be on a very confortable bus and will leave at 8:00 a.m. and return at 10:00 p.m.Fee for the trip is $45. per person round trip.Entry to Museum is included.We will stop for lunch and dinner en route.Please send your fee with name and contact information by August 5th to: AGBU 1720 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721.

Maximum Jeeveroos! USA, CA-South Los Angeles Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10pm

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10pm

Organizer: Pointless Productions - Contact Organizer.
Event Type: Dance / Admission: $20/Pre-Sale
Location: Ultra-Violet Social Club Lacy St.
This is not your typical Armo Dinner Dance that Mom, Dad, Grandma & Grandpa attend! Join us Saturday August 21st, come to drink, dance or socialize, this show promises to be memorable! If you still dont think you wanna come, well then, JEEVEROOS!We just added DJ Chahan K to our show! Many more surprises still to come..MAXIMUM KEF.. JEEVEROOS PRICE!! $20/PreSaleTickets are available at:www.itsmyseat.comor search keyword 'Jeeveroos'($1 Svc Fee)If you prefer to pick up your tix in person, here are the 4 ticket vendors in SoCal.. Tickets available starting tomorrow, Saturday July 10th.Kings Tire & Wheel - El MonteZephyr Coffee House - PasadenaChaterian World Music - GlendaleBest Records - ResedaFor more info, email Paul Jr: PoliknEm@gmail.com

Forbidden Saints - Live In Concert! USA, CA-South Pasadena Sat, 21 Aug 2010 7:30 PM

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 7:30 PM

Organizer: Pasadena Civic Auditorium - (818) 265-0506
Event Type: Concert / Admission: $35 - $150
Location: Pasadena Civic Auditorium 300 E Green Street
Forbidden SaintsPurchase Tickets here!On August 21, 2010 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, some of the most talented musicians in the worldwill come to deliver to the audiences beautiful compositions like never before.Beautiful original medleys of sound with influences from all over the world will unite on one stage.These musicians have traveled long and far in their musical careers and have formed parts of musicalgroups and performances that have impacted music, with unforgettable names, movies, and concerts.Now they all join their talents as one to bring out the best of what each of them have to offer.There is a beauty in unity, and the uniting of these talents are sure to leave audiences breathless andwanting more. The participating musicians have some of the most impressive backgrounds as they havetraveled the world and worked with and been influenced by some of the world’s biggest musical legends.Here is some background history on all of the participating talented musicians. Armen Movsessian, Víctor Espínola, Ramon Flores, Walter Rodriguez, Hussain Jiffry,Alexander 'Sasha' Zhiroff,Kamo Seyranyan, Fito Espinola, Pasadena Civic Auditorium - 08/21/2010 @ 07:30 PM 300 E Green Street , Pasadena, CA 91101

Midsummer Night's Dream Picninc Dance Concert USA, CA-South Van Nuys Sat, 21 Aug 2010 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Organizer: Ara Dance Studio - Contact Organizer. 818-702-0272
Event Type: Picnic / Admission: $15 (under 5 free)
Location: Birmingham High School 17000 Haynes St.
'Midsummer Night's Dream', Picnic Dance Concert presented by Ara Dance Studio at Birmingham High School quad area (grass area of the school). Bring your picnic basket, blanket and enjoy dance performances by Ara Dance Studio students. Refreshments & food available for purchase. No alcohol or grilling allowed. Enter off of Victory and Birmingham High School DWY.. Questions call Ara dance Studio at 818-702-0272.

Bozigian Master Class USA, ME Portland Sat, 21 Aug 2010 Afteroon/evening

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 Afteroon/evening

Organizer: Armenian Cultural Assn - Contact Organizer. 207-774-2162
Event Type: Dance Class / Admission: call for price
Location: Call for details Call for details
Tom Bozigan teaches Armenian Master ClassCall for prices and location. Gerard Kilajian 207-774-2162

Calvary Armenian Congregational Church Annual Picnic USA, CA-North Woodside Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:00 a.m.

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:00 a.m.

Organizer: CACC - Contact Organizer. (415) 586-2000
Event Type: Picnic / Admission: $13 Adults/$7 Kids
Location: Huddart Park @ Werder Shelter 1100 Kings Mountain Rd, Redwood City, CA 94062
Come One Come All to Beautiful Hudart Park in Woodside! Steak, Chicken, Pilaf, Salad, Watermelon and dessert all for one low price! $13 Adults/$7 Kids under 12. Soda and Water are just a buck ($1).Raffle, Tavli Tournament, Games and sport for all ages! Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. w/ food service begin at 12:00 p.m.$5 entry fee per car to Huddart Park

Bozigian Master Class USA, MA Cambridge Sun, 22 Aug 2010 1:30 pm; 3:30, 8 pm

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 1:30 pm; 3:30, 8 pm

Organizer: MIT Folk Dancers - Contact Organizer. 508-308-2522
Event Type: Dance Class / Admission: Call for price
Location: MIT Stratton Student Center, Lobdel Dining Hall 84 Mass. Ave.
Tom Bozigian teaches Armenian Dance Master Class1:30 - 2:30 Armenian singing workshop 3:30 - 6:30 Armenian dance workshop 8:00 - 11:00 Int'l folk dance party with Tom leading and reviewing dances Workshops in the Student Center, room to be announced. Party in Lobdell Dining Hall (Student Center 2nd floor) Further details to follow.

Volunteer in Armenia: Fuller Center Build (Aug 26-Sept 5th) Armenia, Vanadzor Vanadzor Thu, 26 Aug 2010 8:00am

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 8:00am

Organizer: Karnig haladjian - Contact Organizer.
Event Type: Volunteer / Admission: $1,500.00
Location: Vanadzor TBD
Dear Friends & Colleagues, As many of you may know every year since 2006 I've led a global team of volunteers to Armenia to build homes with Habitat for Humanity & the Fuller Center. These builds have been focused on those less fortunate many of whom live with their family's in shipping containers (also known as domiks).You may remember back in late 1989 post the collapse of USSR there was a major earthquake in the Armenia which left many parts of the city in ruins and many without homes. With the collapse of USSR prior to this time many agricultural and manufacturing jobs were lost leaving the overall economy in bad shape. While there has beenconsiderable progress since this time to help those displaced families, there still are many who don't have homes and are forced to live in containers.Thisis why habitat for humanity & fuller center have been focused on hosting teams in effort to someday have a proper house for each family - this is a big goal. What's very unique about these builds is that fuller center requires families to contribute sweat equity along side volunteers making the overall experience that much more meaningful. I'm excited to once again lead a team a volunteers to the region in effort to build a homefor a displaced family.Have you ever wanted to help those less fortunate and make impact on their lives? Well here's your chance...I'm in process of recruiting former volunteers, friends and/or colleagues who may want to do something different with their vacations this year. This years trip is scheduled for Aug. 26th - Sept 5th and I'm hoping to have 8-10 volunteers join me. As with any volunteerism I always encourage volunteers to learn more about the organization - please click on the below link to learn more: http://www.fullercenterarmenia.org/en/get-involved/int-v When you have time take a look at the site to learn more and of course let me know if you have any questions. I'm always available to answer any potential volunteers questions and understand that not everyone can commit to a 10 day volunteer effort. If you know of anyone that may be interested please don't hesitate in letting me know. Please Note: The schedule for my build is available on the site. On the schedule I've provisioned for a couple of day's R&R such that new comers to the region can also take time out to see the sites

MAXIM and ADISS USA, CA-South Pasadena Sat, 28 Aug 2010 8:30PM

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 8:30PM

Organizer: Master's Production - Contact Organizer. 818-919-0386
Event Type: Dinner & Dance / Admission: $60 Dinner and Meza
Location: Pasadena Armenian Center 740 East Washington Blvd.
Master's ProductionProudly Presents:THE LEGENDS -MAXIM and ADISSDinner Danceon Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 8:30 PMEVENT MANAGER: Ben MahseredjianPASADENA ARMENIAN CENTER740 East Washington Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91104Excellent Dinner and Mezza $60 per PersonFor Tickets and Information Call:818-919-0386 Maxim818-468-5610 Ben818-247-2289 Artisia626-794-0460 Garo's Basturma818-981-3800 Baklava Factory / Encino

Homenetmen Bay Area Tri-Chapter Picnic USA, CA-North Menlo Park Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:00pm

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:00pm

Organizer: Homenetmen - Contact Organizer. 925-253-1209
Event Type: Picnic / Admission: Adults$12, Kids $8
Location: Flood Park 215 Bay Road
The BEST Armenian Picnic In The Bay Area!- Delicious Foods -3 Kinds of Kebab, Salad, Rice, Veggies & MoreHomemade Sweets & Armenian CoffeeUnique Games for The Whole FamilyKiddie CornerBelot & Tavli Tournaments(To register for tournaments please call Raffi Chabo @ 415-553-6668)

Knights of Vartan Tri-Lodge Council Annual Picnic USA, CA-South Glendale Sun, 29 Aug 2010 1100am To 5:00pm

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 1100am To 5:00pm

Organizer: Gary Kaloostian - Contact Organizer. 626 792-5645
Event Type: Picnic / Admission: 15.00 & 10.00
Location: Tri-Lodge Annual Picnic 1621 Canada Blvd.
This is a Wonderful Picnic in a Wonderful Park Setting...There will be Armenian Food and Armenian Desert...We will have a Tavloo (Backgammon) Tournament and Super Bingo will be played as well...Armenian Music will Entertain all those in attendance...Come and Enjoy the Food and Fellowship with other Brothers and Sisters...Friends and Neighbors are always invited...Come and learn about the Knights of Vartan a Brotherhood and Sisterhood of Armenians who provide Scholarships and Charitable Gifts to those in need...Thank you, for your Support...See you Sunday, August 29, 2010...

TAVITJAN BROTHERS CONCERT AT THE BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB NY USA, NY New York Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:30pm and 2:30pm

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:30pm and 2:30pm

Organizer: Paramecium Production - Contact Organizer.
Event Type: Concert / Admission: 24.50$ drinks incl.
Location: BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB 131 W 3rd St New York, NY 10012-1208
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Summer Outdoor Movie Nights at Abril! USA, CA-South Glendale Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:00pm

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:00pm

Organizer: Abril Bookstore - Contact Organizer. (818) 243-4112
Event Type: Movie / Admission: $10.00 including...
Location: Abril Bookstore 415 E Broadway
ABRIL BOOKSTORE presentsSUMMER OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHTSat our newest venueABRIL UNDER THE STARS415 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205Admission $10.00Includes pre-movie lecture, popcorn and soda pop.--------------------------------------------------------SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2010 - 10:00 PM“CALENDAR”Atom Egoyan, Director75 min. Color1993 Ego Film ArtsA photographer (Egoyan) and his wife travel to Armenia to take photographs of churches for use in a calendar. Their driver expounds on the history while the wife translates. The photographer becomes jealous of his wife's bonding with the driver. Flash-forwards present the photographer staging identical dinners with several women while his wife, now estranged from him, leaves repeated messages on his answering machine asking why he never contacts her.-----------------------------------------Please bring warm clothing and blankets (if you would like to sit on the floor). You are welcome to stay and socialize after the films are over.For more information, contact Abril Bookstore at noor@abrilbooks.com or (818) 243-4112.

Bozigian Orchestra USA, CA-South Los Angeles Sun, 05 Sep 2010 afternoon

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 afternoon

Organizer: Evereg Fenesse Nat.Conv. - Contact Organizer. 626-798-4480
Event Type: Picnic / Admission: call for price
Location: Elysian Park 835 Academy Rd.
Bozigian Trio performs live at Evereg Fenesse National Convention Sunday PicnicCall for details. Margaret Mgrublian 626-798-4480

Beast on the Moon USA, CA-South West Hollywood Thu, 09 Sep 2010 See Description Below

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 See Description Below

Organizer: Malabar Hill Films - Contact Organizer. 323-401-2602
Event Type: Theatre / Admission: $25
Location: Marilyn Monroe Theatre at the Lee Strasberg Center 7936 Santa Monica Blvd
BEAST ON THE MOON By Richard Kalinoski Directed by Paul Lampert Starring: John Cirigliano* Olga Konstantulakis Zadran Wali PreviewsThursday, Sept. 9, 8pm Friday, Sept. 10, 8pm Runs Sat, Sep 11 – Sun, Oct 17 Thurs, Fri, Sat 8pm Sun 2pm TICKETS:$18 Previews $25 General Admission Reservations: (323) 960-7784 www.plays411.com/beast Special Show Info Running time: 120 minutes. There will be an intermission. Public Parking lot on Orange Grove, North of Santa Monica. Valet Parking also available at Lola's restaurant (on Fairfax just South of Santa Monica) $5 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Marilyn Monroe Theatre at the Lee Strasberg Creative Center 7936 Santa Monica Blvd W. Hollywood, CA 90046 Street Parking Special Theatre Info Wheelchair Access The theatre has concessions. BEAST ON THE MOON was produced at the Humana Festival at the Actors Theater of Louisville in 1995. Its prize-winning career on international stages includes productions in 17 countries and 12 languages. In 2001, the play won five Molière awards. (That's French for Tony.) In 1921, an Armenian mail-order bride is shipped to Milwaukee to begin a new life with her photographer husband. Both yearn to emerge from the dark shadows of the Armenian holocaust. As they struggle to redefine family amidst grief and displacement, these kindred strangers realize a love deeper than ever imagined. * (Member of Actors' Equity Association)

St. Gregory 53rd Armenian Food Festival USA, CA-North San Francisco Fri, 10 Sep 2010 7pm till midnight

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 7pm till midnight

Organizer: St. Gregory Armenian Church - Contact Organizer. 415-751-9140
Event Type: Festival / Admission: $5
Location: Khachaturian Armenian Community Center, Saroyan Hall 825 Brotherhood way
Authentic Armenian Food & Drinks buffet featuring complete shish kebab dinner Delicious hot & cold sandwiches- Take out food Scrumptious pastries, delicious vegetarian items children's games Armenian folk dancing shopping booths Live music

St. Gregory 53rd Armenian Food Festival USA, CA-North San Francisco Sat, 11 Sep 2010 Noon to Midnight

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 Noon to Midnight

Organizer: St. Gregory Armenian Church - Contact Organizer. 415-751-9140
Event Type: Festival / Admission: $5
Location: Khatchadourian Armenian Center, Saroyan Hall 825 Brotherhood Way
Authentic Armenian Food & Drinks buffet featuring complete shish kebab dinner Delicious hot & cold sandwiches- Take out food Scrumptious pastries, delicious vegetarian items children's games Armenian folk dancing shopping booths Live music

Musa Ler - Camp USA, CA-South Frazier Park Sat, 11 Sep 2010 TBA

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 TBA

Organizer: Mousa Ler Association, California - Contact Organizer. 626.376.7420
Event Type: Festival / Admission: Free
Location: Camp Arev 1701 Darling Ave
TBAMusa Ler - Camp

2010 6th Annula Armenian Festival Orange County USA, CA-South Laguna Hills Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:00 PM To 10:00 PM

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:00 PM To 10:00 PM

Organizer: Armenian Festival Committee - Contact Organizer. 949-309-2900
Event Type: Festival / Admission: $5.00 Free fo Childr
Location: Armenian Festival 25555 Alicia Pkwy

St. Gregory's 53rd Annual Armenian Food Festival USA, CA-North San Francisco Sun, 12 Sep 2010 Noon to 6PM

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 Noon to 6PM

6th Annula Armenian Festival Orange County USA, CA-South Laguna Hills Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12pm - 8pm

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12pm - 8pm

Organizer: OC Armenian Festival - Contact Organizer. 9493092900
Event Type: Festival / Admission: $5
Location: Laguna Hills Community Center 25555 Alicia Pkwy

Element Band USA, CA-South Los Angeles Sun, 12 Sep 2010 7:30pm

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 7:30pm

Organizer: Homenetmen Glendale - Contact Organizer. 323 256 2564
Event Type: Concert / Admission: $30.00
Location: Homenetmen Glendale 'Ararat' Chapter 3347 N. San Fernando Rd.
Homenetmen Glendale 'Ararat' Chapter presents:Element Band Live!

Seda Aznavour : Live In Concert USA, CA-South Pasadena Sun, 12 Sep 2010 7:00 PM

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 7:00 PM

Organizer: Pasadena Civic Auditorium - (818) 265-0506
Event Type: Concert / Admission: $35 - $100
Location: Pasadena Civic Auditorium 300 E Green Street
Seda Aznavour Seda Aznavour live in concert.Purchase Tickets HERE! Pasadena Civic Auditorium - 09/12/2010 @ 07:00 PM 300 E Green Street , Pasadena, CA 91101

Armenian Dance Lessons with Khatchig Jingirian - St Vartan Club Hye USA, CA-North Oakland Fri, 17 Sep 2010 7:30 p.m.

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 7:30 p.m.

Organizer: St Vartan Club Hye - Contact Organizer. (925) 408-5965
Event Type: Dance Class / Admission: $10, 12 & under free
Location: St Vartan Armenian Church 650 Spruce Street
St Vartan Armenian Church Club Hye presentsArmenian Dance Lessons with Khatchig JingirianFriday, September 17, 20107:30p.m instruction, followed by open dancing* Light refreshments & beverages served* Free raffle* $10 per person*12 & under FREE!Please RSVP by September 14 to StVartanClubHye@yahoo.comor (925) 408-5965

On the Couch with Nora Armani USA, NJ Cape May Fri, 17 Sep 2010 8 pm

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 8 pm

Organizer: Cape May Stage - Contact Organizer. (609) 884-1341
Event Type: Theatre / Admission: $35
Location: The Robert Shackleton Playhouse Corner of Bank and Lafayette Streets
'On the Couch with Nora Armani' Armenian. Egyptian. American. Singer. Dancer. Poet Written and performed by Nora Armani Friday, September 17, 8PM Cairo in the 60's, Hollywood in the 80's, London in the 90's... With humor and nostalgia, Nora remembers the Bosphorus and Istanbul, pre-1915 Anatolian summers, Alexandria and its port, Nasser's post revolution Egypt, Hollywood and its follies, even the Scottish Highlands. NOW, IF SHE COULD ONLY REMEMBER HERSELF. Told through song and dance, with laughter and tears, Nora Armani's self-penned 'On the Couch' is a one-woman piece about identity, belonging, multiple cultural provenances and life coincidences that bring us where we are and make us who we are. Now adding Cape May, NJ to the list, Armani has performed 'On the Couch' in Paris, London, Cairo, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Boston, Houston, Montreal and Geneva, in both its English and French versions. 'An insightful piece of theatre. The lyrical language.reflects her linguistic talents. Armani manages to fill the stage and gives an enlightening performance.' -Camden New Journal '.the deft, bedazzling Armani creates textured charactered and substantial momentum.' -Los Angles Times Tickets are $35 adults, $30 seniors, and $12.50 students.

Annual Concert USA, CA-North San Francisco Sat, 18 Sep 2010 7:30pm

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 7:30pm

Organizer: St. John Sayat Nova Cultural Committee - Contact Organizer. 415-661-1142
Event Type: Concert / Admission: $25adult $10
Location: St. John Armenian Church, Paul Family Fellowship Hall 275 Olympia Way
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Fashion Show USA, CA-South Glendale Sat, 18 Sep 2010 11 AM - 3 PM

Sat, 18 Sep 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.

Serj Tankian USA, CA-South Los Angeles Sat, 18 Sep 2010 7:30 PM

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 7:30 PM

Organizer: NA - Contact Organizer. (323) 665-5857
Event Type: Concert / Admission: $35 : $50 : $60
Location: The Greek Theatre 2700 North Vermont Ave.
Serj TankianImperfect Harmonies World Tour with The F.C.C. and additional ensembleGet your tickets here!Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 7:30 PMPrice: $60.00 / $50.00 / $35.00

HELP! USA, CA-South Malibu Sat, 18 Sep 2010 8:00pm

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 8:00pm

Organizer: IPI Summerstage Theatre - Contact Organizer. 818-903-0351
Event Type: Theatre / Admission: $35.00
Location: Pepperdine University Smother's Theatre Pepperdine University
Theatrical dramedy invovling young adults with a story about youth in New York and their struggle with life. The comedy/drama/musical is a breath of fresh air in the theater world. Everyone invovled in the project works on a voluntary basis to promote theater and encouraging Armenian youth with their talent and dedication to the entertainment industry. The preceeding from the sale of the tickets will go to these youth and the families of Armenian soldiers fighting in Iraq.

Anahid Fund's 10th Anniversary Celebration Banquet. USA, CA-South Los Angeles Sun, 19 Sep 2010 6:30 p.m.

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 6:30 p.m.

Organizer: Anahid Fund - Contact Organizer. 818 409 0655
Event Type: Banquet / Admission: Donation $85
Location: Taglyan Cultural Center 1201 Vine street
Anahid Fund's 10th Anniversary Celebration Banquet.

Arpa International Film Festival - OPENING NIGHT USA, CA-South Los Angeles Tue, 21 Sep 2010 6 PM

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 6 PM

Organizer: AFFMA - Contact Organizer. 323-663-1882
Event Type: Film Festival / Admission: TBD
Location: Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Arpa International Film Festival September 21-26, 2010 at the Egyptian Theatre in the heart of HollywoodPlease visit www.AFFMA.org for more information.

20th Business Life Anniversary Awards Gala and Showcase USA, CA-South Glendale Wed, 22 Sep 2010 6:00 p.m.

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 6:00 p.m.

Organizer: Business Life - Contact Organizer. 818-240-7088
Event Type: Banquet / Admission: $75.00
Location: Hilton 100 West Glenoaks Boulevard

Arpa International Film Festival - Networking Event USA, CA-South Los Angeles Wed, 22 Sep 2010 6 PM

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 6 PM

Organizer: AFFMA - Contact Organizer. 323-663-1882
Event Type: Networking / Admission: $10
Location: Elevate Lounge 811 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2100
Arpa International Film FestivalNetworking event and kick-off for 13th annual film festival.For more information, please visit www.AFFMA.org

Arpa International Film Festival USA, CA-South Los Angeles Thu, 23 Sep 2010 TBD

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 TBD

Organizer: Arpa Foundation for Film Music & Art (AFFMA) - Contact Organizer. (323) 663-1882
Event Type: Film Festival / Admission: TBD
Location: Egyptian Theater 6712 Hollywood Blvd
13th Annual Arpa International Film FestivalDate: September 23-26, 2010Event Details: Coming Soon

Arpa International Film Festival USA, CA-South Los Angeles Fri, 24 Sep 2010 6 PM

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 6 PM

Organizer: AFFMA - Contact Organizer. 323-663-1882
Event Type: Film Festival / Admission: $10
Location: Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Blvd.
Arpa International Film FestivalSeptember 21-26, 2010At the Egyptian Theatre in the heart of Hollywood$2 parking for 4 hours with validation at Hollywood and Highlands Parking Complex located 2 blocks from theater.For more information on screenings, please visit www.AFFMA.org

Pittsburgh Folk Dance Camp USA, PA Enon Valley Fri, 24 Sep 2010 7 pm

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 7 pm

Organizer: Dave Hornig - Contact Organizer. 412-527-8207
Event Type: Dance Class / Admission: call for price
Location: SNPJ Recreation Center 270 Martin Road
Tom Bozigian teaches Armenian Folk DanceSept. 24-26, 2010Enon Valley, PA

ARF 120th Anniversary USA, CA-North San Francisco Sat, 25 Sep 2010 8:00pm

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 8:00pm

Organizer: San Francisco ARF Krisdapor Chapter - Contact Organizer.
Event Type: Anniversary / Admission: Free admission
Location: Khatchadourian Armenian Center, Saroyan Hall 825 Brotherhood Way
Join us for the ARF 120th Anniversary celebration on Saturday September 25th 2010. Free admission cocktail party. Enjoy an elegant and informative evening featuring keynote speaker Lena Bozoyan, artistic performances, live music and dancing. Hors d’oeuvres & cocktailsserved. Khatchaturian Armenian Community Center Saroyan Hall – 825 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco – Saturday September 25, 2010 at 8:00pm.

Arpa International Film Festival USA, CA-South Los Angeles Sat, 25 Sep 2010 6 PM

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 6 PM

Organizer: AFFMA - Contact Organizer. 323-663-1882
Event Type: Film Festival / Admission: $10
Location: Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Blvd.
Arpa International Film Festival September 21-26, 2010 At the Egyptian Theatre in the heart of Hollywood $2 parking for 4 hours with validation at Hollywood and Highlands Parking Complex located 2 blocks from theater. For more information on screenings, please visit www.AFFMA.org

Arpa International Film Festival - Closing Night awards Gala USA, CA-South Los Angeles Sun, 26 Sep 2010 6 PM

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 6 PM

Organizer: AFFMA - Contact Organizer. 323-663-1882
Event Type: Film Festival / Admission: $65
Location: Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Blvd.
Arpa International Film Festival September 21-26, 2010 At the Egyptian Theatre in the heart of Hollywood $2 parking for 4 hours with validation at Hollywood and Highlands Parking Complex located 2 blocks from theater. For more information on screenings, please visit www.AFFMA.org

Hye Way to thunder Valley USA, CA-North San Francisco Mon, 27 Sep 2010 8:30am

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 8:30am

Organizer: St. John Mr. & Ms. Club - Contact Organizer. 415-661-1142
Event Type: Day Trip / Admission: $20
Location: St. John Armenian Church 275 Olympia Way
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Library of Congress 15 Annual Vardanants Day Lecture USA, DC Washington Tue, 28 Sep 2010 7:00 PM

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 7:00 PM

Organizer: Levon Avdoyan - Contact Organizer. (202) 707-5680
Event Type: Lecture / Admission: Free
Location: Mumford Room, Madison Building, The Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave., SE
Professor Kim Theriault of Dominican University will speak on 'The Story Behind the Stamp: Arshile Gorky and the Development of Abstract Expressionism' as the Fifteenth Annual Vardanants Day Armenian Lecture, which is sponsored by the Near East Section of the African and Middle Eastern Division. The Armenian American painter Gorky was one of several influential abstract expressionists honored in 2010 by the U.S. Postal Service with a special stamp, which Dr. Theriault will use to begin a discussion of Gorky's seminal influence on that artistic movement. Copies of her book Rethinking Arshile Gorky will be available for sale after the event.

St. Vartan Armenian Ch. BAZAAR USA, CA-North Oakland Fri, 01 Oct 2010 6:00 Pm-MidNight

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 6:00 Pm-MidNight

Organizer: St.Vartan Armenian Church - Contact Organizer. 510-652-0870
Event Type: Festival / Admission: $3
Location: St. Vartan Armenian Church Hall 650 Spruce st.
St. Vartan Armenian Church58th Annual BAZAAROpen 6:00 pm to Midnight, FRIDAY October 1st 2010Open 1:00 pm to Midnight SATURDAY October 2nd 2010Armenian FOODFOOD TO GOArmenian MUSIC & DANCINGFriday- Khatchig JingirianSaturday- Gakig Badalian and his EnsembleACTIVITIES GALORE...GRAND DRAWING for valuable prizes

Dancing with the Stars USA, NY Manhattan Sat, 02 Oct 2010 8PM -- 12 Midnight

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 8PM -- 12 Midnight

Organizer: Armenian Chruch of the Holy Martyrs - Contact Organizer. 718-225-0235
Event Type: Dance / Admission: $45
Location: St. Vartan Cathedral - Kavookjian Hall 630 Second Avenue,
Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs presents dance on Saturday October 2, 2010: 8PM-12 Midnight Dancing with the Stars: Onnik, John, Harold, Ara, Jim. Kavookjian Hall at St. Vartan Cathedral 630 2nd Ave. NYC. For Tickets ($45.00 mezza included) and Table reservations, Call Church at 718-225-0235 or Elenne at 516-627-2308, email: office@holy-martyrs.org or Silvie617@gmail.com. Special parking arrangement $10 across from the church.

80th Anniversary Celebration of the Antelias Seminary USA, CA-North San Francisco Sun, 03 Oct 2010 TBD

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 TBD

Organizer: Antelias Seminary Association of San Francisco -
Event Type: Luncheon / Admission: TBD
Location: Palace Hotel 2 New Montgomery St
An elegant luncheon in honor of the 80th Anniversary of the Antelias Seminary.More details to follow...pleasesave the date!

Forsh Live in Concert USA, CA-South Pasadena Sun, 03 Oct 2010 FORSH

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 FORSH

Organizer: Artists for Kids - Contact Organizer. 818-808-8222
Event Type: Concert / Admission: $40-$100
Location: Pasadena Civic Auditorium 300 E. Green Street
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN USFORSH WITH HIS BANDLIVE IN CONCERT

Bozigian Orchestra USA, CA-South Costa Mesa Sun, 10 Oct 2010 Afternoon

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 Afternoon

Organizer: St Mary Apostolic Church - Contact Organizer. 714-993-9950
Event Type: Picnic / Admission: Call for price
Location: St. Mary's Armenian Church 148 22nd St
Bozigian Orchestra performs live at St. Mary's Armenian Festival Picnic.Call for time and price. Debbie Simonian 714-993-9950

St. Mary Armenian Festival and Food Fair USA, CA-South Costa Mesa Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:00 Noon-7PM

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:00 Noon-7PM

Organizer: St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church - Contact Organizer. 949-650-8367
Event Type: Festival / Admission: free admission
Location: t. Mary Church grounds 148. E. 22nd St.
Delicious Armenian Food, Live Music by Tom Bozigian Band, Armenian Dancing & performance, Shopping Booths, Kid's Games, Book Fair, 50/50 Raffle, Tavloo Tournament - FREE ADMISSION!

Hamazkayini Barakhumperou Miasyal Paradon USA, CA-South Glendale Sun, 10 Oct 2010 6 PM

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 6 PM

Organizer: Hamazkayin Wester Executive - Contact Organizer. 818-585-3207
Event Type: Dance / Admission: 50-35-25-15
Location: Hamazkayini Barakhumperou Miasyal Paradon 1440 E. Broadway,
I will inform you later for it'smyseat.com, Send you the flyer, and whatever is related. Thanks Vahe Saving the date is our first concern.Pictures will be accompanied soon.

TATA Simonyan USA, CA-South Los Angeles Sun, 10 Oct 2010 7:00 PM

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 7:00 PM

Organizer: Tata -
Event Type: Concert / Admission: $45 - $150
Location: STAPLES Center 1111 S. Figueroa St
TATA Simonyan LIVEStaples CenterSunday, October 10, 2010 | 7:00PMon sale:Sat, 07/17/1010:00 AMGet your tickets HERE!

Bay Area Friends of Armenia (BAFA) Banquet USA, CA-North San Francisco Sat, 16 Oct 2010 6:00 PM

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 6:00 PM

Organizer: Bay Area Friends of Armenia (BAFA) - Contact Organizer. 510-985-0188
Event Type: Banquet / Admission: To Be Determined
Location: St. John Armenian Church Hall 275 Olympia Way
BAFA would like to honor Charles Tateosian for his dedication, contributions and years of service to the Armenian community in San Francisco and to Armenia. Please save the date. Details to follow.

Women in Business Excellence Luncheon USA, CA-South Glendale Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:00 AM

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:00 AM

Organizer: Armenian American Chamber of Commerce - Contact Organizer. 818-247-0196
Event Type: Luncheon / Admission: 85.00
Location: Hilton 100 West Glenoaks Boulevard
Armenian American Chamber of CommerceGreater Los Angeles Chapter Cordially Invites You to theFourthAnnual Armenian American“Women in Business Excellence Luncheon' Saturday, October 16, 2010 Hilton, Glendale100 West Glenoaks BoulevardGlendale, CA 91202, CA 90012 11:00 AM Registration 12:00 PM Lunch & Awards Ceremony

ANDRE Live at Club Nokia! USA, CA-South Los Angeles Sat, 16 Oct 2010 7:00 PM

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 7:00 PM

Organizer: Mona Roberts Production - Contact Organizer. NA
Event Type: Concert / Admission: $30.50 - $120.50
Location: Club Nokia 800 West Olympic Blvd
Mona Roberts Production Presents AndreGet your tickets HERE!

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.

4th Annual Hamazkayin Mosaic USA, CA-South Los Angeles Sun, 17 Oct 2010 6PM

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 6PM

Organizer: Hamazkayin -
Event Type: Concert / Admission: TBA
Location: Ford Amphitheatre 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East
Mosaic IV A Celebration of SoundVizaArmenian Space StationEchocellA SplinterArmenian Public Radio

St. John Armenian Church Food Festival 2010 USA, CA-North San Francisco Sat, 23 Oct 2010 Saturday and Sunday

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 Saturday and Sunday

Organizer: St. John Armenian Church - Contact Organizer. 415-661-1142
Event Type: Festival / Admission: Free
Location: St. John Armenian Church 275 Olympia Way
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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!

ANCA-WR Annual Banquet USA, CA-South Universal City Sun, 24 Oct 2010 5:30pm

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 5:30pm

Organizer: ANCA-WR - Contact Organizer. 818-500-1918
Event Type: Banquet / Admission: TBD
Location: Universal Sheraton 333 Universal Hollywood Drive
Please save the date. More information to come.

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.

27th Annual Anniversary Banquet of AESA USA, CA-South Pasadena Sat, 06 Nov 2010 8:00 pm

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 8:00 pm

Organizer: Armenian Engineers & Scientists of America - Contact Organizer. (818) 547-3372
Event Type: Banquet / Admission: $100/$50 per Student
Location: Hall of Saint Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church 2215 E. Colorado Blvd.
It is with great pleasure to invite you and your loved ones to join us in celebrating the 27th Anniversary Banquet of the Armenian Engineers & Scientists of America (AESA), taking place at the Hall of Saint Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church, the sixth of 2010.We, the AESA Event Committee, are confident that this will be one of the most entertaining and exciting AESA Dinner Dance Events so far!The tickets will be $100 per person. Students will have a 50% discount ($50 per student) inclusive of drinks; we will have an open bar all night and we will enjoy the delicious dinner prepared byRobert Catering (Roubina's).Also, if you would like to donate to AESA's Banquet Booklet by placing you ad in our Banquet Booklet please contact AESA at contact@aesa.org.

Armenians of the North Bay 2010 Annual Social USA, CA-North Cotati Sat, 13 Nov 2010 6PM-11PM

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 6PM-11PM

Organizer: Christyne Davidian - Contact Organizer. 707-762-2995
Event Type: Dinner & Dance / Admission: $25Adults$10Students
Location: Congregation Ner Shalom 85 La Plaza
Armenians of the North Bay 2010 Annual Social ***A Fun, Relaxing Evening of Armenian Food, Live Music, and Dance***Saturday, November 13, 2009 6PM - 11PMLocation: Congregation Ner Shalom 85 La Plaza, Cotati, CA 94931Directions Below*** Live Armenian Music by Khatchig Jingirian ***Admission includes delicious Luleh Kebab or Falafel Dinner with appetizers, pilafs, salad, dessert, non-alcoholic beverage, and one glass of wine $ 25 Adult $10 Students & Children 8-13 Under 8 FreeDance Only Admission $10Evening Schedule Includes:6-7 PM Dinner7- 11 PM Live Music and DancingTavloo Contest - Bring Backgammon Boards!!** ANB T-Shirts for Sale $15.00 each**PLEASE RSVP BY NOVEMBER 6 with Luleh or Falafel SelectionContact: Larissa Goliti 707-578-3453 or Christyne Davidian 707-762-2995Co-sponsored by: The Alliance for the Study of the Holocaust at Sonoma State UniversityDIRECTIONS:Driving South from Santa Rosa or points further north:> Take US-101 South to Gravenstein Hwy/CA Rte.116 exit towards COTATI - go 0.3 mi> LEFT onto Gravenstein Hwy/Rte. 112 and continue for 0.1 mi> Bear RIGHT onto Old Redwood Hwy - go 0.3 mi> Turn on LEFT on LA PLAZA 0.1mi directly before main Cotati intersection at East Cotati and Old Redwood Hwy. If you pass this intersection, you went TOO FAR. > Arrive at 85 LA PLAZA on the left across from the Cotati Fire Station.Driving North from Petaluma or points further south:>Take US-101 North to the W. Sierra Ave. exit towards COTATI - go 0.2 mi > Bear RIGHT onto W. Sierra Ave. and continue 0.5 mi to Old Redwood Hwy.> Turn LEFT at stoplight onto Old Redwood Hwy and the immediate next RIGHT on LA PLAZA. > Arrive at 85 LA PLAZA on the left across from the Cotati Fire Station.

Calvary Armenian Church Food Festival USA, CA-North San Francisco Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12noon-9:00pm

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12noon-9:00pm

Organizer: Calvary Armenian Congregational church - Contact Organizer. 415-586-2000
Event Type: Festival / Admission: Free
Location: Calvary ArmenianCongregational Church 725 brotherhood Way
Come and enjoy our delicious authentic Armenian and Mediterranean food, gourmet pastries and vegeterian dishes. Live Armenian and Christian music, great children's activities, jewelry, handcrafts and Christmas Boutique. Country cupboard to enrich your Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and a chance to win an oriental rug, and other valuable prizes.

ANC-PN 6th Annual Harout Barahantes USA, CA-South Mission Hills Sat, 13 Nov 2010 8:30pm

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 8:30pm

Organizer: Armenian National Committee Professional Network - Contact Organizer. 818-500-1918
Event Type: Dinner & Dance / Admission: TBD
Location: Ararat Home Deukmejian Grand Ballroom 15105 Mission Hills Rd
Save the Date on Saturday night, November 13th, 2010 for the ANC-PN's 6th Annual Harout Barahantes!Join your fellow Armenians for a night of dinner, drinking and dancing at Ararat Home in Mission Hills of the San Fernando Valley with the world famous Harout Pamboukjian!Email info@ancpn.com for sponsorship information. Stay tuned for additional details and ticket sales on itsmyseat.com. Sincerely,Armenian National Committee Professional Network 104 N Belmont St. Suite 200Glendale, CA 91206www.ancpn.com

25th Anniversary of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church USA, CA-South Pasadena Sat, 13 Nov 2010 8:00pm

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 8:00pm

Organizer: Board of Trustees - Contact Organizer. 626-793-2909
Event Type: Dinner & Dance / Admission: $100
Location: Armenian Center in Pasadena 740 E. Washington Blvd
25th Anniversary of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic ChurchMore info to follow ...

HOY LARI - Children's Concert USA, CA-South North Hollywood Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:00 am

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:00 am

Organizer: Hoy Lari - Contact Organizer. (310) 600-0207
Event Type: Children / Admission: $23.00
Location: El Portal Theatre 5269 Lankershim Boulevard

KZV School 30th Anniversary Benefit Gala USA, CA-North San Francisco Sat, 20 Nov 2010 TBD

Sat, 20 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.Keynote Speaker will be Attorney Mark Geragos