Community Events
In The Shadow of Territorial Conflict Symposium: Legacies of Soviet-era Media Control and Speech Norms
Southwestern Law School 3050 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesArmed conflicts between Armenia and Azerbaijan in 2020 and 2022 in connection with Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) are tragic examples of long-running ethnic and geo-political disputes that became flashpoints for war and aggression after the Soviet Union collapsed. This is but one of many other protracted conflicts that have re-escalated into armed conflict in former Soviet Republics,… Continue reading In The Shadow of Territorial Conflict Symposium: Legacies of Soviet-era Media Control and Speech Norms
ARF 132nd Anniversary
Alex Theatre 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA, United StatesARF Western Region is inviting you to ARF founding 132nd anniversary, Sunday Feb. 19, 2023, at Alex Teather in Glendale California.
The First Decision of the Armenian Genocide and the Role of the Kurds in Ottoman Documents
Universtiy Business Center, Alice Peters Auditorium 5245 North Backer Avenue, Fresno, United StatesReception-6:00PM Presentation-7:00PM Live Streamed at https://bit.ly/armenianstudiesyoutube Based on newly available Ottoman documents, Dr. Akçam will revisit the question of the final decision to exterminate the Armenian population. He will show that the first decision to exterminate Armenians, contrary to the common belief in the field, was not taken in February-March 1915 but way early, at… Continue reading The First Decision of the Armenian Genocide and the Role of the Kurds in Ottoman Documents
Vocal Workshop
Ararat Home & Museum 15105 Mission Hills Rd., Mission Hills, CA, United StatesThe Armenian Sacred Music Project (www.sacred-music.org), presented a free vocal workshop featuring Dr. Garineh Avakian on Saturday, March 25 at 10:30AM. The workshop will be held at the Sheen Memorial Chapel at the Ararat Home & Museum of Los Angeles. We invite all music enthusiasts, vocalists, volunteers, and community members join us for this free… Continue reading Vocal Workshop
Mer Talk: Exploring the Cradle Of Civilization
AGBU Vatche & Tamar Manoukian Center 2495 East Mountain St, Pasadena, CA, United StatesWhat’s going on March 30th? A full Armenian cultural experience with great music, wine, food and an enlightening conversation about Armenian history. Join us at our first MerTalk with Dr. Gevork Nazaryan, a specialist in ancient and medieval history of the Near East, as he brings to the forefront the current Armenian EDUCIDE and enlightens us with facts about our ancient past leading… Continue reading Mer Talk: Exploring the Cradle Of Civilization
Gojabashian: Blessed Hands of the Armenian Heritage
University library Fresno State 5200 N Barton Ave., Fresno, CA, United States"Gojabashian: Blessed Hands of the Armenian Heritage" Opening reception-6:00-7:00PM, Thursday, April 13 Leon S. Peters Ellipse Gallery 2nd floor, University Library The artist will be introduced at the reception. This major exhibition will be open Monday, April 10-Sunday April 30, 2023 in the Leon S. Peters Ellipse Gallery (2nd floor), University Library, Fresno State. Open… Continue reading Gojabashian: Blessed Hands of the Armenian Heritage
22nd Annual AESA Science Olympiad
An annual Science Olympiad competition among Armenian students. The Olympiad provides interscholastic academic competition in the fields of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering and Chemistry for two grade levels: Middle School (grades 6-8) and High School (grades 9-12). Students’ projects are evaluated based on creativity, scientific approach, comprehension, and presentation by professional engineers… Continue reading 22nd Annual AESA Science Olympiad
AESA-ի 2 2-րդ ամենամյա գիտական օլիմպիադա
Ամենամյա գիտական օլիմպիադայի մրցույթ հայ աշակերտների միջև. Օլիմպիադան նախատեսում է միջդպրոցական ակադեմիական մրցույթ ֆիզիկայի, բնական, սոցիալական գիտությունների, ճարտարագիտության և քիմիայի ոլորտներում երկու դասարանների համար՝ հիմնական դպրոց (6-8-րդ դասարաններ) և ավագ դպրոց (9-12-րդ դասարաններ): Աշակերտների նախագծերը գնահատվում են ըստ ստեղծարարության, գիտական մոտեցման և ըմբռնման ներկայացման վրա ճարտարագետների և գիտնականների կողմից: Գրանցումը պարտադիր է մինչև մարտի 24-ը։
ADVANCE Armenia Gala 2023
The Landmark 10635 Woodman Ave, Mission Hills, Los Angeles, California, United StatesThe Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST) is excited to invite you to our annual Advance Armenia Gala on May 11, 2023, at The Landmark in Mission Hills, CA. This special evening will unite diasporans and other global citizens passionate about supporting the betterment of our nation and its future. In addition to an… Continue reading ADVANCE Armenia Gala 2023
NOOR in Paris Wedding Show
NOOR 300 East Colorado Blvd, Suite 200, Pasadena, CA, United StatesCome and enjoy an enchanting afternoon filled with delightful experiences, as we offer you an array of complimentary handcrafted cocktails, refreshing non-alcoholic beverages, delectable hors d’oeuvres, and tantalizing desserts. Accompanied by live music, this event will provide the perfect atmosphere for mingling with the finest wedding and event professionals in Los Angeles, who will inspire… Continue reading NOOR in Paris Wedding Show
Microhistories in Armenian Studies
University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United States +1 moreA two day international conference Day 1-7:00PM-University Business Center, Fresno State Keynote speaker: Dr. Hans Lukas Kieser Victoria Abrahamyan (University of Neuchâtel) "The Contested Armenian Participation in the Syrian Great Revolt, 1925-1926" Ara Sarafian (Gomidas Institute) "The Great Drought/Famine of Van and Kurdish Armenian Relations cir. 1880" Sam Dolbee (Vanderbilt University) "Hovhannes Doumanian and the… Continue reading Microhistories in Armenian Studies
Microhistories in Armenian Studies
University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United States +1 moreA two day international conference Day 1-7:00PM-University Business Center, Fresno State Keynote speaker: Dr. Hans Lukas Kieser Victoria Abrahamyan (University of Neuchâtel) "The Contested Armenian Participation in the Syrian Great Revolt, 1925-1926" Ara Sarafian (Gomidas Institute) "The Great Drought/Famine of Van and Kurdish Armenian Relations cir. 1880" Sam Dolbee (Vanderbilt University) "Hovhannes Doumanian and the… Continue reading Microhistories in Armenian Studies
Prpoor Armenian Cultural Night 2023
Santikian Vineyards 4527 South Highland Avenue Del Rey, CA 93616, Del Rey, CA, United StatesWitness an authentic Armenian tradition - the preparation of a grape molasses, Prpoor! Enjoy student performances, tri-tip slow-cooked in a firepit, chicken kebab prepared in a Tonir, handmade fresh lavash bread station, music by DJ Diko, vendor booths, and much more. This event will sell out! Secure your tickets in advance with EARLY BIRD PRICING… Continue reading Prpoor Armenian Cultural Night 2023
68th Annual Armenian Food Festival
St. Vartan Armenian Church 650 Spruce St, Oakland, CA, United StatesArmenian Food Festival Returns to Oakland for 68th Year The Largest Armenian Festival in the East Bay Oakland, CA -- St. Vartan Armenian Church has been a strong community and parish for the thousands of East Bay Armenians for almost 100 years. To continue celebrating the rich Armenian heritage, culture and cuisine, the St. Vartan… Continue reading 68th Annual Armenian Food Festival
Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry Walk of Life
On October 7, 2023 the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) will hold its eighteenth Annual “Walk of Life” walkathon. “Walk of Life” aims to raise public awareness of ABMDR’s mission and mobilize the Armenian community of Greater Los Angeles to support the registry by signing up as donors, making contributions or volunteering. The 5K… Continue reading Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry Walk of Life
68th Annual Armenian Food Festival
St. Vartan Armenian Church 650 Spruce St, Oakland, CA, United StatesArmenian Food Festival Returns to Oakland for 68th Year The Largest Armenian Festival in the East Bay Oakland, CA -- St. Vartan Armenian Church has been a strong community and parish for the thousands of East Bay Armenians for almost 100 years. To continue celebrating the rich Armenian heritage, culture and cuisine, the St. Vartan… Continue reading 68th Annual Armenian Food Festival
Kef Time SoCal 2
Bagramian Hall Holy Cross Armenian Church 900 W Lincoln Ave, Montebello, CA, United StatesThe Orange County Trex Fraternity – Presents KEF TIME So Cal # 2 Date: Saturday, October 14th, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM Attire: Semi Formal or Business Casual Location: At the beautiful Bagramian Hall at 900 W. Lincoln Ave, Montebello, CA 90640 • Located within the church grounds of the Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Cathedral Food: Delicious Mezza Style… Continue reading Kef Time SoCal 2
AESA 2023 Science and Technical Conference
CSUN - Orchard Conference Center 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA, United StatesAESA invites you to our Science Conference this October 21, 2023 at the Orchard Conference Center in CSUN. The theme of the conference is Achievements and New Frontiers in Science. We will have an amazing list of speakers and panelists for you covering Life Science, Engineering, AI, and Aerospace. Breakfast and lunch will be provided!
Echoes of Kef Time
University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United StatesSynopsis of the Film: Richard Hagopian, a legendary Armenian-American musician, pioneered one of the most fruitful genres of Armenian cultural folk music and the joyous, dance-filled events that his band was notorious for holding: Kef Time. But times change, and the once sold-out shows faded into history. Echoes of Kef Time dives into Richard’s quest… Continue reading Echoes of Kef Time
Armenian Manuscript Painting: The Early Tradition
University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United Statescant areas of early Armenian Christian Art. Although the Armenian alphabet was created in the 5 c. AD, the earliest surviving illustrated/painted manuscripts date only from the 9th c. AD. These 9th century manuscripts, such as the Etchmiadzin Gospel and the Queen Mlk'e Gospel give us insight into the early tradition of Armenian Manuscript painting.… Continue reading Armenian Manuscript Painting: The Early Tradition
In Front of the Eyes of the World: The Memoirs of Setrak Timourian
Virtual-Online , United StatesIn Front of the Eyes of the World: The Memoirs of Setrak Timourian gives the reader a fascinating and detailed story of the life of Setrak Timourian, who was born in 1860 in Kayseri. He documented in a thorough manner, his life, the life of his family, and his many adventures. Timourian lived during an… Continue reading In Front of the Eyes of the World: The Memoirs of Setrak Timourian
Benefit Concert Featuring World-Renowned Pianist Vardan Mamikonian
AGBU Vatche & Tamar Manoukian Center 2495 East Mountain St, Pasadena, CA, United States🎉 Join us for a magical night of music at our Charity Concert featuring the world-renowned pianist Vardan Mamikonian. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary talent of this acclaimed French-Armenian artist as he takes you on a musical journey through the works of Bach, Liszt, Chopin, Babajanyan, and Komitas. 🎟️ Get Your Tickets Now! Secure your… Continue reading Benefit Concert Featuring World-Renowned Pianist Vardan Mamikonian
Perry Minasian L.A. Angels General Manager to Speak at St. Gregory
St. Gregory Armenian Church, Pasadena, CA 2215 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA, United StatesSt. Gregory Armenian Church Distinguished Speaker Series Special Guest Speaker for It's Dinner Meeting: L.A. Angels General Manager Perry Minasian. This will be an amazing evening hearing from a very Proud Armenian outlining his Armenian Heritage and where he started as a young batboy for the Texas Rangers to now the General Manager of the… Continue reading Perry Minasian L.A. Angels General Manager to Speak at St. Gregory
Kef Time Fresno 3
Holy Trinity Armenian Church Fresno 2226 Ventura Ave, Fresno, CA, United StatesReturning for the 3rd Consecutive Year The Kef Time Legacy Band is returning to Fresno! Saturday, January 27, 2024 Holy Trinity Armenian Church – 2226 Ventura Ave, Fresno, CA 93721 ********************************** CHECK-IN @ 6:00 PM DOORS OPEN @ 6:30 PM DINNER @ 7:00 PM MUSIC FROM 8 PM TILL ? Proceeds will benefit the Armenian… Continue reading Kef Time Fresno 3
Eradicating Cultures, Erasing Lives: Children and the Armenian and Native American Genocides
University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United StatesIn this talk, Keith David Watenpaugh, Professor and Director at UC Davis Human Rights Studies, draws the genocide of the Armenians of the Ottoman Empire into the comparative study of indigenous genocide. He focuses on the erasure of indigenous children's identity by state authorities through boarding schools to argue that the ideology and practice of… Continue reading Eradicating Cultures, Erasing Lives: Children and the Armenian and Native American Genocides
“Armenians in Film” : 6 Short Films by Armenian Filmmakers
Leon S. & Pete Peters Educational Center, Fresno States 5010 N. Woodrow Ave., Fresno, United StatesThis event will begin at 5:30 PM with a screening of 6 short films followed by a virtual discussion with the directors at 6:45 PM.
Outcasting Armenians: Tanzimat of the Provinces
University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United StatesThis lecture will discuss the Ottoman Tanzimat era through the lenses of the Armenian Patriarchate Archives along with the Ottoman Archives. It will argue that while Tanzimat has long been portrayed as a progressive period that granted rights to all peoples of the empire, in fact it set the mold for policies of oppression which… Continue reading Outcasting Armenians: Tanzimat of the Provinces
“Armenian Jerusalem: Past, Present, and Future” by Dr. Bedross Der Matossian
Smittcamp Alumni House 2625 E Matoian Way, Fresno, CA, United StatesArmenian Jerusalem today is facing major challenges that could be detrimental to its future. This talk will analyze the historical background of the formation of the modern Armenian community in Jerusalem and will examine the impact of political and socioeconomic transformations of the volatile region on the Armenian Patriarchate, as well as the community. It… Continue reading “Armenian Jerusalem: Past, Present, and Future” by Dr. Bedross Der Matossian
“Western Armenian Music: An Artist’s Perspective” by Hachig Kazarian
Virtual-Online , United StatesSilenced for over one hundred years, the Western Armenian music brought to America by the first Armenian immigrants has become an integral part of Armenian culture in the United States. Artist and musician Hachig Kazarian, author of Western Armenian Music: From Asia Minor to the United States (Armenian Series, 2023), will examine the many facets… Continue reading “Western Armenian Music: An Artist’s Perspective” by Hachig Kazarian
Armenians in Film Orange County
St. Mary Armenian Church 148 22nd St, Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesThe AGBU Orange County Saturday School and AGBU Arts are pleased to present 6 short films by award winning Armenian filmmakers. This year's selections include Sunset by Kristine Khanamiryan, Crossing the Blue by Victoria Aleksanyan, Dehatsi - I was another place by Tatiana Boudakian, Stones by Arman Ayvazyan, and The Road by Charlotte Mungomery featuring… Continue reading Armenians in Film Orange County
Armenian Assembly of America Advocacy Briefing
Western Diocese of the Armenian Church 3325 North Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA, United StatesJoin Congressional Relations Director Mariam Khaloyan and Western Region Director David Ojakian at the Western Diocese for an opportunity to learn more about Pro-Armenian advocacy. Current Armenian advocacy priorities and ways to get involved will be discussed, including the Armenian Assembly National Advocacy Summit in Washington D.C. April 16-17, 2024. Register: bit.ly/3IsIMH2
Armenian Assembly of America Advocacy Briefing
St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church 13925 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA, United StatesJoin Executive Director Bryan Ardouny and Western Region Director David Ojakian at St. Sarkis Armenian Church in San Diego for an opportunity to learn more about Pro-Armenian advocacy. Current Armenian advocacy priorities and ways to get involved will be discussed, including the Armenian Assembly National Advocacy Summit in Washington D.C. April 16-17, 2024. Register: bit.ly/3P1kYxH
La Med Third Tuesdays!
La Mediterranee Fillmore 2210 Fillmore St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin in for one more La Med Third Tuesday on Tuesday, March 19! Dine in, order online, or call to order all day! A portion of the proceeds from the day will benefit AGBU relief efforts for Artsakh Armenians. Dine In: 2210 Fillmore St., San Francisco Order Online: cafelamedfillmore.com Call to Order: 415.921.2956
Armenian Assembly of America Advocacy Briefing
St. John Armenian Church 275 Olympia Way, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin Armenian Assembly Board Member and St. John parishioner Valina Agbabian and Western Region Director David Ojakian at St. John Armenian Church for an opportunity to learn more about Pro-Armenian advocacy. Attend the St. John Lenten Service and dinner and stay for the briefing. Current Armenian advocacy issues will be discussed and ways to get… Continue reading Armenian Assembly of America Advocacy Briefing
PechaKucha Yerevan Vol. 52: Beyond Data: Stories from Armenia’s Creative Economy
Join us for an exciting evening at PechaKucha Yerevan Vol. 52, in collaboration with AGBU’s Katapult Creative Accelerator Program, as we present “Beyond Data: Stories from Armenia's Creative Economy”. The event is organized as part of an exhibition and workshops program that marks the culmination of a two-year research endeavor dedicated to unraveling the barriers… Continue reading PechaKucha Yerevan Vol. 52: Beyond Data: Stories from Armenia’s Creative Economy
“Armenian Memory, Writing Across Borders: A Reading and Talk” with Pulitzer Prize winning poet Peter Balakian
University Business Center 5245 N. Backer Ave., Fresno State, United StatesBalakian will read and discuss his poetry and prose with a focus on Armenian historical and cultural memory and disaporan imagination. In his many books of poems and his memoir Black Dog of Fate, Balakian has explored-in his distinct poetic form and elliptical language-traumatic intergenerational memory of the Armenian Genocide, as well as the power… Continue reading “Armenian Memory, Writing Across Borders: A Reading and Talk” with Pulitzer Prize winning poet Peter Balakian
“Remnants: Emodied Archives of the Armenian Genocide” by Dr. Elyse Semerdjian
Smittcamp Alumni House 2625 E Matoian Way, Fresno, CA, United StatesThis exploration of the Armenian genocide is told through the traces left in the memories and on the bodies of its women survivors. Foremost among the images of the Armenian Genocide is the specter of tattooed Islamized Armenian women. Blue tribal tattoos that covered face and body signified assimilation into Muslim Bedouin and Kurdish households.… Continue reading “Remnants: Emodied Archives of the Armenian Genocide” by Dr. Elyse Semerdjian
11 Artists, 11 Works Exhibition
NPAK Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art 1/3 Buzand St,, Yerevan, Armeniaմեծ ոգևորությամբ ցանկանում ենք ձեզ հետ կիսվել “ԿԱՊ”-ի և “ՀԲԸՄ ԿԱՏԱՊՈՒԼՏԻ”-ի համագործակցությամբ: Այսպիսով, ապրիլի 26-ից 28-ը բոլորիդ սիրով հրավիրում ենք ՆՓԱԿ, որտեղ տեղի կունենա մեր հաջորդ “ 11 նկարիչ, 11 աշխատանք” ցուցահանդես վաճառքը: Շեշտենք նաև, որ ցուցադրության վերջին օրը լինելու է փակ աճուրդ: Ցուցադրությունը բաց է լինելու ժամը 12:00-21:00: Ցուցադրությունը միտված է մի տարածքում… Continue reading 11 Artists, 11 Works Exhibition
“Amerikatsi”
Leon S. & Pete Peters Educational Center, Fresno States 5010 N. Woodrow Ave., Fresno, United States"Amerikatsi" film screening following a discussion with the director, Michael Goorjian. Amerikatsi is a film of tremendous spirit and hope, Amerikatsi follows Charlie as he returns to his Armenian homeland and finds a country under Soviet rule. After being unjustly imprisoned, he soon discovers he can see into a nearby apartment from his cell window.… Continue reading “Amerikatsi”