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Discussion about the urgent situation of Armenians of Artsakh

World Affairs Council 312 Sutter Street #200, San Francisco, CA, United States

January 25 marks 44 days since Azerbaijani government-supported protesters blockaded a key highway connecting Nagorno-Karabakh to the outside world. The blockade has created a humanitarian crisis for 120,000 Armenians living in the region and has sparked new fears of war.

Free

The Rise of the Western Armenian Diaspora in the Early Modern Ottoman Empire

Universtiy Business Center, Alice Peters Auditorium 5245 North Backer Avenue, Fresno, United States

In-person lecture. Also Live-streamed at https://bit.ly/armenianstudiesyoutube The Rise of the Western Armenian Diaspora in the Early Modern Ottoman Empire traces how Armenian migrants changed the demographic and cultural landscape of Istanbul and Western Anatolia in the course of the 17th century. In subsequent centuries, Ottoman Armenian merchants, financiers (sarrafs), authors, musicians, translators, printers and bureaucrats… Continue reading The Rise of the Western Armenian Diaspora in the Early Modern Ottoman Empire

Free

Kef Time Fresno 2

The Kef Time Legacy Band features Phillip Hagopian-Oud & Vocals, Michael Kamalian-Clarinet, Andrew Hagopian-Dumbegs Vocals, Mal Barsamian-Guitar,
and Jim Karagozian-Kanun.

45$

Artsakh: The Photographer’s Eye!

Universtiy Business Center, Alice Peters Auditorium 5245 North Backer Avenue, Fresno, United States

co-sponsored by the Armenian General Benevolent Union, Greater Fresno Chapter Since 1992, Hrair Hawk Khatcherian has been capturing the eternal images of Artsakh (Mountainous Karabakh) which he shares with his readers in this book. His travels started in 1988, with his involvement and participation in various Armenian diaspora activities related to the Karabakh Movement. Inspired… Continue reading Artsakh: The Photographer’s Eye!

Free

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 States

Armed 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

St. Sarkis Armeian Church of San Diego First Anniversary Gala

San Diego Marriott Hotel La Jolla 4240 La Jolla Village, San Diego, CA, United States

Announcing the “First Anniversary Gala Celebrating Saint Sarkis Armenian Church” Dinner & Dance on February 4 at 6:00 p.m., at the San Diego Marriott La Jolla.This is a momentous year for the entire Armenian community in San Diego, California, celebrating the first anniversary of St. Sarkis Armenian Church in San Diego.  This black-tie optional event… Continue reading St. Sarkis Armeian Church of San Diego First Anniversary Gala

250$

The Shadows of 1915

Universtiy Business Center, Alice Peters Auditorium 5245 North Backer Avenue, Fresno, United States

In-person and live-streamed on YouTube:https://bit.ly/armenianstudiesyoutube How long is the shadow of genocide? How does it affect the offspring of the survivors? And how do survivors and their families retain a belief in justice when atrocities go unpunished? These are some of the questions addressed in Jerry Burger’s novel, The Shadows of 1915. The story takes… Continue reading The Shadows of 1915

Free

Dr. Dennis Papazian: Reflections on an Armenian-American Journey

Universtiy Business Center, Alice Peters Auditorium 5245 North Backer Avenue, Fresno, United States

Born ninety years ago in the pre-WWII, pre-civil rights American South of Armenian immigrant parents from Istanbul, Turkey, Dr. Dennis Papazian reflects on a quintessentially twentieth-century American life shaped by the challenges of the immigrant experience, his family’s struggle to create a life in a new land, and his determined efforts to secure an education… Continue reading Dr. Dennis Papazian: Reflections on an Armenian-American Journey

Free

Cultural Event and Dinner

Saroyan Hall 825 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco, CA, United States

 Tickets  Organizer  Venue This event is dedicated in memory of Hamazkayin members who left us too soon: Kevork Boursalian, Jirayr Sarkissian, Edward Misserlian, Ahoushavan Kasparian, and Emma Melkonian

25$

Բարեկենդան

Burbank youth center 75 East Santa Anita, Burbank, CA, United States

  75 E. Santa Anita Burbank CA, 91502

5$ – 10$

The Naghash Ensemble of Armenia at Schoenberg Hall, UCLA

Schoenberg Hall, UCLA 445 Charles E Young Dr E, Los Angeles, CA, United States

“The sounds of Ancient Armenia reimagined for the 21st century” — Tigran Mansurian The Naghash Ensemble combines the earthy spirituality of Armenian folk songs, new classical music, and contemporary post-minimalism with the energy of rock and jazz. Three brilliant vocalists and some of Armenia’s finest instrumentalists on duduk, oud, dhol, and piano play captivating new music… Continue reading The Naghash Ensemble of Armenia at Schoenberg Hall, UCLA

Free

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 States

Reception-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

Free

Naghash Ensemble at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

Mountain View Center for Performing Arts 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA, United States

Naghash Ensemble combines Armenian folk song, new classical music, and contemporary post-minimalism with the energy of rock and jazz. Three brilliant female vocalists and some of Armenia’s finest instrumentalists on duduk, oud, dhol, and piano play captivating new music based on sacred texts by medieval Armenian mystic poet and priest, Mkrtich Naghash. This performance is 90… Continue reading Naghash Ensemble at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

82$ – 200$

Pegasus: The Orchestra presents cellist SUREN BAGRATUNI

CLASSICS – MOZART & HAYDN - GRIEG & SCHNITTKE - Pegasus presents cellist Suren Bagratuni Pegasus: the Orchestra presents cellist Suren Bagratuni, silver medalist of the prestigious Tchaikovsky International Cello Competition (1986) and professor at Michigan State University. In this concert conducted by Karén Hakobyan, the program features Mozart’s Divertimento in D major, K. 136 and Grieg's Holberg Suite… Continue reading Pegasus: The Orchestra presents cellist SUREN BAGRATUNI

25$ – 55$
Event Series «Առաքել»

«Առաքել»

Lanterman Auditorium 4491 Cornishon Ave, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011, United States, United States

«Առաքել» Ներկայացում մեր մասին։  Մարտի 4-ին՝ ժամը 7:30 (pm): Lanterman Auditorium  Տոմսերը կարող եք ձեռք բերել TicketMicket կայքից հետևյալ հղումով՝ https://bit.ly/AraqelLA , կամ զանգահարել (818)-265-0506։ #Առաքել #ՀրանտԹոխատյան #ՍամվելԹոփալյան #ԵսԷլԵմԱռաքել

Տիգրանը Եվ Մեր Այբբենարանը

El Portal 5269 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601, United States

<<Տիգրանը Եվ Մեր Այբբենարանը>> մյուզիքլը իր դռներն է բացում ձեր առջև Մարտի 5-ին՝ ժամը 12:30-ին և 3:30-ին (pm): Բաց մի թողեք հնարավորությունը գունավորելու ձեր փոքրիկի օրը, եթե դեռ չեք հասցրել դիտել մեր ներկայացումը ։ El Portal Theatre Տոմսերը կարող եք ձեռք բերել TicketMicket կայքից տվյալ հղումով https://bit.ly/TigranABC_12-30 կամ զանգահարել 818-265-0506

Fresno Film Premiere of “Back to Ashtarak”

Universtiy Business Center, Alice Peters Auditorium 5245 North Backer Avenue, Fresno, United States

Co-sponsored by Hamazkayin Fresno Taniel Varoujan Chapter Film screening and discussion with Director Tigran Nersisian and Producer Armen Karaoghlanian “Back to Ashtarak” is a documentary about its director, who returns to his hometown of Ashtarak in Armenia to relive the happiest moments of his childhood.

Free

AGBU Women Shaping the World Conference

CONVENE 1 Liberty St, New York, NY, United States

In celebration of International Women's Day, AGBU will host its 2nd annual Women Shaping the World (WSTW) Conference on March 11, 2023. WSTW will feature high-profile female keynote speakers and panelists who have made transformational change through their careers, philanthropy or volunteer work.   Building on the success of the Women Entrepreneurs (WE) Program, AGBU… Continue reading AGBU Women Shaping the World Conference

100$ – 152$
Event Series «Առաքել»

«Առաքել»

Lanterman Auditorium 4491 Cornishon Ave, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011, United States, United States

«Առաքել» Ներկայացում մեր մասին։  Մարտի 4-ին՝ ժամը 7:30 (pm): Lanterman Auditorium  Տոմսերը կարող եք ձեռք բերել TicketMicket կայքից հետևյալ հղումով՝ https://bit.ly/AraqelLA , կամ զանգահարել (818)-265-0506։ #Առաքել #ՀրանտԹոխատյան #ՍամվելԹոփալյան #ԵսԷլԵմԱռաքել