Armenian Assembly Northern California Hye Toast!
Toast to the New Year with ArmAs Wines from Armenia and enjoy a selection of appetizers. Join the discussion about the new Congress and Administration and what it means for… Continue reading Armenian Assembly Northern California Hye Toast!
Kick Off to Gala 2025!
Sapore Italiano Ristorante 1447 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA, United StatesWe're kicking off Winter Gala season! Join us for the 2nd Annual Kick Off to Gala dinner bringing our community together and raising funds to support children of Artsakh and… Continue reading Kick Off to Gala 2025!
KEF TIME FRESNO IV
Holy Trinity Armenian Church Fresno 2226 Ventura Ave, Fresno, CA, United StatesKef'uh Ooreh? Hos Eh! KEF TIME FRESNO IV Saturday, January 25, 2025 Holy Trinity Armenian Church – 2226 E Cesar Chavez Blvd, Fresno, CA 93721 ********************************** DOORS OPEN @ 6:00… Continue reading KEF TIME FRESNO IV
“Unwittingly Preserved for Over 100 Years: Letters of Survival” by Dr. Talin Suciyan
Smittcamp Alumni House 2625 E Matoian Way, Fresno, CA, United StatesThis lecture will introduce the content and context of letters sent from Istanbul in the fall of 1922 by Sourpik (Surpouhi) Tekian to her daughter Tacouhi in the United States.… Continue reading “Unwittingly Preserved for Over 100 Years: Letters of Survival” by Dr. Talin Suciyan
“Language Politics and Literary Creation in the Armenian Diaspora’s Formative Years” by Dr. Talar Chahinian
Fresno State, Grosse Industrial Technology Building, Room 101 2255 E. Barstow Ave, Fresno, CA, United StatesTalar Chahinian's new book, Stateless: The Politics of the Armenian Language in Exile, focuses on two key moments and places of Western Armenian literary history, post-WWI Paris and post-WW II… Continue reading “Language Politics and Literary Creation in the Armenian Diaspora’s Formative Years” by Dr. Talar Chahinian
Armenian Cultural Heritage: Past, Present, and Future
UCLA Fowler Museum, Lenart Auditorium 308 Charles E. Young Dr N, Los Angeles, United StatesFull-day conference organized by the UCLA Promise Armenian Institute that brings together a diverse group of experts to delve into the rich Armenian cultural heritage of the South Caucasus and… Continue reading Armenian Cultural Heritage: Past, Present, and Future
Tashtakerank (Burnt Ends)
The Center for Armenian Arts 250 North Orange Street, Gllendale, CA, United StatesTASHTAKERANK (Burnt Ends) is a collection of short stories that echo Khoren Aramanu's memories from his early childhood to the present day (Iran, Armenia and the USA), imbued with subtle… Continue reading Tashtakerank (Burnt Ends)
Western Diocese Debutante Ball
Beverly Wilshire Hotel 9500 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA, United StatesThe Ladies Auxiliary of the Western Diocese presents the 48th Debutante Ball, where seventeen young women will be presented in an evening filled with grace, heritage and family tradition.
Western Diocese Debutante Ball
Beverly Wilshire Hotel 9500 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA, United StatesThe Ladies Auxiliary of the Western Diocese presents the 48th Debutante Ball, where seventeen young women will be presented in an evening filled with grace, heritage and family tradition.
Western Diocese Debutante Ball
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Western Diocese presents the 48th Debutante Ball, where seventeen young women will be presented in an evening filled with grace, heritage and family tradition.
“Armenians in Film” 6 short films by Armenian filmmakers
Leon S. & Pete Peters Educational Center, Fresno States 5010 N. Woodrow Ave., Fresno, United StatesThe Fresno State Armenian Studies Program, AGBU, and CineCulture welcome you to "Armenians in Film" 6 short films by Armenian filmmakers. The film screening will begin at 5:30 PM followed… Continue reading “Armenians in Film” 6 short films by Armenian filmmakers
AGBU SF Winter Gala 2025 – 25th Anniversary
Since 2000, the AGBU Young Professionals of Northern California have been proud to host the annual AGBU SF Winter Gala weekend! Initially a regional gathering, it has since become the… Continue reading AGBU SF Winter Gala 2025 – 25th Anniversary
“The United States and the Armenian Genocide: History, Memory, Politics” by Dr. Julien Zarifian
Fresno State, Grosse Industrial Technology Building, Room 101 2255 E. Barstow Ave, Fresno, CA, United StatesDuring the first World War, over a million Armenians were killed as Ottoman Turks embarked on a bloody campaign of ethnic cleansing. Scholars have long described these massacres as genocide,… Continue reading “The United States and the Armenian Genocide: History, Memory, Politics” by Dr. Julien Zarifian
Diana Markosian’s FATHER
The Center for Armenian Arts 250 North Orange Street, Gllendale, CA, United StatesJoin Aperture and The Center for Armenian Arts for a conversation between photographer Diana Markosian and artist Ara Oshagan. They will discuss Markosian’s most recent publication, Father (Aperture, 2024), an… Continue reading Diana Markosian’s FATHER
“Preserved with Compassion: Collections of Hope” by Dr. Talin Suciyan
Smittcamp Alumni House 2625 E Matoian Way, Fresno, CA, United StatesThis talk will present one of the largest known collections of postcards of Ottoman Armenian villages and towns, dated both before and after 1915. In the absence of visual material… Continue reading “Preserved with Compassion: Collections of Hope” by Dr. Talin Suciyan
“Armenia-The Lone Stone: A Traveler’s Guide to Tradition and Modernity”
Fresno State, Grosse Industrial Technology Building, Room 101 2255 E. Barstow Ave, Fresno, CA, United StatesArmenia - The Lone Stone, A Traveler's Guide is a compact, immersive travel companion that offers a unique lens into the rich tapestry of Armenia’s history, culture, and heritage. Designed… Continue reading “Armenia-The Lone Stone: A Traveler’s Guide to Tradition and Modernity”
Dance with Color
The Center for Armenian Arts 250 North Orange Street, Gllendale, CA, United StatesJoin us for the arts exhibition by the talented artist Mikaella. Explore her captivating creations and immerse yourself in a world of dynamic artistry. Don't miss this opportunity to experience… Continue reading Dance with Color
The Naghash Ensemble at Brigham Young University in Provo
“East meets West and antiquity meets modernity” (NPR) in this ensemble of some of Armenia’s finest vocalists and instrumentalists on duduk, oud, dhol, and piano. Combining the earthy spirituality of… Continue reading The Naghash Ensemble at Brigham Young University in Provo
The Naghash Ensemble at Berklee Performance Center (Boston)
Berklee Performance Center 136 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA, United StatesThe Naghash Ensemble combines the earthy spirituality of Armenian folk song, new classical music, contemporary post-minimalism, and the energy of jazz and rock. Three brilliant female vocalists and some of… Continue reading The Naghash Ensemble at Berklee Performance Center (Boston)
Armenian Studies Program 37th Annual Banquet
Fort Washington Country Club 10272 N Millbrook, Fresno, CA, United StatesFresno State's Armenian Studies Program invites you to its 37th Annual Banquet welcoming Dr. David Zakarian, Haig and Isabel Berberian Professor of Armenian Studies, and recognizing graduation seniors receiving and… Continue reading Armenian Studies Program 37th Annual Banquet
The Naghash Ensemble at Longwood Gardens (Philadelphia)
Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, United StatesThe Naghash Ensemble is a gathering of some of the finest musicians and singers in Armenia, who all have a deep knowledge of Armenian folk and spiritual music—and beyond. Each… Continue reading The Naghash Ensemble at Longwood Gardens (Philadelphia)
Mystical Music of Armenia: Nagash Ensemble (Saugerties, NY)
Naghash Ensemble perform original compositions based on sacred texts by the medieval Armenian mystic poet, artist, and priest Mkrtich Naghash. Armenian-American composer and pianist John Hodian has brought together some… Continue reading Mystical Music of Armenia: Nagash Ensemble (Saugerties, NY)
in.te.gra.tion
The Center for Armenian Arts 250 North Orange Street, Gllendale, CA, United StatesHaig Kargayan is a Los Angeles based Surrealist artist. True to the Surrealist movement, Haig channels deep in to the unconscious mind to bring to life, through vibrant imagery, the… Continue reading in.te.gra.tion
The Naghash Ensemble at Strathmore
The Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD, United States“The sounds of Ancient Armenia reimagined for the 21st century.” – Tigran Mansurian The Naghash Ensemble combines the earthy spirituality of Armenian folk song, new classical music, and contemporary post-minimalism… Continue reading The Naghash Ensemble at Strathmore
The Naghash Ensemble at World Cafe Live
World Cafe Live 3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Naghash Ensemble combines the earthy spirituality of Armenian folk song, new classical music, contemporary post-minimalism, and the energy of jazz and rock. Three brilliant female vocalists and some of… Continue reading The Naghash Ensemble at World Cafe Live
The Naghash Ensemble of Armenia in San Francisco
SFJazz, Miner Auditorium 201 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesLed by Armenian-American composer and pianist John Hodian, The Naghash Ensemble bring their entrancing original compositions based on sacred texts by the medieval Armenian mystic poet, artist, and priest Mkrtich… Continue reading The Naghash Ensemble of Armenia in San Francisco
The Naghash Ensemble of Armenia at the Green Music Center (Sonoma)
Green Music Center, Weill Hall 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, CA, United StatesLed by Armenian-American composer-pianist John Hodian, The Naghash Ensemble combines the earthy spirituality of Armenian folk song, new classical music, contemporary post-minimalism, and the energy of jazz and rock. Three… Continue reading The Naghash Ensemble of Armenia at the Green Music Center (Sonoma)
Odyssey
The Center for Armenian Arts 250 North Orange Street, Gllendale, CA, United StatesThe “Odyssey” collection invites the audience to experience an artistic exploration of life’s journey. A modern approach on how each life stage and experience reshapes us, pulling us beyond who… Continue reading Odyssey
Bird of the Holy Spirit
The Center for Armenian Arts 250 North Orange Street, Gllendale, CA, United States"Bird of the Holy Spirit" is a groundbreaking art project by Kristina Oganezz, blending spirituality with visual artistry to create a unique preaching exhibition. Inspired by divine guidance, the exhibition… Continue reading Bird of the Holy Spirit
Հոգու Տարերք
The Center for Armenian Arts 250 North Orange Street, Gllendale, CA, United StatesExperience an unforgettable evening with Anahit Koutsouzian as she brings the essence of Armenian culture to life through her soulful renditions of folk and romantic songs. This enchanting performance will… Continue reading Հոգու Տարերք
AGBU Arts Presents Armenians in Jazz
The Cutting Room 44 E 32nd St, New York, NYExperience an extraordinary evening of Armenian jazz with acclaimed musicians Vardan Ovsepian on piano, Emmanuel Hovhannisyan on duduk and blul, Noah Garabedian on bass, and Karen Kocharyan on drums. The… Continue reading AGBU Arts Presents Armenians in Jazz
Armenians in Jazz at AGBU New England Center
AGBU New England Center 247 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown, MA, United StatesExperience an extraordinary evening of Armenian jazz with acclaimed musicians Vardan Ovsepian on piano, Emmanuel Hovhannisyan on duduk and blul, Noah Garabedian on bass, and Karen Kocharyan on drums. The quartet will celebrate Armenia’s rich 80-year jazz history,… Continue reading Armenians in Jazz at AGBU New England Center
Armenians in Jazz at AGBU VTM
AGBU Vatche & Tamar Manoukian Center 2495 East Mountain St, Pasadena, CA, United StatesExperience an extraordinary evening of Armenian jazz with acclaimed musicians Vardan Ovsepian on piano, Emmanuel Hovhannisyan on duduk and blul, Noah Garabedian on bass, and Karen Kocharyan on drums. The quartet will celebrate Armenia’s rich 80-year jazz history,… Continue reading Armenians in Jazz at AGBU VTM
The Pillars of Creation
The Center for Armenian Arts 250 North Orange Street, Gllendale, CA, United StatesStep into the world of an extraordinary arts exhibition by Hasmik Muradyan. Join us to witness a stunning display of artistic vision and creativity. Discover the pillars that inspire and… Continue reading The Pillars of Creation