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Calendar of events
NEW ENGLAND
NOV. 21-22, 2008 • FALL FOOD FEST.
Hosted by the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church in
Worcester. Menu selections include shish, chicken, and losh
kebabs, as well as kheyma. Baked goods and country store
available throughout both days. Doors open on Friday at 4
p.m., with dinner served from 5-8 p.m.; on Saturday at 11
a.m., with dinner served from 12-4 p.m. At the church hall,
635 Grove St. in Worcester, Mass.
NOV. 21, 2008 • ‘BEYOND SOCCER DIPLOMACY.’ A panel
discussion on Armenian-Turkish relations featuring Prof.
Taner Akcam, Prof. Henry Theriault, and Khatchig Mouradian.
Presented by the Watson Institute of International Studies
at Brown University and the Armenian Cultural Association of
Rhode Island. Akçam earned his doctorate from the University
of Hannover with a dissertation on “The Turkish National
Movement and the Armenian Genocide against the Background of
the Military Tribunals in Istanbul Between 1919 and 1922.”
Since 1990, he has focused his attention on the Armenian
Genocide, with 11 books and numerous articles to his credit.
Theriault is associate professor of philosophy at Worcester
State College. His research focuses on genocide and human
rights, with particular emphasis on genocide denial and its
epistemological dimensions, the long term impact of genocide
and other mass violence, their ethical and political
implications, and mass violence against women. Mouradian has
presented papers on genocide and the media at several
academic conferences such as the 5th and 6th Workshops on
Armenian Turkish Scholarship, held at NYU in 2006 and at the
Graduate Institute in Geneva in 2008. The event is free and
open to the public. Begins at 7:30 p.m. at Brown
University’s Starr Auditorium, room 117, MacMillan Hall, 167
Thayer street, Providence, R.I. For more information, email
George Mangalo at gm160@hotmail.com or call (401) 662 0216.
NOV. 23, 2008 • NAASR TRIP TO NY MET MUSEUM. A bus
trip to the “Sunday at the Met” Armenian program. The bus
will depart from the NAASR Center in Belmont at 7:00 a.m.
Capacity is limited to 48. Dr. Christina Maranci, the
newly-appointed Arthur H. Dadian and Ara Oztemel professor
of Armenian Art and Architectural History at Tufts
University, will accompany the group and give a talk during
the ride. The program at the Met, organized by Dr. Helen
Evans, Mary and Michael Jaharis curator for Byzantine Art at
the Met, begins at 1:30 p.m. It will include talks by Dr.
Nina G. Garsoïan, Gevork Avedissian professor emerita of
Armenian History and Civilization, Columbia University; Dr.
Thomas Mathews, John Langloth Loeb professor emeritus of the
History of Art, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University;
and Dr. Lynn A. Jones, assistant professor, Department of
Art History, Florida State University. There will also be a
performance by Nora Armani of Armenian poems and songs
accompanied by David Bakamjian on the cello. The price for
the daytrip is $100 per person (includes transportation,
admission to the museum, and continental breakfast and
refreshments). To reserve, contact NAASR administrative
director Cathy Minassian at (617) 489-1610 or email hq@naasr.org.
NOV. 24, 2008 • ‘THE SOUTH CAUCASUS: A YEAR OF BALLOTS
AND BULLETS’ The Institute for European, Russian, and
Eurasian Studies and the Future of Democracy Series at the
Elliott School Features the Policy Forum Armenia’s Report,
“Armenia’s 2008 Presidential Election: Select Issues and
Analysis” with Professor Asbed Kotchikian. Begins at 12:30
p.m. at the Voesar Conference Room 1957 E Street, NW, Suite
412. RSVP to ieresgwu@gwu.edu by Nov. 21. To download the
Report in full, visit www.pf-armenia.org.
NOV. 28, 2008 • ALMA HOLIDAY GALA. The Armenian
Library and Museum of America (ALMA) will hold its third
Holiday Gala at the grand Seaport Hotel at 6:30 p.m. The
Gala will feature a hosted cocktail reception with bountiful
hors d’oeuvres, a three-course dinner with wine, an
impressive live auction with a celebrity auctioneer, a
surprise raffle and Armenian as well as non-Armenian
dancing. The ensemble of Armenian band members includes:
Harry Bedrosian (keyboard and vocals), Kenny Kalajian
(guitar), Bruce Gigarjian (dumbeg), David Hoplamazian
(violin) and Joe Kouyoumjian (oud). Proceeds from the Gala
will benefit ALMA’s commitment to perpetuate the Armenian
heritage in America. For more information and to reserve
tickets, contact ALMA executive director Mariam Stepanyan at
(617) 926-2562 ext. 3 or email mariams@almainc.org by
November 18. Tickets are $150 each or $1,500 for a table of
ten. Table sponsors and donors will receive recognition in
the Gala Program Book.
NOV. 29, 2008 • AYF KEF: BOSTON 2008. Presented by the
Greater Boston “Nejdeh” AYF Chapter. Featuring the
All-Stars: Onnik Dinkjian, Hachig Kazarian, John Berberian,
Bruce Gigarjian, and Jason Naroian. In Watertown, Mass.
Details to follow.
DEC. 4, 2008 • ‘BLACK MILK AND THE STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN:
BEDROS TOURIAN, PAUL CELAN, AND ANSELM KIEFER.’ Lecture
by Prof. James R. Russell, Mashtots Professor of Armenian
Studies at Harvard University. Begins at 8:00 p.m., at NAASR
Center, 395 Concord Ave., Belmont, MA. The lecture is
co-sponsored by the Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and
Cultural Society, Boston Chapter, and NAASR. For more
information, call (617) 489-1610, or e-mail hq@naasr.org.
DEC. 7, 2008 • CHRISTMAS LUNCH. Hosted by the St
Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School. Begins at 1 p.m. at
the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center, 47 Nichols
Ave., Watertown. Details to follow.
DEC. 13, 2008 • ‘UNSEEN ARMENIA.’ A presentation of
seldom-seen slides of Armenia by Joe Dagdigian. Dinner and
program. Begins at 6 p.m. at the ARS Community Center, 142
Liberty St. in Lowell, Mass. The event is being held to mark
the anniversary of the Lowell “Aharonian” Gomideh. Tickets
are $20 for adults, $10 for students.
DEC. 14, 2008 • ST. JAMES CHURCH’S 77TH ANNIVERSARY NAME
DAY BANQUET AND CELEBRATION. Honoring Dr. Nishan and
Mary Goudsouzian, St. James 2008 Parishioners of the Year
and Recipients of the St. Nersess Shnorhali Medal and
Pontifical Encyclical. His Grace Abp. Vicken Aykazian,
Legate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church,
presiding. Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. Name Day Banquet to
follow in Keljik Hall, St. James’ Charles Mosesian Youth and
Cultural Center, 465 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, Mass. $30
per person. $15 for children 12 and under. R.S.V.P. by Dec.
8. Advanced reservations required. Tickets will not be
available at the door. For more information, call the St.
James church office at (617) 923-8860 or email info@sthagop.com.
DEC. 31, 2008 • NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER & DANCE
(PROVIDENCE). Delicious mezza and a beef, chicken or
lamb kebab dinner with pilaf and salad will be served at 7
PM at the Greek Orthodox Annunciation Church at 175 Oaklawn
Avenue in Cranston, RI. The Dance will begin at 9 PM with
entertainment provided by Harry Bedrossian (Oud and vocals),
Carnig Mikhitarian (Clarinet), Jason Navoian (Dumbeg and
vocals) and Bruce Gigarjian (guitar) as well as DJ Rootz.
Tickets are $50 for the dinner/dance or $25 for the dance
only. Special price of $25 for the Dinner & Dance for AYF/Homenetmen
Scout members and children under 12. Tickets or tables of
10 can be reserved by contacting Taline Mkrtschjan at (401)
464-6710 or haidoon@cox.net.
JAN. 4, 2009 • CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CONCERT. Erevan Choral
Society and Orchestra, in Memory of Father Oshagan Minassian,
music director (1965-2007). Begins at 4:00 p.m., at Church
Sanctuary, Holy Trinity Armenian Church of Greater Boston,
145 Brattle St., Cambridge, Mass. Featured soloists:
Victoria Avetisyan, mezzo-soprano, and Yeghishe Manucharyan,
tenor, with Konstantin Petrossian, conductor. The concert is
free and open to the public. For more information, call the
Church office at (617) 354-0632, or email office@htaac.org
Feb. 1, 2009 • EVENT IN MEMORY OF HRANT DINK. Save
the date!
MARCH 14, 2009 • WINE / FOOD FESTIVAL. Hosted by the
St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School. Details to follow.
MARCH 22, 2009 • ARS CAMBRIDGE SHUSHI CHAPTER ANNUAL SPRING
LUNCHEON. To be held at the ACEC, Watertown, Mass.
Details to follow.
JULY 18, 2009 • A HYE SUMMER NIGHT 4 DANCE. Organized by
Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence, RI Ladies’ Guild and ARS
“Ani” Chapter. Dance held at the Greek Annunciation Orthodox
Church Hall in Cranston, R.I. from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Featuring Hatchig Kazarian, John Berberian, Bruce Gigarjian,
and Jay Baronian. Tickets $35 adults. $25 under 16. For
reservations, call Joyce Bagdasarian (401) 434-4467 or Joyce
Yeremian (401) 354-8770.
MID-ATLANTIC
NOV. 23, 2008 •WILLIAM SAROYAN CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
Celebrate Armenian-American Pulitzer Prize winning author
and playwright’s 100th birthday. Co-sponsored by the
Anthropology Museum of the People of New York, the Armenian
Cultural Educational Resource Center Gallery, and the
Armenian General Benevolent Union. Program. Begins at 3 p.m.
at LeFrak Concert Hall, Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd.,
Flushing, N.Y. Unique program includes drama, music, and
readings. Reception & exhibit to follow in Atrium. Donation
$20. For tickets, call Marge Kyrkostas (718) 428-5650 or Ed
Jamie (917) 939-6227.
NOV. 26, 2008 • NYC THANKSGIVING EVE PARTY to support
three Armenian day schools in the New York metropolitan area
(the Holy Martyrs Armenian Day School in Bayside, N.Y.;
Hovnanian School in New Milford, N.J.; St. Illuminator’s
Armenian Day School in Woodside, N.Y.) and a fourth (GTech)
in Gyumri, Armenia. Co-hosted by the New York “Hyortik” and
New Jersey “Arsen” AYF Chapters; the AGBU Young
Professionals of Greater New York (AGBU YPGNY); the Armenian
Network-Greater New York region; and the New York Armenian
Students’ Association (NY ASA). At “Columbus 72,” 246A
Columbus Ave. (between 71st and 72nd) in Manhattan. Doors
open at 10 p.m. to partygoers 21 and over (proper ID
required). Admission is $25 at the door ($20 in advance).
RSVP no later than Nov. 24th by emailing
ThanksgivingEve2008@ gmail.com with your name and the names
of your guests.
DEC. 5, 2008 • PANEL DISCUSSION AND PLAY ON SAROYAN.
Panel discussion featuring Prof. Peter Balakian, Prof. Jan
Balakian, Prof. David Calonne, followed by the play “In My
Case an Exception Should be Made: An Audience With William
Saroyan” by Todd Wronski. Sponsored by the Diocese of the
Armenian Church of America (Eastern) and the William Saroyan
Foundation. Begins at 6 p.m. at Kavookjian Hall, Diocese of
the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), 630 Second Avenue,
New York. The event is free of charge and open to the
public. For more information, contact Rachel Goshgarian at
rachelg@zohrabcenter.org or at (212) 686-0710.
DEC. 31, 2008 • STS. VARTANANTZ NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA.
With live music, open bar, mezze, full dinner, desserts, and
prizes. Supervision and Santa Claus for the kids. At the
Sheraton Meadowlands, East Rutherford, N.J. Details to
follow.
MARCH 28, 2009 • ARS CENTENNIAL GALA BANQUET at the
Yale Club, 50 Vanderbilt Ave. at 44th St. in New York.
Cocktails from 7-8:30 p.m.; dinner from 8:30-12; premium
open bar throughout the night. Donation: $250 per person.
NOV. 15, 2009 • ‘ONE NATION, ONE CULTURE.’ A Cultural
Festival organized by Hamazkayin Eastern USA Regional
Executive, Featuring Alla Levonian from Armenia and Babin
Boghosian and Ensemble from Los Angeles, With the
participation of Antranig Dance Ensemble of AGBU, Akh’tamar
Dance Ensemble of St. Thomas Armenian Church, Yeraz Dance
Ensemble of St. Sarkis Church, NJ Hamazkayin Nayiri Dance
Group and Arekag Children’s Choir and Dhol Group. Felician
College Lodi, New Jersey. Donation: $75, $50, $35, $25. More
details to follow.
INTERNATIONAL
OCT. 25, 2008 • AYF REUNION DANCE. Presented by the
ARFYOC Toronto “Simon Zavarian” Chapter Alumni in
celebration of the 75th anniversary of the AYF. Music by
Hachig Kazarian, John Berberian, Onnik Dinkjian, Kenny
Kalajian, and Jason Naroian. At the Armenian Community
Centre, 45 Hallcrown Place in Toronto, Canada. For tickets,
call Lucille Hamparian at (416) 424-3161. To reserve a room
at the Radisson (55 Hallcrown Place), call (416) 493-7000.
JAN. 11-18, 2009 • ARMENIAN HERITAGE CRUISE XII.
Sails from Ft. Lauderdale to Western Caribbean new ports of
Conzumel, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; Belize, Central America;
and Grand Cayman Island. Prices from $813. For information,
call TravelGroup International at 1-866-447-0750. On the
Eastcoast, call Antranik Boudakian at (718) 575-0142 or
visit www.armenianheritage cruise.com.
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