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Writer Eric Bogosian Discusses New Book at AGBU Central Office
‘Operation Nemesis’ Explores the Plot That Targeted the Perpetrators of the Armenian Genocide NEW YORK—On April 22, the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) welcomed writer Eric Bogosian to the...
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Stepanian Named New Executive Director of Armenia Fund USA
NEW YORK—A dynamic advocate for volunteerism, Lisa Stepanian joins Armenia Fund USA as its new executive director, bringing with her decades of leadership experiences in the non-profit sector and a...
View ArticleOhanesian Book Tour to Visit Connecticut, Massachusetts and Illinois
Aline Ohanesian on National Public Radio: ‘There’s only about six to eight inches between an open book and a human being’s heart.’ NEW YORK—Algonquin Books is thrilled with the successful launch of...
View ArticleRochester Community Remembers with a Map
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—The Armenian community of Rochester commemorated the Armenian Genocide with a special program on April 26. As part of the program, a map of historic Armenia was provided, and...
View ArticleAMAA to Launch Translation of Güzelian’s ‘Youth Home of Istanbul’ in NJ
PARAMUS, N.J.—As part of its activities dedicated to the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide on both Coasts, the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) will launch the recently published...
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AMAA Requests Intervention at Camp Armen
PARAMUS, N.J.—In response to recent news of the partial demolition of Camp Armen in the Tuzla district near Istanbul, the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) has written to the Turkish...
View ArticleARS to Host First ‘Sunday Funday’ on May 24
On Sun., May 24, the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Eastern Region will host its first Sunday Funday to benefit the ARSCE Endowment Fund, which was created in 2010 on the occasion of the ARS centennial....
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Armenian Pavilion to Be Featured in Book Expo America 2015
NEW YORK—For the first time, Armenia will take part in Book Expo America (BEA), the leading book and author event for the North American publishing industry. The Armenian Pavilion in BEA will...
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Armenian Genocide Centennial Commemorated in Central Virginia
By Marni Pilafian RICHMOND, Va.—The month of April was busy in Central Virginia with many commemorative events taking place to honor the victims of the Armenian Genocide, educate the wider community,...
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HMADS Commemorates Centennial
A Cosmos of Enlightenment and Sheer Inspiration By Janet Marcarian OAKLAND GARDENS, N.Y.—This year, Armenians around the world solemnly remembered the great tragedy that befell our people in 1915....
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‘Sacred Space’ Exhibit at SCSU Memorializes Genocide Victims
NEW HAVEN, Conn.—Through July 9, 2015, Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) will host “Ashfall,” an art installation and exhibit by Dallas-based artist Robert Barsamian that poignantly tells...
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Metro Detroit Community Remembers Genocide Victims
Thousands Attend Ecumenical Service; Chorale Concert Set for June 19 DETROIT, Mich.—In an amazing display of unity, clergy and lay people gathered in the thousands in suburban Detroit on April 24 for...
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Topouzian Wins Farmington Hills ‘Artist in Residence’ Award
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.—Armenian musician and Kresge Artist Fellow Ara Topouzian was chosen by the Farmington Area Arts Commission as the 2015 Artist in Residence. He was recognized on Fri., April 17,...
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‘From Sacred Wrath’ Performs to Full Houses in NY
“From Sacred Wrath,” a play about an Armenian-American family grappling with the legacy of 1915, performed two sold-out shows at the Davenport Theatre in New York City in April during Genocide...
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Armenian Genocide Centennial Observed with Musical Performances at SCSU
NEW HAVEN, Conn.—Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) held a series of public events on April 22-24 to observe the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide through music and art. Along with...
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AGBU ‘Sayat Nova International Composition Competition’ Holds Gala Concert in NY
Original Compositions Premiered by an International Ensemble of Musicians NEW YORK—On May 11, the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Sayat Nova International Composition Competition held its...
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Centennial Commemoration Held at Ramapo College
Zarakolu, Barsoumian Discuss Turkey’s ‘Denial Industry’ MAHWAH, N.J.— A conversation between activist, writer, and publisher Ragip Zarakolu and Armenian Weekly editor Nanore Barsoumian was recently...
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SCSU President Mary Papazian Addresses UN Association on Genocide Centennial
NEW HAVEN, Conn.—Dr. Mary Papazian, president of Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), addressed the United Nations Association of Connecticut (UNACONN) in Kent, Conn., on April 25, on the...
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‘Where Is Your Groom?’ NYC Finale Performance June 20
The highly praised Armenian comedy, “Where Is Your Groom? (Pesad Oor Eh),” a play by writer/director Taleen Babayan, will mark its New York City finale performance on Sat., June 20, at the SVA Theatre....
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COAF Annual Summer Soiree Raises over $50,000 for Smart Center in Lori
NEW YORK—The Children of Armenia Fund (COAF), a nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of children in rural Armenia, held its 5th Annual Summer Soiree on June 16 at the trendy PH-D...
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