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ARS of Eastern USA Regional Educational Seminar
On Nov. 1, the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Eastern USA conducted its Regional Educational Seminar at the Hovnanian School in New Milford, N.J. It was hosted jointly by the four New Jersey ARS...
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Dr. Garo Nazarian to Serve as MC of the 8th Annual ANCA-ER Banquet
NEW YORK— The Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region (ANCA ER) is pleased to announce that community leader and humanitarian Dr. Garo Nazarian will serve as Master of Ceremonies of the...
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Two Vahan Tekeyan Books at One Ceremony
By Hagop Vartivarian A scene from the event ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—After Detroit, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Fresno, the Tekeyan Cultural Association (TCA) made New York reverberate with the words of a pair of...
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Tickets on Sale Now for AGBU NYSEC’s 7th Annual ‘Performing Artists in Concert’
Proceeds to Benefit AGBU Performing Arts Initiatives Worldwide NEW YORK—The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) New York Special Events Committee’s (NYSEC) Performing Artists in Concert will take...
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World-Renowned Artist Kevork Mourad to Perform Live at ANCA-ER Banquet
Silent Auction to Feature Paintings by Mourad, Grigorian, Vahramian, and Others NEW YORK, N.Y.—World-renowned artist Kevork Mourad will perform live at the 8th annual Armenian National Committee of...
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Michael Aram Hosts Event to Support Tumo Center
Joseph Oughourlian Announces Pledge of $150,000 towards Tumo Karabakh NEW YORK—On Tues., Nov. 18, artist Michael Aram hosted a holiday shopping event at his flagship store in New York to announce a new...
View ArticleVirginia Council of Churches Passes Armenian Genocide Centennial Resolution
RICHMOND, Va.—The Virginia Council of Churches unanimously approved a resolution calling for the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, at its 70th Annual Meeting at Faith...
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Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs to Join ANCA ER Celebration of Civic...
New York— Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) and Michael Grimm (R-N.Y.) will join the annual salute to Armenian American community activism at this Sunday’s ANCA Eastern...
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‘Zulal’ to Perform at St. Vartan Cathedral
NEW YORK—On Sun., Dec. 14, the Armenian a cappella folk trio “Zulal” will appear in concert performing new material from their upcoming third album at St. Vartan Cathedral in New York. The benefit...
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Rwandan Genocide Exhibit Displayed in Congress
A collaborative art installation commemorating the Rwandan Genocide was on display in the Rayburn Foyer at the House of Representatives on Dec. 2. U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) was instrumental in...
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Scout Tufankjian to Speak at Youth Connect Program at NYU
NEW YORK (A.W.)—Photojournalist Scout Tufankjian will speak about her experience documenting Armenian communities for the Armenian Diaspora Project at the 2015 Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Youth...
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Society for Armenian Studies DC Conference on ‘Armenians in the Ottoman...
By Aram Arkun Special for the Society of Armenian Studies The Society for Armenian Studies (SAS), a primarily American association of scholars and supporters of Armenology, is celebrating its 40th...
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Darakjian Elected President of AMAA Board
PARAMUS, N.J.—On Dec. 5, the Board of Directors of the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA), in accordance with the association’s established policies and procedures, elected its new...
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AGBU NYSEC Concert Raises Over $60,000 for Performing Arts Initiatives
Carnegie Hall Concert Celebrates 75th Birthday of Composer Tigran Mansurian NEW YORK—On Dec. 6, nine performers and hundreds of guests gathered at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall for the...
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Eric Nazarian, Scout Tufankjian to Speak at Youth Connect Program at NYU
Program Director Khatchig Mouradian Also Among Speakers NEW YORK (A.W.)—Filmmaker Eric Nazarian and photojournalist Scout Tufankjian will speak at the 2015 Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Youth Connect...
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SAS Conference on ‘Armenians in the Ottoman Empire’ (Part II)
By Aram Arkun WASHINGTON—Society for Armenian Studies (SAS) Vice President Bedross Der Matossian welcomed guests back on Nov. 22 to the final session of the conference “Armenians in the Ottoman Empire...
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Movsesian, Morgenthau Offer Moving Remarks at ANCA-ER Salute to Civic Activism
Morgenthau: ‘The world has paid a heavy price for not paying attention to the Armenian Genocide.’ NEW YORK—Lifelong humanitarian Alice Movsesian and famed human rights defender Robert Morgenthau and...
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‘Where Is Your Groom’ Comes to Philadelphia
Comedic Armenian Play, “Where Is Your Groom? (Pesad Oor Eh)” to Perform for Philadelphia Armenian Community Jan. 31 The culturally relevant play, “Where Is Your Groom? (Pesad Oor Eh)” will be staged in...
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AMAA’s ‘Stitched with Love’ Program Provides Hats, Blankets for Newborns
Late in 2013, Betty Cherkezian and Nancy Burdman of New Jersey came up with the idea of “Stitched with Love,” a program to provide newborn children in Armenia with much-needed hats and blankets. The...
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A Christmas Delight by Brooklyn Armenian School
NEW YORK—Thirty-two youngsters topped with Santa hats and dressed in the colors of the Armenian flag displayed their impressive talents before parents, teachers, and an excited group of churchgoers, on...
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