California Committee Chaired by Sen. Portantino Examines Trade, Technology...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Select Committee on California, Armenia and Artsakh Mutual Trade, Art and Cultural Exchange chaired by State Sen. Anthony Portantino (D–Burbank) held an informational hearing...
View ArticleRare Armenian Manuscripts to be Restored through Bank of America Art...
BOSTON — As part of its Art Conservation Project, Bank of America provided a grant to the Armenian Museum of America of Watertown to restore 21 illuminated manuscripts from its collection, one of which...
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Atamian Hovsepian Curatorial Practice Opens New Downtown Gallery Space
NEW YORK — While the Atamian Hovsepian Curatorial Practice (AHCP) is new on the scene, it has been able to carve out an important niche in the city’s art world. The space is a non-profit dedicated to...
View ArticleConnecticut Genocide Commemoration Committee Donates 2023 Proceeds to FAR
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Armenian Genocide Commemoration Committee of Connecticut has elected to donate all income received from this year’s annual program to the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR) Orphan...
View ArticleArthur Ipek Awarded Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund Fellowship
NEW YORK — The late Dolores Zohrab Liebmann was the daughter of the great early 20th-century Armenian intellectual, writer, and statesman Krikor Zohrab. During her lifetime, Liebmann supported students...
View ArticleJames L. Melikian Popcorn Man Scholarship Winners Announced for 2023-2024...
FRESNO — Fresno State students Jiselle Cardenas and Heidi Ecker were awarded the James L. Melikian Popcorn Man Scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year. Cardenas is receiving a $2,500 scholarship,...
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AGBU and Tekeyan Cultural Association Backgammon Tournament Supports Armenian...
PASADENA, Calif. — The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Pasadena Glendale Chapter and the Tekeyan Cultural Association Metro Los Angeles Chapter joined forces to organize a backgammon...
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Armenian American Pharmacists’ Association Holds Summer Mixer at Anoush’Ella
BOSTON — The Armenian American Pharmacists’ Association (AAPA) held a summer social event at Anoush’Ella Saj Kitchen in Boston on June 11. Anoush’Ella provided the appetizers while Storica Wines made...
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Arzruni Remembers the Iconic Armenian Composer Aram Khachaturian, His Music...
By Stephan S. Nigohosian NEW YORK — The dynamic music of venerated Soviet-Armenian composer and conductor Aram Khachaturian was explored at a special screening of “Khachaturian: An Archival Film,” on...
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Gullans, Babayan Impress with Concert Dedicated to Arsen Sayan in Arlington
By Dr. Jeffrey Howard ARLINGTON, Mass. — On Sunday, June 11, eager concertgoers enjoyed a lovely program by cellist Christina Gullans and pianist Naira Babayan. Organized by the Armenian Cultural...
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Boston Area ‘Armenian Culture Connection’ Holds Its First Events
BOSTON — The Armenian Culture Connection (ACC) was founded six months ago in Boston. “Our mission,” says founder Izabella Djevalikian, “is to connect with Armenian and other cultural organizations in...
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Anoush’ella Named One of ‘40 Absolute Best’ Restaurants in Boston
BOSTON — The Tasting Table (www.tastingtable.com) this week released the names of its 40 “Absolute Best” restaurants in Boston. One of those is anoush’ella, led by Nina Festekjian. Nina and Raffi...
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Report by Caucasus Heritage Watch Shows Near Total Destruction of Armenian...
ITHACA, N.Y. — The organization Caucasus Heritage Watch (CHW), in a year-long forensic investigation, using high-resolution satellite imagery, has documented the fate of Armenian cultural heritage...
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TCA New York Chapter Donates $5,600 to Beirut School
NEW YORK — The continuously growing socio-economic crisis in Lebanon is negatively affecting various Lebanese organizations and ventures, one of them being the Tekeyan Cultural Association’s beloved...
View ArticleKnights and Daughters Will ‘Return to Ararat’ for Grand Convocation 2023
By David Medzorian BOSTON — This city will host more than just fireworks and the Esplanade Pops Concert this July as Knights and Daughters of Vartan from across the country gather for this year’s Grand...
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Tekeyan Cultural Association Delegation Visits Archbishop Hovnan Derderian
BURBANK, Calif. — On Saturday, June 24, a delegation representing the Tekeyan Cultural Association (TCA) visited the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church. Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, warmly...
View ArticleARF Bureau Chair Offers Party’s Perspective on Global Armenian Issues
WATERTOWN — The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) is one of the three main political parties in the Armenian diaspora and is also active in the Republic of Armenia. The Armenian Mirror-Spectator...
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Armenia Fest Brings Food, Music and Dance to Royal Oaks Farmers Market
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — The metro Detroit Armenia Fest Committee in collaboration with the Detroit Knights of Vartan is proud to announce that they will be hosting the Annual Armenia Fest on Saturday, July...
View ArticleSubmissions for Azadian Commemorative Book Requested
WATERTOWN — The Armenian Democratic Liberal Party (ADL) Press Council plans to publish a commemorative volume containing the many letters and articles that were prepared upon the death of the great...
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Kayzakian, Akbar Shine During ‘Literary Lights’
By Sharisse Zeroonian Special to the Mirror-Spectator BELMONT, Mass. — On Saturday, June 17, lovers of literature came from far and wide on Zoom to attend this month’s iteration of the “Literary...
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