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St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School Celebrates Armenian Cultural Day

Click to view slideshow. WATERTOWN, Mass.—Students at at St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School recently celebrated Armenian Cultural Day with songs and poems in what turned out to be a delightful...

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Notes from the First Two ‘Armenian Town Halls’ in New York City

More than a dozen Armenian professionals recently convened in New York City for what’s being called “NYC Armenian Town Hall.” The second of its kind, this town hall featured representatives from local...

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ANCA-Endorsed Congressional Candidates Dominate Midterm Elections

WASHINGTON, DC – According to early election results, over 165 Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) endorsed candidates—roughly 92% of the 180 formally backed by the pro-Armenian advocacy...

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Local Armenian Progressive Group in Solidarity with Pittsburgh

BOSTON, MASS. — Just over five-hundred miles away from the Tree of Life synagogue, where a Jewish community has been grieving the loss of 11 of its innocent worshippers, hundreds in the heart of...

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Armenian Genealogy Conference Takes Place in Milwaukee

Click to view slideshow. St. John the Baptist Armenian Apostolic Church of Milwaukee hosted a one-day Armenian genealogy conference on Saturday, November 3. Lyle Dadian began the day by thanking all...

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Homenetmen Celebrates Centennial Anniversary

In honor of Homenetmen’s 100th anniversary, the Homenetmen Eastern USA Regional Executive and 100th Anniversary Committees graciously welcomed Homenetmen Central Executive Chairman, Yeghpayr Karnig...

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Letters for Peace Launches First Workshop in Yerevan and Baku

YEREVAN & BAKU—The youth of Armenia and Azerbaijan believe in the possibility of a peaceful future despite protracted conflict between their governments. At the intersection of creative writing and...

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Artsakh Fund Reports on Progress, Issues Funding Appeal

WATERTOWN, MA—The ACAA Artsakh Fund recently released a progress report and funding appeal for its ongoing efforts to strengthen Artsakh’s strategic borderlands. The Fund’s main focus is the Arajamugh...

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You can call me Ungerouhi.

On a raw, rainy Monday night in Watertown, Massachusetts, I walked into the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) as your friendly neighborhood reporter. Two hours later, I walked out as an...

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Talk: Politics and Activism After the Midterms

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—The Zoravik collective invites the public to an informal talk and discussion on politics and activism after the midterm elections. Daniel Nichanian (@Taniel, The Justice...

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Talk: Environmental Justice in Armenia and the Amulsar Mine Project

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Zoravik, a New England-based collective, invites the public to an informal talk and discussion with environmentalists and human rights activists based locally and in Armenia. The...

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Talk: Dr. Susan Pattie to Discuss the Armenian Legionnaires in Watertown and...

Dr. Susan Pattie will present her newly published book, The Armenian Legionnaires: Sacrifice and Betrayal in World War I, in two separate upcoming lectures. The first will take place at the AGBU New...

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Event: ARS Cambridge Chapter to Host Paint Night

ARS Cambridge Shushi Chapter is hosting a Paint Night benefiting St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School. Instruction by artist Katerina Delegas. $45 a person. $35 for guests under 21. Includes wine...

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Concert: A Capella Christmas Concert by Boston Jazz Voices

BOSTON, Mass.—The holidays are approaching and your friends at Armenia Tree Project want to help you and your family get into the Christmas spirit! Join us for an afternoon of Christmas cheer on...

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Armenian Women Candidates Win in Michigan and Maryland

Mari Manoogian, who received the endorsement of the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA), is now the State Representative for Michigan’s 40th district. Manoogian defeated her opponent, former...

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Haigazian University Armenian Diaspora Research Center Call for Papers

The Haigazian University-based Armenian Diaspora Research Center will organize its sixth annual conference on the Armenian communities of the Middle East in late May 2019.   Research papers may be...

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A Very ARS Thanksgiving

The women of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Leola Sassouni Chapter yet again served one of the largest traditional Thanksgiving feasts in Watertown, Massachusetts. This chapter has been hosting...

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In Loving Memory of Jack DerAvedisian

Jack DerAvedisian, owner of Omni Foods in Watertown, died on October 23, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Thelma (Melkonian) DerAvedisian of 68 years and a devoted father to Suren DerAvedisian and...

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ARS Mayr Chapter Hosts Vision 2020 fundraiser in New York

The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Mayr chapter in New York recently hosted a fundraiser for Vision 2020. It was an amazing evening with a Spanish flare. There were empanadas, paella, plenty of bottles...

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Everegsis Armenian Society Gathers in New Jersey

Click to view slideshow. On November 10, 2018, over 60 people of all ages filled spacious Mado’s Restaurant in River Edge, NJ to participate in a joyous gathering of the Evereg-Fenesse Educational...

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