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...
View ArticleNotes 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...
View ArticleANCA-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...
View ArticleLocal 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...
View ArticleArmenian 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...
View ArticleHomenetmen 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...
View ArticleLetters 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...
View ArticleArtsakh 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...
View ArticleYou 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...
View ArticleTalk: 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...
View ArticleTalk: 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...
View ArticleTalk: 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...
View ArticleEvent: 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...
View ArticleConcert: 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...
View ArticleArmenian 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...
View ArticleHaigazian 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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleIn 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...
View ArticleARS 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...
View ArticleEveregsis 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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