The Armenian Mirror-Spectator

109th Anniversary Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide at Armenian Heritage Park
2024-04-21 16:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | NY
SAVE THE DATE: The 109th anniversary commemoration of the Armenian Genocide will take place at Boston’s Armenian Heritage Park, organized by the Armenian Genocide Commemoration Committee, on Sunday April 21, starting at 4:00 p.m.

13th Annual Mentoring Forum
2024-04-19 18:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Fordham University NYC, 113 W 60th St (at 9th Ave), Room SL 11B (street level), New York, NY, United States
Friday April 19, 2024 – 13TH Annual Mentoring Forum.
6:30pm at Fordham University: 113 W 60th St (at 9th Ave), Room SL 11B (street level), New York, NY.
NETWORK/LEARN/ADVANCE: A unique opportunity for Armenian college and high school students to connect with professionals from a wide array of industry disciplines. Co-sponsored by: AESA-NE, AAHPO, ABA, AGBU and other Armenian Community Organizations.
Free Admission. Snacks and Beverage will be served. And a chance to win Gift Cards!
Parking at Columbus 60th Realty at 60th St & 9th Ave, NYC. Ticket will be validated for Discount by Building Security Desk.
To Register and View Event Flyer:
https://armenianmentors.org

109th Anniversary Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide at the Massachusetts State House
2024-04-19 10:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | NY
SAVE THE DATE: The 109th anniversary commemoration of the Armenian Genocide at the State House in Boston will take place on Friday, April 19, beginning at 10:30 a.m., organized by the greater Boston community’s Armenian Genocide Commemorative Committee.

April 16: Claremont/McKenna College: Peter Balakian “Imagining the Past: Atrocity, Trauma, and the Armenian Genocide"
2024-04-16 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NY
Pulitzer Prize winning poet Peter Balakian discusses how he has worked through filaments of Armenian history to create an inventive body of literature. He will explore how his work has moved across generations in his writing both poetry and memoir about the Armenian Genocide. How can a past historical event be transformed by the linguistic frequencies of literary imagination in the American present. Balakian will discuss how various family figures and ancestors have provided a grounding for his work; his great-great uncle Krikoris Balakian (Bishop in the Armenian Church), was one of the 250 cultural leaders arrested on April 25, 1915 at the onset of the Genocide, and his grandmother Nafina Aroosian who was a death march survivor along with her two young daughters, enduring a harrowing death march into the Syrian desert.

Camerata Chicago Orchestra in Concert with Marta Aznavoorian
2024-04-14 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NY
CAMERATA CHICAGO ORCHESTRA performs
Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with World-class Pianist Marta Aznavoorian
7:30 pm April 12
Nichols Concert Hall, EVANSTON
3 pm April 13
Armerding Concert Hall, WHEATON COLLEGE
3 pm April 14
Hinsdale Seventh-day Adventist Church, HINSDALE
Use coupon code CCLG for a 25% DISCOUNT
Website | Tickets
In a stunning program, world-class pianist Marta Aznavoorian performs the Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 with Camerata Chicago. Conducted by Maestro Drostan Hall, Camerata Chicago will also perform the New World Symphony No. 9 by Dvorak and the William Tell Overture by Rossini.
After Discount: Adult $37.50; Senior $30; Students $7.50; Children $1.50
Discount coupon available online only and not at the door

(Re)Membering: Armenian Writers Against Commemoration
2024-04-13 21:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA, 90291, United States
April traditionally marks the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide of 1915. With the recent ethnic cleansing of Artsakh Armenians in September 2023 repeating a pattern of genocide, these Armenian writers, with roots stretching across Los Angeles, New England, Beirut, Artsakh, and Armenia, will reframe remembering, reading works that “member” the audience – to welcome, honor, and include every listener. We will celebrate our current connections and diversity while resisting genocide and advocating for the most vulnerable. Featuring Nancy Agabian, Raffi Joe Wartanian, Carene Rose Mekertichyan, and Gina Alexandra Srmabekian. Hosted by Arthur Kayzakian and Tanya Kossian of the Los Angeles IALA Chapter, who will facilitate a Q&A.
The program is sponsored by Beyond Baroque, one of the United States’ leading independent Literary | Arts Centers and public spaces dedicated to expanding the public’s knowledge of poetry, literature and art through cultural events and community interaction. It is also co-sponsored by The International Armenian Literary Alliance, an organization that supports and celebrates writers by fostering the development and distribution of Armenian literature in the English language. armenianliterary.org
Doors Open 6:30 PM | Readings: 7:00 PM Pacific time. The event will also be live-streamed on Beyond Baroque’s YouTube channel. Register here: https://bit.ly/3TUgtYY

Camerata Chicago Orchestra in Concert with Marta Aznavoorian
2024-04-13 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NY
CAMERATA CHICAGO ORCHESTRA, Chicago’s leading Chamber Orchestra performs
Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3with World-class Pianist Marta Aznavoorian
7:30 pm April 12
Nichols Concert Hall, EVANSTON
3 pm April 13
Armerding Concert Hall, WHEATON COLLEGE
3 pm April 14
Hinsdale Seventh-day Adventist Church, HINSDALE
Use coupon code CCLG for a 25% DISCOUNT
In a stunning program, world-class pianist Marta Aznavoorian performs the Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 with Camerata Chicago. Conducted by Maestro Drostan Hall, Camerata Chicago will also perform the New World Symphony No. 9 by Dvorak and the William Tell Overture by Rossini.
After Discount: Adult $37.50; Senior $30; Students $7.50; Children $1.50
Discount coupon available online only and not at the door.

Literary Lights 2024: Featuring Astrid Kamalyan and Leila Boukarim
2024-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | NY
The International Armenian Literary Alliance (IALA) invites you to their April 2024 Literary Lights reading series event, featuring Astrid Kamalyan, author of New York Public Library’s 2023 Best Books for Kids Bábo, and Leila Boukarim, author of Lost Words. The event will take place virtually on April 13, 2024, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Register here: https://bit.ly/4as5lb5
It’s rug-washing day! Little Tato sneaks a few cherry plums before racing off to help Bábo—her grandmother—with a favorite chore. Tato is big enough to really help now. When the hose drenches everyone and the chickens get out, is Tato big enough to save the day? This celebration of a childhood ritual invites the reader to spend a day full of fun and love with an Armenian family. Learn more about Bábo and its author.
What is it like to walk away from your home? To leave behind everything and everyone you’ve ever known? Poetic, sensitive, and based on a true family history, this inspiring picture book about the Armenian Genocide shares an often-overlooked history and honors the resilience of the Armenian people. Learn more about Lost Words and its author.

Camerata Chicago Orchestra in Concert with Marta Aznavoorian
2024-04-12 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | NY
CAMERATA CHICAGO ORCHESTRA
Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with World-class Pianist Marta Aznavoorian
7:30 pm April 12
Nichols Concert Hall, EVANSTON
3 pm April 13
Armerding Concert Hall, WHEATON COLLEGE
3 pm April 14
Hinsdale Seventh-day Adventist Church, HINSDALE
Use coupon code CCLG for a 25% DISCOUNT
Website | Tickets
In a stunning program, world-class pianist Marta Aznavoorian performs the Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 with Camerata Chicago. Conducted by Maestro Drostan Hall, Camerata Chicago will also perform the New World Symphony No. 9 by Dvorak and the William Tell Overture by Rossini.

After Discount: Adult $37.50; Senior $30; Students $7.50; Children $1.50
Discount coupon available online only and not at the door

Masters of Armenian Music: Ara Dinkjian & Arsen Petrosyan with String Quartet
2024-04-06 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | NY
This entrancing evening of Armenian music features Ara Dinkjian, one of the world’s top oud (fretless lute) players; duduk (ancient oboe) virtuoso Arsen Petrosyan; and a string quartet from The Chamber Players of the Greenwich Symphony (Sami Merdinian, Annamae Goldstein, David Creswell and Daniel Miller). Dinkjian, who began his musical career by accompanying his father Onnik Dinkjian, a celebrated Armenian folk and liturgical singer, founded the acclaimed Night Ark quartet and recently performed and recorded with The Secret Trio. Petrosyan, who has emerged as one of his generation’s main proponents of the Armenian duduk, is following in the footsteps of such masters as Djivan Gasparyan and his mentor Gevorg Dabaghyan. The concert features duets with Ara Dinkjian and Arsen Petrosyan, duduk solos with Petrosyan, pieces played by the string quartet, and music performed by Dinkjian, Petrosyan and the string quartet.
Venue: Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue at 3rd avenue, Downtown Brooklyn NY
Organizer: Robert Browning Associates

Advance Armenia New York Reception
2024-04-04 18:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | NY
The Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST) is excited to invite you to our first Advance Armenia: New York Reception on April 4, 2024 at The Harvard Club (35 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, United States).
This special evening will unite diasporans and other global citizens passionate about scientific and technological advancement. A seated dinner will be accompanied by an inspiring program of guest speakers and entertainment that promise to make for an unforgettable evening as we come together to support FAST’s flagship educational initiative Generation AI.
We are thrilled to share our mission with you along with opportunities to contribute to educational initiative that nurtures future AI innovators.
Mind is Power, join us in building a powerful Armenia together.
Reserve your seat -> https://donate.fast.foundation/event/advance-armenia-new-york-reception/e505429
For sponsorship opportunities and further questions, please reach out to us at ny@fast.foundation call +13106201687
Full info: https://www.fast.foundation/en/events/7221

Beyond Data: An Exhibition on Armenia's Creative Economy
2024-03-28 - 2024-04-28 | NPAK Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art (ACCEA), 1/3 Buzand St, Yerevan, 0010, Armenia
AGBU’s Katapult Creative Accelerator Program is pleased to invite you to the launch of Beyond Data: An Exhibition on Armenia’s Creative Economy.
The exhibition marks the culmination of our two-year research effort focused on understanding the barriers hindering the economic development of Armenia’s creative and cultural industries. Eight artists and artist collectives were invited to creatively interpret research insights, inviting visitors to walk through, listen to, touch, feel, and interact with data. The exhibition also features live music by Kitchen Lab.
The exhibition coincides with the publication of our report and will be accompanied with workshops, conversations, and other public programming.
Artists:
Nazik Armenakyan and Piruza Khalapyan (4Plus Documentary Photography Center)
Maida Chavak and Armine Shahbazyan
di.studio
Gohar Sargsyan
Aleksey Manukyan
Anush Ghukasyan
Samvel Saghatelyan
Tatiana Vahan
Beyond Data was produced in the framework of Katapult Pavilion, AGBU Katapult’s platform for exhibition and promotion of Armenia’s creative industries. This publication was produced with the financial support of the European Union and the Swedish Arts Grants Committee. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the Swedish Arts Grants Committee.
Learn more and register here.

Let’s Write: IALA's Anniversary Fundraiser
2024-03-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | NY
The International Armenian Literary Alliance (IALA) is turning three! To celebrate our anniversary, join us for a virtual fundraiser on March 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM Pacific | 1:00 PM Eastern | 9:00 PM Armenia time. The event will be a marathon of writing prompts and exercises for the IALA community and beyond. Facilitators include award-winning authors Arthur Kayzakian, Alexa Luborsky, Alene Terzian-Zeitounian, Armine Iknadossian, Nancy Agabian, and Shahe Mankerian! Register here: https://bit.ly/3PjagTG
Open to members and non-members, the event is free of charge but donations will be welcomed.

2022 Arlington Int'l Film Festival
2024-03-21 - 2024-03-23, 2024-03-20 - 2024-03-22, 2024-03-19 - 2024-03-21, 2024-03-18 - 2024-03-20, 2024-03-17 - 2024-03-19, 2024-03-16 - 2024-03-18, 2024-03-15 - 2024-03-17, 2024-03-14 - 2024-03-16 and 4 more dates | NY
Saturday, Nov 5 @8:30 PM
INTERNATIONAL SHORTS PROGRAM 2

BEST EXPERIMENTAL SHORT
HOW TO BE NOT PERFECT (8min)
David Sarkissian | 2022 | Exp | Armenia | EAST COAST PREMIERE
Most of the time the process of creating art remains hidden from the public. This short chronicles the process of Armenian artist, Arshak Sarkissian as he creates a painting from a bare canvas to the final signature. The entire film is shot using only natural light without any effects or artificial enhancements showing the pure nature of the art creation.

Grey Wolves and Pink Elephants: The Science of Denial and False Beliefs
2024-03-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-03-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | NY
Join Dr. Khatchig Mouradian for an online seminar in July on the science of denial. The four-week multimedia seminar, titled “Grey Wolves and Pink Elephants: The Science of Denial and False Beliefs,” will be held every Tuesday from 7pm to 8:30pm in July.
Relying on scientific research in various fields of study, each session will survey research on aspects of false beliefs and their propagation, and then delves into case studies, primarily from the United States, Turkey and Armenia.
The course is open to adults and high school students alike.
To register, go to: https://bit.ly/Pink-Elephants
Class time is 90 minutes. Tuition is $75 donation per household to St. Leon Armenian Church. For questions, call Ara N. Araz at 917-837-1297 or email ara@edrcorp.net.
Khatchig Mouradian is a lecturer in Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies at Columbia University. He also serves as Co-Principal Investigator of the project on Armenian Genocide Denial at the Global Institute for Advanced Studies, New York University.

Protest/Vigil at JFK Federal bldg in Boston to demand US action on Artsakh
2024-03-19 14:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-12 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | NY
A coalition of Boston-area youth, activist, and advocacy groups has organized a series of protests/vigils in front of the JFK Federal Building in Boston to demand forceful action by the U.S. Government to stop the ethnic cleansing of Artsakh Armenians and to sanction the perpetrator Azeri regime.
The JFK Federal Building is the most prominent U.S. Federal landmark in New England. It houses the offices of Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren and is the regional headquarters of a number of US Federal Agencies.
This series of silent protests will be held every Thursday in October, during office hours, from 2 to 6 pm, to grab the attention of US senatorial and federal agency staff who work in this building.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive when they can and to depart when they must, within the four-hour time window.

The first Protest is on Thursday, Oct 5, 2-6 pm. This FB Event Page has details on all upcoming protest dates
The organizers have compiled a list of statements, trusted news articles, videos, and other resources about Artsakh into the following website: https://artsakhsos.carrd.co . We will disseminate this resource via QR code to passers-by.
This series of protests is organized and co-sponsored by the following Boston-area organizations: Zoravik Activist Collective, Armenian General Benevolent Union Young Professionals – Boston, Armenian Assembly of America – Massachusetts, Armenian National Committee of Massachusetts, Armenian Youth Federation – Boston Njdeh Chapter.
Organizations and ASAs that would like to join or co-sponsor this effort, should email zoravik@gmail.com.

Lowell Lousintak ARS Lenten Dinner
2024-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Armenian Relief Society Lowell Lousintak Chapter Annual Lenten Dinner
Saturday, March 16, 2024
6:00 pm
First Church of Christ
25 Great Road
Bedford, MA 01730
Featuring Falafel, Lentil Kuftah, Eech, Eggplant,
Stuffed Grape leaves and other traditional Armenian
Lenten Dishes
Adults: $ 20.00 Students: $10.00

Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 13th
Please contact Sossy Jeknavorian @ (978) 853-8130 or sossyj@comcast.net or Zarouhie Suggs @ (781) 266-7643 or brsuggs@comcast.net.

Parking is available in rear of the church by the Town Hall
