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The Armenian Weekly; Volume 74, No. 13; April 5, 2008
Calendar of Events:
NEW ENGLAND
APRIL 2008 . APO TOROSYAN screens his documentary films ‘Voices,’ ‘Witnesses’
and ‘Discovering My Father’s Village’ at several genocide commemoration
events. April 17-At 11 a.m., Peabody City Hall. April 17-On
Lynnfield-Peabody cable TV. April 18-At 11 a.m., Massachusetts State House
in Boston. April 30-The Holocaust Center Boston North. May 22-Watertown
Public Library. For more detailed information, email Torosyan at
[email protected]. To view the films, visit
APRIL 6, 2008 . ARS CAMBRIDGE-SHUSHI 75TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER. Begins at 6
p.m. at the ACEC, 47 Nichols Ave. in Watertown. Catered by Bon Appetit.
Entertainment by the AREV Ensemble. Tickets are $40 for adults, $20 for
children under 12. Tables for 6-10 may be reserved by calling Vera
Iskenderian at (617) 926-0172 or Ardemis Kalayjian at (617) 827-2012.
APRIL 6, 2008 . DIANA DER-HOVANESSIAN will read from her new book ‘The
Second Question.’ F. D. Reeve will read from ‘The Toy Soldier.’ Begins at 2
p.m. at the Mattapoisett Free Library, 7 Barstow St. in Mattapoisett, Mass.
Free and open to the public. For more information, call (508) 758-4171.
APRIL 6 & MAY 4, 2008 . ‘THE WAY WE WERE’ MUSICAL ENSEMBLE tours with the
popular show ‘Hello Ellis Island.’ Set in the 1920’s with a group of
Armenians bound on a steam ship for the ‘new world.’ Hourig
Papazian-Sahagian, the author, producer and director of the play, has
assembled a troupe of 30 U.S.-born Armenians from families of genocide
survivors. For more information or to make reservations, contact Noubar
Kazarian by calling (201) 265-6857 or emailing [email protected]. April 6-Sts.
Vartanantz Church in Providence, R.I. May 4-St. James Church in Watertown,
Mass.
APRIL 7, 2008 . ‘SCREAMERS’ SCREENING. The Babson College Armenian Student
Association will be showing ‘Screamers,’ the 2006 documentary film on the
Armenian genocide by director Carla Garapedian. Begins at 6 p.m. in the Olin
Hall Auditorium at Babson, 231 Forest St. in Babson Park, Mass. Free and
open to the public. Food and beverages will be served. For more information,
visit
APRIL 7, 2008 . ‘THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE AND ITS IMPACT IN 2008.’ An
informational forum to educate the Needham Community on the Armenian
genocide its impact today. Presented by the Needham Human Rights Committee
and members of the Needham Armenian Community. Moderated by Ruth Tomasian,
director of PROJECT SAVE. Speakers include George Aghjayan, chairperson of
the ANC of Central Massachusetts; Henry Theriault, director of the Center
for Human Rights at Worcester State College; and Sharistan Melkonian,
chairperson of the ANC of Eastern Massachusetts. From 7:30-9 p.m. at the
Needham High School Media Center in Needham, Mass. Refreshments and
discussion to follow. The event is free and open to the public.
APRIL 8, 2008 . LECTURE BY AMB. ARMEN MARTIROSSYAN, Permanent Representative
of the Republic of Armenia to the UN. The lecture is entitled ‘The Armenian
Genocide: Remembering a Past, Building a Future.’ Presented by the
Darakjian-Jafarian Chair in Armenian History at Tufts University and NAASR.
Begins at 7 p.m. at the Goddard Chapel, Tufts University, Medford Campus in
Medford, Mass. A reception will follow in the Coolidge Room in Ballou Hall.
APRIL 11, 14, 16 & 25, 2008 . ‘GENOCIDE: WEEKS OF REMEMBRANCE AND
REFLECTION.’ During April, the Southern Connecticut State University in New
Haven, Conn., takes a look at issues pertaining to genocide through
lectures, films and readings. April 11-Poet and scholar Peter Balakian will
give a lecture titled ‘The Armenian Genocide and Modernity’ at 12 p.m., in
Engleman Hall B121-A & B, followed at 1:30 by lunch and a poetry reading.
April 14-Daniel Mendelsohn will discuss his book, ‘The Lost: A Search for
Six of Six Million.’ From 2-3:30 p.m. in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom.
April 16-Screening of the film ‘The Killing Fields,’ the award-winning
British film drama about the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. From 7:35-10:30
p.m. in Engleman A120. April 25-Three distinguished speakers will deliver
lectures beginning at 1 p.m. in Engleman A120: Benedict Kiernan will speak
on ‘A World History of Genocide.’ Claudia Card will discuss ‘The Paradox of
Genocidal Rape Aimed at Forced Pregnancy.’ James E. Young will speak on
‘Memory, Counter-memory and the Monument after 9/11: From Berlin to New
York.’ Free and open to the public. For more information, call Armen
Marsoobian, chairperson and professor of philosophy, at (203) 392-6786.
APRIL 11, 2008 . CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE. Organized by Ignite
Ministries. Begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Armenian Church of the Martyrs, 22
Ormond St. in Worcester. A brief message will be given by Pastor Mike
Mekredijian. (A children’s message will be provided downstairs.) Live
Christian music and home-made refreshments. Bring friends or make new ones!
For more information, call (401) 751-4568 or visit
APRIL 11, 2008 . BLACK SEA SALSA plays at the Mosesian Theatre in the
Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown. Begins at 7:30 p.m. Led by
trumpeter Dan Teager (Tergukasian) and featuring John Baboian on guitar, the
15-piece group has established itself as one of Boston’s premier festival
bands bringing its high-energy mix of Latin jazz, blues and Armenian rhythms
to venues such as Sculler’s Jazz Club, Steppin’ Out Boston and Boston
Harborfest. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for children, students and
seniors. Group discounts available for parties of 10 or more. For tickets
and information, call the box office at (617) 923-8487, or visit
or
APRIL 13, 2008 .PUBLIC FORUM ON GENOCIDE AT ALMA. Titled ‘Genocide
Committed, Genocide Denied, Genocide Repeated: A Public Forum in
Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, the Jewish Holocaust and the Rwandan
Genocide.’ Featuring Prof. Roger Smith (Zoryan Institute), Profe. Henry
Theriault (Worcester State College) and Lane Montgomery (author of ‘Never,
Again, Again, Again.’). Survivors of the three genocides will answer
questions from the audience and offer their personal experiences. The event
is free and open to the public. Followed by reception as well as Rwandan,
Jewish and Armenian musical interludes. Begins at 2 p.m. at ALMA, 65 Main
St. in Watertown. For more information, call (617) 926-2562.
APRIL 19, 2008 . HARVARD BACH SOCIETY ORCHESTRA CONCERT. Musical direction
by Aram Demirjian. Begins at 3 p.m. Tickets $12 ($8 for students and
seniors). Available at the door or online at For
more information, visit
APRIL 19, 2008 . GENOCIDE OBSERVANCE (LOWELL). Sponsored by the ANC of
Merrimack Valley. Procession will form at 9:30 a.m. at Merrimack and John
Sts., joined by a program and flag-raising ceremony at Lowell City Hall.
Main speaker: Alin Gregorian, editor of the Armenian Mirror-Spectator.
Luncheon will follow indoors. Free and open to the public.
APRIL 20, 2008 . CLASSICAL CONCERT AT ALMA. Begins at 4 p.m. at ALMA, 65
Main St. in Watertown. Featuring Nune Hakobyan, Levon Hovsepian, Ani
Hovsepian, Sargis Karapetyan, Andrei Sobchenko, Karine Baghdasarian and
Armen Ghazaryan. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit
or call (617) 926-2562.
APRIL 20, 2008 . NEW ENGLAND PREMIERE OF ‘THE GEORGETOWN BOYS.’ A musical by
Herand Markarian. Presented by Hamazkayin of New Jersey Youth Theater group,
commemorating the 93rd anniversary of Armenian Martyrs’ Day. Sponsored by
the Armenian Genocide Commemorative Committee of the Merrimack Valley. At
North Andover Middle School, North Andover, Mass. Donation: $20 for adults;
$10 for students; children 5 and under free. Refreshments to follow. For
reservations, call Sossy Jeknavorian at (978) 256-2538 or Tom Vartabedian at
(978) 373-1654.
APRIL 22, 2008 . RICHARD HOVANNISIAN LECTURE. The Clark University’s
Strassler Family Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies will present
‘Must We Still Remember? The Armenian Genocide as Prototype’ by Hovannisian,
professor emeritus of Armenian and Near Eastern history at UCLA. Begins at
7:30 p.m. in Tilton Hall, 2nd floor, Higgins University Center on 950 Main
St. in Worcester. Free and open to the public. Reception to follow.
APRIL 23, 2008 . MARGARET AHNERT will speak about her book, ‘The Knock at
the Door: A Journey Through the Darkness of the Armenian Genocide,’ to the
Harvard Armenian Society and NAASR. Begins at 7:30 p.m. at Harvard’s Center
for Government and International Studies, South Building, Auditorium S010,
1730 Cambridge St. in Cambridge. The event is free and open to the public. A
reception and book signing will follow.
APRIL 24, 2008 . EVELYN ABDALAH MENCONI MEMORIAL CULTURAL SERIES. Fourth
memorial program, titled ‘Remembrance, Images, and Musical Resonance.’ In
Commemoration of the Palestinian Nakba and the Armenian genocide.
Commemorative speakers: Hilary Rantisi (Tawassul) and Sevag Arzoumanian.
Performers: novelist Susan Abulhawa (‘The Scar of David’); documentary
photographer Rania Matar (‘Muslim Women and the Veil: Modesty, Fashion,
Devotion, or Statement’); and master qanunist Jamal Sinno. Sponsored by the
William G. Abdalah Library, the American-Arab Media Foundation and Tawassul.
Reception from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Lecture from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. At the Rabb
Lecture Hall in the Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Boston. The event
is free and open to the public. For more information, call (781) 648-1245.
APRIL 27, 2008 . GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION (PROVIDENCE). Organized by the
Armenian Martyrs’ Memorial Committee. Guest speaker: Prof. Henry Theriault,
associate professor at Worcester State College, whose research focuses on
genocide and human rights. Federal, state and local politicians will also be
present. Clergy from the three Armenian churches will hold requiem services
for our martyrs. Begins at 12:30 p.m. at the Martyrs’ Monument, North Burial
Ground, Providence. For more information, call (401) 354-8770. All are
welcome.
MAY 2, 2008 . TANGO NIGHT. The Armenian International Women’s Association
(AIWA) presents ‘An Evening in Argentina’ featuring live tango dancers and
authentic Argentinean cuisine. Begins at 7 p.m. in the Atinizian Hall of the
Holy Cross Armenian Catholic Church, 200 Lexington St., Belmont. Tickets are
$50; tables of 10 are available. To purchase, call Carolyn at (617) 460-5399
or Hrip at (617) 926-6289.
MAY 4, 2008 . CABARET. Featuring performances and music for dancing by the
John Baboian Quarter, Hye Fusion and vocalist Sandi Bedrossian. Sponsored by
the Armenian Women’s Welfare Association, Inc. Abundant mezzeh and lavish
desserts provided. Begins at 5 p.m. at the Oakley Country Club in Watertown.
Advance tickets are $75. Reserved seating for prepaid tables of 10. For more
information or to purchase tickets, call Elaine Patapanian at (617)
926-0228.
MAY 10, 2008 . HAI GUIN ANNUAL LUNCHEON / FASHION SHOW. Hosted by the Hai
Guin Scholarship Association in the Grand Ballroom of the Boston Marriott
Newton Hotel in Newton, Mass. Featuring renowned Boston-based fashion
designer David Josef, who will highlight his fresh and unique designs for
women of all sizes. Begins at 11:30 a.m. Additional fundraising activities
during the afternoon include the ‘Surprize Me’ gift grab, prize drawings and
a live auction. Tickets are $50. Tables of 10 are available. To reserve
tickets, call Linda Abkarian at (781) 788-0107 or Christine Berberian at
(978) 794-1169.
MAY 16, 2008 . 1ST ANNUAL CIGAR PARTY. Organized by the Men’s Club of St.
Gregory. An evening of cocktails (cash bar), dinner and fellowship,
featuring Rocky Patel and Cusano cigars. Raffles and prizes planned. Begins
at 6:30 p.m. at the Sahara Club, 34 Bates St. in Methuen, Mass. Donation:
$75. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Steve Mahlebjian at
(978) 685-3566 or Greg Minasian at (978) 470-3075.
MAY 22, 2008 . ST. STEPHEN’S SCHOOL BAZAAR. The Armenian Elementary School
hosts its 22nd annual bazaar from 12-9:30 p.m. at the ACEC, 47 Nichols Ave.,
Watertown. Come and enjoy the traditional, delicious cuisine of beef, losh,
and chicken kebab, falafel and boreg, gourmet pastries and other
specialties. Take-out is available. Kids carnival, arts & crafts fair from
3-7 p.m. For more information, call (617) 926-6979.
MAY 23, 2008 . JORDAN HALL presents ‘Armenia Resounding.’ Featuring the
Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP); violist Kim Kashkashian; music by
Alan Hovhaness; and the world premiers of Vache Sharafyan and Tigran
Mansurian. For tickets or more information, visit or
Begins at 8 p.m. at the New England Conservatory of
Music, 30 Gainsborough St., Boston.
JUNE 21, 2008 . 57TH ANNUAL NIGHT AT THE POPS at Boston’s historic Symphony
Hall. Presented by the Friends of Armenian Culture Society, based in
Belmont, Mass. Featuring award-winning pianist Nareh Arghamanyan, who will
perform the piano concerto No. 1 by Tchaikovsky with maestro Keith Lockhart
conducting the Boston Pops Orchestra. Also on the program, among other
Armenian selections, will be the Lord’s Prayer (Hayr Mer). The Dizzy
Gillespie All Stars Big-Band will also perform as part of the Pops’
JazzFest. A native of Armenia, Arghamanyan, 19, was the recipient of the 1st
prize at the 2007 ‘Piano Campus’ International Competition in Pontoise,
France. Begins at 8 p.m. To purchase tickets, visit For
more information, see p. 4 of this week’s issue, or contact Ara Arakelian by
calling (617) 784-9820 or emailing [email protected].
SEPT. 13, 2008 . CULTURAL EVENING. Featuring artists Noune Avedissian and
Hovik Gregorian. Organized by the Armenian Independent Broadcasting of
Boston. At the First Armenian Church, 392 Concord Ave., in Belmont, Mass.
Details to follow. Save the date!
OCT. 10-12, 2008 . AYF 75TH ANNIVERSARY GALA. At the Hyatt in Boston.
Details to follow. Save the date!
MID-ATLANTIC
APRIL 3, 2008 . ‘BEYOND GENOCIDE RECOGNITION’ WITH STEPHEN KURKJIAN. A
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist for the Boston Globe,
Kurkjian will assess the year’s events to see if the future holds hope for
bridging the differences that have long divided the Armenian and Turkish
peoples. Begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Bush Memorial Auditorium, Russell Sage
College in Troy, N.Y. For more information, call (518) 244-2330.
APRIL 4, 2008 . ‘ROOTS OF EVIL.’ Outstanding Achievement Award: Hrant Dink
(Rakel Dink receiving the award). Featuring speakers Dr. Richard
Koenigsberg, Giddo Suliman and Magaret A. Ahnert. Begins at 7 p.m. at
Fordham University, New York City. For more information, contact chair Dr.
Ani Kalayjian by calling (201) 941-2266, emailing [email protected], or
visiting www.meaningful world.com.
APRIL 5, 2008 . SCREENING: ‘THE PEOPLE’S ADVOCATE.’ Hrag Yedalian’s
feature-length documentary, ‘The People’s Advocate: The Life & Times of
Charles R. Garry’ about Armenian-American civil rights attorney Charles
Garry’s turbulent career, will make its East Coast debut at the 15th Annual
New York Underground Film Festival. The documentary will screen as an
official selection of the festival at 3:30 p.m. at the Anthology Film
Archives, 32 2nd Ave. in New York. For more information, visit
APRIL 6, 2008 . WALK ARMENIA. Sponsored by the ARS Eastern USA. Organized by
the ARS New York ‘Mayr’ and ‘Erebuni’ chapters. Come on the 4-mile walk with
us to raise funds for the ARS Eastern USA Armenia Fund and to benefit the
‘Meal-a-Day’ program for the Zvartnots School #9 in Armenia. Registration
begins at 12:30 p.m. at the St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church in
Douglaston, N.Y. The walk begins at 1:30 p.m. Participation fee is $25. If
you are unable to participate but would like to make a donation, please make
your check payable to the ‘ARS Mayr Chapter’ and mail to Hasmik Israelian,
473 Pulaski Rd., Greenlawn, NY 11740. For more information, contact Hasmik
Israelian by calling (516) 330-5290 or emailing [email protected], or
contact Nayda Voskeritchian by calling (516) 825-3809 or emailing
[email protected].
APRIL 11, 2008 . ‘TRAUMA AND MEMOIR.’ A panel discussion on genocide with
authors Anotnia Arslan, Margaret Ahnert and playwright Catherine Filloux.
Presented by the ANC of NY and CUNY Graduate Center’s Middle East and Middle
Eastern American Center (MEMEAC). From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at 365 Fifth Ave,
Room 9204/5 in New York. Reception to follow. For more information, email
[email protected].
APRIL 11, 2008 . LEVON BERBERIAN PHOTO ART EXHIBIT. Jointly sponsored by the
Eastern Prelacy and the New York ARS Mayr Chapter. Opening reception on
Fri.,
April 11, from 7-11 p.m. At the Prelacy’s Vahakn & Hasmig Hovnanian Hall,
138 East 39th St. in New York City. Proceeds to benefit the ARS Centennial
Fund.
APRIL 13, 2008 . ‘THE WAY WE WERE’ MUSICAL ENSEMBLE tours with the popular
show ‘Hello Ellis Island.’ At St. Mary’s Church in Livingston, N.J. For full
details, see the April 6 calendar listing under the New England section (p.
12), or contact Noubar Kazarian by calling (201) 265-6857 or emailing
[email protected].
APRIL 26, 2008 . ARMENIAN GENOCIDE WALK. Armenians of Philadelphia to host a
walk-a-thon and program in commemoration of the Armenian genocide. The
purpose of the gathering is to bring together Armenians from the
Philadelphia area, honor the strength and perseverance of victims of the
genocide, insist on recognition of the genocide, and ensure that no group of
people suffer such crimes against humanity in the future. Begins at 1 p.m.
at the Philadelphia Art Museum area. For more information, call (215)
680-5581 or visit
APRIL 25, 2008 . GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION (NEW YORK). Hosted by the ANC of NY.
Featuring Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, who will give the invocation, and
Prof. Henry Theriault of Worcester State College, who has written
extensively on the subject of genocide and the dispossession of indigenous
peoples. Elected official at the local, state and federal levels will also
be present. Begins at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Chambers. For more information,
contact Karine Birazian by calling (917) 428-1918 or emailing
[email protected]; or visit
APRIL 26, 2008 . GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION (NEW YORK). Organized by the AYF
Central Hai Thad Committee. Time and location TBD.
APRIL 27, 2008 . GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION (TIMES SQUARE). Begins at 2 p.m.
Free bus transportation to and from all NY/NJ Armenian churches. Sponsored
by the Knights and Daughters of Vartan. Co-sponsored by the AGBU, AAA, ANCA,
ArmenPac, ADL-Ramgavars, S.D. Hunchagyan Party, with the participation of
the Diocese of the Armenian Church, Prelacy of the Armenian Church, AMAA,
Armenian Presbyterian Church, Armenian Evangelical Church, Armenian Catholic
Eparchy of USA and Canada, and Armenian student, cultural and youth
organizations. For more information, call Sam at (516) 352-2587, Leo at
(201) 746-0409 or Ara at (973) 759-7518.
MAY 2-4, 2008 . ARMENBAR’S 19TH ANNUAL NATIONAL MEETING. The Armenian Bar
Association holds its annual conference in New York with legal seminars,
receptions and a meeting of the Board of Governors. Featuring keynote
luncheon speaker, former U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Marshall Evans.
Also featuring Armen Harutyunyan, the Ombudsman from the Republic of
Armenia, who will give an update on life in Armenia following the imposition
of a state of emergency and the death of eight protesters after the
election. Lecture panels consist of legal experts, law professors,
politicians and community leaders. May 2-Welcome reception at the Roosevelt
Hotel in New York. May 3-Meeting at the New York City Bar Association
building. For more information, visit
MAY 6, 2008 . HOVNANIAN SCHOOL’S COLLEGE TUITION RAFFLE. The prize is $8,000
towards any full-time educational institution for the 2008-09 academic year.
Winner to be announced at the Hovnanian PTO Mothers’ Day Luncheon. Only a
few tickets ($100) left. To enter the raffle, call (201) 967-5940 to pay by
phone, or send a check to Hovnanian School, 817 River Rd., New Milford, NJ
07646.
MAY 23, 2008 . HOMENETMEN DANCE. Begins at 8 p.m. at the Armenian Center in
New York. For more information, call Vartkes Vartanian at (646) 637-4777,
Maro Sarkissian at (347) 406-1720 or Vahram Minassian at (718) 423-1693.
Save the date!
MAY 23, 2008 . APO TOROSYAN showcases paintings from the ‘Bread Series’ in
Kutztown, Pa. For more information, call (610) 683-6440.
MAY 31, 2008 . 90TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION. Organized by the New
Jersey ‘Dro’ Gomideh in commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the First
Republic of Armenia. Performance by the Sayat Nova Dance Company of Boston;
Nersig Ispirian and Salbi Mailyan from LA; the Akthamar Dance Ensemble of
St. Thomas Armenian Church in New Jesey; the NJ Hamazkayin ‘Nairi’ Dance
Group and Children’s Choir. Begins at 7 p.m. at the Felician College in
Lodi, N.J. Tickets are $25/$35/$50. Save the date! For more information or
to make reservations, contact the ARF office by emailing [email protected] or
call (201) 945-0011, or call Mari Keshishian at (201) 227-9884.
JUNE 14, 2008 . HOVNANIAN SCHOOL ANNUAL DINNER / DANCE. Honoring the Class
of 2008. Sponsored by the Hovnanian School PTO. Details to follow. Save the
date!
SEPT. 13, 2008 . ANCA-ER ANNUAL BANQUET. At the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New
York City. Details to follow. Save the Date! For more information, email
[email protected].
SEPT. 27, 2008 . HOMENETMEN 90TH ANNIVERSARY. Details to follow. Save the
date!
MIDWEST
APRIL 19, 2008 . APO TOROSYAN screens documentary film ‘Voices’ at Walsh
University in North Canton, Ohio. From 1-4 p.m. Organized by the Pontian
Society. For more information, call (330) 493-0403.
APRIL 24, 2008 . GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION (RACINE). From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
gathering at the Assembly Parlor (2nd floor) of the Wisconsin State Capitol
in Racine, Wisc. Organized by the ANC of Wisconsin to thank the State
Assembly and State Senate for adopting a resolution designating April 24 as
‘Wisconsin Day of Remembrance for the Armenian Genocide of 1915 to 1923." A
bus will leave from St. Hagop Armenian Church in Racine at 8 a.m., making
one stop at the Loomis Road park and ride in Greenfield. Seats ($15) can be
reserved by calling Lara Kazarian at (262) 994-3003 before April 9. At 7
p.m., joint commemorative service (involving all four Armenian churches in
Southeastern Wisconsin) at St. John the Baptist Armenian Church, 7825 W.
Layton Ave., in Greenfield. For more information, contact Zohrab Khaligian
by calling (262) 697-0543 or emailing [email protected].
APRIL 24, 26 & 27, 2008 . GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION (CHICAGO). Organized by the
ANC of Illinois. Thurs., April 24-Demonstration in front of the Turkish
Consulate, 360 N. Michigan Ave. (corner of Michigan and Wacker) in Chicago.
>From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shuttle buses will leave from the Armenian Community
Center in Glenview at 10 a.m. Sat., April 26-Commemorative program with
guest speakers Congressman Daniel Lipinski (Ill.-3), State Representative
John A. Fritchey (Ill.-11) and Henry D. Astarjian, M.D. Begins at 7:30 p.m.
at Shahnasarian Hall, 1701 N. Greenwood Rd. in Glenview, Ill. Sun., April
27-Requiem service, memorial luncheon and program with guest speaker State
Representative Beth Coulson (Ill.-17). At 12 p.m. Memorial blood drive
organized by the ARS from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Armenian All Saints
Apostolic Church, 1701 N. Greenwood Rd. in Glenview. For more information,
call (312) 718-0215 or email [email protected].
AUG. 28-SEPT. 1, 2008 . AYF-YOARF 75th ANNIVERSARY OLYMPICS IN DETROIT.
Limited hotel rooms available. To reserve, call the Hyatt Regency-Dearborn
toll-free at 1-800-233-1234 and ask for the AYF rate ($119/night). For
up-to-date information, visit
INTERNATIONAL
MAY 23-OCT. 14, 2008 . ARMENIAN HERITAGE TOURS 2008. Sites include Yerevan,
Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni, Haghbat, Sanahin, Lake Sevan, Dilijan,
Echmiadzin Cathedral, Sardarabad, Tzaghkadzor, Garni, Geghart and many more.
Departing from Washington, D.C. or New York. Tour dates follow. All include
stays at the Marriott Armenia Hotel. May 23-June 5-From $2,530 + tax per
person based on double occupancy. July 8-22-From $2,730 + tax per person
based on double occupancy. Sept. 30-Oct. 14-From $2,430 + tax per person
based on double occupancy. Optional excursion to Karabagh (3 days, 2 nights)
for $300. For more information, contact Maro Asatoorian by calling (301)
340-1011; emailing [email protected] or visiting
SUMMER 2008 . ARS, INC. Mediterranean Cruise. The Armenian Relief Society,
Inc. hosts a Mediterranean cruise leaving from Barcelona, Spain, and sailing
to France, Italy, Greece and Croatia during the summer of 2008. The 12-night
cruise will be aboard one of the world’s top-ranked ships, the Celebrity
Cruiseline’s "Summit." For more information about this once-in-a-lifetime
cruise, the following contacts are available: Those residing in the ARS
Eastern USA region east of the Mississippi River should call Helen
Darakdjian at (248) 302-1660. Those residing in the ARS Western USA region
west of the Mississippi River should call Knar Avedissian at (818) 425-9493
or (818) 246-1383. For reservations, contact Travel Group International by
calling (561) 447-0750; emailing ARScruise@ travelgroup int.com; or writing
to 125 SE Mizner Blvd., Suite 14, Boca Raton, FL 33432.
SEPT. 18-OCT. 2, 2009 . RENEWAL OF FAITH PILGRIMAGE TO ARMENIA. On the
occasion of the Blessing of Holy Chrism (Muron) and the 17th anniversary of
Armenian independence. Trip highlights include the Blessing of the Holy
Chrism; a private audience with Catholicos Karekin II; a private tour of
Holy Etchmiadzin; tours of historic churches and monasteries; a Karabakh
excursion; Vesper services; and a faith renewal seminar. Organized by the
Western Diocese of the Armenian Church, H.E. Archbishop Hovnan Derderian,
Primate. For more information, call the Diocesan office at (818) 558-7474 or
email [email protected].
JAN. 11-18, 2009 . ARMENIAN HERITAGE CRUISE XII. Sails from Ft. Lauderdale
to Western Caribbean new ports of Conzumel, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras;
Belize, Central America; and Grand Cayman Island. Prices from $749. For
information, call TravelGroup International at 1-866-447-0750. On the
Eastcoast, call Antranik Boudakian at (718) 575-0142 or visit
www.armenianheritage cruise.com. Over 800 guests have already registered.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
