International
What draws Birthright volunteers to Armenia
Lisa Manookian profiles four young volunteers who describe their Armenia experiences.
Calendar of Events
Eric Bogosian discusses his research on Soghomon Tehlirian at the Cornell Club in New York City on February 2; for details about this and other upcoming Armenian American happenings consult the Calendar of Events.
Arts & Culture
Fugitive Studios seeks role in Armenia entertainment industry
LA-based Fugitive Studios Entertainment and Deem Communications in Yerevan signed a long-term partnership agreement to cultivate the entertainment industry in Armenia.
New book by Armen Donelian is a guide to piano music
Whole Notes: A Piano Masterclass, the third instructional book by veteran pianist, composer, bandleader, and educator Armen Donelian, has just been published by Advance Music.
AGBU Ardavazt theater tours California
Krikor Satamian theater company launched in Argentina
Arpa Foundation's Sylva Minassian honored for supporting the arts
National
500 years of Armenian printing heritage presented at Columbia University
Florence Avakian writes about Dr. Levon Avdoyan’s presentation of the Library of Congress Armenian exhibit opening April 19.
Lucy Der Manuelian: A pioneer in the study of Armenian architecture
Pamela Barsam Brown profiles the now retired Tufts University professor who broke ground in the study of Armenian architecture in the United States.
GenEd initiates joint projects with California Department of Education
Armenia
Cambridge-Yerevan Sister City Assoc. adopts Shengavit Preserve project
The Cambridge Yerevan Sister City Association (CYSCA) at a recent meeting of its Board of Directors voted unanimously to adopt a program to help preserve and renovate the Shengavit Historical and Archaeological Culture Preserve in Yerevan. The Shengavit Preserve includes an archaeological site dating to the 4th millennium BC which was continually occupied from between 1,000 to 2,000 years.
ATP expands tree planting in Spitak's Little Glendale
Just 100 kilometers northeast of Yerevan is one of Armenia's most well-known cities. Spitak is the southern gateway to Lori, a sparsely populated but ruggedly beautiful region of Armenia.
Habitat for Humanity helps 226 Armenia families in 2011
Santa Barbara students connect Armenian village school to internet
Community
250 attend Florida's St. David community event
On January 21, around 250 members of the south Florida Armenian-American community gathered in Mardigian Hall at St. David Armenian Church to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Nareg Berberian’s ordination to the Holy priesthood. The celebratory banquet was well attended by Florida Armenians from across the state and many religious dignitaries from around the United States.
ARS-organized winter wonderland draws thousands
Nearly 6,000 children, parents, and visitors gathered at the Armenian Relief Society of Western USA’s (ARS-WUSA) Winter Wonderland on January 14-15 at St. Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church in Glendale, CA.
ACYOA talk local chapter organization at annual Florida retreat
Congressman Schiff meets Hollywood community at local Armenian center
Local ANC chapters activate community in LA City redistricting process
Commentary
A Time to Act: What will become of Varak Monastery after the recent earthquake in Van?
Ara Sarafian raises the alarm over the historic Armenian site near Lake Van that was damaged by the recent tremor and is now in danger of collapse.
As France tightens the noose, Turkey reacts with outrageous words and deeds
Turkish leaders routinely proclaim that they are not afraid of facing their country’s past. Yet, the minute someone reminds them of the darkest chapters of their history, they panic and overreact, writes Harut Sassounian.
Azerbaijan and Obama suffer setbacks as Amb. Bryza’s service is cut short
International
French Senate approves law on genocide denial
Senateors voted on January 23 to approve legislation that criminalizes denial of genocides that are officially recognized by France, including the Armenian Genocide; President Nicolas Sarkozy has supported the measure and is expected to sign it into law.
ANCA, Georgian embassy discuss Javakheti development
An ongoing dialogue between the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) and the Georgian government - both in Tbilisi and via Georgia's Ambassador in Washington, DC - is exploring ways to expand the Georgian-Armenian partnership to include broader direct Georgian and Armenian investments and also increased U.S. assistance to promote job-creation in the Armenian-populated Samtskhe-Javakheti (Javakheti) region of Georgia.
Many thousands rally in Istanbul to remember Hrant Dink
Everyday Armenia
A short documentary capturing Yerevan's daily happenings was produced by Aid Armenia charity.
Elsewhere
Olivia Katrandjian..
lists some of the many reasons to travel to Nagorno Karabakh, with a slide show courtesy of Hrair Hawk Khatcherian (The Huffington Post) [posted on: January 27, 2012]
Khoren Bayramian...
20-year-old Armenia native has been shining in his debut for Russia's U21 football team, with a goal and goal assist in two games at the Commonwealth Cup (KP.ru) [posted on: January 27, 2012]
Arthur Abraham..
the Armenia native fighting in Germany struggled to regain his standing in professional boxing as he won a European title belt (ESPN) [posted on: January 16, 2012]
Editorial
Hirair Hovnanian continues to block Genocide memorial & museum in DC
Assembly leader's delay tactics are detrimental to Armenian Americans' interests.
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2. Fugitive Studios seeks role in Armenia entertainment industry
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4. 250 attend Florida's St. David community event
5. AGBU Ardavazt theater tours California
6. ATP expands tree planting in Spitak's Little Glendale
7. ARS-organized winter wonderland draws thousands
8. ACYOA talk local chapter organization at annual Florida retreat
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