Arts brief

Hrach Titizian in The Men Who Stare at Goats

Published: Friday November 27, 2009

The Men Who Stare at Goats, starring George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey, and Jeff Bridges, which is playing in theaters across the United States also stars Hrach Titizian.

ASA sponsors Armenian Poetry Project

Published: Tuesday November 24, 2009

The Armenian Students' Association will sponsor the Armenian Poetry Project and its annual poetry competition, which is now open for entries.

100 years of Babken Kolozyan’s art

Published: Saturday September 26, 2009

An honored and revered painter of the 20th century, Babken Kolozyan (1909–1994) left behind an impressive body of work.

Gyumri to have a new art gallery by 2010

Published: Saturday September 26, 2009

Thanks to the financial support of the Italian government and the UNDP's Integrated Community Development program, Gyumri, Armenia's second largest city, will have a new art gallery in 2010.

Hay Fest Theater Festival to kick off October 1

Published: Saturday September 26, 2009

Hay Fest International Theater Festival will take place in Yerevan October 1-8.

Yeraz Art travels to Fresno

Published: Saturday September 26, 2009

A group of talented young musicians from Armenia known as Yeraz Art are touring North America and will appear in concert on Tuesday, October 6, at the Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall of Clovis North High School.

Yerevan to host Fifth International Film Festival “Yes Em”

Published: Friday September 25, 2009

The Fifth International Film Festival "Yes Em" (I am) will kick off on September 25 in Yerevan.

Arpa Foundation plans summer networking mixer

Published: Friday August 21, 2009

The Arpa Foundation for Film, Music, and Art will host an industry networking event on Thursday, August 27 at 7 p.m. at Katsuya, located at the Americana in Glendale, Calif.

“Hove (The Wind)” to screen at LA Shorts Film Festival

Published: Friday July 10, 2009

As a part of this year's LA Shorts Film Festival, the newest short film from Writer/Director Alex Webb, "Hove (The Wind)" will screen in-competition.

“Hove (The Wind),” starring Olympia Dukakis, to screen at the Palm Springs Short Film Festival, June 27

Published: Saturday June 20, 2009

Hove (The Wind), featuring Olympia Dukakis, will premiere in-competition at the Palm Springs Short Film Festival on June 27. Written and directed by Alex Webb, it portrays the story of two Armenian women and the powerful, unresolved legacy of the Armenian Genocide.

Jethro Tull performed in Yerevan

Published: Friday May 29, 2009

The legendary British rock group Jethro Tull performed on in the great hall of the Armenian Philharmonic on May 22. Coming next, on May 30: The Gipsy Kings.

Al Pacino to play Jack Kevorkian on HBO

Published: Friday May 29, 2009

Al Pacino will star in an HBO made-for-cable movie about right-to-die champion Dr. Jack Kevorkian, Variety reported on May 26. The pic will be directed by Barry Levinson.

Taline and Friends to perform in Northridge June 7

Published: Thursday May 28, 2009

The popular children’s singer Taline will be joined by the bunny rabbit Nabig, the kitty cat Peeso, and Dzaghradzou the clown for a concert on Sunday, June 7, at 5 p.m. in Northridge, Calif.

Pope receives Lebanese-Armenian artist’s work

Published: Thursday May 28, 2009

A work by Micheline Abounassar, better known as Micha, was presented to Pope Benedict XVI on May 12 during his visit to Jerusalem.

Balakian, Sevag to present “Armenian Golgotha” at Eastern Diocese

Published: Thursday May 21, 2009

Peter Balakian and Aris Sevag will present “Armenian Golgotha: A Memoir of the Armenian Genocide, 1915–1918” on Thursday, May 28, at 7 p.m. at the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America in New York.

Luna to feature Leslie Ayvazian’s Lovely Day

Published: Saturday May 16, 2009

Saturday, May 16, is the opening night of Lovely Day, a play by Leslie Ayvazian (author of Nine Armenians), at the Luna Playhouse.

Armenian-Argentinian philatelist exhibition held in Yerevan

Published: Saturday May 02, 2009

An Armenian-Argentinian philatelist exhibition recently opened in Yerevan organized by the Union of Philatelists of Armenia and the country's national post operator, HayPost CJSC.

Hollywood Arts Council holds 23rd Annual Charlie Awards, “A Night in Hollywood”

Published: Saturday May 02, 2009

The Hollywood Arts Council celebrated its 23rd Annual Charlie Awards with a 40s-themed black-tie gala, "A Night In Hollywood," at the Hollywood Palladium on April 19.

Hakob Hakobyan opens a solo exhibition in Yerevan

Published: Saturday April 25, 2009

The renowned Armenian painter Hakob Hakobyan held a solo exhibition of his latest works at the Artist's Union of Armenia from April 8 to 18.

Berdj Terzian anthology published in Egypt

Published: Tuesday February 03, 2009

On January 18 a newly released anthology of Arabic-language essays by Berdj Terzian, chairperson of AGBU Egypt, was launched during a reception at the Armenian Embassy in Cairo.

New version of Divine Liturgy released on CD

Published: Tuesday February 03, 2009

George Kirazian has composed and recorded a new version of the Divine Liturgy of the Armenian Church.

Photo exhibit depicts Armenian village life through youthful eyes

Published: Thursday January 29, 2009

The Manana Youth Center’s “Under the Same Sun” photo exhibition took place the Naregatsi Art Institute from December 23, 2008, through January 8, 2009. The exhibit drew upon the best work of the students, who range in age from 10 to 16.

“Defining Place” exhibition opens December 5

Published: Wednesday December 03, 2008

"Defining Place," a group show exploring how artists define their identity in terms of connection to place, opens at the Center for Experimental Art and Architecture on Friday, December 5. The exhibit will be on display through December 15.