Fresno: Armenian Genocide Commemoration Preliminary Calendar of Events

February 15, 2015 By administrator

January 2-25, 2015 “Remembering Armenia” Photography Exhibit

Dr. Jane Kardashian and Michael Karibian

Spectrum Gallery, 608 E. Olive Ave, Fresno, California

Art Hop Reception Jan 8, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Open: Thursday 12:30-5:00 p.m.

Friday 12:30-8:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Admission Free

January 24, 2015 Sayat Nova Choral Group of Los Angeles Hamazkayin

First Armenian Presbyterian Church

430 S. First Street, Fresno, California

January 8-February1 “/alter/pieces: degrees of sacrifice”

Hazel Antaramian-Hoffman art exhibit

Art Hop reception, Jan 8, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Fig Tree Gallery 644 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, California

Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12:00-4:00 p.m. Admission Free

February 11, 2015 “The Armenian Genocide in Film: Theoretical and Comparative Perspectives” Part I, first in a three-part series of lectures by Kazan visiting Professor Dr.Myrna Douzjian (UCLA).

Organized by the Armenian Studies Program, California State University, Fresno

University Business Center, Alice Peters Auditorium Room 191 7:30 p.m.

Admission Free

February 21, 2015 Armenian Cultural Day

(Backgammon Tournament, Music, Dancing, Costumes,

Arts and Crafts, Food Demonstrations, Coffee Reading) 2:00 p.m.

Fresno, Art Museum, 2233 N. First Street, Fresno, California 93703

Open Thursdays-Sundays 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Admission: $5.00 for non-members, Free for members

Children under 5 years of age are free

March 2- April 9 Art Exhibits:

“Armenia Observed”

Photography by Peter Carapetian

and they walked for you and for me

Installation by Joyce Gostanian Kierejczyk

Art Space Gallery, Fresno City College Admission Free

1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, California

Art Hop Reception March 9, 2014 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Hours: Monday/Tuesday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.,

Wednesday/Thursday 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Closed Friday-Sunday

Closed March 30-April 3

March 8, 2015 Chookasian Ensemble and Dance Troup

Crescenta Valley Youth Center Presents “From Artsakh to Amenia and the Current Situation” by Gev Iskajyan, Dickran Khodanian & William Bairamian

On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the Educational Committee of the Crescenta Valley Meher & Satig Der Ohanessian Youth Center will host a lecture on “From Artsakh to Armenia and the Current Situation” presented by Gev Iskajyan, Dickran Khodanian and William Bairamian. The presentation will begin at 7:30 pm Pacific Time at Crescenta Valley Youth Center located at 2633 Honolulu Ave., […]

“Exploring Legacy: The Story of Iraqi Homenetmen Scouts” Date: Sunday, January 21, 2024 Time: 4:30 p.m.

Under the Sponsorship of Homenetmen Western USA Region, the Iraqi Armenians Cultural Committee – California is delighted to invite you to a captivating event dedicated to celebrating the rich history and achievements of the Iraqi Armenian Scouts and the values they uphold. Since its founding, Iraqi Homenetmen Scouts has shaped the lives of countless young individuals […]

PASADENA: The 2024 Tournament of Roses Float Entry by the American Armenian Rose Float Association is unveiled.

PASADENA: In the upcoming 135th Tournament of Roses, the American Armenian Rose Float Association, Inc. is set to present the captivating entry “Armenian Melodies.” This float, a testament to the strength embodied by Armenian matriarchs throughout history, will showcase dynamic figures of Armenian mothers and daughters adorned in vibrant, traditional attire. Surrounding them will be […]

Armenian Fashion Takes Stage in the Heart of California! Date: December 2 & 3, 2023

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Pan-Armenian silence equals complicity. Video

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Pan Armenian Council of Western USA Calls Upon the Biden Administration to Take All Measures to End Azerbaijan’s Illegal Blockade of Artsakh

Sarkis Balkhian, WHAT: The Pan Armenian Council of Western USA is organizing a press conference featuring Congressman Adam Schiff, Congressman Brad Sherman, LA City Council President Paul Krekorian, Mayor of Glendale Dan Brotman, and other public officials to launch a 24-Hour nationwide hunger strike to demonstrate unity with the 120,000 residents of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) victimized […]

NATIONAL FUNERAL: Professor Richard G. Hovannisian 1932-2023, July 19 at 7 PM, Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church, Montebello, CA

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Artsakh Nationwide Movement rally continues in Nagorno-Karabakh Video

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ANCA Western Region HyeVotes Candidate Forum Held for Los Angeles City Council District 6

“Armenian-Americans are a growing constituency base here in CD6, and we sought to give the community an opportunity to meet the candidates and hear about issues that concern them both as Armenian-Americans and as constituents in the district,” said Nora Hovsepian, Esq., Chair of the ANCA-WR. “Armenian-Americans share common concerns with their neighbors in CD6, […]

Armenians unite in Kornidzor, Syunik Province, in a resounding call for solidarity with Artsakh, VIDEO

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Karnig kerkonian UCLA. We are nowhere near these dark woods, but a path to restitution and reparation must be sought, even in darkness.

UCLA. We are nowhere near out of these dark woods, but a path to restitution and reparation must be sought, even in darkness. Karing Kerkonian writes on his Facebook Page. I spoke on cultural appropriation at #UCLA a few weeks ago. The subject is yet another painful fold in the book of genocide trauma that […]

Friends of ANCA Western Region Hold Fundraising Reception for Senator Anthony Portantino’s Congressional Campaign, Photos

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Los Angeles: The signature event of the year Armenian American Museum Gala welcomed a capacity audience of donors, supporters, and public officials, Full Video coverage by Gagrule.net

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On March 25, 2023, at 11 AM PST, the ANCA-WR Education Committee will hold its 6th Annual Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon.

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