New York/New Jersey

April 24, 12:30 PM, New York City. “Walk to Honor Our Martyrs” organized by the ANC of New York under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, at St. Illuminator’s Cathedral, New York City. Divine Liturgy and Requiem Service, 10:30 am to 12 noon. Walk begins at 12:30 pm. For information, 212-689-5880.

April 25, 7:30 PM, New York City. AGBU Performing Arts Department in collaboration with Columbia University Armenian Society, The Armenian Center at Columbia University & AGBU University Outreach presents “Armenian composers of the Ottoman Empire: A Musical Tribute in Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide” featuring the works of Komitas, Tchuhadjian, Manas, Alemshah, Sinanian, and Kanachian performed by: Solange Merdinian (mezzo-soprano) Margarita Terzyan (soprano) Karen Hakobyan (piano) Cecee Pantikian (violin) Ani Bukujian (violin) Aleksandr Nazaryan (viola) David Bakamjian (cello) Master of Ceremonies: Hayk Arsenyan. At the Italian Academy at Columbia University (1161 Amsterdam Ave. (south of 118th St.), New York, NY 10027). Tickets: $35. Contact via agbu.org.

May 1, 7 PM, New York City. A party with a purpose 15% of all sales benefiting the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) at Alex and Ani Soho, at 425 W. Broadway. No RSVP needed, for more info email info@coafkids.org or call 212-994-8234.

May 2, 7:30 PM, Tenafly, N.J. The Cultural Committee of St. Thomas Church of Tenafly will host Russian-Armenian pop singer Avraam Russo live in concert with Armenian, Arabic, English, and Russian music, and an after-party with DJ Shant. Tickets are $30. Reservations are recommended (payment is required to confirm reservations). Call (201) 567-5446.

May 2 to June 30, New York City. “History of Armenia: Past, Present, Future,” a series of eight seminars presented on Thursdays, 7 pm to 8:30 pm, at St. Illuminator’s Cathedral, 221 East 27th Street, New York City. Sponsored by the Cathedral and the UN Armenian Mission. Facilitator: Artur Martirosyan, Ph.D.

May 4, 1 PM, New Milford, N.J. The Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR) will be hosting attorney Mark Geragos at the Hovnanian School (817 River Road). Geragos will sign his latest book “Mistrial, an inside look at how the criminal justice system works.” All benefits from proceeds go to SOAR. Complimentary admission. Contact Katie Kashmanian with any questions at ktkash@aol.com.

May 5, noon, New York City. Dr. Vartan Matiossian, executive director of Armenian National Education Committee (ANEC), will present “A New Atlas for a New Generation.” St. Illuminator’s Cathedral, following the Divine Liturgy in Pashalian Hall. Copies of the Atlas of Historical Armenia will be available for sale.

May 5, 12:30 PM, Ridgefield, N.J. “Walk-Armenia,” sponsored by the ARS of Eastern USA, Inc., and organized by Agnouni, Bergen, Shake and Spitak chapters of New Jersey, following the Divine Liturgy (12:30 pm) at Sts. Vartanantz Church, 461 Bergen Boulevard, Ridgefield. Registration fee is $20 which includes t-shirt and lunch. Student fee $10. Proceeds to benefit ARS Eastern USA projects in Armenia and Camp Haiastan in Franklin, Massachusetts. For information: Hasmig 201-944-4507; Arpie 201-666-0885; Aida 201-835-0869, or email to gibbsdoll@hotmail.com.

May 7, 6:30 PM, New York City. The Graduate Center at the City University of New York (CUNY’s) Middle East & Middle Eastern American Center (MEMEAC) features “Treasured Objects” — an artifact-filled, interactive lecture with Dr. Susan Pattie on at CUNY Graduate Center (365 Fifth Ave. betw 34-35th Sts. Room 9207 New York). For info call (212) 817-7000 or visit http://www.gc.cuny.edu/News-Events-Public-Programs/Calendar/Detail?id=15817. Admission is free.

May 10, 7 PM, New York City. Catholicos Karekin II will honor Mr. and Mrs. Nazar and Artemis Nazarian, two lifelong benefactors of the Armenian Church and the worldwide Armenian community, with the “Knight of Holy Etchmiadzin” Pontifical Medal. The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) and the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern) will co-sponsor the gala evening in honor of at the Plaza Hotel (768 5th Avenue) in New York City. For information about the banquet, please contact the offices of the AGBU or the Diocese. The public is cordially invited to be a part of this tribute dinner. Tickets are $200 per person. For information, or to make a reservation, please contact the liaison for your area. St. Thomas Church, Tenafly, NJ contact Maral Jebejian at (201) 541-8485; Holy Cross Church, Union City, NJ, contact Alice Yigitkurt at (201) 943-7053; St. Leon Church, Fair Lawn, NJ contact Lynn Beylerian at (201) 848-7984; St. Mary Church, Livingston, NJ, contact Kristine Toufayan Casali at (201) 941-2000; St. Stepanos Church, Elberon, NJ contact Aida Kado at (732) 918-8007; Holy Cross Church, New York: contact Charlene Simonian at (212) 987-7588; Holy Martyrs Church, Bayside, NY contact Arda Haratunian at (516) 627-0235; St. Gregory the Enlightener Church, White Plains, NY contact Maria Stepanian at (203) 550-4897; or Diocesan Center contact Maria Barsoumian at (212) 686-0710.

May 16, 7 PM, New York City. Perspectives Ensemble and Judson Arts present: Dark Eyes/New Eyes: A Journey in Armenian Music at Judson Memorial Church – 55 Washington Square South, New York City. Free Admission. Featuring: Kevork Mourad, visual artist; MAYA Trio-John Hadfield, percussion; Bridget Kibbey, harp; Sato Moughalian, flute . With Ara Dinkjian, oud; Eve Beglarian, vocals; Shane Shanahan, percussion; Nina Stern, recorder & chalumeau; Zulal-Teni Apelian; Anaïs Alexandra Tekerian; Yeraz Markarian. The concert is free of admission charge. A reception for the artists and audience follows. For more information see www.perspectivesensemble.com.