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Armand Alaverdian (Pianist) Los Angeles
Armand Alaverdian is a pianist based in Los Angeles offering live music for weddings, special events, and private functions. He also provides piano instruction for students of various skill levels. With a perfect rating from clients, he brings professional musicianship to celebrations and educational settings throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

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Armenian Museum hosts launch of Chris Bohjalian's novel
AMA to host “The Amateur” launch with Chris Bohjalian, Nancy Kricorian
The Armenian Museum of America will host a literary event featuring bestselling author Chris Bohjalian and acclaimed writer Nancy Kricorian on August 11, 2026, in Watertown, Massachusetts. The evening celebrates the launch of Bohjalian's 26th novel, "The Amateur," a coming-of-age

ANCA, Congress members oppose $700M Turkey jet engine sale
ANCA joins Hellenic allies to block $700 million Turkey jet engine sale
The Armenian National Committee of America joined Greek-American allies and bipartisan U.S. House members in opposing a proposed $700 million sale of General Electric F-110 jet engines to Turkey. The Trump administration notified Congress of the sale on June 24, 2026, triggering
EU Commission President to Visit Armenia on July 2
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Visit Armenia on July 2
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will make a working visit to Armenia on July 2, according to an announcement from Public Radio of Armenia. During the visit, von der Leyen will meet with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for talks. Following their meeting,

ANCA Eastern Region to Host 20th Annual Gala in Rhode Island
ANCA Eastern Region to host milestone 20th annual gala in Rhode Island
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Eastern Region will hold its 20th annual gala on December 5, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, Rhode Island. The event, hosted by the ANC of Rhode Island, will bring together community leaders, activists, and public offi

U.S. Embassy Marks 250th Anniversary of American Independence
U.S. Embassy Celebrates 250th Anniversary of American Independence
The U.S. Embassy celebrated the 250th anniversary of American independence as part of the Freedom250 initiative. The event featured the "Founders Museum," an interactive exhibition developed by the White House that uses innovative technology, including AI-powered features, to pre

Animated Film Brings Armenian Epic 'Mher' Into Modern Era
“Little Mher” brings Armenian epic into AI Age
An 80-minute animated feature film titled "Little Mher" premiered May 31 in Yerevan, adapting the legendary hero from the Armenian national epic "Daredevils of Sassoun" for contemporary audiences. Rather than retelling the traditional story, the film imagines Mher emerging from t

Unibank and Vanq Charity Fund Support Wheelchair Basketball in Yerevan
Unibank and "Vanq" Charity Fund Support Wheelchair Basketball Exhibition Game in Yerevan
Unibank has partnered with the Vanq Charity Fund to support a wheelchair basketball exhibition game in Yerevan, demonstrating the bank's commitment to social responsibility initiatives. The collaboration reflects Unibank's ongoing dedication to implementing impactful community pr

AYF Members Gather for ARF Educational Weekend in New York
AYF members gather for ARF Educational Weekend in Liberty, New York
Fourteen members of the Armenian Youth Federation gathered in Liberty, New York, from May 29-31 for the annual ARF Educational Weekend, an event designed to deepen participants' understanding of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation's history, mission and contemporary work. The t

Budapest Exhibition Explores Medieval Armenian Capital Ani
Budapest exhibition and conference explore the afterlives of Ani
An international exhibition and conference dedicated to the medieval Armenian capital of Ani opened March 19 at the Petőfi Museum of Literature in Budapest. Titled "Ani: the One Thousand and One Afterlives of a Medieval Armenian Capital," the event brought together scholars, arti

Bidrussian Jewelry Glendale
This Glendale jewelry store specializes in jewelry repair services and custom design work, with skilled craftsmen handling everything from ring resizing and stone setting to watch repair and restoration. The shop also offers appraisals, buying services for gold and diamonds, and a selection of fine jewelry pieces for purchase.

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Armenia to Distribute 50,000 ChatGPT Edu Subscriptions to Schools
Armenian schools and universities to receive 50,000 ChatGPT Edu and Codex subscriptions
Armenia's Ministry of Education has partnered with OpenAI and local tech company Firebird to provide approximately 50,000 ChatGPT Edu and Codex subscriptions to schools and universities starting in September. The initiative, developed through the "Education for Countries" program

Bipartisan Congressional Group Marks 1,000 Days of Armenian Detention
Sherman, McClintock to mark 1,000 days of Armenian hostages’ detention
Congressional Armenian Caucus members will hold a Capitol Hill press conference Tuesday to mark 1,000 days of Azerbaijani detention of Armenian prisoners of war, civilian hostages, and Artsakh leaders. Reps. Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Tom McClintock (R-CA), alongside Judy Chu and La

UC Berkeley Offers Summer Course on Armenian Language
UC Berkeley Offers Online Summer Course on the Armenian Language and Sociolinguistics
UC Berkeley's Department of Slavic Languages is offering an online summer course focused on the Armenian language and sociolinguistics. The program provides an opportunity for students to study Armenian linguistics during the summer session. The course is being offered remotely,
