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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.
Mellanie Party Design Wedding Decorations Glendale
Mellanie Party Design specializes in wedding and event decorations, offering custom setups for ceremonies, receptions, and special celebrations throughout the Glendale and greater Los Angeles area. The team provides full-service coordination including draping, floral arrangements, backdrops, lighting, and table settings to transform venues for memorable occasions.
Camp Haiastan marks 75 years of Armenian youth community
More than a summer camp: Celebrating 75 years of Camp Haiastan
Camp Haiastan in Franklin, Massachusetts, is celebrating 75 years of serving Armenian-American youth and families. Founded to strengthen cultural identity and foster community among the diaspora, the camp has created lifelong friendships and connections across generations. One co
Hidden Sanctuary of St. Vartan Draws Pilgrims to Remote Village
Surprise on Sevan Highway: The sanctuary of St. Vartan in Vartenis
A journalist's road trip around Lake Sevan's 200-kilometer perimeter led to the discovery of a little-known pilgrimage site in Vartenis, a southeastern village near the Azerbaijani border. The Sanctuary of St. Vartan, centered on a natural spring, is traditionally associated with
Armenian Citizenship Applications Rise Among Russian-Based Armenians
Interest in Armenian Citizenship Rising Among Ethnic Armenians Who Are Russian Citizens
Interest in obtaining Armenian citizenship has increased significantly among ethnic Armenians who hold Russian citizenship, according to reports from Yerevan. The trend reflects growing engagement with Armenian national identity and institutional ties among members of the diaspor
Jazz Singer Lucy Yeghiazaryan Debuts Album at Birdland
Lucy Yeghiazaryan fills Birdland Jazz Club with love
Jazz vocalist Lucy Yeghiazaryan, born in Armenia and now based in New Jersey, celebrated the release of her debut album "Hey Love!" with a three-night residency at Birdland Jazz Theater in New York City in late June. The album, produced with Richard Stepanian and recorded at the
Turkish Education Inspectors Review Armenian Schools in Istanbul
Armenian Citizens’ Children May Be Barred from Attending Armenian Schools in Istanbul
Turkish Ministry of Education inspectors have begun conducting inspections of Armenian schools in Istanbul, with potential implications for Armenian citizen children's enrollment. The inspections raise concerns among the Armenian community about access to Armenian-language educat
Artist Siranush Aghajanyan Transforms Yerevan With Mosaic Art
Beyond butterflies: Siranush Aghajanyan’s mosaicked Yerevan
Siranush Aghajanyan has become known for large-scale mosaic installations across Yerevan, blending traditional tile techniques with contemporary street art. After studying at Armenian art academies, she discovered mosaic as her medium and created approximately 40 public works ove
Artsakh Fund launches skills program for displaced women
Empowering Artsakh women to thrive
The Artsakh Fund is launching a new initiative to help women displaced from Artsakh rebuild their lives through vocational training in traditional Armenian crafts. The Help Artsakh Women Rebuild Initiative teaches Marash embroidery and carpet weaving—traditional skills with deep
Beirut-Born Woman Becomes Master Khachkar Carver in Gyumri
From Beirut to Gyumri: How Narine Poladian became a khachkar carver
Narine Poladian, a 23-year-old from Beirut with an interior architecture degree, moved to Armenia in 2018 for a short volunteer stint through Birthright Armenia. A chance encounter with stone artisans on Aram Street in Yerevan redirected her path toward khachkar carving—the tradi
Knights and Daughters of Vartan Hold 108th Annual Convocation
Knights and Daughters of Vartan Advance Their Mission at 108th Annual Grand Convocation in Philadelphia
The Knights and Daughters of Vartan, a prominent Armenian-American fraternal organization, held their 108th Annual Grand Convocation in Philadelphia. The gathering brought together members to advance the organization's mission of promoting Armenian cultural, religious, and commun
Mellanie Party Design Wedding Decorations Glendale
Mellanie Party Design specializes in wedding and event decorations, offering custom setups for ceremonies, receptions, and special celebrations throughout the Glendale and greater Los Angeles area. The team provides full-service coordination including draping, floral arrangements, backdrops, lighting, and table settings to transform venues for memorable occasions.
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Armenian American Army Specialist Carla Babayan Remembered
The daughter who became her father’s hero: Carla Jane Babayan
Army Specialist Carla Jane Babayan, an Armenian American from California, was honored in a memorial service at Camp Adder in Iraq on February 2, 2007, after giving her life in service. Born in La Cañada Flintridge to Armenian parents Edmond Babayan and Emmy Aprahamian, Babayan wa
Armenian High School Students Win Two Bronze Medals at AI Olympiad
Armenian High Schoolers Win Two Broze at AI Olympiad
High school students from Armenia earned two bronze medals at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), which took place in Astana, Kazakhstan. The competition represents a significant achievement for Armenian youth in the field of artificial intelligence, an
Armenian Church of the Forty Martyrs Undergoes Restoration in Turkey
Armenian Church of the Forty Martyrs Under Restoration in Turkey
The Armenian Church of the Forty Martyrs in Iskenderun, Turkey, is undergoing restoration work, according to reports from Massis Post. The church, a significant Armenian religious and cultural landmark, has been the subject of preservation efforts. Iskenderun, located in southern