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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.
Anahit Petrosyan Real Estate Agent and Loan Officer
I am Anahit Petrosyan - a dedicated and Motivated Real Estate Agent and Loan Officer whose goal whose goal is to make it a smooth process for you whether you are buying or selling.
Pediatrician Zara Janibekyan Pursues Art After Medicine Career
Zara Janibekyan’s path from medicine to canvas
Zara Janibekyan, a pediatrician and public health specialist, has pursued painting alongside her medical career, drawing on advice from her mother to first establish financial stability through medicine. Born during the Soviet era in Armenia, Janibekyan studied at Yerevan State M
AYF-YOARF Juniors Reflect on Organization's Impact
Why I love being an AYF-YOARF Junior
Young members of the Armenian Youth Federation-Young Olympians and Armenians of the Republic of the Future (AYF-YOARF) have shared why they value their participation in the organization, which has served Armenian youth for over 90 years. In interviews across chapters nationwide,
Qanun Musician Marianna Gevorgyan Advances in ICMA Awards
Qanun Virtuoso Marianna Gevorgyan Reaches Final Round of the ICMA Awards
Los Angeles-based qanun virtuoso Marianna Gevorgyan has advanced to the final round of the International Classical Music Awards (ICMA), recognizing her achievements as a performer of the traditional Armenian stringed instrument. The qanun, a plucked zither with dozens of strings,
Armenian Qanun Player Advances in International Music Awards
Qanun player Marianna Gevorgyan reaches final round of ICMA Awards
Marianna Gevorgyan, an Armenian qanun player, has advanced to the finals of the InterContinental Music Awards' "Best Musician" category. The Los Angeles-based competition drew over 3,500 musicians from more than 100 countries, with Gevorgyan as the sole Armenian finalist. The awa
Georgia Armenians gather for Syunik documentary premiere
Georgia Armenians gather for premiere of “Syunik: The Last Barrier”
More than 100 members of Georgia's Armenian community attended the state premiere of "Syunik: The Last Barrier" on June 24 at SMG Theater in Alpharetta. The documentary explores the history, faith, cultural heritage and contemporary challenges of Armenia's Syunik province, featur
Armenian Weekly recommends 10 books for AYF-YOARF members
10 books every AYF-YOARF member should read
The Armenian Weekly has published a reading list of 10 books recommended for members of the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) and Young Armenians Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (YOARF). The list includes classic Armenian literature such as Raffi's "Samvel" an
Speech Therapist Addresses Neurodiversity in Armenian Community
Speech therapy and neurodiversity in the Armenian community
Lusine Balian, a licensed speech-language pathologist, founded Harmony Speech Therapy & Diagnostics in California to serve neurodivergent individuals while addressing cultural stigmas prevalent in Armenian communities. The practice uses evidence-based methods including dynamic as
A Father's Ingenious—and Smoky—Wire-Burning Solution
Colors of fire
An Armenian-American recalls a childhood memory of his father's unconventional approach to stripping copper wire for scrap metal sales. Unable to access a wire-stripping device, the resourceful father designed a dual-purpose backyard fireplace that would simultaneously burn off w
George Deukmejian Scholarship Fund Established in California
Legacy of California’s only Armenian-American Governor George Deukmejian honored with new scholarship fund
A Los Angeles event honoring the legacy of George Deukmejian, California's 35th governor and the first Armenian-American to hold the office, announced the establishment of a new scholarship fund bearing his name. The evening at the Zorayan Museum at St. Leon Armenian Cathedral dr
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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.
Armenian teen Anthony Sargsyan wins U16 EuroBasket MVP
Armenia U16 basketball star Anthony Sargsyan named MVP of FIBA U16 EuroBasket Division C
Anthony Sargsyan, a player on Armenia's U16 national basketball team, has been named the Most Valuable Player of the FIBA U16 EuroBasket Division C tournament held in Yerevan. Sargsyan led Armenia to an unbeaten championship campaign, posting averages of 21.0 points, 14.8 rebound
Writer reflects on light through Armenian spiritual tradition
Images of light
A personal essay published in The Armenian Weekly explores the theme of light across multiple dimensions—astronomical, artistic, and spiritual. The author reflects on the summer solstice and its decreasing daylight, references historical sites like Stonehenge and MIT's famous equ
Remembering Grandmother Through Cherry Jam and Memory
A jar of cherry jam
The Armenian Weekly has published a poignant personal essay honoring Angel Der Arakelian, a recently deceased grandmother. The piece centers on the author's memories of receiving homemade cherry jam—made from fruit gathered in the Troodos Mountains of Cyprus—as a cherished ritual