Month: February 2014

‘Musical Armenia’ Concert Set to Thrill at Carnegie Hall

By Khajag Zeitlian NEW YORK—The annual Musical Armenia concert will take place this year on Fri., March 28, at 8…

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All Roads Lead to Refugees

I have always been drawn to the themes of uprooting, displacement, border-crossing, and the ongoing connections between old and new…

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Armenian Tablet Unveiled in Yerevan

YEREVAN (Armenpress)—On Feb. 4, the first ever Armenian tablet computer, dubbed Armtab, was introduced to the public in Yerevan. “Today…

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Adventurist Ric Gazarian Reaches Out to Armenian Orphans

CHICAGO, Ill.—With two Bengali tigers at his beckoning side, you might take Ric Gazarian for some Las Vegas act like…

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Sassounian: European Court of Human Rights Intervenes in Artsakh Conflict

It is noteworthy that the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is holding simultaneous hearings on two rival lawsuits filed…

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ANCA Challenges Genocide Denial at ‘Institute of Turkish Studies’ Event

WASHINGTON—Institute of Turkish Studies (ITS) Treasurer Edward Erickson responded angrily on Feb. 5 to Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA)…

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NGOs in Armenia: A Response to Gharabegian

Dear Editor: Areg Gharabegian in his article “Non-Governmental Organizations in Armenia” (The Armenian Weekly, Jan. 18, 2014) made an effort…

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My Great Uncle and the Legacy of Hrant Dink

Special for the Armenian Weekly On Jan. 19, 2014, a coffee hour commemoration was held in St. James Armenian Church…

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‘Abarantsi Davo’ to Perform at ACEC Valentine’s Day Party

By Tatoul Badalian WATERTOWN, Mass.—On Sat., Feb. 15, the Boston-based Erebouni Armenian Dance School will hold its First Annual Valentine’s Day Party at…

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Topouzian Launches Kickstarter Campaign for ‘Detroit HYE Times’

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.—Armenian musician and Kresge Artist Fellow Ara Topouzian recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to help raise funds for…

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