The Armenian music community has lost another gentle giant, Harry Minassian. Known throughout the east coast as a prominent oud player (Middle Eastern lute, 11 strings) as well as a singer, Harry’s playing and vocal […]
PROVIDENCE, RI—For the past 20 years, the Armenian National Committee of RI (ANC-RI) has been responsible for the Armenian flag being flown at all 39 city and town halls in the state and the RI […]
PROVIDENCE, RI—Weekly Armenian lessons have started for young adults hoping to improve their Armenian reading, writing and conversational skills. The first lesson, which is being conducted in the Western Armenian dialect, was held on April […]
The difficulties specific to nursing homes in the current pandemic have been in the news recently and usually focus on the fatalities due to the virus. Yet these facilities have been entrusted with the care […]
During the coronavirus pandemic, many have been rightly concerned about the danger this disease can impose on public health, as well as the real possibility of the influx of patients overrunning healthcare systems. However, as […]
PROVIDENCE, RI—In the once affluent part of Cranston, RI which borders on the south side of Providence is the historic Oakland Cemetery. Years ago this privately owned cemetery was the burial place of many immigrant […]
PROVIDENCE, RI – The 86th annual convention of the Armenian Youth Federation-Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) Eastern Region USA concluded in high spirits in the early hours of the morning Monday, December […]
CRANSTON, RI – On Saturday, December 7, a Christmas concert featuring the Armenian Chorale of Rhode Island, along with the Junior Choir of Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church and several talented soloists was held in […]
Ninety-nine years ago, on December 6, 1920, in Detroit, Michigan, a little girl named Anna Der-Vartanian was born into a family of Armenian refugees. When the proud parents Mateos and Arousiag held their newborn baby, […]
PROVIDENCE, RI—On October 26, 2019 under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian, the Providence community celebrated the 85th anniversary of Mourad Armenian School. The Mourad Armenian School has served as a cornerstone to […]
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