By Florence Avakian
In one of America’s most distinguished religious sanctuaries, the neo-gothic Washington National Cathedral, more than 2,500 people filled every seat to witness a majestic Ecumenical Prayer Service for Justice and Peace.
Genocide Centennial Concert Offers a Feast of History, Talent, and Pride
By Florence Avakian
The Music Center at Strathmore, located just outside of Washington, D.C., was sold out weeks in advance for the artistic celebration of Armenian music—part of the National Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial that took place May 7-9, 2015.
Dr. Helen Evans Describes Armenian Art as the Voice of a People
By Florence Avakian
The world famous Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is working with the Armenian government to mount an exhibition of Armenian art in the next few years. This welcome announcement by Dr. Helen Evans greeted attendees at a fascinating lecture on Thursday, April 30, entitled, “Armenian Art: Voice of a People,” sponsored by the Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center at the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern).
Genocide Centennial in New York City
By Florence Avakian
An estimated 15,000 people from all over America’s east coast took part in the Armenian Genocide Centennial gathering in Times Square, New York City, on Sunday, April 26, 2015—the largest such gathering in the history of the event.
National Centennial Observance
The Armenian-American community is building towards a national observance of the centennial of the Armenian Genocide.