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Join the Eastern Diocese’s Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center, and the International Armenian Literary Alliance, for a live literary evening on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. EDT, in Guild Hall of the Diocesan Center in New York City (630 Second Ave., at 35th St., New York). Armenian writers will read from their short stories, novels, poetry, and nonfiction. The evening’s artists include Aida Zilelian, Alan Semerdjian, Garen Torikian, Jesse Arlen, Lola Koundakjian, Nadia Owusu, Nancy Agabian, Nancy Kricorian, and Olivia Katrandjian. A wine and cheese reception will follow. Click here for information.

The Cultural Committee of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church (Providence, RI) will continue its popular online series, “Armenian Cultural Hour” on Friday, Aug. 19, at 7:30 p.m. This week features a concert from Yerevan’s Khachaturian Hall, celebrating singer Ruben Matevosyan on his 70th birthday. Click the link to watch the livestream on the parish Facebook page (accessible even if you don’t have a personal Facebook account). Click the following link to view a flyer.

Upcoming programs include: the Dance Ensemble of Vanush Khanamiryan Academy (Sep. 9).

St. Mark Church of Springfield, MA, will hold its annual “Armenian Fest” on Sunday, Sep. 4, 12 noon – 6 p.m., on the church grounds (2427 Wilbraham Rd., Springfield). The event will feature a live Armenian band, dancing, authentic Armenian food, and a raffle. Rain or shine; admission and parking are free. For information, visit the parish website and its Facebook page; or call (413) 783-5793. Click the link to view a flyer.

The Armenian Festival at Holy Resurrection Church, New Britain, CT, will be held Sunday, Aug. 21, 12 noon – 5 p.m., on the church grounds (1910 Stanley St., New Britain). Armenian delicacies; games for children; live music by the Harry Bedrossian Ensemble. Rain or shine; free admission. E-mail garyhov@aol.com for information. Click the links to view an informative flyer and a sponsorship form.

The Shushi Armenian Dance Ensemble of St. Vartan Cathedral of New York will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m., with a performance at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, NJ. For this exceptional event, the Shushi Ensemble will be joined by award-winning Armenian artists from Armenia, Artsakh and Canada—including Sirusho, Andre, and Elie Berberian—in a showcase of patriotic songs and dance. Under the direction and choreography of Seta Paskalian-Kantardjian. For tickets call (972) 674-8744. Click here to view a flyer.