News

The Eastern Diocese’s Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center will welcome Sato Moughalian for a talk on her new book, Feast of Ashes: The Life and Art of David Ohannessian, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., in Guild Hall of the Diocesan Center (630 Second Ave., New York). The book follows the journey of ceramic artist Ohannessian from Kutahya to Jerusalem. The lecture is part of the Zohrab Center’s fall 2019 series on Monasticism. Click on the link to read more on the Zohrab Center’s website and to view a flyer.

The Cultural Committee of St. Gregory the Enlightener Church, White Plains, NY, will hold an Art Show & Fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 17 and Sunday, Nov. 24 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) in the church’s Tutak Hall (1131 North St., White Plains). Featuring art and photography by Elizabeth Derderian, Joseph Kalemkerian, Nune Karamyan & Ted Andreasian, Elisa Khachian, and Harry Nakashian. For information click on the links to access the parish website or to view a flyer.

St. Thomas Church of Tenafly, NJ, will present a concert celebrating the 150th anniversary of Gomidas Vartabed, on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 3 p.m., at the church (174 Essex Dr., Tenafly). Artists include Hasmik Mekanejian, Anahit Zakaryan, Vagharshak Ohanyan, and Hayk Arsenyan. Sponsored by the Cultural Committee; wine and cheese reception to follow. For ticket information, click here to view a flyer, or contact the church office at (201) 567-5446.

Sts. Vartanantz Church of Chelmsford, MA, will hold its annual Armenian Food Festival and Bazaar, on Friday, Nov. 22 (11 a.m.-8 p.m.) & Saturday, Nov. 23, (11 a.m.-7 p.m.), at the church (180 Old Westford Rd., Chelmsford). Armenian food & pastries; vendors; live Armenian music & dancing Friday. Slide presentation and tour of the church Saturday at 11 a.m.; Saturday tavloo tournament at 2 p.m. For information call the church office at (978) 256-7234. Click on the link to access the parish website.

St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn, NJ, will present “A Holiday Cabaret” on Saturday, Nov. 23. Doors open at 7:30. The not-to-be missed evening features Paris-based Vicken Tarpinian performing Armenian folk songs and ballads. Click on the links to view a flyer, to purchase tickets online, or to e-mail for information.