St. Gregory the Enlightener Church of White Plains, NY, will hold its 17th annual “Lionel Galstaun Memorial Concert” on Sunday, May 19, at 1:30 p.m., featuring Haig Hovsepian (violin) accompanied by Ani Shamakhian Hovsepian (piano), at the church (1131 North St., White Plains). Presented by the parish cultural committee. Free and open to the public. For information, click on the following links to view a flyer and access the parish website.
Lecture: Armenian Relief and the YMCA
St. Sahag & St. Mesrob Church of Wynnewood, PA. will host an Armenian Inter-communal Committee of Philadelphia Genocide Commemoration. A church service at 7 p.m. will be followed by guest speaker Dr. Rouben Adalian, of the Armenian National Institute, who will speak on “The Decisive Role of the YMCA and American Relief in Armenia a Century Ago.” The event will be held in the church’s Memorial Hall (630 Clothier Rd., Wynnewood) on Wednesday, Apr. 24, at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public; for information click here to view a flyer. To view a flyer listing additional Philadelphia-area commemorative events, click here.
Literary Readings: Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
An evening of readings marking Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day will be held on Wednesday, April 24, at 7 p.m., at the Asian American Writers’ Workshop (112 W. 27th St., Ste. 600, New York, NY). Organized by poet Alina Gregorian, the readings feature PEN finalist Nancy Agabian, poet Christopher Janigian, poet Lola Koundakjian, nonfiction writer Raffi Joe Wartanian. Click here for information.
Palm Sunday/ACYOA Day Banquet
The Armenian Church of Our Saviour, Worcester, MA, will hold a Palm Sunday/ACYOA Day banquet on Sunday, Apr. 14, following church, at the parish cultural center (87 Salisbury St., Worcester). Guest speaker Ronnie Malconian. For information and reservations, call the office at (508) 756-2931.
“Meet with Doctors” Talk in Providence
The Cultural Committee of Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church (Providence, RI) will hold its latest “Meet with Armenian Doctors” presentation on Sunday, May 5, at 1 p.m., in Hanoian Hall of the church complex (70 Jefferson St., Providence). Anesthesiologist Dr. Sevak Stepanian will speak and take questions. Admission is free and open to public; click on the links for information on the event and the full schedule of speakers.