St. Mesrob Church of Racine, WI, will present a special historical-dramatic performance, “First Impressions: Jessica Michna as Mary Todd Lincoln, Wife of Our 16th President,” on Sunday, Feb. 24, at 1 p.m., at the church (4605 Erie St., Racine). Hosted by Daughters of Vartan Hripsime Otyag; all proceeds will support the Fund for Armenian Relief. Click here to view a flyer with ticket, RSVP, and other details.
The Enduring Legacy of Armenian Anatolia
St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn, NJ, will present a multimedia Armenian-language talk on “The Enduring Legacy of Armenian Anatolia,” by architect/journalist Zakarya Mildanoglu, on Tuesday Jan. 29, at 7:45 p.m., at the church’s Charles & Grace Pinajian Youth Center (12-61 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn). Admission is free. Click on the link to view a flyer with information.
An Evening with Hayko Bağdat
St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn, NJ, will present “An Evening with Hayko Bağdat,” moderated by NAASR board member Nurhan Becidyan, on Tuesday Jan. 22, at 7:45 p.m., at the church’s Charles & Grace Pinajian Youth Center (12-61 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn). Admission is free, reception and book signing follow. Click on the link to view a flyer with information.
East West Trio in Concert
St. Mary Church of Livingston, NJ, will present a concert by the “East West Trio,” on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m., at the church (200 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston). Featured performers Tehmine Schaeffer (soprano), Hovhannes Ghazaryan (duduk), Marina Omelchenko (organ) will perform works by Bach, Yegmalian, Gomidas, Babajanyan, Mozart, Pachelbel, Shirakatzi (view a promo video here). For ticket details, click on the links to visit the parish website or to view a flyer. To reserve (by Jan. 23) call the church office at (973) 533-9794.
Piano Recital in St. Petersburg, FL
St. Hagop Church of Pinellas Park, FL, will present a recital by accomplished pianist and parish steward Haig Yaghoobian, on Sunday, Jan. 20, at 1:30 p.m., at the church facility (7020 90th Ave. N, Pinellas Park). The recital kicks off the parish’s 2019 Cultural Series; future programs will include film director Bared Maronian and organist Dr. Haig Mardirosian. Advance tickets can be purchased online or via mail; for details, including sponsorship opportunities, click here for the parish website.