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.
Prayers for Healing at St. Vartan Cathedral
St. Vartan Cathedral will revive an old Armenian custom as it inaugurates a monthly “Prayers for Healing” service. The gathering aims to heal body, mind, and soul through prayer, music, Scripture-reading, and blessing with holy water. The first Prayers for Healing service will meet on Wednesday, January 23, at 6:30 p.m., in the cathedral (630 Second Ave., New York). Thereafter, services are planned to take place on the last Wednesday of each month. All are welcome to attend. Click on the link to view a flyer.