The Eastern Diocese’s Krikor & Clara Zohrab Information Center will sponsor a lecture by Dr. Helen Evans, on Thursday, May 31, at 7 p.m., in Guild Hall of the Diocesan Center (630 Second Ave., New York). The distinguished specialist in Early Christian, Byzantine and Armenian art at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art will present a “Sneak Peek” at the Met’s upcoming major exhibition of Armenian art, titled, Armenia! With the Met exhibit opening in September, this is an ideal opportunity to get an early insight into what to expect. Free and open to the public. Click here to view a flyer.
South Milwaukee Cemetery 70th Anniversary
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of South Milwaukee’s Holy Resurrection Cemetery, and to honor Father’s Day, the Holy Resurrection and St. John the Baptist churches will celebrate a joint outdoor Divine Liturgy on the cemetery grounds (1434 Rawson Ave., South Milwaukee, WI), on Sunday, Jun. 17, at 10 a.m., followed by a memorial luncheon (madagh). (In case of rain, events will be held at Holy Resurrection Church, 909 Michigan Ave., South Milwaukee). The event is open to the public; for information contact office@stjohnarmenianchurch.org.
Hye Pointe Armenian Food Festival
The Hye Pointe Church of Bradford, MA, will hold its 2018 “Armenian Food Festival” on Friday & Saturday, Jun. 1 & 2, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., on the church grounds (1280 Boston Rd., Bradford). Armenian delicacies, Friday lunch special. Click here to view a flyer.
Holy Martyrs 60th Anniversary Prayer Service
The Holy Martyrs Church of Bayside, NY, will commemorate its 60th anniversary with a special prayer service on Friday, May 18, at 7 p.m. at the church (20915 Horace Harding Expy., Bayside). Join local clergy, servicemen, and community leaders–incl. Councilman Barry Grodenchik and others–who have been supportive of Holy Martyrs and the Armenian community over the past 60 years. A reception follows the service. Click here to view a flyer.
Armenian Spring Food Festival
St. Mary Church of Washington, DC. will hold its 8th Annual Armenian Spring Food Festival over three days: Friday, May 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, May 19, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday, May 20, 12-3 p.m. At the church (4125 Fessenden St., NW, Washington, DC). For details, click on the links to access the parish website, and to view a two-page flyer.