The Eastern Diocese’s Krikor & Clara Zohrab Information Center will present a lecture by anthropologist and Armenian deacon Dr. Christopher Sheklian titled “Sharagans in the City: Being Armenian in Istanbul Today,” on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. in Guild Hall of the Diocesan Center in Manhattan (630 Second Ave., New York). The lecture—part of the Zohrab Center’s distinguished speaker series—is free and open to the public, with a reception following. Click on the links to read more on the Zohrab Center’s website, or to view a flyer.
Book Presentation: “Goodbye, Antoura”
St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn, NJ, will hold a book presentation of Goodbye, Antoura: A Memoir of the Armenian Genocide, on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 8 p.m., in the church’s Charles & Grace Pinajian Youth Center (12-61 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn). Author Houry Panian Boyamian will speak, with an introduction by Dr. Khatchig Mouradian of Columbia U. Free and open to the public; reception and book signing will follow. For information call (201) 791-2862, or click on the link to view a flyer.
Chicago Armenian Film Festival
The Cultural/Education Committee of St. Gregory the Illuminator Church, Chicago, IL, will screen the documentary “Armenia’s Christians” on Sunday, Nov. 12, following services at the church (6700 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago). This is part of a series of Sunday film screenings, which continues on Nov. 19. Free admission. For information, click here to view a flyer.
Holy Martyrs Food Fair
The Holy Martyrs Church of Bayside, NY, will host its annual Food Fair on Sunday, Nov. 19, 12-5 p.m. at the church (20915 Horace Harding Expy., Bayside). Armenian gourmet items and desserts for sale; hot lunch; entertainment. For information log onto the parish website.
“Christmas at the Cathedral” Concert
New York’s St. Vartan Cathedral will host a “Christmas at the Cathedral” concert on Friday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m., in the cathedral sanctuary (630 Second Ave., New York City). Seasonal & Armenian music by the Gomidas Choir of the Diocese, Kris Kalfayan director; with participation of the Asdghikner Junior Vocal Ensemble. A reception follows. Click on the link to view a flyer with contact, ticket, and purchasing information.