Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church of Providence, RI, will host a “Spiritual Music Festival,” presented by the parish Cultural Committee and sister churches of the Rhode Island Orthodox Clergy Fellowship, on Sunday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. in the church sanctuary (70 Jefferson St., Providence). Click on the link to view a flyer for information.
Orthodox Prayer Service for the U.N.
The 10th annual Orthodox-Oriental Orthodox Prayer Service for the United Nations Community will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral (337 East 74th St., New York City), at 6:45 p.m. Greek Orthodox Abp. Demetrios, Diocesan Primate Abp. Khajag Barsamian, diplomats from UN attending. Open to the public; reception will follow. Click on the links to RSVP (by Nov. 6) and to view a flyer.
Book Presentation in Trumbull, CT
Holy Ascension Church of Trumbull, CT, will host a book presentation by Adrienne Alexanian, editor of her father’s memoir, Forced into Genocide. The event will be held on Sunday, Nov. 5, directly following services at the church (1460 Huntington Tpke., Trumbull). Admission is free, lunch will be served, books will be available for purchase and signing. For information, please call the church at (203) 372-5770.
Benefit Concert for Vanadzor Home
Master pianist Şahan Arzruni will perform a benefit concert in Evanston, IL, on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m., at Nichols Concert Hall (1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston). Proceeds benefit the Fund for Armenian Relief’s Vanadzor Old-Age Home in Armenia. The concert is sponsored by the Women’s Guilds of four Chicago-area Armenian churches. Click on the links to purchase tickets online, or to view an informative flyer.
St. Leon Food & Arts Festival
St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn, NJ, will hold its 81st Food & Arts Festival Friday through Sunday, Oct. 13 (5-9 p.m.), Oct. 14 (12-9 pm.) and Oct. 15 (12-5 p.m.), on the church grounds (12-61 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn). Armenian food and fellowship, performances by Arekag Chorus, Antranig Dance Ensemble, Hovnanian School students. Saturday afternoon features “A Taste of Armenia” instructional cooking courses and live hands-on demonstrations. Click here to view a flyer; or e-mail diranjebejian@gmail.com for information.