The Cultural/Education Committee of St. Gregory the Illuminator Church, Chicago, IL, will screen the documentary “Ararat Beckons” on Sunday, Oct. 15, following services at the church (6700 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago). This is the first in a series of Sunday film screenings, which continues on Oct. 29, Nov. 12, Nov. 19. Free admission. For information, click here to view a flyer.
Orlando Armenian Food Fest
Soorp Haroutiun Church of Orlando, FL, will hold its 6th annual Food Fest and Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at the church facility (9274 Winter Garden Vineland Rd., Orlando). Armenian food, music, crafts, vendors. For information, click on the links to access the parish website and to view a flyer.
Rhode Island Armenian Film Festival
The Cultural Committee of Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church, Providence, RI, will screen the film “Country of Armenian Kings (Part 1: Van, Diarbeqir, Tigranakert)” on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m., in the church’s Egavian Cultural Center (70 Jefferson St., Providence). This is the latest entry in a film series on Armenian history, culture, ecclesiology, all in English. Click on the links to view a flyer with general and ticket information, and to view the schedule of films through March 2018.
Book Presentation in White Plains, NY
St. Gregory the Enlightener Church of White Plains, NY, will host a book presentation by Adrienne Alexanian, editor of her father’s memoir, Forced into Genocide. The event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 22, directly following services at the church (1131 North St., White Plains). Admission is free, a light lunch will be served. Click here to view a flyer.
Armenian Fall Food Festival
St. Mary Church in Washington, DC, will hold its 69th “Armenian Fall Food Festival” Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 5-8, on the church grounds (4125 Fessenden St. NW, Washington). Armenian food, music, vendors. For information, contact the church office at (202) 363-1923, log onto its website, or click on the link to view a two-page flyer.