A documentary about Artsakh titled My Sweet Land, by filmmaker Sareen Hairabedian, will have its U.S. premiere as part of the DOC NYC Film Festival, at the Village East by Angelika Theater (181-189 Second Ave., New York). Screenings run Saturday, Nov. 16, at 8:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 17, at 9:15 p.m. The film follows an 11-year-old boy from Artsakh through disillusionment, hope, and trauma in his homeland. Click the following links to learn more and purchase tickets, and to view a flyer.
The Women’s Guild of St. Mary Church of Livingston, NJ, will hold a “Christmas Candlelight Advent Tea” on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 1 p.m., in the church’s in Toufayan Hall (200 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave., Livingston). Join us for tea, light refreshments, and holiday entertainment. RSVP (by Dec. 7) to Schilzz@msn.com or text/call (973) 479-1941. For details, click the link to view a flyer.
The Hye Pointe Church of Bradford, MA, will hold its annual bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 16, 12 noon-5 p.m., on the church grounds (1280 Boston Rd., Bradford). Armenian cuisine and pastries, raffles, country store. For information visit the parish website, call (978) 372-9227, or click the link to view a flyer.
The Cultural Committee of St. Thomas Church (Tenafly, NJ) will host a book presentation by Armenian Canadian photographer Hrair Hawk Khatcherian on Friday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m., at the church facility (174 Essex Dr., Tenafly). Mr. Khatcherian will present his book Khatchkar: Art & Soul, A Visual Journey, and show slides of his beautiful photos of khatchkars and their parallels in Armenian manuscript art. The evening includes a Q&A, book signing, and wine and cheese reception. Admission is free; all are welcome. To view a flyer with additional information, click here.
Sts. Vartanantz Church of Chelmsford, MA, will hold its 75th annual Food Festival on Saturday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., at the church (180 Old Westford Rd., Chelmsford). Eat-in or Take-out. The Food Festival menu includes Armenian specialities; a country store; jewelry table, antique treasures boutique, gift items from Armenia, tours of the church sanctuary, and a Tavloo Tournament (click here for details). For information, call the office at (978) 256-7234. Click on the link to view a flyer.
