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St. Leon Church (Fair Lawn, NJ) is hosting an online discussion on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 8 p.m. EST, titled Unpacking the Hate and Pressure Campaign Against Artsakh Armenians. A panel of experts will examine the escalating public campaign against Artsakh Armenians, and the growing challenges facing the displaced community. The discussion will be broadcast over the Zoom platform (registration required) and YouTube. Click the following links to view a flyer with info and to register in advance. For questions contact Ara Araz at (917) 837-1297 or ara@edrcorp.net. To view the Youtube broadcast, click here.

Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church of Providence, RI, will present a play titled Mercedes and Zaruhi, by Anush Aslibekyan, on Friday, Apr. 26, at 7:30 p.m., in the church’s Egavian Cultural Center (70 Jefferson St., Providence). Presented by the parish Cultural Committee and the Armenian Martyrs’ Memorial Committee of RI. Featuring Nora Armani, who also adapted the play into English. Refreshments follow the performance. For ticket and program information, click the link to view a flyer.

Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church of Providence, RI, will hold a concert titled, “Music of Poetry,” on Friday, Apr. 5, at 7 p.m., in the church’s Egavian Cultural Center (70 Jefferson St., Providence). Presented by the parish Cultural Committee and regional arts groups, to commemorate the 155th anniversary of the birth of Gomidas Vartabed. Featuring the Vahan Artsruni Duo, with Nelly Manukyan on flute. For ticket and program information, click the link to view a flyer.

Holy Resurrection Church of New Britain, CT, will host Saintly Women’s Day on Saturday, Mar. 9, at the church (1910 Stanley St., New Britain), organized by the Women’s Guild. Prayer service begins at 11 a.m., with luncheon and program to follow. All are invited to attended. For information and RSVP (by Feb. 25) details, click here to view a flyer.

A new documentary film, Armenia, My Home, will be airing on PBS stations starting February 23. The breathtaking exploration of Armenia’s rich culture features stunning cinematography, striking archival photographs, and vibrant music. Viewers are led on a compelling journey through Armenia’s landscapes,  blending the epic with the everyday, evoking the deep emotions felt by Armenian Americans for millennia.

In featured interviews, Armenian Americans share what makes the country “home” for even those in the diaspora. Among the speakers is Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, Primate of the Eastern Diocese; actor Eric Bogosian; authors Peter Balakian and Chris Bohjalian; artist Michael Aram; television personalities and community leaders. The film is narrated by actress Andrea Martin, and produced by Andrew Goldberg, whose earlier films brought the Armenian experience to a large international audience.

Click here to view the trailer. And click the following link (or scan the QR code here) for a list of airdates confirmed so far by region (the listing will be updated as information becomes available).