The Women’s Guild of St. Leon Church (Fair Lawn, NJ) will host “An Evening of Music: Early Recordings of Armenian Classics,” presented by musician Ara Dinkjian, on Friday, Feb. 2, at the church facility (12-61 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn). Mezza reception starts at 6:30 p.m.; presentation at 7:45 p.m. Reservations required (by Jan. 24). To view a flyer with information, click here.
St. Leon Winter Dance (Fair Lawn, NJ)
St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn, NJ, will hold its annual “Winter Dance” on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, 7 p.m.-midnight, at the church facility (12-61 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn). Reservations are required; click here to reserve/purchase tickets. To view a flyer with information, click here.
Book Presentation: “Stone & Candle” (Fair Lawn, NJ)
St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn, NJ, will host a presentation on the new book, Stone & Candle: Armenian Monasteries, featuring stunning photos by authors Ted & Nune, on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., at the church Abajian Hall (12-61 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn). Click here for details, or contact ara@edrcorp.net. Advance registration appreciated; click here to register. Click on the link to view a flyer.
Poon Paregentan Dance (Chelmsford, MA)
Sts. Vartanantz Church of Chelmsford, MA, will host a Poon Paregentan (“Great Carnival”) Dinner-Dance on Saturday, Feb. 10, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at the church (180 Old Westford Rd., Chelmsford). Food, music and dancing, featuring the Ani Ensemble live, and the latest dance tunes from Armenia and America. Paid reservation must be made by Feb. 7, either on the church website, or by contacting coriehoran@gmail.com. Click the link to view a flyer with ticket details.
Ecumenical Prayer for Christian Unity, at St. Vartan Cathedral (NYC)
New York’s St. Vartan Cathedral will host an ecumenical prayer service as part of the annual “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity,” on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. Diocesan Primate Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan and distinguished faith leaders from throughout New York City will gather to pray for Christian Unity. All are welcome to attend the service and the festive reception afterwards in Haik and Alice Kavookjian Auditorium of the Diocesan Center. The cathedral is located at 630 Second Ave. (at 34th St.), in New York City. Click here to view a flyer.