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A bilingual reading of the late Tenny Arlen’s book of Armenian verse, titled Կիրքով ըսելու՝ ինչո՞ւ հոս եմ (To Say with Passion: Why Am I Here?), will be presented on Tuesday, Jun. 27, at 6:30 p.m., at the new gallery of Atamian Hovsepian Curatorial Practice, located at 227 E. 24th St., in New York City. (Please Note: The gallery is usually closed on Tuesdays, but will open at 5:30 p.m. for this special event.) Christopher Atamian, Dr. Jesse Arlen, and Arthur Ipek will read and discuss selections. Please RSVP to info@atamianhovsepian.art. Click here to view a flyer.

The Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST) and St. Vartan Cathedral are hosting a meet-&-greet mixer, “Advance Armenia New York,” on Thursday, June 29, at 6:30 p.m., on the cathedral’s outdoor plaza (630 Second Ave., New York City). Join a vibrant community with a common goal of driving progress and advancement in Armenia; network with fellow change-makers, exchange ideas, and explore collaborative opportunities that can shape a brighter future for our country. Since 2017, FAST has envisioned Armenia’s transformation into a science-driven innovative country by focusing on education, research, and commercialization of science. RSVP (by June 8) by responding to ny@fast.foundation. Click the link to view a flyer.

St. James Church of Watertown, MA, will hold its annual Armenian Festival on Sunday, Jun. 11, from 12-5 p.m., on the church grounds (465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown). Armenian food, live music, raffle, children’s activities. For information log onto the parish website or click to view a flyer.

The Robin Rice Gallery will present “Surfing Color,” a photographic exhibition by Haik Kocharian, running from Jun. 14 to Aug 13. An opening reception on June 14, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will take place at the gallery located at 325 W. 11th St., New York City. Click the following links to view an invitation to the opening reception; learn about the artist and his work; and view a “virtual exhibit” of Haik Kocharian’s photographic work online.

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