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SUMMARY:“Restoring The Past” A Short Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:Aleksei\, an art restorer with a rich background across Europe and Russia\, takes us behind the scenes of art restoration. This documentary looks at the detailed craftsmanship\, the strict code of ethics\, and the challenges of bringing damaged masterpieces back to life while staying true to the artist’s original vision. Aleksei’s work for top auction houses around the world\, like Sotheby’s and bonhams showcases the delicate balance between preserving history and restoring it for the future. \nOpening Reception \nDay/Time: Friday\, December 12\, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Movie screening 7:00 PM) \nDay/Time: Saturday\, December 13\, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Movie screening 6:00 PM)
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/restoring-the-past-a-short-documentary-screening/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movie
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SUMMARY:Voices of Minority: Communities in Armenia
DESCRIPTION:Lucy Petrosyan is a photographer and visual artist with over 8 years of experience. She travels the world documenting people’s lives in a reportage style\, focusing on everyday moments\, traditions\, and cultural stories. \nThis time\, she documented in Armenia the lives and traditions of minority communities\, including Indians\, Greeks\, Yazidis\, Assyrians\, and Molokans. Her exhibition\, “Voices of Minority Communities”\, presents their daily life and unique stories in an authentic and emotional documentary style that invites visitors to experience and understand their lives and culture. \nDay/Time: Friday\, December 5\, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 10:00PM  \nDay/Time: Saturday\, December 6\, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/voices-of-minority-communities-in-armenia/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:photography
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251012T150000
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SUMMARY:Ginifest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Miss GiniFest® 2025 – A Celebration of Armenian and International Wine & Spirits! \n8th Annual Armenian Wine & Spirits Festival \nSunday\, October 12\, 2025 \n3 pm – 9 pm \n250 N. Orange Street \nGlendale\, CA 91203 \nTickets $100 \nGet ready for an extraordinary experience at GiniFest® 2025\, a vibrant Armenian and International Wine & Spirits Street Festival happening on Sunday\, October 12\, 2025\, from 3 PM to 9 PM. This annual celebration transforms the 200 North Orange Street block into a lively destination for wine and spirits enthusiasts\, food lovers\, and culture seekers. \nWhat Makes GiniFest® Unmissable? \nThe 8th Annual Armenian Wine & Spirits GiniFest® is set to deliver its best celebration yet! Explore an exceptional showcase of high-quality Armenian and international wines and spirits\, featuring a curated selection of esteemed winemakers and distillers. This is your chance to savor\, sample\, and discover a remarkable variety of beverages from around the globe\, all in one unforgettable event. \nSince its founding in 2018\, GiniFest® has grown exponentially\, from hosting 300 attendees in its first year to tripling that number by 2023. Now\, GiniFest® is one of Los Angeles’ most highly anticipated consumer events\, drawing enthusiasts from near and far. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nWorld-Class Wines & Spirits:\nExperience an unmatched exhibition of top-tier wines and spirits from renowned Armenian and international producers.\nLive Music and Performances:\nEnjoy dynamic performances by talented local and regional musicians\, creating an energetic and engaging atmosphere for all attendees.\nDelicious Food Vendors:\nSavor global cuisines from diverse food trucks and pop-ups\, offering everything from comfort food to adventurous flavors.\nArts and Crafts Market:\nSupport local artisans showcasing unique handcrafted goods\, including jewelry\, artwork\, clothing\, and more.\n\nLocation: \nThe festival takes place on 200 North Orange Street\, spanning from 222 N. Orange to 250 N. Orange. The area will be transformed into a pedestrian-friendly zone for a safe and vibrant experience. \nWhy Attend? \nGiniFest® 2025 is not just an event—it’s an experience that blends culture\, flavor\, and entertainment into one memorable evening. Whether you’re a wine aficionado\, a curious explorer\, or someone seeking a fun and unique outing\, this is the place to be. \nMark your calendar\, invite your friends\, and join us at GiniFest® for an unforgettable celebration of wine\, spirits\, and community. Don’t wait—secure your spot today! \nAdmission Details: \n\nGeneral Admission: $100 (includes drink tastings) (Purchase Here!)\nAdditional charges apply for food and merchandise.\n\nHow GiniFest® Makes a Difference \n$20 of each GiniFest®  ticket sold will go directly toward funding scholarships and tuition for deserving students in Armenia.  \nBy attending and participating in the festival\, you are contributing to this impactful cause\, helping to create opportunities for education and personal growth for young Armenians. \nCelebrate\, support\, and inspire at GiniFest® 2025!\nJoin us in blending culture\, celebration\, and compassion into one extraordinary event. Let’s raise a glass to the future of education in Armenia and Deliver knowledge.
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/ginifest-2025/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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SUMMARY:Roger Kupelian: 30+ Cinematic Art Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:Roger Kupelian Presents “30+: A Cinematic Retrospective” at Glendale’s Armenian Arts Center \nGlendale\, CA – May 12\, 2025 – Acclaimed artist and filmmaker Roger Kupelian welcomes art lovers and film enthusiasts to “30+: A Cinematic Retrospective\,” a vibrant solo exhibition celebrating over three decades of his creative work in fine art and cinema. Hosted at the Armenian Arts Center\, 250 N. Orange Street\, Glendale\, CA 91203\, this immersive showcase runs June 6–8\, 2025\, with an intimate artist talk on June 8 at 5:00 PM. \nRoger Kupelian\, an immigrant from Sierra Leone now based in Los Angeles\, found his passion for storytelling through his father’s work as an author and a rich tapestry of influences\, including his Armenian heritage. Before becoming a celebrated visual effects artist and matte painter\, Kupelian worked as an embedded war zone documentary filmmaker\, capturing raw human stories that shaped his artistic vision. His career in film includes pivotal contributions to beloved projects like the Oscar-winning The Lord of the Rings trilogy\, the iconic Space Jam\, and Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. As an independent filmmaker and graphic novelist\, Kupelian continues to craft compelling narratives through short films and innovative storytelling. \n“30+: A Cinematic Retrospective” weaves together Kupelian’s remarkable journey\, featuring: \n\nEvocative fine art paintings and sketches inspired by his Armenian heritage and cinematic imagination.\nRare concept art and matte paintings from blockbusters like The Lord of the Rings\, Space Jam\, and Alice in Wonderland.\nRecent independent projects\, including short films and graphic novels exploring myth and history.\nExclusive movie memorabilia and signed copies of his graphic novels\, available for purchase.\n\nThe exhibition closes with an artist talk on June 8\, where Kupelian will share insights into his creative path\, from war zones to Hollywood to personal projects\, followed by a Q&A. \nEvent Details \n\nDate/Time:\n\nFriday\, June 6\, 2025 | 7:00 – 10:00 PM \nSaturday\, June 7\, 2025 | 2:00 – 6:00 PM \nSunday \, June 8\, 2025 | 5:00 PM (Artist Talk | free with entry) \n\nLocation: Armenian Arts Center\, 250 N. Orange Street\, Glendale\, CA 91203\nContact: https://armenianarts.com/ or info@armenianarts.com\n\n“This exhibition is a chance to share my love for storytelling through art\,” said Kupelian. “I’m grateful to connect with the Glendale community at the Armenian Arts Center\, a space that celebrates creativity and culture.” \nThe Armenian Arts Center\, a vital part of Glendale’s cultural landscape\, provides an ideal setting for this inspiring showcase. Join us for a celebration of art\, cinema\, and storytelling.
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/roger-kupelian-30-cinematic-art-retrospective/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T180000
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SUMMARY:Karine Vardanyan and You\, On the Other Side
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Armenian Arts for Karine Vardanyan and You\, On the Other Side—a unique exhibition exploring the delicate interplay between nature and abstraction. Karine Vardanyan brings a fresh perspective to contemporary art through her striking abstract collages made with sea shells\, each piece capturing emotion\, texture\, and memory from both land and sea. \nDay/Time: Friday\, May 30\, 2025 | 7:00 – 10:00 PM \nDay/Time: Saturday\, May 31\, 2025 | 2:00 – 6:00 PM 
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/karine-vardanyan-and-you-on-the-other-side/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250509T190000
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SUMMARY:The Pillars of Creation
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of an extraordinary arts exhibition by Hasmik Muradyan. Join us to witness a stunning display of artistic vision and creativity. Discover the pillars that inspire and shape Hasmik’s captivating works—this is an experience you won’t want to miss! \nDay/Time: Friday\, May 9\, 2025 7PM – 10PM \nDay/Time: Saturday\, May 10\, 2025 2 PM – 6PM
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/the-pillars-of-creation/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T180000
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SUMMARY:Threads of Heritage
DESCRIPTION:The Center of Armenian Arts is proud to present Threads of Heritage\, a collaborative exhibition celebrating the richness of Armenian traditions\, cultural memory\, and artistic expression. Featuring the works of Ani Gevorgian\, Zepure Jerahian\, and Shakeh Markarians\, this showcase weaves together history and contemporary creativity\, exploring patterns\, textures\, and narratives that connect past and present. \nJoin us for an inspiring journey through woven stories and artistic heritage. \nDay/Time: Friday\, May 2\, 2025 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM  \nDay/Time: Saturday\, May 3\, 2025 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM 
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/threads-of-heritage/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093810
CREATED:20250212T015803Z
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SUMMARY:Fragments of Being
DESCRIPTION:My art is a dialogue with movement\, fluidity\, and the rawness of human vulnerability. Through photography and sculptural forms\, I seek to evoke emotions that resonate beyond the tangible. My work defies the static and the finite\, embracing the unspoken\, the unfinished\, and the imperfect.  \nEach piece carries a sense of continuation—a rhythm that echoes the ceaseless motion of life itself. For me\, art is not about perfection but about stirring something profound within\, reminding us that there is no true end\, only the constant evolution of form\, feeling\, and connection. \nDay/Time: Friday\, April 25\, 2025 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM  \nDay/Time: Saturday\, April 26\, 2025 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/fragments-of-being/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T210000
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SUMMARY:Հոգու Տարերք
DESCRIPTION:Anahit Koutsouzian \nArmenian Folk & Romantic Songs  \nFriday\, April 18\, 2025 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nTickets: $50 \nFor tickets www.Eventbrite.com & Info – Please call 747-208-2000
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/anahit-koutsouzian-armenian-folk-romantic-songs/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T180000
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SUMMARY:Form & Abstraction
DESCRIPTION:The Center of Armenian Arts proudly presents Form & Abstraction\, a solo exhibition by Shahen Zarookian\, exploring the dynamic interplay of structure and spontaneity. Through bold compositions and expressive forms\, Zarookian challenges conventional boundaries\, inviting viewers into a world where shape\, color\, and movement take on new meaning. \nJoin us for this captivating showcase on: \nDay/Time: Thursday\, April 17\, 2025 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nDay/Time: Friday\, April 18\, 2025 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM \nDay/Time: Saturday\, April 19\, 2025 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nExperience the power of abstraction and discover the artistry behind form.
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/form-abstraction/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T180000
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SUMMARY:Bird of the Holy Spirit
DESCRIPTION:“Bird of the Holy Spirit” is a groundbreaking art project by Kristina Oganezz\, blending spirituality with visual artistry to create a unique preaching exhibition. Inspired by divine guidance\, the exhibition features a series of paintings where Bible verses and spiritual concepts are depicted on black canvases with gold lettering. Utilizing the ancient Armenian bird-letters\, inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list\, the artworks convey hidden messages of faith\, love\, and salvation.\n\nThrough this exhibition\, Oganezz invites viewers on a spiritual journey\, where each piece serves as a reflection of life’s core values and biblical wisdom. The showcase includes art installations such as “The Hidden Sin” and “Forbidden Fruit\,” addressing universal themes of temptation and redemption. A highlight of the exhibition is the unveiling of Bird Numbers\, created by Kristina Oganezz\, an innovative artistic contribution that complements the traditional Armenian alphabet\, further enriching the nation’s cultural heritage.\n\nUltimately\, “Bird of the Holy Spirit” aims to inspire audiences to explore their faith\, embrace spiritual values. “Bird of the Holy Spirit” Preaching Exhibition – A Unique Spiritual Art Experience. \nDay/Time: Friday\, April 11\, 2025  7:00 PM – 10:00 PM \nDay/Time: Saturday\, April 12\, 2025  3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/bird-of-the-holy-spirit/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T180000
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SUMMARY:Odyssey
DESCRIPTION:The “Odyssey” collection invites the audience to experience an artistic exploration of life’s journey. A modern approach on how each life stage and experience reshapes us\, pulling us beyond who we were into who we are becoming. \nFriday\, April 4\, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM \nSaturday\, April 5\, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/odyssey/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T180000
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CREATED:20250318T022225Z
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SUMMARY:Collections of a Cab Driver - Sarkis Alvandi
DESCRIPTION:This show is about resilience\, hidden talent\, and the power of rediscovery. \nSarkis Alvandi\, spent decades providing for his family\, creating art in the quiet moments between long hours as a cab driver. \nHis work was hidden away—literally in the trunk of his taxi—until it was uncovered years later. \nAt 80 years old\, it’s time for the world to see his masterpieces spanning more than 350 Original works. \nDay/Time: Friday\, March 28\, 2025 from 7:00 PM till 10:00 PM \nDay/Time: Saturday\, March 29\, 2025 from 3:00 PM till 6:00 PM \n\nCollections of a Cab Driver: The Art of Sarkis Alvandi\nFor over 45 years\, Sarkis Alvandi has navigated the streets as a taxi driver\, weaving through the pulse of the city while carrying thousands of passengers from one destination to another. But between the honking horns and fleeting conversations\, Sarkis found something rare—stillness. In those quiet moments of waiting for the next fare\, he turned to pen and paper\, capturing the world through his own lens. \nWhat began as doodles on the back of trip logs evolved into a vast collection of over 200 intricate and deeply personal artworks. Each piece is a snapshot of a moment\, a reflection of a story told in passing\, a vision shaped by decades of encounters\, emotions\, and the unseen beauty of everyday life. \nA Journey Through Ink and Imagination\nCollections of a Cab Driver is more than an art exhibition—it’s a visual diary of a working man’s journey\, an odyssey of lines and patterns that capture the soul of a city in transit. Through Sarkis’ artwork\, viewers are invited into the hidden world of a cab driver\, where every ride is a new experience\, every face a fleeting muse\, and every street a canvas for reflection. \nFrom the Driver’s Seat to the Art World\nSarkis’ pieces are raw yet refined\, inspired by the perspectives only a taxi driver can witness—the solitude of empty roads at dawn\, the electric buzz of city nightlife\, the quiet moments of contemplation in rearview mirrors. His work is a testament to the beauty found in the in-between spaces of life\, a reminder that inspiration often lives in the places we least expect. \nNow\, for the first time\, Collections of a Cab Driver brings together this lifetime of artwork—a collection born on the streets\, shaped by the rhythm of the city\, and shared with the world.
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/collections-of-a-cab-driver-sarkis-alvandi/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T220000
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SUMMARY:in.te.gra.tion
DESCRIPTION:in.te.gra.tion is an art exhibition by Haig Kargayan \nHaig Kargayan is a Los Angeles based Surrealist artist. True to the Surrealist movement\, Haig channels deep into the unconscious mind to bring to life\, through vibrant imagery\, the chaos of emotions tied to human experiences and the realities of current events. \nHis works heavily draw upon the everyday realities of the two worlds he has been part of\, mid-east and west\, war and peace. \nDay/Time: Thursday\, March 20\, 2025 7PM – 10PM \nDay/Time: Friday\, March 21\, 2025 7PM – 10PM \nDay/Time: Saturday\, March 22\, 2025 7PM – 10PM
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/in-te-gra-tion/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T180000
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SUMMARY:Dance with Color
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the arts exhibition by the talented artist Mikaella. Explore her captivating creations and immerse yourself in a world of dynamic artistry. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience art that truly moves with color!  \nDay/Time: Friday\, March 14\, 2025 7PM – 10PM \nDay/Time: Saturday\, March 15\, 2025 2PM – 6PM
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/dance-with-color/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Armenian Arts":MAILTO:info@armenianarts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093810
CREATED:20250214T015646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T021733Z
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SUMMARY:Hyusnunts And Friends: Songs Without Words
DESCRIPTION:Hyusnunts and friends: Armen Hyusnunts (saxophones)\, Artashes Kartalyan (keyboards)\, Levon Simonyan (guitar)\, Vik Momjian (bass guitar)\, & Arman Jalalyan (drums) \nSongs without words \nTuesday\, March 11\, 2025 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM \nTickets: $50 \nFor tickets www.ArmenianArts.com & Info – Please call 747-208-2000
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/hyusnunts-and-friends-songs-without-words/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250304T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093810
CREATED:20250212T014511Z
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SUMMARY:Cosmic Solitude: Meet The Author Yulia Grigoryants
DESCRIPTION:COSMIC SOLITUDE is an exploration of solitude and isolation in one of the Soviet Union’s largest cosmic ray research stations\,  located in the remote mountains of Armenia. Once a place of great scientific importance\, the station continues to operate today\, though only three people live and work there year-round\, surrounded by silence and vast\, open landscapes.  \nThrough striking imagery\, the book documents life at the station\, offering a rare glimpse into a world where time seems to stand steel. But beyond its surface\, Cosmic Solitude is a reflection on the deeper meanings of solitude both physical and existential. It encourages the viewer to pause and think about the connection between people and the places they inhabit\, about time\, and about the meaning of what it is to be human and alone.  \nEdited by renowned photo editor Sarah Leen and printed in Italy\, Cosmic Solitude is a visual journey into one of the world’s most remote scientific outposts\, where past and present quietly coexist. \nYULIA GRIGORYANTS is a visionary documentary photographer from Armenia whose work explores the unseen aspects of human experience\, capturingthe aftermath of conflict\, the lives of marginalized communities\, and the enduring impact of social and cultural challenges. Through her lens\, she examines themes of memory\, loss\, and the quiet resilience of people. \nHer photography is deeply influenced by her personal history: born in Azerbaijan to an Armenian family\, Grigoryants fled the country in 1988 to escape the violence against Armenians. Growing up in Armenia during the transition from Soviet rule to independence\, surviving a devastating earthquake\, and enduring the socioeconomic hardship and scarcity following years of war. Her work has been published in major outlets such as The New York Times\, The Sunday Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, The Washington Post\, and Al Jazeera. It has also been showcased at the Sharjah Art Biennial (UAE)\, Musée Albert-Kahn (France)\, the Council of Europe (France)\, Somerset House (UK)\, The House of United Nations (Armenia). \nGrigoryants has received several notable awards\, including the Albert-Kahn Award and Prix Maison Blanche. She currently lives and works between Paris and Yerevan. \nDay/Time: Tuesday\, March 4\, 2025 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/cosmic-solitude-meet-the-author-yulia-grigoryants/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093810
CREATED:20250214T015342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T015342Z
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SUMMARY:Voices Unheard: Stories of Identity and Language
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Armenian Arts for an evening of documentary and experimental short films that straddle the layered and overlapping spaces between image\, identity and language. The five filmmaker/artists—Carla Kekejian\, Mariam Meliksetyan\, Ara Oshagan\, Gazelle Samizay and Anahid Yahjian—tackle diverse themes from multiple perspectives as they meditate on what is a name\, return to diasporic language\, walk in spaces of incarceration\, consider memory on indigenous land and reflect on a hidden language. All works are interconnected and retain a deep-lying coherence as the filmmakers/artists look to the future to imagine new ways of being and thinking. \nThe screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers/artists. \nCarla Kekejian – Harsneren\, 16 mins\, 2019 \nMariam Meliksetyan – Say My Name\, 21 mins\, 2024 \nAra Oshagan – but for the happenstance of history II\, 4 mins\, 2020 \nGazelle Samizay — My Shadow is a Word Writing Itself Across Time\, 6 mins\, 2017 \nAnahid Yahjian – Hishé\, 5 mins\, 2021 \n– \nDr. Carla Kekejian is a licensed speech-language pathologist and founder of SoCal Speech-Language Therapy\, a private practice dedicated to supporting pediatric speech and language development. She earned her Ph.D. and M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Utah and her M.A. in Education with a focus on Human Development and Psychology from UCLA. Dr. Kekejian is a faculty member at both CSUN and CSULB\, where she instructs a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses in speech-language pathology.  \nMariam Meliksetyan is an Armenian-American actress and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. She has been professionally trained at the prestigious UCLA School of Theater\, Film & Television\, Drama Centre London at Central Saint Martins\, and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Having worked as an actress in many independent films\, she longed to tell stories from behind the camera as well. Fueled by a lifelong love for cinema and a fascination with documenting the world around her from a young age\, she set out to make her directorial debut with the short experimental documentary “Say My Name” which she also produced. \nAra Oshagan is a diasporic multi-disciplinary artist and curator exploring dispossession\, identity\, and decolonization. Working in photography\, collage\, installation\, and film\, he has published four books and exhibited globally\, including in Los Angeles\, New York\, Armenia\, and South Korea. His work has been featured in NPR\, LA Times\, and Hyperallergic. Oshagan is an Artist-in-Residence at 18th Street Art Center and curator at Glendale’s ReflectSpace Gallery. \nGazelle Samizay\, born in Kabul and raised in rural Washington\, explores culture\, nationality\, and gender through her bicultural identity. Her photography and mixed media work has been exhibited globally and is in major museum collections. A published writer and vice president of the Afghan American Artists and Writers Association\, she has received numerous awards. She holds an MFA from the University of Arizona and is the gallery director at UC Berkeley’s Worth Ryder Art Gallery. \nAnahid Yahjian is a Los Angeles-based independent writer\, director and producer of experimental\, documentary and narrative cinema. Her work is driven by questioning and pursuit: of history\, of power\, of memory\, of liminality\, of the surreal and the sublime. Her commitment to telling true stories was shaped by an early love for visual storytelling that was formalized in college and took flight during her coming of age in Armenia. When not creating her own work\, she directs commercials\, branded content and music videos.  \nThursday\, February 27\, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/voices-unheard-stories-of-identity-and-language/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movie
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250225T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093810
CREATED:20250205T012746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T035519Z
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SUMMARY:Diana Markosian's FATHER
DESCRIPTION:Join Aperture and The Center for Armenian Arts for a conversation between photographer Diana Markosian and artist Ara Oshagan. They will discuss Markosian’s most recent publication\, Father (Aperture\, 2024)\, an intimate and engrossing diaristic portrayal of estrangement and reconnection\, recounted through documentary photographs\, family snapshots\, text\, and visual ephemera.  \nDiana Markosian: Father presents the Armenian photographer’s journey to another place and another time\, where she attempts to piece together an image of a familiar stranger—her long-lost father. The book explores her father’s absence\, her reconciliation with him\, and the shared emptiness of their prolonged estrangement after a separation during Markosian’s childhood. The images\, made over the course of a decade\, take place in her father’s home in Armenia. Father follows her first monograph\, Santa Barbara (Aperture\, 2020)\, in which Markosian recreates the story of her family’s journey from post–Soviet Russia to the US in the 1990s.  \n––  \nDiana Markosian (born in Moscow\, 1989) is among the leaders of a new generation of photographers and lens-based artists advancing documentary storytelling through image-making. In 1996\, she moved to the US from Russia with her brother and mother\, leaving behind her father\, who would eventually relocate back to the family’s home country of Armenia. Her photographs have been published in Vanity Fair\, Vogue\, and the New Yorker. Her work is represented by Galerie les filles du calvaire\, Paris. The artist’s acclaimed first monograph\, Santa Barbara (Aperture\, 2020)\, was selected as one of the top books of the year by Time and the Museum of Modern Art Magazine. She holds an MS from Columbia University in New York.  \nAra Oshagan (born in Beirut) is a multidisciplinary artist\, curator\, and cultural worker who explores histories of marginalization\, displacement\, and identity. A descendant of communities uprooted from their indigenous land by the Armenian Genocide\, he was born in Lebanon and displaced by war as a youth to the US. Oshagan has published four monographs and has exhibited his artwork internationally. His work has been featured in the LA Times\, NPR’s Morning Edition\, and Hyperallergic. His work is in the permanent collection of the Craft Contemporary Museum\, Southeast Museum of Photography\, Pasadena Armory Center for the Arts\, and Modern Art Museum of Yerevan. \nTuesday\, February 25 at 7:00 pm PST
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/diana-markosians-father/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition Event,Book Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093810
CREATED:20250128T233819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T001325Z
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SUMMARY:Tashtakerank (Burnt Ends)
DESCRIPTION:TASHTAKERANK (Burnt Ends) is a collection of short stories that echo Khoren Aramanu’s memories from his early childhood to the present day (Iran\, Armenia and the USA)\, imbued with subtle humor.  \nKhoren Aramouni Keshishyan is a writer\, playwright\, and translator. He was born in 1948 in Iran. Aramouni studied in the Armenian Studies department at the University of Isfahan for 2 years. In 1969\, he repatriated to Armenia. He graduated from Yerevan State University in 1975. In 1980\, Aramouni emigrated to the United States. He has been published regularly in Armenian language newspapers and magazines in the U.S. and collaborated on television programs. He is founder of I-Ben printing and publishing. He was also the U.S. representative of the Armenia based\, Garoun monthly literary magazine. Aramouni’s first full-length book\, Posthumous Wedding\, was published in Armenia in 1992. Since 2004\, Aramouni has been a member of the Writers’ Union of Armenia. In 2014\, he received the William Saroyan medal from the Armenian Ministry of Diaspora. He was awarded a medal for his literary accomplishments from the Writers’ Union of Armenia in 2018.  Aramouni has been recognized for his writing by several state and local institutions in California. Aramouni has published 18 books. Seven of his plays have been staged in Armenia and the U.S. He currently resides in Glendale\, California. \nDay/Time: Thursday\, February 13\, 2025 – 7:00PM
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/tashtakerank-burnt-ends/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Armenian Arts":MAILTO:info@armenianarts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093810
CREATED:20250125T022732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T032815Z
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SUMMARY:No Other Words: Haikus
DESCRIPTION:No Other Words by Karén Karslyan is an experimental collection of haikus composed exclusively of the words from Yeghishe Charents’ “My Sweet Armenia.” Through the haikus crafted with the technique of constrained writing\, Karslyan engages in a dialogue with Charents\, at times poking fun\, and at times raising profound questions about contemporary matters\, identity\, recent wars\, and love. \nKarén Karslyan (b. 1979) is a poet\, visual artist\, translator\, holds a PhD in English and is the chairman of the Writers for Peace Committee of PEN Armenia. He is the author of six books including\, Lezvi Tsayrin (On the Tip of the Tongue)\, a collection of poetry (Granish\, 2022); and Aterazma\, a typographic film-novel (Inknagir\, 2016). His Armenian translation of Lust by Kathy Acker was published by Inknagir in 2015. His writing has been featured in anthologies across multiple languages\, including English\, Spanish\, and French. His performative lectures of Aterazma have been hosted by Coimbra University (2018) and the University of Michigan (2022). His visual art includes flipbooks and video art pieces that have been exhibited at film and art festivals. He is the recipient of the Granish Best Short Story Award (2024) and Best Poetry Award (2021)\, as well as NPAK’s Young Artists Award (2004). In 2003\, he was recognized as Armenia’s “Scandalous Writer of the Year” by Public TV. Born and raised in Armenia\, he now lives in Wisconsin. \nDay/Time: Sunday\, January 26\, 2025 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/no-other-words-haikus/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Armenian Arts":MAILTO:info@armenianarts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241222T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093810
CREATED:20241119T030353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T020805Z
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SUMMARY:Absence
DESCRIPTION:This World and Life are not one-sided\, not even two-sided\, as in black and white photography. They contain everything possible and impossible. Art and creativity\, in general\, are attempts to reproduce this rational and irrational reality as adequately as possible\, but each time\, it depends on what methods are used in the process of this action. When we think about the absence that is the common basis of our disappointment and unhappiness as human beings\, this is no longer enough to cope with reality because what it is is already overwhelming. \nUsing different methods\, visual artists and composers define and communicate the presence of absence. Through a dialogue with the viewer and listener\, they complete the void of absence so that the expressing and expressed world ceases to be dual; it becomes one and complete. Art then becomes the presence of absence. \nNames: Josh Arias\, Sam Dvin\, Charlie G. Hachadourian (1954 – 2022)\, Irena G. Minasyan\, Panorjit Palatthuam\, Sev\, Tigran Tahmizean\, Armineh Teimourian \nDay/Time: Friday\, December 20\,2024 7PM – 10PM \nDay/Time: Saturday\, December 21\, 2024 2PM – 6PM \nDay/Time: Sunday\, December 22\, 2024 2PM – 6PM
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/absence/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Armenian Arts":MAILTO:info@armenianarts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241212T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093810
CREATED:20241123T025523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T031906Z
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SUMMARY:The Iconography of Catholicos' Vestments in the Armenian Medieval Miniature Painting
DESCRIPTION:The book is dedicated to exploration of historical origins and development of ceremonial vestments for the pontiff of the Armenian Apostolic Church-the Catholicos. It explores the dressing ritual\, protocol and the symbolism of it. In medieval manuscripts created in Armenia prior or in main book-making centers of the Armenian diaspora\, there are portraits of famous Catholicoi depicted wearing ceremonial garments. Those portraits are the base for investigating Catholicos’ vestments of the XIII-XVIII centuries\, uncovering their symbolism and discussing several artistic and iconographic issues of those illustrations. This book is aimed to specialists dealing with issues of the Armenian Church culture\, religious scholars\, historians\, ethnographers\, culturalists\, philologists\, and the general reading public. \n\n\n\n  \nSofi Khachmanyan was born in Yerevan. After graduating from school\, she studied at the Art College No. 8 in Yerevan\, attained the title of Master of Needlework Arts. Since 1988\, Sofi has lived in the United States. She received her professional education in fashion design and textile science from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in 1993 (AA degree)\, and received her bachelor’s degree in 2006 and master’s degree in 2008 from Cal State LA. In 2014\, she became a candidate at the Institute of Arts\, National Academy of Science of the Republic of Armenia. In 2019\, she defended her dissertation at the same institute on the topic “The Symbolism of Catholicos’ Vestments and its Iconography in Medieval Miniature Painting”\, which became the basis of her First book. \n\n\n\n  \nFor over two decades\, Sofi has taught courses in fashion design\, garment construction\, textile science\, and history of fashion at various higher education institutions in Los Angeles. In addition to teaching\, she researches and curates two historical collections in Los Angeles belonging to the Telfeyan families\, who were wealthy merchants from Caesarea. Sofi also collaborates with the Ararat Museum in Mission Hills through scientific consulting and practical work\, directs the Creative Hands Art School\, and is engaged in lacemaking and “Nuno” felting. \n\n\n\n  \nDay/Time: Thursday\, December 12\, 2024 – 7:00 PM
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/the-iconography-of-catholicos-vestments-in-the-armenian-medieval-miniature-painting/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241208T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093810
CREATED:20241106T053123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T053231Z
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SUMMARY:Intersecciones LA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/intersecciones-la/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Armenian Arts":MAILTO:info@armenianarts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093810
CREATED:20241106T051942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T051943Z
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SUMMARY:Glowing Flowers by Lusine Avdalyan
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/glowing-flowers-by-lusine-avdalyan/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Armenian Arts":MAILTO:info@armenianarts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241117T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093810
CREATED:20241106T051058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T051059Z
UID:10000536-1731870000-1731886200@armenianarts.com
SUMMARY:The Story Behind The Journey
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/the-story-behind-the-journey/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Armenian Arts":MAILTO:info@armenianarts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093810
CREATED:20241106T050324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T050413Z
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SUMMARY:Documentary by Artak Movsisyan
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/documentary-by-artak-movsisyan/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movie
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ORGANIZER;CN="Armenian Arts":MAILTO:info@armenianarts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093810
CREATED:20241018T045835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T100556Z
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SUMMARY:Lusine Saakyan: PETROGLYPHS OF SYUNIK
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 14\, 2024.  7:00 pm – 10:00 pm \nFriday\, November 15\, 2024.   5 pm – 8 pm \nSaturday\, November 16\, 2024.   3 pm – 6 pm
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/lusine-saakyan-petroglyphs-of-syunik-3/2024-11-16/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Armenian Arts":MAILTO:info@armenianarts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093810
CREATED:20241018T045835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T100556Z
UID:10000426-1731690000-1731700800@armenianarts.com
SUMMARY:Lusine Saakyan: PETROGLYPHS OF SYUNIK
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 14\, 2024.  7:00 pm – 10:00 pm \nFriday\, November 15\, 2024.   5 pm – 8 pm \nSaturday\, November 16\, 2024.   3 pm – 6 pm
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/lusine-saakyan-petroglyphs-of-syunik-3/2024-11-15/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Armenian Arts":MAILTO:info@armenianarts.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241114T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093810
CREATED:20241018T045835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T100556Z
UID:10000425-1731610800-1731621600@armenianarts.com
SUMMARY:Lusine Saakyan: PETROGLYPHS OF SYUNIK
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 14\, 2024.  7:00 pm – 10:00 pm \nFriday\, November 15\, 2024.   5 pm – 8 pm \nSaturday\, November 16\, 2024.   3 pm – 6 pm
URL:https://armenianarts.com/event/lusine-saakyan-petroglyphs-of-syunik-3/2024-11-14/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibition Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Armenian Arts":MAILTO:info@armenianarts.com
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