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An action-packed summer comes to a close and AGBU gears up for fall activities that include an Armenian art auction and Society Gala in Los Angeles, a fundraiser for the Karabakh Repopulation Project in Boston, a joint concert by the AGBU-sponsored Armenian Philharmonic & Karabakh Chamber Orchestras in early October, and an October visit by His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, to Armenian communities throughout the East Coast and Midwest of the United States. Check out the AGBU Blog for more up-to-date news or subscribe via email to receive news items straight to your inbox when they are posted. Here are some recent blog posts: |
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Benefactors Nazar & Artemis Nazarian Break Ground for New AGBU School Expansion Canoga Park, CA - A festive atmosphere was the mood on Thursday, September 6, 2007 on the campus of AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School. The day of groundbreaking for the long-awaited toddler facility of the AGBU Artemis Nazarian Preschool had arrived. On hand were AGBU benefactors Nazar & Artemis Nazarian, who, upon arrival at the school, were greeted by school officials and, after concluding a tour of the school facilities, were led to the grounds of the preschool where preparations had been completed for the groundbreaking ceremony. School Board Chairman and AGBU Central Board member Sinan Sinanian welcomed the guests of honor that included the benefactors, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church, AGBU Southern California District representatives, School Board members, current and former School PTO members, Booster Club members, parents, administration, teachers and students from the Preschool... CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE |
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43 Years of Fun, Friendship, and Armenian Culture Continue During Summer 2007 at Camp Nubar On August 18, 2007, AGBU Camp Nubar wrapped up its 43rd season, providing another successful six weeks of fun, friendship, action-packed activities and Armenian culture ... >> |
Yerevan Summer Intern Program's Premier Session Strengthens Global Armenian Community On Sunday, August 5, 2007, the inaugural season of the AGBU Yerevan Summer Intern Program (YSIP) ended when the last of the 16 students returned home to their respective ... >> |
AGBU-Funded Saturday School Established in Barcelona The work of the members of the Armenian Cultural Association of Barcelona finally bore fruit this year with the opening of the Armenian Saturday School, funded by the Armenian General Benevolent Union ... >> |
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International opera star, Isabel Bayrakdarian travels for the first time to her ancestral homeland, Armenia. This documentary, filmed on location and recorded in surround sound, captures her recitals of Armenian and classical repertoire as well as her performances of sacred music in the country's most ancient churches. 80 minutes |
An introduction to the land, history and culture of the Armenian people in a format designed for children and adults. ARMENIA describes the geographical characteristics of the country, the achievements of pioneering Armenians, the evidence surrounding the Armenian Genocide and what life is like in the country today. |
Adopting the cover of a famous Russian name, Gorky helped change the course of American art. Born on the shores of Lake Van, he lived through the Genocide of his people, a world war, famine and exile, before reaching America in 1920 at the age of 17. Paperback, 576 pages. |
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