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SUMMARY:Yes\, We Have: Criminals — Book Launch & Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:I invite you to join me for a very special evening at the Center for Armenian Arts as I celebrate my birthday with the launch of my newest book\, Yes\, We Have: Criminals\, part of the ongoing Yes\, We Have series. \nEvery community has its heroes\, artists\, scholars\, entrepreneurs\, and individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to society. The Armenian community is no exception\, and we have much to be proud of. But if we are going to tell our story honestly\, we must also be willing to acknowledge its uncomfortable chapters. Yes\, We Have: Criminals is not intended to embarrass Armenians or judge an entire community by the actions of a few. Rather\, it documents individual cases involving fraud\, deception\, corruption\, and criminal activity while recognizing that those actions do not represent the Armenian people as a whole. \nThis book continues the mission of the Yes\, We Have series: to document Armenian life and contributions honestly and preserve our stories for future generations. Celebrating our accomplishments should not require us to hide our failures; acknowledging both is part of preserving a complete and truthful history. \nThe evening will also feature other books from the Yes\, We Have series\, including Yes\, We Have\, Yes\, We Have: Expanded\, Yes\, We Have: Women and also The Armenian in America and Monasteries and Churches of Artsakh + Map of Artsakh. \nMost importantly\, all funds raised from book sales during the event will go toward supporting student tuition\, making this celebration not only about looking back at our stories\, but also about investing in the next generation. \nI hope you will join me for an evening of conversation\, books\, community\, and\, of course\, a little birthday celebration. \nDate: Wednesday\, September 16\, 2026Time: 7:00 PMLocation: The Center for Armenian ArtsAddress: 250 N. Orange Street\, Glendale\, CA 91203 \nParking: Parking is available at 222 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA 91203. The first 90 minutes are free\, with parking available for $3.00 per hour thereafter.
URL:https://www.armenianarts.com/event/yes-we-have-criminals-book-launch-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Presentation
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SUMMARY:The Woman — An Exhibition by Lilit Melikyan
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Armenian Arts is pleased to present The Woman\, an exhibition by Armenian artist and designer Lilit Melikyan\, Director of the Teryan Cultural Center NGO. Melikyan’s long-standing artistic practice is dedicated to the revival and contemporary reinterpretation of Armenian national costume\, with a special place in her work reserved for the art of batik. \nAt the heart of The Woman is the Armenian woman as seen through Lilit Melikyan’s eyes—strong\, creative\, and life-giving\, carrying within her the memory\, colors\, culture\, and future of Armenia. Each work tells the story of a woman while simultaneously telling a story about Armenia. The Glendale exhibition will present a selection of works from Melikyan’s 2025 solo exhibition in Armenia\, where she showcased 50 works of art. This selection will be presented in Glendale for the first time. \nThe exhibition will also introduce a new coloring book inspired by Melikyan’s artwork\, created for both children and adults and inviting audiences to engage with Armenian culture through color\, collage\, and creativity. \nThe Glendale presentation marks the beginning of a new journey for the artist—a series of exhibitions of her paintings and Armenian national costumes across the United States\, sharing the story of Armenia through art\, fashion\, and cultural heritage. \nOpening Night: Friday\, September 18\, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM\nSecond Day: Saturday\, September 19\, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nLocation: The Center for Armenian Arts\n250 N. Orange Street\, Glendale\, CA 91203 \nParking: Parking is available at 222 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA 91203. The first 90 minutes are free\, with parking available for $3.00 per hour thereafter.
URL:https://www.armenianarts.com/event/the-woman-an-exhibition-by-lilit-melikyan/
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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SUMMARY:Self Recognition Movement Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join Vardan Hakobyan for the official launch of the Self Recognition Movement—an Armenian cultural and civic initiative dedicated to preserving and advancing Armenian identity\, culture\, and shared values. Guided by the message “Know your roots\, recognize yourself\, and shape our shared future\,” the movement seeks to connect Armenians in the homeland and throughout the diaspora through cultural exchange\, mutual support\, and active participation in national life. \nDuring this special gathering\, attendees will learn more about the movement’s mission\, principles\, and vision for Armenia’s future. The presentation will explore the importance of education\, civic responsibility\, cultural awareness\, and stronger cooperation between Armenia and the diaspora in building a more conscious society and a stronger nation. Guests will also have an opportunity to discover ways to become involved in the movement and its future initiatives. (Self Recognition Movement) \nDate: Saturday\, September 19\, 2026Time: 7:00 PMLocation: The Center for Armenian Arts\, 250 N. Orange Street\, Glendale\, CA 91203Admission: FreeParking: 90-minute free parking is available at 222 N. Orange Street.
URL:https://www.armenianarts.com/event/self-recognition-movement-launch/
LOCATION:The Center for Armenian Arts\, Glendale\, California\, 250 N. Orange St.\, Glendale\, CA\, 91203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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