Celebrating William Saroyan’s One Hundred and twentieth Birthday, two years and nine days short of the actual date of August 31st, 2028 (born in 1908), Armenian Theatre Company presents several of Saroyan’s short plays and a few short excerpts from his stories.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: The Center for Armenian Arts
Address: 250 North Orange Street, Glendale, CA 91203
Ticket Price: $20
The Center for Armenian Arts is pleased to host the presentation of Hayrik, a new project by Yelaket USA, presented by Hayk Markosyan in honor of Ambassador Armen Baibourtian.
This special evening will introduce an inspiring initiative dedicated to strengthening Armenian national identity, preserving cultural values, and fostering meaningful dialogue within the community. Through the vision behind Hayrik, attendees will gain insight into a project designed to connect generations and celebrate the enduring spirit of Armenian heritage.
Join us for the official presentation, hear firsthand about the mission and future of the project, and be among the first to learn how this initiative aims to make a lasting impact.
We invite community members, educators, cultural advocates, and anyone passionate about Armenian heritage to attend this meaningful event.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: The Center for Armenian Arts
250 N. Orange Street
Glendale, CA 91203
Complimentary parking is available for up to 90 minutes at 222 N. Orange Street, Glendale, CA 91203.
We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of inspiration, conversation, and community.
Experience an unforgettable evening of Armenian musical heritage as the Nurwind Duduk Quartet takes the stage at the Center for Armenian Arts. Renowned for their masterful performances and the rich, soulful sound of the duduk, the ensemble will present a program that celebrates Armenia’s timeless musical traditions through both beloved classics and contemporary interpretations.
The concert will feature performances by Vahan Avetisyan, Mher Mnatsakanyan, Armen Adamian, and Tigran Avetisyan, joined by special guest artists Albert Ordinyan (percussion), Haykuhi Babakhanyan (vocals), and Petros Petrosyan (vocals), creating a dynamic and memorable musical experience.
Whether you are a lifelong admirer of Armenian music or discovering the haunting beauty of the duduk for the first time, this concert promises an evening of exceptional artistry, cultural celebration, and heartfelt performance.
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: The Center for Armenian Arts
250 N. Orange Street, Glendale, CA 91203
Parking: 90-minute free parking is available at 222 N. Orange Street.
Tickets: $45 and $65 (Purchase Here)
Join us for an inspiring evening where tradition, artistry, and culture come together through the timeless sound of Armenia’s national instrument.
Join us for a screening of “DAUGHTER OF THE CRYING MAN,” a stunning documentary + visual podcast from the producers of Country of Dust podcast.
A VHS tape in a Toronto basement sends Nyree Abrahamian (@nyree_abrahamian) and her family on a journey to find their long-lost relatives, in the last Armenian village still surviving in Turkey.
Country of Dust (@countryofdust) is an award-winning narrative podcast about Armenia today – telling vibrant, sound-rich and deeply personal stories about a country in flux, and the people living through it all.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Nyree and producer/sound designer Jeremy Dalmas (@jeremydalmas), moderated by Dr. Shushan Karapetian (@drkarapetian), Director of the USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies (@uscarmenianstudies).
Biographies:
Nyree Abrahamian is a Canadian-Armenian poet and creative producer. She is creator and producer of Country of Dust, an award-winning narrative podcast, and co-founded the Tumanyan International Storytelling Festival. Her poems are published in Mizna, Poetry Northwest and Protean Magazine, among others. She lives in Yerevan.
Jeremy Dalmas is an audio producer who spent five years reporting with NPR-affiliate KALW in San Francisco and has worked with The Guardian, CBS, Wired, Vox and many other outlets. Jeremy is based in Oakland, CA and Yerevan, Armenia.
Shushan Karapetian, Ph.D. is Director of the USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies, a leading center focused on the contemporary Armenian diaspora and the Republic of Armenia. Her recent projects explore Armenian identity in Los Angeles through vernacular practices such as personalized license plates, the role of heritage language in wartime diasporic mobilization, and the interrelationship of language, gender, and socialization. She is also the creator and host of Language Therapy with Dr. K.
Experience an unforgettable evening of Armenian folk music as Vigen Hovsepyan takes the stage in a special concert celebrating the rich traditions of Armenian song and storytelling.
Known for his expressive vocals and deep connection to Armenian musical heritage, Vigen Hovsepyan brings together beloved folk melodies, poetic interpretations, and contemporary arrangements that resonate with audiences of all generations. Accompanied by a talented ensemble of musicians, this performance promises an evening filled with warmth, artistry, and cultural pride.
Featuring:
Together, these accomplished musicians create a rich and immersive soundscape that honors Armenia’s musical traditions while bringing fresh energy to timeless songs.
Whether you grew up with these melodies or are discovering them for the first time, Vigen Hovsepyan: The Armenian Troubadour offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty, emotion, and storytelling power of Armenian music in an intimate concert setting.
Don’t miss this special evening of music, culture, and connection. Gather your family and friends and join us for a memorable celebration of Armenian song.
Join us for an engaging evening of literature, conversation, and reflection with acclaimed Armenian writer, playwright, and translator Khoren Aramouni.
Presented in collaboration with Abril Bookstore, this special event celebrates Aramouni’s newly released Armenian-language novel, The Stranger with the Red Beret. The novel intertwines a compelling love story with significant historical and political events, offering readers a thoughtful exploration of Armenian life across recent decades while addressing timeless psychological and human questions.
The evening will feature a conversation with the author, insights into the inspiration behind the novel, and a discussion of the themes that shape his work.
Joining the discussion will be:
Khoren Aramouni is the author of 18 published books, a member of the Writers’ Union of Armenia, recipient of the William Saroyan Medal, and a respected literary voice whose works have been published and staged in Armenia and throughout the diaspora.
Whether you are a devoted reader of Armenian literature or simply curious to discover a new voice, this event offers a unique opportunity to meet the author, ask questions, and explore the world behind the pages.
Event Details
Thursday, June 25, 2026
7:00 PM
The Center for Armenian Arts
250 N. Orange Street
Glendale, CA 91203
Free Admission
Հանդիպում հեղինակ Խորեն Արամունու հետ
Սիրով հրավիրում ենք գրասերներին մասնակցելու գրական հետաքրքիր հանդիպման և զրույցի՝ արձակագիր, դրամատուրգ և թարգմանիչ Խորեն Արամունու հետ։
Միջոցառումը նվիրված է հեղինակի նոր հրատարակված «Կարմիր բերետով օտարականը»վեպին։ Սիրավեպի ժանրում գրված այս ստեղծագործության սյուժետային զարգացումները տեղի են ունենում պատմական և քաղաքական կարևոր իրադարձությունների հենքի վրա՝ ընթերցողին հնարավորություն տալով վերարժևորելու նախորդ տասնամյակների հայաստանյան կյանքը և անդրադառնալու հոգեբանական այն խնդիրներին, որոնք այսօր էլ շարունակում են արդիական մնալ։
Երեկոյի ընթացքում հեղինակն անդրադարձ կկատարի գրքի ստեղծման պատմությանը, իր գրական ուղուն և վեպի առանցքային գաղափարներին։ Մասնակիցները հնարավորություն կունենան հարցեր ուղղելու հեղինակին և մասնակցելու բաց քննարկման։
Մասնակցությամբ՝
Խորեն Արամունին 18 գրքերի հեղինակ է, Հայաստանի Գրողների միության անդամ, «Վիլյամ Սարոյան» մեդալի դափնեկիր և ժամանակակից հայ գրականության ճանաչված ներկայացուցիչներից մեկը։ Նրա ստեղծագործությունները տպագրվել և բեմադրվել են Հայաստանում և սփյուռքում։
Սիրով սպասում ենք ձեզ գրականության, մտքերի և հետաքրքիր զրույցների այս յուրահատուկ երեկոյին։
Միջոցառման տվյալներ
Հինգշաբթի, հունիսի 25, 2026
Երեկոյան ժամը 7:00-ին
The Center for Armenian Arts
250 N. Orange Street
Glendale, CA 91203
Մուտքն ազատ է։
The Center for Armenian Arts presents My Stolen Theatre, an exhibition by Nare Haykazyan, where visual art and theatrical imagination intersect.
This body of work unfolds like a stage — layered, expressive, and filled with symbolic characters and fragmented narratives. Figures emerge and dissolve, masks reveal and conceal, and each composition feels like a scene captured mid-performance. The works invite viewers into a world where identity, memory, and imagination continuously shift.
Through bold color, textured forms, and emotionally charged imagery, the artist creates a visual language that echoes the experience of theatre — intimate, dramatic, and open to interpretation.
My Stolen Theatre explores the idea of performance beyond the stage, suggesting that life itself carries elements of storytelling, disguise, and transformation.
We invite you to experience this immersive and thought-provoking exhibition.
Opening night: Friday, June 12, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Exhibition continues: Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Center for Armenian Arts invites you to a special documentary presentation featuring selections from the new CivilNet series “House Culture”, hosted by Christopher Atamian.
This series explores Armenia’s historic house museums, offering an intimate look into the lives, environments, and creative legacies of influential cultural figures. Through storytelling, visual exploration, and thoughtful commentary, House Culture reveals how personal spaces preserve memory, identity, and artistic heritage.
Blending documentary filmmaking with cultural reflection, the presentation provides a unique perspective on how history lives within architecture, objects, and lived spaces — connecting past and present in meaningful ways.
Guests will have the opportunity to experience the series and engage with its themes in a shared cultural setting.
Date & Time: Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 7:00 PM
The Center for Armenian Arts is pleased to present Colorful Life, an exhibition by Sarkis Alvandi, exploring expression, movement, and emotion through vibrant color and dynamic composition.
In this body of work, color becomes the primary language — bold, layered, and alive with energy. Through abstract figures, fluid lines, and playful yet expressive forms, the artist creates compositions that capture moments of imagination, emotion, and lived experience.
Colorful Life reflects a visual celebration of movement and individuality, where each piece carries its own rhythm and character. The works invite viewers to engage freely, interpret intuitively, and experience art through feeling rather than definition.
This exhibition offers a lively and immersive encounter with color, form, and artistic spontaneity.
We warmly invite you to join us for two days of art and creative expression.
Opening night: Friday, May 29, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Exhibition continues: Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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