The day after a gentle rain, sunshine in the crisp late afternoon lit the scene perfectly as guests arrived for Lark Musical Society’s celebration concert, “Faith and Love” at Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium
‘Re-Imagined’ Glendale Central Library to Open May 1
The Glendale Central Library will re-open to the public Monday, May 1, after an extensive renovation which began in July 2015.
The Memoir of Armenian Hero Hrant Guzelian
Guzelian rescued hundreds of Armenian youths left in Turkey in the decades following the genocide, including Hrant Dink, who was his protege The Youth Home of Istanbul: A Story of the Remnants’ Homecoming, the inspiring memoir of Armenian hero Hrant Guzelian, was published in Armenian in 2007 and was just released in English. Guzelian was…
Summer 2014: Blog Reviews Focus on Armenian Writers
Just posted: a review of Paul R. Ignatius’ book, “5 x 3,” on my blog SunroomDesk.com. This is the third book published by Ignatius, an Armenian-American and Glendale native who served as U.S. Secretary of the Navy during the Johnson administration.
Ken Davitian Travels: Artists for Peace, Trip to Armenia with Hollywood Film Partners
Ken Davitian, a prolific Hollywood actor with roles in many popular TV shows and award-winning films, is in Belgium the last week of June to complete an Artists for Peace video, then heads to Armenia to explore film projects.
Family Memories Published in Long-Running Church Newsletter Series
What was daily life like in Western Armenian provinces and communities before the Genocide, and how did families adapt as they emigrated to the U.S.? Stories and memories passed down to parishioners of United Armenian Congregational Church, printed in the church’s Herald publication over the past four years, are a rich source of cultural history.
New Mixed-Use Buildings in Glendale: Great Networking Venues
Armenians Among Many Young Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs on Elevé Skydeck BY ELISE KALFAYAN Clear skies and a perfect sunset graced the impressive Elevé Skydeck last week for the May meeting of Glendale Young Professionals . The business networking group has been able to meet in new downtown Glendale locations including Elevé Lofts and Skydeck, 9021PHO…
Glendale Library, Alex Theatre Renovations Proceed
The Library Arts and Culture Department, the Friends of the Glendale Public Library and the Associates of Brand Library continue to offer excellent free programs for the community
Najarian’s MTA Confirmation Threatened by 710 Tunnel Proponents
Nominated unanimously for another term by Los Angeles County’s North Valley/San Fernando Valley Sector cities representing over one million constituents, Metropolitan Transportation Agency Board member Ara Najarian’s confirmation was blocked by Duarte City Council member John Fasana and Alhambra Mayor Barbara Messina.
My Mother’s Voice: A Genocide Survivor’s Story
My Mother’s Voice, a genocide survivor documentary based on the novel A Gift in the Sunlight, premiers this weekend at the Pomegranate Film Festival in Toronto.