Scenes from DC and colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. (via agbumds.org)
Last weekend, 31 students from the 8th grade class at the AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School traveled to Washington, DC and Williamsburg, Virginia, for an educational tour of some of the United States of America’s landmarks and historic sites.
The school’s website explains:
This trip harmonized with our school’s history curriculum and brought places and events from US history to life.
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A view of the actors and crew of the MDS production of "Arsenic & Old Lace"
From April 7 -10, 2011, the AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School’s Senior Drama Conservatory students performed the dark comedy classic “Arsenic and Old Lace.” The play was directed by Adrianne Alvarez-Jackson and the dance sequences were choreographed by Katie Miller. The set design was created by Todd Szabo and the costumes were professionally done by Valentino’s Costumes.
The AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School, located in Canoga Park, California, was deeply satisfied with the amount of support from the teachers, administration, and community members, who all came out to see the performances over the weekend.
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APO performing at the Armenian-Russian University on February 18, 2011.
On February 18, the Armenian State Philharmonic Orchestra (APO) held a concert at the Armenian-Russian (Slavonic) University hall. Young and talented violinist Anush Nikoghosian was an invited soloist for the concert, which took place under the baton of Maestro Eduard Topchjan.
The program included Dvorak’s violin symphony and passages from Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” ballet.
This event was one stop in a larger series created by APO with the goal of increasing interest among youth, particularly college students, toward classical music. On March 8, APO performed at the Yerevan State Medical University, and on April 7, the Orchestra played at the Yerevan State Pedagogical University.
APO Director Rusanna Sirunian said that APO’s concert initiative at institutes of higher learning has received the support of Armenia’s Culture Ministry. “We have so far met and agreed with the rectors of three universities: Armenian-Russian, Yerevan State Medical and Pedagogical universities. As well as the Friday evening concerts at ‘Aram Khachatrian’ concert hall, APO will perform at the aforementioned universities. We have selected popular classical pieces, which we are sure will appeal to the youth. Let’s not forget that today’s youth is the generation of the beginning of the 90’s, who, among other things, were also deprived of any interaction with classic art,” Sirunian said. She also mentioned that these concerts would be free.
The newly constructed AGBU Armenian Cultural Centre in Larnaca, Cyprus.
The Larnaca Chapter of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) has the honor to announce that His Excellency Demetris Christofias, President of the Republic of Cyprus, will inaugurate the Armenian Cultural Centre in Larnaca, Cyprus, on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 12:45 pm.
In February, students at the AGBU Zaroukian School in Toronto worked on projects for a science fair and presented their completed assignments to fellow students, teachers, and parents at an open house. Six students were selected as finalists and were invited to attend the University of Toronto’s Science Fair, held on April 9, 2011.
The finalists were divided into various themed groups, which included 4th grade “Pulleys and Gears,” 2nd grade “Simple Machines,” and 1st grade “Toys.” All participants enjoyed a workshop on their particular topic and received medals to honor their achievement.
Dr. Theriault speaking about Gorky at AGBU Chicago. (photo courtesy AGBU Chicago)
On March 27, Professor Kim Servart Theriault spoke about “Arshile Gorky and the Development of Abstract Expressionism” at the AGBU Chicago center (7248 N. Harlem Ave, Chicago).
Assistant professor of art history, theory, and criticism at Dominican University in Illinois, Dr. Theriault addressed the importance of Arshile Gorky as an initiator of Abstract Expressionism, America’s first internationally significant art movement. Her lecture focused on how the artist developed a painting style instigated by his status as an immigrant, Armenian Genocide survivor, and his cultural background. She focused on Gorky’s work “The Liver is the Cock’s Comb” (1944), which was recently featured in a US stamp series honoring Abstract Expressionism.
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