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Lorik Fund Supports Displaced Artsakh Children Through Programs
Children’s Day programs support displaced children of Artsakh
On International Children's Day, the Lorik Humanitarian Fund organized programs in California and Armenia to support children displaced by the September 2023 Artsakh conflict. In Glendale, the fund granted 1 million Armenian drams to the Hayorti Foundation, which supports childre
Artist Arthur Elbakyan Opens Color Therapy Exhibition in Yerevan
Arthur Elbakyan’s identity, sculpted in color and silence
Arthur Elbakyan, an Armenian artist and playwright, recently opened his exhibition "Color Therapy" at the Armenian Artists' Union in Yerevan. The artist describes his creative process as driven by inner necessity rather than professional ambition, often working through the night
New Poem Reflects on Armenian Diaspora Legacy
Poem: Hollenbeck Park
The Armenian Weekly has published a poem titled "Hollenbeck Park" that explores themes of Armenian diaspora, ancestral heritage, and immigration to the United States. The poem uses the metaphor of crossing seas to describe the journey of Armenian ancestors who settled in Boyle He
Armenian Dialects Face Extinction as Standard Language Dominates
If Armenian becomes monochrome: What language will our grandchildren speak?
An essay published in The Armenian Weekly examines the decline of Armenian regional dialects, using the author's grandmother's speech as a focal point. The piece argues that standardized, textbook Armenian is replacing the rich linguistic variations that once characterized differ
Artist Senia Baloyan explores loss and silence through paint
An underwater village and silenced pain in Senia Baloyan’s art
Senia Baloyan, a young Armenian artist from Shirakavan in Shirak Province, creates works rooted in personal and collective memory. Her artistic journey began at age 17 under her father's encouragement and continues today under mentor Samvel Galstyan at the Gyumri Branch of the St
Life as an Unfinished Painting: Embracing Growth and Change
Keeping the painting on the easel
An essay in The Armenian Weekly explores life through the metaphor of a painting that remains perpetually on the easel rather than a finished work hung on a wall. The author argues that viewing life as an ongoing creative process—fluid, dynamic and ever-changing—allows individual
AYF D.C. Hosts Second Annual Capital Ball
AYF D.C. hosts second annual Capital Ball
The Armenian Youth Federation's Washington D.C. chapter held its second annual Capital Ball on May 2, 2026, in Bethesda, Maryland, drawing AYF members, alumni and supporters from across the Eastern U.S. The event celebrated chapter accomplishments and fundraised for cultural and
Volunteers Build Homes in Armenia Through Service Work
Build a home in Armenia
A Boston-area family is returning to Armenia for a sixth volunteer trip to build homes for families in need, according to an essay published in The Armenian Weekly. The author reflects on how Armenia travel has evolved over two decades—from church-sponsored sightseeing tours focu
Reflections on Life, Career, and Personal Growth
Keeping the Painting on the Easel – Reflections on Life, Career, and the Art of Continually Becoming
An essay by Hratch Tchilingirian explores the philosophy that life is not a finished work but an ongoing creative process. Drawing on artistic metaphors, the piece reflects on the nature of personal development, career trajectories, and the importance of continuous growth and cha
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Arpi Nazaryan - Makeup Artist Glendale
Arpi Nazaryan specializes in makeup artistry and skincare services from a studio in downtown Glendale. The practice offers professional makeup applications for weddings, special events, and photo shoots, along with skincare treatments and consultations. Clients praise the personalized attention and skill in creating natural to dramatic looks.
A Belgian-Armenian's Journey to Village Life in Artsakh
A village called Kornidzor
A diaspora Armenian from Belgium spent four months living in Kornidzor, a village of roughly 1,000 residents in the Artsakh mountains, following a sabbatical from work. The author, who grew up speaking little Armenian, documented daily life in the village—from learning the langua
Armenian Night at the Pops celebrates U.S. 250th anniversary
A unique night marks the 250th anniversary of the United States
The 74th annual "Armenian Night at the Pops" took place May 23 at Boston Symphony Hall, dedicated to the United States' 250th anniversary. Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart programmed a rare work by Armenian-American composer Alan Hovhaness titled "Ode to Freedom," originally
AUA Honors Late President Dr. Haroutune K. Armenian
AUA Celebrates the Legacy of Late President Dr. Haroutune K. Armenian
The American University of Armenia (AUA) held a commemoration on June 3 to celebrate the legacy of its late president, Dr. Haroutune K. Armenian. The event, held in Yerevan, featured personal stories and reflections from those who knew and worked with Dr. Armenian. The gathering