Armenian History Month

EVENTS

ARMENIAN HISTORY MONTH
April 2023

Paying tribute to the local Armenian community in a celebration of history and culture.

EVENTS
 

Brand Music Series | ZePure Trio 

ZePure Trio consists of Chika Inoue on saxophone, Maksim Velichkin on cello and Ovanes Arakelyan on piano. In a program titled Armenian Rhapsody, the trio will be performing music by Komitas, Babajanian, Khachaturian, Arutiunian, Baghdassaryan, Sayat Nova, Khachatur Avetisyan, Stepan Davtyan, Edgar Hovhanisyan and arrangements of several anonymous folk songs. 

Admission is free and seating is limited. 

Sponsored by the Brand Associates

BRAND LIBRARY RECITAL HALL

SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2:00 PM

 
 

THE CRAFT OF AURORA’S SUNRISE WITH INNA SAHAKYAN 

APRIL 19, 7:00 PM , GLENDALE CENTRAL LIBRARY AUDITORIUM 

Please join the Armenian Film Society for a conversation with Director Inna Sahakyan on the craft of Aurora's Sunrise, Armenia's submission to the 2023 Academy Awards. This event is sponsored by the Armenian Film Society, and will take place in the Glendale Central Library Auditorium. 

Free admission. RSVPs required. Seating is first come, first served. 

This event is presented during the City of Glendale's Week of Remembrance for the Armenian Genocide and as part of the 100 Years of Armenian Cinema celebration. The Armenian State Committee of Cinema was established by government decree on April 16, 1923. 

Aurora's Sunrise is an animated documentary film directed by Inna Sahakyan. The film is based on the life of Aurora Mardiganian, an Armenian Genocide survivor who, after her escape, became an actress in the United States after starring in the silent film Auction of Souls (Ravished Armenia). The event will include clips and stills from the film, and an in-depth discussion about the craft of making the film. 

About Armenian Film Society 

Armenian Film Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to shining a spotlight on Armenian films and filmmakers. Founded in 2015 by husband and wife Armen and Mary Karaoghlanian, Armenian Film Society has held events around the world with guests such as Atom Eogyan, Mardik Martin, Sev Ohanian, and more.


 
 
ARMENIAN HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION

Please join us in the celebration of Armenian Culture, History, and Heritage during a large, joyous community event at the Central Library. This year’s theme is Origins: A Celebration of Armenian Artists, Creators, and Inventors Who Have Made an Impact on the World! 

SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM

GLENDALE CENTRAL LIBRARY

222 EAST HARVARD STREET GLENDALE, CA 91205

Visitors to the Glendale Central Library receive 3 hours FREE parking across Harvard Street at the Marketplace parking structure with validation at the service desk. Accessible parking is available on the east side of the building.

 
 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

CHILDREN’S ARMENIAN STORYTIME

Join us as Library staff share stories and songs in Armenian. Perfect for families and little ones up to age 8.

10:30 AM & 1:00 PM, CHILDREN’S ROOM 

OPENING CEREMONIES

Welcome & Enjoy GLAC’s Armenian History Month Celebration, part of our Be The Change Series of special events, hosted year-round at our libraries. We hope you join us in experiencing Armenian Art, Music, Food & Culture through our featured programs and activities on this special day!  

12:00 PM, FIRST FLOOR  

USC ORAL HISTORY FOOTAGE

Reflect upon the life stories of people of Armenian Heritage, collected by the USC Institute of Armenian Studies.  

ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE EVENT, AUDITORIUM

POETRY READINGS

Listen & Connect with local Armenian poets from the Armenian American Artist’s Association as they present their original poetry focusing on their heritage and culture in both English and Armenian languages.  

12:30 PM, FIRST FLOOR 

 
 

ARMENIAN DANCE & MUSIC HERITAGE

Dance & Sing with Lernazang Ensemble, including master folk singer Hasmik Harutunyan, as they present a suite of songs and dances that uphold the memory of the lost homeland of Western Armenia, the land that their ancestors were forcefully exiled from. Lernazang will share the origins of these songs and dances, and their incredible cultural significance for us today.  

1:30 PM, FIRST FLOOR, 90-MINUTE PARTICIPATORY DANCE AND SONG WORKSHOP

3:00 PM, FIRST FLOOR, 30-MINUTE CLOSING PERFORMANCE

 
 
 
 
 

APRIL 15 ACTIVITIES

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EXHIBITORS
 
 
 
 
 
 
www.glendale.edu
 
 
 
 
Հայոց Պատմության Միամսյակ
BOOK LISTS

EXPLORE MORE

  • Aravot - Find up-to-the-minute news articles through Armenian-language newspaper Aravot/Առավոտ, which is free to access with your Glendale Library, Arts & Culture library card through PressReader.

  • Search in the Library Catalog Using Armenian Transliteration - Library staff have created this tutorial to help you search Armenian authors, titles, and subjects in the Library’s catalog.

RESOURCES

LOCAL RESOURCES

  • The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) in Glendale is an independent, non-governmental and non-sectarian organization which serves the humanitarian needs of the Armenian people and seeks to preserve the cultural identity of the Armenian nation.

  • The Armenian American Museum in Glendale will be the first world class cultural and educational center of its kind in America.

  • Gay and Lesbian Armenian Society fosters a safe and supportive network for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people of Armenian descent.

  • Homenetmen Western Region, short for Հայ Մարմնակրթական Ընդհանուր Միութիւն, (Armenian General Athletic Union) is a pan-Armenian diaspora organization devoted to sport and scouting.

  • The USC Institute of Armenian Studies is an educational center dedicated to the study of modern Armenia, based at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Explore podcasts from the Institute Studio.

  • IWitness is an educational website developed by USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education that provides access to more than 1,500 full life histories, testimonies of survivors and witnesses to the Holocaust and other genocides for guided exploration.

GENERAL RESOURCES

  • The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) is the world’s largest non-profit organization devoted to upholding the Armenian heritage through educational, cultural and humanitarian programs.

  • The Armenian Bar Association, formed in 1989, the Armenian Bar Association provides an arena for lawyers of Armenian heritage to come together socially and professionally and to address the legal concerns of the Armenian community.

  • The Armenian Museum presents the largest and most diverse collection of Armenian objects outside of the Republic of Armenia. Our updated galleries include ancient Urartian artifacts, medieval manuscripts, Kütahya ceramics, textiles, liturgical objects, and contemporary art.

  • Ararat-Eskijian Museum houses items that represent Armenian heritage from the 17th century till present day and highlight the life, culture and customs of Armenians from their indigenous homeland and across the globe.

  • Project SAVE Armenian Photograph Archives is dedicated to saving the photographic heritage of the worldwide Armenian community by making their repository of original photographs, from as early as 1860, accessible for research, publications and presentations.

  • The Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State University offers courses on Armenian history, Armenian language and literature, art and architecture, film, William Saroyan, the Genocide, and contemporary issues.

  • The Armenian Film Foundation was established in 1979 as a non-profit, educational and cultural organization dedicated to the documentation and preservation of Armenian heritage in multi-media formats. A primary focus of the Foundation has been the interviews of survivors of and witnesses to the Armenian Genocide.

  • Arpa Foundation for Film, Music and Art is a non-profit organization, formed for the purpose of promoting the arts and enhancing the cultural environment of our community by supporting artists who bridge the cultural divide, unifying diverse people and cultures through the arts.

 

Click here for more information about the Be The Change Series.