Monthly Archives: November 2011

Armenian Heritage Park Hits a Fenway Homer

By Tom Vartabedian BOSTON — Throughout the past century, Fenway Park has served as the home of the Boston Red Sox with many an auspicious moment to be celebrated. Now it has served as the center of another attraction — … Continue reading

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Archbishop Pargev Martirossian: The Face of Karabagh

By Alin Gregorian Mirror-Spectator Staff BOSTON — Stepanakert, the home of Archbishop Pargev Martirossian, the Primate of the Karabagh Diocese, is a world away from the US, but for this ambassador of this tiny republic and man of God, no … Continue reading

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More Than Books: NAASR Brings Community Together in Quest for Armenian Studies

By Aram Arkun Mirror-Spectator Staff BELMONT, Mass. — Many people know the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR), based in this suburb of Boston, as a bookstore specializing in English language works on Armenians and Armenian studies, but … Continue reading

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Sociologist Traces Roots of Collective Violence in Turkey Against Armenians

By Daphne Abeel Mirror-Spectator Staff CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — On Wednesday, November 16, Fatma Muge Goçek, associate professor of sociology and women’s studies at the University of Michigan, gave a lecture at Harvard University’s Knafel Hall as part of a series … Continue reading

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11th Annual Concert by Greater Worcester Armenian Chorale Dazzles City

By Charles DreKazarian WORCESTER, Mass. — The Greater Worcester Armenian Chorale presented its 11th Annual Gala Concert and Dinner on Sunday, September 18, in the Cultural Center of the Armenian Church Of Our Saviour. The chorale is under the direction … Continue reading

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Wanted: Owners of Six Tons of Gold Left in Historic Armenia

By Edmond Y. Adazian Every time a nostalgic Armenian travels to the land of his ancestors, currently occupied Turkey, he or she is surrounded by the ubiquitous volunteer guides who offer their services to hunt for hidden treasures. Amrenian Weekly’s … Continue reading

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Knights Pay Tribute to Aurelian Mardiros as Man of the Year

  By Alin K. Gregorian Mirror-Spectator Staff BOSTON — Hundreds of Knights and Daughters of Vartan as well as friends and family gathered at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel on Friday, November 11, to pay tribute to Aurelian Mardiros as … Continue reading

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Shushi Dance Ensemble Delivers Patriotism and Passion

By Talin Kupelian  LODI, N.J. — Shushi Armenian Dance Ensemble delivered what it promised, a magnificent celebration of a trio of 20th anniversaries: that of Armenia’s independence, Karabagh’s independence and the founding of the Shushi Dance Ensemble.

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