Category: Boston

Armenian Heritage Cornerstone of Boston Neighborhood: Unique Collaboration between Private and Public Sectors

Armenian Heritage Cornerstone of Boston Neighborhood: Unique Collaboration between Private and Public Sectors

By Alin K. Gregorian Mirror-Spectator Staff BOSTON — Come springtime, the Armenian community of the greater Boston area can see the handiwork of acting as one, namely, the completion of the Armenian Heritage Park, a unique privately-funded public project.

Ararat Lodge Ceremony to Honor Armenian Community Leaders

By Daphne Abeel Special to the Mirror-Spectator BOSTON — On Friday, November 11, the Knights of Vartan Ararat Lodge Number 1 will hold its annual awards ceremony at the Renaissance Waterfront Hotel on Long Wharf in Boston. The evening will begin with a reception at 7 p.m., followed by dinner at 8.

Armenian Mirror-Spectator Celebrates 78th with Gala

Armenian Mirror-Spectator Celebrates 78th with Gala

By Alin K. Gregorian Mirror-Spectator Staff BOSTON — The Taj Hotel was the scene of a celebration and fundraiser for the Armenian Mirror- Spectator, bringing together about 250 of the newspaper’s longtime supporters, current and former staff and their friends and family for an evening of fun and camaraderie.

Mirror Celebrates With Style

Mirror Celebrates With Style

By Alin K. Gregorian Mirror-Spectator Staff WATERTOWN, Mass. — The Armenian Mirror-Spectator is marking its 78th anniversary on December 9 at 7:30 p.m. with a program featuring local and national journalists at the elegant Taj Boston Hotel.

ACF Marks the 85th Birth Anniversary of Hakob Karapents, Salutes Legacy

ACF Marks the 85th Birth Anniversary of Hakob Karapents, Salutes Legacy

ARLINGTON, Mass. — The home of the Hakob Karapents library-collection, the Armenian Cultural Foundation (ACF), on Sunday, November 21 at 4 p.m. will mark his 85th anniversary, as of one of the most prolific of modern Armenian writers.

St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School Marks Quarter Century

St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School Marks Quarter Century

WATERTOWN, Mass. — St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School (SSAES) is celebrating its 25th anniversary, on Saturday, November 20, with a glittering gala at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, featuring Dr. Joyce Shushan Barsam as keynote speaker.

Newton Symphony Concert to Feature Music of Hovhaness, Khachaturian

Newton Symphony Concert to Feature Music of Hovhaness, Khachaturian

 NEWTON, Mass. — The Newton Symphony Orchestra (NSO) will present a concert on Sunday November 14, titled “The Mystic Beauty of Armenian Music,” which will be dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of composer Alan Hovhaness.

Armenian Film Festival – An Exhilarating Lineup

Armenian Film Festival – An Exhilarating Lineup

By Nancy Kalajian Special to the Mirror-Spectator BOSTON — Though it will be held during Halloween weekend, there’s no need to be afraid of experiencing this year’s Armenian Film Festival in Boston. Indeed, the chills that filmgoers might experience during the last weekend in October may well be related to the pride and accomplishments felt [...]