Category: Cambridge

Former MS Reporter Daphne Abeel Dies

Former MS Reporter Daphne Abeel Dies

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Daphne Abeel, 75, a writer and editor, died suddenly on March 2, in Portland, Ore., while visiting her younger brother, Neilson Abeel, and his wife, Tori Bryer. She was a member of the staff of the Armenian Mirror-Spectator for more than 10 years, starting in 2000. After leaving the staff, she continued contributing [...]

Mirror-Spectator Holds Anniversary Program

Mirror-Spectator Holds Anniversary Program

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — On Thursday, May 24, about 250 friends and supporters of the Armenian Mirror-Spectator gathered at the Royal Sonesta Hotel to pay tribute to the newspaper on its 80th anniversary.

Dr. Sebouh Aslanian to Speak At Harvard University on New Julfa Armenians

Dr. Sebouh Aslanian to Speak At Harvard University on New Julfa Armenians

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Dr. Sebouh D. Aslanian, the newly-appointed Richard Hovannisian Term Chair of Modern Armenian History, established by the Armenian Educational Foundation at UCLA, will speak on Wednesday, September 14, at 8 p.m., at Harvard University’s Center for Government and International Studies, Auditorium S010, 1730 Cambridge St.

‘Aghet’ Stirs Emotions at Kennedy School Showing

‘Aghet’ Stirs Emotions at Kennedy School Showing

By Alin K. Gregorian Mirror-Spectator Staff CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — More than 250 people packed into the small room at the Carr Center for Human Rights at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government on Friday, December 10, for a screening of “Aghet: Nation Murder.”

Knights of Vartan Pay Tribute to Three Community Leaders: Krafian, Koutoujian and Maranian Receive Honors at Gala Program

Knights of Vartan Pay Tribute to Three Community Leaders: Krafian, Koutoujian and Maranian Receive Honors at Gala Program

By Alin K. Gregorian Mirror-Spectator Staff CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The Ararat Lodge of Knights of Vartan paid tribute to three community activists and several long-time members at a gala reception on Friday, September 24, at the Sheraton Commander Hotel.

Balakian to Read at National Sept. 11 Memorial and at Blacksmith Series

NEWYORK and CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Peter Balakian will be the featured writer for the fall season at The National September 11 Memorial & Museum’s “9/11, Today and Tomorrow” series on Wednesday, October 13.

Vartan Makes ‘Splash’ at Fashion Show/Celebration

Vartan Makes ‘Splash’ at Fashion Show/Celebration

By Dilani Yogaratnam Special to the Mirror-Spectator BOSTON — Fashion designer Samuel Vartan knows how to mix business with pleasure. For his recent “End of The Summer Fashion Show,” Vartan put together a show with the casual feel of a swanky, outdoor party, held on the roof deck of Splash Boston, Ultra Lounge and Burger [...]

Gov. Patrick Speaks at St. James Program on Genocide

Gov. Patrick Speaks at St. James Program on Genocide

By Daphne Abeel Special to the Mirror-Spectator WATERTOWN, Mass. — American presidents act with disheartening uniformity when it comes to the Armenian Genocide. In the past 30 years, each national leader, from Jimmy Carter to the present incumbent, in campaign mode, has promised the Armenian community that the Genocide would be acknowledged on April 24, [...]