Early Armenian History Lecture & Film Screening Series
by Professor Artak Movsisyan
from The Institute of Oriental Studies, National Academy of Sciences
Republic of Armenia

Event co-sponsored by:
              Armenian Library and Museum of America
              Boston University Armenian Student's Association

Lecture: Wednesday, November 29, 2006, 7:30 PM
The Origins of the Armenian Nation: 
From Earliest References to Now
St. Stephen's Armenian Apostolic Church Hall 
[38 Elton Avenue, Watertown]

Film Screening: Saturday, December 2, 2006, 1:30 PM
Tigran the Great – A Patriotic Sovereign 
Armenian Cultural and Educational Center
[ 47 Nichols Avenue, Watertown]

Lecture: Sunday, December 3, 2006, 3:00 PM
Pre-Christian Armenian Belief System and Transition to Christianity
Armenian Library and Museum of America
[ 65 Main Street, Watertown]

Lecture: Monday, December 4, 2006, 7:30 PM
Pre-Christian Written Culture of Armenia
Howard Thurman Center, George Sherman Student Union, Boston University
[Basement of 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston]

Contact: For more info, please email info@hamazkayin-boston.org or
              call 617.331.0426
Admission: Open to all
Additional Info: [event flyer]

Mariam Matossian
Armenian-Canadian vocalist in concert
Event co-sponsored by ALMA
Venue:  Armenian Library and Museum of America, Main Gallery
             65 Main Street, Watertown, MA
Admission: $25.00 per person | $20.00 students and senior citizens
Contact:  Please contact (617) 331-0426 or info@hamazkayin-boston.org
to obtain tickets.
Additional Info: [event flyer]
Reviews:
In the words of renowned Canadian Jazz Vocalist, Karin Plato: “The first was a set with an Armenian singer Mariam Matossian with Gord playing the oud…Mariam is actually a Canadian born vocalist but she comes from an Armenian background and learned many of the traditional folk songs. She sings in a high clear voice and she tells little stories to the audience, which describe what each of the songs are about. Mariam just lovely to watch and listen to on stage. She is absolutely natural and elegant and I enjoyed everyminute of her singing. She and Gord make a wonderful duo team performing this haunting music.”

"… a very clear, measured and ultimately sweet innocent style that captures the listener from her first breath… the eclectically acoustic based folk band is in full swing with Matossian’s supremely focused approach. At times,Matossian’s voice seems as though it is as light as air…” 
                          Raffi Meneshian, CEO Pomegranate Music 

Book Presentation by Author
Armenian-Canadian vocalist in concert
Event co-sponsored by ALMA
Venue:  Armenian Library and Museum of America, Main Gallery
             65 Main Street, Watertown, MA
Admission: Free
Contact:  Please contact (617) 331-0426 or info@hamazkayin-boston.org
Additional Info: [event flyer]
Synopsis:
This historical novel about Armenia and the quest for Noah's Ark flies through time, crisscrossing from a present-day Armenian-American engineer joining an archeological team to find the ark, to the beginning of civilization in the great plane of Ararat with stops in all the historic periods in between.  The story weaves in fictional characters who contact real life personalities. Accurate depictions of historical events pepper the narrative. The book looks at the burden of a young Armenian American who feels a deep responsibility to maintain the memories of those who have been martyred. In essence, the book covers the trials and tribulations of both the ark exploration team and Armenia's travails through her tumultuous history.

Literary Evening Dedicated to the Life and Works of Great Poet
Avetik Isahakian
Venue:  Armenian Cultural Foundation Hall
             441 Mystic Avenue, Arlington, MA [map]
Admission: Free 
Contact: Please contact (617) 331-0426 or info@hamazkayin-boston.org
for more information.
Additional Info: [event flyer]

Screening of I HATE DOGS! - The Last Survivor
a film by Peå Holmquist and Suzanne Khardalian
Venue:  Armenian Cultural and Educational Center
             47 Nichols Avenue, Watertown, MA
Admission: $10.00 per person 
                   Please contact (617) 331-0426 or info@hamazkayin-boston.org
                   to obtain tickets.
Contact: info@hamazkayin-boston.org
Additional Info: [event flyer]

Literary Evening
Dedicated to the Life and Works of Avetik Isahakian
Venue:  Armenian Cultural Foundation
             441 Mystic Street, Arlington, MA [map]
Admission: Free
Contact: Please contact (617) 331-0426 or info@hamazkayin-boston.org
                to additional tickets
Additional Info: Event flyer to come soon

In Concert
Mariam Matossian, Armenian-Canadian Vocalist
Event co-sponsored by Armenian Library and Museum of America
Venue:  Armenian Library and Museum of America - Main Gallery
             65 Main Street, Watertown, MA
Admission: $25.00 | Students (with ID) and Senior Citizens $20.00
Contact: Please contact (617) 331-0426 or info@hamazkayin-boston.org
                to additional tickets
Additional Info: Event flyer to come soon

East Coast Debut of 
Hakop Paronyan State Comedy Theatre of Armenia
Event co-sponsored by ARS-Cambridge Shushi and Amaras Art Alliance
Venue:  TBA
Admission: TBA
Contact: Please contact (617) 331-0426 or info@hamazkayin-boston.org
                to additional tickets
Additional Info: Event flyer to come soon

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