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A Siblings Plea: Remembering 104 Years Later
“I am looking for my sisters, Veronica Moonjian and Satenig Yacoubian, from Kharpert, Mezreh. Could those from Gaban Maden have word? Do any Armenians know where my sister’s children Arantsar and Vshnasp Moonjian are? Please reprint this in any Diasporan … Continue reading
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Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown – Armenia
If you haven’t heard about the recent episode of Anthony Bourdain traveling to Armenia as part of his series Parts Unknown, you have most likely been living under a rock for the last month. I have to admit I have … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthony Bourdain, Armenia, art, children, CNN, Food, Karabagh, Parts Unknown
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Armenian Music in Hartland, MI
Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to perform Armenian and Middle Eastern music in Hartland, Michigan. This is a small community with under 15,000 people and not richly diverse, but a community that wants to embrace diversity. The Cromaine … Continue reading
An Armenian Trilogy – World Premiere this October, 2017
As a proud Armenian, I have always been conscience of the Armenian Genocide and as a rule, made sure to try and educate non-Armenians about the Genocide. When the 100th anniversary of the Genocide was upon us, this sense of … Continue reading
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An Open Letter to Film Critics about The Promise
Dear film critics, Since its release on April 21st, much has been written and commented about the major motion picture, The Promise. Articles describing the making of the film and its importance have been well documented and favorable, however my disappointment and … Continue reading
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Tagged armenian genocide, Box Office, Christian Bale, film, Kirk Kerkorian, Oscar Isaac, The Promise
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The Promise – Detroit Premiere
In many ways, this is a difficult blog for me to put together. So many thoughts and directions I want to take and talk about surrounding the major motion picture, The Promise especially as today marks the 102nd anniversary of … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian Bale, detroit, Eric Esrailian, film premiere, kanun, Kirk Kerkorian, Livonia, michigan, music, Oscar Isaac, oud, Phoenix Theatres, Terry George, The Promise
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HYE Times 