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The Magic and Sustainability of the Silver Screen

Posted on 12/13/2022 by aratopouzian

We all can relate to the fact that the pandemic halted or altered our lives for over two years. As we seem to have returned to a new norm of a ‘normal life’, on occasion, certain thoughts attract my attention. … Continue reading →

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When commercials were fun

Posted on 06/20/2022 by aratopouzian

The other day I was looking for a graphic to go along with another post I created when I stumbled on an old commercial on YouTube that I remember in my youth. I got a short chuckle out of it … Continue reading →

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Mal Barsamian & Qawsaan (Two Bows) Concert Recital at Tufts University

Posted on 05/03/2022 by aratopouzian

It is not every day that I watch a concert of live Middle Eastern music and become completely impressed and immersed into the entire performance. That is not to mean that I haven’t been impressed by Middle Eastern musical artistry, … Continue reading →

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Armenia and Ukraine – Common Victims of Genocide

Posted on 04/24/2022 by aratopouzian

Each year through this blog, I do my best to commemorate April 24th, a date too well known to Armenians worldwide when 1.5 million Armenians were slaughtered by the hands of the Turkish government, then referred to as the Ottoman … Continue reading →

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Guardians of Music: History of Armenian Music in Detroit NOW ON AMAZON

Posted on 03/29/2022 by aratopouzian

In 2015 which marked the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, I released a film documentary. Guardians of Music: History of Armenian Music in Detroit followed the journey of Detroit Armenian musicians that were children of Armenian Genocide survivors and … Continue reading →

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March is Arts Advocacy Month

Posted on 03/02/2022 by aratopouzian

“The arts create connection, community, belonging, and joy. In the worst of times, the arts create all of that and more—and most of all, the arts create hope” from the American for the Arts website. As a council member of … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Spontaneous Composition

Posted on 02/02/2022 by aratopouzian

As artists, we are told to tell a story with our work. Storytelling is an art form in itself, but mastering this art form is just as difficult as any form of artistry. However, storytelling can be expressed in different … Continue reading →

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The arts industry is back on the rollercoaster

Posted on 01/20/2022 by aratopouzian

It certainly feels like Groundhogs Day when it comes to the pandemic. What was once ‘on hold’ due to COVID and then opens up seems to close again. It is a viscous cycle that is taking its toll in many … Continue reading →

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Merry Armenian Christmas!

Posted on 01/06/2022 by aratopouzian

Armenians from around the world celebrate Christmas on two different dates. Most of us celebrate on December 25th, but many also recognize and celebrate Christmas again on January 6th. Historically, all Christian churches once celebrated Christ’s birth on January 6th … Continue reading →

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Lou was always on first

Posted on 08/09/2021 by aratopouzian

In the past, I have touched on my fascination of old movies, especially old comedies. In many of my stories I have filtered in comments relating to some of the classic comedians of the last century including Charlies Chaplin, The … Continue reading →

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