Mid-West

Chicago painter Jackie Kazarian is creating a painting of enormous scale both in size and subject matter to memorialize the 20th century’s first genocide, which began in April 1915 and led to the death and displacement of millions of Armenians. Project 1915 will celebrate the richness and [more...]

In honoring their ancestry to historic Keghi in Turkish-occupied Western Armenia, Detroit Armenians took another giant step on Oct. 25 to strengthen linkage to Nor Keghi in the Republic of Armenia. Keghetsi pagharch More than 350 area Armenians joined hands at St. John Armenian Church Cultural [more...]

BIRMINGHAM, Mich.—First-time author Astrig Tutelian was recently hosted by the Hagopian family at their Birmingham showroom, where she presented her new autobiography, My Life’s Journey. (L-R) Ed Tutelian, Zabel Belian, Astrig Tutelian, Angela Snow Tutelian was born in Egypt, but knew by age 12 [more...]

DETROIT, Mich.—On Sun., Oct. 26, the Armenian National Committee (ANC) of Michigan hosted David Trott, then-Republican candidate for the 11th Congressional District of Michigan, at a Meet and Greet at St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church in Dearborn. Hovig Kouyoumdjian, Congressman-elect David [more...]

By Rev. Shant Barsoumian On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of his pastoral ministry and the publication of his 36th book, Rev. Dr. Vahan H. Tootikian was honored at a special event on Fri., Oct. 10, at the Armenian Congregational Church (ACC) of Greater Detroit. On the eve of the Feast of the [more...]

CHICAGO, Ill.—On Sat., Sept., 27, Save the ArQ® held an intimate extravaganza at the exquisite NAHA restaurant in downtown Chicago, owned by Carrie and Michael Nahabedian. A silent auction of Elia Kahvedjian’s photos was held during the cocktail hour, and a Michael Aram pomegranate platter was [more...]

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.—As part of the Michigan Armenian-American’s community efforts to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in 2015, the Armenian Genocide Committee of Greater Detroit this week announced its 6th Annual Armenian Genocide Essay competition and call for [more...]

DETROIT, Mich.—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Mid-Council of Greater Detroit held its annual ARS anniversary celebration on Sept. 20 with a tribute to the food, music, and culture of Kessab and Mousa Ler. Nearly 300 people attended the “Dohmig Or” (“Heritage Day”) at the Armenian [more...]

On Fri., Oct. 10, the Armenian Congregational Church of Greater Detroit will celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Vahan H. Tootikian’s pastoral and public service at a cultural evening, beginning at 7 p.m. in the “Rev. Dr. Vahan H. Tootikian Hall” of the church, 26210 West 12 Mile [more...]