AGBU Krikor Satamian Theatre Group

The AGBU ACT service program is returning to Armenia later this month - sign up now!

From November 29 to December 6, volunteers will focus on improving the lives of people from Artsakh who have been forcibly displaced within various regions of Armenia. Please reach out to us to start your journey. With just one week, you can help brighten the days and months for many. There are only limited spots available, so make sure to register quickly!

For more information on how to join this project, visit www.agbu.org/act.

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The Armenians from Artsakh are still recovering from the acute physical and emotional stresses sustained over the last three years of war, blockade, and forced evacuations.

With your gifts to the AGBU Global Relief Fund, patients of all ages can receive free health care at the AGBU Claudia Nazarian Polyclinic. Its full-time medical team is dedicated to the healing of Armenians who have fled from conflict zones to safety in the homeland.

Please give generously in this holiday season of hope. We accept donations in USD, CAD, EUR, and CPB.

To see how you can help those affected by this crisis, visit https://agbu.org/global-relief.

On October 20, 2023, we will hold a vigil at the Pasadena Armenian Genocide Memorial at 6pm and march to rally at the Pasadena City Hall at 7pm.
We invite you all to join us as we stand in solidarity with the POW’s & captured civilians of Artsakh and demand their immediate release.

The AGBU Los Angeles Special Events Committee proudly invites you to its 2023 Fundraiser Luncheon.
Under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian and the patronage of Mr. Yervant Demirjian, fundraising for the AGBU Manoogian-Demirjian School and the AGBU Schools of Lebanon in collaboration with AGBU Los Angeles San Fernando Valley Chapter.
On Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 - 12:00pm at the AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School - Nazarian Sports Gymnasium - 6844 Oakdale Ave. Canoga Park, CA 91306
For more info. call the AGBU office at (626) 794-7942 or Asdghig Dadourian at: (801) 712-1127

Get your tickets now for the Tigran Asatryan Concert at the AGBU Performing Arts Center in Pasadena, tickets start at $45.00

https://agbupac.ticketspice.com/armfesttigran?t=agbugpcfb

AGBU remains committed to ensuring quality Armenian resources are available for anyone interested in learning about Armenian culture, language or history, regardless of skill level, age or background. As such we have an array of online courses, meet ups, apps, ebooks, videos and more available for free on many platforms. In addition, we are proud to house one of the major repositories of Ottoman Armenian and Genocide-related archives through our AGBU Nubar Library in Paris, France.

https://agbu.org/resources

The AGBU Krikor Satamian Theatre Group mourns the passing of Jeannette Kouyoumdjian Ilandjian, opera diva, voice professor, and global Armenian community icon.

Ms. Kouyoumdjian Ilandjian toured her voice around the Middle East, South and North America, Europe, Armenia, and beyond. She would support and direct a number of arts and cultural programs over the years, inspiring a new generation of artists, singers, and voice performers. Her influence and legacy will live on for future generations.

The funeral will be place at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills - Red Church on Wednesday, April 12 at 2:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in Jeannette Ilandjian's memory can be donated to the Jeannette Kouyoumdjian Ilandjian Endowment Fund for the Performing Arts - AGBU.

______________________________OBITUARY______________________________

Mr. and Mrs. Alec and Vanda Youssefian, as well as their children Alexa and Michael

Mr. and Mrs. Kevork, as well as Taline Simonian and their children

Mr. and Mrs. Sevag, as well as Anahid Ilandjian and their children, Simone, Samuel, and Sasha Robert and Samuel

And the whole Kouyoumdjian, Ilandjian, Semerjian, Hagopian, Kayajian, Simonian, and Sargsyan families sincerely grieve to notify you of the death of Jeannette Kouyoumdjian Ilandjian, their beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and in-law.

She was born in Beirut in 1937 and died on March 21, 2023, in Pasadena, California.

A harrowing film about a journalist’s frontline view of the 44-day war for Artsakh. Director Garin Hovannisian delivers a poignant interpretation of Lika Zakaryan’s diary. Emmy award-winning producer Eric Esrailian joins Grammy award recipient Serj Tankian and award-winning producer Alec Mouhibian for a powerful documentary.

AGBU and Creative Armenia have launched a global campaign to raise awareness about the current humanitarian crisis in Artsakh by screening “Invisible Republic” around the world.

LA Screening will be held at our performing arts center on April 5th. Tickets are $15 with all proceeds benefiting the AGBU Global Relief Fund.

Purchase tickets https://agbupac.ticketspice.com/invisible-republic

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LIVE AUCTION 🚨 Place your bid online! The AGBU Los Angeles Special Events Committee is auctioning off Rosa Linn one of a kind jacket with proceeds benefiting AGBU Children’s Center in Arapkir.

Bidding starts at 3p and closes at 11p. Click to bid https://agbu.betterworld.org/auctions/agbu-la-special-events-committee/items/stoptheblockade-jacket

I’m donating my jacket to AGBU’s fundraiser and auction this Saturday. All proceeds from the sale of the jacket will go to the AGBU Children’s Center in Arapkir. 🤍

AGBU is proud to honor AGBU alumnus Professor Ardem Patapoutian, PhD, 2021 Nobel Prize Laureate in Physiology or Medicine for his groundbreaking research on temperature and touch at a special gala on April 15, 2023, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

The evening will be an event to remember, with a tribute to Dr. Patapoutian’s parents Sarkis Patapoutian and Haigouhi Adjemian Patapoutian for their dedicated service and commitment to AGBU and the Armenian community.

Proceeds from the Gala will be directed to the AGBU Humanitarian Relief Fund for Artsakh and Lebanon.

Special entertainment will be provided by the legendary Guy Manoukian.

Save the date. Details to follow.

📅 April 15, 2023
🌎 Beverly Wilshire Hotel | 9500 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90212
🕙 7:00 pm

Help raise awareness about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Artsakh (Karabakh) by giving a friend access to watch the award-winning documentary Invisible Republic, now available on virtual cinema in English, Armenian, French, and Russian.

🔗 Give & Watch INVISIBLE REPUBLIC: bit.ly/3ZEg1P7

The release of the feature documentary is accompanied by a global awareness and education campaign spearheaded by the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) and Creative Armenia. The organizations ask their communities to WATCH, LEARN & SHARE the award-winning film, inspired by the explosive wartime diary of Lika Zakaryan. All proceeds will be donated to AGBU’s Global Relief Fund and other Artsakh-related charities. Learn more by visiting agbu.org/artsakh and invisiblerepublicfilm.com.

ՇՆՈՐԱՀԱՆԴԷՍ - ԳՐԻԳՈՐ ՍԱԹԱՄԵԱՆԻ ԳԻՐՔԻՆ՝ «ԹԱՏԵՐԱԿԱՆ ՈՒՂԵՒՈՐՈՒԹԻՒՆՍ»

ԿԱԶՄԱԿԵՐՊՈՒԹԵԱՄԲ՝ ՀԲԸՄ ԳՐԻԳՈՐ ՍԱԹԱՄԵԱՆ ԹԱՏԵՐԱԽՈՒՄԲԻ ՎԱՐՉՈՒԹԵԱՆ

Շնորահանդէս

Գրիգոր Սաթամեանի Գիրքին՝ «Թատերական Ուղեւորութիւնս»
Կազմակերպութեամբ՝ ՀԲԸՄ Գրիգոր Սաթամեան Թատերախումբի Վարչութեան

Տեղի Կ՛ունենայ Կիրակի, Նոյեմբեր 13-ի երեկոյեան ժամը 5:00-ին,

ՀԲԸ Միութեան Փասատինայի Պոյաճեան Սրահին մէջ։
2495 East Mountain Street, Pasadena, CA 91104

Մուտքը Ազատ - Հիւրասիրութիւն
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Book Presentation

Krikor Satamian’s “My Theatrical Journey - A Memoir”
Organized by AGBU Krikor Satamian Theatre Group Committee

Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 5:00 pm
At AGBU Pasadena Boyajian Hall 2495 East Mountain Street, Pasadena, CA 91104

Free Entry - Reception
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Գիրքը պիտի ներկայացնէ
տոքթ. Գրիգոր Սիմոնեան

Գիրքէն հաճելի դրուագներ պիտի պատմէ
Գրիգոր Սաթամեան

Blessed is the Resurrection of Christ! AGBU wishes all a safe and Happy Easter and good fortune for things to come.

Holy Saturday, also known as Easter Eve, is the last day of Holy Week. The day marks the end of the sorrow and sadness associated with Christ's death and the welcoming of the light and joy that symbolizes his resurrection. Before celebrations begin in the Armenian Church following Good Friday's sad and gloomy services, the black curtain drawn on the altar at the beginning of Lent is replaced with a colorful one. When church services end, it is custom for the faithful to take a lit candle and illuminate their homes with the light of Christ, thus ushering in his blessings for the entire year.

Good Friday is the most sacred day of the Christian calendar, and Christians worldwide commemorate Jesus Christ's crucifixion, death, and burial. As the holiest of days, it is observed in a highly dignified and solemn manner and is a time without work or amusement. In the evening, a symbolic entombment or burial ceremony is performed, and a re-creation of Christ's holy burial site is placed in the Church. When services end, the faithful approach the tomb to offer prayers and take a flower home to honor our Lord's sacrifice.

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10 Years ago the Buenos Aires Chapter Launched New Theater Company Named After Krikor Satamian
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The launching of the Krikor Satamian Theatre Company of the AGBU Buenos Aires Chapter occurred on November 18, 2011, with the presentation of Hairus Ov Eh?, the Armenian version of Ray Cooney’s comedy play It Runs in the Family, as translated by Krikor Satamian for the Ardavazt Theatre Company of Pasadena and adapted by director Silvia Kalfaian. Two other full-house performances followed, ensuring the company’s successful debut.

The cast of the company, which stages plays in Armenian, consists of amateur actors (some of whom have emigrated recently from Armenia, Lebanon, and Turkey) who are interested in reviving the Armenian language and culture within the Buenos Aires Armenian community. The state of Buenos Aires is home to some 90,000 Armenians consisting of third- or even fourth-generation individuals. To encourage as many theater enthusiasts as possible to attend, Spanish subtitles were offered on a screen above the stage.

“The concept for a theater company all started while visiting our sister school in Canoga Park, California [AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School]. Mr. Satamian gave us some material to work with and it felt only natural that we name our troupe after him. His visit to Argentina in the past had also left a vivid impression on our community,” says Miriam Tabakian, coordinator of the Exchange Program between the local AGBU Marie Manoogian School and the Manoogian-Demirdjian School. Tabakian also added that the theater troupe plans to recruit younger actors for future productions, including students and alumni from the school. The entire play can be seen through the following link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYmJ6RPtd6I

The naming of this new theatre group after Krikor Satamian is a most fitting exclamation point to the golden jubilee celebration of the prominent actor and director, which took place on October 30, 2011, at the AGBU Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Center in Pasadena, with over 600 attendees applauding his numerous achievements. Over the past 50 years and on many stages in the world, Satamian has directed 75 plays, taken the lead role in 84 productions, and translated 20 plays into Armenian from both English and French. One after the other, tributes were offered by AGBU Western District Chairman Haig Messerlian, former editor of Nor Or weekly Sarkis Minassian, prominent member of the London Armenian community and former colleague of the honoree Assadour Guzelian, chairman of Ardavazt Executive Committee Ara Babayan and others.

https://agbu.org/news-item/buenos-aires-chapter-launches-new-theater-company-named-after-krikor-satamian/

AGBU BUENOS AIRES - Krikor Satamian - Tadron - "HAIRS OV E?" Obra completa, version mejorada. 18 de Noviembre de 2011.Complete, best quality version. Recorded November 18, 2011.

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Condolences on the death of Community Leader Samuel Ilanjian

With deep sorrow we heard the passing of Samuel Ilanjian on Friday, October 30, 2020 in Los Angeles.

Samuel Ilanjian was an Honorary Member of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU), Chairman of the Organizing Committee of Baalbek Festival, in Baalbek, Lebanon, AGBU Vahram Papazian Theater Group’s founder and Chairman, as well as AGBU Armenian Youth Association’s Song and Dance Ensemble Chairman, and the long-time Chairman of the AGBU Ardavazt Theater Group, now called Satamian Theater Group.

We express our deep condolences to his wife Mrs. Janet Ilanjian and their children, and the entire family and friends.

May God illuminate his soul and extend the Holy Spirit’s solace to all his relatives and friends.

YOU DID IT! YOU gave over $3 MILLION dollars last night during our worldwide live broadcast of : A Concert for Peace. That amount is being doubled, which means we're sending ArmeniaFund over $6 MILLION to support the humanitarian response in Artsakh. Bravo!

From all of us ONEArmenia, ArmeniaFund, Hayastan All Armenian Fund Հայաստան համահայկական հիմնադրամ, Creative Armenia, AGBU, all the fantastic artists and musicians who gave their voice to our cause, and from all of Armenia and Artsakh, thank you. We hope you enjoyed the show. If you missed the live broadcast, you can still watch, or watch again on our YouTube and Facebook channels - link in the comments below.

We're receiving a high volume of messages and emails at the moment - thank you for your patience while we do our best to respond to each and every one of you. For questions regarding donations and our double match fund, please reach us at [email protected].

We will NEVER stop rocking for Artsakh.

ONElove,

ONEArmenia

We’re excited to announce we’ve partnered with Carousel Restaurant to deliver dinner to you on Thursday, October 29th.

50% of the proceeds will be going directly Armenia Fund.

Family Meals are a set package costing $27.50 per person, with a minimum order for 4 people.

We'll be delivering all orders between 6 - 8PM and will be making deliveries to Pasadena, Glendale, La Crescenta and Burbank.

Details of what’s included in the meal can be found on the order form here: https://forms.gle/oRnFPMSjrtp65YmL6

The deadline to submit orders is on Monday, October 26th.

Please feel free to share this email with others.

The overwhelming support we’ve received in all our fundraising efforts is greatly appreciated and has shown us how amazing our Scouting community is.

Արցախի հետ, Արցախի համար - հաղդելու ենք:

AGBU Pasadena Scouts Leadership Team

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AGBU Pasadena-Glendale Scouts | (626) 794-7942

2495 E Mountain St, Pasadena, CA 91104

Today I joined my colleagues on the LA City Council to send a letter to Mercury, a public affairs firm, demanding that the company drop the Republic of Turkey as a client. We can't allow Turkey's genocidal rhetoric, denial of the Armenian Genocide and denial of current war crimes to continue.

It's our collective responsibility to say 'NO MORE!' No more to the senseless killings of innocent civilians. No more to the atrocities that are occurring in Artsakh right now. We won't have dealings with any firm that supports or is supported by those who commit or denies genocide.

Saint Candles has partnered with AGBU to create the Saint Gregory The Illuminator, Saint of Armenia candle. 100% of the profits from the sale of the Saint Gregory The Illuminator candle will support humanitarian and medical aid programs in , including the distribution of food and supplies to civilians and medical assistance for injured soldiers and civilians.

Get yours through the AGBU Bookstore at https://bit.ly/2FIQVui

Thanks to the overwhelming global response to our Matching Gift campaign, we reached our $5 million donation goal and matched it 1:1 for a total of $10 million five weeks early. The matching phase of the campaign has completed and all donations being processed will be added to the total sum going to Hayastan All ArmeniaFund. We encourage donors old and new to keep giving as the humanitarian needs grow with every day the defense of Artsakh continues. You can donate directly to himnadram.org or continue giving without the match to agbu.org/aid4artsakh knowing your gift will be transferred to the All Armenian Fund. Every dollar you give sends a message of solidarity and hope to those in harm's way.

ՀԲԸՄ-ն միացավ Hayastan All Armenian Fund Հայաստան համահայկական հիմնադրամ-ի նախաձեռնած համազգային ջանքի համախմբման արշավին մեկնարկի առաջին իսկ օրվանից և հոկտեմբերի 5-ին հայտարարեց իր մինչև 5 մլն ԱՄՆ դոլարի նվիրատվությունների կրկնապատկման նախաձեռնության մասին։

Այսօր ՀԲԸՄ-ն արդեն իսկ փոխանցել է 2 միլիոն ԱՄՆ դոլար «Հայաստան» համահայկական հիմնադրամին։ Նյու Յորքից կրկնապատկված 2 մլն դոլարը սպասվում է գալիք օրերի ընթացքում։

AGBU Armenia joined the Hayastan All Armenian Fund’s global fundraising campaign within days of its launch and on October 5th announced its $5,000,000 Matching Gift program.

Today AGBU has transferred $2,000,000 to the Himandram with the matching $2,000,000 expected within days from New York.

The Aid4Artsakh matching gift campaign is now an astounding $2 million strong. Plus, with the AGBU dollar-for-dollar match, a robust $4million is already hard at work for all those in need. Imagine if we reached the final $5 million by next week and doubled it for a total $10 Million. To help ensure your online donation is secure please make sure you are directed to the AGBU website: www.agbu.org/aid4artsakh