3rd Annual Armenian Festival Today & Tomorrow in Laguna Hills!

Here's an event that you probably shouldn't miss: an Armenian Festival in the OC! The festival, now in its third year, features food, dancing, arts and crafts, merchants, and other fun stuff!

Have a look at their photo gallery to get an idea of what to expect.

I'm no way affiliated with the festival, but it sounds like a fun way to spend one's weekend.

Here are the essentials:
Date & Time: October 13, 12PM to 10PM and October 14, 12PM to 8PM.
Address: 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills
Phone: 949-309-2900
Admission: $3, 12 and under free.

For more information, check out the website: ArmenianFestival.org

Elon to Perform in Benefit Concert

Armenia Blog's friend Elon is going to perform live on Friday, June 1st, at Glendale's Alex Theater and 100% of the proceeds will be donated towards helping Armenian children with bone-marrow cancer. Armenia Blog also believes in charity and the helping of those in need.

Great music, great cause, great time. I can't see why you wouldn't attend!

Here's more information: Elon and Artists For Kids

Vanes "The Nightmare" Martirosyan Fights This Saturday!

Vanes hails from Glendale, California, and is going to fight Taronze Washington of Dallas, Texas, this Saturday, January 27th, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. I think Vanes will win hands down. Have a look:

Vanes: 11 Wins, 0 Losses, 7 KOs
Taronze: 9 Wins, 5 Losses, 5 KOs

Of course, there's more to boxing than past performance, but go out there and support Vanes, regardless!

Links of interest:
Vanes Martirosyan's Official Website
Honda Center

Armenian Movie "The Priestess" Opens January 25th

One of the producers of "The Priestess" informed me of the premiere details:

Place: Grauman's Chinese Theatre, 6925 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, California
Date: Thursday, January 25th, 2007
Time: 7:00PM
Call: 818-265-0506

A lot more information is available on the official "The Priestess" website. The web site has a trailer, photo gallery, and more.

Go out there and see it!

Kohar Symphony & Choir to Tour in 2007

Peter Bahlawanian informs me that the Kohar Symphony & Choir will tour 10 cities in North America, including San Francisco, Fresno, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto and Montreal. Venues will include Carnegie Hall in New York and the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles. Dates have not yet been announced.