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Marc Nichanian Declassified
The UCLA Narekatsi Chair in Armenian Studies & the Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA, together with the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) present Marc Nichanian, the renowned philosopher and literary critic, in a film by the multi media conceptual artist Hrayr Ա Eulmessekian.
Tanya Bartevyan Piano Recital - March 5, 2026
Tanya Bartevyan performs Florence Price’s piano sonata and the music of Dianne Goolkasian Rahbee, highlighting multiculturalism, identity, and belonging in these gorgeous, evocative pieces.
Small States, Russia, and the West: Geopolitics and the South Caucasus
Join us for an online book talk of Small States, Russia and the West: Geopolitics and the South Caucasus. Dr. Eduard Abrahamyan investigates the contemporary geopolitics of the Caucasus through a multi-level analysis of regional political transformations.
Storytelling, Games, and Art in Armenian
Join us in an event full of storytelling and art with Tenny Apelian. Children up to 10 are welcome accompanied by an adult!
The Mayor of Inebolu
Alice Ketabgian and Dr. Tamara Ketabgian discuss their historical novel The Mayor of Inebolu. The novel explores complex questions surrounding intermarriage, religious tolerance, wartime trauma, and the historical legacy of Armenian and Turkish relations, asking what does it mean to remember the pain of the past while still looking toward the future?
Literary Lights: Peter Balakian
Join us for the launch of Literary Lights 2026 featuring Peter Balakian, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of New York Trilogy, in conversation with writer, critic, editor and translator, Diana Arterian.
Photographic Genres, In and Beyond Archives
Participants of this workshop will examine a diverse range of photographic genres, from family records to convict photographs, and studio portraits to complicate photography’s role in regulating class and gender dynamics as well as criminality across the region.
Zabelle In Exile: Meet the Artists Reading and Reception
Join us at NAASR for the reception of Zabel in Exile. Members of the cast will do a reading, and discussion will follow.
ԱԲԳ for Children: Storytelling, Games, and Art in Armenian
Join us in an event full of storytelling and art with children's author and illustrator Alik Arzoumanian. Children up to 10 are welcome accompanied by an adult!
From Earthquake Tragedy to Beacon of Light
Dr. Der Kiureghian tells the story of how the university was established during a most difficult time in the recent history of Armenia, and how it evolved and advanced during the subsequent three decades.