2008 Philadelphia Armenian Community Events
2 Nov - Philadelphia Armenian Churches to Celebrate the Divine Liturgy in New York
7 Nov - Tekeyan Dinner & Program @ Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church Hall
7-8 Nov - St. Gregory Ladies Guild Armenian Holiday Food Festival @ St. Gregory Church Hall
14 Nov - Tekeyan Dinner & Program @ Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church Hall
14-15 Nov - St. Mark's Armenian Food Festival @ St. Mark's Church Hall
22 Nov - Armenian Sisters Academy POSH Event @ Armenian Sisters Academy
5-6 Dec - Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church Annual Christmas Bazaar @ Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church Hall
20 Dec - ACYOA Seniors Holiday Dance @ Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church Hall
24 Jan - Knights & Daughters of Vartan present a Celebration of Armenian Culture @ Holy Trinity Church Hall
21 Feb - Paregentan Dinner & Dance by St. Gregory Church Committee @ TBD
2 Nov (Sun)
"Philadelphia Armenian Churches to Celebrate the Divine Liturgy in New York" - The parishes of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob and Holy Trinity Armenian Churches will not hold services on this day in Philadelphia. Both parishes will join in the worship of the Divine Liturgy at St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral in New York City. Buses will be available, departing from Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church for a nominal fee.
For bus reservation: Call Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church Office 610-642-4212
7 Nov (Fri)
"Tekeyan Dinner and Program" - Video: Part II of the National Chamber Orchestra of Armenia Gala Concert at Garni. All are welcome!
Location: Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church Hayatian Hall
Food: TBD. Dessert: TBD
Time: Dinner 7pm / Games & Social Hour 8pm
Cost: $12 (includes dinner, dessert, soda/water, coffee/tea and an entertaining program)
For more info: Antoine Bazarbashian 610-647-8823
7-8 Nov (Fri-Sat)
"2008 Ladies Guild Holiday Food Festival" - There will be Chinese auction and raffles. You may buy homemade Armenian food and delicacies at the Gourmet shop and cookie booths.
Location: St. Gregory Church, Terhanian Hall
Food: Yallanchi, Kufteh, Sou Boreg, Pakhlava, Kadayif, Phyllo Pastry, Breads and much much more.
Time: Friday 4-8pm / Saturday 3-8pm
For more info: Church Office 215-482-9200
14 Nov (Fri)
"Tekeyan Dinner and Program" - Program: Presentation by Meredith Avakian. (www.mzpoetry.com). She will be presenting her newly published book of poetry "Propaganda Starts with PR". The book will be for sale on that evening for $15. All are welcome!
Location: Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church Hayatian Hall
Food: TBD. Dessert: TBD
Time: Dinner 7pm / Games & Social Hour 8pm
Cost: $12 (includes dinner, dessert, soda/water, coffee/tea and an entertaining program)
For more info: Antoine Bazarbashian 610-647-8823
14-15 Nov (Fri-Sat)
"St. Mark's Armenian Food Festival" - Come and bring your family and friends.
Location: St. Mark's Church Hall
Food: Shish Kebab, Luleh Kebab, Imam Bayildi, Tabouleh, Yalanchi, Sou Boureg, Desserts and much more!
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
For more info: 610-896-7789
22 Nov (Sat)
"Armenian Sisters Academy POSH Event" - Silent, Chinese and Live Auctions.
Location: Armenian Sisters Academy, 440 Upper Gulph Road, Radnor, PA 19087
Food: Hors D'oeuvres, Armenian Sweets and Cocktails
Time: 6:30pm
Donation: $50
For more info: Lisa Ajdaharian 610-539-1802 / Tania Selverian 215-793-4320
5-7 Dec (Fri-Sun)
"Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church Annual Christmas Bazaar" - There will be Chinese Auction, Attic Treasures and ACYOA Table. Santa arrives on Saturday at 7:30pm
Location: Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church Memorial Hall
Food: Gourmet Armenian Buffet and Pastry Table
Time: (Fri & Sat) 5:30 - 8pm / (Sun) 1-3pm
For more info: Church 610-642-4212
24 Jan (Sat)
"A Celebration of Armenian Culture" - In honor of Armenian cultural month, the Knights & Daughters of Vartan present a celebration of Armenian culture benefiting Philadelphia's own "Ararat Dance Ensemble". Also featuring DJ's Rick and Chris. Come and join our heritage with a night of singing, dancing and music!
Location: Holy Trinity Church Hall
Food: Mezeh (Cash Bar)
Time: 8pm / Program 9:30pm
Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at the door
For tickets and more info: Greg Meranshian 856-728-7464 gregmeran@verizon.net / Hratch Arzoumanian 610-356-5625 / Ara Shakarjian 215-886-1904
21 Feb (Sat)
"Paregentan Dinner & Dance" - Sponsored by St. Gregory Church Committee. Entertainment: "Don't Call Me Francis" Musical Band.
Location: TBD
More information to come soon..