Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles presents THE PINK CARPET: LGBTQ & THE SILVER SCREENHollywood has both portrayed and influenced cultural beliefs since the early days of silent films, and for decades film-makers have perpetuated gay and lesbian stereotypes, pushed the boundaries of social norms, blurred the lines of gender roles, and created ground-breaking queer […]
For the very first time, producer/musician Bei Ru will share some of his favorite rare and obscure Armenian records from the 1960s-1980s. Bei Ru will be playing and discussing Armenian records from all over the globe, handpicked from his personal collection, along with stories about his record digging adventures. Join us for this special event […]
"Farewell To A Rose" Release Announcement! We are excited to announce J.C. Spires is holding an official launch event for his long awaited new album: “Farewell To A Rose”. This free event will be held in the courtyard of the art deco Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA on the night of July 11th from 7:00 to […]
RIZOMA is a philosophical concept that apprehends multiplicities and opposes hierarchic, tree-like conceptions of knowledge. It presents history and culture as a wide array of influences with no specific origin. Gagik Vardanyan's art and life encapsulates this experience. Born in Soviet Armenia, Vardanyan grew up and received his education in a socialist, yet homogeneous environment. As […]
Featuring an all-star cast, SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is largely regarded as the most influential superhero origin story to grace the Silver Screen. As young Kal-El flees his doomed planet of Krypton, his ship crashes in an open field on Earth. Discovered by a farmer and his wife, the couple adopts and raises him as their own son, […]
LAKE OF SIGHS is a novel inspired by the Armenian legend of Akhtamar. This tragedy hangs over the head of the current princess Tamar. Named after the young woman from the legend, Princess Tamar lives on the same island as her namesake. She has no wish for her own life to repeat the tale of doomed […]
Miss Philippines USA The Pageant ‘The Most Prestigious Filipino-American Pageant’ Hosts: Cher Calvin and Tony Cabrera 3:00 pm – Red carpet arrivals 4:30 pm – Doors open 5:00 pm – Start of Show DISCOUNTED PRICING No Discounted Pricing is available for this event.
Author and member of the Five Fingers Band, BOGHOS SHAHMELIKIAN will present the newly translated English edition of his book, DAWN OF ARMENIAN POP MUSIC on THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018 at 7:30pm at ABRIL BOOKSTORE - 415 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA. Author will be introduced by Harout Arakelian. Admission is free with reception to follow. DAWN OF ARMENIAN POP MUSIC narrates the evolution of the post Genocide contemporary Armenian […]
Abril Bookstore's Music Nights presents AN EVENING OF ARGENTINE TANGO MUSIC featuring tenor Tim Gonzales and violinist Alan Busteed on Saturday, July 28 , 2018 at 7:30pm at Abril Bookstore - 415 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA. Tickets available at www.itsmyseat.com/abrilbooksor by visiting or calling Abril Bookstore at (818) 243-4112. The evening will compliment the current exhibit at Roslin Art Gallery of Argentinian-Armenian artist Gagik Vardanyan titled, RIZOMA. Traditional and classical Argentinian music […]
Abril Bookstore's ARMENIAN FILM SOCIETY will present a screening of ECHOES OF SURVIVAL, a new documentary film featuring artists Jackie Kazarian, Ara Dinkjian, Ara Oshagan, Scout Tufankjian, and John Berberian, followed by a discussion with director, AVO JOHN KAMBOURIAN on FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2018 at 7:30pm at ABRIL BOOKSTORE - 415 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA. Admission for Armenian Film Society members only. Please call (818) 243-4112 for details. ECHOES […]