Dr. Taner Akcam Lecture at Florida Atlantic University
As part of Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU) Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education (CHHRE) Martin and Edith Stein Community Lecture Series, Dr. Taner Akçam will discuss his book, “The Young Turks’ Crime Against Humanity: The Armenian Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing in the Ottoman Empire,” on Sunday, April 19, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in PA 100, FAU, Boca Raton, Florida.
Dr. Akçam is Robert Aram, Marianne Kaloosdian and Stephen and Marian Mugar Chair in Armenian Genocide Studies at Clark University. This program is part of south Florida’s commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Online registration is available here.
Armenian Genocide Centennial Concert in Tallahassee to Feature Classical Armenian Music
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Armenian Americans in Florida’s capital will gather for a classical Armenian music concert in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Produced by Danny Bedrosian, the Armenian Genocide Centennial Concert will feature select pieces of Armenian music covering over 3 millennia of music. The concert will be held at Florida State University, Opperman Music Hall, on Friday, April 17, 2015 at 8:00 PM.
“The Armenian Genocide commemorative concert will be an unforgettable moment for our community,” stated Florida Armenians Tallahassee Chair Margaret Atayants. “We have been planning this commemoration for years, and practicing for months, in an effort to present the Armenian experience and our civilization to the audience,” she said.
The concert will be performed by an orchestra of players that Bedrosian specifically assembled for the daunting task of summarizing 3,000 years of Armenian music. With mini lectures included, this unique concert is intended to capture the heart and soul of Armenian music, sampling through many different eras and regions of Historic Armenia, leading up to and after the Armenian Genocide of 1915. “This performance will capture the burning passion in our hearts,” Atayants said.
Artists performing include: Daniel Bedrosian, music director, grand piano, vocals, lecturer; Professor Michael Bakan, doumbek, assorted percussion; Dr. Silviu Ciulei, classical guitar; David Cobb, bass guitar; Ramin Yazdanpanah, percussion; Stacy Christofakis, bass clarinet, clarinet, douduk; Margaret Atayants, vocals; Sean Gorman, contrabass/upright bass; Katelyn Best, vocals; Nicole Schommer, vocals.
Full musician biographies are available here.
The Armenian Genocide Centennial Concert is produced by Danny Bedrosian and sponsored by the Compatriotic Union of Habousi, Florida Armenians, Side Bar Theatre, and Crepevine Restaurant. The concert is free and open to public.
‘Iconic Images of the Armenian Genocide’ to be Presented at Naples Holocaust Museum
Saturday, April 11, 2015 – Genocide Prevention Teacher Workshop
As part of Genocide Awareness Month, local educators are invited to participate in a full day program of events at the Naples Holocaust Museum and Education Center dedicated to advancing Holocaust and human rights education in Southwest Florida. The full day program will feature a private museum tour, echoes and reflections, Holocaust training, and Armenian Genocide presentation and education training.
The Genocide Prevention Teacher Workshop will be take place on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Holocaust Museum and Education Center of Southwest Florida, 4760 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 7, Naples, FL 34103 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided. This is a private event for educators and RSVP is required. Please contact Sam Parish at (239) 263-9200 x 206 or sam@holocaustmuseumswfl.org.
Sunday, April 12, 2015 – Armenian Genocide Presentation and Discussion
Taniel Koushakjian will present a new exhibit entitled ‘Iconic Images of the Armenian Genocide‘ to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The presentation will take place at the Naples Holocaust Museum and Education Center of Southwest Florida, 4760 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 7, Naples, FL 34103 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
Mr. Koushakjian has served as the Communication Director of the Armenian Assembly of America in Washington, D.C. since 2013. He is also the founder and editor of Florida Armenians. Mr. Koushakjian has successfully advocated for several legislative initiatives, has published articles and delivered numerous presentations on Armenian American issues, most recently at Columbia University and in the U.S. House of Representatives. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University and currently attends the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management.Space is limited and RSVP is required. Please call 239-263-9200 to register for this event or see here for additional information: http://www.holocaustmuseumswfl.org/events/upcoming-events/.
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