College of Marin’s Winter semester enrollment is now open!
Here is the list of my Winter courses which feature Armenia, Georgia, and the region. ..
See catalogue or website for more info!
Happy New Year! -Talin
Castles Churches, and Caravanseris!
5 class meetings, Tuesdays 1:10- 3PM
Kentfield Campus, Academic Center room 101
2/4 – 3/4
$126
Medieval Near East
4 class meetings, Thursdays 1:10-3pm
IVC Campus Novato, building 7 room 101
2/20 – 3/13
$112
I’m pleased to share exciting updates for our Armenian Heritage Night, including our new event flyer. We’re thrilled to announce a post-game chalk talk with Steve Kerr—details are below, and you’re invited to join us!
Additionally, due to the LA Wildfires and unforeseen scheduling changes, the NBA has rescheduled the game to Tuesday, March 18th at 7 PM.
This promises to be an unforgettable evening for all attendees. Please feel free to share the flyer with anyone interested in attending the exciting matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks!
Join your Golden State Warriors in celebrating Armenian Heritage Night at Chase Center!
Don’t miss out on an exciting night filled with Warriors basketball, in-game activations, and more.
In addition, enjoy a special invitation to join us in a Postgame Talk with Warriors Head Coach, Steve Kerr when securing your ticket through the link below!
Game Night Details:
Important Information:
SECURE YOUR TICKETS TODAY THROUGH THE LINK BELOW!
For additional questions, contact:
Andrew Sheets | (415) 230-3688 | asheets@warriors.com
The Bird of a Thousand Voices (Concert Version)
Log into SFJazz.org now and get your tickets
Here are the Tigran tickets:
https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/24-25/tigran-hamasyan
Jazz’s international reach means that American musicians often find passionate and knowledgeable audiences overseas, but the music has also settled in far-flung lands, leading to exquisite and unexpected hybrids. Armenian pianist Tigran Hamasyan embodies the way that jazz’s fertilization with traditions unconnected by African diasporic roots can lead to startlingly powerful new forms. Taking full advantage of Miner Auditorium’s immersive media system, he presents his expansive new transmedia project, The Bird of a Thousand Voices, joined by an outstanding trio.
His extraordinary albums document his ever-deepening engagement with Armenian folk music, and The Bird of a Thousand Voices takes his artistry to a new plateau. A reimagining of Hazaran Blbul, an ancient Armenian tale concerning a mythical bird whose songs bring harmony to the world, the work is a collaboration between the pianist, Dutch director Ruben Van Leer, and visual artist Boris Acket combining kinetic sculpture, film projections, and elaborate lighting with Hamasyan’s spellbinding music.
Winning the Montreux Jazz Festival piano competition at age 16 and the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition at 19, Hamasyan is one of his generation’s most celebrated pianists and a composer with an achingly beautiful body of compositions unlike anything else in contemporary music.
Link to rsvp: https://bit.ly/armdance
https://www.stvartanoakland.com/event-details/soul-on-strings-concert
Unfortunately, due to a medical emergency, we need to cancel our upcoming concert. We’re incredibly sorry for the change and appreciate your understanding.
The good news—we’ll be back to perform at a later date and can’t wait to see you then! Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for your support.
https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/24-25/naghash-ensemble
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Tuesday 3/25 🎼 Experience a night of sacred Armenian music brought to you by @sfjazz and @motherarmenia_bayarea ֍ The Naghash Ensemble comes all the way from Armenia for their San Francisco debut, reinventing medieval mystic music for a modern audience. This 7-member contemporary group incorporates classical instruments like oud, dhol and duduk with rich female vocals and an energy that’s pure jazz.
Join us at SFJAZZ Center’s Fischer Family Lobby at 6:30 pm for a pre-reception featuring the Vaughn Cannon Trio, drinks and a local artists bazaar. Concert begins at 7:30 pm in the Miner Auditorium.
Tickets available at SFJAZZ.org – use code Mother25 for a discount!
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Here’s an IG link and FB link to video too.
Led by Armenian-American composer and pianist John Hodian, the Naghash Ensemble bring their entrancing original compositions based on sacred texts by the medieval Armenian mystic poet, artist, and priest Mkrtich Naghash to the stage for their SFJAZZ debut.
Utilizing layered vocals, piano, and traditional instruments duduk, oud, and dhol, the group has recorded three albums and performed worldwide in concerts that bring “a moment of grace and meditation” (Rolling Stone).
Their music transcends boundaries, weaving together intricate melodies and rhythms that reflect the rich heritage of Armenia with modern compositions that skillfully incorporate elements of jazz, classical, and world music, creating a sound that is both timeless and contemporary.
Their three acclaimed albums form a trilogy entitled Songs of Exile, with the latest, Lamentations & Benedictions, released in 2019. The album sets Naghash’s poetry to evocative pieces marked by the richly layered vocals of sopranos Hasmik Baghdasaryan and Tatevik Movsesyan and alto Arpine Ter-Petrosyan, with the heartrending duduk of Harutyun Chkolyan floating over a base of oud, piano, and percussion.
The ensemble’s performances are known for their emotional depth and spiritual resonance, transporting listeners to a realm where the past and present converge. Through their music, they pay homage to Armenian traditions while also pushing the boundaries of artistic expression.
50% off ticket discount to all Bay Area Armenians.
If you don’t buy tickets by scanning the QR code below, you may have trouble finding where to add the Promo Code which is a tiny box BEFORE you pick your seats. So use the The Green Music Center link here:
GREEN MUSIC CENTER | SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY | 1801 EAST COTATI AVENUE, ROHNERT PARK, CA 94928 | 707-664-4246
https://gmc.sonoma.edu/naghash-ensemble/
Led by Armenian-American composer-pianist John Hodian, the Naghash Ensemble combines the earthy spirituality of Armenian folk song, new classical music, contemporary post-minimalism, and the energy of jazz and rock. Three brilliant female vocalists and some of Armenia’s finest instrumentalists on duduk, oud, dhol, and piano play new music based on sacred texts by the medieval Armenian mystic poet and priest, Mkrtich Naghash.
On behalf of the entire event committee for Building Bridges: Empowering the Future of Kapan, we are pleased to invite you to a memorable evening dedicated to advancing Miaseen’s mission and celebrating the launch of our Miaseen Hub Kapan initiative.
Join us on March 29th at the Orinda Country Club for an evening of inspiration and impact.
Guest speakers including
Garo Paylan
Michael Goorjian
Sheila Paylan
Cheryl Edison
Hosted by Bay Area radio personality ‘St. John’ of 99.7 NOW.
Together, we will celebrate the shared vision of fostering opportunity and resilience among Armenia’s youth, and we will showcase the incredible progress already made through the Miaseen Hub Kapan initiative. It is with your steadfast support that this vision comes to life.
Silent auction items donated from The William Saroyan Foundation, Vahe Berberian, Ardean, Napastak Wineries, Roaming Goat and more!