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    AGBU PRESS OFFICE
    55 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022-1112
    Phone (212) 319-6383
    Fax (212) 319-6507
    Email [email protected]
    Webpage www.agbu.org

    PRESS RELEASE
    Tuesday, August 3, 2004

    AGBU GEN NEXT'S 2ND ANNUAL ARTISTIC SHOWCASE A HIT

    Pasadena, CA - The Second Annual Artistic Showcase was held on Sunday
    June 27, 2004 in the AGBU Pasadena Center's Boyajian Hall. The unique
    program brought together an array of musical, artistic and fashion
    personalities that demonstrated to the Generation Next mentees the
    cultural creativity in their own community.

    Along with the performances of guest artists Lucy Nargizyan, Jaime
    Avila, and Zvart Zulfayan, one of the mentees displayed rare talent
    when they played a moving piece by Armenian composer Chebotaryan.
    Those that attended the event, were also welcome to tour a special
    exhibit of the visual culture of Armenians that included art,
    photography, historical Armenian maps, and select objects from the
    postal history of Armenia.

    In addition to the exhibit, mentee Sona, who mounted a popular fashion
    show at last year's Artistic Showcase, returned this year to explain
    the extensive work involved in designing dresses and accessories.

    The afternoon ended with a surprise video production entited "Let's
    Dance," which was realized through the combined efforts of a group of
    mentors and mentees. Produced under the direction of Edna Shakhmalian,
    who spent many hours finalizing the tape, all those involved in the
    project were exposed and educated about the process of filming and
    editing footage.

    The AGBU Generation Next Mentorship Program is currently seeking
    dedicated, qualified young adults to mentor the Armenian youth of
    Southern California. Established in 1997 by AGBU Young Professionals
    of Los Angeles, AGBU Generation Next's mission is to serve the
    Armenian youth of Southern California by providing them with guidance
    and mentorship. Adult volunteers from the Generation Next Mentorship
    Program act as positive role models and introduce young Armenians to
    new experiences and alternatives, enabling them to become responsible,
    self-sufficient, and independent adults.

    To receive more information about the program or to request an
    application to become a mentor, please call 626-794-7942 or email
    [email protected].
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