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Highland Park News, IL
Aug 23 2012
Family Friendly: Get a taste of the Armenian culture
BY MYRNA PETLICKI | Contributor
August 23, 2012 11:40AM
Parents and kids can sample an ancient culture at Taste of Armenia,
noon to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 at St. James Armenian Church, 816
Clark St., Evanston.
`It's a leisurely afternoon for families of all ethnic backgrounds,'
said event co-chairman Gary Rejebian of Evanston. `It's a celebration
of Armenian heritage and culture. There's authentic Armenian food.
There's a big selection of games for kids. There's a really
interesting cultural program.'
That may be why more than 2,500 people attend the event annually.
This year's event will feature exerpts from Silk Road Rising's
upcoming play `Night Over Erzinga' at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
`It's a tale of losing and regaining ethnic identity,' Rejebian said.
Children should particularly enjoy a high-stepping performance by the
more than 50 dancers of the Armenian Dance Co. of Chicago at 4:15 p.m.
There will also be an outdoor craft market, photography exhibit and
music.
Admission is free.
For details, call (847) 864-6263 or visit www.tasteofarmenia.org.
http://highlandpark.suntimes.com/entertainment/14551388-421/family-friendly-get-a-taste-of-the-armenian-culture.html
Aug 23 2012
Family Friendly: Get a taste of the Armenian culture
BY MYRNA PETLICKI | Contributor
August 23, 2012 11:40AM
Parents and kids can sample an ancient culture at Taste of Armenia,
noon to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 at St. James Armenian Church, 816
Clark St., Evanston.
`It's a leisurely afternoon for families of all ethnic backgrounds,'
said event co-chairman Gary Rejebian of Evanston. `It's a celebration
of Armenian heritage and culture. There's authentic Armenian food.
There's a big selection of games for kids. There's a really
interesting cultural program.'
That may be why more than 2,500 people attend the event annually.
This year's event will feature exerpts from Silk Road Rising's
upcoming play `Night Over Erzinga' at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
`It's a tale of losing and regaining ethnic identity,' Rejebian said.
Children should particularly enjoy a high-stepping performance by the
more than 50 dancers of the Armenian Dance Co. of Chicago at 4:15 p.m.
There will also be an outdoor craft market, photography exhibit and
music.
Admission is free.
For details, call (847) 864-6263 or visit www.tasteofarmenia.org.
http://highlandpark.suntimes.com/entertainment/14551388-421/family-friendly-get-a-taste-of-the-armenian-culture.html