  
 Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 2pm
Presentation by renowned photographer Hrair "Hawk" Khatcherian
3rd Floor Gallery- Free and open to the public
Canadian-Armenian photographer and author "Hawk" Khatcherian will give an illustrated presentation on his latest book "Yergir 2' (2011), a journey through the ruins of Western Armenia, today in Turkish territory. A globe-trotter and a pilgrim, Khatcherian has been to 44 countries in the last 17 years, documenting Armenian monuments, mostly churches, around the world.
Books will be available for purchase the day of the event.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Paintings Exhibit by Hope Ricciardi
Opening Reception: 2-5 pm
3rd Floor Gallery- Free and open to the public
Through April 29, 2012
"My ancestry and roots in Armenian history are the catalyst for my current work". Hope Ricciardi's paintings are based on photographs transfer and plaster gesso on various surfaces including canvas, linen and panels. In 2011, her exhibition "History Ignored" that dealt with Armenian history was presented at the Galatea Fine Art Gallery in Boston.
Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 2:00pm
Film Series
3rd Floor Gallery - ALMA Members only
Movie projection: "Skylark Farm"
Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 2:00pm
"To Love, Honor and Obey" : Armenian Wedding Practices Exhibit Opening
2nd Floor Gallery - Free and open to the public
Through June 30, 2012
This exhibit examines the rituals, costumes and customs in Armenian traditions, with an emphasis on 19th century practices.
Sunday, March 18, 2012 - 2:00-4:00pm
Family Day at ALMA
Storytelling, dance and other activities for children and adults!
3rd Floor Gallery - Free and open to the public
Bring your little ones for a fun-filled afternoon! This year's Family Day will include arts and crafts activities, story-telling, Armenian dance lessons and costume dress-up. Refreshments and much more will become the highlights of your day!
Friday, March 23, 2012 - 7:30pm
New England Rug Society lecture by Peter Poullada
"Lebab Turkmen and their Interactions with the local Uzbeks"
3rd Floor Gallery - $7 for the general public/ Free for ALMA and NERS members
San Francisco rug scholar Peter Poullada will present his ethnographic findings, with historical photos, about Oxus-region Turkman weavers. Peter Poullada is specialized in the tribal ethno-history of Central Asia with particular interest in the Turkmen and to the use of weaving to illuminate their cultural and historical traditions.
Sunday, March 25, 2012 - 2:30-4:00pm
Lace Making Workshop
Learn traditional Armenian needlelace!
Taught by Susan Lind-Sinanian, ALMA's Textile Curator
This workshop will also highlight many examples from ALMA's collection.
Two sessions: first one on March 25, second session to be determined by class consensus.
Price: $30 for general public
- $20 for ALMA members
Registration required: please call 617-926-2562 ext. 4
Sunday, March 25, 2012 - 2:00pm
Film Series
3rd Floor Gallery - ALMA Members only
Movie projection: "Vodka Lemon"
Sunday, April 15, 2012 - 2:00pm
Film Series
3rd Floor Gallery - ALMA Members only
Movie projection: "A Jersey Tale"
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