Local News Archives


September 29, 2025 | Press Release
The AGBU (Armenian General Benevolent Union) Western Region, in collaboration with the AGBU Arts, proudly presented a sold-out concert on September 6 at the AGBU Vatche & Tamar Manoukian Performing Arts Center, uniting the community in an...
August 13, 2025 | Press Release
The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) and the AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School (AGBU MDS) are proud to announce a major milestone: the purchase of a commercial property located directly across the street from the AGBU MDS campus. As AGBU MDS...
February 03, 2025 | Press Release
The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU), in partnership with World Central Kitchen (WCK), successfully provided hot meals to families in the Altadena and Pasadena communities on January 29 and February 1. The two-day event, held at the AGBU...
November 15, 2024 | Press Release
Five years ago, the debut performance of the AGBU LA Choir at the AGBU Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Performing Arts Center of Pasadena, CA began with 18 members. Their mission was simple: to inspire the community through Armenian music and artistic...
October 02, 2024 | Press Release
Canoga Park, CA, September 18, 2024 – AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School proudly marked the official groundbreaking of its highly anticipated Collaborative Learning Center (CLC). The momentous occasion brought together administration, current &...
September 10, 2024 | Press Release
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June 01, 2024 | Press Release
In a first-time collaboration, AGBU Innovation Studios and AGBU GenNext are pleased to announce “Youth Innovation Day,” which takes place on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the AGBU Vatche & Tamar Manoukian Cultural Center. The admission-free...
May 30, 2024 | Press Release
Cecile Keshishian, well known for her passion and activism for both the Armenian community and those less fortunate than herself, has died at the age of 90. She died of pneumonia on May 27 in Los Angeles.Keshishian, née Simonian, was born on...
April 11, 2024 | Press Release
On April 6, the AGBU Western Region created a unique opportunity to highlight the rich Armenian culture with the “Vardavar at Disney” event. It was held at the Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Cultural Center just steps away from the flagship AGBU...
April 03, 2024 | Press Release
Community members and friends of the AGBU Western Region set aside an entire evening to honor Panos Titizian, a long time champion of Armenian causes and interests. On March 22, over 200 guests gathered at the Hilton Glendale, including AGBU...