Local News Archives


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
Հ Բ Ը Միութեան « Հայ Կին » միաւորի Մեր Առաքելութիւնը ծրագրի առաջին խոստումն է պահպանել եւ արժեւորել Հայ կնոջ ձեռքբերումներն ու յաջողութիւնները :Այս սկզբունքով վարչութիւնը կը ծրագրէ իր միջոցառումները , միացնելով մշակութային գործունէութիւնները...
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...
December 01, 2023 | Press Release
On Saturday, November 4, 2023, AGBU Hye Geen and the Young Circle launched an international conference in partnership with CSUN Armenian Studies to celebrate its 30th anniversary of engaging and empowering Armenian women and preserving the national...
November 29, 2023 | Press Release
On Sunday November 12, the AGBU Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Performing Arts Center was awash in the captivating melodies of the AGBU LA Choir concert, aptly titled "Postcards from Armenia." The anticipation in the air was palpable as over 400...