Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Thomas Kooyumjian Foundation, AGBU/Chicago proudly presented a series of community cultural programs during the 2009-2010 school year to give young Armenians special opportunities to connect with their heritage.  Along with bringing Chicago area Armenian youth together, the programs are also being designed to facilitate opportunities for them to connect with their Armenian peers around the globe.

LISTEN TO THE OUD! with oud master MARK GAVOOR
DATE: SAT, MARCH 27
AGBU/CHICAGO CTR 7248 N. Harlem Ave just north of Touhy
A community program for kids on the traditional Armenian instrument.    We will also have an Easter egg hunt.

LOCATION: Dreams Dance Studio, 3070 N. Lake Terrace, Glenview
Members of the Armenian Dance Co of Chicago joined special guest HOVSEP BABAYAN as he shared memories of his youth and folk dances he learned as a young boy in Iran.

Armenian Dance Co of Chicago members taught popular dance steps for kids....but no costumes or stage performance!  Kids too can join in the fun at all the summer picnics and the big Paregentan dance!  Future sessions scheduled depending on interest.

AGBU/Chicago School presented a community program for school age children on the Genocide based on Voyage to Amasia, Chicago composer Eric Hachikian's new documentary film and piano trio about his grandmother's homeland.

For more information about AGBU/Chicago community programs, please contact Gary Rejebian at 847-864-9572 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it