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    TOMORROW AT 2PM: BOHJALIAN TO SPEAK, SIGN BOOKS AT BOSTON KERMESSE

    Armenian Weekly
    July 20, 2012

    WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)-New York Times best-selling author Chris
    Bohjalian's 22-city book tour promoting The Sandcastle Girlsarrives
    in Watertown this weekend, as Bohjalian delivers remarks and signs
    books at Boston Kermesse on Saturday, July 21, at 2p.m. The event is
    free and open to the public. The Hairenik Bookstore will be selling
    copies of the book on site.

    Chris Bohjalian The third annual Boston Kermesse Armenian Festival
    will be held in Watertown from Fri., July 20 to Sun., July 22 at the
    Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) and will showcase
    Armenian culture and cuisine-with live music by internationally
    renowned musicians, art exhibits from local artists, traditional
    Armenian food, and gourmet tastings from local food vendors including
    Tutunjian Wines, Eastern Lamejun, Massis Bakery, and Fastachi.

    Last year, the open-air festival attracted over 5,000 guests from
    the Greater Boston area and beyond, raising proceeds to benefit the
    ACEC, a non-profit organization tasked with sustaining and nourishing
    Armenian culture and education through the community center.

    This year, the event will feature performers Harout Pamboukjian, Arman
    Hovhannisyan, the John Berberian Ensemble featuring Onnik Dinkjian,
    the Arev Armenian Folk Ensemble, the Karen Kocharyan Quartet featuring
    Jerry Bergonzi, and Classic Groove. Festival-goers will be able to
    experience authentic Armenian cuisine with cooking demonstrations
    from local chefs including Ani Catering & Takeout and Armenian Market
    Bakery, and shop the latest collections of bangles and necklaces from
    Alex and Ani Jewelry.

    Perfect for kids of all ages, the festival will also include a meet
    and greet by Wally of the Boston Red Sox, as well as a Gladiator
    Joust and Bounce House.

    The weekend-long festival is open from 6-11 p.m. on Fri., July
    20; 12-11 p.m. on Sat., July 21; and 12-7 p.m. on Sun., July 22,
    at the ACEC, 47 Nichols Ave. in Watertown. There's free admission
    to children's entertainment, exhibits, vendors, and food. Ticketed
    admission is for the entertainment portion only: $25 for adults and $10
    for children for admission to Harout Pamboukjian performance on Fri.,
    July 20; $30 adults, $10 children for admission to Arman Hovanisyan
    event on Sat., July 21; and $15 adults, $10 children for admission
    to John Berberian Ensemble on Sun., July 22. Two-day ($45 adults,
    $15 children) and three-day ($55 adults, $20 children) all-access
    passes are available.

    To purchase tickets or for more information, visit
    www.boston-kermesse.org.

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