Satire as a Weapon: Armenians & Political Cartoons
Arts and Culture Politics
Description
A PowerPoint presentation in English and Armenian by Cartoonist & Journalist Lusin Kasbarian. Using illustrated examples, Lusin will discuss the origins of political cartoons; using humor/sarcasm to diffuse difficult topics; how hot-button issues have been/are being raised by Armenian and non-Armenian cartoonists; why she began cartooning, with excerpts of her works.
When
Where
Admission
Organizers
Event contact info
editor@lucinekasbarian.comEvent Links
Related Upcoming Events
100 Years & Beyond
Saturday, Apr 27 Arts and Culture Armenian Genocide Other
Hundreds of Armenian-American youth will gather once again in a show of solidarity on the eve of the Times Square Armenian Genocide Commemoration for a remembrance event.
Michael Sarian & The Chabones at Nublu 151
Monday, Apr 29 Arts and Culture
Born on a warm Tuesday morning in Canada, only to be whisked away to Argentina at the tender age of 1, Michael Sarian is a trumpeter and composer whose work has been described as "a steady study in dichotomy.
Hovnanian School's Annual Mother's Day Luncheon
Thursday, May 2 Arts and Culture
The PTO’s Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon. Details to follow.
Hovnanian School's PTO Mother's Day Luncheon
Thursday, May 2 Arts and Culture
You are invited to a Mother's Day Spring Garden Luncheon at Hovnanian School with a special performance by our students at 11:45 am.
Hovnanian School's HYErollers Night
Saturday, May 4 Arts and Culture
HYErollers Night will feature: Texas Hold'em Tournament, Table Games, Live Auction, Dancing, Lavish hours D'oeuvres, Premium Open Bar, Viewing of the World Renowned Roubian Art Collection, Poker Tournament.
Meher Statue Fundraiser Dance
Sunday, May 5 Arts and Culture Other
Dance featuring Artsakh band, as a fundraiser, with net proceeds of ticket sales benefiting the Meher Statue Restoration in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum.
60th Anniversary of St. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church NJ
Sunday, May 5 Arts and Culture Religion Other
Under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian, The Pastor and Board of Trustees cordially invite you to a celebratory banquet on the 60th anniversary of Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church 1959 – 2019.
The Big Bad Armo Show Live in NYC
Friday, May 10 Arts and Culture Other
The Big Bad Armo Show holds up a fun house mirror to the Armenian American experience.
Celebrating Komitas' 150th Anniversary with Areni Choir
Sunday, Jun 30 Arts and Culture
Join Areni Choir to celebrate Komitas' 150th Anniversary at Merkin Hall.
Save the Date on June 30, 2019!
"Beast On The Moon" at International City Theatre
Wednesday, Aug 21 Arts and Culture
Aram Tomasian is an Armenian immigrant living in 1920’s Milwaukee who has escaped the massacre of 1.5 million Armenians in 1915 by the Turks in his homeland in Eastern Turkey. He wants to make a fresh start and build a new family in the new world to replace the family he lost to the genocide.
Shushi Dance Ensemble presents Pour Toi Aznavour
Sunday, Oct 27 Arts and Culture
Shushi Dance Ensemble's next BIG event will be on Sunday, October 27th, 2019 in memory of Charles Aznavour with Hayk Petrosyan from France and Iveta Mukuchyan from Germany.