On Monday, April 24 at 7 p.m., the City of Glendale will host its Annual Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event at the Alex Theatre. This year’s theme, “The Armenian Experience Through the Lens,” celebrates the 100^th anniversary of Armenian cinema as declared by the Armenian Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport.

This year’s program will consist of curated segments to educate and inform attendees. The program will commence with a tribute to the ongoing atrocities in Artsakh, reflecting the city’s commitment to raising awareness of humanitarian crises. Additionally features will be a preview of Armenia’s submission to the 2023 Oscars Best International Film category, “Aurora’s Sunrise.” Joe Manganiello, a celebrated actor, producer, director, published author, and Emmy-winning voice actor, is the keynote speaker. During his speech, Manganiello will discuss intergenerational trauma, drawing from his familial history and the story of his maternal great-grandmother, Terviz “Rose” Darakijan, who survived the Armenian Genocide.

From Sunday, April 16 to Tuesday, April 25, Week of Remembrance will be observed and will feature satellite events and screenings across the city to honor the memory of those who perished and recognize the resilience of those who survived. A list of events includes:

Sunday, April 16: Glendale Arts + American Film Society present Celebrating 100 Years of Armenian Cinema: feature film screening of Vigen Chaldranyan’s “Alter Ego” at 7 p.m. at AMC Americana at Brand 18.   

Monday, April 17: Slam Poetry Night at 7 p.m. at Brand Library Recital Hall

Wednesday, April 19: Armenian Film Society presents a Q&A with Inna Sahakyan, director of “Anna’s Sunrise” at 7 p.m. at Glendale Central Library auditorium.

Thursday, April 20: Film screening of “Songs of Solomon” at 7 p.m. at AMC Americana at Brand 18 (tickets coming soon).

Monday, April 24: The Armenian Experience Through the Lens, Glendale’s Annual Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event at 6 p.m. at The Alex Theatre.

Tuesday, April 25: Film screening of “The Other Side of Home” at 7:30 p.m. at The Alex Theatre.