Taste of Armenia Festival

Over the years, Evanston'
s TASTE OF ARMENIA festival has become a favorite end-of-summer event
for Chicagoans of all ethnic backgrounds. With annual attendance of
well over 2500 people, the festival offers a leisurely sunny afternoon
of delicious Armenian cooking, rousing music, and great company.


The Taste of Armenia serves up charcoal-grilled kebabs and homemade
specialties including healthy salads and 'sarma' rolls with fresh-picked
grape leaves. Few can resist the bountiful table of our grandmas' authentic pastries and a steaming cup of Armenian coffee (fortunes told on request!)


The festival also adds a full day of cultural offerings drawn from
across the country, highlighting ancient and modern aspects of the
people who comprise the first Christian nation. Prominent local Armenian
bands play music for line dancing all afternoon, and there's always
plenty of games and activities for kids.

2013 Features:
--KAROON BAND: traditional melodies with a hip beat! live music for line dancing throughout the afternoon.

--Special exhibit:

ARMENIANS IN EVANSTON: in celebration of Evanston's 150th anniversary,
St James presents a special exhibit highlighting our economic, social
and political contributions to the community. Come tell us your story!
the exhibit launches our community history project.

--ROUBEN
MAMOULIAN: a genius on the stage and silver screen. David Luhrssen
presents a brief biography of one America's most innovative and
versatile directors, both on the Broadway stage and in Hollywood. 1:30
and 2pm in the sanctuary.

--4:30pm one performance only!
Armenian Dance Co of Chicago

--Cooking demonstrations

--Games and activities for kids

--"Vernissage" market including Harvest Song artisanal preserves made with native Armenian fruits.

Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00am.