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- HOW ART DEFINES US
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First Post Pandemic
Independence Day
celebration!
(Verify with each city)
BANNING:
JULY 4: 4th Of July
Celebration & Fireworks. -
BEAUMONT:JULY 4: Fireworks.
BIG BEAR: JULY 4: Fireworks
CHINO:
JUNE 26: Independence
Day Picnic & Fireworks
COACHELLA: JULY 2:
Fireworks.
JULY 3: Independence Day
Fest & Fireworks.
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CORONA:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Parade,
Celebration & Fireworks.
DESERT HOT SPRINGS:
JULY 2: Independence
Fireworks.
EASTVALE:
JUNE 26: Picnic In The Park &
Fireworks
HIGHLAND:
JULY 4: 4th Of July Fireworks:
IDYLLWILD:
JULY 3: Rotary Club’s
Independence Day Parade.
INDIO:
JULY 3: Independence Day
Fireworks.
JURUPA VALLEY:
JULY 3: 3rd Of July
Independence Fireworks
LAKE ARROWHEAD:
JULY 4: July 4th Concert &
Fireworks.
LAKE ELSINORE: JULY 2-3:
66ers Games & Fireworks:
LAKE ELSINORE: JULY 4:
July 4th Bike Parade, Boat
Parade, Fireworks. New this
year: “Light Up the Lake”
boat parade.
JULY 4: BBQ, Fireworks.
MENIFEE: JUNE 26: Fireworks
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JULY 4: Parade, FunFest &
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The Future of the University:
15 INCREDIBLE PLACES TO VISIT IN ARMENIA
PLUS, STAY, EAT, PLAY
By Vic Gerami
Armenia is one of the fascinating places in
the world. An underrated nation for decades,
until recently when European tourists found
out about its rich millennias-old history, ancient
monuments, majestic countryside, the lush
highlands, and much more. I just came back
from Armenia. It was my third time there and
the most memorable.
Though it may be a conservative nation still
grappling to come out from the shadows of the
Soviet Union, it doesn’t stop the LGBTQ+ from
being an integral part of the nation, specially in
its capital of Yerevan. There are queer people
everywhere. Though, they may not wear
rainbow clothing all the time, one can’t miss
their presence in every aspect of Armenian life.
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Armenia
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SUMMARY
04 Pride Guide
06 Independence Day
09 Visit in Armenia
14 AdamsArtExpose’
16 Business Directory
16 bar|food
26 Massage
27 Community Listings
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stage for California’s only largescale,
in-person Pride event to move
forward in 2021. Providing a space
for the community to gather after the
stress, uncertainty, and isolation of
the pandemic is expected to attract
record attendance to Palm Springs.
In 2019, Pride Week attracted an
estimated 140,000 attendees and
generated a signifi cant economic
impact for area hotels, shops,
restaurants, and other local businesses.
Palm Springs Pride to be Community
Coming Out Celebration
Under the Theme -
You Are Included.
(Early release expect some changes)
June 3, Palm Springs, CA - - Palm
Springs Pride Week organizers
announced a traditional slate of
in-person Pride events for the 35th
annual LGBTQ celebration scheduled
for November 1 – 7, 2021. The Pride
parade and festival featuring multiple
stages of live entertainment and a
vendor marketplace will return to
downtown Palm Springs.
The announcement, coming as the
COVID-19 crisis subsides, sets the
Enjoy Pride in Palm Springs as you Sip,
Sashay, Celebrate and Honor those
who have courageously fought for
equality and are no longer with us.
Live your truth and no one else’s.
Gather your friends, and together let’s
celebrate our fearlessly authentic lives.
Embrace diversity and advance the
cause of individual freedom for all.
“You Are Included” is more than a
theme for Pride 2021; it proclaims
all are seen and loved. Our gender
identity, race, religion, nationality,
health status, and appearance are
embraced, celebrated, and welcome
at Palm Springs Pride.
When discussing what live events will
look like in a post-COVID-19 world,
Palm Springs Pride president and
CEO Ron deHarte said, “Plans call for
traditional Pride Week programming,
and we look forward to a celebration
of equality and diversity that will be
remembered for years to come. Of
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primary importance is hosting a safe
event. If health guidelines are issued
for large in-person events occurring
in November, we are prepared to
follow state, county, and city live
event protocols.” Full Details for Pride
Week activities can be found online at
palmspringspride.gay.
Featured programs and offi cial events
scheduled for this year’s Palm Springs
Pride celebration include:
George Zander Candlelight Vigil and March
Monday, November 1, 2021 (6:00 p.m. – 7:00
p.m.)
New Downtown Park at Museum Way and
Belardo Rd, Palm Springs, CA Pspride.org
Pride Drive-in Movie Night screening
November 3, 2021 (5:30 – 9:30 p.m.)
presented by Nissan
Camelot Theatres 2300 E Baristo Rd
November 5
Flag Raising
Friday, November 5, 2021 (10:00 a.m. to
10:30 a.m.)
Presented by Lighthouse Dispensary
Palm Springs Coming Out Celebration
A Night of Hundred Stars
Friday, November 5, 2021
Palm Canyon Drive from
Museum Way to Tahquitz
Canyon Way
Interfaith Pride Kabbalat
Shabbat
Friday, November 5, 2021
(6:30 p.m.)
Follow us for details @ facebook.com/
orhamidbarps Presented BY: Or Hamidbar
PS, United Methodist Church of Palm Springs,
Bloom in the Desert Ministries UCC, Hope
Palm Springs, and Saint Gilles Catholic
Community.
Light Up the Night
November 1 – 7, 2021 (5:00 p.m. to Midnight
daily)
Saturday
Front Runners Pride 5K Run and Walk
Saturday, November 6
West Chino Drive and Belardo Road
palmspringspriderun.com
5th Annual Palm Springs Pride Golf
Tournament
Saturday, November 6 (7:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
Pride Festival Day 1
Saturday, November 6, 2021 (11:00 a.m. –
10:00 p.m.) Free event
Servicemember Reembrace Wreath Laying
for LGBT Veterans
NOVEMBER 6 and November 7
Youth Zone @ the Pride Festival
Children’s Garden – C-HQ
— from infants to pre-teens.
Sunday
PS Drag Brunch Pride
Edition
Sunday, November 7
(9:00 a.m. - Noon)
Palm Springs Pride
Parade
Sunday, Nov 7 (10:00
am To 12:30pm)
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ADAMSARTEXPOSE’
HOW ART HAS DOCUMENTED
DEFINED, AND DISTORTED THE HISTORY OF
THE UNITED STATES
REPORTER: Adam EMAIL: adamsart@desertdailyguide.com Web: coming soon
The United States of America is involved indigenous people. and continuing as
in a nearly 300-year experiment to
others immigrated to this country with the
determine if human society can
promise of participating in the experiment
survive and prosper in an environment only to fi nd bigotry and violence because
of freedom and equality within a
of their differences from the dominant
democratic-social environment avoiding society.
the pressures of autocracy, theocracy, Artists were and are a part of this
and dictatorial greed and malevolence experiment as they are documenting,
that has penetrated much of human illustrating, and infl uencing the
existence. A great deal of this history occurrences around them. Following is
includes the struggles of groups of
a brief overview of examples of the art,
people in competition and repression artists, and art movements that are part of
of one group to another, beginning the American history of the United States.
with the forcible subjugation of the fi rst
explorers and settlers to the existing
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INDIGENOUS AMERICAN ART
The indigenous people of the Americas
had developed a style of visual art
that represented their connection to
the natural world and to the events
of their livelihood. The motifs of their
art usually included geometric shapes
and patterns .which today may be
considered sophisticated abstract
design. The Spaniards, French, Dutch,
and English were continually at war with
Native Americans, enslaving, colonizing,
decimating their environments and
killing was the primary relationship the
Europeans established with the people of
whose lands they invaded
EARLY EUROPEAN ART IN AMERICA
The very fi rst settlers on the continent
primarily created art that would be
termed folk art. The fi rst artists were
primarily self-taught and much of their art
was utilitarian, including weathervanes,
carved gravestones, embroidered fabrics,
and wall decorations. These early artists
were called limners, a term referring to
sharp outlines and clear detail.. Most of
the work could be considered primitive
and childlike.as the colonies developed
and artists became more advanced
in techniques portraiture became a
popular form of art. Realistic portraiture
was prevalent and one way for the more
wealthy to preserve their likenesses.
Silversmithing and jewelry making were
also prominent art forms.
ART OF THE AFRICAN SLAVE
the earliest African slaves were brought
to the Americas in the middle 1500s by
a Portuguese slave ship. the year 1619
is signifi cant for the fi rst African Slaves
to be unloaded at the Jamestown
settlement. These African people had
suffered unmentionable torture and
trauma from their capture in their native
country to the inhuman existence in the
cargo holds of the ships that transported
them. The production of art was not a
priority for the slaves surviving the cruelty
of their existence was foremost. Most of
the art produced represented landscape
painting for those who had access to any
type of pigment to create a painting.
Woodcarving was also noted in the
artistic production of the early African
Americans. It was not until the early 1800’s
that the art items of slave people became
more prevalent including, small drums,
quilts, wrought-iron fi gures, and, ceramic
containers
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HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL
Thomas Cole a teenage immigrant from
Britain, is credited as the founder of the
Hudson River School in the early 1800s.
The emphasis of his art and his followers
was that of romanticized landscapes
of the upper New York area. Cole and
Thomas Moran who followed him with
panoramic landscapes that attracted
thousands of visitors in the 1840s and 50s.
The concept of “Manifest Destiny”, a term
coined by John O’Sullivan the editor of
a magazine that served as the emphasis
of the new Democratic Party. The idea
of manifest destiny was to formalize the
expansion of the United States westward
to the Pacifi c and beyond. The growth
of American imperialism came from this
concept of the inevitability of expansion
across the continent prior to the Civil War.
The landscape paintings of Bierstadt and
Moran portraying the panoramic views of
the Rocky Mountains and natural wonders
such as Yellowstone and Grand Tetons,
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with the refl ecting light of the rivers and
lakes of that geographic area.
TONALISM AND AMERICAN IMPRESSIONISM
Muted colors and tones of greens and
blues interspersed in dark browns with
the light dusk and dawn emerging were
emphasized in James McNeil Whistler’s
paintings. Whistler’s proteges using the
colors of brown and gold to express
sunrise portrayed the techniques of a
new group of artists in the 1880s called
the “Tonalists”. Another group of artists
infl uenced by the Impressionists in Paris
France some of whom worked in France,
including James McNeil Whistler, Mary
Cassatt, and John Singer Sargent who
were friends with the French impressionist
Edgar Degas and became known as the
American Impressionists.
THE ASHCAN SCHOOL
American artists, like Edouard Manet, used
classical techniques of realism to paint
refl ected scenes of modern working-class
life or what Robert Henri, the group’s
leader, called, “art for lifes’s sake” The
artists working in this mode with dark
colors and subjects of gritty, realistic topics
inspired the “Social Realism” movement
and artist such as Ben Shahn and Edward
Hopper.
PHOTOGRAPHY
In the early 1900s Alfred Stieglitz and
Edward Steichen, advanced photography
to an art form. They realized that the
camera could be used to record life and
manipulated as an art form without posing
subjects but capturing them in natural
settings. In 1916 Paul Strand
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One of the oldest nations in the world, Armenia
is a destination for all kinds of travelers. The small
country in the farthest part of eastern Europe has
Karabakh), which is over three hours by car from
the capital of Armenia, the nation has never
been in any danger. The forty-four-day assault
ended on November 9, 2020, and it never
affected Armenia’s national security or
safety.
In addition, crime in Armenia is very
low, much lower than in western
European nations. Natural disasters
uncommon, and health considerations
are like Europe-there aren’t many. You
will feel safe immediately traveling to
Armenia and will be encouraged by
local people’s friendliness, hospitality,
generosity, and willingness to help
strangers. There are tourists from all over
the world, as are international students
studying at various universities, including
the American University of Armenia.
incredible natural beauty, cultural wealth, and
artistic tradition.
Armenia is host to the oldest churches,
cathedrals, and monasteries in the world. Most
are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Mount Ararat
and Ararat Valley, where Noah’s Arc landed.
Pagan Temples such as Garni, 1st century, Worlds
oldest winery 6,100 years old, Yerevan: 2,802
years old, capital of Armenia, vibrant & full of
life. Jermuk: World-renowned natural hot springs,
Music: Armenia has a rich music tradition, from
symphonies to opera, jazz, to hip hop. Tavush:
World’s longest zipline, 2,680 meters, World-class
casinos, and ski resorts, Wine & Cognac: Armenia
is known for its wine & cognac on the world
stage, Ancient Astronomical Sites, Petroglyphs,
Hiking, Caving, Paragliding, Rock Climbing,
Hot Air Ballooning, Canyoning, Rafting, Lake
Sevan: High altitude lake and a resort town with
beautiful monasteries & nightlife, Annual Festivals,
Museums, galleries, and of course incredible food
for foodies with discriminating taste.
Armenia is one of the safest nations to travel,
now in 2021, just as it has been for decades.
Despite last year’s attack by Azerbaijan on the
autonomous region of Artsakh (Nagorno-
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Best News? Armenia is very inexpensive
for North American and European travelers. I
highly recommend staying at the Grand Hotel
Yerevan, the oldest hotel in the city with rich
history, fully renovated recently. It is in the heart
of Yerevan near Republic Square, the shopping
district, the best restaurants, and nightlife.
Armenians are very friendly, hospitable, and love
visitors.
Most people in Armenia speak English to various
degrees. A lot of ex-pats from the US live there,
so language is not an issue. There are several
prominent LGBTQ+ organizations, the two largest
being Pink and Right Side NGO. Pink serves the
greater LGBTQ+ community while Right side NGO
is mostly a trans organization.
Are you wondering about Grindr and Scruff?
Well, wonder no more. If you dare to turn on
those apps, you might be inundated with
messages within minutes. Armenians love visitors
and it’s no different on dating apps.
Below are my 15 favorite places to visit
in Armenia and hotel recommendation,
restaurants, and nightlife.
YEREVAN
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By far the largest city in Armenia, the capital
Yerevan is a great place to start for anyone
wishing to explore Armenia. The city is home
to the grand Republic Square while climbing
the Cascade to see the city’s monument to
Soviet victory in the Second World War is a must.
Yerevan is a deeply historic city and visiting the
Armenian Genocide Memorial is a must to learn
more about the nation’s troubled past. The
vernissage fl ea market is worth visiting too – it
is open at the weekend – while a walk through
the Hrazdan gorge is also highly recommended.
Much of what Armenia offers can be explored
during day trips from Yerevan, known as the
City of Cafes. Yerevan is also home to Levon’s
Amazing Underground World, one of Europe’s
most unusual attractions.
LAKE SEVAN
Lake Sevan, found in the heart of Armenia, is
the country’s largest lake and a beautiful place
to visit during a break in the country. The lake is
surrounded by some stunning monasteries – the
most impressive of them being arguably the
Sevanavank Monastery – providing a glorious
scenic backdrop to a relaxing trip. Windsurfi ng is
among the recreation activities available at the
lake, which also has a wide choice of excellent
seafood restaurants along its shore. Lake Sevan
has several famous beaches. As the country has
no coastline, this is the best place in Armenia to
sunbathe, with Sevan Bay and its surrounding
mountains providing spectacular scenery.
GYUMRI
The second-largest city in Armenia, Gyumri is
well worth visiting for anyone heading to the
country for the fi rst time. Perhaps the best place
from which to enjoy the sights of Gyumri is from
the Black Fortress on the hill that overlooks the
city, while the massive Mother Armenia statue
can also be found nearby. Many of the most
important cultural institutions of Armenia are in
Gyumri, such as the Dzitoghtsyan Museum of
Social Life and National Architecture of Gyumri
and the Aslamazyan Sisters House-Museum
and the Sergey Merkurov House-Museum. The
Kumayri Historic District is Gyumri’s oldest area,
with a thousand ancient buildings found here.
AMBERD FORTRESS
Dating back to the seventh century, Amberd
Fortress is one of Armenia’s most stunning
places to visit. Formerly among the Armenian
Kingdom’s primary military-defensive points, the
fortress can be reached about an hour from
the capital city Yerevan. However, snowfall can
make the fortress inaccessible during the winter
months, with the weather usually improving by
late May. The view from the top of the fortress
is truly breathtaking, while the building itself is
also stunning. Amberd Fortress is a short trip from
the village of Byurakan, home of the Byurakan
Observatory.
KARAHUNJ OBSERVATORY
Often referred to internationally as Armenia’s
version of Britain’s Stonehenge, Karahunj is one
of the most fascinating places to visit during a
break in Armenia. Located close to the city of
Sisian in the Syunik province, Karahunj is made
up of well over 200 massive stone tombs. At
the same time, the main area sees 40 stones
standing in a circular formation, supposedly
built in honor of the Armenian main God, Ari,
named after the Sun. A small museum in Sisian
is dedicated to fi ndings that have been made
at Karahunj, which is claimed to be the oldest
observatory of its kind in the world.
KHOR VIRAP MONASTERY
Views of Mount Ararat can be enjoyed from all
over Armenia. Still, perhaps the best scenery of
the mountain can be found from the Khor Virap
monastery, which is also worth visiting in its own
right. This location is one of the most important
historical sites in Armenia’s history. Gregory the
Illuminator was imprisoned for 14 years before
he cured King Trdat III of his disease. The King
then converted to Christianity, paving the way
for Armenia’s religious future. As such, Khor Virap
is a popular spot for Armenian
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used the camera to show close-up shots
that created abstract patterns. Stieglitz
was infl uenced by Strand and began to
work with abstractions like those Strand
had introduced.
HARLEM RENAISSANCE
Beginning in the 1920s and continuing into
the 1940s a movement that promoted
a diversity of style in visual art, music,
literature, and theater centered in New
York City. However, it was a refl ection
of a new sense of equal rights of Black
people and their expression of the color,
sounds, and motifs of their heritage. It
embodied the culture of Africa and was
refl ected in the migration of people from
the Southern United States to large cities
in the north including, New York, Chicago,
and Philadelphia.
AMERICAN REGIONALISM
John Steurart Curry, Thomas Hart Benton,
and Grant Wood, were among the artists
who put an emphasis on rural life in the
midwest. An example of the Bible Belt
infl uence and other mores of the period is
illustrated in Curry’s painting of “Baptism
in Kansas”. Other artists working in the
realistic style of Regionalism included
Norman Rockwell and Andrew Wyeth
who had a different philosophy of ultra
patriotism in their art and rejecting the
new movements in abstract art that were
becoming prevalent.
ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM
Abstract Expressionism and related art
techniques such as color fi eld painting,
and hard-edge abstraction began in New
York City in the early 1940s and continued
in popularity into the mid-1960s. Artists
including Jackson Pollock, Wiliem de
Kooning, Mark Rothko, and Piet Mondrian
are examples of practicing these new
abstraction styles. Many of the techniques
of these artists’ styles are still refl ected
today in commercial advertising,
architecture and graphic design.
CURRENT ART MOVEMENTS AND NEW
APPROACHES TO ART AND RELATED TO
IDEALS AND POLITICS
Photo Realism was a movement that
begun in the 1950s and still prevalent. The
artists using photographic images include
Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Ed Ruscha.
Artist painting in such a way that their
fi nished work looked like a photographic
image called hyperrealism included artists
such as Chuck Close and Audrey Flack.
Post-Minimalism art is a trend including
Performance and Body Art. Earth Art and
Environmental Art continues today with
art integrated into the earth environment
using materials or
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augmenting the natural environment
as integral to the artwork. Desert X the
local project is an example of art in the
environment. The Civil Rights movement,
the Gay Pride Movement, and feminist art
related to socio/political happenings of
the current history developed styles of art
and graphics to promote their respective
movements.
Now into the third century of the
American experiment challenges to the
original premise of “liberty and justice
for all” have become more threatening
since the Civil War. Demagogues
have emerged who exhibit only
greed, intolerance, and fealty toward
demagoguery. This has caused the
violent invasion of the U.S. capital by the
initial followers of the demagogues. This
occurrence has also been documented
and interpreted by photographers,
videographers, writers, and visual artists.
One of these visual artists, Robert Longo,
will have his work
of
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large-scale charcoal realistic drawings
displayed at the Palm Springs Art Museum
beginning July 1st. The title of this show
is “Storm of Hope, Law and Disorder”.
Example in this article “Broken Window”.
This show is an example of the contribution
of artists to socio/political documenting
that hopefully will help to continue the
American dream of equality toward,
“liberty and justice for all”.
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weddings today, while the underground
chamber in which Gregory the Illuminator
was held can be visited during a trip to Khor
Virap, which is among Armenia’s most visited
pilgrimage sites as a result.
ARENI WINE COUNTRY
As grapes and vineyards have been cultivated
here for over 6,000 years, it should come as no
surprise to learn that the Areni Wine Country
boasts some of the nation’s most delicious wines.
Set among some stunning mountainous scenery,
the vineyards blanket entire mountainsides and
valley slopes, with charming little farmhouses
and wineries punctuating the countryside.
While its fantastic local produce is what most
people come for, the region also has some
fascinating sights for you to enjoy, such as
the ancient church of S Astvatsatsin and the
Areni-1 Caves, which are home to a fascinating
archaeological site.
GARNI
Located just a short distance away from
Yerevan at the foot of the Khosrov Forest State
Reserve, Garni is an enjoyable place to spend
some time. Most people visit primarily to see its
magnifi cent fi rst century AD pagan temple and
delightful monastery. Perched atop a cliff edge
overlooking breathtaking hills and mountains,
the Temple of Garni displays some beautiful
Hellenic architecture.
GEGHARD MONASTERY
Lying on the outskirts of the picturesque town
of Garni, Geghard Monastery is a very popular
day-trip destination from the capital. It is
certainly worth visiting if you have the chance.
Carved out of the mountainside, with majestic
peaks overlooking it, the famous monastery has
a beautiful church for you to wander around.
Several gorgeous chapels showcase some
elaborate and intricate carvings, with some
parts of the complex dating back to the fourth
century.
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The monastery’s scenic setting is stunning. It’s
no surprise that it has long been a place of
pilgrimage, with people having visited the site
long before Christianity fi rst found its way to
Armenia. A must-see when in Armenia, Geghard
Monastery certainly won’t disappoint with its
incredible rock-hewn churches and chapels and
beautiful setting in the Azat River gorge.
TATEV MONASTERY
Yet another one of Armenian monasteries with
a spectacular location in Southern Armenia, the
fortifi ed Tatev Monastery, was built in the early
9th century at the edge of the deep gorge
in the southern part of the country. It always
played an essential role in the spiritual, cultural,
and educational life of the country.
Tatev Monastery used to be the seat of a
bishop. At the end of the 14th century, the
most prominent university in Southern Caucasus
was established, teaching students numerous
sciences. You can visit three churches (Saints
Paul and Peter, Saint Gregory the Illuminator,
and Holy Mother of God), a library, a refectory,
a bell tower, mausoleum.
WINGS OF TATEV
The world’s longest nonstop reversible cable
car soars through spectacular scenery to the
medieval Tatev Monastery. Wings of Tatev
stretches over 3.5 miles between the Armenian
village of Halidzor and the famous Tatev
Monastery, a center of education and religion
in the Middle Ages. The aerial tram holds the
Guinness title as the longest nonstop doubletrack
cable car in the world.
The cableway soars over the deep Vorotan
River Gorge, offering breathtaking views of the
landscape as you approach the monastery,
which sits perched on a large plateau at the
edge of a cliff over the stunning gorge. The
monastery complex dates back to the 9th
century. It is an architectural and historical icon
of Armenia, though the structure itself can be
overshadowed by the out-of-a-fairytale natural

landscape surrounding it.
ECHMIZDZIN CATHEDRAL
Echmiadzin is the equivalent of the Vatican for
the Armenian Apostolic Church. Armenia is very
proud to be the fi rst nation to adopt Christianity
as the state religion. Today, over 90% of the
residents are of the Christian faith. Echmiadzin,
also called Vagharshapat, is the center of the
religion. The priests come to study here. It’s also a
UNESCO site.
The main church contains the Treasury, which
holds the most valuable relics owned by the
Armenian church. Amongst the items on display
is the ‘Holy Lance,’ the spear that pierced Jesus’
side, a bit of Noah’s Ark, illuminated bibles, and
two wall hangings that had small bits of the cross.
Several other churches make up the Echmiadzin
compound, including two churches named for
women and the ruined Zvartnots Cathedral.
It’s effortless to visit Echmiadzin from Yerevan.
There are inexpensive and very regular
marshrutkas (minibuses) that leave from the
western bus station. They will drop you in the
center of town, and the churches can be visited
on foot.
JERMUK
A spa town and home of a mineral water factory,
Jermuk has plenty of posh hotels and wellness
centers. It’s the site of the largest waterfall in
Armenia, known as the Mermaids Hair Waterfall.
A windy road reaches it into the river valley,
followed by a short walk along the riverside. The
waterfall runs down into the river, and you can
climb several meters up the side of it.
In the town itself, you can take a walk past the
Hyatt Hotel and Verona Resort and fi ll your water
bottles free from the streams that go into the
valley. One spring gives warm water.
Not to be missed is a trip to the geysers up in the
hills above the town. There are plenty of drivers
with 4x4s who will drive you up there. It’s a bumpy
journey up rutted tracks, across stony fi elds, and
through streams with rocky beds.
There are no facilities there, just fresh air, bubbling
water, a stream, and trees. The geyser is a pool
with a rock in it, and it’s from there that the water
bubbles up, creating a jacuzzi every few minutes
or so.
The water wasn’t that warm (compared with
Iceland), and it’s rust-colored. You can wild
camp nearby, but be aware there may be bears!
On the way back, you can ask for a detour to see
the Jermuk Deer statue, which overlooks the town
and gives good views.
DILIJAN NATIONAL PARK
Dilijan, 100km northeast of Yerevan, is the
greenest place we have been in Armenia. This
small town is surrounded by lush vegetation and
alpine forest and is a great place to kick back for
a day or two.
Dilijan was a peaceful retreat for creative types
(composers, writers, etc.) when Armenia was part
of the USSR. Several Soviet-era memorials are
scattered around town, including one of the most
impressive war memorials we have seen to date.
MUSEUM COMPLEX OF THE MATENADARAN
Matenadaran – The Mesrop Mashtots Institute
of Ancient Manuscripts is an incredibly rare
and exclusive treasure due to its collection of
manuscripts and the activity that it now exercises.
It holds the history of Armenian and foreign
nations’ written cultures.
The word “Matenadaran” means “holder of
manuscripts,” or “manuscript collector”. Today,
however, the Armenian public associates the
word “Matenadaran” with our nation’s spiritual
and cultural richness and pride, embodied in the
structure of the manuscript repository.
The Matenadaran has consolidated about
23,000 manuscripts, including almost all ancient
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and medieval Armenian cultural and sciences
– history, geography, grammar, philosophy,
law, medicine, mathematics, cosmology,
chronology, divination literature, translated and
national literature, miniature painting, music,
and theater. The Matenadaran also holds
manuscripts in Arabic, Persian, Greek, Ethiopian,
Syrian, Latin, Tamil, and other languages. Many
originals, lost in their mother languages and
known only by their Armenian translations, have
been saved from medieval translations.
The Matenadaran’s museum complex is in
the institute’s old, original building. What was
formerly a single exhibition hall now consisting
of fi fteen halls in which thousands of temporary,
changeable, and exclusive exhibits are on
display. Manuscript, fragments of manuscripts,
documents, old, printed books, precious
bindings, individual miniatures, and more are
shown from Matenadaran’s database of roughly
23,000 manuscripts.
Stay…
GRAND HOTEL YEREVAN
I would typically give you a few options for
hotels, but it would do you a disservice. I’ve
been to Armenia before and stayed at fi ne
establishments, but nothing can compare to
the Grand Hotel Yerevan. It is an elegant and
modern hotel for travelers, sightseers, and those
who are ready for an unforgettable experience.
The charm of the 1928 neoclassical building
that houses the hotel is timeless. The luxury
hotel is located in the center of Yerevan. Due
to its prime location, Grand Hotel represents
the embodiment of modern and ancient
Armenian history and culture. Despite being an
exceptional hotel and ideally located in the
heart of town, their rates are very reasonable.
The private open-air pool (seasonal), situated on
the hotel’s roof, is a perfect place for relaxation.
Here you can enjoy the sunny Yerevan while
lounging in our comfortable deckchairs, having
a cocktail, and trying delectable hot and cold
dishes from the bar. This magical place with a
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beautiful and picturesque view of Yerevan is
perfectly suited for romantic dinners, private
events, and cocktail parties.
The luxurious rooms of Grand Hotel Yerevan,
with their stylish furniture and attention to the
smallest detail, provide you with all the services
necessary to have an unforgettable trip. The
staff is incredibly professional, friendly, and the
service is top-notch. If you are planning a trip to
Armenia, look no further than the Grand Hotel
Yerevan.
Eat…
NAIRI RESTAURANT at THE GRAND HOTEL
Nairi Restaurant offers an enjoyable and classy
atmosphere where you can unwind and enjoy
the panoramic view of Charles Aznavour
Square. Room service is available 24/7.
While creating the menu of the Nairi Restaurant,
they set out to introduce the guests to traditional
Armenian cuisine. They set up a unique
gastronomic experiment – to fi nd harmony in the
tastes of Armenian and Italian cuisines. The goal
is achieved with special dishes that combine
tradition and innovation. Italian Michelin starrated
chef revised the most colorful Armenian
recipes and created for you a one-of-a-kind
experience based on a careful selection of
Armenian ingredients. This mix of tradition and
innovation will delight you with unforgettable
taste and exclusivity.
DOLMAMA
The best way to describe Dolmama is to say
that it is the Spago of Yerevan. I›m not very
particular with food and don›t make a big fuss.
It›s rare for me to say that one specifi c dish was
extraordinary. But Dolmama just did just that for
me. I am a vegetarian, so there aren›t many
options for us no matter where you go. It›s easier
to eat in Armenia for vegetarians than in most
other nations.
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Jirair Avanian founded Dolmama. He set out to
recreate classic Armenian dishes with a modern
twist without disappointing the connoisseurs of
traditions. As Einstein once said, only those who
attempt the absurd can achieve the impossible
- and Jirair has managed to balance the
tastes and feelings embodied by centuries of
tradition while bringing in a new look and feel for
Armenian food. Jirair has invented new ways to
serve the traditional Armenian stew khashlama,
how to give new meaning to the beloved
Armenian dolma, and how to make people
really pause in awe after biting into well-known
dishes!
Play…
THE BEACH YEREVAN
The Beach is Yerevan›s newest hotspot where
the who›s who of the city›s crème de la crème
gathers nightly. It is in the penthouse of a
building overlooking the Vahakni Neighborhood
of Yerevan. Vahakni is an American-style
suburb built on the northwest edge of the city
by American-Armenian homebuilder Vahak
Hovnanian.
Although on the top fl oor of the building, sand is
poured throughout the bottom to make you feel
on the beach. There are fi re pits, lounge chairs,
small bites, and plenty of cocktails.
EL SKY BAR
El Sky Bar is a perfect spot for those who like to
spend their evenings in glamorous places with
panoramic views over the city. Located on the
7th fl oor of Yerevan Plaza Business Center, El
Sky Bar includes indoor and outdoor rooms and
frequently organizes various thematic parties
with cool DJs. If you happen to visit Yerevan
during the hot summer months, El Sky Bar is a
great place to unwind and enjoy a refreshing
drink on the rooftop terrace.
Fly…
I had fl own to Armenia and other Transatlantic
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destinations many times through different
routes and airlines. But my most recent fl ight
experience stands out as the best overall. I fl ew
Air France business class, and it made all the
difference. The route, through Paris, was short
and effortless. The plane was brand new and
state-of-the-art. The service was impeccable
and the food delicious.
Armenia’s beautiful four-seasons make it a
place to visit year-round. Whether you are a
history buff, antique enthusiast, skier, wine &
cognac connoisseur, outdoorsy, foody, or want
to see one of the most magical places on earth,
Armenia has it covered.
BIO: Vic Gerami
Vic Gerami is an award-winning journalist,
columnist, media commentator, and the host
of his prime-time program THE BLUNT POST
with VIC (TBPV) on Independent + Progressive
Radio KPFK 90.7 FM (Pacifi ca Network). Vic is also
the editor + publisher of The Blunt Post.
TBPV covers breaking & headline news, offers
analysis & commentary, and Vic interviews
a member of Congress and other highprofi
le public fi gures on every show. It airs
on Mondays at 7:00 a.m. (PT) and reaches
over 18 million households. A few of his
recent guests include Congressman
Adam Schiff, Congresswoman
Jackie Speier, Congressman Tony
Cardenas, Congresswoman Maxine
Waters, and Congresswoman Judy
Chu, Congressman Jim Costa, Congresswoman
Norma Torres, Congresswoman Grace
Napolitano, Congressman Raul Ruiz +
Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Congresswoman
Linda Sanchez, as well as Marianne
Williamson. You can listen to all the
interviews here.
Vic is a contributor for some of the most
prominent publications in the nation, including
The Advocate, Windy City Times, California
Courier, IN Magazine, OUT Traveler, The Fight,
Bay Area Reporter, among others.
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08/11/21
TULSA PRIDE
06/25/21
TWIN CITIES
PRIDE
07/17/21
UTAH GAY SKI WEEK
02/24/21
UTAH PRIDE
06/02/21
VIRGINIA PRIDE
25 SEP 202110:00
WHITE PARTY PALM
SPRINGS
04/22/21
WINTER RENDEZVOUS
01/20/21
WINTER RENDEZVOUS
GAY SKI WEEK
01/20/21
WOMENFEST - KEY WEST
SEPTEMBER 1-5, 2021
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FOR THE NET HEADS
THEN THE ALL DRONE LED
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