All that Armenian goodness

Raffi of Life in the Armenian Diaspora stops to remember what he loves about Watertown's Armenian community:

One of the reasons I moved to Boston when I was 19 was to experience the Armenian American Diasporan experience here in the Boston area. Along with college and working in record stores, I soaked up the plentiful options of Armenian events every month. If it wasn't a lecture or dance, I would go to the Armenian markets in Watertown, MA and stock up on some Armenian food.
16 years later, I've become very spoiled in the Armenian American environment. Also, going to Armenia on an almost yearly basis has made the Armenian American environment a little less interesting. However, before I take things here for granted, I wanted to point out one of the most interesting and important landmarks here in Boston for Armenian-Americans. It is the Armenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA).

H2otown concurs -- ALMA is a treasure.

Raffi's hosting a concert with oud player John Berberian on November 5. Berberian will be accompanied by former Night Ark band leader Ara Dinkjian. You hear what Berberian's music sounds like by listening to sample tracks on Berberian's website.