THINGS TO DO, SEPT. 26-OCT. 2 – GRAND ARMENIAN FESTIVAL

Fresno Bee
Sept. 25, 2008
CA

5 p.m. today, 5 a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday / On the grounds
of the California Armenian Home, 6720 E. Kings Canyon Road / $5 /
(559) 442-9219, prpoor.com

The Grand Armenian Festival promises a full weekend of food,
entertainment, vendors and cultural experiences — as well as a salute
to writer William Saroyan, whose birth 100 years ago in Fresno is
being celebrated throughout 2008.

Learn Armenian dances, and enjoy the tastes of foods, such as shish
kebabs, kufteh (Armenian meatballs) and burek (Armenian puff pastries).

Entertainment includes a Saroyan theatrical presentation by the
theater arts department at Fresno State, a performance by the San
Fernando Valley Hamazkayin Nairie Armenian Folk Dance Group, live
music and children’s programs.

The Web site gives a complete schedule of activities.