Residents and visitors to the Coachella Valley will be able to enjoy Armenian cooking, music and dance performances at the 14th Annual St. Armenian Apostolic Church Cultural Festival. Garabed Desert Veterans Day weekend.
The occasion will feature music through David Samuelian, Aram Lepedjian and DJ Greg, as well as dance performances through Hamazkayin Ani Dance Company. In addition to Armenian cuisine, there will be guided church tours and a jewelry market, as well as arts and crafts.
Admission is $3, but veterans and children under 12 are free. There is free parking next to the event at JPL Church.
The festival runs from 11 a. m. to 7 p. m. M. On Saturday, November 12 and from 11 a. m. to 6 p. m. Sunday, November thirteenth at the church, at 38-905 Monterey Ave. Live performances will take place at 1 h. et p. m. Saturdays and at 13:00 and 15:00 hours on Sundays.
Ani Gasparyan covers the western Coachella Valley cities, Desert Hot Springs and Cathedral City. Contact her at ani. gasparyan@desertsun. com.