News & Programs
Holiday Market, Tree Lighting, Music, and More Planned for Greater Boston Community
A Night of German-Inspired Fun, Flavor, and Festivities!
A Weekly Open-Air Dining Experience Celebrating Community, Culture, and Cuisine
A Community Gathering to Honor the Victims, Promote Awareness, and Highlight the Ongoing Struggles of Artsakh Armenians
We Remember. We Remind. We Rise.
A joyful gathering of celebration and togetherness
A Powerful Story of Resilience
A Tribute to a Community Pillar
Watertown, MA.- The Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) will be holding a community Palm Sunday Luncheon on Sunday, April 13, following Church service, at 2:00 pm. Delicious Mediterranean food will be served by anoush'ella. There will also be a kids' corner and a cultural program! Admission: $40.00 for adults and $25.00 for children under 12 years of age (children 5 and under free). Make sure to reserve your seating by Wednesday, April 9. See ticket details in Bio. We look forward to celebrating Palm Sunday together as a community!
The Armenian Cultural and Educational Center is excited to announce the launch of Hamazkayin Boston’s “NANOR” Junior Performing Choir! Under the artistic direction of Maestro Artur Veranian, "NANOR" will be a wonderful opportunity to develop vocal skills of children aged 8-14, connect them with the rich Armenian musical heritage and foster the next generation of Armenian voices1! Rehearsals begin in September 2025, at the ACEC. Registration is now open (scan QR code below)
Past Programs
Greater Boston is home to many ethnic communities that create a kaleidoscope of cultural diversity, and Watertown is a microcosm of that diversity. Armenian immigrants who first settled in this area during the end of the 19th century are an integral part of this cultural mosaic. Today, over 50,000 Armenians are living throughout the Greater Boston area in towns such as Watertown, Belmont, Waltham, Arlington, Lexington, Cambridge, Brookline, Newton and Boston with an annual purchasing power of over one billion dollars. This annual festival brought together the large community to celebrate the Independence of Armenia and to promote our culture.
The Armenian Cultural and Educational Center was officially opened in June 1980. That same year, the Bingo Steering Committee was formed and the first bingo game was held on October 21, 1980. Over the past 42 years, ACEC bingo has generated over $2 million for the Center. The proceeds have been used to pay debt service and utility bills. Games complied with all the rules and regulations of the State Lottery Commission. The ACEC continued to operate successful games until the pandemic hit, after which a final game was run on October 12, 2022. We thank all the players and volunteers throughout the years.
Café Anoush is a very unique and popular outdoor dining activity held at the ACEC in the summer. After interruption due to COVID, this activity is back starting summer of 2024 with Anoush’ella, the caterer operating the ACEC kitchen! Located in the ACEC courtyard, Anoush’ella will serve appetizers, side dishes, and kebabs Thursday evenings (rain or shine), from 5:30pm to 9pm.
For over two decades, the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) held Golf Tournaments that helped raise funds for the Center and the St. Stephens Armenian Elementary School. With over 100 participants at each tournament, this program helped cultivate and strengthen relations and friendships, and create a support community that is second to none. The ACEC is very proud of the Golf tournament track record and the constant raising of six figure funds for both deserving institutions.
