5/30/2023 0 Comments Magic flowers harwood heights![]() ![]() The evening ended with a display of fireworks at Navy Pier, which guests enjoyed from the rooftop balcony.įree-will contributions and proceeds from the silent auction netted over $5,000 and will be used to aid needy orphanages in Armenia. Graphics were provided by Michelle Goodman, and printing was by Erin Grogan of United Graphics and Mailing Group. Ash” Ashod Baboorian entertained guests with demonstrations of magic and assorted card tricks.įlower arrangements for the evening were graciously donated by Sylvia and Hratch Yacoubian of Magic Flowers in Harwood Heights. ![]() A four-piece band of Chicago-area musicians comprised of Jimmy Hardy, John Paklaian, Shahan Alexanian, and Mark Gavoor provided musical accompaniment for the event. Armenian appetizers generously provided by several volunteers (Betty Arakelian, Aline Nigohosian, Pearl Gopoian, Violet Bargamian, and Bonnie Baboorian), as well as wine and soft drinks, were served. The theme of the evening was “Our Armenia, Our Children.” Upon arrival, guests were escorted to the rooftop by two young ladies dressed in traditional Armenian costume, Melissa Mardoian and Nora Dulkadir. ![]() Proceeds from the silent auction will be used to support 16 orphanages in Armenia as well as 2 orphanages in Nagorno-Karabagh (Artsakh) that are part of the SOAR network. Both artists offered several pieces from their work for the silent auction, as did renowned artist and designer Michael Aram, who provided signed pieces from his collection. Chuck “Garbo” Hajinian, a Monet-style Armenian impressionist painter/artist from Delafield, Wisc. Two guest artists showcasing examples of their work were in attendance: Boris Khechoyan, a master woodcarver from St. Levon Saryan from Greenfield, Wisc., who spoke about the existing conditions of orphanages in Armenia and the importance of providing aid and support for the most disadvantaged children in the country. Nearly 100 guests were welcomed to the rooftop event by Anne Galovich, Chicago SOAR chapter president. The event was held on Saturday evening June 4, at the exclusive residence donated for the event by Dr. CHICAGO, Ill.-A beautiful rooftop residence on Lakeshore Drive, overlooking Navy Pier, Lake Michigan, and the incomparable Chicago skyline, was the spectacular venue for the first annual charity fundraiser of the Chicago Chapter of the Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR). ![]()
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