  Laura McKenzie’s primetime special on Armenian culture slated for Apr 23 April 20, 2016 - 18:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Emmy-nominated host Laura McKenzie has prepared a one-hour primetime special, "Laura McKenzie's Traveler-Armenia" in honor of Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, set to air Saturday, April 23 in major U.S. markets, including KTLA Channel 5 in Los Angeles, PR Newswire says. In the new primetime special, McKenzie gives a firsthand account of her explorations through Armenia, including destinations like the capital city of Yerevan, Tsitsernakaberd: The Genocide Museum and Memorial, the ancient Temple of Garni, and the Monastery of Tatev, featuring the longest gondola ride in the world. She also discovers local markets, learns to make ethnic cuisine, and tries her hand at the ancient art of carpet weaving. While there, she gets a personal account of the dismal conditions during the war years in Yerevan by the famed international conductor, Maestro George Pehlivanian. McKenzie is the number one television travel expert in the U.S. She has received dozens of awards including two Emmy nominations and a Gracie Award for her syndicated television series, "Laura McKenzie's Traveler." She's written and produced 42 home videos on travel and appears on national talk shows as a travel expert. She co-hosted "World's Funniest Moments" and 10 seasons of "American Adventurer" with Erik Estrada and is the permanent co-host of the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade. She is also a contributing writer for USA Weekend Magazine and won the Video of the Decade award from Billboard Magazine for "Laura McKenzie's Travel Tips-Hawaii," distributed by Republic Pictures, broadcast on the Travel Channel and Discovery.  Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.” |
