an evening alone in yerevan is so rare during may. it is a busy month filled with tourists. tourists fly in and out of yerevan and friends and family come throughout the year. may through september is high season. it seems like every day is filled with dinner with one or a trip to vernisage with another. i love it.

today i went to an open audition for this new show that my friend is producing. there were 100 people trying out (vocals) of which 40 were to be picked. all the jury members were friends of mine so it was fun watching the selection process and the dynamics of the jury. the talent here is wonderful. i was also surprised that there were so many contestants singing armenian songs... the audition could be performed in russian, english or armenian. most chose armenian with russian coming in at last. the english songs chosen were quite modern and performed well. i don't know how the jury chose only 40... there was too much talent (good good talent) in the pool.

the weather... the weather... ahhh the weather. as of today it is looking up! hopefully by the time my mom comes (10 days) it will be perfect.

yerevan is getting ready for the armenian diaspora conference. i will be in attendance and am very curious to see how things will turn out. will keep you posted.