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“The Harvest”:  Dalia Baasiri Converts War-Torn Memories into Art
“The Harvest”: Dalia Baasiri Converts War-Torn Memories into Art

Until July 12, Galerie Janine Rubeiz presents “The Harvest,” an exhibition showcasing the prolific world of Dalia Baasiri, a multidisciplinary artist who adeptly uses drawing, painting, and sculpture as a means of expression. A multifaceted artist trained in graphic design at the American University of Beirut and holding a master’s degree ...

Beirut Spring Festival: A Moving Tribute to Gisèle Khoury
Beirut Spring Festival: A Moving Tribute to Gisèle Khoury

The 16th Beirut Spring Festival concluded on May 20 with a touching evening honoring Gisèle Khoury, a journalist and activist whose life was marked by an intense and rich journey. Gisèle Khoury lived a life filled with achievements, both personally and professionally. Her career in journalism began at LBCI in 1986, followed by her well-known ...

Father's Day: 5 Heartfelt Songs Celebrating Fatherhood
Father's Day: 5 Heartfelt Songs Celebrating Fatherhood

In honor of Father’s Day in Lebanon, This is Beirut selected five touching songs that pay homage to the extraordinary men who have shaped our lives with their love, guidance and unwavering support. These melodies beautifully capture the profound bond between fathers and their children. The relationship between a father and child is one of the ...

T.O.M.A: The Quarter-Tone Trumpet Imagined by Ibrahim Maalouf
T.O.M.A: The Quarter-Tone Trumpet Imagined by Ibrahim Maalouf

Ibrahim Maalouf, a Franco-Lebanese composer and trumpeter of international renown, has recently unveiled T.O.M.A, his new trumpet brand. The fruit of a collaboration with Adrien Jaminet and manufactured by Antoine Courtois, the quarter-tone trumpet presented by Ibrahim Maalouf is inspired by his father's original idea. To celebrate this occasion, ...

Paris’s Last Collective-Run Cinema Saved by Hollywood Icons
Paris’s Last Collective-Run Cinema Saved by Hollywood Icons

In a heartening display of solidarity, the film community, led by Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino, has united to save La Clef, the last collective-run cinema in Paris’s Latin Quarter, ensuring its continued role as a beacon for independent and diverse cinema. La Clef, a beloved institution in Paris’s Latin Quarter, has been a bastion ...

Céline Dion’s Unshakable Strength in a Documentary
Céline Dion’s Unshakable Strength in a Documentary

  Céline Dion offers an intimate and sincere look at her life, career, battle with illness, and enduring passion for music and her audience in a moving and revealing documentary. The documentary I Am: Céline Dion, available on Prime Video from June 25, provides an intimate and sincere look into the life of the internationally renowned ...

'Mon Père': Chrystelle's Heartfelt Tribute to Her Father
'Mon Père': Chrystelle's Heartfelt Tribute to Her Father

Chrystelle, with a golden voice and a generous heart, unveils her new song Mon Père (My Father), an emotional tribute to her dad. The artist invites us behind the scenes of this poignant creation, reflecting the depth of her emotions and her artistic commitment. As a singer-songwriter, Chrystelle pours her heart and soul into her creative ...

Anouk Aimée: The Passing of a French Cinema Icon
Anouk Aimée: The Passing of a French Cinema Icon

  Anouk Aimée, an iconic actress and the true embodiment of French grace, passed away this Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the age of 92. Her daughter, Manuela Papatakis, announced the sad news on Instagram, specifying that she was by her side during her final moments. Born Françoise Dreyfus on April 27, 1932, in Paris, Anouk Aimée was ...

Daniel Abillama's Solo Exhibition: 'LINK' Between Past and Present
Daniel Abillama's Solo Exhibition: 'LINK' Between Past and Present

Rebirth Beirut recently announced the opening of Daniel Abillama's solo exhibition titled "LINK." The exhibition will be held at the association's cultural center in Gemmayze from June 20 to June 26, 2024. The "LINK" exhibition will showcase Daniel Abillama's exploration of childhood memories and familial connections through his vibrant and ...

The Last Aria: Jodie Devos’ Untimely Passing
The Last Aria: Jodie Devos’ Untimely Passing

Jodie Devos, the dazzling Belgian soprano, has sadly left us for other realms. She passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Paris, struck by cancer at just 35 years old. In just a decade, this extraordinary artist had won the hearts of the public and the admiration of her peers with a talent as radiant as it was generous. Revealed in ...

Syrian Violinist Bridges Cultures at French Classical Music Festival
Syrian Violinist Bridges Cultures at French Classical Music Festival

Bilal Alnemr, a 28-year-old Syrian virtuoso violinist, is bringing together musicians from diverse backgrounds to create a cultural bridge between the East and the West at the Vauvenargues Classical Music Festival in Provence, France. The picturesque village of Vauvenargues, nestled at the foot of the Sainte-Victoire mountain in Provence, France, ...

Broadway’s Night of Triumph: The 2024 Tony Awards
Broadway’s Night of Triumph: The 2024 Tony Awards

The Outsiders and Stereophonic steal the show at the Tony Awards, celebrating Broadway's finest with top honors amid a night of musical mastery and dramatic triumph at New York's Lincoln Center. The Tony Awards, a zenith of theatrical excellence, brightened New York's Lincoln Center on Sunday, June 16. Hosted for the third consecutive year by ...