This is Beirut, 2024-12-14 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
King of improvisation, Martial Solal left an indelible mark on the history of jazz as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He passed away on December 12 at the age of 97. This prodigious musician, composer, arranger, and conductor made his name on the international stage, challenging the American giants of music. Born in Algiers in ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-13 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
French luxury brand Chanel on Thursday named former Bottega Veneta creative boss Matthieu Blazy as its new artistic director, one of the biggest jobs in fashion tasked with finally turning the page on the Karl Lagerfeld era. Chanel confirmed the appointment shortly after Bottega Veneta announced that the 40-year-old Blazy was leaving the Italian ...
Béatrice Moreau, 2024-12-13 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon Christmas Exhibition Theater Culture Events
Khyal Sahra returns to Casino du Liban for the holidays After captivating over 26,000 spectators last August, the play Khyal Sahra, written, directed and performed by Georges Khabbaz, alongside Adel Karam, makes a grand return to Casino du Liban for a limited series of performances from December 18, 2024, to January 19, 2025. This theatrical ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-12 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins almost passed on the opportunity to direct Disney's latest blockbuster, Mufasa: The Lion King, a prequel to the iconic 1994 animated film. Initially hesitant, Jenkins changed his mind after his agents urged him to read the script. Upon doing so, he recognized that the film contained many of the themes that had ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 2024-12-12 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
With The Room Next Door, Pedro Almodóvar delves into the complexities of friendship and life’s profound questions in an intimate and evocative film. The story follows two women, Ingrid (Julianne Moore), a renowned novelist, and Martha (Tilda Swinton), a seasoned war reporter. Once inseparable, the friends drifted apart over the years, each ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-11 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Culture Lebanon Concert Exhibition Christmas
Beirut Chants: A Celebration of Artistic and Cultural Resilience The Beirut Chants festival, held from December 4 to 23, 2024, provides a space for unity and togetherness through free concerts highlighting culture and prayer. Among the highlights already past are Mozart’s Coronation Mass, the Nativity Hymns, and various performances by local ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-11 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Award-winning US poet Nikki Giovanni, who was at the forefront of the Black Arts Movement, has died at age 81 after a long battle with cancer, her friends and family said Tuesday. Widely regarded as one of the most prolific African-American poets, Giovanni received numerous awards and a Grammy nomination for her work on civil rights, gender, and ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-11 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In a striking reminder of Athens’ rich historical tapestry, laborers digging a trench for natural gas pipelines unearthed a marble statue and Roman-era artifacts near the Acropolis. Greece’s Culture Ministry announced the discovery on Tuesday, highlighting its significance to the country’s archaeological heritage. The centerpiece of the ...
Marie-Christine Tayah, 2024-12-10 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Culture Art Cinema Festival Jeddah RedSea
The fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) opened on December 5, 2024, in the heart of Jeddah's UNESCO-listed Al-Balad district. Running until December 14, the festival features the Kingdom's growing presence in the global film industry while praising the variety of international cinema. Built around The New Home of Film ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-10 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Taylor Swift performed the final show of her record-shattering phenomenon, The Eras Tour, in Vancouver, on Sunday, cementing its status as the highest-grossing musical tour in history. Spanning continents and captivating millions, The Eras Tour became a global cultural phenomenon. The Journey of the Record-Breaking Tour The globe-spanning ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-10 10:30 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
US Culture Film Cinema GoldenGlobes
Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Perez is the leading contender at the 82nd Golden Globes, securing an impressive ten nominations across various categories. The nominations were revealed on December 9, 2024, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. The musical comedy tells the story of a Mexican drug lord, played by transgender actress Karla ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-09 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Far from the hustle and chaos of Ivory Coast’s largest city, the tropical climate, sea air, and rich history of Grand-Bassam have made this sleepy, UNESCO-listed town a magnet for artists seeking inspiration and tranquility. Ibrahim Ketoure, an artist in his 30s, has opened his studio and gallery to fellow creatives, many of whom, like him, ...