Beirut’s Rose House (La Maison Rose) Is Opening To The Public

British Artist Tom Young will be showcasing his work and hosting a series of events at ‘La Maison Rose’ or ‘The Pink House’ from November 19 till the end of December. Young had already transformed the abandoned ‘Villa Paradiso’ in Gemmayzeh into an exhibition venue last year and decided to do the same with the Rose House after his two month artist residency there. The exhibition will showcase 40 paintings that evoke the dreamlike nature…

Lebanese Men With Beards: Hipsters or Jihadists?

It's hard to be a hipster in Lebanon as cops might mistake you for a terrorist if you have a long beard, just like what happened with Lebanese Rapper AA the Preacherman back in January. Kayan Bartender Mazen Hariz has the same problem as he gets mistaken for a Jihadist at checkpoints and was once threatened by a police officer. Of course such mistakes do happen here and abroad but Lebanese cops should be more…
Beirut

Did The Ministry Of Health Inspect Beirut’s Public Slaughterhouse?

10 years ago
I posted this video a year ago. Compassion in World Farming visited the Karantina Slaughterhouse and were shocked by what’s happening there. Since the Ministry of Health is launching a food safety campaign, it would ...
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Uber Beirut Offering Free Rides This Week!

10 years ago
I love Uber and I use it all the time when I don’t feel like driving to events in Beirut. The drivers are extremely friendly, always on time and very professional, the cars are super ...
Beirut

France 24: Le Beyrouth des Arts With Elie Saab

10 years ago
France24 filmed an episode in Beirut with Lebanon and one of the world’s best fashion designers, Elie Saab. You don’t know need to know much about fashion to appreciate Saab’s work and the fact that ...
Beirut

Week4: LiveLoveBeirut’s Best Pictures Of The Week

10 years ago
Sunset by Elie Khoury You can follow LiveLoveBeirut on Instagram [Here]. I’m also on Instagram and you can follow me [Here] if you like. Kahraba Awou Moteur? By GNasr Beirut At Night – By Hassan ...
Beirut

AUB Medical Gate: 1963 vs 2014

10 years ago
Back in 1963, there was a tramway that passed right in front of the American University of Beirut. I found some old footage a while ago that you can see [here]. I always thought Bliss ...
Beirut

In Pictures: Beirut Marathon 2014

10 years ago
Over 37,000 participated in the 2014 edition of the Beirut Marathon and the atmosphere was amazing just like every year. I took part in the 10k fun run and finished the race in 1 hour ...
Beirut

Pictures Of The ABAAD and Esposa Brides At The Beirut Marathon

10 years ago
Tens of female participants wore wedding dresses and ran the 10k to raise awareness on early and forced marriages in Lebanon. Here are some of the pictures that I found on Abaad’s Facebook page. I ...
Beirut

Is The National Library Opening Soon?

10 years ago
The Lebanese National Library is renovated and ready to open but it won’t unfortunately because the cabinet has yet to appoint an executive board and director. Check out Habib’s comprehensive post on the National Library ...
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