Broken Wings: A Musical Adaption of Gibran Khalil Gibran’s 1912 Masterpiece

Gibran Khalil Gibran’s masterpiece "Broken Wings", a story laden with Gibran’s views on morality, love, marriage, children, pain and loss, has been turned into a musical that premiered at the Theater Royal Haymarket, London, in April 2018, to tremendous success and is showing at the Beiteddine festival this year. "Broken Wings" is written by Middle Eastern duo Nadim Naaman and Dana Al Fardan, and directed by Bronagh Lagan, with orchestrations by Joe Davison. The events…

Marcel Khalife Refuses to Perform National Anthem at Baalbeck Festival Opening Night

Acclaimed singer & composer Marcel Khalife refused to perform the Lebanese National Anthem, as is the tradition, on the opening night of the Baalbeck International Festival. Khalife said "I won't be performing the National anthem, but something more important" and then went on to play an unheard-before music piece. When interviewed with Annahar the next day, Khalife confirmed that he skipped the anthem intentionally to make a point, that we all love our country but…
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Oscar Winner Gabriel Yared & Asmahan’s Grand Daughter in Lebanon soon!

4 years ago
The Beiteddine Art Festival is celebrating 35 years of arts & culture by hosting a world premiere on its opening night on July 18, joining Oscar winning composer Gabriel Yared and Yasmina Jumblatt; a talented ...
Baladi

#BikeToWork on April 17!

5 years ago
On April 17 and for the third year in a row, The Chain Effect is organizing a Bike to Work event under the Patronage of the Ministry of the Environment, with the support of the ...
Baladi

Go Visit #MessageDePaix’s Christmas Exhibition This Weekend!

5 years ago
I love “Message de Paix” and what it stands for, and I invite everyone to participate in their ongoing Christmas exhibition at Le Royal Hotel – Beirut from the 6th till the 9th of December. ...
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The first Lebanese “Broadway Musical” sees the light this October at the Casino du Liban

5 years ago
Many of you have dreamed of watching one for years. Here’s your chance to do so in Lebanon, at the Casino du Liban, on October 12, 13 and 14. Majnoun Leila – مجنون ليلى is ...
Automotive

Red Bull CPD Regional Finals Coming back to #Beirut on September 23!

5 years ago
After seven years, Red Bull Car Park Drift regional finals are coming back to Beirut and will take place on Sunday the 23rd of September, starting 12:00, in the Parking lot adjacent to Beirut’s Martyrs’ ...
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The Official Paw Patrol Show Coming to City Centre Beirut

5 years ago
The Official Paw Patrol characters are coming to City Centre Beirut from September 8 till September 16th. Those who don’t have kids probably couldn’t care less but that’s like telling teenagers Justin Bieber is coming ...
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Scorpions Back in Lebanon on October 27

5 years ago
The legends of rock are coming back to Beirut for another live concert at the seaside arena on October 27. The German band announced their retirement back in 2010 but then went on a “Farewell” ...
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Shakira To Perform at The 2018 Cedar International Festival (CIF)

5 years ago
Pop star Shakira is performing on July 13 at the 2018 Cedar international Festival in Lebanon this summer as part of her El Dorado World Tour. Shakira will be part of the opening ceremony that ...
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