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USJ Choir's Mass in Blue: A Defiant Stand Against War
USJ Choir's Mass in Blue: A Defiant Stand Against War

In these troubled times, as Lebanon faces one of the darkest periods in its recent history, a beacon of hope shines in the heart of Beirut. The University of Saint Joseph Choir, under the direction of Yasmina Sabbah, is set to present its annual Christmas concert on December 18 and 19, 2024, at Saint Joseph Church in Monnot. This year's event ...

New 'White Lotus' Season to Premiere Before 'Harry Potter'
New 'White Lotus' Season to Premiere Before 'Harry Potter'

HBO has revealed that the third season of its acclaimed TV series The White Lotus will premiere in February. This will be followed by the second season of The Last of Us later in the year, Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed. Unveiling an ambitious global programming lineup, HBO and Max streaming service CEO Casey Bloys announced that the ...

Christmas on Ice Returns to Lebanon for Its Enchanting 2nd Edition!
Christmas on Ice Returns to Lebanon for Its Enchanting 2nd Edition!

With great excitement, Crazy Events and Artists and More Entertainment proudly announce the return of Christmas on Ice to Lebanon for its eagerly awaited 2nd edition, set to dazzle at the Seaside Arena, Beirut Waterfront. Building on last year’s triumph, this season’s show promises an even grander and more magical experience, featuring the ...

Marwa Khalil: a Lebanese Artist in Marrakech
Marwa Khalil: a Lebanese Artist in Marrakech

The 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival celebrates cinema’s global reach and artistic collaboration, and this year, it features the talented Lebanese artist Marwa Khalil. Renowned for her work in theater, cinema and television, Marwa Khalil shares her journey and artistic connection to Morocco, a country where she lived ...

Nobel Committee Calls for Permanent Release of Nargis Mohammadi
Nobel Committee Calls for Permanent Release of Nargis Mohammadi

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has called for the permanent release of Nargis Mohammadi, the Iranian peace prize laureate, after she was granted a temporary three-week release from prison for medical reasons. Mohammadi, 52, has faced multiple imprisonments and trials due to her outspoken activism against Iran's use of the death penalty and its ...

Koyo Kouoh Becomes First African Woman to Lead Venice Biennale
Koyo Kouoh Becomes First African Woman to Lead Venice Biennale

Cameroonian curator Koyo Kouoh has been named the first African woman to lead the Venice Biennale, one of the world’s most renowned contemporary art events. At 57 years old, Kouoh has been the Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) in Cape Town since 2019. She will curate the next ...

Marrakech International Film Festival Showcases Cinema Amidst Cultural Tapestry
Marrakech International Film Festival Showcases Cinema Amidst Cultural Tapestry

The 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival transforms the city into a cinematic capital. A cornerstone of Morocco’s cultural calendar, the event celebrates and promotes both Moroccan and international cinema. Over the years, it has played a pivotal role in showcasing Moroccan films on the global stage while supporting the ...

Ice Dancing Legends Papadakis and Cizeron Retire After Glorious Career
Ice Dancing Legends Papadakis and Cizeron Retire After Glorious Career

Olympic ice dancing champions Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron have announced their retirement from competitive figure skating, marking the end of a remarkable two-decade career that has left an indelible mark on the sport. The French duo, who captured Olympic gold in Beijing 2022 and silver in Pyeongchang 2018, confirmed their decision ...

René Kaës: It Is Through Crisis That Man Fully Becomes a Man
ExplainerRené Kaës: It Is Through Crisis That Man Fully Becomes a Man

If we consider Lebanon to be in a post-war period, despite a fragile ceasefire, the crisis — described by René Kaës as a foundational experience — opens a transformative space between rupture and suture. “It is through crisis that a man creates himself as a man, and history moves between crisis and resolution, ...

'Diego Eternal': An Immersive Tribute to Maradona
'Diego Eternal': An Immersive Tribute to Maradona

Argentina’s admiration for Maradona remains unwavering. Ahead of the trial in March concerning the circumstances of his death, the immersive exhibition Diego Eternal opened its doors this week in Buenos Aires. This initiative is also tied to the creation of a memorial that will serve as the final resting place for Maradona's remains. The ...

'Moments for Lebanon': An Exhibition in Paris to Support Lebanon
'Moments for Lebanon': An Exhibition in Paris to Support Lebanon

A charitable exhibition titled Moments for Lebanon was organized in Paris by two Lebanese expatriates living in France, Tamara Barakat and Sana El Halwani. They aimed to combine their love for their homeland with concrete action to support the Lebanese population. The opening took place on November 30 at Lucid Interval, a Parisian art space, ...