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Gabriel Yared: Oscar-Winning Composer’s Path to Greatness

Photo by Marian Adreani Interviewed by Editor-in-Chief Patricia Bitar Cherfan Gabriel Yared’s ecstatically rich scores have provided the backdrop for some of...

Speaking Truth to Power: Pierre Sadek Foundation

Interviewed by Editor-in-Chief Patricia Bitar Cherfan A staunch supporter of freedom of speech, Pierre Sadek channeled his acerbic critique of politicians through...

Hammana Artist House: A New Lease of Life

Interviewed by Editor-in-Chief, Patricia Bitar Cherfan It is no wonder the late French poet and politician Alphonse de Lamartine was enraptured by...

Volunteer Managers: An Important Investment Rather than an Unaffordable Expense

Informal volunteering has been part of Lebanese culture for a long time. People spontaneously help relatives, friends, and neighbors in need without...

BETA: Beirut For the Ethical Treatment of Animals

BETA was founded by a group of young women who met while feeding stray cats. Their combined desire to make a difference...

Coffee & Politics: Bringing Politics Back to the People

Most of today’s youth feel alienated from political life, and it’s easy to see why. Lebanon arguably has one of the most...