MONDAY
Mind Your Mind
Head down to Yukunkun, Gemmayzeh every Monday for a meditation session that will help you to “disconnect from the world and connect with your inner universe,” as the crew says.
Hosted by Elyane Youssef, “Mind your Mind” was created for you to relax and unwind. During the three hours, guided meditation will be offered to the sound of transcendental music exclusively produced by Shadi Khries for the session.
There will be water, tea and herbal mixes made available on site with a charge of $10 that will allow the hosts to cover expenses. It’s a little fortune one can pay for a whole lot of peace.
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TUESDAY
Oumi Ensemble
If you’re a fan of the orient and all things Japanese, then this is the event for you.
Oumi ensemble, fusing original, traditional and contemporary Japanese/Arabic music will be performing on Tuesday, December 16th at Onomatopoeia - The Music Hub.
Concert proceeds will assist underprivileged children's music classes.
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WEDNESDAY
An evening of classical Arabic song
A classical Arabic music fan? Then head down to Mar Mkhayel’s Radio Beirut where musicians Daline Jabbour (vocals & Oud) and April Centrone (Riqq) will be performing renditions of famous
tarrab pieces for the likes of Um Kulthum, Sabah Fakhri and other various
mouwashahat.
Come down early from 9pm to listen to an interview with Jabbour & Centrone on the Beirut Banter radio show.
When? Wed 17 December
Beirut Banter interview at 9pm
Concert at 10/10.30pm
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THURSDAY
Karim Khneisser and Friends
If you love all things eccentric, original music and storytelling, then seriously don’t miss out on what is set to be a truly unique performance.
On Thursday, December 18th, 2014, Lebanon’s very own multi-instrumentalist Karim Khneisser will be performing a full set of originals tracks accompanied on stage by some of his very talented friends at Montaigne (Institut Français du Liban) - facing Berytech, Mathaf.
Doors open at 8.00 p.m. and tickets are selling at: $10 / L.L 15,000 + Free Wine (sold only at the door).
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Here's a performance of Karim and Joss Stone.
Finding Christmas
Feeling charitable? You can attend "Finding Christmas" - an event created in collaboration with
BASSMA, to help raise funds for underprivileged Lebanese families. Come have a drink at
Clé and enjoy a performance by
Nour Nimri, all the while helping out needy Lebanese families.
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FRIDAY
Jordi Savall Quintet
Catalan composer and viola da gamba player Jordi Savall, accompanied by the ensemble Hespérion XXI, will be performing on December 19th at the Sacré-Coeur Church Frères, Gemmayze.
“With Jordi Savall at its head, the quintet will perform the internationally acclaimed musical program Orient-Occident, illustrating the diversity of the Mediterranean music. Transcending all differences and cultures, bringing people together through a harmonious blend of Eastern and Western classical music, this musical work embodies a message of peace, love and tolerance.”
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If Downtempo/Glitch/Ambient/Chill/Indie/Electronica music is your thing then be sure to show up at the Mar Mikhael Bus Station where
will be performing.
Tickets are $30+1 drink and include entry to: überhaus presents Matthias Tanzmann and Bedouin.
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Here’s a sample of what you’re in for.
After all that partying one is sure to wake up with a sense of guilt on a Sunday morning! Here’s what you can do.
on Dec. 20 for the Lebanese elderly, and Dec. 23rd for Lebanese families, BASSMA is organizing with GVX Champville a huge Christmas event for 2,000 Iraqi refugees in Lebanon on Sunday, Dec. 21st. at Champville.
to see how you can help ease the burden of families who were forced out of their homes and need all the help they can get.