Everitte Barbee: An American calligrapher in Beirut
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
L'Orient-Le Jour
25-07-2025
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Everitte Barbee: An American calligrapher in Beirut
As traditional forms of Eastern calligraphy are increasingly rarely practiced by younger generations, what surprises one most upon meeting Everitte Barbee — apart from his WASP (White Anglo-Saxon Protestant) appearance — is his youth. Or rather, his boyish appearance, accentuated by the purity of his gaze as this 37-year-old artist looks upon the world. Although he is well-traveled, he has undeniably remained an idealist. A young man driven by the desire to give meaning to his works he is displaying, through July 26, at the Agial gallery in Beirut, are worth seeing. In this first solo exhibition, gathering a selection of his calligraphic compositions — the fruit of his last 10 years of work — he reveals to viewers and readers the state of a world more than ever dominated by cynicism, indifference, cruelty and deceitful...
The 961
05-07-2025
- The 961
Caracalla Just Added More Dates For 'One Thousand and One Nights' & You Def Don't Want To Miss It!
If you missed it the first time, here's your chance. Caracalla Dance Theatre is bringing back its hit show One Thousand and One Nights for a longer run this summer, with 12 extra performances added to the schedule. The show kicks off Friday, July 4 and runs through Friday, August 22 at Theatre Caracalla in Horsh Tabet, Sin El Fil. The production is a reimagining of the classic Arabian Nights tales – but with Caracalla's signature twist. Think dramatic choreography, vivid costumes, and that larger-than-life storytelling they're known for. It's an experience that mixes fantasy with heritage, and it just works. If you've been to a Caracalla show, you know what you're in for. If you haven't, you're in for something special. The performance blends East and West in a way only Caracalla can pull off. It's theatrical, powerful, and rooted in Lebanese and regional culture. The kind of production that leaves a mark. Caracalla Dance Theatre isn't new to this. The company was founded back in 1968 by Abdel Halim Caracalla, and has since become one of the biggest cultural names in the region. Over the years, they've toured some of the world's most iconic stages and brought Lebanese dance theatre to international audiences. Their unique style blends Martha Graham-inspired movement with traditional Eastern dance, creating something that's very much their own. Tickets & Info 📍 Location: Theatre Caracalla, Horsh Tabet – Sin El Fil 📅 Dates: July 4 to August 22, 2025 🎟️ Tickets: Available through Theatre Caracalla Lebanon's cultural scene is alive and thriving, and Caracalla's summer run is one of the highlights.
MTV Lebanon
08-04-2025
- MTV Lebanon
Can't Get Knafeh of It: The Story Behind the Dubai Chocolate Sensation
Sarah Hamouda, a 38-year old British-Egyptian entrepreneur is the mastermind behind the viral Dubai Chocolate that has swept the region and the world over. She moved from the UK to Dubai to launch this ingenious product. Ever wondered how this yummy and multi-million-dollar business came to fruition? Well, I'll tell you! In 2021, Sarah was pregnant and having all sorts of unusual dessert cravings. Nothing seemed to do the trick and satisfy her. That's when she started having some fun with her husband Yezen Alani. Right there in her living room they started mixing decadent flavors and Middle-Eastern inspired fillings. The pistachio and knafeh genius combo came to life and their little experiment turned into a lucrative business. The couple officially launched it in 2022, naming the luxurious brand 'Fix Dessert Chocolatier' and selling the handmade chocolate bars online. The start of the business was shaky to say the least. They were selling nearly one bar a week. However, in February 2023, their big break happened. A Tik-Tok star tried their Knafeh chocolate bar on her channel in an ASMR style video and the rest is as they say history. The video had over 80 million views and Fix became all the rage. They started selling like crazy, we're talking thousands. They were obligated to expand their business to keep up with the escalating demand. Thus, the team of 50 in Dubai came to be. They managed to garner popularity all over the globe. Not only that, but brands from the world over emulated their successful concept. In 2024, their signature bar was Deliveroo's most ordered item worldwide. The 30$ crafty bars are in high demand with no sign of slowing down. Oreo and Lindt are just a couple of the famous brands creating spin-offs from the knafeh and pistachio chocolate bars. International expansion is without a doubt the next step forward for the ingenious couple. Having tried their signature treat, it boggles the mind how such an invention, simple in theory, could become a success story and an inspiration to many including myself. What's stopping you from coming up with the next Dubai Chocolate?
