Art news
The National Circus reborn
June 28, 2010
The National Circus reborn
A new red and blue tent, bright colors and huge theater lights are some of the changes introduced by renovations…
Arab, European music mingle at Cairo Citadel
June 24, 2010
Arab, European music mingle at Cairo Citadel
At the 29th annual Fête de la Musique in Cairo, audiences were captivated by two unique, multi-ethnic musical concoctions. The…
Celebrating 20 years of art at Mashrabeya
June 24, 2010
Celebrating 20 years of art at Mashrabeya
Over the past 20 years, Egypt has been subjected to many ups and downs, many of which are represented at…
Fête de la Musique returns
June 21, 2010
Fête de la Musique returns
In it's 29th annual Fête de la Musique (Music Festival) promises Egypt two nights of enchanting tunes. Organized by The…
Summertime at Lot 17
June 17, 2010
Summertime at Lot 17
Egyptian weather is raved about throughout the world for being bearable all year round. But once the summer months decide…
Stick dance revival at Medhat Fawzi Center
June 16, 2010
Stick dance revival at Medhat Fawzi Center
The audience at the Darb 17/18 Culture Center was mesmerized by Alaa Breiqa as he swayed proudly in his galabeya…
Contemporary male views of women
June 15, 2010
Contemporary male views of women
Inside a Zamalek building overlooking the bustle of 26 July Street, the white walls of el-Masar Gallery play host to…
El-Dor el-Awal: When place influences music
June 15, 2010
El-Dor el-Awal: When place influences music
A place naturally influences those who occupy it. And that influence is reflected in those people's acts, words and the…
Massar Egbari: The boys are back in town
June 13, 2010
Massar Egbari: The boys are back in town
Massar Egbari performed yesterday at El-Genaina Theater in Al-Azhar Park as part of the ongoing Artbeat Festival. The boys from…
Folkloric feel
June 13, 2010
Folkloric feel
For a band that’s been around for more than three decades, the Nile Band for Traditional Instruments isn’t as well…