Lebanon Tourism, culture, music and events

By: The Daily Star   Source:   The Daily Star Summer fashion week St. Georges Beach and Yacht Club, Ain al-Mreisseh May 31, 4:30-10:30 p.m. LIPS modeling and event management is hosting the second edition of its   Summer Fashion Week   on the outdoor terrace of St. Georges Yacht Club. The show features summer collections from local and regional designers on a 50-meter catwalk. Teleferique May festivities Teleferique Gardens, Harissa Saturdays and Sundays, until June 10 03-323-218 Harissa, Jounieh's iconic holy site, is offering free teleferique rides every weekend throughout the month of May, as well as live music and art displays. La Dolce Vita Venezia, Hilton   Beirut   Metropolitan Palace May 30 until June7 The Hilton has teamed up with the   Italian Embassy   for a special weeklong celebration of Italian cuisine. Italian Executive Chef, Paolo Rocco, will concoct authentic Italian dishes for an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Garden Show Hippodrome,

By: Sarah Samaha Source: The Daily Star BEIRUT: The annual Garden Show and Spring Festival opened its 11th edition at the Beirut Hippodrome Tuesday, welcoming gardening enthusiasts to a week of workshops and plant browsing. At the festival, located at the Beirut Hippodrome, gardening connoisseurs and agricultural experts offer their advice at a variety of workshops available throughout the week. Geared toward the public and industry professionals alike, the garden show offers a chance for like-minded guests to schmooze, eat and entertain their families. Children can enjoy arts and crafts, cooking sessions and the rare chance to run through a public park in Beirut. More than a decade old, the Garden Show and Spring Festival has grown each year to become a Lebanese tradition. The event, co